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A P U B L I C AT I O N O F B A P T I S T H E A LT H C A R E
HEALTHY LIVING Beyond the
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Neurosurgeons Help with Back, Bone, Neck, Nerve and Spine Health
What If It’s You? Therapeutic Foster Homes
More Than Just Art Dance is a Physically Demanding Sport
Hearing Restored Cochlear Implant Strengthens Family Bond
THE IMPORTANCE OF
POSTURE
How You Sit and Stand Affects Your Health
Six Benefits to BETTER SLEEP Important for Optimal Health
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GCHL STAFF President and Chief Executive Officer MARK FAULKNER
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At Baptist Health Care, we are your trusted partner for health and wellness needs. In this spring edition of Gulf Coast Health Living, we have stories and tips to enhance all areas of your life. Learn if pain in the back, neck, nerves, bones or spine warrant a visit to a neurosurgeon, and understand that not all pain requires surgery (Pages 4 and 5). Adjusting your posture may help alleviate future pains, so we share the importance of good standing and sitting habits (Pages 12 and 13). Dancing is a beautiful art form but also a physically demanding sport. Our certified athletic trainers at Andrews Institute share how they are protecting dance athletes in our region (Pages 8 and 9). Trauma affects the youth in our foster care system, but our teams at Lakeview Center and FamiliesFirst Network are helping parents willing to open up their homes to complexneeds children through specialized therapeutic, medical and behavioral foster care programs (Pages 6 and 7). Learn how we continue to bring vital, new services to Northwest Florida and offer better quality living through our incredible first cochlear implant story, where a patient heard family speak for the first time in over 40 years (Pages 10 and 11). Our healthy habits in this edition offer ways to boost your brain and your barbecue (Page 3). We also explain the importance of sleep and how to gain more of it (Page 14). We hope these educational, mindful tips will cause you to spring into action this season so you can feel and live your best.
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How you sit and stand affects your health.
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Better Sleep
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6 What If It’s You?
Tips for optimal health.
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BE FAST WITH STROKE WARNINGS Do you know the signs of a stroke? Let this image and letters help you to remember the warnings if an individual has any of the
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH Practice safety for you and your loved ones by knowing the resources for sexual assault.
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• Speak with an advocate at the 24-hour Victim Services Hotline 850.433.7273. • Learn about Victim Services at: eLakeviewCenter.org. • Call 911 if you see someone in danger. Sudden loss of balance or coordination.
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Is your memory slipping a bit? Try these brain fitness tips to improve the ability to recall, recite and remember. • Follow a Mediterranean diet to fuel the mind with the healthiest foods. This includes limiting red meats and eating lots of fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and legumes. • Listen to music, particularly instrumental songs to help focus attention. Playing an instrument is also a great option. • Never stop learning. Take up a new hobby or try out a new skill. For ultimate mind power, take up a new language. • Spend time outdoors. Going for a nature walk and observing what is around you is a great brain booster. • Perform physical exercises that use opposite sides of the body at the same time. Stretch out your left arm and your right leg. This requires mental and physical coordination for a quick brain lift.
Sudden trouble seeing out of one or both eyes.
Sudden drooping on one side of the face.
Sudden weakness in one arm or leg.
Sudden trouble with speech or understanding.
Time to call 911.
HELP PREVENT ABUSE BY REPORTING NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH encourages us to report children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected by calling the Florida Abuse Hotline at 800.962.2873, or for hearing impaired call 800.453.5145. If it is an emergency, please call 911.
SIMPLE, HEALTHY RANCH DRESSING As you grill vegetables, seafood and meats this spring, don’t undo your healthy eating with processed salad dressings. Use this dip for your skewers instead. • • • • • •
½ to ¾ cup of plain Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 small clove of garlic, crushed 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons parmesan (optional) sprinkle of salt and pepper
Place yogurt, garlic and spices in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Add in the oil slowly and blend on low until it mixes well. Serve immediately. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to one week. Recipe was adapted from wellnessmama.com. Serves 4.
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Neurosurgeons Help with Back, Bone, Neck, Nerve and Spine Health Sudden pain radiates down the leg or arm. Muscles in your body tense or become weaker, causing loss in mobility. You become clumsier or perhaps even lose fine motor skills. These are all reasons you may want to consider seeing a neurosurgeon. When we hear the term “neuro,” most of us automatically think of brain or cranial disorders. Baptist Medical Group – Neurosurgery specializes in a wide variety of neurological conditions. They see patients with problems ranging from brain tumors, head injury, back and neck pain, vascular issues of head and neck, cancer, spine health, chronic pain and more.
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For the best spine and neck health and to be proactive against pain and injury, Dr. Lewis recommends having an active lifestyle.
Neurosurgeons like Evan Lewis, M.D., at Baptist Medical Group – Neurosurgery see patients who suffer with aging conditions like spinal stenosis and sciatica. Dr. Lewis also treats people with more serious conditions such as neurologic trauma and brain tumors.
Baptist offers many non-surgical treatment options such as injections and medication to alleviate patients’ pain and conditions. For the best spine and neck health and to be proactive against pain and injury, Dr. Lewis recommends having an active lifestyle.
“Maintaining good core muscle strength “I became a neurosurgeon because with exercise is vital to good health,” I felt a calling to help people improve said Dr. Lewis. “A healthy body weight their health and quality of life while and not becoming obese is another key dealing with complex component to spine medical conditions,” Maintaining good health.” said Dr. Lewis. “It is core muscle strength rewarding to provide a with exercise is vital For patients who have limited mobility or those positive outcome to my to good health. suffering in pain, aquatic patients despite health therapy like water aerobics can be a great adversities.” tool for spine health and recovery. The Baptist Medical Group – Neurosurgery goal is always to return people to living a takes a team approach and works quality life. closely with a patient’s primary care physician and other specialists to learn the medical history and treat the whole individual. They also partner with Andrews Institute Rehabilitation to refer patients for physical therapy Evan Lewis, M.D. treatment. Neurosurgery Not all cases seen by neurologists are serious or life-threatening. Back and neck pain can be a common problem for people of all ages and often does not require surgical intervention.
“I want to see my patients improve their medical conditions so that they can live purposeful and meaningful lives,” said Dr. Lewis. Baptist Medical Group – Neurosurgery is here to offer compassionate care and communicate with you about your medical needs. Call 850.469.0642 to initiate a referral and start a plan for your health goals.
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In 2017, the Florida Abuse Hotline referred 11,000 calls from our four-county area to the Department of Children and Families for investigation to determine if children could safely remain in their homes. When that wasn’t possible, FamiliesFirst Network (FFN) received the call to help find loving foster homes for the children. Currently, FFN serves more than 520 children in foster care. The child welfare system has seen an increase in youth with complex needs entering foster care, which has created a need for more caring and supportive foster parents. In particular, there is a great need for specialized foster parents to provide therapeutic, medically complex and behavioral foster care. FFN works as a trusted partner with foster parents and other agencies to ensure safe environments where children can thrive.
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To start with, all you need is a big heart and space in your home. We will be your partner and provide all the training and support you need. – Michelle Giordano, Therapeutic Foster Home Recruitment Specialist, FFN
Just think ...
It could be YOU who changes the course of a child’s life.
Medical Foster Care The State of Florida Division of Children’s Medical Services is FFN’s community partner in providing family-based foster care for medically complex children younger than age 21 who cannot safely receive care in their homes. “Medical foster parents Cathy Cheung, R.N. may need to give daily medications State of Florida Division or take a child to therapy or doctors’ of Children’s Medical Services appointments,” said Cathy Cheung, R.N., Children’s Medical Services. These parents work with a team of professionals from many programs including nurses, therapists, social workers, doctors and others. Training, oversight and case management also are provided until the child can either safely reunify with the birth family or move into an adoptive home. Foster parents and support teams work with the biological or adoptive parents to help them develop the special skills needed to care for the child.
Behavioral Foster Care FFN partners with the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) to provide enhanced home-based services for children who need help with emotional, developmental, behavioral or any other exceptional needs. Jamilyn Ruckman These foster parents are licensed Licensed Clinical as traditional homes but provide Social Worker a place where a child can receive National Youth Advocate Program additional in-home services such as weekly counseling. The program also affords FFN more flexibility in determining and ensuring long-term stability in the best environment where a child can thrive by finding the best match and possibly longer stays to avoid multiple moves and provide a more smooth transition to permanency. “We form a close relationship with parents from the beginning, meeting one-on-one,” said Jamilyn Ruckman, licensed clinical social worker, NYAP. “From start to finish, we are the ‘go-to’ persons who take care of the licensing paperwork, training and anything else the foster parent needs. We are available to them 24/7.”
Specialized Therapeutic Foster Care Using a Trauma-Informed Care approach, this Lakeview Center Medicaid-funded program provides therapeutic homes for children and youth in foster care who Michelle Giordano exhibit emotional and behavioral challenges. Therapeutic Foster Home Under the program named CHIPS Recruitment Specialist (Changing Horizons through Innovative FamiliesFirst Network Parenting Systems), therapeutic services occur in the home, school and community. Licensed homes can accept up to two foster children at a time, usually ages 4 to 17, and exceptions are made to keep siblings together. Therapeutic foster care generally lasts from six to 12 months until the child can transition back into the biological home if safe, a more traditional foster home setting, or an adoptive home. Therapeutic foster parents play a vital role partnering with CHIPS therapists and other professionals on the multidisciplinary team to support the child in a loving family home within the community. They also receive ongoing support and training such as 24/7 on-call support, weekly inhome therapist appointments, extensive evidence-based training, monthly reimbursements and Quality Parenting Training (QPT). QPT is 27 hours of education about topics such as attachment, cultures, diversity, trauma-informed care and an overview of the court system. Each year, the parents can take 10 paid days of respite to recharge. “Our priority is to ensure safe, trauma-free, loving, environments for our kids,” said Giordano. “But we also give 100 percent support to our parents.”
Specialized Therapeutic Foster Care 850.860.4259 State of Florida Division of Children’s Medical Services 850.484.5040 National Youth Advocate Program 850.380.7041 or 609.549.1013
Will it be YOU who makes a difference? Learn more about taking the first step in becoming a specialized foster parent. Call us at 850.860.4259 or visit FamiliesFirstNetwork.org. GULF COAST HEALTHY LIVING
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More Than Just Art Dancing is a Physically Demanding Sport Dancing is considered an art form, but it is also a sport that is as challenging as more traditional activities such as football, soccer and basketball. To perform well, one must have flexibility, stamina, endurance and a passion for dance. The physical demands of dancers are great. Athletic trainers Kathleen McGraw, ATC, and Matthew McGraw, ATC, with Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine know this well as they partner with Ballet Pensacola to support local dancers, helping them prevent and treat any injuries related to dance.
Kathleen McGraw, ATC
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Matthew McGraw, ATC
“The dancers at Ballet Pensacola are both incredible artists and athletes,” said Kathleen McGraw, ATC. “So much of what they do involves making it look effortless, and there is real athleticism behind that.”
A misconception dancing is that it can easy and always about dancing is that appear seem beautiful. you’re around the it can appear easy and “Ifdance studios like I am, see the struggles always seem beautiful. you dancers face with it A misconception about
being hard on the joints and hard on the muscles,” said Richard Steinert, artistic director and general manager of Ballet Pensacola. The partnership between Ballet Pensacola and Andrews institute has been in place for more than seven years. “That relationship is key to making our jobs easier and taking care of these dance athletes,” said Kathleen McGraw, ATC. “We are thankful for the partnership between Ballet Pensacola and Andrews Institute.” Athletic trainers treat dancers the same way they do any athletes – by understanding the demands of the sport, knowing what dancers do in their choreography and being familiar with the style of dance. These are the same ways trainers familiarize themselves with other activities, such as the plays and demands of a running back player in football. “Ballet is very much like any other sport,” said Matt McGraw, ATC. “Dancers get hurt just like anyone else. They are doing performances just like other sports have games. As athletic trainers, our job is to keep them on the dance floor. Their treatment is different from other sports activities, but the end goal is the same – to get them back out there performing.”
Andrews Institute is here for the community and supports
THOSE WHO MOVE. For more information, visit AndrewsInstitute.com or call 850.916.8700 to schedule an appointment. GULF COAST HEALTHY LIVING
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Hearing Restored Cochlear Implant Strengthens Family Bond Being unable to hear her spouse and children speak for more than 40 years had become the norm for Joanne Kish. She heard nothing but humming sounds and spent years trying to read lips. Kish lost her hearing during pregnancy from a genetic hearing loss that can be affected by hormones. Over time, her hearing diminished even further, and previous tools like hearing aids were not working. Three years ago Kish began working with audiologists at Baptist Health Care to explore options beyond her hearing aid. On Dec. 22, 2017, Kish had surgery to receive a cochlear implant. Then on Jan. 26, 2018, Kish’s implant was activated so she could hear for the first time. Cochlear implants are electronic devices that restore the ability to hear and understand speech for people with moderate to severe hearing loss. The implant bypasses damaged hair cells in the cochlea and stimulates remaining nerve fibers directly through the application of an electrical current. Kish was the first patient at Baptist Hospital to receive the cochlear implant. Thomas Babcock, M.D., is the area’s first otologist and neurotologist to perform this procedure on both adults and children. “Cochlear implants for children and adults may be the most rewarding procedure I perform,” said Dr. Babcock. “For adults, the loss of hearing can lead to social isolation and decreased quality of life. Some of my most rewarding patients are adults with cochlear implants who are able to communicate with loved ones and interact in society after years of struggling with hearing loss.” Kish’s husband of over 50 years and one of her five daughters were present during the Jan. 26 activation when
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she first heard them speak. Both family members were near tears when they spoke words and Kish could hear them. “It’s priceless,” said husband Ed Kish. “The fact that she’s able to hear now.” The couple had experienced years of miscommunication and misunderstandings from Kish’s poor hearing. The day was also a milestone for Baptist Hospital as it is the current leader and first in the area to provide surgical cochlear implants for both adults and children. Prior to late 2017, patients had to travel to larger medical facilities farther away. Kish had been advised to have the surgery sooner, but the distance and access to care was a concern. “When we found it out it was coming to Pensacola, we were really excited,” said Kish. “I just feel so blessed right now. I can’t tell you, this is wonderful. This is going to be good because I’m already understanding a lot that’s being said.” Kish will use the implant in one ear and continue using a hearing aid in the other to maximize her hearing. She looks forward to having conversations with her family and strengthening those bonds. To be eligible for a cochlear implant, patients must have hearing loss in both ears.
Cochlear implants are electronic devices that restore the ability to hear and understand speech for people with moderate to severe hearing loss.
Dr. Thomas Babcock and Joanne Kish, cochlear implant patient, rejoice in her hearing for the first time in over 40 years. Credit: Photo courtesy Gregg Pachkowski, Pensacola News Journal, pnj.com/Copyright 2018
Some of my most rewarding patients are adults with cochlear implants who are able to communicate with loved ones and interact in society after years of struggling with hearing loss. – Thomas Babcock, M.D.
Thomas Babcock, M.D.
BAPTIST MEDICAL GROUP ENT AND AUDIOLOGY LOCATIONS
ENT – Otolaryngology Baptist Medical Group
850.432.3467 Baptist Medical Towers 1717 North E St. Tower 3, Suite 239 Pensacola, FL 32501
Baptist Medical Park – Nine Mile 9400 University Parkway Suite 200 Pensacola, FL 32514
For more information about cochlear implants, visit BaptistMedicalGroup.org or call 850.432.3467. GULF COAST HEALTHY LIVING
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Importance of Posture
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How You Sit and Stand Affects Your Health
You may have heard the term “power pose.” The ways we sit and stand often make us look and feel more confident. More than just empowerment, proper posture leads to better overall health. It affects our breathing, energy levels and bodily alignment. Yet many of us don’t pay attention to posture until it leads to problems like back or neck pain. There are reasons why focusing on posture now, not later, are beneficial. Good posture allows for more efficient breathing. When you’re slumped over, the rib cage collapses a bit, leaving less room for lungs to open. This leads to inefficient breathing and affects other areas of the body. “One of the first things that come to mind about proper posture is that it affects how you breathe,” said Albi Gilmer, physical therapist and facility manager at Andrews Institute Rehabilitation. “With a poor posture form, you could be potentially closing off your lungs’ maximum capabilty.”
One of the first things that come to mind about proper posture is that it affects how you breathe.
When more oxygen can be delivered to the brain, cognition can improve. As you’re inhaling and exhaling in better form, you can mentally focus. This leads to more opportunities for learning, increased energy and output. Bodily alignment is vital to proper posture. Gilmer explains that individuals can actually have nothing wrong with the back, but poor posture habits can lead to severe pain. “Our body tissues adapt, and if individuals hold the same bad positions repeatedly, it will affect the bodily structure and become the new norm,” said Gilmer. “If that new norm is sitting or standing poorly on a routine basis, then that can lead to strain in the back and neck.” This doesn’t mean that we need to stand at attention like a soldier to have good posture. Proper form should feel relaxed and easy, not rigid or strained.
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Gilmer teaches proper techniques for sitting and standing at Andrews Rehabilitation Institute. He says no equipment, specialty items or money are needed. His recommendation is to self-correct, which takes one to two seconds every 15 minutes and continue this practice until proper posture becomes a habit. “You don’t need extra tools or fancy equipment,” said Gilmer. “You just have to have the willpower and willingness to accept that this is something you need to work on. A perfect position isn’t needed all the time but you should not be slouched for extended periods of time because it will hurt you in the long run.”
Simple things we can do each day to improve posture include: 1. Look up more. It sounds simple but we spend more time hunched over, staring at phones or other electronic devices. Practice looking up and arching your back to counter the stresses of looking down for long periods of time. 2. Walk regularly. It’s hard to slouch and maintain poor posture as you’re walking. Take short walk breaks throughout the day. 3. When you feel yourself slouching, push your chest and your buttocks outward in opposite directions. Lift your chest up and forward. Move your buttocks backward. It may feel odd at first but this is a better position for you. 4. Stand more but stand properly. As you stand, shift your weight to the balls of your feet and off of the heels. Even years of bad posture can be improved, no matter the age or situation. With a little bit of help and daily practice, posture can be enhanced. Don’t wait until you’re experiencing pain to pay attention to your posture. Visit your primary care physician so he or she can determine if a referral to Andrews Institute Rehabilitation may be needed.
ANDREWS INSTITUTE REHABILITATION LOCATIONS Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Andrews Institute Rehabilitation – Pace • Andrews Institute Rehabilitation – Westside Baptist Medical Park – Navarre • Baptist Medical Park – Nine Mile Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA • Jay Hospital • North Okaloosa Medical Center For more information, visit AndrewsInstitute.com or call 850.916.8700 to schedule an appointment. GULF COAST HEALTHY LIVING
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When it comes to optimal health, most people think eating a variety of nutritious foods and performing regular exercise are the most important components to overall health. They forget that adequate sleep is equally as important. When we are over tired or sleep deprived, other areas in our life begin to diminish. Here are six reasons to ensure that you are obtaining enough rest every day.
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SHARPENS MIND AND INCREASES LEARNING. Sleep improves the ability to learn and recall information. Experts suspect that pathways of brain cells form or strengthen during sleep to help people learn and remember better.
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IMPROVES FOCUS AND REACTION TIME. When a person is sleep-deprived, it’s harder for him or her to focus. Tiredness impairs judgment and the ability to respond. This is especially important when driving and operating machinery.
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REFUELS THE HEART AND VASCULAR SYSTEM. Before the body enters into deep sleep, the heart rate and blood pressure go down. This nightly dip is good for heart and vascular health.
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REPAIRS CELLS AND RELEASES GROWTH HORMONES. During sleep, growth hormones are released. In adults, these hormones help repair cells and tissues. In children they do the same and also aid them in muscle mass and overall growth.
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BOOSTS IMMUNE SYSTEM. The body produces additional cellular hormones called cytokines that help bodies fight off infection. When a person is feeling ill, the best medicine is a good night or day’s rest.
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REGULATES APPETITE. The body increases production of the appetite suppressor, leptin, and decreases the appetite stimulant grehlin. Studies also show that the less you sleep, the more you eat foods higher in calorie and carbohydrate content.
Now that you know sleep is essential, how can you actively obtain more hours per day? Try these tips to ensure you have a good night and sleep tight. • Darken and quiet the room where you sleep. • Turn off and avoid all electronics one hour before bed. • Read a book, pray or meditate right before you lie down. • Make the room cooler if possible. • Tidy the room. A cleaner environment makes for a less cluttered mind. • Monitor your sleep tools to ensure your bed, pillow and sheets are comfortable.
For more tips on sleep and healthy living, contact the team at My Healthy Blueprint, 850.469.6903.
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in the news PEOPLE, PROJECTS AND PRAISE
The Making of a Legend At Baptist, we have real legends among our team. They inspire us with extraordinary actions that reflect our Values of Ownership, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Service. Meet them below and read their stories at eBaptistHealthCare.org/legends.
Arthur “Jim” Conway R.N., Emergency Room Baptist Hospital
Michael McKenzie Clinical Educator and Paramedic Baptist Health Care
Jon Neyman
CCP, ECMO Program Lead – Perfusinist Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute
Kati Andrews
Child Welfare Case Manager, Adoptions Unit FamiliesFirst Network a division of Lakeview Center, Inc.
BAPTIST HEALTH CARE WINS PHILANTHROPIC FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
BAPTIST WOUND CARE CENTER RECEIVES EXCELLENCE AWARD
Baptist Health Care was awarded Philanthropic FaithBased Organization of the Year. This honor was given for efforts in motivating and supporting service-related outreach.
Baptist Wound Care Center was honored with the Center for Excellence Award, RestorixHealth’s highest achievement. This award distinguishes centers that have demonstrated success by meeting or exceeding clinical, operational and financial benchmarks in different categories over a three-month period.
BHVI IS FIRST TO OFFER WORLD’S SMALLEST PACEMAKER Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute (BHVI) is the first in the area to offer the world’s smallest pacemaker for patients with bradycardia, a condition characterized by a slow or irregular heart rhythm, usually fewer than 60 beats per minute. The transcatheter pacing system (TPS) is a new type of heart device that is one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker and does not require cardiac wires (leads) or a surgical “pocket” under the skin. To learn more about it or BHVI, visit eBaptistHealthCare.org/Heart or call 850.469.7309.
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