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Enabling Access to Medical Services The Care Coordination Department at Shriners Hospital Twin Cities provides support and assistance to families who may qualify for benefits under various state and federal health programs. This service enables access to medical services provided by other qualified medical providers including Shriners Hospitals. And now, Shriners Hospitals for Children® – Twin Cities has become a participating provider for State Medicaid programs that cover children in our service area. The Hospital has enrolled in the Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Michigan Medicaid plans. The Patient Application is Eliminated At the Imperial Session in July, legislation was passed to eliminate the Men’s Suits/Tuxes/Blazers/Sports Coats Hospital Update traditional patient application for care at Shriners Hospitals. Families can now contact any Shriners Hospital directly and with very basic information, we can immediately schedule needed services. While the application has been eliminated, we encourage any form of contact from families interested in seeking care - telephone, email, fax or personal visit. And we continue to encourage all of our Shriner and community friends to help us reach those in need. Our goal remains to provide easy and quick access to great medical service. Special Appointment: Shriners Medical Director At the recent Imperial Session, the Board of Directors and Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Dr. Kenneth J. Guidera, Chief of Staff – Twin Cities, to serve as the Interim Medical Director for the entire Shriners Hospital system. In this role, Dr. Guidera, supported by a Physician Executive Team, will provide guidance and expertise to the future of the 22 Shriners Hospitals while continuing his clinical practice at the Twin Cities Hospital. The Joint Boards intend to establish a permanent appointment in the coming months. We congratulate Dr. Guidera on his appointment and the recognition it represents of all of his previous successes. Cross Country Biking at its Finest Jerry Smith, a Shriner from Newton, Kansas and his wife, Shirley, embarked upon a great adventure – a cross country ride on a tandem bicycle to raise money and awareness for their favorite charity: Shriners Hospitals for Children®. Jerry, 72, and Shirley (ageless) are on what cyclists have dubbed the “northern tier” route through the United States and are traveling from Anacortes, Washington to the coast of Maine. On June 19th they took a detour to visit the Twin Cities hospital. The mission of Shriners Hospitals for Children is incredibly personal to Jerry, as he is a former patient. Born in 1939 in Savannah, Georgia, Jerry and Shirley Smith took a detour on their cross country bike trip to visit Shriners Hospital for Children-Twin Cities. They’re shown here with Admistrator Charlie Lobeck and Chief of Staff Ken Guidera. Jerry was disabled from birth. He spent the first half of his early life at the Greenville hospital having eight operations and going to school in his bed or in a wheelchair. "Without Shriners Hospitals for Children, I would not be walking or cycling." Follow Jerry & Shirley through their training and on the journey on their journal website: http://www. crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=1&doc _id=10192&v=24#278335 Information from “The Pulse” P a g e 8 A u g u s t 2 0 1 2
We are looking for new members that will be available to contribute and participate in parades and other Clowning events. We will teach you everything you will need to know to become a clown. Rick “Trickie” Arends Phone 763-755-5508 trickietheclown@aol.com BLACK CAMEL ■ Paddy R Theis 7/6/12 ■ Lloyd Hecht 7/8/12 ■ Len Johnson 7/16/12 GOOD■ CHEER Morton Geller Jerry Johnson John Watson David Madison Ron Williams Austin Harris Ted Veilleux Samuel Bates Club & Unit Meeting • July 10, 2012 July 10, 2012 meeting started promptly at 7:00 pm. All units were in attendance except; Cannon Valley SC, Friendly Valley SC, Hi Hats, Mankato SC, Past Potentates, Patrol, St. Cloud Area SC, St. Cloud Ho Karts, St. Cloud Zagalas, St. Paul Zagalas, Pipe Band, Blooming Prairie SC and the Nomads. The last minutes were approved as printed. ■ Good Cheer Report: Morton Geller, Len Johnson, John Watson, Dave Madison, Don Dexter, Ted Veilleux. ■ Black Camel Report: Paddy Theis and Lloyd Hecht. A moment of silence followed the reading of their names. We had a great discussion on creating a unit vehicle maintenance report. Our next meeting will be November 13th. Meeting was closed at 8:35pm. Dave Tabor, acting secretary Join us for pancakes before the St. Paul Park parade! Newport Lodge Saturday, August 18 8-11 am 644 W. Broadway • St. Paul Park Right on the parade route! $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for children under 13 If you know or hear of a sick or deceased Noble, please call Doreen at the Shrine office 651-452-5660 Email doreen@osmanshrine.org or send a fax 651-683-0231. Richard N. Purcell, Divan Dennis W. Boom PP Earl J. Holcomb A u g u s t 2 0 1 2 P a g e 9
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