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Thank you to all the teams that helped raise funds to benefit patients and enhance local healthcare at Burgess Health Center at this year’s Burgess Foundation Golf Tournament. The tournament in Mapleton was held June 7 and in Onawa on June 8.

Mapleton

Championship Flight

1^st   Fister Farms – John Fister, Zach Maule, Butch Sorenson, Terry Sandmann
2^nd  Hoffman Agency – Beau Hupke, Chris Blake, Nick Holverson, Cory Johnson
3^rd  Great Southern Bank – Scott Brekke, Ben Brekke, Rich Lamoureaux, Elijah Lamoureaux

A Flight

1^st Bank First – Rob Meyer, Randy Lamprecht, John Greuniesen, Clint Weaver
2^nd Bayer Seeds – Craig Harris, Rob Collison, Atalie Simpson, Luca Meyer
3^rd  The Warner’s – Grady Warner, Cooper Warner, Larry Sessions, Owen Collison

B Flight

1^st  WinnaVegas – Michael Musselman, Barrett DeFax, Ray Thomas, Mayan Beltran
2^nd McKinvens – Monty McKinven, LaRae McKinven, Steve Heide, Michelle Heide
3^rd  Bayer Seeds – Lisa Pruitt, Kelly Crosgrove, Michelle Rapp, Katie Henneman

 

Onawa

Championship Flight

1^st   Hardison Kennel – Carl Miller, Tommy Miller, Brenda Miller, Jaimie Murray
2^nd  US Bank – Scott McCandless, Tyler Sandmann, Cody Stuckenholtz, JJ Gray
3^rd   Frannie’s Café – Alex Maule, Gabe Madsen, Wayne Rock, Terry Sandmann

A Flight

1^st  Continental Fire Sprinkler – Scott Beckner, Chet Olson, Dustin Lawrence, Robert Greis
2^nd Bayer Seeds – Craig Harris, Rob Collison, Alex Klein, Ben Bayers
3^rd Bramley’s – Lyle Bramley, Tammy Bramley, Brian Croker, Brenda Croker

Terry Framke, Vice President of the Burgess Health Center Board of Directors, retired in May after 29 years of service.  During her tenure, she has also served as a Burgess Foundation board member, which she will retire from in June.

“We thank Terry for her 29 years of dedicated service to our board of directors, including her years on the Burgess Foundation Board,” Fran Tramp, President of Burgess Health Center exclaimed. “We appreciate her leadership and commitment to our organization, and we are grateful for her many contributions to Burgess’s success. We wish her all the best.”

Framke was present through the navigation of numerous healthcare legislation changes, hospital and service line expansions, and a facility name change, just to name a few. She also fully supported the Foundation Board and their goal of donating $1 million dollars for the purchase of new equipment at Burgess Health Center over the last 5 years.

“I want to express my deep appreciation for the opportunity to work with and benefit from so many talented and dedicated colleagues,” said Framke. “My board position has also allowed me to engage with many of the most impressive community leaders and members and I thank them for allowing me to help support the goals and priorities of the organization.”

Pictured: Jim Westergaard, president of the Board of Directors; Terry Framke, retiring/outgoing Board member; Fran Tramp, president of Burgess Health Center.

The Burgess Whiting Pharmacy is pleased to announce employee Sara Utterback successfully challenged the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam in April 2019.  Sara is joining a group of health care certificate holders that is nearly 700,000 strong nationally.

PTCB certification is not a given, as evidenced by an exam pass rate of less than 60%.  Sara has been receiving on-the-job training in the Pharmacy Department for the past six months, as well as taking the time to study the various areas that are tested on her own time.  Her dedication to improving her skills is undoubtedly deserving of commendation.

“Becoming certified is a major accomplishment and we honor Sara’s commitment and hard work,” said Sandy Rose, Pharmacy Director at Whiting Pharmacy. “She has now equipped herself with additional expertise and has become an invaluable asset to our organization.”

Pictured: Sara Utterback, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Onawa, IA – Cindy Vaughn, Burgess Health Center nurse, was 1 of 5 Siouxland area nurses honored with The Heart of Health Care awards event, presented by CNOS on May 9, 2019. This was the first year the event was held to honor and celebrate nurses in Siouxland who have made an impact on patients and their families and friends.

“I am so honored and humbled by this award,” said Vaughn. “It means so much to me that my patients recognize how much I care for them.”

Vaughn has been a nurse for 39 years and currently works at Burgess Health Center. She said the simple fact of making a difference in someone’s life is the rewarding part of her job.

“My reward comes from the relationships that are built with the patients I care for,” she said. “We don’t just meet the patient’s physical needs, there is also their emotional wellbeing.”

Sioux City Journal and CNOS partnered up to honor “outstanding nurses” in Siouxland. Nominations were submitted and then voters determined the outcome for the best nurse. Eligible candidates included nurses in area hospitals, clinics, schools or retirement communities.

The Burgess Health Center Pharmacy Department is pleased to announce employee Brooke Mills successfully challenged the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam in early April 2019.  Brooke is joining a group of health care certificate holders that is nearly 700,000 strong nationally.

PTCB certification is not a given, as evidenced by an exam pass rate of less than 60%.  Brooke has been receiving on-the-job training in the Pharmacy Department for the past nine months, as well as taking the time to study the various areas that are tested on her own time.  Her dedication to improving her skills is undoubtedly deserving of commendation.

“We are so proud of Brooke, who dedicated herself to becoming certified,” said Mark Harris, Pharmacy Director at Burgess. “In the end, our organization and patients are the ones who will benefit the most.”

We are excited to announce, “Fashion for All Ages” fashion show!  Enjoy an afternoon of fun and fashion as models ages nine months to 90 years young strut their stuff down the catwalk, Sunday, May 5 at 2 p.m. at the Onawa Community Center.

Dress Diva of Onawa and Graceful Boutique of Mapleton are providing their unique styles and accessories for a fun-filled fashion extravaganza!

“We wanted to kick off a new fundraiser, and what better way than to showcase new outfits for spring in a fun setting,” LaRae McKinven, committee person and Foundation Board member exclaimed. “And it was quite easy, as we have two very successful boutiques in our communities.”

Tickets are $15 and available at Dress Diva, Graceful Boutique, Burgess Gift Shop, and at the door the day of show.  Refreshments and snacks will be available.

Attendees will have a chance at a raffle prize, a stunning pair of diamond earrings paired with a tennis bracelet from Gunderson’s Jewelry, valued at $500. Tickets available day of the show, 1 for $5 or 3 for $10. Door prizes will be available too.

Proceeds from the event will go toward the purchase of new wheelchairs at Burgess Health Center.

For more details, email Foundation@BurgessHC.org or call 712-423-9374. Follow the Foundation Facebook page for more information: Facebook.com/BurgessFoundation.

 

In early December, Burgess Foundation and Burgess People Care teamed up with the West Monona High School Family Career and Community Leaders of America class (FCCLA) to provide 30 hand-made fleece blankets for the children that are seen in the Burgess Health Center Emergency Room.

Karla Copple, Director of Emergency Services at Burgess Health Center, accepted the blankets from the students. Copple and the ER staff are now ready to provide additional comfort to children entering the ER.

“We were excited to hear of this project and what it would mean to our younger patients,” said Copple. “The children that come in with injuries or sickness are already scared. With this donation, we are able to provide them with a comfort item they will be able to take home after discharge.”

The cost of the fabric was approximately $1,000 but is priceless according to Burgess People Care member, Janie Schlitter.

“We are glad that we could help fund a service project like this,” said Schlitter. “It not only comforts the children in our ER, but it also provided the students a chance to give back to the community.”

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PHOTO front row from left to right: Abby Wessel, Emma Black, Amber Disney. Middle row: Laura Heisterkamp, Morgan Warner, Ally Darwin, Maggie Lage, Joanna Koenig, Kloie Lester, Skyla McClure. Back row: Kelsey Gray, Janie Schlitter, Lori Jensen, Averie DeBartolo, Jayleigh Anderson, Devyn Beck, Tasha Miller, and Karla Copple, Director of Emergency Services.

 

About Burgess Foundation:
Burgess Foundation is committed to seeking community partners whose time, talent and treasures ensure the future of Burgess Health Center.

About Burgess People Care:
Burgess People Care is a long-time employee committee of Burgess Health Center that raises funds to support community drives, events and fellow employees.

About Burgess Health Center:
Burgess Health Center, located in Onawa, IA, is a rural acute care hospital that is accredited by the State of Iowa, and also has family clinics that serve the communities of Dunlap, Sloan, and Mapleton, IA as well as Decatur, NE. The staff is committed to improving the quality of life for the people and communities served, by providing excellent healthcare and exceptional patient experiences.

April is National Occupational Therapy Month, to promote awareness of occupational therapy.  Burgess Health and Rehabilitation Center is honoring our very own occupational therapist, Robin McLey who is dedicated to improving the lives of her patients.

Read McLey’s responses to common questions about the profession below.

Q.) What is occupational therapy (OT)?
Occupational therapy is more than exercises! Patients that are appropriate for OT vary from musculoskeletal diagnoses to cognitive diagnoses. Occupational Therapists play a vital role in mental health, and many patients may benefit from a referral to OT if they are dealing with mental health issues. Coping mechanisms, therapeutic use of self and interventions that focus on effective communication may be beneficial to a variety of different mental health diagnoses.

Occupational Therapists can also address vision impairments and assist with retraining or adaptations for visual issues. Peripheral vision loss, visual tracking issues, visual attention delays and general safety recommendations for visual changes are just a couple ways OTs can assist with vision issues.

Children can also benefit from OT. Occupational Therapists can assist children in progressing handwriting, grasp and motor skills, and developmental milestones. Sensory interventions are also appropriate for children who have issues with sensory processing. Perhaps a child is having a difficult time with attention to a specific task in the classroom. An OT referral may be beneficial in identifying what is distracting the child and what intervention or treatment options are useful for solving the issue.

Q.) What kind of patients do you typically see?
I play many roles at Burgess and see a variety of different patients. I serve inpatient, outpatient, and home health clients. Goals for my clients vary depending on the setting. In the outpatient setting, I see a variety of upper extremity diagnoses as well as generalized weakness and cognition issues such as memory or problem-solving. Inpatient clients typically present with weakness and issues with their abilities to care for themselves, while my focus for home health is assessing clients’ need for equipment and problem-solving how to make them as safe and independent as possible.

Q.) What is your favorite part of your job?
Easily the patients and people I work with! I love the variety of patients that I see daily, and I enjoy the unique relationship I build with each one of them. I also love my coworkers! At Burgess, we strive to be progressive and innovative. Each one of my coworkers genuinely care about the patients we see and the community we serve.

Burgess Health and Rehabilitation Center is grateful for and appreciative of Robin for her dedication and hard work. Whether you are recovering from surgery, injury, illness, or stroke, let us help you regain your mobility, strength, and daily function.

Ask your family physician for a referral to Burgess Rehabilitation Services today.

Patients of Burgess Health Center will now have access to safe and comfortable exams with the recent installation of Canon Medical Systems Aquilion^TM Lightning CT system. The 80-detector-row CT is designed for full-body imaging and routine volumetric scanning with the premium CT technology found on high-end systems so that providers can deliver a better patient experience.

“To ensure our patients continue receiving the best possible care without sacrificing the image quality we rely on for fast and accurate diagnoses, we have bolstered our imaging offerings by installing this new system,” stated Jenny Coble, Director of Radiology, Burgess Health Center. “We constantly strive to provide a better patient experience with safer and lower-dose exams for all of our facility’s imaging needs, and the Aquilion Lightning will help us to continue exceeding these goals and meeting industry standards.”

The Aquilion Lightning delivers fast reconstruction speeds of up to 50 images per second at full resolution, and with the industry’s thinnest slices at 0.5 mm and a 78 cm bore, it optimizes workflow and patient comfort. To simplify exams, the system comes standard with Adaptive Diagnostic solutions, such as Single Energy Metal Artifact Reduction (SEMAR^TM).

“The machine is designed to operate reliably and efficiently, producing high-quality images that can potentially help more patients,” said Dominic Smith, senior director, CT, PET/CT, and MR Business Units, Canon Medical Systems. “Additionally, providers don’t have to choose between a cost-effective solution and premium patient care, as the Aquilion Lightning helps reduce dose and improve patient safety.”

Pictured left to right: Elsa Roslansky, Ali Sears, Jenny Coble, Katie West, and Molly Savery.

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About Burgess Health Center
Burgess Health Center, located in Onawa, Iowa, is a rural acute care hospital that is accredited by the State of Iowa. Burgess Family Clinics serve the communities of Dunlap, Sloan, and Mapleton in Iowa as well as Decatur, Neb. Burgess has retail family pharmacies in Dunlap and Whiting, Iowa. The staff is committed to improving the quality of life for the people and communities served, by providing excellent healthcare and exceptional patient experiences.

About Canon Medical Systems USA
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc., headquartered in Tustin, California, markets, sells, distributes and services radiology and cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR ultrasound, X-ray and interventional X-ray equipment. For more information visit Canon Medical Systems website at https://us.medical.canon.

About Canon Medical Systems Corporation
Canon Medical Systems Corporation develops and manufactures diagnostic imaging systems including CT, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray systems, and clinical laboratory systems and provides them to around 140 countries and regions around the world, offering technology that provides faster diagnosis and early treatment. Under the slogan “Made for Life” (Made for Partnerships, Made for Patients, Made for You.), Canon Medical Systems is making positive contributions toward hospital management, and provides a range of patient-friendly healthcare systems and services, continuing its long tradition of contributing to healthcare.