Category Archives: ProMed

Case studies demonstrate effectiveness of Patient Centered Medical Home model at Borgess and other Michigan practices

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Posted by Lew Tysman on March 16, 2011 – 10:56 am
Filed under Borgess Health, ProMed

Borgess physicians have been recognized for the effectiveness of their Patient-Centered Medical Home approach to patient care.

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The recognition comes in a report on 13 physician practices that use the Patient-Centered Medical Home model, including ProMed Physicians – Pediatrics. Case studies were conducted by the Michigan State Medical Society and five other organizations.

The Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) provides continuous, coordinated and comprehensive care for the whole person—care that is highly accessible, compassionate and effective.

“Practices that have received PCMH designation have engaged in several activities that make the care they provide more proactive,” states the report. “They call patients to let them know they are due for preventive care; they follow up with patients to ensure they receive any lab work the physician has requested or even ask that patients have lab work done before office visits; they identify patients with chronic diseases and get them in for regular check-ups; and they carefully review patient charts prior to the office visit to ensure that a plan for the care that needs to be provided is clearly laid out.”

Three ProMed Family Practice offices, two ProMed Pediatrics practices, two Borgess Internal Medicine offices and two Borgess Family Medicine offices have all been selected as Patient-Centered Medical Home-designated practices in 2010 by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

New patients are being accepted at all nine of the practices:

ProMed Physicians Family Practice at Richland – (269) 552.2500
ProMed Physicians Family Practice at Three Rivers – (269) 273.9539
ProMed Physicians Family Practice at Woodbridge – (269) 324.8600
ProMed Physicians Pediatrics at Richland – (269) 552.2500
ProMed Physicians Pediatrics at Woodbridge South – (269) 329.0944
Borgess Internal Medicine at Currier Drive – (269) 324.8670
Borgess Internal Medicine at Gull Road – (269) 226.5290
Borgess Family Medicine at Plainwell – (269) 552.0100
Borgess Family Medicine at Lakeview – (269) 969.6240

In addition to the Michigan State Medical Society, the organizations conducting the 13 case studies were the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians, Michigan Osteopathic Association, Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Michigan Chapter of the American College of Physicians, and Medical Advantage Group. A report on the case studies is available at the Michigan State Medical Society website.

Physician Assistant & Nurse Practitioner join ProMed Family Practice – Woodbridge

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Posted by Lew Tysman on December 10, 2010 – 1:08 pm
Filed under ProMed

Kaitlin T. Chappell, FNP
Laura L. Miller, PA-C

Family Nurse Practitioner Kaitlin T. Chappell, FNP, and Physician Assistant Laura L. Miller, PA-C, have joined ProMed Family Practice – Woodbridge.  They join a team of more than 20 experienced, highly qualified professionals providing care at 7901 Angling Road, Portage.   Appointments and other information may be obtained by calling 269.324.8600.

Miller graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, as well as a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies, from Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska.  She previously served as a physician assistant with Down East Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Miller is a member of the National Honor Society for Physician Assistants.

Chappell received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Grand Valley State University (GVSU), followed by a Master’s degree in Nursing from GVSU’s Family Nurse Practitioner Program. She has worked as a Neuro Intensive Care Registered Nurse for Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, Illinois. Chappell is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Critical Care Nurses and Sigma Theta Tau International (Honor Society of Nursing).

ProMed Family Practice, an affiliate of Borgess Health, offers a wide range of services from highly qualified practitioners, with quick access to specialists for any need.  Visit www.promed.borgess.com to request an appointment or learn more.

Family practice specialist joins Borgess Family Medicine in Plainwell

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Posted by Lew Tysman on July 12, 2010 – 4:22 pm
Filed under Borgess Health, New Physicians, ProMed

Darcie Sharapova, MD, ABFM, CCFP, has joined Borgess Family Medicine at  Borgess-Pipp Medical Commons, 345 Naomi Street in Plainwell. 

Dr. Sharapova is accepting new patients.  Call 269.552.0100 for an appointment.  People may also request an appointment online.  Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. 

A previous record holder and three-time Olympic gold medalist, Dr. Sharapova is a former skater with the U.S. International Speedskating Team.

Dr. Sharapova received her medical degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland Canada Medical School, where she also completed her Family Practice residency. Prior to joining Borgess Family Medicine, she served in Family Practice at Eau Claire Medical Center, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Borgess Family Medicine is an affiliate of Borgess Health. In addition to treating illness, the professionals at Borgess Family Medicine are dedicated to helping people keep healthy.  Borgess Family Medicine and its affiliates in ProMed Physicians offer a wide range of primary and specialty services from highly qualified providers.

For more information, please visit Borgess.com.

ProMed Physicians – Family Practice opens new office in Mattawan

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Posted by Lew Tysman on June 23, 2010 – 4:18 pm
Filed under Borgess Health, New Physicians, ProMed

ProMed Physicians – Family Practice has opened its new office at 24466 Red Arrow Highway in Mattawan.

Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.  New patients are welcome.  Call 269.668.4180 for an appointment.  People may also request an appointment online. 

Yon Graham, MD, will serve as Medical Director at the Mattawan office.  Also providing care at the site will be Jyothi Bobba, MD, Daniel Goldberger, MD, Linda Campbell, PA-C, and Mary Ellen Yealin, FNP.

ProMed Physicians – Family Practice has established the site in Mattawan to make primary care more convenient and accessible for adults and children.  

 “Our physicians offer the best in healthcare for meeting your physical and emotional needs,” said Ed Millermaier, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Operating Officer, ProMed Healthcare.  “And, most importantly, we’ll care for you like family.”

ProMed Physicians is an affiliate of Borgess Health. In addition to treating illness, the professionals at ProMed Physicians are dedicated to helping people keep healthy.  ProMed offers a wide range of primary and specialty services from highly qualified providers.

For more information, please visit Borgess.com.

Community Open House set for new ProMed Family Practice site in Mattawan

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Posted by Lew Tysman on June 16, 2010 – 2:10 pm
Filed under Events, ProMed

ProMed Physicians – Family Practice will hold a Community Open House for its new facility at 24466 Red Arrow Highway in Mattawan.

The event will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Monday, June 21.

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Attendees will have the opportunity to meet ProMed providers, enjoy refreshments and receive a tour of the new practice facility.

The ProMed Physicians – Family Practice site has been opened in Mattawan in order to make primary care more accessible for adults and children.  The new, family-focused health center is designed and staffed to perform to the highest standards of clinical and service excellence.

ProMed Physicians is an affiliate of Borgess Health. In addition to treating illness, the professionals at ProMed Physicians are dedicated to helping people keep healthy.  ProMed offers a wide range of primary and specialty services from highly qualified providers.

People may request an appointment with a ProMed Physician online.  More information is available at Borgess.com.

Free Community Health Fair set for Saturday, June 5

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Posted by Lew Tysman on May 27, 2010 – 1:59 pm
Filed under Borgess Health, Borgess Health Screenings for Life, Events, ProMed

The fifth annual free Community Health Fair sponsored by Borgess Family Medicine will be held from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, Saturday, June 5 at Borgess-Pipp Medical Commons, 345 Naomi St., Plainwell.

Along with health screenings, participants will have the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of fun, family-friendly activities.  Among them:

  • Adult health screenings, including cholesterol and blood sugar, blood pressure, heart and lung health and fitness
  • Children’s health screenings, including blindness prevention, asthma, lead and spine
  • Adolescent sports physicals (10:00 am – 12:30 pm)
  • Face-painting, fingerprinting, games and other activities for kids
  • Fire trucks and fire / general safety information

Borgess Trauma Services will fit and sell bike helmets for $8.00 at the event.

People are encouraged to bring their gently used eyeglasses for distribution to needy individuals.

For more information, please call 269.552.0100.

New OB/GYN office opens in Allegan for Prenatal Care

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Posted by Lew Tysman on January 20, 2010 – 3:48 pm
Filed under Borgess Health, New Physicians, ProMed

Katherine Vander Ploeg, MSN, CNM, a Certified Nurse Midwife with Borgess Women’s Health, has opened a new office for prenatal care and birthing services for pregnant area residents. 

She is accepting new patients. 

Known as “Trinie” to her patients, Vander Ploeg has more than 30 years experience in providing OB and newborn delivery care. 

“I am very excited to be bringing my services to Allegan,” says Vander Ploeg.  “Expectant moms shouldn’t have to travel out-of-town to find routine prenatal care – especially during these bad weather months.  I hope this new office can make life just a little easier for them.”

Over the past several months, Borgess Women’s Health has collaborated with Allegan Professional Health Services to establish this new service.

The office will be located at 551 Linn Street in Suite 120 on the Allegan General Hospital campus.  Call 269.685.1002 for more information about Vander Ploeg or the new office, or to make an appointment.

Ms. Vander Ploeg will see patients on Wednesdays of each week.

“We are extremely pleased that Borgess Women’s Health will be on our campus offering prenatal and obstetrical care for our local residents,” said David Beeson, Allegan Professional Health Services’ Practice Administrator.  “We had the opportunity to work with Ms. Vander Ploeg, as well as several other representatives from the Borgess Health system, during the planning process for this Allegan clinic.  We were impressed by their level of commitment and anticipate this will be a very successful service in our community.”

Ms. Vander Ploeg completed her midwifery education at Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing in Hyden, Kentucky, and earned a master’s degree in nursing at Case Western Reserve University.  She is certified by the American College of Nurse Midwives and is a past recipient of an “Excellence in Nursing Practice Award.” She is passionate about patient education and places an emphasis on holistic care.

Borgess holds first pediatric disease-specific Shared Medical Appointment in the US

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Posted by Lew Tysman on November 4, 2009 – 9:50 am
Filed under Borgess Health, Innovation, ProMed

This fall, ProMed Pediatrics at Woodbridge held the first disease-specific Shared Medical Appointment (SMA) for pediatric patients and their families in the United States. 

The SMA, specifically dealing with pediatric asthma, brought together patients who were in the 5th through 11th grades and their parents.  Together with a pediatrician, they discussed the disease, treatment options and how to cope with asthma, all in a relaxed and comfortable setting.

Practical knowledge is increased when everyone in the room shares the same condition. Compared with conventional physician appointments, SMAs provide more time for questions and discussion of concerns.  The patient and family members learn when others in the group raise questions that they had not thought about.  There is also comfort in knowing that they are not alone.

“In the Pediatric Asthma SMA, patients and parents can learn from one another, as well as the pediatrician, about how to control their asthma,” said Thomas Akland, DO, ProMed Pediatrics.  “They have the benefit of the physician being present in the room for the entire hour-and-a-half appointment.”

Parents expressed their appreciation for this model of care.  One mother observed that her son was more willing to talk about his asthma than he ever had been at home, because he was comfortable with his peers.

Hundreds of patients have expressed satisfaction and appreciation for Borgess SMAs.  In the first eight years of the SMA program, shared appointments were offered for patients with diabetes and adult physicals. The program continues to grow and now holds SMAs for COPD patients and Well Baby physicals. 

ProMed Pediatrics on Westnedge, Kalamazoo, will be starting the first Shared Medical Appointment for Well Baby physicals, ages 2-6 months.  To learn more, please call 269.381.3500.

For more information on SMAs, please visit our website at sma.borgess.com.

Channel 3 – Pediatricians Recommending H1N1 Vaccine

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Posted by Lew Tysman on October 22, 2009 – 3:24 pm
Filed under Flu, ProMed

Vaccination Concerns – Channel 3

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Posted by Lew Tysman on October 22, 2009 – 9:33 am
Filed under Flu, ProMed

Despite the rapid spread of the H1N1 virus, many people are still wary of the vaccine and don’t plan to get it.