Posted on February 22, 2010 – 1:53 pm
The Auxiliary of the Orange City Area Health System (OCAHS) invites the public to its 17th Annual “Spring Fling” on Thursday, March 18, in the lower level of the health system’s downtown campus at 400 Central Avenue in Orange City. A salad luncheon begins at 11:30am, followed by a fun and educational program at 12noon. This year’s program features OCAHS family physician Marie Moeller, MD, who will speak on the benefits of herbal therapy, and Ground Effects Garden Center, who will do a landscaping presentation. Admission is $6 per person, with all proceeds benefitting health system patients and families.
Posted on February 22, 2010 – 10:43 am
You asked. We listened.
Orange City Area Health System hosting monthly Diabetes Support Group!
What: “Sweet Talk” diabetes support group for people with diabetes, and their families. Support each other, learn from one another, and share a cup of coffee and light snack.
Where: OCAHS main campus lower level meeting rooms.
When: Tuesday from 7-8pm — February 23, March 23, April 27
Posted on February 19, 2010 – 10:38 am
The Heart Health Extravaganza sponsored by Orange City Area Health System and Mercy Heart Center, scheduled for Monday, February 22, has been postponed due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts. Watch for announcements regarding re-scheduling of this and other healthcare events this spring. To be kept abreast of health system news and events, join the Orange City Area Health System Facebook page, and also sign up for email newsletters on the web site at ochealthsystem.org.
Posted on February 1, 2010 – 4:26 pm
Free event features cardiothoracic surgeon, education, heart-healthy refreshments, screenings.
Orange City Area Health System is hosting a Heart Health Extravaganza on Monday evening, February 22, in the lobby and specialty clinic area of the health system’s main campus at 1000 Lincoln Circle SE in Orange City. This free event features a presentation by Dr. Richard Gitter, Mercy Medical cardiothoracic surgeon and outreach physician at Orange City Area Health System. Dr. Gitter will discuss how vascular problems can lead to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, stroke, heart disease or leg pain. He will also talk about advances made in screenings and procedures, including an update on heart surgery techniques. Doors open at 6pm, with heart-healthy refreshments and the opportunity to visit a number of interactive displays including blood pressure screenings, basic CPR instruction, Northwest Iowa Diagnostics stroke screening information, and cardiac rehab. Dr. Gitter’s presentation will begin at approximately 6:30, followed by a question and answer session with him and the opportunity to visit the displays until 8pm. This fun and informative event is part of Orange City Area Health System’s recognition of February as American Heart Month. Pre-registration for this event is required by calling the Education Department at 712.737.5260 by Thursday, February 18.
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Posted on February 1, 2010 – 11:11 am
The Auxiliary of Orange City Area Health System will host its annual Masquerade™ Jewelry and Accessories Sale on Thursday, February 11, from 8am to 5pm in the front lobby of the health system’s main campus at 1000 Lincoln Circle SE in Orange City. Hundreds of items are available, all for $5, with proceeds going to the auxiliary to directly benefit patients and families. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted. Experience the frenzy!
Posted on January 29, 2010 – 3:19 pm
February is American Heart Month, and the perfect time to get heart healthy! During the first week, the PuddleJumper Grille at the hospital is serving up heart-healthy selections for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. On Friday, we celebrate National Wear Red Day. (See http://www.goredforwomen.org/). Then mark your calendars and plan to attend a special heart health event on Monday, February 22. Dr. Richard Gitter, Mercy Medical Center Director of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery – one of our valued outreach physicians – will present to the public in our Specialty Clinic waiting area. The free, educational evening will begin at 6pm with heart-healthy refreshments, blood pressure screenings, CPR training, and a variety of informative displays. Dr. Gitter’s presentation will follow at approximately 6:30.
Get all the scoop about heart health and more in our latest issue of HealthLines newsletter: HealthLines February 2010
Posted on January 13, 2010 – 4:23 pm
The Orange City Home Health & Hospice staff would like to invite the public to their fourth annual Memorial Service, Sunday, March 21 at 2pm at Immanuel CRC, 1405 Albany Ave NE in Orange City. The memorial service is a time for bereaved families, hospice staff and volunteers to come together to remember those who have died under Hospice care from April 2009 to March 2010. Hubert Schuller will be delivering the message “You Are Never Alone.” Please RSVP by contacting the Home Health & Hospice office at 737-5279.
Posted on January 13, 2010 – 4:20 pm
Marty Guthmiller, CEO of Orange City Area Health System, announced that Harrison H. Hanson, M.D., has signed a letter of intent to join the health system’s family practice team starting in summer 2010. A native of Long Prairie, Minnesota, Dr. Hanson is currently Chief Resident at the Mercy Family Practice program in Mason City, Iowa. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis. He received undergraduate education at Bethel University, where he received a B.S. in biology. Dr. Hanson is the 2008 recipient of Mercy’s Compassionate Care Award, and was elected in 2007 to the University of Minnesota Medical School’s Gold Humanism Honor Society. “We feel blessed to have someone of Dr. Hanson’s ability and character join our health system,” reported Guthmiller. “He and his wife, Rebecca, will be a tremendous addition to our staff and our community. His addition will enable us to provide expanded patient choice and to see more patients daily.” Orange City Area Health System consists of family practice clinics in Orange City, Hospers, and Paullina, Iowa, currently served by 13 physicians and mid-level providers. In addition, the health system includes a critical access hospital, comprehensive surgical services, radiology, two nursing homes, a senior living facility, and home health and hospice. More information can be found at ochealthsystem.org.
Marty Guthmiller, CEO of Orange City Area Health System, announced that Nigel Millard, D.O., has signed a letter of intent to join the health system’s family practice team starting in summer 2010. A native of Northwood, Iowa, Dr. Millard is currently in residency at the Mercy Family Practice program in Mason City, Iowa. He is a graduate of Des Moines University where he received his Doctor of Osteopathy license. Dr. Millard received undergraduate education at Luther College in Decorah, where he received a B.A. in biology. “We are humbled that another physician of Dr. Millard’s education, training and character has chosen us as a place to practice medicine,” reported Guthmiller. “It is truly a testament to our current medical staff, facilities and community that he and his wife, Lindsay, have made this decision. His addition will enable us to provide expanded patient choice and to see more patients daily.”
