Horn Memorial Foundation Plans for the 13th Annual Fall Festival

The Horn Memorial Hospital Foundation is planning its 13th Annual Festival set for Friday, November 2nd at the Ida Grove Skate Palace. This festive evening will include cocktails, dinner, auctions, and entertainment!

 

The Foundation Board has recently set a new goal to raise the $156,000 needed to replace the laboratory’s Chemistry Analyzer. This instrument performs the majority of the lab tests ordered from Horn Memorial Hospital, Horn Physicians Clinics, several outpatient clinic providers, and many area nursing homes. In short, this instrument helps the hospital service MANY community members. With the new Chemistry Analyzer, patients will benefit from faster turnaround times, which means less waiting for our patients, and less blood work sent to a reference lab.

 

Sarah Harm, Public Relations Director comments, “Horn Memorial strives to provide a large variety of services right here in our local community. The new Chemistry Analyzer is just another way for us to allow patients the opportunity to receive medical services without driving out of town. The annual Foundation Festival is a community-supported tradition that we hope to continue for many years to come.”

 

This year’s theme, “Doo Wop, Lab Hop”, will reflect the atmosphere for the evening’s entertainment, Richie Lee and the Fabulous 50’s. Community members will once again decorate tables, and as many of you know, browsing the tables before the dinner is something to see!

 

Attendees are encouraged to arrive between 5:30 and 6:00 in order to view all of the wonderful table decorations and silent auction items. Dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. followed by the live auction and entertainment.

 

The following items will be won by the highest bidder in a SILENT AUCTION format:

 

1. FREE Sitting and 8 x 10 Photograph donated by Roxy Stevenson Studios, and a Hair Care Package from Total Image
2. Pie of the Month donated by Brenda Schumacher
3. Hand Painted Sled donated by Leah Drews
4. 4 H-Vee Infield Seats to a 2013 Kansas City Royals Baseball Game, and a Gift Certificate for a Variety Basket donated by Tiefenthaler Quality Meats
5. Autographed Photo of Minnesota Viking Quarterback, Christian Ponder, Cooler with 6-pack of Soda donated by Pamida, 3 Gift Certificates for an 8-Wing Appetizer and 1 Large Pizza Gift Certificate from Pizza Hut, a Pair of Socks donated by Village Shoe Shoppe, and 1 Bottle of Whiskey donated by Randy Forinash
6. Fishing Trip for 2 at West Okoboji with Gaylen Reitz (transportation, lodging, fishing gear, and fish cleaning provided), and a Bottle of Canadian Spiced Whiskey donated by Randy Forinash
7. Punch Card to the Ida Grove Rec Center, ½ hour massage by Megan Ackerman of Just Relax Massage Therapy, Water Bottle, and a 6-Inch Sub Sandwich Certificate from Subway
8.  Punch Card to the Ida Grove Rec Center, Water Bottle, 3 Zumba Classes at Ida Grove Rec Center donated by Christi Ladwig, and (2) 6-Inch Sub Sandwich Certificates from Subway
9. Jewelry Set donated by Kim Veit, ½ hour massage by Megan Ackerman of Just Relax Massage Therapy, and a Bottle of Chocoberry Wine donated by Amy Godbersen
10. Terry Redlin Print, “Silent Sunset”, donated by Dr. Curtis Hesse, and a $250 Detail Certificate at Mac’s Chevrolet
11. Terry Redlin Print, “Homeward Bound”, donated by Dr. Curtis Hesse, and $250 Detail Certificate at Mac’s Chevrolet
12. Terry Redlin Print, “Sunday Morning”, donated by Dr. Curtis Hesse 
13.  Plate/Candle Gift Package donated by Meier Pharmacy, $250 detail certificate donated by Mac’s Chevrolet, and a Gift Certificate for a Prime Rib Dinner for 2 at the Beef and Brew in Mapleton
14. 24-Inch Toshiba Television donated by the Hoffman Agency
15. $20 Gift Certificate to the BC Bakery and Café in Battle Creek, $10 Gift Certificate to The Bread Box in Battle Creek, 2 “coffee refill” Travel Mugs donated by Sparkey’s in Battle Creek, and 2 Tupperware Bowls and an Avon Plush Turkey donated by Phyllis Groth
16. Family Portrait Session with 11 x 14 Wall Portrait donated by Christina Kjar Photography, $25 Gift Certificate to Freddy’s in Holstein, and a $25 Gift Certificate to The Inside Scoop in Holstein
17. Wash, Buff and Hand Wax Certificate at Vollmar Motors, and a $25 Gift Certificate to The Inside Scoop in Holstein
18.  18 Holes of Golf with Cart Rental donated by Ida Grove Golf & Country Club, $25 Gift Certificate to Mi Rancho in Ida Grove, and a Bottle of RumChata donated by Randy Forinash
19. Animal Pet Basket donated by the Pampered Pooch, $25 Gift Card to Food Pride, Pedicure Certificate donated by Tabitha Bockleman, and a $20 Gift Certificate to the Family Table
20.  $25 Gift Certificate to Ida Grove Kawasaki, $10 Gift Certificate to Malcom’s Paint and Hardware, a Bottle of Blackberry Brandy donated by Randy Forinash, and a Gift Certificate for a Family Pasta Dish from Pizza Hut
21.  Coffee of the Month - fresh roasted coffee donated by Marc Jensen, Gift Package donated by Flower and Design by Carol Ann, and a $50 Gift Certificate to Kahill’s
22. 2 Bags of Bean Seeds donated by Farmers Coop, $250 Detail Certificate donated by Mac’s Chevrolet, and a Bottle of Vodka donated by Randy Forinash
23. Holiday Table Centerpiece by Vicky Murray, and a $50 Gift Certificate to Vision Care Clinic in Mapleton
24. Holiday Wreath by Vicky Murray, and a Gift Certificate for a Prime Rib Dinner for 2 at the Beef and Brew
25. Samsung Tablet with Keyboard donated by Grant, Julie, Kent, and Jill Godbersen
26. 2 Dozen Decorated Fall Cookies donated by Barb Kacmarynski, and 10 Beverage Certificates to The 10th Cup at Horn Memorial Hospital
27.  Wine Gift Basket donated by the Skate Palace, and a $20 Gift Certificate to Nellie Anna’s
28. $100 Mapleton Bucks donated by Valley Bank in Mapleton, Mixed Berry Medley Schnapps donated by Randy Forinash, and an Autographed Photo of Chicago Cubs Second Baseman, Darwin Barney
29. GatorVac Electric Weed Eater donated by Hardware Hank in Holstein
30. John Deere Toy Tractor - 420 Tractor with KBL Disc donated by Hultgren Implement
31. Farmall Super M Toy Tractor donated by Vetter’s, and a Certificate for a 15-18 Pound Ribeye Loin donated by JR Pauley
32. Wine Gift Basket donated by Murray Jewelers, and a $40 Gift Certificate to Bev’s on the River
33. Decorated Cookies with Gift Certificate for 4 Dozen more donated by Mallory and Mariah Cates
34. Wine Package from Old Town Winery donated by Dr. John & Lenee Sinnott, and a Gift Certificate for a 10-Pound Prime Rib donated by Tiefenthaler Quality Meats
35. Embroidered Sweatshirt donated by Tami Hemer of Fancy Threads Embroidery, 3 Gift Certificates for Pizza Hut Buffet, and a $25 Gift Card to Food Pride
36. Gift Package to Trendue including Spa Mani and Pedi, $20 off Color Service, Aveda Shampoo, Conditioner, and Lotion, donated by Jerrica Brenner
37. Gift Certificate for Teeth Whitening OR Sonicare Toothbrush donated by Patera Family Dentistry
38. iPod Touch with Case donated by Swanson Insurance
39. 4 Dozen Fall Decorated Cutout Cookies and a Gift Certificate for 2 Dozen Cookies a Month for 1 Year donated by Cakes and Confections – Pam Steuk
40. Ice Fishing Gift Basket featuring a custom built ice fishing rod made by Jack Johnson of Schleswig donated by Dale and Kathy Edsen
41. Gift Certificate for a Whole Boneless Pork Loin donated by the Holstein Supermarket, and a Smores Maker donated by Brenner’s Entertainment
42. Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player by LG donated by The Hoffman Agency
43. Battery Charger/Maintainer donated by Bomgaars, and a Gift Certificate for an Oil Change at Rex Chevrolet in Odebolt

Following the dinner is the LIVE AUCTION with the following items up for bid:

 

• Getaway to the Caribbean Club Resort on Lake Delton in Wisconsin Dells, WI donated by Bob and Jill Webb
• Iowa and ISU Cakes decorated by Judy Bubke, Iowa and ISU Signs donated by Horn Gift Gallery, and Iowa and ISU Outdoor Glass Sculpture donated by Zolene Streck
• LABORATORY Test Tubes – Five “Mystery” test tubes each containing a Gift Certificate for a Wellness Screening and one lucky winner will win an additional $200 cash sponsored by HMH, Byron Originals & Lloyd & Kathy Brodniak
• Henry Golden Boy Rifle donated by Boerner & Goldsmith
• 1 Week Stay at a Condo in Steamboat Springs, Colorado from April 20 – October 31, 2013 donated by the McCormick Family
• Two Hand Crafted Adirondack Chairs donated by Kevin & Terri Carstensen
• Wine Tasting and Hors d’oeuvres for 8 at The Inn at Battle Creek
• Progressive Dinner for 8 in the homes of Kevin and Terri Carstensen, Al and Kathy Wilke, and Jerry and Deb Einspahr
• ShoreLight (solar lamp) donated by Midwest Industries
• 2 Tickets to the ISU vs. Baylor Men’s Basketball Game on Saturday, February 2nd and a $50 gift certificate to Wallaby’s donated by Owen and Carol Bolte
• Japanese Dinner for 8 hosted by Toshi Nishimura and Lynn Segerstrom and Roger and Retha Harrington
• Wine of the Month for 1 Year donated by Spirits, Stogies and Stuff

 And finally, to complete this fun-filled evening, ticket holders will enjoy a performance by Richie Lee and the Fabulous 50’s. Richie Lee and his band will perform an array of hits from the 50’s and 60’s.

 

Pre-sale tickets are $50.00 each and available through Tuesday, October 30th. Get yours today at Horn Memorial Hospital or call 712.364.3311.

Horn Memorial Hospital and Northwest Iowa Area Health Education Center Impacting the Wellness of Military Families: Continuing Education Opportunity

Ida Grove, IA – October, 2012 – Horn Memorial Hospital, in partnership with Northwest Iowa Area Health Education Center (AHEC), will host a “Behavioral and Mental Health of Veterans and Service Members” continuing education program featuring speakers from the local Veterans Administration, Iowa Army National Guard and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Keynote speaker, CPT Dan Grinstead, has recently been featured on The Daily Nightly, NBC News and The Huffington Post highlighting his personal story as a social worker to enlist in the Iowa Army National Guard at age 59, deploy to Afghanistan, and return home helping soldiers become citizens again.

“Behavioral and Mental Health of Veterans and Service Members” is part of an important national health workforce training initiative because more than 50% of returning veterans, service members, and their families receive health care from civilian providers. This program will be offered on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, IA. It is designed to address military culture and increase knowledge/improve practice for civilian healthcare professionals regarding behavioral and mental health of veterans and service members.

Data reported in 2007 by the Department of Defense Task Force on Mental Health indicate that 38% of Soldiers and 31% of Marines report psychological symptoms after returning from deployment. Among members of the National Guard, the figure rises to 49%. Iowa has deployed over 2,800 men and women who are mostly National Guard members and part of our rural Iowa communities. Those with repeat deployments, a growing cohort, have significantly higher rates of symptoms.

Multiple deployments, combat injuries, and the challenges of re-integration can have far-reaching effects on not only the troops and their families, but also upon America’s communities as well. It is important that providers know and understand the impact of veteran and service members experiences during deployment and when re-integrating into routine life situations.

   

Physicians, healthcare professionals, nurses, social workers, counselors, EMS personnel, case workers, crisis intervention specialists, physical and occupational therapists, clergy, and other interested professionals are encouraged to attend.

No registration fee is required thanks to the generous sponsorship provided by the Ida County Veterans Affairs.  Handout materials and continuing education (CEUs) for Nursing and EMTs will be provided.

Pre-registration is required for this event. Contacting Becky Wuebker, Social Worker, at Horn Memorial Hospital at (712) 364-3311 or rwuebker@hornmemorialhospital.org. Please provide name, occupation, contact information and license number, if applicable, when registering.

HMH to Provide MONTHLY Wellness Screenings to Community

Horn Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce a new service to the community.  The Laboratory Department of the hospital is changing things up by offering a new MONTHLY Wellness Screening to be held the FIRST TUESDAY of each month. 

“I know how hectic schedules can get. By providing a wellness screening monthly rather than just once a year during Hospital Week, we hope to meet the needs of more of our patients and ultimately promote health and wellness throughout the community,” comments Liz Anderson, Laboratory Director.

The screening will include numerous blood tests including a complete blood count, blood sugar, kidney function, liver function, thyroid function, cholesterol, electrolytes, and PSA.  Patients can choose any one or all of the tests available.  This service is not billed to insurance, so patients will need to pay at the time of service.  A 12-hour fast is required and the screenings are conveniently done by appointment only, so patients can request a time that works within their busy schedule.  Although a doctor’s order IS NOT needed, all results will be shared with both the patient and his/her healthcare provider.  Schedule your appointment today for the first Wellness Screening date set for Tuesday, November 6^th by calling Liz Anderson at 712.364.7255 or 712.364.3311.

HMH Re-certified as a Community (Level IV) Trauma Care Facility

            Traumatic injury is the leading cause of death for persons in Iowa from 1 to 44 years of age and is often the most common cause of hospitalization.  The cost of injuries is staggering, costing billions of dollars in health-care and social support services.  An estimated 30,000 Iowans are rushed each year to hospitals for emergency evaluation and treatment due to injury.  This costs Iowans in increased medical expense and lost time in work and wages.

            The 1995 state legislative session established the Iowa Trauma Care System Development Act.  It designated the Iowa Department of Public Health through its Bureau of Emergency Medical Services as the lead agency for trauma care system development and implementation.  Iowa's trauma system went "on-line" January 1, 2001. 

            The goal of Iowa's trauma system is to match the injured patient's needs to existing resources so optimal and cost-effective care is achieved.  A systems approach to trauma care involves the collaboration of health-care providers across the continuum of care extending from prevention, to acute care, through rehabilitation.  This system approach will reduce costs, disability, and death associated with traumatic injury.  All hospitals, transporting ambulance service programs, and rehabilitation centers are participating in Iowa's trauma system, which makes it an all-inclusive system.

             Horn Memorial Hospital has successfully completed the categorization and re-verification process to be re-certified as a Community (Level IV) Trauma Care Facility.  Hospitals must re-apply every three years to participate in Iowa's trauma system, and based on availability of resources, they are classified into four areas including:

Resource Trauma Care Facilities - Primarily located in urban areas with resources to provide all definitive surgical and critical care for trauma patients.  Resource trauma care facilities also have extensive research capabilities.

Regional Trauma Care Facilities - Primarily located in urban areas with resources to provide surgical and critical care for trauma patients.  Regional trauma care facilities may transfer patients to resource trauma care facilities for specialized care such as burns.

Area Trauma Care Facilities - May be located in rural or urban areas and have the resources to provide initial stabilization for all trauma patients and may provide surgical and/or critical care for trauma patients when appropriate.  If specialty surgical intervention is necessary or if specialized care is needed, patients may be transferred to a resource or regional trauma care facility.

Community Trauma Care Facilities - Most often located in rural areas and have the resources to provide initial stabilization for all trauma patients while preparing the patient for transfer when appropriate.  If surgical and/or critical care intervention is necessary the patient may be transferred to an area, regional, or resource trauma care facility.  Some community trauma care facilities have surgical capabilities.

  

            Iowa's trauma system is designed to assure that all people throughout the state have access to an organized delivery system for trauma care and that critically injured patients are rapidly stabilized and provided with the appropriate resources necessary to care for their injuries. Iowa's trauma care system is an "all-inclusive" system involving out-of-hospital emergency medical services (EMS) providers and hospital medical providers throughout the state.  The system also assists ambulance service programs in determining appropriate trauma care facility destination based upon the patient's condition and travel time.

            Leading the Horn Memorial Hospital categorization and re-verification process was Jill Webb, BSN, RN, TNCC-I, Trauma Nurse Coordinator.

Horn Memorial Foundation Plans for the 13th Annual Fall Festival

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Horn Memorial Hospital Foundation is planning its 13th annual Fall Festival set for Friday, November 2th at the Ida Grove Skate Palace. This festive evening will include cocktails, dinner, auctions, and entertainment!

The Foundation Board has recently set a new goal to raise the $156,000 needed to replace the laboratory’s Chemistry Analyzer. This instrument performs the majority of the lab tests ordered from Horn Memorial Hospital, Horn Physicians Clinics, several outpatient clinic providers, and many area nursing homes. In short, this instrument helps the hospital service MANY community members. With the new Chemistry Analyzer, patients will benefit from faster turnaround times, which means less waiting for our patients, and less blood work sent to a reference lab.

Sarah Harm, Public Relations Director comments, “Horn Memorial strives to provide a large variety of services right here in our local community. The new Chemistry Analyzer is just another way for us to allow patients the opportunity to receive medical services without driving out of town. The annual Foundation Festival is a community-supported tradition that we hope to continue for many years to come. We have another great evening planned with dinner and entertainment that all ages are sure to enjoy.”

This year’s theme, “Doo Wop, Lab Hop”, will reflect the atmosphere for the evening’s entertainment, Richie Lee and the Fabulous 50’s. Karen Salmon, Board Trustee and former Foundation Member, suggested this group to the Foundation after seeing them perform last year. Karen comments, “They were fantastic, and I knew that they would be the perfect entertainment option for the hospital’s event. Anyone who enjoys good music will appreciate this young man.”

Attendees are encouraged to arrive between 5:30 and 6:00 in order to view all of the elaborate table decorations and auction items. Dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. followed by the live auction and performance. Tickets for this year’s Festival are pre-sale only and on sale now at Horn Memorial Hospital, Horn Physicians Clinics, Spirits Stogies and Stuff, or from any of the following Foundation Board members: Shari Blake, Kathy Edsen, Deb Einspahr, Amy Godbersen, Gayle Harrison, Diane Patera, Cyndi Rock-Raasch, Lynn Segerstrom, Dale Ullrich and Kathy Wilke. The Foundation looks forward to seeing many community members at this event.

HMH Staff Participate in the "Healthiest State Wa1k"

The HMH Wellness Committee took the initiative to organize and motivate staff to participate in this year’s “Healthiest State Wa1k” on Wednesday, October 3^rd.  Over 60 employees took their break and made the trek from the HMH parking lot to the Ida Grove Swimming Pool and back, each logging 1 mile “for the health of it”!  This was also a great kick off to the hospital’s revived employee wellness program that began on October 1^st.