NRMC PRIDE Report Radio Program

Sheryl Shepherd, RN joins Jennifer Eaton and Mike Harbit to discuss a new patient focused program called Patient Centered Medical Home.  This program focuses on the patient as a whole person, assisting them in designing goals and care plans to improve overall health.  It allows their care team to more fully partner to meet each patients’ unique needs, cultures, values and preferences.

NRMC Foundation Director Jennifer Eaton joins Mike Harbit to discuss the upcoming 21st Annual Caring with Pride Golf Classic.  The event, returning to a shotgun start this year, has been a longstanding favorite with local golfers and will take place on Friday, May 10th.

Community Relations Director Jennifer Eaton introduces Dr. Brian Ellefsen.  Dr. Ellefsen specializes in Orthopedics & Sports Medicine & has over 25 years’ experience.  He will be joining NRMC on April 1st to provide Orthopedic services every Monday & Tuesday.  His office will be located on the 1st floor, South Tower at NRMC. 

Community Relations Director Jennifer Eaton introduces Jason McCormick.  Mr. McCormick has over 28 years’ experience in rural healthcare and has been engaged to assist NRMC as a Chief Restructuring Officer.  He discusses his background and experience with assisting facilities and shares some initial thoughts and steps taken thus far.

Jennifer Eaton joins Mike Harbit to bring awareness to Colon Cancer Awareness Month and discuss the importance of regular screening and colonoscopies.  Every March, the NRMC Foundation sponsors FREE home testing kits for colon cancer.  

They will be available starting Monday, March 4th, from 8 am to 4 pm each weekday in the Main Lobby throughout the month while supplies last. 

Dr. John Fox continues the American Heart Month focus discussing cholesterol, what it is, how to know your levels, and ways to make changes through diet & exercise.  The community can take advantage of a FREE cholesterol screening on Wed, Feb 21st sponsored by the NRMC Foundation to learn their numbers.

Dr. Brandon Sohm joins Jennifer Eaton and Mike Harbit to discuss Heart Health.  To kick off American Heart Month, recognized yearly each February, Dr. Sohm discusses the importance of knowing your risk factors and steps you can take to a healthier heart.

Hannah Cramer, Performance Therapy Services Coordinator, joins Jennifer Eaton & Mike Harbit to discuss Therapy services and the upcoming location change.  Services are offered in the areas of Physical & Occupational Therapy and will transition to the main hospital campus on February 5th in order to better serve both their inpatient and outpatient guests more efficiently.

Community Relation’s Director Jennifer Eaton sits down with Mike Harbit for the first report of the new year to give a 2023 year in review.  They discuss the new services and providers that have joined NRMC over the last year.

Community Relations Director Jennifer Eaton introduces Dr. Ralph Hall.  Dr. Hall has been a practicing General Surgeon in Southeast Kansas for 30 years and recently joined NRMC to continue those services in partnership with Dr. Dodd.  His office will be located in the 2nd floor Professional Practice Clinic at NRMC. 

JD Melech, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, joins Jennifer Eaton & Mike Harbit to discuss Pain Clinic Services.  The Pain Clinic offers minimally invasive treatment options for those struggling with acute and chronic pain issues.

Foundation Director Jennifer Eaton and board member Natalie Eberhard discuss the annual Tree of Shining Memories.  This is a chance to pay tribute this holiday season to loved ones who are no longer with us, or honor those who are away from home protecting us. Each gift of $10.00 will purchase a light for an individual. 

Community Relations Director Jennifer Eaton introduces Dr. Leonard Perkinson.  Dr. Perkinson specializes in Family Medicine with Obstetrics with over 20 years’ experience and can take care of your family through every stage of life – newborn through adult.  His office will be located at Nevada Medical Clinic.

Community Relations Director Jennifer Eaton introduces Dr. Anton Galich.  Dr. Galich specializes in Urology with over 17 years’ experience and is available to see patients every other Friday in the Specialty Clinic.

Community Relations Director Jennifer Eaton joins Mike Harbit to talk about Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  She discusses the importance of mammograms and presents an opportunity to take part in a virtual run/walk during October.

NRMC Foundation Director Jennifer Eaton joins Mike Harbit to talk about the upcoming Virtual Race/Walk during the month of October.  The event is being held in conjunction with Women Health Month at the hospital.  Jennifer talks about what makes this event unique and how people can be part of it.. 

Community Relations Director Jennifer Eaton joins Mike Harbit to talk about a new Pulmonologist who will be serving NRMC.  Dr. Tannaz Montee has over 23 years of experience in the medical field and is a welcome addition to hospital's Specialty Clinic.  

Andrea Miller, Director of Cardio-Pulmonary Services, joins Jennifer Eaton and Mike Harbit to talk about the various sleep services offered at NRMC.  Many today struggle with sleep disorders and NRMC offers progams to help with those problems.  

Nurse Megan Hallam joins Jennifer Eaton and Mike Harbit to talk about the work of Dr. Shashank Radadiya, a Rheumatologist at NRMC.  From Athritis to Lupus - from Fibromyalgia to Osteoporosis, Dr. Radadiya provides a wide range of services for his patients.

Athletic Trainer Kaylee Peery joins Jennifer Eaton and Mike Harbit to talk about her work as an Athletic Trainer.  Serving both the local schools and the Nevada Griffons baseball team, Kaylee describes her work in helping athletes stay healthy and competitive.  

Michelle Cox and Marci Hardin visit the Pride Report to talk about the new electronic medical record system at NRMC. They describe the advantages of the new software system and how it will allow the hospital to better serve its patients.

Jennifer Eaton sits down with Mike Harbit to talk about the role which volunteers play at NRMC.  Amazingly over 4,000 hours of volunteer service are provided to the hospital each year.  

Jennifer Eaton and Jae Miller sit down with Dr. Nathan Box to talk about his medical practice at NRMC.  Dr. Box specializes in problems involving the ears, nose and throat - and now works full-time at the hospital.  

Melenna Tabakian from Performance Therapy visits the Pride Report to talk about the Parkinson's Wellness Recovery Program that she helps direct.  This unique program uses physical therapy to help Parkinson's patients regain control over their lives.

Nurse Practitionier Vicki Sloniker joins Mike Harbit and Dennis Painter to talk about a new program at NRMC.   She explains a new Outpatient Clinic that focuses on mental health issues and which gives patients one more option as they look for help.  

NRMC Foundation Director Jennifer Eaton joins Mike Harbit to talk about the upcoming 20th Annual Caring with Pride Golf Classic.  This event is always a favorite with local golfers and this year will be no different.