Faith Regional Health Services | living WELL | Spring 2018

NEW DOCS, NEW CLINICS Meet our two new endocrinologists and other new doctors joining this fall. 4 SERVING OUR COMMUNITY Learn how FRHS’s remodeled behavioral health unit provides compassionate mental health care. 10 YOUR NEW MEDICARE CARD 10 things you must know. 11 SEPSIS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Know the risks and symptoms and get help fast. 7 STRONG FAITH. HEALTHY FUTURE. The new South Medical Office Building is under construction with four floors of services. LIVING WELL is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES Faith Regional Health Services, 2700 W. Norfolk Ave., Norfolk, NE 68701 402-371-4880 frhs.org MARK KLOSTERMAN President and Chief Executive Officer SHANTELL SKALBERG Director, Marketing and Planning ASHLEY PRAEST Media Coordinator Faith Regional Affiliate Hospitals: Niobrara Valley Hospital, Lynch, NE Genoa Medical Facilities, Genoa, NE Faith Regional Health Services Board of Directors John Dinkel, Chairman Linda Miller, RN, Vice Chairwoman Daniel Karmazin, DDS, Treasurer Brett Jackson, Secretary Craig Boche Mark Davis, MD Steffan Lacey, MD John Lammli, MD Richard Meyer, OD John Robertson Travis Rutjens Jim Scheer Cory Shaw Troy Strom Todd Voss, MD Information in LIVING WELL comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. 2018 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. PRINTED IN THE USA T H E investing in your health I S S U E Putting your health first Taking small, simple steps today is an investment in your health that can pay dividends in the future. Steps like reapplying sunscreen every two hours to help prevent skin cancer. Find more summer safety tips on page 8. Learning about safe sleep for newborns, sepsis, and your new Medicare Card (all covered in this issue) are great steps that you can take now to benefit you and your family. On the next page, our President and CEO discusses initiatives Faith Regional is undertaking to invest in the future of health care for residents across Northeast Nebraska. By integrating new technology, incorporat- ing evidence-based best practices, and expanding our service lines, we are able to provide for our patients today and for generations to come. 2 FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES 12