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Local girl returns home to care for patients at JCH

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Curtis Plant
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Waurika High School alumnus, Randi Berry, has returned home to provide rehabilitation care at Jefferson County Hospital. She attended Midwestern State University (Wichita Falls, TX) and then transferred to the University of Oklahoma where she earned her Physical Therapy degree.

“My first job out of school was with Duncan Regional Hospital,” said Randi. “I then worked for a home health care in Wichita Falls and now I am back.”  As a physical therapist, Randi works with a wide range of patients. For those recovering from knee replacement surgery to those requiring reconditioning after a long hospital stay.

Therapy services offered include:

• Exercises focused on improving strength and mobility

• Instruction on safe and correct use of walker, canes, braces and artificial limbs

• Improving everyday living skills including dressing and eating

Randi and her team are here to help those who have suffered functional loss due to a disabling illness or injury.  “Our goal is to get you moving again,” shared Randi.

Randi is married to Josh, a firefighter for Wichita Falls, and they have two children.

About Duncan Regional Hospital

Serving Stephens and the surrounding counties since 1977, Duncan Regional Hospital has a state-wide reputation as one of the premiere Oklahoma hospitals for medical excellence, advanced technology and nationally recognized high levels of patient satisfaction and is a 138-bed nationally accredited hospital.  To learn more visit www.duncanregional.com    

 

“My first job out of school was with Duncan Regional Hospital,” said Randi. “I then worked for a home health care in Wichita Falls and now I am back.”

 

 

Food Allergies

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Cathy Dalrymple
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 Do peanuts or shellfish cause you to become ill?  A plate of scrambled eggs causes your skin to itch? If so, you are not alone; millions of people suffer from an allergy to a food. In fact, food allergies affect around 5% of adults and 8% of children and these percentages are rising  A food allergy occurs when the immune system attacks a food protein that it mistakes as a threat to the body.

It is possible for any food to cause an allergy, but just eight foods cause most:

• Cow’s milk (most commonly found in children)

• Eggs

• Peanuts

• Tree nuts (i.e., walnuts, almonds, and pecans)

• Soy

• Wheat and other grains with gluten

• Fish (mostly in adults)

• Shellfish (mostly in adults)

Symptoms can present themselves within minutes of digesting the food or a few hours later. Some of the mild to moderate ones may include:

• Hives

• Dry, itchy rash

• Redness of the skin

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Stomach pain

• Sneezing

Severe symptoms may include:

• Trouble swallowing

• Shortness of breath

• Drop in blood pressure

• Chest pain

• Turning blue

Severe symptoms, alone or combined with milder symptoms, may be signs of life-threatening anaphylaxis (an acute allergic reaction). Immediate treatment is required.  Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis. You should work with your primary care provider to determine the best treatment plan for your specific allergy.

The only way to prevent a reaction is to avoid the food completely.  Make sure to read food labels to ensure the food you are allergic to isn’t in the ingredients. Avoid cross-contact of foods.  You should clean your cooking utensils and cook all allergy-safe foods first.  Recognize your symptoms. You know your body – spotting your signs early could save your life. If you have an epinephrine injector, always know where it is and how to use it. 

Your primary care provider should make a food allergy diagnosis. You should not diagnose yourself with a food allergy. If you have concerns, visit with your provider.

Jay Johnson installed as OHA board chairman

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Curtis Plant
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The Oklahoma Hospital Association (OHA) board of directors installed Jay Johnson, FACHE, president and CEO, Duncan Regional Hospital, as chairman on April 16, for a term through 2021. He has served as chairman-elect since 2018 and has served on the OHA board since 2013.

Johnson has been president and CEO at Duncan Regional Hospital since 2010. He began his career at Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas, followed by nine years at Stillwater Medical Center and five years at Mercy Hospital Ardmore.

A fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Johnson is a past delegate of the American Hospital Association’s Region 7 (Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas) Regional Policy Board. Johnson also currently serves as the board chair for the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma.

OHA awarded Johnson its Advocacy in Action award in 2013 and again in 2017. He has served on the OHA council on policy and legislation almost continuously since 2013.

Locally, Johnson serves on the board of the Duncan Chamber of Commerce, is a member of the Duncan Rotary Club and Duncan First United Methodist Church. He is the past chair of the Duncan Public Schools Foundation and the past chair of the Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation. In 2019 he was named the Duncan Man of the Year by the Duncan Chamber of Commerce, and in 2015 he was named Outstanding Alumni for Cameron University. He is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma class 29 and Leadership Duncan class 16.

He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1990 from Cameron University in Lawton, Okla. He earned his Master of Health Administration degree in 1994 from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Va. 

What you need to know about Jefferson County Hospital

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Richard Gillespie
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Did you know?

Jefferson County Hospital (JCH) specializes in providing post-acute care programs, including IV therapy, post-surgical care, chronic wound care management, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and other services based on patients’ needs.

At JCH, we can care for patients with multiple medical diagnoses. These patients may require comprehensive nursing care, and therapies including physical, speech and occupational therapy, wound care, medication management, and nutrition with daily physician oversight.

Jefferson County Hospital Skilled Nursing (Swing Bed)

The Skilled Nursing Program at Jefferson County Hospital uses a team approach that includes the patient, their family, provider, nurse, therapist, and nutritionist. Each patient receives an individualized, comprehensive program that encourages high levels of independence and activity while promoting personal dignity and quality of life.

Our Program Services Include:

  • Post-Surgical Care
  • IV Infusion Therapy
  • Chronic Wound Care Management
  • Physical and Occupational Therapy

Programs at a Glance

Post-Surgical Care

Depending on the complexity of the surgery, the physician may prescribe the patient to stay in a skilled nursing facility to help facilitate recovery. Post-surgical care may require a combination of IV medicines, nutritional support, skilled nursing, and physical therapy during the recovery period. 

IV Infusion Therapy

There are times when a patient is unable to take medication orally or do not respond well to that type of medication. Their provider may prescribe for IV Infusion therapy where medicine is administered into the patient’s vein. Our patients can rely on the comfort of having trained, licensed health professionals experienced in IV Infusion therapy attending to their needs.

Chronic Wound Care

Healing chronic wounds is our specialty. Our skilled Certified Wound Care Nurse, with direction from the physician, uses the latest advances in technology to promote healing and alleviation of the pain associated with the wound. Our goal is to increase the patient’s quality of life.

Physical/Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy in a skilled nursing facility promotes, maintains, and restores the physical functions of our patients. Upon admission, the patient is evaluated, and a plan of care is established to improve their endurance, mobility, balance, and strength. Out-patient physical therapy is also available at JCH. 

Quality skilled nursing and rehab care with the confidence of a hospital setting is right here in southwest Oklahoma. Our patient-focused treatments are designed to ensure the highest quality of care and recovery available.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call 1-866-228-2344. Our referral line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Soap vs. Hand Sanitizers

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Amber Hill
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We have been hearing the phrase “wash your hands” a lot these days.  And it should be something that all of us are doing regularly.  Determining when you should use soap and water or hand sanitizer is important to help prevent the spread of germs and you getting sick.

Soap and water works to remove all types of germs from your hands while hand sanitizers acts by killing certain germs on the skin.  Soap and water is more effective in removing certain kinds of germs as well as chemicals.

Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD) use Soap and Water:

• Before, during, and after preparation of food

• Before eating food

• Before and after caring for someone sick

• After using the bathroom, changing diapers

• After blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing

• After touching an animal, animal food or animal waste

• After touching garbage

• If your hands are visibly dirty or greasy

Hand Sanitizer (60% or more alcohol):

• Before and after visiting someone in the hospital/nursing home

• If soap and water is not available but wash with soap and water as soon as possible.

If your hands are visibly dirty or greasy, do not use hand sanitizer; use soap and water.

Additionally, with COVID-19 you should also make sure to clean your hands:

• After you have been in a public place and touched an item or surface that may frequently be touched by others (door handles, counters, shopping carts, etc.)

• Before touching your eyes, nose, or mouth

Hand washing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. For more information regarding hand washing and other COVID-19 issues, please visit the DRH Health website at www.drhhealth.org.

May – National Stroke Awareness Month

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Amber Hill
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What is a stroke?  When blood flow to the brain is blocked, or a blood vessel in the brain ruptures that is known as a stroke. Anyone can have a stroke at any age. 

Risk factors which can be changed, treated, or medically managed include:

• High blood pressure

• Heart disease

• Diabetes

• Tobacco Use

• Birth Control pills

• Lack of exercise

• Obesity

Risk factors that can’t be changed:

• Older age

• Race

• Gender

• History of prior stroke

• Heredity or genetics

If you have one or more of the above factors, take proactive steps and visit your primary care provider to discuss what you can do to lower your risk for stroke.

It is important to know the signs of a stroke and get help quickly.  Stroke symptoms may happen suddenly and each person’s symptoms may vary.  These symptoms may include:

• Weakness of the face, arm, leg, usually on one side of the body

• Trouble speaking or understanding

• Vision problems

• Loss of consciousness

• Severe headaches with no known cause

• Sudden nausea

You need to seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of stroke even if they disappear.  Think “FAST” and do the following:

F: Face drooping. Ask the person to smile – is one side drooping?

A: Arm weakness. Ask the person to raise both arms – does one arm drift down?

S: Speech difficulty. Is the person’s speech slurred – do they have trouble saying a sentence?

T: Time to Call 911. If the person exhibits any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately

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