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2. disease
3. cancer

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Taking an active role in your good health
is what Sacred Heart’s Senior Spirit!
program is all about.
Octobe r 2 0 1 4
New Procedure Advances Early Diagnosis
of Lung Cancer
S
acred Heart is the first hospital in the Pensacola
area to provide technology called Electromagnetic
Navigation Bronchoscopy (ENB) as an option for
patients who have learned they have a hard-to-reach tumor
or other suspicious spot on a lung. The procedure combines
GPS-like technology with a catheter-based system that
navigates through the patient’s
airways to locate and examine lung
lesions that were previously hard
to reach.
“This new procedure will allow
us to diagnose early-stage lung
cancers more effectively, when
the treatment is more likely
to be curative,” said Dr. Peter
Bercz, a pulmonologist with
Pensacola Lung Group. “Before this
technology became available, the
best way to biopsy these tumors
was to pass a needle through
the chest into the lung, which carries a substantial risk for
serious complications. With ENB, we have an additional
minimally-invasive option for lung biopsy which may
reduce complication rates and improve overall outcomes.”
Traditionally, a patient with a spot on a lung has the
options of major surgery to remove a section of the
lung, bronchoscopy (which does not reach lesions deep
in the lung), a needle biopsy to remove lung tissue for
examination, or watchful waiting.
Electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy is typically
performed in an outpatient setting and it minimizes the
need for more invasive procedures to access areas of
the lung that are harder to reach. Its unique approach
may increase the chances that a patient will safely get a
diagnosis and begin treatment, if needed.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in
the United States.
The survival rate for lung cancer is quite high if it is detected
at an early stage, before it has spread outside the lung. But in
the Pensacola area at least, most lung cancers are found at a
late stage (Stages 3 and 4) when the survival rates are much
lower. Surgery, radiation and chemotherapy are used to
treat lung cancer. If the cancer can be completely removed,
surgery provides the best chance
for a cure.
Sacred Heart’s accredited Cancer
Center offers a team approach
to lung cancer treatment with
care coordinated by a team that
includes medical oncologists,
radiation oncologists, radiologists,
surgeons, pulmonologists,
pathologists, neurosurgeons,
nurse navigators, social workers
and researchers. The Cancer
Center is affiliated with MD
Anderson Cancer Network®.
Through the cancer network, the certified doctors of Sacred
Heart team up with experts at The University of Texas MD
Anderson Cancer Center – a national leader in cancer care –
to bring new hope to local cancer patients.
For more information on The Cancer Center, please call
(850) 416-2770 or visit www.sacred-heart.org/cancercenter. To
learn more about lung disease and options for diagnosing a
lung nodule, visit www.spotonyourlung.com.
As part of our Healthy Living Series, Sacred Heart is presenting
“Minimally Invasive Technology for Diagnosis and
Treatment of Lung Cancer” on Monday, October 20.
Please turn to page 3 for program details.
Make plans
to attend one of our
Healthy Living Seminars!
Program details on page 3.
Get the scoop
on brain
food
Did you know the food
you eat can improve your
brain function and help
maintain memory? To take
care of your brain, be sure to
include the following foods
in your diet:
Shellfish: Shellfish
contains Vitamin B12, iron,
magnesium and potassium,
which are great for brain
function.
Salmon: This fish is full of
omega-3 fatty acids, which
are good for the heart and
brain.
Canola oil: Cook with canola
oil instead of corn and
sunflower oils to up your
intake of omega-3s.
Avocado: Avocado is full of
the good kinds of fatty acids.
Good carbohydrates: To keep
your glucose levels at the
right level, eat vitamin-rich,
whole-grain cereals, toast
and crackers when your
energy is low.
Fruits and vegetables: Fruits
and vegetables have many
great health benefits, and
the brain especially loves
green, leafy veggies.
Living Healthy with Chronic
Illness Workshop
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all now to sign up for a Living Healthy Workshop designed for adults ages
60 and older who want to take charge of their ongoing health problems
and become better self-managers of chronic health problems. This practical,
interactive workshop covers topics including:
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xercise and Nutrition
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edication Usage
mS
tress Management
mT
alking with Your Doctor or Health
Professional
mD
ealing with Emotions and Depression
This free, six-week workshop will be
offered from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. on October
14, 21 and 28; and November 4, 11, and 18
at the Sacred Heart Campus in Pensacola.
You must register! The workshop is limited
to16 participants. To register or to receive
more information, contact the Sacred
Heart Call Center at (850)416-1620 or
(877) 416-1620.
Young at Heart
Wellness Class
Join us at our hospital in Miramar Beach to learn slow, controlled exercises
that increase strength and flexibility. Canes, walkers and wheelchairs are welcome!
SHHEC Resource Center, Suite 3, 10 – 11 a.m.
10/28, 11/5, 11/11, 11/21, 11/25, 12/3, 12/12
Eggs: Eggs contain choline,
a type of B vitamin that is
good for memory and stress
management.
Almonds: Almonds are often
touted as a good brain food,
giving you lots of energy.
They also contain choline.
Lean beef: Lean beef and
beef liver also contain
choline.
Limited space, registration required: call (850) 416-1620.
Sponsored by Sacred Heart Arts in Medicine Program
Healthy Living Seminars
PENSACOL A
Sacred Heart Hospital
Greenhut Auditorium-Pensacola
5151 N. 9th Ave., Pensacola, Fla.
Monday,October 20 • 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Minimally Invasive Technology for
Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung
Cancer
Dr. Paul Chomiak
Thoracic Surgeon
Sacred Heart Cancer Center
GULF BREEZE
St. Ann Catholic Church
Chapel Conference Room
100 Daniel Dr., Gulf Breeze, Fla.
Thursday, October 23 • Noon - 1:00 PM
Be Head Smart Seniors
Gretchen Haney, Outreach Specialist
Brain Injury Association of Florida
PA C E
Pace Medical Park Rehabilitation Center
3754 Highway 90, Suite 210, Pace, Fla.
Thursday, October 9 • Noon - 1:00 PM
Planning for Nursing Home Care:
Qualifying for Medicaid While Protecting
Your Assets
Nicholas R. Medley, Elder Law and Estate
Planning Attorney
Medley Law Firm
DESTIN
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
Resource Center, Suite 3
7800 U.S. Hwy. 98 West, Miramar Beach, Fla.
Wednesday, October 22 • 10 – 11:30 AM
Atrial Fibrillation and Mitral Valve
Disease
Dr. Charles Mayes Jr.
Interventional Cardiologist
Sacred Heart Medical Group
P O R T S T. J O E
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Gulf
Conference Room A/B
3801 E. Hwy. 98, Port St. Joe, Fla.
Watch your newsletter for upcoming
programs!
SAVE THE DATE!
8th Annual Sacred Heart
Health Fair at
Pace Medical Park
Saturday, November 8
9 AM - 1 PM
Free health screenings, vendors
and lots of door prizes!
For more information, call Tim at
(850) 698-2202.
Schedule changes and cancellations can occur without prior notice.
Call (850) 416-1620 or (877) 416-1620 to register.
FINANCIAL MATTERS Mainstay Financial Group
Medicare 2015 Update
The differences between Original Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage Health Plans
and Drug plans will be reviewed. General information on using the Medicare.gov website to help you
make changes to your coverage for 2015 will be demonstrated. Please note: Specific products or plans will not be discussed.
P E N SACO L A
D E ST I N
Tuesday, October 21
Monday, October 20
9:30 - 11:00 AM
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Sacred Heart Cancer Center
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
3rd Floor Conference Room
The Family Birth Place
1545 Airport Boulevard
2nd Floor Education Room
Pensacola, FL 32504
7800 U.S. Highway 98 West
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Seating is limited. Call (850) 416-1620 or (877) 416-1620 • Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to register.
Driver Safety Program
AARP’s Driver Safety Program will
help you learn current rules of the
road, defensive driving techniques
and how to operate your vehicle
more safely in today’s increasingly
challenging driving environment.
Pensacola
Tuesday and Wednesday
October 7-8 • 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Sacred Heart Cancer Center
3rd floor, 1545 Airport Boulevard
This is a two-day class and you must
attend both days.
To register, call (850) 416-1620,
1-877-416-1620 or (850) 416-6547.
Destin
October 30 • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sacred Heart on the Emerald Coast
Resource Center, Suite 3
7800 US Hwy. 98 W.
To register, call 416-1620 or
1-877-416-1620.
You must register in advance. Cost
is $15 for AARP members and $20
for non-members.
Need a
Specialist?
Sacred Heart offers access to
a wide variety of specialists,
including experts in heart care,
cancer, surgery, orthopedics,
women’s health, endocrinology
and much more. Whether you’re
looking for a specialist or a
primary care physician, just call
Sacred Heart at (850) 416-2337.
EMERGENCY HELP AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON
About $1 per day – no equipment purchase necessary, no long-term
contract. Senior Spirit members receive FREE installation!
For more information or to enroll,
please call (888) 996-3343.
Send address changes to:
Sacred Heart Senior Services
5151 N. Ninth Ave.
Pensacola, FL 32504
Join Senior Spirit! today.
Call (850) 416-1620
or toll free
(877) 416-1620.
For updates on events,
please visit our
website at
www.sacred-heart.org/seniorspirit
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Issue Date: October 2014.
The articles in this publication should not
be considered specific medical advice.
Please consult your physician for specific
medical advice.
Gulf Coast News
Sacred Heart Health System
and Baptist Health Care Share
Community Service Award
Sacred Heart Health System and Baptist Health Care have won the Florida
Hospital Association’s Celebration of Service Award for Community Benefit
Achievement. The award recognizes hospitals that have distinguished
themselves through efforts to improve the health and well-being of their
communities.
Sacred Heart and Baptist have been engaged in a collaborative effort
for more than 20 years through the formation and support of both the
Partnership for a Healthy Community and Escambia Community Clinics.
New AIRHeart air ambulance
Arrives!
The long-awaited new AIRHeart air ambulance has arrived on the Gulf Coast. The
Bell 407 helicopter arrived on Aug. 26 and is based in Crestview. The new bird is
bigger; 20-30 mph faster than the old helicopter; holds more fuel; is equipped
with floats so that it can fly over water; and it’s the Sacred Heart purple!
Depending on crew weight, the old helicopter had a limited patient-weight
capacity of 250 lbs., while the new one can handle patient weight up to
475 lbs. Sacred Heart’s air-ambulance service is still be the only service in the
area specially equipped and staffed to provide high-risk OB inflight
fetal monitoring and neonatal transports, as well as transports
for patients requiring cardiac-balloon pumps.
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membership card in the hospital
cafeteria to receive a discount on
meals
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will receive a special get well gift
bag and 3 guest meal tickets (per
hospital stay)
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Living Seminars and Financial Matters
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button. Call 888-996-3343.
For more information on your
Senior Spirit benefits, please call
(850) 416-6547.
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SCREENING
COUPON BOOK TODAY!
• $30 per coupon book
The coupon book includes five screenings
with one coupon for each of the following:
• ANEMIA • BLOOD TYPE
• CARDIAC RISK SCREEN
• DIABETES • PROSTATE CANCER
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