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Riding for a Cause

Ride the Range fundraiser benefits quality of life

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Life insurance protects your family

September marks Life Insurance Awareness Month

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CRASH FITNESS

Safety First With BY DOMINIQUE DEL GROSSO

The holidays are right around the corner, and it’s almost time to celebrate. But not so fast—the holidays are also a time to worry about your waistline. It’s easy to let your workouts fall to the wayside when seasonal festivities entice. All the mindless nibbles, scrumptious desserts and mouth-watering holiday spirits can derail your fitness motivation. Packing on the pounds is the deliciously easy part, but sweating off the aftermath makes you wonder if each bite was really worth the weight.

The holidays come and go, but trying to make-up for lost time with crash fitness can cause more damage than it’s worth. Pumping up the volume with crash fitness workouts that are more frequent, consistently extra strenuous and highintensity can lead to injury, sidelining you from your ideal physique for a longer period of time. Although shedding the holiday pounds can help start off the New Year on the right foot, preparing for and committing to a consistent workout plan now for the holiday season can help you stay trim, saving you from mental heartache or worse, an injury.

THE RESULTS ARE IN

For an elite athlete, crash fitness is an entirely different ballgame. In fact, it was originally designed for elite athletes because it can help elevate athletic performance to stronger competitive levels.

But these days, crash fitness is commonly interpreted in one of two ways: 1. Consecutive days of intense sport-specific exercise for a period of no less than two days and no more than seven days followed by an equal number of recovery days, building an elite athlete’s power and strength, Dr. Brad Abrahamson, a fellowship trained and certified sports medicine physician with Associates in Family Medicine in Fort Collins, says.

or routine aiming for big results in a short amount of time—think “making up for lost time.”

The most popular crash fitness workouts for the average fitness person include: boot camps, intense gym classes or increasing mileage too quickly for an inexperienced runner, among many others. Although these types of workouts will likely help you increase your metabolism and change lean muscle and fat mass rations, they can also lead to injury, not to mention life-altering outcomes.

“Crash training can result in medically catastrophic events such as stroke or heart attack, especially for people with medical risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, etc.,” Abrahamson says.

We live in a society built on demands for quick results and excellence at the snap of fingers. Being patient about workout results doesn’t feel like second-nature. But, for the average gym-goer, crash 2. It’s a workout mentality fitness can be dangerous.

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PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE

Although crash fitness shouldn’t be taken lightly, it’s not to say that no person other than an elite athlete can do crash fitness workouts safely. The point is that this type of workout is fraught with risks, so tread with caution.

To determine your level of preparedness, it’s always a good idea to first seek advice from your doctor, Abrahamson says. Doing so will make sure you know where your health stands, allowing you and your doctor to come up with a plan.

In addition, employing a coach or qualified trainer who is well versed in the language of crash fitness is a safe way to step-up your workouts.

With a coach on hand, you’ll have someone to help navigate you appropriately and off which you can bounce ques-

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tions and concerns. For the fitness-junkie looking to take athletic performance to the next level, don’t just intensify the workouts without being informed, potentially overestimating your knowledge. It’s important to educate yourself about crash fitness and seek out advice, maximizing the best results while staying safe.

INJURY ZONE

The most common zones on the body where most crash fitness injuries develop are: the head, neck, lower back, knees and shins, according to Gold’s Gym (goldsgym.com). Additionally, some injuries commonly

seen from elite athletes who participate in crash fitness workouts are: exertional headaches, tendinopathies, stress fractures, depression caused by overtraining and traumatic injuries such as crashes or falls, Abrahamson says.

From Halloween candy to the annual Thanksgiving feast to the jolly ol’ Christmas season, keep the pounds at-bay by committing to a reasonable workout plan now.

Anticipate, make a plan and stick to it. This holiday season, don’t crash into fitness.

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Coping with Mortality Among Aging Family and Friends Dr. Beth Firestein Licensed Psychologist

Dear Dr. Beth, I am a 53 year old man, married with 3 grown kids.

I have lived in this area a long time and I have a lot of friendships that have developed over the years. Most of my friends are married or divorced and have kids too.

Some are guys I hang out and go fishing with and other friends are couples that my wife and I socialize with.

It seems like lately a lot of my friends, coworkers, and friends of friends seem to be dealing with cancer and other serious health problems.

We seem too young to be having friends so seriously ill and dying. It really depresses me and stresses me out. How do I deal with this?

We deal with illness and death every day through our contact with the world— through radio, TV and online news sources, but most of these tragedies are abstract and feel distant. They don’t directly affect our families and our world. When these events start to happen to people we know or to our own family members, sickness and death weigh on our minds and hearts in a much bigger way.

You’ve heard it said before: in our teens and twenties we feel invincible, like illness and death can’t touch us. In our thirties, we feel a little more vulnerable, especially if we are parents to small children who depend on us for their well-being. In

our forties and fifties we are a lot more likely to know people our age who meet with misfortune. And so it goes, on into our 60s, 70s, and 80s and beyond, when it may become the case that almost everyone we know in our age range is ill or dying—even ourselves.

Everyone experiences feeling “old” at a different age. Some people start feeling old in their 30s; others don’t feel old until sometime in their 50s or 60s. When the people around us start developing diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and other serious, lifethreatening health conditions, we may start feeling “old”. It is natural to feel stressed and down about seeing ourselves and our loved ones age and become infirm.

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There are a couple of ways to deal with that stress.

Often illness and death are taboo topics that we feel can’t be discussed, even with friends or members of our family. However, it is really important to be able to share your feelings and worries with someone else rather than keeping them all inside. Sharing reduces stress and gives other people an opportunity to support you and share how they have coped with similar situations.

If you have a friend or family member who is seriously or terminally ill, reach out and see what you can do to help. A lot of stress and depression is caused by feeling powerless. Certainly, we feel very powerless when

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it comes to serious illnesses and death. Giving support to your friend or his or her family takes the focus off yourself and helps you feel useful and a little less powerless.

Realizing the fragility of all life can also spur us to renew our relationships with a real appreciation of the fleeting gifts of health and life. We can cherish those we love and choose to express that love directly rather than holding back out of feeling embarrassed about seeming “mushy” or too sentimental.

Finally, dealing with illness and death around us can inspire us to take even better care of our own health and to take the risk of making our lives richer and more fulfilling because the only time we

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know for sure that we have is now.

Dr. Beth, I have always had pets in my life. When I was a kid, I had dogs, hamsters, a snake and cats at various times. Since I have been on my own (I am in my mid-20s), I have continued to have pets. Right now my family includes 2 dogs and 3 cats. My friends think I am weird because I put the needs of my animals above just about anything else—even above social plans with them sometimes.

They say I like animals more than I love people and that’s probably true. Do you think there is really something wrong with me?

While not everyone is raised around animals, many people who are raised with pets in their families grow up to want their own homes and lives to include animal companions. Some people experience pets as a nice addition to life, but others feel animals are a lifeline to happiness and offer the unconditional love that may not always experience with the people in their lives.

These feelings can be especially strong for people who childhoods were really hard—those with abusive or neglectful parents, families where family members have been chronically ill or died or had other tragic losses. Sometimes our animals provide the only real consistency in our lives.

Of course, you don’t have to been abused or neglected or

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have suffered terrible losses to be strongly drawn to animal companions. Pets provide us amusement, companionship, attention, and a sense of purpose because we are entrusted to take care of them.

For older people and people living on their own, pets may become especially important.

There is nothing wrong with loving your animals and giving them the best lives possible. You get to choose what to do with your time and energy and if you want to give more time and energy to your pets and less to your friends, that is your choice. But if you find that you avoid being with people because you are afraid of risking being hurt or rejected or have big issues with trusting others, you may have an issue worth exploring, perhaps with a counselor.

It doesn’t mean that you have to love your animals any less, but it might be really rewarding to learn to love yourself and other people a little more.

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Uncommon Sense with Beth Firestein Dr. Beth Firestein is a licensed psychologist. She has 27 years of therapy experience and has practiced in Loveland for more than 16 years.

She may be reached by calling her office at 970-635-9116, via email at firewom@webaccess.net or by visiting www.bethfirestein.com.

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Riding for a Cause Ride the Range fundraiser benefits quality of life

By Summer Stair

Known for its outdoor enthusiasts and for being a cycling mecca of the world, Colorado is often the poster child for exercise-related events. One such event, the Ride the Range charity ride, is a fundraiser hosted by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.

“The beauty of it is, it goes hand-in-hand with quality of life,” says Todd Moir, marketing manager for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Colorado. “It’s a key factor in what makes Colorado what it is.”

In its sixth year, the Ride the Range fundraiser consisted of 25 core riders who rode their bicycles in three days nearly 250 miles from Fort Collins to Boulder during the first stage of the ride.

Stage two started in Evergreen and ended in Greenwood Village, and stage three began in Colorado Springs and ended in the heart of Cherry Creek.

Moir says while the ride consisted of the 25 core riders throughout, 40 or 50 riders jumped in at some point during the ride. The riders consisted of Coldwell Banker employees, sales associates and their clients, and affiliated sponsors.

The ride raised money and awareness for 14 worthy local charities. “Each office has its

own local charity beneficiary,” Moir says. “It makes it really special.”

“The beauty of it is, it goes handin-hand with quality of life,”

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This year some of the local beneficiaries along the Front Range include the North Fork Fire Fund, Safehouse Denver, victims of the Aurora theater tragedy, Youth Opportunity Foundation, Homes for Our Troops, the Muscular Dystrophy Society, Parker Task Force, Larimer Food Bank, Alzheimer’s Association, Habitat for Humanity and the Boulder Humane Society.

So where did the idea for the Ride the Range fundraiser come from? Moir says it simply replaced a Halloween tour that they used to do, which throughout the years seemed to have lost its momentum.

Having a cycling event just seemed more natural, not only for the employees of Coldwell Banker, but for the public too.

According to Moir in its first year the Ride the Range had six core riders, so to see that grow shows that everyone is accepting what the fundraiser is all about and that it is just fun to get out there and ride not only for yourself, but for a good cause.

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Rid the pantry of unhealthy temptations

Age matters: vitamins for every life stage

(ARA) - For many, the pantry is that valued storage spot housing dry and nonperishable foods ready to create delicious meals and treats.

For some trying to lose weight and develop healthier habits, however, the pantry can hold a world of temptation.

Weight Watchers Leader Liz Josefsberg says the pantry can actually complement your efforts to develop a healthy lifestyle. She shares her top five pantry pointers that helped her lose 50 pounds.

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— Beyond Food —

1. Shop with a list.

Plan out all meals and snacks for the week, so that your health goals are always in mind. And when you’re walking down the grocery store aisles, stick to the list to help keep temptations out of your home.

2. Watch the sight lines.

The eye-level pantry space is prime real estate. This is the area of your pantry where you want to store those healthy options, such as almonds, whole grain pasta and canned fruit and veggies without added sugar or oil. Store more tempting items, like chips and cookies, out of reach such as on your highest shelf, which you might even need to climb on a chair to access.

3. Stock up on single servings.

From pudding and cookies to soups and cereals, buying foods with a built-in portion control can help prevent overindulgence.

4. Shop for shortcuts.

Time is typically one of the biggest challenges at mealtime, so stock up on healthy ingredients that can be used to create quick healthy meals, or even supplement frozen meals, such as beans, broth, canned vegetables and whole grain rice and pasta.

5. Load up on liquids.

Sometimes hunger can be confused with thirst, so stock up on calorie-free drinks such as seltzer waters, diet sodas as well as sugar-free hot chocolate and cappuccino with non-fat milk.

The time is always right to establish healthy goals and form good habits that will benefit the entire family and set you up for long term success. Remember, successful weight loss is about moderation, not deprivation.

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(ARA) - It was 100 years ago, in 1912, when the first vitamin was identified by Polish-American scientist Casimir Funk. Now, on the 100th anniversary of the discovery of vitamins, men and women still do not get recommended daily intake levels of vitamins.

Age matters when it comes to vitamins.

Throughout life, we all need the right mix of the 13 essential vitamins, but some are more important than others when it comes to different life stages.

• 20s: Folic acid is important for women in their 20s - a prime childbearing age - because this B vitamin is essential in preventing birth defects like spina bifida in infants. Women need at least 400mcg per day, but often don’t get enough.

• 30s: Antioxidant vitamins, including C and E are important for men and women in their 30s because these vitamins help protect against the development of cataracts and macular degeneration.

• 40s and beyond: Vitamins D and B12 are important in the 40s and well after. As we age, we are less efficient at making vitamin D and may be susceptible to drops in the levels of vitamin absorption. Vitamin B12 deficiencies are typically due to insufficient diet and absorption challenges.

For more information, visit the 100 Years of Vitamins website at www.100yearsofvitamins.com.

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Life insurance protects your family

September marks Life Insurance Awareness Month

By Kristi Ritter

Most families today rely on two incomes to pay the bills and save for the future. But in the event that something happens to one of those people, you want to make sure loved ones left behind are taken care of for their future. While many people think of life insurance as “death insurance,” it really is an insurance policy that buys loved ones time to grieve, pay off debts and loans, and provide family members with the chance to move on.

The Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education (LIFE) is a nonprofit organization focused on helping families make smart

insurance decisions for their future. They have designated September as Life Insurance Awareness Month to provide education about the importance of having life insurance.

Candice Bahnson, a financial services professional with New York Life Insurance Company in Longmont, says she provides a great deal of education about the importance of life insurance and how it can protect a family’s financial future.

“People don’t realize you need life insurance, and unfortunately it’s usually the first thing that goes when people look at budget cuts within their household,” she says.

In addition, many people say their employer carries life insurance for them, but often it is not nearly enough.

According to the Life Insurance and Market Research

Association (LIMRA), 30 percent of U.S. households have no life insurance, leaving no protection for a family after a loved one is gone.

Bahnson says some people say they don’t need to make anyone rich after they are gone. However, a life insurance policy allows loved ones the opportunity to continue on in life by paying the bills, paying off the mortgage,

providing money for kids to go to college and cover the loss of the income that is no longer coming into the home.

“A life insurance policy will make things easier for your loved ones,” she says. “They are already grieving; they don’t need a financial burden in addition.”

The LIFE organization has designated Buddy Valastro as its spokesperson for this

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month’s Life Insurance Awareness Month. Most people know Valastro from his role as the boss on TLC’s “Cake Boss.” Valastro grew up wanting to work alongside his father in the family bakery. But on his 17th birthday, Valastro’s father was diagnosed with lung cancer and died just three weeks later. Not only was Valastro’s friend, mentor and father gone, but the family lost its source of income with no life insurance policy to help them through.

Valastro has made a name for himself, but not without hard work and having a backup plan for every aspect of his life. He strongly believes that if people depend on you, you have to protect them with life insurance.

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based on their needs. While some underwriting guidelines may suggest up to 30 times the income, Bahnson recommends about 10 times an income in a policy. “Remember, you’re not only replacing your loved one’s income, but also their retirement, (kids’) college costs, mortgage and more,” she says.

Getting educated about life insurance is the first step. “Life can be so short,” Bahnson says. “Life insurance doesn’t have to be looked at just upon death. If you want to live a long life, it can be there for you also.”

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Free cancer resource guides help patients navigate cancer journey

(ARA) - When Barbara George’s friend and colleague in the media business was diagnosed with a recurrence of breast cancer 11 years ago, George volunteered to help her figure out her next steps.

But what they did not find surprised them.

“We thought, here we are as marketers and we’re having trouble finding needed resources in our community.

What difficulties might others also be having?” says George of Kansas City, Mo. “We were looking for resources - like wig shops, local support groups and even local physicians but finding them was proving to be time-consuming and unsuccessful. It was really frustrating.”

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tion on health and wellness.

“The beauty of these guides is that they are local, comprehensive and were developed by someone who has walked in your shoes,” says George. “I am hopeful that in the future, we can bring Cancer Matters to all cities across the nation.”

These comprehensive resource guides are available in 35 U.S. cities. The guides are updated and distributed annually to local hospitals, physician’s offices, nonprofit organizations and support groups. They are also available online at CancerMatters. com or by calling 913-3857332. Cancer Matters is supported by Lilly Oncology. Lilly Oncology does not control the content of the resource guides or website.

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Harvest Season Vegetables offer delicious taste and packed nutrition

Rhema Zlaten, for Health Line magazine

the microwave and soften the skin. There are just some simple little things like that to The delicious aroma of do. People have bought so freshly picked and roasted much canned food, and they chili peppers tickles the air want to be introduced to fresh as the farmer’s markets all food, and we teach them around Northern Colorado ofhow.” fer the freshest produce of the So why even bother with season. During this pinnacle buying fresh vegetables? time the year, produce stands Especially in-season, freshly offer gems of the earth, picked produce? harvests planned by farmers “When you are getting it during the previous winter. fresh from the farm, it is the Family owned and opermost nutritious,” Loeffler said.

Ken Raymond ated Tigges Farm Produce “Once you pick a food, it imMcClatchy-Tribune and Pumpkin Patch in mediately starts deteriorating.

Greeley offers a continuation The longer it is stored, the of the Northern Colorado fresh more nutritional value that is produce legacy. Owned by lost. Boiling, chopping, cookKen Tigges and co-managed ing and exposing it to the air by siblings Ken Tigges, Kathy also causes it to lose nutriRickart and Gale Loeffler, tional value. When customers Tigges farm exists to promote come, sometimes we head the nutritional values and out and clip it right off the community health benefits of plant. You can’t get it fresher local produce. Both Rickart then that.” and Loeffler worked as CSU Although raw is best, Extension Home Economists Loeffler offered other produce and County directors for difpreparation tips to keep the ferent counties for over 30 nutritional value of the food as years. So when people stop high as possible. by the farm, the ladies put “Take care of the food their many years of knowledge and refrigerate things, then to work by offering tips and use it quickly,” Loeffler said. demonstrations for the prepa“Steaming would be probration of their produce. ably the next that would be “I had a lady come in the the healthiest. Sauté and other day and tell me she then microwave...these are couldn’t cook squash because the ones that do the least to she couldn’t cut it,” Rickart the food. When you use the said. “I told her to put it in canned food, use the liquid in

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it. It has a lot of the nutrition in it. Fresh is best.”

The farm also hosts stands at many farmers markets in the area, including the Loveland Farmers market.

“It is an opportunity for people to experience the roots of being an American, and also to learn that the food doesn’t just magically appear in the grocery store,” Rickart said. Each year, Tigges farms his land, coaxing plants to grow and produce abundant rewards.

“Without him and his agriculture knowledge and ability to farm, there would not be the abundant vegetable crops we harvest each fall,” Rickart said. “Only by keeping farming operations healthy, will people be able to continue to enjoy healthy food choices.

It’s very simple math. No water, no farms, no food. We have to protect the ability to be able to farm or we will not be able to afford food that is good for our health. I predict the healthy choices will be the first to be priced out of range first if we lose our farms.”

Jackie Nielsen, MS, RD, CDE, of Partners in Nutrition, LLC, promotes vegetable consumption in a variety of preparation styles. Fresh vegetables do offer high nutrient value, but as cost is a large factor for most families,

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canned and frozen veggies still offer a blast of nutrients to the body.

“Eating a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables provides a wide range of valuable nutrients like fiber, antioxidants, phytochemicals, vitamins and potassium,” Nielsen said.

“They also are low in fat and cholesterol free. Most are low in calories. People who eat fruits and vegetables in general experience better health. One of the best ways to maintain weight may be to replace junk foods with fruits and vegetables.”

The current recommended servings of vegetables by the food pyramid varies from two to five cups a day, depending on age, gender and level of activity. Nielsen recommends that vegetables and fruit make up half of a person’s meal plate.

Rickart and Loeffler believe now is the perfect time to get in those vegetable servings.

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HL Health Line Calendar BREAST-FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP

WHERE: McKee Medical Center, Legacy 3 WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (except holidays), 10-11 a.m.

COST: FREE. No need to register CALL: (970) 669-9355

BRIGHT BEGINNINGS FOR INFANTS

Bright Beginnings is designed to celebrate the birth of new babies and provide families with health, safety, development, play and community resource information.

Where: McKee Medical Center Family Birth Center Conference Room, 3rd Floor

WHEN: Oct. 15, 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m.

COST: FREE CALL: (970) 495-7526 to register

MAN-TO-MAN: PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

WHERE: McKee Conference and Wellness Center WHEN: Fourth Thursday of the month, 5:30-7 p.m.

COST: FREE CALL: (970) 622-1961

LOVELAND’S DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

WHERE: McKee Conference and Wellness Center, 2000 Boise Ave. WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m., Sept. 27 COST: FREE

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

GENERAL CANCER SUPPORT

TOTAL JOINT EDUCATION

CAREGIVER CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

WHERE: McKee Cancer Center Lobby WHEN: Second Thursday of the month, 5:30-7 p.m.

COST: FREE CALL: (970) 622-1961

Physical therapists and occupational therapists prepare patients for surgery. This program is coordinated through your physician’s office as part of the surgery scheduling process.

WHERE: McKee Cancer Center lobby WHEN: Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m.

COST: FREE CALL: (970) 635-4129

WHERE: Call for locations WHEN: Every other Thursday, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.

COST: FREE CALL: (970) 635-4129

WHERE: McKee Conference and Wellness Center WHEN: Thursdays, 3 p.m.

COST: FREE CALL: (970) 635-4172 to register

SOULPLAY ART THERAPY

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT

WHERE: McKee Cancer Center Conference Room WHEN: Wednesdays, 1:303:30 p.m.

COST: FREE CALL: (970) 635-4129

For caregivers of elderly adults. The group focuses on providing support and education about community resources and behavior issues, particularly for people with Alzheimer’s and memory impairment.

WHERE: First Christian Church, 2000 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland WHEN: Third Thursday of the month, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

COST: FREE Care of elderly adult family members or friends is available through Stepping Stones Adult Day Care program during meeting times at no charge.

CALL: (970) 669-7069

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BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

Have your blood pressure checked by a Wellness Specialist.

WHERE: McKee Wellness Services, 1805 E. 18th St. Suite 6, Loveland WHEN: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

COST: FREE CALL: (970) 669-9355

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WISE WOMEN SUPPORT GROUP

Come meet some wonderful other women! We are meeting every two weeks.

You may wish to arrive 15 – 20 minutes early so that you have time to get coffee or a snack before our meeting formally begins at 11:15a.m.

A few lunch items, coffee, and other beverages are available, as well as desserts.

WHERE: Dazbog Coffee Shop, 556 N. Lincoln Avenue, Loveland WHEN: Thursdays (October 4, 18) COST: FREE CALL: (970) 635-9116

FLU SHOTS

Community Wellness at McKee will be offering Influenza, pneumonia, tetanus and tetanus w/pertussis vaccinations at locations throughout Weld County starting in September.

Please visit www.bannerhealth.com/mckeeflushots for clinic locations, dates, times and cost.

Flu shots available for children age 4-17 with parent present. Medicare billing is available for the flu and pneumonia vaccines. We accept cash, credit card and checks for all vaccines.

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Bring your family to the Healthy U Community Fair.

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Bike license course for kids.

Helicopter and ambulance tours.

Healthy cooking demonstrations.

Zumba demonstrations.

Physician discussions and Q&A. Health screenings.

Sept. 29

7-11 a.m. Medical Center of the Rockies

The health fair for

all ages.

To register go to pvhs.org/healthfair Thursday, September 20, 2012

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HL Health Briefs Local pulmonologist joins Banner Health Clinic staff

David S. Kukafka, MD

Banner Health Clinic, specializing in Pulmonology and Sleep Disorders, welcomes a new physician to the staff.

David S. Kukafka, MD, joined Banner Health Clinic on Sept. 1. He has worked in the Loveland area for 11 years.

Dr. Kukafka earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He

completed an internship, residency and fellowship at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. He is board certiďŹ ed in Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Kukafka is committed to providing state-of-the-art care in Pulmonary Medicine, Sleep Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. He emphasizes a personal, caring style in a small practice setting.

The new Banner Health Clinic, specializing in Pulmonology and Sleep Disorders, is at 1900 Boise Ave. Suite 220, Loveland. The clinic number is (970) 203-2120.

For more information, visit www.bannerhealth.com/ bmg

Banner Health Clinic adds new endocrinologist to staff

David S. Kukafka, MD

Banner Health Clinic, specializing in Endocrinology, is adding a new physician to the staff.

Corinn Sadler, MD, will begin seeing patients Sept. 1 in Greeley and Loveland.

Dr. Sadler received her medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, N.M. She also completed a residency in

Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Endocrinology there. She is board certiďŹ ed in Internal Medicine and board eligible in Endocrinology.

Dr. Sadler has a special interest in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, thyroid conditions, osteoporosis/ metabolic bone disease, and pituitary and adrenal conditions. She focuses on working with patients to manage their endocrinologic problems and empowering them to improve their health through knowledge.

Banner Health Clinic, specializing in Endocrinology has locations at 1800 15th St., Suite 210, Greeley, and 1813 Cheyenne Ave., Loveland.

The clinic number is

R ecovery in mind, body and spirit.

To learn more, call (970) 624-5458.

All faiths or beliefs are welcome.

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(970) 378-4676 for both locations.

For more information, visit www.bannerhealth.com/bmg

The Joint Commission accredits McKee Medical Center McKee Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals. The accreditation award recognizes McKee’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards.

McKee underwent an unannounced, on-site, threeday survey in June. A team of

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Joint Commission expert surveyors evaluated the hospital for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients, including infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management. Site surveys take place every three years.

“In achieving Joint Commission accreditation, we have demonstrated our commitment to the highest level of care for our patients,” said Marilyn Schock, McKee’s CEO. The Joint Commission’s hospital standards address important functions relating to the care of patients and the management of hospitals. The standards are developed in consultation with health care experts, providers, measurement experts and patients.

Founded in 1951, The

Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value.

The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 19,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States, including more than 10,300 hospitals and home care organizations, and more than 6,500 other health care organizations that provide long term care, behavioral health care, laboratory and ambulatory care services. The Joint Commission currently certifies more than 2,000 disease-specific care programs, focused on the care of patients with chronic illnesses

such as stroke, joint replacement, stroke rehabilitation, heart failure and many others.

The Joint Commission also provides health care staffing services certification for more than 750 staffing offices. An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.

Learn more about The Joint Commission at www. jointcommission.org.

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PAID ADVERTORIAL

The Benefits Of The Robotic daVinci Surgical System Question:

What are the benefits of choosing to have my prostate removed by a surgeon who uses the daVinci surgical system?

Dr. Curtis Crylen

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: Men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer have many options for treatment including a prostatectomy, removal of the prostate, with the aid of the daVinci surgical system. The daVinci surgical system used at McKee Medical Center allows surgeons to work with four interactive robotic arms teamed with a high performance vision system to perform surgeries.

minimally-invasive, and allows the surgeon to make small, “keyhole” incisions, that are typically less than ½ inch in size. These small incisions and the small robotic instruments, cause less trauma to the abdominal wall and make recovery easier. Patients are typically able to resume their normal activities faster after minimally -invasive surgery as compared to traditional open surgery.

The daVinci system is controlled solely by the surgeon whose fingers grasp and manipulate the master controls to move the robotic instruments. The system translates the surgeon’s hand, wrist and finger movements into precise movements. The high definition 3-D camera and ability for up to 10x magnification allows for a better view of the anatomy compared to traditional surgery.

In the removal of the prostate, the robotic instruments allow the surgeon to have detailed control during the procedure and accuracy in identifying and preserving important structures such as muscles that are responsible for urinary continence and the nerves that control sexual function.

Traditional surgery to remove the prostate involves a 4 to 6-inch incision underneath the belly button.

Surgery with the daVinci robot is

The benefits of having surgery with the daVinci robot include shorter hospital stays, decreased blood loss and need for blood transfusion, and quicker return to work and recreational activities than with traditional open surgery. Recent

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studies suggest that patients who are potent prior to surgery may experience a faster return of erectile function and urinary continence as compared to patients having open surgery.

The best candidates for this procedure are patients who have been diagnosed with localized prostate cancer, who have chosen to remove their prostate, and who are healthy enough for surgery.

The daVinci robot is not the solution for every patient, but is quickly becoming “the new normal” for prostate cancer surgery and many other common surgical procedures.

You can learn more about the benefits of robotic surgery and the daVinci robot at www.bannerhealth.com/McKee. Dr. Curtis Crylen is an urologist practicing at Banner Health Clinic specializing in Urology.

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Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants

Kaea Beresford, MD

Robert Burke, MD

Eric Yeh, MD

Philip Priebe, MD

Maude Vance, MD

Susan Kozak, MD

Nicole Roberson, MD

ON-SITE SERVICES INCLUDE:

Warren James, MD

Kara Micetich, MD

Bradley Stern, MD

Angela King, MD

Lora Bureau, PA-C

Lani Nielsen, CNM

Kevin Tool, MD

Beverly Donnelley, MD

Elizabeth Serniak, MD

Abbey Seufer, PA-C

Roxanne Slayden, PA-C

Susan Bush, CNM

Cassandra Selby, CNM

Obstetrics Gynecology Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Bone Density Scanning Digital Mammography

Essure Birth Control Healthcare Seminars High Risk Obstetrics Midwifery Care Prenatal Classes Ultrasonography Weight Management

Jennifer Reeve, MD

Peggy Milano, NP

Kelly Jean Clarkson, CNM

Stesha Irons-Kahl, NP

970.493.7442 888.441.6983 www.fcwc.com

Tina Downes, CNM

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TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS:

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Ask the Expert:

Heart Attack

What do I need to know about heart attacks?

It is very important to call 911 if you suspect you or a loved one is having a heart attack.

Paramedics will use special equipment to assess your condition on the scene, and may implement a Cardiac Alert.

A Cardiac Alert notifies CVI cardiologists and cardiac catheterization lab staff members at McKee Medical Center to be ready to treat you upon arrival.

Patients who are treated quickly as a result of McKee’s Cardiac Alert program: • Experience fewer immediate complications from the heart attack • Have less heart muscle damage • Are less likely to suffer from long-term heart failure Time is muscle – the faster the artery is open, the better the patient outcome.

Where

Experts Work Best.

Jim Quillen, M.D. Cardiologist CardioVascular Institute of North Colorado Appointments: (970) 203-2400

McKee Medical Center & North Colorado Medical Center

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