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NEWS and EVENTS
THE HEALTHY TIMES
Read the Cook Hospital Newsletter
Cook Area Health Care Auxiliary Donates $53,000 to Hospital & Nursing Home
Funding contributed by the Cook Area Health Care Auxiliary to the Cook Hospital is a result of a lot of very hard work, a hardy spirit and commitment to the entire region that the Cook Hospital and Nursing Home serve. The $53,000 is a total of equipment, scholarships, funding for the ambulance equipment under a special fundraising campaign and so much more. The resources go back to the wonderful community support given to the Cook Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop and memberships they sell. They participate in the Hospital Wellness Fair and they attack every challenge laid before them with vigor. Not only do they succeed, but they exceed all the goals put in front of them.
If you see any of the Cook Thrift Shop volunteers, thank these “heroes” and thank you for your continued support of the Cook Area Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Shop and other activities they participate in. On behalf of the Cook-Orr Healthcare District Board of Directors as well as the staff, patients and residents of the Cook Hospital and Nursing Home, thank you.
Cook Area Food Shelf Receives Check from 5K Shake-A-Leg
The “Shake-A-Leg” 5K walk/run that was put on by the Cook Hospital Rehabilitation Department on September 17th was a big success, again. The event raised $2,520. Last Tuesday, a check for this amount was presented by Rehab Director Brian McCarthy, Karen Hollanitsch, UR Coordinator, and Carrie Rahikainen, physical therapist assistant, to Cleo Cottrell and Donna Snyder of the Food Shelf.
This year all of the proceeds went to the Food Shelf. In the past, the proceeds have been split 50-50 between the Food Shelf and Wellness Center but the Wellness Center was not in need of funds this year.
The “Shake-A-Leg” 5K is quite popular, with many opting to walk it and enjoy the outdoors. Plan on participating next year.
Bigfork Valley offers orthopaedic clinic at Cook Hospital
Bigfork Valley Orthopaedics and Cook Hospital will be working together to offer orthopaedic clinic services beginning in August at Cook Hospital, 10 Fifth Street SE.
 Mark Rasmusson, MPA, PA-C will be onsite from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. the second Monday of each month beginning Monday, Aug. 8.
A teleorthopaedic clinic will also be offered weekly on Wednesday mornings at the hospital. Dr. Daniel Baker will see patients through interactive television each Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. beginning Wednesday, Aug. 3. When Dr. Baker is unavailable, Rasmussen will see patients.
Dr. Baker is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is experienced in total shoulder, hip and knee replacements and well trained in the latest advances in orthopaedic treatment.
Rasmusson received his physician assistant degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and his masters in physician assistant studies with orthopaedic specialty at the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Rasmusson is qualified to assist in surgeries, perform joint injections, and do casting and fracture manipulation, as well as orthopaedic consultations, education and follow up care.
Al Vogt, CEO of Cook Hospital stated “It’s exciting to partner with Bigfork Valley, Dr. Baker and Mark Rasmusson in this venture to provide services close to home. We believe that affordable quality care can best be accomplished by creative partnerships and superb providers committed to our local community. Technology affords us the springboard of care well into the future.”
“We are very pleased to be offering orthopaedic outreach to residents in the Cook area,” said Dan Odegaard, CEO of Bigfork Valley. “Both Bigfork Valley and Cook Hospital understand the obstacles for rural residents who seek quality specialty care close to home, and we are delighted to be able to provide these services.”
Appointments may be made without referral. To make an appointment for a consultation either onsite on the second Monday of each month or by telemedicine on Wednesdays, please call Rebecca Bundy, cardiac rehab and telemedicine coordinator at Cook Hospital, (218) 666-6230.
Cook Hospital now offers Infusion Therapy
Infusion therapy is the administration of a medication through a needle or catheter directly into the vein. It is prescribed when a patient’s condition is not treatable with oral medications. Some very common diseases for infusion therapy include (but are not limited to): Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, Crohn’s Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Multiple Sclerosis, immune deficiencies, anemia and infections that cannot be treated with oral medications.
The Cook Hospital offers many of these medications to be given with an order from your physician. We are able to offer all types of infusion medications, with the exception of chemotherapy.
Before starting the medication, we will verify with your insurance company that the medication will be covered (prior authorization).
For any questions about infusion therapy, or to get started on receiving your medication at the Cook Hospital, please call Nichole Chiabotti, RN, ADON at 218-666-6251.
Federal Health Reform
With the passage of federal health care reform, the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) is providing tools and resources to begin explaining and evaluating how this significant legislation will impact our community. Attached is a presentation for you to review that goes into more detail of the affects of the recent Health reform legislation signed by President Obama. It is important to emphasize that MHA continues to research and analyze this large and complex legislation. In the near future, we will post a federal health reform implementation timeline and other resources that we hope you will find useful.
Cook Hospital Rehabilitation Department Provides Wound Care
Cook Hospital Rehabilitation Department utilizes the latest modalities, dressings, and treatment techniques to heal your wound to include but not limited to: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Infrared light, UV Light, Wound Debridement, and electrical stimulation. Therapists maintain close communication with your physician and or specialists to determine the best course of treatment for your wound.
Types of wounds treated:
Diabetic, Trauma, Venous insufficiency, Arterial insufficiency, Pressure Ulcers, Skin Tears, Thermal Burns, Frost bite, Infections, Lacerations, Post amputation, Trauma and Chronic.
Brian J. McCarthy, PT, WCC, is Wound Care Certified by the National Alliance of Wound Care and is 1 of 3 therapists who performs wound care at the Cook Hospital. To make an appointment or to discuss your condition with a therapist, please contact the Cook Hospital Rehabilitation Department at 218-666-6225. M-F 7:00 AM-5:30 PM
Cook Hospital Receives New Bus
The Cook Hospital is proud to announce the purchase of a facility bus. The bus was paid in full due to the generous donations from the First Congregational Church of Cook ($25,000), Cook Hospital Auxiliary ($16,200), Cook Lions ($10,000) and various donations from community members.
The bus will improve the quality of life for the residents at the Cook Nursing Home by providing easily accessible transportation for Nursing Home and Adult Day Service outings and resident appointments. This is a 8 passenger with 4 wheelchair lockdown locations with two double fold seats for a combination of 10 plus 3 or 12 plus 2 wheelchairs.
The staff and residents at the Cook Hospital and Nursing Home want to thank everyone for their generous donations that allowed us to purchase this beautiful new bus.
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