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East Adams
Healthcare Foundation is accepting applications for the
2010 Ronald W. Baumann Memorial Scholarship. |
East
Adams Healthcare Foundation will be awarding a
$1,000 Ronald W. Baumann Memorial Scholarship again
in 2010 to a high school or college student working
towards a career in the healthcare field. The
application is available at the link below, at East
Adams Rural Hospital and at high schools within the
District. The application deadline is May 1,
2010.
For
questions or additional information, contact
Curt Greenwalt at (509) 659-0574
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2009
Employee of the Year
 Kim
Yerbich
has been named Employee of the Year for Adams County
Public Hospital District #2. Kim is the Patient
Accounts Manager for the District and has been an
employee for 8 years. Kim has also been an EMT for
the District for 7 years.
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2009
EMT of the Year
EMT of the Year for the District is Neva Malby.
Neva has been an EMT and a Certified Nurse’s Aide for
the District for nine years.
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December 16, 2009
Administrator’s
Message
Adams County
Public Hospital District #2
Paul Lewis,
Administrator |
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As we near
the conclusion of 2009 I thank our patients, district
residents and partnering agencies for their continued
support of our hospital district. The upcoming year
promises to be one of change and new opportunities for
healthcare providers on both national and local levels.
While the federal healthcare debate continues we remain
committed to providing accessible, quality care close to
home.
Emergency Medical Services
We are
fortunate to have skilled EMTs stationed in Washtucna, Lind
and Ritzville who dedicate a large portion of their time to
be on standby and provide immediate response to medical
emergencies. The EMS program would not be possible without
our EMTs and we appreciate their continued dedication and
commitment to answering calls where and when needed. We
also rely on multiple community partners and we appreciate
the collaborative efforts of city representatives, EMS
associations, local fire districts, dispatch services and
law enforcement agencies that provide rapid access to
ambulances and a coordinated response to emergencies. An
EMT training course will start later this month and will
provide additional EMTs to each community.
Facility Development
Our
facility development program continues to be one of the key
strategic objectives for the district. We face growing
challenges associated with patient access, regulatory
requirements, technology infrastructure and aging mechanical
systems in our current hospital building. Earlier this year
the Board of Commissioners established a Physical Facilities
Committee to gather information on facility development,
land requirements and capital equipment needs. Committee
membership includes two district commissioners, medical and
administrative leaders and five district residents. The
committee is currently working with an architect firm to
evaluate new facility models and determine future land
requirements. A committee report is provided at the regular
board meetings and information will also be available on the
district web site. As more information is gathered, public
forums will be scheduled to present updated information and
receive community input regarding the district’s future
facility development.
Thank you
for your continued support of Adams County Public Hospital
District #2. We appreciate the opportunity to provide
quality healthcare services in our local communities.
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Employee Charity Fund Donation
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The
employees of Adams County Public Hospital District #2
donated their 2009 Charity Fund money to the Ritzville, Lind
and Washtucna Park & Recreation Districts to pay for swim
passes for children in need. Each Park & Rec. District
received $155 to use for the passes.
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Buy A Lunch/Give A Bunch program started by Adams County
Public Hospital District #2 Employees |
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The employees of Adams County
Public Hospital District #2 have started a new program to
raise money to donate to charitable groups within the
District. The program is called Buy A Lunch/Give A Bunch.
One day each month a group of employees will prepare a lunch
for other employees to enjoy. Donations for the lunch are
collected and will be given to an organization chosen by the
employees that prepared the lunch. The proceeds from the
December and January lunches were given to the Ritzville
Senior Center.
Proceeds from lunches have been given to the Ritzville
Senior Center, Relay for Life, and Ritzville Little
League. The proceeds from a March 17 lunch will be given to
Pet Rescue. |
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Adams County Public
Hospital District #2 is pleased to welcome a new full time
physical therapist, Kerry Suarez, MPT to our staff.
 Kerry has over five years experience in orthopedic,
geriatric, and inpatient physical therapy services. She has
worked with a wide variety of patients including post
surgical ACL and meniscus repair, total joint replacement,
fractures, back injuries, rotator cuff repair, and
generalized conditioning to name a few. She is looking
forward to working with the people of Ritzville and
surrounding areas. |
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Department Highlights
Physical Therapy |
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The physical
therapy department at East Adams Rural Hospital is open
Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Kerry
Suarez, MPT is the full time physical therapist and she is
assisted by Tami Heider, physical therapy assistant.
The physical
therapy department at East Adams Rural Hospital can provide
a variety of physical therapy services. When you come in to
see the physical therapist they will begin with an
evaluation to determine the cause of your injury or
discomfort. The therapist can treat you with various
modalities to decrease pain, use manual stretching and
mobilization to improve flexibility and enhance joint
mobility, and recommend and instruct you in an activity and
stretching program to focus on your specific needs. All of
these together will assist you in returning to your
preinjury level of function.
The physical
therapy department is planning to begin offering
pre-surgical classes for people in Ritzville and surrounding
communities who will be undergoing total knee, hip, or
shoulder replacement surgery. The staff is also interested
in working with anyone who has a history of or may be at
risk for falls. They offer balance screenings to identify
who is at risk and can develop an exercise and stretching
program to address any issues of concern. The physical
therapy staff will be assisting during sports physicals to
target areas of weakness or muscle imbalance that could
predispose young athletes to injury.
East Adams Rural
Hospital will soon be offering swing bed services to area
residents. The physical therapy department will be an
integral part of the swing bed team providing services to
Medicare patients who require physical therapy to increase
their safety and independence prior to returning home
following a hospital stay or surgery.
For more
information about services offered through the physical
therapy department or to make an appointment call
509-659-5408.
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