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Show Wednesday, May 4, 1994 z 'gEimeg-fflefo- g Page 9 Nephi, Utah Hospital now has a CT scanner Central Valley Medical Center (CVMC) in Nephi has recently installed an advanced computed Services held in California for David Arlo Oiteson, age 65 dents. This new CT scanner, the Sytec 3000 made by GE Medical Systems, will allow us to greatly increase our diagnostic capabilities, said Dr. Bevan Bastian, Evans of Parowan, and Kevin death by his parents, two broth- hospital radiologist. CVMC techBruce of Jacumba, California; 13 ers, Bruce and John, and a nicians will now be able to grandchildren; 4 great-grand- grandson, Jacob Otteson. quickly scan patients for such He was cremated and a memo- things as tumors, vascular abrial service was held at his home normalities, brain hemorrhages, for family and close friends on strokes, fractures, cancers, bowel May 1, 1994. obstructions, and other injuries to the spleen, kidney, liver and other parts of the body. Until now, CVMC doctors had to send patients to Utah County to be specifically diagnosed for some problems, said Bastian. But powerful computers in this David Arlo Otteson, age 65, for merly of Nephi, died April 29, 1994, of Cardio Myopathy at his home in Helendale, California. He was born June 13,. 1928, in Spring City, Utah, to Ivy Olea Peterson and Arlo Anton Otteson. He grew up in Ft. Green and graduated from Moroni High School and the LDS Seminary. He worked for Standard Oil and managed a Conoco station in Nephi. After leaving Nephi, he . became an excavating, paving and grading contractor. He .owned his own business and worked from Canada to Mexico. Madge He,, married Christensen in May of 1947, they : Janna Kenison takes 2nd in Utah State History Fair, will attend National History Fair ! later divorced. He married Shirley (Jackie) Berry Jensen in August of 1956, they later di- -' vorced. He married Violet (Vi) ; Matinson in November of 1980. He is survived by his wife and five children: Mrs. Rex (Rita David Otteson ,Lynn) Kay, Mrs. Thad (Marilyn) Kirk and David, all Stephensen, of Nephi, Mrs. Rick (Lyn Nae) children; 5 Janna Kenison, a Sophomore at Juab High School, took Second Place in the Senior Division of the Performance Category at and the Utah State History Fair held 2 April 25th at Brigham Young several St. of Ronald J. brothers, George, University. Her topic, was Unity and William W. (Bill) of Cincin- Through Desolation. Students from across the state, nati, Ohio; and a sister, Mrs. Thomas (Anita) Phipps of West in grades presented history Valley, Utah. He was preceded in research projects, competing for step-childre- Health fair will be held on May 14 at tomography system (CT scanner) to expand the availability of diagnostic services to local resi- n, 2, system make it possible to quickly process images, which makes this scanner ideal not only for routine studies, but also for emergency scans where rapid assessment of injuries can lead to faster diagnosis and treatment. Now we can do it all right here in Nephi. Its like going from the horse to the horseless carriage, said Bastian. NEW CT 12-1- News Tips! Call or health fair sponsored by Central Valley Medical Center will be held Saturday, May 14th, at the 4th5th ward church in Nephi from 9:00 a.m. to noon. There will be free: Computer cancer-ris- k screening, vision and i. A' rt frglautoma screening,, podiatry r.ivta screening, oral cancer screening, shearing screening, pulmonary function test, blood pressure check, fat measurement and expertise counseling. Along with " these free tests there will be information booths and free pamphlets on a variety of health concerns and disaster relief informa'i A . r i . tion. A coupon to be used when hav- ing a mammography done at Central Valley Medical Center is available for those viewing a breast self exam video. The first 70 people over 60 will receive a free chem profile and lipid profile courtesy of the Six County Aging Program and the hospital. Living wills will be available for a nominal fee. Baseline EKGs will be available for $5.00. Chemistry profile and cholesterol profile will be available for $ 15.00. A 12 hour fast is required for the cholesterol profile. A chemistry profile only will be $12.00. Parents can obtain a child ID card for their children which includes their picture, fingerprints, and blood type for $2.00. There will be free balloons for the children and refreshments will be served. There will also be drawings for door prizes which have been donated by many of the local merchants. If you have any questions, please call the hospital at 623-124- 2. DWR and hunting licenses hunters, living in outly-n- g areas or communities with-la license agent, may find it lifficult to buy a big game or Some ut :ombination license. These individuals may purchase a license y mailing a photocopy of their Jtah drivers license (or other iroof of Utah residency), blue ard number (for those born af-December 31, 1965), and fee ($5 for a big game icense or $25 for a combination cense) to: Utah er ate 1 SCANNERCeifraZ Valley Medical Center X-Ra- y tech- Christian Jensen, demonstrates the facilitys new CT scanthe opportunity to advance to the nician, ner which will provide quick assessments and diagnosis for patients National History Day contest, at the hospital. June 8 at the University of Maryland. Winners were announced at the close of the event, 623-052- 5 and those receiving 1st and 2nd place awards were invited to the national competition. 623-052- 7 Janna is the daughter of Daryl and Karen Kenison of Levan. CVMC ; The system also features a table which lowers to 14 inches for easy access and positioning of small children, the elderly or persons in wheelchairs or gurneys. CVMCs sister hospital located in Gunnison will also be receiving a CT scanner sometime in the coming months. 4 |
