Auxiliary donates equipment

Members of the Othello Community Hospital Auxiliary present new hysteroscope and resectoscope equipment to members of the surgical staff at OCH. Pictured from left are: Marcia Bougher (sterile processing technician); Joeleen Barker (Auxiliary president); Monique Small, M.D.; Louise Oord (Auxilian treasurer); Nancy Bliss and Nancy Briggs (Auxilians); Sandy Stromberg (surgical technician); Laura Besherse and Janelle Jones (Auxilians).”

Submitted by Mindy Gonzalez

OCH administrative assistant

The Othello Community Hospital Auxiliary recently donated new hysteroscope and resectoscope surgical instrumentation valued at just over $17,240. Hysteroscopy permits visual inspection of the uterus with a scope. This specialized equipment can be used both to diagnose disease and as a method of surgical intervention. Hysteroscopy may be used for removal of endometrial polyps, control of gynecologic bleeding, removal of uterine fibroids and other conditions.

“Our patients, staff, physicians and commissioners are proud of the tremendous effort put forth by the Auxilians on behalf of the hospital,” Administrator Harry Geller said. “Since 2002, the Auxiliary has raised over $114,000 for patient care equipment.”

Hung Miu, M.D., and Monique Small, M.D., obstetrical-gynecology specialists, are particularly appreciative of this equipment. Dr. Miu has provided outstanding care in Othello since 1998 and Dr. Small since early 2009 at Columbia Basin Health Association.

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