Summit Health Cares

In this episode Birdman chats with Jill Stanberry with Volunteer Services at Summit Healthcare.

Video @ https://youtu.be/Srbjkf06G-A

There are currently 150 volunteers, year-round and seasonal donating their time to the hospital; 27,000 hour a year.

Volunteers make approximately 1500-1700 heart pillows for patients each year. There are 8 pet therapy teams that visit patients in the hospital and cancer center and 5 chaplins for spiritual support and encouragement.

Volunteers are always needed! Monday- Friday with 2 shifts, 8am-12pm and 12pm-4pm with an acception to the Emergency Department.

Ask that minimum commitment is 4 hours a week, for 6 months. Must be at least 14 years old. There will be a background check performed and all volunteers will go through an Orientation like a new hire. Pick up your application at the Information Desk at Front Desk of hospital entrance.

For more information visit: https://summithealthcare.net/volunteer-opportunities

Recorded in the Orthopedic Center.

In this episode Birdman chats with Angie Valentine, Director of Home Health and Orthopedic Program Manager for the Orthopedic Center at Summit Healthcare.

Video @ https://youtu.be/SEwRCcLrPug

Angie Valentine shares information about the Orthopedic Center and what they offer their patients.

-Preparation starts a few weeks before surgery.

-Joint Classes every Tuesday at 10am, meet in lobby.

-Group therapy twice a day.

-Email Program called Joint Coach (when you decided to have joint replacement the office will get you set up)

-Reunion Lunches (monthly)

Our practice is anchored on a strong desire to provide the best care in a manner that elevates your patient experience.

It is our hope that this desire is evident from your initial contact with our scheduling desk through your entire course of treatment. No one enjoys having surgery, that's why we have created a special surgery program that emphasizes a faster, safer recovery.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Angie Valentine at 928.537.6381 or visit https://summithealthortho.net/

Recorded at the Pediatric Center on Cub Lake Rd. behind Papa Johns.

In this episode Birdman chats with Dr. Jones with Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center about Bronchiolitis, RSV, and Flu in young children. Winter is the busiest season for pediatrics due to viral infections.

Video @ https://youtu.be/_D1a4Tc8rmg

RSV typically occurs during this time of the year; November to May.

RSV is a very contagious virus that affects the respiratory tract, usually in children under three. It can be more dangerous for children 0-3 years of age. When adults and older children have it, it's usually very mild (like a bad cold).

Help prevent RSV by washing your hands often, good hygiene, and staying away from sick people.

Please watch for symptoms to know if your baby-toddler needs medical attention; difficulty breathing, eating, or dehydration.

Bronchiolitis is a common illness of the respiratory tract. It's caused by an infection that affects the tiny airways, called the bronchioles, that lead to the lungs. As these airways become inflamed, they swell and fill with mucus, which can make breathing difficult.

Bronchiolitis:

• most often affects infants and young children because their noses and small airways can become blocked more easily than those of older kids or adults
• typically happens during the first 2 years of life, most commonly at about 3 to 6 months of age
• is more common in males, premature babies, children who have not been breastfed, and those who live in crowded conditions

Bronchiolitis is usually caused by a viral infection, most commonly respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV infections are responsible for more than half of all cases of bronchiolitis. Other viruses associated with bronchiolitis include rhinovirus (the common cold virus), influenza (flu), human metapneumovirus, adenovirus, coronavirus, and parainfluenza. Childcare attendance and exposure to cigarette smokealso can increase a child's risk for bronchiolitis.

Please watch for symptoms and signs of distress and bring your child to a doctor or the emergency room.

Infants can start to get their Flu shots at 6 months of age. For their very first one, they'll typically receive a booster shot a month later. After that, one shot per year.

Help prevent viruses by washing your hands often, coughing into your elbow, and disinfecting shopping carts, door handles, etc.

Office Phone: (928) 537-6735 Visit: http://www.summitphysician.net/locations/pediatrics/

In this episode, Angie Fabian with Summit Healthcare talks about a few upcoming events.

Video @ https://youtu.be/2MTi_EeDeq8

-Saturday, November 17th 10am-1pm, VIP Tour of the Atrium Level; Outpatient Services, Labs, Diagnostic Imaging, Women's Imaging, Wound Care Center

Come see what's changed and what's new! Please RSVP at 855-768-4968.

-Monday, November 12th, in Observance of Veterans Day, Summit will serve lunch and dinner to Veterans and 1 guest. Lunch starts at 11:30am and dinner will start to be served at 4:30pm.

-Wednesday, November 14th, Lung Cancer Screening Seminar at The Hampton Inn at 5:30pm with a Panel of doctors.

Golf the Summit will be at Torreon, Friday, July 12th, 2019.

Summer Gala is Dark Skies and Black Ties-Murder on the Orient Express, Saturday, July 13th. $150/ticket Murder Mystery Dinner, come dress in 1930's costume.

Visit https://summithealthcare.net/

It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Holly and Mary Ann with Summit Healthcare talk about the importance of getting breast exams and a current promotional program to help you save for your Mammography.

Video @ https://youtu.be/K71BkQCC2vM

Visit https://www.mdsave.com/ for the current $99 special price.

At Summit Healthcare, we offer a variety of mammography services for our patients. These include:

• Breast Ultrasound
• Digital Mammography with CAD (computer-aided detection)
• Breast MRI
• Osteoporosis Screening "DXA"
• Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
• Ultrasound Guided Breast Biopsy
• Needle Localizations
• Softer Mammogram Provider (Mammo Pads)

All of our technologists and radiologists are registered and board certified. We are also ACR/FDA accredited. Our Snowflake Outpatient Imaging Center, located Snowflake, Arizona also offers many of the same women's imaging services.

Visit: https://summithealthcare.net/womens-imaging

Sara Hart and Kristine Roberts with Summit Healthcare talk about Behavioral and Integrated Health.

Video @ https://youtu.be/U99qpAeucI8

Visit https://summithealthcare.net/about-summit-healthcare-2

In this episode Birdman chats with Mimi Sorenson, NP, who is transitioning into a new position with Summit Healthcare; Nurse Practitioner.

Video @ https://youtu.be/6QY3jXIeRkU

A Nurse Practitioner is a mid-level provider working with physicians and surgeons.

https://summithealthcare.net/

Recorded in the Birdman Studios in Lakeside.

Jennifer Rivera and Ann Unrast with the Integrated Behavioral Health Department with Summit Healthcare talk about what the Integrated Health Department is and who they help.

Video @ https://youtu.be/LwrTYXA8jDk

About Ann Unrast:

Ann graduated in 1994 with a Master's Degree in Counseling and she is licensed in the State of Arizona as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has practiced in many different settings within the mental health profession, which includes the clinical setting, wilderness setting, group home, foster care setting, and university setting. She has worked with youth most of her career, but currently enjoys working with persons of all ages. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma. Ann's greatest passion is wilderness/adventure therapy because it connects her joy for the outdoors with her professional work. She recently completed a 2nd degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Psychology and Education.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

In this episode, Birdman talks with Dr. Richardson about Breast Screening Awareness.

Video @ https://youtu.be/woM4rbojd8c

Breast Cancer affects 1 out of 8 women in the U.S. About 30% of cancers diagnosed in women is breast cancer. Please get a screening. It is recommended to have a Mammogram at least every two years, starting at the age of 40.

For the month of October, Summit Healthcare will be offering Mammograms at a discounted cost through MD Save!

Get a $99 mammogram screening through October 31, 2018 with participating providers. Visit: https://www.mdsave.com/

Visit: https://summithealthcare.net/womens-imaging

In this episode, Birdman talks with Jeromy Cronin, Director of Wound Care and Hyperbarics Center.

Video @ https://youtu.be/OFUynUYkdNI

Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center is home to a specialized Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center. The advanced medical center houses two hyperbaric chambers and is the only rural hospital in northeastern Arizona to offer this service. This addition is part of our goal to provide a complete system of medical and professional care to our patients.