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Health onlineKeep current with “myOMH.org”At this website, user-friendly healthcare information is just a click away.

Clinical updateMammography goes digital at OMH Today’s breastimaging gives radiologists a better look—and patients better protection.

Briefing on breast cancer 4 noteworthy reports from thefight against the disease, including a prevention tip

PreventionTips for a safe summer Don’t let the season’s fun activitiesbring an unexpected trip to the emergency room.

EscapesEco-centric excursions Looking for travel ideas that promisethrills, stunning sights—and a clean environmental conscience?

In the newsUpdates on staying well Your bones, your biceps and thedangers of sitting at your desk too long

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WHAT IS THE CIRCUMFER-ence of the Earth? How manyounces are in a gallon? What wereJulius Caesar’s last words? To findout, you know just where you’dturn: the Internet.

More and more people areusing the Internet for everythingthese days, including researchingwhat ails them and where to go forthe best treatment. That is whyOtsego Memorial Hospital (OMH)has now launched a completelyredesigned website: myOMH.org.Knowing that at 3 a.m. people may beup trying to figure out where to turnfor that chest cold that just won’t goaway, OMH has put pertinent andvaluable information right in thehands of its patients.

Designed with patients and community membersin mind, myOMH.org contains a wealth of informationincluding specifics on all employed and affiliatedproviders, contact information for during and after reg-ular office hours and individual department pages offer-ing the visitor a complete rundown of services available,current equipment and how to make an appointment.

“The idea is to put all the information right atyour fingertips, 24/7,” says Christie Perdue, OMHFoundation and Marketing director. “Your healthcareshouldn’t be a mystery, and hopefully our website willhelp take some of the guesswork out of deciding on alocal provider or facility.”

OMH clinical departments featured on the siteinclude the Birthing Center, Emergency Department,McReynolds Hall Skilled Nursing Facility, Rehab-ilitation Services and Radiology, along with several oth-ers. The OMH Medical Group and its services are alsofeatured on the site with each practice office (FamilyPractice, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, General Surgery,OB/GYN, ENT, N’Orthopedics, Montmorency Medical

KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH ’MYOMH.ORG’

Clinic and MedCare Walk-In Clinic) highlighted on itsown page.

Looking to volunteer? Information about the hos-pital’s auxiliary and volunteer corps can be found righton the website as well. Click and download an informa-tional brochure or a volunteer application and you’remore than well on your way to getting started.

The myOMH.org site is a great place to startwhen you’re looking for general information aboutOMH and the services it offers. The website is updatedweekly with news, events, physician profiles and muchmore. If you’re on Facebook, you can join OMH there aswell! Become a fan of Otsego Memorial Hospital onFacebook, and have the latest news, events, and physi-cian spotlights displayed on your News Feed. This way,you’re always up-to-date with OMH!

Remember, this website was designed withpatients and community members in mind. If you don’tfind what you’re looking for on the website on your firstvisit, make sure to come back often to see what’s beenupdated and added since you last logged on, or feel freeto give us a call at 989-731-OMH1 (6641). �

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EVERYTHING TODAY IS DIGITAL. FROMpicture-taking to paying our bills, our lives have beentransformed by the digital age, and so has healthcare.Digital mammography now offers physicians anincreased opportunity for earlier detection in allpatients—even younger patients and those with densebreast tissue.

Currently, Otsego Memorial Hospital (OMH)is home to two analog mammography units, and withthe help of the OMH Foundation, those analog unitswill be upgraded to digital and the mammographysuite will be renovated to accommodate the new tech-nology. In 2009, OMH performed 2,900 mammo-grams, and it is anticipated that this number will con-tinue to increase significantly. The upgrade will allowfor two on-site digital mammography units to betterserve patients and community members.

In digital mammography, the breast image iscaptured using a special electronic X-ray detector,which converts the image into a digital picture forreview on a computer monitor. Because the image isstored electronically, it may be enhanced after an examis completed to help the radiologist more clearly seecertain areas by changing the magnification, orienta-tion, brightness and contrast of the image. Theadvanced technology also allows for a decreased imageacquisition time.

The electronic files captured by the digitalmammography unit allow for transmittal of theimages over a secure network for remote consulta-tion by other radiologists and physicians withouttheir having to wait for pickup or delivery by acourier. All of the advanced attributes and featuresof digital mammography add up to one thing forpatients: high-quality care.

“The upgrade to digital mammography is onemore step that OMH is taking to ensure that ourpatients receive the best screening and diagnostic carepossible,” says Andy Lanway, director of radiology atOMH. “Combining advanced radiology technologywith the expertise of our surgeons and oncology staff,OMH is your champion for cancer care.”

Currently the OMH Foundation is raisingfunds to upgrade and enhance the hospital’s mam-mography technology and suite. OMH is aiming tohave the digital upgrade completed by the late sum-mer of 2010. �

Both the 13th Annual OMH Foundation Golf Outing in

June and the “In the Pink, On the Green” Golf Outing in

July are dedicating all funds to the Cancer Prevention &

Mammography Campaign. For more information on par-

ticipating in these events, or supporting the campaign to

purchase digital mammography for Otsego Memorial

Hospital, please contact the foundation at 989-731-2343.

Raising funds for better scans

• They’re better at spotting cancer in women under 50

and those with dense breasts.

• They can be stored, retrieved and transmitted more

easily than film.

• They require a lower average radiation dose without

loss of diagnostic accuracy.

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Strategies for staying well

The good news: Breast cancerincidence has been dropping by

about 2 percent per year since1999, according to the National

Cancer Institute—after increases inthe early 1980s and the late 1990s.

The question: Why? Two studies thisyear—in the American Journal of Public

Health and in Breast Cancer Research—havesuggested that the drop may be linked to a deci-

sion by many women to give up hormone ther-apy after data from the Women’s Health

Initiative showed in 2002 that thetherapy did not, as once thought,protect against heart disease—andthat it increased the risk of breastcancer. But because the declinebegan before 2002, some expertsthink other factors are also at play.

In breast-cancer treatment, a key issue is determining whethermalignant cells have spread beyond the breast. Now there’s a lab testto help doctors make that call. When a woman has a lumpectomy ormastectomy, surgeons often remove the first lymph node that filtersfluid from the breast—the “sentinel” node—and analyze its tissueunder the microscope to check for malignant cells. The node is usedas a guide to determine whether the cancer has metastasized (spreadelsewhere in the body). Sometimes the sentinel node yields quickinformation, but often it takes a day or two to get detailed resultsthat pinpoint cancer cells—which can mean that a second surgery isnecessary. According to the Food and Drug Administration, the test,the GeneSearch BLN Assay, in some cases provides quicker resultsthat make a second operation unnecessary. It’s now available to hos-pitals and doctors.

Get ready to hear about four newly pinpointed genes that

mark a woman’s inherited susceptibility to breast cancer:

TNRC9, FGFR2, MAP3K1 and LSP1. In two recent studies,

one at England’s Cambridge University and one a collabo-

ration between Harvard University and the National Cancer

Institute, scientists have linked these genes—along with

five DNA regions of the human genome—with a higher-

than-average likelihood of contracting the disease. No new

genetic test has been developed as a result, but scientists

say the findings could be the most important ones in breast

cancer genetics since the 1994 discovery of the role played

by BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations.

In another study, this one involving mice, researchers

have identified a protein called Akt1 that appears to con-

tribute to the growth of about one-fourth of all breast can-

cers by secreting a factor called CXCL16. Someday soon,

scientists say, new drugs targeting this protein may be

used to stop the growth and progression of the disease.

Research promises betterdetection and treatment

Briefing on breast cancerNOTEWORTHY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST THIS DISEASE

One way to cut your risk of getting breast cancer is to consume lots

of vitamin D and calcium, suggests research at Omaha’s Creighton

University. Among more than 1,000 postmenopausal

women, a group taking these two supplements had a 60

percent lower chance of developing the

disease than did a group taking a

placebo. (Vitamin D helps the

body absorb and use cal-

cium. Both nutrients are

found in dairy products

and fish such as salmon

and sardines, while beans,

almonds and tofu are rich in

calcium.) Another tip: Limit your

exposure to chlorinated tap water,

auto air pollution, detergents with fluorescent

whiteners and nonstick-coated cookware. Hazards of these sub-

stances were highlighted in a review of 900 breast cancer studies.

The diseaseis on theDECLINE

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PREVENTION

MOST OF US CAN’T WAIT FOR SUMMER’Scarefree days—but carefree shouldn’t mean care-less.Emergency physicians see the pain that results whenpeople don’t take precautions outdoors. So OtsegoHealth & Life sought safety tips from three suchdoctors at Otsego Memorial Hospital: EmergencyDepartment Medical Director David Hansmann,M.D.; and his colleagues Peter Handley, M.D., andJon Foltz, M.D.FUN IN THE SUN “We’ve treated many patients withsevere sunburns that could have been avoided,” saysDr. Foltz. Adults and teens should apply sunblock witha sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15, he notes.For younger children and toddlers, he recommends asunblock with an SPF of 45. “Overexposure to sunlightbefore age 18 is most damaging to the skin,” says Dr.Foltz. “Sunburns can lead to an increased risk of skincancer later in life.” A child’s skin is thinner than anadult’s, so kids can burn more quickly. Slather up atleast every two hours and after a swim. Keep babiesunder 6 months out of direct sun and dress them inlight-colored, lightweight clothing, with a brimmedhat to protect the head.

TIPS FOR A SAFE SUMMER

WHEN YOU’RE TOO HOT “Prolonged exposure tohigh temperatures, particularly combined with highhumidity, can lead to heat exhaustion or heatstroke,” saysDr. Hansmann. “Symptoms include heavy sweating,weakness, dizziness, muscle cramps and fainting. Ifuntreated, these problems can become serious and evenlife-threatening.” He recommends resting in the shadeand drinking lots of water or other fluids. But don’tchoose fluids with caffeine or alcohol; they can actuallydehydrate the body further. Use caution in exercising onhot, humid days. Dress in light, loose clothing.

Make sure children don’t get dehydrated on hotand humid days, warns Dr. Hansmann. If kids seemlethargic after prolonged heat exposure, he recommendsgiving them plenty to drink and taking them to an air-conditioned area.SWIMMING SMART Who doesn’t love to indulge in arefreshing dip on a hot summer day? “But watch chil-dren closely,” warns Dr. Handley. “It only takes amoment for children to wander off and get hurt whileplaying at the beach or near a lake.”

If you have a pool, keep rescue equipment, such asa shepherd’s hook (a long pole with a hook on the end),a life preserver and a portable phone nearby. And whenyou’re planning a pool party that will keep you busywhile kids swim, it’s a good idea to call your local YMCAor pool club to hire a certified lifeguard. �

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DOCTORS SUGGEST WAYS TO AVOID A VISIT TO THE E.R.

From left, Emergency Department doctors Peter Handley, M.D.;

David Hansmann, M.D. (medical director); and Jon Foltz, M.D.

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Eiffel Tower and boasts a propulsion

force similar to a Ferrari also be

earth-friendly? Yes, say the folks at

MSC Cruises, whose majestic MSCFantasia (from $849 for a seven-

night cruise; 877-665-4655, www.msc

fantasia.com) offers guilt-free luxury:

An advanced water-treatment system

filters all used on-board water to nearly

drinkable levels before releasing it

back to sea—far exceeding current

maritime standards. Special paints for

the hull reduce friction with the water,

thereby cutting energy usage. A sen-

sor system monitors cabins and public

areas to conserve energy for spaces

not in use. Of course, seafaring guests

will be too busy enjoying the ship’s

four pools, five restaurants, sports

bar, casino, disco and water slide—

not to mention expansive views of

Mediterranean ports—to ponder their

carbon footprint.

Among the trees IN BELIZE From lush green hillsidesto cascading waterfalls to winding rivers, Belize is the epitome ofan untouched paradise. The Cayo district, near the country’s western border, features some 2,000 square miles of jungles, enor-mous cave systems, myriad wildlife and breathtaking Mayan ruins.Ka’ana Boutique Resort ($300 to $400 per night; 011-501-824-3350, www.kaanabelize.com) in the Cayo town of San Ignacio isan intimate, 15-room facility that has instituted a “Trade Trees forTravel” program, in which guests plant their tree of choice—gingerand mahogany are among the options—on the property to offsettheir carbon emissions. In the nearby district of Toledo, with itsverdant rainforest, travelers are invited to sleep among the treetopsat Machaca Hill Rainforest Canopy Lodge ($650 per night for all-inclusive package; 011-501-722-0050, www.machacahill.com),offering 12 luxe treehouses and dozens of environmentally focusedactivities, from coral-reef dives to manatee sightings.

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“TAKE ONLY PICTURES, LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS”—THAT’S THE

MANTRA OF THE EARTH-CONSCIOUS TOURIST. HERE, A ROUNDUP

OF TRIPS TO DELIGHT THE SENSES AND PRESERVE THE PLANET

ECO-CENTRICexcursions

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Farm fresh IN TUSCANY If therewas ever a perfect place to liveoff the earth, this is it: Tenutadi Spannocchia (from about$1,600 for a seven-night familypackage; 207-730-1154,www.spannocchia.com), abucolic, 1,100-acre organicfarm and vineyard nestledsouthwest of Siena in Italy’sverdant Tuscany region.During weeklong stays, visi-tors enjoy a pastoral heaven

while learning about the estate’s dedication to sustainable agriculture—andthen during Tuscan cooking classes, how to prepare those fruits of the earth tobest effect. Each day families are free to explore the property—helping withtasks or simply enjoying the notable scenery from numerous hiking trails.Those with more artistic inclinations might enjoy the painting workshopsoffered sporadically throughout the year in this most inspiring of locales.

America the beautiful: National parks These unspoiled spaces are

true testaments to the value of conservation. This network of nearly 400 sites offers

a glimpse of our land before strip malls and highways reigned supreme. The gem

that started it all? Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, designated our first

national park in 1872—and it’s little wonder why. Its 3,400 square miles offer ample

opportunities for adventure, from horseback riding to hiking, boating and fishing—

not to mention peeking at Old Faithful, the best-known of the park’s 10,000 gey-

sers and hot springs. Or wait for fall when it’s cooler and check out Death Valley

National Park in California, home to some decidedly unusual plants and animals,

plus awe-inspiring desert landscapes. Feast your eyes as you hike the canyons, then

relax in the solar-powered oasis that is the lush Inn at Furnace Creek ($330 to

$458 per night; 1-800-236-7916, www.furnacecreekresort.com). Prefer a park that’s

somewhat closer? Whatever adventure you seek, get guidance at www.nps.gov.

Luxury-seekersneed not apply.But folks lookingto roll up theirsleeves and reallypitch in for theplanet will find awealth of oppor-tunities throughthe Earthwatch

Institute (1-800-776-0188, www.earthwatch.org). For close to 40 years thisnonprofit has helped give willing vol-unteers some excellent eco-adventuresby matching them with worthy envi-ronmental causes across the globe.Yes, the accommodations are modest(often shared bunk-style lodgings),but the experiences are anything but.Among the sample excursions are the13-day Trinidad Leatherback SeaTurtles expedition ($2,450 to $2,650),in which participants patrol sectionsof Trinidad’s beaches to help tag,measure and weigh these “last livingdinosaurs”—some of which canweigh up to 2,000 pounds—and the15-day Coral and Coastal Ecology of the Seychelles trip (somewhatcostlier), which lets volunteers takeunderwater videos and photos soscientists can assess the biodiversityof the area’s coral reef.

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CARIBBEAN GREEN IN ARUBA If unwinding on pristinewhite sand after a morning of spa pampering sounds like your idea ofeco-activism, we’ve got the spot for you: Bucuti Beach Resort and Spain Aruba (from $263 per night; 011-297-583-1100, www.bucuti.com)is an upscale haven frequently lauded for its commitment to preserv-ing the Aruban landscape and its environmentally friendly initiatives.Blessed with breathtaking Caribbean views and European-stylecharm, the resort uses solar-heated water, light and air-conditioningsensors and organic cleaning products, and is active in local sea-turtle protection. Not content to simply lounge? Guests are invitedto participate in the regular beach cleanups.

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Israeli researchers recently found a link between

depression and osteoporosis, advising that depressed

women “should be periodically evaluated for pro-

gression of bone loss and signs of osteoporosis.” But

those on the fence about antidepressants shouldn’t

sign on for medication just because of bone-loss

risk, says Jennifer Payne, M.D., assistant professor of

psychiatry and director of the Women’s Mood

Disorder Center at the Johns Hopkins University

School of Medicine in Baltimore: Other studies have

failed to support the depression–osteoporosis link.

“In this case we don’t know if it’s the illness or the

medication,” she adds.

More notable, says Dr. Payne, is unrelated

research showing that severe depression shrinks the

brain’s hippocampus, and that antidepressants can

reverse this. “I would not want my hippocampus

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Could that desk job be the death of

you? Perhaps, say recent research

findings. Several studies indicate

that sitting for extended periods

increases your risk of obesity, heart

attack and premature death—

whether or not you regularly exer-

cise—notes Elin Ekblom-Bak of

Sweden’s Karolinska Institute in an

editorial published in the British

Journal of Sports Medicine.

“After four hours of sitting, the

body starts to send harmful sig-

nals,” she says.

One 12-year study of 17,000

Canadians, for example, found that,

independent of workout habits,

those who sat more had a higher

death risk. For reference, a typical

American spends more than half the

day seated, according to a

2003–2004 survey.

Ekblom-Bak’s advice: “Interrupt

sitting as often as possible.”

Another reason to break a sweatDon’t get too cocky about those bulging biceps. What you really needare long telomeres. They’re bits of DNA at the tips of chromosomesin your white blood cells that protect the cells from damage—andexercise protects them. Telomeres shorten with age; “when they’regone, the cell dies” and signs of aging follow, says the American

Heart Association. A recent study in the journalCirculation proves that exercise can slow

their shortening. Researchers comparedgroups of endurance athletes withsame-aged groups of healthy, non-smoking, less-active adults. The exer-cisers were in better shape and had

longer telomeres. “This is direct evi-dence of an anti-aging effect of physical

exercise,” writes the study’s lead author.

Is depression bad for your bones?

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Otsego Memorial Hospital Foundation Quarterly Gift RegistryAll names listed have generously supported the Otsego Memorial Hospital Foundation in the first quarter of 2010(1/1/2010 - 3/31/2010).

The OMH Foundation is grateful for their support and dedication to quality local healthcare.

Staff and EmployeeCircle of Friends

AnonymousRyan L. AllenShirlee AndrewsSarah AuthierMr. and Mrs. R. DaleMr. and Mrs. Richard BartlettSusan BennettMr. and Mrs. Lloyd “Skip” BerryEsther BessetteMrs. Brittany BeyersAmy BilyeaKaren BinderConnie BissonDennis and Laurie BlackMr. and Mrs. Ken BlustGeri BoadwayPatty BonnerMr. Dennis Borowiak and Mrs.

Maureen BorowiakMr. and Mrs. Rodney BraggFaith BrinkmanMs. Cynthia M. BrowerRomeo and Carolyn BuclayLonny G. BurnsNichole ButcherDonna ChandlerDonna ClarkSheryl CodyMatt and Maria CogerDon and Mary Beth CookRichelle CookRuth A. CoonsMr. and Mrs. Brett CrandellJessica CraneNicole CrydermanMr. and Mrs. Jon DemingMr. and Mrs. Carl DennisFlorence DowkerMrs. Marguerite DuncanMarlene DzwikLinda D. EastwoodMr. and Mrs. Tim EckertGregory EhleAmy EllisonMrs. Julie EllisonPatricia FergusonMr. and Mrs. Kevin R. FogleCatherine FoustCynthia FrancisVicki L. GarlitzMr. and Mrs. Dan GlomskiMs. Lori GonzalezElizabeth GoodrichCindy GordonJustine GormanAllison GougeonMr. and Mrs. Danny Griffith (Cindy)Suzanne GriswoldHoward and Chris GrosserMr. and Mrs. Todd HardingSuzanne HardyAmelia HarmonMr. Timothy HellaJennifer HendersonMarlene HinchliffeSteven HolmanMs. Christine A. HoogerhydeMs. Rhonda HowardMs. Sharon JannBeverly JohnsonKelly JolesGreg and Dawn JonesMrs. Kathleen JonesLinda KaufmannStephanie FahlerBeatriz F. KellyJeanie C. KelseyMs. Kristina KlepadloJohn and Linda KremkowPeg KretchmarMr. and Mrs. Tom KrzemienKathy KucharekTiffanie LaHaieDella LambertJill LaMotteAndrew LanwayMrs. Twilla L. CoonPamela LynchMrs. Lisa MackowiakAnn MahanAshley MannsCynthia MarcenaroLisa MasonMonica McClureGloria McDonaldMrs. Melissa MeadowsKathleen MecomberMr. and Mrs. Michael MeinesDonna MeredithLinda T. MeslerAmy MonarchCharlene M. MorrisLinda and Pete MorrisMr. Steven A. MouldingShelley MousseauMr. and Mrs. Douglas F. Mowery

Kellie MumfordMs. Danielle MundtMrs. Pamela R. NemethSarah NolanSharon A. OliversonMr. and Mrs. Brian Olsen (Heather)Sandra and Robert OltersdorfMichael O’NeillNicole OwensAndrea and Mike Parke and FamilyMr. Kenneth and Mrs. Kathleen

Pawlanta, FNPRobert and Marlene PetersonJohn and Mollie PetersonMr. and Mrs. Michael PiperMr. and Mrs. Joseph PrebendaJessica PriceTamyra PurgielMrs. Teresa RaithelJohn and Marilyn RecordJoanne ReichertMargaaret RempeBobbie Jo ReparBetsy Rich-CzarnikAllison RobbinsMr. and Mrs. Tyler RobertsKelly Roberts-ZielinskiMr. and Mrs. RosenburgJay RuddyKimberly Taylor RuleyJuanita SarzynskiMs. Catherine SchalauMac ScribnerRick ShawMs. Mary R. ShelsonJulie and Lucas ShepherdMike and Trista SitzMr. and Mrs. Gordon SmithKaren SmithMr. and Mrs. Joseph Spyhalski

(Eileen)Ms. Mary SteeleDarlene StroyanMr. Donald SuddonDiane SuttlesAmy SzymanskiMs. Sharon TaylorBrian and Tami TechelTamula TechelLisa ThackerayNicholas ThaxtonMrs. Kalynn ThayerMr. and Mrs. Wayne Thomas

(DiAnne)Maryann ThurstonNeil TomesTherese ToutantMr. David B. TrimbathKaarina M. VeihlStacy VizinaMs. Jennifer VogelJulia VultaggioKevin WahrMr. and Mrs. Jack WarrenMr. and Mrs. LeRoy WatsonTheresa M. WeberAmy WellsKathy WilcoxBeth WilsonMrs. Theresa WoodDeborah WormMr. and Mrs. Dan Yale (Karen)Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Zaleski

Staff and EmployeeGood Samaritan Society

Bonnie J. ByramMr. and Mrs. Thomas Corby (Cindy)Kerry and Patricia ElderSara and Jimmy FreemanPaul HaganTad and Kay De LucaDavid KrampDoug and Nancy KussrowMike and Barb MillerMr. and Mrs. Ralph D. PardoMr. and Mrs. Thomas PudvanKenneth and Nancy RaganRonald and Kathy RespeckiBrad, Laura and Ryan SincockFrank StroyanCynthia A. Tallent

Staff and EmployeeCornerstone Society

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Burke (Nancy)Dave and Diane FisherBob and Skip KasprzakTom and Jean LemonMichael and Christie Perdue

Hippocrates SocietyThis society recognizes all gifts from physicians and those made in their honor.

AnonymousDr. and Mrs. CollazoJohn and Wendy Frye

Dr. Peter and Amy HandleyJanelle Hendrian, DOChangxin LiJohn and Mitch MoffatKasey and Wendi NelsonDr. Medina H. ShaltryDr. and Mrs. Steven J. Wisniewski

HonorariumsIn Honor of Dr. Becky AshleyAnonymousDr. John and Dalores BurauMr. and Mrs. Marvin KelsoMr. and Mrs. Richard Sawicki

In Honor of Dr. Jeff ChaulkDorothy Sumerau

In Honor of Dr. Todd EricksonDonald Sagasser

In Honor of Dr. Jon FoltzBea and Bill Kelly

In Honor of Dr. Wendy FryeAnonymous

In Honor of Dr. Louis HabrylAl and Sandy GlasbyFrank and Myrna Jasinski

In Honor of Dr. Peter HandleyBea and Bill Kelly

In Honor of Dr. David HansmannBea and Bill Kelly

In Honor of Judy Jerome, GNPJim and Libby Gray

In Honor of Dr. Justin KlamerusDonald Sagasser

In Honor of Dr. Changxin LiMr. and Mrs. George BarberCarolyn Study

In Honor of Dr. Gary LingaurMason and Jan BuckinghamMr. and Mrs. Gene Seibel

In Honor of Dr. Kristin MaschkeFaye Erving

In Honor of Dr. Michael McNamaraMarvin and Anna BladesGordon Nickert

In Honor of Dr. Robert MeeJean AppletonJohn R. DemingRhoda KelsoFrieda MartinHarry and Doris SchulzRichard and Doris Wood

In Honor of Dr. Christopher MilanScott and Ann DoederleinDoug and Carol SchubertSylvester Tomaszewski

In Honor of Dr. David MinerSara and Jimmy FreemanMichael and Christie PerdueDorothy Sumerau

In Honor of Dr. John MoffatMr. Philip Andrews and

Ms. Anne MarrMarvin and Anna BladesMary Ann SagasserJon Study

In Honor of Dr. Kasey NelsonBea and Bill Kelly

In Honor of Dr. David OlsonSusan and Dick Straith

In Honor of OMH PhysiciansEdith Goins

In Honor of Kathleen Pawlanta, FNPGeorgia Frye

In Honor of Dr. Michael SamalikJosephine LilakBetty and Dale MattmillerEsther J. NelsonDon and Mary Ann SagasserMs. Helen Theisen

In Honor of Dr. Kevin SmithSandra and Lawrence Nemecek Dr. Jim Spillan

In Honor of Dr. Joy WilliamsBea and Bill Kelly

In Honor of Dr. Steven WisniewskiAnonymousMarvin and Anna BladesJim and Libby GrayBer HibbardDianne and Larry HollowayRobert and Joan HuttonSteve and Delphine JedrzejekMr. and Mrs. David LaginessMr. and Mrs. Casmier E. LenartowiczRay and Jo Ann LingleJim and Lisa MooreGerald and Patricia MoranLawrence and Sandra NemecekDale J. and Marlene A. SmithMr. and Mrs. Bernard Strauch

(Barbara)Frances StrzynskiMrs. Emily Vinicki

Cornerstone SocietyThis Giving Society recognizes all donors who give or pledge an annual gift of $1,000 or more to the OMH Foundation.

Jim and Jan CotantThe Easton Ville GangFinCor SolutionsEugene and Barbara FlemingGaylord Eye Care Center

-Dr. Ronald Mead-Dr. Peter Oppermann-Dr. Robert Slezak

Keith H. Gornick FamilyHealth Plan of Michigan, Inc.Edward and Barbara KakenmasterScott and Janice LampertLeJeune Puetz Investment Counsel,

L.L.C.Mayfair Plastic, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. William J. MuzylNorthern Michigan Chapter of A.P.IOtsego Memorial Hospital AuxiliaryPaxton Resources, LLCPlante & Moran, PLLCMary MacGregor SandersKarl and Laverne ScheiterleinCharles and Sheila SimpsonJeffrey and Lynne SmetzerSmith Haughey Rice & RoeggeDale J. and Marlene A. SmithCarolyn and Jon StudyThree Rivers CorporationMarcus and Sharon WegmeyerWright & Filippis, Inc.

Good Samaritan SocietyThis Giving Society recognizes all donors who give or pledge an annual gift of $500-$999 to the OMH Foundation.

Jean AppletonBreitBurn Energy Partners L.P.Brogan & Partners Convergence

MarketingBurdco, IncLakeshore EnergyMarie R. Zuleba TrustmBankRemer Plumbing, Heating & Air

Conditioning, Inc.Robert T. Westerman II, PLCLeo and Sylvia R. SchusterDan and Kim SmithSunrise Construction Company, Inc.VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc

Circle of FriendsThis Giving Society recognizes all donors who give or pledge an annual gift of $50-$499 to the OMH Foundation.

AnonymousMr. and Mrs. George BarberJulie BeltMarvin and Anna BladesBlue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganGary and Marcia BoydDr. John and Dalores BurauGeraldine CarlinMr. and Mrs. Donald ClarkJohn R. DemingJerry and Judy DillScott and Ann DoederleinElk Ridge Golf ClubJoyce A. EngelFlowers by EvelynKaren L. GatesRoger L. GirardEdith GoinsJim and Libby GrayLes and Jan HarrisonCarl and Cynthia HillingDianne and Larry HollowayRay and Kelly HootonRobert and Joan HuttonMr. and Mrs. Marvin KelsoRhoda Kelso

George LadamusJosephine LilakRay and Jo Ann LingleColonel and Mrs. Carl W. LordTom and Connie LynchJean M. McKenzieJane and John MeadCorey and Susan MeservaEsther J. NelsonSandra and Lawrence NemecekNorthwest Michigan Community

Health AgencyOlivet Education AssociationJim and Cheryl ParkerMr. and Mrs. Charles W. RichardsMr. and Mrs. Kirt RoachDon and Mary Ann SagasserDoug and Carol SchubertMr. and Mrs. Gene SeibelJerry and Chrissie SelvageMr. and Mrs. Jack SmithSpartan Stores, Inc. Dr. Jim SpillanSusan and Dick StraithFrances StrzynskiJack and Alice SullivanMs. Helen TheisenSylvester TomaszewskiMargaret WardRichard and Doris WoodTracey Zack

Honorariums / Memorials 2009Otsego Memorial Hospital Foundation proudly lists the gifts made in honor or memory of others. May they each be honored through the Hospital’s healing mission.

HonorariumsIn Honor of Helen ClarkMr. and Mrs. Donald Clark

MemorialsIn Memory of Lillian GirardRoger L. Girard

In Memory of Eulah MarquardtCarolyn and Jon Study

In Memory of Sue RaeCarolyn and Jon StudyMark and Carol FeussMargaret WardRay and Kelly HootonMr. and Mrs. Carl AlsobrooksGlen and Mary AlsobrooksDr. John and Dalores BurauGary and Cathy CampbellJoan E. CollickMr. and Mrs. Stuart DickinsonLes and Jan HarrisonChuck Heebsh and Joyce SiegerCarl and Cynthia HillingGeorge LadamusTom and Connie LynchJean M. McKenzieJane and John MeadDoris PiddJim and Nancy PikeDon and Mary Ann SagasserFrank and Chris SchalauJerry and Chrissie SelvageJoe and Sherry ShanglePeggy StaffordRon and Sue SymkowiakDanny and Mary WatsonJack and Alice SullivanGary and Marcia BoydJerry and Judy DillCorey and Susan MeservaOlivet Education AssociationKarl and Laverne ScheiterleinAnnette Voorheis

In Memory of Violet RichJim and Cheryl Parker

In Memory of Shirley SchmidtMarie R. Zuleba TrustTheodore NelsonMr. and Mrs. Jack Smith

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Trust Otsego Memorial Hospital to lead the way.

For outpatient surgery, orthopedics, maternity care and minor emergencies, OMH is

the highest rated and most preferred hospital in the region. And if you need a referral

for more specialty care, we’ll be your champion to make sure you get the best care

possible. After all, isn’t that what neighbors do?

Learn more at myOMH.org or by calling 989-731-OMH1.

Your Champion for Better Health.

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