May Western Kentucky Healthy Cells 2012 by Healthy Cells Magazine

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Promoting Healthier Living in Your Community • Physical • Emotional

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Make Fibromyalgia Visable page 15 Allergies Affecting You?

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Do you suffer from balance and dizziness issues? You’re not alone…

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Fall related injury is the 5th leading cause of death for seniors. Up to 50% of all seniors fall each year. 76 Million Americans have vestibular problems. It is estimated there are 5 to 8 million MD visits for dizziness in the U.S. each year. • The fear of and result of falls are a major cause of nursing home admissions.

Who is recommending fall prevention? The federal government recommends that anyone who has fallen or someone who has a history of falling to get screened. Those who are 55 or older, who complain of dizziness or vertigo are especially susceptible to falling as their vestibular system begins to age. Isn’t your health and well being worth it???

What can you do? Get tested!!! There are many health providers that can get you screened to determine if you are at risk for falling or have a vestibular issue for free. Testing can take just a few minutes to determine what your risk is and if treatment is necessary.

How can I get treated? One your doctor has determined your balance and dizziness issue he or she can recommend a treatment program right for you. There are many balance and dizziness programs available to reduce your symptoms and resolve your vestibular issues. Many physical therapists offer programs that work with your physician to get you treated and get you back on balance. Heartland Rehab Services has a program that can fit your needs with our certified physical therapists.

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Patient Care: Lordes Pharmacists Providing Clinical Rounding at Beside

Emotional: “Exploring The ‘F’ Words” #1 Forgiveness

Nutritional: Top Chops for the Grill

Physical: When Minutes Matter

Awareness: Make Fibromyalgia Visable

Support: American Cancer Society Relay For Life Helps Communities Fight Back

Effective Therapy: Massage Therapy Holds Promise for Low-Back Pain

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Lourdes Pharmacists Providing Clinical Rounding at Bedside By Lourdes

aking sure patients and their primary caregivers are ready for the return home is critical in the recovery process. Lourdes has partnered with the inpatient pharmacy to expand its multidisciplinary care at the bedside. Adding a pharmacist to the team helps ensure patients and their families are receiving education regarding the importance of compliance with medication regimens. The month of March 2012, marked the one year anniversary of the new program. Patients and family members now can speak directly with an inpatient pharmacist during their hospital stay. “The hospital experience can be overwhelming for patients and their caregivers with a lot of information to process in a short time,” said Laura Madison, Pharm.D, and Director of the Lourdes Pharmacy. “Patients welcome the opportunity to clarify any questions they have regarding their medications with a pharmacist." Every day, Lourdes inpatient pharmacists are actively reviewing patients’ medication profiles, Laura Madison, Pharm.D, and Director closely following lab valof the Lourdes Pharmacy ues and reviewing patient medical histories to make recommendations on drug therapies. Involving the patient in this process allows them to be an active participant in their care and equips them to be successful in managing their medications after discharge. More than 5,000 patients have received education since the program started in 2011. “Our focus has been to ensure patients’ questions are answered about new medications they are receiving and emphasize the importance of compliance with their medications at home.”

A Consumer Reports poll found that of 2,038 people, 16 percent don’t fill prescriptions and 12 percent skipped a dose without checking in with the doctor or pharmacist. Medication mistakes can land discharged patients right back in the hospital. About 20 percent of hospitalized Medicare patients – or about 1 in 5 – are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. “Medication noncompliance can play a major role in hospital readmission,” Madison said. “We feel access to a hospital pharmacist at the bedside reinforces the message that patients have better outcomes when they partner with the healthcare team and learn how to manage their condition.” Lourdes is the only hospital in the region offering this service to their inpatients. To date, 60% of the pharmacy team is cross-trained to provide clinical services. “Our pharmacists have been blessed by the opportunity to be more engaged in patient care.” states Madison. “The transition from dispensing to clinical intervention has improved job satisfaction by allowing them to utilize their training to make a difference in patient care.” For more information, please visit our website at www.eLourdes.com.

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“Exploring The ‘F’ Words” #1 Forgiveness Healthy Cells magazine is pleased to present the eighth in a series of feature articles on the subject of Grief Recovery®. The articles are written by Russell P. Friedman, Executive Director, and John W. James, Founder, of The Grief Recovery Institute. Russell and John are co-authors of WHEN CHILDREN GRIEVE - For Adults to Help Children Deal with Death, Divorce, Pet Loss, Moving, and Other Losses - Harper Collins, June 2001, and THE GRIEF RECOVERY HANDBOOK - The Action Program For Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses [Harper Perrenial, 1998]. The articles combine educational information with answers to commonly asked questions.

his column is the first of a trilogy in which we will probe some of the myths and mis-information about three words that are very important in the process of Grief Recovery®. The words are FORGIVENESS, FEAR, and FAMILIARITY. Forgiveness is the subject of this month’s column. It is almost a pleasure to write about forgiveness rather than talking about it. There is no subject that provokes more argument, more rigidity, or more pain than the idea of forgiveness. In fact, if forgiveness were not such an important stepping stone to successful Grief Recovery®, we would not bring it up at all. Forgiveness is one of the least understood concepts in the world, and is especially problematic in English speaking countries. Most people seem to convert the word forgive into the word condone. The definitions in our Webster’s Dictionary illustrate the problem. Page 6 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Western Kentucky — May 2012

FORGIVE.... to cease to feel resentment against [an offender]. CONDONE.... to pardon or overlook voluntarily; esp: to treat as if trivial, harmless, or of no importance. If we believe the two words to be synonymous, it would be virtually impossible to forgive. The implication that we might trivialize a horrible event is clearly unacceptable. However, if we used the top definition of forgive we would be on the right track. For example, a griever might harbor a tremendous amount of resentment against the person who murdered his/her child. That resentment might create and consume a lot of energy which in turn might mask the pain and sadness about the death of the child. As long as the griever stays focused on the murderer they may find it impossible to

“Grief is the normal and natural emotional response to loss. It is essential to correctly identify the loss so the actions of completion can begin.” grieve and complete their relationship with the child who died. The resentment, or lack of forgiveness of the murderer gives more importance and energy to the murderer than to the child. Successful recovery from the pain caused by loss requires that we focus our energy on completing our relationship with our loved one who died. By not forgiving the murderer we almost guarantee staying incomplete with the child. Grief is the normal and natural emotional response to loss. It is essential to correctly identify the loss — the death of the child — so the actions of completion can begin. The example about the murderer and the child can be applied to the perpetrator and the victim of any kind of event. If the death of a loved one was a suicide, you might need to forgive them for taking their own life, so that you could then complete what was emotionally incomplete for you when they died. Forgiveness is not our objective. Forgiveness is one of the tools we may need to employ in order to complete the relationship that ended

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or changed, due to death or divorce or other life circumstance. The subject of forgiveness is massive and carries with it many, many beliefs, passed on from generation to generation. We offer this column and the following questions and answers to help you determine if the definitions that were taught to you are helpful to you or if they need some updating. QUESTION: What if I have built up a resistance to the word forgive, is there any other way of approaching the issue? ANSWER: We recently helped someone who couldn’t even say forgive. She called it the “F” word, which inspired this column. We gave her the following phrase: I acknowledge the things that you did that hurt me, and I am not going to let them hurt me anymore. QUESTION: Is it appropriate to forgive people in person? ANSWER: An unsolicited forgiveness will almost always be perceived as an attack, therefore it is almost always inadvisable. It will usually provoke a new issue that will create even more incompleteness. The person being forgiven need never know that it has happened. Next Month: “Exploring The ‘F’ Words” — #2 — Fear For information about programs and services, write to The Grief Recovery Institute, P.O. Box 6061-382 Sherman Oaks, CA 91413. Call 818-907-9600 or Fax: 818-907-9329. Please visit our website at: www.grief-recovery.com.

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LWC School of Professional Counseling is the only one of its kind in the nation. We partner with community colleges and mental health agencies across Kentucky and Appalachia. It’s a sign of Lindsey Wilson’s commitment to mental-health counselor education and especially to our region’s under-served communities.

The community-campus program is designed to meet the needs of working adults by offering courses primarily in a convenient weekend format where instructors and students meet face-to-face in the classroom. The personal and professional attention reflect the faculty’s commitment to student success.

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Graduate classesclasses begin mid-January Graduate begin soon. 2012. It’snot not too too late. Enroll It’s Enrolltoday. today. Students interested in the bachelor’s program need at least 60 credit hours to be accepted into the program The master’s program is a 2-year program with 60 credit hours to complete. No GRE is required. Obtain your licensure upon completion of the program.

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hen looking for inspiration on the grill, nothing beats the tender, juicy pork chop. This hearty protein is a versatile canvas for a wide range of mouthwatering rubs, glazes and marinades that will ignite taste buds with bold new flavors. To fire up your grill creativity, look to simple, fuss-free recipes that pack big flavor. Take your pork chops on a jaunt through the Mediterranean with a savory Basil-Garlic Rub. Or, spice up the chop with a Fire-Lovers Rub, featuring a robust blend of Southwestern-inspired spices. No matter what tastes you crave, the pork chop is your perfect partner on the grill all year long. For more on how to get the most out of pork on the grill, turn to these tips from the National Pork Board: • Know your chops. Did you know there are five different pork chop cuts? From the richly marbled blade chop to the lean iconic loin chop, there are many delicious options for quick-cooking chops on the grill. Ask your retailer or butcher to help choose the cut that’s right for you—it might just result in a new favorite. • Make it your own. Pork chops pair perfectly with a virtually endless variety of tasty rubs and marinades. Experiment with your own flavor

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Grilled Pork Chops with Basil-Garlic Rub

Prep Time: 20-30 minutes Cook Time: 10-12 minutes Makes: 4 servings 4 bone-in pork loin chops, 3/4-inch thick 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube of food processor to mince. Stop, add fresh basil, and process until chopped. Add lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper and process to make a thin wet rub. Spread both sides of pork chops with basil mixture. Let stand 15 to 30 minutes. Prepare medium-hot fire in grill. Brush grate clean and oil grate. Grill chops, over direct heat, turning once, to medium rare doneness, 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, followed by a 3-minute rest. Nutrition per serving (chop and rub): Calories: 210; Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 3.5g; Cholesterol: 60mg; Sodium: 620mg; Carbohydrate: 2g; Protein: 27g; Fiber: 0g

"Ask your retailer or butcher to help choose the cut that’s right for you – it might just result in a new favorite." combinations by taking standby recipes and swapping out or adding ingredients to suit your family’s tastes. • Mind your cook time. For juicy, tender pork, the USDA now recommends cooking chops, roasts and tenderloins to an internal temperature of 145°F with a 3-minute rest. Be sure to use a digital cooking thermometer for the most delicious results. For more details on pork chop cuts, tips and mouthwatering recipes, visit www.PorkBeInspired.com. You can also follow the National Pork Board on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PorkBeInspired and on Twitter @AllAboutPork.

Fire-Lover’s Rub Makes enough for 4 pork chops 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper Mix chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, cayenne, granulated garlic and black pepper in small bowl. Rub both sides of pork chops with spice mixture. Let stand 15 to 30 minutes. Cook chops to an internal temperature of 145°F with a 3-minute rest. Nutrition per serving (chop and rub): Calories: 220; Fat: 14.5g; Saturated Fat: 3.5g; Cholesterol: 60mg; Sodium: 1220mg; Carbohydrate: 4g; Protein: 27g; Fiber: 1g

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When Minutes Matter By Marica White, Public Relations and Foundation Director, Marshall County Hospital

Dr. Joe Ashburn, demonstrates the stroke robot to Marshall County Hospital's medical staff. Page 10 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Western Kentucky — May 2012

e have all heard the statement "minutes matter" when it concerns healthcare. Those words have never made more sense to Cathy Maddox than they do today. On February 28, the unexpected happened. Cathy was driving, alone, when suddenly she couldn't remember where she was going. Miraculously, she ended up at her husband, David's office. David, worked as an EMT prior to his law enforcement career, and recognized some of her signs and symptoms as those of a stroke. He immediately took her to Marshall County Hospital, conveniently located less than a mile from his office, where her journey to recovery began. Late last year, Marshall County Hospital & Dr. Joe Ashburn, head of Western Baptist Hospital Stroke Center, joined forces for quicker stroke treatment to hopefully produce more positive outcomes. The two forces set up a stroke hot line for quicker communication and treatment for patients presenting to the hospital's emergency department with stroke-like symptoms. In such an instance, the on-site ED physician contacts Dr. Ashburn when a stroke is suspicioned, and after examination through the "stroke robot" which is a computer designed to allow Dr. Ashburn to examine the patient off-site and determine if thrombolytic therapy is needed while the transfer is taking place. Thrombolytic therapy, is the use of drugs such as tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) to break up or dissolve blood clots, which are the main cause of both heart attacks and stroke. Ideally, you should receive thrombolytic medications within the first 90 minutes after arriving at the hospital for treatment. A stroke happens when blood flow to a part of the brain stops. A stroke is sometimes called a "brain attack." If blood flow is stopped for longer than a few seconds, the brain cannot get blood and oxygen. Brain cells can die, causing permanent damage. The symptoms of stroke depend on what part of the brain is damaged. In some cases, a person may not know that he or she has had a stroke. Symptoms usually develop suddenly and without warning. Or, symptoms may occur on and off for the first day or

two. Symptoms are usually most severe when the stroke first happens, but they may slowly get worse. A headache may occur, especially if bleeding in the brain causes the stroke. The headache: • Starts suddenly and may be severe • Occurs when you are lying flat • Wakes you up from sleep • Gets worse when you change positions or when you bend, strain, or cough Other symptoms depend on how severe the stroke is and what part of the brain is affected. Symptoms may include: • Change in alertness (including sleepiness, unconsciousness and coma) • Changes in hearing • Changes in taste • Changes that affect touch and the ability to feel pain, pressure, or different temperatures • Clumsiness • Confusion or loss of memory • Difficulty swallowing • Difficulty writing or reading • Dizziness or abnormal feeling of movement (vertigo) • Lack of control over the bladder or bowels • Loss of balance • Loss of coordination • Muscle weaknesses in the face, arm, or leg (usually just on one side)

• Numbness or tingling on one side of the body • Personality, mood, or emotional changes • Problems with eyesight, including decreased vision double vision, or total loss of vision • Trouble speaking or understanding others who are speaking • Trouble walking In Cathy's case, Dr. Ashburn told her that her stroke would have most likely been fatal had it not been for the fast actions of her husband and the hospital. Cathy stated, "it is amazing that our small community hospital has the capabilities and drugs to ensure rapid treatment for positive outcomes in situations like mine." Cathy was taken from MCH to Western Baptist Hospital, and then followed with a few days stay at Lourdes Rehab Center. After 10 days of hospital and rehabilitation, Cathy is well on her well to a complete recovery. When she is fatigued, she experiences a few residual effects with her speech and mobility but overall, is extremely grateful and positive about her recovery. For every second delayed without tPA, more brain cells die. If MCH is passed by and the patient is transported directly to a hospital farther away, millions of brain cells have died in that transport without medication. Every second matters. If you question that, ask Cathy Maddox what she thinks. For more information, please contact Marshall County Hospital at 270-527-4800. Located at 615 Old Symsonia Road in Benton, Kentucky. Marshall County Hospital is a Joint Commission (JC) accredited facility with a 24-hour physician staffed emergency room.

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Western Baptist Stroke Center is Changing Lives By Western Baptist Hospital

Norvel Greenlee, of Eddyville, experiences a full recovery after stroke treatment at Western Baptist Hospital.

s a stroke specialist, neurologist Joseph Ashburn, M.D., could have practiced anywhere in the country, but he knew Western Baptist Hospital was the place for him. “I was born at Western Baptist Hospital, and always wanted to come back,” said Dr. Ashburn, director of the hospital’s stroke center. “There is great nursing care and a teamwork atmosphere with a patient-centered focus. I am excited to return to my hometown to serve the patients at Western Baptist.” Page 12 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Western Kentucky — May 2012

Western Baptist is certified by The Joint Commission as a primary stroke center and recently received the Bronze Quality Achievement Award for stroke treatment from the American Heart and American Stroke associations. Of more than 4,000 U.S. hospitals accredited by The Joint Commission, just 600 have earned the added distinction for stroke care. “Western Baptist has the only certified stroke program in Kentucky west of Owensboro,” Dr. Ashburn said, “so I am proud to

continue the hospital’s commitment of providing outstanding stroke care to our patients and community.” Western Baptist’s chief medical officer Patrick Withrow, M.D., said it is gratifying to see a Paducah native return home to practice. “He is well-trained and has a passion for acute stroke care,” Dr. Withrow said. “We are happy to have him back in his hometown to carry our stroke program forward.” Why is Stroke Education Important? Stroke is one of the nation’s leading killers and the leading cause of serious, long-term disability. Western Baptist focuses on public education, so people of all ages know they should call 9-1-1 immediately if they see anyone experiencing signs of a stroke. Time saved is brain saved, so if they seek immediate treatment, the effects of stroke may be reduced or even reversed. A stroke occurs when blood flow is interrupted in the brain, either from a blood clot or bleeding into the brain. Each minute oxygen and nutrients are blocked by a stroke, 1.9 million brain cells die, which can cause physical or other disabilities – the reason quick intervention to restore blood flow is crucial. “I’ve had the joy of watching stroke patients recover and return to their active lives because they acted quickly,” Dr. Ashburn said. “They knew the symptoms and got to the Emergency department in time to be treated with the clot-dissolving drug tPA (tissue plasminogen activator), which can reduce long-term disability if given within three hours after a stroke starts.” If provided in time, tPA treatment can completely reverse stroke damage 70 percent of the time or improve the likelihood that the damage will be less severe. Western Baptist stroke patients have experienced nearly-immediate reversal of speech loss and paralysis after being treated with tPA. Stroke Victim Thankful for Recovery Electrician Norvel Greenlee of Eddyville is one of the patients who recovered fully after tPA. Greenlee, now 74, was hanging Christmas lights at Patti’s 1880s Settlement in Grand Rivers the day before he suffered a paralyzing stroke. He collapsed in the shower in November 2010, and his wife recognized his symptoms because she had just seen a Western Baptist TV commercial. “My left side was paralyzed,” said Greenlee, who has high blood pressure. Rose Greenlee called 911 and told Lyon County EMS to take her husband to Western Baptist. She had read previously about the hospital treating stroke patients with tPA. Her husband felt the drug working almost immediately after it was administered. “I said, ‘Look, my hand is moving,’ ” he said. “We were all crying. This drug is amazing. I’m a miracle.” Prompt Treatment Saves Lives Last fall, prompt stroke treatment from Western Baptist’s stroke team and Dr. Ashburn saved two Mayfield women – one 62 and the other 34 years old. Lorane Smith, 34, doesn’t look like a candidate for a stroke. The young mother had run a half-marathon and vacationed at Disney World in the two weeks before having a stroke. “I don’t smoke, I eat healthy and I have no blood pressure problems,” she said. Smith was feeding her three young children, ages 7, 4 and 2, after church one Sun-

Neurologist Joseph Ashburn, M.D., director of Western Baptist Hospital's stroke center. day when she felt a strange sensation run through her entire body. “I looked at my hand and arm and nothing moved,” she said. “I couldn’t walk.” Smith’s husband, Scott, called 911, and the couple asked paramedics to go to Western Baptist, because they knew it was the region’s only certified stroke center. The couple met Dr. Ashburn in the Emergency department, and he told them about the clot-busting drug tPA. “The tPA may improve the symptoms of the stroke,” Dr. Ashburn said. “It’s a tremendous drug. Some people refer to it as the miracle drug. I encourage people to come to the hospital as quickly as possible if they have stroke symptoms; however, there are still things we can do if they’ve passed the three-hour mark.” Smith’s condition improved with the tPA, and she has fully recovered. “Dr. Ashburn was so confident,” she said. “I was thoroughly impressed. He’s my new best friend.” Another Mayfield resident, Elizabeth Tynes, 62, also received tPA at Western Baptist last fall. Tynes’ husband, Daniel, had heart surgery at Western Baptist and wanted his wife to be treated there. May 2012 — Western Kentucky — Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 13

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Western Baptist is the region's only certified stroke center. Daniel Tynes said his wife became stronger, and her slurred speech improved dramatically – not long after the tPA was administered. “Dr. Ashburn was tickled to death,” she said. “I think a lot of him. He saved my life.” Tynes didn’t have high blood pressure, but her father and sister had a history of strokes. “If your close relative had a stroke, you may be at a risk for having a stroke,” Dr. Ashburn said. “Having a family history of strokes is an independent risk factor for stroke.” Risk Factors and Symptoms Other risk factors include high blood pressure, smoking, high cholesterol, obesity and lack of exercise. To determine if your symptoms indicate a stroke, keep F.A.S.T. in mind: F=Face Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? A=Arm Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? S=Speech Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange? T=Time If you observe any of these signs, phone 9-1-1 because ambulance staff can expedite treatment. Extending Stroke Care with Robotics Western Baptist and Marshall County hospitals have formed a stroke robot partnership. When patients come to Marshall County’s Emergency department, physicians can consult with Dr. Ashburn via the stroke robot’s secure video connection. “With the stroke robot, patients in Marshall County now have access to a neurologist,” Dr. Ashburn said. “The stroke robot al-

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lows me to see the patient and the monitors, as well as confer with the staff, even from my home.” With that consultation, treatment can begin immediately, even if the patient is transferred later to Western Baptist. “That’s important,” said Dr. Ashburn, “because, remember, time saved is brain saved.” Spokes for Stroke If you want to help fight against stroke, join Dr. Ashburn at Western Baptist’s first Spokes for Stroke bike tour on Saturday, June 2, to raise stroke awareness, along with funds for life-saving technologies and expanded stroke care services. Spokes for Stroke will begin at 7 a.m. with registration at Noble Park’s Shelter 19, followed by the tour at 8 a.m. Advance registration at active.com is $45 for an individual and $75 for a family for four. At the event, registration is $50 for individuals and $80 for families. The bike tour offers 15-, 35- or 60-mile rides through southern McCracken, Marshall and Graves counties. The longest ride includes challenging hills and three rest stops. The 35-mile ride is less hilly with three rest stops. The short ride stays in McCracken County and includes one rest stop. All rides will be followed by support vehicles. Helmets are required. Phone (270) 575-2895 for more information. Support Group A stroke support group meets from 3 to 4:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month in the Baptist Heart Center conference room. Phone Deb Welsh, APRN, at (270) 415-7697 for more information or to register.

If you have any questions about stroke symptoms, talk to a Western Baptist nurse any time at the Chest Pain & Stroke 24 Hour Hotline at 1-800-575-1911.

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ay is National Fibromyalgia (FMS) Awareness Month. The pharmaceutical commercials airing for a few years now have actually increased awareness and have even created a degree of acceptance that FMS is legitimate…not just “all in the head”. A complete definition of FMS would fill this entire article and still be lacking, but for those who still do not know about FMS, here is a very brief definition from the American College of Rheumatology: "Fibromyalgia is an often misunderstood—even unrecognized— disorder that causes widespread muscle pain and tenderness which tends to come and go and move about the body. This common and chronic condition typically is associated with fatigue and sleep disturbances.” Those with FMS suffer from “fibro fog” which is difficulty thinking, reasoning, finding words, etc., due, at least in part, to the lack of restorative sleep. They may also have TMJ, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), headaches, bladder spasms, depression (due to the body’s inability to produce the necessary neurotransmitters), rashes, allergies, limited endurance, and more. FMS affects 2%-10% of the population, mainly women, and it can be present in children and the elderly. There is no single test to determine if one has FMS. The diagnosis is made when tests for everything else are negative in conjunction with the patient’s symptom description and a “tender point” examination which is performed by a doctor. I recently heard someone say how ironic it is with all our advanced diagnostic capabilities, that FMS is diagnosed when a patient says “Ouch” to at least 11 out of 18 “pokes”. While there are medications approved to treat FMS, none have been created to specifically treat it because the exact cause is still unknown. These medications were created for other conditions but have been found to help some who have FMS. Medications alone are not the answer. Diet, exercise, stress management, and lifestyle adjustments are also essential to optimal management of FMS. The varied symptoms, lack of definitive treatment, and necessary lifestyle adjustments interfere with the fulfillment of expected roles by those with FMS straining relationships and creating financial hardships. Therefore, FMS not only impacts the life of the one who has it, but the lives of those around them as well. It is also difficult to get an accurate diagnosis of FMS in a timely manner. Those with FMS go to more doctors more often and have more tests and often try, or even repeat, more treatment modalities than those with other chronic health conditions. In part, this is because of communication issues between doctors and patients. To get the most out of each visit, Doctors expect patients…and rightly so…to be prepared for appointments. Those with FMS may be fatigued, foggy, in extreme pain, etc. Often…and justifiably… they are not as prepared as they should be. They may forget notes they made; or they may not articulate what they need to say well, if they can even remember what they need to discuss with the doctor. This combination leads to appointments which are less ef-

fective, more referrals, etc and is frustrating for doctors, patients, and support people. The latest “catch phrase” surrounding FMS is “They must take responsibility for their condition!” The statement is correct but the implied means of achievement is not practical. There are innumerable websites, handouts, and booklets with forms, and checklists for those with FMS to prepare for their physician’s visits…but they all require TIME, FOCUS, and ENERGY. However if a mother has to choose between using her very limited good TIME, FOCUS, and ENERGY preparing for a doctor’s appointment or making sure her children have clean clothes, homework done, and breakfast before going to school, we know what she responsibly is going to choose. This is not being irresponsible regarding health! Those with FMS have to prioritize everything they are responsible for while having very limited good TIME, FOCUS, and ENERGY to go around! fibroLIFE… a Paducah, KY based organization…understands this, and much more about the realities of living with FMS. fibroLIFE offers an alternative to the “catch phrase” rhetoric and selfcompleted forms. We do not believe in giving those with FMS more to do on their own. Our fibroLIFE Coaches actually help those with FMS have the data and preparation they need to have more successful doctor’s visits. In fact, all of our coaching programs are based upon the concept of literally helping those who have FMS rather than giving them more to do on their own. fibroLIFE Coaches follow unique fibroLIFE Programs utilizing original fibroLIFE Tools designed to actually help those with FMS. To find out more about fibroLIFE, contact Meshea Crysup, fibroLIFE Director at meshea@fibroLIFE.us or 270-559-6943, or Kathy Keeney, fibroLIFE Co-Director at kathyk@fibroLIFE.us or 270-5563639, or go to www.fibroLIFE.us

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American Cancer Society Relay For Life Helps Communities Fight Back Against Cancer Submitted by The American cancer Society

he American Cancer Society will again host Relay For Life events in the West Kentucky area this spring and summer. This annual event works to ensure that cancer patients are provided essential programs and services to help people get well and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Relay For Life is a community-based, volunteer-driven fight against cancer. The funds raised support the American Cancer Society’s goal of helping people get well by being with the cancer patient and his or her loved ones as they go through the cancer journey. The Society offers free information at any time, day or night, through the 1-800-227-2345 cancer information hotline and through the cancer.org website. Numerous programs and services are also provided through the American Cancer Society to support patients and caregivers and help with issues such as transportation and lodging. In 2011, the dollars raised by Relay For Life events made a difference for more than 24,000 people diagnosed with cancer in Kentucky. Locally, the American Cancer Society provided more than 3,700 services to Paducah area patients from donated dollars, including: • 65 women in the Paducah area were provided with beauty tools and tips to help minimize the appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. A woman attending a session receives a free cosmetic kit valued at $250 in the Society’s Look Good...Feel Better program. • 36 women in the Paducah area received support from a trained breast cancer survivor in the ACS Reach to Recovery program. • 33 cancer patients have received more than 640 free trips to cancer treatment in the Road to Recovery transportation program. • 47 cancer patients stayed a total of 657 nights for free at one of the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodges in Nashville, Tenn., or Lexington, Ky., which saved the patients and their families approximately $66,000 in hotel costs. With the funds raised through Relay For Life events in local counties and communities, these and other programs can be provided to more cancer patients. Page 16 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Western Kentucky — May 2012

Cancer research programs are also helped through Relay For Life events. This research is being done locally through Cancer Prevention Study-3 at Western Baptist Hospital and Lourdes Hospital. To enroll at Western Baptist, visit cps3westernbaptist.org or go to cancer.org/cps3 for more information. For information about Relay For Life events, call 1-800-227-2345 or visit relayforlife.org. About the American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year. To learn more, call 1-800-227-2345.

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Massage Therapy Holds Promise for Low-Back Pain Submitted by Jenny’s Day Spa

assage therapy helped reduce pain and improve function more rapidly than usual medical care in people with chronic low-back pain, according to researchers at Group Health Research Institute and the University of Washington in Seattle, the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, and the University of Vermont in Burlington. The purpose of the NCCAM-funded trial—published in the Annals of Internal Medicine—was to compare the short-term and long-term effects of structural massage, relaxation massage, and usual care for people with chronic low-back pain. Back pain is an important health problem that affects millions of Americans and is the most common medical condition for which people use complementary and alternative medicine practices, such as massage therapy. The trial enrolled just over 400 Group Health patients who had low-back pain with no identified cause for at least 3 months. The participants were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups: structural massage, relaxation massage, or usual care (standard medical care). Study personnel who assessed outcomes were blinded to treatment assignment. It was not possible to blind participants or massage therapists. Structural massage is intended to address musculoskeletal causes of back pain through myofascial, neuromuscular, and various soft-tissue techniques. Relaxation massage (similar to Swedish massage) is intended to promote a sense of relaxation through techniques, such as long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, or vibration. Usual care for low-back pain may include medication, other forms of physical therapy, back exercises, and education. Participants assigned to the massage groups received 1 hour of massage once a week for 10 weeks. The participants’ symptoms, medication use, and ability to perform daily functions were measured after completion of the 10 treatments, then at 6 months, and again after 1 year. Significantly greater improvements in disability and bothersomeness of symptoms were seen at 10 weeks in both massage groups compared to those who received usual care. For example, at 10 weeks

massage recipients were better able to perform daily activities, were more active, spent fewer days in bed, and used less anti-inflammatory medication than those who received usual care. Some of these benefits persisted at 6 months, but at 1 year the benefits of massage over usual care were not significant—when pain and function across all three groups had improved about evenly. The researchers point out that the mechanisms by which massage helped in this study remain unclear—benefits could come from specific local effects on the body, or from non-specific effects such as a relaxing environment, being touched, or increased body awareness. The study provides additional evidence that, as the researchers conclude, massage therapy can be a helpful adjunct in treating chronic low-back pain. While these results are promising, additional research is needed to understand better why some patients improve and others do not, and to help define optimal and cost-effective approaches to integration of massage into care of patients with chronic low-back pain. For more information or to schedule your appointment, please contact Jenny Stephens at 270-415-3444. Jenny’s Day Spa is located at 4793 Village Square Drive, Suite J, Paducah, KY.

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re you experiencing symptoms of itchy red eyes, sneezing, discharge from your eyes or nose and/or fatigue? These are common symptoms of allergic rhinitis also known as hay fever. Many of the symptoms of allergic rhinitis are similar to the common cold. Hay fever is an allergy to proteins in the pollen of trees, grasses, some plants or mold that affects the mucous membranes of the nose, eyes and air passages. How do you know if it is allergies and not a cold? Allergies tend to cause a clear, thin nasal discharge whereas drainage with a cold tends to become thick and yellow-greenish as it progresses. The common cold usually lasts about a week or so. However, hay fever suffers have symptoms for weeks or months. Hay fever suffers have to deal with the changing seasons of the year. Beginning in late February through May when the first blooms of spring begin and pollen is present the allergy symptoms start for many. Summer months when weeds and grass pollen are more difficult time for those with seasonal H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H Hprominent H H Htends H HtoHbeHanHextremely H allergies. Just as the body becomes accustom to the pollens of summer; 1 fall arrives bringing ragweed pollen and the cycle continues. Each year the weather cycles can affect how allergy suffers respond to the allergens that are present during the year. Some years allergies cause more symptoms and suffering for individuals than other years. People who suffer with allergies may also suffer from chronic sinusitis, asthma and/or skin conditions. Allergy testing is a way to determine which specific allergens are affecting a person. Many suffers will often resort to allergy shots in hopes of some relief. Unfortunately, this many not be a complete solution for everyone. Along with traditional medical treatments for hay fever and allergies that are some complimentary therapies one may consider to help alleviate the suffering associated with allergies. Vitamins, supplements, dietary recommendations, chiropractic care or acupuncture may also help deal with the symptoms of allergic rhinitis.

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Listed below are some supplements one may consider to help with allergies: • Bromelain – reduces inflammation associated with hay fever symptoms • Quercetin – a bioflavonoid that stabilizes the membranes of the cells that release histamine which triggers allergic symptoms • Vitamin C – powerful immunostimulant and anti-inflammatory

• Garlic – helps to reduce sinus inflammation • Nettle Leaf – sometimes referred to as stinging nettle – helps with a all types of allergies • Eucalyptus – great to open up nasal passages, breathe in or put in vaporizer • Homeopathic remedies

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There are also other general recommendations that may help alleviate symptoms of allergic rhinitis they include: • Avoidance – The best defenses is to avoid substances that are causing your allergies. However, that is not always possible so try the following: ∙ Spend as little time outside as possible ∙ Keep windows and doors shut ∙ Mow your lawn regularly to help keep allergens down ∙ Keep pets inside or outdoors so they will not bring allergens in • Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables • Minimize or eliminate your intake of dairy products as it increases mucous production • Consider a home air purifier

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There are many suggestions, products and information available to assist one suffering with allergic rhinitis. Remember, if you are taking any medications (prescription, over the counter, or supplements) talk to your health care provider or staff where you purchase products to determine if there maybe any medication contraindications with any treatments you try. At Heath Health Foods, we will be happy to assist you in making allergy season more manageable. We heard that sneeze…”God bless you.”

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An Attack from Within May is Lupus Awareness Month

upus is a complex and mysterious disorder. It arises when the cells that are supposed to protect your body from disease mistakenly assault your own healthy cells and tissues. This attack from within can damage your joints, skin and most other parts of your body. NIH-funded scientists are working to uncover the causes of lupus and find better ways to diagnose and treat the disease. “Just about anyone can get lupus, but it mostly affects young women. It can rob them of the prime years of their lives,” says NIH’s Dr. Mark Gourley, an expert on lupus and related disorders. The disease often strikes between the ages of 15 and 44. Lupus afflicts about 9 times more women than men. For unknown reasons, African American women are at especially high risk. No one knows what causes lupus. But researchers suspect that a combination of genes and the environment is to blame. Lupus comes in different forms. The most common and serious type is called systemic lupus erythematosus. It can cause severe problems throughout the body. Other types can cause temporary skin sores after sun exposure or long-term rashes that may lead to scarring. Lupus can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms vary so widely. People with mild lupus may have just a few symptoms, such as skin rashes or achy joints. In other cases, lupus can harm essential organs, including the kidneys and brain. “Diagnosis is one of the biggest challenges patients can face,” says Gourley. “The most frequent and common symptom is overwhelming fatigue.” But extreme tiredness could be mistaken for many other disorders, including sleep problems. Because of the variable symptoms, some patients can go for months or years without an accurate diagnosis. No single test can identify lupus, either. Your doctor might perform some tests to rule out other possible causes of your symptoms. Blood tests can also determine if you have certain immune system proteins called antibodies that might be a sign of lupus. These tests also detect inflammation, an internal irritation and swelling that can be caused by your immune system mistakenly attacking your own healthy cells. Lupus has no cure. But medicines and lifestyle changes can help control it. Patients with joint or chest pain might use anti-inflammation drugs, such as ibuprofen or naproxen. Corticosteroids are stronger drugs that can suppress inflammation, but long-term use may lead to severe side effects. Other drugs can block production or stop the function of immune cells. In March 2011, a new medication called belimumab was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. “It’s the first new therapy to be approved for lupus in over 50 years,” says Gourley. The drug is expensive, and it doesn’t work for everyone. Still, it’s led the way for several promising new therapies now being tested in clinical trials. You can take other steps to lessen or prevent lupus symptoms. “Follow your typical mom’s advice,” says Gourley. “Get plenty of sleep. Eat right. Take good care of your body and exercise. Wear sunscreen. And if you’re on medications, take them as your doctor recommends. That’s the best thing you can do for lupus.” For more information about Lupus, please visit www.nih.gov.

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Help Safeguard Your Child and Your Community’s Health with Vaccinations Submitted by Jackson Purchase Medical Center.

here’s a lot of debate about the risks and benefits of vaccination, but despite the noise, one thing remains clear: vaccines help prevent infectious diseases and save lives. Among others, they’re recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics. “For parents, ensuring your child receives the appropriate vaccinations should be a priority,” says Dr. Abid Hussain, Pediatrician at Jackson Purchase Medical Center. “Vaccines not only help safeguard your child’s health, but also the health of the community in which you live.” According to the CDC, early vaccination is encouraged against 14 vaccine-preventable diseases, including: • Bacterial meningitis • Diphtheria • Hepatitis A and B • Influenza • Rubeola (red measles) • Mumps • Pertussis (whooping cough) • Pneumococcal disease • Polio • Rubella (German measles) • Tetanus (lockjaw) • Rotavirus • Varicella (chickenpox). “Vaccines create immunity to certain diseases by using small amounts of a killed or weakened microorganism that causes the particular disease,” says Hussain. “Microorganisms can be viruses, like the measles virus, or they can be bacteria, like pneumococcus. Vaccines stimulate the immune system to react as if there was a real infection. The immune system fights off the ‘infection’ and remembers the organism so that it can fight it quickly should it ever enter the body again. “While some vaccines may cause mild reactions, including fever, rash, vomiting and swelling at the injection site, serious reactions are rare. In fact, according to the CDC, severe reactions occur in fewer than one in one million doses,” Hussain adds.

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Jackson Purchase Medical Center Offers Educational Events Jackson Purchase Medical Center will be hosting several educational events to the general community during the month of May. Baby Blast will be held on Saturday, May 5th from 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. If you have a new baby or one on the way, join us for a great time visiting lots of vendor booths for giveaways and samples. Bring the siblings for a fun-filled day and meet special guests Hello Kitty, Winnie the Pooh and Blue Clues! There will be puppet shows, cartoons and face painting all day. Don’t forget to register to win $100 chamber gift certificate! All booths will be located in the main lobbies. For more information call 251-4580 or (877) 554-JPMC. The Bariatric Support Group will meet on Tuesday, May 29th at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Conference Room. The meeting provides open discussion among those who have had Bariatric Surgery and those interested in the surgery. For more information about participating with this group, call 270-251-4169. Diabetes Group Sessions are held the first two consecutive Mondays of the month from 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Registration is required. Class participants will learn self care behaviors that can reduce the risk of diabetes complications. One-on-one sessions can also be scheduled. To register call 251-4580 or (877) 554-JPMC. Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group is held the first Monday of each month from 11:00 a.m. – noon in the second floor conference room of the Jackson Purchase Medical Pavilion. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is very excited to provide information, education, and support to those who have experienced a stroke or brain injury. Survivors of stroke or brain injury, or those interested in serving on a planning committee for this group, are welcome to attend. Information and activities for caregivers will also be provided at selected times. Please call 2514121 for information on upcoming meeting topics. Childbirth Classes will be held on Tuesdays, May 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 in the Private Dining Room and Saturday, May 19th from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Classes are FREE of charge but pre-registration is required. Class participants will become familiar with topics such as physiologic changes in late pregnancy, warning signs in late pregnancy, breast-feeding information and support, labor and delivery, coping techniques including breathing and relaxation, available pain medications and anesthesia, cesarean section, hospital policies and procedures and newborn care. To register call 251-4580 or (877) 554-JPMC.

The CDC offers this timeline for getting your child immunized: • The Hepatitis B vaccine should be administered to all newborns before being discharged from the hospital. After the first dose, a second vaccine should be given at one or two months of age. • The first dose of the Rotavirus vaccine should be given between the ages of six weeks and 14 weeks. The vaccine series should not be initiated if your child has reached 15 weeks and, according to the CDC, the maximum age for the final dose is eight months. • The Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis (DTaP) vaccine shouldn’t be given before the age of six weeks. The final dose to complete the series should be given between the ages of four and six years. • There are two types of Pneumococcal vaccine. The minimum age for the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PVC) is six weeks; this type is recommended for all children under the age of 5. • The Polio vaccine shouldn’t be administered before the age of six weeks. The final dose to complete the series should be given at age four and at least six months following the previous dose. • The Influenza vaccine should be given at six months of age or older, and should be administered annually to age 18. • Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccinations shouldn’t be administered before a child’s first birthday. The second dose should be given routinely between the ages of four and six years. • The Varicella vaccine shouldn’t be administered before a child’s first birthday. The second dose should be given routinely between the ages of four and six years.

“Vaccines not only help safeguard your child’s health, but also the health of the community in which you live.” • The Hepatitis A vaccine shouldn’t be administered before age 12 months, but is highly recommended for all one year olds. Older children can receive this vaccine if they live in an area that has a high risk of infection. • The Meningococcal vaccine shouldn’t be given before age two. • Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine should be given to girls and boys at age 12. It is common for parents and caregivers to have questions about what is best for their children when it comes to vaccines. To learn more, talk to your pediatrician or visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines.

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ou nurture, protect and care for the things you love. And, your furniture should be no exception. Whether it’s a family heirloom or a brand new piece, everyone has furniture they love that should be cared for in the same way as they would personally care for themselves. Caring for home furnishings is more than dusting or giving an occasional polish; rather, it’s about nourishing, revitalizing and bringing out furniture’s inner beauty. In a recent survey conducted by TheNest. com, nine out of 10 women say they have either a basic or no understanding of how to care for their furniture. And nearly half (44.7 percent) of respondents think about cleaning only when it’s time to entertain – which means most furnishings are not properly taken care of on a regular basis. To help educate people and get them to rethink traditional furniture cleaning, Guardsman, a furniture care pioneer for nearly 100 years, and TV design star Tracy Hutson, have teamed Photo courtesy of Getty Images up to introduce furniture’s new beauty routine. This new furniture therapy mirrors beauty care regimes like sunscreen and concealers, and includes cleansing, polishFabric Upholstery Care ing and, of course, covering those tiny imperfections. • Proactively Protect – Spray fabric with a fabric protector that repels “You wouldn’t just clean your face only when you have company moisture and helps prevent food and beverage stains from bonding coming over, or skip applying your anti-aging creams because you permanently to fibers. For the best protection, spray fabric after any don’t see a wrinkle on your face,” said Hutson. An easy-to-follow furniprofessional cleaning, and reapply after any spills are cleaned and ture beauty routine will help revitalize, protect and restore your furniture: dried. • Fight Stains – Stain fighting products, such as the Guardsman Fabric Wood Care First Aid Stain Remover Kit, can help rescue upholstered furniture • Dust – Use a non-scratch cloth to lightly remove dust once a week. from the toughest, dried spills. Always start from the edges to prevent Always wipe the cloth in the same direction of the wood grain. the stain from spreading. Blot spills as soon as they occur, but don’t • Clean – Use a for-wood-only cleanser once a month. If it’s a frerub aggressively. quently used piece that tends to attract spills, such as a kitchen table, clean weekly. Spray the cleanser onto a cotton cloth to help prevent Leather Care spotting. Wipe in the direction of the wood grain. • Dust – Weekly dusting with a nonabrasive cloth prevents dull build up • Polish – Enhance and maintain wood’s natural luster by polishing it and maintains luster. twice a month. Use a no-wax, no-silicone product to restore natural • Clean – Once a month, use a cleaner to remove invisible oils, dirt radiance, free from greasy film and fingerprints. and grime. • Protect – Guard leather against moisture, body oils and stains with Additional Special Care for Wood a leather protecting product, such as Guardsman Leather Protector. • Moisturize – Oiled wood furniture needs to be moisturized weekly to protect from water stains, replenish lost oils and prevent cracking and Hutson says, “Beyond just cleaning, we need to protect and care fading from sun damage. Hutson recommends Guardsman Revitalfor our furniture in the same way we take care of ourselves, so that our izing Lemon Oil. furniture can look its best and last for years.” Learn more about caring • Repair Damage – Always keep touch-up products handy to cover up for your furniture at www.guardsman.com. scratches and minor blemishes.

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Spine specialists actively offering KYPHON® Balloon Kyphoplasty in your local area: Dr.Dr. Allan Gocio Donley Dr. Mark Crawford Dr. Clint HillDr. Clint Dr. Paul Dr. James Donley Dr. Mark Crawford Hill Juergens Allan GocioDr. James Lourdes Hospital Regional Regional Medical Center Jackson Purchase Western Paducah, Baptist Hospital Lourdes Hospital Medical Jackson Purchase Western Baptist KY Center Medical Center 270-538-5800 270-825-7209 Medical Center Hospital 270-442-9461 270-824-6655 270-538-5800 877-886-7246 270-824-6655 270-415-9970 270-442-9461 270-415-9970 For more information on balloon kyphoplasty call 800-652-2221 visit www.kyphon.com Medtronic maintains a list of physicians who have been trained to use, and are believed to be both active and proficient users of, Medtronic’s products and who are willing to accept patient referrals. Physician participation on this list is voluntary and free. All referrals are identified based upon geographic criteria only. Medtronic does not guarantee the accuracy of the listings or the capabilities of the physicians listed. The physicians referenced may be paid consultants of, and research cited may have been funded partially or in whole by, Medtronic. Although the complication rate with KYPHON® Balloon Kyphoplasty has been demonstrated to be low, as with most surgical procedures, there are risks associated with the procedure, including serious complications. This procedure is not for everyone. A prescription is required. Please consult your physician for a full discussion of risks and whether this procedure is right for you. © 2008 Medtronic Spine LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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