Feds give Osawatomie high marks
Osawatomie State Hospital earned a perfect HCFA score after a February survey by the Health Care Financing Administration. Inspectors reviewed records and staffing, observed treatment, and interviewed patients and staff to determine continued funding of 13 million dollars.
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Osawatomie State Hospital
Health Care Finance Administration
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Safe Sitter course offered at Ransom Memorial Hospital
Ransom Memorial Hospital will host a Safe Sitter course for 11 to 13 year olds from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 12 and 26 in hospital conference rooms. The two-session program teaches childcare basics, personal safety, first aid, emergencies, infant care, and age appropriate behavior. Enrollment is limited, pre enrollment required, and the $25 course fee covers both days. to enroll contact RMH education office at 242-9074 extension 310.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
RMH Education Office
Walk for Multiple Sclerosis in Ottawa Forest Park
The Franklin County Multiple Sclerosis Society chapter hosts a six mile MS Walk on April 12 at 9 a.m. in Forest Park to raise funds for national and local MS research and support. Volunteers, walkers, and sponsors are invited with free registration kits available by phone.
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Barnhart
Kathy Burgoon
Franklin County
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New urologist joins Ransom Memorial Hospital staff
Mark Austenfeld is the new urologist at Ransom Memorial Hospital replacing William Harrin who served the weekly urology clinic for over 32 years. Austenfeld holds roles at University of Kansas Medical Center and St Luke’s Hospital and has contributed to American Urologic Association guidelines. He will see patients with prostate, kidney, bladder, and urinary conditions and uses video endoscopy. Appointments can be made via hospital outpatient services at 242-3344 ext 203 or Kansas City office at 1 816 531 1234. He conducts sessions Tuesday mornings with clinic in the afternoon.
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Mark Austenfeld
William Harrin
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Austenfeld
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St. Luke’s Hospital
Kansas City
American Urologic Association
Journal of Urology
KUMC
Ransom
Remodeling Under Way at RMH Medical Unit
Remodeling on the second floor of Ransom Memorial Hospital’s medical-surgical unit includes a revamped nurses station new cabinets and countertops plus fresh paint windows and ceilings in hallways waiting rooms and patient rooms. Project aims to finish this spring with improved charting stations noted by unit manager Bob Stockdale.
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Concussion worries as coaches urged not to rush players back
Atlanta reports researchers warn a second concussion soon after the first can be deadly. CDC epidemiologist Dr David Thurman notes uncertain evaluations for youth athletes. About 100000 football players suffer head injuries annually per guidelines by Drs James Kelly and Jay Rosenberg in Neurology.
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David Thurman
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
James Kelly
Jay Rosenberg
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Mental health clinic here lands Methodist grant
UTCHINSON The Ra Franklin County Mental and BF Health Clinic in Ottawa has won a 13500 grant from the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund to expand its Compeer program begun in 1995. The grant is a matching grant to be paired with donations, funding two years for recruiter and trainer staff to grow volunteers helping the mentally ill. Other Kansas groups also received UMHMF funds to address health issues including KACCRRA in Salina expanding to 38 counties and 16 agencies serving 67 counties. The awards total 76600 over 18 months.
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Salina
Marquette United Methodist Church
University of Kansas School of Social Welfare
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14Th Judicial District
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