Spring 2007

Early correction means a

bright future
A special event for women
e-Health visits offer convenient care
Special KidsHealth feature

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In this issue...
2 From the President/CEO
3 Winona Health celebrates women
4 Mother’s health influences
daughter’s path
5 Kidney disease & organ donation
6 e-Health visits provide convenience
7 Home Care option can mean home
sweet home
8 Early correction means a bright future
9 Allergy relief for your eyes
10 Exercise enhances kids’ health
12 Community comments
13 Staff news
14 Foundation & Auxiliary news
15 Clip-and-save directory
16 Calendar
On the cover: Ophthalmologist Laurel
Quinn, MD (right) examines the eyes of
Angelina Morrell, who sits in the lap of her
mom, Kesala.
 Healthy Connections ~ Spring 2007
Welcome to Healthy Connections
From the President/CEO
A t Winona Health, we are pursuing an
agenda of change that will lead the way
in transforming how we deliver community
healthcare. But our agenda is grounded in our
commitment to this community and our family,
friends and neighbors. Our goal is to expand the
options available for you to access healthcare
services and information, therefore putting you
in the driver seat for your care. We believe we
can reach this goal by supporting one of our key
delivery systems—our primary care physicians*
—with online and technological resources.
Rachelle H. Schultz
Winona Health is ahead of many healthcare
providers—large and small—with our integrated electronic medical record,
linking the community’s physician clinics with the hospital system. In addition,
Winona’s Health Online resources allow registered users to view key parts of
their medical record, send secured messages to their physician, and even
conduct an electronic physician visit.
While these new electronic systems will provide greater information and
resources to all of us who are healthcare consumers, I place a very high value
on one of the “constants” of healthcare: our primary care physicians. They
provide a central point of contact for us regarding our overall health status
and needs. No matter where I seek healthcare services—for basic colds and flu
to specialty care—my primary care physician is my most important resource.
I have great peace of mind knowing that I have a physician who has all the
pieces to my puzzle and is advocating on my behalf.
Our challenge, then—as both a healthcare system and a healthcare
consumer!—is balancing our adoption of new ways to deliver healthcare while
recognizing our need for the expertise of our primary care physicians. The online
resources and tools provide additional help for us as we work to adopt healthier
lifestyles. But our primary care physicians are the foundation of the excellent
healthcare we enjoy today. We are blessed to have both in our community!
Rachelle H. Schultz
President/CEO
* The term primary care physicians refers to family practice, internal medicine,
pediatrics and obstetrics/gynecology physicians.
Winona Healt h celebrates women
P lease join us for Winona Health Celebrates Women, a
special morning filled with learning and laughter.
As part of this special event, we’re also encouraging
donations for the Women’s Resource Center to help victims
of domestic and sexual violence. Please note that donations
This event is devoted to women. Learn how you can take
must be new and may include:
better care of yourself as you take care of others.
• Soap • Shampoo/conditioner
Saturday, April 28 at Kryzsko Commons, • Diapers • Lotions
East Hall, Winona State University Campus • Combs and brushes • Deodorant
• Toothbrushes
8–8:45 a.m. Registration
8:45–9:30 a.m. Breakfast and featured speaker Katy Smith
9:35 a.m. Informational booths open and free health
screenings offered by Winona Health,
Keynote Speaker: Katy Smith
Winona Clinic and Family Medicine of Katy is a certified trainer and
Winona licensed teacher who will leave you
10–10:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions featuring women’s re-energized and recommitted
health issues to your life tasks. Through the
11:15-noon Breakout Sessions featuring women’s power of story, Katy helps us
health issues discover that it’s the little things
that make a difference.
Registration is required as seating is limited. Registration
is all-inclusive: $15 if registered in advance, $20 after Katy Smith’s down-to-earth yet
April 20 and at the door (as space is available). For more uplifting and lively talks have touched the hearts and
information and to register, please use the form below or opened the minds of people of all ages, backgrounds
call 507.457.4161. and experiences.

Registration: Winona Health Celebrates Women

Register early, as space is limited! Early bird registration
deadline is Friday, April 20. Cost for the event is $15 per
person, which includes breakfast, presentation by keynote
speaker Katy Smith, health screenings and educational
handouts. (Cost after April 20 will be $20.)
If you have questions, please contact Community Relations at
507.457.4161 or jolson@winonahealth.org.
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Kelli Wheeler, LPN cares for her mom Christy Wheeler in Winona Health’s Dialysis Unit. “My mom and I are very close—she is
my best friend,” said Kelli. Christy had a kidney transplant in 2006 and is doing well.

Mother’s health influences

daughter’s path
I n February 2005, Christy Wheeler began dialysis at
Winona Health while praying for a kidney donor.
In March 2006, about a year after starting dialysis, Christy
received a kidney transplant. Her son-in-law was the donor.
Today, she is feeling great and enjoying life, and she is proud
Christy’s daughter, Kelli Wheeler, was already studying to
of her daughter’s decision to become a dialysis technician.
become a nurse. She was excited about working with a
“I believe this is what Kelli is cut out for,” said Christy. “She
medical team to save lives, but she realized a greater joy
has that ability to provide special care, and she is one of a
would be spending time caring for her mother and others
kind, and it was encouraging to see her across the room
needing dialysis.
while I was receiving dialysis.”
“Undergoing dialysis was a tough experience for my mom,”
In addition to working in the Dialysis Unit, Kelli is now
said Kelli. “Dialysis was something I hadn’t yet learned
working toward her LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) degree
about in my nursing program, but it looked really interesting,
at MN Southeast Tech and plans to go on to earn her RN
busy and fast-paced. I was fascinated by how they could
(Registered Nurse) degree.
basically take your blood out, filter it and put it back in
less than four hours.” While her mom was in dialysis, Kelli “Working at Winona Health is the highlight of my day.
began training to be a dialysis technician. In the Dialysis Unit, staff and patients feel like family, and
we are all excited when someone learns that they’re getting
“As a nursing student, I had a lot of respect for the clinical
a kidney,” Kelli said. “I love my work, and I will do about
staff at Winona Health. The positive attitude of the doctors,
anything to make a patient’s day or to make someone smile.”
nurses and patients who were dealing with a sad or
challenging situation still smiling was encouraging to me,”
said Kelli.

 Healthy Connections ~ Spring 2007

Early detection is key in treating kidney disease
E arly detection can help prevent the progression of kidney
disease. “As kidney disease progresses, it causes
acceleration of cardiovascular disease (heart disease, stroke
and hypertension) and can lead to kidney failure, which
requires dialysis or a kidney transplant to maintain life,” said
Dennis Nolan, MD, medical director of Winona Health’s
Dialysis Unit and internal medicine physician at Winona Clinic.
When kidneys stop functioning effectively, dialysis treatments
are used to filter toxins from the blood. In 2006, Winona
Health’s Dialysis Unit provided treatments to more than 40
people each week. In addition:
• 82 total people were served
• 6,252 dialysis treatments were done
• 9 dialysis patients received kidney transplants
Winona Health’s Dialysis Unit currently has two people on
the waiting list for a kidney. (See box below.)
Dr. Nolan recommends individuals with any of the following
risk factors be tested for kidney disease:
• diabetes
• high blood pressure
April is Donate Life Month
Organ transplants offer patients a chance to live healthy,
productive, normal lives. An organ donor’s gift can mean a
world of difference to a person’s family, friends and community.
In an effort to ease the organ shortage in the United States, the
National Kidney Foundation is challenging all Americans to
sign organ donor cards and share their wishes with their families.
Did you know?
• Organ donation is a gift and there is no cost to the
donor family.
• One organ donor can save the lives of eight people.
If you would like to make your commitment to organ
donation known to your family, you may use the donor cards
at the right. For more information and to register to be an
organ donor, visit www.shareyourlife.org and choose your
state of residence. You’ll find specific information about
becoming an organ donor in your state.
‘‘
When kidney disease progresses,
it...can lead to kidney failure, which
requires dialysis or a
kidney transplant
to maintain life.
Dennis Nolan, MD
Dialysis Unit Medical Director
• a family history of kidney disease
• over the age of 60
To learn more about kidney disease, talk with your primary
care physician; visit the special KidsHealth section of our
website at www.winonahealth.org/kidshealth; or visit the
National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org.
Organ Donor Card
Becoming an organ donor is easy. It’s as simple as telling your family of your
decision. Keep this card as a reminder of your decision to help save lives.
I, __________________________________, would like to be an
organ donor at the time of my death. I have told my family my
decision and understand that their permission is necessary for organ
donation to take place. I have asked my family to honor my wishes.
These family members are witnesses of my commitment to organ donation:
Witness __________________________________________
Witness __________________________________________
Family Witness Card
Give this card to a family member as a reminder of your decision to save
lives through organ donation.
This card is to inform you that I would like to be an organ donor
at the time of my death. Because my family’s permission is
necessary for organ donation to take place, please see that my
decision is carried out. Thank you for respecting my wishes.
________________________________________________
Signature
Healthy Connections ~ Spring 2007 
Can’t get away? e-Health visits
provide a convenient option
I It’s easy to register!
f you see a primary
care physician at
either Family Medicine
of Winona or Winona 1. Go to winonahealthonline.org and click on
Clinic, you now have New Member Registration
the option of conducting 2. Complete the information
an e-Health visit for
yourself or your 3. When it’s convenient for you, call or visit your clinic
dependent children. to let them know you’d like to be validated on
Winona’s Health Online.
“An e-Health visit is
Winona’s Health Online is a free service. For more
a convenient way to
information, visit winonahealthonline.org.
take care of some of
the non-emergency
William Davis, MD, responds to
healthcare issues you’d Who can conduct an e-Health visit? Anyone who sees a
an e-Visit request from a patient.
typically address in primary care provider at Winona Clinic or Family Medicine
an office visit,” noted Janice Turek, RN, Winona Health’s of Winona* and is a Winona’s Health Online registered
e-Health specialist. “For example, if one of your children and validated user can conduct an e-Health visit. Winona’s
recently tested positive for strep throat and your other Health Online is a secure, password-protected portal
child begins exhibiting symptoms, a prescription for that through which validated users also may view portions of
child may be obtained via an e-Health visit. An e-Health their medical record. Many health plans cover e-Health visits
visit is much more convenient than scheduling another just as they cover office visits with a flat co-pay.
appointment and making the trip to the office.”
Winona Health is among the first healthcare systems in the
country to offer e-Health visits. “Our early commitment
to using technology has made this option possible. Many
Patient comments about e-Health visits: healthcare organizations are just beginning to lay the
I was pleased with using e-Health for a doctor’s visit groundwork,” said Turek.
because of the time it saved me. I would have had to
William Davis, MD, at Family Medicine of Winona, stated
come to Winona from Arcadia to see the doctor— well
that e-Health visits are convenient for everyone—from business
knowing that I had a sinus infection as I’ve had them
travelers to busy parents. “Of course not all healthcare
many times before.
issues can be addressed through an e-Health visit. But when
My visit was as good as it would have been with a regular patients and their physicians find it appropriate, e-Health
office visit and it was so convenient for me...The e-visit visits are an effective and convenient option,” he explained.
saved me an hour of driving, plus the time it would have
Winona’s Health Online is a free service. For more
taken at the doctor’s office. I am an online-type of person
information, visit winonahealthonline.org. For more
as I do much of my banking, paying bills, reserving airline
about e-Health visits, contact your primary care clinic:
tickets, etc. So, I love the ease of the computer and the
• Family Medicine of Winona*: 507.454.5050 ext. 610
e-visit is just one more way my life is better.
• Winona Clinic*: Patient Services, 507.457.7646
Noreen Haines
Arcadia, WI * Family Medicine of Winona and Winona Clinic are independent
physician clinics.

 Healthy Connections ~ Spring 2007

Home Care option can mean
home sweet home
D oloris Martin enjoys being in her home and values her
independence. But without the help of her home health
nurse and home health aide, “I’d probably be in a nursing
and Wisconsin, Winona Health Home Care staff helps indi-
viduals live at home months or years longer with supportive
care. They also can help people transition from hospitals or
home,” she said. nursing homes back to their own home.

Kathy Kujak, a Winona Heath home health aide, visits Mrs. Martin plans to live in her home for as long as possible.
Mrs. Martin twice a week. “Kathy has been coming for “Between my family and home health care, I get along very
about two years, and we get along so well,” said Mrs. Martin. well,” she said.
She noted that Kathy helps her with activities such as
Winona Health Home Care received national recognition
showering, changing bedding, vacuuming, dusting, and
from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
sometimes even a little cooking. “Just knowing that someone
as a top 10%, best practice agency for preventing rehospital-
is going to come and do these things so that I can stay at
ization of patients admitted to its home care program.
home has been so helpful.”
For more information about Winona Health Home Care,
Nancy Dornfeld, RN, oversees Mrs. Martin’s home care
call 507.457.4468 or visit winonahealth.org.
services and provides skilled nursing care. “Our clients are
more comfortable staying in their own
homes, and it’s so rewarding to help,”
said Nancy. “I also enjoy seeing
improvements in their health.”

Winona Health Home Care staff

provides homemaker services, such as
housekeeping and meal preparation,
and home health aide services, such as
helping with bathing and exercising.
Skilled nursing services include wound
care, intravenous therapy, disease and
medication education, drawing blood,
setting up medications and surgery
aftercare.

In addition, physical and occupational

therapists can conduct fall/safety
assessments, gait/ambulation training,
review safety around the home, provide
instruction in daily living skills, help
with pain control and provide
lymphedema treatments.

With a coverage area extending to a

Kathy Kujak (left), a Winona Health home aide, and Nancy Dornfeld (right), RN,
35-mile or 45-minute radius of Winona, visit with Doloris Martin in her home. Kathy has been helping in Mrs. Martin’s
including seven counties in Minnesota home for two years, while Nancy coordinates Home Health visits.

Healthy Connections ~ Spring 2007 

 From the Cover

Early correction means a bright future

L ike most mothers, Kesala Morrell checked her newborn
over from head to toe. “From the very beginning, I felt
like something with her eyes was not quite right,” she said.
Laurel Quinn, MD, is a new Winona area ophthalmologist
practicing in Winona Health’s Eye Care Center. How does
she test a baby’s vision? “For young children, part of the
“And if you feel like something is not right with your child, vision assessment is observation of their behavior,” Dr. Quinn
you have to check it out.” explained. “Beyond that, there are various ways to assess
whether a child ‘prefers’ the vision in one eye over the other.
Kesala kept a close watch on Angelina’s eyes. “Sometimes
We also can look for predisposing risk factors for why a child
her eyes would cross, especially when she was tired. But I
might prefer the vision in one eye over the other.”
learned that wasn’t uncommon in babies. When I took

‘‘
her for a check up at nine months, I pursued it with our In Angelina’s case, her very observant mother noticed a
physician, and he referred us to Dr. Quinn.” tendency for eye misalignment.

“Angelina’s eyes cross occasionally—probably a sign of

amblyopia,” said Dr. Quinn. “She is significantly more
There are various ways to assess hyperopic (far-sighted) in one eye than the other, which
puts her at risk for amblyopia, and crossing can occur
whether a child ‘prefers’ secondary to that.”

the vision in one eye According to Dr. Quinn, amblyopia is a situation where the
brain does not develop good vision in an eye. Possible risk
over the other. factors include: eye misalignment (crossing), in which case
the brain “turns off ” development of vision in one eye to
Laurel Quinn, MD avoid double vision; or unequal refractive error in which
Ophthalmologist case the brain may “ignore” the eye with the more out-of-
focus image.

 Healthy Connections ~ Spring 2007

“To measure refractive
error (requirement for
glasses) in young children, Ease the effects of allergies
I use lenses to neutralize
the focusing power of the
on your eyes
child’s eye,” Dr. Quinn If your eyes are irritated by seasonal or other allergies,
said. “For Angelina, I ophthalmologist Laurel Quinn, MD, offers this advice:
prescribed glasses to
“Artificial tears may be soothing and helpful for rinsing
give each of her eyes
environmental allergens off the eye surface.” She added
good focus, thereby
that occasionally, people prone to allergies will develop
removing the advantage
sensitivities to preservatives in eye drops; so over-the-
that one eye had over
counter artificial tear products that are preservative-free
the other. This will Glasses for children this age
are flexible, and the bows may be safest.
allow her brain a better
have ear pieces that wrap
opportunity to develop Dr. Quinn also noted, “Oral allergy medications can be
more securely around the ear.
good vision in both useful for all allergy symptoms—including those of the
eyes and a better ability for her eyes to work together to eyes. If these suggestions don’t provide sufficient
provide the best vision.” comfort, there are special eye drops with action similar
to other allergy medicines.”
Kesala said that Angelina is adjusting well to wearing
glasses. “You just want the best for your children,” she said. Terry Donnal, MD, at Winona Health’s Allergy & Asthma
“We really appreciate the TLC Dr. Quinn has given us Clinic, said, “One common problem for people is
from the first appointment. She just has a wonderful touching something they are allergic to, such as a cat,
manner, and I can tell she really cares.” with their hands, and then rubbing their eyes which
causes itchy, red eyes. Avoidance of your specific allergy
To schedule an appointment at the Winona Health
is ideal, but pills and eye drops will help with symptoms
Eye Care Center, call 507.474.4760. The clinic is located
right away.”
at 859 Mankato Avenue, Suite 330 (third floor of the new
Outpatient Clinic on the Winona Health campus.) Dr. Donnal emphasizes that learning what you’re
allergic to is an important first step in knowing how to
alleviate your symptoms. If you’re seeking relief from
allergies, call the Winona Health Allergy & Asthma
Tom Casperson, MD, Clinic at 507.474.7830.
joined the Winona Health
Eye Care Center in
November, having spent more
than 30 years with Winona
Ophthalmology Associates.

Dr. Quinn and Dr. Casperson

provide vision care for all
ages. In addition to eye
exams, Eye Care Center
services include corrective
lens prescriptions, expert
Tom Casperson, MD
Ophthalmologist contact lens services, an
optical dispensary with a full
selection of eyeglasses (and fitting), surgical treatment of
eye diseases and eyelid repair procedures.

Healthy Connections ~ Spring 2007 

KIDSHEALTH FEATURE
Exercise enhances physical and mental health
Are your children getting enough?
W hen most adults think about exercise, they imagine
working out in the gym on a treadmill or lifting
weights. But, for children, exercise means playing and being
physically active. Kids exercise during gym class, soccer
practice or dance class. And they also exercise during recess,
while riding bikes or just playing tag.
The many benefits of exercise
Everyone can benefit from regular exercise. A child who is
active will:
• have stronger muscles and bones
• have a leaner body because exercise helps control
body fat
• be less likely to become overweight
• decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• possibly lower blood pressure and blood
cholesterol levels
• have a better outlook on life
In addition to the health benefits of regular
exercise, kids who are physically fit sleep
better and are better able to handle
the physical, mental and emotional
challenges that a typical day
presents—such as running to
catch a bus, bending to tie a
shoe, feeling alert during class
or studying for a test.
The three elements of physical fitness
“Children should have opportunities and be encouraged
to do a variety of activities to develop endurance,
strength and flexibility,” said Corrie Searles,
Winona Health’s director of Outpatient
Rehabilitation.
Endurance is developed when someone
regularly engages in aerobic activity. During
aerobic exercise, the heart beats faster and a
person breathes harder. When done regularly and
for continuous periods of time, aerobic
activity strengthens the heart and
improves the body’s ability to
deliver oxygen to all its cells.
10 Healthy Connections ~ Spring 2007
Examples of aerobic activities include basketball, jogging,
swimming and bicycling.
Improving strength doesn’t necessarily mean lifting weights.
Although some children benefit from lifting weights,
Searles said, “it should be done under the supervision of
an experienced adult who works with children.” She added,
“Most kids don’t need a formal weight-training program to
be strong. Push-ups, stomach crunches, pull-ups and other
exercises help tone and strengthen muscles. And active
children naturally incorporate strength activities into their
play when they climb, practice handstands or wrestle.”
Stretching exercises help improve flexibility, allowing
muscles and joints to bend and move easily through
their full range of motion. Kids stretch during everyday
activities—reaching to get a toy just out of reach,
practicing the splits or flipping
over the couch.
How much exercise is
enough?
The percentage of children who
are overweight has more than
doubled over the past 30 years.
Although many factors contribute to
this epidemic, a major factor is that kids
are becoming more sedentary. According
to the American Academy of Pediatrics
(AAP), the average child is watching
about 3 hours of television a day. And
the average child spends 5 1/2 hours on
all media combined, according to the
Kaiser Family Foundation.
So, how much exercise is enough?
According to the 2005 dietary guidelines
from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) and the Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS), all children
2 years and older should get 60 minutes of
moderate to vigorous exercise on
most, preferably all, days of the week.
“One of the best ways to get children
to be more active,” said Searles,
“is to limit the amount of time spent in sedentary activities,
especially watching TV or playing video games.” The AAP For kids: Check out the Game Closet!
recommends children under age 2 watch no TV at all and Mission Nutrition
screen time should be limited to no more than 1 to 2 hours Your mission, should you
of quality programming a day for children 2 and older. choose to accept it, is
“Another way to encourage physical activity in children is good nutrition. Navigate
to be a good example—as an adult, practice good exercise through the kitchen
habits and/or engage in physical activity with your child. to find the healthiest
Demonstrate how being active is important,” said Searles. options!

Combining regular physical activity with a healthy diet is the Time for Bed?
key to a healthy lifestyle. By understanding the importance of Hey, wake up and play our game about sleep! Find out
being physically active, you can instill fun and healthy habits who needs more sleep—you or some of your favorite
that will last a lifetime. animals!

This article contains information used under license from KidsHealth My Body Scavenger Hunt
(winonahealth.org/kidshealth). ©2007 The Nemours Foundation/ Have you always wanted to
KidsHealth. know more about your body
and how it works? Then check

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Need a science project, or just looking for something fun
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Community comments
The women who attended [Spanish pre-natal classes] were
very pleased with the information they received. The biggest
aspect that they learned during these classes was the
difference in medical care and medical procedures between
the United States and Mexico. The women were very pleased
with the instructor who led the classes. Amparo “Tweety”
Overing was an excellent teacher. Tweety created a
comfortable environment for the women and encouraged
them to ask questions and make comments throughout
the classes. We thank you for the great work and your
collaboration.”
Fatima Said
Executive Director, Project FINE
My family was visiting Winona when they were involved
in an auto accident. My mother, father, aunt and uncle
received care in the Emergency Room at Community
Memorial Hospital. All their needs were met and the staff
was professional, efficient and just wonderful. Dad was the
only one seriously injured; he was treated in the Emergency
Room and admitted to the ICU [Intensive Care Unit].
After receiving care in the Emergency Room that day,
my mother also returned several times for blood
pressure checks. Dad was in ICU for about two weeks,
and he received excellent care from physical therapists,
doctors, nurses, assistants, dietary and housekeeping
staff. And, because we aren’t from the area, social workers
were so helpful in coordinating details.
On top of the injuries from the accident, Dad required
dialysis, and we were very happy with the surgeon who put
in his catheter and the physician and staff who cared for
12 Healthy Connections ~ Spring 2007
him afterwards. I’m very grateful for the excellent care my
family received at Community Memorial Hospital.
Sandy Wilkinson
Stoughton, Wisconsin
Thank you to the Emergency Department staff and WAAS
[Winona Area Ambulance Service], especially Dr. Schubert,
Eleanor and Mary for taking good care of my father before
transferring him to St. Mary’s. With the excellent care you
gave him, the doctor at St. Mary’s stated that the Winona
Emergency Department did an excellent job of detecting the
problem and getting him up there to get the extra help he
needed. My father is home and doing great! Thank you for
all your hard work and dedication.
Cathy Herr
Winona, Minnesota
I have used the Emergency Room at different times and was
very pleased by the care and concern that I received, from
doctors down to housekeeping. And when I had surgery and
spent time in ICU, I could not have received better care
anywhere. I prefer Winona [Community Memorial] Hospital
and its Emergency Room over any other. I want to thank
everyone involved with my care.
Margaret Hines
Kellogg, MN
Community comments about Winona
Health’s Women’s Imaging Center
“Dr. Erwin and his assistant were both very caring and
thorough in their explanation of the exam that they did for
me. All staff members were helpful and very pleasant and
friendly. The new facility is beautiful!”
“Lovely facility! The feminine touches are evident and
appreciated. Thank you!”
Staff news
Kathryn Amundson PhD, MSW, Corrie Searles, MPT, is Winona
LICSW, joined Winona Health Health’s new director of Outpatient
Psychiatric & Counseling Services. Rehabilitation. Corrie’s experience
Dr. Amundson provides individual, includes directing the delivery of
group and family therapy, with therapy care in acute, long-term
special interests including depression care, home health and outpatient
and self-care, attachment issues, services settings.
trauma and loss, and life transitions.

Aaron Schilling, PA-C, joined DeeAnn Johnson is now

Winona Health Sports & Inpatient Pharmacy Director at
Orthopaedic Specialists and Community Memorial Hospital.
the Medical Staff of Community DeeAnn has been with Winona
Memorial Hospital. Aaron is fluent Health since December 2001. She
in Spanish. previously was a staff pharmacist
at a 600-bed teaching hospital in
Denver.

Joel Stevens, PA-C, joined Mark Allen is a new clinical

Winona Health Sports & pharmacist at Winona Health.
Orthopaedic Specialists and Allen earned his Doctor of
the Medical Staff of Community Pharmacy degree from the
Memorial Hospital. In addition University of Minnesota and has
to orthopaedics, Joel also has more than eight years of clinical
experience in emergency medicine pharmacy experience.
and hospital medicine.

Joy Stevens, PA-C, joined the Brianna Frisch, DPT, in

staff at Rushford Clinic and Winona Health’s Outpatient
the Medical Staff of Community Rehabilitation Department,
Memorial Hospital. She has received her doctorate in Physical
experience in family medicine, Therapy; she is the first physical
emergency medicine, and therapist in the area to achieve this
occupational health. level of education and credentialing.

Holli Wieser is Lake Winona Brian Zmolek recently joined

Manor’s director of resident Winona Health as director of
development. In this new position, quality resources. In this position,
Holli works with the Therapeutic Brian provides ongoing support,
Recreation Department and Lake training and coordination of
Winona Manor social workers to quality improvement initiatives
ensure the best possible experience across the organization.
for Lake Winona Manor residents.

To make an appointment with a Winona Health professional, please see our telephone directory on page 15.

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Foundation & Auxiliary News

Auxiliary events Volunteer contributions

For more information on any of In 2006, Winona Health
these events, call the Volunteer Services Auxiliary Volunteers
office at 507.474.3328. provided 27,376 hours
of service to Winona
Used Book and
Health. Using the
Video Sale,
current US average
April 11−13
hourly value for
Community
volunteer time, that
Memorial Hospital
amounts to a gift
lobby. The sale features
equivalent to $493,863
a great selection of books, videos,
in service time to
DVDs and music tapes. Proceeds benefit
Winona Health. In
Auxiliary projects such as funding
addition, Auxiliary
healthcare-related scholarships and
volunteers presented 2006 Auxiliary president Fran Edstrom (left) passes
purchasing hospital equipment. Donations the gavel to 2007 president Julieanne Schwemer
a check at their annual
are currently being accepted. The sale is: at the Auxiliary’s annual meeting in January.
meeting in January for
• Wednesday, April 11: 10 a.m.−7 p.m.
$45,000 to be used for a patient/family pager system at Winona Health. An
• Thursday, April 12: 7 a.m.−7 p.m.
additional $15,000 was awarded for scholarships, and $4,000 was given to benefit
• Friday, April 13: 7 a.m.−11 a.m.
Winona Health’s Watkins Manor, Lake Winona Manor and Adith Miller and Roger
Auxiliary Garage Sale, May 4−5 Metz Manors. The Auxiliary’s monetary gifts in 2006 totalled $64,000.
420 E. Sarnia Street. The Winona Health
2007 Auxiliary officers are: President, Julieanne Schwemer; President-Elect,
Auxiliary’s Garage Sale will be held in
Edna Loughlin; Vice President, Grace Welle; Secretary, Ruth Dalleska;
conjunction with the 100-mile Garage
Treasurer, Kathy Turner; Assistant Treasurer, Kim Schwab; Past President/
Sale. Watch for further details.
Steering, Fran Edstrom; Winona Health Board Representative, Kim Schwab.
• Friday, May 4: 7 a.m.−5 p.m.
• Saturday, May 5: 7 a.m.−noon If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, please call 507.457.4394 or
visit winonahealth.org.
Victorian Tea, May 12
Watkins Manor Great Hall. Volunteers
prepare a wonderful light menu of tea Thanks to a suggestion
from Winona Health
sandwiches and delicate treats and, of
Auxiliary volunteers,
course, tea. Fresh floral people with limited
arrangements in teapots mobility can now use an
will be for sale. This electric scooter to travel
is a perfect event for the corridors of Winona
mothers and daughters Health. The scooter
purchase was made
for the afternoon before Mother’s Day.
possible through a gift
• Tickets required; seatings at noon from Walz Buick Pontiac
and 2 p.m. GMC and the Winona
Health Foundation.
Birthday Ball, September 8 When not in use, a
Mark your calendars for the Auxiliary’s scooter will be parked
annual Birthday Ball. Details will be at both the north entrance (hospital main entrance) and the new south
available on our website this summer. entrance. Any adult may use a scooter within the Winona Health facility.
(Pictured: Auxiliary Volunteer Jan Wanek.)

14 Healthy Connections ~ Spring 2007

 Telephone directory
Winona Health Affiliates
Winona Health............................................................ 454.3650
Toll Free.........................................................800.944.3960
Community Memorial Hospital.............................. 454.3650
Clip and save this page as a reference for contacting Winona Health and its affiliates.
Lake Winona Manor (nursing home)....................... 457.4366
Watkins Manor (assisted living)............................... 494.7400
Adith Miller/Roger Metz Manors (memory care).... 454.0179
Winona Area Hospice Services................................ 457.4468
Home Care................................................................... 457.4468
Parkview Pharmacy.................................................... 454.4925
Winona Health Foundation...................................... 474.3328
Physician Clinics
Allergy & Asthma Clinic................................... 474.7830
Eye Care Center................................................... 474.4760
Occupational Health Clinic.............................. 474.7830
Psychiatric & Counseling Services.................. 454.2606
Rushford Clinic.................................................... 864.7726
Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists.................... 474.6600
Urgent Care Clinic.............................................. 474.7830
• All phone numbers on this page use area code 507
• The Urgent Care Clinic is available on weekends for
minor injuries or conditions a person would usually
present to a primary care provider. Urgent Care is
open Saturdays from noon to 8 p.m. and Sundays
from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• If you think your situation may be an emergency,
call 911 or go to Community Memorial Hospital’s
Emergency Department at 855 Mankato Avenue
in Winona. Our Emergency Department is always
open.
If you have feedback or comments about our organization that you would like to share, please visit winonahealth.org and click on Contact Us.
Departments
Administration............................................................ 494.7371
Business Office/Billing Information....................... 457.4369
Community Relations................................................ 474.3328
Department of Behavioral Medicine (Inpatient).. 457.4362
Dialysis.......................................................................... 457.4391
Family Birth Center.................................................... 457.4345
Gift Shop....................................................................... 457.4450
Health Information Management........................... 457.4483
Human Resources....................................................... 457.4490
Laboratory.................................................................... 457.4323
Nutrition & Diabetes Education.............................. 457.4329
Radiology/ Imaging Services (Bone Densitometry,
CT, Digital X-ray, Echocardiography, MRI,
Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound & Women’s
Imaging/Mammography).................................... 457.4320
Rehabilitation Services (Cardiopulmonary
Rehabilitation, Massage Therapy, Occupational
Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech–Language
Pathology).............................................................. 457.4329
Respiratory Care......................................................... 457.4326
Sleep Lab....................................................................... 453.3789
Surgery.......................................................................... 457.4440
Telecare......................................................................... 457.4466
Volunteer Services...................................................... 457.4394
Winona’s Health Online Helpline.....................888.287.1024
Healthy Connections ~ Spring 2007 15
 EVENTS, CLASSES & SUPPORT GROUPS
For a complete calendar of events and more
information about our services and programs,
please visit our website: winonahealth.org.
We welcome your questions and comments.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Second Wednesday of every month, 6–7 p.m.
CMH, Parkview Conference Room
507.457.4560
Breastfeeding Class
April 5, or June 7, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
CMH, Lake Winona Manor Classroom
$10 per person/couple
Registration required: 507.457.4338
Winona Healt h Celebrates Women!
Saturday, April 28
Kryzsko Commons, East Hall,
Winona State University Campus
8–8:45 a.m. Registration
8:45–9:30 a.m. Breakfast & featured
speaker Katy Smith
9:35 a.m. Informational booths open;
free health screenings
10–10:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions featuring
women’s health issues
11:15-noon Breakout Sessions featuring
women’s health issues
Registration is required as seating is
limited: see p.3 or call 507.457.4161.
855 Mankato Ave.
Winona, MN 55987
Childbirth Education Class CMH, Parkview Conference Room
6-week course, 6:30–8:30 p.m. 507.474.3328
May 1–June 5 (Tuesdays)
MOM Support Group (Mother’s Own Milk)
May 23–June 27 (Wednesdays)
Wednesdays, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
July 10–August 14 (Tuesdays)
Women’s Health Library, 3rd floor,
CMH, B.A. Miller Auditorium
new Outpatient Clinic on the Winona
Registration required: 507.457.4338
Health campus, 859 Mankato Ave.
Childbirth Education Weekend Class 507.453.3700
Friday, 6:30–8:30 p.m. and Saturday,
Prostate Cancer Support Group
8 a.m.–3 p.m.
First Monday of the month, 7–8 p.m.
May 11–12
CMH, Parkview Conference Room
CMH, B.A. Miller Auditorium
Call 507.457.4491
Registration required: 507.457.4338
Public First Aid
Diabetes Prevention Series
May 24, 5–7:30 p.m.
Four-session class held on Tuesdays
CMH, B.A. Miller Auditorium
May 1, 8, 15, 22 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Registration required, $25
CMH, Lake Winona Manor Classroom
Call 507.457.4491
$60 per person/couple
Registration required: 507.457.4149 CMH=Community Memorial Hospital
Healthcare CPR Recertification
3-hour course offered:
Winona Health Auxiliary Events
March 15, 7:30–10:30 a.m.
March 28, 5–8 p.m. Used Book and Video Sale
April 5, 7:30–10:30 a.m. April 11–13, CMH lobby
April 19, 7:30–10:30 a.m.
May 9, 5–8 p.m. Garage Sale
May 17, 7:30–10:30 a.m. May 4–5, 420 E. Sarnia Street
May 31, 7:30–10:30 a.m. Victorian Tea
CMH, B.A. Miller Auditorium
Saturday, May 12, Watkins Manor
$30. Registration required: 507.457.4491
Save the date!
Healthcare Directives Birthday Ball
Informational sessions: Saturday, September 8
March 19, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
May 21, 6:30–7:30 p.m. For more information about these Auxiliary
Working sessions: events,please see p.14 or call 507.474.3328.
March 26, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
May 28, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
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