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Sturgis Hospital News
Here's how to get your medical records and pay bills
2009-11-20 : Sturgis Hospital bids farewell to Dr. Robin Thompson.
After November 30, 2009 Your Medical Records may be obtained by faxing the attached PDF Medical Release Form to Laurie Eagy, Sturgis Medical Group Administrative Assistant Fax # 269 659-6746 --- 48 HOURS NOTICE REQUIRED FOR RECORDS RETRIEVAL. For questions call Laurie Eagy at 269 659-6748.
Payment may be made to Dr. Robin Thompson P.O. Box 217, Sturgis MI 49091. For billing questions call Dawn at 269 625-1503.
We’re pleased that our present OB/GYN providers welcome her patients, and we’re certain they will find our Birthing Center doctors and staff worthy of their 100% patient satisfaction scores.
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Trust our birthing center doctors and staff who recieve 100% patient satisfaction scores
2009-11-20 : Dr. Wilson Sawa
Michiana Women’s Center
Grobhiser Medical & Professional Building
600 S. Lakeview, Ste. 103
Sturgis MI
269 651-8071 --
Dr. John Clark
Grobhiser Medical & Professional Building
600 S. Lakeview, Ste. 207
Sturgis MI
269 659-4646 --
Dr. Yazdi Amaria
111 S. Monroe St.
Sturgis MI
269 651-3218
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Vote to privatize passed with 68% in favor
2009-11-05 : This is a red letter day in the history of Sturgis Hospital. Thanks to voters and the efforts of the Sturgis Citizens for a Healthy Future Committee that helped make this a reality.
Sturgis Hospital has been a part of the City for 85 years, but the times we live in call for us to move to a more contemporary organizational structure. Over the next couple of months we will be working to get everything in place so we can make the transition to Sturgis Hospital, Inc by January 1, 2010. Neither associates nor you will likely see any impact on daily work and service routines as we come up to the end of the year and move to the new organizational structure after the first of the year.
A big change like this can make everyone a little anxious; however, we hope you’ll be reassured by the fact that most of the hospitals in the country have an organizational structure like the one we are going to, so we know it is tried and true. We hope you will join us in celebrating this as a major step forward for the Hospital and the community.
Sturgis Home Health one of the Home Care Elite
2009-11-03 : Sturgis Home Health Care Named to 2009 HomeCare Elite as a
Top Home Health Care Provider
[Sturgis, MI – November 1, 2009] Sturgis Home Health Care today announced that it has been named to the 2009 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. This annual review identifies the top 25 percent of agencies and further highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall. Winners are ranked by an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, quality improvement, and financial performance.
“The 2009 HomeCare Elite winners demonstrate a commitment to providing their patients with the best possible care while performing at the highest level,” said Nancy Buller, senior director of marketing communications at OCS HomeCare. "We congratulate Sturgis Home Health Care on being one of the top home care agencies in the country."
Sturgis Home Health Care Manager, Dawn Patrick, credits the staff’s dedication to quality health care and customer service with the company’s ability to rank as one of the HomeCare Elite. She said, "These positive outcomes have been achieved through teamwork and commitment to quality performance.”
“DecisionHealth would like to congratulate the top HomeCare Elite agencies that achieved excellent clinical and financial outcomes by providing quality care to their patients,” adds Marci Heydt, executive editor of DecisionHealth’s Home Health Line.
The 2009 HomeCare Elite is the only performance recognition of its kind in the home health industry. The 2009 HomeCare Elite is brought to the industry by OCS HomeCare, the leading provider of homecare information, and DecisionHealth, publisher of homecare’s most respected independent newsletter Home Health Line. The data used for this analysis was compiled from publicly available information. The entire list of the 2009 HomeCare Elite agencies can be viewed by visiting the OCS Web site at www.ocshomecare.com.
About Sturgis Home Health Care
Sturgis Home Health Care provides dedicated professionals and services to meet patients and families individual needs. Whether patients have just been discharged from the hospital and require further medical assistance in their recovery, or they have special medical needs that do not require hospitalization, Home Health Care can help. Hand-in-hand with patients, physicians, and family members, Sturgis Home Health Care establishes a plan of care designed to meet the patient's medical needs and family's support needs within the comfort of their own homes. A Registered Nurse is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to answer questions or assist with medical problems. For more information visit www.sturgishospital.com or call Dawn Patrick at 269 651-2348.
About OCS HomeCare
OCS HomeCare empowers home health and hospice organizations with results-driven data intelligence, plus the largest and most accurate homecare database in the industry. Homecare providers, payers, associations, government agencies, vendors, and consultants all turn to OCS to elevate decision-making, raise the bar on results, and bring home positive outcomes. For more information about OCS HomeCare, please visit www.ocshomecare.com or call 888.325.3396.
About DecisionHealth®
For more than 30 years, DecisionHealth has served as the industry's leading source for news, analysis and instructional guidance with cutting edge information sources such as Part B News, Home Health Line, Medicare Compliance Alert, Inside the Joint Commission and Specialty Coders Pink Sheets. Our unique blend of award-winning, on-staff journalists and unmatched access to health care executives, providers, healthcare organization managers and their revenue-cycle staffs enables us to provide solutions, tools and guidance that’s relied on by nearly 100,000 home health care and specialty physician practice professionals. For more information, please visit www.DecisionHealth.com or call 877.602.3835.
Sturgis Hospital Recognized
2009-10-19 : STURGIS HOSPITAL HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS A COMMUNITY VALUE TOP 100 HOSPITAL BY CLEVERLEY + ASSOCIATES
[Sturgis, MI –– October 2009] Sturgis Hospital was recently recognized as a top-ranked Community Value Provider by Cleverley + Associates (Columbus, OH). Cleverley + Associates, a leading healthcare financial consulting firm specializing in operational benchmarking and performance enhancement strategies, released the findings as part of its new publication: State of the Hospital Industry — 2009 Edition.
“This report affirms our continuous commitment to provide the highest quality primary and secondary health care to the communities we serve by exercising responsible stewardship of our resources,” says Rob LaBarge. “This is the third year we have been ranked among the nations top 100 hospitals.”
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Prevention Information for H1N1
2009-09-09 : H1N1 INFLUENZA
It has been about four months since the discovery of the H1N1 Influenza Virus (previously known as “Swine Flu”). This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) indicated that a pandemic of H1N1 flu was underway.
Since the WHO declaration of a pandemic, the new H1N1 virus has continued to spread, with the number of countries reporting cases of H1N1 nearly doubling. The United States continues to report the largest number of H1N1 cases of any country worldwide.
For more information about symtoms and risks print the Flu brochure or contact Sarah Hagen 269 659-4295
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Caring for the Community Health Series
2009-08-28 : Sturgis Hospital, in cooperation with local area physicians, is pleased to offer low cost and free health screenings to the community. Our goal is to help keep you well and provide services only when you need them.
Call today to schedule your screening appointment
Space is limited
269.659.6705
Cost: FREE
Saturday: September 26, 2007 8:30am-1pm
Screening location:
Specialty Clinic at Sturgis Hospital
600 S. Lakeview Ave, Sturgis
participating physician:
Mariano Orca, M.D.
There is no question, prostate cancer is hands down the most serious prostate disease a man may encounter - affecting nearly two million American men. Yet, it is not the only prostate condition that men face. In fact, there are several prostate related conditions that can largely impact a man's quality of life, including:
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Enlarged Prostate: a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate, BPH occurs commonly in men over the age of 60. In some men, the enlargement can cause bothersome urinary symptoms, including difficulty urinating, the need to urinate quite frequently, or awaking during the night to urinate.
Prostatitis: an inflammation of the prostate gland, which can be cause by a bacterial infection or unknown origin. There are three types of prostatitis, including acute, chronic and nonbacterial. Depending on the type of prostatitis, symptoms may include: sudden fever or chills, urinary symptoms, and pain (back, urinary, testicular, lower abdomen, pelvic, ejaculatory).
Erectile Dysfunction (ED): a significant and common medical condition, ED can be defined as the inability to achieve and/or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual activity. It is estimated that as many as 100 million men worldwide suffer from ED. However, more than 85 percent of men with ED don't seek treatment. The failure of sufferers to seek treatment is especially unfortunate because ED is a treatable condition and may be a symptom of another underlying medical problem that should be addressed.
Urinary Incontinence: the inability to control urination. The term may be used interchangeably with Over Active Bladder (OAB), which also includes the same frequency in urination and urinary urge. It is estimated that over 12 million Americans have urinary incontinence, which affects all ages, both sexes and people of every social and economic level. It is also estimated that 15 to 30 percent of people over the age of 60 who live at home have incontinence.
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms noted above, talk to your doctor to determine if you may be suffering from one of the above conditions.
For more information on these and other prostate conditions, visit us at www.prostateconditions.org.
Sincerely,
Wendy Poage
President, The Prostate Conditions Education Council
Saturday, August 15, 9am-1pm at the Medical Commons
2009-07-31 : Sturgis Hospital in cooperation with the St. Joseph Community Health Agency is hosting its first Health Fair, Saturday, August 15, 9am-1pm on the campus of the Medical Commons Building at 1717 E. Chicago Road in Sturgis.
Our goal is provide some measure of health screenings and assessments in a time when fewer people have access to health care; in addition, we wish to promote health education and awareness of services available locally.
The planning committee is excited to be hosting an event that offers a wide variety of services: screenings, assessments, health education, support group awareness and various other related exhibits and booths, including some extras designed to to make it fun for the entire family!
Enter to Win a Prize Raffle: 42” HD flat screen TV and Wii with Healthfit package
Try out the 33-foot Titanic Slide with 19-foot Iceberg Obstacle Course or treat your little ones to a crawl through the Kiddiepillar.
Other special features include:
"Ask the Doctor" and "Ask the Pharmacist" booths.
See attached ad for more info or call 269 659-4385.
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Sturgis Hospital Birthing Center offers free classes
2009-07-09 : Breastfeeding has so many benefits including being the best nutrition for your baby, so join us as we discuss the skills needed to breastfeed successfully. Come explore the science and art of breastfeeding. This two hour breastfeeding class covers what you will need to know so that you can give your baby the best start possible.
CLASSES MEET ONE EVENING AT STURGIS HOSPITAL FROM 6:30-8:30PM CLASSES ARE AVAILABE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES.
JULY 14, 2009
AUGUST 13, 2009
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
OCTOBER 14, 2009
NOVEMBER 18, 2009
All classes will be in the Hospital Cafeteria Private Dining Room, except the November class which is in the Hospital Classroom.
CLASS IS FREE AND THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO ATTEND.
TO SIGN UP FOR A BREASTFEEDING BASICS CLASS
CALL STURGIS HOSPITAL BIRTHING CENTER
269-659-4255
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
2009-03-10 : The Joint Commission will conduct an accreditation survey of Sturgis Hospital unannounced in 2009. Joint Commission can survey the hospital anytime from January 2009 to December 2009. The purpose of the survey will be to evaluate the organization’s compliance with nationally established Joint Commission standards. The survey results will be used to determine whether, and the conditions under which, accreditation should be awarded the organization.
Joint Commission standards deal with organizational quality of care issues and the safety of the environment in which care is provided. Anyone believing that he or she has pertinent and valid information about such matters may request a public information interview with the Joint Commission’s field representative at the time of the survey. Information presented at the interview will be carefully evaluated for relevance to the accreditation process. Requests for a public information interview must be made in writing and should be sent to the Joint Commission. The request must also indicate the nature of the information to be provided at the interview. Such requests should be addressed to:
Office of Quality Monitoring
The Joint Commission
One Renaissance Boulevard
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
or Faxed to 630/792-5636
Or E-mailed to complaint@jointcommission.org
The Joint Commission’s Office of Quality Monitoring will acknowledge in writing or by telephone requests received 10 days before the survey begins. An account representative will contact the individual requesting the public information interview prior to survey, indicating the location, date, and time of the interview and the name of the surveyor who will conduct the interview.
This notice is posted in accordance with the Joint Commission’s requirements and may not be removed before the survey is completed.
Sturgis Hospital Excels in Effort to Lead Nation in Patient Safety
2009-02-03 : Sturgis Hospital is proud to be an MHA Keystone Center hospital, which signifies our extraordinary commitment to improving patient safety and lowering health care costs.
The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) Keystone Center for Patient Safety & Quality, voluntarily created by Michigan hospitals in March 2003, convenes hospitals, state and national patient safety experts to launch innovative patient safety programs that improve health care quality and lower costs by reducing oversights that can lead to patient harm. Each program helps physicians, nurses and hospital staff implement evidence-based best practices to improve health care through enhanced communication, teamwork and leadership.
“Through Sturgis Hospital’s involvement with the MHA Keystone Center, our staff is improving upon the high quality care that we deliver to Michiana residents, 24/7, 365 days per year,” said Rob LaBarge, CEO of Sturgis Hospital. “MHA Keystone Center hospitals are implementing groundbreaking and lifesaving interventions to reduce medical errors and health care costs, and improve the quality of patient care delivered at the bedside. Our hospital is proud to be an integral part of the most comprehensive and ambitious hospital-based patient safety improvement initiative in the country,” LaBarge said.
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Sturgis Home Health Care ranks in the Top 25 Percent
2008-12-15 : Sturgis Home Health Care Three-peat’s it’s ranking in the Top 25 Percent of Home Health Providers in the Country.
[Sturgis, MI – December, 15 2008] — Sturgis Hospital’s Sturgis Home Health Care today announced that it has been named, for the third consecutive year, to the 2008 HomeCare Elite, a compilation of the most successful Medicare-certified home health care providers in the United States. This annual review identifies the top
25 percent of agencies, ranked by an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, quality improvement and financial performance.
The 2008 HomeCare Elite also indicates those providers who are included in the Top 100 and Top 500 of providers nationwide. The data used for this analysis was compiled from publicly available information.
“The 2008 HomeCare Elite winners exemplify a commitment to providing their patients with optimum care while performing at the highest level,” said Nancy Buller, Senior Director of Marketing Communications at OCS, Inc. "We congratulate Sturgis Home Health Care on being one of the Top home care agencies in the country."
Sturgis Home Health Care Manager, Dawn Patrick, RN, credits dedicated and caring staff with the company’s ability to rank as one of the HomeCare Elite. Patrick said, "This recognition confirms that you don’t have to be one of the biggest to be one of the best."
“DecisionHealth would like to congratulate the top HomeCare Elite agencies that achieved excellent clinical and financial outcomes by providing quality care to their patients,” adds Marci Heydt, Executive Editor of DecisionHealth’s Home Health Line. The 2008 HomeCare Elite is the only performance recognition of its kind in the home health industry. The 2008 HomeCare Elite is brought to the industry by OCS, Inc., the leading provider of healthcare informatics, and DecisionHealth, publisher of home care’s most respected independent newsletter …home health line. The entire list of the 2008 HomeCare Elite agencies can be viewed by visiting the OCS web site at www.ocsys.com/HCE.
2007-2008 Annual report to the Citizens
2008-11-24 : The new annual report is now in print. Read all about how the people working in our community everyday do so to serve all of us who live here. Hospital infor starts on page 18.
Access the PDF copy by clicking below or contact Martekting Manager, Phyllis Youga for a complimentary hard copy. 269 659-4385
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Sturgis Area Baritatric Support Group
2008-11-12 : When: Monday evenings
Where: Sturgis Hospital lower level meeting rooms
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
There is no fee to attend and no one will be weighed.
Our Mission is to give support, answer questions, and provide information to those people who have had, or are going to have, bariatric surgery. This group welcomes all types of surgery patients, i.e., RNY, LapBand, VSG, etc. We also welcome anyone who is just thinking about having the surgery.
Your Leader is Pat Root, a certified OH support group leader. Pat had RNY in August 2007. She has completed the requirements thru Obesity Help.Com to become a qualified support group leader.
Sessions will include, but not be limited to, sharing stories, answering questions, speakers, and handout materials.
For information please e-mail: trishroot39@yahoo.com
Obesity Help.Com is a website dedicated to supporting WLS patients both post-op and pre-op. It is highly recommended by the majority of WLS surgeons.
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Hospital Bill Pay Now Available Online!
2008-11-10 : Click here to pay your bill online!
Summit Radiology PC comes to Sturgis Hospital
2008-10-31 : Summit Radiology P.C. is currently a 34 person group. Summit will designate a radiologist to oversee the radiology service at Sturgis Hospital and coordinate the off-site services with other radiologists. Each radiologist is board certified by the American College of Radiology and must meet high standards for continuing education.
Summit is the largest and most progressive radiology group in Northern Indiana. It provides 24/7 coverage with a combination of on-site and off-site consultations and interpretations which is a very successful and proven model for serving high-end subspecialty needs for community hospitals and their medical staffs. Summit currently provides services at 13 other hospitals including the community hospitals of Parkview Noble and Parkview LaGrange and larger sites such as Lutheran, Dupont, and St. Joseph Hospitals in Ft. Wayne.
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Dr. David Gearring Recognized for Excellent Risk Management of Hospital’s Surgical Anesthesia Practice
2008-08-28 : Under the Direction of Dr. David Gearring, the Sturgis Hospital’s Surgical practice was recognized as a “Practice That Set’s the Standard” for its excellent risk management practices that ensure the safety of patients while providing them the best medical care.
According to American Physicians Assurance Corporation, decades of experience prove less risk means fewer claims but more important—it means better patient care. The on-site risk management assessment was developed to help physicians identify and address possible liability risks before they become a problem for the patient or the hospital.
Dr. Gearring is the Chief Anesthesiologist responsible for the coordination and safety of patients through the anesthesia process. He also oversees the hospital’s two anesthesia CRNA providers.
“We’re very proud of the quality care provided by our surgical team,” said Rob LaBarge, CEO. “Dr. Gearring provides strong leadership and excellent coordination of the operating room and anesthesia staff.”
The practice of Dr. Bharat Vakharia recognized
2008-08-18 : Dr. Bharat Vakharia’s practice was recognized for excellence in Risk Management according to American Physicians Assurance Corporation’s 2008 Summer issue of Best Practices.
American Physicians’ expert consultants visited 907 medical practices in 2007 to conduct on-site risk management assessments (in Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin). Of these only 83 received an “excellent” rating.
Key risk management policies/systems evaluated during the on-site assessment include: tracking systems to follow-up in medical tests, referral, missed appointments, etc.; Medical record documentation; medication and allergy lists, informed consent; relaying of medical information according to policy; routine test reminders; handling of non-compliant patients; communication and on-going risk management education of physicians and staff.
“All 83 medical offices that received an “excellent” rating have practices in place to address key risk management issues,” said Carla White, Senior Risk Management Consultant. “They should all be commended for their dedication to superior risk management, patient safety and quality care.”
James Grannell, D.O. -- Orthopedic Surgeon Join Sturgis Hospital Medical Staff
2008-07-31 : James Grannell, D.O.
Sturgis Orthopedics
Grobhiser Medical & Professional Building
600 S. Lakeview St., Ste 205
Sturgis, Michigan 49091
269.659.4210 ph
269.659.4229 fax
Office hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday - Friday
Dr. Grannell sees patients in the office all day Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and Tuesday afternoons.
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Sturgis Hospital Dietary Department Achieves Award
2008-07-31 : Sodexo, the nation's leading provider of food and facilities management services, has named Sturgis Hospital Food and Nutrition Services as ‘District Team of the Year.’
The "District Team of the Year" award is given out by SODEXO to Food Service Departments that consistently demonstrate through management; Innovation, service, Sharing, Teamwork, Energy, Respect, Compassion, Financial Achievement, Interpersonal skills, and Leadership toward Client and Customer Satisfaction through Sodexo standards that deliver Value, Service, and Goodwill.
Sodexo, Inc. (www.sodexoUSA.com) is a leading integrated food and facilities management services company in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with $7.3 billion (USD) in annual revenue and 120,000 employees. Sodexo, Inc. serves more than ten million customers daily in corporations, health care, long term care and retirement centers, schools, college campuses, government and remote sites. Sodexo, Inc., headquartered in Gaithersburg, Md., is a member of Sodexo Group, and funds the Sodexo Foundation (www.helpstophunger.org), an independent charitable organization that, since its founding in 1999, has made more than $9.2 million in grants to fight hunger in America.
Customizable Health Assessments
2008-02-25 : Sturgis Hospital is pleased to be offering a health assessment program customizable for local businesses and organizations in and around our community. Our program is designed on evidence-based research and practice from some of the most distinguished organizations and health centers in the nation. Combining their research with our technology has allowed us to achieve a comprehensive health assessment program. Together, we can identify what diseases your employees may be at risk for. For more information about this comprehensive program and what benefits it can provide for participants and employers, please call or email Sarah Hagen, RN BSN at (269) 659-4295 or shagen@sturgishospital.com.
Sturgis Hospital Achieves Many Hospital Quality Indicators
2008-01-22 : Hospitals are monitored closely by many organizations in the medical industry: Licensing agencies, patient care advocate organizations as well as insurance/mal-practice firms.
ALL have the same goal--to ensure the safest and best possible patient care.
Check out the many awards and achievements that Sturgis Hospital routinely achieves by clicking the pdf link for a full list or the logo icons at the left under Quality reports.
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