SUMMER 2014

A HEALTH AND WELLNESS PUBLICATION FROM OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Taking Control of TYPE 2 DIABETES

Are You Protecting

YOUR BONES?

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WORKSITE WELLNESSlocation Any Business Location

contactCall (989) 731-7718 to make an appointment.

costBasic screening costs are just $15 per person. Custom programs can vary in cost.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

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contactCall (989) 731-7718 to make an appointment. Walk-Ins are welcome!

screenings include Body Mass Index (BMI) Score Body Muscle & Fat PercentageFull Cholesterol Panel Triglycerides & LDL (if fasting)

HDL Glucose Level Blood Pressure Heart Rate

Participants will receive a blood pressure log and all test results at the time of the screening. Results take about 15 minutes. Health Consultation and educational materials will be tailored to individual results by an OMH Registered Nurse.

With health Insurance premiums on the rise, prevention

is key. Employer-based wellness programs lead to lower

healthcare costs in the workplace, while increasing

individual productivity and overall wellness. Otsego

Memorial Hospital offers onsite wellness events tailored to

the health needs of your employees.

This fall, Otsego Memorial Hospital is offering a CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program. During the year-long lifestyle change program, people at high risk for type 2 diabetes will meet in a group with a skilled Lifestyle Coach. Participants learn how to eat healthier and get more physical activity into their day. Registrants must be 18 years or older and have BMI greater than or equal to 24 kg/m2 or a diagnosis of prediabetes.

Come see us on the 2nd Thursdays of September, October, November & December from 7:00-11:00am at Otsego County Sportsplex for a monthly health and wellness series where you can get health screenings, try out new exercise activities, learn about smart eating with a healthy cooking demonstration, and how to balance it all in your life and avoid the stumbling blocks.

Wednesday, September 3, 2:00-6:00pm

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 35% of U.S. adults aged 20 years or older has prediabetes. Diabetes is a major cause of heart disease and stroke, and is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.

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Today’s children will no doubt grow up to be heavy users of

technology. But child development experts caution parents that

there is no hurry to introduce or expose them to devices like

TVs, computers, video games and smartphones. The American

Academy of Pediatrics discourages screen time for children under

age 2, and suggests children over age 2 be exposed to no more

than one to two hours of screen time for entertainment each day.

The recommendations are based on studies linking too much

screen time to:

Obesity. More time spent in front of the TV or computer means

less time being physically active. Children also tend to eat more

when watching TV, and advertisements may tempt them with

less-than-healthy food options.

Trouble sleeping. Screen time can affect a child’s rest, making

it more difficult to fall and stay asleep at night. Sleep loss can

cause tiredness during the day and may increase snacking.

Behavioral problems. Attention problems, anxiety and

depression have been associated with children who spend more

than two hours per day watching TV or using a computer.

Less time for play. Screen time often replaces time that could

be spent in active, creative play, which is essential for healthy

development.

TIPS TO REDUCE SCREEN TIMEMost experts agree on the risks associated with too much

screen time, but limiting a child’s exposure can still be

challenging. Toy manufacturers have targeted even the

youngest infants with items like Fisher-Price’s Newborn-to-

Toddler Apptivity Seat for the iPad®. These tips may help

reduce screen time in your home:

Discuss expectations. Enforcing a house limit on daily screen

time may be easier when the entire family

understands why the rules are in place.

Share your hopes that the family will

be more active and spend more quality

time together playing games or going

for a walk as a result.

Track viewing. Keep a log of every family member’s time in

front of a screen, including time spent using a computer for

entertainment purposes. Then aim to make active time greater

than screen time.

Turn it off. Make it a rule that the TV remains off and phones

inaccessible during meal times and when doing homework.

Do not use the TV as background noise.

Make bedrooms screen-free. Children who have TVs in their

bedrooms tend to do worse academically than other children at

the elementary school level. What’s more, they may spend more

time in their rooms and less time with family.

Set a good example. Follow your own rules and limit your screen

time, too. Help your children find alternative activities, like reading,

playing a game or helping with cooking. And when it’s time for

TV or video games, suggest incorporating active elements, such as

jumping jacks during commercial breaks.

To learn more about the dangers of too much screen time and

tips for reducing it, talk to your family physician or pediatrician.

He or she can be a valuable resource in keeping your family fit,

healthy and happy.

Kids and Screen Time: Tips for Setting Limits

Are You Protecting Your Bones?

You probably don’t think

about it often, but your

skeleton is an amazing part

of your body. From the 300

bones you had at birth to the

206 bones you have by about

age 25, bones grow, fuse

together and renew tissue,

creating a strong framework

to protect your organs and

help you stay active. Your

bones continue to change

throughout life, so right

now is a great time to think

about them. Otsego Health

& Wellness sat down with

Adrienne Kelly, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon at Otsego Memorial

Hospital, to find out more about the musculoskeletal system

and how to protect it. The following tips can help you and your

loved ones protect and monitor your bones’ health.

START WITH A HEALTHY DIETCalcium, vitamin D and vitamin K are all important for building

and maintaining bones. The bones and teeth store 99% of

calcium, which the body uses for keeping bones and teeth strong,

as well as transmitting nerve impulses and regulating the heart’s

rhythm (the remaining 1% is in the blood and other tissues).

Good sources of calcium include:

• Dairy products, such as low-fat or nonfat milk, cheese

and yogurt

• Almonds

• Dark green leafy vegetables, such as broccoli and bok choy

• Calcium-fortified foods such as cereal, bread, orange juice and

soy beverages

Vitamin D helps in the absorption of calcium. It’s found in milk

and vitamin supplements. The body also makes vitamin D

when skin is exposed to sunlight — a few minutes a day in the

summertime can help, but it’s still important to protect skin with

sunscreen to prevent sun-induced skin cancer.

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WHEN A BONE BREAKS

A fracture is a broken bone that requires medical attention.

Bones can break from a traumatic force (such as an

automobile accident), osteoporosis (thin bones) or overuse

(such as an athletic stress fracture). If a broken bone is the

result of a major trauma or injury, call 911 to get emergency

help as soon as possible. Depending on the severity of the

break, doctors may need to X-ray the area and use a cast,

splint or pins to hold the fracture in the correct position

while the bone heals. Fractures can take several weeks or

months to heal — follow your doctor’s advice for care and

easing back into normal activity.

Adrienne Kelly, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon at

Otsego Memorial Hospital

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Dark leafy green vegetables are a key source of vitamin K, which

aids in calcium regulation and bone formation. A serving a day

of broccoli, dark green lettuce, kale or brussels sprouts can help

maintain bone density.

Your doctor can help you determine the calcium intake and

foods that are best for you and your family’s bones.

WEAR THE RIGHT PROTECTIVE GEARTrauma, including sports injuries, is the most common cause

of bone fractures. Children, teens and adults should wear

appropriate sporting equipment whether participating in team

sports or pursuing solitary recreational activities.

A helmet helps protects your skull (and brain) when you ride

a bike, motorcycle, snowmobile or other fast-moving vehicle.

It’s also necessary for sports such as football and hockey.

Wrist supports, elbow pads and knee pads worn in addition

to a helmet can help guard skateboarders and in-line skaters

from fractures.

It’s also important to wear a seat belt when driving or riding

in a car. Motor vehicle accidents are another common cause of

broken bones.

EXERCISE TO BUILD BONE MASSBone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and

then built up in a process called remodeling. During the first

20 to 30 years of life, bone production exceeds bone destruction

in healthy individuals who get enough calcium and exercise.

After this time, bone destruction typically exceeds production.

The good news: physical activity can help reduce bone loss as

you age. That’s why it’s important to exercise no matter what

your age.

Weight-bearing exercises — such as running, walking, lifting

weights, tennis, hiking and dancing — are ideal ways to boost

your bones. These activities force you to work against gravity,

and help make your bones stronger. Exercise also helps

maintain muscle strength, coordination and balance, which

can help prevent falls and fractures. Consult your physician

before starting a regular exercise program — certain activities

may be better for you than others depending on your age and

health history.

GUARD AGAINST OSTEOPOROSISPeople who don’t get enough calcium or physical activity are at

greater risk of having osteoporosis (“porous bone”) — a disease

characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue.

If not prevented or left untreated, osteoporosis can lead to bone

fractures, most often of the hip, spine or wrist. Of the 10 million

Americans estimated to have osteoporosis, 8 million are women

and 2 million are men.* Women who are post-menopausal with

a small body frame are at highest risk.

Osteoporosis can develop undetected for decades, but a bone

mineral density test can help detect it early, determine your

risk for fractures and measure your response to osteoporosis

treatment. The test is painless and noninvasive. If you have

low bone mass or osteoporosis, your doctor can help you

develop a healthy habits plan or prescribe medication to help

slow bone loss.

MIND OVER MATTERAccording to Dr. Kelly, “Your musculoskeletal system is one of

the most important yet overlooked organ systems in your body.

Good nutrition, regular exercise and maintenance of ideal body

weight throughout your lifetime will go a long way to maximize

muscle and bone strength, and minimize ailments such as

osteoporosis, fractures and other injuries, osteoarthritis and low

back pain.”

So, the next time you’re shopping for groceries or deciding how

to spend a free afternoon outdoors, think about your bones.

Taking steps to nourish and protect them can help you keep

your bones healthy and strong for many years. To schedule an

appointment with Dr. Kelly or any of her partners in practice,

please contact the Otsego Memorial Hospital N’Orthopedic

practice at (989) 732-1753.

* Source: National Osteoporosis Foundation, www.nof.org.

THE KNEE BONE’S CONNECTED TO THE…

Can you match the names of the following

bones to the correct parts of the body?

__ 1. Cranium a. hand

__ 2. Phalanges b. upper arm

__ 3. Femur c. knee

__ 4. Calcaneus d. fingers

__ 5. Humerus e. head

__ 6. Patella f. heel

__ 7. Metacarpal g. thigh

Answers: 1.e, 2.d, 3.g, 4.f, 5.b, 6.c, 7.a

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Combine first 10 ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook

on low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in tomato paste. Cover

and cook gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until

vegetables are tender. Cook spaghetti in unsalted water

according to package directions. Spoon sauce over drained

hot spaghetti. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Makes nine

servings (1 cup of spaghetti with ¾ cup of sauce).

Per serving: 271 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated), 4 mg

cholesterol, 328 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber,

11 g protein.

Confused by sunscreen labeling and not sure exactly what protection each product offers?

Be unsure no more: The FDA has a new standard test for over-the-counter sunscreen that

determines which products are permitted to use “broad spectrum” on their labels.

Under the new labeling requirements, sunscreens using that claim have passed a test

that shows they provide protection against ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet A (UVA)

rays, and all types of skin damage caused by the sun. While UVB is the primary culprit

in sunburn, both types of rays can cause sunburn, skin cancer and skin aging. These

products will also carry a label showing a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.

Sunscreen products that aren’t labeled broad spectrum or that have an SPF of 2 to 14

will include the warning “This product has been shown only to help prevent sunburn,

not skin cancer or early skin aging.”

As for water resistance, labels must now show how long a user can expect protection

while swimming or sweating: either 40 minutes or 80 minutes. The words “waterproof,”

“sweatproof,” “sunblock” and “instant protection” will not be permitted on labeling, nor

will claims of protection lasting more than two hours without reapplication, unless the

manufacturer has testing data — as well as FDA approval — to back those claims up.

Shedding Light on Sunscreen Claims

This time of year, farmers markets and supermarket produce departments are blooming

with sweet-smelling fruit and crisp, colorful vegetables — two key components of a

heart-healthy diet. Incorporate them into your day with this tempting recipe.

Summer Stunner

SUMMER VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI2 cups small yellow onions, cut into eighths

2 cups (about 1 lb.) ripe tomatoes, peeled, chopped

2 cups (about 1 lb.) yellow and green squash, thinly sliced

1½ cups (about ½ lb.) fresh green beans, cut

²/3 cup water

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

1 garlic clove, minced

½ teaspoon chili powder

¼ teaspoon salt

black pepper, to taste

1 6-oz. can tomato paste

1 lb. spaghetti, uncooked

½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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McReynolds Hall first opened its doors in 1966 to meet the

long- and short-term nursing and rehabilitation needs of Otsego

County and surrounding communities. Over the years thousands

of community members have either called McReynolds Hall

home or have utilized the facility for short-term rehabilitative or

nursing care. Currently this facility is undergoing a significant

renovation to improve the living space and thus, quality of life

for those living, healing, visiting or volunteering. However,

community support is needed to ensure this renovation project

become a reality for residents. The OMH Foundation is actively

seeking community support for this project with estimated costs

just more than $400,000.

McReynolds Hall has had very little renovation and only minor

updates since it opened nearly 49 years ago. Most all of the

flooring, lighting and windows are original and many of the

walls are still painted cinder block. McReynolds Hall is in need

of significant upgrades to provide a comfortable, pleasant and

homelike environment for the residents who reside there and the

hundreds of short-term patients and families who visit each year.

Currently, some residents have called McReynolds home for

more than eight years.

Renovations at McReynolds Hall

This renovation project will include renovations to the entire

facility, including each resident room and all shared resident

spaces. Renovations include:

• Skim coating all remaining cinderblock walls to provide the

look of a finished drywall surface.

• Updating paint throughout the facility.

• Replacing ceilings throughout the facility.

• Replacing and upgrading flooring throughout the facility.

• Replacing and upgrading windows throughout the facility.

• Replacing doors throughout the facility and trimming

doorways to provide a more homelike appearance.

• Updating all lighting throughout the facility, eliminating

florescent lighting wherever possible.

• Creating a more welcoming entrance for those coming and

going from the facility.

• Adding new patient and visitor furniture, including resident

beds and mattresses.

For more information or to make a donation to the McReynolds

Hall Renovation Project, please contact Christie Perdue,

Foundation and Marketing Director at OMH, at (989) 731-2342.

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Taking Control of Type 2 DiabetesDiabetes affects more than 20 million Americans and can

lead to serious health problems including heart disease,

stroke, kidney disease and blindness. The most common

form of diabetes, type 2 accounts for 90% to 95% of all

diagnosed cases. Unfortunately, almost one-third of those

with type 2 diabetes don’t know they have it, and millions

more are unaware that they could be at risk for the disease.*

According to the most recent survey released from the

Northern Michigan Diabetes Initiative, 68% of respondents in

northern Michigan reported that either they themselves or an

immediate family member has been diagnosed with diabetes.

Of adults, 15.2% report having been diagnosed with diabetes,

this is higher than the estimated statewide prevalence of 10%

and the US rate of 9%.**

A GROWING CONCERN Obesity is a major cause for the rising incidence of type 2

diabetes in all people, especially young people. American

children and adults are increasingly overweight, inactive and

at risk for developing diabetes.

About 54 million Americans have pre-diabetes (higher than

normal blood sugar levels),** a condition that increases the risk

for developing type 2 diabetes. Until recently, type 2 diabetes

in children was considered rare, representing just 1% to 2%

of all diabetes cases in children. Over the past 20 years, the

prevalence of childhood and adolescent obesity has doubled.***

Diabetes and other health issues due to overweight and obesity

are spiraling out of control in the United States. The Journal

of the American Medical Association projects that if the rate of

diabetes continues to increase, one in three Americans born in

2000 will be diagnosed with diabetes by the year 2050.

UNDERSTANDING DIABETESOur bodies turn most of the food we eat into glucose, or

sugar, which is the basic fuel for our cells. With every meal,

the pancreas releases insulin, a hormone that helps move

glucose to the cells so the body can use it properly. Type 2

diabetes usually begins as insulin resistance, a disorder in

which the cells do not use insulin properly.

When blood glucose levels are too low or too high, the body

suffers. Hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose, is characterized

by shakiness, sweating, hunger, behavior changes and

confusion. The quickest way to raise blood glucose and treat

hypoglycemia is with sugar (glucose tablets, hard candy,

fruit juice). If blood glucose falls too low, a person may

experience seizures or pass out. In this case, he or she may

need a glucagon (not insulin) injection and emergency medical

attention. Hyperglycemia, or high blood glucose, happens

when the body is lacking insulin.

Diabetes is a lifelong condition. Even if it is controlled,

hyperglycemia may be triggered by the stress of an illness, or

can occur after eating more or exerting less energy than usual.

Over time, frequent hyperglycemia can lead to other serious

complications of diabetes.

Adults with diabetes have a high risk for heart disease, and

are two to four times more likely to have a stroke. Diabetes is

the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults and

the leading cause of end-stage kidney disease. Due to nerve

damage caused by diabetes, lower-limb and foot injuries and

infections may result. More than 60% of nontraumatic lower-

limb amputations occur among people with diabetes.***

Many people inherit a predisposition to type 2 diabetes, but

lifestyle characteristics can trigger the disease. Still, it’s never

too late for people with elevated risk for type 2 diabetes or

those who already have it to take steps to protect against the

disease. A recent study conducted by the U.S. Department of

Health and Human Services shows that type 2 diabetes can

ARE YOU AT RISK?

You may be at a higher risk for type 2 diabetes if you

have any of the following characteristics:

• Family history of diabetes

• Low activity level

• Poor diet

• Over 45 years old

• Excess body weight (especially around the waist)

• High blood pressure

• High cholesterol

• Previous diabetes during pregnancy or giving birth

to a baby weighing more than nine pounds

• Certain ethnicity, including African-American,

Hispanic-American and American Indian

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IDENTIFY SYMPTOMS

See your doctor if you experience these symptoms

of diabetes:

• Frequent urination

• Excessive thirst

• Extreme hunger

• Increased fatigue

• Unexplained weight loss

• Irritability

• Sudden vision changes

• Tingling or numbness in hands or feet

• Sores that are slow to heal

• More infections than usual

Taking Control of Type 2 Diabetesbe delayed or even prevented

by losing 5% to 10% of body

weight and exercising for 30

minutes on most days.****

These lifestyle interventions

were particularly successful

for people age 60 and older.

TREATMENT FOR BETTER HEALTHEarly detection and treatment can

help control the disease and numerous

complications associated with it. The goal

of treatment is to keep blood glucose near normal

levels at all times. This requires a regimen that may include a

carefully managed diet, exercise, home blood glucose testing,

oral medication and/or insulin injections. Checking blood

glucose regularly allows you to recognize patterns, and with

the help of your doctor, develop a treatment plan that works

best for you. Classes are available to assist in learning to

manage the disease and reduce complications.

People with diabetes may not feel painful sores on their feet,

and if these sores turn into ulcers or become severely infected,

amputation of the foot may be required. To stay healthy, check

your feet every day for red spots, sores, swelling or blisters.

See your doctor if you notice corns, calluses, ingrown toenails

or other abnormalities. Even if your feet look good, have an

annual foot checkup.

A POSITIVE APPROACHManaging diabetes is more than controlling blood glucose,

diet, exercise and foot care. It involves rebalancing your life

to fit your health needs and addressing health concerns so

you can continue to live life the way you want.

For more information about type 2 diabetes, visit the

American Diabetes Association’s web site at www.diabetes.org

or contact the Certified Diabetes Educator and RN at Otsego

Memorial Hospital by calling (989) 731-7872.

* Source: American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org.** Source: Northern Michigan Diabetes Initiative, 2012 Regional

Diabetes Survey.*** Source: National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, diabetes.niddk.nih.gov.

**** Source: Clinical Diabetes, clinical.diabetesjournals.org.

EDUCATION IS KEY

According to a recent study by the National Institute

of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC), millions of Americans who are at risk

for type 2 diabetes can prevent or delay the disease by

making modest lifestyle changes through a structured

program. OMH is one of the few organizations in

northern Michigan offering the CDC’s National Diabetes

Prevention Program to those individuals considered pre

diabetic, with the goal of reducing their risk of being

diagnosed with diabetes. OMH also offers educational

opportunities for diabetic individuals on how to manage

their diagnosis. For more information or to sign up,

please contact our Community Health Education office

at (989) 731-7718.

OMH FOUNDATIONQUARTERLY GIFT REGISTRY

Cassie MillerJolene MillerRobin K. MiyamotoAmy MonarchJill MooreChy MorrisLinda and Pete MorrisMr. Steven A. MouldingShelley Mousseau, RN, IBCLCMr. and Mrs. MulkaKellie MumfordMs. Danielle Mundt Holly Nelson Christina Newby, RNAmanda NiedzwieckiDeAnn R. NothelferPeg and Jim NowakSarah NowakRenee J. NowickiAshley L. OchoaLinda and Patrick OliverMichael O’NeillNickie OwensJordan PagelAndrea and Mike Parke and FamilyKristin ParksMr. Kenneth and Mrs. Kathleen Pawlanta, FNPMelanie PayneKelly Pelach Kathy PeltoJohn and Mollie PetersonRuth and James PetzMr. and Mrs. Michael PiperJoanne M. PorterMr. and Mrs. Joseph PrebendaJessica PriceMr. and Mrs. Brian (Victoria) PrusakiewiczGail PrusakiewiczUrsula PrusakiewiczTamyra PurgielMindy PurollTeresa M. RaithelTheresa RamseyJohn and Marilyn RecordKathy RenkiewiczBobbie Jo ReparPaige ReparBetsy Rich-CzarnikNichole RobackAllison RobbinsThe Roberts FamilyKelly Roberts-Zielinski Leeann RoemerMr. and Mrs. Brian RosenburgJuanita SarzynskiMs. Catherine SchalauLori F. Schiller, N.P.Mac ScribnerJulie G. SevenskiMs. Mary R. ShelsonJulie and Lucas ShepherdCindy Lou SmithJan and Terry Smith Christine SmothersElaine SommerfeldCrystal Spehar Amanda StaffordMs. Mary SteeleMr. and Mrs Bernard and Barbara StrauchDarlene StroyanElizabeth A. StylesDiane and Aris SuttlesBrian and Tami TechelTami TechelLisa Thackeray

Nicholas ThaxtonPhyllis ThompsonNeil TomesMelanie TottenMr. David B. TrimbathNatalie UdebrockSara VanderveerRachel VanValkenburghKaarina M. VeihlMs. Jennifer VogelKevin WahrSteven WallaceLinda J. WalshJack and Marlene WarrenMr. and Mrs. LeRoy WatsonMelissa Watson-BoyerMike and Theresa WeberAmy Wells Laurie Wells Lynn and Patty Wheelock Genevieve WilleyDawn WilloughbyBeth WilsonSelena WirgauDeborah WormMr. and Mrs. Dan Yale (Karen)Valerie YoungeDyke

STAFF AND EMPLOYEE GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETYThis Giving Society recognizes all employee donors who give or pledge an annual gift of $500-$999 to the OMH Foundation.

Bonnie J. ByramMs. Deborah ClayMr. and Mrs. Thomas Corby

(Cindy)Mike and Terri CwikSteve HolmanTony and Cindy HullNancy and Doug KussrowPamela Lynch, N.P.Sandy and Bob OltersdorfKen and Nancy RaganRon and Kathy RespeckiBrad, Laura and Ryan SincockJeff and Sarah SlonikerFrank StroyanJohn and Susan WaltersTheresa Wood

STAFF AND EMPLOYEE CORNERSTONE SOCIETYThis Giving Society recognizes all employee donors who give or pledge an annual gift of $1,000 or more to the OMH Foundation.

Kimberly ApplebeyRonald ApplebeyBob and Gay CourtoisKay and Tad DeLucaDavid and Diane FisherTom and Jean LemonMike and Barb MillerChristie and Michael PerdueTom and Sharon PudvanChris and Erica Squire

STAFF AND EMPLOYEE CIRCLE OF FRIENDSThis Giving Society recognizes all employee donors who give or pledge an annual gift of $499 or less to the OMH Foundation.

Anne AgrenStefni AmeyAnonymousNicole ArmstrongElizabeth ArndtKathy AvenallMr. and Mrs. Richard BartlettTabitha and Aaron Beach and FamilySusan BennettDolores BerlinMr. and Mrs. Lloyd “Skip” BerryEsther BessetteBrittany BeyersKimberly BiddingerK. BillmanAmy BilyeaCarrie BishopConnie BissonMr. and Mrs. Dennis BlackMr. and Mrs. Ken BlustGeri BoadwayPatty BonnerDennis and Maureen Borowiak Daniel and Bridget BoyntonAmy and Ryan Bradfield Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Bragg Shirley BreaughChelsey BrinkFaith BrinkmanJason J. BrockDianna BrownRomeo and Carolyn Buclay Ann B., RNNancy BurkeLonny G. BurnsFloyd and Susan BurzynskiDawn CarrollJackie CarsonMaria CassisiDonna ChandlerGretchen Chase-ReyTiffany ChudzinskiDonna ClarkKatie ClarkMary Beth CookRuth A. Coons Shelia Cox Mr. and Mrs. Brett CrandellJessica Crane Janelle A. CrawfordDella Cronin-MeadNicole CrydermanMr. and Mrs. R. DaleDoris DayMr. and Mrs. Jon Deming Susan DePeelDenise DeVolderMelissa and Tony DoleTrisha L. DonakowskiMaria DubieMrs. Marguerite DuncanMarlene DzwikLinda EastwoodAngela EisengruberMr. Kerry ElderAmy EllisonStephanie FahlerLinda S. FelsnerShelly Forche

Caroline FournierCatherine FoustCynthia FrancisMelissa GapinskiVicki L. GarlitzFrances GauthierMelissa GibbsLori A. GonzalezElizabeth GoodrichChelsea GoodwinJames and Becky GoralCindy Gordon, RNJustine GormanShandra GreenwoodDanny and Cindy GriffithSuzanne GriswoldHoward and Chris GrosserB. Gunderson, LPNB. Jo HalbertAngela HallMr. and Mrs. Todd HardingSuzanne HardyJennifer HarrisonStephen Hartz and FamilyMr. Timothy HellaMitchell HintzLisa HipsherJulie Hodson, N.P.Christopher HopeMs. Sharon JannBeverly J. JohnsonKelly JolesGreg and Dawn JonesKimberly JonesMandy JordanMike and Alison KasprzakJeanie C. Kelsey Jody KerckaertKelly KingNeila M. KingJenny KleinJennifer KrolBernie and Angeline KucharekMr. and Ms. Ted KucharekKevin and Amanda LaBargeVanessa LakeJill LaMotte Lane FamilyMary LaneLinda LansbachAndrew LanwayLaura Jean LentzGary and Kim LibstorffPaula LongNichole M. LoshawApril Ludwiczak, LPNChristine LundeenMrs. Lisa MackowiakAnn MahanMeri Jo MakarewiczAshley MalportTrina M. MankowskiCynthia MarcenaroMolly MarchandCandace MarcotteCarrie MarsackKelly MartinMichael and Colleen MarvinAlexis MasleyLisa MasonKaren MayChristianne McClainGloria J. McDonaldLisa McFarlanBrett and Alicia McVannelMrs. Melissa MeadowsKathleen MecomberDonna MeredithLinda T. Mesler

The OMH Foundation makes every effort to list all names properly and according to donor’s wishes. If you notice that we have made an error, please contact us so we can correct it immediately.10

HIPPOCRATES SOCIETYThis society recognizes all gifts from physicians.

AnonymousDr. and Mrs. CollazoDr. Michael FlorekDr. Peter and Mrs. Amy HandleyArmin HarandiDavid J. Kurn, M.D.Changxin LiDr. Robert and Mrs. Dawn MeeJohn and Mitch MoffatKasey and Wendi NelsonMedina H. Shaltry, D.O.Dr. Ronald and Deborah

WeisbergerDr. and Mrs. Steven J. Wisniewski

MY CHAMPION PROGRAMHonoring caregivers who have championed the healthcare experience of OMH patients.

In Honor of Dr. Becky AsHley

Dr. and Mrs. John W. BurauIn Honor of Dr. louIs HABryl

William and Jennifer Boyce Brian GrachalIn Honor of Dr. roBert HAlter

Sylvia and Leo SchusterIn Honor of Dr. DAvID HAnsmAnn

Tom and Mary TomaskiIn Honor of Dr. ArmIn HArAnDI

Lawrence and Sandra Nemecek Doug and Carol Schubert Sylvia and Leo Schuster Pete and Pat SlominskiIn Honor of JuDy Jerome, GnP

AnonymousJudy HauprichtAlbert and Carole KolarCathy LarnerLeonard and Joan Wojtkowiak

In Honor of Dr. GAry lInGuAr

Mason and Jan Buckingham Steve DuBoisIn Honor of Dr. cHAnGxIn lI

Frank and Myrna JasinskiJane MeadDon and Carol Moyer

In Honor of Dr. krIstIn mAscHke

Mildred Cline Sylvia and Leo SchusterIn Honor of Dr. mAttHew mAzur

Don and Carol MoyerIn Honor of Dr. mIcHAel mcnAmArA

Anonymous Marvin and Anna Blades Mildred Cline Dick and Carol Schmidt Sylvia and Leo Schuster Fay V. WelchIn Honor of Dr. roBert mee

AnonymousJack R. DemingPatricia A. HolbornThe Family of Robert LoshawGeorge and Judith MagsigRosalie and Robert PolomTom TeneroviczTom and Mary TomaskiDick and Doris Wood

In Honor of Dr. cHrIstoPHer mIlAn

Jon J. Coultes Doug and Carol SchubertIn Honor of Dr. DAvID mIner

Marie Burzynski

In Honor of Dr. keItH mIyAmoto

Chuck and Pat BerlinSylvia and Leo Schuster

In Honor of Dr. JoHn moffAt

Kenneth and Marsha HastyIn Honor of Dr. DAvID olson

Dick and Susan StraithMarty and Betty Wajda

In Honor of tHe stAff of omH for BeInG cArInG, PleAsAnt AnD ProfessIonAl

AnonymousIn Honor of tHe omH rADIoloGy

mAmmoGrAPHy stAff

AnonymousIn Honor of Dr. mIcHAel sAmAlIk

William and Jennifer BoyceJosephine LilakE. Dale Mattmiller

In Honor of mAry seGer, PHD, GnPAnonymousJoan BegemanHarriett and Edward GenbergKarl and Laverne Scheiterlein

In Honor of Dr. kevIn smItH

Joe and Carol HoustonSandra and Lawrence Nemecek

In Honor of Dr. steven wIsnIewskI

Chuck and Pat BerlinMarvin and Anna BladesMarie BurzynskiKaren and Jim DaustHerbert M. GriffinLawrence and Sandra NemecekBert and Nancy Nyland

CIRCLE OF FRIENDSThis Giving Society recognizes all community donors who give or pledge an annual gift of $50-$499 to the OMH Foundation.

AnonymousJerry and Sue BeattieBlack River Auto GlassSherri BrileyMerisa CampbellChippewa HotelCIC Benefit Consulting GroupJerome C. CogerLola CohoeThe Jim Cotant FamilyPaddy DuBoisJoyce EngelCharles and Judy FalkGaylord Country ClubGaylord Rotary ClubTim and Karin HarbinJohn and Margaret HellenbergMary Jane HewittMr. Thomas HewittRick and Kathy HoltJohn HorningAshlie HouseGerelle HuberKeith and Sherry HuffJennifer and Jim JeffersJNJ Construction, Inc.John P. Marconnit, D.D.S., P.C.Richard KorffRobert KorffLewiston Lions ClubLewiston LodgeLilac Tree HotelCol. And Mrs. Carl W. Lord (Ret.)Mr. and Mrs. Michael Menkes,

Esq.The Honorable and Mrs. George

MertzPeg MetzgerMichaywe Pines Golf Millennium Sports Inc

Mortensen Funeral HomesBonnie NeuenfeltRoger M. RasmussenM. RempeMark and Laura SchraderJennifer SidesSklarczyk Seed Farm LLCJeffrey and Lynne SmetzerBruce and Kim Smith & FamilyKent and Rosemary SmithSpectrum HealthMax and Peggy StaffordLuke and Rebecca TownsendBrad and Donna Yohe

GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETYThis Giving Society recognizes all community donors who give or pledge an annual gift of $500-$999 to the OMH Foundation.

Christman CompanyCommunity FinancialCulver’sDunn’s Business SolutionsThomas and Carol HartTom and Bonnie PagePriority HealthSylvia and Leo SchusterSmith Haughey Rice & RoeggeSunrise Construction Company, Inc.

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

Awakon Federal Credit UnionMatthew and Holly BarresiBurdco IncorporatedScott and Michelle ChesleyCitizens National BankCooper-Standard AutomotiveCoverysCummings, McClorey, Davis &

Acho, P.L.C.Daudlin, De Beaupre and

CompanyPaul and Betty HartmanJohnson Oil CompanyScott and Janice LampertMunson Medical CenterMr. and Mrs. William J. MuzylNorthern Michigan Chapter of APILuke and Margo NossNuEnergy Operating, Inc.

Otsego Memorial Hospital Auxiliary

Paragon InkMary MacGregor SandersKarl and Laverne ScheiterleinRonald and Patricia ShryockSidock Group, Inc.Charles and Sheila SimpsonDale J. and Marlene A. SmithDan and Kim SmithSmith Realty GroupCarolyn and Jon StudyVALIC Financial Advisors, Inc.Marcus and Sharon Wegmeyer

HONORARIUMS AND MEMORIALSThe OMH 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 nester m. Guno, m.D.

AnonymousIn Honor of Betty JoHnson

Irene BorowiakBulldog PaintingHelen DavisJeanne Davis-ThompsonDaniel and Shelley DeCoeurJohn and Pegi JenkinsDavid and Jane JohnsonGeorge and Jennifer JohnsonKen and Janet NowickiShirley PaulDiane Pompei

MemorialsIn memory of sHIrley Decker

Jack and Ginny AndersonIn memory of ronAlD DIckerson

Peg MetzgerIn memory of eArl eAstwooD

Linda EastwoodIn memory of freDerIck J. fuller

Michigan Resonance ImagingIn memory of ProsPerIDAD A. Guno

AnonymousIn memory of roBert losHAw

Harvey and Connie LetsonIn memory of lAurA moyes

Peg MetzgerIn memory of mArIlyn nemetH

Karl and Laverne ScheiterleinIn memory of PAtrIcIA noBle

Kimberly BiddingerIn memory of mAry louIse scott

American Postal Workers Union-Gaylord Local #4881

All names listed have generously supported the Otsego Memorial Hospital Foundation in the first quarter of 2014 (01/01/14-03/31/14). The OMH Foundation is grateful for their support and dedication to quality local healthcare.

As of May 21, 2014 the Otsego Memorial Hospital

Foundation has granted $213,000 to the hospital.

Of that, $125,000 was designated for the McReynolds

Hall Renovation Campaign. Remaining funds were used to

support items for OMH and the OMH Medical Group.

Every gift makes a difference and 100 percent of donor

dollars are used to enhance patient care. Thank you for your

continued and generous support!

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