Providence Seward Radiology News
Providence Seward’s Radiology Department has been awarded a three year term of accreditation in Mammography as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR, headquartered in Reston, VA, awards accreditation to facilities for the achievement of high practice standards after a peer-review evaluation of the practice. Evaluations are conducted by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. They assess the qualifications of personnel and adequacy of facility equipment. The surveyors report their findings to the ACR’s Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report.
The ACR is a national organization serving more than 32,000 diagnostic and interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, and nuclear medicine and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.
Call 224-5205 for more information
Senior Center Health Talks
The monthly Senior Center Health Talk normally scheduled on the second Tuesday of each month will be on Tuesday, February 2, 12 pm at the Senior Center. Please note the change on your calendars.
Dr. Anthony Larson with Providence Seward Medical & Care Center will be speaking about Eye & Vision Problems.
Providence Seward Medical Center Winter Health Tip
The physicians at Providence Seward Medical & Care Center have seen quite an increase of injuries due to the icy conditions Seward is currently experiencing. They would like to remind the community to please be cautious while working and traveling during this icy time of year as injuries from falling can be quite serious.
Safety reminders:
Wear outdoor footwear when outside. The soles of outdoor footwear are better able to grip the ice than indoor or dress shoes.
Use ice grippers/spikes with your shoes. A variety of different kinds of adjustable ice grippers are available that slip on over your shoes and are sold locally. Prices vary.
Do the “Seward Shuffle”. Give yourself extra time to walk where you are going so you can do so at a slower pace. Also use caution while walking pets on icy trails and sidewalks as they can easily pull you into slipping and falling.
Spread gravel, sand or alternate traction materials on your driveways, porches and other outside areas of traffic around your home (path to the wood pile, etc). It may be messy but could save you a trip to the ER with serious injury.
Be aware that a dusting of snow may be a deceiving cover for an icy patch. Take your time walking across a known ice patch even if it’s covered with new snow.
Use caution while doing outside winter activities such as skiing and hiking. The trails may be white but they are super icy and hard at this time.
Please drive safely and be aware of the traffic, pedestrians and wildlife around you. Remember to keep a safe distance between yourself and the vehicle ahead while drving on icy roads.
These are just a few safety tips for staying injury-free while working and traveling during periods of super icy conditions. If you do experience injury from a fall or slipping, do not hesitate to make a clinic appointment (224-5205) or visit to the Emergency Room if you need immediate medical assistance.
Providence Seward Clarification
Providence Seward Medical & Care Center has voluntarily surrendered its Home Health License effective May 6 2009. To clarify, PSMCC is no longer offering Home Health services. Please discuss alternate opportunities for these services in Seward with your primary caregiver.
Providence Alaska Region Board Community Lunch
Filed under: Alaska, Announcement, Business, City of Seward, Education, Event, Health
This year, Providence Seward Medical & Care Center (PSMCC) will host the Providence Alaska Region Board in Seward for its May meeting.
We invite you to a casual community luncheon to meet with the Providence Region Board for information and answers to questions you may have about Providence’s management of Seward’s hospital and long term care facilities. You may come and go throughout the luncheon as it will be a meet and greet gathering.
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Community Reception: 11:30 am- 12:45 am
Place: Breeze Inn Lobby
Providence Seward Presents: Childbirth Education Class
Taught by Kim Bird, RN
The fall Childbirth Education Class is just around the corner for expecting parents. Topics for the class will include stages of labor, relaxation & breathing techniques, medications & MORE!
When: Saturday August 23, 10 am – 4 pm & Sunday August 24, 2 pm – 6 pm
Where: Legends Building on Washington St.
Cost: $75.00 per couple
This is a valuable class and no one will be turned away if payment can’t be met. Scholarships available.
Please call 224-2836 to register
Community Reception with Providence Alaska Region Board
This year, Providence Seward Medical and Care Center is delighted to have the Providence Alaska Region Board in Seward for their meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2008. You are invited to meet with the Board during a community reception of hors d’ oeuvres and beverages. Please come and meet the members of our Providence Board and the staff of Providence Seward Medical and Care Center. Tuesday, June 24, 20085:30 pm – 7 pmResurrection Roadhouse(Exit Glacier Rd.)
Providence Seward Presents: Green House Forums!
Are you interested in the new Green House project? If so, come to one of two forums being held and bring your questions!
Suzanne Frazier and Ruta Kadonoff will be in Seward to present and discuss any questions you may have about the new and unique Long Term Care facility being built near the elementary school.
June 26 & 27
6 pm – 8 pm
City Hall Council Chambers
For more information, contact Michelle Wilson at 224-2980
Providence Seward Presents: Dr. Hickel’s Work in Sudan
Filed under: Alaska, Announcement, Education, Event, Health, Nature, Science
Reminder! Dr. Jack Hickel will be in Seward to share his experiences while working in one of the darkest and most remote corners in Africa. His compelling story focuses on projects to dig wells and build a health center in an extremely remote and impoverished village in southern Sudan. The village is suffering the effects of 20 years of civil war, malnutrition, and infectious diseases. There is no clean water, sanitation, roads, electricity or infrastructure. Join us to learn about Dr. Hickel’s challenging work to help this village.
Friday, May 30, 2008
7 pm
Rae Building, Third Ave. across from Seaview Call 224-2836 for more information
Providence Seward Presents: Dr. Jack Hickel’s work in Sudan
Filed under: Alaska, Announcement, City of Seward, Event, Health
Dr. Jack Hickel will be in Seward to share his experiences while working in one of the darkest and most remote corners in Africa. His compelling story focuses on plans to dig wells and build a health center in an extremely remote and impoverished village in southern Sudan. The village is suffering the effects of 20 years of civil war, malnutrition, and infectious diseases. There is no clean water, sanitation, roads, electricity or infrastructure. Join us to learn about Dr. Hickel’s challenging work to help this village.
Friday, May 30, 2008
7 pm
Rae Building
Call 224-2836 for more information.
$5.00 Sports Physical Screenings
Filed under: Announcement, Education, Event, Health, Seahawks
Once a year, Providence Seward Medical and Care Center organizes an efficient, inexpensive way for high school students to get their sports physical screening.
This year’s event is: Wednesday, April 2, 3:30 pm – 7 pm at PSMCC. Cost is $5.00 per student.
Students MUST pay and pre-register for the event at the high school office. The deadline for registration is close of business Monday, March 31st.
The sports physical screening includes blood pressure, pulse, height & weight, basic vision screen, and overall clearance by a physician or physician assistant.
All proceeds will be donated to the Seward Seahawks Athletic Booster Club.
For questions, please call 224-2836.
Survey Saturday!
Filed under: Announcement, Business, City of Seward, Education, Event, Health
Providence Seward Medical and Care Center Conducts Survey to Assess Community Health Needs
Seward, AK – Applied Survey Research, on behalf of Providence Seward Medical and Care Center, will be conducting a community health assessment for 2008. The purpose of the assessment is to produce a comprehensive health report to inform the community and to help PSMCC develop an action plan to address the most critical health issues facing the Seward area. PSMCC will use face-to-face interviews to collect community input. The face-to-face interviews will take place on “Survey Saturday” March 8, 2008 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Volunteers will conduct the survey at local community gathering places – the post office, grocery store, etc. The brief survey will ask community members about their health concerns, experiences, and access to health care. If asked to participate in the health assessment survey, community members are encouraged to take a few minutes to share their views. Results of the survey are critical to assist in addressing the health needs of the Seward area.
Volunteers are needed to assist with the survey. Training will be held at PSMCC in the Phoenix Room on Saturday, March 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., and then administer the survey in teams of two from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. If interested in volunteering, contact Rebekah Riley at 224-2836.
For more information on Applied Survey Research: www.appliedsurveyresearch.org For more information on PSMCC: www.providence.org/alaska/Seward
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