Harrison County Hospital Foundation Awards Scholarships

Corydon, Indiana (May 11, 2012): Five students in Harrison County Hospital's service area have been awarded $1,000 scholarships to assist them as they pursue their chosen healthcare fields.

Erin Cox is a freshman at University of Evansville majoring in nursing. Erin graduated from Lanesville High School in 2011 with an academic honors diploma. She is the daughter of Larry & Carol Cox of Lanesville.

Christina Johnson is a senior at North Harrison High School and will be graduating with an academic honors diploma. Christina has been accepted at University of Southern Indiana in Evansville where she plans to enter the pre-medicine program and eventually go to medical school. Christina is the daughter of Jim & Diane Johnson of New Salisbury.

Emily Messmer is a senior at Corydon Central High School and graduates this spring with an academic honors diploma. She has been accepted as a student at Purdue University where she will enter the pre-pharmacy program. Emily is the daughter of Steve & Cynthia Messmer of Corydon.

Carolyn Pellman is a freshman at Indiana University Southeast where she is in the pre-nursing program. Carolyn graduated from Crawford County High School in 2011 with an academic honors diploma. She is the daughter of Robert & Laura Pellman of Milltown.

Kelsey Stickler is a senior at North Harrison High School and will graduate with an academic honors diploma. Kelsey has been admitted to the University of Southern Indiana where she will study pre-medicine. She aspires to become a physician. Kelsey is the daughter of Jeff & Kristi Stickler of Depauw.

Harrison County Hospital, Norton Healthcare Announce
Affiliation Agreement

CORYDON, IND. (Feb. 24, 2012): Officials of Harrison County Hospital (HCH) in Corydon, Ind., and Norton Healthcare, Louisville, Ky.'s leading health care system, today announced that the two health care organizations have entered into a formal affiliation agreement, building upon the success of the previous affiliation relationship that has been in place since 1981.

The new agreement features these key elements:

•  Full access by HCH medical providers and staff to the extensive training, education and management development services provided by Norton University. These include more than 500 free, accredited online courses in 19 distinct disciplines, including administration, clinical laboratory science, dietetics, emergency medical services, medical records, nurse aide/nursing assistant, nursing, occupational therapy, patient education, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician, physician (ethics), radiologic technology, required safety, respiratory therapy, social work, support staff, and wellness/personal enrichment. HCH management and staff will also have access to Norton University management and leadership development classes, offered both in Louisville and Corydon. HCH management will also have the opportunity to attend Norton Healthcare's management development conferences in Louisville.

•  Development of new and existing clinical programs and services through extension of expertise and resources associated with Norton Healthcare's Clinical Service Lines and Centers of Excellence to help make that care more available in the communities served by HCH. This will include the establishment of several new subspecialty clinics and clinical services.

•  Better coordination of continuity of care for patients who do require specialized or tertiary care and need to seek that care outside of the communities served by HCH. This will include resources such as enhanced use of the Norton Healthcare Access Center, which serves as a single point of resource for patients, families and physicians, to connect with physicians and services available through Norton Healthcare.

•  More formal advancement of resources around physician alignment and strengthening HCH's physician access.

•  Better position HCH to be able to manage the inevitable but unknown changes that are rapidly coming to the health care industry under health care reform. This includes the need for rural health care organizations to align themselves with tertiary partners through affiliation agreements of this type.

In addition to the benefits of the new affiliation agreement, HCH has been announced as one of three rural hospitals in Kentucky and Indiana to receive a grant to install telemedicine equipment. The grants, made by the Norton Healthcare Foundation, resulted from funding provided through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Program. Medical carts outfitted with video conferencing equipment and peripheral devices such as digital stethoscopes will connect to specialists operating laptop control stations at Norton Healthcare's five hospitals in Louisville. The medical carts provide a way for the large hospital specialists to be at the patient's bedside for examination, consultation, referrals and prescriptions. Through the video connection, the physicians can also access the patient's medical record and document their notes in the system. With an emphasis on pulmonary, cardiology, neurology and critical care, the project plans to reduce the number of patient transfers, reduce the outmigration of patients outside of their communities, and reduce the risk of transferring critically ill patients. It will also decrease the overall cost of patient care while increasing the quality of personalized care.

“As an affiliate of Norton Healthcare, Harrison County Hospital will enjoy the best of both worlds – access to the resources of the leading health system in Louisville, while retaining local ownership and leadership in daily operations,” said Steven Taylor, CEO of Harrison County Hospital. “As the beginning stages of this enhanced relationship, Norton Healthcare will help us build clinical and management excellence through access to the broad array of education and training courses available through Norton University. The agreement also provides the opportunity to work with Norton Healthcare to further develop our clinical programs and services. We are ecstatic to have achieved this new affiliation agreement.”

Michael G. Bonacum, DO Earns Board Certification in Sleep Medicine From the American Board of Internal Medicine

Corydon, Indiana (February 14, 2012): Dr. Michael G. Bonacum, a 19 year member of the attending medical staff of Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, IN, has successfully earned his Board Certification in the specialty of Sleep Medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).  The ABIM works to enhance the quality of health care by examination and certification of internists and medical specialists who demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for excellent patient care.

A growing body of research suggests that Board Certified physicians deliver higher quality care than non-certified physicians.  Board Certification demonstrates to the public that the physician has met the highest standards of internal medicine and its sub-specialties.  Board Certification is voluntary and includes an exam that tests the physician's ability to diagnose and treat patients with a broad range of conditions in the field of specialty certification.  Dr. Bonacum has previously obtained Board Certification in Internal Medicine.

“Sleep medicine has been my passion for more than a decade”, said Dr. Bonacum.  “It is a challenging and rapidly changing field.  There are few other disciplines in modern medicine where we can have so much impact on the personal well being of patients and at the same time, make significant contributions to public health and safety. Sleep disorders can contribute to serious medical complications in virtually every discipline of medicine.  Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) alone can increase the risk of fatal and non-fatal heart attacks, increase the risk of strokes, and complicate the management of high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma and chronic lung disorders, depression, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, epilepsy, chronic pain syndromes, dementia, and cardiac arrhythmias. Excessive daytime sleepiness from any cause contributes to increased motor vehicle and work related accidents, reduced work productivity, and increased health care costs and time spent in hospital care.”

Dr. Bonacum is the medical director of the Harrison County Hospital Center for Sleep Disorders.  The Sleep Center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).  AASM accreditation signifies that the Center and its staff have met the highest national standards in the field of Sleep Medicine. The HCH Center for Sleep Disorders also provides educational and public outreach programs in partnership with the National Sleep Foundation.

Dr. Bonacum is also senior physician and director of Corydon Medical Associates, a multi-specialty medical group and part of the HCH Physicians Group.  Primary and specialty medical care is available from Dr. Bonacum and his associates Drs. Kelly and Jeanne Grossman , and Nurse Practitioner Michelle Wheatley .  Corydon Medical Associates is located in the HCH Medical Pavilion at 1263 Hospital Drive, Suite 250 , Corydon , IN.

Harrison County Hospital Foundation Awards Scholarships

Corydon, Indiana (May 25, 2011): Four students in Harrison County Hospital's service area have been awarded $1,000 scholarships to assist them as they pursue their chosen healthcare fields.

Scott King is a senior graduating from Meade County High School . He has been accepted to University of Kentucky where he plans to study Biology and eventually become a pharmacist. Scott has been involved with varsity swim, varsity golf, varsity baseball, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Youth in Charge, Brandenburg United Methodist Church Youth Group and Praise Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Meade County Chorus, National Honor Society, Challenge Day, Drive to Stay Alive, Teen Leadership Conference, Habitat for Humanity, Meade County Little League Baseball and Vacation Bible School. Scott is the son of Eric & Stephanie King of Brandenburg .

Carolyn Pellman is a senior at Crawford County High School and will be graduating with an academic honors diploma. She has been accepted into the Pre-Nursing program at Indiana University Southeast. Carolyn has been involved with Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Science Club, Booster Club, Business Professionals of America, 4H, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Prom Committee, National Honor Society, varsity basketball, varsity softball, varsity cross country and varsity golf. She has also volunteered with soup kitchens, Highway Clean Sweep, C.A.R.E.S., St. Joseph 's Catholic Church and Edge Outreach. Carolyn is the daughter of Laura Pellman of Milltown.

Alexa Pipes is a senior graduating from Meade County High School . She has been accepted at University of Louisville where she will study Bioengineering to eventually pursue a career in forensics. Alexa has been involved with Kentucky United Nations Assembly, Kentucky Youth Assembly, Future Business Leaders of America, Health Occupations Students of America, recreational softball league, travel league softball, adult league softball, Youth In Charge, National Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Student Y-Club, Wayside Christian Mission, girls softball coach and served as basketball manager. Alexa is the daughter of Nick & Robin Pipes of Brandenburg.

Hannah Raake is a senior at North Harrison High School and will be graduating with an academic honors diploma. She has been accepted into the Pre-Nursing program at Indiana University Southeast. Hannah has been involved with 4H, FFA, varsity swimming, National Honor Society, Academic Science Team, varsity tennis, Senate & House Page, varsity soccer, Youth Philanthropy Council, Leo Club, Student Council, Relay for Life, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and served as a volunteer at Floyd Memorial Hospital. Hannah is the daughter of Paul and Pam Raake of Palmyra .

Each year the Scholarship Committee of the Harrison County Hospital Foundation reviews scholarship applications received by April 15 th from students from high schools in Harrison and Crawford counties in Indiana and Meade County , Kentucky . At least one outstanding student is selected to receive scholarship funds for continuing education in a hospital, medical, or health care related field at a college or university with an accredited program.

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