Port Huron, MI – Lake Huron Medical Center (LHMC) is pleased to announce its March 2019 Employee of the Month, David Clarkson, RN, and its March 2019 Volunteer of the Month, Owen Trudell. LHMC is honored to have a strong team of staff and volunteers working hard to deliver high-quality care to the Blue Water Area.  David is a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit and has been with LHMC since 2002. He was nominated by a peer who commented, “David went out of his way to assist me with a thoracentesis and the time out process.  He is a very caring and compassionate nurse. David take time to speak with patients to answer any questions they may have regarding their care. He is an awesome nurse.”  Owen is a Courier and has been volunteering at LHMC since 2018.  He was nominated by a patient who wrote, “Owen was very pleasant to talk too.  He was also very accommodating with my concerns while I was in the hospital.  The hospital is very fortunate to have him serve as a volunteer.”  Lake Huron Medical Center is proud of each of its employees and volunteers; and extends a special thank you and congratulations to all our team members, especially David and Owen as we celebrate their accomplishments. To learn more about the programs and services offered at Lake Huron Medical Center, visit www.mylakehuron.com.

 

Kelli Mollan has been named the Employee of the Month for February. Mollan has worked for McLaren Port Huron for six years and is currently a case manager at the Yale Community Health Center and VA Clinic.  Mollan was nominated by her peers because she embodies the vision and values of McLaren Port Huron. She has a special gift for meeting the unique needs of the clinic’s veteran patients. She takes the time to listen to them and gives them encouragement. Even when there aren’t many resources to choose from, Mollan will find ways to get her patients where they need to go to receive the care they need.  Mollan comes to work daily with a positive attitude, and always does the right thing, even when no one is looking. As a case manager, her analytical skills and abilities are second to none. Her impeccable work, attitude and professionalism makes her an invaluable mentor and trainer for new employees and providers. She is kind, empathetic, and creates a “WOW” for every person she meets.  This employee recognition is given to individuals who consistently live the values, mission and performance standards of McLaren Port Huron. Honorees are nominated by a co-worker, physician, volunteer, and/or customer.  To learn more about McLaren Port Huron, visit www.mclaren.org/porthuron.

The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office will be opening a permanent history exhibit on Monday, March 18^th.  An open house for the exhibit will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Office, at 1170 Michigan Road in Port Huron.  “We are excited to display artifacts from our history,” said Sheriff Tim Donnellon.  “There will be pictures and items on display from as far back as the turn of the 20^th century.  We will also be displaying items from the shootout with Herbert Youngblood.”  That shootout, which took place on March 16^th, 1934, ended with the death of Youngblood and Undersheriff Charles Cavanaugh.  Sheriff William Van Antwerp was wounded in the exchange of gunfire.  The incident unfolded when the sheriff, undersheriff and two deputies responded to a man with a gun call on Moak Street.  When they arrived, Undersheriff Cavanaugh took a gun from the suspect, later identified as Youngblood.  When the undersheriff took that gun, Youngblood pulled another and shot the undersheriff and sheriff.  Youngblood was also shot and later died from his injuries.  Youngblood and then Public Enemy number one John Dillinger had earlier escaped from an Indiana jail.  Dillinger was shot to death as he left a movie theater in Chicago that July.  The public is invited to attend the open house.  After the opening, the history exhibit will be available to the public free of charge during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Oakland County Health Division have confirmed a case of travel-related measles visiting from Israel following a stay in New York. Individuals may have been exposed to measles at the following locations:

• Lincoln Liquor & Rx at 25901 Coolidge Highway in Oak Park on Friday, March 8, from 12:20 to 2:45 p.m.
• Jerusalem Pizza at 26025 Greenfield Road in Southfield on Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Potential exposures may have also occurred daily from March 6 through March 13 at the following locations:

• One Stop Kosher Market at 25155 Greenfield Road in Southfield
• Ahavas Olam Torah Center at 15620 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield
• Congregation Yagdil Torah at 17100 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield
• Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit at 24600 Greenfield Road in Oak Park
• Kollel Institute of Greater Detroit at 15230 Lincoln Street in Oak Park

Additional sites of potential exposure may be identified as more information becomes available.  Vaccine prophylaxis is effective within 72 hours of exposure. In addition, Immune Globulin (Ig) treatment is effective within 6 days of exposure for high-risk individuals. Talk to your preferred healthcare provider to determine if Ig is right for you and if it is available. High-risk individuals include those who have not been vaccinated or are unsure of their measles immunity, pregnant women and those who are immune-compromised (have a weakened immune system due to illness and disease like diabetes or HIV, malnutrition, and/or medications). Individuals born in or before 1957 are considered immune.  Individuals who were possibly exposed are advised to watch for symptoms 21 days after exposure. If symptoms develop, it is crucial to call ahead to the healthcare provider you plan to visit so they can take precautions to prevent exposure in other individuals.  Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease that is spread by direct person-to-person contact, and through the air by a contagious person sneezing or coughing. The virus can live for up to two hours in the air where the infected person coughed or sneezed. Symptoms of measles usually begin 7-14 days after exposure, but can appear up to 21 days after exposure and may include:

• High fever (may spike to over 104˚F)
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis)
• Tiny white spots on the inner cheeks, gums, and roof of the mouth (Koplik Spots) 2-3 days after symptoms begin
• A rash that is red, raised, blotchy; usually starts on face, spreads to trunk, arms, and legs 3-5 days after symptoms begin

“Measles is a highly contagious respiratory infection.” said Dr. Russell Faust, Medical Director for Oakland County Health Division. “Immunizations are the best way to protect our families and communities from vaccine preventable diseases like measles, particularly in light of recent outbreaks nationally and worldwide.”  The MMR vaccine is available through some health providers, Oakland County Health Division offices in Southfield and Pontiac, and many pharmacies.  Health Division offices are located at the following addresses:

• North Oakland Health Center, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac
• South Oakland Health Center, 27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield

The MMR vaccine is a two-dose series and costs $71 per dose. There is a $7 fee per vaccination, per client. The Health Division accepts health insurance, as well as Medicaid, Medicare, Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, cash, and credit. VFC offers vaccines at no cost for eligible children. There are additional fees for credit card payments. No one will be denied access due to inability to pay. There is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available.  For more information about measles, visit www.oakgov.com/health or call Nurse on Call at 800-848- 5533, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For up-to-date public health information, follow @publichealthOC on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.  For media inquiries only, please contact Dr. Russell Faust, Medical Director for Oakland County Health Division, at (248) 858-1410.

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A man crossing Lapeer Road in Port Huron Township was struck by a vehicle Wednesday night.  St. Clair County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the 3600 block of Lapeer shortly after 8:00 p.m.  When they arrived, they observed a man that had been struck by a 2007 Saturn Aura, lying on the side of the road.  The currently unidentified man is described as white, approximately 6 feet tall, thin build and possibly in his 60’s.  He was transported by Tri-Hospital EMS to Lake Huron Medical Center in Port Huron.  The driver of the car, an 18 year old Kimball Township man and his two passengers told deputies that the man walked right in front of their vehicle as they were heading eastbound. The man was walking south across the road.  The driver stated he tried to stop, but didn’t have time.  The crash remains under investigation.  If anyone has information on the identity of the victim of the crash, please contact the sheriff’s supervisor’s office at (810) 987-1734.  Port Huron Township Fire and Rescue also assisted at the scene of the crash.