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An outpatient physical therapyclinic has now opened at TrinityCommunity Clinic-Velva, 111First Street West, inVelva.

The PT clinic beganin mid-September aspart of TrinityHealth’s vision ofexpanding servicesinto rural communities. Velvaphysical therapist,Jennifer Rath, PT,DPT, states: “We arehappy to be in thecommunity and provide physicaltherapy services inthe area. We have allthe equipment weneed to provide acomprehensive service and are readyfor continued growthof services.”

Rath has been withTrinity since 2005working in varioussettings includinginpatient, inpatientrehab and acute caredepartments. Inaddition to her clinichours, Rath andother physical therapy staff members from

Trinity will also be coveringphysical therapy services forthe Souris Valley Care Center

in Velva so there is a continuation of services available toresidents at the carecenter.

Having the outpatient clinic inVelva is beneficialto local residentswho may have otherwise beenrequired to makemultiple trips toMinot for therapy,Rath said. It is convenient for theelderly who don’tdrive; those who areunder drivingrestrictions; or,teenagers that don’thave transportation.Having physicaltherapy locatedright in Velva isideal “since we treat an array of ages for patients, from

elementary kids all the way upto the elderly,” said Rath.

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Outpatient Physical Therapy at Velva Clinic

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Jennifer Rath, PT, DPT, measures the dex-terity of Debra Sanderson’s knee during aphysical therapy session at TrinityCommunity Clinic-Velva.

Jennifer Rath, PT, DPT, supervises whileDebra Sanderson does knee bends during aphysical therapy session at TrinityCommunity Clinic-Velva on October 24.Sanderson, a Velva resident, said that it ismore convenient to have an outpatient physical therapy clinic in Velva, rather thanhaving to drive to Minot three times a weekfor her physical therapy. Trinity CommunityClinic-Velva has been offering an outpatientphysical therapy clinic since mid-September.

Intense, sudden pain inthe upper right side ofthe abdomen – the classic symptom of gallbladder disease.“Patients typically complain of pain ontheir right side, particularly after eatinga fatty meal,” notesGary L. Wease, MD,FACS, a general surgeonwith Trinity Health.

Gallbladder disease –usually in the form ofgallstones – is one of themost common digestivedisorders, affecting some20 million Americans.“Patients range in agefrom young to old,”Wease said, “with a

preponderance in middle-aged females.”

Depending on its severity, gallbladder disease is often treatedby surgically removingthe gallbladder, a procedure known ascholecystectomy.Gallbladder removal isamong the most com-mon surgical proceduresin the U.S., with morethan 500,000 performedannually.

“The gallbladder is asmall sac located underthe liver,” Weaseexplains. “Its purpose isto store and release bile,which helps the body

digest fat – but you canlive quite nicely withouta gallbladder. The mainreason we remove it isto relieve the symptomsof pain and nausea.”

Gallbladder surgeryholds a special place inthe repertoire of surgicalprocedures, symbolizingthe progress in surgicalinnovation that has beenachieved over the pastthree decades. It hasundergone a remarkableevolution, advancingfrom an open surgerywith a large incision to alaparoscopic procedure

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TRINITY COMMUNITY CLINIC – VELVAOPEN HOUSE

December 3, 2013 • 4-6 pmRefreshments will be served.

Come meet Kendra Larsen, FNP-C and Jennifer Rath, PT, DPT.

New Options in Gallbladder Surgery

Trinity Health has taken laparoscopy to the next level withSingle Site Robotic Surgery and MiniLap, a procedure that usesultra-thin, disposable instruments like this one shown by gener-al surgeon Gary L. Wease, MD, FACS. The incisions andinstruments are so small there is virtually no scarring.

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Guardians of the Ribbon visit MinotAs BismarckfirefightersBrandon Hassand TimMaloneynegotiatedtheir fire truckinto the park-ing lot at theTrinityCancerCareCenter onOctober 16, adozen or sopatients andcaregiversinside cranedtheir necks orgathered atthe windowsto see thesight. There was no fire,and the fire truck waspink. Yes, pink!

The pink fire truck,dubbed Vivian, is theshowpiece for the NorthDakota Chapter (basedin Bismarck) of theGuardians of theRibbon, an organizationmade up of firefightersand police officers who

help raise awareness ofthe cancer issues thatwomen face on a dailybasis.

Phyllis Richardson is oneof those women. A resi-dent of Edgewood Vista,Minot, Richardson hasbeen fighting ovariancancer for sixteen years.On that day, she was atthe CancerCare Center

forchemotherapy.She was told of theimpending firetruck’s arrivaland neededsome persuasion tobe a passenger. But then, asshe climbedinto the firetruck’s cab,she seemedalmost athome.

“Thismakes meemotional,”

Richardson said,speaking from thepassenger seat. Butsoon, once the trucktook off for a ridearound the block, shewas all smiles. Thesiren was turned onand she was allowedto pull the rope forthe horn. Afterward,Hass and Maloney

thanked Richardson forcoming out that day.“Keep fighting,” Hassinstructed Richardson.

“Oh, I will,” she replied,with a smile. “I’m notgiving up yet; just askmy daughter.”

Later that day, Hass andMaloney also tookVivian to the OriginalMarketplace, on South

Broadway, during theProjectPink fundraiserfor the CancerCareCenter.

Bismarck firefighters Tim Maloney, left, and Brandon Hasshelp Phyllis Richardson from the cab.

Phyllis Richardson, a patient at the Trinity CancerCare Center, wasthe first to take a ride in “Vivian,” a pink fire truck that helps raiseawareness for female cancer patients.

The DakotaSquareScheels hasdonated$1,210 to theTrinityCancerCareCenter.BreannBischof,AssistantStore Leaderfor the store,stated that242 shirtswere soldduring themonth of October. The shirts were sold for$10, and from each shirt, $5 went toward the fundraising. This marked the third year in a row thatScheels participated in a month-long campaign where the sale of cancer-relatedshirts – the slogans printed on themincluded ‘Think Pink’, ‘Fight the fight,’ and

‘Together wecan,’ for example –went towardcancer programs inMinot.

“TheCancerCareCenter doessuch greatthings for ourcommunity andhelps out a lotof people,”Bischof said. “Ithought about

the support groups or programs that dealwith women going through breast canceror recovering from it. I think theCancerCare Center hits all the bases.”

The CancerCare Center, located at 831 South Broadway, Suite 113(next to Health Center – Town & Country)

offers an integrated program of cancer treatment, including clinical trials, oncologytreatment sites, and chemotherapy suites.Since 1999, the Trinity CancerCare Centerhas helped provide cancer care for thousands of patients from Minot and thesurrounding region.

Breann Bischof, Assistant Team Leader, far right, and Ann Rivera,Events Coordinator, second from right, both from the Dakota SquareScheels, presented a check to the Trinity CancerCare Center onNovember 12. Accepting the check were Jodi Smith, director of theTrinity Health Foundation, and Dr. Kevin Collins, Medical Directorof the Trinity CancerCare Center.

Following the check presentation, Scheels gave theTrinity CancerCare Center T-shirts – the same onessold during the fundraiser – to distribute to patients.Trinity Health Vice President Randy Schwan bringsthese T-shirts to the reception desk.

Scheels Fundraises for a Cause

During the month ofOctober, Spicy Pie raisedfunds for cancer-related organizations at its threelocations – one in Minot, andtwo in Fargo. For every sliceof pizza that was purchased,ten cents was raised; forevery pie, fifty cents.Additionally, customerscould donate in incrementsof $1, $5, and $10.

On November 6, MaryBrown, Marketing Directorfor Spicy Pie, stopped by theTrinity CancerCare Center todeliver the proceeds fromthat fundraising effort:$2,329.

“It helps us fund differentevents that we do duringthe course of the year tohelp support cancer awareness, get the word outto the public, and do littleevents to show that we arehere to offer any kind ofsupport our patients mightneed during their timehere,” said Shane Jordan,director of the TrinityCancerCare Center.

Pizza Pie played a Pivotal Part in Fundraising

Shane Jordan, director of the Trinity CancerCare Center, far left, and his colleagues, posewith Mary Brown, far right, marketing director for Spicy Pie, while holding a check symbolicof the $2,329 raised by Spicy Pie during the month of October for the CancerCare Center.

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Radiologic technology staff, as well asstudents from the Trinity School ofRadiologic Technology, met onNovember 5 at the Advanced ImagingCenter, at Health Center-Town &Country, to celebrate RadiologicTechnology Week (November 3-9, 2013)over salad, pizza and appetizers.

The event was also the setting for thepresentation of this year’s winner of theMichelle Keller Radiologic TechnologyEndowment. Dylan Wiesz, a senior student at the school, was the recipient.

The endowment was created by Dr.Kenneth Keller, Medical Director of theradiology department, in 1992,to honor the memory ofMichelle, his wife, who died ofcancer in 1991. Michelle Kellerserved as Program Director ofthe Trinity School of RadiologicTechnology and later asDepartment Manager of the hospital’s radiology department.

The award is “a testament toMichelle and her teaching anddesire for student excellence,”Dr. Keller said that evening.

To receive the award, studentsmust write a paper about radiology. “I wanted them tolearn how to put their thoughts together,how to write and how to use radiologyreferences,” Keller explained. “I wanted todo something because I had seen severalpapers written by college students andwas dismayed because I didn’t think theywere learning very good skills. The awardwould be hundreds of dollars for the winner, so there was an incentive.”

The amount of the award varies as it isbased on the interest earned on themoney deposited, Keller said. “It’s been asmuch as $700 in some years, dependingon the interest rate. If the interest is good,there is more money.”

Keller said that the award could “continue indefinitely, as long as there is aschool.” To aid in the continued education of Radiology students, donations can be made to the MichelleKeller Endowment at the Trinity HealthFoundation, P.O. Box 5020, Minot, ND58702-5020. Or for more information on other endowments, please contact

Jodi Smith, director of the Trinity HealthFoundation, at 857-5432.

Radiologic Technology Week North Dakota Gov. JackDalrymple ProclaimsNovember 3-9, 2013,Radiologic Technology WeekIn his proclamation, Dalrymple stated that“professionals in radiologic sciences arededicated to the highest standard of professionalism and continually maintainthose standards through education, lifelonglearning, credentialing and personal commitment.”

“Whereas, November 3-9, 2013, has beendesignated National Radiologic TechnologyWeek to focus on the safe medical radiation environment provided throughthe skilled and conscientious efforts of radiologic technologists.”

“National Radiologic Technology Week(NRTW) is the time each year when werecognize the vital role that diagnosticimaging and radiation therapy serve in theAmerican healthcare system,” explainedAmy Hofmann, education coordinator forthe Trinity School of RadiologicTechnology.

Hofmann noted that the annual celebrationis held during the week that featuresNovember 8 – an important date in medical and world history, as it was on thatday in 1895 that Professor Wilhelm ConradRoentgen discovered X-rays, which ultimately led to modern medical imagingand radiation therapy.

“NRTW promotes the important part thatimaging and therapy professionals play inproviding quality patient care in a safehealthcare environment,” she added. “Thesehealthcare team members include theentire imaging community of radiologictechnologists, imaging technologists working in the various disciplines, modali-ties and specialties of imaging and therapy,radiologists and radiation oncologists.”

Dr. Kenneth Keller, MD, FACR, MedicalDirector of Trinity Health’s RadiologyDepartment, stated that radiologic technologists are “specifically trained inminimize radiation exposure to patients.They also provide expert exams that showthe area in question and prevent the needfor repeat exams.”

Dr. Kenneth Keller, Medical Director of Trinity Health’sradiology department, stands with Dylan Wiesz, the2013 winner of the Michelle Keller RadiologicTechnology Endowment, and Becky Hoes, a radiologysupervisor at Trinity and the 1992 Winner of theaward.

Dr. Keller addresses the audience, explaining the purpose of theMichelle Keller Radiologic Technology Endowment.

As part of the festivities, the participants played radi-ology bingo, with radiologic terms used in place ofnumbers.

Project PinkAbout 30 businesses participated in theProject Pink cake auction, held atMarketPlace Foods onOctober 16. Employeesfrom these businessesscrambled, having only ahalf hour to decorate asheet cake with a cancer-like theme. Whenthe time expired, auctioneer DarrellSundsbak addressed thegrowing crowd – speaking in the fast-speak that appears tocome to auctioneers naturally – and sellingthe cakes.

All of this unusual activity in the bakerydepartment atMarketPlace Foods wasnot done in vain. It wasdone for charity, specifically the TrinityCancer ExerciseRehabilitation Program,which benefited fullyfrom this. The program isdone at the YMCA withRussell Gust, MS, CSCS, ACSM-CET, an exercise physiologist with TrinityHealth. The purpose of

the program is tohelp alleviate theeffects of cancer treatment, such asradiation.

In addition to thesale of the cakes,“pink products” (cupcakes and otherbakery items thatwere tinted pink)were also sold. Tenpercent of these proceeds, as well as100 percent of donations made atthe checkout, wenttoward the cause.After all of theactivity, $8,140was raised, saidNyla Stromberg,cake department manager atMarketPlaceFoods, who helpedput the fundraisertogether. “This was probably four timesgreater” than thefundraisers in the past,she said. “We also invitedthe other stores to be apart of it, which we didn’t do before. It wasdifferent this year.”

Stromberg’s decision tochoose the TrinityCancer ExerciseRehabilitation Programwas a personal one. “Myhusband went throughthat program and it was phenomenal,” she said,adding that it was also

chosen so peopleof all ages, aswell as those that were cancer-stricken

(not necessarily gearedtoward one particularcancer), could benefit.“That was important to me.”

Stromberg noted thatPeggy Kallias, assistantbakery manager, was also

important to the fund-raiser. “She’s the onewho helped contact somany of the businesses.She helped get the pro-gram together. She was abig lead in this as well.”

The check was presentedat the YMCA on Nov. 15.

Teams had only a half-hour to decorate asheet cake with a cancer-related theme forthe cake auction during Project Pink.

Below: Darrell Sundsbak, of SundsbakAuction Service, helped auction off thecakes for Project Pink on October 16.

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that uses four small incisions that serve asports for long-handledinstruments. And theprogress hasn’t stopped.Two years ago, Trinitysurgeons introduced single site laparoscopicsurgery, which involvesjust a single incisionplaced discreetly in thenavel.

Today, Trinity continuesto be the region’s leaderin surgical innovation,with the addition of twonew options for gallbladder and othercommon surgical procedures: Single SiteRobotic Surgery andMini LaparoscopicCholecystectomy.

Single Site RoboticSurgery

In 2010, Trinity Healthbecame the first NorthDakota hospital toacquire the da Vinci SiHD Surgical System –the most advancedrobotic surgical technology on the market. Initially it was

introduced into Trinity’sO.R. for urology procedures, includingprostate surgery. Laterit became a method ofchoice for gynecologicalsurgeries, like hysterectomy.

Now, the da Vinci hasentered a new phase ofservice at Trinity Health,applying its high-defviews, 3-D optics andadvanced robotics toGeneral Surgery procedures such as hernia, appendectomyand gallbladder.

“The da Vinci offersthree times the visualization duringsurgery, with a clearerpicture of the surgicalfield,” Wease said. “Wecan do a single incisionrobotic surgery that provides the cosmeticadvantages of a singleincision in the navelwith the superior visual-ization of the da Vinci.”

A major advantage of daVinci robotic surgery isquicker recovery and

minimal blood loss.Patients are able toreturn to work andother normal activitiesmore quickly.

Mini LaparoscopicCholecystectomy

The other alternative totraditional laparoscopicgallbladder surgery is aprocedure called minilaparoscopic cholecystectomy, or minilap. Its key feature isthe use of ultra-thininstruments, some amere two millimeters indiameter. These slendergrabbers and cuttersrequire barely any incision and leave almostno trace. Both techniques, according toWease, are good options,depending on an individual’s preferenceand health status.

“Both the single siterobotic and mini-lapreduce post-op pain andscarring and have a bigcosmetic benefit,” hestated. “Patients expect

us to provide options. I would hope that as weadd these advancedtreatments, people willrecognize us as a centerfor surgical innovationand realize they don’thave to travel outsidethe region to get excellent results.”

The advantages of minilap or single site roboticsover conventionallaparoscopy may seemsubtle to some. But toothers it may mean thedifference betweenbeing able to bare one’smidriff at the lakeshore,or having to cover up.

“Patients come in a variety of sizes with different needs and priorities,” Wease added.“By expanding intothese techniques, we’reable to individualizetreatment for eachpatient so each one canexperience the leastamount of pain, the bestcare and the best outcome both medicallyand aesthetically.”

About Dr. Wease

A graduate of IndianaUniversity School ofMedicine where hereceived the HonorAward for GeneralSurgery, Wease completed his GeneralSurgery residency atWilliam BeaumontHospital in Michigan in1997. Following his residency he began along-term associationwith McLaren RegionalMedical Center in Flint,MI, where he served asDirector of BariatricSurgery and MedicalDirector of TraumaServices. He’s a Fellowof the American Collegeof Surgeons. He’s located in Health Center – West, 101 3rdAvenue SW, Minot. Tomake an appointment orfor further information,call 701-857-5764.

Debra Sanderson, aVelva area resident, isone such patient whofound it easier and moreconvenient to attendtherapy sessions withRath in town. In earlyOctober, Sanderson hadknee replacement atTrinity’s JointReplacement Center inMinot.

“I love it here,”Sanderson said onOctober 24, as she participated in a physical therapy session – one ofthe three she has a weekwith Rath. “I can do

physical therapy threetimes a week here soeasy because it’s just soclose.”

Sanderson said thatwithout the outpatientphysical therapy clinic inVelva, she would needto make the trip toMinot for therapy. “It’s doable – going toMinot – isn’t that big ofa deal, but it’s inconvenient,” she said,noting that it would addabout 40 miles, roundtrip, onto her schedule.And that is 40 miles toomany, especially when

someone just hadsurgery. “After surgery,you’re tired,” sheadded. “Coming down here (to Trinity CommunityClinic-Velva) is a pieceof cake!”

Appointments, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Monday, Wednesdayand Thursday, can bemade by calling theclinic at 338-2066 orby faxing a physicianorder to 338-2048.

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Debra Sanderson, an outpatient from Trinity Health’sJoint Replacement Center, participates in physical therapy with Jennifer Rath, PT, DPT.

Volunteers and residentsat Trinity Homes, underthe direction of LoisZahn, VolunteerServices, and DianeOlson, ActivityCoordinator, have beenknitting up a storm – orat least preparing for awinter storm.

Armed with needles andlooms, a virtual factoryhas been created tomake colorful stockingcaps. Some of these capswill be available for saleat the Craft Bazaar,which will be heldDecember 10, from 1 to4 p.m., on the First Floorof Trinity Homes. Othercaps have already foundnew homes as they were

donated to the MinotHead Start, and 30 capswere also donated toMinot State University’sProject 100, which willprovide the caps to theMinot DomesticViolence Program.

The Crafters will bebranching out into othercraft projects through-out the year, based oninterest of the residentsand volunteers. Theyformally meet everyother Tuesday, from 1:30to 4 p.m.; however,many residents and volunteers continue theproject at home as well.

To underwrite the operating cost of

materials, Trinity HomesResident’s Fund presented the seedmonies. Profit from the

sales of crafts will bereturned to the fund tosupport projects by theResident’s Council. To

join our VolunteerCrafters, contact LoisZahn at 857-5959.

Crafters take Action

Lila Weltikol and Sherrie Jones, from The Minot Head Start, hold caps made for Head Startstudents by residents at Trinity Homes. In September, a crafters program began at TrinityHomes involving residents and members of the Volunteer Crafters.

Want to make a difference? Become a volunteer. As a Trinity Health volunteer you are a vital link in the chain of service and caring. Not only willyou have a positive impact on our patients and/or residents, you will be part of a dedicated teamthat is known for delivering the best healthcare available. For more information, call our VolunteerServices office at Trinity Hospital 857-5221 or 857-5959 at Trinity Homes.

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Need a health care provider?A trained professional will assist you in selecting a health careprovider right for you. Please feel free to leave a message after

hours, and your call will be returned the next regular business day,or email us anytime at DR4U@trinityhealth.org.

There are over 120 typesof HumanPapillomavirus (HPV)that exist, all causingsome sort of affects tothe body. Some areharmless, such as warts;others can be more serious.

“HPV Types 16 and 18are 90 percent responsible for cervicalcancer and in the 70th percentile for vaginal and anal cancers,”explained Erica Riordan,MSN, CNM, a certifiedmidwife and a memberof Trinity Health’sOB/GYN department.“Types 6 and 11 are 75percent responsible forgenital warts, and thatwould be for femalesand males.”

HPV isn’t just awomen’s disease. Menare susceptible to itsdamage. To fight HPV,the Gardasil vaccine isavailable.

“Originally, it was justfor women, but nowthey recommend it tomales and females,”Riordan said. “At TrinityHealth, the pediatriciansare very good at getting

the HPV vaccinations toa lot of the teens beforethe OB/GYN department even seesthem. With the influx ofpeople from other areas,we still have to makesure when we are seeingwomen, 26 and under,that we offer this vaccination to them andget them educated.”

Riordan said that somewomen who havealready tested positivefor one type of HPVdon’t believe they needthe vaccination.However, because thereare so many types ofHPV, it is important toget the vaccination tocover those other existing types. “It canstill benefit them, even ifthey have a history ofbeing positive withHPV.”

Gardasil protects againstTypes 6, 11, 16 and 18,which are the most common and the mostdamaging. These coverthe main two culprits forcervical cancer and genital warts, Riordanexplained. “That’s a hugenumber to knock offyour list.” Gardasil is the

HPV vaccine that helpsprotect against fourtypes of HPV.

The Gardasil vaccine isavailable for men andwomen between theages of 9 to 26. The reason why the vaccineis available for those soyoung, Riordanexplained, is because it isbetter to get the vaccinelong before they areexposed to methods inwhich they can get HPV.Additionally, at ayounger age, the cells areimmature and more

likely to be exposed to HPV.

The vaccines are given inseries of three. There isthe initial dose, followedby a second dose twomonths later, and a thirddose six months afterthe initial dose.

To make an appointmentfor a vaccine, Riordansuggests calling your OBoffice; Riordan can bereached at 857-7385. “Ifthey are under an agewhere they would normally see me, they

can certainly ask theirpediatrician as well,” shesaid.

Gardasil does not prevent all types of cervical cancer, so it isimportant that routinecervical cancer screenings are maintained.

Riordan is a member ofThe American College ofNurse Midwives andMidwives Alliance ofNorth America.

Women’s Health

Vaccinations important in fight against HPV

Cheryl Nitsch, LPN,was a recipient ofthe Minot AreaChamber ofCommerce’s EagleAward for ExcellentCustomer Service on Nov. 12, 2013.

Nitsch, who works asan LPN for Marisa

Albertson, MD, withTrinity Health’s FamilyMedicine Department,was nominated by a

patient for going above and beyond customer service. “(Nitsch)went above and beyond to make sure everything was handledin time for my surgery,” the patient wrote in her nomination.“She called me four times to make sure, since I was never herpatient, I was very impressed.”

The Eagle Award is awarded monthly.

Nurse Receives EagleAward

Justin Boseck, Ph.D., CBIS PediatricNeuropsychologist at Trinity Health, hasbecome an officially licensed clinical neuropsychologist. It became official onNovember 4, 2013, after he completed anoral examination in front of the NorthDakota State Board of PsychologistExaminers, in Bismarck, N.D. It was thefinal step in a list of requirements necessary for licensure.

To become licensed, Boseck needed to complete a one-yearinternship, which he did at the Neurological andNeurodevelopmental Health (CNNH), in New Jersey; a one-year residency, which he did at CNNH and, as of January2013, at Trinity Health. This past March, he took a four-hourwritten test for the Professional Practice of Psychology.

In addition to clinical neuropsychology, Boseck is a certifiedbrain injury specialist. He is also the Executive Director ofAction: FASD, a taskforce that focuses on Fetal AlcoholSpectrum Disorder.

Boseck LicensedNeuropsychologist

Trinity Health is proud to announce the addition of a news blog to its social media presence.

#Healthfeed was established in October by the members of Trinity’s Social Media Team as a way to disseminate information to thepublic electronically.

“We felt that creating the blog was important because we wanted to give our audience another way to stay up-to-date on things happening at Trinity Health,” said James Falcon, Communications Specialist for Trinity Health.

The blog will also serve as an online companion to Health Talk, which appears in the Minot Daily News every month.

#Healthfeed can be found at: www.trinityhealth.org/news.

#Healthfeed Debuts

Trinity Health’s Speaker’s BureauCall our Community Education Department at 857-5099 to check for available dates and topics.

Cheryl Nitsch, LPN, right, received the MinotArea Chamber of Commerce’s Eagle Award forExcellent Customer Service, on Nov. 12. On theleft is Carla Dolan, Program Director for theChamber.

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Trinity Health is committed toimproving your patient experience. With this in mind,we look forward to the implementation of new billingsystems software for both hospital and clinic systems.

The first stage took place earlier this year when weinstalled a new billing systemfor all Trinity Health clinics.We’ve heard feedback frompatients that this billing software is working much better than the last. Nextmonth, we will implement thesecond and final phase of software conversion when wecan start billing hospitalpatients under a new system.

Of course, this change againmeans that the first time youregister under a new softwaresystem, it will be necessary forus to update your demographicand insurance information.

Hence, registration might takea bit longer than usual; however, this will insure your information is accurate andupdated in the system. We doapologize in advance for anydelays you might experienceduring this time.

Unpaid balances from past services will still be billedunder the old software system.

The good news is that as wemove forward using the newsoftware, we will be able toprocess all of your hospital andclinic bills in an efficient andtimely manner.

New Billing System tobe Implemented

Year End Giving – Pastoral CareLife has its special moments when everything feels just right. Weall, however, eventually face the reality of suffering, loss, and death.Trinity Health’s Department of Pastoral Care provides safe andcompassionate care to support families during these moments.They draw upon our long-practiced faith as a resource to guideand comfort us in times of medical crisis.

The Chaplains seek to give gentle voice to those experiences. Theyare called to offer a listening presence; even when there are nowords to be heard; they listen at the 'heart' level, drawing upontheir shared experiences of love, loss, and grief.

Care for the whole person; mind, body and spirit, has long been anintegral part of Trinity Health’s mission. But, today, the demandson the Pastoral Care department are exceeding its capacity torespond – the desire to serve has never been stronger, but the com-plexity and intensity of that need escalates daily. Our Chaplainsmake more than 1,000 visits to patients and families per month!

Trinity Health’s Pastoral Care Department is called to meet theholistic needs of our hospital patients and nursing home residents.We recognize that medical expertise - though essential - is notenough. That’s why we need your help.

Your generous gift will help ensure this program remains part of the care available to patients and families served by Trinity Health.Please help us support this program through your generous gifts.

Cliff Nelson, Sue Williams and Brian Krebs, chaplains at Trinity Health.

o $10 – Provide communion

o $25 – Educational materials

o $50 – Continuing Eduction of the chaplains

o $100 – Time for a personal pastoral carevisit

o $1500 – Critical training for a member ofthe Pastoral Care Team

o $5000 – Pastoral Care Endowment enrichment

Year-end Giving Campaign

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about them. Simply 'click' on www.trinityhealth.org

Send a gift or some flowers with your message – call the Gift Shop at

(701) 857-5205 and have a special package delivered to the

patient room with your eGreeting!

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Community Events

A diabetic health fair was held at the Town and Country Center on Nov. 7.

Darrell Williams, MD, an Ophthalmologist with TrinityHealth, speaks to an audience about Lasik eye surgery onNov. 12.

The Auxiliary from the Minot VFW Post #753 held a program at Trinity Homes for Veterans Day on Nov.11. John Haugen, a resident at Trinity Homes, right, was among those in attendance.

Don’t Be a Turkey! Donate a Turkey!It is time again for the Trinity Health Foundation’s Annual Turkey Drive.

Trinity Health will help raise money to provide turkeys for 400 families through theHorn of Plenty.

While each turkey is $15, donations of any amount will be greatly appreciated andcan be made at the Trinity Health Foundation office (located on the second floor ofTrinity Hospital-St. Joseph’s), the Trinity Hospital Gift Shop (located on the secondfloor of Trinity Hospital), the Marketing Department (located on the first floor of TH-St. Joseph’s, or online at www.trinityhelathfoundationnd.org.

The Horn of Plenty will distribute the turkeys in December throughout the region.

Donations will be accepted until December 4, at 7 p.m.

For more information, contact Jodi Smith, Director of the Trinity Health Foundation, at 857-5432.

Alas, are you a catowner who sniffles andsneezes when your furrycompanion draws near?A new and improvedtreatment may be on thehorizon, and you can bepart of the solution.

Trinity HealthAllergy/Immunologyspecialists MichaelReder, MD, and SeanStanga, MD, are seekingparticipants in a catallergy study that couldpave the way for development of newform of cat allergyimmunotherapy.

“Basically we’re lookingat a way to potentiallymake it easier and saferfor patients to be treatedfor cat allergy,” saidReder, the study’s primary investigator.“We’re hoping to enrollas many people as possible.”

As many as 25 percentof Americans may sufferfrom cat allergy, according to theAmerican College ofAllergy, Asthma andImmunology. This

includes 14 percent ofchildren between theages of six and 19 years.Reder and Stanga’s studyhas an age range criteriaof 12 to 65 years. Other criteria are what you’dexpect.

“We’re looking for catallergic people who havea pet cat. These arepeople who have allergysymptoms, who know orsuspect that they’reallergic to cats, and whoactually have a cat wholives with them indoors,”Reder states.

People who are interested in participating but aren’tsure if they are candidates may log on towww.thecatallergys-tudy.com to see if theypre-qualify. The screening process willdetermine whether theymeet the study’s criteria. As is oftenthe case with thistype of research,the screening andongoing care are free,and compensation fortime and travel may be

available. The bestincentive to enroll, however, is the chanceto advance scientificresearch and make a better cat allergy treatment possible.

“Cat allergy is a potentone,” Reder explains.“The allergens found incat hair and skin are inevery single Americanhousehold whether theyhave cats or not. That’sbecause the allergensstick toclothes,stick to shoes,and blowin theon

the wind; it’s everywhere. Obviouslyit’s in a lot higher concentration if youhave a cat. It causes allthe same kinds of normal allergy symptoms – runny nose,stuffy nose, sneezing,and itchy, watery eyes.Potentially it can causemore severe reactionslike asthma attacks,hives or rashes.”

He adds that cat allergyis usually ubiquitous.“It’s all cats,” he notes.“It’s not like dog allergies, where there’s

so much variation inthe species. If you’reallergic to one catyou’re pretty much

allergic to every cat – except maybe ahairless one.”

Not surprisingly, theNo. 1 advice for catallergic people is

to remove the pet from the environment.But that’s not

always possible.“Pets are

like family members,”Reder says. “If a cat hasbeen in your family for along time it’s hard to sayyou need to get rid of it.That’s why we do allergy shots.”

The treatment understudy represents animprovement over current therapies,according to Reder. Forexample, it can beadministered monthlycompared to treatmentsthat need to be givenmore frequently. “We’realways looking for waysto improve our care forpatients, including treatments that are easier, safer and moreeffective,” Reder adds.“That’s what this studyis trying to do.”

For more informationabout allergies or asthma, contact Reder orStanga at 701-857-7387.For questions about thecat allergy study, pleasecall Trinity’s ClinicalStudies Department at 701-857-2510.

A Purr-fect Allergy StudyCat Allergy Research Could Lead to New Treatment

8 • DECEMBER 2013 TRINITY HEALTH HEALTHTALK

C O M M U N I T Y

C A L E N D A RFor the latest updates, check online at www.trinityhealth.org

Prepared Childbirth ClassesLearn about exercise and breathing techniques, labor/delivery,newborn care, newborn feedings, etc. Enrollment is limited.

January 7-27 and February 18-March 10 (Tuesdays)7-9 p.m., in the Prepared Childbirth Classroom, Trinity HealthCenter – Riverside Education Center, 1900 8th Ave. SE.

January 1-22 and March 19-April 9 (Wednesdays)7-9 p.m. in the Airmen and Family Readiness Center, MAFB.Please call 723-3950 to register.

December 14, January 25 and February 1 (Saturdays)9 a.m.-4 p.m., in the Prepared Childbirth Classroom, TrinityHealth Center – Riverside Education Center, 1900 8th Ave. SE.

Family Birth Center ToursExpectant mothers are invited to attend a formal grouptour/education/Q&A session at Trinity Hospital’s Family BirthCenter. This opportunity allows every expectant mother to hearand see valuable information in a relaxed environment. We willalso provide information on self-care, infant safety and what toexpect during your delivery. See www.trinityhealth.org or call701-857-5380 for detailed schedule.

Breastfeeding BasicsDecember 11, January 15, February 5 and March 12Offered by Laureen Klein, RN, BSN. Meets from 7-8 p.m.,in the Prepared Childbirth Classroom, Trinity Health Center –Riverside Education Center, 1900 8th Ave. SE.

These classes are offered free of charge as part of Trinity’s community benefitmission, but registration is typically required. For more information or to

register for classes, call 701-857-5337 or 701-857-5319 or 1-800-862-0005.

December 2013 Mobile Mammogram Schedule

Dec. 2 ............Towner County Medical Center – Cando, 968-2522

Dec. 3 ............................................................................Turtle LakeTrinity Community Clinic – Velva, 338-2066

Dec. 4 ............................Devils Lake Community Clinic, 662-8662

Dec. 9 ....McKenzie County Medical Center – Watford City, 842-3771

Dec. 16 ......Mountrail County Medical Center – Stanley, 628-2505Tioga Clinic, 664-3368

Dec. 17....................Trinity Community Clinic – Mohall, 756-6841

............................................................Kenmare Hospital, 385-4296

Dec. 18 ................Senior Citizens Center – Powers Lake, 464-5554(Ruth Holter)

Dec. 23 ..Northland Community Clinic – Rolla, 477-3111, (LeRae)

Dec. 30 ....Northland Community Health Center – Rolette, 246-3391

Dec. 31 ........................................................Willow City, 366-4482

Beginning in January, Trinity Health’s Home Health & Hospice will be offering six-week sessions, relating to grief and coping with loss, beginningJanuary 7.

The sessions will be held every Tuesday evening, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., on thefollowing dates: January 7 – February 11, April 8 – May 15, and September23 – October 28, 2014, at the Town & Country Center, Suite 306.

La Donna M. Schreiber, MSW, LCSW, a social worker with Trinity HomeHealth & Hospice, explained that the purpose of these sessions is to offersupport services related to grief to help patients, families and caregivers copewith the multitude of losses that occur following the death of a loved one.The sessions are geared to an 18 years-and-up audience. “We offer individualand/or group sessions with children, who have experienced a loss, that arecraft-based. Sessions schedules are flexible and there is no cost.”

For more information, or if you need to talk to someone, please call TrinityHospice at 701-857-5083 or 1-800-862-0005. Grief materials are availableupon request. Those who plan on attending must attend the initial sessionand can only miss one session during the six-week period.

Grief and Coping with Loss Sessions

On behalf of

Trinity Health’s

Board of Directors, Physicians,

Employees and Volunteers,

we wish you all a very Merry Christmas

and a Happy & Healthy New Year!

Trinity Health is pleased to welcome Carla Pease, Adult/GeriatricPrimary Care Nurse Practitioner, toour team of providers at ConvenientCare Clinic. A board certified nursepractitioner, Carla provides a fullrange of primary healthcare servicessuch as diagnosing and treating acuteand chronic health conditions.

A Garrison native, Pease earned a Certificate of PracticalNursing from Fort Berthold Community College in NewTown and an Associate of Science in Nursing fromWilliston State College. She completed her Bachelor ofScience in Nursing from Western Governor’s University,Salt Lake City in 2010, and three years later she receiveda Master of Science in advanced practice nursing fromthe University of Cincinnati in Ohio.

Carla has a wide range of experience, having practiced inboth home health and clinic nursing. Prior to receivingher nurse practitioner training she served as a registerednurse and clinical nursing instructor at Fort BertholdCommunity College in New Town.

Trinity’s Convenient Care Clinic is located at HealthCenter – Medical Arts. For same day appointments, call857-7817.

Convenient Careadds Provider

The Keys to

Diabetes Success Educational Series

HealthyHoliday Eating

The Keys to Diabetes Success educationalseries begins with Trinity Health NutritionServices, as they discuss the importance ofeating healthy during the holiday season.

Tuesday, December 3 • 7 p.m.

Health Center – Riverside

Refreshments will be provided. Reservations are not required,

but recommended. Please call 857-5268.