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1 Eat Out on Capitol Hill 2 Message from the Executive Director 3 More Eat Out on Capitol Hill 4 Program Profile: Diabetes Health Maintenance 5 News Fan Mail 6 Save the Date! Third Annual Dinner 7 Welcome New Staff Reach Out and Read
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pamela Dunn Chairperson Joan Kleinberg Vice-Chairperson Secretary Jerry Sale Treasurer Cheryl Anderson Colt de Wolf Patrick Ferguson Robert Lesko Ly Sieng Ngo August Piper, M.D. Winnie Sperry Sara Thompson, M.D. Rik Wyman ex-officio Kathy Smith-DiJulio Greg Swint Raleigh Watts Emeritus Willie Gammon Lisa Taylor
CDCHC is a wonderful place to get health care. I say this not just because I work here but because this is confirmed by patients all the time in many ways families who have been patients for four generations, the patient who takes time to write a letter of thanks, patient comments on our quarterly patient satisfaction survey. I received a letter from a patient expressing their appreciation, I just want to write a quick note on how thankful I am for Country Doctor I dont think Id be employable again without your help. The next time I am employed, ahead financially, Country Doctor is the organization that will be remembered. A medical student described her learning experience here this way: Each doctor and nurse practitioner has a unique style that works and attracts a different panel of patients. But a unifying theme among these patients is the amount of respect and trust the patients have for the providers. I was swept away by the dedication of the physicians and the staff at Country Doctor. Our quarterly patient satisfaction survey asks patients whether they would recommend Country Doctor to others 98% do. Several comments are worth sharing: I have nothing but love and respect for this clinic and the care I have been provided over the years. CDCHC is the perfect example of what health care should look like in America today; This clinic is extremely important to the community and its future; I first came here years ago because I could not afford to go anywhere else. Now I can go elsewhere but prefer to come here. CDCHC has been accredited by The Joint Commission since 1998 for the fifth time last October. Although we are very proud of this accreditation, (the medical systems equivalent of the good housekeeping seal of approval), it is truly the opinion of our patients that matters most. Last year we asked patients, if finances or insurance were not a barrier would you continue to seek care from CDCHC? 88% said yes; those saying no wanted to seek care closer to home. The yeses are best summarized by this patient comment, because the service (quality) is really good and the human touch is really important. I like supporting a clinic that is compassionate toward all in our society.
Linda McVeigh
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A round of applause to: Barrio Bimbos Cantina Caf Presse Caff Vita Cha Cha Lounge Coastal Kitchen Dinette Eltana Bagel Caf Fuel High 5 Pies Julias on Broadway Le Bte La Cocina Molly Moon Ice Cream Monsoon Oddfellows Caf Olympia Pizza Piecoras Pizza Poco Wine Room Poppy Poquitos Quinns Pub Ristorante Machiavelli Smith Tango The Tin Table Volunteer Park Caf
to create the artwork and layout of all print materials. His creativity really captured what the event and Country Doctor are each about. The event would not have been possible of course without the incredible support of the Capitol
Hill restaurant community. Please remember these businesses the next time youre deciding where to eat and drink on Capitol Hill, or when youre considering whether to come up to the Hill or go elsewhere.
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They dont feel sick so patients often wait until theyre acutely ill with lost vision, poor circulation, a stroke or even a heart attack before they will seek help. Because diabetes is not something you can see and is an expensive disease to control, its very hard to motivate an underinsured or uninsured patient population with few resources, according to diabetes educators Astrae Doty Vargas and Nancy Huzo-Podegracz, RN. The biggest barrier for patients is often psychological; many arent
to making dietary changes. Changing lifelong eating habits is challenging. With education, healthy foods can be appealing and affordable. The goal is to encourage realistic food choices and applaud even small successes. Astrae has a patient who lives close to one of our clinics. It took four years of listening, encouragement, and education to overcome this patients fear of needles and help her feel comfortable enough to have her inject insulin by herself. Astrae was able to secure a hidden needle at no cost making the process much less fearful for her patient. Success followed.
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The key at CDCHC is working as a team, serving as the bridge with providers, understanding patients individual needs and circumstances, and building trust. In the words of a former diabetic patient, Nancy made me want to want it enough. With her encouragement and follow-up, I finally made the changes I needed to make.
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Recent grants We thank the following foundations for their support: Glazer Foundation Horizon Foundation Joshua Green Foundation The Norcliffe Foundation Tulalip Tribes Charitable Fund Medical Director Dr. Rich Kovar named 2012 national Family Physician of the Year. Rich Kovar, MD, Medical Director, was selected as the National 2012 Family Physician of the Year by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Candidates are nominated by their constituent chapters and in the case of Dr. Kovar, are often at one time also the states Family Physician of the Year. Six national finalists are selected and their nominations reviewed by a panel of final round judges that this year included US Representative Dr. John Fleming of Louisiana (R). Reading the list of criteria, Dr. Kovar has them in spades. Two stand out; Provides his patients with compassionate, comprehensive, and caring family medicine on a
FAn MAIL
I visited the clinic today for the first time. I never thought I would be without a job and health insurance and here I am. I want to thank you so much for the services that I received and for being there. I was treated with the greatest dignity, and really liked my doctor. Thank You!!!! So lucky to have a place like this!!! Great people here, that help those who need it! Love, love, love this clinic. Everyone is friendly and my doctor is FANTASTIC. Thank you all so much. Facebook, June - September 2011
continuing basis and, Is directly and effectively involved in community affairs and activities that enhance the quality of his community. Congratulations, Dr. Kovar!
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Its hard getting into Country Doctor; nobody ever leaves, according to Kristen Anderson,
Country Doctor Community Health Centers 500 19th Avenue East Seattle, WA 98112 Working together for the health of our communities.