KALAMAZOO, MI – Heather Matheny, PA-C, has joined Borgess Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine. Borgess Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine provides expert diagnosis and treatment for conditions of the lungs and respiratory system, as well as experienced care for persons suffering from sleep disorders.
Matheny received a bachelor of business administration degree from Davenport University and a master of science in physician assistant from Western Michigan University. Prior to joining Borgess, she was a PA-C with Grand Valley Medical Specialists, PLC, in Wyoming, Mich. Matheny is certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). She specializes in helping patients with sleep apnea breathe easier by successfully using continuous airway pressure therapy (CPAP).
Matheny is now accepting new patients. To make an appointment or to learn more, call (269) 345.1161.
KALAMAZOO, MI – Thirty-seven Borgess physicians have received recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for providing the highest level of diabetes care.
“Diabetes affects more than 66,000* people in southwest Michigan alone and increases the risk for heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions and complications,” said Dr Anthony Oliva, Chief Medical Officer for Borgess Health. “Borgess has raised the bar in clinical quality by having the first practices and only primary care practitioners in Kalamazoo County to achieve the NCQA recognition. This reinforces that our providers are measurably among the best in the nation in caring for patients with diabetes.”
The NCQA developed a voluntary program called Diabetes Recognition Program (DRP) that gives caregivers tools to support the delivery and recognition of consistent high-quality care. The program identifies providers who use evidence-based measures and offers excellent care to their patients with diabetes.
The DRP covers areas such as:
- HbA1c control
- Blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad” cholesterol) management
- Eye examinations
- Nephropathy (kidney disease) assessment
- Smoking status and cessation advice or treatment
Current NCQA-recognized Providers
- John Bradtke, MD, Borgess Internal Medicine, 7895 Currier Dr., Portage
- Douglas Campbell, MD, Borgess Internal Medicine, 1717 Shaffer Rd., Kalamazoo
- John Collins, DO, Borgess Family Medicine, 391 South Shore Dr., Suite 320, Battle Creek
- Sandra DeJong, FNP, ProMed Family Practice, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
- Jesse Duranceau, DO, Borgess Internal Medicine, 7895 Currier Dr., Portage
- Timothy Gatz, MD, ProMed Family Practice, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
- Sian Ghosh, NP, Borgess Internal Medicine, 7895 Currier Dr., Portage
- Daniel Goldberger, MD, ProMed Family Practice, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
- Yon Graham, MD, ProMed Family Practice, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
- Patricia Hagerman, FNP, ProMed Family Practice, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
- David Halley, MD, Borgess Family Medicine, 345 Naomi St., Plainwell
- Nancy Heed, PA-C, Borgess Family Medicine, 345 Naomi St., Plainwell
- Kurt Helgerson, MD, ProMed Family Practice, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
- Kevin Holleman, MD, ProMed Family Practice, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
- Aparna Kanaparthi, MD, Borgess Internal Medicine, 1701 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo
- Dennis Konzen, MD, ProMed Family Practice, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
- Michael Ku, DO, ProMed Family Practice, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
- Glicerio B. Lopez, MD, Borgess Internal Medicine, 842 E. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek
- David Makowski, MD, ProMed Family Practice, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
- Jonathan Martinek, MD, ProMed Family Practice, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
- Gianna McKay, MD, ProMed Family Practice, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
- Terri Jo McLive, FNP, ProMed Family Practice, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
- Constance Mumford, MD, ProMed Family Practice, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
- Peter Newhouse, MD, ProMed Family Practice, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
- Megan Niergarth, PA-C, Borgess Family Medicine, 345 Naomi St., Plainwell
- Alexandra Oprescu, MD, Borgess Internal Medicine, 1701 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo
- Al Pinon, MD, ProMed Family Practice, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
- Tom Saad, MD, Borgess Family Medicine, 345 Naomi St., Plainwell
- Abdul Shaikh, MD, Borgess Family Medicine, 345 Naomi St., Plainwell
- Mary Slater, MD, ProMed Family Practice, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
- Lawrence Ulmer, DO, ProMed Family Practice, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
- Michael Valitutto, DO, Borgess Diabetes Center, 1722 Shaffer St., Kalamazoo
- Stacey Watson, MD, Borgess Internal Medicine, 1717 Shaffer Rd., Kalamazoo
- Karen Wessendorf, FNP, ProMed Family Practice, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
- Jennifer White, MD, Borgess Internal Medicine, 7895 Currier Dr., Portage
- Larry Wile, Jr., MD, ProMed Family Practice, 7901 Angling Rd., Portage
- Terry Wortz, MD, Borgess Internal Medicine, 1701 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo
Many of the providers recognized by the NCQA are now accepting new patients. For a referral, call (800) 828.8135.
The NCQA is a private, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. Since its founding in 1990, the NCQA has been a central figure in driving improvement throughout the health care system, helping to elevate the issue of health care quality to the top of the national agenda. To learn more, visit ncqa.org.
*Source: Michigan Department of Community Health, Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, September 2010.
Dr. Frink spoke with WKZO on March 12, 2012 outlining the patient-friendly elements of the Borgess Robotic Surgery Program. Listen to the interview below.
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The Borgess Robotic Surgery Program has entered a new era with the addition of advanced equipment and extensive surgical team member training.
“We secured the latest version of a multi-million dollar robotic surgical system as a result of a recent gift to the Borgess Foundation from a small group of anonymous donors,” said Debra Thompson, Administrative Director, Borgess Surgical Services. “We want to sincerely thank these generous Borgess supporters. It is a perfect example of a tremendous gift that helps the healers heal. Countless patients will benefit.
“The new technology required additional instruction for everyone who is involved with its use,” Thompson said. “Surgical teams attended an intensive training program at The Ohio State University’s multispecialty robotics program. In 1999, Ohio State doctors became the first in the U.S. to perform surgery with a new generation of surgical robots, and they have a dedicated clinical and administrative staff who share their expertise.”
Comprehensive and collaborative efforts
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“Our professionals took part in online training and hands-on practice with specially created robotic equipment,” Thompson said. “OR and support staff training also involved an Intuitive Team specializing in best practices for robotic programs. We want to thank the collaborative efforts of a special group of outstanding physicians who helped a great deal: Dr. Anna Hoekstra, West Michigan Cancer Center; Drs. Tony Gauthier, Suresh Potlori, and Brandon Rubens, Health Care Midwest Urology; and Drs. Jennifer Frink, Jennifer Thome and Rajiv Rangrass, Borgess Women’s Health.”
Many more Borgess physicans are involved in a number of key development stages of the Borgess Robotics Surgery Program. Additional areas include colorectal surgery and thoracic surgery procedures.
“Our new equipment and comprehensive team training are resulting in better patient care,” Thompson said. “We now provide improved and less-invasive surgical treatment choices in an ever-growing range of medical specialty areas.”
Posted by Lew Tysman on February 21, 2012 – 4:46 pm
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Borgess Stroke Center Team: Front row (left to right): Clara Lee Pavlak, Scott Little, Robert Krohn, Stacey Palmer, Julie Maleitzke
Back row (left to right): Gwen Steenhowven, Firas Al-Ali, MD, Roger Geitzen, MD, Nan Meyers, Donna Langford
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KALAMAZOO, MI – Borgess has received Gold Plus achievement in Get With The Guidelines®, a quality improvement program helping hospitals ensure patient care that’s consistent with the most up-to-date scientific guidelines from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.
To receive this award, Borgess achieved 85 percent or higher adherence to all Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Quality Achievement indicators for two or more consecutive 12-month intervals, as well as realized 75 percent or higher compliance with six of 10 Get With The Guidelines Stroke Quality Measures. Designed to reduce death and disability, and improve the lives of patients, these quality measures include aggressive use of the latest stroke medications, cholesterol-reducing drugs and smoking cessation.
For more on our stroke care difference, visit stroke.borgess.com.
Posted by Lew Tysman on December 19, 2011 – 9:28 am
KALAMAZOO MI–Below are the five most popular names for girls and boys born at Borgess Medical Center in 2011.
Girls names
Lilly
Brook
Ella
Olivia
Sophia
Boys names
Cameron
Braydon
Lucas
Jaxson
Aiden
Posted by Lew Tysman on November 5, 2011 – 11:00 am
KALAMAZOO MI–William Katz, MD, a specialist in Sleep Disorders and Pulmonary Medicine, has joined Borgess Health. Dr. Katz provides care to individuals with conditions of the lungs and respiratory system, as well as diagnoses and treats sleep disorders.
A graduate of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Dr. Katz completed his Internal Medicine residency at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center (now a part of Spectrum Health) and St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Dr. Katz’ previous experience includes serving as Medical Director of the Metro Health Sleep Disorders Laboratory and as a Critical Care Specialist for Spectrum Health. For nearly two decades, he also served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine for Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
Dr. Katz is accepting new patients. Please call Borgess Pulmonary Medicine at 345.1161 for an appointment or for more information.
