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Regional Support Groups

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Region Hospitals & Clinics

21 care TALK© Capsules of Healthy Information

Features 6

Riding the Wave of Prostate Cancer Awareness —by Elizabeth Dardes

Important Preventative Health Exams for Men

Regional Blood Drives

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Community Calendar and Family Events

Farm-to-Table Vegetable Recipes -Eggplant Souffle -Chilled Beet Soup -Cool Creamy Carrot Soup

Bleeding Gums: Normal or Not? —by Alvin Danenberg, DDS

The Art of Pampering Yourself —by Elizabeth Dardes

Family Preparedness: Communication is the key

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Perhaps you may have already heard the commencement speech delivered to University of Texas graduates last May by Navy SEAL and four-star Admiral William H. McRaven. So poignant were his 10 lessons learned during his SEAL training that they deserve a reprint.

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A Graduation Gift McRaven, a 1977 UT grad and ninth commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, began his speech with the university’s slogan, ‘What Starts here Changes the World.’ He then emphasized the profound effect that each grad could make on the world by changing the lives of just 10 people. What follows is a summary of his 10 lessons in what he termed was a “lifetime of challenges crammed into the six months of training”.

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If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. If you make your bed every morning you will have accomplished the first task of the day, encouraging you to do another task, and another. It reinforces the fact that little things in life matter. If you can’t do the little things right, you will never do the big things right.

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Everyday a seven man group on one dingy had to paddle miles down the treacherous coast. It was a team effort. If you want to change the world, find someone to help you paddle.

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The best and fastest dingy was comprised of the smallest men and the most culturally diverse. No matter what, those men always reached the shore first. If you want to change the world, measure a person by the size of his heart, not by the size of his flippers.

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For uniform failures you had to run fully clothed into the surge, then roll in the sand and stay that way for the rest of the day. This was termed the “sugar cookie” effect. If you want to change the world, remember that sometimes no matter how well you prepare or perform you will still end up as a sugar cookie.

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Covered up to our necks in bone-chilling mud for what would be 15 hours, we heard one voice among us start singing. Then we all started singing. That one voice was the power of hope. If you want to change the world, start singing when you’re up to your neck in mud.

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Riding the Wave of Prostate Cancer Awareness By Elizabeth Dardes

Prostate cancer awareness is on the rise, and that’s wonderful medical news. Researchers are making proficient strides in this area of men’s health for good reason. Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in American men and the second leading cause of cancer death. About 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed at some point in his life, 60 percent after age 65. The prostate is a gland surrounding the male urethra that helps produce semen. In prostate cancer, cells in the gland become abnormal and multiply forming a tumor. Most affected men exhibit no noticeable symptoms. Earlystage prostate cancer can usually be treated successfully, and in some cases, tumors grow so slowly they may never cause health problems or need treatment. In other cases, however, the cancer is aggressive and life-threatening. Researchers are actively focusing on any genetic component to prostate cancer. Genetics does not appear to play a major role, but inheritance risk is unclear. In 6

most cases, genetic changes are acquired during a man’s lifetime and are present only in certain cells in the prostate. Until more genetic research is conclusive, physicians recommend earlier screening for men with a family history. Environmental factors, however, have been identified. High-fat diet, excessive meat and diary, too few fruits and vegetables, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, excessive alcohol use, and exposure to certain toxins contribute to risk. There are no warning signs as previously mentioned, which is why an annual exam is so important. Once a tumor causes the prostate gland to swell, or once cancer spreads beyond the prostate, the following symptoms may occur: ❑ A frequent need to urinate, especially at night ❑ Difficulty starting or stopping a stream of urine ❑ A weak or interrupted urinary stream www.caremagazine.com

❑ Leaking of urine when laughing or coughing ❑ Inability to urinate standing up ❑ A painful or burning sensation during urination or ejaculation ❑ Blood in urine or semen As the wave of awareness continues to rise, doctors currently recommend annual prostate exams with the (DRE) and (PSA) for white males over age 50 unless strong family history of prostate cancer, then exams as early as age 40. For African American males age 40 and above, annual (DRE) and (PSA). All men should be aware of symptoms and maintain good overall health. In addition to your doctor, the following sites offer further information: American College of Radiology: Prostate Cancer Radiation Treatment. www.acr.org Genetic Testing Registry: Familial prostate cancer Health Topic: Prostate Cancer Screening, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gtr/conditions /CN036094/ June 2015

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Men’s Health Men—when it comes to your lifespan, the last thing you want is to cut it short by skipping simple health tests. Yet men and women don’t appear to have the same opinion on this. In fact, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, women were 24 percent more likely than men to have visited a doctor during the past year [source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality].

Perhaps you’re wondering what the big deal is? Statistics show that women tend to have about 10 extra years on their projected lifespan than men—which tells us they’re doing something right [source: Becker, Hecker]. Read on to learn about important tests that can alert you to precautions you need to take. You should see your provider for preventive health exams every 2 years. ❑ Note: Healthy young people usually do not need blood tests. ❑ Your height, weight, and BMI should be checked at every exam. ❑ During your exam, your provider may ask you about:

Depression Unfortunately, one of the leading threats to men is themselves. According to the Mayo Clinic, suicide ranks as a major risk to a man’s health and well-being. One of the main risk factors that places it on this list is depression. Where we are often looking for a concrete source of an ailment—say, obesity or tobacco use— sometimes, the most difficult challenges are those we can’t actually see on the surface. Speak with your doctor about an evaluation for depression if you think you have any symptoms of this illness. Examples from the National Institute of Mental Health include: ❑ Always feeling anxious or sad ❑ Losing interest in previously enjoyed activities ❑ Having a hard time concentrating ❑ Having suicidal thoughts ❑ Lacking energy ❑ Having emotions related to guilt, helplessness, hopelessness

Colorectal Cancer In 2007, there were 142,672 people with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s a lot of people. In fact, the CDC goes on to say that it’s the second deadliest cancer for the nation. However, perhaps the most difficult statistic to take is that if regular screenings became the societal norm, we could save up to 60 percent of those cancer patients [source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]. June 2015

So who should be screened? According to Richard Sine for WebMD, if you are older than 50, it’s time to talk to your doctor about being screened for colorectal cancer. In addition, Sine says that you may need to consider being screened earlier if you are at increased risk for the disease. Increased risks include having inflammatory bowel disease or a family history of cancer or growths in the rectum or colon (also known as colorectal polyps) [source: Sine].

Blood Pressure If you are the competitive type and like a good challenge between friends, the one thing you don’t want to score high on is your blood pressure. A blood pressure measurement tells you how much force is put on your arteries’ walls when your heart sends blood pumping through your body. A high score, also known as hypertension, can lead to a variety of health care challenges. In fact, the National Center for Biotechnology Information cites the following examples of possible complications of high blood pressure: ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑

Congestive heart failure Heart attack Vision loss Stroke Brain damage Blood vessel damage

Just how often should you have your blood pressure checked? The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality recommends having it checked starting at 18 years of age, and then every two years thereafter [source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality].

Cholesterol Your cholesterol level is a real-life example of “good cop vs. bad cop.” Good cholesterol—known as HDL— can help keep down your risk of heart attack and stroke, while bad cholesterol—known as LDL—can contribute to heart disease. Lifestyle choices, such as

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Bleeding Gums: Normal or Not? By Alvin H. Danenberg, DDS

Many people think that a little bleeding of the gums is normal and nothing to worry about because there is no pain. Many dentists, themselves, do not consider it an issue. — Alvin H. Danenberg, DDS

Gum disease is rampant in the United States, and periodontitis—the more advanced form of this disease—destroys the jawbone and causes significant health problems. It is difficult to determine exactly why this disease is so prevalent. It’s possible that some people who have periodontitis don’t have the obvious signs of bleeding. Whatever the reasons, this disease plays havoc with overall health. In 2012 the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published the most comprehensive study of the prevalence of periodontitis. The CDC discovered that 47% of adults over 30 have periodontitis, and an even more amazing 70% of people 65+ suffer from this degenerative disease. That is huge Proper flossing and brushing are very important for prevention, but it is even more important to have a healthy lifestyle and a nutritious diet. An interesting fact is that our primal ancestors rarely had gum disease or tooth decay because of the nutrient-dense foods they ate and their healthy gut bacteria. If you are one of many who have periodontitis, an effective and cutting-edge treatment today is laser therapy. The protocol I use is called Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP®), which kills the offending bacteria and reduces the biting forces that wiggle the teeth in the jawbone. LANAP also helps the damaged bone to grow new bone. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the LANAP protocol for the treatment of periodontitis in 2004. According to Millennium Dental Technologies, approximately 23% of periodontists in the US already have been trained to perform LANAP. This protocol, in my opinion, will become the standard of care for the treatment of periodontitis. This is a disease that can be arrested, and teeth can be saved. Alvin H. Danenberg, DDS is a periodontist and sees patients at Beaufort Family Dentistry and Bluffton Center for Dentistry. 14

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“I never found a companion so companionable as solitude.” –David Thoreau

The Art of Pampering Yourself Women AND Men are Heeding the Need to Relax By Elizabeth Dardes

Sources: Melanie Mannarino, “Feeling the Need for a Little Pampering”, Weight Watchers– “Success Starts Here”. Lapis Spa at the Fontainbleu Miami.

Research proves that alone time, meditation, or simply personal reflection has extraordinary health benefits. Just 20 minutes a day has positive effects. Be mindful, however, that this is not loneliness. This alone time is a brief period of solitude away from technology and others. Writer Leon Neyfakh extracted from a number of recent studies that solitude once in a while is good for the brain as well as the spirit. Thoreau had it right over 150 years ago, and Anthony Storr reminds us in his 1988 book, “Solitude”, that most creative geniuses did their best work when they were alone. In a study from Florida State University and George Mason University researchers showed that spa therapy reduced both absenteeism from work and hospitalizations. Regardless of the treatment—it is being taken care of and being touched— that helps us cope with stress, and psychologically provides the benefits associated with pampering. The ultimate experience would be traveling to an exotic locale or finding a posh spot that caters to your health and well being. The variety of spa treatments and the availability of salons is booming. Slipping into one for an hour on any given day would be easy. Still, for those looking to luxuriate at home and save some money, the following Do-It-Yourself (DIY) spa ideas may be the perfect way for you to reap the benefits of taking care of yourself.

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Wrap hands in warm cotton gloves or place in plastic bags and wrap with warm towels. Remove after 10 minutes.

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Dab off excess moisture and apply a commercial facial scrub to face in gentle circular and upward motions to face, neck and chest.

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Rinse thoroughly with warm, moist washcloth and if desired, apply witch hazel or rose or lavender water with spray or cotton pad.

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Regional Support Groups To have your free listing included in this column, email info to editor@caremagazine.com. The information updated at the time of printing. Please check with individual organizations or groups for updated times, dates and locations. You must dial AREA CODE 843, unless otherwise noted. AIDS • HIV-AIDS Support: Free, confidential HIV testing and counseling; Access Network Group and personal support: www.theaccess-network.org/ Beaufort/Jasper Counties: 379-5600; Hampton/Colleton Counties: 803-943-0554 ALZHEIMER’S + DEMENTIA • Alzheimer’s + Dementia Caregivers support: HHI/BLUF: Every Wed., 9:45 –11:15 a.m. for caregivers of someone with Alzheimer’s; Men’s Support Group, 1st + 3rd Mon. each month, 9:45 –11:15a.m. at Memory Matters, 117 Wm. Hilton Pkwy., 843-842-6688. Call 842-6688,or www.memory-matters.org. • Alzheimer’s Family Services of Greater Beaufort Caregivers Support Group: 12:30-1:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Helena House, Port Royal, 521-9190 or 252-8754. • Alzheimer’s Family Services Education & Social Day Programs: BFT: Mon., & Wed., 10:00 am-1:45 pm; Port Royal United Methodist Church, Friday, 10:00 am-1:45 pm, Summit Place; AFS services call: 521-9190. • Early Diagnosis Support Group: 1-2PM 1st Tuesday of each month at Memory Matters. Are you 65 or under and been diagnosed with some form of dementia? We help with support and resources. Please call if you are coming: 843-842-6688. Call 757-9388 for information. • Early Memory Loss Group: 2nd and 4th Thur., 10:00 am–noon, Helena House, Port Royal, Call Louise Blanchard, 521-9190. BEREAVEMENT • PRUITT/United Hospice Grief support for recently bereaved: All situations– Contact Bereavement Counselor, 522-0476. • AGAPE Grief support Groups: Please RSVP to 803-842-9800 to attend the group: Ridgeland: 433 First Ave., 2nd Wednesday, 10:00am.; Beaufort: 907 Boundary St., 3rd Wednesday 10:00am.; Hampton: 1000 Pine St. E., Varnville, 4th Wednesday, 10:00am. • Friends of Caroline Hospice, Port Royal, 525-6257; • Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group- 2nd and 4th Wed., 6:00pm, at Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, 7 Plantation Park Dr. Unit 4, Bluffton. www.Zoe-foundation.org

JDRF Adult Type 1 Support Group: monthly meet-ups, Bluffton library 6:00 p.m. Email: adult1dgroup@gmail.com; Facebook: JDRFAdultType1SupportGroupHilton Head/Bluffton MENTAL HEALTH • Coastal Empire Mental Health: Beaufort: 1050 Ribaut Road, 524-3378 HHI: 151 Dillon Rd, 681-4865 Ridgeland: 1510 Grays Hwy, 726-8030 Varnville/Hampton: 65 Forest Dr., 803-943-2828 Walterboro: 2004 N Jefferies Blvd, 843-549-6536. • Depression & BiPolar Support Alliance: Hilton Head: 682-2900 • Mental Health Association Beaufort-Jasper: Information, referral, direct service, and emergency assistance; 682-2900. • NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group for Consumers : Hilton Head every Monday, 5:307:00 p.m. Contact R. Peters, 843-681-2200 ext. 1; Bluffton/Okatie every Wednesday, 6:30 pm8:00 p.m. Contact R. Peters, 843-681-2200 ext. 1; Beaufort, noon – 1:30pm: at Beaufort Medical Plaza, 989 Ribaut Rd., Rm. 350, Call for info: 843-681-2200 ext. 1. • NAMI Caregiver Support Groups: 7:00 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lady’s Island; Contact: John Aiello, 843-597-8122. 10:00 a.m. Lowcountry Presbyterian Church, Bluffton; Contact: Betty & Ted Cooley, 843-757-8597. Evening group in Bluffton by appointment only, 6:00-7:00 pm; Unitarian Universalist Church, 110 Malphrus Rd., Bluffton; Norma Van Amberg 843-681-2200 .

CANCER • Cancer Care Connect: (through BMH), 1-800-813-4673 or 1-212-712-8080 • Cancer support groups: - Keyserling Cancer Center, 4 p.m. first Wednesday, Beaufort: 522-7807 - Friends of Caroline Hospice, Port Royal: 525-6257; WISH - Women in Search of Help, a breast cancer support group for the newly diagnosed; 3rd Monday of each month: 5:30 PM, Keyserling Cancer Center. Call 522-5897. • I Can Cope Cancer Support: HHI: 842-5188;

SUBSTANCE ABUSE • Adult Children Of Alcoholics: Noon Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, YANA club. Mary, 290-8774. • Al-Anon: 8:00 p.m. New Beginnings, Alano Hall, Port Royal; 6:30 p.m. Sunday, YANA club, HHI; Noon Monday Brown Bag, St. Helena Episcopal Church, Beaufort; 7:00 p.m. Monday, YANA club, HHI; 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Luke’s United Church, Bluffton; Noon Wednesday, Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Beaufort; 7:00 p.m. Thursday, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, HHI; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Beaufort; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, United Methodist Church, Bluffton; Friday, 12:15 p.m. YANA club, HHI. • Alateen: 8:00 p.m. Monday, Alano Hall, Port Royal; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, United Methodist Church, Bluffton; Al-Anon + Alateen, 785-9630. • Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting info: 785-2921 or 888-534-0192; en Español: 247-2713; visit www.area62.org. YANA club, 681-9262. • Crossroads Addiction/Dependency Christ centered Recovery & Support program: Grace Coastal Church, Okatie; lapgar@hargray.com • Narcotics Anonymous: Hilton Head, Bluffton and Lowcountry environs: 852-3001. • Smoking Cessation Classes: Freedom from Smoking: Beaufort: 522-5635; 522-5200; Hilton Head: 681-5651.

DIABETES • Diabetes support groups: Beaufort, 522-5635; Hampton County, 803-943-3878 ext. 216; Hilton Head: 681-5879; Hardeeville/Bluffton: 784-8172;

WEIGHT ISSUES • Community Health/ Weight Loss Classes For information, call Sheila 843-644-1991. • Overeaters Anonymous, Hilton Head: Fri.,10:30am, YANA Club, 706-3606;

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Bluffton: Tues., 6:00pm, St. Luke United Methodist Church, contact Lynne 271-2114; • Overeaters Anonymous (continued), Beaufort: Sun. & Mon., 6:00pm, Beaufort Memorial Hospital, 846-1347 • Take Off Pounds Sensibly www.tops.org: Port Royal: YMCA, Thurs., 6:30 / 7:00pm; OTHER MEDICAL • Asthma Management Program, Wheeze Busters: Beaufort:, 522-5635 • Better Breathers: Hilton Head: 877-582-2737 • Cardiac Support Group: Beaufort: 522-5635 • Chronic Pain Support Group of the Lowcountry: Mon., 1 p.m., Beaufort, 522-8569 • Fibromyalgia support groups: Hilton Head: 837-5911or 342-3434; • Healthy Hearts Support Group: 2nd Thursday each month 10:30-noon at Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center; Call Greg Estes, 522-0476. • Hearing Loss Support Group ‘SHHH’: Lowcountry: Russ Cooper, 705-6312, or Bob Perkins, 705-6118. • Lowcountry Huntington Disease support: Sandra, 912-964-0455 • Lung Disease support group, Better Breathers Club: Beaufort: 522-5635, staff available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; • Med-I-Assist prescription assistance program for the uninsured (Sheldon): Thurs., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 367 Keans Neck Rd. Appointments: 843-846-8703 • Multiple Sclerosis support groups: meets monthly, call for time/location Bluffton: contact Betty Brusco, 757-4402; Hilton Head: Terry Doyle, 681-1981; • National Fed. of the Blind: Monthly meetings: Hilton Head, Bob Martin, 342-9180; Beaufort, Ruth Collier, 524-9247. • Osteoporosis Exercise & Education Program: Beaufort:, 522-5593 • Ostomy Association of the Lowcountry: Support group meets monthly. Call, 766-4528. • Parkinson’s Disease support groups: Port Royal/Beaufort: Helena House, 1st Thurs. every month, 1:30-3:30pm; www.psglc.org; Hilton Head: Ellen Forwalk 681-3096; Bluffton: Muriel Coleman, 987-3505 • Stroke Survivors Group, Beaufort: & Bluffton: 522-5993; 522-7445 • Syncope Support Group: STARS-US; 785-4101; www.stars-us.org

OTHER SUPPORT GROUPS • CAPA - Child Abuse Prevention Association; Serving the Lowcountry region; 524-4350 • CODA - Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse: Women’s and children’s support groups for victims and survivors of domestic violence: Bluffton: Thursdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m.; Beaufort: Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. , 770-1070. www.codabft.com • Meals on Wheels: Hilton Head: 689-8334 • Nursing Mothers of Beaufort: Third Friday, 9:30 – 11:00 am; 508 Scott St, BFT; 524-3566 • Parent/Caregiver Support (for non-offenders) at Hope Haven: Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Colleton: 800-637-7273; www.hopehavenlc.org • Survivors of Suicide: Renee Pigat, HHI: 681-7814

June 2015

RegionPulse

healthy news + community happenings

Beaufort Memorial Hospital Expands Oncology Services Longtime Lowcountry Medical Group oncologist Marcus Newberry III, MD, will serve as head of Beaufort Memorial Oncology Specialists and new BMH infusion center.

Beaufort Memorial Hospital has opened a new oncology practice headed by longtime Lowcountry Medical Group oncologist Marcus Newberry III, MD, along with a new chemotherapy and infusion center. Beaufort Memorial Oncology Specialists offers treatment for a wide array of Marcus Newberry III, MD cancers, as well as benign hematological conditions. The practice moved to the newly renovated suite 310 on the third floor of Beaufort Medical Plaza, 989 Ribaut Rd. in mid-May. As a board-certified internist, Newberry helped found Lowcountry Medical Group in 1997. After practicing internal medicine for six years, he returned to school and completed a fellowship in medical oncology at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has been practicing medical oncology at the recently renamed Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group since 2004. In addition to treating cancer patients, Newberry will provide medical supervision of a new chemotherapy and outpatient infusion center BMH opened in conjunction with the oncology practice. Beaufort Memorial Chemotherapy & Infusion Services is located on the ground floor of the same BMH medical building in space formerly occupied by LifeFit Wellness Center in Suite 120. It has been remodeled to include two private treatment rooms and a group room with 12 infusion recliners where patients can receive blood transfusions, chemotherapy and other medications administered through a needle or catheter. A pharmacist and pharmacist technologist will work on site, mixing the chemotherapy drugs to speed up the infusion process. “We’ll also have a social worker available to assist patients with psychosocial issues, including financial concerns, problems with transportation and difficulty coping with their diagnosis,” said Connie Duke, RN, OCN, and Beaufort Memorial’s Cancer Program Director. “The idea is to reduce any barriers patients may have to receiving treatment.” With the new oncology practice on the hospital campus, Dr. Newberry’s patients also will have easy access to Beaufort Memorial’s lab and imaging services. To make an appointment with Dr. Newberry, call (843) 522-7350. For more information on the chemotherapy and infusion center, call (843) 522-7330. June 2015

Beaufort Memorial Hospital Breast Nurse Navigator Amy Hane Wins Prestigious Daisy Award Beaufort Memorial Hospital breast nurse navigator Amy Hane knew she was walking a fine line when she stepped up to help the children of a 43-yearold single mother who died of breast cancer last November. “In nursing school, they teach you about professional boundaries,” said Hane, a registered nurse Jackie Brown pins the with more than 11 years Daisy Award on Amy Hane experience. “But I had spoken with the mother and I knew they were destitute. I would want people to help my children if I had been in her shoes.” In her off hours and with her own money, Hane quietly began offering the children assistance. She filled up their refrigerator with food, bought them clothing for school and found them community resources to help with a wide range of needs from grief counseling to legal representation. “Their mother passed away right before the holidays,” said Jackie Brown, managing clinical director of Beaufort Memorial’s Women’s Imaging Center. “It was a very difficult time and Amy wanted to make sure they had a Christmas.” Realizing they would need more than she could provide, Hane reached out to the community for help. The response was so great, a website was created for donations and delivery of home-cooked meals twice a week. In recognition of her kindness and generosity, Hane was honored last week with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, a national tribute reserved for RNs who go the extra mile to care for patients and their families. When co-worker Matthew Hurtt found out how much Hane had done for the family, he nominated her for the prestigious award. Hospital administrators and staff surprised Hane last Monday with the DAISY trophy—a hand-carved sculpture titled “A Healer’s Touch”—along with an engraved vase full of daisies. The DAISY Award was created in 1999 by a Seattle couple as a way to honor the nurses who took care of their son before he died. It has since been adopted by healthcare facilities all over the world. Anyone can nominate a BMH nurse for the DAISY Award. Nomination forms are available throughout the hospital.

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Regional Hospitals, Centers and Clinics

BEAUFORT–JASPER–HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES www.bjhchs.com

PORT ROYAL Port Royal Medical Center, 843-986-0900 ST. HELENA ISLAND Leroy E. Browne Medical Center, 843-838-2086 CHELSEA Ruth P. Field Medical Center, 843-987-7400 HARDEEVILLE Donald E. Gatch Medical Center, 843-784-2181 HAMPTON 200 Elm St., 803-943-2233 RIDGELAND Ridgeland Family Medical Center, 843-726-3979 SHELDON Elijah Washington Medical Center, 843-846-8026 ESTILL Estill Medical Center, 803-625-2548

BEAUFORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL www.bmhsc.org

BEAUFORT

995 Ribaut Road, 843-522-5200

KEYSERLING CANCER CENTER: (Affiliated with Duke University Medical Center)

PORT ROYAL

1680 Ribaut Road, 843-522-7800

COASTAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL www.coastalhospital.com

HARDEEVILLE 1000 Medical Center Drive, 843-784-8000

HAMPTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER www.hamptonregional.com

VARNVILLE

HILTON HEAD HOSPITAL www.HiltonHeadRegional.com

HILTON HEAD ISLAND 25 Hospital Center Blvd., 843-681-6122

MUSC–Medical University of South Carolina www.MUSChealth.com

CHARLESTON

171 Ashley Avenue, 843-792-1414

HOLLINGS CANCER CENTER at MUSC http://hcc.musc.edu

CHARLESTON

86 Jonathan Lucas Street, 843-792-0700

SURGERY CENTER of Beaufort www.BeaufortSurgery.com

BEAUFORT

1033 Ribaut Rd., 843-322-5800

US NAVAL HOSPITAL www.nhbeaufort.med.navy.mil

BEAUFORT

1 Pickney Blvd, 843-228-5600

SCDHEC PUBLIC HEALTH REGION 8 REGION 8 HEADQUARTERS www.scdhec.net/health

BEAUFORT

1407 King St., 843-525-7603

CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS

BEAUFORT

843-525-4080

GOOD NEIGHBOR MEDICAL CLINIC gnmc1402@embarqmail.com

BEAUFORT

30 Professional Village Dr., 843-470-9088

PREGNANCY CENTER & CLINIC OF THE LOWCOUNTRY- FREE prenatal care through 16 weeks

HILTON HEAD ISLAND 843-689-2222 www.pregnancycenterhhi.org

MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER www.memorialhealth.com

SAVANNAH, GA 4700 Waters Avenue, 912-350-8000

ST. JOSEPH/CANDLER HOSPITAL SYSTEM www.sjchs.org

SAVANNAH, GA St. Joseph's Campus: 11705 Mercy Blvd., 912-819-4100 Candler Campus: 5353 Reynolds St., 912-819-6000 www.caremagazine.com

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June 2015

care TALK capsules of helpful health information

Health Trends on Track Wearables Wearable technology is becoming more advanced and more practical. The use of a number of wearable devises will be on the rise this year. They include smart hearing aids that funnel background noises and outer chatter in crowded rooms, and a smart diabetes tracker that logs and analyzes insulin levels. Such systems—where critical measurements can be taken continuously—reduce hospital stays and save lives.

Predictive analytics Researchers have been gathering data for disease prevention for a while, but being able to analyze that data is going to be revolutionary. Combine that with wearables to track and monitor patients, and we can understand much more about chronic illnesses and ways to prevent them. Examples are smartwatches and smartphones that monitor movements—more than 300 observations each second—over a six-month period. Both systems gather data regarding tremors, sleep quality, and slowness of movement. Researchers are using the data to do research on the disease and help prevent it. Patients who want to take charge of their own health can do so via mobile apps from smartphones and tablets. And in 2015, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be reviewing a record number of these apps to determine if they meet the agency’s standards for medical use.

Telemedicine Telemedicine—the real-time use of telecommunications technologies to support long distance health care—has become more common throughout the last year. Companies like Google® are now developing feature technology to connect with medical professionals that is HIPAA compliant. The technology has potential in rural areas as well as developing countries. Telemedicine is also viable for use with extended therapy; patients can do sessions from their home, saving travel time and cost associated with in-office therapist visits.

patients to access data about their health. And patients have come to expect this access from all healthcare providers, including hospitals. Electronic medical records were mandated by a 2009 federal law, but many hospitals have not made the transition. Electronic medical and health records are not only easier to organize and understand, they also allow different doctor's offices and clinics to collaborate on a patient's care and better understand their medical history, especially those patients with chronic diseases or family history of diseases. It’s vital for hospitals and medical practices to strike the correct balance between on-demand access to medical data and keeping health information secure. In 2015, and moving forward, hospitals and medical practices must stay on top of any potential security threats, evaluate just who has permission to access patient data (and whether they’ve received the correct security training) and create policies that emphasize security and open access to data.

Digital health clinics A digital health clinic is an Internet-based detection service. It utilizes technology to maximize healthcare resources and provide increased, flexible opportunities for patients to engage with clinicians and better self-manage their care. The reason for digital health clinics is to increase access to care— while hopefully reducing costs. Again, this is a way to allow people in rural areas who don't have access to doctors or those who can't leave their home to get the treatment or advice they need. So many people need multiple doctors—for instance, women need yearly visits with a gynecologist, dermatologist, general practitioner, etc. Another example: digital clinics could really open a new opportunity for women during pregnancy who need prenatal care, an OB-GYN, lactation specialists, or dulas. Instead of heading to the doctor every time they're worried, they could ask for help on a digital health clinic. Sources: Hilton Head Institute–Courageous Conversations on America’s Future/The Future of Healthcare/Mark Smith, MD. 05/16/15 http://www.techrepublic.com/article/ 6-digital-health-trends-to-watch-in-2015

Electronic Medical Records Between electronic medical records (EHR) systems and online patient portals, it’s easier than ever for June 2015

http://www.healthcarebusinesstech.com/healthcare-trends-2015 http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/advocacy/topics/digital-health/

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Give Blood. Save Lives. FACT: Your donation of

one pint of whole blood takes about an hour and

can save three lives .

Regional Blood Drives JUNE 2015 Government issued photo ID is required to donate. Examples are a driver’s license, passport, military ID, student ID

The Blood Alliance

The American Red Cross

For appointments, please call

LOWCOUNTRY Fixed Site Donor Center 1001 Boundary St., Suite A

(843) 757-7437

843-522-0409 iDon8

or, use free app at

BEAUFORT Sunday, June 7 St. John's Lutheran 157 Lady's Island Drive Wednesday, June 10 Beaufort County Gov’t Center 100 Ribaut Rd

If you’re already a blood donor,

Saturday, June 20 Belk Cross Creek Shopping Center

THANK YOU!

Tuesday, June 30 Parker Racor 302 Parker Drive

If you’re not, we ask that you please consider it. Make your appointment TODAY. Call the Lowcountry Donation Center

843-522-0409

PORT ROYAL Tuesday, June 9 Naval Hospital Beaufort 1 Pinckney Blvd. DATAW ISLAND Monday, June 22 Dataw Community SUN CITY Monday, June 1 114 Sun City Lane Portable Pinckney Hall BLUFFTON Friday, June 5 CareCore National 400 Buckwalter Place Blvd

Providing Outstanding Blood Service in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida

HILTON HEAD ISLAND Wednesday, June 3 Port Royal Plantation 10A Coggins Point Rd Saturday, June 27 Hilton Head Hospital 25 Hospital Center Blvd

RIDGELAND Tuesday, June 2 1 – 6 PM Church of Jesus Christ LDS, 917 Grays Road

BLUFFTON Wednesday, June 3 12 – 6 PM ARC Palmetto Chapter, 59 Sheridan Park Circle Tuesday, June 23 9 AM – 3 PM Corkern Group 1278 May River Road Monday, June 29 8 AM – 1 PM Hargray Communications 5 Buck Island Road

HILTON HEAD ISLAND Thursday, June 11 12 – 6 PM Christ Lutheran Church, 829 William Hilton Parkway

BEAUFORT Thursday, June 4 12 – 6 PM Carteret Street United Methodist Church

HARDEEVILLE Thursday, June 4 New River Auto Mall 22

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June 2015

ParentPulse

helpful insights and tips for effective parenting

Summer Learning Made Fun Parents often worry that their young children will forget what they’ve learned in school by not exercising their minds enough over the summer break. It’s especially important to keep your little one’s brain stimulated every day, as their brains are constantly developing. Parents can do this by engaging their children in purposeful play.

Playing outdoors

Playing indoors

Parents should take advantage of more leisure time by using summer to explore nature and discover science with their children. The following recommendations for common outdoor activities provide the perfect setting for firsthand lessons on physics, chemistry and biology in ways that small children can enjoy and understand.

Since the weather doesn’t always cooperate, it’s important to ensure that time spent indoors is also optimized for learning. The following activities make for a fun and interactive afternoon without having to step foot outside:

Swinging: Swinging back and forth allows children to experience Newton’s Third Law of Motion: For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. As the swing comes to a stop, children realize they must push off the ground to set the swing back in motion. Sliding: Slides allow children to experience the effects of gravity and friction. Children realize they can slow down by pressing on the soles of their shoes, or lift their feet to go faster. Swimming: Children experiment with the scientific principle of buoyancy while learning to swim, asking questions like, “Why do I float sometimes and sink other times?”

Depending on the age of your child, it’s not always necessary to explain the science behind each activity— the experiences alone help children grasp science later on. June 2015

Snacktivities: Teach your child healthy habits by making simple snacks together. Fruit and cheese kabobs are fun to make and will help develop your child’s fine motor skills! Singing: Take turns singing the lines of a familiar song to build your child’s verbal memory and develop listening and concentration skills. Snuggling: Have your child pick out a book and snuggle up together to read it. The quality time together will also help foster literacy and vocabulary skills.

Summer programs Summer programs with educational components are becoming increasingly popular. Programs that foster brain stimulation and continuous learning, allow children to explore interesting topics through purposeful play that emphasizes engagement and discovery. Encouraging children to use their natural tendency to learn through summertime play and exploration gives them time to practice, internalize and apply what they learned during the more academic part of the year. Investigating and exploring topics that interest them will help them develop into well-rounded learners.”

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Community Calendar of Healthy Events Please e-mail your healthy events a month in advance of publication date to editor@caremagazine.com

AARP CHAPTER OF THE LOWCOUNTRY Thursday, June 4, 1:00 PM Palmetto Electric Coop Bldg. (off hwy. 278) Community Room.

The Downtown Beaufort Farmer’s Market Freedom Mall, in front of the Downtown Marina, Wednesday, 2:00 – 6:00 PM. Pick Pocket Plantation Burton Hill Road Year Round Tuesday, 1:00 – 6:00 PM Saturday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Port Royal Farmer’s Market Naval Heritage Park - Year Round Saturday, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Habersham Marketplace Cherokee Farm Rd, Burton Year Round Friday, 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Beaufort County Library “For Learning, For Leisure, For Life”

For summer programs and current events at all Country Branches Call 843-255-6430, or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org

Buckwalter Farmers Market Buckwater Place, Bluffton May 1–October 30 Tuesday, 2:00 – 6:00 PM Bluffton Farmers Market 40 Calhoun Street, Bluffton Mar 15–Dec 20 Thursday, 2:00 – 7:00 PM Hilton Head Farmers Market 70 Honey Horn Plantation Rd. May 6–December 7 Friday, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Jasper Co. Farmers Market/Ridgeland 9935 Jacob Smart Blvd. S. (Hwy. 17), across from Long’s Pharmacy Friday, 1:00 – 6:00 PM Hampton County Farmers' Market 602 E. Elm Street June–December Wednesday, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Saturday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Colleton Farmers Market/Walterboro 506 E. Washington Street May–October Tuesday 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Museum is open during Market hours.)

Save the Dates: July 17 - July 26 60th Annual Beaufort Water Festival The annual celebration of Southern summer traditions, returns to Beaufort’s Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Visit www.bftwaterfestival.com for complete schedule information. www.caremagazine.com

June 2015

Call COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM to register at 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or online at www.coastaldiscovery.org The Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island.

Dolphin and Nature Cruises through Oct. 30 on Wed. and Fri. at 3:00pm Cost is $19 adult; $13 child (ages 1-12) Tour Historic Fort Mitchel 10:00 am Fri. mornings, through November Guided tours of Historic Fort Mitchel—a well preserved example of a Civil War Era coastal artillery battery—will be offered. Reservations are requested for this tour. $12 per adult, $7, children ages 6-12. Dolphin Research Excursion every Wednesday, June through August, and the 2nd and fourth Saturdays each month from 10 am until 12 pm. The Coastal Discovery Museum has announced a unique opportunity for this summer with a Dolphin Research Excursion on the May River. The excursion will study acoustic communications between resident dolphins in the May River. While researchers from Dr. Eric Montie’s Lab at the University of South Carolina Beaufort visually identify and record dolphin vocalizations, marine biologist Captain Amber Kuehn will share what we have learned about these fascinating cetaceans. The research goals are to determine abundance, location, and individual identification of dolphins in the vicinity of Montie’s acoustic recorders that are deployed at three stations in the May River. Dolphins are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (1972). Dr. Montie has a permit from the National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, and United States Department of Commerce to perform this research with bottlenose dolphins in the May River. Cost is $55 per person (ages 10 and older only, please) and reservations are required. Fishing Camp for Kids starting June 1 and going through August 31, every Monday and Thursday. Times for the 3-hour camp will vary due to tides At this interactive day camp, kids will learn the basics of fishing, crabbing and shrimping. The program will help kids discover the sport of fishing and give them all the tools necessary to continue fishing for years to come. Scott Moody, a local angler, grew up primarily with salt water fishing and diving. Over the years, he has gained experience fishing in fresh and saltwater fishing in lakes, creeks, and marshes of the South Carolina Lowcountry. The cost is $35 per child (ages 7-14) and reservations are required.

June 2015

Shrimp Trawling Expedition Every Tuesday starting June 2 through August 25, from 9 am until noon, and 1-4 pm This interactive cruise will take you from Hudson’s dock out into Port Royal Sound where you’ll have a chance to see how a shrimp trawler works—and find out about all the critters that can be found in its nets. An informative and fun experience—plus, you’ll have a chance to share in the ‘catch’ and might take some shrimp home! Cost is $40 adult and $20 child, with reservations required. Marine Science Expedition June 2 and continuing through August 25 Tuesdays from 10:00 am until noon This two-hour expedition cruise will take place on board research vessel SPARTINA with marine biologist Amber Kuehn and will venture into either Skull Creek, Jarvis Creek or Mackeys Creek. Participants will observe nature up close with a display of live organisms—from microscopic animals to dolphins—the possibilities are endless. Ask your technical questions and get educated answers. Cost is $40 adult and $30 child (12 and under). Space is limited and reservations are required. Camp Dig It! June 16 and 30, July 14 and 28, and August 11, Tuesdays at 10:30 am. A new summer program that is a fun, interactive family program led by a professional archaeologist, will introduce you to the field of archaeology. Participants will ‘excavate’ a simulated site, identify artifacts, and use real archaeological methods. Cost is $12 per person and reservations are required.

Summer Discovery Camps at the Coastal Discovery Museum starting June 11 and ending August 20 Thursdays from 9:30 am until 12:30 pm These fun adventures will explore the SC Lowcountry. Discovery Camps are designed to provide participants with an in-depth look at the Natural History and Cultural Heritage of the Lowcountry through hands-on explorations and investigations. Campers will immerse themselves in Lowcountry adventures on this beautiful island. The themes for this summer are: June 11 and July 16 – Alligators, Snakes and Turtles June 18 and August 20 – Archaeology Adventure June 25 and July 23 – Trawler Expedition July 2 and July 30 – Feathers and Fun July 9 and August 13 – Insect Explorations

Camp is for ages 7-12; $30 for museum members and $35 for non-museum members. Reservations are required.

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Emergencies can happen at any time. Do you know how to get in touch with your family if you are not together?

Let them know you’re OK! Pick the same me person for o each family member to contact. It might be easier to reach someone who’s out of town.

Home: Parent:

Text, don’t talk! a text. Texts often have an easier sier time getting through during emergencies, and you don’t want to tie up phone lines needed by emergency responders nders (like 9 911).

Adult: Home: Cell:

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June 2015

!"#$%&'(#)*+),-&'.%",' Make sure your faamily has a plan in case of an emergency. Before an emergency happens, sit down together and decide how you will get in contact with each other, where you will go and what you will do in an emergency. Keep a copy of this plan in your emergency supply kit or another safe fe place where you can access it in the event of a disaster. Telephone Number:

Out-of-Town Contact Name: Email: Neighborhood Meeting Place:

Telephone Number:

Regional Meeting Place:

Telephone Number:

Evacuation Location:

Telephone Number:

Fill out the fo ollowing info f rmation fo or each family member and keep it up to date. Na me: Da te of B irth: