Lake Regional Health System | Thrive | Fall 2019

lakeregional.com 3 Caring for Our Community Check out facebook.com/lakeregional for more photos of the people and events that make our community great. Trauma Center renewal The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has renewed Lake Regional’s certification as a Level III Trauma Center through 2024. The Trauma Center certifi- cation is part of Missouri’s Time Critical Diagnosis System, which helps patients get the best care possible in the short- est amount of time. Hospitals that have staff and resources ready to treat these emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week can receive designation as a trauma center, a stroke center or a STEMI (heart attack) center. Lake Regional is the only hospital between Columbia and Springfield that is a state-designated center for all three of these emergencies. Facebook “f”Logo CMYK / .ai Lake Regional provided free health screenings to approximately 70 seniors at the Cowan Civic Center in Lebanon on July 9. Pictured is Billye Bennett, R.N., education coordinator, with a participant. Senior Day at Laclede County Fair National Night Out Celebrated the first Tuesday in August, this annual tradition in Osage Beach strengthens neighborhood spirit and generates support for and participation in local anti-crime efforts. Representing Lake Regional were Chris Cooke, R.N.; Makinley McCaffrey, CNA; Pediatrician Kimber Guinn, D.O.; and Martin Krulatz, R.N. Eldon tornado recovery The EF-1 tornado that hit Eldon on May 22 damaged or destroyed several homes and businesses, including Lake Regional Clinic – Eldon. All of Lake Regional’s Eldon services — including Primary Care, Express Care, Pharmacy, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Rehab Therapy — were closed for five days. On May 28, reopening day, Lake Regional hosted a free lunch to support and celebrate the Eldon community. Supporting Relay For Life Tri-County Relay For Life was held May 31 at Big Surf Waterpark. Lake Regional is proud to support this event that celebrates, honors and remembers community members and families affected by cancer. Lauryn Salts, R.N., Trauma nurse registrar; John Patton, D.O., FACOS, Trauma medical director; and Mariah Swinker, R.N., Trauma nurse coordinator

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