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To ensure the best rooms for healing and comfort as well as employee and physician satisfaction, the Medical Center enlisted the feedback of its employees and physicians when designing the patient rooms for the east wing.
Because the physicians, nurses and other staff are the primary users of the rooms on a daily basis, their input was highly valued during the design process. With the goal of efficiency and ergonomics for staff and safety, comfort and privacy for patients, input was important from all levels.
To get feedback from employees and physicians, the Medical Center used online surveys and town hall-style presentations that introduced employees to the upcoming construction. More than 170 employees provided feedback. Based on those recommendations, two full-size patient rooms complete with bathrooms, patient beds, headboards and more were built at a local warehouse in Centre County for more opportunity for feedback.
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On April 28, at the Volunteer Recognition Dinner at Mount Nittany Medical Center, Gladys Fetzer will be named Volunteer of the Year for 2010. Fetzer is one of 772 volunteers providing more than 66,000 hours of service at Mount Nittany Medical Center; an increase of more than 6,000 hours from the previous year.
“Fetzer is like the Energizer Bunny,” said Alice Clark, coordinator, volunteer services. “She keeps going and going and going."
Fetzer started volunteering in 1987 and has provided more than 5,500 volunteer hours of service, primarily in ambulatory care services.
Fetzer was chosen for the Volunteer of the Year Award due to her efficient work habits and dedicated track record as a reliable and competent volunteer. Her duties in ambulatory care services include helping nurses get beds ready, comforting patients and transporting items to or from other departments such as the lab, sterile processing unit or health information services. “Whenever we dispatch Gladys on an errand, we know she will get what is needed quickly and with compassion,” said Clark.
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The community is invited to an open house at Park Avenue Imaging on Tuesday, May 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Centre Medical Sciences Building, 1850 E. Park Avenue, Suite 105, Lower Level, State College.
The open house will feature the center’s digital mammography capabilities, which enable technologists to capture the best image possible while giving the radiologist new viewing options of the image to ensure the most accurate results. Other services featured include bone densitometry and open MRI. Guests will be invited to tour the facility and meet the radiologist and staff. Complimentary refreshments will be served and guests can enter to win special gifts.
For more information please call 814.234.6752.
Building on the concept of a traditional brick campaign, The Foundation for Mount Nittany Medical Center is offering a unique and uplifting way for people of the region to contribute to the Medical Center through the purchase of a piece of a uniquely designed, suspended sculpture. The sculpture, designed by Bellefonte sculptor Talley Fisher, will hang permanently in the front lobby of the Medical Center to welcome patients, families and visitors.
Fisher is using perforated, anodized aluminum in this sculpture and was inspired in its design by the logo of the Medical Center. Each element is laser or water cut, depending on the size of the element and thickness of the aluminum. The elements will then be rolled to create a three-dimensional feature. When the final piece is suspended from the ceiling, the anodized silver will enhance the aesthetics of the main lobby area, and create a skyscape of textures and visual interest.
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 The pediatric unit, part of the Women & Children's Services (WCS) department at Mount Nittany Medical Center, is designed to serve the needs of the youngest patients and their parents.
“We know how stressful it is to have a child hospitalized, so we are very accommodating to families. We do everything we can to make the patient and family comfortable,” explained Dianne Fortson, RN, MSN and director of WCS. “For example, whenever possible, we give the parent a bed in the child’s room, and often provide some meals for the parent too. It's important that parents are well rested so they can comfort and help care for their child.”
The pediatric unit currently has a 12-bed GYN/Pediatric Unit where care is provided for newborns to patients up to 18 years of age, as well as women with post-surgical needs, such as those recovering from a hysterectomy. Nurses and other staff are cross-trained to care for pediatric patients and post-surgical patients. Click here to read the full story »
- It can help to protect you against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems by improving the function of blood vessels and increasing blood flow.
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Laughter releases endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals, so it can temporarily relieve pain.
- It relaxes the entire body and relieves physical tension and stress for up to 45 minutes after your first laugh.
- Laughter increases production of immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, which boosts your immune system and helps to prevent disease.
For more health-related information, visit our wellness library.
JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes
May 22, 12:00 p.m.
Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, State College
For more information, contact statecollegediabetes@comcast.net
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
June 26 through June 27
Grange Fairgrounds, Centre Hall
For more information, visit The American Cancer Socity Relay for Life page
American Heart Association Heart Walk
October 16, 12:00 p.m.
Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, State College
Walk Distance: 3 miles
For more information, visit americanheart.org
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The ostomy support group was formed to provide education, information and support for people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversions. It is open to all who want to meet to share experiences and expertise in managing ostomy. Family members and friends are welcome to attend the meetings. The group is facilitated by an experienced and professional CWOCN nurse. View Event Details » |
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The open house will feature the center's digital mammography capabilities which enable technologists to capture the best image possible while giving the radiologist new viewing options of the image to ensure the most accurate results. Other services featured include bone densitometry and open MRI. Guests will be invited to tour the facility and meet the radiologist and staff. Complimentary refreshments will be served and guests can enter to win special gifts.
For more information please call 814.234.6752.
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| 05/20 | Presented by Jane Riese, LSW, director of training, Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, Clemson University, York, PA.
The seminar will identify the different types of bullying including gender differences within types, discuss the appropriate responses to bullying, and distinguish the behavioral characteristics of those that bully and those that are bullied. View Event Details » |
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