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Healthy Connections - Summer 2009
Healthy Connections - Summer 2009
Healthy Connections - Summer 2009
Winona Health also has developed a business page on To learn more, visit the
Facebook, a popular social-networking website allowing Winona Health website at
efficient communication among family, friends, www.winonahealth.org.
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“Because cataracts usually develop more brilliant colors look through procedure is painful.
their surgically corrected eye.”
Joe said he had “no pain” throughout
Cataract surgery the procedure on either eye. And
Many cataract patients have great removes the after? “It made everything look
improvements and excellent outcomes in patient’s cloudy brighter and so much better. Now, I
lens. At the time even can drive without my glasses,
terms of vision clarity, color perception,
of surgery, that and it’s easier to do just about
reduced glare and lens is replaced everything.”
reduced dependence with a plastic
intraocular “There’s really nothing to it,” agreed
on glasses. Shirley. “Dr. Quinn is just wonderful
lens implant to
replace the power and she explained things so well.
Laurel Quinn, MD
of the lens that Everything went smoothly, and I
Ophthalmology
was removed. didn’t feel a thing. Everyone was
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dependence on glasses.” inona Health’s surgical Anesthesiology
team puts patients—and • Satya S. Gorty, MD
To say that Shirley is pleased
their family members—at ease with • Ruth L. Moes, MD
with her outcome is an
detailed information, answers to all
understatement: “I see General Surgery
of your questions, and personalized,
100 percent better, but I told • Matthew J. Broghammer, DO
compassionate care.
Dr. Quinn that I’ve worn glasses • J. David Rowekamp, MD
all my life and I still want to A wide range of general and • Hans Zinnecker, MD
wear glasses.” She added, “I specialized procedures are performed Ophthamology
think I might get something a right here in our community for • Laurel Quinn, MD
little funky next time.” patients of all ages. Services range
from general surgery to the latest Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery
For more information about • Gary W. Hayes, DDS
women’s health procedures, and
cataracts and cataract surgery at
from eye surgery to ligament Orthopaedic Surgery
Winona Health, see Dr. Quinn’s
reconstruction, shoulder and knee • Tim Gabrielsen, MD
responses to Frequently Asked
arthroscopy and total knee and hip • Richard Romeyn, MD
Questions online: winonahealth.
replacements.
org/eyecare. Or call the Winona Obstetrics/Gynecology/
Health Eye Care Center for an You’ll find more information about Women’s Health
appointment: 507.474.4760. surgeons and surgical services at • Scott B. Birdsall, MD
winonahealth.org/surgery. • Troy J. Shelton, MD
In recognition for her work, Hugh and Vera For additional information on the Golf Classic or the
Miller and RTP Company donated $25,000 to Patient Care Fund, contact the Winona Health Foundation
the Winona Health Foundation’s Ben & Adith at 507.474.3328 or Nancy Brown, executive director of
Miller Patient Care Fund in Iglesias’ honor. development, at nbrown@winonahealth.org.
Holly Fratzke, CNP, Winona include physicals, injury/illness care, work rehabilitation,
Health’s Center for Women’s worksite/office ergonomic assessment, immunizations,
Health, successfully completed the screening/assessments (pre-employment and return to
American Society for Colposcopy work) and training (safety & health).
and Cervical Pathology Program
Cathy Johnson, RN, BSN, COHN-R, COHC, a member
and exam certifying her to perform
of the Occupational Health team, is now certified as an
colposcopies. Colposcopy is
Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC). Certified
Holly Fratzke, CNP used for diagnosing cervical
hearing conservationists conduct audiometric testing to
abnormalities after an abnormal
help prevent hearing loss. For more information about
pap smear. She is also a certified childbirth educator with
Occupational Health services, call 507.474.3212 or visit
a special interest in reproductive health. Fratzke provides
winonahealth.org/occhealth.
well-women exams and addresses a variety of women’s
health concerns. Four registered nurses from Winona Health’s Intensive
Care Unit recently received Critical Care certification,
Ann F. Olson, NP, was inducted
earning the credentials CCRN: Mary Volkart, Laura
as a Fellow of the American
Cummings, Michelle Olson and Lisa Burkhalter. To be
Academy of Nurse Practitioners
eligible to take the exam, nurses must have spent 1,750
(AANP) on June 20, 2009 during
hours in direct, bedside care of acutely or critically ill
the AANP annual meeting in
patients during the two years prior to applying.
Nashville TN. She is the first NP
from Minnesota to be inducted. The Minnesota Hospital Association recognized Winona
Ann F. Olson, NP The organization’s Fellowship Health’s outstanding performance on its SAFE SITE
program was established in 2000 initiative with the Patient Safety Excellence Award. The
to recognize nurse practitioner leaders who have made award indicates that Winona Health has implemented
outstanding contributions to health care through clinical more than 90 percent of the suggested best practices in
practice, research, education, or policy. the SAFE SITE roadmap to a Comprehensive Safe Site
Olson received her PhD from the University of Procedure Program.
Arizona-Tucson in December 2008. Her dissertation:
“Perimenopausal Women’s Intended and Actual Winona Health has again earned national
Behavioral Response to Bone Health Interventions” Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR)
received the 2008 Health Seeking Behaviors Section Hospitals earning the QRCR designation ensure patient
Award for Dissertation Research presented at the safety by agreeing to adhere to a strict set of criteria
Midwest Nurses Research Society annual conference. governing their respiratory care services.
In partnership with Winona Health and Winona State
Winona Health congratulates Family Medicine
University, Olson conducted a bone density study that
of Winona for receiving a Certificate of Superior
has been presented at several regional and national
Performance from the Medical Group Management
conferences.
Association (MGMA). Family Medicine was recognized
Healthy starts here for businesses and employees as a Better Performer in the Performance and Practices
Winona Health’s Occupational Health staff assists of Successful Medical Groups. MGMA is a national
employers in maintaining and improving the health, association that benchmarks group practices in business
safety and well being of their employees. Services measurements and performance.