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Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is offering Safesitter classes throughout the year on Saturdays. The first session will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 9:30am until 4:30pm, located in the 4^th Floor Conference Room at CRMC.  If you are interested in the April session, please register by Thursday, April 11th and pay at time of registration. Please bring a sack lunch as the class will go into the lunch hour. The cost of the program is $35, and registration is required.  Limited space available, if you would like to get your child registered please call 620-252-2201 or email Ashley Tatman at ashleyt@crmcinc.org.

The Safe Sitter program is a medically accurate instructional program which includes basic information on babysitting, first aid instruction, behavior management, and child development facts for children ages infant to school age.  The class is intended for both boys and girls 11 to 13 years old who are interested in babysitting.  The curriculum is extremely active and hands-on and features babysitting scenarios as a way for the participants to learn how to react to problems they may encounter while sitting with a child.

A large segment of the program concentrates on Infant and Child CPR and Choking Rescue.  Round table discussions are held to cover four aspects of babysitting:  Nap/Night time; Eating; Activities and Toileting. They receive information on child development and age appropriate activities.

Another large component of the program is centered on safety for the sitter.  Sitters are trained to check all references before accepting a job to protect them from going to a strange home.  They are taught to ask the important information they need when babysitting at someone else’s home in case of the need to contact either EMS, an available adult to help, or how to contact the parents if needed. They learn safety and security precautions, such as what to do if a stranger comes to the door and when and how to call for help.

The goal of Safe Sitter is to prepare young adolescents for the responsibilities of nurturing and protecting children, and to reduce the number of accidental and preventable deaths among children being cared for by babysitters.

[Coffeyville, Kansas]  Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is excited to offer Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exams, developed by Hologic, Inc., a worldwide leader in Women’s Health. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, Genius exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, and decreasing the number of women asked to return for additional testing. “CRMC is committed to the fight against breast cancer. In offering the Genius exam, we provide a more accurate tool for breast cancer screening” says Lori Rexwinkle, CEO. “And having a Breast Health Nurse Navigator to guide our patients is an important missing piece for patients with abnormal mammograms.”

In conventional 2D Mammography, overlapping tissue is a leading reason why small breast cancers may be missed and normal tissue may appear abnormal, leading to unnecessary callbacks. A Genius 3D exam includes a three-dimensional method of imaging that can greatly reduce the tissue overlap effect.

A Genius 3D exam includes both 2D images and tomosynthesis scans. During the tomosynthesis-DIMENSIONAL portion of the exam, an X-ray arm sweeps in a slight arc over the breast, taking multiple images. A computer then converts the images into a stack of thin layers, allowing the radiologist to review the breast tissue one layer at a time. A Genius 3D exam requires no additional compression and takes just a few seconds longer than a conventional 2D breast cancer screening exam.

• The Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam finds 20-65% more invasive breast cancers compared to 2D alone, an average increase of 41%.
• Only the Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam is FDA approved as superior for women with dense breasts compared to 2D alone.
• The Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam reduces callbacks by up to 40% compared to 2D alone.

About Genius™ 3D Mammography™ Exams

The breast is a three-dimensional object composed of different structures located at different heights within the breast. These structures can overlap and cause confusion when viewed as a flat two-dimensional image. This confusion of overlapping of tissue is a leading reason why small breast cancers may be missed and normal tissue may appear abnormal, leading to unnecessary callbacks. Using breast tomosynthesis technology, the Hologic system creates a 3-dimensional image of the breast structure, which enables radiologists to more clearly see through overlapping tissue to detect cancers, often at an earlier stage.

The Hologic system is the first FDA-approved breast tomosynthesis system in the U.S. Hologic Genius 3D Mammography™ exams are now available in all 50 states and over 50 countries. To date, more than 8 million women have been screened with this advanced screening system.

BREAST HEALTH NURSE NAVIGATOR – CHRISTY McCULLOUGH, RN

It’s a new world when you are diagnosed with breast cancer. That’s why CRMC is pleased to announce the regions first Breast Health Nurse Navigator (BHNN), Christy McCullough, RN. In her new position, Christy will assist and guide women who have an abnormal mammogram to receive follow-up exams on a timely basis. She follows patients through treatment, recovery and rehabilitation planning. “I have a passion for women’s health and am excited to provide care and support to women of the region,” said McCullough. “The thought of breast cancer is scary, and I am here to help ease that stress and be here for the patient and their family members.”

For more information about our Breast Health Nurse Navigator or our Hologic Genius 3D Mammography Unit, please call Care Navigation Services at 620-252-2299. To make an appointment for your mammogram, please call 620-252-1523

The Coffeyville Regional Medical Center Foundation will hold the annual Spring Chicken 5K and Chicken Little 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Registration is available online at https://www.crmcinc.org/foundation/foundation-events/ or forms are available in the Hospital Lobby or from the Foundation Office. Registration fees are $10 for the Chicken Little 1 Mile Fun Run and $20 for the Spring Chicken 5k, participants who sign up before March 22 will receive an event t-shirt.

Each year the CRMC Foundation lights the “Tree of Hope” to honor and remember those we hold dear to our hearts.  This year’s Tree of Hope is located in the lobby of the Jerry Marquette Radiation Oncology Center, all proceeds will benefit cancer treatment services at CRMC.

On Tuesday, November 27 a special tree lighting ceremony was held and honorary cancer survivor, Katy Raney, lit the beautiful evergreen adorned with sparkling gold angels bearing the names of loved ones and friends.  Guests enjoyed refreshments and special piano and string music provided by Faye Millen, Cy Smith, and Bradyn Smith.

The Tree of Hope will remain lit through the Holiday season.  Angels may be purchased for $5 through the CRMC Foundation Office.  For more information please contact Cari Redden, Director, at 620-252-1674 or foundation@crmcinc.org.

Hey kids! Bring your letters addressed to Santa Clause to the main lobby at CRMC. We have a red “SANTA MAIL” box that is checked daily and letters from good little boys and girls are sent directly to the North Pole. Don’t forget to include your return address on the envelope!

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Whitney Cline, Board Certified Pediatrician, to our medical staff and CRMC family.

Dr. Cline is a 2005 graduate of the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  She completed her Pediatric Residency in 2008 at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (St. Francis Children’s Hospital) in Tulsa, Oklahoma and a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in 2011 at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OU Children’s Hospital) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

She is board certified in Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.  After Fellowship, she practiced Neonatology in Springfield, Missouri at Cox Health South and in Tulsa, Oklahoma at Hillcrest Medical Center and St. John Medical Center for another six years.  This practice time was spent caring for premature and critically ill infants in a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) environment.

She most recently served as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma/University of Tulsa School of Community Medicine Pediatric Clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  In her pediatric practice there she cared for many children with special needs and high risk health conditions.  She has a special interest in patients with asthma, ADHD, complications of prematurity, end-of-life issues, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, physician-family interaction, as well as all other pediatric patient care.  She is currently practicing Pediatrics at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in Coffeyville, Kansas.

She has two sons, a daughter-in-law, and a grandson who all live in Oklahoma.  She is an operatically trained singer who enjoys singing all genres of music.  She also enjoys fishing, spending time with family, collecting antiques and art glass, making jewelry, painting, sewing, making crafts, lampwork glass bead making, writing.

She moved to Kansas in September of 2018 after meeting a Kansan and deciding to settle with him in southeastern Kansas.  She is looking forward to learning more about the communities she will call home in Kansas and serving the children of those communities.

Dr. Whitney Cline is now accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, call:

• CRMC Medical Group, 1400 W 4^th Street in Coffeyville at 620-688-6566
• CRMC Medical Group, 122 W. Myrtle in Independence at 620-577-4062

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center welcomes Aaron Russell, MD to the medical staff. He completed medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2013, and recently completed his General Surgery Residency at Texas A&M University in Temple, Texas (located north of Austin, Texas).   Prior to going to school to become a physician, Dr. Russell worked in Engineering at companies involved in research and development, some of which were working on medical advancements.

Asked why he decided to become a physician, Dr. Russell said, “My undergraduate degree was in Electrical Engineering.  I worked at Lockheed Martin in New Jersey for a year, and then Texas Instruments in Houston, Texas for the next five years.  I had friends in college who told me to do pre-med because I wouldn’t have to take many additional courses.  I initially told them that I hated biology in high school and didn’t want to do it again.  However, while I was working in New Jersey, I decided to take a night Biology course.  I loved it!  With my engineering background and learning how things work, I was completely enthralled by the sophisticated systems that were designed within our bodies to work in harmony with each other.  I chose surgery because I enjoyed the intimacy and connection the surgeon has with his or her patient.  The patient puts utmost trust in the surgeon to relieve their illness by placing their life in his or her hands.”

Dr. Russell chose to practice at CRMC because he said he liked Coffeyville from the moment he came here… “Everyone I interacted with was extremely caring and friendly.  It was evident that all the staff at CRMC was very proud of their facility and cared much about their patients.  I wanted to be in a facility in which that kind of atmosphere was very prevalent. Dr. Russell will be performing general surgery procedures such as gallbladders, appendectomies, hernias, colonic surgery and upper/lower endoscopy.

Dr. Russell has three children ages 12, 9 and 5.  His interests include programming and robotics.  He loves music, biking, golfing, and just enjoying the outdoors.

Dr. Russell is seeing patients at CRMC Medical Group Specialty Clinic located on the 3^rd floor of Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. To schedule an appointment, call 620-252-1639.

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center would like to announce the addition of Judy A. Carpenter, Family Nurse Practitioner, to our provider staff.

Judy is no stranger to Coffeyville or to CRMC. She is a native of Coffeyville and graduated from Field Kindley High School. She has returned to her roots, most recently from Brea, California.

Judy received her RN degree from Neosho County Community College in Chanute, her BSN from the University of Phoenix, and her Maters of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner, from the University of Phoenix, Costa Mesa, California.

“My focus is on providing quality patient care and maintaining excellent communication with my patient and the healthcare team. And, I am extremely happy to be back at CRMC. I originally joined the hospital at the age of 16 as a medical assistant – now I’m here caring for the community I love.”

Judy will be seeing patients in both Coffeyville and Independence and is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, please call:

• CRMC Medical Group, 1400 W 4^th Street in Coffeyville at 620-688-6566
• CRMC Medical Group, 122 W. Myrtle in Independence at 620-577-4062

Please join us in welcoming Michael Souter, DO to the medical staff of Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. He comes to CRMC from Bartlesville, Oklahoma where he has been working in a private group practice.  He brings much experience in family medicine from clinics throughout Oklahoma and Kansas.

Dr. Souter completed his undergraduate degree at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and went on to medical school at Oklahoma State University of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Residency and Internship was completed at Riverside Health System in Wichita, Kansas.

Asked why he chose to be a physician, Dr. Souter explained, “Initially I was in college to become a teacher and coach.  My roommate was premed and after my sophomore year, I made a change after realizing the challenges and rewards of becoming a physician.  After all the different training rotations as a medical student and internship, I felt that seeing the whole family – from babies to grandparents gave me the most satisfaction.”

“I chose Coffeyville because it offers me an opportunity to help while allowing my daughter to finish her high school with her friends and to stay close with family and friends.”

Dr. Souter is married to Marilyn and they have two daughters.  The oldest is a nursing student at Oklahoma Baptist University; the youngest is a high school senior in Bartlesville.  His personal interests are collecting of vintage and current comics and toys.

Dr. Souter is now accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, call CRMC Medical Group, 1400 W 4^th Street in Coffeyville at 620-688-6566.

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center welcomes Perry Lin, MD, to the Medical Staff. Dr. Lin is an Obstetrics & Gynecology physician board certified by the American Board of OB/GYN and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Lin is also American Board Certified in the sub-specialty of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Dr. Perry Lin comes to CRMC from South Central Kansas Medical Center in Arkansas City, Kansas where he had an OB/GYN practice since 2012 He was also their current Chief of Staff. Prior practice locations include Flagstaff Medical Center in Flagstaff, AZ, where he spent 11 years in solo and group practices, and Regina Medical Center in Hastings, MN.

“OB/GYN is generally a field of good outcomes and happiness. It is a great privilege to be able to deliver a new human life into the world”, said Dr. Perry Lin. “I also enjoy the variety of surgery that I can perform as an OB/GYN.”

Dr. Lin’s interest include advanced laparoscopy, vaginal surgeries, advanced hysteroscopy, infertility management, women’s endocrinology, urogynecology – such as urinary incontinence surgery and prolapse surgery.

When asked why he chose CRMC as his medical home, he stated “I joined CRMC for the opportunity to excel in my career by having more variety of surgical cases that I enjoy performing. I also appreciate the hospitality of my new OB/GYN partners, Dr. Stephen Miller and Dr. Dara Gibson, and the rest of the CRMC medical staff.”

Dr. Perry Lin and his wife, Louise Gut, have enjoyed moving to Coffeyville. Their interests include hiking, mobile technology, and collecting board games. They have two daughters ages 22 and 24.

Dr. Perry Lin will begin seeing patients on Monday, August 20, 2018. To schedule an appointment, call:

• CRMC Medical Group, 1717 W. 8^th Street in Coffeyville at 620-251-0777
• CRMC Medical Group, 122 W. Myrtle in Independence at 620-577-4062

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Coffeyville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is a 501(c)3 municipal, non-profit hospital licensed for 47 beds. On an annual basis, we serve over 45,000 patients from Montgomery, Chautauqua, Labette, Allen, Neosho and Wilson counties in Kansas, as well as Nowata and Craig counties in Oklahoma. Established in 1949, CRMC has grown over the years and expanded its facilities and technology to stay current with today’s world. Our mission is to serve our patients and families with the highest quality healthcare.

CRMC is the only hospital in the region to be accredited by The Joint Commission – the most respected and recognized accreditation body in healthcare.