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Taking an active role in your good health
is what Sacred Heart’s Senior Spirit!
program is all about.
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Guard against heart disease
H
eart disease is the number one killer of both men and
women in the United States, with nearly half a million
Americans dying of the heart attacks caused by the
disease each year. Heart disease occurs when the arteries
that supply blood to the heart muscle become hardened and
narrowed.
At Sacred Heart Health System, our primary care physicians
and cardiologists use a variety of tests to diagnose heart
disease faster and more accurately than ever before, thanks
to advanced new technology. The choice of diagnostic tool
depends on a variety of factors including a patient’s medical
history and individual health problems.
Among the diagnostic tools available at Sacred Heart are:
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lectrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), which is a graphic record
of the electrical activity of the heart as it contracts and rests.
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tress test or treadmill test, which is used to record the
heartbeat during exercise. This helps your doctor determine
how well your heart can handle work.
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ardiac catheterization, coronary angiography or
arteriography, which are tests used to explore the coronary
arteries using a fine tube (catheter) that is put into an artery
of an arm or leg and passed through into the arteries of the
heart. Dye is injected through the catheter, and the heart
and blood vessels are filmed while the heart pumps to see if
there are any blockages.
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chocardiography, which uses sound waves to create an
image of the heart.
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T scan, which is an imaging technique that provides crosssectional images of the chest, including the heart and major
vessels. The PET/CT Imaging Center of Northwest Florida
(a joint venture of Pensacola Radiology and Sacred Heart
Health System) acquired a new PET/CT scanner with cardiac
imaging capabilities, which means that heart disease can be
diagnosed faster and more accurately.
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agnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), a type of imaging
involving the use of magnetic fields to look inside the body
and head.
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uclear heart scan, which uses radioactive tracers to
outline heart chambers and major blood vessels leading to
and from the heart to look for damage to the heart muscles.
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uclear stress test, which shows the working of the heart
muscle by injecting a small amount of radioactive material
into a vein. It’s usually done in conjunction with an exercise
stress test on a treadmill or bicycle.
Once diagnosed, depending on the patient’s medical history
and the severity of the disease, a variety of non-invasive
treatments are available, including lifestyle changes and
medications. In severe cases, Sacred Heart cardiologists and
cardiothoracic surgeons can open or bypass clogged arteries
with catheter procedures or heart surgery.
The important thing to remember is that coronary heart
disease is a serious diagnosis, and it requires a lifetime of
vigilance in order to stay healthy. Although medication and
surgery may relieve the symptoms of heart disease, you also
need to make the changes necessary to develop a healthy
lifestyle.
For more information, please call Sacred Heart at
(850) 416-4770 or visit us online at www.sacred-heart.org.
Make plans to attend
one of our Healthy Living Seminars!
Program details on page 3.
It’s not too
late to make
healthy
New Year’s
resolutions
January isn’t the only time to
make healthy resolutions. If
you didn’t set goals for 2015
(or perhaps you’ve already
given up on the ones you
initially made), now is the
time to formulate a plan.
Make sure you start the
new year strong with these
resolutions:
Get enough sleep
Older adults need just as
much sleep as younger
people. Make sure to get at
least 7-8 hours of sleep each
night.
Choose fruits and vegetables
Experts recommend eating
at least five servings of fruits
and vegetables daily.
Get moving
Go for a hike outdoors, play
a round of golf, use exercise
machines, or practice yoga.
These activities will not only
keep you in shape, but you
will feel better and enjoy life
more. Guard against falls
Eliminate items in your
home that are easy to trip
over (like throw rugs) and
install night lights so it’s
easier to walk around when
it’s dark.
Speak up
Feeling sad or irritable?
Have a question about a
medication you’re taking?
Don’t keep it to yourself. Tell
a family member, friend, or
neighbor, and talk to your
healthcare professional.
Sacred Heart Leads Florida
Hospitals in Patient Engagement
A
new hospital study that analyzes
patient engagement has rated Sacred
Heart’s three hospitals among the
five best in the State of Florida. SHHEC is
ranked No. 1, SHHP No. 3 and SHHG No. 5,
out of 160 Florida hospitals included in the
study. The patient-engagement ratings are
based on four factors: readmission rates,
patient satisfaction, patient education and
the health system’s degree of engaging
communities on social media.
Becker’s Hospital Review worked with
Axial Exchange to develop the hospital
ratings of patient engagement. Axial
reported that the leading health systems:
• Provide patients with information and
tools that support self-care
• Enable patients to have rich online
interactions with the health system, both through patient portals and through
social media
• Have low 30-day readmission rates
• Have high patient-satisfaction (HCAHPS) scores.
You can see the full list of Florida hospital rankings at http://axialexchange.com/
engagement/state/fl.
Did You Know?
S
acred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast offers a stroke support group. The group
meets on the second Monday of each month at 3 p.m. in the Suite 3 conference
room. The group is designed for stroke survivors and their family members. Facilitated
by Teri Hinckley, Physical Therapist from the Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Department. No
reservations needed! If you have any questions, please call (850) 278-3600.
Registration Underway for
Cancer Camp for Adults
D
o you know an adult cancer survivor who could use some support? Reservations are
now being accepted for the spring session of Camp Bluebird, Sacred Heart’s camp for
adult cancer survivors, which will be held May 6-8 at Miracle Camp in Beulah. Campers
may choose to stay overnight or attend as day campers. Camp is designed to be a fun, joyful
experience that offers arts and crafts
and entertainment as well as sharing
sessions and great fellowship. For more
information, visit www.campbluebirdfl.
com, where you can download a
camp registration form. If you have
any questions about the camp, please
contact Tim Gilbert, Camp Bluebird
Director, at (850) 416-5866.
Healthy Living Seminars
PENSACOL A
Sacred Heart Hospital
Greenhut Auditorium-Pensacola
5151 N. 9th Ave., Pensacola, Fla.
Wednesday, February 11 • 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Heart Success for Heart Failure
Cindy Holoway, ARNP
Cardiac Heart Failure Clinic Coordinator
Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola
GULF BREEZE
St. Ann Catholic Church
Chapel Conference Room
100 Daniel Dr., Gulf Breeze, Fla.
Thursday, February 26 • Noon - 1:00 PM
DESTIN
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
Resource Center, Suite 3 Conference Room
7800 U.S. Hwy. 98 West, Miramar Beach, Fla.
Tuesday, February 25 • 10 AM
Heart Health & You
Dr. Stephen Phlaum
Cardiologist
Sacred Heart Medical Group
Tuesday, February 10
Lunch & Learn • Noon - 1:00 PM
Dr. Michael Stickler
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.
Schedule changes and cancellations can occur without prior notice.
Call (850) 416-1620 or (877) 416-1620 to register.
Pensacola
Tuesday and Wednesday
February 10-11
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
Friday, February 6
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sacred Heart on the Emerald Coast
Resource Center, Suite 3
7800 US Hwy. 98 W.
To register, call (850) 416-1620 or
1-877-416-1620.
You must register in advance. Cost
is $15 for AARP members and $20
for non-members.
FINANCIAL MATTERS Mainstay Financial Group
Save the Date!
Ten Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor and Tax Professional
Not all tax preparer or financial advisors are created equal. Learn questions to ask when seeking advice,
and learn how a Financial Advisor and Tax Professional working together can benefit you!
A Day for Women
by Women: Educate,
Enlighten and Empower
Medication Safety
Jennifer Waid, RN
Director of Nursing
Peoples Home Health
PA C E
Pace Medical Park Rehabilitation Center
3754 Highway 90, Suite 210, Pace, Fla.
Thursday, February 12 • Noon - 1:00 PM
Heart Health for You
Jan Whited, RN
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola
Skin Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment
Free spot checks available after the seminar.
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
Suite 3 Conference Room
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!
16th Annual Senior Spirit
Health and Wellness Day
Saturday, February 21
See back page for event details.
P E N SACO L A
Tuesday, February 17
9:30 - 11:00 AM
Sacred Heart Cancer Center
3rd Floor Conference Room
1545 Airport Boulevard
Pensacola, FL 32504
D E ST I N
Monday, February 16
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
The Family Birth Place
2nd Floor Education Room
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.
Saturday, March 28
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sacred Heart Hospital – Greenhut
Auditorium
See program details on back page.
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: February 2015.
The articles in this publication should not
be considered specific medical advice.
Please consult your physician for specific
medical advice.
Gulf Coast News
16th Annual Senior Spirit Health
and Wellness Day
Saturday, February 21 • 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Greenhut Auditorium, Sacred Heart Hospital - Pensacola
Mark your calendar! On Saturday, February 21, Sacred Heart Senior Spirit!
is hosting the 16th Annual Senior Spirit Health and Wellness Day at the
Greenhut Auditorium on Sacred Heart Hospital’s Pensacola campus. Those
55 and older are invited to visit Sacred Heart from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for
free health screenings, health information, refreshments and the chance to
win door prizes. For more information, please call (850) 416-1620.
A Day for Women by Women
Benefiting Sacred Heart Foundation for Women in Need of Health Care
When women are educated, they become enlightened and are then empowered
to achieve their dreams. Education. Enlightenment. Empowerment. That’s “E” to
the third power!
Get inspired to harness this power during this special event for women 55 and
over on Saturday, March 28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Sacred Heart
Conference Center on Ninth Avenue in Pensacola. Sponsored by Mainstay
Financial Group and Sacred Heart Senior Services, with Sue Straughn as the emcee,
the event will feature award-winning motivational speaker Rita Craig. Local business
women will present educational sessions empowering women to better understand
and manage their financial, legal, tax and physical and mental health.
Early Registration by March 18 is $50 per person; after March 18, the fee is $60
per person. Sponsorships and vendor opportunities are still available.
Cost includes buffet lunch and snacks. Lots of door prizes! For
information or to register, visit www.powerofe3.com
or call (850) 437-3127.
www.sacred-heart.org/seniorspirit
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Senior Spirit Benefits
mP
resent your Senior Spirit
membership card in the hospital
cafeteria to receive a discount on
meals
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ith each hospitalization, patient
will receive a special get well gift
bag and 3 guest meal tickets (per
hospital stay)
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REE monthly seminars: Healthy
Living Seminars and Financial Matters
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REE monthly calendar and Sacred
Heart online newsletter
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REE Prescription Discount Drug
Card (20% - 50% savings)
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iscount on CareLink Emergency
Services − Help at the touch of a
button. Call 888-996-3343.
For more information on your
Senior Spirit benefits, please call
(850) 416-6547.
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• $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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