November Quad Cities Healthy Cells 2011

QUAD CITIES area Promoting Healthier Living in Your Community • Physical • Emotional

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Celebrating 10 Years of Service in the Quad City Area pg. 18

Environmental Toxins...

How Does My Body Handle These? page 8

Cranial Molding Orthosis

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Recruit a WWII Vet on Veteran’s Day! page 32

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NOVEMBER

2011 Volume 2, Issue 11

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Beauty: Cancer! Now What?

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Emotional: Legacy of Love or – Monument to Misery

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Physical: Environmental Toxins: How does my body handle these?

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Nutritional: Mix It Up with Jenny

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Remembering Our Veterans: Honor Flight Brings WWII Sailor Full Circle

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Massage Therapy: Stressed-Out About Good Health?

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Technology: Untreated Hearing Loss, Lost Opportunities and Depression

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Hospice Care: “I Wish I Would have Known…”

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Advanced Technology: 3T MRI Arrives at Genesis Medical Center

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Ask The Audiologist: Are There Hearing Aids That Will Work With My Arthritic Hands?

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Children’s Health: Cranial Molding Orthosis

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Appreciation: November is National Home Care and Hospice Month

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Beyond Treatment: Keeping the Dream Alive

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Memorial Program: Recruit a WWII Vet on Veterans’ Day!

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Compassionate Care: The Use of Pet Therapy in Hospice Services

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Family Health Matters: Heartburn’s Red Flags

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Advanced Healthcare: It’s Clear: Aging is Changing

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Research: Women’s Health Tissue Bank Promotes Pregnancy, Childbirth Research

This Month’s Cover Story: Celebrating 10 years of Service in the Quad City area with Compassionate and Complete Patient Care page 18

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CANCER! Now What?

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ancer affects us all; whether you care going through it personally, have a friend, relative or a friend of friend that have been diagnosed with it. At Hats, Hair and Wigs, Gloria and Trudy are licensed cosmologists who would like to share their knowledge of information they have learned over the years.

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Once you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, they suggest that you look into the different programs available to you. One program available is the Look Good…Feel Better program. They are sponsored by the American Cancer Society, National Cosmetology Association and the Personal Care Product Council Foundation.

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Some things you may experience during chemo or radiation therapy are: scalp sensitivity, shedding of hair, red, itchy scalp, or loss of body heat through the head.

Hair and scalp care is very important before, during and after therapy. Some suggestions are: • Wash hair/scalp with a mild shampoo (baby shampoo) in tepid or lukewarm water • Pat hair/scalp gently (do not rub) • Protect head from sun and cold • If wearing a wig or hat, it’s recommended that you expose the area to air several times a day and sleep on a satin pillow cover.

Some things to avoid before and during hair loss are: • Cosmetics • Perfumes • Powders or Soaps (unless specifically designed for cancer patients) • Using blow dryers, rollers, curling irons, hair pins and ties • Brushing your hair (only use a wide tooth comb) • Coloring and perming your hair.

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emotional

Legacy of Love or – Monument to Misery Healthy Cells magazine is pleased to present the seventeenth 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 - & 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.

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hen long term relationships end due to death of one of the partners, there is an inevitable adjustment to the new reality of life without someone who has “always” been there. Adaptation to the radical changes in life following the death of a loved one is often either enhanced or limited by the ideas that we have learned over our lifetimes about dealing with loss.

There is no doubt that in the immediate aftermath of the death of a loved one, pain and confusion are two of the most probable emotional reactions. Even following a long-term illness, where there has been substantial to “prepare,” the overwhelming impact of the reality of  Fast easytime access death is devastating.

It quickly becomes obvious that there is no way  Close parking toeffectively “prepare” Experienced & caringfor staffthe finality of death.  Virtually While we recognize that all relationships have ups and downs and all insurances accepted highs and lows, for purposes of this discussion, we are focused on  11 Quad City Patient Service Centers long term relationships that were essentially good. Over the course of 22 years of helping grieving people, we have always tried to listen very carefully to what they are saying to us. What we heard were accurate reports of wonderful relationships, yet there was a tremendous amount of pain attached to the memories.

It is obvious that in the first few weeks or months following a death, a grieving person would be overwhelmed with a level of emotional pain that is difficult to describe. In fact, that kind of reaction is quite normal.

Even though we spend a considerable amount of our energy trying to dispel the myth that “time heals all wounds,” we were confused with the frequency with which we observed people to be in an intense level of emotional pain long after a death had occurred.

It was at that point that we realized that almost immediately following a death, people often develop a “relationship to their pain,” which sometimes seems to supercede their grief about the relationship with the person who had died. As we observed this all-too-common phenomenon, we realized that many people were inadvertently associating the pain that they experienced and re-experienced, over and over, as an equation for the love they had felt and now missed. We then were able to create some helpful language that simply said pain doesn’t equal love, love equals love.

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At the same time as we were recognizing the phenomenon that we had labeled as people’s “relationship to their pain,” we began to use a piece of language to help people shift from pain to completion. One day while talking to a griever on the phone we said, “It doesn’t seem right that a relationship that should leave a legacy of love is turning into a monument to misery for you.”

We have since said that thousands of times, each time with the aim of helping someone break out of their relationship to pain so that they could begin to complete what was emotionally with the person who died.

The principles and actions of Grief Recovery® carry with them three essential objectives: 1. To insure that fond memories do not turn painful.

2. To allow us to remember our loved ones as we knew them in life rather than in death.

3. To be able to have a continuing life of meaning and value even though our lives have been dramatically altered by the death of a loved one.

The impediment to achieving those three goals is the accumulation of misinformation most of us have acquired about dealing with loss. Reading and understanding this article is only a beginning. Hopefully, you will be inspired to get a copy of The Grief Recovery Handbook, and to begin the series of actions that can lead you to completion of the undelivered emotional communications, both positive and negative, which are part of all relationships.

One of the traps of grief is the almost diabolical speed at which the relationship to pain develops, takes root, and becomes almost permanent. You have probably known someone who has been reciting a litany of pain for years and years. It may have been very frustrating for you not to be able to help them. If you are the friend or family member of someone who seems to have been caught in a web of pain for a long time, show them this article. You might not be able to communicate to them what we have said in this piece. Also, they may not be able to hear you, because you are too close to them.

Sharing this article with someone you think would benefit from it may propel them to a new understanding and even to actions for change.

This column is also dedicated to the possibility that someone reading it may be able to recognize themselves in the ideas presented here, and begin a shift to the very real possibility of recapturing the legacy of love that should be the natural by-product of a long term wonderful relationship.

The idea of a legacy of love versus a monument to misery is not limited to marriage and other long term romantic relationships. The same issues and problems affect adults whose parents die, or siblings of siblings, and even very long term friendships. Therefore, the same solutions from The Grief Recovery Handbook can be applied.

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] 9079329. Please visit our website at: www.grief-recovery.com.

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Environmental Toxins:

How does MY body handle (or struggle with) these?

By Dr. Kristin Miller MD, Anti-Aging & Optimal Health

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t seems that almost every week, we are hearing about a new outbreak of disease-causing contaminated foods or chemicals that have been in use in our environment that now have been linked to development of illness.

Doesn’t it make you pause and ask yourself, “Have I been exposed to this? Have my family or friends been exposed? Are we at risk for getting sick?” Or, “Will this somehow affect my body and make me ill in the future?”

Our lives are hectic these days. Sometimes it involves waking up in the morning, feet hitting the floor almost running from the start, to get ourselves, family, pets, ready and organized for the day ahead. Sometimes it is prioritizing what we want to get accomplished that day, whether we are working outside the home or inside the home, retired, looking for work, filling our volunteer schedule, or studying in school. Now let’s factor in trying to eat the healthiest we possibly can within our budget and lifestyle. If we cannot grow our own organic produce, filter our own water, or raise our own optimally-fed animals, we rely on outside sources for our food and water. Most of us do rely on these outside sources every day. After all, we cannot reasonably live in a bubble, can we.

Let’s look at a couple of ways that you can help to protect yourself.

First: Find out if your body is WELL. We have heard in the media that some of these illnesses are primarily a risk for those people with weakened immune systems, the very young, the elderly, and pregnant women. But what if your immune system or cellular function has some struggles and you don’t know about it? This could put you at risk to develop diseases or to have damage or inflammation occur without you being aware of what is going on. Wouldn’t you alter your behavior or at least be able to make informed decisions about your behavior if you know that your body has a problem that it has been compensating for? Our bodies have an amazing ability to try to adapt to dysfunction by altering pathway balance to allow you to survive. Think of it as survival of the person as a whole takes priority over survival of a body organ or a cell. It’s how we were designed to help us adapt to our environment.

The only way to assess how well that behind-thescenes function is occurring is to test for it. There are some specialized companies that do this complex testing of urine, blood, and sometimes hair or nails for this information. A typical kidney/liver blood panel does not test for this, and there can be significant damage in these Page 8 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Quad Cities ­— November 2011

“Looking forward to each day ahead with our cells’ function in mind, let’s optimize that cell function with the set of nutrients that is unique to each one of us.” organs and still have “normal” results on routine testing. A physician specialist in Anti-Aging Medicine, the medical specialty focusing on biochemistry, nutrition and metabolism, is the best medical doctor to see and evaluate your body’s ability to counteract for this damage and what is specifically needed for your body to improve its cell function.

Second: Grow your own vegetables or fruits using organic methods whenever possible. If you cannot do this, regularly visit your local farmer’s markets and seek out foods that are grown or raised locally.

Some grocery stores also carry locally-grown and raised foods, so watch for those. Consider combining resources with friends and family to help your dollars to go further and to stock up when these foods are available. Then whatever you do not eat fresh, you can freeze or even pressure can them. The internet and your local library has excellent resources with how to store foods in these ways. Always label your foods with the date. Keep your food prep area clean and dry, including the sink area where foods are washed. Do not use sponges as they harbor viruses, fungi and bacteria and their surface area cannot be decontaminated. Wash all fresh produce that you purchase, using plenty of water, scrubbing with friction and a tiny amount of gentle dish soap. Rinse meats off as well, using a colander for ground meats.

Although It is true that our bodies are the sum of the environmental exposures we have had over years, we are also made up of dynamically functioning cells that require specific nutrients and cofactors. Looking forward to each day ahead with our cells’ function in mind, let’s optimize that cell function with the set of nutrients that is unique to each one of us. Once you learn what your cells specifically need, you have the power to make informed decisions about what you expose your body to, your cells to, keeping them as your Healthy Cells.

Dr. Kristin Miller is the only M.D. not only in our area, but in the state of Iowa, who has completed the Advanced Fellowship in AntiAging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine and is Board Certified in this newest medical specialty. This specialty of medicine involves biochemistry, metabolism, nutrition, herbal medicine, and bridges the gap between the traditional western medicine illness model and the eastern medicine wellness model. The human body does not fit into a box of either “disease” or “no disease.” It is a dynamic and amazing process with biochemical pathways that are designed to help our cells adapt to their environment. The specialty of Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine deals with that aspect of our health: OUR CELLS.

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Mix It Up with Jenny I

t’s true – the kitchen is the heart of the home. Ever notice how people always gather there? Whether baking treats, making dinner or spending time with family and friends, the kitchen is my favorite place to be. Since my day job is Consumer Test Kitchen Project Manager for the Nestlé Test Kitchens, you can bet I love to stir things up. This column lets me pass along to you some of my best recipes, tips and baking secrets.

since 1950. This pumpkin custard has the perfect creamy taste created by the blend of pumpkin and evaporated milk and allows the time-honored spice blend to come through. For a cool twist on tradition, Easy Pumpkin Cream Pie is an easy, luscious pie with the flavors of the season in a cool, creamy dessert.

Make your holiday table its festive best with my top pie tips: • Plan to make your crust ahead of time. Before rolling out, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Remove dough from your refrigerator when you start to make pie filling.

• P ractice “mise en place”—measure everything for your pies and have them at hand before starting to bake.

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Thanksgiving is just not complete without a pumpkin pie—it’s the most treasured tradition on my holiday table. Amidst the flurry of activity on Thanksgiving morning, I’m glad that my pumpkin pies are make-ahead easy, desserts just waiting to delight us.

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• I f you’re a seasoned pie baker, start a sweet tradition by baking pumpkin pies with younger family members. They’ll treasure your baking tips and ensure the family’s pie heritage.

• P ies generally serve 8. But do as I do—make and serve more than one kind of pie—and you’ll find everyone wants a sliver of each! So you can “stretch” a pie further that way.

• R emember that “pie tomorrow”—leftover—is always welcome!

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Easy Pumpkin Cream Pie

Makes 8 servings

Makes 8 servings 1 9-inch (6 ounces) prepared graham cracker crust 1 can (15 ounces) Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin Pie 1 package (5.1 ounces) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 cup Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 2 cups (about 6 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 1 cup fresh raspberries (optional) COMBINE pumpkin, pudding mix, evaporated milk and pumpkin pie spice in large mixer bowl; beat for 1 minute or until blended. Fold in 1 1/2 cups whipped topping.

Spoon into crust. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.

Let stand in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving. Garnish with remaining whipped topping and raspberries, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts per Serving: 280 calories; 100 calorie from fat; 11g total fat;6g saturated fat; 10mg cholesterol; 380mg sodium; 42g carbohydrate; 2g fiber, 30g sugars; 4g protein; 130% DV vitamin A; 10% calcium; 6% DV iron Photos courtesy of Nestlé

3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 large eggs 1 can (15 ounces) Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin 1 can (12 fluid ounces) Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk 1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell Whipped cream (optional) MIX sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugarspice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.

POUR into pie shell.

BAKE in preheated 425° F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350° F; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Top with whipped cream before serving.

TIP: 1 3/4 teaspoons pumpkin spice may be substituted for the cinnamon, ginger and cloves; however, the taste will be slightly different. Do not freeze, as this will cause the crust to separate from the filling.

Nutrition Facts per Serving: 280 calories; 100 calories from fat; 11g total fat;5g saturated fat; 70mg cholesterol; 350mg sodium; 40g carbohydrate, 2g fiber; 25g sugars; 6g protein; 130% DV vitamin A; 0% DV vitamin C; 15% DV calcium; 4% DV iron

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remembering our veterans

Honor Flight Brings WWII Sailor Full Circle Quad City World War II Veteran to See Washington, DC for the First Time.

Submitted by Senior Star

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ixty-five years ago, World War II ended on what became known as V-J Day, or Victory over Japan Day. For lifetime Quad Citian and Navy veteran Tom Jones, 86, these past six and a half decades after the war brought what he describes as the perfect marriage, six children and “a lucky and very good life.”

Humble words for what many have described as the Greatest Generation. As President Roosevelt expressed in 1936, “To some generations, much is given; to other generations, much is asked; but to this generation of Americans, our World War II generation, they have a rendezvous with destiny.”

During the war, Jones was trained as a third class gunner’s mate. His assignment: serve on merchant ship gun crews and protect the ships and their precious cargo against the deadly German U-boat submarines.

“We got out of boot camp, and the Navy shipped us to California” Tom recalls. “We travelled around the world…first crossing the Pacific, guarding a boat to Egypt as it sailed up the Suez Canal, and then travelling back across the Atlantic. Our ship carried food and ammunition that the troops would need in the war.

“We had some dangerous moments. We had to use our guns against the Japanese and German airplanes, but we escaped the U-boats,” he said. “I was lucky. I was never injured, although I sure got seasick sometimes.”

Jones served until the war ended, and following his return home to the Quad Cities, he moved on with his life: getting married, landing a job, and raising a large family.

In fact in the summer after the war, when he married his wife Margaret (Jansen) Jones, all three of her sisters also tied the knot in the summer of 1946.

“Our marriage was perfect,” smiles Jones. “We never spent a night apart unless I was driving a truck.

We raised four boys and two girls and spent 65 wonderful years together.” Margaret passed away last year and, now in 2011, as the war’s 66th anniversary is commemorated, he has the opportunity to remember his service with other veterans as part of the Quad Cities’ 14th Honor Flight for World War II veterans.

“I’ve been all over the country, but never to Washington DC,” says Tom. “I’m really looking forward to it.” Currently he lives in Senior Star at Elmore Place’s Assisted Living Community in Davenport.

Tom’s trip is organized by the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities, a local chapter of the national Honor Flight Network, which flies WWII veteran’s to our nation’s capitol so they can visit the memorials dedicated to honoring their sacrifices. The nonstop flights depart at 7am from the Quad City International Airport, and fly to Washington, D.C., returning that same evening.

“We are so proud of Tom,” says Senior Star at Elmore Place Executive Director Cathy Hughes.

“The trip is a great honor for both him and his family, and I’m sure he’ll bring back stories to share for years to come.”

For Tom, the trip brings him full circle, from his early days in the Navy to when his life began after the war ended. It was a war that cost an estimated 60 million lives, including 400,000 Americans who never came home. In total, 16 million men and women served in uniform during WWII on land, at sea, and in the air.

“There were so many families who lost loved ones. My wife’s brother died in Germany, and I was grateful just to come home. I’m looking forward to visiting Washington, but with or without the trip, I’ve had a great life. My kids are healthy, I’ve got 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and had a wonderful marriage,” says Tom.

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Stressed-Out

About Good Health?

By Nancy Stockwell, LMT

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cientists agree that stress causes actual chemical changes in the brain, and these changes can influence the state of your health. Stress (acute) is defined as any change in your normal routine or health. Chronic stress is a state of ongoing physiological arousal. This occurs when the body experiences so many stressors that the autonomic nervous system rarely has a chance to activate the relaxation response. We are “designed by nature” to cope with acute stress, but not chronic stress.

Chronic stress response occurs all too frequently in our busy lifestyles, high-pressure jobs to loneliness to busy traffic and family demands can keep the body in a state of perceived threat and chronic stress. In this case, our fight-or-flight response, which was designed to help us fight a few life-threatening situations spaced out over a long period can wear down our bodies and cause us to become ill, either physically or emotionally. In fact, it’s estimated that up to 90% of doctor’s visits are for stress-related conditions. This is why maintaining a healthy lifestyle, maintaining an emotional support system and regular stress management is so important.

Massage offers more than an hour of pampering and luxury. Actually, massage offers a variety of physical health benefits according to the Mayo Clinic. Massage also benefits the psyche by increasing the sense of well-being, comfort and stress relief. Massage treatments help loosen muscles which in turns reduces stress and tension. Massage may also help increase immune system function as well as reduce arthritic pain and post-surgical pain. According to a 2008 Newsweek magazine article “Five Surprising Benefits of Massage”, massage may also decrease levels of cortisol, a hormone released by stress, decreasing immune system functions. Massage stimulates the skin and muscles increasing and improving blood circulation. Massage improves circulation of lymph fluid which helps fights toxins and bacterial invasions throughout the body, important for optimal immune system function and support. Massage helps loosen tight or injured muscles, increases joint mobility and helps flood areas with oxygenrich blood, nutrients and nutrition. Massage performed on a regular basis can help reduce stiffness in atrophied or weak muscles, leading to not only enhanced range of motion but mobility and function.

Don’t feel guilty about “pampering” yourself with a massage. Your body, mind and spirit will thank you. Call First Baptist Church of Blue Grass Enrichment Center to inquire about massage therapy and other stress-reduction treatments.

We are offering an introductory special for our massage services. Now through December 1st a half-hour massage is $25, a one-hour massage is $35 and a one and a half hour massage is $45. Additional new services include relaxation foot-spa, ear candling, and pregnancy massage just in time for holiday gift cards! Also to be added to the life enrichment services will be the return of Tuesday night Yoga for all ages and experience levels. Call now to reserve your place in the class because space is limited!! 563-381-4649.

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Untreated Hearing Loss, Lost Opportunities and Depression Dr. Molly Parker, Parker Audiology

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The realization of hearing loss occurs at different times for different people…and the outcomes of untreated hearing loss range from “faking it” to complete isolation from family and friends. There are practical considerations for hearing loss, such as not hearing the doorbell when family stops by. But outcomes can be more serious, such as not accurately hearing instructions or misunderstanding intentions. Hearing loss can affect health, financial or legal outcomes (e.g. mis-hearing instructions), failed prospects at work (e.g. misunderstanding clients’ wants and needs), and personal relationships (misinterpreting comments). These small, missed-opportunities take their toll and eventually snowball into real problems, ultimately resulting in feelings of incompetence and depression.

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Outpatient Services

Celebrating 10 years of Service in the Quad City area with Compassionate and Complete Patient Care

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n 2000, Aaron Braaten and his family were relocating back to their hometown of the QCA after living away since 1987. Aaron began the search to start a service-based business and found that health care, especially outpatient services, is what closely fit with his core beliefs. “When I started Braaten Health, our mission was compassionate and complete patient care,” explains Aaron. “This closely aligns with our objective to provide measurable best-in-class services that result in an improved quality of life. Based on our continuous growth, and on the tremendous community support we’ve received, it is clear that our mission and objective have been accomplished in our first 10 years.”

“Developing a strategy is the first step in launching a new company, but then finding professionals to support the vision quickly, becomes the most important aspect of success”, says Aaron. “We encourage you to visit our website BraatenHealth.com for a complete review of all professionals within the Braaten Health team. We strongly believe that each employee adds specific value in their area of expertise and that each decision made daily continues to influence our ability to provide the best service in the most efficient manner.”

Today, Braaten Health encompasses three branches of outpatient services: Midwest Therapy Centers, Quad City &Clinton Occupational Health, and The REM Center.

Aaron Braaten, CEO and President

Brad Harper, OT, Vice President

Midwest Therapy Centers

Therapy is the art and science of physical care and rehabilitation. Midwest Therapy’s professionals help individuals whose movement and function are adversely affected by injury, disease, aging, or environmental factors. Together with the help of therapy specialists, patients work towards the goal of relieving pain, as well as developing, maintaining, and restoring maximum movement and functional ability. Functional movement is central to what it means to be healthy and independent.

Midwest Therapy’s professional staff promotes care that becomes an extension of the patient’s individual treatment plan and helps them reach their maximum functional capabilities. It is Midwest Therapy’s intent to provide a quality, comprehensive service that is accommodating for the patient. With a strong commitment to continuity of care and understanding, maintaining relationships with discharge planners, case workers and the physicians who refer their patients is of primary importance.

In the outpatient clinics each team of therapists treats both acute and chronic conditions which may be the result of illness, injury or surgical intervention. Physical therapy specialists treat orthopedic, neurological, and vascular conditions while occupational therapists specialize in upper extremity dysfunction.

Midwest Therapy also provides on-site therapy services at Skilled Nursing facilities, including Ridgecrest Village and Iowa Masonic Health Facilities, and several Home Health agencies throughout the area. The Long Term Care and Home Health therapists focus on returning each patient to their previous level of daily activity through individualized care and attention to each aspect of their lives.

“Creating unique services is something we always strive for at Braaten Health,” says Aaron. Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a unique service at Midwest Therapy that no other outpatient therapy clinic in the QCA is certified to provide.

Pulmonary rehab is appropriate for those diagnosed with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer or other lung disorders. Those who are deconditioned following hospitalization or exacerbation of COPD also are appropriate for rehabilitation and benefit greatly from this program. The goals of pulmonary rehabilitation are to educate the participant about their disease process and how to manage it more effectively and increase endurance and physical conditioning through exercise.

Midwest Therapy Centers have offices in Davenport at 2035 Bridge Avenue and 1820 W 3rd Street, in Moline at 4360 7th Street, and in Clinton at 1647 Lincoln Way.

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Occupational Health Expansion…

With a traditional physician-referral base already established for therapy relationships, Brad Harper, OT, Vice President, and Co-Owner of Braaten Health, began developing a similar service-line strategy for occupational medicine services. In 2003 Braaten Health approached Dr. Camilla Frederick and opened Quad City Occupational Health in June and she became a partner in the firm in 2005.

Since 2003 Dr. Camilla Frederick has been Medical Director, services strategist, and lead physician for Quad City Occupational Health. She has additional expertise in Independent Medical Exams, Comprehensive Consults, and Return to Work and Fit for Duty exams. Dr. Frederick has worked as on-site physician and overseen nursing staff for employers, including John Deere, ADM, Oscar Mayer and Heinz USA.

Quad City Occupational Health provides a variety of services to area employers with extensive expertise in occupational medicine and workers’ compensation. Their comprehensive occupational health program is designed to help maintain a healthy work force and control the costs associated with employee physicals, health screenings, workplace injuries and employee rehabilitation.

With the rising costs of health insurance to both employers and employees, workplace wellness is becoming an effective way to control costly increases and lost productivity. Quad City Occupational Health is providing proactive wellness programs to employers to help minimize healthcare expenditures. Quad City Occupational Health understands each employer’s needs are unique and service requirements are specific. In response to those needs, they take pride in delivering exceptional services expedited quickly and accurately. Their team of occupational health specialists are trained, committed, and enthusiastic medical professionals who work to provide cost effective and proactive solutions.

In the first 7 years of working with QCA employers they also developed great working relationships with many employers in the Clinton area. Based on this strengthening support and employer requests, Clinton Occupational Health was opened in 2009. Since 2009, Dr. Mary Shook leads the occupational health team for Clinton area employers.

Dr. Shook has worked exclusively in the specialty of Occupational Medicine since 1990. In addition to being Board Certified in Occupational Medicine and a Certified Independent Medical Examiner, Dr. Shook has experience in psychiatric issues related to work and has lectured on violence in the workplace, among other related topics.

Quad City & Clinton Occupational Health services provided are: • Pre-Placement Services: including physical and DOT examinations, medical surveillance, respirator physicals, drug testing and screening, and breath alcohol; • Injury Care: primary injury care, physical and occupational therapy services, functional capacity evaluations and specialist referrals; • Medical Advisory Services: physician review, medical directorship, Medical Review Officer (MRO) services, on-site consulting, education, and training, job analysis and job coaching; • Specialty Examinations: Independent Medical Exams (IME’s), return to work exams, impairment ratings, fitness for duty evaluations, assumption of care; • Wellness/Preventative Services: flu and other vaccinations, proactive wellness programs, health risk assessments and coaching, biometric screening, environmental health and safety, pandemic preparedness, smoking cessation, dietary counseling, EAP and SAP Services, CPR, First Aid and AED classes, and screenings such as cholesterol, lipid, blood sugar, body fat, blood pressure and pulse.

Quad City Occupational Health is located at 1820 W 3rd Street in Davenport and Clinton Occupational Health is located at 1647 Lincoln Way, Clinton. continued on page 20 November 2011 — Quad Cities — ­ Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 19

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The REM Center

In 2004 Braaten Health continued its expansion by creating an Illinois based independent sleep lab to service the Quad City market.

“Our sleep lab is home to state-of-the-art medical equipment for your safety during your study, but it couldn’t be more different from the facilities at most labs. Our REM Center sleep lab was designed with all the comforts of home, including pillow-top mattresses, independent temperature controls and a private bathroom in each sleep suite. Our goal was to recreate your home environment for the best possible testing results,” says Aaron. “And we provide test results back to the referring physician within 4 days.”

The REM Center offers a solution to those with sleeping problems. The most important way The REM Center can assist patients and their doctors is through a sleep study called polysomnography. Sleep studies are completely painless while recording brain waves, breathing rate, oxygen levels, heart rate, and muscle movements during sleep. This information sheds light on many disorders that disrupt sleep and keep us from feeling our best, including insomnia and the inability to stay asleep throughout the night, snoring, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome or childhood sleep disorders.

Located at 4364 - 7th Street in Moline, The REM Center is proud to work with all types of physicians, including family practice, pulmonologists, internists and neurologists and provides online access to patient studies, continuity of care for each patient, order CPAP’s and other devices, and provides in-depth education to improve sleep hygiene.

Braaten Health Employees would like to take this opportunity to thank the 35,000+ patients that have received therapy services, the 2,100+ patients that have experienced our state-of-the art sleep lab,

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the 600+ employers that appreciate safe return to work strategies, and over 525 Physicians that have trusted in the outpatient health services to help improve their patients’ wellness. Braaten Health and all employees are committed to maintaining their mission of Complete and Compassionate Care for all patients that enter their facilities. If they can leave you with one thought; “please remember that it is Your Life, Your Health and Your Choice.” The entire Braaten Health professionals look forward to the opportunity to provide you with measureable bestin-class services.

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“I Wish I Would Have Known…”

Community Comments about Hospice – November is National Hospice Month

By Sally Hogue, Professional Service Representative, Beacon of Hope Hospice

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hen asked why I continue working in hospice for so many years I reflect to 15 years ago while presenting “Hospice 101” to a large church congregation. A gentleman stood up, pointed his finger at me and contorted, “my wife was in and out of the hospital six times last year, we had home care, we did rehab, we were in the ER way too often, saw a hand full of doctors numerous times and she died in the nursing home…. No one ever mentioned hospice!” While we used to say Hospice is the best kept secret, today there are still myths and misconceptions of hospice.

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psycho-social team of Social Workers, Chaplains, and Bereavement Coordinators will meet people wherever they are on their journey. Often knowledge and knowing some one understands combined with family communication helps prepare individuals.

• It’s all downhill after I’m on hospice. Electing the hospice benefit does not expedite the disease process. Through medication management, better nutrition, trained professional visits, and improved family communications, individuals can improve. Statistically those terminally ill with Hospice live approximately one month longer than those without hospice care. While hospice agencies document a patient’s decline to certify the person for the benefit, if

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patients improve they sign off of the benefit and hospice will assist with getting appropriate healthcare services. Hospice is a choice so individuals may revoke the benefit at any time if they do not see it as a value added service for their loved one or their family.

If my Dad goes on hospice we cannot call 911 or go to the hospital. Most people on hospice do not want to go back and forth to the emergency room and the hospital but they can. Hospice requests to be notified first as often times a visit can be made; medications and care can be given at home instead of the ER. If the need for hospitalization is determined the hospice team will visit a patient in the hospital as they would their residence.

I don’t want to die in my home. Hospice is about choice. While many people want to be in the comfort of home there are those sometimes with young children, living alone, or with past stigmas who would prefer a care facility. As end of life nears hospice can help with transitioning to a long term care facility or hospice house.

We’re not ready to take Mom off of all of her medications. Discontinuing medication is a process. Discussion with your physician and the Hospice nurse helps with education on the value and side effects of medications. An individual may remain on some medications more for psychological than physical needs.

I think I’ll save my “6 months” for down the road. For the past decade professionals have done a good job of educating that hospice is for individuals with an illness or diagnosis of 6 months or less to live. When a hospice order is requested from a physician we ask if this disease or diagnosis ran its normal course would the individual be alive in 6 months. Many people live longer than 6 months and no one is denied hospice because they have outlived a time frame.

My Dad has exhausted all of his resources, so can’t afford hospice. There is no charge for hospice services. For many getting medications, medical equipment, and incontinence supplies through hospice saves money; however the hospice benefit will not cover room and board. Hospice care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance, Long-Term & Home Care Policies, or Private Pay. Most hospice agencies have charity care provided

by United Way or memorial funds for those with no payer source.

No one is denied hospice due to lack of funds.

My mother gets good care in the nursing home so we don’t need hospice. Nursing homes and hospices partner extremely well with end of life care. Hospice brings in extra help and is another set of eyes and ears for the facility. Hospice nurses are highly trained in pain management and with two teams working side by side the resident wins.

My folks will have to leave their Assisted Living facility to get on hospice, because hospice dictates a higher level of care. This is not necessarily true. An example is the Iowa Hospice Waiver which allows individuals to stay in their building under the hospice umbrella rather than adhering to Assisted Living regulations. As long as the individual is safe and DIA is notified, the person may remain in their “home”.

I still want to go places, maybe take a trip. Hospice affirms quality of life. The Hospice Team encourages doing things you want to do. If you make out of town plans hospice will work with a near by hospice agency to assist with medications, etc. If there is no hospice in close proximity an individual can revoke services and readmit upon their return home.

My family will think I’m giving up. Caregivers may feel guilty when asking for help, especially when they have been a primary caregiver for a length of time. Caregivers need to retain their own health so need balance in their lives. Hospice volunteers offer a

break for caregivers to get out of the house or take a nap. A daughter can be more of a daughter than a caregiver when hospice services are provided. Patients also may feel a burden is lifted by getting their family help.

• My doctor did not tell me about hospice so I must not need it.

Some physicians do not feel their office atmosphere is conducive to end of life conversations or may not have seen a patient recently. They depend on outside agencies for information. Talk to your doctor or contact hospice agencies for an interview. Our mission is to have fewer families saying they did not know about a benefit which assists in so many capacities.

Let’s keep hospice simple… When loved ones are sick and people are stressed comprehending information can be difficult. It may be explained as extra services for which some one may be eligible. Two things are needed to attain hospice: • You have to want it.

• You must be eligible which requires a physician order and meeting the criteria of a specific disease or diagnosis.

Of all of the myths and misconceptions I have heard, I have never heard some one say, “ I wish I would have known about hospice later.”

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3T MRI Arrives at Genesis Medical Center Scanner is Faster, More Powerful and Has Wider Opening

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ast Rusholme Street campus in Davenport. It’s the first in Iowa offering this digital broadband technology and is faster, quieter, larger for patient comfort and offers increased image quality.

Lori Herrera of Davenport must have periodic MRIs to monitor her inoperable brain tumor.

She’s highly claustrophobic and hopes the larger opening and increased comfort of the new 3T MRI at Genesis will make the experience less anxiety-inducing.

Lori Herrera is no friend of the MRI.

She’s so claustrophobic she has to take two anti-anxiety pills before her test and be wheeled into her exam in a wheelchair, facing away from the MRI machine. Even in a slightly dazed state, she can’t bear to face the narrow, long tube in which she must lie.

Unfortunately for her, periodic MRIs are part of her life since she had a tumor removed in the frontal lobe of her brain in late 2009. Another tumor in her brain is inoperable and must be monitored for growth.

She hopes new technology at the Genesis Medical Center, East Rusholme Street campus will make future MRI tests more tolerable.

The new direct digital Philips Ingenia 3T MRI was moved into a specially designed suite on Oct. 11, bringing maximum comfort along with improved imaging. The five-ton, 3T MRI was lifted from a tractortrailer truck via a tall crane. A crew of engineers from Germany assembled it over several days. It is expected to be ready for patients in early November.

“This is the latest digital technology. It’s the first in Iowa. There are only 45 in the world, and when we ordered the scanner, we were one of the first five,” says Janet Stensrud, Director of Imaging Services for Genesis. “Our Genesis imaging team believes it’s important to provide world-class imaging services to our physicians and the community.”

Quality imaging technology is vitally important to detecting medical problems non-invasively vs. having to find them with more-invasive surgical procedures, she added.

Wide opening

The 3T MRI’s large bore, or wide opening, can accommodate patients with very large frames. The 70-centimeter-wide opening also provides additional space and breathing room for the 30 percent of MRI patients like Lori Herrera who are highly claustrophobic.

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“The scanner is bigger, faster and represents the latest in MRI technology. We’re excited to bring this cutting-edge option to the Quad-Cities,’’ said Josh Bainbridge, Lead MRI Technologist at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport.

“The 3T MRI has a number of benefits: The strength of the machine allows scan time to be shortened dramatically while also increasing image quality. Noise is reported to be up to 40 percent quieter than current MRIs. The larger size allows more room for patients of any size — up to 550 pounds.”

Tesla (T) is the unit of measurement quantifying the strength of a magnetic field, Bainbridge explains. Prior to the 3T machine, the highfield standard was 1.5 Tesla. Thanks to a magnet that has doubled in strength, the 3T MRI provides exceptional anatomic detail.

The increased image clarity of this 3T with the new Direct Digital Radiofrequency technology is particularly beneficial for conditions involving the brain, spine and musculoskeletal system.

Clinicians have long relied on MRI for its exceptional ability to differentiate various soft tissues. The Ingenia MRI system introduces, for the first time in MRI, digital signal acquisition and processing directly in the radiofrequency receive coil nearest to the patient.

“Because of the 3T digital technology, the picture is being taken closer to the point of access and to the structure being examined in the body,” Stensrud says. “That makes the picture clearer. We can also do

the test more quickly. Five of the standard protocols we do most that now take 30 minutes will be reduced to only 8 minutes.”

Although the technology is more expensive than a 1.5T MRI, there will be no additional costs to patients.

Patient comfort

Lori Herrera has hopes that having a brain scan with the new 3T MRI will be less traumatic for her. Upon the recommendation of her neurosurgeon, she has had an MRI every six months to ensure her brain tumor is not growing.

The first MRI she had was in 2009, when she was unconscious after her “eyes rolled up in my head” and she was rushed to the hospital. The MRI uncovered the reason for three years of frequent headaches -- she had a frontal meningioma. The tumor was surgically removed, however, another inoperable tumor in her brain necessitates the periodic MRIs.

It wasn’t until her second MRI, when she was conscious, that she discovered the full extent of her claustrophobia.

“I can’t even see the MRI machine without getting upset,” she says. “I take anti-anxiety medication beforehand. They put me in a wheelchair and wheel me to the MRI backwards, so I can’t see it. I cover my eyes. My daughter has to come in with me. I feel if I breathe too heavily, the MRI will suck me in.”

Lead MRI tech Josh Bainbridge plays her music during the test, and periodically reassures her. A day or two before her MRI, he calls her at home to give her a pre-MRI pep talk.

“He knows I’ll be nervous, and it comforts me to know he’s on my side,” Herrera says. “He really helps me cope with having an MRI.”

Bainbridge is confident Herrera will manage better with the new 3T MRI. “It’s quieter. It takes less time to do the test, and the larger, lighted opening is more comfortable for claustrophobic patients. All that, and it also provides an incredible image.”

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Are There Hearing Aids That Will Work With My Arthritic Hands?

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hen the feeling or dexterity in your fingers declines, it can be very difficult to manipulate small objects. Hearing aids are no exception. Even the larger hearing aids can sometimes prove difficult to use if your hands are arthritic or numb. There are several different styles of hearing aids to choose from and your audiologist can help you choose the style that will be easiest for you to work with.

Usually the custom hearing aids with larger batteries tend to be the most popular style when finger dexterity is a factor. Cus-

tom hearing aids are a single unit made from an impression of your ear. They can have handles or notches added to them to give the patient something to hold on to when taking the hearing aid in and out. Small program buttons or volume control wheels are options patient’s can add to a hearing aid but can be quite difficult to use with arthritic hands. Most hearing aids can come with remote controls, which have larger buttons (similar to a small T.V. remote) that can control the volume or programming. They are simple to use and allow the patient to adjust the hearing aid without touching the hearing aid itself.

Changing batteries can also be difficult. Small tools with magnets on the ends can help take batteries in and out of hearing aids. Some companies are providing rechargeable batteries in certain hearing aids so the patient only has to change batteries approximately once a year. The hearing aids simply sit in a charging box each night and are ready to go the next day.

Ask your audiologist which style would work best for you. Together you can select the right options and work on techniques that will help you use your hearing aid to the best of your ability.

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By Eastern Iowa Orthotics and Prosthetics

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uring the last few years, there has been a rise in infants that suffer from skull deformities. This condition is called Plagiocephaly, and can be identified by asymmetric ears, skull or facial features and a flattening or deformation of an infant’s head. This deformation may occur from the position of the fetus while in utero or externally after birth. Another condition is called Positional Scaphocephaly, where infants have a long and narrow head shape, which may occur through the birthing process. A third condition for infants is Positional Brachycephaly, which occurs after birth from prolonged lying in one position, where the back or the side of the head many become flattened.

Once identified with Plagiocephaly, early treatment can include stretching exercises if the infant does not have full neck and head range motion, and repositioning, which includes alternating between side and back sleeping, tummy time, limiting the amount of time in strollers, infant carriers and swings. However, if these treatments are unsuccessful by 4 months of age, a cranial remolding orthosis may be recommended.

One orthosis available is the STARbrand cranial remolding orthosis, which is a custom orthosis made from a model of the infant’s head to maximize optimal fit and function. The rigid outer shell maintains structural integrity while lined with closed shell form and allow for adjustments and hygiene conditions. The STARbrand was approved by the FDA in 2000.

Early intervention and treatment is key. The cranial orthosis is most effective for infants between 4-18 months because the soft bones of the skull allow for rapid brain growth. After this time, cranial orthosis may not be effective.

Cranial orthosis are not painful to the infant. They are custom made from a plaster mold or 3D scan to fit each individual baby’s head, and remolding the head by applying even contact and pressure over the parts of the head that are prominent. It also has gaps in the flattened section to allow for growth of the skull where needed. This allows for natural growth to a more proportional shape, evening out any asymmetry. Treatment time may range from 3-4 months.

A consultation with your doctor for your child can help determine if a cranial orthosis is right for you.

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Helping frail, disabled and dying Iowans to stay independent and happy in their homes is the goal of home health agency and hospice providers in Iowa. Home care professionals and volunteers, along with modern medicine and technology, make it possible for sick Iowans to be cared for in their homes where they can be surrounded by loved ones and precious mementoes as they live their best quality of life.

The second full week in November (November 13th - 19 th) is marked as an occasion to celebrate the important contribution home care aides make in providing personal care services to home care patients. The role of the home care aide is integral to providing care to

elderly or disabled clients who need more extensive personal and home care than family or friends can provide. The home care industry applauds its home care aides and their commitment to providing quality and compassionate care.

There are many reasons to support the good work of home care and hospice providers during November. Home health care is the most viable solution for providing long-term care to this country’s growing elderly population. Hospice is one of the fastest growing segments of the health care industry because people acknowledge that the care and compassion that hospice professionals provide their patients is second to none.

Iowa Alliance in Home Care applauds Iowa’s home care and hospice providers and their staff for their commitment to providing quality care to the patients and families they serve throughout Iowa.

November 2011 — Quad Cities — ­ Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 29

beyond treatment

Keeping the Dream Alive Quad City Teacher and Triathlete Triumphs over Injury

By Orthopaedic Specialists

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ettendorf social studies teacher and professional triathlete Jeff Paul, 31, knows what it’s like to start from square one and overcome obstacles. And whether it’s motivating himself in professional triathlons or motivating his young students in the classroom, his mantra never wavers: Dream Big.

This past fall, the Pleasant Valley Middle School teacher achieved his dream of finishing as an Ironman after spending more than a year in physical therapy and training following a potential career-ending Achilles’ heel injury.

“In March 2010, I was putting in some serious 36-hour training weeks. Then, all of a sudden my heel started hurting,” recalls Paul. “I couldn’t ride my bike without severe pain in my Achilles.” Although a problem since college, the injury flared up at a time when Paul had committed to becoming a professional triathlete.

“I began my journey in the fall of 2009 when I made the tough decision to resign my coaching positions in the Pleasant Valley School District where I teach. I was coming off my best summer of racing triathlons, and I decided to devote my time outside of teaching and family to finding my potential in the sport of triathlon. I hope to inspire others to believe that anything is possible if you set high goals and work like crazy to achieve them.”

Surgery put his plans on hold and there were worries about his future on the course.

But, thanks to the expertise of Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Tuvi Mendel, of Orthopaedic Specialists, Davenport, Paul had cause for hope. Dr. Mendel has a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery and a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine, from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Mendel remembers Paul’s condition. “His Achilles was very inflamed and when it becomes chronic, the body has hard time fighting that inflammation and healing it. In Jeff Paul’s case, the inflammation became so chronic it was both debilitating and damaging.”

After conventional treatments were explored, Dr. Mendel performed arthroscopic surgery on Paul’s tendon. It’s a minimally invasive procedure designed to repair the tendon without major surgery. “That surgery prevented him from having an even bigger operation which would have meant a longer recovery time away from the sport he loves,” explains Dr. Mendel. “Jeff’s tendon was in worse shape than we thought and and there was significant damage and partial tear to the tendon, however I was able to clean it up and repair the damage so that his tendon could heal.”

Going from grueling schedule to a cast was tough. “Mentally, it was very tough,” says Jeff. “ I wondered if would hurt for the rest of my of life.” Yet within six months, he resumed his training journey after extensive physical therapy and he was back to training 30-40 hours a week.

“When I spend 80 miles running, 460 miles on the bike, and swim 6 days a week, I figure, thanks to Dr. Mendel, my tendon can handle anything!,” he says.

On September 11, 2011, in Madison, WI, Jeff attained his dream and became an Ironman. (For that honor competitors swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and finish with a 26.2-mile marathon, all in one day!) In just over 10 hours, Jeff finished 11th in the pro race and was 29th overall out of a field of nearly 2,800 competitors.

In his blog after the race he wrote, “I’d say it was a ‘tough day at the office’ but triathlon isn’t my job…it’s a hobby and a passion, so it would be more appropriate to say ‘It was a tough day at the playground!’

“So what did I learn from this? I learned that I am a risk taker. I learned that I gamble to be great. I learned that I have big dreams…that I don’t care how much work it takes to reach them…and that I have no problem getting work done.

“Along with my wife, Jen, and my two wonderful children, I want to inspire people to do in their life what they didn’t think was possible.”

Dream big, Jeff.

For more information on understanding Achilles tendonitis and other injuries to the feet and ankles as well as various treatment options open for discussion with your doctor, visit the Orthopaedic Specialists PC website: www.osquadcities.com.

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Recruit a WWII Vet on Veterans’ Day!

By Bob Morrison, Hub Director, Honor Flight of the Quad Cities

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eterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918.

Later, in 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed a law which set the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of Nov. 11, beginning in 1978. Since then, the Veterans Day holiday has been observed on Nov. 11. You could give a WWII a rewarding day by encouraging him or her to sign up for a free trip to the WWII Memorial in Washington DC with Honor Flight! Read on…

“I am hoping the country is getting back closer to when I was growing up.

We had respect for our country, other people, and especially our flag.”

“Hey Bob, I’ve heard of a group that sends World War II veterans to see their memorial in Washington DC. They fly out and back at no cost to them. Would you check it out to see if it is a credible program?” Since I am Development Director of Ridgecrest Foundation, Bill Shore was asking for my help. Bill is a WWII veteran and a resident at Ridgecrest Village, a “continuingcare” retirement community for seniors in Davenport Iowa.

Early in 2008 the program was verified with the Honor Flight office in Springfield Ohio, thus our “Hub” began. The mission of Honor Flight of the Quad Cities and the Honor Flight Network Page 32 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Quad Cities — ­ November 2011

compassionate care is to fly America’s veterans to Washington, DC to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their sacrifices. Top priority is given to America’s most senior veterans – survivors of WWII and any veteran with a terminal illness who wish to visit their memorial.

Our board of directors set the first date for a year later, April 2009. Because the donations and applications came in at an accelerated rate, we moved the first flight to November 2008.

Momentum continued to increase while at the same time WWII Veterans were growing older our efforts also amplified. In 2009 five flights of veterans were sent. In 2010 eight flights were successfully launched. So far, sixteen flights have provided the experience for almost 1,600 WWII Veterans.

Personally, this has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I want to thank the community, all the volunteers, my wife, and support from Ridgecrest Village. Also the Guardians whose efforts gave time and resources to make this happen. I especially want to thank all WWII Veterans for their unbelievable service and sacrifice and their willingness to allow all of us to express our gratitude.

“The way we were greeted throughout the entire day was awesome. When Susan and I were walking over to the Viet Nam Memorial, a group of young people, ranging in age from early to late teens and early 20’s, thanked me for my service and shook my hand. The 10 to 12 year olds especially touched me. I could hardly believe the crowd that met us at the airport, thanking us, shaking our hands and hugging us. It was difficult for me when a man in a wheelchair with only one leg and possibly a Viet Nam Veteran, thanked me for my service. I did not give nearly as much as he did. I would do this again in a heartbeat if I had the opportunity. Again THANK YOU and your staff for an emotional and never to be forgotten day.” Earl Kerker

William Turnbull of Davenport wrote, “One of the things that I will always remember was when we were going into the W.W.II memorial the school kids from Ohio standing on either side of the walkway as we went in, clapping as we walked by. I am hoping the country is getting back closer to when I was growing up. We had respect for our country, other people, and especially our flag.

Charles Robert Delahunt of Galesburg, IL wrote, “The greeting of all greetings was on the return to the Quad City International Airport in Moline and the crowd that was waiting for us there. I guess I waited 64 years for that. In 1946 after being discharged, I got off the train in Gales burg and hitched a ride to my home in Avon.”

The most important thing each of us can do this month is to help a WWII Veteran complete and send in their application to be on the spring flights. They won’t be asked to go if an application is not filed; what a shame. Time is short. Usually over half are in wheelchairs, four are on oxygen, one is terminally ill with a hospice nurse.

The chartered Sun Country 737 aircraft holds 162 people.

Applications can be picked up at Ridgecrest Village or off the website at www.honorflightqc.org. There are 300+ Guardians already signed up to accompany our heroes, all of whom are willing to pay the $500 Guardian cost. We do not accept any money from WWII Veterans.

Please honor our veterans on a trip of a lifetime Veterans Day by encouraging a WWII Veteran to complete an application for their trip of a lifetime!

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hen deciding on a hospice provider for your loved one, it is important to look at all the services available.

Something to consider nowadays is whether or not the hospice has a pet therapy program? Pet therapy is one of the newest and most effective interventions to utilize in sessions with hospice patients. It improves an individuals’ overall quality of life.

Pet therapy not only has shown to increase pain tolerance, reduce stress, and lower blood pressure, but bring smiles to faces as well!! It is especially useful for patients who have been withdrawn from the people around them but find interacting with an animal easier and less painful. Pet therapy decreases feelings of loneliness and helps the patient open up and discuss issues that might otherwise have been difficult or impossible to address. Hospice patients often turn inward and withdraw from loved ones and the world around them as a way to ease the transition towards death.

“Pet therapy not only has shown to increase pain tolerance, reduce stress, and lower blood pressure, but bring smiles to faces as well!!”

Pet therapy is used for supportive listening, symptom management, and a chance to reconnect a patient to their positive past experiences. Heartland Hospice located in Davenport is currently utilizing this service with their patients. Fourteen certified therapy dogs and owners volunteer to be in the program. Pet therapy is just one of the several offered benefits such as chaplain services, social work, and bereavement support. According to volunteer coordinator, Christine Butterfield, “the volunteers are in love with their animals and they feel it is an honor & privilege to be able to share this experience with others”.

When selecting a hospice provider for your loved one, look at all the services available. Pet therapy is a great addition as it enhances the quality of life of the individuals served. It not only helps the person physiologically, but emotionally as well.

Heartland Hospice is dedicated to enriching the lives of those they serve. It support s the patient and family wherever they are in their health care journey, and upholds the patient’s and family’s wishes, goals, and values. Heartland Hospice helps preserve their patients’ dignity, show s them the respect that they richly deserve, and provides compassionate care. For more information regarding the Pet Therapy Program or any other offered services at Heartland Hospice in the Quad Cities, please call 866-216-5708 or go to www.heartlandhospice.com.

November 2011 — Quad Cities — ­ Healthy Cells Magazine — Page 33

family health matters

Heartburn’s Red Flags Dr. Sreenivas Chintalapani of Davenport’s Gastrointestinal Clinic of the Quad Cities explains how persistent heartburn may be a sign of something more serious than a bad case of acid reflux.

By Mississippi Valley Health Network

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hronic heartburn isn’t just about you overeating. The acid reflux may eat away at you, specifically your esophagus. “Occasional heartburn shouldn’t be much of a worry. But if it’s persistent, involves after-exercise pain or if you’re having unplanned weight loss, it’s time to see a physician,” says Dr. Sreenivas Chintalapani, a fellowship-trained gastroenterologist at the Gastrointestinal Clinic of the Quad Cities.

If you have persistent heartburn and you are a white male smoker over age 50 who is losing weight, you’re flying most of the red flags for serious GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease). If heartburn is affecting your sleep or your enjoyment of food, doctors are standing by to help you out – and you probably need them.

You may find that your doctor recommends an endoscopy. If your doctor sees any of a number of serious conditions, you might be talking about special medication or even surgery to correct a hiatal hernia or other condition. And don’t put it off too long – severe GERD can lead to Barrett’s esophagus, which is a serious risk factor for esophageal cancer. (This cancer can be treated by using Radio Frequency Ablation in some patients and potentially prevent this type of cancer in the future.)

What is GERD? Technically speaking, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus. The resulting irritation to the esophagus is what we commonly refer to as “heartburn.”

During normal digestion, the food you eat is kept in the stomach by ring of muscle fibers at the top of your stomach called the lower esophageal sphincter, or LES. When the LES doesn’t close well, food, liquid, and stomach acid can leak back into the esophagus. This is Page 34 — Healthy Cells Magazine — Quad Cities — ­ November 2011

called reflux or gastroesophageal reflux. This reflux causes discomfort and may even damage the esophagus.

Common risk factors for reflux include hiatal hernia (a condition in which part of the stomach moves above the diaphragm, which is the muscle that separates the chest and abdominal cavities), pregnancy, and scleroderma. Obesity, cigarettes, and possibly alcohol also increase the chance of GERD.

How to deal with GERD Health care providers usually recommend lifestyle and dietary changes to relieve the symptoms of GERD and some people need medication. But the only way to know how severe the situation and what all of your options are is to see a doctor.

About Gastrointestinal Clinic of the Quad Cities The Gastrointestinal Clinic of the Quad Cities was originally started in October of 1981. The three physicians are associated with two state of the art outpatient surgery centers in Davenport and Moline. They offer endoscopic ultrasound at the Davenport surgery center location, which is the only available site in Davenport for endoscopic ultrasound of the pancreas, esophagus and colon. They also perform the new Halo procedure for Barrett’s Esophagus. Their offices participate in “Open Access” screening colonoscopy for colon cancer screening. Their practice includes 4 convenient locations: Davenport, Moline, Clinton and Geneseo.

Dr. Sreenivas Chintalapani has been in the practice of gastroenterology for the past 10 years in the Quad Cities. He also has been an investigator in clinical trials for the past 10 years. He is well-trained in diseases of the pancreas, biliary system and in the treatment of hepatitis. Dr. Chintalapani is married to Radhika and has two children. They reside in Moline, IL. Dr. Chintalapani ‘s hobby is photography.

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It’s Clear: Aging is Changing

By Rick Banas of BMA Management, Inc.

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ojtek Chodzko-Zajko, PhD, offered some interesting observations about wellness and aging yesterday at the 2011 Senior Living Conference that I was attending.

The conference was hosted by Life Services Network (LSN), an association in Illinois that represents senior housing, assisted living, supportive living and nursing homes.

Dr. Wojtek heads the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health at the University of Illinois (UofI) in Urbana-Champaign http:// kch.illinois.edu/. For the past 15 years, Professor Wojtek’s research interest has focused on the effects of exercise and physical activity on the health and quality of life of older adults.

One challenge, he says “is that what most technology does for older adults is prevent them from expending energy.”

He sees some big changes ahead.

A few pieces of equipment and an exercise program three times a week is not going to cut it anymore. Physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, and environment wellness will all be relevant. A healthy balance on all of these areas will be needed.

Choices will be important. Therabands might do more good than high-tech exercise equipment.

There will be a transition from caring for older adults to empowering older adults to stay healthy and independent. You can’t just tell older adults what you think they need to do. You have to work together with them on making choices that will help them enjoy a better quality of life. There will be a focus on helping them do things for themselves versus doing things for them.

There will be a transition from rehabilitation and long-term care to prevention. The old approach is that society is responsible for caregiving.

The new approach will be that the individual is responsible for prevention.

Technology will have a major impact.

Virtual coaches and computerized avatars.

Remote sensors in a home or apartment that measures how fast a person is walking, with alerts if the person suddenly starts walking at a slower pace.

Sensors on stairs that can detect falls.

Sensors that can respond to a person’s voice. For example, if an older adult needs help finding their bedroom or bathroom, they can ask for help and lighting will be activated to light the way.

Radio-frequency devices such as the small transmitter that folks with mobility difficulties in Seattle can use. They can use the transmitter to extend the amount of time they have to cross the street.

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“It is clear,” he says. “Aging is changing.”

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Women’s Health Tissue Bank Promotes Pregnancy, Childbirth Research By the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

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esearchers studying pregnancy-related problems are turning to cord blood and tissue banking to help them find answers, patterns and new information regarding a wide variety of diseases in pregnancy. Though the use of stem cells in research is widely known, the use of cord blood – the blood that comes from the umbilical cord – is still relatively new.

“The cord blood bank has been around for a long time, and its utility is growing. Researchers in pregnancy, cancer and immunologic disease have used the banked samples,” said Mark Santillan, M.D., associate professor of maternal-fetal medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a high-risk obstetrician at University of Iowa Hospitals and clinics.

Raising awareness and promoting research is an ongoing event, Santillan said, as the need for cord blood increases. In comparison to other disciplines, he said research into maternal-fetal conditions and high-risk pregnancies is still in its infancy globally.

“The true molecular causes of many obstetric diseases such as preterm labor, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes are not well understood,” he said. “We need to be able to understand these causes in order to effectively prevent, treat and potentially cure some of these diseases.”

Santillan and his wife, Donna Santillan, Ph.D., Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, coordinate the Women’s Health Tissue Repository, a tissue bank designed to help researchers study a variety of issues affecting women’s health. There are three banks within the repository: A maternal fetal tissue bank; a reproductive endocrinology and infertility tissue bank; and the long-standing oncology tissue bank. A fourth bank, a well women’s tissue bank, is planned for the near future.

All of the banks use blood or tissue retrieved at the time of clinically necessary tests such that there are no extra blood draws or no extra invasive procedures. For example, there are multiple routine blood tests that occur throughout pregnancy. Most women receiving obstetric care at UIHC are eligible to be a part of the Maternal Fetal Tissue Bank. If potential participant consents to being part of the Maternal

Fetal Tissue Bank, the bank has approval to take “a little extra” blood, urine, or any specimen from a clinically necessary test. At the time of birth, cord blood, maternal blood, and placenta are also collected.

“The stem cell bank had been available, but we decided we needed to collect other samples in order to have the complete picture during pregnancy to allow us to focus on both the health of the mother and the child,” Donna Santillan said. “In comparison to other areas of research, there is really little research on pregnancy and maternal health, even though everyone in the world is affected by the pregnancy.”

“Our goal with the maternal fetal tissue bank is to focus on the health of women and their babies during pregnancy because it is an incredibly under-studied area that is a very critical time in development,” she said.

Donors for the cord blood bank are women who have chosen UI Hospitals and Clinics for prenatal care and delivery. Samples are drawn at the same time regular blood samples are taken throughout the pregnancy – at the first visit with an obstetrician, during the screening in the second trimester and at glucose testing at 28 weeks. There are no extra “pokes” with a needle.

Samples are stored with a study number, but are not identifiable for researchers using the bank. To maintain privacy, researchers are given relevant clinical information pertaining to the sample, but they cannot trace it back to a particular person. Donna Santillan said the bank is strictly for research and not for personal use. In other words, she said, families aren’t able to store tissue to withdraw later in the case of a medical emergency.

“Women who choose to participate are giving a great gift by really helping with research that may not benefit them now, but could help in our understanding for future generations,” she said.

The bank is growing over time; in its first year 532 women had consented to donate tissue to the banks, with more than half those consents coming in the first half of 2011.

For more information visit http://www.healthcare.uiowa.edu/programs/cordblood/

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