April 2011 Where caring counts. Feel the difference. TM Vol. 27 No. 2 Was That a Stroke? How to Know You can help avoid a stroke by controlling risk factors and treating other medical conditions that could lead to a stroke. This is especially urgent if you have already had a transient ischemic attack (TIA), which may indicate an imminent stroke. In either case, prompt medical attention is important. Here’s what else you can do: 8Have regular medical checkups 8Seek immediate medical help as soon as you detect any stroke symptoms 8Avoid smoking or illegal drugs, and limit alcohol use 8Eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; eat less sodium, saturated fats, and high-cholesterol foods 8Exercise 8Consult your physician regarding available medications or procedures 8Avoid birth control or hormone replacement therapy. PUS RENeWA L AM JECT #9 PRO How to Prevent a Stroke C Worried about the possibility of suffering a stroke? The following general symptoms can offer a clue: 8Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or paralysis in your arm, face, or leg, especially on only one side of your body 8Sudden changes in vision 8Sudden problems speaking 8Sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple statements 8Sudden trouble with walking or balance 8An abrupt, severe headache that is different from previous headaches Seek emergency medical care if you notice symptoms of a stroke. Depending on its severity, its location in the brain, and whether its cause is a blood clot or bleeding, the symptoms may vary. Though a stroke usually happens suddenly, it may take hours to occur, beginning with mild symptoms such as weakness, and eventually leading to a loss of mobility in some parts of your body. When many small strokes happen over time, symptoms tend to lead to a gradual change in balance, behavior, thinking, or walking. This is known as multi-infarct dementia. Recognizing symptoms of a small stroke isn’t always easy. They can often be mistakenly attributed to aging, or be confused with symptoms of other conditions. (See healthy recipe, page 2) Campus Renewal Project By Derek Rae, Construction Manager, Associate, OAC Services, Inc. C onstruction of the longawaited Campus Renewal Project is planned to begin in April. We have received bids for demolition, concrete, ear thwork and abatement. Plans are in place to relocate the mobile MRI to the lower east parking lot. By relocating the MRI, the South Entrance will be cleared for construction of the new surgical wing. By mid-April, the South Entrance will be closed and south access will be limited through the existing exit door at the end of the Administration hallway. All visitor/patient access will remain through the North Main Entrance, as it exists today. A Volunteer Desk will be in the south wing to assist visitors and patients with directions. Construction fencing will be placed around the work areas to protect Conceptual drawing of Mason General Hospital. See “Ground Breaking” story on page 7… staff and onlookers throughout the project. Also starting in April, work will begin in the lower parking lot for the new emergency generator building and a retention pond. Bid requests for the remainder of construction are being Continued on page 2… P A G E T W O Stroke Prevention Continued from page 1… Nutrition Facts: Lentil Soup Serving Size: 1 Helping Servings Per Recipe: 6 Lentil Veggie Soup Recommended by Candy Mattson, RD, MGH We made this soup recently on a cool Saturday evening. It’s just the sort of thing to warm you and make you feel good after a day working outside. To make it vegetarian, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth. 1/2 t Thyme 1/2 c Onion, Chopped 1/4 t Black Pepper 1/2 t Garlic, Minced 1 Bay Leaf 1 T Olive Oil 1 c Carrot, Chopped 2 c Low-Sodium Chicken Broth 2 c No Salt Added Tomatoes 3 c Water 10 oz. Spinach, Chopped 1 c Lentils 1 T Red Wine Vinegar 1 T Worcestershire Sauce In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, sauté onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add broth, water, lentils, seasonings and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add carrots, tomatoes and spinach. Simmer 20 minutes longer, or until lentils are tender. Stir in vinegar. Yields 6 Servings. Hospital Week May 8 – 14 MGH and Clinics will celebrate National Hospital Week, May 8 - 14th. This year’s theme is “Champions of Care”. The event will include the annual Women’s Health Event on Saturday, May 14, and employee appreciation events. Campus Renewal Continued from page 1… received this month. Bid items include all mechanical, electrical, structural, and finish work. We will work with the general contractor, construction manager, and local newspapers in an effort to encourage participation from local contractors. Construction work inside MGH is not anticipated to start until this spring. Many of the departments within MGH will get finish upgrades – meaning new flooring, paint, and in some cases, new ceilings. Interior construction is anticipated to start in The Birth Center, Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics, and the Intensive Care Unit. Amount Per Serving Calories Calories from Fat % Daily Values* Total Fat 3 g 5% Saturated Fat 1 g 3% Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g Monounsaturated Fat 2 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 125 mg 5% Potassium 601 mg 15% Carbohydrates 17 g 6% Dietary Fiber 6.1 g 25% Protein 8 g 16% Vitamin A Vitamin C Calcium Iron person & family Shelton Family Medicine is focused on primary healthcare for individuals and their entire family: infants, children, adolescents, adults, and elderly patients. From routine health screenings to treating acute conditions or chronic illnesses, our doctors work together and draw from a vast spectrum of medical knowledge. Kimberly Elliott, D.O., PhD. Board Eligible, Family Practice Michael Keep, M.D. Board Certified, Family Practice (360) 426-2653 Timothy J. Weber, M.D. Board Certified, Family Practice Doris H. Wilson, M.D. Family Practice Resa Delany PA-C 188% 27% 12% 19% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet Cforaring ... the whole John V. Butler, M.D. Board Certified, Family Practice 118 30 939 Mtn. View Dr., Ste. 100 Shelton, WA 98584 www.MasonGeneral.com P A G E T H R E E Shelton Hospital Association Makes Donation The Shelton Hospital Association (SHA) recently donated $58,000 to Mason General Hospital towards the purchase of a new MRI. The new MRI will join the list of the many high tech diagnostic pieces of equipment MGH has, including a CT Scan (seen in foreground). Bruce Jorgenson, president of the SHA (second from left), recently presented the check to Hospital representatives Bob Appel, MGH CEO (right); Don Wilson, president of the Board of Hospital Commissioners (far right); and Eric Moll, MGH CAO, (far left). Over the years, the Shelton Hospital Association has donated more than $1.3 million to MGH to be used for equipment and programs. “The Association was started with assets from the sale of the Shelton Hospital in the sixties,” said Jorgenson. “We invested the proceeds of $250,000, which has grown to a portfolio worth more than a $1 million.” Caring and compassionate, our team of highly qualified professionals at Mountain View Women’s Health Clinic provide treatment for: No matter which stage of life... We are here for you! Lystra B. Wilson- Nkem Nwosa, Alford N. Celestine, M.D. M.D. Vassall, Jr., M.D. Board Certified, Board Certified, Board Certified, OB/GYN OB/GYN OB/GYN Crystal Bensen, ARNP Certified Childbirth Educator gynecological and obstetrical needs, including general and high risk obstetrical care well-woman care family planning peri-menopausal/menopausal care gynecological surgery treatment for urinary incontinence UTIs infertility services and more… Treasures Thrift Store Raises Funds for MRI Shown here are some of the valuable volunteers from Treasures Thrift Store, along with MGH staff who were present when Treasures Manager, Sandy Jackson presented MGH with a check for $85,500 to go toward the purchase of the new Panoramic High Field Open MRI unit. Left to right are Volunteers Lois Hunter, Chuck Robertson, Karin Casey, and Judy Lucero. Back row, left to right are Sandy Jackson, Treasures manager; Bob Appel MGH CEO; Eric Moll, MGH CAO; and Volunteer Robert Hayek. Diagnostic Imaging Director Lois Medina, CRA is far right. Treasures is located on Railroad Avenue in Shelton and accepts donations of high quality. Proceeds from Treasures go toward purchasing needed medical equipment for MGH and its Clinics. P A G E F O U R Centennial Guild Donates Robes for Patients’ Use Centennial Guild, an affiliate of MGH Foundation, recently donated 10 white robes for patient use in the mammography department at MGH. Pictured here with robes in the background are Sheryal Balding, past-president of the Guild; Shawn Peters, RT (R) (M) mammographer at MGH; Karry Trout, RT (R) (M) Patient Navigator and lead mammographer at MGH; and Virginia McCarty, past-president and co-founder of the Guild. Centennial Guild raises monies for Hospital equipment each year at OysterFest and at the annual Goldsborough Creek Fun Run and Walk on Forest Festival weekend. Do painful bone and joint condi- Hip Replacement Can Restore Mobility tions prevent you from having fun or doing everyday tasks? It may be time to consider a surgical solution if: pain becomes very difficult to control pain keeps you up or wakes you up at night freedom of movement decreases to a large degree it is hard to get up out of a chair or climb stairs you stop engaging in fun activities your quality of life is diminishing W ondering if a hip replacement might be right for you? If treatments such as pain medications, physical therapy, exercise, and using a cane or walker aren’t helping, surgery might provide another option. Hip replacement surgery, which is successful more than 90 percent of the time, is intended to alleviate pain and restore mobility and function of a damaged hip joint. Successful surgery might allow you to resume everyday activities which a stiff, painful hip joint has prevented. Conditions that often improve by replacing a hip include: 8osteoarthritis 8rheumatoid arthritis 8a broken hip 8a bone tumor 8osteonecrosis – which results from a lack of blood supply to the ball portion of the hip joint Benefits of hip replacement include helping to reduce some of the following symptoms: 8inability to sleep due to pain 8insufficient relief from pain medications or walking aids 8trouble walking up or down stairs 8difficulty rising from a seated position 8pain preventing you from enjoying or participating in activities, such as walking While a new hip joint can ease the pain you felt before the replacement surgery, and improve your joint’s range of motion, it still won’t necessarily allow you to do anything you couldn’t do prior to the operation, especially high-impact activities, such as running or playing basketball. However, in time, you might be able to play golf, ride a bike, swim, or walk more easily. If you believe you are a candidate for hip replacement, arrange a consultation with Dr. Frederick J. Davis, board-certified orthopedic surgeon at MGH Shelton Orthopedics, by calling (360) 427-0663. (360) 427-0663 939 Mountain View Dr. Ste. 130, Shelton, WA 98584 www.MasonGeneral.com Make a At MGH Shelton Orthopedics, you are in good hands with Dr. Frederick J. Davis – a highly skilled, board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee and hip replacement surgeries. Difference in Your Quality of Life Frederick J. Davis, M.D. Board Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery P A G E F I V E Calls For Nominations For County’s American Business Women Award Mason General Hospital Foundation is seeking nominations for individuals to be honored at its 14th annual American Business Women’s Day Luncheon to be held Friday, September 16, 2011, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MGH in the downstairs Hospital Meeting Rooms. Tickets are $25 per person and are on sale now! Every year MGH’s Foundation honors three outstanding business women who are or were successful in their occupations, work or have worked in Mason County, and are active and volunteer in their community. Past honorees include: 1998 – Miriam Hall, Janet Thornbrue, and Patti Tupper; 1999 – Nita Bariekman, Jean Lee, and Norma Taylor; 2000 – Kay Gott, Colleen Hunter, and Doris Wilson, M.D.; 2001 – Mary Helen Anderson, Beth Johnston, R.N., and Betty Wolfe; 2002 – Carol Hunter, Rose Nye, and Cherrie Reitsch; 2003 – Janis Byrd, Carolyn Olsen, and Gayle Weston; 2004 – Patti Case, Betty Wing, and Catherine Ann Wolf; 2005 – Angela Wake Olsen, Michelle Schnitzer Corral, and Renee Youngs; 2006 – Xinh Dwelley, Irene Locke, and Virginia J. McCarty; 2007 – Lynn Busacca, Vicki Gonzalez, and Lynn Harvey; 2008 – Laurie Buhl, Pam Hanson, and Billie Howard; 2009 – Kristy Buck, Sharon Tibbits, and Lisa Woodard; and 2010 – Janene Pettyjohn Bandes, Pamela Hunter Schlauderaff, and Cheryl Stewart. Entry forms are available online at www.MasonGeneral.com, or at MGH’s Development Office at Gateway Center, 2505 Olympic Highway North, Suite 460, Shelton, 98584. Nominations must be postmarked or received by the Foundation by Tuesday, May 31, 2011. For more information call (360) 427-3623 (from Allyn (360) 275-8614). Take Charge of your Health – FREE Online Access W hat if you have a health emergency while you’re out of town and need your medical visit history? Or you need to see a specialist out of town, and they want your medical visit history? What do you do? No problem. Introducing MyMasonHealth.com, a new, online service for managing your health – free to patients of Mason General Hospital. It gives you online access to your health information, and puts you in charge of your health records. Online Access No longer do you have to go to MGH or its clinics in person to get your information, because it’s now available online. You simply register at MyMasonHealth.com. Then you can access your visit summaries three business days after each visit. It’s available around the clock, worldwide – wherever you have internet access. Once your health information is entered at MyMasonHealth.com, it will be safely and securely stored in your Microsoft® HealthVault™ account. The service also allows you to pre-register online for surgeries and other procedures at Mason General, saving time. Once your health information is entered, it can be stored in your Microsoft HealthVault account and used over and over, reducing the need to fill out paper forms. It also simplifies the discharge process and lets you organize, manage, and share all of your personal health records and insurance information with your trusted physicians, specialists, caregivers, and family, at your discretion. FBayromPediatrics birth to adulthood, our goal at Oakland is to provide the best possible medical care and preventative guidance to: Control infectious disease Foster healthy lifestyles Ease the difficulties of chronic conditions Our complete medical care includes: Newborn care at MGH Well-child checks Immunizations Physicals (school and sports, annual) Organize and Manage Maria Rowena Carreon Ramirez, M.D. Board Certified, Pediatrics Marilyn Berko, M.D. Board Certified, Pediatrics Therese Pizanti, ARNP Board Certified, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (360) 426-3102 247 Professional Way Shelton, WA 98584 www.MasonGeneral.com You’re in control. You decide what information goes into your record and who can see, use, and share it. Microsoft HealthVault provides enhanced safety features to assure your account privacy, and it continued on page 7… P A G E S I X Classes/Support Groups … If diabetes is a part of your life, plan to attend Mason General Hospital’s next two-day session entitled, “Living Well With Diabetes” on April 19 and 20, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Ellinor Room at MGH. To register, call Sue Barwick, R.N., certified diabetes educator at (360) 426-1611, ext. 3301 (Allyn (360) 275-8614, ext. 3301). Diabetes education is a covered service under most insurance plans. … Learn lifesaving skills at Mason General Hospital’s next FREE Adult, Child, and Infant Basic Life Support CPR class, to be held on Thursday, April 14, 2011 from 6 to 9 p.m. in MGH’s Learning Center, located next to McDonald’s on Olympic Highway North. “The proper technique for adult, child, and infant CPR will be demonstrated, and a review of the symptoms of heart attack and stroke will be covered,” said Sherry Curtis, BA, class instructor at MGH. Everyone attending the class is asked to wear comfortable clothes, and a Spanish interpreter will be available on request. This is not a First Aid class. Pre-registration for the class is required, as class size is limited. Reservations must be made by Friday, April 12 by calling (360) 427-3609. …“The Latest and Greatest on Brain Attack (Stroke)” will be the topic at the next Allyn Diabetes Support Group meeting – originally scheduled for the February meeting, but cancelled due to snow. It will now be offered on Thursday, April 28, 2011 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Port of Allyn building’s downstairs meeting room. Diabetes greatly increases the risk of “brain attack” or stroke, and for diabetics it is essential to understand and be able to prevent this life-threatening emergency. Tom DiDonna, R.N., MSN, D.H.Sc., and MGH’s director of education will be speaking on the subject, with emphasis on how to recognize, prevent, and treat a brain attack. There will also be time set aside for questions and answers. Family members of diabetics are also encouraged to attend this informative session, as their knowledge provides support to – and could even help save the life of – a loved one with diabetes. The Allyn Diabetes Support Group, affiliated with the American Diabetes Association meets every fourth Thursday of the month from September to June. It is free and open to people with type 1 and 2 diabetes, their friends, and family. For more information, call Sue Barwick, R.N., C.D.E., at (360) 275-8614, and ask for the Diabetes Wellness Center. … A vegetarian diet doesn’t have to be a boring substitute for beef in managing a healthy diet for diabetics, and there can be some very appetizing alternatives. “Where’s The Beef? – Changing the Way We Think About Vegetarian Foods” will be the topic of discussion at MGH’s next Shelton Diabetes Support Group meeting set for Thursday, April 21, 2011 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Ellinor Room at the Hospital. MGH Dietitian, Sarah Fulkerson, R.D., C.D.E., will be there to introduce some delicious alternatives to beef, with simple-to-prepare recipes that can change the way we think of vegetarian foods. Family members of diabetics are invited to attend and learn how Cancer Support Group… …meets on the first Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mason General Hospital. For information call (360) 456-8266. they, too, can help their loved ones with diabetes – and even themselves – with a healthy, beef-less diet. Time will also be set aside for questions and answers. The MGH Diabetes Support Group, affiliated with the American Diabetes Association, meets at the Hospital every third Thursday of the month from September to June. It is free and open to people with type 1 and 2 diabetes, their friends, and family. For more information call Sue Barwick, R.N., C.D.E. at (360) 427-7332 (from Allyn (360) 275-8614, and ask for the Diabetes Wellness Center). Support Groups Meeting Regularly @ MGH as of 2/11 AARP Driver Safety (55 Alive) - Meets two consecutive days each month from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Ellinor Room. Contact Don at (360) 426-0590 for current dates. Childbirth Classes - Call (360) 426-0955 for current dates. Depression Support - A 12-step group meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Contact Darella at (360) 470-9149 Shelton Diabetes Support Group - Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month (except July & August) from 1 - 2 p.m. in the Ellinor Room. Contact Sue at (360) 427-7332. The Allyn group meets on the 4th Thursday of each month from 1 - 2 p.m. in the Port of Allyn building, unless otherwise scheduled. F.I.E. (Fiercely Independent Elders) - Meets the 1st Friday of the month, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Washington Room. Contact Ray at (360) 898-2316 Narcotics Anonymous - Meets every Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Ellinor Room. Call (360) 754-4433 Overeaters Anonymous - Meets every Thursday from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Pershing Room. Call Lori at (360) 970-8249 Prostate Cancer Awareness and Support Group for Men and Significant Others - Currently meets the last day of every month in the Skokomish Room, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Contact Bill at (360) 426-2486, Jim at (360) 426-0266, or Dick at (360) 427-6875 for further information. P A G E S E V E N News Briefs... …Congratulations to MGH “Employee of the Month” for March – Sandy Sipe, environmental services; and for April – Matt Mixon, R.N., house supervisor. …Mark Schlauderaff, M.D., board-certified in internal medicine , Olympic Physicians, PLLC, was recently named to the Meaningful Use Vanguard (MUV) by the Washington & Idaho Regional Extension Center (WIREC) for leadership Mark Schlauderaff, M.D. in adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs). The MUV program, developed by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), recognizes and celebrates champions of EHR adoption and meaningful use. Dr. Schlauderaff was recognized by WIREC because of his strong commitment to using certified EHRs for the purposes of improving patient quality of care and for helping to lead the way for other healthcare providers in demonstrating meaningful use. “At Olympic Physicians, we strive to give the best healthcare possible, and one avenue is through detailed medical recording and tracking,” stated Dr. Schlauderaff. “We are on the leading edge of the use and application of technology that gives our patients more comprehensive care.” Those named to the MUV program stand out among their peers as thought leaders, innovators, role models, and trusted local advisors. Selection of Dr. Schlauderaff was based upon criteria such as experience in using EHR as a clinical management tool, a willingness to share expertise with others, and a successful transition from paper records to an EHR.. Employee Focus Live, Learn, Work at MGH Chawnna Kidd, a certified nursing assistant (CNA) in the medical/surgical/pediatrics department started working at MGH in 2007, after working 19 years as a CNA at Fir Lane Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shelton. “I love it here,” Chawnna stated. “I love Chawnna Kidd, CNA my job and my co-workers. I look forward to coming to work, and I work whenever I am asked to.” As a CNA, Chawnna does patient care. “I try to make every patient’s stay the best,” she said. “ I want them to be healthy, comfortable, and well fed. My goal is to meet all their possible needs.” MGH Campus Ground Breaking G round was broken the end of March for the new $33 million Campus Renewal Project at MGH. Completion is set for 2013, and will add 22,000 square feet for a new south lobby/registration area and surgical wing. Hoffman Construction Company is doing the work. Enjoying the happy, “Ground Breaking” moment are (l-r) Eric Moll, MGH CAO; Scott Hilburn, Board trustee; Don Wilson, president of the Board; Nancy Trucksess, Board trustee; and Bob Appel, MGH CEO. Take Charge of Your Health continued from page 5… won’t share your personal account information for use in ads or services without your explicit permission. By storing everything in one account, you can take charge of your health by staying up-to-date on your complete health record, in order to make the best decisions and prepare for treatment. Microsoft HealthVault also lets you access a range of useful tools to help you reach your own fitness and wellness goals. Register Today To create your own account for online, anytime access, go to MyMasonHealth.com and follow the simple registration steps. Or call (360) 427-9587 for registration assistance, or more information about this new and valuable service. Surgery Soon? MGH Ankle & Foot (360) 427-0366 MGH Eye Clinic (360) 426-8717 MGH Shelton Orthopedics (360) 427-0663 MGH Surgery Clinic (360) 426-4142 Mountain View Women’s Health Clinic Operated by MGH (360) 426-0955 Take Comfort in Our Care. Thinking of having your surgery at Mason General Hospital? It could be the best decision you make… An award-winning hospital that’s right here at home – Mason General Hospital is widely known for excellence of care and highly qualified physicians… and the Surgery Department at Mason General strives for perfection. Board-certified surgeons provide joint replacement, general orthopedics, and fracture care… cancer surgeries… surgeries of the eye, thyroid, hernia, breast, and colon… laparoscopic procedures… gynecological, ankle and foot, and more! All this in a comforting, compassionate environment that is family-friendly and close to home. Make the decision to have your surgery at MGH. P A G E E I G H T Register @ Active.com * Are you on a blood thinner and need to have your Protime/INR checked? With your physician’s approval, skilled laboratory staff at Mason General Hospital perform Fingerstick INR testing 7 days a week. They are open at 6 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on weekends. Fingerstick INR testing is fast, and the staff will show you the results of your test. The MGH Lab also communicates your report to your physician on the same day you are tested. Talk with your physician to see if you are a candidate for Fingerstick INR. If you need surgery, MGH Surgery Clinic invites you to be at ease in our care. Knowing that you are in the highly-skilled hands of Dr. Eldie Cruz gives you total peace of mind and reassurance. Dr. Cruz handles: surgeries of the gastrointestinal tract colon hernia thyroid disorders cancer surgeries laparoscopic procedures To be a sponsor, call (360) 426-8374. Registration fee before May 14 is $20, after May 14 it is $25. Register early on www.Active.com or visit www.MasonGeneral.com for other options. Entry forms are available at Anytime Fitness, Shelton Athletic Club, or South Sound Running. Additional fees apply if ordering a shirt (must be ordered by May 14 deadline). Junior Jog registration fee is $10. Extra Weight Seen as Diverticular Risk Men who gained more than 45 pounds since age 21 had a relative risk of 1.66 for developing diverticulitis, according to an 18-year prospective study of 47,228 male health professionals. Those with a body mass index of 30 or greater were 78 percent more likely to develop diverticulitis than men with a BMI of less than 21. [SOURCE: Suzanne Albrecht, PharmD, MSLIS, “Management of diverticular disease,” U.S. Pharmacist, January 6, 2011] Need surgery? Excellence close to home is not the only reason to visit MGH Surgery Clinic, because here, you truly are treated like family. Select “Excellence Close to Home” Eldie L. Cruz, M.D. Board Eligible General Surgery (360) 426-4142 1710 N 13th Loop Rd. Shelton, WA 98584 www.MasonGeneral.com P A G E N I N E Bebidas endulzadas pueden ocasionar la diabetes Un alto número de Americanos que toman una o dos bebidas endulzadas al día pueden estar poniendo su salud en riesgo de tener síndrome metabólico y diabetes tipo 2, según un estudio recientemente publicado en Diabetes Care (August 6, 2010). Basado en una revisión de 11 estudios académicos, investigadores de la Escuela de Salud de Harvard concluyeron que personas consumiendo por lo menos 1 bebida dulce al día tienen un mayor riesgo de tener síndrome metabólico o diabetes, que personas que toman menos de una bebida endulzada al mes. El aumento de riesgo es debido no solo al aumento de peso causado por esas bebidas sino también por la cantidad de glicemia – el alto contenido de carbohidratos que es rápidamente absorbido. La definición de una bebida endulzada incluye sodas (refrescos), bebidas de frutas, ponche, bebidas deportivas, aguas con vitaminas, te frio y limonadas. No incluye jugos de 100 por ciento de frutas sin endulzantes. [SOURCE: Emma Hitt, Ph.D., “Sugary drinks linked to metabolic syndrome, diabetes,” Medscape Medical news, August 16, 2010] La miopía tiene sus ventajas Las personas con miopía tenían menos riesgo de desarrollar retinopatía diabética que afecta a la visión, según un estudio basado en información de un Estudio de Ojos en Singapur, Malay. La razón es que con la miopía hay una estructura y anatomía diferente en los ojos; generalmente tienen un longitud axial mayor y mayor profundidad en la cámara del ojo. [SOURCE: Barbara Boughton, “Myopia is protective against diabetic retinopathy, new study says,” Medscape Medical News, November 5, 2009] Cáncer: Grupo de apoyo y educción El primer sábado de cada mes, de 1:00 - 3:00 pm En el Hospital General de Mason Información: 360-456-8266 Zona de Grasa y de Acondicionamiento, las dos importantes. Si usted está entrenando para un maratón o solamente manteniéndose saludable, los entrenadores recomiendan que realice ejercicio cada semana con baja intensidad para bajar la grasa y un tiempo en alta intensidad para el acondicionamiento. En la zona de baja intensidad más de la mitad de calorías que se queman son de las almacenadas y su corazón está entre el rango de 60 a 70. En la zona de alta intensidad más del 60 por ciento de la energía viene de los carbohidratos obtenidos en comidas recientes. El entrenamiento de alta intensidad fortalece el acondicionamiento mientras trabajo a niveles más bajos permite la recuperación y desarrolla una base para un entrenamiento más vigoroso. [SOURCE: Polar USA Newsletter, January, 2011] Como proteger la piel del sol La mejor manera de proteger la piel de los rayos ultravioletas del sol es la ropa – tejidos cerrados y ropa suelta con un sombrero de ala ancha. También puede usar protección en forma de crema que tenga un SPF de 15 o más y que tenga una combinación de ingredientes de protección contra el UVA como avobenzone, ecamsule, oxygenzone, titanium dioxide y zinc oxide. Busque los términos de multi spectrum, amplio espectro, o protección UVA/UVB . Un SPF de 15 protegerá un 93 por ciento contra los rayos de UVB del sol y una persona se tardara 15 veces más en enrojecer a que si no usara protección. [SOURCE: “Understanding UVA and UVB,” the Skin Cancer Foundation, reviewed by John H. Epstein, M.D., and Stephen Q. Wang, M.D.] Pescado grasoso es bueno, pescado frito es malo Los ácidos grasosos Omega 3 que tienen pescados grasosos como el salmón se cree que están asociados con un riesgo reducido de ataque al corazón o embolia. La mayoría de los omega 3 se reduce durante el proceso de freír el pescado. Las personas viviendo en el “cinturón de embolia” – Carlina del Sur y del Norte, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas y Luisiana – tienen más altos rangos de embolias que otros americanos. Aquellos en la “hebilla de la embolia” – ambas Carolinas y Georgia – tienen un alto rango de embolias fatales. Un estudio reciente (Neurology, December, 2010) encontró que personas viviendo en estas áreas tenían un consumo más alto de pescado frito y un menor consumo de pescado no frito comparado a otras personas de otras áreas del país. Solo 23 por ciento comió dos o más porciones por semana de pescado no frito, como recomienda la Asociación Americana del Corazón. [SOURCE: Bill Hendrick, “More fried fish eaters in ‘stroke belt’,” WebMD Health News, December 22, 2010; Neurology, December, 2010] Inflamación de las piernas La repentina inflamación de un pierna, usualmente acompañado por dolor y enrojecimiento puede ser una señal de trombosis en las venas profundas (DVT). El mayor peligro es que esa parte o todo el coagulo puede moverse y viajar a los pulmones o otras venas que llegan al cerebro o corazón causando una emergencia donde peligra su vida. El tratamiento usualmente incluye anticoagulantes como warfarina o heparina. La razón más común de la trombosis en las venas profundas es una hospitalización reciente, cirugía, obesidad, fumar y edad avanzada. DVT puede ocurrir también en un viaje largo por avión o otro tipo de inmovilización y deshidratación. [SOURCE: John W. Ely, M.D., MSPH, et al, “Approach to leg edema of unclear etiology,” Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 2006:19(2):148-160] 201 1 P A G E T E N MGH Foundation 2011 Save the Date for Fantasy Forest 2011 Friday June 24, 2011 At La kela Old Ranch Rd., Allyn, W lf Course, E 200 o A G e g a l nd Vil If you are interested in participating Please reserve your spot now! Individual Player Fee – $140 • 3 Golf Carts per Team – $36 each Extra Dinner Ticket – $25 Registration materials are available at the MGH Development Office. You can: Drop in: Office is at 2505 Olympic Hwy N, Ste. 460, Shelton, WA 98584 Phone: Call Meghan Lucas at (360) 427-3623 Email: [email protected] Tournament Includes 18 Holes of Golf • Outdoor Dinner • Entertainment Special Prizes • Tee Prizes for Each Player 5-Person Scramble Format Great Tee Packs for All Players 8:00 a.m. – Registration & Team Photos • 10:00 a.m. – Shotgun Start 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Entertainment, Buffet Dinner & Awards Schedule of Events Sponsors* Title Sponsor: Falcon Financial, Inc. Men’s Prize Sponsor: Squaxin Island Tribe Women’s Prize Sponsor: Christmas Village Banquet & Catering Sponsor: Food Services of America Tent Sponsor: Electrocom Putting Contest: Hiawatha Corporation Banner Sponsor: Taylor Shellfish Farms, Inc. Registration Brunch Sponsor: Betty & Bob Paulsen/VALIC Entertainment Sponsor: Manke Lumber Company Hole Sponsors Level A Robert W. Johnson, PLLC Gastroenterology Associates, PLLC Peninsula Federal Credit Union If you are interested in sponsoring, please call Meghan Lucas at the Foundation Office at (360) 427-3623 or email: [email protected] *Committed Sponsors as of March 11, 2011 Hole Sponsors Level B Hood Canal Communications South Sound Radiology EcoTex Healthcare Laundry Services Brady Trucking Co., Inc. D.R. Gardner, CPA Heritage Bank Green Diamond Resource Company Capital Business Machines, Inc. Wittenberg, CPA Bill Schultz Insurance The theme for this year’s Fantasy Forest is “Midnight and Ice” and the event will be held at the Pavilion at Sentry Park, Shelton, from Tuesday, November 15 to 19th, concluding with the Dinner, Gala and Auction. Habitat for Humanity and Mason General Hospital Create Community Garden G ardening is in the air… at Mason General Hospital with the help of Habitat for Humanity of Mason County. These groups have come together to support a school and community garden project called HOPE, located at Mountain View Drive, off Govey Lane, adjacent to MGH. HOPE stands for Hands-On Personal Empowerment – which is the goal of the garden’s outreach plan that serves neighboring schools, community groups, and families. In 2010 Mason General Hospital donated property grounds for the garden project, and this year marks the program’s pilot. Help from Habitat comes in the form of 16 raised bed frames and an outdoor classroom that a crew of volunteer teams, together with the CHOICE Horticulture Club, will build together. A kick-off was held in February to get ready for the growing the season. “We are excited to partner with MGH and HOPE,” said Tammey Newton, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Mason County. “This is a terrific community project that starts from the bare ground, producing both a garden and vital community learning opportunity.” Joe Coffey, Habitat for Humanity’s crew leader for the project, added that Habitat “allows people to get a helping ‘hand-up’ to get them where they couldn’t get otherwise.” Thus, Habitat’s mission reflects that of HOPE, to offer help that promotes self-reliance and community-building. In HOPE’s case, help is offered through green space and seeds. This garden serves students of Shelton Head Start, Olympic Middle School, CHOICE High School, and Youth ‘N Action. HOPE also has community plots available, and those interested can pick up an application form at the Public Health Department, 415 n. 6th St., Shelton. HOPE Garden and its partnerships with Mason General Hospital and Habitat for Humanity reinstate Coffey’s belief that “It’s not strictly building houses, it’s building community.” P A G E E L E V E N MGH Foundation Contributors Memorialized Mason General Hospital Foundation would like to acknowledge former contributors. Listed below are supporters, now deceased, that the Foundation would like to recognize for their past support of our mission and work in the community. Please join us in acknowledging their support of the Foundation during their lifetimes. • Ronald Ahlf • Richard Bolling • Joy Doescher • Mary C. Edler • Steve D. Herendeen • Bernice Rex • Justin E. Taylor • Frances I. Weeks Honor and Memorial Contributions Made to MGH Foundation Mason General Hospital Foundation has received generous donations in memory of the individuals listed below. Donors and memorialized individuals listed in this report reflect contributions made to the Foundation beginning January 5, 2011 and ending March 1, 2011. Please be advised that Ron Ahlf every effort has been Roger & Linda Hoff made to ensure the Tami Arnold integrity of this listing. If Bobbie Bamford Ann Cole we have inadvertently Ballaine West omitted any names, Edna Phillips please accept our Roger & Linda Hoff apologies and most Jessie Tupper sincere thanks for your Bellaine West Jerry Ward generosity and continued Roger & Linda Hoff support of Mason General Hospital Foundation. All BP Drugs Reduce Stroke Risk Any pill you’re taking to treat your high blood pressure will reduce your risk of having a stroke or a heart attack, according to results of a meta-analysis of 57 studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hypertension (May, 2009). In this study, ACE inhibitors had a slight edge but all diuretics were almost equally effective. Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) were slightly less effective. Another study presented at this meeting, a meta-analysis of 60 studies, found that diuretics used as initial blood pressure therapy reduced stroke risk by 55 percent compared to 22 percent for beta blockers and 16 percent for ACE inhibitors. [SOURCE: “All blood pressure drugs reduce risk of heart attack and stroke,” DukeMedicine HealthNews, Volume 7H] Sudden, Unexplained Leg Swelling Sudden, unexplained leg swelling in one leg, often accompanied by pain and redness, is usually a sign of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The greatest danger is that part or all of the clot could become dislodged and travel to the lungs or a blood vessel serving the brain or heart causing a life-threatening emergency. Treatment usually includes anticoagulants such as warfarin or heparin. The most common reasons for deep vein thrombosis are recent hospitalization or surgery, sometimes coupled with obesity, smoking, and advanced age. DVT can also occur during extended air or other travel because of the combination of immobilization and relative dehydration [SOURCE: John W. Ely, M.D., MSPH, et al, “Approach to leg edema of unclear etiology,” Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 2006:19(2):148-160] FREE Mason General Hospital presents: Women’s Health Event Saturday, May 14, 2011 • 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon Main Entrance of MGH Join the fun... and “Take control of your life!” n FREE digital mammogram n Diabetes – testing and screening for women uninsured or under-insured, aged 40 to 64* nNutritional services nCardiac health – blood pressure screening and information on heart health for women * First 50 women who qualify. Funded by the Karen Hilburn Breast & Cervical Cancer Fund. Women who are insured for mammograms may make an appointment for a digital mammogram at a later date by calling (360) 427-9590, option 1. self-assessment nMini-massages nInformation on HPV vaccine used to prevent the types of genital human papillomaviruses (HPV’s) that cause most cases of cervical cancer and genital warts nHealthy refreshments Translation services provided. Se habla español. CHIP Coronary Health Improvement Program Sponsored by Shelton Seventh Day Adventist Church in cooperation with Mason General Hospital. An outstanding educational experience for those who have, or wish to avoid: • Heart Disease • High Blood Pressure • Adult-Onset Diabetes • High Cholesterol • Obesity Come and investigate how this program can help you to decrease your dependence on medications that treat hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, etc.; and also for those not yet on these commonly prescribed medications. This program can help you reduce your risk of future lifestyle-related illness. Recommended for all ages. Free informational sessions: • MGH’s Skokomish Room, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. • Shelton Seventh Day Adventist Church, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. For more information, visit any of these websites: www.chiphealth.com/ www.adventistchip.org/ www.sheltonadventistchurch.org/ P A G E T W E L V E Clinics Approved by The Joint Commission Our Mission: We take every possible action to protect and promote the health of the people in Mason County while extending respect and compassion as we serve each individual. Published by: Public Hospital District No. 1 for Mason General Hospital and Clinics. Published six times per year. Editor: McCarty & Associates, Inc. “a marketing firm”. Business Office: Office hours: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Spanish Translator Available. Located at Gateway Center, 2505 Olympic Hwy N., Suite 460, (360) 427-9547 1 Mountain View Women’s Health Clinic 2 MGH Eye Clinic 3 Shelton Family Medicine 4 MGH Shelton Orthopedics 5 MGH Ankle & Foot 6 MGH Family Health 7 MGH Surgery Clinic 8 Oakland Bay Pediatrics Mason General Hospital: Visiting hours: 8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., daily. Intensive Care Unit (ICU) visiting hours: special hours on a patient-by-patient basis, call for Unit hours. Located at: 901 Mountain View Drive, PO Box 1668, Shelton, WA 98584-5001, (360) 426-1611, from Allyn (360) 2758614. Serving the medical needs of Mason County since 1968. Accredited by the Joint Commission. TTY/TTD: (360) 427-9593. Translation Services Provided. Se habla español. Equal Opportunity Provider. Administration: Bob Appel, chief executive officer; Eric Moll, chief administrative officer; Tim Weber, M.D., chief of staff; Don Wilson, commissioner/president; Nancy Trucksess and Scott Hilburn, commissioners.
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