» Rehabilitation Services Now Extended to Children
Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare is pleased to offer enhanced pediatric physical therapy and occupational therapy services to the community. Offering this specialty service, provided by experienced pediatric therapists, allows for improved care delivered here at home. GVMH therapists are able to treat a variety of pediatric diagnoses, including sensory dysfunction, developmental and neurological deficits, and orthopedic conditions at our outpatient facility located in Clinton.
The GVMH Foundation awarded a $2,800 grant to the Rehab department to initiate this program which had not previously been available in this community. The Foundation grant will enable GVMH to begin to provide and grow needed pediatric therapy services on an ongoing basis.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with GVMH Rehab services, call 660-890-7190.
Cadence Kopp, 3 years old, has cerebral palsy and first began working with GVMH therapists in May of 2010. She is pictured with Occupational Therapist Caitlin Eyberg, MOTR/L and Physical Therapist Rachel Boyles, MPT, MHA, working on fine and gross motor development through dynamic play activities. Caitlin has spent the last 4 years working for the Shawnee Mission School district, and has received advanced training in sensory integration disorders.
» GVMH Foundation Aides Home Health in the Purchase of Coagucheck Kits
GVMH Home Services was pleased to receive two CoaguChek XS units from the GVMH Foundation recently. The Coagucheck system allows for fingersticks to be done in the patient's home. Results for bleed times are instant and can be called or faxed to the doctor, allowing them to receive the results in a timely manner, and make changes in the patient's medication dose promptly. The use of these machines improves patient comfort and satisfaction, as they do not have to have a regular blood draw to obtain the results. The fingersticks are much less painful, but the units still provide accurate results. Although Home Health has been using CoaguCheks for some time, the addition of two new machines allows greater availability for staff who are going different directions, and previously had to share units.
» Family of Larry Orfield makes a Donation
» Donation to Cardiac Rehab from the Golden Valley Eagles #3667
GVMH Foundation Board Chairman David Mills (far left) and Cardiac Rehab Director Megan Cunningham (far right) were excited about the recent donation to the GVMH Foundation. A check for more than $2600 was presented to Craig Thompson, Assistant Administrator Professional Services by Golden Valley Eagles #3667, Aerie & Auxiliary. Also pictured are members Glenda Welborn, John Blank, Brenda D'Aunoy, and Sally Flynn. They held a fundraising event in February for American Heart Month to donate proceeds to the GVMH Cardiac Rehab and to Children’s Mercy Hospital’s cardiac unit. This is the second time that the group has donated to the GVMH Foundation for our local Cardiac Rehab program.
» Proceeds from "An Evening to Remember" Benefit the GVMH Radiology Department
The purchase of the Siemens Company multi modality workstation keeps GVMH’s Radiology Department at the forefront in medical imaging.
GVMH continues to see the benefits of the Foundation’s Annual Evening to Remember 2010. The equipment purchased with proceeds from the event is installed and working smoothly. The multi modality workstation enables our Radiologist and technicians to get better images of the brain and legs which can potentially detect problems in time for corrective therapy.
Technicians Ann James and Jeremy Simmons say this about the new workstation: “We appreciate so much what the new workstation has done, not only for us, but especially for our patients. It has turned an hour long test into a fifteen minute superior examination. Absolutely awesome! The images are incredible, the workflow is improved, and our patients are the beneficiaries of this addition to our imaging center.” GVMH appreciates all donors who made this possible.
» Honor a Department that is Special to YOU!
If you are interested in setting up a fund to benefit an area or department that is special to you, or to recognize a loved one, please contact the Foundation Office at 660-890-7108 or kshill@gvmh.org.
» First Time Mothers Receive "Baby Basics" Books from GVMH Foundation
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Every first time mom experiences the nervous feeling of “What should I expect?” This is a natural concern and being well informed is the key to a healthy pregnancy. The GVMH Foundation believes that it is important that all new moms be educated to ensure the health of moms and babies. For this reason, the Foundation approved a $3000 grant for the purchase of books for first time mothers. more... |
» Foundation Partners to Fight Sudden Cardiac Death
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Every year, we hear about athletes that die of sudden cardiac death while participating in a sport. The Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Foundation has teamed up with the West Central Missouri Multisport Club (WCMMC), GVMH Rehab and Wellness, cardiologists from Saint Luke’s, and volunteer nurses to provide athlete heart screenings to help diagnose problems prior to a fatal accident. more... |
» Transportation
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A grant from MoDOT helps with the cost to provide over 1,500 rides a year to patients who need to see a doctor, get to rehab, or recieve diagnostic tests at GVMH and St. Luke's Medical - Clinton. |
» Classes, Medication and Supplies
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The Diabetes Fund helps to cover the expenses of education classes, medication and supplies to those that cannot afford them for the management of their disease. |
» Education Assistance
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Special funds can provide assistance for students interested in furthering their education in a medical field. |
» Educational Material for Parents
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Foundation funds provide books and educational materials for expectant parents and new parents so they can expand their knowldge about health and wellness for their babies. |
» Remodeled Rooms
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The funds from last year's Fire and Ice Gala allowed us to remodel some of our patient rooms.
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» Fingertip Pulse Oximeters
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The Foundation also aided in the purchase of fingertip pulse oximeters. Home Health uses these to monitor a patient's oxygenation of their blood. This determines the need for supplemental oxygen. |
» Life Flight Eagle
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In addition, your funds contributed substantially to bring Life Flight Eagle to the GVMH Campus. |
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