Hospital Auxiliary Announces Quilt Raffle Fundraiser!
August 23, 2010
The Philip Health Services Auxiliary is proud to offer this beautiful quilt in shades of sage, cream and cranberry for the 2010 raffle fundraiser. This queen-size quilt was handmade by Linda Stilwell and includes two matching decorative runners. Purchase your tickets today!
- Tickets available at the hospital administration office
- Or, call 605-685-8844 to buy tickets
- $1 each or $5 for 6
- Winner will be drawn at the fall craft fair on September 11
- Proceeds support the Auxiliary’s activities to make the hospital and nursing home more pleasant and enjoyable for patients, residents and guests
- Thank you for your support!
May 2010 Menus
May 1, 2010
Click here for the May lunch menu! May2010Menu
April 2010 Menus Announced
April 1, 2010
Click here to view a PDF file of breakfast, lunch and supper menus at Philip Health Services: April2010Menus
Menu for Week of March 8, 2010
March 8, 2010
New dietary manager Lindsy Reagle has announced the food choices for the week of March 8. New meals have been added! Hospital and nursing home visitors are encouraged to purchase a meal ticket at the business office and enjoy a freshly prepared meal with a loved one.
Monday
Lunch: porcupine meatballs, Supper: chicken cordon bleu
Tuesday
Lunch: chicken chausser, Supper: Mexican stack
Wednesday
Lunch: Hawaiian pork stew, Supper: turkey club roll-ups
Thursday
Lunch: meat loaf, Supper: spaghetti and meatballs
Friday
Lunch: popcorn shrimp, Supper: tuna noodle hot dish
Saturday
Lunch: pork chop, Supper: chicken tenders
Sunday
Lunch: baked chicken, Supper: pizza
Physician Assistant Janell Gerberding Featured in Local Newspaper
March 4, 2010
Janell Gerberding, the newest addition to the medical staff at Philip Health Services, was recently featured in the Philip Pioneer-Review. Please click here to read the story!
Mark Your Calendar! Health Screen Panel Set for March 20
February 10, 2010
The annual Health Screen Panel has been set for Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 7:30am to 10:30am. This year’s offerings will including the general panel, PSA, iron/iron binding, TSH, blood count, and NEW this year, the HS Omega-3 Index and the 250H Vitamin D test.
Don’t miss it! This is your chance to recieve important medical screenings at significant savings! No appointment necessary. Insurance will not be filed. For questions, please call the Lab at 859-2511 ext. 122.
Longtime Dietary Manager RuthAnn Carstensen to Retire Feb. 12, 2010
February 9, 2010
In appreciation for 35 years of dedicated service, Philip Health Services recognizes RuthAnn Carstensen. You have worked long and contributed much. Thank you for making us part of your life. Congratulations and best wishes for your retirement!
2010 Osteoporosis/Bone Density Scan Mobile Clinic Schedule Announced
January 21, 2010
Philip Clinic and Kadoka Clinic are pleased to announce the Osteoporosis Screening schedule for 2010. The mobile unit brings technicians certified in Bone Densitometry from the Osteoporosis Screening Center in Rapid City to our area for your convenience. For an appointment, please call (800) 863-5578 and request the Philip or Kadoka mobile clinic.
In Philip:
February 25, 2010
April 15, 2010
June 10, 2010
August 12, 2010
September 23, 2010
October 14, 2010
November 4, 2010
December 9, 2010
In Kadoka:
April 29, 2010
August 19, 2010
December 2, 2010
Funeral and Remembrance Service for Dr. George Mangulis
December 14, 2009
Dr. George Mangulis, longtime medical doctor and tireless supporter of Philip Health Services, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2009 at the age of 87. We are all deeply saddened by this loss and our thoughts are with the Mangulis family.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 17 at the Philip school. Services will be officiated by Pastor Martin Rubenis, of Lakewood, Colorado, who is also Dr. Mangulis’ son-in-law. Refreshments will be provided after the service by First Lutheran Church of Philip. The Philip Clinic and hospital business office will be closed on Thursday afternoon during the service.
Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16 at Rush Funeral home in Philip, and one hour before the service on Thursday at the school.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to Philip Health Services for special programs and to Haakon County Prairie Transportation. An online guestbook is provided by Rush Funeral Home.
Congratulations to Linda Smith… NATIONAL EMT of the Year!
December 7, 2009
Linda Smith, Health Unit Coordinator for Philip Health Services, has been named the National EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) of the year. This honor recognizes Linda’s extraordinary skills and deep commitment to emergency health care.
We will be celbrating Linda’s accomplishment with a reception on Tuesday, December 15, from 1:00 to 3:00 in the hospital conference room. The public is welcome! Refreshments will be served.
Mammograms Given on Oct. 26th
October 27, 2009
The mammogram van from DMS Imaging stopped in Philip on Monday, October 26. A total of 16 mammograms were given to area women. A big thank you to the Radiology Department for all of their efforts in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Great job, ladies!
Pictured are Teresa Jeffery from DMS Imaging, Lacey Clements, Kayla Eymer, Lori Seager and Shandon Fugate.
Thank You and Farewell to Longtime Board Member Richard Baye
July 10, 2009
After 37 years of dedicated service to the Philip Health Services Board of Directors, Richard Baye has resigned his position as of April 22. He will be greatly missed. To honor his tremendous service, the Board has issued the following Resolution:
WHEREAS, in the year 1972, the future of healthcare is this rural area was in jeopardy and a small group of people stepped up and took the leadership roles in maintaining healthcare in Philip, South Dakota and the surrounding area; and,
WHEREAS, Richard A. Baye joined the local Advisory Board of Lutheran Homes and Health Services, which owned and managed the operation of Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital and Philip Nursing Home. Richard assisted with the difficult task of making Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital and Philip Nursing Home a viable operation for a number of years; and,
WHEREAS, in 1981 Richard was one of a few former Directors who took an active role in forming Philip Health Services, Inc. and Richard continued his leadership role after the exit of Lutheran Homes and Health Services; and,
WHEREAS, Richard assisted through the many difficult years of keeping the doors of Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital and Philip Nursing Home open to the public; and,
WHEREAS, the first number of years there were great difficulties in the recruitment of physicians and other healthcare providers to practice in this rural area. Richard steadfastly and tirelessly worked for the ultimate success of Philip Health Services, Inc.; and,
WHEREAS, Richard was involved in the successful planning, fundraising and building of the Talty Medical Center; Silverleaf, an Assisted Living Center; a new hospital building; the remodeling of the old hospital building and the remodeling of the nursing home; and,
WHEREAS, on April 22, 2009, after 37 years of continuous service on the Board of Directors, Richard tendered his resignation, and with regrets the members of Philip Health Services, Incorporated accepted; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, in honor of this dedication and 37 years of service, the Board of Directors of Philip Health Services, Inc. extends their sincere thanks, appreciation and best wishes to Richard A. Baye.
Resolved this twenty-second day of May, in the year Two Thousand and Nine.
Donald Burns, President
Larry Gabriel, Vice President
Charles Ekstrum, Director
Rita O’Connell, Director
Rusty Olney, Director
Roger Porch, Director
Luetta Roseth, Director
Kent Olson, CEO
Cindy Pfeifle, Board Secretary
National Panel Visits Philip Health Services
July 2, 2009
Looking for examples of strong rural health care systems, a national panel visited Philip Health Services on June 10. The objective of the panel was to gather ideas from successful facilities and make policy recommendations to the Department of Health and Human Services, thereby replicating these successful practices in facilities nationwide. Extensive coverage of the visit was provided by the Rapid City Journal. An excerpt:
When it comes to rural health care, it’s hard to get much more rural than Philip.
Yet the community, located about 85 miles from Rapid City, has a robust health care system, with a hospital, a clinic, a nursing home, an assisted living facility, a day care center and a home health agency. Philip Health Services employs two primary care physicians, a physician’s assistant and a nurse practitioner — a bonanza compared to most rural communities struggling to keep just one primary care provider.
“We are very lucky to have the practitioners we have,” said Kent Olson, chief executive of Philip Health Systems.
Philip’s success is exactly why members of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services visited the facilities and community on Wednesday.
For the full article, please click here to visit the Rapid City Journal.
Make Your Voice Heard in Washington: Share Your Health Care Story
May 8, 2009
As the health care reform discussion heats up in Congress, Senator Tim Johnson is asking to hear from his constituents on the state of health care today. Senator Johnson states, “I believe we have a moral obligation to fix our American health care system, and we also have an economic incentive to do so.”
Your thoughts, opinions and ideas can be shared with Senator Johnson on his web page at http://johnson.senate.gov or by clicking here. This is your chance to make your voice heard in the national health care debate.
Congratulations to Silverleaf, SDALA Facility of the Month for April!
April 21, 2009
Silverleaf Assisted Living Center has been selected as the Facility of the Month for April 2009 by the South Dakota Assisted Living Association.
Silverleaf has been a member of SDALA for two years. SDALA is the leading trade association representing Assisted Living, Senior Living and long-term care providers. Members include both not-for-profit and proprietary providers. Its membership also encompasses multi-facility chains and independently owned facilities located throughout South Dakota.
Congratulations to the Silverleaf staff for taking such great care of the residents. Thank you!
Urologist Dr. Joseph Wyatt Added to Philip Health Services Schedule
April 5, 2009
Joining the Philip Health Services roster of visiting specialists is Dr. Joseph Wyatt, a urologist from Pierre. Dr. Wyatt will see patients needing care of the urinary or uro-genital tract, including conditions of enlarged prostate, incontinence and kidney stones. For more information on Dr. Wyatt, please click here for a feature article in the Philip Pioneer-Review.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Wyatt, please call his office at Avera Clinic in Pierre at (605) 945-5259 or the Philip Clinic at (605) 859-2511. He will see patients on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Welcome, Dr. Wyatt!
Health Screen Panel Results Are In!
April 5, 2009
Philip Health Services’ Health Fair lab results can be picked up on March 31st or thereafter at the Philip Clinic. Results will not be mailed.
A copy of the results will not be filed in your chart unless requested at the time of pick-up.
To view your results with a medical representative from Philip Health Services, you may do so by making an appointment at the Philip Clinic by calling (605) 859-2566.
Thank you!
Philip Clinic Announces Upcoming Specialists Schedule
March 17, 2009
Philip Health Services is pleased to announce the schedule for visiting medical specialists in April and May 2009. For general information or to schedule an appointment, please call (605) 859-2566 or toll-free (800) 439-8047, or contact the specialists directly at the numbers provided.
Health Screen Panel on Saturday, March 21, 2009
Posted: March 10, 2009
A Health Screen Panel will be held on Saturday, March 21, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (no appointment necessary). Signs will be posted at the main entrance of the hospital. This screening is provided by Philip Health Services in conjunction with Sanford Laboratory. Cash or check is required at the time of blood draw. Insurance will not be filed. To receive the most benefit from these tests, the laboratory does require a 12 hour fast. Clear liquids may be consumed during this period.
Available tests include:
- Health Screen Panel, $28.00. Liver, kidneys, heart, sugar level, cholesterol, triglycerides (HDL & LDL), muscle, bone and other areas.
- Prostatic Specific Antigen (PSA), $22.00. Important diagnostic tool in evaluating condition of the prostate.
- Iron/Iron Binding, $20.00. Important diagnostic tool in evaluating iron-deficiency anemia.
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), $22.00. Evaluates the overall function of the thyroid gland.
- Hemogram, $10.00. Evaluates white and red blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelets and others.
Result reporting:
- The laboratory reviews all results with any abnormal tests checked by a physician which may or may not be followed up by a phone call to you.
- Your results can be picked up at Philip Health Services Clinic at a date to be announced in the near future. If you wish to review your test results with a physician, you may do so by making an appointment at the clinic.
- It is strongly recommended for all to take advantage of this special service. The savings on the laboratory tests are very significant.
- Results will not be placed in patient’s file unless requested by patient.
Any questions about this Health Screen Panel may be directed to the Laboratory at Philip Health Services during regular business hours (weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) by calling (605) 859-2511, ext. 122.
Philip Health Services Now Hiring!
March 3, 2009
Philip Health Services is seeking a full-time RN in the hospital. Benefits of this new position include:
- Revamped pay scale
- Administrative goal – 2 nurses peak hours to improve staffing levels
- Flexible scheduling – job sharing
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Full Benefits
Contact Information:
Carmen Fees, DON, 605-859-2511, ext. 161
cfees@rcrh.org
Philip Health Services, Inc.
PO Box 790
Philip, SD 57567-0790
Congratulations to the Laboratory Department for 100% CLIA Rating!
January 15, 2009
At its recent inspection through CMS’s Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), the Philip Health Services lab passed with 100% compliance. This outstanding achievement puts the lab at 100% compliance for over ten years. Congratulations to the lab department for your dedication to excellence! Click here for the full story in the Philip Pioneer-Review.
Now Available: Ear, Nose and Throat Care from Dr. Eric Gross
January 14, 2009
Dr. Eric Gross will see patients at the Philip Medical Clinic beginning in January. Dr. Gross is board certified in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and specializes in the evaluation and treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders in adults and children. His clinic focus includes:
- Cancers of the head and neck
- Dizziness/vertigo
- Hearing loss
- Hoarseness and vocal disorders
- Nasal and sinus problems
- Neck, parathyroid and thyroid masses
- Salivary glad diseases
- Snoring and sleep apnea
- Swallowing problems
- Tonsil, adenoid and throat problems
Clinic hours are 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Philip Medical Clinic, 503 W. Pine St. To schedule an appointment, please call Regional Medical Clinic at (605) 718-3300 and ask to speak to the ENT nurse.
Hospital Auxiliary to Meet February 5
January 14, 2009
The Philip Hospital Auxiliary will meet Thursday, February 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital conference room. New members welcome! Please join us and help plan our service projects for the coming year.
New Hours for Philip Eye Care Clinic
December 9, 2008
In addition to our Tuesday hours, the Philip Eye Care Clinic will now be open Thursdays, starting in January, for adjustments, repairs, replacement parts and pickup of eyewear. Our doctors will continue to see patients on Tuesdays only, and all services will continue to be provided on that day. However, Thursdays will now be devoted to assisting our patients with all other needs and concerns. Office hours: Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., doctors in house. Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., adjustments, repairs and pickups. Call (605) 859-2593 for appointments. In the clinic building, Philip, SD. Your eye care is our concern!
Welcome Janell Gerberding, PA-C, Family Practice & Women’s Health Provider!
December 2, 2008
Philip Health Services is pleased to welcome Janell Gerberding, PA-C! Janell will see patients in Philip every Wednesday starting December 10, 2008, focusing on family medical care and women’s health. She is also on staff at Spearfish Regional Medical Clinic. To schedule and appointment with Janell, please call (605) 859-2566. We’re excited to add another great provider to our team! Click here for more coverage by the Philip Pioneer-Review.
Tub Room Now Open
December 2, 2008
The new tub room at Philip Health Services is now open. This wonderful addition to our facility gives patients and residents with limited mobility a chance to enjoy a bath in comfort and safety.
Stay Healthy This Winter! Flu Shots Available Now
December 2, 2008
Flu shots are now available at the Philip Clinic. No appointment necessary – stop in when it is convenient for you. Flu shots are approved for anyone over 6 months old and are particularly recommended for those age 50 and above, children 6 months to 18 years old, anyone with a chronic heart or lung condition such as asthma, anyone with compromised respiratory function or immune system, and women who will be pregnant during flu season (October through March). Did you know? The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) says “Take 3″ Steps to Fight the Flu. Click here for more information.
Volunteers Needed!
November 15, 2008
Philip Health Services is in need of individuals and groups to support nursing home residents and long term care patients by reading, talking and visiting. We also need volunteers to help with “BINGO” on Wednesdays! If you are interested, please contact Cheri Heeb at (605) 859-2583.
Hospital Auxiliary Membership Renewal & Membership Drive
November 14, 2008
Are you interested in supporting Philip Health Services while making friends and having fun? Join the Hospital Auxiliary! We meet quarterly and do approximately 6 to 8 projects per year, including fundraisers and special activities for hospital employees and residents. Recent activities have included Tour of Tables, redecorating the clinic waiting room, and the Mamma Mia! movie and Greek dinner. We offer 2 levels of membership: Active, for those who wish to take part in events, and Sponsor, for those who provide financial support only. Both memberships are open to anyone who is interested. Dues are $15.00. All memberships expire in November 2008, so keep an eye out for your membership renewal letter. For more information, please contact Auxiliary president Fay Hauk or secretary Jennifer Henrie or click here for a printable application: Hospital Auxiliary Membership Form
Cookbooks Have Arrived!
November 14, 2008
The Philip Health Services, Inc. cookbooks have arrived! This cookbook is filled with recipes from employees, residents, Auxiliary members, board members and past employees. It is a great cookbook, with a little history thrown in. Get your copy for $10 at the Philip Health Services business office, Physical Therapy office, or Home Health office. Proceeds go to the TLC Committee.
