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The Family Birth Center at Jackson Hospital
has received a spectacular $3-million renovation.
We think you’ll love the colorful mosaic mural and light, airy color scheme that lets you know you’ve arrived in a special place. And we can’t wait to show you the spacious labor, delivery and postpartum suites so that you and your family can share in your joy. New stateof-the-art equipment and experienced nurses will give you and your baby the exceptional care you’d expect in one of Alabama’s most advanced obstetrical facilities. Come see why Jackson Hospital is the premier location in the River Region to welcome your new baby.
TAKE A TOUR OF THE $3-MILLION, NEWLY RENOVATED FAMILY BIRTH CENTER B I R T H I N G C L A S S E S AVA I L A B L E • C A L L ( 3 3 4 ) 2 9 3 - 8 4 9 7 F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N “NIGHTINGALE OF PARADISE” MOSAIC MURAL BY ENID PROBST MADE POSSIBLE BY GRANTS FROM THE ALABAMA STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS, NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS AND COMMUNITY DONORS.
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Welcome to Healthy Horizons, a community wellness magazine which is distributed free throughout the southeast U. S. The team at Healthy Horizons is committed to providing health education geared toward the prevention, early detection and prompt treatment of disease. Quality of life is promoted through publication of evidence based articles and identification of community resources which can positively impact an individual’s health status. As a consumer of our magazine you may notice we have changed the design and style of our magazine, adding new graphics, glossier pages and UV coating to make our magazine more appealing.
To remain a vital resource, our publication must always be refined to reflect current trends and issues which are relevant in our society. Our fervent wish is for our magazine to exceed expectations of the local community and consumers of healthcare. We hope you enjoy our latest edition of Healthy Horizons Montgomery and may God bless you as you strive for Healthy Horizons.
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You have the power to prevent some cancers in your children. Each year in the U.S. there are 26,000 cancer cases that could be prevented with human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. HPV vaccine can prevent 9 strains of cancer. Three doses of HPV vaccine should be given to adolescents aged 11-12 years before exposure to the virus. HPV vaccine costs are covered under most insurance programs, Medicaid, and the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC). To prevent HPV cancers, contact your healthcare provider or the county health department. Don’t delay, call today.
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It’s not just your joints that are suffering.
It’s your life.
Introducing the Joint Center of Alabama at Baptist South. Is joint pain making you miss out on life? It’s time to stop hurting and start living. The new Joint Center of Alabama at Baptist South offers joint replacement surgery, recovery and rehab all in one convenient
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AT BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH The only one of its kind in the River Region, the Joint Center of Alabama offers a full range of orthopedic services to help relieve pain and restore active lifestyles. Designed for an exceptional patient and family experience, the space is housed in 10,500 sq. feet including four operating rooms, six preoperative beds and seven postoperative beds. The unit opened to the public in July of 2015. “It is very easy to take a healthy body for granted until illness, injury or the normal aging process threatens to take it away,” said Peter Selman, Chief Executive Officer of Baptist Medical Center South. “Joint pain becomes very real very quickly, and that pain can become a way of life. Fortunately, as the only joint center in central Alabama, we are here to help,” Selman said. “As a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, we are recognized for adhering to the best practices in joint surgery.” An investment of nearly $3.5 million dollars and eight months in the making, the Joint Center of Alabama offers state-of-the-art equipment, experienced orthopedic staff, specialized anesthesia, cutting-edge procedures as well as the latest perioperative pain management program. The Joint Center patient experience is comprised of joint camp,
preoperative preparation, the operation itself, postoperative care, physical therapy rehabilitation and a specialized nursing unit dedicated to orthopedic patients and their families. The goal of joint replacement surgery is to reduce joint pain, restore your independence, and get you back to your daily activities. If, after careful evaluation, your physician determines that surgery is your best option, The Joint Center’s team offers everything you need for a safe, comfortable and successful surgery from joint repair to joint replacement. Throughout the joint replacement surgery, the damaged joint is switched with a specially shaped all-metal or metal-on-ceramic prosthesis that allows the joint to glide more effortlessly. This helps restore normal, pain-free movement, range of motion and mobility. Instead of metal rods and other alignment devices that surgeons traditionally have used to determine the correct position of an implant, the Joint Center offers our physicians and staff the ability to utilize sophisticated computer technology in calculating the best position of the implant should the procedure require this technique. This technology provides real-time feedback during the procedure via computer monitor that guarantees
accurate positioning is retained. This provides a better fit, which increases the durability of prosthetic joints. A comprehensive patient education program offers patients a full understanding of what to expect before, during and after the procedure. Because these surgeries are often elective, patients should understand that they are being treated as a “well” person with a “sick” joint. After joint replacement surgery, depending on their procedure and overall health, patients are encouraged by the physicians and staff to be up and walking as soon as possible. The day of surgery the patient should be able to sit up in a chair, on the first post-operation day they should be able to walk in street clothes. Finally, once the patient is comfortable moving and ambulating by themselves, the patient is again assessed by the physician and on the way home with a new or repaired joint armed with a plan to live a healthy lifestyle. In order to make our patients and their families comfortable, the Joint Center also provides lounge areas, family consultation areas and large waiting rooms. For more information about The Joint Center of Alabama, please call (334) 2734444. By: Kelly Kahumoku www.readhealthyhorizons.com
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A travelogue is the story of a person’s journey with details and experiences that may help others along their own paths. Scotty McCreery says it’s a better description of his latest project than calling the upcoming book an autobiography. “I’m a little worried people will think I’m too young to write an autobiography,” says the 22-year-old country music star. Don’t let his modesty fool you. After winning American Idol in 2011 with more votes cast in the final selection than any other season, McCreery has debuted three albums at the No. 1 spot on a Billboard chart. He’s had three platinum singles and was named one of the fifth top-earning American Idol winners by Forbes magazine in 2015, tying with Kelly Clarkson. McCreery received his first BMI Award in 2015 for co-writing “See You Tonight,” which was named one of the Top 50 Country Songs of 2015. “I’ve been growing up with my career. With American Idol, I was a young man passed quickly into a grown up world. There are personal stories I want to share that hopefully will help others,” he says. 8
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Go Big or Go Home: The Journey Toward the Dream will be in stores May 3, 2016, and it chronicles McCreery’s path from a small town in North Carolina to his big break in Los Angeles. While the book centers on his American Idol success, McCreery also shares stories about growing up in Garner, NC, and experiences he’s had on the path to stardom. His love for music began at an early age and, at fiveyears-old, McCreery found a performer to emulate. After his grandmother gave him a book about Elvis Presley, he was fascinated with the superstar. His love for the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll showed in school projects, Halloween costumes, and other details of McCreery’s early life. “I think it was his energy and the cool factor. I definitely wanted the cool factor,” McCreery laughs. “I can’t tell you what my favorite Elvis song is because there are so many. I love them all.” While Presley was the model for cool, baseball taught McCreery how to succeed under pressure. As a pitcher in high school, he felt responsible for his team’s performance. Win or lose, all eyes are on you,
Home according to McCreery. “Being a pitcher helped me prepare for my career. I learned how to handle being center stage and still give it my best shot,” he adds. McCreery knew it was important to have a normal life even with his success. After his win on American Idol, he returned to high school and attended North Carolina State University. He divides his time between his hometown and Nashville now. Faith, family and friends are what’s most important to the young man. “I want to stay grounded. It was a long way and a quick trip from Garner to Los Angeles, and it was a totally different world from what I knew. I kept my Bible on my nightstand throughout American Idol to remind me of who I am,” says McCreery. The singer loves being onstage and performing for his fans (known as www.readhealthyhorizons.com
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the tragedy. “Music has a healing power. The center encourages creativity and gives children and the community a place to recover from a difficult time,” he says. McCreery hopes his book is another way he can help others. “Even at 22, I’ve learned a lot of lessons and want to share my experiences so others can use them in their own lives. Making a positive impact is important to me,” says McCreery.
“McCreerians”). He has more than three million followers on Facebook and Twitter and regularly sells out famous venues such as the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, SC. He’s toured with Brad Paisley and The Band Perry and was a special guest of the 2016 Rascal Flatts tour. “That part of my life is great and I’m thankful for it,” says McCreery. “When I go home, I’m a completely different person. I’m more laid back. At a party, I’m the quiet guy in the corner.” He’s also taken up playing golf. “I don’t know why. I pay for the chance to get angry and relieve stress, I guess,” he adds laughing. Along with spending time with 10
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family and friends, McCreery places emphasis on giving back. As a young boy, he worked on Operation Christmas Child. The organization coordinates volunteers who collect toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and other gifts to pack in shoeboxes and distribute to children in the U.S. and other countries. McCreery traveled to the Dominican Republic as part of his volunteer work with the nonprofit. While he continues to support Operation Christmas Child, McCreery also serves as the National Goodwill Ambassador for the 12.14 Foundation. After the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December 2012, the organization was formed to build and operate a performing arts center in Newtown, CT, and honor the lives lost during
The book has been another new adventure for the young man. He’s grown up quickly over the past few years and has many stories to share. Finding the right balance between what to include and what to leave out has been difficult, according to McCreery. “There’s a big difference between a three-minute song and a book with over 200 pages. It’s been another lesson learned,” he adds. Go Big or Go Home: The Journey Toward the Dream will be in stores May 3, and the book is available for pre-order through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and ChristianBook. com. McCreery has tour dates scheduled across the U.S. for 2016. His schedule can be found at www.scottymccreery.com. To learn more about Operation Christmas Child and the 12.14 Foundation, visit www.samaritanspurse.org and www.1214foundation.org. By Patricia Surrett
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WHO AND WHY OF hpv Health Services, Inc. is one of only 10 Federally Qualified Health Centers to receive a $90, 000 Grant from the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) sponsored through the American Cancer Society. The grant funds will be used to increase community education and awareness of human papillomavirus (HPV) and the HPV vaccine used to prevent most cervical cancers. We’ve listed the commonly asked questions about HPV and how to keep your girls and boys safely vaccinated. What is HPV? HPV is short for human papillomavirus. HPVs are a group of more than 150 related viruses. Each HPV virus in the group is given a number, which is called an HPV type. HPVs are called papilloma viruses because some of the HPV types cause warts or papillomas, which are non-cancerous tumors. But some types of HPV are known for causing cancer, especially of the cervix (the base of the womb at the top of the vagina).
The papilloma viruses are attracted to and are able to live only in certain cells in the body called squamous epithelial cells. These cells are found on the surface of the skin and on moist surfaces (called mucosal surfaces) like: • the vagina, anus, cervix, vulva (around the outside of the vagina) • the inner foreskin and urethra of the penis • inner nose, mouth, throat • trachea (the main breathing tube), bronchi (smaller breathing tubes 12
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branching off the trachea) • the inner eyelids
Gardasil, plus 5 other high risk types: 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58.
Of the more than 150 known strains, about 3 out of 4 (75%) HPV types cause warts on the skin - often on the arms, chest, hands, and feet. These are common warts; they are not the genital type of wart.
Cervarix may also provide some protection against some high-risk types of HPV besides 16 and 18.
The other 25% of the HPV types are considered mucosal types of HPV. “Mucosal” refers to the body’s mucous membranes, or the moist surface layers that line organs and cavities of the body that open to the outside. For example, the mouth, vagina, and anus have this moist mucosal layer. The mucosal HPV types are also called the genital (or anogenital) type HPVs because they often affect the anal and genital area. Can a vaccine help prevent HPV? Yes. Vaccines are available to help prevent infection by certain types of HPV and some of the cancers linked to those types:
Gardasil®, Gardasil 9®, and Cervarix®. All of these vaccines help prevent infection by HPV-16 and HPV-18. These types cause 70% of all cervical cancers and precancers, as well as many cancers of the anus, vulva, vagina, and throat.
Are the HPV vaccines safe? Based on approval by the FDA, Gardasil and Gardasil 9 are safe for females ages 9 to 26 years, while Cervarix is safe for females ages 9 to 25 years. Based on FDA approval, Gardasil is also safe for males ages 9 through 26 years, while Gardasil 9 is safe for males aged 9 through 15. Boys and young men may choose to get one of these vaccines to prevent anal cancer and genital warts.
All of the HPV vaccines were tested in thousands of people around the world before they were approved. These studies showed no serious side effects and no deaths have been linked to either vaccine. Common, mild side effects include pain where the shot was given, fever, dizziness, and nausea.
Who should be vaccinated against HPV and when? To work best, the HPV vaccine should be given before any type of sexual contact with another person. The vaccines are given as shots in a Gardasil also helps prevent infection series of 3 doses within 6 months. by the 2 types of HPV (HPV-6 and HPV-11) that cause 90% of all Girls ages 11 to 12 genital warts. The vaccine should be given to girls ages 11 to 12 and as early as age 9. Gardasil 9 helps prevent infection with the same 4 types of HPV as Girls ages 13 to 18
E T AN Girls ages 13 to 18 who have not yet started a vaccine series or who have started but have not completed the series should be vaccinated. Young women ages 19 to 26 Health Services, Inc. does recommend that women ages 19 to 26 talk to their doctor or nurse about whether to get the vaccine.
Boys and young men There is no set age recommendation regarding the use of HPV vaccines in males. Please note: boys can acquire HPV if not properly vaccinated. Why do the vaccines have to be given at such a young age? These vaccines will prevent the covered types of HPV only if they are given before exposure to the virus. According to the CDC, in 2011:
• About half of girls in high school have had vaginal sex. • About 3% of high school students said they first had vaginal sex before age 13. The vaccines are recommended for girls ages 11 to 12 because most girls at this age have not become sexually active. If they have been sexually active, most girls are likely exposed to only 1 or 2 types, so the vaccine will be partially protective. This is also an age when girls will still be seeing their doctors and getting other vaccinations.
Are there any girls or women who should not get one of the HPV
vaccines or who should wait? Yes. Anyone with a severe allergy to latex should not get the Cervarix vaccine, and those with a severe allergy to yeast should not receive Gardasil or Gardasil 9. These vaccines should also not be given to anyone who has ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to anything else contained in them, or anyone who has had a serious reaction to an earlier dose of HPV vaccine. Tell the doctor if the girl getting the vaccine has any severe allergies.
people is never known when the vaccine is first introduced. Current research (which includes about 6 years of follow-up data) shows that the vaccines are effective, and there’s no sign that the protection decreases with time. Research will continue to find out how long protection against HPV lasts, and if booster vaccines will be needed. What are the benefits of the HPV vaccines? All the HPV vaccines help prevent infection by the HPV types 16 and 18, and can help prevent cervical cancer. Do women who have been vaccinated against HPV still need Pap tests? Yes. Females who get vaccinated will still need to be tested regularly for cervical cancer. The vaccines do not prevent all types of HPV that can cause cervical cancer. If your daughter or granddaughter gets the vaccine, she will still need to have Pap tests at the scheduled times to check for cervical cancer.
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Pregnant women should not get any HPV vaccine at this time. Even though they appear to be safe for both mother and the unborn baby, this is still being studied. Women who started a vaccine series before they learned they were pregnant should complete the series after the pregnancy. Women who are breastfeeding may safely get either vaccine. Do I need to be tested for HPV before getting the vaccine? No. Testing is not needed and it’s not recommended. A positive HPV test result doesn’t always tell you which types of HPV are present. And even after infection with one type of HPV, the vaccine could still prevent other types of HPV infection. A negative test cannot tell you if you’ve had HPV in the past.
How long will the vaccines prevent HPV infection? How long a new vaccine protects
Editorial from American Cancer Association & Dr. Abdulsattar Zidan Pediatrician, Health Services, Inc.
Established in May 2013, Dream Court, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to teach the lifetime sport of tennis and life skills to individuals with special needs. The goal of Dream Court, is to enhance not only the life of the special needs athlete, but to strengthen their family as a whole. In our experience, after individuals with special needs fall in love with the game through Dream Court, they can play tennis with their siblings, parents, and other family friends. Our motto is “Serving hope, changing lives.” Our program is open Spring, Summer and Fall, offering adaptive tennis practice, unified 14
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doubles tournaments, as well as travel to different adaptive tennis tournaments. What is adaptive tennis? As most people know tennis can be a difficult sport to learn. However, with the right equipment, modifications, and an open creative mind, tennis can be learned and played by most anyone. It can be played at all skill levels and ages and it helps emphasize life values such as fair play (ethics), consideration of fellow competitors (respect), and appropriate behavior (sportsmanship). In addition to being fun to practice and learn, tennis is a lifetime sport.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our program and the main reason we have been successful in building our adaptive tennis program. We have had the good fortune of having over 100 volunteers. Our volunteers include middle school, high school, and college students, as well as adults. Our volunteer coaches are role models for our athletes. Shelby, a Dream Court participant, could hardly wait to show “her coach”, a former high school student, the trophy that she won at an adaptive tennis tournament. The athletes and volunteers have benefitted greatly from the involvement of college tennis
players from Huntingdon, AUM, ASU and Troy University. Great high school volunteers have come to us from Saint James, The Montgomery Academy, Trinity Presbyterian School and Loveless Academic Magnet Program. The adults have brought us talent and skills from a variety of backgrounds. Some of the many benefits from our program for these special needs athletes are: Inclusion: We love watching as athletes with special needs become friends with our college, high school, or regular volunteers. Concentration: The mother of one of our 16 year old athletes with autism, described her son as having a short attention span and being afraid of new activities. Prior to coming to Dream Court, he had never played tennis. Volunteer Carolyn Albritton, a junior at Trinity Presbyterian High School, kept him engaged in the tennis drills, and made him proud as she praised his efforts. She motivated him to try harder and he looked forward to seeing her at Dream Court each week. Physical Development: Tennis helps to improve balance, mobility, agility, strength and fitness. Mental Development: Tennis works on a person’s focus, concentration, and proactive problem solving behaviors. Emotional Development: Tennis promotes self-confidence, instills feelings of success, relieves stress, and provides social outlets through meeting new friends, enhancing healthy relationships, and providing family activities. If you are interested in volunteering, and love to encourage, empower and engage others in activities that will challenge them, we are looking for you! Dream Court is constantly searching for individuals who want to make
a positive personal impact on others while serving as a role model to our athletes. Tennis experience and knowledge is a plus, but not a requirement. The only requirement we have is that you have a true passion for helping others. Dream Court is funded mainly through private donations, business and
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Independent Living (MCIL) which funds scholarships for participants in our program. We also accept donations from private individuals. If you would like to donate to help Dream Court, Inc. our website is www.dreamcourt.org, where you will find a donation button. If you prefer mail, you can send a check made out to Dream Court, Inc. at 3027 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery, AL 36106. By Jessica Weyrueter
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Path to Reducing Readmissions
About one out of every five U.S. seniors is readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of initially being discharged - a situation that annually costs the national healthcare system some $15 billion. Thus, the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” mandated that as of October 1, 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) begin making the provision of full reimbursements to U.S. hospitals contingent upon their controlling readmissions of Medicare enrollees. In response, in May 2012, Henrico Doctors’ Hospital of Richmond, VA, partnered with a local Home Instead Senior Care® franchise office providing non medical inhome care services to launch a “Quality Improvement Collaborative” designed to reduce the hospital’s rate of readmissions for older patients with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) - a common diagnosis within this age group. This “hospital-to-home” pilot project yielded positive results for the 48 participating CHF patients: the readmissions rate within the participant group was 12.5 percent, as compared to 14.5 percent in the project’s control group. Moreover, from a patient satisfaction standpoint, after their project related service periods expired, six of these older adults chose to continue using Home Instead’s home care services - doing so at their own expense.
The post discharge offerings can include services such as providing patients with transportation; offering them home safety assistance; watching for health-related “red flags” that could indicate problems with their recoveries; assisting them in managing medications; preparing their meals and providing them with nutritional support; and facilitating communication and coordination between/among these patients, their families, and other post acute care providers. In short, this project demonstrated that the provision of professional, in home, non medical care services such as Home Instead Senior Care to newly discharged CHF patients can diminish the likelihood that these seniors will be readmitted to
the hospital. It’s time to offer this care modality a more integral nationwide role in helping U.S. seniors avoid unnecessary hospital readmissions by allowing these patients to make safe, successful post discharge transitions back to their own homes - where they want to be.
"hospital to home” pilot project yielded positive results for the 48 participating patients
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With your help, we are making significant improvements and advances in Alabama and in the United States when it comes to improving the health of the babies. In 2015, the March of Dimes was able to report that Alabama has seen a decrease in the number of babies born prematurely in our state. One in 7 babies in Alabama are born prematurely which has improved from 1 in 6 in 2014. Alabama has still received an F on our annual report card but we are making improvements and making a difference in the lives of our 18
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communities but we aren’t stopping now‌. More than 10,000 Alabama babies will be born premature this year, and Jeff Rains is working again with the March of Dimes to change the statistics.
Chairman to raise awareness and important funding to help give all babies a fighting chance. Rains has made the commitment to lead the efforts within the community to raise $319,000 for the overall River Region March for Babies campaign.
As the Chief Executive Officer of Baptist Medical Center East, he knows how important the March of Dimes mission is to families in the Central Alabama area and all over the state. As a father of three, he has once again accepted the role of 2016 March for Babies
March for Babies, the March of Dimes’ largest fundraiser, helps fund lifesaving research and educational programs aimed at helping moms have healthy babies. Last year in the River Region, more than $260,000 was raised through March for Babies and the fall Blue Jeans
for Babies campaigns. This year, Rains and his Executive Leadership Team will focus on recruiting new companies to participate and lead the community in making a difference for the health of moms and babies. “As a father, a healthcare professional and a local business leader, this campaign gives Baptist Health and myself a wonderful opportunity to give all babies a fighting chance.” said Rains. “Our community is seeing an improvement in the number of babies who are born too soon but we are still seeing too many babies come into our NICU’s every day and prematurity continues to be the #1 killer of babies. Giving our babies the best start to life, gives our future the best start, as those born today are our future leaders of tomorrow. I am asking local businesses and individuals to stand up in 2016 and get involved in making a difference for those that can’t fight for themselves. Join Baptist Health as well as 20,000 companies nationwide by partnering with the March of Dimes to reduce the premature birth rate across the country and improve the health of
babies by raising critical funds and joining us at the 2016 March for Babies on June 4th!”
factor in our success. We are grateful for his dedication to give every baby a fighting chance.”
We are inviting everyone to sign up today at www.marchforbabies. org. You can join an existing team or start a new team with your coworkers, family or friends. Last year, more than 800 people attended the event and we want you to join and help make a difference. The River Region March for Babies will be held this year on Saturday, June 4 at the Baptist Health DeBoer Building, beginning at 8 a.m. There will be lots of family-friendly activities, snacks and a brief ceremony before we begin our March. We will also be honoring those babies who were born too soon and remembering those little loves that aren’t with us.
About the March of Dimes: For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. Find out how you can help raise funds to prevent premature birth and birth defects by walking in March for Babies at marchforbabies.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. The 2016 March for Babies is sponsored nationally by Kmart, Famous Footwear, Macy’s, Cigna, United Airlines, and Mission Pharmacal. The River Region March for Babies is presented by Baptist Health and Publix Super Markets, Inc.
“We’re so excited to have Jeff Rains serve as the 2016 River Region March for Babies Chairman once again” said Ashley Gorum, Division Director for the March of Dimes Alabama Chapter Central Division. “His passion for the cause and commitment to helping our babies and families will be a huge driving
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“Our community is seeing an improvement in the number of babies who are born too soon but we are still seeing too many babies come into our NICU’s every day and prematurity continues to be the #1 killer of babies.” Right, Jeff Rains, Chief Executive Officer of Baptist Medical Center East East
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Asthma R espiratory illnesses like asthma are the number one reason why patients come to Children’s of Alabama. Asthma is an inflammatory lung disease that is very common in children and adults. Having asthma causes: • airway muscles to tighten • inflammation to increase • swelling in the airways • mucus to build up Airways become swollen, tight and narrow making it hard to breathe. Common symptoms include: • coughing which is often worse at night • chest tightness • wheezing • coughing or difficulty breathing with exercise There are two main types of asthma: persistent and intermittent. In persistent asthma, children have more frequent symptoms and flare-ups. This is caused by increased airway inflammation, swelling and narrowing that is present every day. Children with intermittent asthma have few symptoms because they only have rare times of airway swelling and narrowing. Janet Johnston, CRNP, is a nurse practitioner and
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asthma educator at Children’s of Alabama. She said even though 2016 - Healthy Happy Kiddo’s! there’s no cure for asthma, in most cases families can of it on the floor.” learn how to make sure their Johnston encourages families child’s asthma is well controlled. to have an action plan to help One of the most important keep their child’s asthma well ways to do that is to know the controlled. The plan should triggers of asthma. include: Common triggers are: • seeing the child’s health • respiratory infection care provider regularly for • allergies asthma • irritants such as smoke • having clear instructions • exercise about using the inhaler and any Oftentimes, just avoiding the other medicine triggers can help reduce the • know what to do when occurrence of symptoms. symptoms increase The exception is exercise. • know when to call the “One trigger you don’t want doctor to avoid is exercise,” she said. • know when to seek care “If the child’s asthma is well Well-controlled asthma controlled, they shouldn’t have means a child is: to avoid exercise.” • symptom-free most of the Johnston said another time and not needing frequent concern is making sure the child quick relief medicine gets the full dose of medicine • able to play and exercise like through an inhaler alone. She other children recommends always using a • sleeping through the night spacer with the inhaler. • not missing school or work “Using a spacer ensures due to frequent asthma flare the proper dose of medicine ups is going deeply in the child’s More information about lungs,” she said. “It’s important managing asthma is available at to get the full dose of medicine. www.childrensal.org/asthma. Otherwise, it’s like pouring half
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Nearly 1.7 million new cases of cancer are predicted for 2016. The number of people living beyond a cancer diagnosis reached nearly 14.5 million in 2014 and is expected to rise to almost 19 million by 2024. Diagnosis and treatment of cancer is advancing at a fast pace, and estimating the prognosis of different cancers is a key step in understanding the diagnosis and forming a treatment plan. While the mapping of the human genome is an old news story, advances in medicine based on this knowledge base are expanding at an increasingly fast pace. In the field of medicine and disease states, this study of molecules is known as Molecular Pathology. Molecular pathology is becoming more common as a means to diagnose disease and/or to guide the prevention and treatment of disease. As an example of the former, infections by certain viruses (e.g. cytomegalovirus and EpsteinBarr virus) can be diagnosed by molecular testing for the presence of their specific RNAs in blood. In the field of cancer pathology, the demonstration of a specific gene mutation or rearrangement can help confirm the diagnosis of certain lymphomas and sarcomas. Molecular pathology can help with the prevention and/or treatment of disease in several ways. First, tests that look for inherited genetic disease allow for preventative measures to be given to the tested patients and/or their relatives;
as an example of this, colorectal cancer patients can be tested for the presence of inherited mutations in genes such as APC. Second, molecular tests can help monitor the response of certain diseases to treatment and can detect whether or not the disease has returned, e.g. Bcr-Abl testing for leukemia. Finally, there has been great recent interest in using molecular testing to predict the response of certain ‘solid’ cancers to specific drugs. This predictive testing forms the basis of ‘personalized medicine’ for such cancer patients, and includes: HER2 testing in breast and gastric cancer; EGFR and ALK1 testing in lung cancer; BRAF testing in melanoma; and KRAS testing in colorectal cancer, just to name a few common genetic markers that are often tested. This form of predictive testing is currently a particular growth area in molecular pathology, Prognosis is “a forecasting of the probable course and termination of an illness.” A prognostic test is used to predict a patient’s probability of developing a disease or experiencing a medical event. Determining prognosis is one of the most important steps for a newly diagnosed cancer patient and his or her health care providers. For people with cancer, a prognostic test is used to provide estimates for the likelihood of recurrence after curative-intent treatment, death from cancer, or death due to any cause after a diagnosis of cancer. In cancer research studies, these estimates are frequently referred to as recurrence-free survival or cancer-specific survival. Prognostic
estimates are important to cancer patients for several reasons. First, the patients and caregivers are naturally interested in finding out what to expect after the cancer is diagnosed and treated, for emotional and psychological reasons as well as for planning purposes. Second, prognostic information is often used to assist in treatment decisions, and to weigh the potential harms of treatment against the risk of disease recurrence. For example, if a patient were told that his cancer has a 10 percent chance of recurrence after initial surgical treatment, he might decide not to undergo additional chemotherapy with the potential for significant harms, whereas a patient given a 60 percent chance of recurrence might be more likely to decide to have chemotherapy. Pieces of information that distinguish patients who have different likelihoods of specific cancer outcomes are often referred to as prognostic factors. Molecular Pathology continues to expand, bringing more specific prognostic information and more treatment modalities in the form of Personalized Medicine. This is one of the main reasons the National Institute of Health predicts a 38% increase in cancer survival rates (people living beyond a cancer diagnosis) over the next 10 years. While we can all make lifestyle choices to reduce our risk of cancer, receiving a cancer diagnosis is becoming more of a treatable event, and treatment options will continue to expand over the next decade.
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Jennifer’s Story After experiencing numbness in her foot and not being able to perform her daily routine without pain Jennifer Cox had spine surgery in February of 2014. “I stayed in the hospital for 4 days after a very successful surgery performed by Dr. Ryan. The nurses gave me great care and everyone was very friendly, helpful and compassionate at Jackson Hospital. Jennifer had a deteriorated disc so she had fusion in her lower back and had two rods inserted. She says, “It was a great experience. I’ve been able to walk, do housework and play with my grandchildren. Playing with them had been put on hold before my surgery because it was just too painful. As time goes on, I’ll be able to do more and more, so I am very pleased with the outcome of my surgery.” Jackson Hospital is a designated a Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama making it the backbone of spine and cranial surgery in the River Region. iSuites are integrated operating rooms complete with computer-assisted technology, bodymapping navigation systems and the capability for surgeons to be more precise than ever before. With SpineMap 3D Spine Navigation and iNtellect Cranial Navigation software, surgeons are able to operate with what Stryker representatives call a “GPS for the human body.” The Stryker Navigation technology for spinal surgery uses an infrared camera and instruments along with unique tracking software to assist in guiding surgeons and their instruments through the delicate anatomy around the spinal cord.
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Smart & Safe Alabama is... Fighting Alabama’s Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic One-in-four Americans has a direct personal link to prescription drug abuse, recent studies indicate, while most first-time abusers get their drugs from a family member or friend, and Alabama is no different. To combat this growing problem, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama is leading a multi-industry coalition of medical, business, health insurance and law enforcement organizations in the launch of a new initiative Smart & Safe - aimed at providing education on and encouraging the safe prescription, use, storage and disposal of medication. Smart & Safe will build upon the success already realized through passage of a 2013 legislative package aimed at reducing prescription drug abuse and diversion that was spearheaded by the Medical Association. In the year following its passage, that legislative package resulted in Alabama having the largest decrease in the southeast and third-largest decrease in the nation regarding use of the most highly-addictive prescription drugs. Medical Association President Buddy Smith, M.D., said despite this progress, work must continue to provide more continuing medical education opportunities for physicians and new-and-improved resources for the public. “There is no question we continue to face an epidemic,” Dr. Smith
said, “and our mission with Smart and Safe is to stem the tide. The multi-industry group making up the Smart and Safe coalition speaks both to the size of this problem and also the extent to which this issue touches each of our lives. At the same time, it also demonstrates the commitment that we and all of our partners have to do our part within our respective professions and businesses to reduce the abuse of prescription drugs in Alabama.” Raising awareness about proper medication use is essential to preventing accidental overdose and death. According to Acting State Health Officer Dr. Tom Miller, prescription drug abuse is a significant threat to Alabama’s public health. “The number of deaths due to drug overdose, including prescription drugs, has resulted in the deaths of 762 Alabama residents between 2010 and 2014,” Dr. Miller said. “In 2014 alone, there were 221 deaths due to drug overdoses. We wholeheartedly support the Smart and Safe campaign and the effort to tackle prescription drug abuse by promoting responsible and safe prescription use and the proper disposal of medications.” Roughly a quarter of Americans has been touched by this epidemic. Unfortunately, these estimates continue to increase every year. “Our company commends the Medical Association for
implementing its Smart and Safe campaign,” said Dr. Darrel Weaver, medical director for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. “According to a recent study, Alabama has the 26th highest drug overdose mortality rate in the United States, and the number of drug overdose deaths in Alabama has tripled since 1999, a majority from prescription drugs. These facts validate the critical importance of the Smart and Safe campaign, and Blue Cross is proud to support the Medical Association to help ensure its success.” Individuals’ addiction to prescription medication is a heavy burden on families that can shatter lives, whether through the effects from continued abuse of drugs or the terrible loss that can come from a fatal overdose. “Drug addiction robs Alabama families and communities of opportunity, prosperity, health, safety and perhaps most devastating of all - it steals human potential. The massive weight of addiction is potentially the greatest threat facing our state,” said Barry Matson, chair of the Alabama Drug Abuse Task Force and deputy director of the Alabama District Attorney’s Association and Office of Prosecution Services. “As a career prosecutor and addiction prevention advocate, I know efforts like this will make a difference in Alabama. I applaud the Medical Association and its partners for their determination to combat
prescription drug addiction and compassion for the citizens of Alabama.” While drug abuse directly affects families and individuals, its indirect effects on Alabama communities and the businesses therein are substantial according to Denson Henry, Vice President of Henry Brick Co., in Selma, and Co-Chair of the Business Council of Alabama’s Health Committee.
mention the human cost. Because of this, business and industry seek to make work places and employees drug-free. Not only is it good for the bottom line, it’s also good for affected employees, co-workers and their families. Reducing abuse can reduce these ills and increase the bottom line. Encouraging and supporting treatment and prevention can help the employee, co-workers, management and families,” Henry said.
“Abuse of legal and illegal drugs is expensive to business, industry and employees due to higher insurance claims, lost productivity, injuries both on and off the job…not to
For more information about the Smart & Safe program, check out www.SmartAndSafeAL.org, and follow the initiative on Facebook and Twitter.
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Editorial from National Kidney Foundation
What is dialysis?
Dialysis is a treatment that does some of the things done by healthy kidneys. It is needed when your own kidneys can no longer take care of your body’s needs. Dialysis, as a regular treatment, was begun in 1960 and is now a standard treatment all around the world. Thousands of patients have been helped by these treatments.
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You need dialysis when you s kidney failure develop end stage kidney failure --usually by the time you lose about permanent? 85 to 90 percent of your kidney Usually, but not always. Some kinds function. of acute kidney failure get better after treatment. In some cases of acute kidney failure, dialysis may hat does dialysis only be needed for a short time until the kidneys get better. In do? chronic or end stage kidney failure, When your kidneys fail, dialysis your kidneys do not get better and keeps your body in balance by: you will need dialysis for the rest • removing waste, salt and extra water to prevent them from building of your life. If your doctor says you are a candidate, you may choose up in the body to be placed on a waiting list for a • keeping a safe level of certain new kidney. chemicals in your blood, such as potassium, sodium and bicarbonate • helping to control blood pressure
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in a dialysis unit that is not part of a hospital, or at home. You and your doctor will decide which place is best, based on your medical condition and your wishes.
Will dialysis help cure the kidney disease?
No. Dialysis does some of the work of healthy kidneys, but it does not cure your kidney disease. You will need to have dialysis treatments for your whole life unless you are able to get a kidney transplant.
Is dialysis
uncomfortable?
You may have some discomfort when the needles are put into your fistula or graft, but most patients have no other problems. The dialysis
treatment itself is painless. However, some patients may have a drop in their blood pressure. If this happens, you may feel sick to your stomach, vomit, have a headache or cramps. With frequent treatments, those problems usually go away.
How long can you live on dialysis?
If your kidneys have failed, you will need to have dialysis treatments for your whole life unless you are able to get a kidney transplant. Life expectancy on dialysis can vary depending on your other medical conditions and how well you follow your treatment plan. Average life expectancy on dialysis is 5-10 years, however, many patients have lived well on dialysis for 20 or even 30 years. Talk to your healthcare team about how to take
care of yourself and stay healthy on dialysis.
Your diet may vary according to the type of dialysis.
Do dialysis patients Can dialysis Patients feel normal?
Many patients live normal lives except for the time needed for treatments. Dialysis usually makes you feel better because it helps many of the problems caused by kidney failure. You and your family will need time to get used to dialysis.
travel?
Yes. Dialysis centers are located in every part of the United States and in many foreign countries. The treatment is standardized. You must make an appointment for dialysis treatments at another center before you go. The staff at your center may help you make the appointment.
Do dialysis patients Can dialysis patients have to control their diets?
Yes. You may be on a special diet. You may not be able to eat everything you like, and you may need to limit how much you drink.
continue to work?
Many dialysis patients can go back to work after they have gotten used to dialysis. If your job has a lot of physical labor (heavy lifting, digging, etc..), you may need to get a different job.
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Most Frequently Asked 10Questions About Outreach & Enrollment
What documents do you need to bring for an insurance enrollment appointment? You will need a valid I.D. or driver’s license, proof of income(check stubs, W-2 forms, notarized statement of employment/wages, etc.), social security card, immigration documents(if needed). When does open enrollment begin and end? The 2016 enrollment period ended January 31, 2016. However, each year the Marketplace announces a specific enrollment period, please contact a Health Services, Inc. Outreach and Enrollment Member to verify the 2017 enrollment dates. Please note: Special Enrollment is allow throughout the year for any life changing event. What life changing events qualify a person for special enrollment? Event such as marriage, divorce, death, change of income, moving and/or the birth of a baby qualify as life changing events. Is there a fee to enroll in healthcare coverage? No, it does not cost anything to apply, nor does Health Services, Inc. charge a fee for our enrollment services. How long is an enrollment session? Each session varies due to the needs of our clients; however it is 34
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Is there a penalty if you do not apply? Yes. If you can afford health insurance according to the poverty income guidelines and choose not to obtain insurance coverage, you will be required to pay a penalty when you file your tax return. However, if you can’t afford health coverage, Health Services, Inc. can help you apply for exemption status.
Health Services, Inc.’s Outreach and Enrollment offers assistance to the under and uninsured patients by assisting with help receiving affordable healthcare coverage through the Marketplace or healthcare.gov, which are both based upon eligibility.
What is an exemption? An exemption status is granted to those who apply for insurance coverage, but do not meet income requirement to qualify for insurance coverage. These persons will receive an exemption number. This number can be used when filing a tax return to prevent penalty assessment. What are the qualifications to obtain health insurance? You must have income and file a tax return. Income is based on the poverty income guidelines. What is the penalty for not obtaining health insurance coverage? Each year the penalty is reviewed and an assessment amount is calculated. In 2015, the penalty was calculated as 2% of a person’s household income. In 2016, the amount was increased to 2.5% of a person’s household income.
Outreach & Enrollment Coordinator Health Services, Inc.
In addition to assisting with health insurance coverage, we also refer our patients to outside community resources for additional needs, educate them about the Affordable Care Act and how it works. Health Services, Inc. also educates clients in how to properly use their insurance should they qualify. We assist elderly clients in answering any Medicare questions and additional clients with questions about Medicaid via Marketplace. For additional information please contact any healthservicesinc.org. You may also contact a Health Services, Inc.’s Certified Application Counselor at 334-420-5002 or Erica Owens our Outreach & Enrollment Coordinator at 334-420-5001 ext. 173.
The Affect of 2016 Medicaid Changes on Alabama Patients With the new implementation of Alabama Medicaid’s Regional Care Organizations, one healthcare system is primed to ensure their Medicaid patients do not experience a diminished level of quality patient care. Health Services, Inc. (HSI) has been a staple in the River Region’s health system for over 45 years. HSI’s CEO, Mr. Gilbert Darrington, states that although many reports, speculate a profound impact of the RCOs on Medicaid patients, he is optimistic of the parameters HSI has put in place to sustain a seamless transition. The new RCO legislation requires the state of Alabama to be divided into regions and provide healthcare services to most Medicaid recipients at an established cost, under the supervision and approval of the Alabama Medicaid Agency.
Implementation of full-risk Regional Care Organizations is slated to begin on October 1, 2016. Covered populations include aged, blind and disabled recipients, pregnant women and children under the age of 19 (formerly known as SOBRA recipients), and parent/ caretaker relatives (formerly known as Medicaid for Low Income Families). For more information on the Regional Care Organization legislation visit healthservicesinc.org or call our corporate office at 334-420-5001. By Gilbert Darrington, CEO, Health Services, Inc.
In July and August of 2016, Medicaid recipients who are required to participate in the RCOs will be asked to choose an RCO for their health care needs. “Our current Medicaid patients will continue care under their physician within Health Services, Inc., while new Medicaid patients will have an opportunity to choose a HSI primary care physician, should their current physician not be contracted with Health Services, Inc.” explained Darrington, “Approximately, 650,000 Alabama citizens, will receive their care via RCOs.” Mr. Darrington, is leading the charge to ensure Health Services, Inc. becomes the best Federally Qualified Health Center in the nation. He is certain the new Medicaid patients HSI receives under the RCO, will experience the highest level of quality care. To ensure this community pledge, he has implemented an internal Quality Care Committee, as an HSI standard. “The committee will continually measure and increase quality patient care standards in both physical and mental & behavioral health areas.” This innovative initiative comes at a great time, as the RCO will also implement a 42 quality measure component.
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Is it a heart attack? Know these signs A heart attack can be a tricky thing - it’s not always obvious, as it’s often depicted on TV. In real life, a heart attack can hit suddenly with severe pain. Or it can come on slowly with only mild discomfort. But when you’re having a heart attack, you can’t afford to wait very long thinking about what might be happening. The sooner you seek emergency help, the sooner you can receive treatment that may limit damage to your heart and help you survive. So if you notice any of these signs and symptoms in yourself or someone else, call 911 right away: Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort - perhaps pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain - in the center of the chest. The discomfort, which may be mild or severe, can last longer than a few minutes or go away and return. Upper body discomfort. This can be felt as pain in one or both arms or the back, neck, jaw or upper stomach area. Shortness of breath. Some people having a heart attack have trouble breathing with or without chest pain or before their chest pain starts. Other symptoms. You could feel sick to your stomach or vomit during a heart attack. Or you might break out in a cold sweat, feel dizzy or become very tired. 36
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Correcting Problems from the Inside If you’ve ever dealt with a clogged drain, you know you can’t fix the problem from the outside. The same is true of your veins and arteries - you have to get inside them to correct a problem. Using tiny instruments to repair the insides of blood vessels is called endovascular surgery. The key goal of endovascular surgery is a recovery that’s a speedy and pain-free as possible. There are many types of vascular disease that can be treated with endovascular surgery, including Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), aneurysms and varicose veins. “If you develop crampy pain in your calves when you walk or develop difficult to heal foot wounds, you may suffer from PAD or inadequate blood supply to your leg due to blockages in the arteries,” says Brian Sellers, DO, a vascular surgeon with The Jackson Clinic. “This can be treated with angioplasty, and stenting or arthrectomy
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which excise the plaque buildup. This is all done through a groin stick slightly bigger than an IV catheter. Varicose veins are another common type of vascular disease, and physicains use endovenous ablation for treatment. During this procedure, radiofrequency or laser energy is used to cauterize the lining within the vein, damaging it and causing it to collapse, shrink, and eventually disappear. This technique usually takes less than 30 minutes to perform on an outpatient basis. If you have symptoms that may indicate a problem with your blood vessels, talk to your doctor about it and about minimally invasive treatment options through endovascular surgery.
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The Process ... an Extreme Smile Makeover length of the teeth can make a smile look “goofy” if too long and “gummy” if too short. Teeth should also appear in “Golden Proportions.” This is a height to width ratio that is naturally very pleasing to the eye. Ideally, teeth should be perfectly symmetrical on both the right and left side. And, of course, we want to make the alignment be as close to perfect as possible. In many cases this eliminates the need to wear braces for two years.
Patient, before and after I proudly admit I am an avid Alabama fan and season ticket holder. I also have the utmost respect for Coach Saban and his leadership philosophies. I even have a football Coach Saban autographed for me one evening in his living room. Coach Saban often talks about “The Process,” or the stages you have to go through to be successful. He is quoted as saying, “People who don’t understand ‘The Process’ of hard work are like little kids in the back seat asking, ‘Are we there yet?’ You get where you are going one mile-marker at a time.” I think this quote sums it up perfectly, “You can’t get from A to Z by passing up B.” In our office when we build beautiful smiles and give patients the “smile of their dreams,” we also go through “The Process.” We strive to give each of our cosmetic patients a smile to which we are proudly willing to sign our name. Our goal is not to meet our patients’ 42
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expectations but to exceed them! Our cosmetic patients don’t just walk in one day and tell us they want a smile makeover, and we get started the next day. We invite prospective smile makeover patients to visit our office for a Free Smile Evaluation. We are so confident in our ability to give patients the smile of their dreams that we encourage patients to visit other dental offices before they select us to do their work. At Signature Smile we pay attention to every detail in the development of the perfect smile to fit each patient individually. At the Smile Evaluation Appointment we look at the color, shape, length, proportion, symmetry, and alignment of the teeth. Today everyone wants “white teeth,” and I mean “WHITE!” But they also want a natural look. We can provide both! Did you know that the shape of a person’s teeth should match the shape of their face? The
A beautiful smile is not just about the “White” (teeth), it is also about the Pink (gums). A beautiful smile can be ruined if the gums are puffy, red, infected, or too long. If a patient has a “gummy smile,” we can do a “gum lift” with the laser in just a matter of minutes to dramatically improve the looks of a smile. We also look at the relationship of the lips to the teeth. Do the lips completely cover the teeth when the lip is relaxed? If so we can lengthen the teeth to allow just a little edge of tooth to show. We also look at the Vertical Dimension. Vertical Dimension is the distance from a point on the nose to a point on the chin. If those points are too close together the lips pooch out too much and allow the face to collapse, thus making the person look much older. By opening up or increasing the Vertical Dimension we can in essence do a “mini facelift.” And, lastly, we look at the width of the Buccal Corridor. The Buccal Corridor refers to the width across the arch from the bicuspids on one side to the bicuspids on the other. In other words, a wide Buccal Corridor can give the patient a wide beautiful smile, which we refer to as the “Julia Roberts Smile.”
Signature Smile provides a Free Smile Evaluation Guide for our patients to allow them to go home and evaluate their own smile by standing in front of their bathroom mirror. The second step in “The Process” is to make lots of photos of the patient, giving us a close-up and full face view of their smile. We send these photos to daVinci Dental Studio, our cosmetic dental lab in Hollywood. DaVinci does the dental work you see on TV shows such as “Extreme Make-overs,” “The Swan,” and “The Doctors.” Angie, the graphic artist at daVinci, images the photos of our patients to show them exactly how they are going to look when we complete “The Process.” We also make models of their teeth and send those to Craig, the master lab technician at daVinci, who provides the patient with a 3-D wax-up of exactly what their teeth will look like after we finish. And all of this occurs before we even start the work. Now our patient and my team know exactly what we are going to do to give this person “the smile of their dreams.” The third step in “The Process” is to actually prepare the teeth for the veneers or crowns as we planned, make an impression, and then construct a beautiful temporary for our patient to wear while their permanent crowns or veneers are being made at daVinci Dental Studio. Our temporaries are prepared according to the daVinci wax-up. Thus, they look like the finished crowns. Some dental offices boast about the fact they can prepare crowns in the office on the same day and that the patient does not have to wear a temporary. This is true. However, you cannot construct a crown in the office on the same day that will even remotely compare to the beauty and quality of the crowns and veneers carefully constructed at daVinci by their master ceramists.
Our crowns and veneers are designed to last the patient for many years, so wearing beautiful temporaries for two to three weeks is not a big deal. Some patients are concerned that their teeth will have to be ground down to little nubs in order to do crowns or veneers. We only have to remove about 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm of tooth structure to do a veneer, and in some cases we do not have to remove any tooth structure at all. The fourth step in “The Process” is to remove the temporary and cement the permanent crowns or veneers. We painstakingly bond our crowns or veneers in place with the best material on the market. The cement comes in various colors to influence the final internal shade of the crowns or veneers. This, coupled with the many layers of porcelain and translucency applied at daVinci, gives us the beautiful and natural results our patients want to achieve. The fifth and final step in “The Process” is to have the patient back in about a week to check their bite, do any final touchups, and make those beautiful “After” photos. As Coach Saban says, “It doesn’t matter what you are ranked until the end.” We believe the cosmetic results we achieve for our patients speak through the beautiful smiles of our patients. We don’t just do dentistry, we change lives! “What happened yesterday is history. What happens tomorrow is a mystery. What we do today makes a difference - the precious present moment.” - Nick Saban You can begin your journey today toward a life-changing, beautiful smile. All you have to do is call for a Free Smile Evaluation, because that is the first step in “The Process.”
Dr. L. Don Wilson is a 1978 graduate of the University of Alabama School of Dentistry where he received the Operative Dentistry Award. Dr. Wilson has served as one of the featured speakers for laser training at the renowned Las Vegas Institute (LVI) and the acclaimed Nash Institute. Dr. Wilson has authored numerous articles for such noted magazines as Dental Economics, LVI Visions, Ortho Tribune, Dental Products, and The Incisal Edge. Dr. Kristen R. Bentley attended dental school at University of Alabama Birmingham, and received a 1st place preclinical award in research at UAB’s annual Scholar’s Symposium. After graduation, Dr. Bentley attended a 12-month advanced education in general dentistry residency where she learned advanced dental techniques.
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arl and Debbie Schmidt opened their first supplement store Nature’s Garden Inc. in 1996 in Round Rock TX. Carl grew up in Montgomery AL. and like many he suffered with terrible allergies. Not long after moving to Austin TX. he was exposed shenghlia, a terrible intestinal bacteria and his health began to worsen. Austin has a youthful, healthy, energetic, optimistic feel and Carl, like so many others wasn’t going to settle for below average health. When a doctor told him he needed to stay indoors and
always take medications Carl just knew there had to be a better way. Fortunately in his search for better health, he heard a radio show on a Christian station, where the hosts were a middle aged couple, with teenagers. Their children had been routinely medicated for asthma and occasionally had to be hospitalized for asthma attacks, but after changing their foods, the liquids they drank and adding various supplements, the emergency trips eventually stopped. So Carl took their advice, cleaned up his diet, improved hydration,
detoxed periodically and supplemented on a regular basis. The need for allergy medicine ended, and the other health issues gently faded away as well. With such a resurgence in his well-being, Carl and Debbie felt they should start their first health store which was so successful they helped other families start wellness stores and consulting practices too. They took over that radio show and were monthly guests on the local FOX station. Preparing for a weekly radio show and an overwhelming desire to see people at their best
health, Carl and Debbie constantly studied. They held classes on diet, supplementation, hydration and coordinated city wide wellness events. Carl attended every seminar he could and enrolled in Trinity college of Natural Health where he earned his Doctorate in Naturapathy in 2003. Meanwhile in 1993 Gloria Jennings, a two time cancer survivor had opened on the Eastern Bypass in Montgomery. Over time Mrs. Jennings and the Schmidt’s became well acquainted. In 2002 Carl and Debbie decided to move back to Montgomery and offered to buy . Herbal and other natural remedies have been used as medicine throughout history, even with references in the Bible. In fact did you know aspirin was derived from white willow, and the blood pressure drug Digitalis from foxglove? But it’s understandable when people ask if supplements are FDA approved or regulated. They probably mean “are they safe and effective”. Various agencies, including the FDA, highly regulate what supplements and herbals can
be sold to the public. People want to get well and that’s were buying from retailers with training and selecting a very high quality of suppliers pays off. It is reflecting on the valued history of using plants and herbals to promote healing - wellness selected its name. Everyone appreciates all of the advancements in health care, technologies that save lives every day and there is no doubt prescriptions and surgeries have their place. Many of the health challenges that Americans face today are unfortunately directly related to poorly maintaining themselves; high blood sugar, blood press and being overweight. In all of the years of working in wellness it is obvious that routine supplementation, hydration, food selection are critical parts for long term prevention. The human body is so very amazing in how it takes nutrients from food and converts it into our body’s tissue and becomes our source of energy. Nutrient science has
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