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Where caring counts. Feel the difference. TM
• Work continues on establishing a
second public hospital district in Mason
County. According to Herb Gerhardt,
chairperson of the Citizen's Committee
for the Establishment of Hospital District
No. 2, the committee submitted their
petition to the Mason County Auditor
on June 15. This petition comprised
104 pages of signatures and contained
a total of 820 signatures, of which the
committee verified that at least 555
were valid, the number needed
for validation. On June 12, 2007, the
Mason County Commission approved
a Resolution to withdraw the Belfair,
Tahuya and Dewatto voting precincts
Mason
County
t
New Boundaries: !0L;
3 i
[] Public Hospital District NO, 2; k // :
Includes the voting precincts of : i ,=l.,
Bolfair #1, #2, #3, #4 #5 #6 ' : i ,,,a •
Tshuya and owatto |llh 1 ...... :, ;
xro,,e,,on :
............. .................................................................................... , t ,, j :
L ...................... L:-:: 22 .N"
Continuing Edu¢ation classes offered for Mason General
Hospital employees, medical staff and the community during
i
the month of July:
• Orientation for New Employees
• Basic Life Support Certification Course for
Mason General Staff
• Strong Perifax for OB Staff i
• Online Cognitive Skills Development for Clinical Staff
• Mock Adult Code Blue Skills for Clinical Staff
• Mock Pediatric Code Blue Skills !i
• Mock Neonatal Code Blue Skills b
from Mason County Hospital District •
No. I. The petition and results will be sent to the Mason County Commission for review
and another public hearing. After that hearing, the County Commissioners must submit
a petition to the Mason County Supervisor of Elections to place the issue on the
November General Election Ballot. The formation of Mason County Public Hospital
District No. 2 will be up to the voters of the affected precincts. A simple majority is
needed; however, in order to validate this election, at least forty percent of the number
of voters who voted during the last general election will be
required to cast a ballot. That means at least 1,496 mail-in
ballots must be returned from the Belfair, Tahuya and
Dewatto precincts.
m 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. He has been a hospital district
commissioner, and in healthcare service in many volunteer
Critical Care Skills Competency
Obstetrics and Nursery Care Skills Competency
CPR and AED Training at the North Mason Medical Clinic
Critical Care Preceptorship Course vq
Basic and Intermediate Cardiac Rhythm Analysis
12-Lead EKG Analysis
Rapid Cardiopulmonary Assessment in Critical Care
Overview of Coronary Syndromes - Diagnosis - Treatment
Cognitive Competency Development - Cardiovascular
Drugs
Trauma Care in Critical Care
Toxicological Emergencies
Infection Control and Preventing Nosocomial Infections
C-Difficile: Stemming The Emerging Epidemic
Community Education Forum: Congestive Heart Failure
For more information, contact Tom DiOonna, R.N., MGH
education director, at (360) 427-3609 (from Belfair (360)
275-8614).
capacities since 1989.
• Monica Vuong, M.D., was hired by Mason County Eye Clinic as a full-time
ophthalmologist to care for patients of all ages. Her specialty is in surgery and diseases
of the eye and she brings experience in the management of cataracts, glaucoma,
diabetic retinopathy, and rnacular degeneration. She also
performs cataract surgery and laser procedures.
"Dr. Vuong worked at the Eye Clinic as a 'locum tenens'
(temporary physician), and we are delighted that she has agreed
to accept a full-time position. We have received so many positive
comments about the care she gave as a Iocum physician," said
Terry Megiveron, clinic director for Public Hospital District
No. 1.
Dr. Vuong grew up in the Seattle area and received her
medical degree from the University of Washington. She did her
internship at the University of Massachusetts, Worcester, and
her residency at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
TO make an appointment to see her at Mason County Eye Clinic, ............
please call (360) 426-8717.
Mason County Eye Clinic is located at 2300 Kati Court,
Suite C, Shelton,and is a part of Public Hospital District No. i
- the governing body of Mason General Hospital, Oakland Bay
Pediatrics, and North Mason Medical Clinic.
• Dean E. Gushee, M.D., chief-of-emergency services at
MGH, 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.
• In the June issue
of SCOPE, every copy
had an insert listing
all physicians who
see patients locally.
Unfortunately,
Dr. Garrett Ogle, i
board-certified in
surgery, was omitted.
We are sorry for
this omission, as we
know him to be a
great surgeon and
he deserves all the recognition he should
receive. You may reach him at (360) 426-4142.
• Congratulations to MGH Employee of the Month for July ....
- Craig Chase, maintenance.
• Treasures Thrift Store recognized "Volunteer of the Month"
for June - Carolyn Vogel. Congratulations! •
• The next "Living Well With Diabetes = class
offered by Mason General Hospital is set for three
evenings, Tuesday through Thursday, October 2,
3, and 4, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Ellinor
Room at MGH.
According to Sue Barwi¢k, R.N., certified
diabetes educator and coordinator of the class,
"Diabetes self-management can be improved with
proper knowledge and skills, and most people with
diabetes can lead a healthy, active life."
MGH has a team of healthcare providers that
teach the class. Studies show that effective self-
management of the disease is beneficial for the
patient and their family.
Content of the class includes diabetes
diagnosis, proper meal planning, diabetes
medications, exercise, prevention and treatment
of complications, stress management, living with
diabetes, and the use of support people and a
healthcare team.
To register call Mrs. Barwick at (360) 426-1611,
ext. 3301 (from Belfair (360) 275-8614, ext. 3301).
Mason General Hospital
@
ce. TM
Oakland Bay Pediatrics • North Mason Medical Clinic • Mason County Eye Clinic
Operated by Public Hospital District No. 1 * Shelton, Washington
TTY/TDD: (360) 427-9593 * Equal Opportunity Provider
Translation Services Provided • Se habla espafiol
MGH (360)426-1611 (from Belfair (360) 275-8614)
OBP (360) 426-3102
NMMC (360) 275-4084 (from Shelton (360) 426-8405)
MCEC (360) 426-8717
Our Mission Statement
We take every possible
,_tr-\\; action to protect and
promote the health of the
people in Mason County while
, extending respect and compassion
as we serve each individual.
Center of
Excellence
BARIATRIC SURGERY
Approved by the
Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations (]CAHO)
MGH's Visiting Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., daffy.
Page 24 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, July 5, 2007
Where caring counts. Feel the difference. TM
• Work continues on establishing a
second public hospital district in Mason
County. According to Herb Gerhardt,
chairperson of the Citizen's Committee
for the Establishment of Hospital District
No. 2, the committee submitted their
petition to the Mason County Auditor
on June 15. This petition comprised
104 pages of signatures and contained
a total of 820 signatures, of which the
committee verified that at least 555
were valid, the number needed
for validation. On June 12, 2007, the
Mason County Commission approved
a Resolution to withdraw the Belfair,
Tahuya and Dewatto voting precincts
Mason
County
t
New Boundaries: !0L;
3 i
[] Public Hospital District NO, 2; k // :
Includes the voting precincts of : i ,=l.,
Bolfair #1, #2, #3, #4 #5 #6 ' : i ,,,a •
Tshuya and owatto |llh 1 ...... :, ;
xro,,e,,on :
............. .................................................................................... , t ,, j :
L ...................... L:-:: 22 .N"
Continuing Edu¢ation classes offered for Mason General
Hospital employees, medical staff and the community during
i
the month of July:
• Orientation for New Employees
• Basic Life Support Certification Course for
Mason General Staff
• Strong Perifax for OB Staff i
• Online Cognitive Skills Development for Clinical Staff
• Mock Adult Code Blue Skills for Clinical Staff
• Mock Pediatric Code Blue Skills !i
• Mock Neonatal Code Blue Skills b
from Mason County Hospital District •
No. I. The petition and results will be sent to the Mason County Commission for review
and another public hearing. After that hearing, the County Commissioners must submit
a petition to the Mason County Supervisor of Elections to place the issue on the
November General Election Ballot. The formation of Mason County Public Hospital
District No. 2 will be up to the voters of the affected precincts. A simple majority is
needed; however, in order to validate this election, at least forty percent of the number
of voters who voted during the last general election will be
required to cast a ballot. That means at least 1,496 mail-in
ballots must be returned from the Belfair, Tahuya and
Dewatto precincts.
m 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. He has been a hospital district
commissioner, and in healthcare service in many volunteer
Critical Care Skills Competency
Obstetrics and Nursery Care Skills Competency
CPR and AED Training at the North Mason Medical Clinic
Critical Care Preceptorship Course vq
Basic and Intermediate Cardiac Rhythm Analysis
12-Lead EKG Analysis
Rapid Cardiopulmonary Assessment in Critical Care
Overview of Coronary Syndromes - Diagnosis - Treatment
Cognitive Competency Development - Cardiovascular
Drugs
Trauma Care in Critical Care
Toxicological Emergencies
Infection Control and Preventing Nosocomial Infections
C-Difficile: Stemming The Emerging Epidemic
Community Education Forum: Congestive Heart Failure
For more information, contact Tom DiOonna, R.N., MGH
education director, at (360) 427-3609 (from Belfair (360)
275-8614).
capacities since 1989.
• Monica Vuong, M.D., was hired by Mason County Eye Clinic as a full-time
ophthalmologist to care for patients of all ages. Her specialty is in surgery and diseases
of the eye and she brings experience in the management of cataracts, glaucoma,
diabetic retinopathy, and rnacular degeneration. She also
performs cataract surgery and laser procedures.
"Dr. Vuong worked at the Eye Clinic as a 'locum tenens'
(temporary physician), and we are delighted that she has agreed
to accept a full-time position. We have received so many positive
comments about the care she gave as a Iocum physician," said
Terry Megiveron, clinic director for Public Hospital District
No. 1.
Dr. Vuong grew up in the Seattle area and received her
medical degree from the University of Washington. She did her
internship at the University of Massachusetts, Worcester, and
her residency at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
TO make an appointment to see her at Mason County Eye Clinic, ............
please call (360) 426-8717.
Mason County Eye Clinic is located at 2300 Kati Court,
Suite C, Shelton,and is a part of Public Hospital District No. i
- the governing body of Mason General Hospital, Oakland Bay
Pediatrics, and North Mason Medical Clinic.
• Dean E. Gushee, M.D., chief-of-emergency services at
MGH, 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.
• In the June issue
of SCOPE, every copy
had an insert listing
all physicians who
see patients locally.
Unfortunately,
Dr. Garrett Ogle, i
board-certified in
surgery, was omitted.
We are sorry for
this omission, as we
know him to be a
great surgeon and
he deserves all the recognition he should
receive. You may reach him at (360) 426-4142.
• Congratulations to MGH Employee of the Month for July ....
- Craig Chase, maintenance.
• Treasures Thrift Store recognized "Volunteer of the Month"
for June - Carolyn Vogel. Congratulations! •
• The next "Living Well With Diabetes = class
offered by Mason General Hospital is set for three
evenings, Tuesday through Thursday, October 2,
3, and 4, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Ellinor
Room at MGH.
According to Sue Barwi¢k, R.N., certified
diabetes educator and coordinator of the class,
"Diabetes self-management can be improved with
proper knowledge and skills, and most people with
diabetes can lead a healthy, active life."
MGH has a team of healthcare providers that
teach the class. Studies show that effective self-
management of the disease is beneficial for the
patient and their family.
Content of the class includes diabetes
diagnosis, proper meal planning, diabetes
medications, exercise, prevention and treatment
of complications, stress management, living with
diabetes, and the use of support people and a
healthcare team.
To register call Mrs. Barwick at (360) 426-1611,
ext. 3301 (from Belfair (360) 275-8614, ext. 3301).
Mason General Hospital
@
ce. TM
Oakland Bay Pediatrics • North Mason Medical Clinic • Mason County Eye Clinic
Operated by Public Hospital District No. 1 * Shelton, Washington
TTY/TDD: (360) 427-9593 * Equal Opportunity Provider
Translation Services Provided • Se habla espafiol
MGH (360)426-1611 (from Belfair (360) 275-8614)
OBP (360) 426-3102
NMMC (360) 275-4084 (from Shelton (360) 426-8405)
MCEC (360) 426-8717
Our Mission Statement
We take every possible
,_tr-\\; action to protect and
promote the health of the
people in Mason County while
, extending respect and compassion
as we serve each individual.
Center of
Excellence
BARIATRIC SURGERY
Approved by the
Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations (]CAHO)
MGH's Visiting Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., daffy.
Page 24 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, July 5, 2007