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Press Releases
4/29/08
“THE
SODIUM STORY: MORE THAN JUST A GRAIN OF SALT” AT MAY
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Too
much sodium is not a good thing, for anyone. Especially
for someone with diabetes. Registered dietitian, Candy
Mattson, will address “The
Sodium Story: More Than Just a Grain of Salt” during
Mason General Hospital’s next Diabetes Support Group
meeting, set for Thursday, May 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Ellinor
Room at MGH. There will also be time for questions and answers.
The Diabetes
Support Group, affiliated with the American Diabetes Association,
meets every second Thursday of the month from September to
June. It is free and open
to people with type 1 and 2 diabetes, their friends and family. For
more information call Sue Barwick, R.N., C.D.E., at (360) 427-7332
(from Belfair (360) 275-8614, and ask for the Diabetes Department).
3/10/08
DAVE PEARCH, MARCH HOSPITAL
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Dave Pearch, safety officer at Mason
General Hospital, was selected by his peers to be Employee
of the Month for March. He has worked at MGH for the past four
years in improving the safety for employees, patients, and
visitors.
“Dave’s years of professional safety experience
bring an understanding of the physical, human and cultural
aspects of safety, “said Bob Appel, CEO at MGH. “ His
wisdom, personality, and humor, help to make it safety real.”
According to his nominator, Dave has “the ability to
organize people, oversee large projects with ease, is low key,
and never ever gets his feathers ruffled. His sense of humor
comes into play with each person and project he gets involved
with. He has the greatest concern for the safety and welfare
of both employees and patients.”
Before coming to MGH, Dave had nearly 30 years of experience
working as a safety consultant to many major corporations and
large hospitals. “Safety is an interesting challenge,
especially in a hospital setting,” said Dave, after being
announced Employee of the Month. “There is an interesting
mix of risks (in a hospital) that seem to never go away, but
can be managed to lower the risk potential.”
“I enjoy working at Mason General because, like our slogan
says, ‘Where Caring Counts. Feel the difference,’ is
really true,” added Dave. “The people at Mason
General are great to work with. That makes you want to do your
best for the team".
Dave and his wife, Fran, have five grown children. In his spare
time Dave loves to do home projects at his Lake Cushman residence.
02/25/08
MELISSA CLARK, FEBRUARY HOSPITAL EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Melissa Clark, R.N., a nurse in Mason
General Hospital’s intensive care unit, and recently-appointed
assistant manager of the medical/surgical/pediatrics department,
was selected by her peers to be Employee of the Month for February. She
has worked at MGH in intensive care for seven years, and is
a 1989 graduate of Tumwater High School.
“I enjoy working at Mason General,” said Melissa, after receiving
her award. “We are a great team. I also love the patients and their
families and helping them where needed.” According to Melissa’s
nominator, “Melissa is the epitome of a nurse. Patients adore her.
Their families adore her. Doctors, co-workers, and her manager adore
her.” Her nominator went on to say that Melissa teaches her
patients about their illness in a positive and easy to understand way. “Patients
continually send their thanks to MGH for the great care, and mention Melissa’s
name repeatedly when she has been their nurse,” stated her nominator. When
not working, Melissa enjoys knitting and camping with her boys.
2/19/08
HOSPITAL FOUNDATION ELECTS OFFICERS
Mason General Hospital Foundation recently announced
its officers for 2008. Sara Watkins will serve as president;
Steve DeMiero, vice president; Joan Hayes, secretary/treasurer;
and past-president is Peg Stock.
Completing
the board are Directors: Angela Barnes, Janis Byrd, Peggy Cleveland, Adele
DuPont, Sallie Faughender, Fred Finn, Merlyn Flakus, Marian Greenberg, Beth
Gregg, Patricia Heaton, Karen Hilburn, Linda Hoff, Gary Koch, Mark Mager, James
McElroy, Jeff McHargue, May McKay, Mary Anne Munson, Tim Sayan, Bill Smith,
and Donna Wolden.
MGH Foundation
sponsors the Annual Golf Tournament, the American Business Women’s Award,
and Fantasy Forest.
2/19/08
11-YEAR OLD ADULT CPR INSTRUCTOR
Helping
to save a life is usually something adults do. Not an 11-year old elementary
school student.
Katie Jo Lester,
who should be hanging out with friends or planning what to wear to school, chooses
to be teaching a packed classroom of adults who want to learn CPR. “It
is so cool to teach someone CPR knowing they could someday save a life,” said
Katie Jo.
Her mom, Debi
Justice, who is in charge of staffing at Mason General Hospital and a Basic Cardiac
Life Support instructor for MGH, was the one who got Katie Jo on the road to
teaching. “I’d go with mom while she taught classes and then pretty
soon I just started to help out,” added Katie Jo. “And then
all of sudden, I started to teach, too.” Katie Jo sat and watched
her mom for nearly 5 years before she took on the role of a instructor.
Tom DiDonna,
R.N., education coordinator at MGH, saw the potential in Katie Jo. “She
was totally awesome to watch as an instructor,” said Tom. “She had
the presence of an adult and the knowledge of a seasoned veteran. She has
what it takes to be a instructor.” MGH offers FREE CPR classes every
quarter. The next class is set for Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 6 p.m. at
MGH
2/12/08
MEDICAL STAFF OFFICERS ELECTED – CHIEFS
OF SERVICE APPOINTED
Mason General Hospital’s more than 100 physicians
recently elected its medical officers and appointed its Chiefs of Service for
2008. There are more than 100 physicians in 21 specialties – active, courtesy,
and consulting – with privileges at MGH.
Elected as Chief-of-Staff is Dean E. Gushee, M.D., board-certified in emergency
medicine and head of MGH’s emergency physicians. Saad Al Alou, M.D., board-certified
in pediatrics at Oakland Bay Pediatrics, is assistant chief-of-staff; while Roy
Belville, M.D., board-certified in emergency medicine, is secretary. Bonnie J.
Davis, M.D., board-certified family practice specialist of Shelton Family Medicine,
is past chief-of-staff.
The 2008 Clinical Chiefs of Service department heads are: Chief of Anesthesia,
Robert F. Goad, M.D.; Chief of Intensive Care Unit, Mark L. Schlauderaff, M.D.;
Chief of Emergency Services, Dean E. Gushee, M.D.; Chief of Infant and Children’s
Services, Saad Al Alou, M.D.; Chief of Laboratory Services, Terrence A. Schulte,
M.D.; Chief of Medical/Surgical, Christopher W. Penoyar, D.O.; Chief of Obstetrics,
Jonathan A. Gold, M.D.; Chief of Physical Therapy, Michael G. E. Thomas, M.D.;
Chief of Respiratory Therapy, Douglas F. Lindahl, D.O.; Chief of Surgery, Michael
G. E. Thomas, M.D., and Chief of Radiology, David J. Gacetta, M.D.
01/30/08
LOCAL SURVEY
REPORTS PATIENTS’ HIGH REGARD FOR MASON
GENERAL – OFFICIALS LISTEN AND WANT MORE INPUT WITH FORUMS
A survey of Public Hospital District No. 1 residents finds
that those who use Mason General Hospital are more satisfied
than District residents who use other hospitals.
In July 2007, a local consumer opinion
telephone survey was conducted by a Seattle survey firm of
512 households in Mason County’s Public Hospital District
No. 1. The survey was part one, of three parts, to gather
information for Mason General Hospital’s strategic plan
to find out what District residents value and need in their
local healthcare.
The Seattle firm has extensive experience
conducting similar surveys for hospitals throughout the Pacific
Northwest.
The second and third part of this information-finding strategy
were focus groups conducted the first week of February. Then
beginning in mid-February, a Community Forum will be held,
will additional ones in March. District officials are
seeking residents’ input at the Community Forums – on
what they value and need in local healthcare services (types
of services, physicians, hospital care, etc.). The dates
are Wednesday, February 13, at the Shelton Civic Center 6 p.m.;
Wednesday, March 12, at the Alderbrook Resort, Union, 6 p.m.
and Thursday, March 13, at the Port of Allyn, 6 p.m.
“The Firm first took our 2007 survey findings and compared them with
the 2002 survey they did,” said Eric Moll, CFO at MGH. “They
then took these results and reviewed the MGH findings with
the survey results of other Northwest hospitals, to show how
we measure up with them.”
The following are some key points revealed in the survey:
- Patient satisfaction with outpatient surgery at MGH is
very strong (94%). This is higher than patient satisfaction
ratings for District residents who went elsewhere.
- Satisfaction with mammography services is also high relative
to other providers (76% for MGH versus 65% for other hospitals).
- MGH inpatients gave their experience at MGH a higher satisfaction
rating (86%) than patients surveyed at other hospitals.
- Urgent/emergency care satisfaction ratings for MGH
(61% - the highest in peer rating) compared very favorably
to ratings for other hospitals (53%).
- Among all the specific aspects of care at MGH tested in
the survey, the Hospital rates highest for its Food Services. In
all other surveys where food service has been tested, the
Firm reports this item rates at or near the bottom for other
hospitals.
- Other aspects of care at MGH that rated highly were nursing
care, cleanliness, comfort and attractiveness of the facilities,
and ease of facility use.
- A full 89% of all respondents had heard of or seen MGH’s
SCOPE newsletter. Two thirds of these respondents said
they look at all issues of SCOPE annually, and one third
gave SCOPE the highest possible satisfaction rating. The
survey also said that 22% of all respondents had heard of
or visited MGH’s web site www.MasonGeneral.com.
- The public believes local healthcare (MGH, clinics, doctors)
is improving in the level of care and service.
01/28/08
HOSPITAL GOES GREEN
The highly renowned and acclaimed Dietary Department
at Mason General Hospital, under the direction of Executive
Chef, John Cruse, is making a transition to more environmentally-friendly “green” products.
They are partnering with local businesses to purchase local
green products.
Currently,
MGH is purchasing free-range organic hens – free of chemicals and hormones – and
spring and summertime produce from Oakland Bay Farms. In addition, Olympic
Bakery has been brought into the family of health products.
Potato
starch products to replace plastics are also being purchased by MGH and sustainable
paper products made from sugar cane or bamboo fibers. “We plan to expand
our vendors over time,” said Cruse. “We are committed to making
this hospital as healthy and green as it can possibly be.” According
to Cruse, the next step is to create a hospital-wide recycling program for
canned and plastic goods and the composting of food waste.
01/14/08
HOSPITAL AWARDED RECOGNITION IN DIABETES EDUCATION
Mason
General Hospital’s Diabetes Wellness Center was recently awarded continued
Recognition from the American Diabetes Association for its self-management education
program. This prestigious award recognizes MGH for offering high-quality education
services to its patients.
This was a
voluntary process on MGH’s part, but once recognized, the award assures
that approved education programs have met the National Standards for Diabetes
Self-Management Education criteria. Programs that achieve Recognition status
have a staff of knowledgeable health professionals who can provide the most advanced
information about diabetes management for patients.
“The
criteria gives professionals a national standard by which to measure the quality
of the services they provide,” said Sue Barwick, R.N., certified diabetes
educator, and director of the Diabetes Wellness Center at MGH. “And,
of course, it helps consumers to identify these quality programs.”
Professionals
and staff who have contributed to this exclusive award are Michelle Merrin, Diabetes
Wellness Center assistant; Kris Davies, Quality Improvement assistant; Terry
Mallory, ARNP, diabetes nurse educator; Sarah Fulkerson, RD, certified diabetes
educator; Candy Mattson, RD, diabetes dietitian educator; Mark Schlauderaff,
MD, Diabetes Wellness Center director; Diane Stillman, RN, COO, Diabetes
Wellness Center advisory board member; Doug Haskins, Diabetes Wellness Center
advisory board member; Bob Appel, CEO; and Eric Moll, CFO. Additional professionals who regularly
serve as expert faculty in the outpatient Living Well With
Diabetes classes are John Rice, M. D, James Wright, M.D.
, Gretchen Rice, MSW, and Cheryl Woods, PT.
01/14/08
HOSPITAL DISTRICT ELECTS OFFICERS OF BOARD
Public Hospital District No.1, the governing
body of Mason General Hospital, Oakland Bay Pediatrics, Mason
County Eye Clinic, and North Mason Medical Clinic in Belfair,
recently announced the officers for the 2008 Board of Hospital
Commissioners.
Don Wilson,
Potlatch, who has been a commissioner since 1989, was elected by his peers
to be president of the three-person board. Scott Hilburn, Shelton, will
be secretary and Nancy Trucksess, Shelton, will be a trustee.
The Commissioners
meet every second and fourth Tuesday of the month (except holidays) beginning
at 8 a.m. in the Washington Room at Mason General Hospital.
Hospital Employees
and Community donate goods and money to Mason County Flood
Victims 
Bob Appel, CEO at Mason General
Hospital, and Scott Hilburn, board of commissioner for
Public Hospital District No. 1, stand beside one of the
many bins used at MGH to collect items for flood victims
in Mason County. According to Leigh Bacharach, director
of development for Mason General Hospital, the week-long
community-drive filled four large automobiles with food, clothing,
pet food, and cleaning supplies. In addition, the MGH staff,
physicians and community members added more than $300 in cash.
The items were collected at MGH and distributed through the
Mason County Department of Emergency Services.
TOM HORNBURG, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DIRECTOR AT MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Tom Hornburg, MCSE, CCNA, CXE, A+, was recently
hired to be the Director of Information Technology at Mason
General Hospital. Tom came from Harrison Medical Center in
Bremerton where he worked for twenty-five years, most recently
as the manager of information technology. In his new position
Tom will oversee the modernization of MGH’s electronic
information infrastructure.
“I
plan to bring my years of experience from Harrison to move the
technology program at MGH forward while focusing on the business
objectives of MGH,” said Tom. “I am very grateful
to be here, as I am getting an opportunity to help mold MGH’s
technology to the meet the needs of the future.” Tom
and his wife, Dawn, have three sons and live in Seabeck.
MRI Now Available at Hospital
 Mason General Hospital’s diagnostic imaging now has
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) available, starting December 19, 2007.
MRI technology
combines a powerful magnet, radio waves, and a computer to
produce high-quality images that assist physicians in assessing a patient’s condition. It
differs from both the x-ray and CT scan because it uses radio waves to pass
through the body. This provides exceptional pictures showing soft body
tissue in great detail. There are no known side effects and the unit
uses no harmful radiation. Nearly any body part may be evaluated from
nearly any angle.
“This
system allows us to provide the best images available, aiding
physicians in their efforts to provide the best diagnoses possible
based on the additional information the MRI scan provides,” said
Bob Appel, CEO at MGH. For
more information on the MRI, call Shelly at (360) 427-9551.
details on MRI
GUSHEE NEW MEDICAL DIRECTOR AT MASON GENERAL
HOSPITAL
Dean E.
Gushee, M.D., chief-of-emergency services at Mason General
Hospital, was recently appointed to take on the new part-time
Medical Director duties there, also. Dr.
Gushee, board-certified in emergency medicine, will direct
the development of clinical pathways and their integration
in the technology initiatives currently underway at MGH.
 LLOCAL
INSURANCE COMPANY AND GOLF TOURNAMENT DONATE TO BREAST/CERVIC
CANCER FUND
Karen Hilburn (center), founder of the Karen Hilburn Breast
and Cervical Cancer Fund for uninsured and underinsured women
who need diagnoses or treatment for cervical or breast cancer
at Mason General Hospital, is shown here with Jeff McHargue
of Arnold and Smith Insurance; and Renee Youngs of the Alderbrook
Men's and Women's Golf Tournament. Jeff and business partner,
Chris Ladner, donated $1,000 to KHB&CC Fund, while the
Alderbrook Golf Club raised $3,800 in a September tournament
for the Fund.
"These groups are so awesome," said Karen, in response to the donations. "They
do it to help women in our area receive necessary healthcare."
The KHB&CC Fund was established in 2004 and is affiliated
with the Mason General Hospital Foundation. For more information
on the Fund, call (360) 427-3623 or go to www.MasonGeneral.com/Hilburn.html.
Community-Associated Staph and MRSA Infections
At MGH we are on top of MRSA. Our infection control team is constantly working
on prevention in the hospital and out in the community.
Here is some advice:
Whenever you hear or read about Staph (Staphylococcus Aureus)
or MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus), most
often people think of a health facility-based infection.
Now community-associated Staph and MRSA infections are on the rise. Most
community-associated Staph or MRSA infections arise from the
skin or in the nose of otherwise healthy people. Folliculitis,
Impetigo, boils or pimples can easily lead to Staph or MRSA
infections.
Community-associated Staph or MRSA infections can be spread from person to person
through sharing personal items such as towels, razors and toothbrushes; using
athletic or gym equipment that has not been properly cleansed; or prolonged skin-to-skin
contact with someone who has a Staph or MRSA infection.
Prevention of community-associated Staph or MRSA infections
can be easy –
- don't
share personal item
- make sure the gym you use has cleaning
supplies either you can use, or the equipment is cleaned
between each person’s use
- clean
your home’s most often-touched areas (door handles,
light switches, etc.) with disinfectants
- practice good health
hygiene by washing your hands and bathing regularly.
- Wear
flip flops when in public locker rooms. That includes schools.
If you think you have signs or
symptoms of a Staph or MRSA infection, don't
wait – see a healthcare provider right away. If you have
a Staph or MRSA infection, keep it to yourself; stay home,
don't share
your personal items and keep the infected area covered. Also,
wash contaminated clothing and linen in the washer with hot
water and laundry soap, then dry your clothing and linen in
the dryer on high heat. And as always, wash your hands.
Prevention is always the best route! Click here for
additional information
HOSPITAL JOINS ‘5 MILLION LIVES’ CAMPAIGN
Mason
General Hospital joined the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) in their
5 Million Lives Campaign, a national campaign to dramatically reduce incidents
of accidental medical harm in U.S. hospitals.
The 5 Million
Lives Campaign asks hospitals to improve the care they provide in order to protect
patients from five million potential incidents of medical harm over a 24-month
period, ending December 9, 2008. The Campaign builds upon the success of
the 100,000 Lives Campaign, in which 3,100 participating facilities (representing
75% of U.S. hospital beds) avoided unnecessary deaths by implementing six evidence-based
interventions, along with other worthy improvement initiatives. The new
Campaign promotes the adoption of up to 12 improvements in care that can save
lives and reduce patient injuries, and it aims to enroll even more hospitals
than the number that participated in the first Campaign.
“Mason
General has pledged to improve and maintain all 12 of these care commitments,” stated
Bob Appel, CEO of Mason General Hospital. “We were pleased to be a participant
in the 100,000 Lives Campaign, focusing especially on heart attack care interventions.”
Nationally,
an estimated 122,300 lives were saved as of June 2006. Mason General
Hospital plans to implement and continue working on the following interventions
as part of their participation in the 5 Million Lives Campaign:
- Prevent Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
infection... by reliably using scientifically-proven infection
control practices throughout the hospital.
- Reduce harm from high-alert medications... starting with
a focus on anticoagulants, sedatives, narcotics, and insulin.
- Reduce surgical complications... by maintaining excellence
in following care recommendations from the Surgical Care
Improvement Project.
- Prevent pressure ulcers... by reliably using science-based
guidelines for the prevention of this serious and common
complication.
- Deliver reliable, evidence-based care for congestive heart
failure… to reduce re-admissions.
- Get Hospital Boards on board… by defining and spreading
new and leveraged processes for hospital Boards of Directors,
so they can become far more effective in accelerating the
improvement of care.
- Deploy Rapid Response Teams… at the first sign of
patient decline – and before a catastrophic cardiac
or respiratory event.
- Deliver reliable, evidence-based care
for acute myocardial infarction… to prevent deaths
from heart attack.
- Prevent adverse drug events… by
reconciling patient medications at every transition point
in care.
- Prevent central line infections… by implementing
a series of interdependent, scientifically-grounded steps.
- Prevent surgical site infections… by following a
series of steps, including reliable, timely administration
of correct perioperative antibiotics.
- Prevent ventilator-associated
pneumonia… by continuing
use of a series of interdependent, scientifically-grounded
steps.
HOSPITAL FOUNDATION HONORS THREE LOCAL BUSINESS WOMEN
 Three local business women – Lynn
Busacca,
Mason County Literacy, retired; Vickie
Gonzales, Peninsula
Credit Union; and Lynn Harvey, Twigs ‘n Twine;
are the recipients of the 2007 American Business Women’s
Award presented by the Mason General Hospital Foundation.
These women
were honored during a public, no-host luncheon on Friday, September
14, 2007 at MGH. Every year MGH’s Foundation
honors three outstanding business women who are or were successful in their
occupations, work or have worked in Mason County, and are active as volunteers
in the community. There were 15 nominations this year.
Lynn
Busacca grew up in California with a keen interest in books and people – her
mother being a librarian and her father a writer/literary agent. She
holds two Bachelor’s degrees, majoring in history, education, and psychology;
and a Masters in Human Resource Management. Lynn has always been committed
to community work, integrating it with her profession, and in the 1980’s
she formed Mason County Literacy, a tutoring program for adults with limited
or no reading skills, which later grew to include reading, writing, math, English
language, and computer skills training.
In 2007 Lynn retired as director of the very successful organization
that grew from a $15,000 budget in 1991 to its present nearly
$300,000 in 2007.
Vickie Gonzales was born and raised in Shelton and went to work for Peninsula Credit Union
right from Shelton High School. Currently handling all new employee training
in their HR department, Vickie has worked in a variety of the Credit Union’s
departments prior to this, and in 2006 received their “Employee of the
Year” award. She has been involved in numerous community organizations,
including co-chairing the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for
Life for the past 6 years, raising thousands of dollars to fight cancer. Vickie
is an executive board member of the Kody Foundation helping families in need;
is vice president of the O’Neill Orthopedic Guild, raising money for
Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital; and is involved in several other charitable
organizations.
Lynn Harvey opened
Twigs ‘n Twine in 2004, a unique home decor and gift
shop in Shelton, that attracts people from all over the state
and beyond, with its artsy atmosphere and interesting merchandise. Stepping
into her store you are immediately taken by the wonderful scents
and ambiance created by her beautiful displays that reflect
Lynn’s own warmth and enthusiasm. An
exceptional businesswoman as well as an expert decorator, Lynn
also teaches and does demonstrations for participants in her
occasional seminars that often feature guest artists. Lynn
has been extensively involved in community events such as Forest
Festival and OysterFest, donates generously to charities (including
designer trees for Fantasy Forest), and has been a past volunteer
in several other community services.
Past honorees include: 1998 – Miriam Hall, Janet Thornbrue,
and Patti Tupper; 1999 – Nita Bariekman, Jean Lee, and
Norma Taylor; 2000 – Kay Gott, Colleen Hunter,
and Doris Wilson, M.D.; 2001 – Beth Johnston, Betty
Wolfe, and Mary Helen Anderson; 2002 – Carol Hunter,
Rose Nye, and Cherrie Reitsch; 2003 – Janis Byrd,
Carolyn Olsen, and Gayle Weston; 2004 – Patti Case,
Betty Wing, and Catherine Ann Wolf; 2005 – Angela
Wake Olsen, Michelle Schnitzer, and Renee Youngs; and
2007 – Xinh Dwelley, Irene Locke, and Virginia J. McCarty.
The
2007 American Business Women’s Luncheon was catered
by MGH’s Executive Chef, John Cruse and his staff.
SHERRY CURTIS, APPOINTED TO
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S
FACULTY
Sherry Curtis, a certified nursing/medical
assistant and education assistant at Mason General Hospital,
was recently appointed as Regional Faculty for the American
Heart Association, in Basic Life Support.
Sherry was nominated to this faculty position by MGH’s
Education Director, Tom DiDonna, R.N. “Sherry is an excellent
Basic Life Support instructor. With her role in CPR classes,
Sherry has contributed much to the community,” said DiDonna.
An American Heart Association Regional Faculty acts as the quality
assurance and ongoing expert in the field of basic life support. They
serve as resource on issues and protocols relating to training
centers, training center faculty, instructors, and ECC staff. A
large responsibility of the Regional Faculty is to act as a coach
and mentor to training centers and new instructors. This
is a two-year appointment.
 DON
WILSON HONORED BY BUSINESS EXAMINER
Don Wilson, commissioner of Public Hospital District
No. 1 of Mason County, an outstanding member of the medical
community in Thurston and Mason Counties, was selected by the
Business Examiner as 2007 Healthcare Champion in Support Services. Don
was chosen based on his extraordinary impact on healthcare,
and will be honored for his service on June 25, in Olympia. He
has been a hospital district commissioner and in healthcare
service in many volunteer capacities since 1989.
HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS SERVICE
Dean
E. Gushee, M.D., chief-of-emergency services at Mason General
Hospital, recently participated as an oral examiner at the
American Board of Emergency Medicine oral certification examination. This
position requires four full days’ devotion to the examination process and
demands a high level of expertise and dedication to the specialty
of emergency medicine.
“MGH’s
willingness to support this program and the specialty of emergency medicine
is deeply appreciated,” said Lynnette Doan-Wiggins, M.D., president of
the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
HILBURN BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER FUND
DONATES $5,000 TO LOCAL CLINIC
Karen Hilburn, founder of the Karen Hilburn
Breast and Cervical Cancer Fund – for uninsured and underinsured
women who need diagnoses or treatment for cervical or breast
cancer – is shown here donating $5,000 to local Obstetrician
and Gynecologist, Jonathan A. Gold, M.D., and his practice
at Mt. View Women’s Health Center.
“This
is a wonderful donation to our patients who need help with their medical expenses,” said
Dr. Gold upon receiving the grant.
The KHB&CC
Fund was established in 2004 and is a part of the Mason General Hospital Foundation. For
more information on the Fund call (360) 427-3623 or go to www.masongeneral.com/hilburn.html .
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