good CATH LAB By: Ben Sells, RN, Coordinator Tell us something FEBRUARY 13, 2017

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1 FEBRUARY 13, 2017 Tell us something good CATH LAB By: Ben Sells, RN, Coordinator The Cath Lab is a very busy department, providing cardiac services as well as peripheral services. We have four cardiologists, two nurse practitioners, six nurses and three X-ray technicians with more than 150 years combined experience in the Cath Lab. Dr. Venkata Reddy (20 yrs), Dr. Hari Nair (7 yrs), Dr. Zakare Salifu (5 yrs), Dr. Lawrence Rajan (1 yr), Lisa DuCoff, APRN (5 yrs) and Nancy Jo Houchens, APRN (1 yr) make up our cardiac team. Shout out to Lisa DuCoff, APRN, who is one of only three nurse practitioners Board Certified in Cardiology in the state. Our Cath Lab staff includes Carolyn Doss, RN (12 yrs), Jon Houchens, RN (5 yrs), Mary Bybee, RN (26 yrs), Teresa Hatcher, RN (11 yrs), Julie Thomas, RN (3 yrs), Ben Sells, RN, Coordinator (11 yrs), Leslie Davis, RTR, CI (9 yrs), Jessica Spillman, RTR (5 yrs) and Stephanie Key, RTR (28 yrs X-ray / 1 yr Cath Lab). Donna Mann, RN, MSN is the Cath Lab Director. A vast array of services provided by our Cath Lab include: Cardiac Catheterization with angioplasty and stent, Code STEMI with possible Thrombectomy and/or Atherectomy, Balloon Pump and Device Insertion (Pacemaker, AICD- Automatic Internal Cardiac Defibrillator, BI-Ventricular AICD, LOOP-Event Recorder). Also, we perform peripheral procedures such as Lower Extremity Angioplasty and Stent, Renal Angioplasty and Stent, Dialysis Catheter Placement, Pericardiocentesis and Cardioversion. We also cover for emergencies 24/7/365 days a year. Each staff member averages 60 hours of call per week. Our MOTTO is We save lives by stomping out heart disease one patient at a time. We work closely with ICU, Stepdown and ER staff, as well as Cardiology and EMS. We recently acquired a machine called EKOS that treats deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. We will soon be offering Bioabsorbable Stents for coronary blockage and Cardiogenic Shock Therapy with Impella. In 2016, we performed 1,484 procedures, including 500+ PCI s with 60 STEMI s. The number one killer in America is heart disease, therefore, we are dedicated to providing the most up-to-date cardiovascular treatments for our community and surrounding areas.

2 WOMEN & NEWBORN CARE Receives Grant Funding Women and Newborn Care is proud to announce that we are recipients of the March of Dimes Community Grant. The department received $20,000 in grant funding which they plan to use to implement a new position called "Obstetric Patient Navigator". The March of Dimes Kentucky included this in the award letter: "We are excited to have this opportunity to support this project, which has the potential to significantly impact the health of mothers and babies in your area." Special thanks to our Grant Task Force for taking the time to assist with this grant. The Task Force included: Darlene Smith, Donna Farlee, Katie Shepard, Ashley Blythe, Kellie Gearlds, Sherry Allen, Judy England, Amanda Ramey, Debra Smith, and Rhonda Pitcock. Valentine Massage Gift Certificates FEBRUARY 8 TO FEBRUARY 15 Special employee price: $35 FOR A 60 MINUTE MASSAGE Employees must purchase the gift certificate, but anyone may use them. Payment methods: Cash, Check, Payroll Deduction Contact the T.J. Rehab Department to purchase your certificates. Call with any questions. T.J. PATIENT ENCOUNTERS 2/4/2017-2/10/2017: 8,080 1/28/2017-2/3/2017: 7,793

3 Wear Red on Friday, February 24! Heart Disease is not just a Man s Disease. Heart Disease is the #1 killer of men and women and the sad thing is that it is 80% preventable. Wear red and speak out against this silent killer, heart disease. The good news is that heart disease is preventable when we make healthy choices and manage health conditions. Watch your weight QUIT smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke Get active and eat healthy Control your cholesterol and blood pressure If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation T.J. Team GO RED Photos Please join us in your red attire for photos for Facebook and the newsletter! T.J. Health Pavilion: 9:30 a.m. Friday on the staircase T.J. Regional Health s Go Red for Women s Heart Health T.J. Samson: 10 a.m. Friday in Outpatient Registration Other locations: Please take a photo of your team and it to bmatthews@tjsamson.org BARREN COUNTY HEART WALK Need IT help? CALL H-E-L-P? Please call the IT Help Desk at HELP (4357) for IT assistance. Looking for an INTERNAL PHONE NUMBER? Always check the phone directory on the Intranet or check in Outlook before calling the operator.

4 WOMEN and DISEASE with Dr. Lawrence Rajan Tuesday, February 21, p.m. to 1 p.m. T.J. Health Pavilion Community Center 310 N.L. Rogers Wells Blvd., Glasgow Bring a sack lunch and drinks will be provided. One CEU will be awarded to nursing professionals who attend. Please call or kshepard@tjsamson.org with any questions or for more information.

5 TJ Regional Health Biometric Screening Schedule Location Dates Screening Site Time Columbia March 14th Front Lobby 5-11am Pavilion March 16th Community Center 5-11am March 17th Community Center 5-11am Hospital March 28th 4th Floor Classrooms 5-11am March 29th 4th Floor Classrooms 5-11am March 30th 4th Floor Classrooms 5-11am March 30th (Night Shift) 4th Floor Classrooms 5:30-7pm March 31th 4th Floor Classrooms 5-11am Save the date! link coming next week! Biometric Screenings apply to all employees and their spouses who have T.J. health insurance. By participating in this event, this is the first step in receiving your discounted rate on your health insurance premiums. You will receive an NEXT WEEK that includes a link to register for the date and time that works best for you. Your spouse must also register for a Biometric Screening. You and your spouse must also complete the Personal Health Survey prior to your Biometric Screening date. s with more information and registration links are coming soon. Please contact Katie Shepard with any questions or for more information at

6 Thursday, March 23, a.m. to 4 p.m. Cave City Convention Center Presented in partnership with Glasgow BPW Registration Includes: Keynote Address by Abby Rike from The Biggest Loser Health & Wellness Education Sessions Ask a Healthcare Provider Question & Answer Panel Health Screenings Lunch Refreshments Style Show featuring Sherri Shines Award Winners Great Shopping & Health Information Vendors Lots of Door Prizes! Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: $25 SPECIAL REGISTRATION T.J. Employees Samsonites Auxiliary Volunteers Regular $45 registration rate applies after Friday, March 3. T.J. Family discount registration deadline: Friday, March 3, 2017 Please remit with payment to: T.J. Samson Women s Conference 1301 N. Race Street Glasgow, KY Questions: Please contact Bethany Matthews at or bmatthews@tjsamson.org.

7 Sherri Shines Award Do you have a wonderful woman in your life who inspires you? This great lady may be the rock in your family, the best friend you can t live without, or a sweet neighbor who has been through many difficulties in her life and has risen above them all. We want to honor two deserving ladies in our community who demonstrate the power of inspiration. We want to pamper them with relaxation, and a day to make them feel special in every way. This year at our T.J. Samson Women s Conference, we will be rewarding two special inspiring women with complete makeovers! The Sherri Shines Awards will be given in memory and in celebration of Sherri Davis. Sherri was an outstanding much-loved employee at T.J. Samson who passed away last year following a brave battle with cancer. If you would like to nominate someone, please complete this form and mail or it to us by Friday, March 3. Your Name: Your Phone Number: Your Name of the inspiring woman you are nominating: Please explain why you are nominating this special woman and why this makeover would make a difference in her life. Please include a photo of the lady you re nominating so we can display it on a PowerPoint at the conference if your nomination is chosen. Thank you for your submission! Please mail or your nomination by Friday, March 3 to: Mail: T.J. Samson, ATTN: Bethany Matthews 1301 North Race Street Glasgow, KY bmatthews@tjsamson.org