- Kane County Hospital Auxiliary met on November the 15th to hold elections for 2013. Emma Norton will be continuing as the Auxiliary President. Norton thanked the members, ...
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10/31/12
ooooooh Scary
- Some of Kanab's Ghost, Goblins and Princesses from the Headstart program, paid a visit to Kane County Long Term Residents this morning. - It was pretty scary but the residents decided it was worth a treat anyway. With the help of Cheyenne Wood and other staff members the reisdents made and passed ...
09/13/2012
Clarence Staton
Betty Rose (left) joins KCH staff members as they introduce themseleves to Clarence (right) and enjoy some conversation and his photo album. Thursday, September 13, Kane County Hospital held a reception to introduce ...
7/18/12
The Thrift Store gets a Face Lift
- The Kane County Hospital Auxiliary’s Thrift Store is getting a face lift. After a three month parley with the Planning and Zoning committee the Auxiliary was finally able to move forward with their exterior face lift. Rebecca Vandenberghe, the mural’s ...
05/09/2012
Emergency Room Etiquette
Imagine you have just been admitted to the Emergency Department of the hospital. You’re nervous, frightened, and anxious. The ER has another patient who has similar ...
5/9/12
KCH Requests Patience from our Patients
Did you know nationally the average number of patients seen by a primary care physician ranges between 25 and 45 on a daily basis? Neither did I until I looked it up on line. That national finding is one of the things that make rural physicians special. Kane County Clinic’s physicians and ...
4/2/12
Canning Retires
- Bill Canning, (the good looking guy in the center wearing the red jacket) retires from the Kane County Ambulance Service. - - Kane County Hospital held an open house March 27th for our EMTs, to say thanks for all they do and the continuous contributions they make to the community. ...
3/20/12
Emergency Medical Technicians
- Some of our more seasoned EMTs. Dilworth Perkins, Shauna Cram and Bill Canning. We will be holding an open house to say thanks to our EMTs and wishing Bill the best after serving as an EMT for over 30 years, Tues. March 27th at 6PM in the hospital lobby. - - It is said they run ...
01/18/2012
You Make Us Look Good
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Wednesday, January 18, the Kane County Hospital Auxiliary held their bi-monthly meeting. The Auxiliary has four paid, part time positions for managing and cleaning the Thrift Store.
01/05/2012
Mr. 2012 is Here
Kent Maxwell Burggraaf, “Max” was born at 1:39 AM on January 5th at Kane County Hospital. He is 19” long and weighs 6 pounds 10 oz. And he’s cute as a button according to me. Mom, Amy and dad, Kent, both giggled as they looked on in wonder at their son, ...
01/11/2012
Kane County Hospital's Latest upgrade
- - - In July 2011, our Radiology Tech. Lori Ramsay began the process of collecting bids on a new CAT Scan machine. We purchased the current machine in 2004 and at that time it was the envy of southern Utah facilities. ...
11/20/11
Kane County Hospital goes Tobacco Free
Photo by Mary Ellen Craven Kane County Hospital is committed to the promotion of quality health care, the well being and safety of patients, visitors and employees while on the hospital campus, by providing a safe and healthy environment. The Tobacco ...
11/18/11
Kane County Hospital Auxiliary, a Little History
Photo. L-R Mary Wade, Thayne Smith, Glenda WingatePhoto. Wednesday, November 16, the Kane County Hospital Auxiliary enjoyed a history lesson. Thayne Smith one of the original founders of the Auxiliary Thrift Store told us who, when and where it all began. ...
03/02/2011
We were taught to excel
- Nancy Twitchell was born as a middle child in a family with six children. Known back then as Nancy Underwood she was raised in Northridge, Simi Valley and Granada Hills, CA. - Music was a huge part of Nancy’s life and family activity. Each family member played at least two instruments. ...
02/15/2011
Kane County Clinic Offers You. . .
- Kane County Clinic offers area residents and visitors, primary health care providers as well as specialist from throughout southern Utah. - The health care trend for the last few years has followed the economic swells and valleys. The national trend shows patients are waiting longer to make those "I ...
2/15/11
DOWNWINDER CLINIC HELD QUARTERLY IN KANAB
Dixie Regional Medical Center’s Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Clinic (RESEP), often known as the Downwinder clinic, has started coming quarterly to Kanab to see patients. The next scheduled clinic date is March 8, 2011 at Kane County Hospital if there is enough ...
01/27/2011
Elberta Long, LPN Retires
- Kane County Hospital has had the pleasure of Elberta Long working with us since August 2000. We would like to wish her well and only ask that she comes back in to visit now and then, just to say hi to old friends.
01/27/2011
She’s just fun
- Danelle Jackman was born in the Salt Lake City area. She grew up in Orem and attended Mountain View High School where her interests leaned toward the sciences. - Danelle was the oldest of the Jackman’s five children. I asked her what her favorite memories were growing up, she just nodded and said, ...
12/15/2010
Now I Find Myself Floating
- Jim Jesus, April 4, 2007 - Jim Jesus was born in Oakland, CA. He remained in California until he was 18 when he enlisted in the Air Force. - He served at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada as a Fire Fighter. Working on the rescue truck he pretty much knows the ins and outs of the ...
11/17/2010
Radiation Exposure Screening
- "From 1951 - 1962 the United States government conducted above-ground nuclear testing in Nye County, Nevada at the Nevada Test Site - which is directly west of Washington, Iron and Kane Counties in southern Utah. During the testing, the fallout, containing nineteen radioactive materials, blanketed southwestern ...
11/17/10
Santa’s Choice of Trees A Silent Auction
- - KCH's Clinic's Gingerbread Man, Gingerbread Man - The Santa’s Choice of Trees silent auction will begin December 1. The hospital and clinic are not just somewhere to go when you don’t feel well. Currently you may view our extraordinary quilt show or our 5 Christmas ...
11/16/10
KCH Honors Auxiliary Thrift Store Member Past and Present
- - Hospital Board member Debbie Fox, and past Thrift Store volunteer Deon Button share their smiles. - Tuesday, November 16, Kane County Hospital hosted over 125 of our closest friends to a Dutch oven luncheon. Approximately 75 of our guests were past and present Auxiliary members, most of whom ...
11/10/2010
Kane County Hospital’s Santa’s Choice
- Kane County Hospital is having Santa’s Choice of Trees silent auction. Several departments throughout the facility have opted to donate the decorations for our genuine simulated Christmas Trees. Proceeds from this event will be applied to the cost of new flooring for the resident’s hallway in our Skilled ...
11/02/2010
My First Computer was a Tandy
- - Randy Riddle recalled his first computer. It was a Tandy from Radio Shack. You would hook up your Tandy to the television and then store the information onto a cassette player. Wow, does that take you back? - Riddle was born in Kanab. He was raised in both Orderville and Kanab ...
11/7/10
National Radiologic Technology Week
- Radiologic Technologists at Kane County Hospital of Kanab celebrate ? - Kane County Hospital in Kanab, celebrates National Radiologic Technology Week® to honor the hard work and accomplishments of its radiologic technologists. ...
10/27/2010
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Health care professionals at Kane County Hospital want to keep the public safe from seasonal illnesses, such as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). RSV is a viral infection that causes difficulty breathing in infected infants and young children, and may lead to sever respiratory complications. - Kane County ...
10/27/2010
KCH Invites Public to Tour Emergency Response Tent
- The community is invited to tour one of the state’s four new emergency response tents from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 4th. The tent will be set up in the parking lot south and east of Kane County Hospital’s emergency department entrance. - The State of Utah has acquired four ...
10/07/2010
Chris Kane, from Jamestown to Kanab
- Chris Kane was born and raised in Jamestown, New York. He lived in Jamestown until he was 18 years old. - When he was young he attended Camp Onyasa summer camp. He then became employed by Camp Onyasa and worked in the kitchen, became a swimming instructor and counselor. His summer camp experiences hold some ...
10/04/2010
National Nutrition Week
- Every year Kane County Hospital’s dietary department celebrates National Nutrition Week, and I mean celebrate! They made mini cinnamon rolls for the staff on Thursday the 7th ( there were other treats during the rest of the week) and had a DoughBoy look alike contest. The look alikes were created of ...
9/23/10
All Coaches Should Hear This
- Thursday, September 16, Dr. Ott kicked off the first presentation of Kane County Hospital Foundation’s (KCHF) Health Forums. This presentation, "Sport medicine for Parents - common sports injuries" was held in the KCH Clinic foyer. - Ott was assisted by P.A. student Johan Leeflang. Alternating ...
9/2/10
Kane County EMTs Always There, Always Ready
- Thre of our "seasoned" EMTs. Dilworth Perkins, Shauna Cram and Bill Canning. - - Geographically Kane County covers 4,373 square miles. We have a fairly stable population of approximately 6,125 with an influx reaching beyond 3,000,000 visitors annually. Those totals don’t include ...
8/31/10
Linda Tait, From Valley Girl to Valley Girl
- Linda was born in Bear County and lived on the army base in San Antonio, Texas. She was in Texas until she was two years old then relocated with her mom and brother to Topanga Canyon, California. - Growing up in the San Fernando Valley in the 70"s was where a Valley Girl was truly living in "rock ...
07/28/2010
Trudy Riding Yoho, Miss KHS 19??
- - No I don’t want an answer to what year Trudy was Miss Kanab High School, I am just saying she was terribly involved in her high school days and still is. - Trudy was born and raised in Kanab and proud of it, as she should be. Her favorite subject at KHS was social hour. As ...
07/28/2010
Kane County Hospital Foundation's first SUU scholarships
- Sitting left to right: John Polis, Kelly Stowell, Tonny van der Leeden, Vern Ratzlaff, Cheyenne Cox, Teresa Trujillo, Judy King. - Standing lef to right: Michael Evangelista, Susan Bingham, KCHF President Kathleen Salter, Laurali Noteman, KCH Board Chair Dottie Ratzlaff, Jim Baker. - The newly ...
07/01/2010
Laretta, wellness is a way of life.
- Laretta Crofts was born in Hatch, Utah. She is the youngest of six children. She tells me, "I was almost an only child. I am eleven years younger than my sister. I was not a planned baby but mom always called me her bonus." - Laretta grew up snowmobiling, horseback riding and snow tubing. Her love of ...
6/20/10
Purging Medical Records
- Kane County Hospital in Kanab, Utah, will be purging and destroying medical records prior to the year 2003 with the exception of records of patients born after 1987. Both Kane County Hospital and Kane County Medical Clinic records will be purged. - Patients interested in obtaining their records prior to ...
6/2/10
My Roots are Here
- Shelli Lewis was born in Canyon Texas and grew up in Amarillo. She attended Tascossa High School where her favorite subject was typing. - When I asked what some of her favorite times were in Texas she shook her head and said her favorite memories were here. "Kanab is where my roots are," was her ...
05/24/2010
Tender Care
- Dear Staff, - Thank you all for your tender and professional care. I was blessed to be in such great, skilled hands. Thank you to first responders: the Sheriff, Dustin and Angela, then Nurse Alan, Dr. Bowman and Nurse Wenda. I know I missed a couple of names: the wonderful blonde woman who was taught by Val ...
5/19/10
Byland's View of the Colorado Plateau
- Sandy and Eldon Byland with City Councilman Ed Meyer are being welcomed by Kane County Hospital Administrator Sherrie Pandya. - - On any given evening or weekend, Eldon and Sandy Byland might be found exploring a jeep road on the Colorado Plateau, standing on a vast overlook ...
05/05/2010
Marcia, soft spoken, caring and strong
- Marcia Crofts was borne in Safford, AZ as Marcia McBride. She was in the middle of her sibling group having 2 sisters and 3 brothers. The McBride kids were raised in Pima, AZ. - "I was kind of a nerdy kid, but not really reserved," Marcia quipped. - Marcia went to Eastern AZ College, EAC, in ...
4/8/10
What a Great Day!
- Photo by Cory Bryan - It isn’t the spotted donkey, but Edna Cassity was able to pet this congenial fellow. - - Last week I walked up to Edna Cassity, resident in Kane County Hospital’s long term care, and asked her if we could talk about the Donkey Basket Ball game she went to ...
3/31/10
I Have Never Worked as Hard But. . .
- Kim Snedeger has a certain twinkle in her eyes that always makes you wonder what is going on in that pretty head of hers. Born and raised in Grantsville, Utah, Kim is a small town girl at heart. - She attended college in Orem at the University of Utah. While there she studied Early Childhood Education and ...
03/31/2009
Are You a Victim of Domestic Violence?
- Ttaken directly from the Public Service announcement from the UDVC - Are you a Victim of Domestic Violence? - According to the Utah Domestic Violence Council UDVC, "Good communication is respectful and does not include yelling, blaming, threats, demands, name calling, or threatening ...
3/17/10
We Succeed Because of You
- Friday, March 12, the Kane County Hospital Administrative Team prepared Dutch oven dinners for the staff, medical staff and board members as well as their other halves. The evening’s theme was, "We succeed because of you." - Sherrie Pandya, KCH Administrator and Dutch oven cook extra ordinaire, ...
03/04/2010
Shirley Smith One of KCH's Jewels
- Shirley was born a Houston in Flagstaff, AZ. Her dad and mom are Bob and Emma Houston. She lived in Flagstaff for her first 12 years. They always pronounced their name Hous(e)ton but got tired of people correcting them, "My Grandma is a Hous(e)ton, but we’re Houston’s," quipped Shirley. ...
2/3/10
He Keeps it Real
- Randy Griffiths keeps life real. As the nursing director of Kane County Hospital’s Long Term Care wing he has his hands full. He makes out schedules, updates and generates policies and procedures, studies and implements government rules and regulations and works "the floor" of the Long Term Care ...
01/28/2010
Radiation Exposure Screening
- "From 1951 - 1962 the United States government conducted above-ground nuclear testing in Nye County, Nevada at the Nevada Test Site - which is directly west of Washington, Iron and Kane Counties in southern Utah. During the testing, the fallout, containing nineteen radioactive materials, blanketed southwestern ...
01/21/2010
Celebrating Zion's Centennial
- Community leaders and representatives from SUU were on hand Wed. January 20, 2010 to kick off Zion's National Park Centennial celebration. - Thanks to the enthusiastic efforts of Councilman Ed Meyer, Kane County Hospital has partnered with Kanab City, Southern Utah University and CEBA to bring, ...
01/19/2010
Never Miss a Beat Nurse Anesthestist Week
- Rhinehart, John - Utah Nurse Anesthetists - Never Miss A Beat - - Nurse Anesthetists Week - The National Nurse Anesthetist Week is being celebrated January 24 -30, 2010. Below are some of the questions that patients voice their concerns ...
01/19/2010
Radiation Exposure, Who Qualifites?
- - "On October 15, 1990, congress passed the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). The purpose of this Act is to provide compensation to individuals who have developed certain cancers and other serious illnesses as a result of above ground nuclear weapons testing or the uranium mining ...
01/13/2010
Never Miss A Beat
- Utah Nurse Anesthetists - Never Miss a Beat - by John Rhinehart - Kane County Hospital in Kanab, Utah and more than 170 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) from Utah and hundreds of thousands from across the country will tell America We never miss a beat as they celebrate ...
01/06/2010
Glen Sees the World Through Rose Colored Glasses
- - Its true, Glen Grygla sees the world through rose colored glasses. I just don’t quite know how he does it. As Kane County Hospital’s Licensed Clinical Social Worker he sees the good, the bad and the traumatic and yet he smiles, meets the day and helps anyone who asks. ...
1/4/10
To A Positive and Professional Group
- Dear Kane County Hospital, - I wanted to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for the best care and for being treated so fantastic. - I have never experienced such a positive and professional group of people. - Keep up the outstanding work and fantastic attitude. - God bless each and ...
1/1/10
News Year's First Arrival
Kane County Hospital welcomed it's first baby of the year on January 1st, 2010 at 1830. The new baby is Kaden Little and his proud parents are Randall and Lexie Little. Kane County Hospital would like to thank all the merchants and individuals who donated gifts to the happy ...
12/2/09
Family man, Family Practitioner
- Jonathan Bowman, what a guy! And I mean that. Bowman was born and grew up in Chihuahua, Mexico. He was born in the "green Hospital", (no that’s not the name it’s the color) and delivered by Dr. Hatch. Bowman joked, "My brothers and sisters used to tease me, ‘We were born and you were ...
11/18/2009
Patients are number one
- Dear Kane County Hospital Staff, - I recently had to visit the emergency room in the early morning hours on November 14th for an asthma attack. This attack happened while I was on a deer hunt with my son at Jacobs Lake. I want to thank the staff and the attending doctor for the excellent care I ...
11/7/09
Kane County Hospital adds another name to the Wall of Honor
- Sherrie Pandya, KCH Administrator, Rosalie Esplin RN DON. - On November 5, 2009 the Kane County Hospital hosted an ice cream social honoring Director of Nursing Rosalie Esplin’s fifty years of dedicated service to the hospital. It was a celebration, a gathering of friends and family, and a time to ...
11/4/09
Wayne Nielson PA-C joins Kane County Clinic
- - - Wayne Nielson is originally from Salt Lake City. After completing high school, he served as a missionary in Moscow, Russia. Following his service in Russia, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Utah and a ...
10/29/2009
Tyler Finally Stopped Running
- Tyler Hafen is one of Kanab’s "good ol’ boys". Now you can take that in a couple of ways. Yes he was born and raised here. His parents are Arlyn and Jeannine Hafen. But what truly makes Tyler a good old boy? He is! He’s just a heck of a nice kid with a mellow mannerism and kicked back ...
10/20/2009
Meet the Local Victim Advocates
- front row:Sandi Young, Joretta Stewart, Michelle Sage, Nadja Mahoney, Terra Sue Honey, Jennifer Black, Susanna Evans, Britney Harris, Lydia Moss, Cynthia Noteman. Not pictured: Kim Snedeger, Gail Glauser, Kelly Anderson Alyssa Sellars, Becky Harris - Back row: Sandy Kerr, Garry Holbrook. - The ...
9/30/09
Susanna Evans, "Hope I get to work here for 30 years too!"
- Susanna Evans was born in St. George, Utah and lived in Hurricane until 1978. That is the year that her parents, Doug and Eva decided to move to Fredonia. According to Susanna, "That way dad could be home with the family every night." - Susanna has four brothers and two sisters. She was the only girl ...
9/27/09
Health Fair General Flu Shoot Out
- - Health Fair, General Flu Shoot Out - This year’s General Flu Shoot Out/Health Fair was a great success. Our Southwest Public Health team distributed 100 doses of the flu mists, and 608 flu vaccinations. There were approximately 25 "rain checks" issued which will ...
9/22/09
Garreaud PA-C Student Preceptor of the Year
- Olivia Walton PA-C, Clinical Director for the University of Utah’s Physician Assistant’s Program awarded Hernan Garreaud PA-C, the student PA preceptor of the year plaque on September 16, 2009. The plaque states, "Awarded to Hernan Garreaud for years of dedicated service as a preceptor for the Utah ...
09/09/2009
Seasonal Flu Kit
For your seasonal flu kit please go to www.swuhealth.org Scroll down to download tool kit for a two page list.
9/2/09
Once a Valley Girl always a Valley Girl
- Once a Valley Girl always a Valley Girl - Camille was born to Christine and Veloy Tait. She was delivered by Dr. Sundwall in the "old hospital," but grew up in Mt. Carmel. - She grew up doing what most country kids do, played outside. She and her sisters would ride bicycles, ...
8/26/09
Win Win with the Thrift Store
- Kane County Hospital Auxiliary governs and runs "The Thrift Store." The Thrift Store is vital to our community. Its underlying function is to help the hospital. But in reality it is an asset which benefits us all. - Whether you are looking for something for the kitchen, a DVD, books, or clothes for ...
8/17/09
Unexpected Vacation Deviation
- On 8 August, I while on vacation at the Grand Canyon North Rim Lodge, experienced a medical condition that, while not an emergency, I considered to require immediate attention. With help of the Ranger staff we identified Kane County Hospital as the closest medical facility open on Saturday. My wife and I then drove ...
8/4/09
Gene Tait to the rescue
- Late in the afternoon on July 28, a bee hive was discovered at Kane County Hospital’s "South 40" water meter. First thing the next morning the calls went out looking for a bee keeper to come help us relocate the swarm. - Bob Spencer ...
8/3/09
Sure I'd be glad to help
- - Teresa Banks was born right here in Kanab, delivered by Dr. Washburn. (You may remember him from last month. The Doc that would fly in from Page to attend to the needs of Kane Co. residents.) - She has two older sisters and two younger brothers. Just to remind us of all of our ...
07/16/2009
Touring Group Takes Detour
- Just an e-mail to thank the doctors and staff who did such a wonderful job taking care of our friends who were rushed into the emergency department July 3. With your help Steve and Tanya are recouperating from their motorcycle accident. Tanya was released from Dixie Regional hospital yesterday and Steve is hoping to ...
07/16/2009
ER THANKS
- I just wanted to tell everyone in the ER Thank You for the great care and understanding what my wife was going through. The day was July 4th. She felt good enough to continue our vacation to St. George and we spent 3 wonderful days there. Again, Thank you for helping us that day! We will never forget what the ...
7/16/09
Emergency Department Preparedness
- Emergency Department Preparedness - When you come to the emergency department you typically aren’t feeling well. Sometimes you are confused, or unable to think clearly because of a medical condition or that of a family member. - In order to treat you appropriately, the Kane County ...
7/3/09
Travel Education and Immunizations in Southern Utah
Traveling Outside the U.S. This Summer? - Don’t Bring Back Any Unwanted Souvenirs! - - St. George, UT - The southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) is offering an International Travel Clinic to residents in the five-county area ...
6/10/09
KCH Highlight: Karla Heyborne
Born in Kanab but a Valley Girl for sure - - Karla Heyborne was borne right here in Kanab. Dr. Washburn from Page, AZ, was her physician. He would see patients every Monday. Back then when a mom went into labor any other day of the week they would give him a call ...
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