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JOEL WERNICK President / Chief Executive Officer, Phoebe Putney Health System You probably have a loved one who graduated recently, excitedly moving on to a new phase of life. This is an important time of new beginnings at Phoebe as well. Each June, Phoebe graduates a class of residents from our Phoebe Family Medicine Residency (PFMR). At the same time, we welcome a new first-year resident class to southwest Georgia. The residents’ welcome ceremony is always one of the most exciting Phoebe events every year. Our main campus Wetherbee Lobby will be packed with business and political leaders as well as members of the Phoebe Family. Virtually no community in the country welcomes physician residents to town quite like Albany does. It’s because community leaders understand and appreciate the importance these young physicians represent to our corner of the
Peach State. At the ceremony, leaders of our medical staff will present each new resident with a white lab coat and a pager as symbols of his or her new role as a working physician. And, residents wheel away a big suitcase of goodies from generous local merchants. This June, we also will congratulate five members of the graduating 2017 residency class. Those physicians (Dr. Danielle Andrews, Dr. Sarah Codrea, Dr. Justin Lancaster, Dr. John Macon and Dr. Jennifer Yam) have treated many of you as they worked at Phoebe Primary Care at Northwest. They have served our community well the past three years. Many PFMR graduates continue to serve southwest Georgians long after they complete their residencies. Since our residency program began 24 years ago, we have graduated more than 100 physicians. Nearly 80% have stayed
in Georgia to practice, most of them in southwest Georgia. The success of this strategy our volunteer board members started a quarter century ago has reversed a medical manpower crisis in our region and greatly increased access to primary care. The recent opening of Flaggstone, our new medical student housing complex for members of the residency program as well as Medical College of Georgia students and University of Georgia pharmacy students, further enhances our ability to attract some of the top young healthcare professionals in the country. If you know any of our graduating residents, please congratulate them on their accomplishments. If you meet any of our new residents, we hope you’ll show you them your best southern hospitality. We need them, and more young physicians like them, to join us in calling southwest Georgia home.
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“A Midsummer’s Evening of Hope in Early County” May 10, 2017 | Blakely, GA – Cancer is frightening and it touches nearly all of us in some way. According to the CDC, for every 100,000 men and women in Georgia, on average, approximately 450 were diagnosed with cancer in 2013. Although the CDC stated rates are steadily decreasing in Georgia, it is imperative that we keep fighting together!
Mercer University School of Medicine and his formal training as a specialist in Radiation Oncology at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Jones is board certified by the American Board of Radiology and is a member of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. He also is an appointed community faculty member at Mercer University
The good news is that Primary Care of Southwest Georgia (PCSG) is providing high-quality, affordable primary and preventive care for the people of our community, including low income and medically underserved individuals. Preventing and controlling cancer is a vital part of what we do. To help continue our work against cancer, and in partnership with the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia (A Division of Horizons Community Solutions), PCSG will hold its Second Annual “A Midsummer’s Evening of Hope in Early County” on June 22nd, 2017. The event will take place at Polly’s, 42 North Main Street, Blakely, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with doors opening at 5:00 pm to begin silent auction item viewing and bidding. Please join us for this special event which includes a buffet dinner, silent and live School of Medicine, and he enjoys auction, and live entertainment by 3xs-a- teaching and clinical research. Dr. Jones Lady. is widely admired and respected both for his medical expertise and for his caring The 2017 event also will include a manner with all his patients. Married to presentation by guest speaker Adam Hailey, he and his wife have two sons. Jones, MD. Adam Jones, MD, is a local We are very pleased to have Dr. Jones cancer expert who joined Radiation share his thoughts with us on June Oncology Associates in July 2014. He 22nd. treats patients from across the region at Phoebe Cancer Center in Albany. Dr. With your support, A Midsummer’s Jones was raised in Statesboro, GA and Evening of Hope in Early County will graduated from the University of Georgia raise critical funds to increase cancer with a bachelor’s degree in Biology. He screenings for Early County residents. then received his medical degree from
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Unlike national cancer organizations, all funds raised will stay right here to help your families, friends, neighbors and coworkers. Specifically, the proceeds from this event will be used only for local men and women who are patients of Early County primary care providers. Your investment in this important evening will return right back to benefit you and our community! Sponsorship opportunities include, but not limited to, business sponsorships, individual sponsorships, financial donations, silent auction items, live auction items, and the ability to purchase group tickets for the auction and dinner. Tickets are only $20.00 per person and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available at Primary Care of Southwest Georgia, 360 College St.; BlakelyEarly County Chamber of Commerce; Bank of Early (Blakely and Arlington Branches); First State Bank of Blakely; Five Star Credit Union (Cedar Springs Branch). For more information, please contact Brooks Carter at (229) 7237139 or bcarter@pcswga.org. To learn more about the Cancer Coalition, please visit www.horizonscommunity.org. The Events and Fundraisers tab includes information about the Early County event.
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Homelessness And Our Health The numbers are staggering and embarrassing: According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, on any given night in the U.S., there are over 550,000 homeless Americans living in shelters or on the streets. Over the course of one year, from 2013-2014, around 2.5 million kids -- a historic high - experienced homelessness at some point, according to the nonprofit group the American Society for the Positive Care for Children.
Who are these people? Neighbors, classmates of your children, people working at minimum-wage jobs. Approximately 195,000 are people in families. Only 75,000 are chronically homeless. Yet it is the chronically homeless -- those who are addicted, mentally ill, longtime residents of the streets -- who are the public face of homelessness. As a result, many people turn away from looking at the problem and fail to understand the cost economically and in terms of public and personal health. CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, the causes of homelessness are an increasing lack of employment opportunities and affordable housing, a rise in foreclosure rates, a decline in public assistance and a lack of affordable health care. People fall into poverty and are one illness, one accident or one missed paycheck away from finding themselves living in their car, in a shelter or on the streets. THE CONSEQUENCES Once homeless, health problems multiply quickly. For young children, homelessness can lead to changes in brain architecture that can interfere with emotional self-regulation, cognitive skills and social relationships. Homeless
children are twice as likely to have a learning disability, repeat a grade or to be suspended from school. In addition, exposure to violence, always a component of homelessness, can result in post-traumatic stress disorder, which means children may develop psychosocial and behavioral difficulties, ranging from withdrawal to aggression to substance-abuse problems. Health issues like ear infections, asthma, iron deficiency anemia and obesity (associated with worry about going hungry and access to only poor-quality food) are common in homeless children.
Adults also suffer profound health risks when they become homeless. The Street Health Report conducted in Toronto in 2007 found that compared with the general population homeless people are five times more likely to have heart disease; four times more likely to have cancer; three and a half times more likely to have asthma; three times more likely to have arthritis or rheumatism; and twice as likely to have diabetes.
in emergency-room visits and inpatient admissions and an 85 percent reduction in inpatient days. In Seattle, a comprehensive program, Survive the Streets, resulted in per-person health cost savings of $42,964 -- more than three times what it cost ($13,440) to provide sustainable housing and aligned services to those individuals.
So, the next time someone talks about the homeless issue, remind them that we are better off as individuals and as a society, in terms of emotional and physical health and finances (including taxes), when we make sure The Cost to YOU: According to Green everyone can put Doors, a central Texas organization a roof over their dedicated to ending homelessness, on head. You’ll help average, the homeless visit an by making others emergency room five times per year, as knowledgeable where tax payer dollars provide free as you are about the care. Visits costs $3,700; that’s $18,500 importance of stopping spent per year for the average homeless homelessness so that person and $44,400 spent per year for people stay healthier; use the highest users of emergency fewer public services; have a departments. better chance of getting a job; and with kids who are able to INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS develop to their full potential. Two communities decided to find a solution to the homeless crisis: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services created its own housing authority to reduce homelessness. As a result L.A. County saves $32,000 per homeless person per year in health care and hospitalization costs, while improving overall health outcomes. Among the specific savings: a 77 percent reduction
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Lean Chai Latte Smoothie Recipe courtesy of Megan Chacosky on behalf of Rockin’ Refuel 1 bottle (12 ounces) Rockin’ Refuel Vanilla Lean Builder 1 tablespoon loose chai tea or contents of 1 tea bag 1/4 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt 1-2 cups ice Place all ingredients in blender and blend to desired consistency.
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LUNCH ON THE GO
A healthy combination of plantbased foods and turkey easily turns into a quick lunch. This wrap brings together a variety of textures with crunchiness from the apples and spinach, substance from the turkey and creamy, simple dressing. Find more quick, healthy recipes at aicr.org.
Turkey, Spinach and Apple Wrap
Recipe reprinted with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research 1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 teaspoons honey mustard 2 whole-wheat lavash wraps or flour tortillas (8 inches each) 2 cups baby spinach leaves, loosely packed, washed and dried 4 thin slices turkey breast 1/4 Granny Smith apple, sliced paper-thin Combine mayonnaise and mustard. Lay out both wraps. Spread edges of each with mayonnaise mixture. Leaving space on one side of wraps, arrange layer of greens on top of wraps. Top each layer with two slices of turkey. Evenly divide apple slices and lay lengthwise across turkey. Fold over one end of wrap then both sides. Roll wrap as tightly as possible toward opposite side. Cover each wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate seamside down, up to 4 hours, before serving. To serve, remove plastic wrap and cut each wrap in half at an angle. Substitution: Two large leaves of soft, leafy green lettuce can be used in place of baby spinach leaves.
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FAMILY FEATURES
ome of the first foods that come to mind when considering dining outdoors are greasy, messy meals. Instead, opt for a nutritious outdoor experience with a turkey wrap, grain bowl or chicken salad for a backyard bite that doesn’t go overboard. Find more nutritious recipes for outdoor dining at culinary.net.
GREENS AND GRAINS
Dedicating more of your plate to fresh-from-the-garden produce as well as rice and grains can lead to a healthier lifestyle, according to Cheryl Forberg, registered dietitian and award-winning chef and nutritionist for “The Biggest Loser.” To start living healthier and greener lives, Forberg recommends starting a garden. This hands-on approach is a fun way to learn about nutrition and where food comes from. Following produce from seed to plate can compel you to eat more healthfully. Forberg furthers her personal dedication to the seedto-plate journey through her involvement with Seeds of Change, which invests in healthier and greener communities by offering both organic seeds and foods, and delivers an annual grant program that benefits school and community gardening as well as farming programs. This year, the grant program will award $310,000 to participants who plan to help their communities and teach people about sustainability and where fresh food comes from. Learn more about starting a community garden and living a greener, healthier life at seedsofchangegrant.com.
Warm Grain Bowl with Wild Salmon, Almonds and Salsa Verde
Total time: 20-25 minutes Servings: 8 8 wild salmon fillets (3 ounces each) sea salt, to taste fresh pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
SAVORY SALAD
Even when you plan to take dining outdoors, a tasty salad still makes for an ideally nutritious meal. This salad brings together an assortment of veggies for a Tomato-Cucumber Salsa to top succulent baked chicken and greens. Find more recipes perfect for dining al fresco at chickenroost.com.
Baked Greek Chicken Salad
Recipe courtesy of the National Chicken Council Servings: 4 Tomato-Cucumber Salsa: 2 plum tomatoes, diced 1 small cucumber, peeled and sliced 1/2 green pepper, julienned 1/4 purple onion, sliced 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon basil 1/8 teaspoon oregano 1/8 teaspoon Greek seasoning 1/8 teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard Salad: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 cup shitake mushroom caps, sliced 1 package Seeds of Change Quinoa, Brown & Red Rice with Flaxseeds 1/4 cup slivered almonds Salsa Verde (optional): 1 bunch scallions 1 clove garlic 1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves 1/2 cup packed mint leaves 1/2 cup packed basil leaves 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil Heat oven to 400 F. In oven-proof pan, season salmon with salt and pepper, and drizzle each fillet with olive oil. Bake 12-15 minutes, until cooked through. In blender or food processor, combine all Salsa Verde ingredients and pulse until fully incorporated but still rustic and chunky. Set aside. In medium saute pan over medium-high heat, heat remaining olive oil. Add mushrooms and asparagus and saute vigorously 3-5 minutes. Add grains and slivered almonds, and continue to saute until heated through, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide grains among eight plates, place a piece of salmon on each plate then finish with dollop of Salsa Verde, if desired, and serve. Substitution: Shitake mushroom caps may be substituted with button mushrooms or other wild mushrooms.
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cup melted butter lemon, juiced teaspoon freshly ground pepper teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon oregano teaspoon Greek seasoning package mixed Italian salad greens ounces feta cheese, crumbled black olives pepperoncini peppers To make Tomato-Cucumber Salsa: In medium bowl, mix together tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, purple onion, red wine vinegar, olive oil, vegetable oil, pepper, salt, basil, oregano, Greek seasoning, sugar and dry mustard. Chill until ready to serve. Heat oven to 350 F. Place chicken in baking dish. In medium bowl, mix together butter, lemon juice, pepper, garlic powder, oregano and Greek seasoning; pour over chicken. Bake about 50 minutes, uncovered, basting occasionally. Place salad greens in large serving bowl. Top with Tomato-Cucumber Salsa. Slice chicken in thin strips and arrange on top of salad. Sprinkle with feta cheese and garnish with olives and pepper.
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