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Richland Hospital Recognized as one of the Top 100 CAH in the Nation

Mike Delfs, Richland Hospital CEO The Richland Hospital, Inc. recently received word that it had made the list of Top 100 Critical Hospitals in America by iVantage Health Analytics.

In all, 13 Wisconsin hospitals received recognition based on market conditions, clinical and operational performance, and financial and quality outcomes.

Mike Delfs is the CEO at The Richland Hospital, Inc. He said, "It's an incredible honor for our entire team. There are nearly 1300 critical access hospitals (CAH) in the United States. To be rated in the top 100 is a great accomplishment for the staff."

The iVantage study compares facilities of similar size across the nation that have common resources, common challenges, and common communities they serve.

"They look at 50 different measures, comparing you to other critical access hospitals. The patients are similar and the total number of admissions you have to the hospital is similar. It really is an apples to apples comparison," Delfs said.

Orthopaedic Surgery at The Richland Hospital

Ruth Graf had Hip Replacement Surgery Your health is our number one concern at the Richland Hospital and Richland Medical Center. From treating children with broken bones, to treating sports-related injuries, to performing complex joint replacements, Dr. Thomas Beck offers a broad range of surgical and nonsurgical techniques to bring you the latest advancements in comprehensive orthopaedic care. If you suspect that you have an orthopaedic problem, make an appointment to get evaluated. Early diagnosis and treatment is associated with the best outcomes. Procedures Dr. Beck routinely performs include:

Total knee replacement

Dr. Beck utilizes the Signature TMSystem for knee replacement surgery which utilizes MRI technology to create custom guides for each patient's knee replacement. "With the MRI, and Signature TM personalized positioningguides, I have access to a greater level of detail and precision for personalized implant positioning," Dr. Beck said.

Partial Knee Replacement

Dr. Beck performs partial knee replacements using the Oxford TMUni-compartmental Knee System. "Sometimes arthritis affects one side of the knee and not the other," Dr. Beck said. "using the Oxford Knee, I can save the healthy knee structures and encourage normal knee motion and function. This procedure is less invasive removing 75% less bone than a total knee replacement making for a more rapid recovery."

Total hip replacement

Diabetes Support Group Meetings

Diabetes Educators Diabetes Support Group 2013 – New Time!

Welcome to a new year of Diabetes Support Group activities at The Richland Hospital, Inc. The results of our Diabetes needs assessment last Fall showed significant interest in an earlier start time. Therefore, starting with our January 16th Support Group on the Glycemic Index, we will be meeting at 6 PM versus our previous start time of 7 PM for all of 2013.

Diabetes can seem to be an overwhelming disease because it impacts so many areas of your daily life. It's important to have support from family, friends and from other people with diabetes. By meeting with others who have diabetes, you can feel that the members of the group can understand your experience firsthand. Don't underestimate the importance of peer support, and join us for our free Diabetes Support Group meetings. We meet January through November, the third Wednesday of the month in the hospital's lower level. Remember, bring a friend or family member!

Your Diabetes Education Team includes: Shawn Chitwood, RN, BSN, CDE; Ty Mulholland, RD, CD, CDE; and JoEllen Neefe, RD, CD, CDE.