Jun17

HaysMed Uses Computer-Assisted Navigation System for Total Knee Joint Replacement Surgery

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Orthopedic Institute News

Hays, Kansas – HaysMed has started performing total knee replacements in specific candidates with computer assisted navigation. Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Oluwaseun Akinbo MD, has recently incorporated this novel computer assisted navigation into his practice for performing total knee replacements.

Computer-assisted total knee replacement is a procedure that ensures a higher level of precision with bone cuts during the knee replacement procedure.

“With the aid of a real time surgical navigation system, we can improve on bony alignment and soft tissue balance, which are the two most critical components of a knee replacement.” Said Akinbo.

“The CAS system we have used is slightly larger than a cell phone,” said Akinbo. “However, the technology is the equivalent to the larger CAS in precisely measuring the information needed for successful total knee replacements.”

When your knee replacement is aligned precisely the forces across the components are even, which results in less wear on the joint replacement.

“Computer-assisted knee replacement is one of the most technologically advanced methods of performing your knee replacement today. Your body’s everyday function is dependent upon a high degree of perfectly coordinated motions based on precision.” Added Akinbo.

The computer based surgery is an option for anyone needing total knee replacement surgery. It is especially beneficial for patients at risk for malpositioning of components to include morbidly obese patients and patients with significant deformities. It also eliminates the removal of most indwelling implants prior to a knee replacement surgery.

To make an appointment go to https://www.haysmed.com/orthopedic-institute/ or call 785-261-7599.

Jun13

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HaysMed Holds Career Event Tues June 18

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas – HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will hold a career event on Tuesday, June 18. The come and go event will be held from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm in the Hadley Rooms at HaysMed, 2220 Canterbury, Entrance C, Hays, Kansas. Simultaneous events will be held at the MOB Conference, 3717 6^th St., Great Bend and the St. Joseph meeting room at the Pawnee Valley Campus, 923 Carroll Avenue in Larned.

At all locations, representatives from nursing, support services, and clerical areas will be available to speak to job seekers and assist with the application process the day of the event. We are excited to offer this opportunity in the community for those in the job market and invite all to attend. We hope to see you there!

Jun12

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HaysMed Honors Nurses Completing the RN Residency Program

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News

HAYS, Kansas – Eight registered nurses at HaysMed were honored recently at a recognition ceremony and luncheon. They completed the yearlong RN Residency Program offered at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System.

The program began a year ago in July 2018 and the nurses spent the first 3 weeks in a classroom setting. The remainder of training focused on clinical experience, one on one mentorship with their preceptor, high-fidelity simulations and on the job training. Additionally, nurses received training from professionals in several departments, such as radiology, pharmacy, cardiac care, peri-op and others.

The RN Residency class included Kelsey Belzer, RN, Caitlin Gabel, RN, Gabriela Garcia, RN, Nick Knickerbocker, RN, Ciara Kroeker, RN, Lindsay Mattison, RN, Sarah McDonald, RN and Omelia Thomas, RN.

The RN Residency Program at HaysMed is one of only two in the state and has been offered since 2008. Shari Hertel, RN heads the program and has oversight of all the training.

“It is so important for new nursing graduates to have a group of peers and mentors who assist them in enhancing their skills and becoming comfortable with the challenges of practice,” said Hertel. “Our program is evidence based, with positive clinical outcomes that will help not only the participating nurses, but also our patients.”

Currently there are 19 nurses scheduled in the next program which begins July 10. The program is open to newly graduated RNs and RNs that have less than one year of acute care experience.

Jun10

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HaysMed Offers Cardiac Calcium Score CT Scan

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas – HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, has added an important new screening test that can identify serious cardiac problems early. Cardiac calcium scoring, also known as a heart scan or calcium scoring, can calculate your risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD) by measuring the amount of calcified plaques in the coronary arteries.

Cardiac calcium scoring CT screening is a convenient, non-invasive test that evaluates whether you are at an increased risk of a heart attack. The computed tomography (CT) scans are painless, have no side effects and typically take seven minutes to complete.

This is one of five screenings that the public can request without a physician’s referral.

“Anyone can call and schedule any or all of these tests.” Said Dr. Jeffery Curtis, cardiologist and director of cardiology services. “The tests are all non-invasive and very simple to perform.”

Tests offered include screening for atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), peripheral arterial disease, stroke, aortic aneurysm and the latest for cardiac calcium scoring. The tests vary in cost from $15 to $75 or you can get all five for $150. The tests are not covered by insurance.

“The procedures we offer are similar to the traveling mobile screens that are hosted by various organizations. The beauty of our screens is that they are available every week, offer a larger choice and are performed by local hospital staff. Cardiovascular screenings are a great preventative service for patients.” Noted Dr. Curtis.

To schedule a screening any patient can call 855-429-7633 or go to https://www.haysmed.com/debakey-heart-institute/heart-health/cvscreening-hays/

Jun6

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HaysMed Presents Cancer Symposium 2019

By Gayla Wichman - Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute,HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas)— HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will present a Cancer Symposium 2018 on Thursday, June 27, 2019. The program is jointly provided by HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, The University of Kansas Medical Center Continuing Education and Professional Development and the Area Health Education Center – West. The program will be held at HaysMed in the Hadley Conference Rooms.

Registration for the program begins at 8:30 am with breakfast. The program is designed to improve the care of cancer patients including, but not limited to, colon cancer, pancreatic cancer, immunotherapy toxicity, breast cancer survivorship and head and neck cancers.

Speakers for the program include: Mark Hancock, MD, Mazin Al-Kasspooles, MD, FACS, Anthony Dominick, MD, Denise DeBoer, APRN, and Justin Bond, MD, all with The University of Kansas Health System.

The program is designed for Physicians, PAs, APRN’s, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Social Workers, PTS, OTS and other interested Healthcare Professionals.

All participants requesting continuing education credit must complete verification of attendance and evaluation form online. Instructions will be distributed at the time of sign-in.

Physician: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education and HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System. The University of Kansas medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The KU Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TMPhysicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in this activity.

CNE: Hays Medical Center is approved as a provider of continued nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. The course offering is approved for 5 contact hours applicable for RN, or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing Approved Provider Number: LT0021-1138.

PT/OT

Paperwork will be provided to submit to KOTA and KPTA for credits.

ASRT

An application has been submitted to ASRT. Approval is pending.

There is no registration fee for the employees of HaysMed, Pawnee Valley Campus, St. Rose Medical pavilion, Great Bend Campus and Bistate consortium members. The fee for critical access hospital employees is $30. The fee for non HaysMed providers is $60. You can register online: www.haysmed.com/education and click on professional education or registering by calling 785-623-5500. You may pay online with a valid credit card or may choose to be invoiced.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Refund of CE fees: Workshop fees will be refunded if notification of cancellation is made 24-hours prior to the workshop. Cancellation: HMC reserves the right to cancel any workshop that does not meet enrollment quota. All pre-registered attendees; will receive a full refund.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University’s programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.

Jun5

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Center for Health Improvement Expands Fitness Center Hours Beginning July 1

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,The Center News

Hays, KS – The Center for Health Improvement (CHI) will expand their hours July 1. The Center will be open 24 hours Monday through Thursday, starting at 5am on Monday’s. The new hours at CHI will afford the opportunity to exercise during all hours of the day and night.

There are people who prefer to workout later at night due to jobs, family or just personal preference. We hope this offers those people a place to do their workouts on their own time schedule.

Areas of The Center that will be available during the new hours (10pm-5am), include the first floor main locker rooms, gymnasium, mat stretch area, 2^nd floor exercise equipment, free weight area and the indoor track.

For more information about the expanded hours go to www.haysmed.com/fitness-center/ or call 785-623-5900.

Jun4

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HaysMed Orthopedic Surgeon Recognized for Literary Contributions

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Orthopedic Institute News

Hays, Kansas –Dr. Oluwaseun Akinbo, orthopedic surgeon at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Medical Center, was recently recognized as a top 10 reviewer for Orthopedics journal. The award recognizes the quantity, quality and timeliness of reviews for the journal.

For over 40 years, Orthopedics, published by Slack, Inc. has been the preferred choice of orthopedic surgeons for clinically relevant information. A bimonthly, peer-reviewed journal, Orthopedics offers clinically valuable, original articles covering all aspects of adult and pediatric orthopedic surgery and treatment.

Dr. Akinbo has been a peer reviewer for Orthopedics since 2015. In addition, he serves as a peer reviewer for three other publications. According to Akinbo, peer review is a way to ensure that only the most rigorously researched papers make it to publication, and inform practices and patient care of fellow orthopedic surgeons in an evidence based manner.

Apr30

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HaysMed Associate Elected President-Elect for the Kansas Health Information Management Association (KHIM)

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays, KS– Deloris Farthing, RHIA, CHPS, CHDA, CHTS-TR, Director of Health Information Management at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, has been elected to the position of President-Elect for the Kansas Health Information Management Association (KHIMA).

Deloris will assume her duties as President-Elect on July 1, 2019 and will transition to President in July 2020.

The Kansas Health Information Management Association has over 1,000 members and is an organization of health information management professionals who provide guidance, best practices, education and advocacy for quality healthcare to improve health record quality in the effective management of health data and information.

Farthing has been an Associate of HaysMed since 2003.

Apr22

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HaysMed Welcomes New Advance Practice Provider

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays, KS– Kelsey Lahey, PA-C, has joined the staff of Medical Specialists at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System.

She completed as Master of Physician Assistant at Wichita State University specializing in internal medicine.

Lahey will be seeing existing patients at the clinic. To schedule an appointment at Medical Specialists please call 785-623-2312.

Apr18

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HaysMed Welcomes Orthopedic Physician Assistant

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Orthopedic Institute News

(Hays, KS) – HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, is pleased to welcome Spencer Anderson, MPAS, PA-C to the Orthopedic Clinic.

Anderson completed his masters of physician assistant studies at the University of Texas Medical Branch.

“It’s always a good feeling to be able to recruit qualified staff to our orthopedic clinic,” said Bryce Young, chief operating officer, at HaysMed. “We serve patients from all over western Kansas and Anderson will be a great addition to our team of professionals.”

Anderson will be working with Dr. Oluwaseun Akinbo, Orthopedic Surgeon.

To make an appointment call 785-261-7599 or go to www.haysmed.com/orthopedic-institute/.