May 31, 2019

Mission

To provide exceptional, compassionate care to all we serve.

VisionWe will change lives by nurturing hope, improv-ing health and encour-aging wellness – every person every time.

Inside this Issue• Groundbreaking set

for June 25!

• Dr. Kelly retirement

celebration was this

week! See page 2.

• Don’t forget to register

for the Dice Run,

registration form on

page 6.

OMCNewsThe right care, right here.

CommunityOMC to Break Ground on new Expansion Project June 25Ozarks Medical Center (OMC) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new home of Medical Office Build-ing and Women’s Health Center at 5:30 pm June 25 in front of the hospital on Kentucky Avenue. The community is invited to attend.

Construction of the Expansion is expected to be complete in 2021. Kentucky Avenue in front of the Hospital will be closed as of June 8 to prepare the site for new construction. Parking and shuttle accommodations will be announced in detail in the coming weeks.The expansion is being designed by Cromwell Architects Engineers, Inc., Little Rock, AR. Killian Construction Company in Springfield will serve as the construction manag-er for the building project.

“We are excited to bring a new era of healthcare to the communities we serve and wel-come everyone to the groundbreaking,” said Tom Keller, President, and CEO. “Such a significant expansion will help redefine what patients can expect from their regional healthcare system.”

About the Ozarks Medical Center ExpansionThe expansion is based on providing convenience for patients by placing more services under one roof. The location of the expansion will connect the existing Shaw Medical Building and the current main hospital building housing almost all of OMC’s specialty clinics and ancillary services to one location, creating a centralized space for patients.

Specifically, the new construction of more than 97,000 square feet will include the con-struction of a new medical office building, flexible clinics, procedure suite, centralized imaging facilities, an updated pharmacy, and a new food service area. Also, a new 20,000 square foot Women’s Center will house modern labor and delivery rooms, gynecological surgery facilities, and educational spaces.

OMC is not only expanding the footprint but also expanding its coordination of care by upgrading the information technology system to replace multiple electronic health record systems currently used. This upgrade, known as Project 20/20, will provide the platform for all OMC departments, primary care, and specialty clinics to see and update a patient’s record across care areas.

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Dr. Harry Kelly Retirement Celebration After 40 years spent as a family practice physician, Dr. Kelly is retiring on May 31.

Dr. Kelly has spent the majority of his career with Ozarks Medical Center (OMC). During that time, he has had over 300,000 patient visits. He has seen pa-tients in the emergency department, the rural clinic, as well as in four different nursing homes. Dr. Kelly has saved many lives, healed many wounds, both physical and mental, and cultivated many friendships.

Upon retiring, Dr. Kelly plans to spend some time traveling with his wife, Patti, pictured to the left, and continuing his photography hobby.

OMC Mountain Grove Spotlight: Walk-In ClinicThe final service spotlight for OMC’s Mountain Grove Medical Com-plex is the walk-in clinic. OMC Mountain Grove Walk-In Clinic pro-vides treatment for minor trauma and illnesses that require same day attention, but are not severe enough for a trip to the emergency room. This is helpful for times when a patient’s primary care office is closed or unavailable. Patients are seen on a walk-in basis with no appointment necessary, seven days a week.

The providers for walk-in services are Adam Mattison, APN, and Stephan Yost, PA. Mattison has been with the OMC Mountain Grove Medical Complex since 2017, while Yost joined earlier this year.

Yost believes that walk-in care is critical to a community the size of Mountain Grove. Walk-in services can be a resource to everyone. It takes a well-rounded scope of practice to provide walk-in care so the array of skills provided by Mattison and Yost is vital to the clinic services.

OMC Mountain Grove Medical Complex is located at 500 E. 19th Street, Mountain Grove. The walk-in clinic is open everyday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 417-926-6563. OMC Mountain Grove offers same day appointments. Each provider is accepting new patients.

Pictured left to right: Stephan Yost, PA; OMC Mountain Grove Family Medicine Provider Sarah Williams, MD; and Adam Mattison, APN.

Service

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People

Meet the Latest New Hires to Come Through Orientation

New Coworkers at Ozarks Medical Center!

Front Row: Melynni Yarber, OP Pharmacy Manager; Allison Wren-frow, Nurse Tech on Med Surg; Kaitlyn Oberneufemann, Critical Care ED Tech; Autumn Davis, Nurse Tech on Med Surg; Sarah Carey, Coder in Cod-ing; and Carissa Peoples, EVS Aide in EVS.

Back Row: Catherine Curtis, Client Support Tech in BHC; Sarah James, Rehab Manager in Rehab; Megan Miller, CNA in NPU; Dana Smith, RN in NPU; Tom Hoffman, LPN/Hyper-baric Tech in Wound Care; and Cheryl Mayo, In Home Aide at Riverways.

OMC ScholarshipEach year, Ozarks Medical Center awards several schol-arships to students who plan to go into the health care profession. Scholarship recipients receive $2,500 per semester. Scholarships are renewable for up to two years with total funding of up to $10,000. Deadline to apply is in July.

To download the application, visit: https://www.ozarksmedicalcenter.com/For-Community/Careers/OMC-Scholarships.aspx.

Contact Jeannette Stevens, Recruitment Coordinator, at 417-257-5935 or jeannette.stevens@ozarksmedicalcen-ter.com.

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You Rock! These individuals’ You Rock cards were shared with Public Relations:

Aubry ~ Med-Surg“My mom was on the 2nd floor twice between April 7th and May 1st (when she passed away), Aubry worked with her both times. She has a great attitude towards the patient and her knowledge with what they needed really showed through. She is a

huge asset to OMC as a nurse.”~from a visitor

Jessica Ashbrook ~ Med-Surg“Jessica only worked one day with my mom, but she was beyond exceptional in caring for my mother. She made my mom

comfortable on her last day before we lost her. She treated my mother with the utmost repsect and care. Great nurse!”~from a visitor

Theresa Clark Beaver~ GI Lab“Theresa was so sweet and made a great impression on me.”

~from a patient

Dr. Magdy Giurgius ~ Surgery“Dr. Giurgius talked to me like I mattered and truly listened to what I had to say. That meant a lot to me.”

~from a coworker

Dawn Gardner ~ Patient Access“Dawn has done a great job taking on up front collections at Shaw. Keep up the great work!”

~from a coworker

Tammy Richardson ~ Patient Access“Tammy has always been a joy to be around! You can tell the patients are comfortable with her. Tammy has been working

hard on improvements, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Keep crushing it Tammy!”~from a coworker

Gena Brucker ~ Patient Access“Gena is such an asset to OMC! She really works so hard on fixing any problems and making things easier for us and patients.

She keeps us informed of any changes and always has a smile on her face. Thank you Gena for being the true definition of OMC.”

~from a coworker

Alisha Bush ~ Patient Access“Alisha has really taken on up front collections at Shaw! Patients really enjoy her, she’s always bubbly and has a smile on her

face! Keep up the great work, Alisha!”~from a coworker

Reese Marriott~ Mountain View “Reese is always frinedly and listens well, taking time to listen to all I have to say. Good doctor!”

~from a patient

April ~ Nutrition“We got a new patient who wanted warm food. It was between breakfast and lunch and the hot breakfast was put up. She

offered to get his lunch tray put together early and get it to him first and before all others so he could have a hot meal. Excellent customer service!”~from a coworker

People

Thank You dear Lord, for daily

guiding me through my chal-

lenges and bearing my burdens.

Show me how to graciously receive

help and blessing from others. In

You Holy Name I pray, Amen.

Weekly Prayer brought to you by the

OMC Chaplains

May 31, 2019

Quality

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Dr. Roeder Presented to West Plains Noon Rotary

Dr. Edwin M. Roeder spoke to the West Plains noon rotary on Tuesday, May 28, at the West Plains Country Club.

The presentation focused on orthopedic surgeries and injuries that are commonly seen at OMC Orthopedics, including arthroscopic surgery, hip and knee inju-ries, shoulder injuries, and sports medicine. About 20 members from the West Plains Noon Rotary Club were present.

Compassionate Friends Support PatientBelow is a picture of Cancer Treatment Center pa-tient, Sally Watkins, and a group of her friends that call themselves “Sal’s Gals.” Every treatment that Sally receives, her group of friends are there each time to support her.

Pictured above in no order: Cyndi Wright, Jane Whited, Jane Kramer, Janey Hale, David Kirk, Bo Pace, Tiffany Ruchland, and Sally Watkins.

q Adult Small $15q Adult Medium $15q Adult Large $15qAdult X-Large $15

q Adult 2X $17q Adult 3X $18q Adult 4X $19q Adult 5X $20

Total DUE $________________

2019 OMC Dice Run of the MillsUse this form to pre-register. You can register day of event, too.Mailed registrations must be received by June 6 with payment.

Mail along with your entry fee to: Dice Run of the Mills • Ozarks Medical Center • PO Box 1100 • West Plains, MO 65775

Name _____________________________________________________________________ Age _________________

Passenger Name _________________________________________________________ Age _________________

Contact # Day of Event ________________________________

Mailing Address ______________________________________________________________________________

E-mail Address _______________________________________________________________________________

Vehicle q Motorcycle q Car q Truck $20.00

Dice Roll Scoring Card(s) # of cards ______ @ $5.00 = $______

Official Merchandise T-Shirts

T-Shirts $______

50/50 Drawing 50/50 Drawing $______6 tickets for $512 tickets for $1025 tickets for $20

How did you learn of this event?

___Newspaper ___Radio ___Word of Mouth ___Facebook ___Newsletter ____ Email ___Poster ___OMC Website ___Other___________________________

WaiverIn consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I, the undersigned, assume full and complete responsibility for injury or accident that may occur during the event or while I am on the premises of the event, and I hereby release and hold harmless the sponsors, promoters and all other persons and entities associated with the event from any and all injury or damage. Ozarks Medical Center regularly produces photographs of people in its publications, news releases, promotional and marketing material and on its website in order to promote OMC. By signing this waiver, I agree to allow OMC the right to use any photographs in the manner explained above. This waiver must be completed and signed by the appropriate person for the entrant to participate.

Participant signature__________________________ Printed Name__________________________ Date___/___/____

Passenger signature___________________________ Printed Name__________________________ Date___/___/____

Parent signature (for minor)______________________ Printed Name__________________________ Date___/___/____

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June 4 (6 p.m.): OMC’s New Parent Skills Class is recommended during the third trimes-ter of pregnancy and covers self-care, baby care, infant bathing, safety, immunizations, and circumcision. Call 256-9111, extension 6440 to register or for details.

June 8 (9-10:30 a.m.): 3rd Annual OMC Dice Run of the Mills • Registration, OMC Park-way Center Parking Lot. Fundraiser. 117-mile motorcycle run with 5 stops ending at a Lot Party at Great Rivers Distributing. For more information, call 417-257-6737.

June 11 (6 p.m.): OMC’s Preparing for Breastfeeding Class provides the expectant mother with important information needed to breastfeed her new baby. Call 256-9111, extension 6440 to register or for details.

June 13 (6-7 p.m.): Community Education Dinner at Willard Hunter Classroom, OMC Parkway Center, West Plains. The speaker is Dr. Clara Applegate, Neurologist discussing stroke prevention and warning signs. The din-ner is free, but reservations are required. Call 417-257-6793.

June 18 (6-8 p.m.): OMC’s Heart Saver Infant CPR Class covers basic resuscitation skills on an infant. Recommended during the third trimester of pregnancy or after the infant is birth to one year old. Call 256-9111, exten-sion 6440 to register or for details.

June 19 (8:00-11:00 a.m.): OMC Laborato-ry Services will conduct low-cost lab health screenings. Screenings available for a min-imal cost are CBC, CMP, A1C, Lipid, TSH, PSA, and CA125. No appointment necessary. Walk in these locations: OMC Lab Services, OMC Alton, OMC Gainesville, OMC Mam-moth Spring, OMC Mountain Grove, OMC Mountain View, OMC Thayer, and OMC Ur-gent Care Clinic. For more information, call 417-257-6736.

What’s happening at OMCCommunity

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OMC Cafeteria Lunch Menu Monday: Entrée: Blackened Cod, Philly Cheesesteak Starches & Veg: Potato Wedges, Green Beans, Carrots Pizza: Three Cheese Soup: Minestrone or Chicken Tortilla

Tuesday: Entrée: Chicken Pot Pie, Honey Ham Starches & Veg: Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Peas & Carrots Pizza: Pepperoni Soup: Loaded Baked Potato or Stuffed Pepper Soup

Wednesday: Entrée: Chili Cheese Dogs, Pulled Pork Starches & Veg: Baby Bakers, Baked Beans, Stewed Tomatoes Pizza: Meat Lovers Soup: Garden Vegetable or Broccoli and Cheese

Thursday: Entrée: BBQ Teriyaki Pork Loin, Orange Chicken Starches & Veg: Fried Rice, Broccoli, Spinach Pizza: Vegetarian Soup: Tomato Basil or Bacon Corn Chowder

Friday: Entrée: Oven Fried Chicken, Fried Cat Fish Starches & Veg: Baked Beans, Green Beans, Corn Bread Pizza: Classic Soup: Broccoli Cheddar Cheese or Homestyle Chicken & Rice

OMC Cafeteria HoursMonday-FridayBreakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Dinner: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Hot Food available 4:00-6:00 p.m.)Holidays & WeekendsBreakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Employees receive a 20% discount on most items in the cafeteria. (Menu subject to change without notice.)

DAILYSalad Bar • Sandwich Bar • Fresh FruitPizza • Desserts • Chips & CandyBottled & Fountain Drinks • Coffee & Hot Chocolate