Jerry’s cancer team gave him his life back. And that’s music to everyone’s ears. Even after he was diagnosed with nonHodgkin’s lymphoma, Jerry found comfort in playing the piano. And thanks to McKee Medical Center’s carefully coordinated cancer team, he soon found the strength to go on to a healthy life. The pathology and imaging departments quickly gave Jerry’s doctors his test results, which helped get his treatment started right away. Yet, Jerry said his considerate doctors and nurses took the time to explain his condition and give him the best care possible. Because of this highly specialized, personal approach, Jerry’s life is in tune. Now he not only plays for comfort, he gives back by using his piano to lift the spirits of those in cancer support groups. McKee Medical Center. Remarkable health care inspired by you.
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ou drink milk for strong bones and avoid salt to promote a healthy heart. But what can you eat to keep your vision sharp? According to the American Optometric Association, there is a whole menu of options: • Green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, and eggs are good sources of lutein and zeaxanthin. Studies show these nutrients reduce the risk of age-
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related macular degenera• The Vitamin E found tion and cataracts. Vitamin in nuts, fortified cereals C also helps ward off these and sweet potatoes is chronic eye diseases. thought to protect eyes
from the damage caused by free radicals, or unstable molecules that break down healthy tissue. • Omega-3 fatty acids — most readily found in fish oil — are important for proper visual development and retinal function. • Meats, dairy products, beans and whole grains are rich in zinc, which helps facilitate the production of melanin, a protective pigment in the eyes. For more on caring for your eyesight, visit www.aoa.org.
Healthy Senses: Ears
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usic therapy has been shown to help in the healing process of a variety of ailments or conditions, be they physical or mental. Researchers at the Institute for Music Therapy in Germany, for instance, studied the effects of music therapy when used to treat children with developmental delay. Researchers studied a group of 12 children between 4 and 6.5 years of age with developmental ages between 1 to 3.5 years. They were able to note the effects of musical therapy on the childrens’ development, which showed significant improve-
ments, including better hearing and speech and improved hand-eye coordination in the children after exposure to the therapy. Music therapy has also proven effective in treating depression in older patients. A study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine concluded that music therapy showed great potential as a beneficial intervention for homebound elderly people who have limited access to healthcare professionals. — Metro Creative Services
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or those who pop in earbuds or wear earphones and listen to their music too loudly, hearing loss could be an unfortunate side effect. No one is saying to give up music enjoyment. Just take a few precautions to safeguard the ears. • Turn down the volume. Keeping the volume tuned to 50 to 60
percent of the maximum volume on the device can help prevent significant hearing damage. • Switch headphone style: Earbuds that sit inside of the ear canal could be more damaging than the muff style headphones. • Take frequent breaks: Take off the headphones several times a day to give the ears a rest from the
noise. • Listen to music in a quiet environment: Loud ambient noise may cause you to turn up the volume on your music player to an unsafe level. • Watch your decibels: If you can measure decibel levels, experts say that 65 to 70 decibels, the level of normal conversation, is safe.
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ating healthy is a goal for many people. Fortunately, there are several easy ways to trim some fat from a daily diet without having to say goodbye to our favorite foods. • You can still eat meat, just choose wisely. Lots of people, particularly when they get a little older, are quick to assume a diet void of red meat is a healthy diet. However, red meat can still be enjoyed, but it’s best to choose extra-lean cuts of red meat and to eat meat in moderation. Even when you purchase extra-lean cuts, it’s still a good idea to trim all visible fat from both meat and poultry. • Supplement soups without adding fat. Particularly in the colder months, soup is an appetizer and even an entree of choice. However, garnishing soups with bacon, high-fat creams or fried croutons can make an otherwise healthy soup a lot less so. In lieu of the traditional garnishes, choose enhancements like fresh herbs or salad leaves. They’ll add extra flavor but won’t add any fat. • Use marmalade or jam instead of butter. Fat can be trimmed from your morning breakfast as well. Instead of buttering your muffin or toast, choose healthier options such marmalade or jam. It’s also a good idea to avoid adding butter to snacks. • Make desserts healthier as well. Desserts can still be enjoyed by just changing some ingredients. For example, fat can be reduced in most cake recipes simply by cutting the amount of butter in the recipe. Use half the amount of recommended butter, and replace the other half with a dried fruit puree, which can be purchased at most grocery stores. The cake will stay just as delicious and you’ll be able to enjoy it, confident that it’s better for you.
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Fall sniffles? It could be allergies Metro Creative
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here are many people who look forward to the cooler, crisp days of autumn. They’re interested in seeing the foliage change color to those bright blazes of crimson and orange. However, for the millions of allergy sufferers out there, autumn may be as tricky to navigate as the spring season. That’s because pollen, mold and ragweed are common offenders come this time of year. Heading outdoors to rake leaves or enjoy the scenery can cause itchy eyes, the sniffles and more. The trouble is, many people fail to realize allergies can occur in the autumn, and chalk their sniffles and sneezes up to the common cold. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, don’t wait until symptoms are in full force before taking action. Autumn comes around every year and you can be proactive about keeping allergies at bay. • Monitor the air. Get pollen and ragweed counts from any number of sources that keep track of this information. Many times you can receive the air quality information when you’re checking up on the weather. • Avoid the outdoors as much as possible during peak levels. While you can’t hermetically seal yourself inside, limiting exposure to high levels of allergens can help you feel better. • Pay attention to clues. If you find you’re the only person sneezing and suffering in your home, or your symptoms are not going away after a week, chances are it’s allergies and not a cold.
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Healing Scents Aromatherapy works with the body to heal naturally Rhema Muncy Special Sections Reporter
Spiritual Healing and Aromatherapy in Aurora Linda Smith explained how the body uses essential oil. “Aromatherapy heals through chemistry and vibrarional frequencies,” Smith said. “The body is oscillating in perpetual movement. This does not stop until sometime until after death. These oils are chemical compounds and elements made up atoms in perpetual motion. When you measure the frequency of a particular oil and you put that on the body, if the body is on a lower frequency, the oil raises the body’s frequency and brings it back to balance.” Smith described health as a state of harmonic balance. The body measures between 62 and 68 megahertz on a Hertz scale and essential oils are often a greater frequency. “Pharmeceutical drugs have no frequency — they blast their way into cells and that is why they cause side effects. Things from nature work on other things of nature,” Smith said.
wonderful choice that we flowers, seeds, roots, leaves have, but sometimes we are and shrubs. Each plant’s disquick to handle the symptinct chemicals defend it n the book of Exodus in toms, and we don’t hear from disease, insects and the Bible, the Lord com- how our bodies are talking harsh conditions. These manded Moses to create to us. Then it has to talk in a essences are used in aroa holy anointing oil with different way. That’s why a matherapy to heal and balmyrrh, cinnamon, calamus, lot of times someone will ance the human body just cassia and olive oil. This set a take a pharmaceutical and like the plant is protected by precedence for the Hebrews then they will have to take the oils. to utilize essential oils for re- another one to combat the Each oil has hundreds of ligious rituals, cleansing and first one’s side effects.” chemical compounds that healing. The use of essential According to “Aromathera- work together to create theroils also extended to other py: Home Remedies from A aputic properties. These ancient cultures. The Egypto Z” by Moree and McDermolecules can’t be synthetitians embalmed their dead to mott, essential oils are pow- cally reproduced, Essential preserve souls for the aftererful, complex aromatic liqScience Publishing wrote. life and the Greeks used oils uids derived from herbs, President of the Institute of � See Scent/Page 8 for medicinal healing, according to the “Essential Oil Desk Reference” by Essential Science Publishing. Essential oils made a modor cleaning, essential oils are natuLEMON ern comeback during World rally anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, • Use one to two drops to remove Wars I and II. Doctors used anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-septic. gum, oil, grease, crayons and tape marks. them to fight war wound inThey eliminate odors, mold, mildew and • Soak dishrag in lemon water fections in place of scarcely insects. Diffusing oils can purify the air overnight to kill germs. available antibiotics. Fast forand promote the benefits of inhaling the • Place on cold sores to aid healing. ward to the present, and oils. Read on for more tips from “Aromulti-purposed essential oils • Use topically to decrease oily skin. matherapy: Home Remedies from A to Z.” are commonly used to • Rub into feet to kill Athlete’s foot. soothe stomach aches, fight LAVENDER PEPPERMINT off colds, clean the house • Put a drop on a bee sting, insect bite, • Rub four to six drops into palms and and stimulate emotions, accut or minor burn to decrease pain, itchthen rub over stomach and navel to cording to CMT and massage ing, bleeding and swelling. relieve indigestion. therapist Terrie Martin of • Rub on chapped lips or mix with dis• Massage several drops to an injured Touch Works Therapeutics. tilled water and spray for sunburn relief. area to relieve pain. “Each person’s metabolism • Rub several drops on the scalp to • Rub drops on the bottom of the feet is unique,” Martin said. “Arocombat dandruff and hair loss. to reduce fever. matherapy is an exploration, • Put a drop between the palms and • Rub on temples, forehead, sinuses not like sticking a bandage inhale to alleviate hay fever symptoms. and neck to relieve a headache. on something or just masking a symptom. Masking is a
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Preserving the high frequency of each oil promotes greater healing results in the body, a reason why it is important to harvest the oils in a fashion that preserves natural composition, according to Essential Science Publishing. Theraputic-grade oils are usually created by distillation at low temperatures in stainless steel chambers. The season the plant is harvested, soil content, growth factors, regions and even different sides of the same hill can alter the purity of an essential oil. The process can be time and material consuming. For example, five ounces of cinnamon oil requires 1,300 pounds of cinnamon distilled for 9-24 hours with five pounds of pressure at 225235 degrees. There are about 300 es-
Combat stress with essential oils
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tress is one of the most difficult and pervasive conditions to treat. Because there are so many factors, it is best to approach stress holistically, according to “Aromatherapy A to Z” by Patricia Davis. Essential oils can help alleviate stress but internal and external factors should also be considered. “When you treat emotional stress, you will get a physical benefit and vice-versa,” Terrie Martin of Touch Works therapy said. Consider these methods to combat stress with essential according to Davis: • For sleep disturbances, vaporize or add three drops to a bath of these oils —
sential oils distilled or extracted today, with several thousand chemical constituents and aromatic molecules identified and registered, and 98 percent of essential oils produced are used in the perfume and cosmetic industry. The remaining 2 percent are pro-
lavender or Roman chammomile. • For lack of concentration, vaporize two drops each of lemon, a mood lifter and rosemary to increase focus. •For feelings of helplessness and depression, vaporize three drops of any combination of these oils: bergamot for uplift, relaxation and euphoria; nerolia to uplift and create happiness; mandarin for joy and ylang ylang for euphoria. • For emotional instability, take a warm bath with three drops of any of these oils or any combination of these oils: patchouli for emotion stabilization and grounding; vetiver to relax and calm or sandalwood for grounding and relaxation.
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taste test, the amygdala for emotional memories and other parts of the limbic system. The limbic system is directly connected to heart rate control, blood pressure, breathing, memory, stress levels and hormone balance, allowing essential oils to affect all of those body functions, Essential Science Publishing wrote. “Aromatic molecules support the body’s respiration,” Martin said. “The body is really the magical thing that does the healing. Essential oils are like concentrated food. So if you give the body what it needs for nourishment, then it is able to support itself to heal and to balance. One application or use is not necessarily better than the other.” Topically, oils can be applied to a strained muscle. The oils can be taken orally for a hurt above the chest so that the oil will be more localized to the area, Martin
said. A few drops with agave, honey, milk or on bread can pass through the digestive system and move to the area needing support. According to Martin, even people with fragrance allergies are able to use essential oils. “A really good way to start working with essential oils is to put them on the bottom of your feet and it will get into your system,” Martin said. “The other thing to remember is that because they are so concentrated, more is not necessarily better and they aren’t time released. Put them on and ingest them [every] two hours, an hour or ten minutes, depending on how acute the problem is.” Loveland massage therapist Linda King, owner of Naturally Yours, also uses aromatherapy in her practice. “Our senses go beyond just right now,” King said. “They tap into past memo-
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Relax, there’s a doctor on board Becoming CPR-certified is a good idea
honestly who doesn’t want the chance to hook up an AED (the machine that sends an electric shock into a person’s chest) and yell “clear!” like they do on TV. But I would only want to do it if the person wakes up. I don’t want anyone dying on my Jade Cody watch. So if you’re going to die, please Special Sections Editor do it somewhere else. I will only save people willing to come back to life. It’s am not a doctor. only fair. I know, I was surprised too. The CPR lessons took about two-andHowever, I do know CPR, which I a-half hours at McKee Medical Center. think is pretty close. My instructor, Sara Marchi, is a Wellness I decided to become CPR certified Specialist at McKee Medical Center. She when Sara Quale, the Public Relations walked me through the training and Specialist at McKee Medical Center, gave me a good understanding of the suggested it might be a good idea for process of CPR. me to have a little emergency knowlBasically, CPR boils down to this: edge ... what with my adventures and 1. When you encounter an emergensuch. I jumped at the opportunity, because cy, the first thing you do is assess the situation. Make sure you and the person are out of danger from the surroundings. Like, for instance, don’t start doing CPR in the middle of the road, cause that’s crazy. 2. Next, you need to check for a response from the person by tapping his or her shoulders. Don’t repetitively slap their cheek and say “wake up” Photo courtesy Sara Quale, McKee like you might be tempted to. Tickling is also This is right before I yelled “clear” and ordered 50 frowned upon, but I realcc’s of awesomeness ... stat! ly wonder if it wouldn’t work. 3. If the person is unreHealth in a Handbasket sponsive, yell for help. If is a monthly feature in which possible have someone I try a health-related advencall 911 and get an AED, ture and write about it. If you or call 911 yourself. have an idea for a new 4. Now it’s time to look, adventure, write to me at listen and feel to deterjcody@reporter-herald.com. mine if the person is breathing. Look at the chest to see if it is rising, listen for breaths and feel
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kickball and stretching. Then PVHS health educators Nick Hardy and Melissa Baatz taught the kids how to make healthy snacks. During a recent snack time, Hardy pulled out a large bag of frozen fruit, a tub of yogurt and bottles of V8 Splash Rhema Muncy juice. As he blended the smoothies, he Special Sections Reporter quizzed the kids about the healthy habits they learned this summer. The dangers of chieving the status of “it” in a caffeine and sugar, the importance of trygame of tag merits the honor of ing new fruits and vegetables and eating charging around a field to create healthy cereal for breakfast topped the more “its.” Now try twisting the rules — list. everyone is “it”, and a tag means step“We start at 9:30 a.m., and at the beginping to the side lines for a quick round of ning of the summer a lot of them came jumping jacks before returning to the with out eating breakfast,” Baatz said. game. Welcome to the Maple Terrace “Now they tell us what breakfast they ate. Kids Club, a year-round health and litera- The kids go home and talk to their parcy program sponsored by the Loveland ents about what they learn.” Housing Authority, Poudre Valley HospiAfter field and snack time, the kids tal and the Loveland Public Library for moved indoors to the apartment complex the kids of Maple Terrace apartments. community room for reading activities “It is the intention of the Maple Terrace with Slosson. Kids Club to empower kids to make “The majority of children living in low healthy and positive choices about their income housing in the United States have free time,” Loveland Library youth librari- decreased access to library materials, rean Cynthia Slosson said. sources, and programs, and these same The twice-weekly club meetings children have decreased literacy skills,” Slosson said. opened with physical activities such as
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So the Maple Terrace Kids clubbers read one-on-one with adult volunteers, act out stories, check out books from the complex library and take field trips to the main branch. According to the Housing Authority, many of the kids have very few books available at home, limited time spent reading or listening to books for entertainment and low literacy skills compared to their peers. “These discussions suggested that several factors interfere with consistent access to library programs and resources and materials for the majority of these resident children and their families,” Slosson said. These factors include but are not limited to unavailable or limited reliable transportation, the increasing cost of mileage and gas for caretakers, time demands from multiple jobs, transportation problems, housing difficulties and economic limitations and low socioeconomic status and education of many care-takers and adults in the environment. The strategy of beginning the Maple Terrace Kids Club with physical activity and then transitioning to reading is especially beneficial for the boys in the group.
e Maple Terrace Kids Club provides a summer exercise out. The program met twice a week this summer, and each two our session started with a field warm up followed by a aching time, healthy snack, more play time and then ading. The kids learned correct techniques for jumping jacks, lf raises, running and thoroughly enjoyed dodge ball. They so took their nutritional knowledge home to their families. “Studies show that providing more physical activity can lead to increased test scores, stronger academic achievement, increased concentration and improved reading and writing test scores,” Hardy said. According to Slosson, the young boys are the most reluctant readers but they generally enjoy the physical activity. “Boys and all kids are more eager to leave their TV or video games when they see and hear their friends playing games outdoors at their apartment,” she said. “Once they join the group it is easier to keep them involved in the rest of the nutrition and reading activities. The Maple Terrace Kids Club was started to give kids the importance health and growth information they don’t learn at school or home. “The nation as a whole is seeing less and less physical activity and an increase in childhood overweight and obesity rates,” Hardy said. “Although a 150 minutes of PE per week for elementary students is recommended, most children might get a half hour of PE every week. Healthy Kids Club is providing an opportunity for these children at Maple Terrace to be active, eat healthy snacks, and learn
healthy habits.” Maple Terrace Kids Club needs youth volunteers age 16–19 years who are interested in reading with elementary age children at Maple Terrace on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30–5 p.m. throughout the up-coming school year. Maple Terrace Kids Club also needs adult volunteers who are interested in leading and assisting with literacy activities at Maple Terrace apartments Wednesday afternoons from 3:30–5 p.m. or Saturday mornings from 10–11 a.m. Volunteers need to complete a City of Loveland volunteer application and background check. Call Cynthia Slosson and leave a message at 970-962-2652 x1364 or send an e-mail
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New vaccine isn’t for swine flu — yet Melissa Healy Los Angeles Times
Six vaccine manufacturers will be producing the 2009-2010 influenza vaccine. And the vaccines will contain ith swine flu continuing to the strains of three viruses — one of spread, the United States them an “H1N1-like” virus. The strain Food and Drug Administra- in the seasonal flu preparation is not tion announced recently that it has the same as swine flu and is not exgiven the go-ahead for the final pected to carry protection against it. preparation and distribution of a vacSo where is that swine flu vaccine? cine for the coming flu season. In July, Kathleen Sebelius, secretary But that vaccine will not protect of Health and Human Services, said against swine flu, officially known as she expects a new swine flu vaccine influenza A (H1N1) virus. to be available by mid-October — fulThat virus has sickened almost ly six to seven weeks after American 45,000 and killed more than 300 in schoolchildren go back to class. Sebethe U.S. since spring. Those numbers lius hasn’t approved a nationwide are only confirmed cases. The true vaccination campaign, which would number is much higher. detail which populations should get priority in the use of the vaccine. But “The FDA continues to work with manufacturers, international partners she’s expected to do so soon. To get the vaccine to the public and other government agencies to facilitate the availability of a safe and ef- even by late October, several labs and fective vaccine against the 2009 H1N1 companies have been rushing to develop and test formulations. The revirus,” according to the FDA ansults of human trials are not expected nouncement.
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Mission Accomplished
Fort Collins doctor completes trip to Equador Jade Cody Special Sections Editor
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Dr. Peck treats a woman in Riobamba, Ecuador. one week in Ecuador. For sake of comparison, he said he normally averages 20-to-30 in a given month at The Vein and Laser Center in Fort Collins. As time went on, the local Riobamba media began giving the group of physicians coverage. Peck was interviewed by a TV station, though because of his limited Spanish speaking skills, he isn’t sure he answered the questions correctly. Peck said his Spanish got better as the week progressed, however, and he actually functioned as the interpreter for the other doctors. “It was very rewarding,” Peck said. “It was a whirlwind, but it was a lot of fun.” He also benefited from the network-
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fter spending a week providing medical care in South America, Dr. Steven Peck has returned to Fort Collins. Peck works as a partner with the Vein and Laser Center of Northern Colorado. He recently joined a group of physicians on a trip to provide treatments to people in Riobamba, Ecuador. People there don’t normally have access to this type of medical care. Peck and the other doctors practiced in a military base that also had a hospital, and they brought all of their own medical equipment. The group was named Amigos de Salud, which translates to Friends of Health. The participating physicians had varying specialties, and were able to provide a wide range of treatment to the patients. Peck, who works as an interventional radiologist, helped people with debilitating varicose veins. Varicose veins can be particularly painful if severe. Debilitating varicose veins occur when the smaller veins in the leg begin to have pressure, dialate and cause blood to pool, which causes the skin to break down and ulcerate. If left untreated, varicose veins cause pain, lead to infection and can even lead to loss of limbs. In all, Peck said he treated 90 legs in
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Naps are beneficial to people of all ages
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ap time is not just for the very young or very old. On a typical day, one in three adults in the United States takes advantage of some midday shut-eye, reported the Pew Research Center in a national survey released last week. Those nappers are on to something: Whether it’s an all-out, curl-up-in-bed siesta or just a light nodding-off at lunchtime, a snooze in the middle of the day has its benefits. It can restore alertness, enhance performance and reduce the likelihood of mistakes and accidents, says the National Sleep Foundation. But who has time to nap? Fortunately, the best naps are short — only about 20 to 30 minutes. Even a fiveminute doze on the bus can be rejuvenating. But any nap longer than 30 minutes might leave you feeling groggy and could interfere with your nighttime routine.
juries are due to slips, trips or falls, said the study, which is set to appear in August’s issue of Pediatrics. But that just tells the story of children treated in the emergency room. There are probably many more incidents not reported. Other bath-related injuries include tap water burns and submersions. Faucet covers, available at many baby-supply stores, help protect against accidental burns. But the best line of defense against many accidents is adult supervision.
FIGHT CHILDHOOD OBESITY It’s no secret that childhood obesity is a widespread problem in this country. But keeping your children active and getting them off the couch every day can go far in keeping them healthy. How do you do it? Here are some suggestions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: • Set a positive example by leading an active lifestyle yourself. BATH INJURIES CAN BE • Make physical activity AVOIDED part of your family’s daily Rubber duckies? Toy routine. Go for walks or boats? Shampoo and soap? It wouldn’t be the kids’ bath play games together. • Give your children time without them. But make sure you add another equipment that encourages activity, such as balls or item to that list: A nonslip bikes. mat. • Make physical activity Each year, more than 43,000 children in the Unit- fun. If your children don’t ed States are injured in bath- enjoy something, don’t force it. Encourage them to try tubs or showers, according to a new study of data from something else. • Encourage your chilthe National Electronic Injury Surveillance System of dren to do something other the U.S. Consumer Product than watching TV or playing Safety Commission. More on the computer after dinthan 80 percent of those in- ner.
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SEASONS CLUB EVENTS AT MCKEE The Seasons Club at McKee Medical Center is a free program that helps people age 50 or older get the most out of life through health promotion, education and recreation. Here are some upcoming events: TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENT Hear from a local orthopedic surgeon about joint replacement surgeries. When: 5 p.m., Aug. 27 Where: McKee Medical Center Contact: 635-4097 MCKEE MASTERS GOLF TOURNAMENT Tournament will benefit the Banner Simulation System at McKee, increasing patient safety and care. When: Sept. 11 Where: Mariana Butte Contact: Visit McKeeFoundation.com BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Have your blood pressure checked by a specialist When: Mon. through Thurs., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-noon. Where: McKee Wellness Services, 1805 E. 18 St. Ste. 6 Cost: No charge Contact: 970-635-4056 BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP When: 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays Where: McKee Wellness Services, 1805 E. 18 St. Ste. 6 Cost: Free
COPD Seven-session series helps with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) management. The team reviews the respiratory system, what has gone wrong and how to conserve energy and decrease shortness of breath. Anyone who has COPD, emphysema or bronchitis may attend along with family and significant others. When: Classes meet Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. Sevenweek session begins Sept. 8. Where: McKee Conference and Wellness Center Cost: No charge Contact: 635-4138 DIABETES INFO GROUP An informational/educational meeting for anyone touched by diabetes who wants to learn and share. There will be a different subject matter for each meeting. Where: McKee Conference and Wellness Center Cost: No charge. No registration needed. Contact: 203-6550 HEART FAILURE Six-session series teaches management of heart failure. The team discusses the cardiovascular system and how it works, medications, diet changes and personal power in living with the disease. Anyone who has heart failure may attend, along with family/significant others. When: The next six-week session begins Sept. 14. Where: McKee Confer-
ence and Wellness Center Cost: No charge Contact: 635-4138 TOTAL JOINT EDUCATION Physical, occupational therapists prepare patients for surgery. Program is coordinated through your physician’s office as part of the surgery scheduling process. When: Classes meet Thursdays at 3 p.m. Where: McKee Wellness Center Contact: 635-4172 CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT Group for caregivers of cancer patients When: Call for more info Contact: 635-4129. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP When: 2nd Thursday of each month from 5:30-7 p.m. Where: McKee Cancer Center lobby. Contact: 622-1961 MAN TO MAN PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP When: 5:30-7 p.m. the fourth Thurs. of the month Where: McKee Conference and Wellness Center Contact: 622-1961 SOULPLAY ART THERAPY People whose lives are touched by cancer experience self expression through art. No experience needed. When: Wednesdays, 9:4511:45 a.m. Where: McKee Cancer
Center Conference Room Contact: 635-4129 MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT WALKS WITH PEGGY Come enjoy the benefits of exercise on gentle nature walks along the McKee Wellness Walk. When: 10 a.m. Wed’s Where: McKee Conference and Wellness Center Contact: 635-4097 l FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS When: 10 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays Where: McKee Conference and Wellness Center SEASONS CLUB SPEAKER SERIES Topic: “Your Aging Knee – When is it time to get a new one?” When: Aug. 27, 5 p.m. Where: McKee Conference and Wellness Center Call: 635-4097 LASER TECHNIQUE DISCUSSION Dr. Alan Villavicencio will discuss laser-assisted techniques that are minimally-invasive spine procedures. Many are performed under a local anesthetic in conjunction with IV sedation. When: 6 p.m. on Aug. 20 Where: Longmont United Hospital, 1950 Mountain View Ave Contact: Register in advance at 303-485-4184
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Salmon
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istorically, canned foods have been considered the poor relative of the culinary world and have an even worse reputation nutritionally speaking. But times have changed. In the past, fruits were only canned in sugary syrups and vegetables were overcooked and packed in salty brines. But advances in canning technology mean many foods now come packed in water or juice. Even low-sugar and low-salt varieties are available. There’s more good news. Produce destined for canning is harvested at peak flavor and nutrition. While the heating process can initially degrade some nutrients, the packaging keeps levels stable from then on. Even fresh produce can suffer loss of nutrients if not kept at the proper temperature during shipping and storage. And some fruits and vegetables actually improve nutritionally with canning. Tomatoes not only don’t lose nutrients during processing, they become better sources of the antioxidant lycopene than raw tomatoes. Apricots are an excellent source of vitamin A, and studies have shown that the canning process actually makes it easier for the body to absorb the nutrient. Canned fish and meats also have improved. Low-salt and low-fat versions are common and in many cases these foods are nutritionally comparable to fresh. In this recipe, canned salmon (an excellent source for healthy omega-3 fatty acid) teams up with another star of the canned food world, nutrient- and fiber-rich beans. The earthy, smoky flavor of canned blackeyed peas (a bean), make the perfect low-fat base for this versatile salmon spread. Serve it on a sandwich, as a topping for crostini, or even a dip for crispy, fresh vegetables.
SALMON AND BLACK-EYED PEA SPREAD Start to finish: 15 minutes Servings: 6 (about 2 cups) 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed 6- to 7-ounce can salmon 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce (more or less to taste) 1 /2 teaspoon salt 1 /2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 /2 teaspoon cumin 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 1 /4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 /4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 /2 cup finely chopped celery 1 /4 cup finely chopped Kalamata olives In a food processor, combine the black-eyed peas, salmon, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, pepper and cumin. With the processor running, add the oil and process until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of the bowl, then add the sour cream and pulse to combine. Add the red onion and parsley and pulse to just combine. Transfer to a bowl, then mix in the celery and olives. Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 166 calories; 80 calories from fat; 9 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 24 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrate; 12 g protein; 3 g fiber; 488 mg sodium.
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CLARK JOINS ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER
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tists, he is the only member of his family to specialize in internal medicine.
Dr. C. Dana Clark has joined the Orthopaedic Center of the Rockies as a specialist in hip and knee total joint surgery. In addition to joint replacement surgery, Clark will also take care of patients with hip and knee pain and those with general orthopaedic injuries and conditions. Dr. C. Dana Clark He joins the Orthopaedic Center after completing advanced training in the care of joint surgery patients at a fellowship program at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City (2008-09). Prior to this fellowship training, Clark completed his orthopaedic residency at the Greenville, S.C., Hospital System (2003-08). He earned his medical degree is from the University of New Mexico (1999-2003).
MCR RECEIVES LEED GOLD CERTIFICATION The Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland has become the first Colorado hospital to earn gold certification through the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. LEED gold certification signifies that MCR was built in a way that it reduces waste and harmful greenhouse gas emissions; conserves energy and water; and provides a healthier and safer environment for patients, visitors and employees. Gold certification is one of the top recognitions offered by the U.S. Green Building Council. MCR is the second hospital in the nation to receive gold certification. The other is Providence Newberg Hospital, Newberg, Oregon.
NEW PHYSICIAN ACCEPTING PATIENTS AT LOVELAND PEDIATRICS Colorado native Bridget Brown, M.D., has returned to the Front Range to serve patients as a pediatrician with Loveland Pediatrics. Dr. Brown, who grew up in Broomfield and graduated from Colorado State University, began at Loveland Pediatrics this month. She is accepting new patients. Appointments can be made by calling Dr. Bridget Brown 663-5437. Most recently, Dr. Brown was at Primary Children’s Hospital at the University of Utah where she completed her residency and internship in pediatrics. She completed medical school at the University of Rochester in Rochester, N.Y., and received her undergraduate degree in microbiology from Colorado State. While attending CSU, Dr. Brown worked as a CNA for Columbine Care Center West in Fort Collins.
BIG THOMPSON MEDICAL GROUP WELCOMES NEW HOSPITALIST Eddie Chen, D.O., has joined Big KUJAWSKA JOINS ASPEN MEDICAL Thompson Medical Group at McKee CENTER, BIG THOMPSON MEDICAL Medical Center. As a hospitalist, Dr. GROUP Chen specializes in Banner/Big Thompson Medical caring for patients Group welcomes Anna Kujawska, while they are in M.D., FAAP, a new allergist who will the hospital and see patients at the coordinates with Aspen Medical those patients’ priCenter. mary care physiDr. Kujawska recians. cently completed a Dr. Chen was fellowship in allerborn in Kaoshiung, gy and immunoloTaiwan, and grew D.O. Eddie Chen gy with Detroit up in Clinton, OkChildren’s Hospital. la. He received his She completed her bachelor’s degree in pharmacy at the Anna Kujawska residency in pediUniversity of Oklahoma. After a year atrics at Michigan State University/Kala- working for Eckerd Drugs in Texas, he mazoo Center for Medical Studies and went to medical school at Oklahoma then served as a pediatric hospitalist in State University College of Osteopathic Chandler, Mesa and Gilbert, Ariz., beMedicine in Tulsa, Okla. fore her fellowship. Dr. Chen completed his Internship She completed medical school at the and Residency at Case Western UniverPoznan University of Medical Sciences sity – St. Vincent Charity Hospital in in Poland and received her undergrad- Cleveland, Ohio, and is board certified uate degree from the University of in internal medicine. After residency, Toronto, Canada. he had a traditional internal medicine practice in Alamosa and started the At Aspen Medical Clinic, Dr. Kujawska will focus on pediatric and adult hospitalist program at the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center. Coming asthma, allergic rhinitis, and urticaria from a long line of physicians and den(hives) and angioedema (swelling) as
RUNYAN WINS RISK MANAGEMENT AWARD Banner Health’s director of Risk Management for the Western Region, Lynn Runyan, was recently named “National Risk Management Professional of the Year” by the National Association of Insurance Women. The award was announced May 29 during the association’s annual conference in New Orleans. NAIW is an international organization with some 7,500 members. It is open to professionals in the insurance and risk management industries. Runyan has been in risk management roles for more than 25 years. She has been with Banner since 1987, when she was hired as risk manager for McKee Medical Center in Loveland, Colo. Since 1997, she has been regional director of Risk Management. � See Briefs/Page 26
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Avoid UV radiation with sunglasses Brandy Morrow, O.D. Ask a Health Pro Question: How important is UV protection in sunglasses? Answer: Ultraviolet radiation can harm the eyes in numerous ways. Damage to the back of the eye from UV-A rays causes central vision loss called macular degeneration. UV-B rays typically affect the front of the eye. Photokeratitis is sunburn to the cornea and causes a painful, temporary loss of vision. Cataracts Brandy Morrow, O.D. are one of the leading causes of blindness and can be caused by JENNIFER CECIL, M.D., LLC UV damage to the lens of the eye. 2902 Ginnala Dr., Basal cell carcinoma is the most Loveland, common skin cancer occurring 970-669-8998, near the eyes. www.cecil.yourmd.com You can protect your eyes by looking for sunglasses that block 99-100 percent of UV rays. Wearing a brimmed hat can reduce the number of rays that reach your eye by 50 percent, and wrap-around sunglasses will protect the skin around your eyes. UV damage is cumulative over time, so both children and adults should always wear protective eyewear.
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for patients at Poudre Valley Hospital and the PVHS Harmony Campus, Fort Collins; Medical Center of the From Page 24 Rockies, Loveland; and PVHS clinics throughout northern Colorado. Private physician offices have access to POUDRE VALLEY NAMED A TOP the health system’s highly secure AMERICAN HOSPITAL network. For the sixth consecutive year, Examples of the PVHS use of inPoudre Valley Health System has formation technology include a been named one of America’s 100 state-of-the-art automation system Most Wired healthcare organizations. that enhances the accuracy and Hospitals & Health Networks mag- speed of lab tests; electronic review azine announced last week that of inpatient medications to deterPVHS is among the top 100 hospitals mine if a patient might have an adand health systems for using inforverse reaction; and analysis of masmation technology to enhance pasive amounts of patient information tient care, improve quality, provide to identify areas where patient care customer service, fulfill business pro- improvements can be made. cesses, manage workforce issues, PVHS was one of two Colorado and assist with patient safety. organizations named in the top 100 Information technology provides hospitals. The other was Denver seamless communication about care Health and Hospital Authority.
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switch hands. Don’t force the fingers into the bent (flexed) position. It’s not unusual to notice a pulling and tight sensation in the wrist through the carpal tunnel and into the forearm when performing these stretches. It’s also not unusual for one side to be much tighter than the other. 2. Place your right arm out to the side and slightly back with your elbow in a straight position. Bend your wrist back into extension (palm facing away from your trunk). Turn your head to the left (look over your left shoulder), and slowly bend your right wrist back and forth between extension and flexion 5 to 10 times. Repeat with the left arm and wrist while turning your head to the right. Teresa Boynton, MS, OT, CEES, is an ergonomic and injury prevention specialist with Banner Health.
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