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O lmsted Medical Center (OMC)’s 80,000-square-foot Women’s Health Pavilion hospital

expansion officially opened on November 6, 2014. But work continues on the former hospital’s obstetrics, gynecology, and BirthCenter areas to accommodate additional clinical services and amenities.

Work on the hospital’s north entrance, interior, and non-emergency parking lot will continue well into 2015. When completed, OMC will have welcomed the following features and services under a new, non-emergency north entrance:

• renovated Auxiliary gift shop

• gourmet coffee shop offering light snacks

• orthopedic outpatient consultations (formerly located at OMC’s Rochester Southeast clinic) and dedicated diagnostic radiology services

• Rehabilitation Services for same-day orthopedic access

• pre-op nursing services (formerly located at OMC’s Rochester Southeast clinic)

• expanded waiting areas for patients, family members, and friends

• easier access between the Women’s Health Pavilion and the hospital’s renovated areas

• information desk staffed by a hospital greeter

The hospital’s non-emergency parking lot will feature a streamlined patient drop-off/pick-up driveway underneath a permanent canopy, as well as bicycle parking. And as the adjacent

landscaping is completed, OMC’s Still Missed Garden—a peaceful place for remembering loved ones lost—will find a new home on the hospital’s north side.

“As with the construction of the Women’s Health Pavilion, the purpose of these hospital renovations is to integrate our hospital services in a way that promotes even better patient access, comfort, and satisfaction,” said James Hoffmann, DO, OMC’s vice president for hospital and surgical services. “This renovation phase is the next step in transforming our hospital into a one-stop shop for our patients.”

As renovations progress during 2015, hospital visitors will continue to access the

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facility via one of the four entrances shown in the image below. Temporary patient parking is already available near each of these entrances, with only slight changes expected as OMC prepares its new non-emergency north parking lot for use.

Stay in the Loop

You can keep tabs on our hospital renovation by visiting the Women’s Health Services section of www.olmstedmedicalcenter.org or by following OMC on Facebook or Twitter.

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Becoming heart-healthy can be easier than you think, even if you have other chronic health conditions. The following are experts’ recommendations for steps you can take:

OMC’s cardiology and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation caregivers can help explain what each of these steps means to you. Ask your primary healthcare provider about starting that conversation with OMC’s cardiac care team, which offers services certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

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L ate last year, Olmsted Medical Center (OMC) doubled the size of its hospital campus by opening

an 80,000-square-foot Women’s Health Pavilion. The hospital now features many complementary healthcare services in a single location for women, children, and men. Here are a few of the many caregivers providing those services.

Amy Ntoburi, RN, CNP, CNM, has worked at OMC since 2009 as a nurse practitioner and became OMC’s third certified nurse midwife (CNM) in 2014. CNMs care for women during

pregnancy as well as provide routine, life-long healthcare. in her free time, Amy enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering in the community.

Cenk Cayci, MD, is a plastic surgeon who joined OMC in 2014. Dr. Cayci specializes in microsurgery and performs cosmetic and reconstructive procedures like breast reconstruction, body

contouring, skin cancer removal, eyelid surgery, and much more. “Physicians throughout OMC are able to directly refer patients to me, which means patients can get the care they need while staying within OMC,” Dr. Cayci says. He is an avid runner and enjoys playing and listening to music.

Katherine MacDonald, LICSW, is a licensed clinical social worker. She joined OMC last year and provides outpatient psychotherapy and other services to

patients of all ages as well as individuals, couples, and families. Outside of her practice at OMC, MacDonald enjoys time with her two children and seeks relaxation through drawing, playing musical instruments, meditation, and walking her backyard labyrinth.

Chris Gran, MD, joined OMC last year when long-time urologist Noel R. Peterson, MD, announced plans to retire. Dr. Gran treats a full spectrum of urological issues in men and women.

When surgery is needed, he takes a minimally invasive approach whenever possible, which often results in shorter hospitalization and quicker recovery. Dr. Gran enjoys hiking, gardening, and playing the guitar.

Radiologist Michael Johnston, MD, has been with OMC since 2013. Dr. Johnston has a specialty interest in cardiac CT imaging, a noninvasive method of diagnosing cardiovascular problems. Dr. Johnston

also does minor interventional procedures such as image-guided biopsy, arthrography of the joints, and fluoroscopy of the upper Gi tract. “The best part about working at OMC is it’s a smaller organization, so we have the ability to provide patients with plenty of personalized attention,” he says. The father of two enjoys spending time outdoors road biking, running, and downhill skiing.

Awards and Honors in 2014OMC earned recognition for many of its activities and initiatives in 2014, including:

• Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Accreditation (for quality and patient safety efforts)

• Association of Fundraising Professionals—Southern Minnesota Chapter Outstanding Philanthropic Organization (for OMC’s community investment efforts)

• Becker’s Healthcare 150 Great Places to Work (for workplace environment)

• Platinum MarCom Award (for OMC’s public website)

• Best Places to Work in Southeast Minnesota (for workplace environment)

• Silver Web Health Award and Silver Healthcare Leadership Award (for OMC’s intranet)

• Healogics National Award for Clinical Excellence (for OMC’s Advanced Wound Healing Clinic)

• Gold Award for Organ, Tissue, and Eye Donation Efforts (for OMC’s Donate Life Team)

Do you have a connection to OMC that you’d like to

celebrate through a tax-deductible donation or planned gift? Please visit www.omcrf.org or contact OMC Regional Foundation staff at foundation@olmmed.org or 507.292.7208 for more information.

Meet Some of Our Hospital’s Friendly Faces

Interested in learning more about OMC’s caregivers? Visit our online provider directory at

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Steps that experts recommend you take to help prevent heart disease. Your healthcare provider can tell you what each one means for you.

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Red Hot FusilliThis lively, low-saturated-fat, cholesterol-free pasta dish contains lots of tomatoes and herbs and very little oil.

Ingredients1 tbsp. olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced¼ cup freshly minced parsley4 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped1 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped, or 1 tsp. dried basil1 tbsp. oregano leaves, crushed, or 1 tsp. dried oregano¼ tsp. saltGround red pepper or cayenne, to taste8 oz. uncooked fusilli pasta (4 cups cooked)Optional: ½ lb. cooked chicken breast, diced into ½-inch pieces (¾ lb. raw)

Directions Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Sauté garlic and parsley until garlic is golden. Add tomatoes and spices. Cook uncov-ered over low heat for 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. If desired, add chicken and continue cooking for 15 minutes until chicken is heated through and sauce is thick. Cook pasta in unsalted water. To serve, spoon sauce over pasta and sprinkle with coarsely chopped parsley. Serve hot as a main dish and cold for the next day’s lunch.

Yield: 4 servings Serving size: 1 cup

Each serving provides: without chicken:304 calories, 5 grams fat, <1 gram saturated fat,0 milligrams cholesterol, 285 milligrams sodium.with chicken: 398 calories, 7 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 44 milligrams cholesterol, 325 milligrams sodium.

Source: Stay Young at Heart: Heart Healthy Recipes. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; National Institutes of Health.

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At OMC, every employee is a caregiver. Want to join us? Follow us on LinkedIn and visit our Career Opportunities section at www.olmstedmedicalcenter.org.

Simplifying Appointment Start TimesYou may have noticed that OMC has begun removing phrases like “please arrive 15 minutes early” from some appointment confirmations and reminders. This is because we are starting to factor in early arrival times when scheduling and sending appointment reminders. For example:

Old reminder: “You have an upcoming 8:00 AM appointment with Dr. Carole Nistler. Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment is scheduled to start.”

New reminder: “Please check in at 7:45 AM for your upcoming appointment with Dr. Carole Nistler. We look forward to assisting you with your care.”

This change will spread to all OMC departments and locations throughout 2015. it will make appointment scheduling easier for patients and for employees, and the new format works better for appointment reminders sent via our MyOMC Patient Portal!

OMC’s licensed and certified pharmacists offer much more than over-the-counter and prescription medication services.

Pharmacists at OMC’s Rochester Northwest and Rochester Southeast clinics also offer Medication Therapy Management (MTM) to make sure that the medication is best for the patient, the patient’s health condition(s), and the desired outcome. At an MTM appointment, you meet one-on-one with a pharmacist to review your medication(s), including over-the-counter items, their doses, when/how to take the medication(s), and any precautions you should take. This service is covered by most medical insurance plans for qualifying beneficiaries. To learn more about OMC’s MTM services or to schedule an MTM appointment, please call 507.292.7118!

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