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Community Report 2020 Year End Report Your Community Health Partner 2020 was the year of the nurse. Not long aſter hospitals and health organizaons all over the world iniated recognizing nursing staff for the incredible work they do and designated the year to nurses, COVID-19 became the predominant theme. So predominant that it was all you heard or read about in the news for much of the year. Not unlike the unimaginable challenges that Florence Nighngale and other nurses faced in the 1800s, with the terribly unsanitary condions of general and military hospitals at the me, nurses today connue to step on to the front lines of health crises. Many nurses around the world came out of rerement or delayed rerement to help with the shortage of health care workers needed to fight COVID-19 and care for paents in need, placing themselves at high risk of contracng the disease. Florence Nighngale, a Brish nurse who became known as ‘the lady with the lamp’ for her habit of making rounds at night to check on paents, was revered as the pioneer of modern nursing. She was not only driven, caring and compassionate with her paents, but also an incredible mathemacian with a keen ability to make complicated stascs understandable. Nighngale’s understanding of the importance of sanizing and prevenng infecon was way ahead of its me; and her work transformed the way hospitals operated. Powell Valley Healthcare is proud of our exceponal nursing staff. With more than 180 nursing team members connuing to carry the lamp for our community, PVHC nursing staff provide care and compassion to paents of all ages. From the front lines, to administraon, to advance pracce clinicians and everywhere in-between, nursing team members serve as a core element of improving quality of life through excellent health care. We salute everyone who works in the nursing profession. The work you do is so important. Thank you! Reference: www.history.com Recognizing The Year Of The Nurse A Affiliate
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Community Report2020 Year End Report

Your Community Health Partner

2020 was the year of the nurse. Not long after hospitals and health organizations all over the world initiated recognizing nursing staff for the incredible work they do and designated the year to nurses, COVID-19 became the predominant theme. So predominant that it was all you heard or read about in the news for much of the year. Not unlike the unimaginable challenges that Florence Nightingale and other nurses faced in the 1800s, with the terribly unsanitary conditions of general and military hospitals at the time, nurses today continue to step on to the front lines of health crises. Many nurses around the world came out of retirement or delayed retirement to help with the shortage of health care workers needed to fight COVID-19 and care for patients in need, placing themselves at high risk of contracting the disease.

Florence Nightingale, a British nurse who became known as ‘the lady with the lamp’ for her habit of making rounds at night to check on patients, was revered as the pioneer of modern nursing. She was not only driven, caring and compassionate with her patients, but also an incredible mathematician with a keen ability to make complicated statistics understandable. Nightingale’s understanding of the importance of sanitizing and preventing infection was way ahead of its time; and her work transformed the way hospitals operated.

Powell Valley Healthcare is proud of our exceptional nursing staff. With more than 180 nursing team members continuing to carry the lamp for our community, PVHC nursing staff provide care and compassion to patients of all ages. From the front lines, to administration, to advance practice clinicians and everywhere in-between, nursing team members serve as a core element of improving quality of life through excellent health care.

We salute everyone who works in the nursing profession. The work you do is so important. Thank you!

Reference: www.history.com

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August 17th began the long awaited kick-off to PVHC’s Emergency Department renovation project. The two-phase project will completely

restructure the emergency department as well as provide an additional fast track service to help triage patients to the most appropriate level of care.

“Our first priority is the patients who come through our doors,” said June Minchow, Director of Emergency Services. “Providing the best emergency care

possible and protecting patient privacy are the primary reasons for this renovation project,” said Minchow. “We are upgrading space and our capabilities for meeting or exceeding national benchmarks,” Minchow added.

The first phase of the project was completed in December and included patient registration and triage, nurses’ station, physician dictation room, Fast Track rooms, the ambulance bay and the new front entrance. The second phase is underway, and the construction crew will be completing three negative pressure rooms, a new trauma room and a new exam room during this phase. They will also complete the decontamination room. Overall project completion is projected for July 2021.

As mentioned above, our emergency department will be broadening its services by incorporating a Fast Track program. This program is geared to help patients get the right level of care and avoid unnecessary emergency room visits and cost, much like an urgent care program. The Fast Track area will include 3 new patient rooms; and we are anticipating hours of operation to range from early morning to evening, likely somewhere around 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Of course these hours are not

yet set and will be determined as we get closer to the opening date this summer. The Fast Track program will provide enhanced access to care and help minimize unnecessary expense for patients.

Patient privacy is very important to us here at PVHC, which is another primary reason for the ER renovation. The Fast Track exam rooms are individual rooms and the ER will also have individual exam rooms to ensure patient privacy. Primary patient registration will take place at bedside, which also enhances patient privacy. From inside the main hallway in the hospital, the ER will be secure with new doors, blocking public access to the area where patients are transported from ambulance to the ER.

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Pictured outside the partially demolished wall of the ambulance garage is (l-r) June Minchow, Arleen Campeau, Nicole Ostermiller, Jake Hatch (Diamond Point Construction), Terry Odom, Deb Kleinfeldt, Ron Yount (Plan 1 Architects), Joy Coulston and Scott Shopa.

Diamond Point Construction crew members work on setting a steel beam just outside the existing ambulance garage.

Lindsey Loyning, RNSurgery Director

8 years in Nursing

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PVHC Welcomes Full Time Cardiologist, Dr. Brian Kelly

In 2019, Powell Valley Healthcare worked with Park County Public Health, Cody Regional Health and Heritage Health Center to complete a community health needs assessment. One of the ‘most important health issues’ identified by our community was cardiovascular disease and heart issues. Our community also identified ‘cardiology’ as the top specialty that community members seek out of town and would like to see provided in Powell. PVHC’s administration team began working to recruit a cardiologist back in April of 2019. After seventeen months of searching and recruiting, Dr. Kelly agreed to join our medical staff. He started seeing patients in late October.

Dr. Kelly comes to Powell from Orlando, Florida, where he has practiced both invasive and non-invasive cardiology for the past 30 years. Originally from Elizabeth, New Jersey, Dr. Kelly

completed both his internal medicine residency and his cardiovascular medicine fellowship at University Medical Center in Camden, New Jersey. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri and also completed a general rotating internship at J.F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. Dr. Kelly also served as a cardiology consultant for University of Central Florida athletes for many years as well as for the Orlando Magic basketball team for 7 years. He served as the assistant clinical professor in cardiovascular disease at Florida State University College of Medicine as well as the assistant clinic professor at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Kelly is board certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Brian Kelly, DO, FACCCardiology

Dr. Kelly provides full-time non-invasive cardiology services at Powell Valley Healthcare, including:

• Stress echocardiography• Holter monitoring • Congestive heart failure

Across the nation, heart disease remains the number one killer of both men and women. Managing heart disease and the various conditions associated with the heart and blood vessels requires a very special skill set. Our community expressed that there is a great need for a cardiologist on the medical staff here in Powell. PVHC administration made recruiting a cardiologist to replace Dr. Paul LeVeau, a top priority. Dr. LeVeau left PVHC in early 2019.

“We are very thankful to have Dr. Kelly on our medical staff,” said Nicole Ostermiller, Chief Operations Officer. “Recruiting physicians to small rural communities is challenging and it takes time. Dr. Kelly has an amazing background in cardiology, and after several months of working to bring a heart doctor to Powell, we’re happy to introduce Dr. Kelly to our communities here in the Big Horn Basin,” said Ostermiller.

Dr. Kelly’s office is located at Powell Valley Clinic, building B, along with Dr. Carletta Collins (oncology), Dr. Nathaniel Rieb (general surgery), Bryan Tipton (spine clinic) and Holistic Pain Management.

Dr. Kelly and his nurse, Jenna Dowell, conducting a cardiac stress test on Megan Pfefferle.

Nichole Gutierrez, RNInpatient Services Director 10 1/2 years in Nursing

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With Dr. Carletta Collins joining our medical staff in February, 2020 and bringing the specialties of oncology and hematology to the community, Powell Valley

Healthcare expanded its outpatient infusion services program to meet this important need for patients in the

community. PVHC has provided infusion services for more than 21 years. The newly established program brings enhancements of better routine scheduling for patients as well as designated infusion nursing staff; and in early 2021, will incorporate state-of-the-art chemotherapy capabilities.

Outpatient Infusion Services

Samantha Smith, RNInpatient Services Nurse

6 years in Nursing

Infusion Services Manager and RN, Cathy Young-Hilderbrandt, prepares an IV treatment for a patient.

PVHC’s Oncology and Infusion Services Team - pictured left to right - Cathy Young- Hilderbrandt, Jenna Eden, Connie Emmett, Dr. Carletta Collins, Kristin Dominguez and Malissa Gifford.

Overall number of infusion treatments provided to

patients between May and November 2020

478

Combined years of experience of PVHC’s

infusion nurses

51

Average # of infusion treatments provided

to patients each month between May and November 2020

68

There are several reasons a person might need infusion services and some of the most common ones at PVHC include Iron infusions, antibiotic therapy, Port blood draws, blood component infusions (or blood transfusions), immunotherapies for cancer patients, and injections. Our infusion services team is committed to ensuring patients are comfortable and fully understand the process of their infusion therapy. Dr. Carletta Collins oversees the infusion services program at Powell Valley Healthcare.

In 2020, PVHC’s pharmacy team worked with administration and plant operations to begin the process of installing a new USP 800 Compounding Hood for mixing chemotherapy medication. The majority of the installation was completed in 2020 with a few processes to be finished in early 2021. Upon completing installation and final inspections and approvals from the Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy, we anticipate providing chemotherapy locally in early 2021.

Chemotherapy

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PVHC, Community Benefit From CARES Act Projects

In early 2020, Powell Valley Healthcare started its Incident Command system to prepare for the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our community and neighboring communities here in the Big Horn Basin. In cooperation with Park County Public Health and other local organizations, PVHC worked diligently to obtain the necessary supplies and equipment needed and to prepare our facilities in the ER, hospital, clinic, care center and assisted living. In addition to the efforts of all the health care organizations in the Big Horn Basin, several community members in Powell, Lovell, and Cody, used their talent for sewing and 3D printing and constructed masks to help protect health care workers and others. They even sent masks to facilities in

locations around the country. We sincerely appreciate all of the people involved with this mask making effort and the extensive work they did to help our community.

Part of this preparation also involved our staff’s efforts to secure funding through the CARES act initiated by Congress in March 2020. The CARES act funds were provided to assist states in addressing the impact of COVID-19. The Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments was directed to disburse the funds to counties, tribes, and governmental entities. The State Lands and Investments board (SLIB) made its decisions to award funds based on an application process. Powell Hospital District was able to secure funding for 12 projects to ensure our facilities were equipped to address the COVID-19 pandemic. CARES act funds could only be used for expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency. Necessary expenditures were determined by the State Lands and Investment Board upon application review. Applicants could not apply for futuristic situations due to COVID-19, the applications had to be a result of a current need due to COVID-19. This funding opportunity allowed entities across the state of Wyoming to improve their facilities to safely address COVID-19.

Powell Hospital District received funding for 12 projects through COVID CARES Act funds. These projects included:

For the construction projects and negative pressure rooms, Powell Hospital District received $1,655,400. For the equipment, the District received $295,157. The total amount of CARES Act funds received for COVID-19 preparedness was $1,950,557.

Diamond Point Construction workers installing insulation panels on the respiratory clinic located between the hospital and clinic in November 2020.

Amber Kleiner, RNCare Center Nurse

21 years in Nursing

This new addition to The Heartland Assisted Living, made possible by CARES Act funding, provides a safe location for residents to enjoy visits with family amidst the challenges brought on by COVID-19.

• The respiratory clinic building addition (located between the clinic and hospital)• A visitation room for the care center • A visitation room for the assisted living facility• 3 negative pressure rooms for the ER • A negative pressure room for inpatient services • A negative pressure room for the care center • 8 HEPA filters• A fit testing machine for N-95 masks• 1 ventilator• A specialized anesthesia machine • A mobile testing vehicle• Installation of a nurse call system upgrade

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The Powell Medical Foundation has served our community by raising funds to help enhance health services at Powell Valley Healthcare since 1983. In that year, First National Bank made the

first donation to Powell Medical Foundation in the amount of $10,000. These funds were used to purchase a computer system for the intensive care unit (ICU) in the hospital. Thanks to the generosity of businesses, individuals and families, the Foundation has been able to provide financial support to many significant projects, such as:

• Construction of the new care center - completed in 1997• Construction of the new Powell Valley Clinic - completed in 2008• The purchase of a new van for The Heartland Assisted Living in 2001 • The purchase of a new bus for Powell Valley Care Center residents in 2016 and a mini-van in 2012• A new ambulance for PVHC EMS services in 2018• New beds for residents at Powell Valley Care Center - 2019• Baby warmers for the OB department as well as OB room renovation• 3D Mammography system for screening and diagnostic imaging - 2020-2021

For the past 11 years, the Foundation’s Mardi Gras fund raiser has treated the community to a taste of New Orleans and a fun evening of great food, conversation and entertainment. In 1993 the Foundation’s first Heartland Golf Classic fundraising event took place at the Powell Golf Course. This fun 4-person scramble is still in play today. These fantastic fundraising events along with the Powell Medical Foundation’s Annual Community Campaign allow the Powell Medical Foundation to continue our work as the fundraising heart for Powell Valley Healthcare.

Today, 17 community members serve as the Powell Medical Foundation’s board of directors. These generous volunteers help Powell Medical Foundation to fulfill its mission of education, advocacy and fundraising. They lead the Foundation in generating monetary resources for needed equipment and projects to give Powell Valley Healthcare the tools and advancements needed to provide state-of-the-art health care here in the Big Horn Basin. In 2020, Powell Medical Foundation raised $44,000 to help PVHC purchase a new 3D mammography system. The total cost of that project was $315,000. Other funding sources included the State Lands and Investments Board ($157,500), New York Life grant ($11,000), Powell Hospital District ($102,500).

The Powell Medical Staff and PVHC employees, are significant donors to Powell Medical Foundation. They give selflessly of themselves both in the work that they do and in the dollars that they donate, allowing Powell Medical Foundation to aide in keeping healthcare close to home.

Powell Medical FoundationFundraising Support for

Health Care Resources for Our Community

Pictured left to right, Lindsay Pratt, Rachel Buchanan and Leslie Twomey pause for a group photo in the kitchen after finishing up with serving the delicious Cajun meal at last year’s Mardi Gras. All three of these ladies serve as nurses at Powell Valley Clinic.

Powell Medical Foundation provides $4,000 in scholarships to PVHC employees as well as $1,000 to Northwest College student nurses each year. Pictured left to right is Caroline Kost, Cindy Blevens, Ashley Vaughn (scholarship recipient) and Trish Moulton.

Bill Goff, RNEmergency Room Nurse

36 years in Nursing

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A Look At Patient SatisfactionPVHC conducts regular patient satisfaction surveys through Press Ganey, a patient experience company. Below are some of the results from these patient satisfaction surveys. Our staff continuously look at what our patients are saying about their care and experiences within our organization. From there we implement strategies to improve our systems and services to make health care better for everyone who seeks care at Powell Valley Healthcare. Thank you for completing our surveys. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and the opportunity to improve health care for our community.

Vi Yates, RNClinic Nurse

26 years in Nursing

Clinic Patientsrecently surveyed

85% of patients surveyed said they would definitelyrecommend the clinic to

family and friends.

Hospital Patientsrecently surveyed

72.1% of patients surveyed said they would definitely

recommend the hospital to family and friends

Emergency Room Patientsrecently surveyed

69.8% of patients surveyed said they would definitely

recommend the ER to family and friends

In comparison, Press Ganey’s national database of similar facilities shows that 82.5% of patients would definitely recommend their local clinic to family and friends.

In comparison, Press Ganey’s national database of similar facilities shows that 72.7% of patients would definitely recommend their local hospital to family and friends.

In comparison, Press Ganey’s national database of similar facilities shows that 69.5% of patients would definitely recommend their local ER to family and friends.

PVHC Providers2020

87% of patients surveyed in 2020 rated Powell Valley

Clinic providers as excellent overall

Recent Patient Comment

“Keep doing what you do best!! My husband and I are recommending this facility to our friends and community for any medical needs!”

Recent Patient Comment

“I have found everyone to be very pleasant, helpful, accommodating and professional. You don’t see that in every medical facility.”

Recent Patient Comment

“I have been going to the new infusion center and absolutely think it’s wonderful.”

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For WomenWomen in the Big Horn Basin are fortunate to have several choices of providers for women’s health and obstetrical care. At Powell Valley

Healthcare, we take great pride in being able to offer choices of exceptional women’s health and obstetrics providers who work closely as a professional

team. OB/GYNs - Dr. Jenkins Clarkson and Dr. James Lloyd, Certified Nurse Midwives - Sharae Bischoff and Ashley Engesser, and Family Practitioner - Dr. Nicole

Comer, as well as our other clinic providers, work closely together to care for women.

PVHC obstetrical providers are the only medical staff in the Big Horn Basin to offer vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC), giving women and their families the option to experience the natural birth process. Dr. Jenkins Clarkson, OB/GYN, is the lead physician for VBACs. Family practice physician, Dr. Nicole Comer, also does VBAC deliveries.

Carrine Jones with ther husband, Porter, their son, Kayden and daughter, Oaklee.

Natalia Cothren (center) pictured with Sharae Bischoff and Ashley Engesser. Ashley is holding Natalia’s son, Bronx, who was born at PVHC October 3rd.

“I had a very positive experience with having a VBAC. I owe so much to the nurse who helped and encouraged me through the whole experience. I don't know if I could have done it without her. The recovery was also so much faster than after a c-section. And I'm hopeful that my next child will come more easily now that I've had a vaginal birth. I'm very grateful that Powell Valley Healthcare allows for VBACs because I know not all hospitals do. Thank you!”

Carrinne Jones Otto, Wyoming

“I one hundred percent recommend giving birth at PVHC! I had been through 2 different OB/GYNs in my pregnancy and finally got in with Sharae Bischoff & Ashley Engesser. They made me extremely comfortable and the process went smoothly due to them making me feel absolutely supported. Before, during & after giving birth, the nurses were WONDERFUL. Brittany & Chelsea helped my husband and I tremendously with our baby and with any and all questions we had. Karolyn helped us a ton with understanding paperwork. Everyone made sure I was comfortable with going home before they sent us on our way. We gained a great friendship and awesome memories with the staff members. I truly feel I will ALWAYS use Sharae & PVHC when having kiddos! I can’t say enough about how much we appreciated our care.”

Natalia Cothren, Lovell, Wyoming

Allie Thompson, RNObstetrical Nurse4 years in Nursing

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For Women PreventionThe Importance of Health Screening

How often do you check your blood pressure? How about regular check-ups with your dentist or optometrist? Have you done wellness labs to check your blood lately? These simple questions emphasize an important topic, especially as we get older - preventative health screenings can help delay or even stop the onset of disease or undesirable health conditions. Men, you especially need to heed this advice. It is well documented that men are much less likely to seek health care or see a doctor than women, even if they have obvious health-related symptoms. You change the oil in your vehicle and check all the fluids regularly to keep it running good, right? Why not show the same concern for your body and keep it running good? Seeing your primary care provider for an annual wellness exam and doing other regular health checks like blood pressure and wellness labs is a solid foundation.

In November, we shared a video on our Facebook, YouTube and Instagram pages featuring Dr. Mike Bohlman as he talks about colorectal screening and colonoscopy. Dr. Bohlman covers the options available as well as a detailed look at the process of having a colonoscopy. If you haven’t seen the video yet you can still view it on either of the above mentioned social media sites. Be watching in 2021 for more informational videos on important preventative screenings that can help you avoid serious health issues.

Did you know cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death for both men and women? Talk to your doctor about your risk for heart disease, especially

if you have a family history. Heart disease is preventable and check-ups and health screenings play a very important part in

keeping you from developing health problems with your heart.

David Carpenter, RNRN House Supervisor4 years in Nursing

18 years in Health Care

Serving lunch to staff at a recent PVHC sponsored employee appreciation event (pictured left to right) - Nicole Ostermiller, Arleen Campeau and Terry Odom. All 3 are Registered Nurses. Nicole is the Chief Operations Officer with 18 years in health care and holds a Master’s in Business Administration. Arleen is the Chief Nursing Officer and has 38 years in health care. She holds a Master’s in Nursing. Terry Odom is the Chief Executive Officer. She has served 44 years in health care with 33 in management (including 17 in senior leadership). Terry holds a Master’s in Business Administration. One administrative team member who is not pictured is Joy Coulston. Joy is not an RN; however, she is exceptional in business and finance and serves as Chief Financial Officer. Joy has worked 16 years in health care and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance.

Nursing LeadershipShannon Tyra, RNCare Center Nurse9 years in Nursing

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Since 1957, Powell community members have given their time and talents to serve our community’s health care needs. Through the years, many

volunteers have given countless hours of time and effort to help Powell Valley Healthcare serve our community. This past year, PVHC Athletic Trainer, Alan

Hill, put together a plan to replace the athletic training tables needed for taping and treatments and sought funding for the project.

The PVHC Volunteers enthusiastically took on the project. They also assisted with reaching out to the Moyer Community Foundation to join them in funding the equipment. The total amount equally shared by these two great organizations to make the project possible was $7,400.

Before the fall 2020 sports season, Alan received the new equipment and got it all set up and ready to go for the student athletes at Powell High School. “We are very lucky as a community to have organizations such as the PVHC Volunteers and the Moyer Community Foundation, that care about improving our community and the setting in which we are able to take care of our younger generation,” said Alan Hill.

Giving Matters

Janet Spomer, RNCare Center Nurse

28 years in Nursing

Certified Athletic Trainer, Alan Hill, demonstrates the new taping tables and treatment tables at Powell High School.

Powell High School recognized the Moyer Foundation and PVHC Volunteers for their contribution of the athletic training equipment at the Panther Homecoming game on Sept. 25. Pictured left to right is Reanne Wolff (Moyer), Coleen Metzler, Pat Gehrman, Debbie Lynn (PVHC Volunteers) and Alan Hill.

Because of Alan’s and Powell High School’s commitment to the safety of student athletes, Powell High School was recognized as a Safe Sports School 1st Team by the National Athletic Trainers Association in early 2020.

Average # of treatments for sports injuries & sport rehab

for student athletes in a given month at

Powell High School

55 to 60

Average # of tapings (ankle, wrist, etc.) the athletic trainer does before a typical practice or game at Powell High School

5 (Practices) 10 (Games)

Average # of student athlete visits to the athletic trainer in

a given month at Powell High School

85

A Simple Look At Athletic Training Numbers

RayAnn Hessenthaler, RNOB Coordinator

12 years in Nursing

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Medical Staff Serving Our Community

Medical Staff Serving Our Community

Primary CareRandy Baxter, DNP, FNP Mike Bohlman, MD Amy Buck, PA-CFamily Medicine Family Medicine Family Medicine

Kelly Christensen, MD Nicole Comer, MD Sarah Durney, MDFamily Medicine Family Medicine/OB Family Medicine

Darlene Hauser, FNP Jana Keeler, PA-C Valerie Lengfelder, MDWalk-in Care Family Medicine Family Medicine

Betsy Spomer, MD Mark Wurzel, MDWalk-in Care Walk-in Care

Women’s Health & ObstetricsSharae Bischoff, APRN, CNM Cathy Blanchard, APRN, WHNPOB/Women’s Health Women’s Health

Jenkins Clarkson, MD, PhD Nicole Comer, MD OB/GYN Family Med/OB/Women’s Health

Ashley Engesser, APRN, CNM James Lloyd, MDOB/Women’s Health OB/GYN

Emergency MedicineAaron Billin, MD Lance Petersen, MD Kurt Pettipiece, MDEmergency Medicine Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine

Sheryl Praska, MD Kendra Smith, MDEmergency Medicine Emergency Medicine

Orthopedic Surgery & Sports MedicineGreg Clark, PA-C William Jarvis, MDOrthopedics Orthopedic Surgeon

Spine SurgeryClint Devin, MD Bryan Tipton, PA-CSpine Surgeon Spine Clinic

Oncology/HematologyCarletta Collins, MDMedical Oncologist, Hematologist

CardiologyBrian Kelly, DOCardiovascular Medicine

General SurgeryNathaniel Rieb, MDGeneral Surgeon

Radiology/Diagnostic ImagingJacob Merrell, MD Tom Asay, RPADiagnostic Radiologist Radiology

Mental HealthNancy Wolf, PMHNPMental Health

AnesthesiaAndy Baker, CRNA Tony Belmont, CRNASurgery Surgery

Stephen Katz, CRNA Shawna Martin, CRNASurgery Surgery

HospitalistsAdam Childers, DO Bradley North, DO

Aida Polson, MD

Pain ManagementAdam Crawford, CRNA Andy Baker, CRNA

Jennifer Curtis, FNP

PodiatryLael Beachler, DPM Hugh Fraser, DPM

Jami Rakness, RNInpatient Services Nurse

4 years in Nursing

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Your Community Health Partner777 Ave H ● Powell, WY 82435 ● www.pvhc.org

Powell Valley Hospital 307-754-2267777 Ave H Powell, WY 82435

Emergency Care - For emergencies call 911777 Ave HPowell, WY 82435

Powell Valley Clinic 307-754-7257 777 Ave H Powell, WY 82435Same day and walk-in services

Powell Valley Care Center 307-754-2267999 Ave G Powell, WY 82435

The Heartland Assisted Living 307-754-7703639 Ave HPowell, WY 82435

PVHC LeadershipTerry Odom, Chief Executive OfficerJoy Coulston, Chief Financial OfficerArleen Campeau, Chief Nursing OfficerNicole Ostermiller, Chief Operations Officer

Board of DirectorsGerri Ackley Dr. Jacob MerrellJim Carlson Dr. Bradley NorthBrian Jones Dr. John PenderBonita Katz Dr. Nathaniel RiebDeb Kleinfeldt Rich StearnsRJ Kost Syd Thompson

Our Mission:To improve quality of life through

excellent health care.

Our Vision:Be the provider of choice for

excellent health services.

Jill O’Donnell, RNClinic Nursing Director

13 years in Nursing