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HEALTH, Mind & BODY
HAMPTON CHRONICLE
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Health,
WHO IS
TREATING ME?
Support Providers in the
Mental Health World
mind
By Alison Brennan, FGH
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WHAT IS THE
DIFFERENCE?
BODY
Know your options with
assistant senior care
By ABCM Corporation
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HOW TO LOSE
WEIGHT
The Healthy Way
By FGH
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HOMETOWN DENTAL
HYGIENE CARE
At Hampton Dental
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EXPERIENCE THE
HAMPTON CLINIC
Member of the Iowa Specialty
Hospitals & Clinics
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BASICS OF CARB
COUNTING
For Diabetes Management
or Weight Loss
By FGH
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GO THE FULL
40 WEEKS
By Hansen Family Hospital
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AND MORE…
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015
HEALTH, Mind & BODY
HAMPTON CHRONICLE
WHO IS TREATING ME?
Support Providers in the Mental Health World
M
ental health challenges
occur in every family due
to a major life crisis or even
simple daily stressors. It
can be difficult to decide which mental
health provider would be most effective.
Being aware of who could best meet your
needs will assist you with a quicker path
towards a resolution.
A psychiatrist is a Medical Doctor
(MD or DO). Psychiatrists graduated
from a medical school. Psychiatrists
will provide a diagnosis and prescribe
medications if needed. A psychologist
earned his/her Doctorate of Philosophy
(PhD). Most often, psychologists will
conduct psychological tests to evaluate
and diagnose. Many also provide
treatment. Psychologists cannot prescribe
medications. A Licensed Mental Health
Counselor, a Licensed Marriage
& Family Therapist, or a Licensed
Independent Social Worker (LMHC,
LMFT or LISW) has earned his/her
Master of Arts degree. A LMHC, LMFT,
or LISW can diagnose and provide
mental health therapy/counseling. They
cannot prescribe medications. In the
State of Iowa, we also have Behavioral
Health Intervention Service Providers
(BHIS). BHIS providers typically
earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. They
cannot diagnose, cannot prescribe
medications, and cannot provide mental
health counseling/therapy. They are
not therapists nor are they counselors.
However, they can assist with behavioral
changes at a family’s home. They must be
supervised by a master leveled therapist
or psychologist.
In Franklin County and Hardin
County, three psychiatrists and seven
master leveled therapists provide mental
health services to the area. Some only
offer services on a part-time basis due
to their practices being in a different
county. Family medical doctors are great
resources to help answer further questions
regarding what provider could best
meet your needs. Please note, in times
of mental health emergencies, such has
suicidal ideation or homicidal ideation,
the National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline is available 24 hours a day at
1-800-273-TALK (8255) Q
Information provided
by Alison Brennan,
MA, NCC, LMHC, a
therapist with Achieve
Mental Health Inc.,
which provides a
counseling clinic at
Franklin General
Hospital. For an
appointment or
more information,
contact Achieve
Mental Health at
641-648-4010.
Your trusted healthcare partner for life
Franklin General Hospital and Franklin Medical Center recognize the unique
health needs of women and the importance women place on choosing quality,
experienced and personal health care. That is why we coordinate your care
through our Women’s Health Services.
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Pregnancy testing
Cervical cancer screening (Pap smear)
Breast cancer screening (mammography)
Obstetric and other pelvic ultrasounds
ltrasounds
STD testing and treatment
Bone density testing,
osteoporosis prevention
& treatment
Menopause evaluation and
management, including hormone
mone
replacement therapy
Skin care
Labwork
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Diabetes education
Mental health counseling
For a Women’s Health Services
OB/GYN specialty care:
appointment, call a
with Dr. Thoo Tan holding a
Franklin Medical Center
weekly clinic and performing
scheduler at 641-456-5062
or 641-456-5065.
procedures at FGH
Your trusted healthcare partner for life
Manage your
own health.
Quarterly Wellness Screens
available at Franklin General Hospital
February 19
May 21
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November 19
From 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Featuring:
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Including explanation of tests
Call the FGH Lab directly at 641-456-5025
to schedule and get pre-screen instructions.
A menu of additional
Direct Access Tests is
available upon request.
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Direct AccessTesting also
available at FGH
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
HEALTH, Mind & BODY
HAMPTON CHRONICLE
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
By ABCM Corporation
H
ome care, home health care, long
term care, nursing care, skilled care,
independent and assisted living, what
does it all mean? These are some of the
buzz words families and individuals come across
in the confusing world of senior housing. In this
day and age one can google anything and get an
answer but is it reliable information from a reliable
source.
Many times the differences are based on
the care that one needs. The level of care can
be determined by a health professional, an
assessment, or by the individual or adult children
that are seeking assistance in the care they need
and want .Knowing the type of assistance or care
that one needs is the first step in beginning your
search. Many times your choice is to go to a local,
hometown option because you want to stay in
the same location. However, if healthcare needs
dictate more involved care is needed, then one
may have to look further.
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INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING
APARTMENTS
Independent and assisted living environments owned and operated
by ABCM Corporation offer a private apartment, with a full kitchen,
outdoor living with either a private patio or group gathering area.
Garages are available at some facilities. Valet service is offered when
garages are or are not available. Use your furniture or ask about a
furnished apartment. Luxuries of this lifestyle include balanced
meals freshly prepared or making your own meals, housekeeping
and laundry, group outings and activities. Life in an independent
and assisted living apartment is like having the kids or your favorite
neighbor living next door. Certified staff are available 24/7. Access
to 24 hour nursing care creates peace of mind when it needs to
be accessed. Doctors still make house calls in situations where
independent and assisted living apartments are connected to care
centers.
SKILLED NURSING CARE
Residents in a skilled nursing care situation, get a home-like
environment with the added benefit of a highly trained, licensed
professional. Residents enjoy active lifestyles with options for
short or long term rehabilitative care. A common misunderstanding
is that upon entering a care center, one will stay long term. When
in reality homes owned and operated by ABCM Corporation send
60% to 70% of their residents’ home, through the implementation
of short-term rehab. Registered nurses provide 24 hour care to those
who can no longer care for themselves due to physical, emotional,
or mental condition. Besides 24 hour, on site, nursing care, benefits
include, daily housekeeping and laundry, care plans, dental services,
transportation to and from appointments, professional staff in
therapy, activities, and dietary.
RELIABLE RESOURCES
Here are some common hospital situations that may affect your SNF coverage:
Situation
Is my SNF stay covered?
You came to the Emergency Department (ED) and
were formally admitted to the hospital with a doctor’s
order as an inpatient for 3 days. You were discharged
on the 4th day.
Yes. You met the 3-day inpatient hospital stay
requirement for a covered SNF stay.
You came to the ED and spent one day getting
observation services. Then, you were formally
admitted to the hospital as an inpatient for 2 more
days.
No. Even though you spent 3 days in the hospital, you
were considered an outpatient while getting ED and
observation services. These days don’t count toward
the 3-day inpatient hospital stay requirement.
When beginning the search for assistance two reliable state and
federal government resources include the Iowa Department of
Inspections and Appeals website which can be accessed at dia-hfd.
iowa.gov or the federal medicare site at medicare.gov. This site
allows you to compare the inspections done at care centers. For
more information on ABCM 31 Care Centers and 24 Independent
and Assisted Living Apartments go to www.abcmcorp.com. ABCM
Corporation is a multi service provider of rehabilitation, long term
and short term care, and independent and assisted living apartments
and is based out of Hampton, Iowa with over 3007 employees.
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HEALTH, Mind & BODY
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
HAMPTON CHRONICLE
EXERCISE IS FUN!
Here are a few suggestions to
vary your workout and make
it more interesting.
• If you are at home, listen
to music or watch television.
If you get bored exercising
at home, go to the gym.
Watching
other
people
training and socializing can
help you work out.
• Exercise in a park, along a
trail, or in a new location.
• Exercise with a friend.
• Challenge yourself by trying
to exercise “harder” than you
did the last time.
• Do an activity you do not
usually do.
• Exercise in a public place (where you can look at others).
• Make a day of it -- bring everything you’ll need (within reason)
for a day of hiking, biking, swimming, etc.
• Take an aerobics, swim, or dance class.
• Consider getting a dog so you have a built-in excuse to walk
every day.
• Join a running or walking club.
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Hampton, IA 50441
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E-cigarettes and
QUITTING SMOKING
Q
uitting
smoking
and losing weight
consistently top New
Year’s resolutions
lists. In an effort to stop
smoking, a growing number of
smokers are turning to electronic
cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, to
help them quit once and for all.
Although e-cigarettes are not
currently regulated, the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration is
weighing regulations in a market
that estimates suggest could be
as big $5 billion in 2015. But
are these devices safe? Or even
effective?
There is mixed information
regarding the efficacy of
e-cigarettes to help a person quit
smoking. Some studies point to
e-cigarettes as a good method of
smoking cessation, while others
say there’s limited evidence to
support those claims.
E-cigarettes typically contain
liquid nicotine, which is inhaled
as vapor. The vapor resembles
smoke and can mimic the look
and feel of smoking traditional
cigarettes. But e-cigarettes
typically do not contain any of
the additional chemicals, such
as tar and other potentially
toxic ingredients, found in
traditional cigarettes. Nicotine
cartridges for e-cigarettes also
come in various concentrations
and flavors, and smokers
can even purchase nicotinefree replacement cartridges.
Much like users of nicotine
patches or chewers of nicotine
gum, e-cigarette smokers can
gradually lower their nicotine
doses over time.
The
American
Lung
Association currently has not
approved any e-cigarette as
a safe or effective method
to help smokers quit. They
cite a study that estimates
there are nearly 500 different
e-cigarette brands today with
varying levels of nicotine and
the possible presence of other
chemicals. These e-cigarettes
are unregulated. The ALA says
there is a great deal more to learn
about these products before they
can be recommended as a safe
and effective way for smokers to
wean themselves off of smoking.
cannot
“quitIfatpeople
all and have
tried everything in the
field, we would not
discourage them…
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Aruni Bhatnager, AHA
E-cigarettes may contain
additional chemicals besides
nicotine. Studies have found
detectable levels of chemicals
used in antifreeze in two
leading brands of e-cigarettes.
Formaldehyde and benzene
have been detected in some
e-cigarette emissions. Other
studies have found secondhand
emissions from e-cigarettes can
prove harmful to nonsmokers.
While some organizations do
not endorse e-cigarettes, others
state that they shouldn’t be ruled
out just yet. A 2014 study by
British researchers and published
in the journal Addiction found
people were 60 percent more
likely to succeed in quitting
smoking using e-cigarettes
compared to would-be quitters
who tried a nicotine patch or
gum. Background information
in the report suggests that,
since the e-cigarette vapor
only contains nicotine and not
tobacco smoke, e-cigarettes
may help reduce cravings and
withdrawal symptoms.
Although some e-cigarettes
may contain harmful byproducts,
toxicity tests indicate they are
safer than regular cigarettes.
Some health experts believe the
benefits of quitting traditional
cigarettes outweigh the risks
posed by e-cigarettes.
The
American
Heart
Association agrees. In a policy
statement released in August
2014, the American Heart
Association said physicians
shouldn’t discourage e-cigarette
use as a last resort to stop smoking.
“If people cannot quit at all
and have tried everything in the
field, we would not discourage
them,” said Aruni Bhatnager, the
statement’s lead writer. “It’s not
something we would suggest.”
The
AHA
recommends
e-cigarettes only if smokers refuse
or are intolerant of other options.
People who desire to quit
smoking may look to e-cigarettes
to help their fight. Although the
safety and efficacy of e-cigarettes
remains open to debate, cannot
be proven, many former smokers
feel e-cigarettes played a
significant role in helping them to
quit smoking once and for all. Q
HEALTH, Mind & BODY
HAMPTON CHRONICLE
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
How to lose weight
HOW MANY
THE HEALTHY WAY CALORIES SHOULD
YOU CUT?
Y
ou’ve heard it all before -- to lose weight you must burn
more calories than you consume. But anyone who has
ever tried to lose weight knows it’s not that easy! In fact,
about two-thirds of people who lose weight will regain it
within a year.
For many people, efforts to lose weight mean intensive dieting,
obsessive calorie counting, self-deprivation, and hunger. This type
of dieting usually leads to failure because you suffer through dieting,
and the effort is unsustainable. For the most part, people who lose
weight and manage to keep it off do so by adopting healthy habits
that stay with them for the rest of their lives. Weight loss is not an
isolated, one-time activity, but part of a lifetime of better health.
Take it slow and steady. Start with realistic, achievable goals.
Don’t expect to become “thin” overnight. Experts agree that
slow, steady weight loss is healthier than a quick fix or remaining
overweight. You should try to lose no more than a couple of pounds
per week.
While this can be frustrating, slow and steady weight loss is the
only way to avoid “yo-yo dieting,” where you lose a great deal of
weight, only to regain it within a few months or years. There are no
miracles in weight loss; go for steady progress toward a healthier life.
You want to maintain that healthy weight once you have reached
your goal. If you change habits and lifestyle behaviors slowly,
they’ll be more likely to stick.
Healthy weight loss: Occurs slowly. Promotes long-term healthy
habits. Fits into your lifestyle. Includes physical activity. Reduces
calories but maintains a balance of nutrients. Q
C
utting down the number of calories you consume in a day
is the cornerstone of losing excess weight. As a rough rule
of thumb, here is how calories translate to weight:
One pound of fat equals about 3,500 calories. Therefore,
one could lose a pound a week by cutting about 500 calories a day.
Naturally, the more calories you cut, the faster the weight loss.
However, very-low calorie diets have been associated with some
serious health consequences.
To determine your own personal daily calorie
requirement, multiply the number of pounds of your
target (ideal) weight by 12 - 15 calories. This gives a
range that lets you adjust for gender, age, and activity
levels. For instance, a 50-year old woman who wants to
maintain a weight of 135 pounds and be mildly active
might require only 12 calories per pound (1,620 calories a
day). A 25-year old female athlete who wants to maintain
the same weight might require 25 calories per pound
(2,025 calories a day).
Warning on extreme diets
Extreme diets of less than 1,100 calories per day carry health risks
and are often followed by bingeing or overeating and a return to an
obese state. Such diets often have insufficient vitamins and minerals,
which must then be taken as supplements. Most of the initial weight
loss is in fluids. Later, fat is lost, but so is muscle, which can account
for more than 30% of the weight loss.
No one should be on severe diets longer than 16 weeks or fast for
more than 2 or 3 days. Severe dieting has unpleasant side effects,
including fatigue, dizziness, intolerance to cold, hair loss, gallstone
formation, and menstrual irregularities. There have been rare reports
of death from heart arrhythmias when liquid formulas did not have
sufficient nutrients. Those whose diets include a high intake of fluids
and much reduced protein and sodium are at risk for hyponatremia
(low sodium), which can cause fatigue, confusion, dizziness, seizures,
and in extreme cases, coma. Q
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EXERCISE
REDUCES
FALLS among
the elderly
Research shows that exercise
is superior to home hazard modifications and vision correction
when it comes to reducing the
number of at-home falls among
the elderly.
According to the British Medical Journal, when researchers
tested various types of interventions among 442 people, age
70 and older, they found that
among individual interventions,
exercise had the greatest impact on reducing falls. Patients
who had their homes modified
or their vision corrected had a
minimal reduction in their annual fall rate of 3.1% and 4.4%,
respectively, compared with the
exercise group, which had a
significant 6.9% reduction. The
group who had all three interventions fared the best, with an
estimated reduction in annual
falls of 14%.
Exercise improves balance
Patients who took the exercise class were able to reduce
their rate of falling primarily
by improving their balance. The
other two interventions may
have been less effective because
they were not as intense as they
needed to be.
The findings lend further support to the importance of exercise in helping elderly people
maintain physical function.
Another study in the American
Journal of Preventive Medicine
has reported that inactive elderly adults showed improvement in physical function after
taking an hour-long tai chi class
twice a week for 6 months. The
improvement was most pronounced among the participants
who had previously been the
least active.
For seniors who are having
trouble with poor balance or frequent falls and considering an
exercise program, physical therapy can help improve balance to
help prevent further falls.
“We frequently see patients
who are having difficulty with
balance and achieve good results by treating them with
specific exercises designed
to help with poor balance,”
says Kristin Engels, physical
therapist at Franklin General
Hospital in Hampton.
Engels encourages individuals who feel their balance might
be improved by an exercise program to see their family physician and ask for a referral for
physical therapy to address their
issues.
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Healthy
Winter Skin
Care Tips
(StatePoint) Cool temperatures,
low humidity, and furnaceblasted dry air can leave your
skin dry, flaky, and itchy.
“Winter itch is a common
name for the skin symptom of
generalized itching in winter.
Here are a few steps everyone
can take to prevent and relieve
dry itchy skin in wintry weather:
• Add humidity to your home
and office. Portable humidifiers
or those that work with your
heating system put moisture
into the air that will be absorbed
naturally by your skin and hair.
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• Wear sunscreen. Apply a
moisturizing, broad-spectrum
sunscreen with at least SPF 30
to exposed areas to protect from
the sun’s harmful UV rays before heading outdoors.
• Moisturize after showering.
The most important thing with
regards to bathing is your follow-up routine. Pat your skin
dry with a towel and then apply
a thick moisturizer. Apply in the
morning and at night.
• Alleviate winter itch: Toss a
topical treatment into your bag
for the day. A topical non steroidbased treatment providing fast
itch relief, will help you avoid
side effects like skin thinning,
stretch marks, increased bruising
and enlarged blood vessels.
• Protect against windburn.
When heading outside on cold
days, avoid windburn and prolonged exposure by wearing a
hat, scarf, and gloves.
• Eat right. Stock up on foods
such as fish, nuts, olive oil, flax,
sardines, and avocados. These
foods promote good skin health.
• Hand care. The skin on your
hands is thinner than most parts
of the body and has fewer oil
glands. That means it’s harder
to keep your hands moist, especially in cold, dry weather. This
can lead to itchiness and cracking. Wear gloves outside; if you
need to wear wool to keep your
hands warm, slip on a thin cotton glove first, to avoid any irritation the wool might cause.
Franklin County Home Care
DEB JONES - DIRECTOR
Franklin County Public Health
CHRISTA WIARDA - ADMINISTRATOR
Non Certified Services Offered
641-456-5830
Certif ied Services Offered
641-456-5820
Home Care Aide
Personal Cares contracted under
FCPH and Hospices
Family Service Workers
Homemaker Services
Personal Cares with no Skilled Nursing
Routine Housecleaning
Laundry Assistance
Assistance with Meal Preparation
Budgeting
Grocery Shopping / Errands
Respite Services
Elderly Waiver Case Management
Services available for
Title XIX Consumers who meet
Financial and Level of Care requirements
First Call
(Emergency Response Systems)
Staff install, troubleshoot and pick up
First Call Systems
Skilled Nursing Services:
Injections Blood Draws
IV Therapy Wound Vacs
Ostomy Cares Wound Cares
Post Surgical Cares Pediatric Nurse
Diabetic Teaching Cares Tracheotomy Cares
Medication Management
Certified Gerontological Nurse
Health Teaching for clients and families
Assessments and Treatments for all
Medical Diagnosis
Contracted Services:
Home Care Aide
Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy
Enterostomal Therapy
Occupational Therapy
IV Therapy
Wound Care Nurse
Environmental Health Services
Emergency Preparedness
Immunizations
Clinics and Screenings
Homes with Healthy Children
Services available in your home.
Community Health Education
Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
Communicable Disease
Hispanic Interpreter
These services are available to Franklin County residents and the surrounding areas: Ackley, Alden,
Alexander, Aredale, Belmond, Bradford, Bristow, Chapin, Coulter, Dougherty, Dows, Dumont,
Geneva, Goodell, Hampton, Hansell, Iowa Falls, Latimer, Meservey, Popejoy, Rockwell, Rowan,
Sheffield, Swaledale, Thornton and Williams.
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Hometown dental
hygiene care at
HAMPTON DENTAL
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ampton Dental opened its doors in downtown Hampton
in November 2014 and has been overjoyed with the
warm welcome from the Hampton Community. Treating
patients of all ages, Hampton Dental is well trained and
equipped to handle all of your individual and family dental needs.
While many dentists now are gravitating towards corporate dental
practices or larger cities, the dentists at Hampton Dental are going
against that trend, focusing on the smaller communities of Iowa.
Dr. Jonathan Smiley and Dr. Jacob Sorensen are both small town
natives and have enjoyed working with and getting to know the
people and patients of Hampton. “I do not think the new generation
of dentists realize how great these small towns in Iowa really are,”
says Sorensen. “Patients do not like having to drive 30 minutes for
dental services or in some cases up to an hour for speciality services
like extractions, pediatric dental care, or root canals. Our goal is to
make Hampton Dental a one stop shop for all dental needs.”
Patients have enjoyed not only having quality general dental care,
but also having the ability to have root canals, extractions, Invisalign,
and pediatric dentistry in Hampton, without having to drive in some
cases up to an hour away.
Hampton Dental accepts insurance plans and files insurance as a
courtesy to its patients. As Delta Dental Premier and Wellmark Blue
Dental Providers, patients can maximize their insurance benefits by
using Hampton Dental’s services. For patients who need convenient
financing plans, Hampton Dental offers third party financing through
Wells Fargo, which includes zero percent interest financing options
and extended payment options up to 5 years.
Hampton Dental is currently accepting new patients of all
ages and also welcomes patients who are experiencing dental
emergencies. For patients interested in Invisalign, Hampton
Dental offers complimentary consultations. Hampton Dental is
located at 27 North Federal Street in Downtown Hampton, and
can be reached at 456-3352 Q
Jacob D. Sorensen, DDS
800 1st Avenue North, Suite 2, Clear Lake, IA 50428
DR. JACOB SORENSEN, DDS
DR. JONATHAN SMILEY, DDS
New
Patients
Welcome
HAMPTON DENTAL, PLC
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Since opening in the spring of 2013, the clinic
has continued to expand with additional providers
and services available including family medicine,
obstetrics/gynecology, orthopedics, podiatry and
in-house lab and x-ray services.
Currently Hannah Lokenvitz, PA-C,
provides family medicine services Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00
am – 5:00 pm and on Tuesdays from 8:00 am
– noon. Our family medicine services include,
but are not limited to: birth control management;
flu and pneumonia shots; adult and pediatric
immunizations; minor surgical procedures;
school, sports and routine physicals; preventative
medicine; and well-visits for men, women and
children. Hannah also welcomes walk-in patients
needing acute care such as when experiencing flu
or cold systems. However, whenever possible it is
best to call in advance to avoid any wait time.
Emily Hill, DO, FACOOG, provides
obstetrics and gynecological services the third
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second and fourth Wednesday of every month.
Gautam Kakade, MD, provides orthopedic
services every Wednesday morning.
Our providers will do everything possible to
provide the healthcare services you need at the
Hampton Clinic. If additional exams or treatments
are necessary, you may be referred to either our
Belmond or Clarion campuses. Iowa Specialty
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is to provide you with extraordinary care and
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to the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton, at
700 2nd Street SE, Suite 101. To schedule an
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Tips to Ward Off
HEARTBURN
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verybody suffers from indigestion, heartburn and an upset
stomach from time to time --and triggers can range from
stress to an odd schedule to over-indulgence in rich or
spicy food.
While sometimes the habits that lead to these symptoms are
unavoidable, you don’t need to be in pain afterward. Take steps to
make day-to-day living more pleasant on your stomach.
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Kitchen cabinet remedies: Your kitchen
cabinet contains an arsenal of remedies,
say experts.
Take two tablespoons of organic apple
cider vinegar before eating to help with
digestion. You can also try drinking a cup of organic
herbal tea, such as chamomile, dandelion or burdock, with fresh lemon juice after meals to help with
liver detox and promote relaxation.
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Seek balance:
Eating a balanced diet is
a key factor in
preventing indigestion, constipation and
other digestive problems,
but accomplishing this
goal may be a bit tricky at
times.
Enjoy slowly: Enjoy
meals slowly. You’ll be
more likely
to practice portion control this way. Additionally,
digestion will be easier
if you don’t make your
body process too much
at once.
Drink plenty
of water and
be sure to
incorporate
fruit, vegetables, lean meats, whole
grains and low-fat dairy
– especially yogurt– into
your daily diet.
Reduce
stress:
Stress can
manifest
itself through
the digestive system in
the form of heartburn.
Carve out a few moments daily to relax.
Cook smart:
Certain herbs
are well
known to aid
digestion or
settle an upset stomach.
Counteract the effects of
all those rich foods and
drinks by incorporating
basil, dill, mint, cilantro
and ginger into cooking.
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Exercise: Regular exercise benefits a
healthy digestive system, so get plenty
of it. Just be sure to avoid anything
strenuous directly after a heavy meal,
which can actually put digestion on hold
by redirecting blood away from your digestive tract to
support the heart and muscles, according to Harvard
Medical School.
Keep your body in balance with natural remedies to treat and reduce
common digestive symptoms. Q
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STOP COLDS
before they start
T
he stuffy nose, aches and pains that often accompany the
common cold can leave sufferers feeling miserable for a
week or more. Cold season seems to kick into high gear
when the temperatures drop, but this can be the year you
don’t come down with a case of the sniffles. The following cold prevention tips can increase your chances of making it to spring without
losing any days or sleep to the common cold.
Keep kids clean.
School-aged kids tend to carry
home lots of germs, so when
kids get home after a long day
at school, make sure they wash
their hands thoroughly and
change into fresh outfits. Such
precautionary measures can
keep colds and other illnesses
from running rampant through
your house.
Go outdoors and get some
fresh air.
It’s a myth that cold air will
bring on a cold. In reality, being
outside instead of congregating
indoors with other sick people
may decrease your risk of getting a cold. Don’t be afraid to go
outside when the temperatures
drop for fear of getting sick.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Keeping your body hydrated
will help flush toxins out of your
body, strengthening your immune system and making it more
capable of fending off colds.
Keep your distance.
Did you know the cold virus can
be shot up to three feet away
when someone sneezes? The virus travels on the small droplets
of saliva and mucus that get propelled from the nose and mouth
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Men can enjoy SPA
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pas have long been a
luxury associated with
women. Though women still take advantage
of all the services spas have to
offer, they’re increasingly being
joined by men when they do.
Men who once shied away
from spa treatments are now embracing them as a luxurious way
to unwind and improve their appearance. Just like they do for
their female customers, spas offer men a variety of services.
• Massage: Perhaps the most enjoyable service offered to men at
many spas is the massage. Spas
offer various massage options
for men, who should discuss any
physical issues they have with
spa staff, who should then be
able to recommend a massage
based on that discussion. Sports
massages can address issues or
soothe injuries that result from
sports and exercise and might
even prevent those issues from
recurring.
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of a sick individual. If you know
someone is sick, stay as far away
as possible and wash your hands
frequently, paying special attention to your fingertips.
Wipe down surfaces.
The cold virus can live on surfaces for up to 24 hours. That
means a sick person can easily
transfer a virus by touching a
computer keyboard or remote
control he or she shares with
others. Use disinfecting wipes
or warm, soapy water to clean
off doorknobs, telephones,
light switches, cabinet handles,
and anything that is frequently
touched around a home or business.
Let it out gently.
Blowing your nose forcefully or
pinching your nose to hold back
sneezes can irritate nasal passageways and make them more
vulnerable to infection.
Avoid touching your eyes,
nose and mouth.
If you are well, keep your hands
away from your mouth, nose and
eyes. Viruses are especially good
at entering the body through the
mucus membranes located in
these areas of the body.
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Maintain your exercise routine.
Regular exercise can boost the
body’s immune system and help
it to fend off foreign invaders,
including the cold virus. A recent study found that taking
vitamin C in addition to daily
exercise can reduce your risk of
cold and cut the duration of the
cold should you get one.
Recognize that antibiotics
are not the answer.
Antibiotics are only effective at
treating bacterial infections, not
viruses, which means they are
ineffective at fighting the cold
virus.
If you do get sick, play it
smart.
Should you succumb to a cold
in spite of your best efforts,
steer clear of others so you are
not spreading the virus. Rest
and fuel your body with healthy
foods and beverages. There’s no
need to visit a doctor for a cold
unless you have a fever after
several days of being sick. Colds
normally last between seven and
10 days. If your symptoms do
not improve or if they seem to be
worsening, visit your doctor. Q
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• Facial: Facials are among the
most popular spa services for
men and women alike. A facial
for men exfoliates the skin and
provides a deep cleanse to reinvigorate skin that might need a
boost. A male facial can reduce
unsightly and often uncomfortable shaving bumps while producing a far smoother shave the
next time, when you won’t have
to contend with bumps from a
previous shave.
• Microdermabrasion treatment: A microdermabrasion
employs tiny crystals to exfoliate a man’s skin, removing fine
lines and scars from previous
skin problems, including acne.
• Manicure: Men ignore their
hands. But spas offer manicures
for men who want to clean up
their hands so they don’t appear
so gruff at their next business
meeting. Manicures may once
have been considered solely for
women, but nowadays more and
more men have embraced manicures not only for their aesthetic
benefits, but also for how good a
manicure feels.
• Pedicure: Men can also enjoy,
and many greatly appreciate, a
pedicure. A male pedicure may
include an exfoliation of the
lower legs, heels, arches, toes,
foot pads, and even the tops of
his feet. Men who work on their
feet may enjoy a pedicure more
than any other spa service. Q
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1 small apple=1
slice of bread=1/3
cup rice, noodles
or stuffing=1/2
cup potatoes or
oatmeal=1 cup
milk=1 ounce
candy bar=1 small
banana=6 ounces
light yogurt=3 cups
of popcorn=1/2
cup corn or peas.
Basics of Carb U
Counting
nderstanding
the
principles of counting carbohydrates
can be helpful for
those who are working to manage their diabetes or those who
wish to control their weight.
Carbohydrates are needed to provide energy so they
should be included in every
meal. However, because carbs
are the primary nutrient to be
converted to glucose (energy)
in the body (thus raising blood
sugar), they are the key nutrient
to monitor in diabetes care. If
the body can’t use the glucose
properly, it stays in the blood
stream; levels too high can
damage to the eyes, kidneys, nervous
cause dam
system, aand more. Though too many carbs
can raise one’s blood sugar, consuming too
few carbs can make a diabetic’s blood sugar
which is also dangerous.
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For Diabetes
Management or Weight
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RN Ruth Tapp, one of
the diabetic educators
at Franklin General
Hospital, says, “Many
diabetics are not aware
that, in addition to the
diabetic education they
can receive when
they are newly
diagnosed,
Medicare also
allows for and
will pay for
two hours of
consultation
each year
– one hour
with a nurse
educator
and one
hour with
a dietitian.
This is a great
opportunity
for assistance
with diabetes
management.”
want to control their weight may find counting carbs a simple and effective way to do
so,” Tapp says. “Too many carbohydrates in
your diet cause weight gain because carbs
that aren’t used as energy are stored as fat.
Those using carb counting for weight control
should aim for 2-3 carb choices per meal,
and if snacking, should limit themselves to 1
carb choice per snack.”
Simply put, Tapp says carb counting is
a way for one to keep track of the amount
of carbohydrates one consumes in a meal or
snack. Carbohydrates are found in the following food groups: starches, fruits, milk,
starchy vegetables, and sweets.
For carb counting, a carbohydrate choice
is equal to 15 grams of carbohydrates. Examples of food with 15 grams of carbohydrates or one carb choice include the following:
1 small apple=1 slice of bread=1/3 cup
rice, noodles or stuffing=1/2 cup potatoes or
oatmeal=1 cup milk=1 ounce candy bar=1
small banana=6 ounces light yogurt=3 cups
of popcorn=1/2 cup corn or peas.
Reading labels is a good way to know
how many grams of carbohydrate are in
food, but be sure to note the specified serving size.
If you are diabetic or interested in losing weight by counting carbs, FGH Health
Coach, Ruth Tapp, RN, can help you take
charge. There is no charge to meet with
her. Learn more by calling 641-456-5092 Q
Confused about your diabetes?
HELP IS AVAILABLE
If you or a family member has been diagnosed with diabetes and sometimes
find it confusing and frustrating to navigate management of the disease, you
don’t need to feel alone.
Outpatient diabetes education is available to help you learn to take charge by
watching what you eat, taking your medications, exercising and monitoring
your blood sugars. Trained diabetes educators work with participants individually or in group classes to answer questions. Scheduled with a referral
from your physician, diabetic education consists of four two-hour sessions,
is covered by Medicare and also by most insurance policies, once your deductible has been met (or it counts toward a deductible).
The FGH Diabetic Education team also facilitates a Diabetes Support
Group for any adult who has diabetes. Sessions are scheduled for 4:305:30 p.m. the last Tuesdays of March-May and September-November
and are held in the FGH Board Room. Family members or friends are
also invited to attend. There is no charge and no referral is needed.
For more information, call 641-456-5092.
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s you get closer and closer
to your due date, it probably
seems like your baby will
never arrive. You’re having
a hard time sleeping, your back hurts,
your feet are swollen and just when you
finally get comfortable, you have to use
the bathroom again. Most women are so
ready for pregnancy to be over during
those final weeks.
But don’t give up with the finish line
in sight. Your last few weeks of your
pregnancy are very important to your
baby.
Problems with birth before term
Did you know that babies who are born
even a few weeks early could have minor
to major problems, including difficulty
staying warm, struggles to maintain
stable blood sugars, and feeding and
breathing problems?
Being born early doesn’t just affect your
baby in the immediate weeks or months
of life; studies show that your baby may
be more likely to have diabetes, heart
disease, high blood pressure and attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder if she’s born
before the full 40 weeks, as well as the
following problems:
• Breathing problems
• Problems maintaining temperature
• Feeding problems
• Jaundice
• Brain or lungs not fully developed
Getting to term
Your baby is busy preparing for life
outside of your womb those last few
weeks. She will gain weight more rapidly
in these final weeks, ensuring that she has
enough fat to help her keep a normal body
temperature. Her lungs, liver and brain
also have some important development to
complete.
Even though you may be told that your
baby is a “good size” this is no indication
of whether her lungs are mature. Your
baby’s liver is maturing: If she’s born
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too early, when her liver is immature,
she’s more prone to developing newborn
jaundice – a yellowing of the skin that
shows her liver can’t rid her body of a
substance called bilirubin. If your baby
has jaundice, she may have to stay in the
hospital under special lights, and in severe
cases, her brain could be affected.
Being born too early even affects
breastfeeding for some babies. The brain
development that a baby needs to be able
to coordinate sucking and swallowing
isn’t developed until the last few weeks of
the pregnancy. This could set off a difficult
chain reaction: If your baby’s sucking and
swallowing isn’t effective enough, your
breasts may not be stimulated sufficiently
and subsequently you may have problems
with adequate milk supply. Your baby may
need to be supplemented with formula to
get adequate food, which will disrupt the
natural breastfeeding process.
Worst of all, many of these problems could
result in you having to leave your baby
at the hospital when you are discharged
home, which is very distressing for any
mom!
So, why not induce?
It’s recommended that mothers not be
induced for non-medical reasons prior
to 39 weeks of pregnancy. Sometimes
medical conditions can occur that require
a mom to have her labor induced prior to
this time, such as preeclampsia, placental
problems or uncontrolled blood sugar.
For these medical reasons, an induction
is an important intervention that may be
necessary for both your health and your
baby’s health.
But inductions done
because you’re tired
of being pregnant or
because you want to
deliver
when
your
provider is on call have
questionable
benefit.
Remember
that
an
induction of labor is not
without risk and could
result in a cesarean
surgery if unsuccessful.
Your healthcare provider
will carefully weigh the
risks and benefits for
both you and your baby
before a decision is made
to induce early.
If you’ve almost made it to 40 weeks,
you’ve come a long way and you’ve got
a lot to be proud of – soon you’ll hold
your marvelous baby in your arms! In
a way, the final weeks of pregnancy are
like approaching the end of a marathon.
Most moms will go into labor naturally
between 39 and 41 weeks of pregnancy;
remember that you have already come a
long way so what are a few more days or
weeks in order to give your baby the best
start possible!
Just how long can baby stay in
there?
Most providers will allow women and
their babies to continue to gestate up
to 42 weeks, at which point the uterine
environment may begin to deteriorate to
the degree it puts your baby at risk. If you
want to take those extra 1 to 2 weeks,
your provider may ask you to:
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• Perform daily fetal movement counting
(counting your baby’s movements
at certain times daily to monitor for
changes).
• Take non-stress tests (being placed
on the fetal monitor to watch for
accelerations of the fetal heart rate –
usually takes 20-40 minutes and can be
done in the provider’s office or in the
hospital).
• Undergo a biophysical profile (an
ultrasound that is a “physical exam”
exam of your baby that looks at the
baby’s breathing, movements, tone, heart
rate, amniotic fluid amount, and body
movements) Q
About the author: Helen M. Hurst DNP,
RNC, APRN-CNM, is an assistant professor
and the LGMC/BORSF Endowed Professor
in Nursing at the University of Louisiana
at Lafayette. She is an expert advisor to
Health4Mom.org and Healthy Mom&Baby
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