Summer 2014 3960 New Covington Pike Memphis, TN 38128 • Phone: 901.516.5200 • www.methodisthealth.org A message to the community from Methodist North’s CEO Be treated well Methodist North welcomes community to annual Health Festival Dear Friends: These are truly exciting times in healthcare. As we begin to embrace the new changes of healthcare reform, there are so many great things happening at Methodist North. I would like to share with you just a few of the ways we are working to provide the best quality and most efficient care for you and your family. I am very proud of our amazing cardiac program. Lead by a blend of tenured physicians from both Sutherland Cardiology and the community-at-large and staffed by fantastic, caring hospital Associates, our cardiac program is one of the best in the area. In fact, Methodist Hospital of Memphis was recently recognized yet again by U.S. News & World Report as the best hospital in Memphis for cardiology & heart surgery. We’ve also earned the Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction ® Center for Cardiac Care, which is awarded to organizations that demonstrate better quality and improved outcomes for patients. From a routine checkup to open heart surgery, Methodist North provides comprehensive treatment and has among the highest survival rates for heart attacks in the Memphis area. We are also growing our hospitalist program to further enhance the quality of care delivered to our patients. A hospitalist is a doctor who specializes in caring for patients while in the hospital. Since they are hospital-based, a hospitalist is more available to patients and can spend more time answering questions, following up on lab results, talking with specialists and visiting with families. They also work closely with your primary care physician to promote follow-up care. With a large number of hospitalists already on staff and more joining this summer, Methodist North is ensuring that we continue to provide highly individualized care. See the article on Page 2 for more information about hospitalists. At Methodist North, we are working diligently to care for our community, and we want you to know it, because you deserve it. I hope that you enjoy this edition of our community newsletter and always know that we are your partner in care. Yours in service, Gyasi C. Chisley CEO, Methodist North Hospital Sr. Vice President, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare We recently hosted our annual “I Love My Health,” Community Health Festival on our hospital campus. “We had a great turnout,” said Methodist North CEO Gyasi Chisley. “The event provided health, wellness and nutrition awareness in a family-friendly atmosphere for our community.” The fair featured free health screenings, CPR classes, fun exercise demonstrations, a healthy cooking demonstration and many health-related vendors. In addition, there were games, performances by Shiloh Baptist Church Choir and a live radio remote. We invite everyone to come out again next spring and join in the healthy, family fun! HEALTH & WELLNESS connection Pictured l-r: Methodist North CEO Gyasi Chisley; MLH President and COO Michael Ugwueke and Methodist North Vice President of Clinical Operations and COO Jonathan Watkins enjoy the events at Methodist North Hospital’s Community Health Festival. Methodist North Hospital executive chef Mark Simpson demonstrates how to prepare a healthy Asian spiced chicken salad for event attendees.
A message to the community from Methodist North’s CEO
Be treated well
Methodist North welcomes community to annual Health Festival
Dear Friends:These are truly exciting times in healthcare. As we begin to embrace the new changes of healthcare reform, there are so many great things happening at Methodist North. I would like to share with you just a few of the ways we are working to provide the best quality and most efficient care for you and your family.
I am very proud of our amazing cardiac program. Lead by a blend of tenured physicians from both Sutherland Cardiology and the community-at-large and staffed by fantastic, caring hospital Associates, our cardiac program is one of the best in the area. In fact, Methodist Hospital of Memphis was recently recognized yet again by U.S. News & World Report as the best hospital in Memphis for cardiology & heart surgery. We’ve also earned the Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction® Center for Cardiac Care, which is awarded to organizations that demonstrate better quality and improved outcomes for patients. From a routine checkup to open heart surgery, Methodist North provides comprehensive treatment and has among the highest survival rates for heart attacks in the Memphis area.
We are also growing our hospitalist program to further enhance the quality of care delivered to our patients. A hospitalist is a doctor who specializes in caring for patients while in the hospital. Since they are hospital-based, a hospitalist is more available to patients and can spend more time answering questions, following up on lab results, talking with specialists and visiting with families. They also work closely with your primary care physician to promote follow-up care. With a large number of hospitalists already on staff and more joining this summer, Methodist North is ensuring that we continue to provide highly individualized care. See the article on Page 2 for more information about hospitalists.
At Methodist North, we are working diligently to care for our community, and we want you to know it, because you deserve it. I hope that you enjoy this edition of our community newsletter and always know that we are your partner in care.
Yours in service,
Gyasi C. ChisleyCEO, Methodist North Hospital Sr. Vice President, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
We recently hosted our annual “I Love My Health,” Community Health Festival on our hospital campus. “We had a great turnout,” said Methodist North CEO Gyasi Chisley. “The event provided health, wellness and nutrition awareness in a family-friendly atmosphere for our community.”
The fair featured free health screenings, CPR classes, fun exercise demonstrations, a healthy cooking demonstration and many health-related vendors. In addition, there were games, performances by Shiloh Baptist Church Choir and a live radio remote.
We invite everyone to come out again next spring and join in the healthy, family fun!
HEALTH & WELLNESS
connection
Pictured l-r: Methodist North CEO Gyasi Chisley; MLH President and COO Michael Ugwueke and Methodist North Vice President of Clinical Operations and COO Jonathan Watkins enjoy the events at Methodist North Hospital’s Community Health Festival.
Methodist North Hospital executive chef Mark Simpson demonstrates how to prepare a healthy Asian spiced chicken salad for event attendees.
If you’ve been a patient in a hospital recently, you may have been cared for by a hospitalist doctor. Hospitalists are a valuable part of Methodist North’s care team, but many people are unaware of what a hospitalist is and does.
A hospitalist is a doctor who specializes in treating patients while they’re in the hospital. They’ve undergone the same training as other doctors including medical school, residency training and board certification examination. While they’re caring for you, they work very closely with your doctor and share information about you and your care.
How is a hospitalist doctor different from my regular doctor?• Hospitalists specialize in hospital care and spend most or all of
their workday in the hospital. Other doctors specialize in office care and see patients in the hospital and in an office or clinic.
• Hospitalists focus on caring for serious illnesses that need a hospital stay. Office physicians focus on caring for more common illnesses and keeping you from becoming sick.
How does a hospitalist benefit me?• Hospitalists only focus on patients in the hospital, so they become
very familiar with you and your needs.• Since hospitalists spend most or all of their workday in the
hospital, they are more available to you. They can spend more time answering your questions, following up on your lab results, talking with specialists about your care and visiting you to help you get better.
• When you have an office visit with your regular doctor, he or she can focus on you, because a hospitalist is caring for his or her patients in the hospital.
Next time you or someone you know is admitted to the hospital, you can feel confident knowing that a hospitalist doctor is part of the care team.
What is a hospitalist?
What people are saying about Methodist NorthHere is a note we recently received from a patient:
After going to Methodist North ER, I was admitted to the hospital. During my stay, I received great care by many medical professionals. A portion of this time was spent in the CVICU, and I had the most attentive nurses. They were excellent caretakers and looked after me so well. They answered questions and gave much comfort. I was impressed with them, and I appreciated their attention to detail. Thanks everyone for the great care!
Methodist North Hospitalist GroupAhmad Altabbaa, M.D.Amara F. Elochukwu, M.D.Albert Flowers, M.D.Yared Medhane, M.D.Shayla Merry, M.D.Kelinda Ramsay, M.D.Daniel D. Zobell, M.D.Robin Dabney, N.P.Tracy McClinton, N.P.
Dr. Param Vidwan is an interventional cardiologist at the Sutherland Cardiology Clinic. He earned his bachelor’s and medical degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He completed a residency at UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and completed his cardiology training at the Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
In addition to general cardiology, Dr. Vidwan is interested in the
management of coronary and peripheral vascular disease. His wife, Simar Vidwan, M.D., is a family practice physician, and they have a 2-year-old son.
Dr. Vidwan’s office is conveniently located on Methodist North’s campus. To schedule an appointment, call 901.763.0200.
Physician spotlight
Celebrating renovated cardiac step-down unitMethodist North Hospital recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the latest renovations in our Cardiology Department’s step-down unit.
The unit provides care for patients after intensive care and is the fourth area to be upgraded. Renovations included new nurse stations, doors, furnishings, flooring, lighting and bathrooms. The family room and doctors’ break room were also updated.
Our experienced medical and hospital staff, as well as our cutting-edge technology and procedures, allow us to provide lifesaving cardiac care right here in our community. These facility renovations enhance our efforts in providing the highest level of patient- and family-centered care.
Join Us!Dr. Param Vidwan will be the featured physician speaker at Methodist North’s free community lunch and learn seminar, Peripheral Vascular Disease: Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention, Wednesday, July 23. See our Upcoming Events section for more information about registering for this event.
Methodist North Associates and community members recently participated in the step-down unit ribbon cutting (l-r): Gyasi Chisley, Methodist North Hospital CEO; Chuck Riggs, Methodist North family partner; Tiffany Turner, former Methodist North cardiology patient; Jonathan Watkins, Methodist North COO; Stacie Feldmayer, Methodist North step-down and 2 North clinical director; Johnican Lias, Methodist North community advisory member; Diane Riggs, Methodist North family partner; Dr. Edmond Owen, cardiologist; Florence Jones, Methodist North CNO; and Elizabeth Bryant, RN.
Methodist Healthcare is proud to offer community health information. However, if you do not wish to receive future information from Methodist, please contact us at 888.777.5959.
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Community welcomed at annual health festival
What is a hospitalist?
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Welcome to our new healthcare providers
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Physician spotlight: Meet Dr. Vidwan
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Welcome to our new healthcare providersMethodist North Hospital is proud to announce the following new physicians who practice with us:
We are also proud to announce the following new nurse practitioner who practices with us:
Tammara Beard, APN, FNP
Upcoming eventsHip and Knee Replacement ClassesThe Methodist North Total Joint Center offers free Hip and Knee Replacement classes every Wednesday at 11 am, the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 4 pm and the second Saturday of each month at 9 am. Learn about joint replacement surgery and how it can help you return to an active life. Call 901.516.5639.
Stroke Support GroupWe invite stroke survivors and caregivers to join us as we provide education and support. Our stroke support group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 2 pm and discusses a new stroke-related topic each month. Meetings are held at HealthSouth Rehabilitation, Day Room 1, located at 4100 Austin Peay Hwy, and light refreshments are served. For more information or to register, please call Connie Holland, Stroke Support Coordinator, at 901.516.5947.
Free Lunch and Learn SeminarMethodist North invites you to attend our free lunch and learn seminar Peripheral Vascular Disease: Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention, Wednesday, July 23 at 11 am. Param Vidwan, M.D., of Sutherland Cardiology Clinic will speak about this serious disease that clogs the arteries and affects so many in our community. Blood pressure and cholesterol screenings will be provided, as well as a light lunch – all for free. Advanced registration is required and seating is limited, so please register by calling 888.777.5959.
