NCH becomes first Mayo Clinic Care Network member in Florida.

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The latest news on the health and wellness issues that matter most • September 2012
NCH becomes first
Mayo Clinic Care Network
member in Florida.
Working together...the key to better healthcare.
Mayo Clinic and NCH Healthcare
System officials today announced NCH
Healthcare System as a member of the
Mayo Clinic Care Network. NCH, based in
Naples, is the first member of the network
in Florida and the Southeast region of the
United States.
The Mayo Clinic Care Network
extends Mayo Clinic’s knowledge and
expertise to physicians and providers
interested in working together in the best
interest of their patients. NCH’s physicians
will have access to Mayo Clinic, including
the ability to collaborate with Mayo Clinic
physicians on patient care, community
health and innovative health care delivery.
“We’re excited to formalize our
relationship with NCH,” says William C.
Rupp, M.D., chief executive officer of
Mayo Clinic in Florida. “Collaborating with
other medical providers to provide the
best possible care for patients has always
been part of Mayo Clinic’s culture, and the
Mayo Clinic Care Network helps Mayo and
community care organizations work closer
together, in new ways, to enhance the lives
of patients.”
“NCH is honored
to be the first hospital
in Florida selected to
be a Mayo Clinic Care
Network member,” says
Allen S. Weiss, M.D.,
president and CEO,
NCH Healthcare System.
“Sharing a common
philosophy, commitment and mission to
improve the delivery of health care through
the use of best practices and evidence-based
medical care and treatment provides a solid
foundation for this collaboration.”
The network’s primary goal is to
help people gain the benefits of Mayo Clinic
expertise close to home, ensuring that patients
travel outside the region only when necessary.
“Through the Mayo Clinic Care
Network, Mayo Clinic is able to develop broader
and stronger relationships with culturally likeminded
organizations,” says Stephen Lange,
M.D., southeast medical director of the Mayo
Clinic Care Network. “By working together,
sharing our expertise, more people in more
places can benefit from the specialty knowledge
and expertise that are hallmarks of Mayo Clinic.
We are delighted to welcome NCH as the
first Florida location, and we look forward to
working with them.”
“We want Floridians to live longer,
happier, healthier lives through access to the
highest-level knowledge and expertise,” Dr.
Weiss adds.
The Mayo Clinic Care Network
represents non-ownership relationships.
Members share a goal of improving the delivery
of health care in their communities through highquality,
collaborative medical care. Launched
last year, the Mayo Clinic Care Network has
membership that extends to Arizona, Florida,
Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire
and North Dakota.
What does this
mean for patients?
NCH physicians will have access to
the latest Mayo Clinic expertise and
clinical care resources such as:
• AskMayoExpert, a state-of-the-
art online tool that makes
available Mayo Clinic’s
knowledge in disease
management, clinical
care guidelines, treatment
recommendations & reference
materials for a variety of
medical conditions.
• eConsults that connect NCH
physicians with Mayo Clinic
experts when NCH physicians
want additional input regarding
a patient’s care.
The primary goal of the Mayo
Clinic Care Network is to help more
patients gain the benefits of Mayo
Clinic knowledge and expertise
close to home, ensuring they need
travel outside the region only when
necessary.
For information on NCH and the
Mayo Clinic Care Network, visit
www.NCHmd.org

Orthopedic Treatment at Its Best
By Jean Amodea
Before Peter Miskech consulted an orthopedic specialist for a possible knee replacement,
he did his homework.
He researched the training and experience of eight surgeons before choosing H. Kurtis
Biggs, DO, a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of the
Joint Replacement Institute in Naples.
“It was the process, system and methodology that sold me on Dr. Biggs. The design of
the knee replacement was made within one-half millimeter for precision fit, with virtually
no room for error,” Miskech said. “Today, at eight weeks recovery, I am able to swim,
bicycle, play tennis and golf, and I continue to work hard to restore my knee to full mobility.”
Dr. Biggs said that patients who are informed, who know what questions to ask and
who have realistic expectations will attain the best outcomes.
Dr. Henry Kurtis Biggs, DO examines patient Peter Miskech who underwent a full
knee replacement procedure eight weeks ago, as Vincent Schaum, student physician’s
assistant, observes.
CARDIAC REHAB:
An important part of
NCH Cardiovascular
Service By Kelly Merritt
David Smith had open heart surgery in February. He left the hospital after
one week to recover at home, but then was offered the chance to start cardiac
rehab at four weeks post-op. He arrived as a heart surgery patient and left a
changed man.
“I did all 36 sessions and completed them on June 20. Right now I feel better
than I ever have and I’ll be 81,” says Smith, who formed a close bond with the
staff at NCH Cardiac Rehab located in the Briggs Health Pavilion.
Smith says cardiac rehab gave him the confidence that he could push himself
to get better.
“Instead of sitting around and wanting to get better, I was put
in a system that checked on me every moment I was there, and
therefore I got better quicker,” he says. “Thank goodness my
heart problem was caught before I had a heart attack; but
the people at rehab are very caring, thoughtful and knowledgeable,
and they were there checking every rehab assignment
during each session.”
Exercise physiologist Ann Rosenquist says Smith’s
success is the result of a team effort between Smith and
the staff.
“It takes time to establish habits, and while some need a
longer program—typically the full 36 sessions—other people
do less,” she says.
For those like Miskech in need of patient-specific knee replacements, Dr. Biggs said
cutting-edge computer navigation and information from the patient’s MRI enable him to
custom design precision implants.
Using the latest techniques, the patient is discharged after just 48 hours compared to
traditional procedures which require a longer hospital stay.
For those requiring patient-specific partial knee resurfacing, procedures are performed
with the newest version of patient-specific implants and cutting jigs. Because this portion
of the procedure is done before the surgery, this evolution has not only eliminated the need
for the robot-assisted technique but also has shortened the procedure, thereby reducing
blood loss and lessening the risk of infection.
Another common procedure, hip replacement, is performed with a direct anterior approach
technique that results in less trauma since muscles are not cut.
Different from traditional hip surgery, which has a back-entry approach, the surgeon
can better estimate leg length and reduce the risk of dislocation after surgery. There is also
less loss of blood and decreased scarring around the joint.
The hospital stay is significantly shortened to 24 hours, and the recovery rate and return-to-function
time are shortened to four- to six-weeks as compared to the eight- to
12-week recovery period of traditional surgery.
In addition to his expertise in the field of orthopedic implant surgery, Dr. Biggs said the
hallmarks of his practice are his compassion, personal attention and ability to explain
complex problems in a clear, upfront and simple manner.
Dr. Biggs completed his fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and was in
private practice in Massillon, Ohio for five years, performing more than 400 joint replacements
each year.
In 2008, he relocated to Naples with his wife and five children and opened the Joint
Replacement Institute.
Dr. Jamie Weaver, a podiatric surgeon, also works at the Joint Replacement Institute,
which offers a complete range of services for orthopedic and podiatric care.
For more information about
the orthopedic unit and rehabilitation
services, call (239) 436-5342.
Sue Howlin--Darlene Hadley--Marianne Plamondon--Ann Rosenquist
Marianne Plamondon, RN monitors blood pressure and other vital measures
to ensure patients are ready for the rehab sessions.
“We are looking at the rhythm of the heart and blood pressure;
and if the patient is a diabetic, we’re also looking at blood sugar,”
Plamondon says.
Ultimately, cardiac rehab is a crucial part of recovery
for heart patients—it can mean a major difference in
quality of life.
“Now we are able to go on a trip for two months,”
Smith says. “And I am very happy to have gone through
cardiac rehab. I’m way past where I would have been
without it. If you have a heart problem, that’s the place to
go. They even conduct a cute little graduation ceremony
when you finish. I hope to see them again—but in a leisurely
fashion—no more heart problems for me.”

SAVING OUR TINIEST TREASURES:
Expansion is on the Horizon for the NCH
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
By Kelly Merritt
Take one look at the babies in the NCH neonatal
intensive care unit (NICU), and it’s not hard to see
why the nurses and doctors call them little miracles.
These tiny bundles of joy melt and break hearts at
the same time, as caregivers facilitate their survival
and family members pray for it.
But such small treasures require a lot of care and
lifesaving equipment. It’s worth every penny, but
pennies pile up. That’s why multiple teams of people
are coming together to raise the money needed for a
major expansion of the NICU at the NCH North
Naples Hospital.
The NCH Healthcare Foundation, the fundraising
arm of the not-for-profit NCH Healthcare System,
is leading the charge to raise enough money to
increase the square footage for more beds and purchase
additional equipment.
The goal is to literally double the size of the NICU
Gayle Richmond attends to a baby in the NICU.
from nine to eighteen beds, as the current number of
beds falls short of the average census on any given
day. When there are no available NICU beds to care
for a sick or premature baby, NCH must send the
fragile newborn to other healthcare facilities, sometimes
far from home, creating a difficult situation for
the entire family.
To help keep babies born at NCH near their families
and close to home, the 54th annual Hospital Ball,
to be held on October 27th at the Ritz-Carlton Beach
Resort, will raise much needed money for the expansion.
Each year, a special NCH department or program
is the beneficiary of the Ball’s proceeds. On this
special night, more than 600 guests will join together
to show their support for the NICU.
Another goal of the fundraising campaign is to raise
dollars for Giraffe® Omnibeds. Actually, NICU Nurse
Manager Catherine Ravelo, BSN, RN would like six
of them. The Unit currently has two.
“Giraffe® neonatal Omnibeds are very special isolettes
that properly position babies and provide a safe
and protective healing environment that promotes
developmental support. They also allow for quick and
accurate assessment of weight in the bed, minimizing
unnecessary baby stimulation, and other specialized
functions that result in better outcomes for the babies,”
Ravelo said.
These hardworking Omnibeds carry a hefty price
tag, upwards of $45,000 each. “It’s an investment
worth making, and the NCH Foundation is turning
to the community for help. Gifts, large and small,
add up quickly and make a big impact on our ability
to provide these special beds to the babies who need
them most,” says Jim Martin, Chief Development Officer
for the NCH Healthcare Foundation.
“The Hospital Ball is just the beginning. The NICU
expansion and its future success rely on the generosity
of those who want to provide a healthier future for
children in our community. It’s an ongoing need,” says
Martin.
Ravelo adds, “I firmly believe that Collier County
deserves to have a family-centered facility. And these
babies are not just a diagnosis--they become family.”
For those who are interested in supporting the lifesaving
work of the NICU, the NCH Foundation’s
website www.nchmd.org/give is the best place to start.
There, you can learn more about attending the Hospital
Ball, making a tax-deductible donation or helping
to fund a specific need by designating your gift towards
the purchase of an item like a Giraffe® Omnibed.
For questions, please call
the NCH Healthcare Foundation
at (239) 436-4511
or visit
www.nchmd.org/give

Getting Over the Goal Line -
Occupational therapist Ashley Johnson works with Kora Sizemore, aged 14 months, on reaching, grasping and fine motor skills.
NCH Pediatric Therapy helps children push past developmental obstacles
By Lance Shearer
Understandably, new parents are overwhelmed when
they learn their child is not reaching certain milestones
or has been diagnosed with developmental delay. Developmental
delays can range from mild to severe and can
include challenges with crawling, walking, speaking, and
learning to name a few.
Pediatric services of the NCH Outpatient Rehabilitation,
located in the Green Tree Center, offers a full range
of multi-disciplinary therapy programs to help children
overcome developmental challenges and other diagnoses.
NCH pediatric physical, occupational, and speech therapists
are caring professionals who can make a difference in
your child’s future.
According to pediatric physical therapist Beth Hardt,
early intervention through therapy is crucial. “We want parents
to know developmental delays don’t have to mean their
children will show delays throughout their lives,” she said.
The American Academy of Pediatrics stresses the importance
of starting therapy early for the best outcome,
and a child’s pediatrician is the key to identifying and
accessing the services pediatric therapists can provide.
“If you have concerns, bring them up with your pediatrician
so he can make further assessments,” Hardt
said. “It’s never too soon.”
Ashley Johnson is a pediatric occupational therapist
at NCH Outpatient Rehabilitation. A recent morning
found her sitting in a playpen full of brightly colored
balls, working with a young child, Kora Sizemore, in
ways that looked like playtime.
“One of the occupations of children is play, so using
play, we motivate children in order to help them reach
their goals,” she said. “Therapy should be engaging and
fun. Occupational therapists work on improving fine
motor skills necessary for functional tasks including selffeeding,
dressing, and taking care of one’s self.” Another
important component of the service the pediatric therapist
provides, Hardt said, is involving the patient’s family
members into their child’s therapy.
“We want to educate the family members so they can
carry over the skills learned in therapy and incorporate
them into daily family life,” she said.
“Success for me is seeing children meet their goals
and achieve their milestones,” Johnson said.
NCH offers multi-disciplinary outpatient pediatric
physical, speech, and occupational therapy at Green
Tree Center and at the outpatient rehabilitation
center in Immokalee.
TELL YOUR CHILD WHY YOU ARE
CONCERNED ABOUT BULLYING.
• “It’s hard to know what to do if someone is picking
on you. If you ever have a problem, we can figure
out what to do together.”
• “In our family, we believe that everyone deserves
respect. When you say mean things, don’t let other
children play with you, or push and hit others, that’s
not being respectful.”
PLAY THE “WHAT IF” GAME WITH
YOUR CHILD.
“What would you do if:
• you saw someone
getting picked on?”
• someone was
spreading mean
rumors about you?”
• you hurt someone’s
feelings?”
For more information
on Pediatric
Outpatient
Rehabilitation
Services,
call
(239) 436-6898.
PREVENT BULLYING:
Quick tips for parents
LOOK FOR SIGNS OF BULLYING.
Talk with your child about what’s going
on at school. Your child might be being
bullied if he or she:
• Doesn’t want to go to school
• Has cuts or bruises
• Is acting unhappy or depressed
• Complains of headaches or stomachaches
Your child might bully other children if
he or she:
• Enjoys teasing other kids
• Has a hard time controlling anger
• Is very rough or aggressive
LEARN MORE ABOUT BULLYING.
Talk to other parents and your child’s school
to find out how they handle bullying.
• Ask about the school’s policies on bullying.
• Talk to your child’s teacher or school counselor
if you think your child is involved in bullying.
For more info about preventing bullying, visit
• http://www.stopbullying.gov/parents/index.html
• http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/
bullies.html

Help Control Your Weight
KEEP
RECORDS
OF WHAT
YOU
EAT!
For more information call the
von Arx Diabetes & Nutrition Health Center
at 239-436-6755
Dear Diary,
Keeping a record of what you eat can help control weight (whether you want to gain, lose or
maintain), better manage blood pressure and help with glucose control.
How? You’ll want to keep a record via the format that best fits your busy life. For some that
might be via a Smart Phone or website, others a Word document and for some maybe even
good old fashioned pen and paper.
Record as you go While it may be more time consuming, the single best way to
record is in “real time.” Sure, you have the best intentions of recording your intake “later tonight,”
but most people just seem to forget what they’ve actually consumed.
Its all in the details How detailed you get is up to you, but the more details you
provide the better we can assist you. Estimate portion sizes (i.e. ½ cup, 1 fistful, etc.), indicating
mealtimes is also helpful. You can even note your mood before and after meals, (i.e. starving,
bored, happy, etc.). The goal is to tell a tale without becoming obsessive.
Self review Lying on your food diary is like lying to yourself. Since you want the best
feedback available, you’ll want to be as honest as possible. Before submitting your diary, you’ll
want to do a self review. Take a look at your fruit and vegetable intake, are you getting enough
whole grain foods, how about water consumption. You might find some trouble spots to work on
over the next few days.
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet here’s the average amounts for your weekly menu:
Food group
Food GRAINS group (mostly from whole grains)
GRAINS VEGETABLES (mostly from whole grains)
Average
6 Average ounces daily
6 2.5 ounces cups daily
This is what your plate should
look like:
VEGETABLES
Vegetable subgroups (amount per week)
2.5 cups daily
Vegetable Dark green subgroups (amount per week) 1.5 cups per week
Dark Red/Orange green 1.5 5.5 cups per week
Red/Orange Starchy 5.5 5 cups cups per per week
Starchy Beans and Peas 5 1.5 cups cups per per week week
Beans Other Vegetables and Peas 1.5 4 cups cups per per week week
Other FRUITS Vegetables 4 2 cups per daily week
FRUITS DAIRY 2 3 cups daily
DAIRY PROTEIN FOODS 3 5.5 cups oz daily
PROTEIN Seafood FOODS 8 5.5 oz oz per daily week
Seafood 8 oz per week
What foods are in each group?
FRUITS
Any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as part of the Fruit Group. Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried, and may be whole, cutup,
or pureed.
VEGETABLES
Any vegetable or 100% vegetable juice counts as a member of the Vegetable Group. Vegetables may be raw or cooked; fresh, frozen,
canned, or dried/dehydrated; and may be whole, cut-up, or mashed.
GRAINS
Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another cereal grain is a grain product. Bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast
cereals, tortillas, and grits are examples of grain products.
Grains are divided into 2 subgroups, Whole Grains and Refined Grains.
Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel - the bran, germ, and endosperm.
Examples include:
whole-wheat flour bulgur (cracked wheat) oatmeal whole cornmeal brown rice
Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ. This is done to give grains a finer texture and improve
their shelf life, but it also removes dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins.
Examples of refined grain products are:
white flour de-germed cornmeal white bread white rice
Most refined grains are enriched. This means certain B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid) and iron are added back after
processing. Fiber is not added back to enriched grains. Check the ingredient list on refined grain products to make sure that the word
“enriched” is included in the grain name. Some food products are made from mixtures of whole grains and refined grains.
PROTEIN
All foods made from meat, poultry, seafood, beans and peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts, and seeds are considered part of
the Protein Foods Group. Beans and peas are also part of the Vegetable Group. For more information on beans and peas, see ChooseMyPlate.gov
Select a variety of protein foods to improve nutrient intake and health benefits, including at least 8 ounces of cooked seafood per week.
Young children need less, depending on their age and calorie needs. The advice to consume seafood does not apply to vegetarians.
Vegetarian options in the Protein Foods Group include beans and peas, processed soy products, and nuts and seeds. Meat and poultry
choices should be lean or low-fat.
DAIRY
All fluid milk products and many foods made from milk are considered part of this food group. Most Dairy Group choices should be
fat-free or low-fat. Foods made from milk that retain their calcium content are part of the group. Foods made from milk that have little to
no calcium, such as cream cheese, cream, and butter, are not. Calcium-fortified soymilk (soy beverage) is also part of the Dairy Group
FROM CHOOSEMYPLATE.GOV

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Family Medicine
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Hospital Campus
NCH Downtown Naples Hospital: 436-5000
Breast Health Navigator: 593-4204
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Dr. John N. Briggs Wellness Center: 436-6770
Naples Diagnostic Imaging Center: 593-4200
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Outpatient Infusion Services: 436-5460
Outpatient Rehabilitation Center: 436-6712
Physician Referral / Access Healthline: 436-5430
vonArx Diabetes & Nutrition Health Center: 436-6755
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Hospital Campus
NCH North Naples Hospital: 552-7000
The BirthPlace: 552-7724
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Outpatient Infusion Services: 552-7747
The Brookdale Center for Healthy
Aging & Rehabilitation: 552-7222
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Marco Healthcare Center: 394-8234
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Outpatient Rehabilitation Center: 393-4079
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For information on any of the
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