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Patients with diabetes face a major struggle to stay healthy. Diabetes and its symptoms impact over 26 million people in the United States alone, many of those people go undiagnosed, there are another 79 million Americans who are pre diabetic and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

Communicating the value of the quality care we give.

November 8, 2013
May 23, 2013

Diabetes Eduction Series Offered

Clarene Hansen, NP, CDE, has been teaching the classes for eight years. We want to provide a high quality comprehensive diabetes education opportunity for our patients, empowering them to live well with diabetes, says Hansen. M. Soubhi Nizam, MD, Endocrinologist in American Fork and most recently in Provo, M. Soubhi Nizam, MD offers Type 1 diabetic patients the latest technology in insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring. He said most Diabetic patients he sees run into two pitfalls: they dont follow their diet, and they lack motivation. When I see a patient, the rst thing I do is get them motivated! Thats when we see improvements, says Dr. Nizam . He helps patients establish a plan tailored specically for their success. The plan is printed for the patient to follow, and then Dr. Nizam refers them to the Diabetes Education classes to help increase their chances of success. If you or a patient want to sign up for the Diabetes Education class call Brandy Owen, Endocrinology, at 801.429.8095. To view the class schedule for 2014, visit: www.centralutahclinic.com/events/diabetes-classes

During Diabetes Awareness Month a reminder that the providers from Central Utah Clarene Hansen, NP, CDE Clinic Endocrinology offer an educational series for patients suffering from the effects of diabetes. The series is designed to help diabetic patients especially those with acute and chronic diabetes. Remaining classes this year will be held November 19-21 from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and December 10-12 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Provo Internal Medicine break room, suite 212. Patients will learn (specic to their needs): diabetes disease process; nutritional management; physical activity; medications; monitoring; preventing, detecting and treating acute and chronic complications; goal setting and problem solving; psychological adjustments; and preconception care, management during pregnancy and gestational management. The series is covered by most insurances. In addition to education, patients will set goals with their provider and do a base line test of an A1C to score the effectiveness of the class for each patient.

Kanab Family Medicine, formerly Kane County Clinic, has served the Kane County community for several years. Their ofce sees patients of all ages and caters to retirees who migrate to Kanab during the winter time. Located on the campus of Kane County Hospital, the location offers fast access to X-ray, CT scan and lab services. Same day results are available to patients. Services Include: physicals annual, CDL, sports and mission, high blood pressure and cholesterol, Diabetes care, preventive and wellness medicine, cold and u, urgent care, fracture and wound care, obstetrics/gynecology, colonoscopies and EGD (upper GI endoscopy).

Kanab Family Medicine

From left: Hernan Garreaud, PA-C; Jonathan Bowman, MD; Darin Ott, DO; John Emmett, PA-C; and Mark Overas, PA-C

Kanab Family Medicine is located at 355 North Main Street, Kanab, Utah. Call 435.644.4100

Our Focus On Quality

What exactly is health care quality? We know that quality means different things to different people. While there are lots of programs with a myriad of details our responsibility is simply to focus on the things we can do to improve patient outcomes. Think of it like this: getting quality health care is like taking your car to a mechanic. The people in the shop can be friendly and listen to your complaints, but the most important thing is whether they x the problem with your car. Over the next several months we will be providing details and information about the various quality programs we participate in, how they affect you as part of the Central Utah Clinic team, and how you can help us achieve the highest quality of care for our patients. Below is a brief illustration of the programs in which we are currently participating. If you questions regarding our program call Deb Taylor, Director of Clinical and Quality Services, 801.429.8148 eck Act Plan
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Provo ENT - Kipp Robins, MD

As we move into cold and u season the need for an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist rises. Kipp Robins, MD, Otolaryngologist, offers Utah Valley residents excellent relief to their winter sickness symptoms. Dr. Robins has been practicing in Provo for over 20 years. As a father of 12 children, he knows the importance of staying healthy during the winter. Regular hand washing, healthy eating habits, and maintaining regular sleep patterns are important in prevention of illness during the winter season says Dr. Robins. He sees patients of all ages and to accommodate the growth of his practice he is currently expanding and remodeling his ofce. The expansion includes additional exam rooms and the waiting room will have a Madagascar-themed cave for his pediatric patients.

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His main focus is the treatment of health issues related to ears, nose, throat, sinus, neck, thyroid, parathyroid, hearing loss and imbalance in a safe and trusting atmosphere. With the help of Aaron Paxman, PA, Dr. Robins is able to accommodate more patients. Wait time for patient appointments has decreased immensely, Dr. Robins said. It used to take weeks we can usually now see patients within a week and emergent problems will be seen immediately. There is always a provider here. The ofce also has Family Audiology in-house, with audiologist Craig Sacco, Adam Ireland and Shellie Norton providing patients with all their hearing needs. Because many of our patients have hearing problems, it is much more convenient for them to be tested in the same setting as their ear examination, says Dr. Robins. The ofce is located at 2230 N. University Parkway, Suite 9B, Provo. To schedule an appointment or to make a patient referrals, call 801.375.3175. Outside of Provo, patients can see B. Kelly Ence, MD, and Randal Gibb, MD in Payson and Orem. In American Fork, and also in Orem, patients can see S. Todd Hamilton, MD.
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Thanks to everyone who participated in the various United Way activities throughout the month of October. Through your efforts we donated $3,640.00 for the United Way. We couldnt have done it without having such caring employees.

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Coming Up...
Diabetes Education Series
Remaining classes this year will be held November 19-21 from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 pm and December 10-12 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 p.m. in the Provo Internal Medicine break room, suite 212.

Asthma Education Class

November 20th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm in the Provo IM Break Room - Suite 212. Main campus building. Monday, November 11th 4 pm AF Conference Room Tuesday, November 12th 7 am Payson- Medical Plaza

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New Employees

Aaron Stark Physical Therapy Aid Physical Therapy Provo

Amber Blasdell Care Coordinator Wellness Provo

Anna Lyman Coder Business Office Provo

Bobbie Summers Release of Info Clerk Health Information Provo

Brooke Dohm Call Representative Call Center Provo

DeAnn Demille Medical Assistant Family Medicine St. George

Gaye Ann Hilliard Receptionist Physical Therapy Provo

Heidi Olson Medical Assistant Family Medicine Roy

Heidi Wiscombe Medical Assistant Family Medicine Provo

Janell Garcia Medical Assistant Family Medicine St. George

Julie Brown Marketing Assistant Marketing Provo

Kara Brown Medical Assistant Family Medicine St. George

Katherine Pugh Receptionist Imaging Provo

Kreg Jonson Scribe Family Medicine Mt. Pleasant

Lana Welsh LPN Womens Center Pleasant Grove

Megan Hailstone Receptionist Family Medicine Provo

Melanie Harris Echo Nurse Cardiac Diag Provo

Paige Nelson Coder Cardiology St. George

Raylene Custer Medical Assistant Urology Provo

Robyn Evans Triage RN Womens Center Pleasant Grove

Sandra McClure Admin. Assistant Facilities Provo

Shannon Hansen Coder Business Office Provo

Stephanie Dangerfield Coder Business Office Provo

Taylor Beutler A/R Representative Business Office Provo

Wayde Corak Maintenance Facilities Provo

If you have an item for the newsletter, please email the information to Megan Pearson mpearson@centralutahclinic.com or call ext. 4674.