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Mark Your Calendar
FV Foundation's
Evening in the
Garden Party
November 11, 2017
Diabetes Education Open House
November 15, 2017
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
FVH - North Entrance
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| Providing a Clear Picture |
Kelly Galles talking with the patient
prior to their MRI.
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National Radiology Tech Week was created by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists in 1979. The event is celebrated each year during the week of Nov. 8, the day that German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered the x-ray in 1895.
Medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals work with some of the most innovative equipment in the medical field to help identify pathologies, plan and administer treatment and restore patient health. R.T.s specialize in breast imaging, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, ultrasound and general diagnostic radiology.
Kelly Galles, RT, (R), M, CT, MR has been with
Floyd Valley Radiology since May of 1999. Over her career, she has seen many changes such as images going from analog (film) to digital. Also, as an MRI tech, she was excited to see the new MRI machine being placed in the building in such a patient-friendly suite.
She says what she enjoys most about working in radiology is that every day is a new day. Two days are never alike. In a typical shift, she may be using the mammography machine to help catch breast cancer in early stages, then a CT scan for the Emergency Department and on to an MRI to view bone and soft tissue for the orthopedic surgeons. Working with the patients, easing their anxieties, providing education and taking sharp images is part of everyday work. Her work is never boring!
But what she likes best about Floyd Valley is that her coworkers are an extension of her family. She has gotten married, had three children and made a lot of life-long friends while working at Floyd Valley. She looks forward to many more years at Floyd Valley, caring for patients, taking on the challenging field of Radiology with her own education and keeping up with the technology that is always advancing.
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| But I Do Not Have Diabetes... |
The
American Diabetes Association research shows that 1 in 3 American adults have prediabetes, with many going undiagnosed. Prediabetes simply means a person's blood glucose level is higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. People with prediabetes are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes as well as serious health problems such as stroke and heart disease.
The earlier people are diagnosed with prediabetes, the more likely that they can reverse it and prevent developing type 2 diabetes. We all lead busy lives, but taking the time to make a few changes in your lifestyle such as increased physical activity and weight loss can help keep your blood sugar numbers lower.
During National Diabetes Month,
Floyd Valley Diabetes Education invites you to an Open House on Wednesday, November 15 from 2 - 4 p.m. You will have the chance to meet our Diabetes Educators, Sandy Miller, RN and Janet Kehm, RD, LD, CDE. Their department can be accessed by using the north entrance and following the signage. Light appetizers will be servedserved. There is no charge to attend and preregistration is not necessary.
For more information on Floyd Valley Diabetes Education, please call 546-3443.
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Celebrating the Diversity
in Surgical Nursing
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Kathy Kneip
interacts
with
a pediatric patient prior to surgery.
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Surgical nurses possess specialized skills and knowledge of the entire spectrum of nursing care, applying their expertise to all body systems and disease processes. One of the most diverse nursing specialties practiced today, surgical nurses make a difference by building their nursing specialty, mentoring and nurturing each other, advocating for patients and families, serving their communities through care and education, and improving patient care.
Kathy Kneip, RN has been with Floyd Valley Healthcare since July of 1994, the last 16 years as a surgical nurse. Since her start in
Floyd Valley Surgery, Kathy has seen many advancements including more cases using laparoscopy and increased technologies in knee and hip replacements.
Each day is a new challenge in surgery. Whether working with patients in clinic or during a surgical case, Kathy's goals are to help patients with their pain, help them feel better and see improvement in their lives. Each patient is unique and it is important to Kathy to treat them as though they are extended family.
Kathy enjoys learning new techniques and technology in the surgery field, but it is the people that she appreciates the most. Really getting to know the patient and all aspects of their care over the years is something she enjoys. She also states that co-workers are like family, it really makes her work special to her.
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