Tuesday • November 26 • 2013 Volume 80 • Number 48 INSIDE: Presorted Standard US Postage Paid Permit #8 ECRWSS Vermillion, SD Menards n Bomgaars n Campbells n Sears n Dining n One In A VerMillion n bp Broadcaster Press Postal Patron Local Since 1934 201 W. Cherry n Vermillion, SD 57069 n Phone: 605-624-4429 n Fax: 605-624-2696 n www.broadcasteronline.com The Physicians and Staff at Lewis & Clark Specialty Hospital Congratulate Dr. Kent M. Patrick On One Year Of Service in the Yankton Area Dr. Kent M. Patrick is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgical and non-surgical treatment of the neck and back. He grew up in Des Moines, Iowa and graduated from the University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, MN. With the desire to specialize in spine related problems, Dr. Patrick completed a Fellowship in Spine Surgery at New York Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center. Dr. Patrick practiced in California for 20 years before returning to his Midwest roots in 2008. Dr. David J. Abbott Otolaryngologist Dr. Micah M. Likness Otolaryngologist Dr. Catherine A. Wright Otolaryngologist “Yankton has been a great place for me to establish my medical practice. The convenience of having my office on campus just steps away from the Lewis & Clark Imaging Center and Lewis & Clark Specialty Hospital means I have more time to spend with my patients in the office and at the hospital. I utilize the services of the on-site Physicians Laboratory and Lewis & Clark Orthopedic and Physical Therapy almost every day. I feel fortunate to be working with such a professional, compassionate staff at the Medical Plaza, Imaging and Lewis & Clark Specialty Hospital.” said Dr. Patrick. Do you have any of these symptoms? Dr. Paula Hicks Ophthalmology Dr. Karen Dickes Ophthalmology Dr. Dan Johnson Orthopedics 1. Hand numbness and tingling 2. Shoulder pain or pain between the shoulder blades 3. Arm pain and numbness 4. Hip or leg pain, numbness and tingling Dr. Joseph Boudreau Urology Dr. Thomas Posch Diagnostic Radiology Dr. Kynan Trail General Surgery Call 605-260-2118 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Patrick. “If it wasn’t for Dr. Patrick ordering an MRI on my upper back, he would not have found the tumor in my spine that was causing my shoulder pain and leg paralysis. Dr. Patrick reviewed my MRI the same day with the LCSH Radiologist, Dr. Posch. Dr. Patrick was on the phone late that Friday night speaking to physicians at the Mayo Clinic and arranged my continued care at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. where I underwent emergency surgery. They saved me from being paraplegic….therefore, Dr. Patrick saved my legs. I’m so thankful to Dr. Patrick and he is a true blessing. Words can’t describe how he has helped me.” Cindy Osborn, Yankton, SD “After seeing several physicians, who were unable to help me, I found Dr. Patrick, who understood my problem immediately and gave me treatment options. I then had a procedure June, 10th 2013. I would never have believed I would be at the capacity I am now, due to Dr. Patrick and his staff at Lewis & Clark Specialty Hospital and their willingness to treat the patient and their symptoms. Thanks to Dr. Patrick’s expertise and outlined recovery program he gave me, I can enjoy my favorite activities and split wood faster than before! Hahaha! He literally turned my life around. I can’t say enough good about him.” Eric Kolda, Volin, SD lewisandclarkspecialty.com Dr. Don Swift II Orthopedics Dr. Kent M. Patrick Spine Dr. Scott Shindler Podiatry 866.556.3822 “Dr. Patrick was very caring, conscientious and his intent is making the patient his priority. Dr. Patrick is very knowledgeable and kept me so informed. I knew exactly what to expect- Dr. Patrick explains things step by step. He is very “in-tune” with his patients needs. He goes the “extra mile” for his patients.Where else do you find a doctor who will visit you twice daily while you are in the hospital? I was very impressed with Dr. Patrick, Lewis & Clark Specialty Hospital and their very caring nursing staff.” Dr. William E. Cohen Dr. Christopher Hathaway Kathleen Fiedler Interventional Pain Mgmt. Urology No Referral Necessary Call 605-260-2118 Lewis & Clark Medical Plaza, 2525 Fox Run Parkway, Suite 200, Yankton, SD Home of Great Results since 1934 201 W Cherry St. • Vermillion, SD • Phone: 624-4429 Fax: 624-2696 • BroadcasterOnline.com