CURRENTS
A weekly publication for physician and employee service partners • Produced by the Marketing/Corporate Communications Department
June 8, 2016 • SusquehannaHealth.org
Lawn Party Planned for
June 18 at MVH
Pictured is the 2015 SH Run/Walk Team. Anyone
interested in participating on the SH Run/Walk
Team should contact Jerrod Ferrence at
(570) 321-1765.
The 33rd
Annual
Muncy Valley
Hospital
Lawn Party
is scheduled
for Saturday,
June 18 from
6:30 am to
4 pm on the
grounds of
the hospital.
Party
activities
begin with
a breakfast from 6:30 to 11 am. If you’re not into breakfast, a food
court featuring many delicious treats is also available from 10 am –
4 pm. Registration for the Irv Zablocky Memorial Run & Walk opens
at 7 am, and the race begins at 8:30 am. The course starts at Myers
Elementary School, 125 New Street, Muncy and ends on hospital
grounds; pre-registration is available. Day-long activities run from
9 am – 4 pm and feature something for everyone. Activities include
a silent art auction, arts and crafts vendors, Chinese auction and
children’s games.
Chair Massages, Smoothies
at SSMH Health Fair
Service partners are invited to
stop by the Health Fair hosted by
Employee Health & Wellness on
Friday, June 10 from 8 am – 4 pm
in the Cedar Conference Room, Mt.
Laurel Boardroom and Pine Grove
Conference Room at Soldiers +
Sailors Memorial Hospital.
The event will feature between 15 and 20 vendors, offering free
smoothies, chair massages, health screenings, education and
wellness information. Vendors include Health and Wellness
Educators, Dr. Heffner from Spinal Health, Delta Dental,
Transamerica, Tioga County Branch YMCA, SH Cancer Center, Spirit
of Women and more!
All attendees can enter to win door prizes and giveaways, including
your chance to win a FitBit. Stop by the Health Fair Information table
for details. No registration is required, and the event is open to SH
and Aramark service partners.
Upcoming Health Fairs are scheduled for Friday, August 19 at Divine
Providence Hospital and Friday, October 14 at Muncy Valley Hospital.
For more information, please contact Jerrod Ferrence at
(570) 321-1743.
The day’s entertainment is scheduled as follows:
9:15 am – Opening Ceremony
10 am – Irv Zablocky 5K Awards Presentation
10:30 am – Carl and Opal Sclappi, Musicians
11 am – D & K Dance Studio, Youth Dancers
12:15 pm – Sara Scott, Musician
1 pm – Epic Percussion, Drummers
1:45 pm – Kevin Myers, Musician
2:30 pm – Heather Koser, Musician
3:45 pm – Raffle Prize Drawing and Closing Announcements
The MVH Lawn Party is a fundraising project of the MVH Auxiliary.
Proceeds from the Lawn Party and Irv Zablocky 5K go toward the
renovation and expansion of the Muncy Valley Hospital Emergency
Department.
For more information, visit SusquehannaHealth.org/Events.
Divine Providence Hospital
Muncy Valley Hospital
Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital
Williamsport Regional Medical Center
Our Mission
Extend God’s healing love by improving the health of those
we serve.
Our Vision
Create a clinically integrated community health system that
delivers world class care.
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UPMC Affiliation FAQ –
Week 3
Many Treatments Available
for Enlarged Prostates
As we continue the exciting process of exploring an affiliation with
UPMC, we realize our service partners will have questions. We
encourage all service partners to submit their questions using the
email address below, so that they can be addressed in our ongoing
series of FAQs.
Below are a couple of our most recent questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Enlarged prostate is common in older
men. It occurs in about 60 percent of men
over age 60 and 80 percent of men over
age 80. Prostate growth, which is caused
by testosterone, doesn’t always create
problems, but for some, the condition,
known as benign prostatic hyperplasia
(BPH), leads to lower urinary tract symptoms
(LUTS) that can interfere with sleep and
daytime activities.
Will there be layoffs?
Dr. Steven Rockoff
Our intention is to add jobs and increase healthcare services
throughout the region. Many details remain to be discussed and
decided during this due diligence stage. Our commitment to our
service partners is to keep you informed as information becomes
available.
The prostate gland surrounds the urinary urethra and secretes fluid
that mixes with sperm to create semen. Because the urethra carries
urine from the bladder, enlargement of the prostate gland that
encompasses it can interfere with urine flow.
What does this mean for each of our campuses? Will any
of our facilities be closing and what will happen to the
employees if that happens?
As part of our affiliation agreement, there are no plans to close
any of the Susquehanna Health facilities. The overall goal of
the affiliation is to grow and expand services in our region. The
expectation is that all of our facilities will continue to meet or
exceed the current service goals for business operations along
with the delivery of excellent care to our patients.
What will our name be?
The name will combine the strengths of both of our organizations
— UPMC Susquehanna Health.
We invite you to send your questions to
[email protected] for consideration.
Reminder to Climate Survey
Gift Card Winners
Thank you again for participating in our 2016 survey! Below is a list of
prize winners who have not made arrangements to pick up their gift
card.
The most common symptoms of BPH include:
• Difficulty passing urine, or hesitancy
• A weak urine stream
• Incomplete bladder emptying
• Urgency and frequency of urination
• Waking up at night to urinate
While you may be tempted to avoid seeing a doctor about these
symptoms, a medical exam is important. It can rule out more
serious conditions, such as prostate cancer. Also, BPH can lead to
infections, bleeding, bladder stones and kidney failure.
To rule out prostate cancer, you will need a PSA test (a blood test),
a urine sample and a rectal exam. The controversy about prostate
screening should not be a factor in this case, because symptoms are
present. Any indication of prostate cancer will be followed up with a
biopsy. More typically, you will be diagnosed with BPH. At this point,
you can discuss common treatment options with your doctor. Some
steps you can take to minimize the impact of symptoms include:
• Use exercise or meditation to reduce stress, which can improve
urination
• Reduce fluid consumption at night, especially coffee and alcohol,
which can impact the muscles of the bladder wall and increase
your volume of urine production
• Focus on emptying the bladder completely to reduce the number
of repeat trips to the bathroom
Your card can be picked up in the Human Resources Administrative
office located in the back hallway, off the “C” elevators of the
Heritage Building at WRMC.
You may also choose medical or surgical treatments. To assist you
in deciding, your doctor may order a urine flow study or perform a
cystoscopy, a procedure that enables the doctor to view the urethra.
Unclaimed Gift Cards
By determining if your symptoms are caused by a muscular or
glandular obstruction, your doctor can prescribe the appropriate
treatment. For a muscular obstruction, alpha blockers, such as
Flomax or Uroxatrol, can provide symptom relief. To treat a glandular
obstruction, your doctor may prescribe Proscar or Avodart, which
helps to shrink the prostate gland.
Joshua Corman, SHMG Clinical Services – Buffalo Wild Wings
Loretta V. Myers, SHMG Finance – Dunkin Donuts
Georgine Clayton, Inpatient Behavioral Health – Dunkin Donuts
Cathy Byham, ENT – Dunkin Donuts
Aaron Stephen, SSMH Rehabilitation Services – Dunkin Donuts
Kristin Bouch, MVH X-Ray – Subway
Margaret Covey, SN&RC – Subway
Robin Kent, Hospitalist – Subway
Mary Tomei, Preadmission Testing – Weis
Monica O’Connell, Loyalsock Family Medicine – Weis
Joann Deihl, CareConnect – Weis
Cortney Killinger, Endoscopy – Weis
Kati Bachle, CareConnect – Weis
Niki Tolomay, Inpatient Behavioral Health – Weis
Sometimes a combination of these therapies is used. Another
medical treatment option is daily Cialis, which is used to treat erectile
dysfunction, and has been found to help with urinary function, too.
Medical treatment is often effective, but if the side effects are
bothersome or the cost becomes prohibitive, surgical intervention is
another option that has provided great satisfaction to many patients.
A procedure called transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
is known as the surgical treatment gold standard for LUTS. This
surgical opening of the urinary channel delivers the best results and
immediately improves urinary flow. Other variations of TURP include
surgical use of a laser, as well as microwave or thermotherapy, used
to shrink the prostate. Emerging therapies include steam, alcohol and
banding (urolift).
Divine Travelers Plan Trips
WELCOME!
The Divine Travelers is a nonprofit
organization comprised of retired
SH service partners and community
friends. The organization hosts
many trips throughout the year, and
proceeds raised from the trips are
donated back to the SH Foundation,
the City Auxiliaries’ Lights of Love
and other SH projects.
Please extend a warm welcome to the following new members of the
Susquehanna Health family.
Gloria Barrett, Office Assistant II – OFF
Shelly Conner, Nurse Practitioner – OFF
Stephanie Deviney, Nurse Practitioner – WRMC
Evelyn Dewald, Office Assistant II – OFF
Marlena Fisher, Office Nurse – WRMC
Joseph Hanstine, EMT – SREMS
Mackenzie Hastings, Nurse Aide I – TGH
Carole Hummel, Office Assistant II – SSMH
Alexandria Ianovale, RN – SHHC&H
Raven Kireski, Service Assistant – SN&RC
Rebekah Phelps, Social Services Specialist – SSMH
Monica Siddle, RN – DPH
Trina Stroup, Office Assistant II – DPH
Jessica Weaver, Phlebotomist – WRMC
Aramark
Shakira Alleyne, Hospitality Associate – WRMC
Brook Bartlett, Hospitality Associate – SSMH
Penny Boom, Hospitality Associate – SSMH
Sara Clauto, Hospitality Associate – SSMH
Joel Dunn, Hospitality Associate – WRMC
Trenton Fousnought, Hospitality Associate – SSMH
Brittany Schmoll, Hospitality Associate – WRMC
Courtney Sweigart, Hospitality Associate – SSMH
Dawn Timmons, Hospitality Associate – SSMH
Loretta Wheeler, Hospitality Associate – DPH
Golf Tournament Raises
Funds for Sports Medicine
Susquehanna Health is
hosting the 25th Annual
Coaches’ Invitational Golf
Tournament on Friday, July
8 at the White Deer Golf
Course in Allenwood.
The Coaches’ Invitational
Golf Tournament was
organized to promote good will and sportsmanship within the
athletic community. The tournament allows Sports Medicine to
show its appreciation to the coaches and administrators for their
services and continued support. Contributions benefit various sports
medicine related community outreach programs, as well as new
equipment for partnering high school training rooms.
The tournament is a four person scramble with a shotgun start
at 11 am. Cost is $110 per person or $440 for a foursome if you
register before June 13. After June 13, cost is $120 per person or
$480 per foursome. Cost includes greens fee, cart, golf shirt, prizes,
giveaways, lunch served on the course and an awards reception and
dinner following the tournament.
Register online at SusquehannaHealth.org/CIGT.
For more information, please contact Mike Ludwikowski, Outreach
Athletic Training Supervisor, at (570) 320-7451 or mludwikowski@
susquehannahealth.org.
Upcoming Trips
August 24 — Lake Wallenpaupack
Day trip to Erhardt’s on Lake Wallenpaupack for the mystery
dinner show Murder on the Lust Boat. The audience is involved in
the show to determine who committed the murder. A family style
meal is included. If weather permits, those who wish may take a
boat ride on Lake Wallenpaupack.
November 14–18 — Christmas at Biltmore House, Asheville, NC
Trip includes four nights of lodging, lunch at Grove Park Inn, two
dinners, including Deerpark Restaurant on the Biltmore Estate,
a guided tour of Asheville, candlelight evening tour of Biltmore
House, daytime visit to Biltmore Estate, winery tour and tasting,
tour of Antler Hill Village, Blue Ridge Mountain Opry dinner
show, and visits to Tanger Outlets and Natural Bridge in Virginia.
Biltmore Estate is America’s largest privately owned home and
estate of George Washington Vanderbilt, and will be decorated for
Christmas.
Please contact Dianne Larson at (570) 433-3633, Marilyn Zay at
(570) 419-9102, Diane Minnich at (570) 584-6286 or Joyce Murphy at
(570) 478-2462 for more information.
SH HC&H Offers Summer
Heartworks Family Session
Heartworks, a grief support program of SH Home Care & Hospice,
will offer a special summertime session for grieving children, along
with teens and their families, on Saturday, July 9 from 9:30 am – 2:30
pm. This one-time session is specifically offered to meet the needs
of families who cannot attend the biweekly Heartworks sessions
offered during the school year, want a bridge session between the
school year sessions, or may want to try out Heartworks before the
coming school year.
The summer program will include whole family activities and age
group-divided sessions. Specially trained facilitators will provide
attendees the opportunity to share feelings, experiences and
memories of the loved one who has died through discussion, games,
art, drama and more.
Lunch will be provided and registration is required.
For more information or to register, please call (570) 320-7691.
For Free
2006 PDC-Denalli hot tub that seats seven. Navy blue swirl interior
with gray skirting. Needs motor work in order to use. You must haul
it. Call Kathy at (570) 220-4928.
Blood Drive at SSMH on
June 27
Did you know blood supplies can drop dangerously during the
summer? Because of holiday travel and busy schedules, donations
drop while accidents rise, creating a strain on the supply. Help keep
our local blood supply strong with the Community Blood Bank!
To accommodate the Fourth of July holiday, the CBB will be holding
a drive at Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital on June 27 from 12 –
5 pm in the SSMH Boardroom.
Appointments not necessary, but can be made if preferred. All
are welcome to donate as long as it has been 56 days since last
donation, and you are healthy, over 110 pounds and at least 17
years of age. For more information or to make an appointment, call
(570) 723-0131.