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Spine surgeon Kevin Mullaney, M.D., (left)from twin cities Spine center in Shakopee, recently helped patient Leo Stark get back to his favorite hobby—golf.

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AT 67 Leo Stark is active and loves to play golf. He wasn’t content last winter when he couldn’t take his annual two-month golf vacation to Mississippi with his wife, Carolyn.

Instead of golfing and enjoying warm weather and great friends down South, Stark had back surgery in January 2007. However, this first surgery provided no relief from his constant pain and lack of mobility.

By spring, when Stark returned to the links with his buddies at Dahlgreen Golf Club in Chaska, he found he wasn’t able to walk the course and had to use a golf cart. The pain was stronger, longer-lasting and spreading down his legs.

“I couldn’t walk 10 feet or sit for five minutes. I was just in too much pain,” Stark says. “Finally, I heard about Dr. Mullaney from Twin Cities Spine Center at St. Francis in Shakopee.”

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Dr. Mullaney and registered nurse Lana Brown with spine patient Leo Stark

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Specialist and spine surgeon Kevin Mullaney, M.D., evaluated Stark and an MrI was done to confi rm the diagnosis of spinal stenosis, a condition in which arthritis of the spine causes pinching of the spinal nerve roots and triggers pain. on June 22, 2007, Stark had spine surgery, a minimally invasive revision laminectomy, done by Dr. Mullaney.

“With minimally invasive lumbar laminectomy, we use specialized instru-ments to minimize postoperative pain. With this technique we can remove any bone spurs or disc herniations that are causing nerve root compression,” Dr. Mullaney says. “Leo’s incision was about 11/2 inches, and he spent one night in the hospital. He’s an active guy with a zest for life. Through less invasive procedures, there are new forms of treatments with less postoperative pain and quicker recovery.”

Stark’s results were immediate. He tried walking shortly after his surgery

in his recovery room and felt like a different person.

“My family couldn’t believe I was able to move around so soon,” Stark says.

BacK in tHe SWing of tHingSeverything’s going fi ne, and after six

weeks of physical therapy, Stark got back into his golf leagues. What’s next? More golf, of course! He’s looking forward to his winter golf vacation in Mississippi.

“There’s no other way to put it,” Stark says. “Dr. Mullaney saved me...and my golf game! He’s a super human being. Do your homework and get a good spinal specialist. Getting my life back was worth it.”

More >> for more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mullaney at the twin cities Spine center at St. francis, call (952) 403-2199.

Pain management specialist at St. FrancisSt. Francis Regional medical center is pleased to welcome a new pain management physician, matthew Thorson, m.D. a board-certifi ed anesthesiologist with specialized training in pain man-agement, Dr. Thorson brings with him leading-edge interventional pain management techniques and offers medical management tailored to each patient.

When a patient with pain is referred to Dr. Thorson by a St. Francis Orthopedic & neuroscience center physician or a personal physician, he determines which procedure will be most effective for managing the patient’s acute or chronic pain.

Hall of Famer talks joint replacementJohnny bench, perhaps the greatest catcher in baseball history, stopped by St. Fran-cis Regional medical center on aug. 13 to talk not about america’s favorite pastime, but about one of the hospital’s most common surgeries: joint replacement.

bench met with patients at St. Francis who underwent joint replacement surgery just as he did in 2004. at the seminar, St. Francis orthopedic special-ists also shared information about new treatments and technologies for orthopedics.

The event supported the new St. Francis Orthopedic & neuroscience center, scheduled to open in December 2007.

the human spine is a magnifi cent piece of architecture. it can bear great weights and also fl ex. But the spine’s complexity makes it vulnerable. ct and Mri scans offer detailed pictures of these problems.

Major League Hall of famer johnny Bench (middle left) visits with the orthopedic specialists at St. francis.

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using your shoulder againFollowing rotator cuff surgery, a prescribed program of exercise can help you regain strength and restore range of motion in your shoulder.

Rehabilitation occurs in stages. You may need to wear a sling for a while so that your shoulder can heal properly.

You’ll also work with a physical therapist, who will help you start to move your shoulder. You may begin with passive motion exercises, in which the therapist helps you move your arm.

Gradually, over the next several weeks, you may be taught how to do strengthening and range-of-motion exer-cises on your own.

most people regain functional range of motion and strength within four to six months after shoulder surgery.Source: american academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

ouCH! THAT HurTS! If that is a familiar refrain whenever you lift an object or

reach for one, you might have a shoulder injury—specifi cally, a tear in your rotator cuff. Fortunately, you don’t have to live with the pain—treatments can help.

WHat iS it?The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles and their tendons

that form a covering over the upper end of the arm bone and help hold the ball of the shoulder joint in its socket.

“Another function is to help us perform complex maneuvers of the shoulders,” says Michael Freehill, M.D., spokesman for the American Academy of orthopaedic Surgeons (AAoS). These include lifting and rotating the arm.

WHat goeS Wrong?Common rotator cuff problems include infl ammation of

the tendons (cords that join muscle to bone) or the bursa, a cushion between the rotator cuff and shoulder blade.

Additionally, one or more of the tendons can tear. This

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can happen suddenly from a fall or other traumatic injury, but most tears develop over time.

Age-related degeneration plays a key role—tears are more common as we age. But they can also be caused by inju-

ries from repetitive overhead or out-stretched reaching, Dr. Freehill says.

This can happen in sports, such as baseball, swimming

or tennis, or in occupations such as construction or painting.

HoW are tearS repaireD?Treatment may include physical therapy and medications

for infl ammation and pain. Cortisone injections may also give relief.

Some tears may need to be fi xed surgically. This may be the case, for example, if your symptoms don’t improve after trying more conservative treatments, according to the Na-tional Institutes of Health.

Surgery may also be advised if a traumatic injury caused the tear. Today, arthroscopic surgery is commonly used to repair rotator cuff tears, Dr. Freehill says.

The operation is done through small openings, and a scope connected to a video monitor is used to see inside the shoulder. rotator cuff tears can also be repaired with traditional open surgery or with a smaller incision, called a mini-open repair.

each case is different, but according to the AAoS, the surgeon may trim and smooth tissue, suture together torn tendons or reattach them to bone.

Benefi ts of surgery may include less pain and improved shoulder function and strength.

Rotator cuff tears can happen suddenly from a fall or other traumatic injury, but most develop over time.

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FASTer, More ACCurATe imaging. A nuclear scanner that is considered the best of its kind and the first in the state. Computer-guided joint replacement surgery. St. Francis regional Medical Center is staying at the fore-front of technological advances to give doctors powerful tools to diagnose and treat patients.

Mri: HigHer SpeeD, Better quaLity iMageS

Patients can now get faster, more ac-curate diagnoses with St. Francis’ new ultra high-speed magnetic resonance imaging (MrI) machine. The new MrI provides excellent image quality, quicker examinations and better depart-ment workflow.

MrI technician Matt Gray explains that the new scanner will automate all imaging, making scans faster, more com-fortable and simpler for patients.

“It’s also a higher level of imaging, so we can see details that are amazing. Things like very subtle spine injuries or like pinched nerves will show up through this scan,” Gray says.

“We can study your kidney, liver and pancreas for a diagnosis. And just think of what we can do for sports-related injuries, like torn ligaments or slight fractures. We’re very excited to be able to offer this new MrI.”

nucLear MeDicine: cLoSer iS BetterSeeing an image of a moving organ,

such as the gallbladder, in high defini-tion is crucial in making quick and ac-curate diagnoses for patients. St. Francis’ nuclear scanner does exactly that. Its close up and “bright view” technology helps technicians see more of the organ and see problems earlier.

“We’re excited about this new system. It’s the best and it’s the first in the state of Minnesota,” says Jimley Harris, diag-nostic imaging manager at St. Francis.

Digital mammography: Better accuracy, greater comfortWhen St. Francis began offering digital mammography earlier this year, patients were impressed to say the least.

“It was amazing,” said Shakopee resident karla Lindholm after her first mammogram on the new equipment. “It was faster and easier, and you can just see so much. It’s easy to understand how it helps the radiologist watch for anything abnormal.”

The digital image is reviewed on high-resolution monitors, which helps radiologists make even more accurate diagnoses. a computer-aided detection system provides a second opinion, increasing the accuracy of the diagnosis.

“It’s able to move detectors closer to the patient, so obviously it’s getting information that other machines can’t. It’s more accurate, more efficient and it’s more comfortable for the patient.”

navigation: gpS for joint repLaceMent Surgery

Cutting-edge advances in joint replacement surgery are changing the face of joint replacement recipients. No longer is the surgery only for the aged and inactive. Celebrities such as golf legend Jack Nicklaus, Hall of Famer Johnny Bench and rock star eddie Van Halen are just a few of the success stories reported by the media.

Minimally invasive orthopedic procedures include a system called Navigation that is used by some surgeons at St. Francis. This new technology does exactly what its name implies: It helps surgeons align knee and hip implants more accurately with the patient’s anatomy.

“This technology can provide better strength, stability and range of movement

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technologyin the new joint,” says LuJean Iversen, manager of the St. Francis Surgery Center.

By using Navigation, surgeons no longer need preoperative x-rays or CT scans. The surgeon is able to gain a comprehensive understanding of the patient’s anatomy before any cuts are made and is able to make adjustments within one to two degrees, helping en-

sure the best possible fit of the implant.

Put all this together and, according to Iversen, this technol-

ogy may lead to shorter hospital stays, fewer complications and improved joint stability.

Mri technician Matt gray says St. francis’ new ultra high-speed Mri machine has many advantages, including being more comfortable for patients.

Keep up-to-date on the latest advances at St. Francis by visiting our Web site at www.stfrancis-shakopee.com.

More >> to learn more about the services and technology available at St. francis, visit www.stfrancis- shakopee.com and click on the “our Services” tab.

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Happy anniversary!c e L e B r a t i n g � � y e a r S o f S e r v i c e S , g r a t i t u D e a n D c o M M u n i t y

more than 100 community members, board members, staff, physicians, donors, volunteers and friends joined the St. Francis Foundation this past September to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The event recognized, honored and thanked the many people who have been such a vital part of the Foundation’s history since its inception in 1982.

St. Francis has always benefited from a strong tradition of philanthropic leadership. To date, more than 22,000 community members have invested their time, talent and resources to help raise more than $5.9 million for hospital and community health programs.

Legacy of St. francis showcasedDuring the celebration, attendees paid tribute to

the hospital’s new Legacy Wall, the culmination of widespread efforts and input from many, including: ♦ an employee committee. ♦ The St. Francis auxiliary. ♦ Shakopee mdewakanton (Dakota) Sioux community. ♦ benedictine Sisters of Duluth. ♦ Franciscan Sisters of St. Paul. ♦ Scott county and minnesota historical societies. ♦ Senior leadership and physicians at St. Francis.

The captivating structure offers a timeless collage of pictures, prayers and artifacts carefully chosen to tell the story of how people in the area used the land and innovations to build the community, and it illustrates the struggles and joys that were part of the journey. The project was funded by donor support through the St. Francis Foundation.

St. Francis President michael baumgartner dedicated the wall with the words of St. benedict: “care of the sick must rank above and before all else. That is why we are here, to care for our patients, when patients and families are at their most vulnerable times. It is our sacred trust.”

Supporters of the St. francis foundation continued to

celebrate its �� years of service during the foundation’s

annual gala on oct. �7 at oak ridge Hotel and conference

center. More than $17�,000, including in-kind donations,

was raised to support the healing environment at

St. francis, specifi cally by enhancing four rooms used

for pediatric patients and creating a new atrium garden

for employees, patients and families. Kare-11 tv’s

Belinda jensen delighted all as the evening’s emcee.

the night included the presentation of Humanitarian

awards that acknowledge and recognize the signifi cant

contributions of people who enrich the lives of others

through service to our communities in the areas of health

care. the recipients were chosen for demonstrating their

outstanding commitment to human rights and exemplifying

the values of the St. francis foundation—compassion,

integrity, focus and stewardship.

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Dale thompson, Benedictine Health Systems, accepted a

Humanitarian award on behalf of the Benedictine Sisters of

St. Scholastica Monastery of Duluth, Minn., who were

honored for their �0 years of sponsorship of the St. francis

foundation and St. francis.

the franciscan Sisters of St. paul were honored with a Humanitarian award for founding the St. francis regional Medical center foundation in 198�. from left, Sister Mary antonice Delury, rachelle Willey of the gala planning committee and Sister Mary Louise Dolezal.

St. francis regional Medical center’s new Legacy Wall illustrates the struggles and joys of the people who built the community.

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Grateful Hearts for 20 Years of Benedictine Sponsorship

Living the MissionA t S t . F r a n c i s a n d i n t h e C o m m u n i t y W i n t e r 2 0 0 8

When Mike Baumgartner moved fromMissouri to Minnesota to assume the role of president ofSt. Francis Regional Medical Center, he brought a personalcommitment to mission and a dedicated belief in his role asan engaged community leader. “What we do in healthcare issacred work,” he explains. “People come to us when they’reat their most vulnerable. Our mission allows us to treatthem with the respect and dignity they deserve. I believeit’s critical that St. Francis lives this mission both on andoff campus.”

Baumgartner looks to the Franciscan and Benedictine Sisters as the foundation ofthis mission. “One of our most fulfilling, yet challenging opportunities we face atSt. Francis is to continue to bring this mission to our patients, families andcommunities without the presence of the Sisters on campus.”

He looks forward to further strengthening St. Francis’ mission work. “This is afortunate community,” he said. “Living the values of this organization will helpensure that the spirit of the founding sisters and St. Francis will continue to livethrough our staff.”

Un año de crecimiento en River Valley Nursing CenterFo r t a l e c i e n d o n u e s t ro s l a z o s e n l a c o m u n i d a d

El número de personas sin seguro médico en nuestra comunidad continuo creciendo y en respuesta a esta necesidad, algo especial sucedió enAbril del 2005. El River Valley Nursing Center comenzó a atender clientes en Shakopee, proporcionando cuidado de salud público gratuito,educación, cuidado de la salud y servicio social de referencias a los adultos y niños, y desde entonces se les ha dado ayuda a más de 580 clientes.Comenzó en Febrero del 2007, lo clientes también fueron atendidos en las nuevas instalaciones adicional en Chaska. El atender clientes en estainstalación adicional fue posible por la generosa donación de $15,000 que hizo Park Nicollet Foundation, la cuál también proporcionó los fon-dos iniciales necesarios para el Nursing Center en el 2005.

El River Valley Nursing Center es la primera parada para las personas sin seguro o con seguro insuficiente, para obtener cuidado de la saludapropiado y servicio social de referencias. Una enfermera de salud pública y un trabajador social comunitario bilingües, atienden a los clientescuyas edades van desde sólo algunos meses, hasta edades avanzadas, dándoles tratamiento a todos con una actitud de servicio y cuidado amistoso.Debido a que las personas sin seguro no tienen un contacto regular con un médico familiar o clínica, generalmente no tiene la oportunidad derecibir o aprender acerca del cuidado preventivo y rutinario, como lo son las vacunas, la revisión de la presión sanguínea y las pruebas de laglucosa. Además, la falta de seguro médico frecuentemente va acompañada de otras necesidades, el Nursing Center es un modelo único en el quese integra el modelo del cuidado de la salud y de servicio social.

De acuerdo con la Coordinadora del Nursing Center, Barbara Zell, es un “punto de entrada fácil al sistema de cuidado de la salud para laspersonas que son nuevas en la comunidad, incluyendo los inmigrantes, así como también personas que recientemente dejaron de tener seguro yno saben qué hacer.” Una de las primeras cosas que ella y los trabajadores sociales que ayudan a la comunidad hacen, es hacer una evaluación yentrevista del cliente, identificando sus necesidades médicas, junto con su situación financiera y de vivienda. Ella dice que “el cliente típico, es unamujer, una madre que busca respuestas y ayuda para ella y para su familia.”

La recomendación de dónde un cliente puede obtener cuidado o servicios de seguimiento o es una parte importante del servicio que NursingCenter proporciona. Ya sea éste a un costo bajo, la clínica gratuita, o Servicios Sociales, Barbara y los trabajadores sociales, hacen todo lo quepueden para asistir en toda forma posible. Debido a que la gente viene con una multitud de preocupaciones de salud, Barbara y los trabajadoressociales “hacen la promesa de que nadie saldrá del centro sin por lo menos haber tratado un problema. Esta es una profesión de ayuda. Vamoshasta el último grado para hacer que las cosas se hagan realidad, y nos encanta hacerlo.”

A continuación se encuentra las áreas de crecimiento de River Valley Nursing Center:• Además de la donación de Park Nicollet Foundation, el Nursing Center ha recibido una donación de $4,000 por parte de The Saint Paul

Foundation: El Fondo de Nuestra Comunidad/Spectrum Trust, para tratar la educación acerca de la salud en la población latina local.• El período que Lupe Pfaff trabajó en el concejo, trae una abundancia de conocimiento personal, experiencia y compromiso al concejo.

El trabajo de Lupe como enlace cultural en ISD 112 trajo un entendimiento invaluable al concejo y ella fue un instrumento en laimplementación de la donación de El Fondo.

• Las revisiones de la presión sanguínea y las revisiones de la glucosa en la sangre fueron proporcionados en las instalaciones por laorganización Guardian Angels Catholic Church en Chaska. Estas visitas fueron las que abrieron el camino para la formación del LatinoHealth Committee para compartir las preocupaciones de salud de la comunidad con el Nursing Center.

• Cynthia Juarez condujo grupos de discusión en la comunidad latina, los cuáles proporcionaron información valiosa al Nursing Centeracerca de las necesidades de salud de la comunidad latina.

Los fondos para el River Valley Nursing Center han sido generosamente donados por:• Park Nicollet Foundation• St. Francis Foundation• The St. Paul Foundation: El Fondo de Nuestra Communidad/Spectrum Trust• Shakopee Rotary• Prior Lake Lion’s Club• St. Francis Regional Medical Center• Además, todos los miembros todos que colaboran, contribuyen generosamente

con tiempo y otro tipo de donaciones.• St. Victoria Catholic Church• Prior Lake Rotary

El River Valley Nursing Center es el resultado de una colaboración

entre las comunidades de: • St. Francis Regional Medical Center• St. Mary’s Health Clinics• CAP (Community Action Program) Agency• Park Nicollet Clinic-Shakopee• Allina Medical Clinic-Shakopee• Carver County Public Health• Scott County Human Services

Los clientes pueden recibir ayuda en dos lugares:Shakopee: 752 Canterbury Road S.(Anchor Center) los Lunes de 1:00 a 6:00 pm

Chaska: 110650 Village Road(CAP Agencia adyacente al Kindergarten Center)los Jueves de 1:00 pm a 5:00 pm

Siempre necesitamos patrocinadores del centro.Si usted desea donar fondos, materiales otiempo, por favor llámenos al 952-496-8669

los Lunes de 1pm a 6pm.

Ethnicity of Clients Served by the River Valley Nursing Center(through September 2007)

Ethnicity

Asian/Pacific Islander

Caucasian

Latino/South American

Native American/ Alaska Native

African/AmericanBlack/Multiple Race

Russian/European origin

Chaska

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Shakopee

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Pictured are Barbara Zell, RN, Nurse Coordinator andVirginia Linder, translator for the River Valley

Nursing Center Chaska site.

The River Valley Nursing Centeris the result of a community

collaboration between:• St. Francis Regional Medical Center• St. Mary’s Health Clinics• CAP (Community Action Program) Agency• Park Nicollet Clinic-Shakopee• Allina Medical Clinic-Shakopee• Carver County Public Health• Scott County Human Services

Clients may receive help at two locations:Shakopee: 752 Canterbury Road S.(Anchor Center) on Mondays from 1:00 - 6:00 pm

Chaska: 110650 Village Road(CAP Agency adjacent to Kindergarten Center)on Thursdays from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

We are always in need of center sponsors. If youwould like to donate funds, materials or time,

please call 952-496-8669 on Mondays from 1-6pm.

For the past 20 years, we have felt theconstant love and support of our sponsors,the Benedictine Sisters of St. ScholasticaMonastery in Duluth through theBenedictine Health System. We call oursponsors to mind as we live our values,make our mission come alive and achieveour vision. Sponsorship refers to thespecial relationship between St. Francisas a faith-based, Catholic health careprovider and the Benedictine Sisters ofthe Monastery of St. Scholastic inDuluth. The Benedictine Sisters serve asthe structural link binding St. Francis toour Catholic identity, heritage andmission. Sponsorship is very valuable toSt. Francis. Our sponsors both ensureand hold us accountable for:

• Continuing the tradition of providingunfailing respect for the dignity of allpersons

• Providing services that recognize thewhole person (body, mind, and spirit)

• Approaching organizational integrityas a component of mission, not merelegal compliance

• Maintaining the hospital’s roots inthe gospel even if it conflicts withsome contemporary values

• Balancing social good with stability,continuation and growth

Most importantly, our sponsors areour mentors in mission discernmentand interpretation of mission fortoday’s challenges. It is with gratefulhearts that we reflect on 20 yearsof Benedictine Sponsorship andlook forward to our futureministry together.

Kathy Schultz, Sue Robertsonand Mike Baumgartner

Jennifer Anderson, Mike Baumgartner and Senator Claire Robling

Letterfrom The Mission & StrategyCommittee Chair

A Year of Growth for the River Valley Nursing CenterD e e p e n i n g O u r Ti e s i n t h e C o m m u n i t y

The passion for mission at St. Francis isinspiring. Over the many years that I havebeen involved with St. Francis Regional

Medical Center Ihave witnessed atremendousamount of growthin the campus sizeas well as the depthand variety ofservices available.As exciting as thatgrowth has been,

more exciting is the growth in commitmentto mission I see at St. Francis.

As Chair of the Mission and StrategyCommittee of the board I see first handthe many ways St. Francis is working tonurture the important relationships thatare at the heart of mission: relationshipswith our patients and their families, ouremployees, our community, our sponsors– the Benedictine Sisters of St. ScholasticMonastery in Duluth and our partners –the Benedictine Health System, AllinaHospitals & Clinics and Park NicolletHealth System.

As a Catholic hospital St. Francis continuesthe healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Welove and serve God by serving others.I am blessed to be a part of the healingministry at St. Francis and I look forwardto future growth in commitment tomission and passion for serving those inneed in our community.

My sincere thanks to members of theSt. Francis Mission and StrategyCommittee for 2008:

Lee ShimekSister Claudia RiehlSister Agnes AlichWilliam NevinWally Danielson (ex-officio)

Dr. Bruce McCarthyMike Baumgartner (ex-officio)

Lori Peterson (ex-officio)

Father Steve UlrickMission & Strategy Committee Chair

Father Steve UlrickMission & StrategyCommittee Chair

Mission is Alive andThriving ThroughCommunity Benefit“Care of the sick must rank above all else.”

— Rule of St. Benedict

Providing the community withcompassionate and exceptional healthcare services is what St. Francis RegionalMedical Center is all about. Not only atthe hospital itself, but throughout thecommunity at large; reaching out to thosewho are poor and vulnerable, andaddressing economic, social, andeducational needs in order to fosterexcellent health for all. St. Francis strivesto be a community leader and valuedpartner in providing community benefits. Using methodology for trackingcommunity contribution developed bythe Minnesota Hospital Association, in2006, St. Francis invested in excess of$15 million, approximately 18% ofoperating expenses. Of that totalcontribution, $4,500,000 providedcommunity benefits designed to lessenthe health care burden for all in thecommunity, as defined by two leadingnational organizations, Catholic HealthAssociation (CHA) and VHA.

Some of the programs that St. Francisprovides or partners with others toprovide include the following:

• Funding necessary mental healthintervention and assessment servicethrough a mobile, mental health crisisunit which is able to help clients in manysettings throughout the community.

• Providing a counselor in theemergency department for those whoare struggling financially and offeringenrollment assistance to determinequalification for Medical Assistanceand other programs.

B E N E F I T I N G O U R C O M M U N I T Y The number of uninsured and underinsured people in our community continues to grow, and in response to this need, something excitinghappened in April 2005. The River Valley Nursing Center began seeing clients in Shakopee, providing free public health nursing care,education, and health care and social service referrals to adults and children and since then over 580 clients have been helped. Beginning inFebruary 2007 clients were also seen at a new, additional location in Chaska. Serving clients at this additional location was made possible bya generous grant of $15,000 from the Park Nicollet Foundation, which also provided the initial funding needed to start the Nursing Centerin 2005.

The River Valley Nursing Center is a first stop for the uninsured and underinsured in obtaining appropriate healthcare and social servicereferrals. A public health nurse and a bi-lingual community outreach worker see clients ranging in age from just a few months to the elderly,treating all with an attitude of friendly care and service. Because people without insurance may not have regular contact with a family physician orclinic, they often do not have the opportunity to receive or learn about preventative and routine care such as immunizations, blood pressurechecks and glucose screenings. In addition, a lack of insurance can often be coupled with other needs; the Nursing Center is a unique modelin that it integrates the health care and social service model.

According to the Center’s Nursing Coordinator, Barbara Zell, it is an “easy entry point into the health care system for people who are new tothe community, including immigrants, as well as people who are newly uninsured and don’t know what to do.” One of the first things she andthe community outreach worker do is an assessment and interview of the client, finding out their medical needs, along with their living andfinancial situation. She said the “typical client is generally a woman, a mother, seeking answers and help for herself and her family.”

Recommending where a client can get further care or services is a large part of the service the Nursing Center provides. Whether that is alow-cost or free clinic, or Social Services, Barbara and the outreach worker do their best to assist in every way possible. Because people comein with such a multitude of health concerns Barbara and the outreach workers “made a pledge that no one would leave the Center without atleast one issue being addressed. This is a helping profession. We go to the nth degree to make things happen, and we love doing it.”

Highlighted below are areas of growth at the River Valley Nursing Center:• In addition to the Park Nicollet Foundation grant, the Nursing Center received a $4,000 grant from The Saint Paul Foundation:

El Fondo de Nuestra Communidad/Spectrum Trust to address health literacy in the local Latino population.

• Lupe Pfaff served a term on the board brings a wealth of personal knowledge, experience and commitment to the board. Lupe’s work as acultural liaison in ISD 112 brought invaluable insight to the board and she was instrumental in implementing the grant from El Fondo.

• Blood pressure screenings and blood glucose checks were provided on site at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Chaska. The visitspaved the way for the formation of a Latino Health Committee to share community health concerns with the Nursing Center.

• Cynthia Juarez conducted focus groups in the Latino community which provided valuable information to the Nursing Center onLatino community health needs.

Funding for the River Valley Nursing Center has been generouslyprovided for by:

• Park Nicollet Foundation

• St. Francis Foundation

• The St. Paul Foundation: El Fondo de Nuestra Communidad/Spectrum Trust

• Shakopee Rotary

• Prior Lake Lion’s Club

• St. Francis Regional Medical Center

• In addition, collaborating members all contribute generously of time andother in-kind donations.

• St. Victoria Catholic Church• Prior Lake Rotary

• Funding the EnCARE program whicheducates teen drivers on the dangers ofdrinking and driving. Conducted by agroup of emergency room nurses,these educational sessions provide apowerful prevention message.

• Funding and providing the NewBeginnings (Teen) prenatal educationprogram at the Carver/ScottEducational Cooperative Center.Nurses and teachers meet withpregnant teens, educating them onchildbirth, leading discussion groups,and answering questions.

• Conducting the car seat challengetests. This is a free screening of infantcar seats to make sure they meet AAPrequirements.

It is through these and many otherprograms that St. Francis RegionalMedical Center concretely lives out itsmission both on and off of the hospitalcampus. The core values of stewardship,respect, hospitality, justice, partnershipand joy are thriving as a result of thiscontinued focus on mission through ourcommunity benefits program.



RNs Greg Jones, Melissa Rezny and NicoleGiesen represented St. Francis at the MothersAgainst Drunk Drivers 5K Walk last May.

Rezny and Giesen demonstrated car seatsafety for participants and Jones talked

about the EnCare program.


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Grateful Hearts for 20 Years of Benedictine Sponsorship

Living the MissionA t S t . F r a n c i s a n d i n t h e C o m m u n i t y W i n t e r 2 0 0 8

When Mike Baumgartner moved fromMissouri to Minnesota to assume the role of president ofSt. Francis Regional Medical Center, he brought a personalcommitment to mission and a dedicated belief in his role asan engaged community leader. “What we do in healthcare issacred work,” he explains. “People come to us when they’reat their most vulnerable. Our mission allows us to treatthem with the respect and dignity they deserve. I believeit’s critical that St. Francis lives this mission both on andoff campus.”

Baumgartner looks to the Franciscan and Benedictine Sisters as the foundation ofthis mission. “One of our most fulfilling, yet challenging opportunities we face atSt. Francis is to continue to bring this mission to our patients, families andcommunities without the presence of the Sisters on campus.”

He looks forward to further strengthening St. Francis’ mission work. “This is afortunate community,” he said. “Living the values of this organization will helpensure that the spirit of the founding sisters and St. Francis will continue to livethrough our staff.”

Un año de crecimiento en River Valley Nursing CenterFo r t a l e c i e n d o n u e s t ro s l a z o s e n l a c o m u n i d a d

El número de personas sin seguro médico en nuestra comunidad continuo creciendo y en respuesta a esta necesidad, algo especial sucedió enAbril del 2005. El River Valley Nursing Center comenzó a atender clientes en Shakopee, proporcionando cuidado de salud público gratuito,educación, cuidado de la salud y servicio social de referencias a los adultos y niños, y desde entonces se les ha dado ayuda a más de 580 clientes.Comenzó en Febrero del 2007, lo clientes también fueron atendidos en las nuevas instalaciones adicional en Chaska. El atender clientes en estainstalación adicional fue posible por la generosa donación de $15,000 que hizo Park Nicollet Foundation, la cuál también proporcionó los fon-dos iniciales necesarios para el Nursing Center en el 2005.

El River Valley Nursing Center es la primera parada para las personas sin seguro o con seguro insuficiente, para obtener cuidado de la saludapropiado y servicio social de referencias. Una enfermera de salud pública y un trabajador social comunitario bilingües, atienden a los clientescuyas edades van desde sólo algunos meses, hasta edades avanzadas, dándoles tratamiento a todos con una actitud de servicio y cuidado amistoso.Debido a que las personas sin seguro no tienen un contacto regular con un médico familiar o clínica, generalmente no tiene la oportunidad derecibir o aprender acerca del cuidado preventivo y rutinario, como lo son las vacunas, la revisión de la presión sanguínea y las pruebas de laglucosa. Además, la falta de seguro médico frecuentemente va acompañada de otras necesidades, el Nursing Center es un modelo único en el quese integra el modelo del cuidado de la salud y de servicio social.

De acuerdo con la Coordinadora del Nursing Center, Barbara Zell, es un “punto de entrada fácil al sistema de cuidado de la salud para laspersonas que son nuevas en la comunidad, incluyendo los inmigrantes, así como también personas que recientemente dejaron de tener seguro yno saben qué hacer.” Una de las primeras cosas que ella y los trabajadores sociales que ayudan a la comunidad hacen, es hacer una evaluación yentrevista del cliente, identificando sus necesidades médicas, junto con su situación financiera y de vivienda. Ella dice que “el cliente típico, es unamujer, una madre que busca respuestas y ayuda para ella y para su familia.”

La recomendación de dónde un cliente puede obtener cuidado o servicios de seguimiento o es una parte importante del servicio que NursingCenter proporciona. Ya sea éste a un costo bajo, la clínica gratuita, o Servicios Sociales, Barbara y los trabajadores sociales, hacen todo lo quepueden para asistir en toda forma posible. Debido a que la gente viene con una multitud de preocupaciones de salud, Barbara y los trabajadoressociales “hacen la promesa de que nadie saldrá del centro sin por lo menos haber tratado un problema. Esta es una profesión de ayuda. Vamoshasta el último grado para hacer que las cosas se hagan realidad, y nos encanta hacerlo.”

A continuación se encuentra las áreas de crecimiento de River Valley Nursing Center:• Además de la donación de Park Nicollet Foundation, el Nursing Center ha recibido una donación de $4,000 por parte de The Saint Paul

Foundation: El Fondo de Nuestra Comunidad/Spectrum Trust, para tratar la educación acerca de la salud en la población latina local.• El período que Lupe Pfaff trabajó en el concejo, trae una abundancia de conocimiento personal, experiencia y compromiso al concejo.

El trabajo de Lupe como enlace cultural en ISD 112 trajo un entendimiento invaluable al concejo y ella fue un instrumento en laimplementación de la donación de El Fondo.

• Las revisiones de la presión sanguínea y las revisiones de la glucosa en la sangre fueron proporcionados en las instalaciones por laorganización Guardian Angels Catholic Church en Chaska. Estas visitas fueron las que abrieron el camino para la formación del LatinoHealth Committee para compartir las preocupaciones de salud de la comunidad con el Nursing Center.

• Cynthia Juarez condujo grupos de discusión en la comunidad latina, los cuáles proporcionaron información valiosa al Nursing Centeracerca de las necesidades de salud de la comunidad latina.

Los fondos para el River Valley Nursing Center han sido generosamente donados por:• Park Nicollet Foundation• St. Francis Foundation• The St. Paul Foundation: El Fondo de Nuestra Communidad/Spectrum Trust• Shakopee Rotary• Prior Lake Lion’s Club• St. Francis Regional Medical Center• Además, todos los miembros todos que colaboran, contribuyen generosamente

con tiempo y otro tipo de donaciones.• St. Victoria Catholic Church• Prior Lake Rotary

El River Valley Nursing Center es el resultado de una colaboración

entre las comunidades de: • St. Francis Regional Medical Center• St. Mary’s Health Clinics• CAP (Community Action Program) Agency• Park Nicollet Clinic-Shakopee• Allina Medical Clinic-Shakopee• Carver County Public Health• Scott County Human Services

Los clientes pueden recibir ayuda en dos lugares:Shakopee: 752 Canterbury Road S.(Anchor Center) los Lunes de 1:00 a 6:00 pm

Chaska: 110650 Village Road(CAP Agencia adyacente al Kindergarten Center)los Jueves de 1:00 pm a 5:00 pm

Siempre necesitamos patrocinadores del centro.Si usted desea donar fondos, materiales otiempo, por favor llámenos al 952-496-8669

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For the past 20 years, we have felt theconstant love and support of our sponsors,the Benedictine Sisters of St. ScholasticaMonastery in Duluth through theBenedictine Health System. We call oursponsors to mind as we live our values,make our mission come alive and achieveour vision. Sponsorship refers to thespecial relationship between St. Francisas a faith-based, Catholic health careprovider and the Benedictine Sisters ofthe Monastery of St. Scholastic inDuluth. The Benedictine Sisters serve asthe structural link binding St. Francis toour Catholic identity, heritage andmission. Sponsorship is very valuable toSt. Francis. Our sponsors both ensureand hold us accountable for:

• Continuing the tradition of providingunfailing respect for the dignity of allpersons

• Providing services that recognize thewhole person (body, mind, and spirit)

• Approaching organizational integrityas a component of mission, not merelegal compliance

• Maintaining the hospital’s roots inthe gospel even if it conflicts withsome contemporary values

• Balancing social good with stability,continuation and growth

Most importantly, our sponsors areour mentors in mission discernmentand interpretation of mission fortoday’s challenges. It is with gratefulhearts that we reflect on 20 yearsof Benedictine Sponsorship andlook forward to our futureministry together.

Kathy Schultz, Sue Robertsonand Mike Baumgartner

Jennifer Anderson, Mike Baumgartner and Senator Claire Robling

Here’S A GooD way to help others, our community and yourself at the same time: Become a hospital volunteer.

If you have time and energy to spare, consider lending us a helping hand. We always welcome friendly, compassionate people who want to join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients and their family members as well as visitors.

And as a bonus, you might end up feeling better yourself.

Did you know that medical studies show that volunteering helps people feel healthier, happier and more connected? It’s true. Findings show that older people who volunteer tend to be less depressed and feel healthier than those who don’t volunteer.

People of various ages are members of our volunteer team. And we’d like to hear from you.

Volunteering is a great way to put your skills and hobbies to use in the service of others. Plus, you’ll get to meet a lot of new people.

No doubt you have knowledge and abilities we can put to use. our volunteers:

Meet and greet people arriving at the hospital.Guide patients and visitors around the hospital.Help at the information desk.Listen to and spend time with visitors and patients.Assist in the gift shop.Help with health screenings, classes and other programs

offered by the hospital.Help with data entry, fi ling and other administrative

tasks.No matter your interests and abilities, we’d be pleased to

have you join our team. Consider what sorts of activities you’d like to do. When you are ready to volunteer, give us a call or stop by and visit with our director of volunteer services.

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Back, from left, Sadie Miller, volunteer manager, and Katie Lawrence, volunteer coordinator. front, from left, volunteers avis paulson and Marlys flanigan.

janet Burger volunteers her time to give patients at St. francis, such as Betty crawford, of Savage, reading material.

Lenore johnson volunteers at the Same Day Surgery check-in desk at St. francis.

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PNeuMoNIA IS A lung infection that is caused mainly by bacteria, viruses and other organisms.

About half of all pneumonia cases are triggered by viruses, according to the American Lung Association. Viral pneumonia tends to be less severe than bacterial pneumonia and usually heals on its own.

Symptoms of viral pneumonia are similar to those of the flu and include fever, dry cough, headache, muscle pain, weakness and increasing breathlessness.

Pneumococcal pneumonia is one of the most common causes of bacterial pneumonia. It is spread through con-tact with people who are ill or who carry the bacteria in their throats. You can get this pneumonia from inhaling

droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person.

Symptoms may come on suddenly or gradually. You may have shaking chills, a high fever, a cough, shortness of breath, rapid breathing and chest pain. other possible symptoms are nausea, vomiting, head and muscle aches, and tiredness.

According to the American Medical Association, pneumococcal pneumonia is usually treated with antibiotics. Symptoms usually go away within 12 to 36 hours after you start taking the antibiotics.

A vaccine to prevent pneumococcal pneumonia—and other, less common types of bacterial pneumonia—is avail-able for children and adults. one shot of pneumococcal vaccine is recommended at age 65, or sooner if you have a serious

long-term health condition. The u.S. Centers for Disease Control and Pre-vention also recommends that children younger than 2 get the vaccine.

WHeN A SHorT walk becomes a painful exercise, it could be a sign of peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

PAD is a risk factor for heart attack and stroke that shouldn’t be ignored, because it can be treated.

PAD can also cause sleep-disrupting pain in the feet or legs and coldness in lower legs and feet. It can also contrib-ute to problems with the healing of lower limb sores. PAD increases the risk of infections and tissue death (gangrene) that can lead to leg amputation.

PAD’s symptoms—fatigue, heaviness, pain and cramping in the leg muscles when walking—can be relieved tem-porarily with rest.

But the underlying problem remains: leg arteries clogged with fatty deposits that limit or block blood flow. If you have PAD, you probably have blocked arteries

in other areas of your body as well.Those most likely to develop PAD

are people older than 50; African Ameri-cans; smokers; and people with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a family history of heart and blood vessel diseases.

If you are at risk for PAD or have symptoms, your doctor may want to

perform a simple, painless test called the ankle-brachial index (ABI). The test compares blood pressure in your legs to pressure in your arms to determine how well the blood is flowing and whether further tests are needed.

To learn more, go to www.aboutpad .org and www.padcoalition.org.

Sources: national Heart, Lung, and blood Institute; P.a.D. coalition; Society of Interventional Radiology

Leg pain when walking could signal vascular disease

Pneumonia—what to know

Don’t ignore leg pain that comes on when you are walking and is relieved by rest. it could be a sign of peripheral arterial disease.

PAD is a risk factor for heart attack and stroke that shouldn’t be ignored.

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are you getting all the Zzzzz’s you need? Sleep is not

merely a time-out from our busy routines; it is essential

to good health, mental functioning and safety.

this program will cover the basics of how and why we

sleep, problems associated with excessive daytime sleep-

iness, and what you can do about getting better sleep.

it will also offer several tips and tricks for assessment

tools to help you identify certain disorders and how to get

your sleep tested. Some common sleep disorders will be

covered, including: ♦ Snoring. ♦ Sleep apnea. ♦ restless

leg syndrome. ♦ Sleepwalking. ♦ narcolepsy.

Stand up straight! over a lifetime, verte-bral discs can experience wear and tear or trauma from accidents. either way, it means pain. Kevin Mullaney, M.D., of the St. Francis orthopedic & Neuroscience Center and Twin Cities Spine Center, will give you a better understanding of lower back pain, slipping vertebrae, arthritis and other spine conditions.

For those coping with agonizing back pain, you may be surprised to learn that many back problems can be solved with minimal or nonsurgical treatments. This program will introduce you to the many new treatment options and techniques available today.

now everyone in Minnesota can take advantage of a

stop-smoking program that offers personal support with

Minnesota’s tobacco phone counseling programs. there’s

no cost to you, whether you’re covered by a health plan

or not.

What’s more, research shows that you’re more likely

to succeed when you use a phone counseling program.

caLL to get StarteD toDay!

if you have one of these health plans, call the number

listed:

n Blue cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota* and Blue

plus*: 1-888-662-BLUE (2583)

n ccStpa: 1-888-662-QUIT (7848)

n first plan of Minnesota*: 1-888-662-BLUE (2583)

n Healthpartners: 1-800-311-1052

n Medica or McHa Members (Minnesota comprehensive

Health association): 1-866-QUIT-4-LIFE (784-8454)

n Metropolitan Health plan: 1-800-292-2336

n preferredone community Health plan:

1-800-292-2336

n ucare Minnesota: 1-888-642-5566

if your health plan isn’t listed above, call quitpLan

Services at 1-888-354-PLAN (7526) or log on to

www.quitplan.com.* Independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

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Encore! Sleep... from A to Zzzzz’s

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Back Talk... New Treatments for Back Pain

Help for your smoke-free resolution

at St. FrancisCommuNiTy EvENTS

attenD a HeaLtH taLK! St. francis regional

Medical center14�� St. francis ave.

joy/justice conference roomthursdays, 7 p.m.

these programs are free, but prereg-istration is required by going to

www.shakopee.k12.mn.us.

You can now find podiatric medicine and surgery services at Park Nicollet locations.

David Pederson, D.P.M., and Craig Stibal, D.P.M., have joined the staff of six board-certified podiatric surgeons offering services at five Park Nicollet sites and at TrIA orthopaedic Center. Both phy-sicians are performing surgeries at St. Francis and at Park Nicollet Ambulatory Surgery Center in St. Louis Park.

Dr. Pederson’s special interests include diabetic foot complications and adult reconstructive surgery. He was previously at South Central Kansas Bone and Joint Center in Kansas. Dr. Pederson sees patients from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. each Monday in Shakopee.

Dr. Stibal’s interests include diabetic wound care, reconstructive foot surgery and sports medicine. He has been with Park Nicollet Podiatric Medicine and Surgery since 1999. Dr. Stibal sees patients from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. each Thursday in Shakopee.

To schedule an appointment with either physician, call (952) 993-7750.

Fewer steps to foot care

Michael D. Wengler, M.D., joins Park Nicol-let Clinic orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Wengler is a graduate of the uni-versity of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency at university of Hawaii orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Wengler’s postgrad-

uate training focused on joint reconstruction at Hennepin County Medical Center.

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Patients and physicians alike have more elbow room now that Allina Medical Clinic–Shakopee moved into the spacious offices of the first floor of the new 1601 Medical office Building in November.

The clinic occupies the entire first floor and Minneapolis Heart Institute physicians will also be on-site for cardiology care. The second floor of the new building houses a variety of services provided through St. Francis regional Medical Center and Park Nicollet Clinic.

The clinic’s appointment phone number will not change. The new entrance is just east of the present clinic at 1601 St. Francis Ave., Suite 100, in Shakopee.

Besides the new location, the clinic added four physicians in 2007, is expanding from 16 to 53 exam rooms, and is adding diagnostics and lab services.

Patients of Allina Medical Clinic can now also sign up for MyChart, a convenient, secure online way to access their health information.

With MyChart you can: ♦ Schedule an appointment at most Allina Medical Clinic locations. ♦ View lab results, allergies, medica-tions, immunizations and your medical history. ♦ Pay your Allina bill online. ♦ Manage your child’s health care.

For more information or to make an appointment at Allina Medical Clinic–Shakopee, call (952) 403-3535.

new physicians, new services, new location

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The St. Francis orthopedic & Neuroscience Center is complete and open for patients.

The center offers specialized care in sports medicine; joint reconstruction of the hip, knee and shoulder; spine surgery; and hand and ankle surgery.

The St. Francis orthopedic & Neurosci-ence Center Team:n orthopedic Surgical Consultants(952) 403-3399n Park Nicollet–orthopedics(952) 993-7750 n orthopaedic Consultants(952) 808-3000n Twin Cities Spine Center(952) 403-2199n Silverman orthopaedics(952) 920-4333n St. Francis rehabilitative Services(952) 403-2001

other services open in the new 1601 Medical office Building:n St. Francis Behavioral Health Services(952) 403-2563n St. Francis Cardiac rehabilitation (952) 403-2080n Minneapolis Cardiology Associates (952) 403-2099

new orthopedic center opens

allina Medical clinicShakopee . . . . . . . . (952) 403-3535n Family medicinen Internal medicinen nephrologyn Obstetrics/gynecologyn Podiatric medicine and surgerycrossroads Medical clinicShakopee . . . . . . . . (952) 496-6700chaska. . . . . . . . . . (952) 448-2050Prior Lake . . . . . . . (952) 447-1700n Family medicinejonathan clinicchaska. . . . . . . . . . (952) 448-3500n Family medicineKidney Specialists of Minnesota . . . . . . . . (612) 823-8001Metropolitan pediatric Specialists, p.a.Shakopee . . . . . . . . (952) 445-6700Minneapolis cardiology associatesShakopee . . . . . . . . (952) 403-2099Minneapolis Heart clinic . . . . . . . . . . . (952) 403-2099orthopedic Surgical consultants, p.a.Shakopee . . . . . . . . (952) 808-3000park nicollet clinicShakopee and Prior Lake . . . . . . . (952) 993-7750n allergy n cardiology surgeryn Endocrinologyn Family medicinen Obstetrics/gynecologyn Ophthalmologyn Orthopedic surgeryn Otolaryngologyn Pediatricsn Physical medicinen Podiatryn Pulmonologyn Urologyn Vascular surgerySt. francis Specialty care clinicShakopee and chaska. . . . . . . . . . (952) 403-2600

advanced Dermatology(952) 915-6000Behavioral Health Services (952) 403-2563colon & rectal Surgery associates (651) 312-1700Metro urology (763) 383-8870Minneapolis children’s Heart clinic (612) 813-8800Minneapolis clinic of children’s neurology(952) 403-2600Minneapolis otolaryngology(952) 920-4595Mn gastroenterology, p.a. (612) 870-5412orthopaedic consultants, p.a. (952) 808-3000Silverman orthopaedics, p.c.(952) 920-4333St. francis Breast clinic (952) 403-2700St. francis Sleep Diagnostics center(952) 403-2800Surgical Specialties, LtD (952) 224-9350urologic physicians (952) 920-7660

St. francis emergency Department . . . . . . . (952) 403-2200n Suburban Emergency associatesSt. francis cancer center . . . . . . . . . . (952) 403-2031

radiation oncology(952) 403-2031

valley family practicechaska . . . . . . . . . . (952) 448-3303n Family medicinein-hospital physiciansn Pathologyn Radiologyn anesthesiology

at St. Francis we value the contributions of our physician and clinic partners, not only as

providers of quality health care, but as community and organizational leaders. Recognizing

the need for strong medical services in this rapidly growing area, they have committed

to meeting that growth with added resources and services. For more information on our

physicians or clinics, call the ‘Ask St. Francis’ information line at (9��) 403-�000.

PaRTnERS In HEaLTH is published as a community service for friends and patrons of:St. franciS regionaL MeDicaL center1455 St. Francis ave., Shakopee, mn 55379-3380. St. Francis Regional medicalcenter is jointly owned by the benedictine Health System, Park nicollet Health Services, and allina Hospitals & clinics.

richard nordvold, board chairMichael Baumgartner, PresidentWilliam Maus, M.D., chief of StaffLori Manske, EditorKaren cook, assistant Editor

contributors: theresa johnson, Molly johnson,Denise Loonan, gina Swanson. cover photo by custom creations photography.

Information in PaRTnERS In HEaLTH comes from a wide range of medical experts. models may be used in photos and illustrations. If you have any concerns or questions about specifi c content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider.copyright © 2007coffey communications, Inc. HSm21165c

HoW to reacH uSgeneral information . . . . (952) 403-3000

‘Ask St. Francis’ . . . . . . . (952) 403-2000

St. francis urgent care,

Shakopee . . . . . . . . . . . (952) 403-2111

monday through Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.

Weekends, 1 to 10 p.m.

St. francis urgent care,

chaska . . . . . . . . . . . . . (952) 361-3999

monday through Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.

Weekends, 1 to 8 p.m.

Diagnostic Services . . . . (952) 403-2151

family Birth place . . . . . (952) 403-2062

cardiac rehabilitation . . . (952) 403-2080

capable Kids pediatric

rehabilitation center . . . . (952) 403-3980

St. francis cancer center . (952) 403-2031

St. francis foundation . . . (952) 403-2068

St. francis pediatrics . . . (952) 403-3360

St. francis physical, occupational and

Speech therapy

Shakopee . . . . . . . . . . . (952) 403-2001

chaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . (952) 448-5077

St. francis Specialty care clinic

and Breast clinic

Shakopee . . . . . . . . . . . (952) 403-2600

St. francis Specialty care clinic

chaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . (952) 361-3990

TDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (952) 403-2257

visit our Web site, www.stfrancis–shakopee.com or www.allina.com, or e-mail us at [email protected].

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c L a S S e S a n D e v e n t Scall medformation at 1-800-877-7878 to register for prenatal classes or go to www.allina.com and click on “be Healthy.” Dates and times subject to change.

new parent connection Meets the fi rst Wednesday of every monthThis class is co-sponsored by EcFE and is designed for children up to 4 months of age. Learn more about parenting while being supported by other parents. For information, call (9��) 496-�033. breastfeeding Support Group is now offered following the new Parent connection. For more information and to register, call (9��) 403-�064.

Small talk classMeets twice a yearThis is a sign language class for babies that hear. This class will help you and your baby/toddler understand each other and decrease frustration.

new Brother/new SisterMeets every other month a one-night class designed to helpchildren ages 2 to 8 prepare for thebirth of a sibling. all participants should bring a doll or stuffed animal to class.

Breastfeeding preparation Meets once a month One-night class offering helpful hints to prepare for breastfeeding.

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Healthy pregnancy Meets every other monthOne-night class providing impor-tant information about the devel-opment of babies and how to makepregnancy easier and more fulfi lling.

childbirth and parenting preparationchoice of four 3-hour weekly classes or fi ve �½-hour weekly classes Plan to attend classes during the last three months of pregnancy and complete about one month before due date. Weekend express avail-able friday evenings and Saturdays

all about Babies Meets every monthTwo-night class or weekend express class designed for new parents.

refresher childbirthand parentingoffered every other month One-night class for parents who have taken a childbirth preparation class within the last three years.

vaginal Birth after cesarean Meets every other monthDesigned for women who have had previous cesarean births and are considering a vaginal birth. class should be taken in addition to Re-fresher childbirth and Parenting.

car Seat Safety Meets once a monthThis class helps the expectant or new parent learn about car seat safety. U-care members covered.

infant and child cpr Meets every four to six weeksLearn cardiopulmonary resuscita-tion (cPR) to help an infant or young child who is choking or has stopped breathing. This course does not qualify you for cPR certifi cation.

infant MassageFor infants 3 weeks to 1 year old. To register, call (9��) 496-�033.

prenatal yoga Six weekly classes Exercise your minds and body during pregnancy to increase well-being and heal more readily after the baby is born.

yoga BondingSix weekly classesThis class incorporates fi tness, fun and togetherness.

Back talk ... new treatments for Back pain thursday, jan. 10, 7 p.m., free, St. francis regional Medical centerRegister at www.shakopee.k12.mn.us.

Sleep from a to Zzzzz’s thursday, feb. �1, 7 p.m., free, St. francis regional Medical centerRegister at www.shakopee.k12.mn.us.

emergency Medicine Services education/cprFor information and to register, call (61�) �6�-�040.

S u p p o r t g r o u p SLow vision Support groupMeets the second thursday of every month, 10 to 11:30 a.m. For infor-mation, call (9��) 403-�00�.

grief Support groupMeets every Wednesday, 7 p.m.For more information, call (9��) 403-�00�.

Smoking cessationIf you’re ready to stop smoking, call 1-888-3�4-pLan (7��6).

Women’s connectionMeets the fourth Monday of each month (note: May and December meets the third Monday), 7 p.m. Support for women with cancer. call marti auringer at (9��) 403-�700 for more information. The american cancer Society’s Look Good...Feel better repre-sentatives will be on hand dur-ing each meeting. call 1-800-acS-�34� to sign up for Look Good...Feel better.

child Loss Support groupOffers hope and provides sup-port, education and resources to those who have experienced the death of a child. call the ‘Ask St. Francis’ line at (9��) 403-�000 for more information.

infant Loss Support groupMeets the fi rst tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. For more information, call (9��) 403-�00�.

Diabetes Support groupMeets the fi rst Monday of each month, 7 p.m.monthly information and group support for those with diabetes. For more information, call bonnie Epple, R.n., at (9��) 403-339�.

Heart Support groupMeets the fi rst tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.For people who have been diagnosed with heart disease. For more information, call (9��) 403-�080.

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