[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.92″ background_layout=”light”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.0.92″ src=”http://kpth130275site.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Brad-Zwart-PT-e1453235258760.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” custom_margin=”9px|9px|9px|9px” custom_padding=”12px|12px|12px|12px” /][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.0.92″ src=”http://kpth130275site.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/physical-therapy-treadmill-running-one-cropped-small.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” custom_margin=”9px|9px|9px|9px” custom_padding=”12px|12px|12px|12px” /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.92″ background_layout=”light”] The Orange City Area Health System Auxiliary presented a check for $50,000 to Marty Guthmiller, CEO, and Dan McCarty, COO, at their board meeting on March 14. The gift is made possible as a result of monthly Auxiliary fundraising activities during calendar year 2017, with the remaining majority of the contribution from Gift Garden gift shop sales. The Orange City Area Health System Auxiliary hosts a wide variety of fundraisers each year, including: jewelry, book, scrubs, gourmet candy, spring plant, and fudge sales; Ladies Night Out Style Show; Harvest Festival; and the Holiday Open House. Orange City Area Health System’s 20-member Auxiliary Board, from Orange City and surrounding communities, meets monthly and work throughout the year to plan, organize, and staff each monthly fundraiser. The Auxiliary gift has been designated to help fund the purchase of the health system’s new 3D Mammography system. “This is an incredible group of individuals who give of their time for the benefit of the patients and families of Orange City Area Health System,” says Mary Plathe, Volunteer Services Manager for the health system. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.0.92″ src=”http://kpth130275site.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Auxiliary-board-check-March-2018.jpeg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” custom_margin=”12px|12px|12px|12px” border_width_all=”1px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.92″ background_layout=”light” custom_margin=”5px|12px|12px|12px”] Front Row: Shonna Hector, Auxiliary Vice President, presents check for $50,000 to Marty Guthmiller, CEO and Dan McCarty, COO. Second Row: Shirley Beltman, Tami Guthmiller, Helen Pals. Third Row: Pat Steffes, Theresa McCarty, Marilyn Van Engelenhoven. Fourth Row: Carol Honkomp, Susie Ruhland, Karen Boeyink, Mary Plathe. Back Row: Karen Leusink, Wanda Friedrichsen, June Van Oort. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.92″ background_layout=”light”] Medical clinic focuses on improving health outcomes The Iowa Healthcare Collaborative (IHC) presented its 2018 Healthcare Quality and Safety Awards at a statewide Patient Safety Conference on March 6 in Ankeny. Orange City Area Health System received the award for Improving Health Outcomes, and Clinic Director Steve Walhof and Clinic Nurse Manager Susan Tentinger accepted the award on behalf of their Quality Team. These awards are presented to healthcare providers and/or healthcare organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement in patient safety, according to IHC. The Healthcare Quality and Safety Award aims to raise the standard of healthcare in Iowa by promoting a culture of continuous improvement in quality, safety, and value. Orange City Area Health System was recognized for “Improving Health Outcomes.” The health system’s medical clinic has been participating in the Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative (TCPI) since July of 2016. One of the key focus areas of the team has been improving clinical outcomes for their diabetic population. Purchasing and implementing an Intelligent Retinal Imaging System (IRIS) to perform eye exams for diabetic patients to screen for diabetic retinopathy in 2017 has resulted in measurable early detection of an otherwise silent disease, dramatically helping to improve health outcomes for these patients by providing an opportunity to prevent diabetic blindness. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.0.92″ src=”http://kpth130275site.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Orange-City-2.jpeg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|12px” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.92″ background_layout=”light” custom_padding=”3px|20px|20px|20px”] Susan Tentinger, Clinic Nurse Manager, and Steve Walhof, Medical Clinic Director, accepted the IHC Quality and Safety Award at the Patient Safety Conference. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.92″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px” border_width_all=”2px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ custom_margin=”12px|12px|12px|12px” border_color_all=”#000000″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(209,209,209,0.3)”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.92″ background_layout=”light”]

Preventing diabetic retinopathy

Today, diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States. You can prevent vision loss and blindness associated with diabetic retinopathy with a quick, painless, and convenient IRIS exam, conveniently performed in the Laboratory at our Orange City Family Medicine Clinic. It is important that diabetics receive annual retinal assessments for diabetic retinopathy, even if they are not experiencing problems with their vision. Most insurance plans cover this innovative procedure for their patients. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.0.92″ src=”http://kpth130275site.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/diabetes-retinal-exam-photo-one.jpeg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]