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Courage to Quit® Individual Sessions

KishHealth System is proud to offer this 6-week, one-on-one program developed by the Respiratory Health Association. A certified wellness instructor provides support, skills, and information about addiction, withdrawal, medications, triggers, and the health benefits of being smoke-free.

Call to set up your appointments.

IF YOU HAVE A DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS, TIME MAY NOT BE ON YOUR SIDE.

DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS, or DVT, is a blood clot that forms in a major vein

deep in your thighs or legs. Unlike clots that form in veins near the surface— such as varicose veins—DVT can break free and travel up the deep vein into your lung. DVT that lodges in your lung artery is called a pulmonary embolism.

THE OTHER SILENT KILLER Most people are aware of the dangers of heart attack and stroke, but far fewer know about DVT and pulmonary embolism. Every year, up to 600,000 Americans develop DVT or pulmonary embolism. Left untreated, one in three people with a pulmonary embolism will die—most within the first few hours of a DVT settling in the lung artery.

“Learn to recognize the symptoms of DVT,” says Don Brown, RN, clinical lead for the Cardiac and Vascular Interventional Suite (CVIS) at Kishwaukee Hospital.

“Swelling or warmth in your calf could be a sign of a clot in your leg. Shortness of breath may indicate a clot has broken free and traveled to your lungs.” If you experience these symptoms, contact your physician right away or seek emergency treatment.

“When you travel by car or plane for an extended period, getting up and moving around can help prevent clots from forming.”

Brown adds.

$25/Person - Refundable if all sessions attended KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL – 815.748.8962 VALLEY WEST HOSPITAL - 815.786.3962

KISHPROGRAMS.ORG PULMONARY EMBOLISM AND DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS CAN BE TREATED IN THE CARDIAC AND VASCULAR INTERVENTIONAL SUITE AT KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL. MEDICATION TO BREAK UP THE CLOTS IS INFUSED INTO THE BLOODSTREAM THROUGH A CATHETER INSERTED IN THE GROIN. A PATIENT TYPICALLY REMAINS HOSPITALIZED FOR TWO TO FOUR DAYS FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE.

YOUR GUIDE TO CLASSES AND PROGRAMS As you look through this magazine, you will find listings of classes and other events. Some are selected to coordinate with the content on the page. Additional listings are grouped by category on pages 8 and 9. ost classes are free and require registration. Classes with low enrollment are generally cancelled three days prior to the M start date. Please register early. Register online at kishprograms.org.

KishHealth System Cancer Center provides patients and families with education, support and resources to deal with the many challenges presented by cancer. Generous donor support helps underwrite the cost of these programs. If you are interested in making a donation to improve the quality of life for those dealing with cancer, please contact the Health Foundation at 815.748.9954 or visit kishhealthfoundation.org.

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BECOMING AN EMPOWERED PATIENT STARTS WITH ASKING QUESTIONS.

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with an attitude of taking the driver’s seat. Empowered patients aren’t afraid to ask questions about their healthcare experiences. They speak up when they feel confused, doubtful, or overwhelmed.

JUST ASK Equip yourself with the following key questions during routine medical appointments and hospital visits:  What health issues should I be most concerned about?  What condition do I have? What could happen if I don’t treat it?  What is the purpose of this test/procedure?

What will happen if I don’t have it done?  What are the risks of this test/procedure/medication?  What other treatments are out there?  Should I create an advance directive? If so, what documents will I need?  What is the meaning of this word you are using: ___________?  I’m having trouble understanding this part: ___________.

Can you explain it to me again?  What is the next step I should take after I leave here?  How do I schedule that appointment/test?

KishHealth System’s interactive web portal, MyKishHealth, empowers patients and their families by providing easy, secure access to personal health information.

For details, visit mykishhealth.org.

Focused Change The new KishHealth System patient care model calls for the entire care team to meet in a patient’s room at a scheduled time each day of hospitalization. This gives patients the opportunity to ask questions about their treatment and allows providers to collaborate on a coordinated treatment plan.

“KishHealth System aims to be a frontline resource to patients before, during, and after a hospital stay,” says Todd Barrowclift, DO, senior director, Physician Operations. “Patients know they can count on us to care for them when they’re sick, but we want to help them to stay well, too.”

The Patient Care Model in Action From her Kishwaukee Hospital inpatient bed, Kathleen Hunt chatted about the care she had been receiving during her four-day stay: “They are very thorough here and don’t overlook anything. The nurses and aides are kind and helpful. I like their openness; they tell you exactly what they’re doing.

If they take my temperature, they tell me what it is. It didn’t used to be like that in hospitals.”

According to Kathleen, the patient care model has made a clear difference: “Each day, my care team comes in to talk with me and discuss my case. The hospitalist, the pharmacist, the social worker, and my nurse were all here in my room this morning. It’s really good how they work together here.”

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Your Guide to Healthy COOKING OILS WHILE SCANNING THE GROCERY STORE AISLES, YOU’VE PROBABLY NOTICED AN ABUNDANCE OF COOKING OILS. WHICH ONES ARE BEST FOR YOUR FAMILY? TAKE A LOOK at some currently popular cooking oils.

Dietary Fat at a Glance The type of fat you eat matters, because some increase your risk of certain diseases while others protect your heart and support overall health.

GOOD FATS—monounsaturated (olive oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, peanut oil, sesame oil, avocados, olives, nuts, peanut butter) and polyunsaturated (soybean oil, corn oil, safflower oil, walnuts, fatty fish, soymilk, tofu) oils.

Eat every day.

OLIVE OILOlive oil contains high amounts of beneficial monounsaturated fatty acids. For optimal nutritional value, select “extra virgin” olive oil, which is made from the first pressing and is not treated with chemicals.

COCONUT OILCoconut oil is a saturated fat, so use it sparingly in cooking. If you use coconut oil, select a virgin, rather than refined, product.

CANOLA OILCanola oil contains both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, including omega-3 fatty acids, which support brain function.

SESAME OILMost commonly used for flavor, sesame oil also contains omega-6 fatty acids that support growth and help regulate metabolism.

QUESTIONABLE FATS—saturated fats (whole-fat dairy products, highfat cuts of meat, chicken with the skin, butter, cheese, ice cream, palm oil, coconut oil)

Limit use, replacing with good fats.

BAD FATStrans fats or hydrogenated oils used in food manufacturing (commercially baked goods, packaged snack foods, stick margarine, vegetable shortening, fried foods, candy bars)

Eliminate from your diet.

Gluten-Free Awareness Group If you are concerned that you may have a gluten sensitivity, join us to learn more.

Free//Registration Preferred Walk-ins Welcome KISHHEALTH SYSTEM PHYSICIAN GROUP, PLANO - 815.786.3962

3rd Tuesday of the Month, 6:30 - 7:30 pm

KISHPROGRAMS.ORG

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w o N s t r a t S THE HUMAN SKELETON IS COMPOSED OF 206 BONES. A LIFETIME OF GOOD HABITS HELP KEEP THEM HEALTHY AND STRONG. EATING RIGHT AND exercising regularly are two

activities that can boost bone health early in life.

“People should add weight-bearing exercises to their exercise routine to build bone density,” says Cindy Tucker, director of KishHealth System Physical Therapy. “Start with low resistance and build gradually to avoid pain or discomfort. To learn the right form, consult a physical therapist or trainer.”

Fit & Fun Senior Workout KISHHEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTER - 815.748.8900

Mon. & Wed., Fri optional, Sept. 1 - Oct. 24, 9 - 10 am Turn to the center spread for additional programs.

BEYOND BARBELLS Not a fan of weights? No problem.

Add weight-bearing exercises to your day KISHPROGRAMS.ORG with these activities: � Climbing stairs � Jumping rope � Playing tennis � Dancing � Hiking “People need to take charge of bone health when they’re young to avoid brittle bone problems later in life,” Tucker says. “Staying active becomes even more important as you age.”

To learn more about one-on-one personal conditioning and training at KishHealth System Physical Therapy, visit kishphysicaltherapy.org or call 815.748.8900. The initial consultation is free.

Valuing Good Advice Linda Kulesa, 60, of DeKalb began attending the morning program at KishHealth System Physical Therapy seven years ago. She’s still going faithfully.

“About three years ago, I started jogging and entering 5K races, and Chris Laurent, a certified athletic trainer, was a big supporter,” says Linda. “Ten races later, I learned I have two herniated discs and had to stop. Chris says all the time that if you feel you can’t do an exercise, don’t do it—try something else. So now, in addition to my 6 a.m. workout three days a week, I walk, garden, and take the stairs whenever possible. I need regular exercise, along with a healthy diet, to stay fit.”

To learn more about the many fitness options at the Physical Therapy Center, visit kishphysicaltherapy.org.

Stop Osteoporosis in Its Tracks Bone disease or osteoporosis causes loss of bone mass and density, often leading to broken bones and physical limitations. To maintain quality of life: O get your D. A daily D dose of vitamin D paired with calcium can keep bones strong. Your body produces vitamin D naturally when you stand outside in the sun for 15 minutes. Overcast outside? Nosh on eggs, fatty fish, or vitamin D enriched milk and cereal.

ON’T skip screenings.

D Talk with your physician about whether you need to have a bone density screening. When and how often you should undergo screenings could vary based on your current health or family history.

DEXA bone density screenings can help predict your likelihood of developing osteoporosis. To schedule, call Kishwaukee Hospital at 815.748.2975 or Valley West Hospital at 815.786.3794.

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Changing Nutritional Needs MANY PEOPLE MISTAKENLY THINK THEY CAN COMPENSATE FOR POOR EATING HABITS

BY TAKING A MULTIVITAMIN-MINERAL SUPPLEMENT, NOT REALIZING THEY MAY NOT BE GETTING THE RIGHT AMOUNTS OF THE NUTRIENTS THEY NEED. ASK YOUR PHYSICIAN TO TEST FOR ANY NUTRITIONAL GAPS YOU MAY HAVE AND SUGGEST THE BEST WAY TO FILL THEM, WHETHER THROUGH A SUPPLEMENT OR BY CHANGING WHAT AND HOW YOU EAT.

A HEALTHY DIET FEEDS A PERSON INSIDE AND OUT, KEEPING THE BODY STRONG, THE MIND SHARP, AND ENERGY LEVELS HIGH.

OVER TIME, THE metabolic rate—or pace at which the body burns energy—

slows. People who move around less may be tempted to eat less, making it even more important to consume nutrient-rich foods. Taste buds can also lose sensitivity, especially when people take certain medications, making it easy to add too much salt or sugar.

THE RIGHT FOODS. Enjoy a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole �

grains, beans, lean protein, and low-fat dairy. A nutrient-rich diet boosts immunity, reduces disease risk, and helps maintain proper weight. � VITAMIN SAVVY. By age 50, the stomach produces less gastric acid, making it harder to absorb the vitamins B12, B6, and folic acid needed to maintain memory, alertness, and other functions. In addition, skin becomes less efficient at synthesizing the vitamin D needed for strong bones. � WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE. Proper hydration keeps the body functioning well and the mind sharp. Even if you don’t feel thirsty, remind yourself to drink water throughout the day and with every meal.

KishHealth System physician Shaun Mathen, DO, believes “you are what you eat, so choose wisely.” Get to know Dr. Mathen and others online at kpgcares.org.

Wellness Programs Visit KISHPROGRAMS.ORG for a complete list of programs, dates, times, and locations.

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• Eat to Beat: Heart Disease • Eat to Beat: Diabetes

KIDS’ HEALTH • • • • •

Boys Only … Your Changing Body Girls Only … Your Changing Body Kids Connect: Therapeutic Activity Groups Next Level Sports Performance Clinic Safe Sitter

HEALTH AND WELLNESS • • • • • • • • • • • •

AARP Drivers’ Safety Course Blood Pressure Clinic Childbirth Programs Courage to Quit® Individual Sessions CPR Diabetes: Self-Management Doctor Discussions Fall Prevention First Aid Free Know Your Numbers Screening Appointments HeartWise Cardiac Evaluations Low-Cost PSA and Cholesterol Screenings

COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAMS

COUNSELING AND SUPPORT GROUPS • • • • • • • • • • •

Anxiety Therapy Group Bridge of Hope Bereavement Support Group Depression Therapy Group Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group Dialectical Behavior Therapy Teen Group: Emotion Management Gluten-Free Awareness Group Living After Loss Bereaved Parent Group Living with Cancer: Support Groups and Programs for Men and Women Lunch Bunch Spousal Loss Social Group Powerful Tools for Caregivers Sleep Apnea AWAKE Group: Alert, Well, And Keeping Energetic

FITNESS • • • • • • • • •

Aquatic Exercise Fit & Fun Senior Workout Gentle Yoga Group Conditioning Living with Cancer: Chair Yoga One-on-One Personal Conditioning/Training Program Pilates Runner’s Gait Analysis Yoga

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HEALTHY EATING Eat to Beat: Heart Disease This 5-part series is presented by a team of educators dedicated to health and wellness. Laurie Chilton, RN, Peggy Marchini, RD, and Jo Cessna, healthy culinary instructor, explore the top researched foods that can reduce your risk of heart disease and how this information applies to daily choices. $60 Person - Recipes and samples provided.

HYVEE - 815.748.8962

All sessions: 6 - 8 pm Part 1: Sept. 16, Rethinking Healthy Fats Part 2: Sept. 30, Add Flavor Without the Salt Part 3: Oct. 14, Benefits of Adding Soy to Your Diet Part 4: Oct. 28, Adding Soluble Fiber and Plant

Sterols to your Diet Part 5: Nov. 11, Living Healthy Everyday

Eat to Beat: Diabetes This 4-part series is presented by a team of educators dedicated to health and wellness. Peggy Marchini, RD, and Jo Cessna, healthy culinary instructor, lead this series in understanding how food is an effective tool to help prevent and manage diabetes. Learn to apply the power of your plate to fight diabetes. $45 Person - Recipes and samples provided.

HYVEE - 815.748.8962

All sessions: 6 - 8 pm Part 1: Sept. 23, Managing Carbohydrates Part 2: Oct. 7, How Fat Helps Prevent Diabetes Part 3: Oct. 21, Pile on the Veggies Part 4: Nov. 4, Rethink Your Sweet Tooth

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Y UNIT M M O S C NES WELLRAMS PROG MOST CLASSES ARE FREE AND REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (UNLESS NOTED).

REGISTER ONLINE AT KISHPROGRAMS.ORG

HEALTH AND WELLNESS KIDS’ HEALTH

A New Approach to Joint Replacement with Dr. Jain

Safe Sitter

For 11 - 13 year olds. $40/Child - Registration Required

Join Orthopedic Surgeon Rajeev Jain, MD, to learn about the latest advancements in knee and hip replacements at KishHealth System Joint Care Center. Meal provided.

Free // Registration Required

KISHHOSP - 815.748.8962

KISHHOSP - 815.748.8962

Aug. 13, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Aug. 26, 6:30 - 8 pm, dinner at 6 pm

VALLEY WEST MOB - 815.786.3962

Aug. 6 & 7 8:30 am – Noon

Girls Only… Your Changing Body

For 9 – 12-year-old girls and their moms. $10/Family // Registration Required KISHHOSP - 815.748.8962

Aug. 21, 6 - 8 pm Oct. 14, 6 - 8 pm VALLEY WEST MOB- 815.786.3962

Sept. 17, 6 - 8 pm

Boys Only…Your Changing Body

Preventing Falls

Open to seniors, caregivers, family members, and friends.

Free // Registration Required KISHPT - 815.748.8900

Aug. 4, Noon - 1 pm

Courage to Quit® Individual Sessions This is a 6-week, one-on-one program. $25/Person // Refundable if all classes attended Registration Required VALLEY WEST - 815.786.3962

For 9 – 12-year-old boys and their dads. $10/Family // Registration Required

KISHHOSP - 815.748.8962

KISHHOSP - 815.748.8962

Low-Cost PSA and Cholesterol Screenings

Oct. 27, 6 - 7:30 pm

Kids Connect: Therapeutic Activity Groups

For children ages 5 - 14. Led by Karyn Erkfritz, licensed clinical psychologist.

Call for Price // Registration Required KISHBHS - 815.748.8334

Low cost cholesterol profiles with glucose (12-hour fast) and prostate cancer screening (PSA) for National Cholesterol Education Month and National Prostate Health Awareness Month. $20/Cholesterol Profile, $25/PSA Test // Registration Required VALLEY WEST - 815.786.3736

Sept. 23 - 26, 7 am – 5 pm

Call for dates and times.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Teen Group

Please visit KISHPROGRAMS.ORG for a complete list of classes including:

Childbirth & Infants Living with Cancer CPR & First Aid Diabetes and more!

Helping teens regulate emotions.

KISHBHS – 815.748.8334

Call for dates and times.

Next Level Sports Performance Clinic Registration Required

KISHPT - 815.748.8900

Ages 10-12, Weds., 6 - 7 pm $30/4 Weeks Ages 13-18, Mon. & Weds., 5 - 6 pm $100/5 Weeks

Free Know Your Numbers Screening Appointment

As a service to our community, we are offering the following screenings and education free of charge in the convenience of one appointment: • Blood test for • Education cholesterol and Must be 20 years or blood sugar levels older. You can attend • Blood pressure Know Your Numbers • Waist measurement one time per year.

• Body mass index (BMI) Free // Registration Required Morning appointments available on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at both locations.

KISHPB - 815.748.8962 VALLEY WEST - 815.786.3962

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One-on-One Personal Conditioning/Training Program Free initial consultation, then $30/Hour // Registration Required KISHPT - 815.748.8900

Call to schedule an appointment.

Aquatic Exercise

8-week session $75/Person // Registration Required

COUNSELING

KISHPT - 815.748.8900

Anxiety Therapy Group

Call for dates and times

KISHBHS - 815.748.8334

Call for dates, times, and price

Runner’s Gait Analysis

$30/Person // Registration Required

Depression Therapy Group

Call for Price // Registration Required KISHBHS - 815.748.8334

KISHPT - 815.748.8900

Call to schedule an appointment.

Meets every other Monday, 6 - 7 pm

Group Conditioning

3 months $100/Person // Registration Required

Living with Cancer: Women’s Networking Group Free // No Registration Required

KISHPT - 815.748.8900

Mon, Wed, & Fri., Aug. 1 - Oct. 30, 6 - 7 am

KHSCANCERCTR, DEKALB 815.748.2958

Fit & Fun Senior Workout

8-week session Prices Vary // Registration Required $35/Once a Week; $70/Twice a Week $20/Additional for Friday

Living with Cancer: Cancer Support Group

KISHPT - 815.748.8900

Free // No Registration Required

Mon. & Wed., Fri optional, Sept. 1 - Oct. 24, 9 - 10 am

KHSCANCERCTR, DEKALB 815.748.2958

Meets every Thursday, 9:30 - 11 am

Living with Cancer: Chair Yoga

VALLEY WEST MOB - 815.786.9198

2nd Wednesday of each month, 8:30 - 9:30 am

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Cancer patients and caregivers of any age and ability level are welcome to attend.

Free // No Registration Required

HOSPICE - 815.756.3000

KHSCANCERCTR, DEKALB 815.748.2958

Free // Registration Required

Tuesdays, Oct. 14 - Nov. 18, 11 am - 12:30 pm

Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:30 - 10:15 am

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• KISHBHS

• KHS WATERMAN

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KishHealth System Cancer Center, DeKalb 10 Health Services Drive DeKalb, IL 60115

Tues. & Thurs., Sept. 2 - Oct. 23, 5 - 6 pm VALLEY WEST - 815.786.8550 Sept. 1 - Oct. 22, 6 - 7 pm

Gentle Yoga

8-week session Prices Vary // Registration Required $35/Once a Week, $70/Twice a Week VALLEY WEST - 815.786.8550

Sept. 1 - Oct. 22, Noon - 1 pm

Pilates

8-week session Prices Vary // Registration Required $35/Once a Week; $70/Twice a Week KISHPT - 815.748.8900

Tues. & Thurs., Sept. 2 - Oct. 23, 6 - 7 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED + CLASSES ARE FREE unless noted otherwise. REGISTER ONLINE at kishprograms.org.

LOCATIONS

KishHealth System Behavioral Health Services 760 Foxpointe Drive, Sycamore

8-week session Prices Vary // Registration Required $35/Once a Week, $70/ Twice a Week KISHPT - 815.748.8900

Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10 - 11 am

KishHealth System Hospice 2727 Sycamore Road, DeKalb

Yoga

KishHealth System, Genoa 599 Pearson Drive, Genoa KishHealth System, Waterman 10003 US Rt. 30, Waterman

• KISHHOSP

Kish Hospital Roberts Conference Center 1 Kish Hospital Drive, DeKalb

• KISHPB

Kish Hospital Professional Building 8 Health Services Drive, DeKalb

• KPGPLANO

KishHealth System Physician Group, Plano 12700 U.S. Highway 34, Plano

• KISHPT

KishHealth System Physical Therapy Center 2111 Midlands Court, Sycamore

• VALLEY WEST

Valley West Hospital 1302 N. Main St., Sandwich

• VALLEY WEST MOB

Valley West Medical Office Building 1310 N. Main St., Sandwich

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YOU MAY BELIEVE STIFF, PAINFUL JOINTS ARE A NATURAL PART OF AGING, BUT THEY DON’T HAVE TO BE. TAKE ACTION NOW TO HELP YOUR JOINTS STAY FLEXIBLE.

“PEOPLE TEND TO be more sedentary now than in the past,” says Dave Smith, physical therapist and coordinator of the KishHealth System Centers for Joint and Spine Care. “Lack of exercise and increased weight put undue stress on the joints and spine, which can lead to pain, dysfunction, and degeneration.”

JOINT PAIN MAY ALSO RESULT FROM INJURY. “Some ‘weekend warriors’ take their bodies beyond their limits,” says Cindy Tucker, PT, director of KishHealth System Physical Therapy. “One particular motion repeated over and over again also stresses a joint.”

FOLLOW THESE STEPS FOR BETTER JOINT HEALTH. � STEP ONE: Exercise. Aim for 30 minutes per day of moderate physical activity like brisk walking. Pilates, yoga, or other core-strengthening and deep-stretching exercise will also promote joint health. � STEP TWO: Eat right. “Drink lots of water and eat raw fruits and vegetables, while eliminating high-sugar drinks and high fat foods,” says Smith. “A healthy diet discourages inflammation.”

STEP THREE: Manage � your weight. Even a small weight loss helps your joints in a big way. Each pound of lost weight reduces the load on the knee joints by four pounds.

Considering joint replacement? Watch a video about KishHealth System’s unique Joint Care Center online at kishjointcenter.org or call 815.748.2968 to schedule a tour.

A New Approach to Joint Replacement with Dr. Jain Join Orthopedic Surgeon Rajeev Jain, MD, to learn about the latest advancements in knee and hip replacements at KishHealth System Joint Care Center. Meal provided.

Free//Registration Required

RICE for Joint Pain • Rest. Take a break from the activity causing your discomfort.

• Ice. Apply cold compresses to reduce swelling and relieve pain.

• Compression. Wrap the affected area to reduce swelling.

• Elevation. Raise the sore area above heart level to minimize swelling.

Aspirin or ibuprofen can help relieve inflammation.

Before taking any pain medication, check with your physician.

KISH HOSPITAL ROBERTS CONFERENCE CENTER - 815.748.8962

Aug. 26, 6:30 - 8 pm, dinner at 6 pm Turn to the center spread for additional programs.

KISHPROGRAMS.ORG

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Check Out Unusual Symptoms When Mark Canaday was having chest pains earlier this year, he passed it off as acid reflux symptoms, until his wife Amy and his sons urged him to finally see his doctor.

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CONVERSATION TO MANAGE THE QUESTIONS AND EMOTIONS THAT FOLLOW A CANCER DIAGNOSIS, PATIENTS NEED TO HAVE OPEN AND HONEST DISCUSSIONS WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND LOVED ONES. ACCORDING TO THE American Cancer Society, more than 1 million people in the United States are diagnosed with cancer every year.

After diagnosis, the typical cancer patient is exposed to a tremendous flood of information—and misinformation—from sources online, in print, and in person.

An empowered patient should choose to interact with people who can provide the right support in the right way.  Your physician—Tell your doctor how much or how little medical information you want to know. Ask what to expect from treatment and how the disease will affect your daily life.  Your loved ones—Surround yourself with people you trust. Let others help you with daily chores, rides to the doctor, or heart-toheart conversations about the disease and its effect on all of you.  Your advocate—Bring a family member or friend along on medical appointments to take notes and remind you of what the doctor said.

Need extra support after a cancer diagnosis? We’re here for you every step of the way, offering comprehensive care with complimentary services that include nutrition education, massage therapy, counseling, and support groups. Visit kishcancercenter.org to learn more.

Mark saw Dhaval Thakkar, MD, internal medicine physician at DeKalb Clinic, and was admitted to the hospital. Although a heart attack was ruled out, an endoscope was performed. When Mark returned for the results, the news was a shock— esophageal cancer.

Mark said what followed felt like a “whirlwind” of doctor’s visits, surgeries, physical therapy, radiation treatments, and chemotherapy. He saw doctors and received treatments at the KishHealth System Cancer Center in DeKalb. Mark said, “It’s hard to explain how caring they are. They care for the patients and their families. They know your name when you walk in.”

Mark is now cancer-free. Thinking back to the last few months he said, “The care I received was absolutely phenomenal.

I wouldn’t change anything.”

Living with Cancer Support Groups

Free - No Registration Required KISHHEALTH SYSTEM CANCER CENTER, DEKALB - 815.748.2958

Meets every Thursday, 9:30 - 11 am VALLEY WEST MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING - 815.786.9198

2nd Wednesday of each month, 8:30 - 9:30 am Turn to the center spread for additional support programs.

KISHPROGRAMS.ORG

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COLD, FLU, AND ALLERGY SYMPTOMS CAN BE SIMILAR. LEARN TO TELL WHICH IS WHICH AND HOW TO STAY HEALTHY.

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The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology recommends three stages of allergy treatment: • Avoidance. Once you

EARLY OCTOBER TO late March is prime time for new cases of influenza or the flu, a respiratory illness caused by a virus. One of the best ways to avoid the flu is to be vaccinated annually.

“The CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] recommends the flu shot for pretty much anyone in the population older than six months,” says David Wester, certified physician assistant at KishHealth System Physician Group, Waterman. “Most people miss work or daily activities for a full week after getting the flu—besides its serious health impact, the flu really slows you down.”

Nasal spray vaccines are available for patients between ages two and 49 who want to avoid needles. Regular hand-washing is also crucial for preventing the flu.

IS IT THE FLU? Flu season coincides with cold season and the onset of seasonal allergies.

The conditions share symptoms such as fever and chills, cough, sore throat, and muscle and body aches. A key distinction is how quickly symptoms appear.

“The flu hits hard and fast,” says Wester. “One hour patients are fine, and the next they have a fever, severe aches, and fatigue. Colds typically have a gradual onset of head congestion and sore throat, and they may or may not present with a fever.”

Seasonal allergies, usually signaled by a runny nose and sneezing, often occur at the same time of year. Keep track of allergens in your area so you know your possible triggers and when to expect symptoms.

“Prepare for allergies before the allergen is present in the environment,” says Wester. “Don’t wait until symptoms appear to start an allergen regimen.”

know the cause of your allergy symptoms, reduce your exposure. Filters, regular washing of sheets, and other environmental controls can greatly improve your allergy symptoms.

• Medication. If allergen avoidance is difficult or not enough to reduce symptoms, allergy medication lowers your body’s response to allergens in the environment. Your provider may recommend an overthe-counter or prescription medication.

• Immunotherapy. Also referred to as allergy shots, this treatment helps create a natural resistance to allergens. By exposing the body to small amounts of the allergen over time and gradually increasing the exposure, your body eventually becomes immune to the allergens.

VACCINE MYTHS

Flu shots are offered at all KishHealth System Physician Group locations.

For information, visit kpgcares.com.

Immunizations protect people from severe and potentially deadly illnesses.

David Wester, certified physician assistant with KishHealth Physician Group, Waterman, says, “Vaccines are completely safe for most people. If you have questions about anything you’ve heard otherwise, ask your provider to explain the facts. Eradicating major diseases throughout the world is the end goal of vaccines.”

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Gearing Up for Cancer Treatment READYING YOURSELF FOR THE MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES OF FIGHTING CANCER IS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF TREATMENT. FACING CANCER COULD include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, causing patients to worry about their health,

family finances, and future.

“A cancer patient can start managing stress by building a support network of people who will be encouraging. I ask patients to not be silent, but to reach out,” says Vickie Peyton, MSW, LCSW, oncology social worker at KishHealth System.

“Getting support helps patients recognize and prepare for the emotional challenges, allowing them to work through them so they can better concentrate on their treatment plan.”

LET THESE TIPS GUIDE YOUR MENTAL PREPARATION FOR THE ROAD AHEAD: � Ask plenty of questions about your treatment regimen. � Delegate responsibilities to family or friends, when possible. � Encourage loved ones to seek emotional support. � Identify activities that relax you and make time for them regularly. � Seek financial assistance, if needed.

Most importantly, remember that your health comes first. Taking care of yourself allows you to be your best for the people you love.

K ishHealth System offers a variety of cancer support groups and classes. Turn to the center spread or visit kishprograms.org for more information.

Better Together When you have cancer, you may feel that your loved ones don’t truly understand what you are going through. Empathetic strangers, on the other hand, seem to understand completely.

“I often hear patients say that support groups give them a place to be themselves without judgment—where others just ‘get it,’” says Peyton. “They receive the kind of support that will help them redefine a world that is looking very different than yesterday’s world.”

Research has found that participating in support groups can reduce stress and fatigue, encourage treatment compliance, and enhance coping ability.

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Heart Attack, Stroke—and PTSD? ANXIETY FOLLOWING A HEART ATTACK OR STROKE THAT BECOMES SEVERE ENOUGH TO AFFECT A SURVIVOR’S ABILITY TO LEAD A NORMAL LIFE COULD INDICATE POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD).

DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND fear are normal parts of

healing following a cardiac event. In individuals with PTSD, however, the fear of a recurring event is strong enough to become all-encompassing and debilitating.

In recent studies, 12 percent of heart attack survivors and 23 percent of stroke survivors developed PTSD. PTSD CAUSES A VARIETY OF SYMPTOMS, INCLUDING: � Avoidance of items and places that remind individuals of the traumatic event � Depression, guilt, and loss of interest in favorite activities � Flashbacks to the event, nightmares, or recurring disturbing thoughts

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“Traumatic events, like all experiences, create a lasting impression in the memory,” says Jennifer Lindskog, PsyD, of KishHealth System Behavioral Health Services. “However, with appropriate treatment and support, survivors of trauma have the opportunity to diminish the memory’s power to create a negative impact in their lives.”

Managing PTSD Cardiac Rehab is crucial to wellness offered in DeKalb and following a heart Sandwich includes medically attack or stroke, so supervised exercise, individualized ask your doctor about goal setting, lifestyle modification and education for those with heart possible symptoms and respiratory illness. and ways to help.

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With help, most individuals can gain control of the fear and anxiety associated with post-traumatic stress disorder. Common treatments include talk therapy and use of antidepressant medication.

“Treatment often allows survivors to reestablish a sense of control over their experiences and observe their own capacity for strength and resiliency,” says Lindskog.

KishHealth System Behavioral Health Services can help you cope with PTSD. Call 815.748.8334 (Sycamore) or 815.786.3764 (Sandwich) today.

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Puzzling Prescriptions WHEN YOUR PHYSICIAN PRESCRIBES A NEW MEDICATION, ITS DOSAGE INSTRUCTIONS MAY SPECIFY THAT IT BE TAKEN AT REGULAR TIMES OR “AS NEEDED.” THE DIRECTION TO take a medication “as needed” means the patient or a caregiver

can decide whether to use the medication based on certain symptoms, up to but not exceeding the recommended daily dose.

“How patients take medications depends on the situation,” says Tony Appello, PharmD, hospital pharmacist at Valley West Hospital. “Patients with chronic pain may need to take a medication around the clock, whereas patients with periodic pain episodes can take their medication ‘as needed.’ Pharmacists work with physicians to clarify orders so patients know exactly how to take their medications.”

Some medications are also administered on an “as needed” basis so they will work better.

“Nitroglycerin is used ‘as needed’ for chest pain,” Appello explains. “If taken routinely, patients would develop a tolerance, meaning it may not work when needed the most.”

If you have questions about your medication, call your pharmacy or your physician’s office.

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Take as Directed If you’re recovering from an illness or injury, taking your medication on time and in the appropriate dosage can help you heal, feel better, and stay safe.

“The physician has customized the dose to meet your needs and has chosen it based on recommendations from drug developers,” explains Tony Appello, PharmD, hospital pharmacist at Valley West Hospital. “Not taking the medication as directed can put you at increased risk of side effects or leave you unprotected by the drug’s benefits.”