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Mary Jane Blake, RN

Madison Health Community Board

Madison Health Operating Board

Mitchell Spahn, MD, ChairmanMarvin BernhardtKeely Carabin Mark Cowan

Chad EislerTravis Fling Ed GoodyearGeorge LohstrohJim Slagle

Mitchell Spahn, MD, ChairmanMarvin Bernhardt Tom BlincoeMelissa Canney

Mark Coate, MD, Chief of StaffEd Goodyear, TreasurerSean McKibben Steven Richardson, MDMike Ronau

Madison Health Foundation BoardMike Quilter, PresidentMarvin Bernhardt, SecretaryDarla BiresMike BoergerDiane CampbellTom CoxRandy CrispGary FeliksJean GoddenSue HackettTeresa HarshLinda Houser

Ginger Kronk, Vice PresidentMike LynchMillie Newman Karen PetersSteve PronaiMitchell Spahn, MDSheri SpahnBonnie StumpMike Browning, CFO, TreasurerDana Engle, CEO Kelly Snyder, Executive Director

Madison Health provides service to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, diagnosis, age, or ability to pay.

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A Message f rom the Pres ident

Dear friends,One hundred years ago this year, Adah Bertha

Coover donated the land where our hospital campus now sits. It’s humbling to think that the

generations before us had the vision to build a foundation of personal patient care close to home. This community has been committed to maintaining long and healthy lives, and we plan to keep that commitment by looking forward and reimagining the way we provide your care.

On November 12, 2014, Madison County Hospital officially transformed to Madison Health. This decision came after extensive research which included conversations with our staff and the local community. Our plan included a rebranding project to rejuvenate our hospital’s look and feel, as well as the name change.

Our doctors, nurses, staff, volunteers and partners collaborated on a plan to sustain our health care services here in Madison County. These changes have begun to take hold and are making your hospital more accessible and successful.

At Madison Health, we are focused on the future and providing innovative health care to our patients. We truly value your support and look forward to beginning the Madison Health chapter together.

Dana E. Engle, CEO

We’ve partnered with The James at Ohio StateDr. Dewani’s practice is growing and now she’s available to care for patients at Madison Health two days a week

Last spring, Madison Health teamed up with one of the nation’s leading cancer care providers, The Ohio State University

Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. This relationship has given patients at Madison Health access to the latest in medical oncology care – delivered by Dr. Shabana Dewani, a board-certified medical oncologist from The James – right here in our community.

Dr. Dewani is dedicated to serving her patients and is now available Tuesdays and Thursdays each week.

To learn more about oncology services at Madison Health, please call 740-845-7280 or visit madison-health.com.

Madison Health and Nationwide Children’s Hospital

team up for local athletes

Clinical Services Officer at Madison Health. “We are excited to have the opportunity to provide these services in our community so that more area athletes can receive quality care in our community whenever possible.”

If a parent chooses to receive sports medicine or orthopedic care from Madison Health or Nationwide Children’s, a seamless process for coordination of care and a direct line of communication will occur between the athletic trainer and physician, or other healthcare provider. Student-athletes will benefit by ensuring they will receive the appropriate level of care for their injury.

Teachers and school administrators will also directly benefit from the collaboration. Nationwide Children’s is committed to providing specialized instruction to participating schools on health related topics, including concussion education. This education will help staff recognize symptoms and encourage appropriate academic progress for affected students.

“The collaboration with Nationwide Children’s will allow for advanced education and training not only to educators, but also physical and occupational therapists at Madison Health,” said Myah Walker, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Madison Health. “Our team has opportunities to participate in continuing education courses at Nationwide Children’s and will allow us to grow in our efforts to provide the best rehabilitation services for our student athletes. In turn, it is our hope that we will

share educational resources as well as sports medicine expertise and treatments that are proven to yield peak athletic performance with a strong focus on injury prevention.”

Although sports medicine is a new collaboration between Madison Health and Nationwide Children’s, the two hospitals have successfully partnered in other services lines such as obstetrics. Madison Health is a proud member of Nationwide Children’s Neonatal Ambassador Program, an outreach program that has helped increase the number of healthy babies born in Madison County.

To learn more about sports medicine at Madison Health, please contact the Rehabilitation Services team at 740.845.7275.

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Madison Health has proudly partnered with

Nationwide Children’s Hospital to provide pediatric sports medicine care in and around Madison County.

The collaboration offers area student-athletes improved access to specialized sports medicine care and enables patients requiring care the ability to receive it in the community whenever possible. Both hospital systems are working closely to coordinate resources in order to provide cost-effective care to all patients, and to ensure an appropriate level of sports medicine care and improved transitions of care when necessary. Athletic trainers, physicians, therapists and teachers will also have more opportunities to receive specialized education.

“We are pleased to be collaborating with Madison Health to provide the very best sports medicine care to student-athletes in Madison County,” said Lisa Kluchurosky, Nationwide Children’s Service Line Administrator for Sports Medicine. “This new collaboration enables us to work together to enhance access to sports medicine expertise for student-athletes.”

Madison Health previously provided athletic training services for Madison Plains Local School District while Nationwide Children’s provided services for London City Schools. As part of the partnership, all athletic trainers are employed by Nationwide Children’s and will be available at both districts’ sporting events.

“Madison Health is proud to work with Nationwide Children’s to offer expanded sports medicine services and rehabilitative care,” said Jennifer Piccione, Chief


On November 12, 2014, hospital leadership unveiled the new name and brand at a grand

reopening and sign unveiling ceremony where many hospital doctors, staff, stakeholders and donors, along with local elected officials and representatives from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Mount Carmel Health System, gathered in support of the organization.

“More than a year ago, we embarked on a journey that led us to that moment,” said Dana Engle, CEO. “We are all working together to make sure that this organization is prepared to serve the community both today and into the future.”

In late 2013, hospital leaders and board members recognized that something momentous had to occur for area residents to trust the organization with their healthcare, both in preventative and emergency situations.

The outline for change was aptly called “The New MCH” and identified Internal Readiness, Physician Alignment and Alliance Partnership as the three main areas of focus.

During the planning stages within Internal Readiness, hospital employees identified ways that internal processes could improve in areas such as communication and patient satisfaction. These employee-led teams worked together and as a result, many noticeable changes occurred such as free coffee in waiting areas, a lullaby that plays each time a baby is born and standardized uniforms.

The hospital campus also underwent major renovations in the front lobby, diner and main elevator area. The sleep lab, oncology/prenatal clinic and registration area in the Park Avenue Medical Building were updated to provide a more comfortable environment for patients.

Physician Alignment concentrated on the recruitment of primary care physicians and specialists to the community.

Hospital leaders worked closely with both partners to welcome four primary care physicians and a certified nurse practitioner. In September 2014, the practice now known as Madison Health Primary Care opened in London, and expanded into West Jefferson this year. Specialist services are constantly evolving based on the highest demands.

Finally, the Alliance Partnership component was based on building a closer collaboration with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Mount Carmel Health System, two of Central Ohio’s largest health systems.

“We are committed to the Alliance and the success of this hospital,” said Peter Geier, COO at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Dana Engle, CEO

“The concept of a localized healthcare facility has been in our community for 100 years. We are now ready for the next century.”

Madison County Hospital is now

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Your Madison HealthMadison Health’s new brand and marketing claims – Your Care. Your Connection. Your Choice. – focus on the facility’s goal to be Madison County area residents’ first choice for comprehensive and personalized healthcare, as well as its affiliation with the OSU/Mount Carmel Health Alliance, which gives staff and patients access to the personnel, education and technology at the partnering networks. Madison Health has access to top-notch medical personnel, state-of-the-art equipment and a streamlined medical records system, without losing its focus on personal attention and care. Madison Health contains a new primary care physicians group located on the hospital campus. It also has a new Oncology Department that is affiliated with the James Cancer Network at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. And the new department’s medical staff includes a physician from The James. With all of these additions, Madison Health is your local choice for comprehensive and personalized health care.

Your Caren Complete, comprehensive care; including a primary care

physicians group

n Emergency Room “door to doctor” time of 13 minutes

n Ongoing updates and improvements to provide better care for patients

Your Connection n Helping patients get to the right place for the right care

n Access to doctors and specialists within the OSU/ Mount Carmel Health Alliance

n Streamlined access to electronic medical records system with OSUMyChart

Your Choice n Invested in the health and well-being of Madison County residents

n Personalized care from staff that live in the same community as you

n Caring for patients since 1962

“This partnership led to a lot of positive outcomes such as the joint recruitment of primary care physicians, electronic medical records and from some of the items that will be announced this year, the best is yet to come.”

Once a solid foundation had been built in each of the three areas, the public announcement was made and culminated in a major marketing campaign.

On the surface, some might think that Madison Health is not much different than the previous hospital name; however, careful consideration was taken when making such a significant decision. The term “Madison” was kept to show appreciation for those who have always been loyal to the facility.

“County Hospital” was replaced with “Health” because it is a better reflection of the services provided and where the organization is headed in the future.

“The concept of a localized healthcare facility has been in our community for 100 years,” said Engle. “We are now ready for the next century.”

Pictured (l to r): Mitchell Spahn, MD, Chairman, Madison Health Board of Trustees; Paul Gross, Madison County Commissioner; Peter Geier, COO, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Dana Engle, CEO, Madison Health; and Claus von Zychlin, President and CEO, Mount Carmel Health System, stand in front of Madison Health’s new sign.

W hen Dr. Darren Sommer began his residency in 2004, he chose a track of medicine that was little known back then. Today, hospital-based medicine

is quickly becoming more common in most hospitals across the United States.

“During my training to become a physician I always enjoyed the hospital setting more than the office setting,” said Dr. Sommer. “For me, it’s the ideal environment to practice in.”

Longtime Madison Health physician Dr. Bernard Oppong agrees. “I enjoy the high acuity of what my patients present and the opportunity to work with their families as well,” he said.

Known as hospitalists, Drs. Oppong and Sommer take care of people who have been admitted to the hospital for reasons


such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chest pain, flu, pneumonia, uncontrolled diabetes, pancreatitis, gall bladder disease, appendicitis, blood disorders, infections, high blood pressure, bowel obstructions and other gastrointestinal issues.

“My job is to see that an appropriate plan of care is in place to get patients well enough to be discharged,” said Dr. Sommer.

“If a patient’s presentation is beyond my skill set or scope of expertise, I will get a consult from the appropriate specialist.”

Dr. Oppong pointed out that consults are a two-way street. “The surgeons, ER doctors and other specialists will consult us about managing the medical side. We work together for the good of the patient.”

Fewer family medicine physicians and internists have the time to make rounds in the hospital and also see patients in their offices.

HOSPITAL-BASED PHYSICIANS fill an important patient care role

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“Medical knowledge is advancing at such a rapid pace and it’s important that we work closely with our primary care physicians to provide the best treatment for our patients,” said Dr. Sommer.

“Hospital-based medicine is a more cost-effective and efficient way to care for patients,” said Dr. Oppong.

Patients admitted to the hospital are covered 24 hours a day, seven days a week by the hospitalists.

Dr. Oppong handles the morning shift and Dr. Sommer the afternoon, with each physician taking calls and covering every other weekend.

The doctors have relationships with most of the primary care physicians in the area.

“Ultimately my patient is their patient too,” said Dr. Oppong. “It’s in everyone’s best interest to communicate what either needs to be done, or has been done, so appropriate follow up can occur after discharge.”

“We keep comprehensive notes and do discharge summaries on all of our patients so that it’s easy to keep the primary care doctor in the loop,” said Dr. Sommer.

Dr. Sommer recently joined Dr. Oppong as Madison Health’s need for hospitalists was expanding.

Dr. Sommer holds master’s degrees in both public health and business administration and served as a physician with the U.S. Army and U.S. Army National Guard. He is currently

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Bernard Oppong, DOMedical School: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Franklin Square Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland and

Mount Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio

Board certified in Internal Medicine

Darren Sommer, DOMedical School: Nova

Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Residency: University Community Hospital and Bay Pines VA,

Largo, Florida

Board certified in Internal Medicine

a Health Policy Fellow in a year-long National Rotating Residency through the American Osteopathic Association and continues to serve in the U.S. Army Reserves.

“The program is designed to give osteopathic physicians the skills they need to analyze, formulate and implement health policy on the local, state and national levels, with the purpose of increasing affordable, quality healthcare to all.”

Dr. Sommer spends one weekend a month in a different city around the country focusing on different aspects of medicine like high-risk patients, medical concerns distinct to the low-income population and Medicare and Medicaid issues.

In addition to his role at Madison Health, Dr. Oppong manages an outpatient training clinic for resident physicians in Columbus.

“Internal medicine residents get a lot of experience caring for patients in the hospital setting,” he explained. “The clinic allows me a supervisory role helping to train residents in the outpatient setting where they see very different diagnoses than they would see in the hospital.”

Both physicians cite helping people get better and getting to know them as the driving force behind what they do.

“We provide our contact information to our patients and families so they know how to reach us as needed for questions and concerns while they are in the hospital,” said Dr. Sommer.

“We are all about building relationships with our patients.”

Madison Heal th Foundat ion

Keystone SocietyPINNACLE ($100,000+)George & Diane Byers © Max & Edna Chamberlain*

CAPSTONE ($50,000+)William* & Lois Robison © Dr. & Mrs. William T. Bacon* ©

KEYSTONE ($10,000+)Dr. Kamel & Kathleen AbrahamJack & Julie Alcott Jerry AlcottDr. Gregg & Christina AlexanderMary Andrix Bob & Pat Arbogast Dr. & Mrs. Brawley ArikawaNeil Babb & Roberta ByerlyDr. & Mrs. A.J. BeislerMarvin Bernhardt Dan & Patti Blazer

Michael & Pam Boerger Michael S. & Jennifer Browning ♥Floyd & Freda Campbell*Pat & Diane Campbell Christopher & Keely Carabin Don & Donna Carpenter ©Georgiana Chaney* ©Ted ChaneyDr. Vinay & Gina ChitkaraKevin & Robin Connolly ♥Gloria Crisp Randy & Diane Crisp Robert & Harriet DanaRudy & Joan Denes Nancy Dillion* Aaron & Cristin DwyerT.J. & Connie Dwyer Mark & Melinda Elliott


Dana & Cheryl Engle ♥Jack & Elaine EwaldGary & Connie FeliksRichard & Mona Flax Travis & Stephanie FlingDr. Martha & Marshall Geib Robert & Jean GoddenEd & Michele Goodyear Paul & Kirsten Gross Bob & Sue HackettSteve & Amy Pope-Harman Carolyn Heath-BlauserMarvin & Jodi HomanAlan HomewoodDave & Carma HumeJim & Jan HuntDr. Don & Amy HuraDr. Jeffrey & Cindy Kearfott

New Keystone Society members recognized in 2014 are (left to right) Dana and Cheryl Engle, Tom and Cindy Stout, Dave and LaDonna Thomas, Neil Babb and Roberta Byerly.

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© Charter Member Pillar Member

* Deceased♥ H.E.A.R.T.S. Member

Legacy Circle

The Legacy Circle honors those thoughtful individuals and families who

include a gift to the Madison Health Foundation in their wills and estate plans.

Dr. William T. Bacon*Mary L. Bandy*Patricia G. BaynesPeg BeathardHelen A. Brown*Regina CampbellGladys Campbell*Joe C. Deardurff*Richard E. DibleMarie Ervin*Helen Hager*Theodore Hankins

Don J. HayKeith HeinleinV. Edward Hildinger*Shirla Hux*Wavealine KelsoRoger Keye*Greg KingThe Lukens FundM. Dee MaggiedGeorge L. McMurray*Helen G. MeadeJack & Martha B. Minter*

Peter A. MisslinMary C. Norris*Michael C. QuilterFlorence & George Sheldon*Winifred Sheldon*Nora Smith*Hilda Strother*Alice Louise Wood Trust* Della Selsor Trust* Elizabeth Reese Trust* Harold S. Welsh*

*Deceased

May 1 Bake-Nic August 11 $5.99 Jewelry Sale August 12 & 13 Bob Powers Classic Golf Outing November 30 Lights of Love December 9 Book Fair December 12 Heartfelt Holidays

Save the date

Gene KeelRoger Keye*Dr. Saleem & Farhanna Khan Fred & Flo Kolb Rod & Ginger Kronk Scott & Jane KutzleyDr. Robert & Jean LewisMarcella Loveless* ©Dee Maggied © ♥Dr. & Mrs. Martin Markus*Dr. Robert & Anne McConnellLewis Overturf* ©Larry & Karen Peters © Gerald & Rita PetricJennifer A. Piccione ♥Dr. Jennifer & Rob PowellMike & Donna Quilter Al & Mary Renner*Dr. Steven & Mary RichardsonCliff* & Barbara Cranston Rife ♥Charles & Linda Rinehart Dr. Jornel & Geetha RiveraRon Roach & Denise WorthingtonWilliam & Nancy Robinson Rev. Steven & Sara RodgersDr. Ralph & Karen* RohnerAden & Becky Rozell ♥Beth SellsTim & Judy SheehyDr. & Mrs. Tom Skeels Dan & Kelly Snyder ♥Dr. Mitchell & Sheri Spahn Ernie & Libby SparksTom & Cindy Stout ♥Charles & Bonnie Stump Dave & LaDonna ThomasChris & Desi WhitacreAl & Angie Wilderman Helen WilliamsTim Wilson Bill & Betty Young


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&Rejoice Remember July 1 through December 31, 2014

Individuals who made gifts to the Madison Health Foundation are listed below with the names of the people they have chosen to remember or honor.

The 49th Annual Madison Health Auxiliary Bake-Nic is right around the corner on May 1, and we are seeking donations of baked goods such as breads, cookies, candies or other sweets. Individual servings or large quantities of baked goods are welcome, as volunteers package and price each donation. In addition, the Auxiliary will also accept gift cards to local establishments.

Donations of baked goods can be delivered to the London First United Methodist Church, 52 North Main Street, on Thursday, April 30, between 10 am and 4 pm.

The Bake-Nic is one of many ways the Auxiliary helps raise money for the hospital. Since the hospital opened

IN HONOR OF:

Breast Cancer Awareness London Elementary School London High School Boys Basketball London High School Girls Soccer

IN MEMORY OF:

Marjorie Becker Ms. Jane Berlin Ms. Patricia Cormany Mr. & Mrs. David Dhume Mr. & Mrs. Ken Haskins Mrs. Clarabel Littler Mr. & Mrs. John Neer Mr. & Mrs. Barry Oches Mr. Paul Sullivan Mr. Donald Thomas Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Thompson

Nancy Dillion Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Thomas Mrs. Karolyn Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Gary Yancer

Norma Fahl Mrs. Clarabel Littler

Loved Ones Mr. & Mrs. Bob Wilson

Dennis Maggied Mr. & Mrs. Jim Chamberlin

Harold Sebastian Mr. & Mrs. George Byers Employees of ABB Mr. & Mrs. Bob Majka Ms. Kerry Mendenhall Mr. & Mrs. James Myler Mr. Joseph Sebastian Mr. & Mrs. Jim Smith

Good things come to those who bakein 1962, the Auxiliary has donated more than one million dollars. Throughout the years, funds from the Bake-Nic have contributed toward the purchase of new vital sign monitors, a new electrocardiogram (EKG) machine and a stress test machine, just to name a few.

The Madison Health Auxiliary relies upon the generous donations of food items from our community to make our fundraiser a continued success and to make a positive impact at Madison Health!

For more information about the Bake-Nic and the Madison Health Auxiliary, contact the Development Office at 740.845.7053.

A “heartfelt” thanks to all the generous sponsors, auction donors, volunteers and guests who helped make the 2014 Heartfelt Holidays gala one to remember. The event raised more than $30,000 to provide care for local patients who could otherwise not afford hospital services. Held annually in December, the event is organized by a team of volunteers led by co-chairs Dan and Patti Blazer. Dan and Patti have been active with the Madison Health Foundation and Heartfelt Holidays since 2009.

Thank you to everyone in the community who made the event a success!

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heartfelt thanks

Jim Jones and

Elizabeth Boise dance

away the evening.

Amy and Dr. Don Hura

Bob Arbogast

views the silent

auction items.

Andy Mauck plays for the crowd

Pam and Mike Boerger

Dan and Patti Blazer, co-chairs

Madison Health CEO, Dana Engle

Marv and Jodi Homan with Heather and Drew Dwyer

Melinda Elliott in the holiday spirit

Juan and Genoveva Escamilla

Rosie and Dr. George Anderson

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Madison Health welcomes new neurologistMadison Health is proud to welcome Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD, a neurologist with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, to its family of physicians and further meet the healthcare needs of the community.

As a neurologist, Dr. Gao-Hickman specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions such as headaches, epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disorders, dementia and Parkinson’s disease.

Dr. Gao-Hickman brings more than 12 years of experience to Madison Health and is fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese. She received her Bachelor of Medicine and Master of Science in Microbiology from Tianjin Medical University in Tianjin, China and completed her neurology residency at The Ohio State University.

“It is my honor to be the help for those in need, for a brighter and healthier life.”

Dr. Gao-Hickman is caring for patients at Madison Health Specialty Care, located at Madison Medical Center, 214 Elm Street in London. To make an appointment, please call Central Scheduling at 740.845.7100.

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