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SUMMER 2015
FOUNDATION FOCUSThe newsletter for Norman Regional Health Foundation
NRHF SCHOlARSHIpReCIpIeNTS
The 2015 NRHF scholarship recipients are:
Susan Barker, Graceland University, MSN- Family Nurse Practitioner #Hilary Bays, Graceland University, MSN- Family Nurse Practitioner %Kailee Branscum, Kaplan University, MSN- Family Nurse Practitioner %Steven Braudway, University of Cincinnati, MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner %Kristi Cooksey, Cox College, Bachelor of Science Nursing *Leisha Drews, OCCC, Bachelor of Science NursingLauren Duroy, Oklahoma City University, Doctor of Nursing Practice +
Matthew Earles, Indiana State University, MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner %Kent Endersby, SWOSU, Bachelor of Science Nursing %Marysue Farris, Maryville University, MSN- Family Nurse Practitioner *Samuel Geurkink, OSU-Tulsa, Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineBlakeley Hamit, Graceland University, MSN- Family Nurse Practitioner #Morgan Hanson, University of Oklahoma, MSN-Family Nurse PractitionerAnthony Johnson, Kaplan University, MSN- Family Nurse PractitionerAndrew Lott, University of Oklahoma, Doctor of Physical TherapyCatherine Lynn, University of Oklahoma,
Master’s in Public HealthJeremiah Mattox, University of Oklahoma, Physician’s AssistantMelanie Newcomer, Northeastern State University, Doctor of OptometryKaren Smith, Kaplan University, MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner #Stacey Teel, Graceland University, MSN- Family Nurse Practitioner %Samarea Webb, University of Oklahoma, MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner %Brittney Wicks, Graceland University, MSN- Nurse Practitioner %Robin Yoder, Loyola University, MSN- Healthcare System Management
% Bonnie Horne Scholar / # Dana Wenthold Scholar / + Evanna Esadooah Scholar / * Robert Spector Scholar
“IT IS A GREAT HONOR TO BE A NRH FOUNDATION SCHOLAR. I WILL CONTINUOUSLY STRIvE TO ExEMPLIFY WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL WITH NORMAN REGIONAL.”
— lAUReN KOllAR DUROy
Twenty-three recipients received over $46,000 in combined scholarships from the Norman Regional Health Foundation. The Foundation along with four restricted scholarship funds (Bonnie Horne, Dana Wenthold, Evanna Esadooah, and Robert Spector), annually award gifts to the brightest upcoming healthcare professionals in our community.
These scholarships are intended to assist all levels of students in the attainment of a degree or certification in a healthcare field based on hospital need. The scholarships are open to all who reside or work within the Norman Regional Health System area for at least one year and who are pursuing a degree in a healthcare field.
For more application or donation information, please visit www.NRHFoundation.org.
Front row – Melanie
Newcomer, Lauren Duroy, Samarea Webb, Morgan Hanson and
Catherine Lynn. 2nd row – Marysue Farris, Kristi Cooksey, Karen Smith, Steven Braudway Top Row –
Kailee Branscum, Kent Endersby, Jeremiah Mattox and Matthew Earles
BelKNAp pROCTORSHIpEight students experience what it’s like to be a doctor when they shadow Norman Regional physicians as part of the Belknap Memorial Pre-Medical Proctorship.
The late Dr. Hal Belknap, with support from Norman Regional Hospital, created the pre-medical proctorship program in 1989. Dr. Belknap wanted to offer students who were seeking a profession in medicine the opportunity to experience various disciplines of the practice first hand. This year, the students will observe physicians and medical professionals from emergency room physicians to family practitioners and pediatricians to surgeons.
After Dr. Belknap’s passing in 2008, Dr. Brian Yeaman
and JoAnn Belknap partnered with NRHF to continue the program. Yeaman, who has a family practice in Norman, volunteers time each year to spend with every student. “This is a big leg up for those students who participate. The NRHF and the Health System’s collaboration in enabling this program is what makes it so unique,” Yeaman said. “The incredible physicians who dedicate their time and have continued to do so over the 26 years of this proctorship program are whom the students rave about. We couldn’t do this without such wonderful physicians who want to give back to their community.”
Chris Anderson, one of this year’s participants, stated “This program is an invaluable learning experience, as each student is given the privilege to accompany physicians in a
wide range of specialties as they deliver patient care. Exposure to their lives and duties has been instrumental in de-romanticizing certain aspects of medicine for me, even as it has strengthened my resolve to pursue a career in health care.”
JoAnn Belknap encouraged the students to “not only delve into a career, but to never forget the community in which you live. Who knows, in 10 – 12 years, these students can be the mentors giving back to the program that gave them a start at Norman Regional!
Group Pic:Front row – Maryam Mian, Clara Thomson, Christina Cheng, Tawan Chaipraditgul Back row – Brooke Albert-Funderburk, Paige Whitson, Chris Anderson and Johnson Ong
ReAl WORlD - STUDeNTS TAKe A lOOK AT HeAlTHCARe ReAlITIeS
Diane Isbell, R.N. is currently a Case Manager for Norman Regional. She has worked in many areas of nursing including cardiac intensive care and heart transplant.
NRH FOUNDATION NeW BOARD MeMBeRSWe have a lot of exciting plans in place for our 2015-16 year and we are happy to have these wonderful members join our board.
Brad Little is partner and general manager of HeyDay Entertainment and is an adjunct professor at Mid-American Christian University.
Rick McCurdy, M.D. is a General/vascular Surgeon with Oklahoma Surgical Associates and is the Chair of NRHS Department of Surgery.
yOUR GIFTS IN ACTION!With your generous donations, the Foundation was able to provide for several health system needs in the last fiscal quarter of 2015. The Foundation Awards and Grants committee met to review each funding request, and $50,000 was awarded towards much-needed equipment and healthcare materials.
Below are some of the grants provided with your contributions:
· Accuvein Illumination Device aids in the insertion of Ivs, minimizing pain and discomfort to the patient, decreasing the risk of infection and supplies used due to multiple Iv attempts as well as decreasing the amount of time required to start Ivs in small children and infants.
· Behavioral Management Services is developing more therapeutic process groups for patients in their care. This two-part DvD series “Lift Up Your Heart Series” and “Stage II Recovery Series” will aid in the new groups.
· An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) was purchased for the Family Medicine Clinic in Noble to provide exceptional patient care.
New workout equipment was provided to both the Norman Regional Hospital and HealthPlex locations. Promoting the health and wellness of our employees is an important part of the culture of NRHS.
For the past two years, Loralye has spent 10 ½ hours each week at Norman Regional Health System’s Infusion Center. She can be found sitting in the same recliner, tucked away in the corner, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, receiving Magnesium that her body desperately craves.
“The first time I walked into the center I was terrified. The room was big and really bright. Without (nurse) Julie, I wouldn’t have made it through the day,” she stated.
Loralye is one of more than 3,000 patients visiting the Infusion Center each year. A campaign to renovate the Infusion Center was approved by physicians and enhancements (through gifts to the inaugural Physician Legacy Fund) include relocating the nurse station; purchasing specialized recliners and chairs; adding privacy curtains, televisions, shelves and coat hooks; and installing flooring/fixtures.
The Norman Regional Health Foundation and the Physician Legacy Fund will provide patients a comfortable and healing environment where they will receive safe, quality and compassionate care.
901 North Porter Ave., Box 1665Norman, OK [email protected]
OUR MISSION
Norman Regional Health Foundation’s mission is to “enhance excellent health care” in south-central Oklahoma. We accomplish this by supporting Norman Regional Health System’s mission of providing “…quality and compassionate health care services and education to our regional community in a responsive, efficient and safe manner.”
Thank You to the Physician Legacy Fund Donors:Dr. and Mrs. Anwar, Satish "Steve" Arora, M.D., Aaron and Tanja Boyd, Dr. John and Stefanie Chace, Drs. JaNae and Todd Clapp, Dr. Kathy Dagg, Brett Dees, M.D., Jack and Sharon Dill, Drs. David and Sherri Durica, Kumar Ennamuri, M.D., Robert Gaston, D.O., Alok and Archana Gautam, Beverly Harkness, Dr. Terry Hill, Stephen C. Ingels, M.D., Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Isbell, Chuck and Kelley Lackey, Rob and Missy Littlejohn, valerie and Ronald Manning, James R. McCurdy, M.D., Dr. and Mrs. Mark Moses, Dr. Lana Nelson and Barry Keith, Norman Physician Hospital Organization, Drs. Shrilekha and Chintan Parikh, Dr. vytautas Ringus, James B. Silman, M.D., Dr. Kristin and Jason Thorp, Dr. and Mrs. Ajay verma, Michael villano, M.D., Dr. Jeffrey Waltner, Maril J. Weber, M.D., Dr. and Mrs. David Williams, Stephen Sonal and Alexa Yang
OfficersCourtney Brackin, ChairmanRuss McReynolds,Secretary/
TreasurerLynn Weber, Chair Elect
Randy Laffoon, Past-Chairman
BoardScott Bauman
Marty CainJustin Z. Covey
Diane DraggBecky FranklinSusan Gladhill
Kris GlennChris Graves
Joan Kemmet-Greenleaf Beverly Harkness
James O. HarpDiane Isbell
Dianne KittingerBrad Little
Curtis McCartyRick McCurdy, MD
David L. NimmoAnn Nuttle
Margaret PapeH. Rainey Powell
Jim WadeJeffrey Waltner, MD
Paul E. Wilson
Honorary BoardMaureen Bynum
Pamela ClintonJudy Cox
Doane HarrisonJudy HatfieldGary Jarmon
Judith A. JimersonCraig W. JonesMike McIntosh
Donald Roberts, DDSJohn Todd
StaffErin Barnhart,
Executive DirectorTonnie Dosser,
Grant Writer & Donor Relations Specialist
Trisha Crow,Development Coordinator
