July 28th, 2010 by Chris Power
Construction Nearing Completion in Group Therapy Area
Framing Going up in new Patient Rooms
Over the past few weeks Pardee Hospital has been taking some giant steps forward to improve the experience for our orthopedics patients. Construction has been rolling along and in the next couple of months patients on our Orthopedic Center of Excellence will have five new patient rooms, increased space in the salon and massage area and a major expansion of the group physical therapy space. Plus, cosmetic renovations for the entire unit will help ensure that our orthopedic patients receive the best care in a comforting and healing environment. The group therapy space should open in the next couple of weeks. To find out more about Pardee’s Orthopedic Center of Excellence, take a tour, or help us with these plans, please call (828) 696-4666.
-CJP
July 28th, 2010 by Lauren
Jason Morgan, a licensed physical therapist at Pardee Hospital, will host a presentation about shoulder pain on Thur., Aug. 12 from 3 until 4:30 p.m. at the Pardee Health Education Center. Registration is required for this free presentation by calling 1-866-790-WELL (9355).
Shoulder pain is a common problem that can interfere with daily activities, and it is important to understand the cause of the pain in order to apply the appropriate treatment. This free presentation will focus on causes of shoulder pain and the range of treatments available from medication and therapy to stretching exercises.
The Pardee Health Education Center located in the Blue Ridge Mall is a unique community outreach program of the hospital that provides an array of services from health fairs and screenings to seminars and support groups. Last year, the center provided more than 10,000 free and low-cost screenings to community members.
July 27th, 2010 by Chris Power
Pardee Hospital is proud to announce that Amy Brook Johnson, M.D., has recently joined its medical staff, and is currently accepting new patients at Pardee Mills River Family Health Center located at 9 Crossroad Drive in Mills River, N.C. Amy Brook Johnson, M.D., received her medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from the Family Medicine Residency Program at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She is proficient in Spanish and has special interests in the Latino community, pediatrics and women’s health. Dr. Johnson has full medical privileges at Pardee Hospital and is currently accepting new patients at the established practice of Bob Webb, M.D., Carol Copenhaver, M.D., and William A. Hull, PA. She lives in the area with her husband and dog, and is an avid hiker. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Johnson, call (828) 891-0060.
“One of the things I enjoy the most about being a family physician is developing a partnership with my patients, working towards improving their health and quality of life,” said Johnson.
-CJP
July 20th, 2010 by Lauren
Pardee Hospital chief medical officer, Dr. Robert Kiskaddon, explains the helpfulness that Pardee’s wellness phone line 1-866-790-WELL (9355) offers its patients in selecting a doctor. See below an expert from the article found in the Times-News on Tuesday, July 20:
“In some respects, people need to develop an attitude of demystifying the medical profession and realize they’re going to a clinician who is a consultant to their health,” said Dr. Robert Kiskaddon, chief medical officer of Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville. “You’re a consumer who has criteria for what you want to purchase in the marketplace.”
Pardee Hospital offers a wellness phone line where potential patients can share their preferences for a doctor’s gender, certification and specialty. Patients usually receive the names of three doctors they might feel comfortable with.
Kiskaddon said there’s nothing wrong with being selective when choosing a doctor.
“It doesn’t benefit the physician or the patient when one is uncomfortable,” Kiskaddon said.
To read the full article click here.
July 19th, 2010 by Chris Power
Evan Beasley
Anibal Martinez
Grey Tilden
Amanda Williams
Evan Beasley, M.D., graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, La. He holds undergraduate degrees in biology, chemistry and Asian studies from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge. La. He also completed an End of Life Care elective while in medical school and became a site coordinator facilitating hospice experiences for other students. He enjoys hiking, backpacking, folk music and cooking.
Anibal Martinez, M.D., graduated from the Universidad de la Republica in Uruguay. His undergraduate degree is in biology from Liceo Bauza Montevideo, Uruguay. After his graduation, he was an associate professor of biology at his medical school. He was also medical director of a nursing home and worked as an ER physician. He has recently worked at Wake Forest performing clinical research in the maternal fetal medicine, pediatrics hematology/oncology and urology departments.
Grey Tilden, M.D., graduated from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Ala. He holds a B.S. degree in chemistry from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. His background includes lab research studying fibroblasts. He later worked with a mentor on Rett Syndrome (an autism spectrum disorder). He served as president of both the geriatric and psychiatry interest groups. In his spare time, he has been very active in community theater and film productions.
Amanda Williams, D.O., graduated from Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine in Kentucky. She holds a B.S. degree in chemistry and molecular biology from Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio. While in medical school, she travelled to the Dominican Republic on a medical mission trip and was also a counselor at Indian Summer Camp, a camp for children diagnosed with cancer. She also worked at a free clinic in Spartanburg, S.C. She enjoys hiking, biking, dancing and traveling.
-CJP
July 16th, 2010 by Chris Power
The American Red Cross will offer a new class on the basics of CPR at the Pardee Health Education Center on Tue., Aug. 3, from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. The class lasts one hour. It is a non-certification class that allows participants to learn the basics of CPR. Registration for this free presentation is required by calling (828) 693-5605, or registering online at www.pardeehospital.org.
-CJP
July 14th, 2010 by Lauren
Pardee Hospital will host a community blood drive on Thursday, July 29 from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Pardee Rehab and Wellness Center, located at 212-B Thompson Street near Epic Theatres. Appointments are required by calling (828) 698-6774 or online at RedCrossBlood.org and enter code 150811. All donors are entered for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card.
In order to donate blood, one must be healthy, at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more, and not have donated blood in the past 56 days. Walk-in donors will be accepted, but those with appointments will be seen first. Remember to bring a photo I.D.
The Pardee Rehab & Wellness Center, offers physical, occupational and speech therapy and rehabilitation services, along with cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and the area’s only diabetes education program accredited by the American Diabetes Association. The center also offers a state-of-the-art wellness gym and weekly group fitness classes that are both available to the public.
July 12th, 2010 by Lauren
Erin Stroup, MS, OTR/L, CEES
Erin Stroup, MS, OTR/L, CEES, an occupational therapist at Pardee Rehab and Wellness Center, recently obtained the Certified Ergonomic Evaluation Specialist (CEES) certification through the Matheson System.
“Erin’s ergonomic certification allows our department to offer proven results to local companies on reduction of injuries and thus savings on worker’s compensation. Which in turn leads to higher employee satisfaction and longevity in the workplace,” said Tim Auwarter, director of rehab services at Pardee. “Erin’s skills and expertise have already been extremely helpful within Pardee, as she has provided input of proper chairs and workstations to help reduce stress and strain on our associates.”
Pardee Rehab and Wellness Center has extended these services provided by Stroup to employees in Henderson County through the Industrial Rehab Program. The program provides local business with in-depth ergonomic evaluations and education on injury prevention through one-on-one and group sessions.
Local physicians are encouraged to refer individuals who have been injured on the job or who are at risk of re-injury due to job demands for an ergonomic evaluation. If you have any questions regarding these services, please contact Erin Stroup, at (828) 698-6774.
