St. Elizabeth Regional Health News

St. Elizabeth Orthopaedic Center to host free seminar on ‘New Advances in Total Joint Replacements’

2009-11-02T16:54:00.002-05:00

The St. Elizabeth Orthopaedic Center will host a free seminar, “New Advances in Total Joint Replacements” on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education.

Michael E. Highhouse, M.D., a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic, will speak on the latest advances in total joint replacements and care. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session where guests will have the opportunity to ask questions about the procedures and rehabilitation options that are available in the Greater Lafayette area.

This seminar is free but registration is required. Please call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133 to reserve your spot by Tuesday, Nov. 10. The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the campus of Home Hospital.

‘Nursing Home Care 101: What You Need to Know’ to be presented on Nov. 14

2009-10-30T08:13:00.000-04:00

Representatives from the United Senior Action Foundation will present “Nursing Home Care 101: What You Need to Know” from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.

This program will provide straightforward, practical information to teach family members and friends how to be informed and effective advocates for their loved ones. Participants will receive a copy of “Nursing Home Care in Indiana: A Family Caregiver’s Guide” which provides in-depth information for family caregivers.

During the program, the following topics will be discussed:

Standards of Nursing Home Care: How It’s Supposed To Work;
Promoting Good Care: How to Help Make It Work; and
Addressing Problems in the Nursing Home: What You Can Do When It’s Not Working.

This event is sponsored by the Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health.

This workshop is free, but registration is required. To register, please call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

St. Elizabeth Regional Health and the Kathryn Weil Center for Education offering eLearning childbirth education courses

2009-10-29T08:11:00.000-04:00

St. Elizabeth Regional Health and the Kathryn Weil Center for Education are proud to offer “The Gift of Motherhood: eLearning Childbirth Education Program.” Now, through the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, parents have the option of participating in a regular classroom setting or using this new online version.

Online learning addresses the growing needs of a new generation of parents. Especially designed for those mothers on bed rest, it is also an alternative for parents who have concerns about distance, time or as a refresher course for second-time parents who are not able to attend the sessions at the center because of difficulty scheduling child care.

The interactive tutorial provides medically accurate information and instruction on labor patterns, pain medication, Cesarean birth and relaxation skills. Hospital routines and newborn screenings as well as postpartum issues, such as breastfeeding, newborn care and depression, are also addressed. The interactive, Web-based program contains animated illustrations, videos, voice-overs and games which can be accessed through a PC or Mac. Broadband access is recommended.

An access code provided at the time of registration allows expectant parents to view the program as many times as they wish during a 12-week period. Cost for the online course or the traditional childbirth education courses at the center is $55.

For more information or to register for any of the courses, please call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

Kathryn Weil Center for Education and Spirit of Women encourage women to 'Build Your Immunity, Boost Your Life'

2009-10-27T16:25:00.001-04:00

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and the Spirit of Women are hosting a program that encourages area women to be healthy and have fun.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will present “Build Your Immunity, Boost Your Life” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400.

“Build Your Immunity, Boost Your Life” will include several presentations and door prizes designed to make the evening both fun and educational. The following events are currently scheduled:

“Secrets of Women Who Don’t Get Sick” by Matthew Schwartz, M.D. a family medicine physician with Sigma Medical Group. Dr. Schwartz will speak on immune systems.
“Flu Prevention Tips” by Laura Aschenberg, R.N., BSN, CIC, regional coordinator of Infection Control for St. Elizabeth Regional Health.
“The Health Benefits of Moderate Wine Consumption” by Charles Thomas, M.D. Dr. Thomas is the founder and owner of Chateau Thomas Winery and also co-founder of the Indiana State Fair International Wine Competition. Dr. Thomas has also taught wine appreciation courses at IUPUI and Marian College. Dr. Thomas is a retired OB/GYN.

This event is co-sponsored by Main Street Cheese and Wine Cellar, which is providing the wine for the wine tasting during this program. Participants will have an opportunity to sample four wines, including a new “Slender” wine. Door prizes will be provided by Believing Heart/Nutrilite Health Supplements and Xocai, who are Spirit of Women business reward partners.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health are members of the Spirit of Women, a national coalition of hospitals and health care providers that pledge to provide the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.

This program is free for Spirit of Women members or $5 for non-members, and registration is required. To register, please call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133. For more information on the Spirit of Women, please visit www.ste.org/sow.

November community education opportunities

2009-10-21T13:28:00.001-04:00

‘Introducing St. Elizabeth East and St. Elizabeth Central’ is November ‘Lunch and Learn’ topic
Sherry Ransom, R.N., vice president and chief nursing officer, and Tom Peck, vice president of plant operations at St. Elizabeth Regional Health, will present “Introducing St. Elizabeth East and St. Elizabeth Central” at the November “Lunch and Learn.”

Ransom and Peck will discuss the new hospital at St. Elizabeth East and various services available at each hospital campus.

“Lunch and Learn” is a monthly program offered by the Kathryn Weil Center for Education – this session will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5.

Lunch is available for $6 at 11:30 a.m. with the free educational program starting at noon. The program will be held at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education located inside the Medical Arts Building at 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the campus of Home Hospital.

Seating is limited and reservations are required; reservations must be received by Tuesday, Nov. 3. To register or for more information, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

Smoking cessation program scheduled
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will present several smoking cessation programs utilizing the Cooper Clayton Method for smoking cessation.

The program consists of 13 one-hour sessions. Sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 4 to Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 5 to 6 p.m.

The course fee is $60 and includes a take-home handbook. The Cooper Clayton Method is a safe and effective way to help people stay smoke-free for the rest of their lives. The Cooper Clayton Method is a comprehensive behavioral smoking cessation program, based on science utilizing proven methods, which include education, skills training and social support. It was started more than 20 years ago by two faculty members at the University of Kentucky. Thomas Cooper, DDS, a dentist and former heavy smoker developed the program with Richard Clayton, Ph.D., an expert on drug addiction.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.

For more information or to register, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

New Moms Tea programs for November
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and the Spirit of Women continue to offer new and expecting moms in the area an opportunity to learn in a relaxed environment.

The New Moms Tea meets weekly at 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, located inside the Medical Arts Building at 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the Home Hospital campus.

Upcoming topics and speakers for November include:
• Nov.5: “Baby Talk: Speech and Language Development” by Glenda Chambers, St. Elizabeth Regional Health Speech Therapy.
• Nov. 12: “You Are What You Eat” by Renee Kidder, RD, CSP, St. Elizabeth Regional Health Food and Nutrition Services.
• Nov. 19: “Just Be Yourself: Overcoming Feeling Overwhelmed” by Char Elle En, ACSW, Flowing with Life Coaching.

Following each educational program, moms will have an opportunity to discuss breastfeeding concerns with a lactation counselor from St. Elizabeth Regional Health.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health are members of the Spirit of Women, a national coalition of hospitals and health care providers that pledge to provide the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.

All sessions are free, but registration is required and can be made by calling the center at (765) 449-5133.

Kathryn Weil Center for Education offers tuberculosis instructor course
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will offer a tuberculosis instructor course. The course is held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. Cost for this program is $125, which is non-refundable.

This course provides participants the principles of various teaching methods and the opportunity to demonstrate one’s ability to teach the Basic Tuberculosis Course. Participants must be a health care professional who is responsible for tuberculosis education and who holds a four-year degree in a health-related field or a current Indiana professional license. Participants must also have taken the Basic Tuberculosis and Skin Test course within three years and not less than six months of applying for the instructor course.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the campus of Home Hospital.

For more information, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

Cholesterol screenings scheduled at Kathryn Weil Center for Education
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will offer cholesterol screenings by appointment on Thursday, Nov. 12 at the center. The price is $30 and registration is required. The screening includes checking total cholesterol, HDL, total cholesterol/HDL ratio, triglycerides, LDL and glucose levels. Fasting is recommended as it provides more accurate results, but not required. You are encouraged to drink water prior to your test; black coffee and black tea are also acceptable. A staff member will discuss your individual results.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the campus of Home Hospital. For more information or to schedule your screening, call the center at (765) 449-5133.

Kathryn Weil Center for Education offers tuberculosis renewal course
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will offer a tuberculosis renewal course. The course is from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Nov. 19. Cost for this program is $45, which is non-refundable.

The renewal course includes presentation of basic and new TB information, a Centers for Disease Control video and return demonstration of skills for reading and administering the Mantoux test.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.

For more information or to register, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133. To download a registration form, please visit http://www.ste.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=1357

Spirit of Women online magazine now available at www.ste.org

2009-10-20T11:38:00.000-04:00

St. Elizabeth Regional Health announces that the Fall 2009 edition of the Spirit of Women magazine is now available online at www.ste.org.

This edition features articles on health discoveries, hormones, healthy eating, diabetes awareness, skin care, travel features and more.

The link for the 32-page publication is available on the front page of www.ste.org and also at www.ste.org/sow.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health are members of the Spirit of Women, a national coalition of hospitals and health care providers that pledge to provide the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.

For more information on the Spirit of Women or to become a member, please call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

Kathryn Weil Center for Education hosting fourth annual community conference on child psychiatry, ‘Critical Care Decisions in the Mental Health of Chi

2009-10-13T11:06:00.002-04:00

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will host the fourth annual community conference on child psychiatry from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7.

This year’s theme is “Critical Care Decisions in the Mental Health of Children” and is sponsored by the Mental Health America of Tippecanoe County, NAMI, Kathryn Weil Center for Education, St. Elizabeth Regional Health and NCHS.

This community conference is for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, marriage and family therapists, teachers, school counselors, mental health workers and others who care for children with difficult behaviors, including the layperson.

Presentations during the conference include:

• “Critical Observations and Conversations with Parents: Talking With, and Including Parents in Evaluating and Managing Children’s Mental Health Problems” by Jerry Fletcher, M.D., of the St.Vincent Stress Center.
• “Behaviors as Indications of Problems, Critical Observations and Conversations with Kids – Alcohol Use, ODD, School Refusal, Aggression, Sulking, Sexual Activity” by Elizabeth Akey, Ph.D., of the Purdue University Department of Psychology.
“Anxiety and Depression: Observations and Need for Treatment” by Susan Kersey, R.N., MSN, ANP, of the Purdue University School of Nursing.
“Medications for Anxiety and Depression: Discussion and Questions” by Jerry Fletcher, M.D.
“Disruptive Behaviors, Observations and Need for Treatment” by Steven Lipp, M.D., a pediatrician with Clarian Arnett Health.
“Atypical Anti-psychotics, Discussion and Questions” by Jerry Fletcher, M.D.
“Resilience, Critical Components” by Nizar El-Khalili, M.D., of Alpine Clinic.
•Panel discussion moderators Dr. Linda Emery of Sigma Medical Group and Dr. Michael Hunter of Clarian Arnett Health.

Continuing education units are available for those in attendance.

Registration is required and can be made by contacting Mental Health America of Tippecanoe County at (765) 742-1800 or by visiting their Web site www.mhalafayette.org. Cost for this event is $35. Checks can be mailed to Mental Health America of Tippecanoe County, P.O. Box 1626, Lafayette, IN 47902. The price of admission also includes lunch.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the campus of Home Hospital.

Bariatric Weight Loss Information to be presented by St. Francis Weight Loss Center and Kathryn Weil Center for Education

2009-10-12T16:46:00.000-04:00

The St. Francis Weight Loss Center staff will present two education programs on “Bariatric Weight Loss” on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education.

A noon Lunch & Learn for health care personnel will discuss treatment options and care of the obese person post-operatively. Topics will include appropriate medications and diet for bariatric patients.

An evening session for the public will start at 6:30 p.m. and will focus on general information regarding treatment options for obesity.

The St. Francis Weight Loss Center, located on the south side of Indianapolis near Interstate 65, provides surgical and physician-monitored weight loss solutions, including Roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery, Lap-Band surgery and fills, gastric sleeve, as well as nutrition and behavioral counseling.

Since 2002, the center and its staff have helped more than 1,000 Hoosiers achieve a healthier weight and life through its weight management services.

The St. Francis Weight Loss Center was named a Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery in 2007. This recognizes the safety, efficiency and overall positive surgical results of the bariatric surgical program at St. Francis. The ASMBS Center of Excellence designation is awarded to surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery.

For more information on the services, please visit www.stfrancishospitals.org/weightloss.

The program will be held at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education located inside the Medical Arts Building at 415 N. 26th St., Suite 418 in Lafayette. For your convenience, reserved parking will be available on the second level of the Home Hospital parking garage.

These programs are free, but registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

St. Elizabeth Regional Health Auxiliary to host ‘Holly Days’ Oct. 29 – 31

2009-10-12T13:08:00.001-04:00

Members of the St. Elizabeth Regional Health Auxiliary will host the annual Holly Days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29 and Friday, Oct. 30 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 at the St. Elizabeth Regional Health Auxiliary House, located on the corner of 26th and South streets in Lafayette on the campus of Home Hospital.

Each room of the Auxiliary House will have their own specialties ranging from gift items, ornaments, jewelry, stocking stuffers, craft items, toys, food samples and silk flower arrangements representing various holidays.

Free parking is available in the parking lot immediately adjacent to the Auxiliary House along South Street or in the Home Hospital parking garage, located at the corner of 26th and Ferry streets, just north of the Auxiliary House.

Proceeds from the sales will benefit the St. Elizabeth Women’s Center and the Emergency Care Fund.

For more information, please call Volunteer Services at (765) 423-6114.

St. Elizabeth Hospice and Kathryn Weil Center for Education hosting ‘Exploring and Expressing Grief’ conference on Oct. 31

2009-10-06T14:01:00.001-04:00

The St. Elizabeth Hospice and Kathryn Weil Center for Education will host “Exploring and Expressing Grief” conference from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.

The conference will begin at 8 a.m. with registration and followed by the 9 a.m. keynote presentation of “Grief and the Holidays” by Melissa Nelson, R.N., MSW.

Morning discussion sessions include:

“Orphaned Adults – Nobody’s Child Anymore” by the Rev. Denise Frank.
“After You’ve Lost Your Spouse” by Janet VanBuskirk, R.N., and Melissa Nelson, R.N., MSW.
“When Your Child Dies” by Marcy Wastl, chapter leader of The Compassionate Friends.
“Understanding Grief: What is Normal Grief?” by Bev Hardesty, director of Hippensteel Grief Center.
“Supporting the Grieving Child” by Cyndy Yoder of Hippensteel Funeral Service.
“Sharing Spiritual Stories – Sharing and Learning How Faith Experiences Can Strengthen Us in Death and Grief” by the Rev. Nancy S. Eberhard, bereavement coordinator at St. Elizabeth Hospice.

Afternoon activity sessions include:

Writing with Kathy Mayer, owner of Kathy Mayer Writing.
Collage with Christina Ruggiero, artist
Music and Grief – Experiencing in Listening with Sharon Boyle, M.M., MT-BC, of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., on the campus of Home Hospital.

Cost for this event is $20 and includes lunch. Registration is required. To register, please call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

For additional information on the speakers, please visit www.ste.org/grief.

St. Elizabeth School of Nursing Alumni Association to host annual alumni luncheon Oct. 31

2009-10-05T13:42:00.003-04:00

The St. Elizabeth School of Nursing Alumni Association will host its annual alumni luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Best Western Lafayette Executive Plaza and Conference Center, 4343 State Road 26 East in Lafayette from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Cost for the event is $25 per person and includes a meal option of pasta salad or a ham, turkey & bacon club on a croissant. RSVPs are required and are needed by Oct. 18, 2009.

During the luncheon, the alumni association will honor the following classes:

Class of 1944 (65 years)
Class of 1949 (60 years)
Class of 1959 (50 years)
Class of 1969 (40 years)
Class of 1979 (30 years)
Class of 1984 (25 years)
Class of 1989 (20 years)
Class of 1999 (10 years), and
Class of 2009.

The alumni association will also present its annual outstanding alumni award. Previous recipients include:

2003: Helen Wortman, Class of 1947
2004: Thelma Neal, Class of 1955
2006: Judith Gudeman, Class of 1954
2007: Jean Eberhard, Class of 1952
2008: Eleanor Kay Mirich, Class of 1958

For more details, please call Kuzee-Baumis at (765) 423-6427.

October community education opportunities

2009-09-21T14:33:00.002-04:00

‘Breast Cancer Awareness’ is October ‘Lunch and Learn’ topic

Thomas Summer, M.D., FACS, a surgeon with Lafayette Surgical Clinic and Unity Surgical Center, will present “Breast Cancer Awareness” at the October “Lunch and Learn.”

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is important that women understand what breast changes are normal and what are not. Dr. Summer will discuss breast cancer, diagnosis and the latest medical and surgical treatments.

“Lunch and Learn” is a monthly program offered by the Kathryn Weil Center for Education – this session will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1.

Lunch is available for $6 at 11:30 a.m. with the free educational program starting at noon. The program will be held at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education located inside the Medical Arts Building at 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the campus of Home Hospital.

Seating is limited and reservations are required; reservations must be received by Tuesday, Sept. 29. To register or for more information, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

Kathryn Weil Center for Education schedules basic tuberculosis course

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will offer a basic tuberculosis course from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1. Cost for this program is $60, which is non-refundable.

This course teaches participants how to identify populations to be tested and how to administer, read and record the Mantoux Skin Test.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.

For more information or to register, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

New Moms Tea programs for October

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and the Spirit of Women continue to offer new and expecting moms in the area an opportunity to learn in a relaxed environment.

The New Moms Tea meets weekly at 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, located inside the Medical Arts Building at 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the Home Hospital campus.

Upcoming topics and speakers for October include:

Oct. 1: “Music and Your Baby” by Rebecca Colby, M.A., MT-BC, NMT, certified music therapist.
Oct. 8: “The Baby Blues and Beyond” by Marcia Daehler, APRN, B.C., St. Elizabeth Regional Health.
Oct. 15: “Baby Seats, Boosters & Belts: Safe Travel for All Ages” by Shelly Tansey, child passenger safety technician, Kathryn Weil Center for Education.
Oct. 22: “Your Baby’s First Year” by Deb Baker, OTR, operations manager, St. Elizabeth Regional Health PT/OT.
Oct. 29: “How Hormones Affect Our Moods as New Moms” by Denise Seeger, B.S., CFCP, Kathryn Weil Center for Education.

Following each educational program, moms will have an opportunity to discuss breastfeeding concerns with a lactation counselor from St. Elizabeth Regional Health.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health are members of the Spirit of Women, a national coalition of hospitals and health care providers that pledge to provide the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.

All sessions are free, but registration is required and can be made by calling the center at (765) 449-5133.

Kathryn Weil Center for Education to offer public Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) recertification classes

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is offering a public Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) recertification class two times during October.

The first class is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2. The second class is scheduled from 4 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22.

ACLS is a nationally recognized training and certification program developed through the American Heart Association. Upon successful completion of the course, each participant will receive a card verifying completion through the American Heart Association, which is good for two years.

Cost for the recertification course is $175. Registration is required and can be made by calling the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133. Classes will be held in the EMS Education offices in the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, 1508 Tippecanoe St. on the campus of St. Elizabeth Central in Lafayette.

SHARE candlelight memorial set for Oct. 6

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and the Lafayette SHARE Support Group will hold a candlelight memorial service at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education. The candlelight memorial service is in remembrance of those babies who were lost, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal loss.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., on the campus of Home Hospital.

For those wishing to attend or have a baby remembered at the service, please call the center at (765) 449-5133.

Neonatal resuscitation certification course offered by Kathryn Weil Center for Education

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will provide neonatal resuscitation programs in 2009. This course is designed to teach an evidence-based approach to newborn resuscitation.

A recertification class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education. Cost is $75 per person, and class size is limited.

To register or for more information, please call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133. Books may be picked up at least one week prior to taking the class from the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, which is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.

Cholesterol screenings scheduled at Kathryn Weil Center for Education

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will offer cholesterol screenings by appointment on Thursday, Oct. 8 at the center. The price is $30 and registration is required. The screening includes checking total cholesterol, HDL, total cholesterol/HDL ratio, triglycerides, LDL and glucose levels. Fasting is recommended as it provides more accurate results, but not required. We encourage you to drink water prior to your test; black coffee and black tea are also acceptable. A staff member will discuss your individual results.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the campus of Home Hospital. For more information or to schedule your screening, call the center at (765) 449-5133.

Kathryn Weil Center for Education and Spirit of Women to offer pre-conception class Oct. 29

Good pre-pregnancy health is fundamental in the health of your baby, helping to provide both mom and baby with the best possible outcome.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will offer a pre-conception class at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29. This class is open to anyone who is considering pregnancy in the future and will provide information about pre-pregnancy health check ups, genetic screening, nutrition, folic acid, ovulation predictors, healthy lifestyle choices, exercise and hazards to avoid. Class will last approximately one hour.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health are members of Spirit of Women, a national coalition of hospitals and health care providers that pledge to provide the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the campus of Home Hospital.

This program is free, but registration is required. To register, please call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

Natural family planning introductory session

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will present “Natural Family Planning: An Overview of Natural Family Planning Methods, the Science, Effectiveness and Practical Aspects” at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Natural family planning refers to methods that allow a couple to achieve or prevent pregnancy through the identification and charting of daily signs that tell a couple when conception is possible and when conception is not possible in any given cycle. The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.

This overview session is free, but registration is required. For more information or to register, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

Sigma Medical Group to offer seasonal flu vaccine

2009-09-15T11:23:00.000-04:00

Sigma Medical Group will be administering seasonal flu shots for patients of all ages in Lafayette and West Lafayette. The cost is $24 per person. No appointment is necessary – walk-ins are welcome. Vaccines will be offered on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the following locations:

• Sigma Family Medicine and Internal Medicine at 2323 Ferry St., Suite 206 in Lafayette

• Sigma Pediatrics/Adolescent Medicine/Family Medicine at 915 Sagamore Parkway West in West Lafayette.

In addition, Sigma Med Express Care, 915 Sagamore Parkway West in West Lafayette will offer flu shots from noon to 6 p.m. for patients 16 and older. No appointments are necessary.

Sigma Medical Group is a St. Elizabeth Regional Health partner. The multi-specialty physician group is made up of 29 physicians. For more information, contact Sigma Medical Group at (765) 449-5080 or visit their Web site at www.sigmamedicalgroup.org.

St. Elizabeth School of Nursing Alumni Association seeking nominations for annual outstanding alumni award

2009-09-09T13:08:00.000-04:00

The St. Elizabeth School of Nursing Alumni Association is seeking nominations for its annual outstanding alumni award.

The award, first given out in 2003, will be announced at the alumni association’s annual luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 31 in Lafayette. Nominees must demonstrate how they devote their life to others as a nursing professional and a member of the community.

Nomination forms are available online at www.steson.org/alumni or at the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing main office, 1508 Tippecanoe St. in Lafayette.

All nominations must be received no later than Friday, Sept. 18, 2009.

For more information, please call Bo Kuzee-Baumis, director of development and recruitment, at (765) 423-6427.

St. Elizabeth Orthopaedic Center to host free seminar on knee pain

2009-09-08T10:24:00.001-04:00

The St. Elizabeth Orthopaedic Center will host a free seminar on knee pain on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education.

Robert J. Hagen, M.D., a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic, will speak on the latest advances in knee surgery and care. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session where guests will have the opportunity to ask questions about the procedures and rehabilitation options that are available in the Greater Lafayette area.

This seminar is free but registration is required. Please call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133 to reserve your spot by Tuesday, Sept. 22. The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the campus of Home Hospital.

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Kathryn Weil Center for Education to host free peripheral arterial disease screening

2009-09-03T09:10:00.000-04:00

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education, St. Elizabeth Regional Health and area health care providers are teaming together to provide a free Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) screening from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education.

The center is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the campus of Home Hospital.

PAD is a clogging of arteries in the leg that can be life-threatening if left untreated. An estimated 12 million Americans have PAD, increasing their risk of death by two to six times from heart attack and stroke. PAD can decrease blood flow to the legs and feet, resulting in muscle fatigue and pain when walking and can lead to amputation, disability and diminished quality of life.

The screening is in conjunction with National Peripheral Arterial Disease month and materials are provided by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health and Spirit of Women Health Network.

PAD develops slowly over many years and the chance of having PAD increases as you get older; people over age 50 are at highest risk for PAD, but the risk is increased among people who:

smoke or use to smoke;
have diabetes;
have high blood pressure;
have abnormal blood cholesterol levels;
are of African American ethnicity; and
have had heart disease, a heart attack or a stroke.

In addition to the free screening, a personal cardiac assessment – including a cholesterol screening – will be available to participants for $10.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health are members of the Spirit of Women network, a national coalition of hospitals and health care providers that pledge to provide the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.

This screening is free and open to men and women, but registration is limited and required. To register, please call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

‘Emotional and Spiritual Woundedness: The Cancer of Our Souls’ to be discussed at community talk

2009-09-02T09:09:00.000-04:00

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health will host “Emotional and Spiritual Woundedness: The Cancer of Our Souls” from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education.

The program will be presented by Shelley G. Jones, author of healing of a violated spirit and founder of Heal the Wounded Spirit, with her husband, William O. Jones.

This program is for health care providers, mental health providers, social workers, chaplains, pastors, church leaders and community members. Continuing education credits will be available for certain professions.

During this presentation, participants will learn about:

Living in a culture lacking in moral code or ethics.
Seeing God, the world and relationships through wounded eyes.
Emotional, spiritual woundedness and repressed memories.
The outcast – the one bound in guilt, shame, filth and unworthiness.
The unethical and spiritually toxic side of abuse.
The ethical and spiritual side of healing the wounded spirit.

Shelley, a survivor of childhood sexual and spiritual abuse, speaks from the heart concerning her journey from emotional and spiritual woundedness and estrangement from God to knowing emotional and spiritual freedom. William – with Shelley – co-own Cornerstone Seeds, a hybrid seed corn company in Burlington.

Additional resources may be found at Jones’ Web site at www.healthewoundedspirit.com.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital in Lafayette.

This program is free, but registration is required and can be made by calling the St. Elizabeth Regional Health Social Work/Discharge Planning Department at (765) 449-5115.

A light meal and snacks will be provided.

AED recipients announced for 2009 Duke Smyser Chili Blast Open golf outing

2009-09-01T09:08:00.000-04:00

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and Chili Blast Charities Inc. will be awarding three AEDs (cardiac defibrillators) to area non-profit organizations at the third annual Duke Smyser Chili Blast Open. This year’s recipients are:

• Harrison High School Student Success Center
• Tippecanoe Township Volunteer Fire Department
• Clarks Hill Fire Department

The Duke Smyser Chili Blast Open is set for Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 at the Ravines Golf Course, 8525 Division Rd., West Lafayette, with registration starting at 12:30 p.m. and play beginning at 1 p.m. A chili dinner catered by The Pub will be served at 6 p.m. For more information or to register for the Open, please visit www.chiliblast.org or sign up at the Ravines pro shop.

Harrison High School principal Doug Lesley and Bonnie Crawford, guidance counselor, will be presented with the Harrison High School Student Success Center AED at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Friday. The AEDs for the Tippecanoe Township Volunteer Fire Department and Clarks Hill Fire Department will be presented to representatives from each organization at the chili dinner, scheduled for 6 p.m.

Proceeds from the Chili Blast Open are donated to the Kathryn Weil Center for Education and used towards the purchase of AEDs to be placed with non-profit organizations in Tippecanoe and surrounding counties. The Kathryn Weil Center for Education oversees the Revive & Survive program, and works with other groups who fall outside the Revive & Survive guidelines, but still need AEDs.

Applications are still being accepted for the Revive & Survive program. To qualify, the organization must be located in Tippecanoe or Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Warren or White counties and may be tax-based. Qualifying 501(c)3 organizations are encouraged to apply at the Kathryn Weil Center or online at www.ste.org/aed.

The Chili Blast Open is named for Duke Smyser, who was a Lafayette banker for almost 30 years before succumbing to heart disease in 2006. The event has raised over $10,000 in the first two years.

Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Anthem contract ensures continuum of care for patients

2009-08-31T09:07:00.000-04:00

Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Anthem contract ensures continuum of care for patients

Lafayette – The Sisters of St. Francis Health Services Inc. and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana today (Aug. 31) announced a new multiyear contract that will maintain in-network health care benefits for policyholders and employer groups throughout Indiana.

The agreement covers the following SSFHS medical facilities and physicians:

• St. Elizabeth Regional Health in Lafayette;
• Home Hospital in Lafayette;
• St. Clare Medical Center in Crawfordsville;
• St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers in Indianapolis;
• St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers in Beech Grove;
• St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers in Mooresville;
• St. Anthony Medical Center in Crown Point;
• St. Anthony Memorial Health Center in Michigan City;
• St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Center in Hammond;
• St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Center in Dyer;
• Franciscan Physicians Hospital in Munster;
• Indiana Bone and Marrow Transplantation Unit in Beech Grove; and
• More than 300 physicians throughout the SSFHS service areas.

Health insurance plans covered are Anthem Blue Access PPO, Anthem Blue Preferred HMO, Anthem Traditional, Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO, Lumenos, Hoosier Healthwise (Indiana Medicaid) and Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan.

“We recognize how difficult this has been for our patients and appreciate their support and patience during the negotiations,” said Jay Brehm, SSFHS regional chief financial officer and chief negotiator for the hospital system. “The agreement we have forged, in the end, ensures our mission to provide patients with the timely and compassionate care they expect and deserve.”

“We are pleased to have reached this agreement with Sisters of St. Francis Health Services because it ensures that our customers will have uninterrupted, in-network access to medical care at SSFHS facilities across Indiana,” said David Lee, M.D., vice president of health services for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. “This contract achieves our number one goal of keeping health care affordable for our members.”

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About the Sisters of St. Francis Health Services Inc.
Headquartered in Mishawaka, Ind., the Sisters of St. Francis Health Services is a network of 13 growing hospital campuses in Indiana and Illinois and is one of the largest health care systems in the state. The system’s health care ministry in Indiana was established in 1875. SSFHS employs more than 16,000 individuals in its health care ministries. More information about SSFHS is at www.ssfhs.org.

About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Insurance Companies Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana is available at www.anthem.com.

September community education opportunities

2009-08-26T13:23:00.002-04:00

‘Foot Care and Signs of PAD’ is September ‘Lunch and Learn’ topic
Andrew Perry, DPM, a podiatrist with Lafayette Podiatry Associates, will present “Foot Care and Signs of PAD” at the September “Lunch and Learn.”

Dr. Perry will discuss basic foot care, cold feet, signs of poor circulation, and why it is important to have a peripheral arterial disease (PAD) screening.

“Lunch and Learn” is a monthly program offered by the Kathryn Weil Center for Education – this session will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3.

Lunch is available for $6 at 11:30 a.m. with the free educational program starting at noon. The program will be held at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education located inside the Medical Arts Building at 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the campus of Home Hospital.

Seating is limited and reservations are required; reservations must be received by Tuesday, Sept. 1. To register or for more information, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

Neonatal resuscitation recertification course offered by Kathryn Weil Center for Education

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will provide neonatal resuscitation certification and recertification programs in 2009. This course is designed to teach an evidence-based approach to newborn resuscitation.

A recertification class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education. Cost is $75 per person, and class size is limited.

To register or for more information, please call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133. Books may be picked up at least one week prior to taking the class from the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, which is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.

Kathryn Weil Center for Education offers tuberculosis renewal course

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will offer a tuberculosis renewal course. The course is from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 3. Cost for this program is $45, which is non-refundable.
The renewal course includes presentation of basic and new TB information, a Centers for Disease Control video and return demonstration of skills for reading and administering the Mantoux test.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.

For more information or to register, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133. To download a registration form, please visit www.ste.org/kwce and then click on the “For Health Care Professionals” tab.

New Moms Tea programs for September

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and the Spirit of Women continue to offer new and expecting moms in the area an opportunity to learn in a relaxed environment.

The New Moms Tea meets weekly at 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, located inside the Medical Arts Building at 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the Home Hospital campus.

Upcoming topics and speakers for September include:

Sept. 3: “Pretty as a Picture: Preserving Memories with Photos” by Annette Bahler, photographer and owner of Photography by De Lisa.
Sept. 10: “Infant Massage” by Deb Baker, OTR, operations manger, St. Elizabeth Regional Health PT/OT.
Sept. 17: “The Low Down on Breastfeeding” by Sherry Franscoviak, R.N., IBCLC, St. Elizabeth Regional Health.
Sept. 24: “Finding Fitness as Part of Your New Lifestyle” by Erin Lunsford, DPT, St. Elizabeth Regional Health OT/PT.

Following each educational program, moms will have an opportunity to discuss breastfeeding concerns with a lactation counselor from St. Elizabeth Regional Health.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health are members of the Spirit of Women, a national coalition of hospitals and health care providers that pledge to provide the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.
All sessions are free, but registration is required and can be made by calling the center at (765) 449-5133.

Cholesterol screenings scheduled at Kathryn Weil Center for Education

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will offer cholesterol screenings by appointment on Thursday, Sept. 10 at the center. The price is $30 and registration is required. The screening includes checking total cholesterol, HDL, total cholesterol/HDL ratio, triglycerides, LDL and glucose levels. Fasting is recommended as it provides more accurate results, but not required. We encourage you to drink water prior to your test; black coffee and black tea are also acceptable. A staff member will discuss your individual results.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the campus of Home Hospital. For more information or to schedule your screening, call the center at (765) 449-5133.

‘New Baby Day Camp’ for siblings set for Sept. 12

A new addition to the family affects everyone, especially the new baby’s older brother or sister. New Baby Day Camp, a program from the Spirit of Women, is a specific class for siblings. Open to children ages 3 to 9, this class assists in preparing the “expectant” sibling for the arrival of a new family member, changes that might occur, and how to discuss feelings regarding the new baby.
Seated around a “campfire,” children will listen to a story about what it means to be a big brother or big sister, discuss ways to help with their new sibling, and have hands-on practice in order to prepare for the baby’s arrival. Children will have the opportunity to create a keepsake certificate announcing their new status as a big brother or big sister.

Children and parents will be given a tour of the Mother/Baby Unit at Home Hospital. Information about visiting mom and the new baby at the hospital will be included. Children will receive a souvenir backpack with birth announcements and other goodies to prepare them to visit their new sibling in the hospital. At least one parent is required to attend; however both are welcome.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health are members of Spirit of Women, a national coalition of hospitals and health care providers that pledge to provide the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.
The program is set for 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education. Cost is $15, with additional siblings $5 each.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.

For more information or to register, please call the center at (765) 449-5133.

Kathryn Weil Center for Education offers babysitting course

Designed for boys and girls ages 11 to 14 years, Be a Better Babysitter is a fun and interactive class which discusses and provides hands-on demonstrations of basic abilities every parent wants in a responsible babysitter. Topics include: Choosing safe and age appropriate play activities, basic first aid and safety, behavior and guidance, and basic care such as feeding, holding and changing.

The course will run from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education. Class fee is $30.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.

Smoking cessation programs scheduled
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will present several smoking cessation programs during 2009 utilizing the Cooper Clayton Method for smoking cessation.

The program consists of 13 one-hour sessions. Sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16 to Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 6 to 7 p.m.

The course fee is $60 and includes a take-home handbook. The Cooper Clayton Method is a safe and effective way to help people stay smoke-free for the rest of their lives. The Cooper Clayton Method is a comprehensive behavioral smoking cessation program, based on science utilizing proven methods, which include education, skills training and social support. It was started more than 20 years ago by two faculty members at the University of Kentucky. Thomas Cooper, DDS, a dentist and former heavy smoker developed the program with Richard Clayton, Ph.D., an expert on drug addiction.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.

For more information or to register, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

‘Motion for Moms’ starts Sept. 29
The fall session of “Motion for Moms” will start at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Motion for Moms is a light exercise and fitness program for expecting moms, as well as for moms who have recently delivered and is sponsored by St. Elizabeth Regional Health’s Physical Therapy Department.

Motion for Moms will include traditional strengthening, stretching, endurance activities including yoga and Pilates, as well as resistive exercises to prepare the new mom for her childbirth experience and for caring for her newborn. An educational component will be a part of each section. Topics that will be covered will include nutrition, pain management during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, relaxation techniques, posture, foot care and safety information.

This session of Motion for Moms is set for 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 29 and going through Nov. 5. Cost is $40 for the 12 sessions. Medical clearance from your doctor is required prior to participation. A release form can be obtained by calling the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

Classes will be held at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, which is located in the Medical Arts Building, located at 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the Home Hospital campus.
For more information or to register, please call the center at (765) 449-5133.

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St. Elizabeth Regional Health announces organizational appointment

2009-08-21T09:44:00.001-04:00

Robert “Bob” Newell, CEC, has joined St. Elizabeth Regional Health as executive chef for St. Elizabeth’s Food and Nutrition Services.

Newell is a member of the American Culinary Federation. He received his degree in culinary arts from the Des Moines Area Community College.

Newell has served as an executive chef/catering manager at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minn.; production manager at United and Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.; executive chef for Dow Corning in Midland, Mich.; chef/manager at Alma College in Alma, Mich. and at Duncan Regional Hospital in Duncan, Okla.; and as an executive chef at the Holiday Inn Civic Center in Lubbock, Texas. He also served in the U.S. Navy.

New Moms Tea schedule for fall released

2009-08-20T09:10:00.000-04:00

Sept. 3: “Pretty as a Picture: Preserving Memories with Photos” by Annette Bahler, photographer and owner of Photography by De Lisa.
Sept. 10: “Infant Massage” by Deb Baker, OTR, operations manger, St. Elizabeth Regional Health PT/OT.
Sept. 17: “The Low Down on Breastfeeding” by Sherry Franscoviak, R.N., IBCLC, St. Elizabeth Regional Health.
Sept. 24: “Finding Fitness as Part of Your New Lifestyle” by Erin Lunsford, DPT, St. Elizabeth Regional Health OT/PT.
• Oct. 1: “Music and Your Baby” by Rebecca Colby, MA, MT-BC, NMT, certified music therapist.
Oct. 8: “The Baby Blues and Beyond” by Marcia Daehler, APRN, BC, St. Elizabeth Regional Health.
Oct. 15: “Baby Seats, Boosters & Belts: Safe Travel for All Ages” by Shelly Tansey, child passenger safety technician, Kathryn Weil Center for Education.
Oct. 22: “Your Baby’s First Year” by Deb Baker, OTR, operations manager, St. Elizabeth Regional Health PT/OT.
Oct. 29: “How Hormones Affect Our Moods as New Moms” by Denise Seeger, Kathryn Weil Center for Education.
Nov. 5: “Baby Talk: Speech and Language Development” by Glenda Chambers, St. Elizabeth Regional Health Speech Therapy.
Nov. 12: “You Are What You Eat” by Renee Kidder, RD, CSP, St. Elizabeth Regional Health Food and Nutrition Services.
Nov.19: “Just Be Yourself: Overcoming Feeling Overwhelmed” by Char Elle En, ACSW, Flowing With Life Coaching.
Dec. 3: “Gestational Diabetes: Will it come back later?” by Jennifer Anderson, R.D, a dietitian with the St. Elizabeth Diabetes Center.
Dec. 10: “Sex and the New Mom” by Catherine Sam, M.D., an OB/GYN with the Woman's Clinic.
Dec. 17: “Looking Ahead: St. Elizabeth East Women's Center Services” by Pam Smith R.N., St Elizabeth Regional Health.

St. Elizabeth Breast Center receives designation of ‘Breast Imaging Center of Excellence’ by the American College of Radiology

2009-08-19T08:45:00.000-04:00

The St. Elizabeth Breast Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in breast imaging as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The accreditation designates the center as a “Breast Imaging Center of Excellence” in the fields of mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy.

The Breast Imaging Center of Excellence designation is administered by the ACR’s Commission on Quality and Safety and the Commission on Breast Imaging, and recognizes a center’s dedication to improving women’s health by participating in these rigorous quality assurance programs.

The ACR, headquartered in Reston, Va., awards accreditation to facilities for the achievement of high practice standards after a peer-review evaluation of the practice. Evaluations are conducted by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. They assess the qualifications of the personnel and adequacy of facility equipment. The surveyors report their findings to the ACR’s Committee on Accreditation, which then provides the practice with a comprehensive report.

The St. Elizabeth Breast Center’s Diagnostic Center is located in the Unity Medical Pavilion, 1345 Unity Place, Suite 220 in Lafayette. The St. Elizabeth Breast Center’s Screening Center is currently located in the Medical Arts Building, 404 N. 26th St., Suite 304 on the campus of Home Hospital.

Nine additional area physicians complete HeartCaring certification

2009-08-18T11:07:00.000-04:00

HeartCaring to train physicians, health care providers and patients to recognize unique causes and symptoms of cardiovascular disease in women

Nine area physicians have received their HeartCaring certifications through St. Elizabeth Regional Health. Twenty-six physicians and medical staff were certified in May.

HeartCaring is a national certification program that helps health care providers improve heart health through physician education and community outreach focused on gender-sensitive cardiovascular care. HeartCaring is administered by the Spirit of Women Hospital/Health System Network with support from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

The NHLBI and Spirit of Women created HeartCaring in response to a growing body of research that demonstrates an under-diagnosis of cardiovascular disease in women, as well as a lack of understanding about gender variations in symptoms of cardiovascular diseases and conditions such as peripheral artery disease (PAD) and stroke.

The HeartCaring program includes physician education about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, PAD, and stroke in women, as well as in-office tools that help women patients make positive, healthy choices to prevent cardiovascular disease. In addition, as part of its participation in the HeartCaring initiative, St. Elizabeth Regional Health and the St. Elizabeth Heart Center will conduct community outreach to encourage healthy lifestyle choices. Physicians who participate in the HeartCaring program are certified for one year with additional gender-sensitive training required for renewal each year. More than 500 physician practices are HeartCaring certified nationally and actively using the program, and in 2007, HeartCaring Hospital/Health Systems distributed more than 700,000 materials nationwide.

Physicians and practices that have completed the HeartCaring certification process include:

• Lafayette Emergency Care physicians (staffing the St. Elizabeth Central and Home Hospital Emergency departments):
• Chris Brandenburg, M.D.
• Neal Brown, M.D.
• Troy Dinkel, M.D.
• Marc Estes, M.D.
• Charles Motley, M.D.
• Lindi Randall-Hayes, M.D.
• Ted Seall, M.D.
• Hector Torres, M.D.

• Sigma Medical Group: Debbie R. Wright, M.D., Cardiovascular Disease, 1012 N. 14th St., Lafayette

HeartCaring is offered by Spirit of Women, which is a signature program offered exclusively by the Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health. As a Spirit of Women provider, St. Elizabeth Regional Health and the Kathryn Weil Center for Education are part of a network of hospitals and health care providers across the nation that ascribe to the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.

For more information about HeartCaring, please visit www.ste.org/heart.

Applications now being accepted for AED programs

2009-08-17T16:41:00.000-04:00

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and Chili Blast Charities Inc. are accepting applications for the placement of AEDs (cardiac defibrillators) in area non-profit organizations. The organization must be located in Tippecanoe or Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Warren or White counties and may be tax-based. Applications are due by Tuesday, Sept. 1, and are available at the Kathryn Weil Center or online at www.ste.org/aed by clicking on the "Duke Smyser Chili Blast Open" form.

Area 501(c)3 organizations also are encouraged to apply to receive an AED through the "Revive & Survive" program offered by St. Elizabeth Regional Health. For eligibility requirements and to complete an application form, please visit www.ste.org/kwce and click on "Revive & Survive."

The third annual Duke Smyser Chili Blast Open is set for Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 at the Ravines Golf Course, 8525 Division Rd., West Lafayette, with registration starting at 12:30 p.m. and play beginning at 1 p.m. A chili dinner catered by The Pub will be served at 6 p.m. For more information or to register for the Open, please visit www.chiliblast.org or sign up at the Ravines pro shop.

Proceeds from the Chili Blast Open are donated to the Kathryn Weil Center for Education and used towards the purchase of AEDs to be placed with non-profit organizations in Tippecanoe and surrounding counties. The Kathryn Weil Center for Education oversees the Revive & Survive program, as well as works with other groups who fall outside the Revive & Survive guidelines but are still in need AEDs.

The Chili Blast Open is named for Duke Smyser, who was a Lafayette banker for almost 30 years before succumbing to heart disease in 2006.