Lauren Clontz, assistant education director, Ephraim McDowell House Museum, accepts $2,000 check from Dr. John Collins, president of the LMS Foundation.
Doctors and their mentees. Sarah Covey, 3M, Marty Luftman, MD, Breanne Vergonet, 3M, and Marian Bensema, MD
LMS president Tuyen T. Tran with Senator Ralph Alvarado. MD
Vicki and David Kirn, MD
Tad Hughes, MD and Mamata Majmundar, MD, VP. LMS
Mike Frazier, MD and wife Tracy, LMS Alliance
Jill and Russell Travis, MD, president, KBML
Farhad Karim, MD, wife Rowshan and BT Westerfield, MD
Team “In It to Win It” with Lori Martin, CNA, in the driver’s seat, gets ready to take off.
Team “In It to Win It” included, Stephanie Johnson SRNA, Lori Martin, CNA, Racheal Braunig, SRNA, Anthony Gudger, Kreigh Holstine, Jonas Thompson, PCA, Stacie Combs CNA.
The pharmacy team “It’s on Back Order” shows strength and agility while navigating the Gurney Derby course. Team members were Kelsey Komyathy, Logan Whitfield, PharmD, Cory Reinert, intern, Laken Burrell, PharmD, Ethan Hughes, Ethan Holmes, and Jeff Resig.
Team “Cath Lab” included Amy Woodrum, RN, John Westmoreland, RN, cath lab manager, Jen Stempa, RN-Clinical Coordinator, Chris McClellan, RN, Jared Napier, tech and team captain, Jared Bryant, RT (R) (CT) and Krystal Woods RT (R).
“Pirates of the OR” picks up steam as they head for the finish line. The Pirates included Michele Montgomery, RN, at the helm with Kristi Sherlock (RT), Richard Montgomery, MD, Antoine Suggs, CSFA, Judy Tadd, Thomas Deese, RN and Joseph Caldwell, CRNA.
Elaine Murner laughingly steered a steady course to the finish line for “ReHabulous.”
Team “Process” showing good form and teamwork included Miguel Reyes, Ryan Finch, Olivia Willett, Walter Guyn, Shamira Ayubu, and Christina Wilson.
Defending 2017 champions from team “Cardiac Cath Lab,” John Westmoreland and Jared Napier prepared to defend their Gurney Derby title.
Team “Pirates of the OR” gets ready to ship off in the Gurney Derby.
All decked out in island wear was team “ReHabulous,” including Kayla Robinson, OTR/L, Megan Ripberger, PTA, Thuan Tran, PT, Michael Guillory, PT tech, Elaine Murner, PTA and Anthony Johnson, PTA.
Olivia Willett and Process teammates agreed to “have fun, but safety first.”
Dr. John Stewart’s 15-foot putt grazes the rim!
1 Playing for Saint Joseph Jessamine were Dan Andrews, RN, Operations Manager, Marty Smith, Jeff Baier and Greg Turcott.
2 Teaming up for a day of golf and to raise money for the SJHF were John Stewart, MD, Dennis Newton, MD, Bruce Tassin, president, KentuckyOne Health, and Steve Nash, market director of surgical services.
3 Playing for Continuing Care Hospital were Mike Haney, John Westmoreland, RN, Jon Stempa, and Ralph Nance, RN.
4 Finding solutions on the golf course were: Jeff Tucker, Tucker Healthcare Solutions, Alan Van Arsdall, Kevin Culp, and Bill Wilson.
5 Playing through a slight rain delay were Vickie Marshall, Tom Marshall, Kemp Wolverton, and Dulaney Wood, playing for the Central Kentucky Radiology team while raising money for SJHF
6 Damp conditions didn’t damper the smiles of Mandy Ford, Neil Lucas, Alan Ramsey, and John Caudill, also playing for the Central Kentucky Radiology team.
7 Vicki Moore, KentuckyOne Health procurement director made sure everything needed was on hand for Lexington Clinic team John Sartini, MD, Allen Cornish, MD, and James Bottiggi, MD
Senator Ralph Alvarado, MD, 45th (R) addresses the Lexington Medical Society.
LEXINGTON MEDICAL SOCIETY HEARS LEGISLATIVE RECAP FROM SENATOR RALPH ALVARADO, MD
LEXINGTON The May 8, 2018 dinner meeting of the Lexington Medical Society (LMS) featured an extensive review of legislation that affected healthcare in Kentucky from one of its members, Senator Ralph Alvarado, MD, 45th (R).
Dr. Alvarado spoke of numerous topics that were addressed during the controversial session: a budget was passed, pension reform for state workers and teachers; an increase in the tobacco tax; workers comp reform; changing the marriage age; victim’s rights; telehealth to reduce costly ER visits; healthcare transparency and tort reform; medical oversight of midwifery for high risk delivery; screening for hepatitis C, among others.
“We still have medical review panels,” said Alvarado and her encouraged members to participate in them when called. “Medicine is a regulated market,” he said and frivolous lawsuits place a burden on the entire system.
Alvarado said he wants to see more science before he can fully endorse medical marijuana, but he is open to any potential advancement in finding cures for pain. He encouraged all physicians to donate to the KMA for a better state of medicine in Kentucky that will encourage people to stay in Kentucky throughout their retirement.
Saint Joseph Hospital Holds “Gurney Derby” to Celebrate Health Care Week
LEXINGTON The race for the Triple Crown has come and gone, but racing fun was on tap at KentuckyOne Health’s “Gurney Derby,” on Thursday May 10, 2018. The is the second year for this event at Saint Joseph Hospital during National Healthcare Week, a time to celebrate hospitals, health systems and health care employees for their contributions to local communities. During the Gurney Derby, employees raced gurneys through an obstacle course in the Saint Joseph Hospital parking lot. Team “Cath Lab,” the team with the fastest time was named the 2018 Gurney Derby champion.
John Petrov, chief HR officer for KentuckyOne Health said that events like the Gurney Derby helped create employee engagement through a fun and team building activity. Gretchen King, HR representative, had all team members pledge “To have fun for Healthcare Week, but always, safety first!”
Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation Hosts 29th Annual Golf Tournament
Proceeds support the mission and outreach programs of Saint Joseph Hospital
LEXINGTON The Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation (SJHF) held its 29th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, June 11, 2018 at the University Club of Kentucky. More than $2.2 million has been raised to support the mission and outreach programs of Saint Joseph Hospital including, patient and family assistance funds, scholarships, new technology and life-saving equipment.
Top finishers on the Wildcat Course were: 1st place: Lexington Legends – Gary Durbin, Ty Cobb, Colin Dodd, and Petey Reynolds; 2nd place: Sodexo Convenient Solutions – Jonathan Claypool, Jeremy Herring, Chris Browning, Josh Harris; 3rd place: Republic National Distributing Company- Nelson Smith, Trae Joyce, Billy Hayden, Rod Kennedy
Top finishers on the Big Blue Course were: 1st place: Switzer Properties – Daniel King, Kyle Johnson, Tom Francis, Mason Guy; 2nd place: Josh Herald, Alan Steele, Bill Morgan, Kyle Grizz; 3rd place: Johnson Controls – John Crider, Ben Durham, Billy Fraley, Hunter Butler
Gold Sponsor was KentuckyOne Health Medical Group.
