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Steve Urness NewsDakota.com

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – There are currently 36 works of art by Valley City Public School elementary students on display at the Mercy Gallery located on the first floor of CHI Mercy Health; the works of art will be up for the summer months.

These two works were award winning pieces in the 2018 North Dakota Governor’s Show at the Taube Museum in Minot, ND. The first is a printmaking and crayon piece titled, “The Three Little Pigs” by then third grader, Chesney Thomsen. The piece was created using Styrofoam plates, cardboard, yarn, paint and crayon and was created for the Kindergarten music production of the “Three Piggy Opera”. “The award Chesney won was the People’s Choice Award, meaning there were several chosen as winners but were then placed into a voting competition to see who the real winner was…and it was Chesney’s” states Cheri Anderson, the VCPS elementary art teacher.

The second piece of artwork is a multi-layered colored pencil drawing of the rooster, Heihei, from the Disney movie, Moana, created by then third grader Collin Compson. Collin titled his work, “On Deck” as Heihei is standing on the deck of the ship. This piece took many weeks of drawing and then layering various colors of colored pencil to achieve the beautiful look that this work has. “Keep in mind third graders are only 8-9 years old; it truly is amazing” continues Anderson.

Both Chesney and Collins works were entered when they were in the fourth grade as the Governor’s show had already taken place prior to them creating them in third grade.

Other works of art on display is a Polar Bear done in printmaking style using a marshmallow; there are watercolor works using salt and painted cut paper, large multi-layered sunflower works using crayon resist, a wide variety of Holiday art as well as Valentine art, and a section dedicated to Veteran’s Day.

Students have work in various styles of artists that they learned about as well. You will also have the opportunity to view a copy of the Eagle’s Poster Contest National Second Place Winner’s work, Jace Larson and a copy of Zack Anderson’s Junior Duck Stamp Contest Honorable Mention Winner.

The show is the largest the elementary has had on display at CHI Mercy Hospital.

The K-6 Art Instructor for VCPS is Cheri Anderson of Valley City. Anderson is a former Hi-Liner herself. She taught Art and Technology for 36 years at Maple Valley and this is her third-year teaching in Valley City. She, along with her husband, Rick, VCPS Maintenance Director, have two adult daughters, Lyndi (Shane) Brorson, Gardner, ND; Loni (Luke) Trapp, Valley City and two grandchildren that she has the privilege of teaching; Emma (6) and Simon (8) both attend Jefferson Elementary.

Art Students in Mercy Gallery

By: Sharon Buhr (CHi Mercy Health Art Gallery)

A reception to celebrate the opening of the VCSU Student Art Exhibit at CHI Mercy Health (Mercy Hospital) in the Mercy Art Gallery will be held Thursday, March 7th from 3:30 -4:30 pm. The above pastel entitled ‘Needles”, a work by Zoey Koch is one of the many pieces that will be displayed. The public is invited to attend. Enter by the public entrance to CHI Mercy Health at the main entrance (east side) of the hospital.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The VCSU Art Department and CHI Mercy Health (Mercy Hospital) in Valley City are excited to announce their collaboration on a student art exhibition displaying the works of VCSU Art Students at the Mercy Hospital Gallery. A reception to celebrate the opening will be held on Thursday, March 7th from 3:30-4:30 pm in the gallery. The public is invited to attend.

The show will be open to the public through the months of March and April. The gallery is located on the first floor of CHI Mercy Health (Mercy Hospital), 570 Chautauqua Boulevard in Valley City.

This exhibition will feature the 2-D works of art by the students of Assistant Professor Brock Drenth who is the VCSU Art Department Chair and Assistant Professor Angela Mircsov.

The exhibit features works of art by both art majors and minors, and include
photographs, paintings, and drawings.

The exhibiting artists are: Brenna Winter from Valley City, Isaac Ingstad from Valley City; Alexa McCulloch from Valley City; Zoey Koch from Valley City; Zander Dale from Navajo, New Mexico; Jennifer Schrader from Langden; Shania Schooler from Jamestown; Kallie Fretheim from Valley City; and Laken Chase from Milnor.

Everyone is encouraged to attend the opening reception or to come to CHI Mercy Health anytime between 7 am and 10 pm during March and April to see the VCSU Art Department Student Show at the Mercy Gallery.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 25, 2019
Contact: Stephanie Mayfield, CHI Mercy Health Foundation Director
Phone: 701-845-6557
E-Mail:  stephaniemayfield@catholichealth.net

Valley City, ND  CHI Mercy Health Foundation received a $1000 donation for Giving Hearts Day from First Community Credit Union of Valley City.  The Foundation is thankful to have received this major gift, which brought our Giving Hearts Day 2019 total to $11,000 raised!

This year, our goal was to raise enough funds to purchase 2 Vital Sign Monitors and 1 infusion recliner for our Outpatient IV Therapy Department.  We are close to having raised enough to purchase the 2 vital sign monitors.

Our Ambulatory Care or Outpatient IV Therapy Department is an important service of the hospital and had 600 visits in 2018.  This service allows the residents of Barnes County to stay “local” for their infusions and to save anywhere between one to twelve hours of travel time for their treatments.  Time matters…CHI Mercy Health…proudly serving the community for over 90 years!

If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Mayfield in the CHI Mercy Health Foundation office (direct #845-6557 or stephaniemayfield@catholichealth.net.)

CHI Mercy Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization to serve the needs of CHI Mercy Health. The Foundation is dedicated to providing support for Mercy Hospital with supplemental funding for capital and program needs essential to the hospital’s growth and development. Through this service, the residents of Valley City and the surrounding communities have access to local, modern, quality healthcare that allows our family, friends and neighbors to stay close to home for their health needs.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 25, 2019
Contact: Stephanie Mayfield, CHI Mercy Health Foundation Director
Phone: 701-845-6557
E-Mail:  stephaniemayfield@catholichealth.net

Valley City, ND   CHI Mercy Health Foundation is excited to announce it is accepting applications for four scholarships it is offering! Each year, two Nursing scholarships are given out to recipients that are enrolled in an accredited nursing program. One of the scholarships is provided by funds contributed by CHI Mercy Health’s Nursing Department which is matched by the CHI Mercy Health Foundation.

The second Nursing scholarship comes from a fund set up to honor LaVonne Reidman. The family of LaVonne Reidman established this scholarship in 2005 in memory of Lavonne and her dedication to the nursing profession.  LaVonne was a wonderful, caring nurse for many years at Mercy Hospital in Valley City.  CHI Mercy Health Foundation is managing this scholarship for the Reidman Family.

Finally, there will be two more scholarships offered that are open to anyone pursuing a General Medical career, including technician programs. One of these scholarships is provided by nursing staff fundraisers and the other through the LaVonne Reidman family.  So please share this with your co-workers, friends, family and anyone you can think of that may be able to benefit from these funds.  Please contact Stephanie Mayfield in the CHI Mercy Health Foundation office (direct #845-6557 or stephaniemayfield@catholichealth.net) to get an application or go online to:  www.mercyhospitalvalleycity.org under the Scholarships tab. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2019.

CHI Mercy Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization to serve the needs of CHI Mercy Health. The Foundation is dedicated to providing support for Mercy Hospital with supplemental funding for capital and program needs essential to the hospital’s growth and development. Through this service, the residents of Valley City and the surrounding communities have access to local, modern, quality healthcare that allows our family, friends and neighbors to stay close to home for their health care needs.

France Yokom is pictured here with CHI Mercy Health President Keith Heuser. Yokom has been named CHI Mercy Health’s 2018 Auxilian-of-the-Year.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Frances Yokom has been named CHI Mercy Health’s 2018 Auxilian-of-the-Year.

Yokom has been a very active Auxiliary member since she joined in 2004. She is currently the President of the Auxiliary (2016 to current) and volunteers in the Mercy’s Corner Gift Shop at the hospital and is always willing to help with hospital events and Auxiliary fundraisers.

“Congratulations, Frances, you are very deserving of this honor” a release from the auxiliary says.

Yokom’s name has now been added to the Auxilian-of-the-Year plaque which can be found in the Mercy’s Corner Gift Shop.

Valley City, ND

The CHI Mercy Health Auxiliary is excited to announce it is accepting applications for scholarship! Each year, one scholarship is given out to recipients that are enrolled in a Medical or Health Care related career.  The scholarship is provided by funds raised by CHI Mercy Health’s Auxiliary.

To be eligible for Auxiliary scholarships the below criteria is required:

• These scholarships are intended for students seeking to complete an accredited program in a healthcare related field, including technician programs, certificates, 2-& 4-year degrees.
• First consideration will be given to current CHI Mercy Health employees, Auxiliary members and their immediate family members living in Barnes County, ND.
• If there are no applicants that are CHI Mercy Health employees, auxiliary members or immediate family members of an employee or auxiliary member the next eligible applicants will be students in the community that are actively seeking a degree or certification in the healthcare field.

Please contact Lisa Urbatsch in the CHI Mercy Health Administration office (direct #845-6486 or lisaurbatsch@catholichealth.net) to get an application or go online to:  http://www.mercyhospitalvalleycity.org/scholarships/ . The deadline to apply is May 24, 2019.

The CHI Mercy Health Auxiliary (CHI-MHA) is a volunteer organization devoted to supporting the hospital and the community it serves.   If you would like to become a CHI Mercy Health Auxiliary member, please contact Lisa Urbatsch at 701-845-6486 or email lisaurbatsch@catholichealth.net.

By: Lisa Urbatsch (CHI Mercy Health)

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Every year, CHI Mercy Health shows its appreciation to those employees who have reached certain employment milestones.

It is part of our culture to thank people for a job well done. It is remarkable and gratifying to have employees who have served CHI Mercy Health for so many years, like the employees below who were recognized for their service during the Hospital Christmas Potluck in December of 2018.

The following individuals were recognized for their years of service:

20 Years of Service: Zona Wager

15 Years of Service: Clark Kruta, Stephanie Kruta, Roger Lerud

10 Years of Service: Danielle Arneson, Cindy Moe

5 Years of Service: Angel Casamayor, Linda Hoff, Patty Sather, April Whisler

By: Allison Knudtson (Jamestown Regional Medical Center)

JRMC Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Timothy Volk

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (JRMC) – Miles of travel after a sprain or strain is like adding insult to an already painful injury.

The burden of travel can add expense, stress and anxiety to the life of a person who should focus on healing. That’s why JRMC Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Timothy Volk, will see patients in Valley City in addition to his clinic in Jamestown.

“As a rural hospital, we know outcomes improve when people have access state-of-the-art care close to home,” said Trisha Jungels, JRMC Chief Nursing Officer and Interim President & CEO. “Our vision is to be the best rural hospital in the country. Offering specialty services in this area is one way to do that.”

Bismarck native, Dr. Volk joined JRMC in 2016. Dr. Volk completed his training in osteopathic medicine and his orthopedic residency in Pennsylvania. The father of three enjoys hunting, fishing and cheering for the Minnesota Vikings when he is not at work.

“No matter where a person lives, they should have access to high-quality healthcare,” said Dr. Volk. “At JRMC, we strive to be THE difference in healthcare. This is one way we can do that.”

Dr. Volk will see patients on the second Monday of each month at CHI Mercy Health, 570 Chautauqua Blvd. in Valley City beginning Dec. 10. Schedule direct at (701) 952-4878.

Mercy Insights

Valley City, ND   CHI Mercy Health is promoting Breast Cancer Awareness during the week of October 8th through the 14th.   Please join the Radiology Department for an Open House on Friday, October 12, 2018 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm.  There will be treats, door prizes and tours of the DMS Technologies Mammography Mobile Unit.   All mammography patients that day will receive a rose.    Below is a picture of the display of activities for the week including “Give Cancer the Boot Decorating Contest”.  Proceeds from activities are going to the North Dakota Women’s Way Program.    Breast Cancer Screening saves lives!  Please contact CHI Mercy Health Radiology at 701-845-6441 for any questions or an appointment.