Patient news from the health care team you trust Holiday 2018
Vol. 2, Issue 6
Holiday Survival: 101 The holiday season is officially upon us. With it, comes schedules filled with shopping, parties, cooking and family time. While all of these things help set the stage for the “most wonderful time of the year,” the constant on-the-go can be taxing on your health – both mentally and physically.
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Wash your hands. During this season of giving, we often exchange more than just presents. Washing your hands is key to preventing yourself and those around you from getting sick.
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Don’t forget to eat healthy. The holidays are filled with delicious foods; however, moderation is best, especially when it comes to tempting treats. When you eat better, you feel better.
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Get plenty of rest. Sleeping the recommended hours of sleep each night (7-9 hours for adults) helps keep your immune system running at full steam to fight sickness.
To keep you from channeling your inner Grinch, consider this your holiday health survival: •
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Set aside some time for yourself. The holidays are a time for family; however, too much of anything can wear on you after a while. To help keep everyone in good cheer, make time for yourself by doing something you enjoy to de-stress. Stay active. Take a lap around the block or visit the gym. Exercise helps ward off any stress you may be feeling.
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Get a flu shot. The flu shot not only helps keep you from getting the flu, but also the people around you, especially children, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals.
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Safety first. From trimming your tree to hanging lights, always remember best safety practices when preparing and decorating for the holidays,
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Buy age-appropriate toys. Remember to check the recommended age listed on the outside of toy packaging when buying gifts for children. For example, toys with small pieces can be a choking hazard for young children.
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Last of all, enjoy yourself! Make the best of this holly, jolly holiday. It only comes once a year.
For minor injuries and unexpected illnesses, we offer walk-in hours: marshallhealth.org/walkin.
Happy Holidays from Marshall Health We love everything about this time of year—holiday music, decorations, food, extra time with family and friends. It’s amazing how all of these elements can come together once a year to create lasting memories. This convergence of festivities is not unlike our 2018 at Marshall Health. When we look back over the past 12 months, we see how our students, faculty, staff, community physicians, our teaching hospitals, the City of Huntington, nonprofit organizations across the region and community members have all come together to make a lasting impact on our community. Through dynamic partnerships with Cabell Huntington Hospital, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Thomas Health System and Valley Health, we were truly honored to jointly launch PROACT, a single-accessible addiction treatment hub, in October. In December, we partner with the Huntington City Mission to open Project Hope for Women & Children, a residential treatment facility for women suffering from substance use disorder. And we continue to be a part of MHC Accountable Care Organization with our friends at HIMG, Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center in order to better coordinate and improve quality of care for our Medicare patient population. As the faculty practice plan of the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, community is at the heart and soul of what we do. We love living, working and serving to make Huntington and West Virginia a better place. Thank you for entrusting us with the care of you and your family. We wish you health and wellness throughout this holiday season and look forward to a bright future in 2019. Happy Holidays! Larry D. Dial, MD Chief Medical Officer
Beth L. Hammers, MBA Chief Executive Officer
Turkey (or chicken) Noodle-less Soup:Great for leftovers 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken or turkey breasts 400g carrots, diced (small bag) 225g onion, diced (or 1 1/2 small onions) 250g celery, diced (or 6 ribs) 1 tbsp. minced garlic 1 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. Better Than Bouillon chicken paste (or 3 chicken bouillon cubes) 1 can cream of something soup 4 cups water 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning For Instapot: Turn the pot on “Sauté” and throw celery, onions, carrots, garlic and butter into the pot. Cook until onions begin to become translucent (about 5ish mins). Add everything else. Hit the “Soup” button on the IP or use manual, high for 30 mins. (if chicken/turkey is cooked, you may only need about 10 mins). Hit the quick release (QR) on your IP. Remove meat and shred if it isn’t already shredded or diced. Return meat to soup, stir and serve. For crockpot and stovetop instructions, visit healthy. marshallhealth.org. Yield: 8 servings; Nutrition Facts: Serving size: 1 cup, Amount per serving: Total calories 200, Total fat 7 g, Total carb. 12 g, Total protein 24 g Courtesy of guest blogger Ashley Stephens, EdD.
UPCOMING EVENTS Pumpkin Pudding: The Low Carb Pumpkin Pie Alternative SPORTS MEDICINE SCREENING CLINICS
Experienced sports medicine physicians provide evaluations and assessments on orthopaedic conditions or injuries and advise on next steps free of charge. Saturdays, 8 to 10 a.m. Dec. 8 & 15 / Jan. 5, 12, 19 & 26 Marshall Sports Medicine Institute 2211 Third Avenue, Huntington Info: 304-691-1880
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Topic: Understanding Your Lab Results Monday, January 14 / 6 p.m. Erma Ora Byrd Center | 2nd Floor 1249 15th Street, Huntington Info: 304-691-1660 The Diabetes Support Group will not meet in December.
2 cups pumpkin puree ½ tsp. ground ginger 1⁄3 cup brown sugar ¼ tsp. ground cloves 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 cup whole milk ¼ tsp. salt ½ cup cream or half-andhalf 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 large eggs, lightly beaten Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine pumpkin, sugar, maple syrup, salt and spices in a saucepan and heat over medium-high. Bring to a simmer. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat slightly and whisk in milk and cream. Off the heat, slowly whisk in beaten eggs. Divide mixture between 5 ovenproof 6-ounce pudding ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a knife tip inserted into the center of puddings comes out clean. Nutrition Facts: Serving size: 6 oz. ramekin, Amount per serving: Total calories 181, Total fat 7 g, Total carb. 29 g; Compare to traditional pumpkin pie: Serving size: 1/8 of pie, Amount Per Serving: Total calories 316, Total fat 14 g, Total carb. 41 g
Courtesy of guest blogger Kim Becker.
For more recipes, visit our Healthy Herd blog: healthy.marshallhealth.org
HOLIDAY HOURS All of our offices will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Additional Clinic Closures: Dentistry / Closed, Mon., Dec. 31 OB/GYN / Closing at noon, Mon., Dec. 31 Orthopaedics / Closed, Tues., Dec. 26 Ophthalmology / Closed, Mon., Dec. 31
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Give the gift she’ll love to receive Gift certificates are now available for cosmetic services at Marshall Dematology (304-691-1930) and Marshall Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (304-691-8910). Call our offices for more information.
MEET OUR NEWEST PROVIDERS CARDIOLOGY Carlos Rueda, MD Heart Failure & Transplant Dr. Rueda, a board-certified, fellowship-trained cardiologist, joins Marshall Cardiology. He specializes in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with a subspecialty certification in cardiovascular disease. He is also certified in nuclear cardiology and echocardiology. Appointments: Call Marshall Cardiology at 304-691-8500.
INTERNAL MEDICINE Mohammed AlJasmi, MD Pulmonology Dr. AlJasmi is a board-certified, fellowship-trained pulmonologist specializing in sleep medicine, pulmonology and critical care medicine. Appointments: Call Marshall Internal Medicine at 304-691-1000.
Rajesh Gopalarathinam, MD Primary Care Dr. Gopalarathinam is a boardcertified, fellowship-trained geriatrician and general internal medicine physician who specializes in addessing medical concerns of individuals 65 years or older and serves as the primary care physician to younger adult patients. Appointments: Call Marshall Internal Medicine at 304-691-1000. Ronald J. Innerfield, MD, FACE Endocrinology Dr. Innerfield, a board-certified, fellowship-trained endocrinologist, has joined Marshall Internal Medicine. He specializes in endocrinology and digestive health. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with subspecialty certifications in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. Appointments: Call Marshall Internal Medicine at 304-691-1000.
Ghassan Bandak, MD Critical Care Dr. Bandak is a board-certified, fellowship-trained intensivist. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with a subspecialty certification in nephrology. Dr. Bandak cares for patients in the critical care unit at Cabell Huntington Hospital and does not see patients in the outpatient setting.
Brandon Shiflett, MD Critical Care Dr. Shiflett is a board-certified intensivist specializing in hospital inpatient and walk-in care. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shiflett see patients at Cabell Huntington Hospital and Marshall Internal Medicine’s walk-in clinic, open weekdays.
Lora B. Fetty, MD Primary Care Dr. Fetty, a board-certified general internal medicine physician, specializes in internal medicine, adolescent medicine and primary care. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Appointments: Call Marshall Internal Medicine - Teays Valley at 304-691-6910.
SURGERY Shawna Grimm, DO General Surgery Dr. Grimm joins Marshall Surgery as a board-certified general surgeon. She is certifed by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. Appointments: Call Marshall Surgery at 304-691-1200. To learn more about our newest providers, go to: marshallhealth.org/doctors/new-providers/
Copyright Š 2018 by Marshall Health. All rights reserved. For inquiries or suggestions, contact Marshall Health at info@marshallhealth.org. This information is not intended to be used in place of medical advice. In case of a medical issue, contact your personal physician.
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