N America News May 2017

16 NORTH AMERICA NEWS / MAY 2017 , CEO in December 2010. He has strategic, policy and governance responsibilities for Kettering Health Network and its affiliates, including its seven Network hospitals, 60 satellite health centers and Network joint ventures. Fred previously served with great distinction as president of Kettering and Sycamore Medical Centers, and as Kettering Health Network executive vice president and president. He has been very instrumental to the exceptional growth of Kettering Medical Center in recent years. Services provided Kettering Health Network provides a remarkable array of services, that you can look up on our website at: http:// www.ketteringhealth.org/ healthservices.cfm. These include the following to name but a very few, three of which we turn the spot light on to. • Brain, Spine, Stroke; • Breast Health; • Cancer Care; • Emergency; • Heart Care; • Maternity; • Mental Health; • Orthopedics; • Sports Medicine and; • Weight Loss. Cancer care In terms of Kettering Health Network Cancer Care, it goes without saying that no matter what kind of cancer you have, the Kettering Cancer Care team at Kettering Health Network is here to provide you with the comprehensive, dedicated care you need. The Kettering Cancer Care oncology experts and professionals of the Kettering Health Network will provide you with the most comprehensive, dedicated care in the Miami Valley. With diverse cancer care resources, conveniently available throughout the region, no other healthcare provider in the Dayton area offers more far-reaching care. Kettering Health Network prides itself on • Experienced cancer care team; • Cutting edge treatments and facilities and; • Providing educational, emotional, and spiritual support. While our oncologists have decades of experience treating thousands of people in the region and across the country for all types of cancer, the treatment for each patient is always delivered with personal, compassionate care, every step of the way. To provide you and your loved ones with the best treatment, we ensure the Kettering Cancer Care team has access to the latest technology and drug treatments to effectively care for patients, no matter their diagnosis. And our distinction as Ohio’s first Elekta Center of Excellence signifies our enduring commitment to provide life- changing cancer treatments for the region. Cancer care extends well beyond treatment. The life-altering challenges that come with effective cancer treatment are no secret - you and your loved ones will face trying times. Kettering Cancer Care’s holistic approach will meet your needs not only for treatment, but also for education, support and ongoing guidance. In essence, our staff strives to treat the entire patient: body, mind and spirit. Welcome Your Baby with Us Due to RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) season, children under 14 years of age (including siblings) will not be allowed to visit in the NICU or Special Care Nursery. Whether you’re preparing for the birth of your first baby, or expecting your third, you want the best. Kettering Health Network is here for you. At Kettering Health Network, we believe that every birth is special and our staff is here to support you at each step in your unique experience. When you’re planning to grow your family, you can work with your provider team to find out more about conception, receive prenatal care, and develop a birthing plan unique to your needs. You can trust in the knowledge, expertise, and medical training of our staff. All our OB/GYN physicians are board certified and our neonatal nurses spend 20,000 hours in specialized training. Take comfort in our comprehensive Labor & Delivery Suites, designed with you in mind and offering amenities for the whole family. Kettering Health Network Mental Health Services No matter what you’re going through at any age, whether depression, anxiety or psychosis, Kettering Health Network is here to provide you with the comprehensive, dedicated mental health services you need. One in five teens age 13-18 and twenty percent of adults age 18- 65 are living with a mental illness. You are not alone. No matter what you’re going through at any age, whether depression, anxiety or psychosis, Kettering Health Network is here to provide you with the help you need to start the road to recovery. We understand that every person and situation is unique, and strive to offer a variety of treatment options in addition to medication and counseling. We are dedicated to the mission and values of treating a person as a whole – that is mind, body, and spirit. With the comprehensive expertise of our psychiatrists and psychologists we can treat most mental health disorders such as: • ADHD; • Depression; • Mood Disorders; • Stress and Anxiety; • Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and; • And more. In closing, I would like to stress that The Kettering Health Network’s mission is to improve the quality of life of the people in the communities we serve through health care and education. We are dedicated to excellence and to providing everyone the most appropriate care in the most appropriate setting. In the spirit of Seventh-day Adventist health care ministry, we strive to be innovative and to convey God’s love in a caring environment.