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A monthly calendar of resources for your health.
For Information, call 402-362-0420
Allergy
Dr. Michael J. Sullivan III
Cardiology
Dr. Mathue Baker
Dr. Timothy Gardner
Dr. Dale A. Hansen
Dr. Joseph L. Kummer
Dr. Clyde R. Meckel
Dr. Keith Miller
Dr. Ryan T. Whitney
Dr. Kaliprasad Ayala
Dr. Anuj Jain
Cardiothoracic
Dr. Robert Oakes
Dermatology
Dr. Geoffrey C. Basler
Brent J. Behrens, PA-C
Ear, Nose, & Throat
Dr. V. Richard Bowen
Midwest Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists
Dr. John W. Pflug
Omaha Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic
Audiologist: Sandra K. Miller
Associated Hearing Health Care
Audiologist: Blake Studley
Audiology and Hearing Center
Nephrology
Dr. Matthew Glathar
Dr. Leslie A. Spry
Dr. Rugmini Warrier
Neurology
Dr. Lewiston W. Birkmann
Dr. James A. Bobenhouse
Dr. Matthew S. Kniss
Neurology Associates, P.C.
Neurology Associates, P.C.
Neurology Associates, P.C.
Neurosurgery
Dr. Eric W. Pierson
Corlan Vonderschmidt, PA
Neurological & Spinal Surgery LLC
Neurological & Spinal Surgery LLC
Obstetrics/Gynecology Dr. George M. Adam
Dr. Tyler Adam
Oncology
Dr. Steven G. Dunder
Dr. Nathan B. Green
Oncology/Gynecology Dr. Steven W. Remmenga
Dr. Kerry Rodabaugh
Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, P.C.
Bryan Heart
Bryan Heart
Bryan Heart
Bryan Heart
Bryan Heart
Bryan Heart
Bryan Heart
Nebraska Heart Institute
Nebraska Heart Institute
Bryan Heart
Complete Family Dermatology
Complete Family Dermatology
Lincoln Nephrology and Hypertension
Lincoln Nephrology and Hypertension
Lincoln Nephrology and Hypertension
Obstetricians and Gynecologists, P.C.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists, P.C.
Southeast NE Cancer Center
Southeast NE Cancer Center
UNMC – OB/GYN
UNMC – OB/GYN
Orthopaedics
Dr. Scott D. Bigelow
Dr. Dennis R. Bozarth
Chad J. Springer, PA-C
Charles E. Scholtes, PA-C
Pain Management
Dr. John Massey
Dr. Liane Donovan
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Gustavo Machado
Psychiatry
Annette Marget, APRN-NP
Pulmonology
Dr. Lisa Mansur
Spine Surgeon
Dr. Robert Vande Guchte
Lincoln Orthopaedic Center, P.C.
Urology
Dr. Andrew J. Lepinski
Melissa K. Fulton, APRN
Dr. LaRoy E. Williams
Urology, P.C.
Urology, P.C.
Kearney Urology, P.C.
Vascular
Dr. Robert N. Hibbard
Dr. Matthew Johnson
Dr. Steven H. Tyndall
Kacie Zysset, PA
Dr. Thomas B. Whittle
Timothy Yrastrorza, PA-C
Bryan Heart
Bryan Heart
Nebraska Heart Institute
Nebraska Heart Institute
Lincoln Surgical Group
Lincoln Surgical Group
Wound Care
Dr. David W. Voigt
Roy Maurer, PA
Ophthalmology
Dr. Vince Sutton
Bell Clinic: Podiatry
Dr. Kevin Larson
Bell Clinic: Chiropractic Dr. Brett Eimermann
Dr. Nicky White
CareLink
HEALTHWISE
Specialty Clinic
Lincoln Orthopaedic Center, P.C.
Lincoln Orthopaedic Center, P.C.
Lincoln Orthopaedic Center, P.C.
Lincoln Orthopaedic Center, P.C.
Spine & Pain Centers of Nebraska
Spine & Pain Centers of Nebraska
Prairie Shoulder, Elbow & Hand Center
Premier Psychiatry Group, LLC
Lisa I. Mansur, MD, P.C.
Saint Elizabeth Wound Care Clinic
Saint Elizabeth Wound Care Clinic
Eye Surgical Associates
for appointments, call 402-484-9000
Call 1-800-847-8544
402-362-2123
402-362-2123
SUPPORT GROUPS
January 2015
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group will meet on Tuesday, January 13, at 4:00
p.m., in the Hearthstone Great Room. For more information call the Hearthstone
Social Work Department at 363-0239.
Parkinson’s Support Group will meet on Tuesday, January 20, at 2:00 p.m., in
the Lower Level of the Medical Office Building. For more information, contact Rita
Maloley at 362-0440.
Cancer Support Group will meet Tuesday, January 13 and January 27 at 6:30 p.m.
at Willow Brook Assisted Living. For more information, call 362-4662.
La Leche League will meet Tuesday January 20, at 7:00 p.m. in Lower Level of the
Medical Office Building. All women interested in breastfeeding education are invited;
babies welcome. No pre-registration or fee. Contact accredited volunteer, Gloria at
362-6875 or turnbull@inebraska.com.
OBSTETRIC CLASSES
For more information on Childbirth Preparation classes contact OB Director Nancy
Hengelfelt, RNC, at 402-362-0457.
OB Enrollment is Monday January 12, at 8:00 a.m. and Monday, January 26, at 4:15
p.m. in the Lower Level of the Medical Office Building. Please attend class as soon
as possible after your positive pregnancy test.
WELLNESS CENTER CLASSES
• Strengthening/Toning
• Aerobic
• Circuit Training
• Yoga/Pilates
• Step Class
• Power Sculpt
• Tai Chi
• Monitored Exercise
Wellness Center – The Wellness Center has membership packages and punch card
passes available. Call 362-0434 for more information on these and other aerobic and
fitness classes.
Strong Women is a 20-minute toning and strengthening class held over the lunch
break (12:15 – 12:35 p.m.) on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Just wear comfortable
clothes to work that day and bring a pair of tennis shoes along.
Stretch for Life is a perfect class for those with arthritis, needing rehab after a stroke, or
anyone wanting an easy exercise program. Meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at
1:30 p.m. and Tuesday/Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
Tai Chi – Tues., Thurs. 10:00-10:45 AM. Focuses on fall prevention and through practice
the improvement of one’s balance to reduce the likelihood of falling. Tai Chi is based off the
principal of Chinese Martial Arts and consists of slow rhythmic movements. This class can
be performed in a seated or standing position.
Fit Express – Tues., Thurs. 4:40-5:20 p.m. This class consists of toning/strengthening
exercises with some interval training.
TNT – Tues., Thurs. 3:50-4:30 p.m. Similar to the popular “Strong Women” this class
will focus on strength and toning activities and is great for the beginner as well as the
advanced participant.
Pilates – Thurs. 12:15-12:45p.m. Focuses on moves to strengthen and tone your core
and incorporates breathing techniques with movement for a well-balanced workout.
Group Cycling – Monday and Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m..
Yoga – Mondays 4:00 p.m., Tues., Thurs. 5:30-6:30 p.m., and Saturdays 8:15 a.m. This
hour-long class challenges the limits of your mind, strength and flexibility. It is a soothing,
relaxing way to relieve stress.
Zumba – Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:45-7:45 p.m. Zumba® Fitness is the Latin inspired
dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music and contagious steps to
form a “fitness-party”.
York General Health Care Services is a Community, Non-profit, 501C (3) Corporation
Board of Directors: Charles Harris, President | Don Witte, Vice President | Ann Kirkpatrick, Secretary | C.G. Kelly Holthus, Treasurer
Kristie Holoch |Darroll Loschen, MD | Cy North | Candy Otte | Sally Ruben | Jerry Stahr | Kelly Thomas
Ye Ye, MD, Chief of Staff | Charles K. Schulz, Chief Executive Officer
In this issue:
Star of Lights
York General
Health Care
Services
Auxiliary
The York General Auxiliary
is extremely thankful to all
who donated to the Star
of Lights. Proceeds will
be used to purchase television equipment for the
York General Hearthstone
Country Kitchens and the
Oncology Department at
the hospital. Donors to
date include:
3-L Friendship Club
Carol Bittinger
Mel & Claudia Braden
Deb Demuth
Chuck and Karen Harris
Amanda & Seth Hengelfelt
Ned & Susan Hoffschneider
Kris Holoch
Amy Holthus
Mark & Valerie Kaliff
Ben & Ann Kirkpatrick
Ryan & Jill Koch
Dr. Darroll & Donna Loschen
Tom and Carmen McKenny
Dr. Harold & Judi Nordlund
Past Presidents Parley
-Connie Hubbard
Kara & Kent Rauert
Jeanette Richardson
Dan & Leslie Robinson
Barbara Sylvester
Sally Ruben
Kelly & Rita Thomas
Jane Thompson
Eunice Troester
Dr. Don & Shirley Witte
Page 1:
100 Year Celebration
Page 2:
Survivor Christmas
Page 3: Dukettes/Cheerleaders
Page 4:
Specialty Clinic Info
A Century of Caring
York General is Celebrating 100 Years
York General Hospital has a proud history of
caring for people.
indirectly led to the establishment of York’s
Lutheran Hospital.
This history started in 1915 with the hospital, and has now expanded to include York
General Hearthstone, York General Willow
Brook, the Medical Office Building, and West
View Medical Building.
As Drs. George Shidler and O. M. Moore
worked in their office to set the youngster’s
arm they told Rev. Batz: “It would be so
much better if we had a hospital where we
could treat youngsters like Gerhard.”
We are committed to providing accessible
quality health services, individualized treatment, and compassionate care now and for
years to come.
The 38-year-old German born pastor was
quick to reply: “Maybe the people of my
church will build a hospital.”
York General is planning a full-year of events
to celebrate our “Century of Caring.” Watch
for ads in the York News-Times regarding
the history of York General, interviews with
members of the York General Board of Directors and long-time employees. We will share
with you articles and old photos too.
With the blessing of the local medical profession, there began an intensive campaign,
spearheaded by Rev. Batz, to obtain funds for
the proposed hospital.
Excerpt from the York Daily News-Times, Friday, November 9, 1973. Gerhard, 9 year old son of the
Rev. and Mrs. Otto Batz, was just like any
youngster of his age, forever climbing trees
and experiencing the exhiliration only a boy
could get from such antics. But one day
in 1914 Gerhard lost his handhold and fell
from a tree branch onto the hitching post in
front of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
He suffered a broken arm. That broken arm
The Rev. Otto Batz, founder and first administrator of York’s Lutheran Hospital, which later is
renamed as York General Hospital.
a publication of York General Health Care Services
2222 N. Lincoln Ave. | York, NE 68467 | www.yorkgeneral.org
Congratulations
Balance Trainer
New Equipment
in Therapy
Charity Drive
York General Health Care
Services employees donated food, funds and
Adopt-a-Family gifts to the
local Blue Valley charity
during the months of
November and December.
Our organization is proud
to announce that 575 lbs.
of food and over $2,300
in paid time off donations
(each dollar representing
one pound of food) were
donated, bringing the total
amount to over 2,800
pounds.
Food Drive Coordinator
Angee Kreikemeier, who
works as a Ward Clerk at
the Hospital, stated “It’s
great to be part of an organization who gives so
much to others.”
Ornaments with possible
gifts for families were displayed by the employee
time clock. Staff selected
ornaments and brought
the purchased gifts to the
hospital, where they were
prepared for Blue Valley
to pick up. A total of five
families were adopted (23
individuals total).
Liz Scott, Jen Hight, Dennissia Sova
and Abbie Rhodes help to load the
the Adopt-a-Family gifts at York
General Hospital.
December Employees
of the Month
Karen Kline,
Environmental Services,
York General Hospital
From left: Rehabilitation Services Director John
Kowalski and physical therapists Caitlin Demuth-Sehi,
Matt Perry, John Sehi, Paul Rosenau, and Braden
Theiszen with the New Balance Trainer that was
recently installed at York General.
The York General Health Care Services Auxiliary recently donated $10,000 to the York
General Rehabilitation Services Department
to go toward the purchase of equipment for
the therapy gym.
“Thanks to the money provided by the Auxilary we were able to purchase an updated
balance system trainer,” said John Kowalski,
Rehabilitation Director. “We are using the
machine with practically every age group of
patients, young and old. It is somewhat similar to our previous trainer, which had become
obsolete as it was over ten years old. The
new technology has increased our usage a
great deal and is really easy to use.”
Physical Therapists Matt Perry and John Sehi
concurred that the trainer has helped them in
the treatment of fall risks and also with sports
injuries. “I have recently used it to assess
balance and weight bearing on a variety of
patients” Perry commented.
“I am currently using the trainer with two
students from York Public Schools with
sports related injuries” added John Sehi.
Kara Rauert, Auxiliary President, said that
the money for the unit was raised primarily at
the annual Auxiliary Golf Tournament. “Every
year, we raise monies for York General,” she
said. Some of our past projects have funded
monitoring equipment for the Emergency Department, a procedure bed for the Oncology
Department, and, of course, our annual project of Christmas gifts for the residents of York
General Hearthstone.”
“The Rehabilitation Department would like to
publically thank the Auxiliary for their efforts”
concluded Kowalski. “We look forward to
utilizing this equipment here in our current location at York General and also look forward
to moving it to our new area that is currently
being built. We are tentatively scheduled to
occupy that area in November 2015.”
Celebrating Survivorship at Christmas
York General Health Care Services hosted their Annual Cancer Survivor Christmas Party
on Tuesday, December 2, at Faith Lutheran Church in York. Fifty-three survivors were in
attendance as well as over 30 caregivers. Together they celebrated their years as cancer
survivors.
The York General Auxiliary
graciously continued the tradition of providing holiday tree
ornaments as gifts to those
present at the celebration. Two
attendees celebrated 24 years of
survivorship.
“Special thanks to the Faith
Lutheran Church for hosting this
event” stated Karrie Otoupal,
Director of Oncology and Infusion Services. She continued “Thanks to all who helped in to
put this celebration together for these amazing survivors.”
Butch Sanders,
Plant Operations,
York General Hearthstone
YORK Dukettes and Cheerleaders
Row 1: Riley Osentowski, Catie Bergen, Duke Mascot Kalon Beeson. Row 2: Sam Ellis, Cassie Pickrel, Baileigh Ivey, Laura
Ellison, Whitney Schlueter, Ally Warneke. Row 3: Alyssa Arndt, Clare Leif, Ellie Zieg, Madelyn Royal, Brianna Cobb, Alex Dolan,
Eva Hanson, Makenna West. Row 4: Emergency Department Director Deb Stanek, Obstetrics Director Nancy Hengelfelt, Vice
President/Director of Nursing Jenny Obermier, and Med-Surg Coordinator Jen Hirschfeld.
York General Hospital is
grateful to the York High
School Dukettes Dance
Team and High School
Cheerleaders for the donation of handmade blankets.
Each year these groups create cozy fleece blankets for
our young pediatric patients
treated throughout the hospital. The girls are under the
direction of sponsors Laura
Plaas, Alison Veburg and
Becky Jinright.
Jenny Obermier, Vice President/Director of Nursing
commented “These blankets
are given exclusively to children who come through our
facility. The kids love them,
and the parents are very
appreciative during what is
typically a stressful time.”
an important project for the
teams to do because it reminds us all that giving is so
much more important than
receiving. Every year we get
thank you notes from the children that receive these blankets, and just to know that
we were able to provide a
little bit of comfort in a time of
Sponsor Laura Plas added crisis makes it all worthwhile.
“We have been making The teams look forward
and donating blankets ever to working on this project
since my first year as coach each year.”
8 years ago. I think this is
Willow Brook Adopts a Family
Willow Brook Assisted Living residents and
staff once again participated in the Adopt-aFamily Program as a Christmas project this
year. This event enables Willow Brook to
give back to the community. In addition to
the purchased items from the family’s wish
list, one resident in particular (Mary Ellen
Blatchford) decided she would include handmade items for the family.
Residents and staff gathered for an informal
interview about the Adopt-a-Family opportunity. Marian Luber explained “I am so glad
we get to do this; it’s really neat.”
Corrinne Good added “All the gifts will be
wrapped up— can you imagine the surprise
when they open them? That’s half the fun.”
“Can’t you just see their faces?” commented
Virginia Fuller.
Staff members John Vodicka and Genni
Lekai concluded that “It is such a blessing
that we are able to give, the shopping was
really fun.”
To learn more about Willow Brook and its
various activities, call 402-362-4886.
health
challenge
York County
Take the
Challenge
York General Wellness Center
is sponsoring the 2015 York
County Health Challenge
which is a chance for area
residents to get serious about
living a healthier lifestyle
beginning in 2015.
Teams registered last month
and will weigh in beginning
January 5 – 7. Weigh-in
times are 7-8 am, 11 am–
1 pm, 5-7 pm, or by appointment.
Both members of
your team must be present
and wearing your Health
Challenge t-shirts for weigh-in.
The York General Wellness
Center is a 10,000 square
foot facility that provides a
positive workout experience
to all age groups with both
aerobic and strengthening
options.
Wellness also
offers worksite opportunities
and plan agreements to employers wanting to provide
access to services for their
employees.
For more information contact
the Wellness Center at 402362-0434.