Highlights from Previous Issues: 2004 Archive

• This issue of Health Matters is dedicated to sharing what our patients had to say about the care at Jefferson Regional
  As we prepare for the holiday celebrations, let’s be thankful for our health. Know that we’ll be here whenever you need us. Happy Holidays from your family at Jefferson Regional Medical Center.

• Jefferson Regional Has Best Overall Orthopedic Services in the City of Pittsburgh
  Jefferson Regional Medical Center has received five-star ratings (the highest possible) for clinical quality and performance excellence in hip replacement surgery, according to a study released by HealthGrades.
• Jefferson Regional Brings Radiation Oncology Closer to Home
  A regional radiation oncology center will become available on the Jefferson Regional hospital campus by late spring or early summer of 2005. The radiation oncology center, a program of Jefferson Regional Medical Center and UPMC Cancer Centers, will be on the lower level of the building that houses Jefferson Regional’s Heart Institute and ICU.
• What to Do if You Can't Get The Flu Shot
  Getting a flu shot is not the only precaution you should take to reduce your chances of coming down with the flu. There are plenty of practices within your control that can prevent the transmission of the influenza virus and the common cold.
• Controlling the Cold or Flu in the Home, Hospital, School, and at Work
  The public can help in controlling exposures to cold and influenza viruses during the winter season.
• Holiday Survival Tips for People With Diabetes
  Cookies, cakes and candy are everywhere. Holiday parties will test your will power. Exercise extra caution when faced with the sweet temptations that come along with the holiday season.

• Thomas P. Timcho Appointed President and CEO
  Following a 10-month nationwide executive search, the Jefferson Regional Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Thomas P. Timcho as the new President and Chief Executive Officer.
• Let Jefferson Regional’s Rehabilitation Team Help You Regain Independence
  Many area residents are able to live independently because of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Jefferson Regional Medical Center.
• Advice to Help You Evaluate Who You Should Trust with Your Health
  To simplify the complex nature of medical data, reporting organizations boil the information down to a format that may be interpreted at a glance. When reading these reports, exercise caution before making a decision regarding your health care, advises Jefferson Regional’s Director of Performance Improvement, Margaret Irwin.

• Press Ganey Associates, Inc.,
  Press Ganey Associates, Inc., randomly surveys patients after discharge and reports quarterly findings for hospitals of similar size. The June 2004 report indicates patients rate the orthopedic specialty first overall, compared to its peers.
• Jefferson Regional Primary Care Physicians Provide Options for Gynecologic Care
  Incorporating routine gynecologic care into an annual physical checkup with your primary care physician (PCP) makes good sense for many reasons. PCP’s can provide one stop preventative services that offer time and money conveniences in the often very busy lives of women.

• Jefferson Regional Tops Quality Report for Nation’s Hospitals
  On July 27, The Commonwealth Fund, a renowned organization that supports independent research on health issues, published the results of a national study of nearly 3,000 hospitals. The report cites Jefferson Regional Medical Center as one of the top community hospitals in the country for the quality of patient care.
• Programs for Cancer Patients
  Several new and free programs are slated to specifically address the unique needs of persons with cancer. These new community programs represent a collaborative effort between Jefferson Regional Medical Center and the UPMC Cancer Center located in the South Hills Medical Building.
• Jefferson Regional VP’s 30 Years of Service Began in the Homestead Hospital Laboratory
  Perhaps the reason Janet Cipullo and Jefferson Regional Medical Center fit together so well is that they both refuse to rest on their laurels. Cipullo and Jefferson Regional have grown together and emerged as leading health care resources in the region.

• Computer Checks Help Prevent Medication Errors
  Recent FDA regulations require that all prescription drugs will be barcoded as a safeguard against medication errors. Patients of JRMC, however, don’t have to wait for mandates because the Medication Administration Check (MAC) has been improving patient safety here for more than a year.
• Celebrating 50 Years of Service to Religious Life, Education and Health Care
  Sister Nancy Hupert of the Sisters of St. Joseph. As she celebrates 50 years of service to religious life, her legacy and moral fiber have been woven into the fabric of countless lives.

• JRMC Safe Haven for Newborns
  The Jefferson Regional Emergency Department is proud to announce the implementation of Safe Haven in response to the Pennsylvania Commonwealth’s passage of the Newborn Protection Act. The purpose of Safe Haven is to provide an option for newborns that might otherwise be abandoned.
• JRMC Uses Latest Advancement to Treat Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
  The Silverhawk Catheter is changing the way cardiologists treat Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), allowing for markedly improved patient outcomes. Jefferson Regional is one of the few community hospitals that provide this service.
• Patient Care VP has Deep-Rooted Commitment to Caring for Area Residents
  Mary Ann Farmerie is responsible for the coordination and direction of nursing for the inpatient medical, surgical and behavioral health unit, along with the staff development and education and infection control departments. She also collaborates with the senior management team to formulate strategic plans.
• Aquatic Therapy is Ideal for People Who Have Pain While Exercising
  The Jefferson Regional Aquatic Physical Therapy program offers unique rehabilitation benefits in a state-ofthe-art facility located near Jefferson Regional Medical Center. treatment for conditions such as arthritis or fibromyalgia. Injuries to the neck, shoulder, low back, knee or ankle respond well to aquatic therapy.

• JRMC is First Area Hospital Offering Computer Assisted Navigation for Knee Replacements
  Jefferson Regional has installed a Stryker surgical navigation system for total knee replacement surgery. Its ability to align new joints specific to each patient’s anatomy will improve knee joint stability and likely will lengthen the life of implants. Jefferson Regional is the first area hospital to install the equipment, the most advanced system of its kind available.
• MRI Unit Added to Hospital Building
  Jefferson Regional patients will enjoy improved convenience for MRI scans with the addition of a conventional, shortbore MRI unit.
• Two Local Residents Promoted to Key Leadership Roles at JRMC
  Pleasant Hills native Robert W.Horn has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Jefferson Regional. Bethel Park resident Robert A.Frank has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief FinancialOfficer.

• Jefferson Regional Nurse is a Finalist for National Patient Care Award
  In recognition of her hard work and dedication, Jefferson Regional Nurse Pat Gamble has been named a finalist of “Local Hero: Profiles in Nursing Care,” a program that celebrates nurses for excellence in patient care.
• First Fully Digital Pacemaker in the Pittsburgh Area Implanted at Jefferson Regional
  The popular WTAE-TV News Program, Healthcast, featured an exciting story last month about a fully digital pacemaker implanted into a patient at an Ohio hospital. In fact, last October, the same pacemaker had been successfully implanted, right here at Jefferson Regional Medical Center’s Heart Institute.
• Services Pave the Road to Sobriety
  Suffering from an addiction to alcohol can lead one to feel vulnerable and inadequate and cause numerous long-term health problems. If you’re ready to make the changes you need in your life, call our Counseling Center in Caste Village at 412-881-2255
• Trainers, Exercise Equipment and Therapy Programs Available
  Jefferson Regional’s Outpatient Physical Therapy provides three convenient South Hills locations: The facility at Jefferson Hospital, the Sports Medicine Center on Coal Valley Road, and the Highmark Building on Lebanon Church Road.

• Message from the Interim President and CEO of Jefferson Regional Medical Center
  This community newsletter is designed to give you, our neighbors, the latest in health news and information. Our hope is to empower you to make educated decisions about medical care for you and your family.
• “Health for Her” Enhances Health Care for Area Women
  To meet the growing demand for health services unique to the needs of women, Jefferson Regional Medical Center developed a new program called, Health for Her. Health for Her will offer a series of free seminars featuring medical experts from Jefferson Regional Medical Center.
• Wound Care Center Medical Director Earns National Recognition
  Alice Rocke, M.D., medical director of the Wound Care Center, has been advised that her recent research abstract about successful wound care management will be presented at the “Wound Care and Medical Research Forum” in Orlando, Fla.
• 2004 Educational Series Examines Emotional Aspects of Illness and Healing
  Behavioral Health Services is proud to present The Emotional Body. This group of six lunchtime seminars will examine the delicate relationship between the emotional life and medical conditions.
• Phase in Series of Emergency Department Expansions Complete
  Emergency Department, to celebrate the completion of a construction project that expanded the Convenience Care area from four beds to eight.
• Healing the Human Spirit
  The Jefferson Regional Medical Center Foundation faithfully fulfills those qualities through its dedication to fund development.

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