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Ron Baker, CEO |
Services at I-70 Medical Center and Family
Clinic-
Ron Baker, CEO of I-70
Medical Center
It
has been a privilege to meet with so many people over the past few
weeks, to talk about the services we provide at the I-70 Medical
Center and Clinic. In this process, we have found that many people
continue to have questions about some of our capabilities. I would
like to provide the answers to some of the more common questions.
The I-70 Medical Clinic is a physician office providing a full range
of family medical care. Dr. Charles Lea, Dr. William Brown and Mary
Dolan, P.A. are here each weekday, to care for your routine medical
needs. As your family doctor, they can cover everything from annual
physicals to diagnosis and treatment of any medical problem. They will
also work closely with any specialist you may now be seeing, to
provide for your specialized medical needs.
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Nighttime
Heartburn a Common Affliction- James D Noble, Medical Laboratory
Director
Night time heartburn is a condition that all of us will face sooner or
later. For some of us the condition is a constant companion.
Fortunately, there are many different treatments for nighttime
heartburn. They can help reduce your symptoms and your discomfort.
They also lower the risk of developing serious complications from
untreated heartburn.
Lifestyle changes are very important. In many cases it is unnecessary
to go to prescribed medications or more aggressive treatments. Many
people can find relief simply by:
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I-70
Medical Center Offers New G.I. Clinic
I-70 Medical Center is proud to announce the opening of the new
Gastrointestinal (GI) Clinic. The clinic, which opened May 24, 2007,
incorporates both upper and lower endoscopies. Dr. Ivan Elias will
be available to perform the procedures every other Thursday.
Endoscopy is a
minimally
invasive
diagnostic
medical
procedure used to assess the interior surfaces of an
organ by inserting a tube into the body. The instrument may have a
rigid or flexible tube and not only provides an image for
visual
inspection and
photography,
but also enables taking biopsies and retrieval of foreign objects.
Endoscopy is the vehicle for
minimally
invasive surgery. Many endoscopic procedures are
considered to be relatively painless and at worst only associated
with mild discomfort.
According to the American Digestive Health Foundation, at least 40
million Americans suffer from chronic digestive diseases that impact
their lifestyle, and many more people are affected less severely by
digestive illness. Women are more likely than men to suffer from
certain gastrointestinal illnesses and are equally affected by
colon cancer,
the most deadly digestive disease.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome- Aasta Watson, C.L.A., A.S.C.P.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a bowel disorder in which a person
suffers from abdominal pain and changes in bowel movements. It is
also known as a spastic colon and is often referred to as IBS.
People who suffer from IBS can have a wide variety of symptoms that
can range from constipation and bloating to diarrhea and severe
cramping. Some of the main symptoms to look for are:
bowel movements less than three times a week, more than three bowel
movements in one day, hard stools, loose and watery stools, bowel
movements that require straining, having an incomplete bowel
movement, passing mucus in the stool, bloating or swelling, and
having to rush to the restroom to have a bowel movement.
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Forbes Honored With
Excellence In Governance Award From MHA
The Missouri
Hospital Association recognized John W. “Jack” Forbes with a
posthumous 2007 Excellence in Governance award for his
contributions to the health care community. Forbes, who passed
away last year, had been board president of I-70 Medical Center
in Sweet Springs, Mo., since 2000.
Accepting the award on his behalf is Betty Forbes, his wife. She
is joined by Ron Baker, chief executive officer of I-70 Medical
Center. The award was given June 14 during MHA’s Leadership
Forum at the Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Mo.
Since 1985, Excellence in Governance awards have been given
annually to hospital trustees whose service and dedication have
demonstrated a true understanding of the health care community.
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Protect
Yourself from Breast and Cervical Cancer-
James Noble, Medical Laboratory Director
Every woman is at risk for breast and cervical cancer. Health care
providers are encouraging all Missouri women to protect themselves
by making routine cancer screening a part of their personal health
care plan. According to the National Cancer Institute, one in eight
American women will develop breast cancer and each year in Missouri,
at least 250 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer.
Click
Here for Reference Guide to Show Me Healthy Women's Program
Eligibility Requirements
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Do
You Need Extra Recovery Time? Swing Bed May Be The Answer-
Julie
Davenport, Director of Patient Services
Are you
planning to have a major surgery? Do you have a family member who is
hospitalized at a larger hospital in Kansas City or Columbia and
ready to get them back home? I-70 Medical Center can help! Not
only do we provide acute care and emergency department services, we
also participate in Medicare’s “swing-bed program”.
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