Provena United Samaritans Medical Center News

Provena & Danville Dashers Team Up Against Breast Cancer

Provena Health — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 CST

Provena United Samaritans Medical Center and the Danville Dashers are raising awareness of the fight against breast cancer with a special “Provena Hockey Night” on Saturday, February 25 at the David S. Palmer Arena.

The Dashers will take on the Brooklyn Aviators at 7:05 p.m., after a local breast cancer survivor drops the ceremonial first puck. A variety of fun activities are planned for the evening.

The Dashers will be wearing custom pink warm-up jerseys, and one of these will be autographed by the team and up for silent auction that night. The highest bidder will go home with this special souvenir, with the funds benefiting the Provena United Samaritans Medical Center Foundation for assistance to local families fighting breast cancer through the

Provena Health — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST

The Bismarck Henning Boys Basketball Team will host its annual Breast Cancer Awareness game on February 10 against Milford High School. This is a home game at Bismarck High School. Show your support to help us paint the gym pink! Once again the Provena Regional Cancer Center is very humbled and honored to be chosen as the recipient of money raised by cash donations, t-shirt sales, a 50/50 raffle and a bake sale. The Bismarck boys' basketball team will also be wearing pink Nike uniforms that night in support of the cause. So show your support and come on out to the annual "Hoops for the Cure" basketball game!

Coming Soon: The Fast and Easy Healthy Food Kiosk

Provena Health — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST

Shopping healthy is about to get a whole lot easier in Danville! Thanks to a partnership between the HALO Project and County Market you’ll have some help when you head to the grocery store.

Beginning February 06, 2012 the “Fast and Easy Healthy Food Kiosk” will be on hand at County Market North in Danville. The Fast and Easy Healthy Food Kiosk will help shoppers make better food choices and can help improve overall health. Shoppers can choose a heart healthy, low salt, low sugar, whole grains or a low fat brochure at the door and use it to help them choose healthy foods. Each option is color coded and shoppers can look for more than 550 special, color-coded products throughout the store that match the diet that best suits your lifestyle. Wise food choices and a balanced diet are essential for everyone to maintain a healthy lifestyle and promote long life.

“We all know what we need to do, but making those choices can sometimes be tough with the demands on to

New OB Director

Provena Health — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST

Congratulations to Sue Brown, RN, MSN. Sue has been named interim Director of OB. Sue has an extensive nursing background which includes management and nursing education.

Before accepting the position she served PUSMC as a Clinical Educator and PRN OB nurse.

We wish former director Jennifer McBride well as she pursues another career opportunity.

Provena Offers $49 Heart Scan

Provena Health — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST

Provena Covenant Medical Center and Provena United Samaritans Medical Center are offering area residents a "peek" inside their heart through the Provena Heart Scan for only $49 from February 1 until March 16, a 50% discount off the regular price of $99.

Provena’s Heart Scan is a method of assessing the risk of heart disease that allows experts to identify and measure plaque within the arteries of the heart that can lead to blockages. It involves a simple, 10-minute CT scan of the heart, an evaluation of the scan by a radiologist, and a personal consultation with a nurse. Intended for women over the age of 40 and men over the age of 35, the Provena Heart Scan can identify potential risks of heart disease years before any signs or symptoms occur, so individuals can have time to take the appropriate preventative steps.

According to the American Heart Association, 85% of sudden heart attacks can be prevented. Knowing individual risk and developing a lifestyle conducive to health is the best way to prevent heart disease.

To schedule a Provena Heart Scan in Danville at the special $49 rate in the month of

Provena United Samaritans Medical Center Earns ACR Accreditation

Provena Health — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST

Provena United Samaritans Medical Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in stereotactic breast biopsy as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

A breast biopsy is performed to remove cells — either surgically or through a less invasive procedure involving a hollow needle — from an area in the breast suspected to be cancerous. These cells are examined under a microscope to determine a diagnosis. In stereotactic breast biopsy, a special mammography machine helps guide the physician’s instruments to the site of an abnormal growth.

The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. The findings are then reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation.

Provena President and CEO Mike Brown says he’s thrilled to hear

Sanctity of Human Life Week

Provena Health — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST

January 22-28 is Sanctity of Human Life Week. After abortion became legalized many pro-life groups wanted prayer and peaceful protest to mark the date of January 22 when Roe v. Wade took effect, Pro-life materials will be available in the Provena United Samaritans cafeteria next week.

The Women’s Care Clinic’s annual Sanctity of Life Sunday Community Prayer Service will be held at The Rock Church on January 22 at 6pm. This year is very special for the ministry as the Women’s Care Clinic celebrates its 20th Anniversary and all that God has done through this organization. All are invited to join the Clinic as we lift our hearts, voices and prayers for the lives lost to abortion, the consequences of the Roe vs. Wade decision, and the families who struggle with the painful effects of a past abortion.

We also ask you to join us as we celebrate the lives saved because of what God has does through Women's Care Clinic! It will be time filled with remembering the lost, but also praising God, our Creator for the LIVES saved, and the pr

Faith in Action Looking for Volunteers

Provena Health — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST

Faith in Action is an outreach program of the Provena United Samaritans Medical Center Foundation.

Faith in Action programs are geared towards helping seniors aged 60 and over. The organization provides home repairs, builds wheelchair ramps on homes and can help with emergency assistance.

The group is looking for new volunteers! There will be orientations for new volunteers on the following dates: Thursday, January 19 at 1:30 -3:00 p.m. and Wednesday, January 25 at 1:30 – 3:00.

Faith in Action serves the Danville area. If you would like to attend one of these sessions, please call the office: 431-8489. The sessions are held at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Franklin in Danville.

Faith In Action South Hosts Volunteer Fairs

Provena Health — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST

The New Year brings new opportunities and Faith in Action South is excited to host Volunteer Fairs during January. New volunteers are needed, and the Volunteer Fairs are an opportunity to learn more about this ministry for senior adults. Refreshments and giveaways will be offered at every event. The first Volunteer Fair will be held Thursday, January 19 from 12-1 pm at the Georgetown Senior Center and 1:15-2:15 pm at the Georgetown Public Library. The Senior Center and Library are both located at 102 W. West St. in Georgetown. Other Volunteer Fairs will be held Tuesday, January 24 from 10am-noon and Wednesday, January 25 from 2-4pm. Both of these Volunteer Fairs will be held at Faith in Action South, 302 N. State St., Westville. An upcoming Volunteer Fair will also be held in Oakwood at a later date. All volunteers from high school age and up are welcome and encouraged to attend one of the Volunteer Fairs. Volunteers receive a one-hour training/orientation and can choose what days and times to volunteer. There is no minimum required number of volunteer hours. Volunteers are needed to transport senior adults to med

National Nutrition Leader to Be Featured at Forum at Danville High

Provena Health — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST

Did you know that one out of three American children are overweight? That’s the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control. Without changes to their diet, today’s children will be the first generation to not out-live its parents.

The first step in fixing the issue is to learn and talk about it. That’s why HALO Project’s Danville Let’s Move Initiative for Childhood Obesity is bringing a nationally-known speaker to Danville to help educate parents and families about this issue.

Zonya Foco, a registered dietitian, professional speaker, television host, author, guest presenter for “Oprah & Bob’s Best Life Challenge,” and nutrition spokesperson will be featured at a Community-wide Forum on Childhood Obesity at the Danville High School Auditorium.

This free event will be hel

Joint Pain Seminar to Be Held January 26

Provena Health — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST

Provena United Samaritans Medical Center is offering a free orthopedic program, “Stop Joint Pain and Start Living,” on Thursday, January 26, 2011.

Steven H. Packard, MD, FACS, Orthopedic Partners, orthopedic surgeon and hand specialist on the medical staff at Provena United Samaritans, will present the program. Chronic joint pain and potential treatments, such as total joint replacement and others, will be discussed.

The program is scheduled for 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms 2 & 3 on the Ground Floor of the Medical Center. It is free and open to the public, but reservations are required and seating is limited. To register, call 1-866-PROVENA (776-8362).

Pat Tarr Elected State Faith in Action President

Provena Health — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST

Provena United Samaritans Medical Center is pleased to announce that Pat Tarr was recently elected to serve as Faith in Action Illinois State President. Tarr served as Vice President last year, and has worked for Faith in Action for more than 15 years. Tarr was voted president by her peers from other chapters around the state. She will help plan and coordinate two annual conferences for more than 30 other statewide Faith in Action chapters. Faith in Action and Faith in Action South are outreach programs of the Provena United Samaritans Medical Center.

Provena United Samaritans Medical Center Welcomes New Director

Provena Health — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:00:00 CST

Provena United Samaritans Medical Center announces the appointment of Michael Andrews as the new Director of Continuous Improvement. Andrews was an engineer at Danville Metal Stamping for two and a half years before coming to Provena in December. His responsibilities include working with employees to improve patient care, and improve public perception of the hospital. Andrews is a Vermilion County native who was actually born at Provena. He graduated from Bismarck High School and later completed the engineering program at Danville Area Community College. He says he's excited to take on his new role and hopes to challenge his co-workers to think outside the box to continue to grow, adding, "What I hope is to improve patient care and perception. We want to not only tell people about the great things going on here at Provena; we want to continue to show them, too."

Masquerade Jewlery Sale brings more than $1,000

Provena Health — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported the Cue Club $5 Masquerade sale. With your help we were able to raise $1622.00 for The Provena United Samaritans Medical Center Foundation. Congratulations to the following ladies who won the Christmas trees up for grabs at the CUE club jewelry sale ! CUE Club Tree - Brenda Sue Jackson - Environmental Services Provena Board of Directors Tree - Karen Miller - CBO

Patient Rooms Get New, Comfortable Furniture

Provena Health — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST

Once again, the Provena United Samaritans Medical Foundation Board of Directors has risen to meet the needs of our patients, guests and community. In our continuing efforts to improve the patient experience at Provena United Samaritans, a project was undertaken to update the inpatient nursing care areas. Currently all of these areas are being repainted and new vinyl flooring is being installed. To finish this project, Provena added new furniture to patient rooms and replacing the current furniture. The staff on the units evaluated the needs and, with their patients' input, selected a line of bedside furniture to suit the identified needs. They chose a collection of bedside and over-the-bed tables designed by Michael Graves, who was a patient after suffering a terrible accident which left him paralyzed. Following recovery, he designed a line of furniture that would increase comfort and be more ergonomically sound for patients and guests. A variety of chairs have been chosen to meet the needs of both the patients and their families. Different heights, as well as bariatric options for the chairs, have been selected to a

2012 Bereavement Support Groups

Provena Health — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST

The Pastoral Care Department of Provena United Samaritans Medical Center sponsors bereavement support groups for people who have experienced the death of a loved one. Those who attend will receive support through this difficult time. You’ll also learn about the process of grieving and meet others who have experienced loss. The groups are free and open to everyone in the area.

Loss & Grief Recovery
This series is scheduled over nine weeks, meeting every Tuesday. It is for individuals age 16 and over who need help dealing with a death. Registration is required. Sessions are held at the Medical Center, in Conference Room 5.

2012 Schedule:

01/10/2012 - 03/06/2012 11:30a.m - 1:00 p.m.

04/03/2012 - 05/29/2012 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

06/19/2012 - 08/14/2012 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

09/11/2012 - 11/06/2012 &n

Childbirth Classes Set for 2012

Provena Health — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST

The Family Life Center of Provena United Samaritans Medical Center is here to support and educate expectant parents. We’ll be offering breastfeeding and childbirth classes throughout 2012 to help make your birthing experience be a positive one.

Breastfeeding Class:

This class on the basics of breastfeeding is offered the last Wednesday of every month, January through November, 2010, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This class is free to mothers who deliver at Provena United Samaritans. Classes will be held in December by request only. Dates are: Jan 25, Feb 29, March 28, April 25, May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29, Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 28.

Childbirth Education Series:

Childbirth education classes are offered as a four-week course six times throughout the year. Expectant moms should be enrolled by the fifth month of pregnancy to begin the course at 32-34 weeks gestation. You’ll learn all about the Lamaze method, the C-section procedure, pain relief options during labor and delivery, and a tour of the Family

Provena United Samaritans Welcomes Two Orthopedic Surgeons

Provena Health — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST

Provena United Samaritans Medical Center is pleased to announce that James Kohlmann, MD and Steven Packard, MD have joined the active medical staff. Both physicians have been on the courtesy staff for several years, but will now be performing more procedures in Danville.

Dr. Kohlmann is board certified in orthopedic surgery and has nearly thirty years of experience. He treats hips and knees, including total joint replacement, and all varieties of general orthopedic conditions, as well as the treatment of spinal disorders. Dr. Kohlman earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and completed his residency at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. He is a member of the Illinois Orthopedic Association, the Illinois State Medical Association, the Clinical Orthopedic Society, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, among others.

2011 Physician of the Year

Provena Health — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST

Congratulations to Bikramjit Malhotra, MD, on being selected the 2011 Physician of the Year for Provena United Samaritans Medical Center.

He was chosen from among many outstanding nominated physicians. Dr. Malhotra is an Internal Medicine physician with the Danville Polyclinic.

Through collaboration with excellent physicians like Dr. Malhotra, Provena United Samaritans continues to evolve, to grow and to change to bring quality healthcare to the people.

Also at the Holiday Party, 16 physicians were honored for their years of service on the Medical Staff of Provena United Samaritans Medical Center:

5 Years: Dr. Sebastian Ciancio

10 Years: Dr. Malec Mokraoui, Dr. Suguna Siramdasu

15 Years: Dr. Keval Patel

20 Years: Dr. Thomas Herrmann, Dr. Padma Reddy, Dr. James Savage

25 Years: Dr. James Hensold, Dr. Teresa Marganski, Dr. Chilakapati Ramaprasad

30 Years: Dr. Joseph Fabrizio, Dr. Sam Hsieh, D

CUE Club Masquerade Jewelry Sale

Provena Health — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST

The CUE Club (Contributions by United Samaritans Employees) of Provena United Samaritans Medical Center Foundation will be hosting a Masquerade Jewelry and Accessory Sale on December 19th and 20th. The sale will be in the PUSMC cafeteria both days. Monday, December 19, from 7am - 5pm and Tuesday, December 20, from 7am - 3pm. Cash and major credit cards will be accepted, as well as payroll deduction for Provena employees. All proceeds from the sale benefit CUE Club initiatives. CUE Club is a way for Provena United Samaritans employees to provide resources for patients, patients' families, and each other in times of need. For more information on CUE Club or Masquerade Jewelry Sale, contact the Provena United Samaritans Medical Center Foundation, 217-442-6583 or visit www.provena.org/usmc/foundation

Festival of Trees History Recounted in Commemorative Program

Provena Health — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST

Looking for a last-minute Christmas gift for that certain someone? Provena United Samaritans Medical Center’s Festival of Trees has a suggestion: let them relive the magic of the holidays from the last 15 years of the Festival of Trees through a special commemorative program.

Brimming with photos, the Festival of Trees “15 Years of Magic” glossy 32-page booklet details the history of this wonderful community event, and highlights all the people that make it happen year after year.

The programs are just $5.00 each, and are available at the Danville Area Visitors & Convention Bureau, Stage Presents at the Fischer Theater, Dena’s Gift Shop at Provena United Samaritans, and at the Provena Foundation Office.

“This was one of the many things we wanted to do in 2011 to commemorate 15 years of fantastic Festivals,” states Angie Lazzell, event coordinator for Festival of Trees. “It’s a totally affordable gift, and a f

Festival of Trees Announces 2011 Awards

Provena Health — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST

Provena United Samaritans Medical Center Foundation’s 2011 Festival of Trees: Home for the Holidays awards committee is pleased to announce the award-winning entries from this year’s event. A total of 63 large trees, 32 small trees, 52 wreaths, 16 centerpieces, 24 Junior Trees, and 28 gingerbread creations were entered.

Click here to view the complete list of awards

Festival of Trees benefits the outreach programs of Provena United Samaritans Medical Center Foundation. Community programs such as I Sing the Body Electric, the HALO Project, Faith In Action, and Young Women/Men Aware would not be possible without funding through this terrific annual event.

Free Activation for Lifeline with Provena - Now Through December 31, 2011!

Provena Health — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:00:00 CST

You can give your loved ones the gifts of safety and security this holiday season by taking advantage of the special offer through Provena Care@Home for free activation of our best-selling Lifeline pendant - that's a $50 savings!

Even better? The ongoing monthly charge for Lifeline services with Provena starts at only $28/month, which is the lowest price in Illinois.

Learn more about the different (and discrete) options available for wearing Lifeline as well as Lifeline with AutoAlert. Act quickly - this offer is only good through December 31, 2011!

Request Lifeline services online or by calling (866) 612-1700. Not sure if you or a loved one could benefit from Lifeline? Take our Fall Risk Assessment to see if you're at risk for a fall.

Christmas Memorial Service

Provena Health — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:00:00 CST

Once again the Little Angels Parent Support is holding its annual Christmas Memorial Service to remember little ones who have died through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, still birth or very young infant death. The service will be held at 7 p.m. this Thursday, December 1, in our chapel. Please feel free to invite anyone who is grieving the loss of a very young child. No RSVP is required. Call Sister Joanne Vander Heyden for more information at 304-8367.

Community Contributions

Provena Health — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:00:00 CST

The employees and members from Curves Towne Centre raised almost $1000 for the Regional Cancer Center! For one month they waived joiner fees for anyone who had had their mammogram or annual exam.� For those that had not had their exam, their joiner fee was donated to the Center.� They also held a week-long silent auction of items donated by their members. We also owe a big thanks to the Danville High School Girls Volleyball Team. At their 2011 "Think Pink" volleyball game they raised $500.00 for our Regional Cancer Center!