Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Breast biopsy is the removal of a sample of breast tissue for examination to determine if an abnormality is cancerous or not. If cancer is present, it is crucial to know the type and stage of the disease as early as possible. Frankfort Regional offers the Mammotome ® Biopsy System, which provides enhanced image quality for accurate placement and positioning to obtain breast tissue specimens for biopsy. The procedure takes about 30 minutes, where previously it took 45 minutes or longer. The new equipment also secures tissue within the opening, resulting in larger, adjoining samples and limiting the amount of handling of the specimen by staff. "The key to treating breast cancer is early detection," says Bryan Shouse, MD, board- certified general surgeon. "With this technology, we're much more efficient in collecting tissue for the most accurate diagnosis." Â To schedule your screening mammogram, call Central Scheduling at 502-226-1665. A physician's order is required. Tucker, a rescued German Shepherd, and his owner Wayne Robicheau previously volunteered at a hospital in York, Pennsylvania. Since relocating to the Frankfort area in September, Robicheau—also a volunteer firefighter for 15 years—has been looking for the right place to volunteer and make a difference. "I rescued Tucker when he was 6 months old," Robicheau says. "He learned his basic commands and was obedient. He had such kind eyes, and I felt he wanted to give back. So at one year of age, we began his rigorous training to become a therapy dog." As a certified therapy dog with Therapy Dogs, Inc., Tucker has learned to be calm and friendly toward strangers, while also learning to adapt to the sights and sounds particular to a hospital. Tucker is up-to-date on all his vaccinations and is kept clean when making rounds. Tucker provides comfort and affection for patients and their families, including those patients who miss their own pets. "Therapy dogs are trained to be very calm and empathetic," says Diane Dominick, Director of Volunteer Services at Frankfort Regional. "On one of his initial visits, Tucker rested his face close to a patient so she could pet and talk to him. Not all dogs have the right demeanor for this type of work. We are excited that Tucker and Wayne will be providing extra comfort and warmth to both patients and staff." Wayne's wife, Carol, will be joining the pet therapy program with their other certified therapy dog, Bailey. Bailey is also a rescued German Shepherd and is a little smaller than Tucker. The two are great playmates but are all business when visiting patients at the hospital. Â For more information about the pet therapy program at Frankfort Regional, visit FrankfortRegional.com. Meet Tucker, Frankfort Regional Medical Center's new four-legged team member whose job is to brighten each patient's day. A New Friendly, Fuzzy Face Joseph Milum, MD, Wound Care Bryan Shouse, MD, General Surgeon Time to See a Wound Care Specialist? According to Joseph Milum, MD, Medical Director of the Wound Care Center, you should see a wound care specialist for any wound, but specifically for those wounds that have not healed within three to four weeks. Depending on the insurance provider, patients may no longer need a referral from their primary care provider to make an appointment at the Wound Care Center. The Wound Care Center at Frankfort Regional cares for the following types of injuries and wounds: • Diabetic foot ulcers • Venous stasis ulcers • Circulation ulcers • Pressure ulcers • Nonhealing cuts or incisions • Skin injuries due to radiation therapy • Burns "If a wound isn't treated properly, it may not heal, or it may even get worse," Dr. Milum says. "Over time, this can lead to complications, such as infections, chronic pain and amputation." Wound care specialists at Frankfort Regional offer a variety of advanced treatments, including hyper- baric oxygen therapy and skin substitutes. Â To schedule an appointment with the Wound Care Center & Hyperbaric Medicine, call 502-226-7872. A Better Biopsy 7

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