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Pardee Rehab and Wellness Center to host community blood drive

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

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.

Stroup receives certification in ergonomics

Monday, July 12th, 2010

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.

Dr. Elizabeth Saft joins Pardee Etowah practice

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Pardee Hospital is proud to announce that Elizabeth Saft, D.O., has recently joined the medical staff of Hendersonville Family Health Center in Etowah located at 6503 Brevard Road. She is currently accepting new patients. Dr. Saft has a master’s degree in genetics and received her doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Va. She recently graduated from the Hendersonville MAHEC Family Residency Program. Dr. Saft has special interests in obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics and women’s health. Dr. Saft lives in the area with her husband and son. She is an avid hiker and runner. She was the first place female finisher in last year’s Apple Festival 8K Race in Hendersonville.

“I am very excited to be starting at Hendersonville Family Health Center’s Etowah location. I look forward to becoming more involved and active in the Etowah community and hope to provide many years of quality medical care,” according to Saft.

-CJP

Pardee offers free physician presentations in July

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

During the month of July, Pardee Hospital will be offering three free physician presentations to the community. John Hicks, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon with Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, will present Cervical Spine Issues on Wed., July 7, from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. He will discuss the physiology of the upper spine, common causes of pain and treatment options. Amal Das, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon with Hendersonville Orthopaedic Associates, will offer the presentation Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement on Fri., July 9, from 2 until 3:30 p.m. He will explain knee anatomy and the unicompartmental method for knee replacement, including mobile bearing. Morris Maizels, M.D., a family physician who is board certified in headache medicine, with Blue Ridge Headache Center, will present Anxiety and Depression, on Wed., July 14, from 1 until 2 p.m. He will discuss how anxiety and depression affects your health. Both medication and non-medication treatment options will be presented. All three presentations will be held at the Pardee Health Education Center located in the Blue Ridge Mali. Registration is required by calling 1-866-790-WELL (9355).

-CJP

Pardee Hires Chief Medical Officer

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Pardee is pleased to announce that Robert T. Kiskaddon, M.D., has accepted the role of Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Kiskaddon joins Pardee on Monday, July 5. With the advent of national healthcare reform and the continued movement to align physicians, hospitals and other healthcare providers, Dr. Kiskaddon, as CMO, will provide key leadership in ensuring that Pardee continues to strengthen our clinical programs and services, and in more fully integrating physicians into the strategic planning and decision-making processes. He will facilitate collaboration with medical staff leaders, and conduct supervising of privileging, credentialing and peer review activities. Dr. Kiskaddon will also act as a liaison between medical staff officers and administration. Dr. Kiskaddon previously held the role of Medical Director of the Carle Foundation Physician Services in Urbana, Ill. He has worked in healthcare management since 1980 while also serving in leadership roles in emergency medicine. At Pardee, Dr. Kiskaddon also plans to work with Hendersonville Emergency Consultants providing services in emergency medicine on a limited basis. A search committee chaired by Dr. Stuart Glassman, and including Drs. Ken Shelton, Kevan Hansel, Jim Horwitz, and Ron Moffitt spent months researching and interviewing candidates before selecting Kiskaddon. Dr. Kiskaddon is married and has one grown son. His interests include Celtic music, playing Scottish and Irish bagpipes, and cross country motorcycling.

-CJP

John Pirrello Cooking Demonstration

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

John Pirrello, local chef at Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge in Asheville, presented a cooking demo at the Pardee Health Education Center on Wednesday, June 30, to a crowd of 100 guests. John’s recipes were designed to showcase healthy ways of cooking the foods we traditionally consider unhealthy. Recipes included a pineapple gravy over grilled chicken and cream sauce over rice pasta. The participants were able to sample and enjoy both recipes. Check out the photos of John’s cooking demonstration!

Thank you to everyone who came out to John’s presentation. We hope you enjoyed the recipes and will try these out at home.

-L

Pardee Rehab and Wellness Center offering a new class

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Pardee is offering a new class, “Seniors in Motion.” The new class is located at the Pardee Rehab and Wellness Center, 212-B Thompson Street near Epic Theaters. Classes will take place each Wednesday and Friday from 10 until 10:30 a.m. The class is free to wellness members and Pardee associates, and costs $3 for the community.

This class is designed to help promote range of motion, breathing, stretching and moving the entire body with the aid of motivating music. Participants are required to stand independently and tolerate light to moderate cardiac exercise.

For more information about “Seniors in Motion” or for additional class information please call the Rehab and Wellness Center at (828) 698-6774.

Mission and Pardee Announce Collaboration to Expand Healthcare Services

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Mission Hospital and Pardee Hospital are collaborating on plans for a patient-focused, outpatient-oriented health campus which will improve access, quality and availability of cost-effective healthcare services to residents of south Buncombe and north Henderson counties.

“Mission and Pardee have a very successful history of working together to advance quality healthcare and effectively serve our region. We’ve heard from residents and physicians in the south Buncombe and north Henderson area and after considerable collaborative planning, we are pleased to announce this exciting project that supports our common mission of enhancing healthcare in the region,” said Kris Hoce, President and CEO of Pardee Hospital.

The proposed location for the collaborative health campus is along Hendersonville Rd., in the town of Fletcher, on the Buncombe County and Henderson County line. The project is currently being planned as a two-level, approximately 130,000 square foot building. In addition to wellness and prevention programs, proposed services include imaging, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, pharmacy, lab, and physician offices. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2011. “This health campus, which continues to evolve, is being designed by locally-based, community-owned hospitals to meet the specific healthcare needs of this growing area. When it is complete, it will provide high quality and convenient “one-stop” service for outpatient healthcare needs. There will not be a health facility like it in western N.C., which makes the project even more exciting. Health and wellness programs will be an important part of our health campus, making it an excellent complement to the proposed Heart of Fletcher initiative that will include public spaces, such as greenways and parks, that promote healthy activities such as walking, running and cycling,” Hoce added.

“As we continue to refine plans, we are working with physicians who practice at our hospitals to create an outpatient environment that will enhance our focus on quality,” said Carleton Rider, Interim President and CEO of Mission Health System. “For the past two years both hospitals have been recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and the Dartmouth Health Atlas for providing high quality, low cost healthcare services to our region. Bringing needed services closer to the people of these communities is part of our commitment to increase access to care and improve the health of our region.”

The project will also bring an economic boost to Fletcher, Rider noted. “While the scope of the project is still being finalized, early indications are that the project will create between 150 and 200 construction jobs. Once completed, there will be jobs created at this location that don’t currently exist, creating a ripple effect over time,” Rider said.

Mission Hospital, a 730-bed community-owned not-for-profit hospital founded in 1885, is part of Mission Health System. In addition to serving as the community hospital for Buncombe and Madison counties, Mission Hospital also provides tertiary care for western N.C.’s 18 counties.

Pardee Hospital is the only hospital owned by the residents of Henderson County. Founded in 1953, it is a not-for-profit hospital licensed for 222 acute care beds and is the second largest employer in Henderson County. The hospital has several locations separate from the main campus, including an adult day services center, a health education center in the Blue Ridge Mall, home care services, a rehab and wellness center, various physician practices, and an urgent care facility.