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Lisa Sauer is at Dr. Salzberg’s clinic two days a week, and also spends two days per week at the Delaware Valley Job Corp Center providing women’s health exams and primary care to all ages. College in Newburgh, completing her Masters Degree and obtaining her Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Certification in 2015. Again this spring, she returned to Mount Saint Mary College to complete her Family Nurse Practitioner Certification. On top of everything, Sauer is a NYS EMT and a volunteer for the Cochecton Ambulance. “My diverse background ranging from pediatrics to geriatric care, as well as life experience,” Sauer stated, “have provided many experiences and tools that assist me in delivering the best care to my community. And I’m so proud to be serving as a Nurse Practitioner in the community that I was born and raised in. “I really believe in educating a person with tools that are relevant to them, instead of me just telling someone to do something and they really don’t know why. “Some people learn better by listening, some people learn better by looking at pictures or written material. So I try to do that at the office, give people material that they can take home with them. They may not remember everything I tell them in the office, so it’s better if they have hands-on stuff. Making a positive difference in the life of another is what motivates me.”
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he role of doctors and nurses in the lives of the general public isn’t simply about filling a prescription or administering a flu shot. Their role really depends on each individual patient’s needs, which could be diet, factors of stress and anxiety in daily activities, lifestyle and more. “I was always very interested in science and being able to make a difference,” said Lisa Sauer, the new nurse practitioner at Dr. Salzberg’s clinic in Callicoon. “I believe a lot in teaching people so that they know about their medicine, or why they’re following a certain diet, because if they know they’ll have a better outcome.” Sauer was born and raised right here in Sullivan County and graduated in 1982 from the Jeffersonville-Youngsville Central School. Directly out of high school she began her college career at Orange County Community College in the pursuit of a Registered Nursing (RN) degree. At just 19 years old, Sauer began working on the Medical Surgery floor at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris. Soon after, she was offered a position at Sullivan County Public Health, where she worked as a Public Health Nurse for nearly 15 years. “During that time I got married to my husband Steven and raised three children who all graduated from Sullivan West Central School,” said Sauer. “I always knew that I wanted to keep going and become a Nurse Practitioner but I had a family and a full time job, so I had to start little by little.” Sauer began taking evening and summer courses where she could, such as chemistry, physics and micro-biology. When it came time for the actual nursing courses, Sauer enrolled full-time in online courses at the SUNY Empire State College in order to complete her Bachelor’s in Science and Nursing (BSN). But she didn’t stop there. She then enrolled at Mount Saint Mary
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he month of August is often referred to as "the dog days of summer," a phrase that can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. The "dog days" are a reference to the dog star, Sirius, which appeared to rise just before the sun in late July, when temperatures were at their hottest. As a result, the phrase "dog days" remains synonymous with summer heat in the Northern Hemisphere. Keeping cool during the dog days of summer can be difficult, especially for people who live in humid climates. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, heat is the leading weather-related killer in the United States, with the National Vital Statistics System reporting a total of more than 7,400 deaths between 1999 and 2010. Many of those deaths could have been pre-
vented had people taken steps to keep cool in the face of summer heat. Choose wisely when spending time outdoors. As hot as summer can be, many people still want to enjoy some time outdoors. You don't have to spend summer indoors to survive the summer heat, but it helps to choose the time you spend outdoors wisely. Avoid spending time outdoors between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Temperatures soar and peak during these hours, and the American Melanoma Foundation notes that UV radiation reaches its peak intensity at approximately 1 p.m. The more intense that UV radiation is, the more susceptible people are to UV-related sun damage to their skin. If you prefer to exercise outdoors during the summer, do so in the early morning or in the evening, when temperatures tend to be lower
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Forum of Hope inspires Fallsburg community FCSD Superintendent Dr. Ivan Katz thanked the advisory council for their efforts to bring this kind of expertise to the school community, and introduced Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, as the keynote speaker. She acknowledged Catholic Charities for their commitment to bring their services and skills to the area. With low incomes and challenges in getting good health care, Gunther said the event and the groups involved were part of the County’s shift from hopelessness to hope. Colavito, the Director of Prevention Services for Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange County, introduced the speakers, including Sullivan County District Attorney James Farrell, Director of Public Health Nancy
McGraw, Director of Community Services Joe Todora, and Deputy Director Melissa Stickle. Farrell talked about new state laws to prevent the over-prescription of opioid painkillers. He recently attended the ISTOP Conference. ISTOP is a prescription monitoring program that prevents “doctor shopping” whereby pill addicts would go from one doctor to another to get multiple prescriptions for painkillers. Farrell also talked about the Sullivan County Drug Court, which helps direct people into treatment and rehab programs instead of jails, and about working with NY State and Federal Government law enforcement in major drug sweeps in the Southern Tier. Todora, McGraw and Stickle detailed services available to edu-
cate the community and treat drug abuse, including the use of Narcan to treat overdoses, expanding drug task forces into schools, and providing prescription drug drop-off collections throughout the county. Stickle praised the Peer Bridges Program to support mental health patients leaving hospitals and transitioning back into the community. Todora emphasized the collaboration with Catskill Regional Medical Center in efforts to bring two Psychiatric Resident Physicians that will be coming from Touro College in Orange County next year. Executive Director of the Catholic Charities program in Middletown, Dr. Dean Scher, explained the different outpatient clinics Catholic Charities has created, the services and outreach to the schools, and the
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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The panelists who participated in the Forum of Hope at Fallsburg Central School District are from the left NYS Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, Sullivan County Director of Community Services Joseph Todora, SC Deputy Director of Community Services Melissa Stickle, CEO of Catholic Charities of Orange and Sullivan County Dean Scher, Kingfisher Project Organizer Julie Pisall, Sullivan County Director of Public Health Nancy McGraw, and Sullivan County District Attorney James Farrell.
importance of resource exchange to provide information, furniture, clothing, etc. to children and families that provide better health and create hope. FCSD School Resource Officer Jason Edwards spoke about the
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in Jeffersonville. Pisall started the project after her 20-year-old daughter Rebecca died in 2014 of a gunshot wound in a heroin related drug matter. This group is active throughout the County and region educating schools and parents on the warning signs of addiction and ways to speak with children and guide them to seek support. Katz acknowledged the power of the day’s program. “On a day when the weather outside is rainy and overcast, with this Forum we can see that the weather inside is sunny, bright and full of hope.”
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Forty years later, the doctor of Jeffersonville still heals and cares BY KATHY DALEY
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n 1975, Jeffersonville was not exactly a frontier outpost, medically, but times were decidedly different. Back then, internists like Dr. Shantilal Shah, still in practice now on Terrace Avenue, had to cover the emergency room at Catskill Regional Medical Center in addition to running their own private practice. "There were no emergency room physicians in those days," explained Dr. Shah, "so we would be there, often responding in the middle of the night, in snow or ice storms, to care for someone with chest pains, bleeding, breathing trouble, or who had
been in a motor vehicle accident.� Initially, Dr. Shah arrived in Jeffersonville at the suggestion of a surgeon friend. "We met when I did my internship at Misericordia Hospital in the Bronx," Dr. Shah recalled, "and he suggested I try it out here. I told myself I'd try it for a year or two, and I stayed. The hospital was fine, the people very nice and friendly, no congestion like in the Bronx. I find it beautiful here, easy living, no stress.� Dr. Shah has served as school physician for the Jeffersonville-Youngsville School (now part of Sullivan West Central School District) and as official physician for the Village of Jeffersonville, a post he still holds.
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Dr. Shantilal Shah has served as internal medicine specialist in Jeffersonville for 41 years, assisted by staffer Kathy Aleschus, an LPN who has worked for Shah for 38 years.
In addition to his expertise in internal medicine, he is also a hematologist, diagnosing and treating blood disorders ranging from anemia to
blood cancer. But he has scaled back over the past few years and no longer does that work. Meantime, a steady stream of farm-
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cian in the county,” said Shah, who decided to go into medicine when he was in 10th grade and witnessed a young relative battling typhoid disease. “As long as I'm physically okay, I have no plans to retire. I find it very pleasant to communicate with people and to help them out. It gives me a good feeling.” He has cut back his hours, and now is available from 9 a.m. to noon four days a week, “but if someone calls (during his time off ), he comes in,” says Aleschus. “We don't let anybody in need wait more than four hours. If the doctor is visiting one of our patients in a nursing home, he'll come right back here.” Looking both back and ahead, Dr. Shah notes that nowadays, people are fortunate to get good care because of the various technologies, such as cat-scans and MRIs. But the personal one-on-one relationship between doctor and patient? That's difficult to find in the big groups of medical professionals that proliferate today, he said. “The solo practice,” the doctor said, “is going out, driven by economics.”
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ers, county workers and people who have moved up from New York City wind up at the office on Terrace, which is also staffed by one employee: Kathy Aleschus. A licensed practical nurse who has worked with Dr. Shah for 38 years, Aleschus said she continues to relish every moment in the office. “I love helping people and the closeness I feel with people here,” said Aleschus. “They want me to be part of their life, to help get them back to good health. They even call me at home.” For example, one patient recently phoned Aleschus to ask for advice on treating a bee sting. “I told her to put baking soda and water on it, and it will probably feel better,” said the staffer, who worked in hospitals, including Albany Medical Center, for 12 years. “There's never a day that I don't want to come in to work,” Aleschus said. “Dr. Shah is very easy to work with, very caring, calm, goodnatured and gentle.” At age 77, the physician himself says he has no plans to step down from his lifelong career. “I'm pretty much the oldest physi-
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sities. Most people, those in first-world countries that is, live in a world made easy by technology and modern commodities. No tracking, hunting, foraging, or forest shelter building is necessary to survive anymore. Knowing North from South using the stars or the sun as guides, finding fresh water, what plants STORY AND PHOTOS are poisonous and other survival skills BY AUTUMN SCHANIL of the natural world normally passed down through the generations, are hen hearing the name Bear being lost. Grylls, usually one of four very So with the help of his team, Bear popular reality TV series come Grylls designed a program for outdoor to mind: Man vs. Wild, Born Survivor, enthusiasts to learn some of his extreme Get Out Alive and the latest Running survival techniques, called the Bear Wild. The shows are based on skills that Grylls Survival Academy (BGSA), with Grylls uses to survive alongside Mother the first course held in Scotland, United Nature. He uses the simple bare neces- Kingdom. In July of 2013, Grylls announced the AUTUMN SCHANIL | DEMOCRAT launch of BGSA in the United States. Jeff Williams is sporting some of his Bear His first stop? Our beautiful home Grylls Survival Academy attire. Williams turf, the Catskill Mountains. leads the Survival Academy programs at The Survival Academy is a challenging Frost Valley. combination of remote land and sea survival, adventure tasks, self-rescue skills, wilderness expeditions and more. Bear Grylls, himself, contacted Frost Valley YMCA to inquire about the region: how remote and how wild, how close it was to a major city, and what it would mean for the area to have people travel in for the survival courses. It seemed to be a perfect fit, so in November 2013 a pilot day-to-evening program was launched for the staff of Frost Valley and their kids, essentially a test run of the survival skills and tasks of the normal 24-hour program but in a condensed time block. Jeff Williams, who has been working for Frost Valley YMCA for nine years, now leads the Survival Academy program there. Originally from Illinois, Williams has been an outdoor enthusiast since a young age due to his parents’ love of camping and adventure. “We as kids weren’t allowed to watch TV. If it was a nice day, we were outside, no ifs, ands, or buts,” said Williams. So when Grylls first made contact and news of the program reached the staff, Williams jumped at the opportunity to AUTUMN SCHANIL | DEMOCRAT be a part of it. A father and son learn how to make a fire Part of the job for Williams entails during last years 24-hour family course at training other team members (after Frost Valley. being trained himself, of course) for the
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ize what you are capable of,” added Williams. “Fathers and daughters have taken the courses, mothers and sons,
friends and couples. It gives them something to admire and appreciate in the other people they do it with. Like a daughter thinking her Dad is now a god because he ate a big grub in one bite. It’s just an awesome and fun experience.” There are plenty of dates for different courses in the works this year at Frost Valley as early as May and as late as October. To learn more about the courses and their 2016 dates you can visit: frostvalley.org/bgsa. You can also visit the Bear Grylls Survival Academy page: beargryllssurvivalacademy.com
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Humble and kind Guillaume Gauthereau, both Reiki healer and Shaman, sits near the forest behind his house in Callicoon where The Sanctuary sits at the edge of the trees.
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uillaume Gauthereau was a practicing veterinarian. He was also the CEO of a large company he and a friend started up in New York City. “After three or four years I thought, ‘I don’t want to do this anymore,’” said Gauthereau. “I just really didn’t want to do the so-called rat race anymore. I wasn’t interested in it. So I left everything about three or four years ago and knew I wanted to spend some time in India. I wanted to give back, I wanted to give my time for other people.” So Gauthereau went to work for Mother Teresa in Kolkata, India, at the Kalighat Home for the Dying – now known as the Home of the Pure Heart –
founded by Mother Teresa in 1952 on her 42nd birthday. “We would pick up people on the street who were dying, bring them in and clean them,” Gauthereau explained, “so they could die with dignity instead of dying in the street. “It was very life-transforming. I’ve never been a person who prayed or anything like that in my life, but while I was there I had a very strong mystical or spiritual experience, a strong feeling of God.” Gauthereau’s experience while in Kolkata, inspired him to stay for an additional year abroad between India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and a few other countries switching between volunteer
work with animals and people, and spiritual travel, visiting sacred sights and temples. During his travels in Dharamsala, India, a city on the edge of the Himalayan mountains that is home to the Dalai Lama, an Indian man stopped Gauthereau in the middle of the street. “He said, ‘You are a healer, you can heal people.’ Just some random guy, I thought maybe he was crazy,” laughed Gauthereau. “I was in Dharamsala to do a 10-day meditation retreat and the same man stopped me three or four more times in the street, always saying the same thing. “One day he told me that I should study with him. At some point, it just seemed to click in my head that something was there. So I canceled my retreat and I started training with him.” The random man that stopped him was a Sufi Healer, or a Muslim mystic, originally from Pakistan. What Sufis consider their greatest service to humanity, is the healing of the sick. And so, Gauthereau began learning the technique of Sufi Healing, or Sufism. “I was very natural in it. It was an
amazing feeling,” said Gauthereau. “My grandfather was a healer, so I started thinking maybe that’s why I had gone to med school and became a veterinarian. Maybe that’s why I was on this journey and this is what I should be doing.” Gauthereau continued on and learned Reiki while he was in India, Tibetan sound healing in Nepal and then traveled to the forests of Peru and Brazil to study shamanism. “That was really where I discovered my path,” Gauthereau said, “and what I should be doing. “I came back after all that, and so last year, I decided to open a small place here in my home in Callicoon, where people can come and receive treatments, both one-on-one healing and group healing.” Gauthereau opened The Sanctuary, a place where he dabbles in both Reiki practices and Shamanism. Shamanism is an ancient healing tradition that normally involves the practitioner reaching altered states of consciousness, using the sound of a beating drum (an animal-skin stretched over a bent wooden hoop) in order to interact with the spirit world. Shamans are said to treat ailments and
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something that they can relate to.” Reiki on the other hand is an alternative medicine that works with “universal energy” transferred through the palms of the practitioner to a patient in order to encourage healing. Reiki is said to have been developed in Japan in the early 1900’s by Buddhist Mikao Usui and is based on “qi”(chi), or a universal life force. “It’s funny because you start to realize that the things you’ve seen in movies or in books, this supposedly crazy stuff,” said Gauthereau, “is wisdom that has been lost, especially things that have been lost with the loss of the Native American Indians. “And Eastern medicine believes that rather than fighting the disease, you should go with the disease. Find out why it is there, why it has developed. Diseases and pain often come from other aspects of our life. “Most of the healing in people is very often just allowing them to reconnect with their body. Allowing them to pause and to breathe, to remember to get their head out of the way and just feel.” To find out more about The Sanctuary and Gauthereau you can visit www.thesanctuaryheal.com or the Facebook page The Sanctuary.
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Conversations” group meets at 6 p.m., on the last Wednesday of each month at CCESC’s Gerald J. Skoda Extension Education Center in Liberty. • “Alzheimer’s Support” group meets at 10 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Action Toward Independence in Monticello. This group is intended for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. These meetings provide an opportunity to listen, learn, and share in a comfortable space while finding assistance with caregiving concerns. The support groups offer a safe place for: • Sharing feelings, frustrations, and practical ways of coping • Meeting other caregivers who are in similar situations and can offer practical advice • Discovering new information and resources Registration for these meetings is not required in advance but is
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Organ Donation Registry to be included on application ALBANY — Applications for health insurance on New York’s Health Benefit Exchange will soon include the option to become an organ donor. The change comes after today’s passage of legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,I,WF – Forestburgh) (A.9667A/S.6952-A). “Nationally, New York has the third largest number of people waiting for an organ and tissue transplant, yet ranks second to last in registered donors, as a percentage of the population” said Assemblywoman Gunther. “I am hopeful that increasing the opportunities people have to register will increase the number of donors.” New Yorkers’ primary methods for enrollment in the Donate Life Registry are on applications at the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and voter registration forms. Currently, only about 25% of eligible donors are on the registry, creating a critical shortage. The bill was passed and sponsored in the New York State Senate by Senator Kemp Hannon. It will now go to the Governor for his signature or veto.
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CRMG physician honored for leadership HARRIS — Catskill Regional Medical Group (CRMG) General Surgeon, Abdul Shahzad, M.D, was recently presented with the Leadership Award at the 2016 Physician Appreciation Dinner hosted by Catskill Regional Medical Center. The Appreciation Dinner allows Catskill Regional to publicly recognize members of its medical staff for their commitment to medical excellence. Catskill Regional’s Board of Directors and Executive Management team hosted the business event which took place at Bernie’s Holiday Restaurant.
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Each year, a physician is chosen by peers for the Leadership Award. The Leadership Award recognizes involvement in the development of new or enhanced medical programs, promotion of staff education within the physician’s field and professional excellence. “Dr. Shahzad is a wonderful colleague and an excellent surgeon who is so deserving of this leadership award. The fact that he was selected among his peers speaks volumes,” said Dr. Gerard Galarneau, Catskill Regional Medical Center CEO & CMO. Dr. Shahzad is a General Surgeon
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New Hope Community basketball team and coaches show off their gold medals. LOCH SHELDRAKE — The New Hope Community basketball team of extraordinary athletes took home the gold medal for their division at the Special Olympics competition held on June 11 in Brockport. Focusing on defense and running, the team of 10 trained twice per week since January. Having placed in several regional Special Olympic Games qualified the team to compete in the finals. “I am proud of the team’s work ethic and proud of the coaches for dedicating their time in preparation for the games”, said New Hope Community Athletics Coordinator, Taylor Van Keuren.
“The players are so dedicated. They want to win, but never lose their sense of teamwork and sportsmanship. I am proud to be their head coach”, said New Hope Community’s Mike Ballard. This win marks the third gold medal in a row won by New Hope Community’s basketball team. The team won a Division 9 gold medal in 2014 and a Division 8 gold medal in 2015. According to the Special Olympics, basketball is one of the top sports at the Special Olympics. Players participate in the sport at all abilities and it’s also one of the favorite sports at the event.
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Surgery, Director of Trauma and CoDirector of the Intensive Care Unit at Catskill Regional Medical Center. Dr. Shahzad received his medical degree from Technical University of Santiago in the D o m i n i c a n Republic and performed his surgical residency at Lincoln CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Hospital and Our Catskill Regional Medical Group General Surgeon, Abdul Shahzad, Lady of Mercy M.D., center, received the 2016 Physicial Appreciation Leadership Hospital in New Award. Dr. Shahzad is flanked by Dr. Timothy Rydell, left, and Dr. York City. He is a Gerard Galarneau, right. Fellow of the American College of who performs vascular, thoracic and Surgeons (FACS) and liaison for the laparoscopic surgeries for Catskill American Cancer Society. For more information, visit Regional Medical Center and Catskill Regional Medical Group patients. A w w w. c a t s k i l l r e g i o n a l m e d i c a l certified Wound Care Specialist, he is group.org. also the Director of Department of Catskill Regional Medical Center is a mem-
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LIBERTY — Eight family caregivers graduated from a nationally recognized, six week Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) class series offered in May by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC). Held at the Liberty Public Library, this program aims to improve communication between the caregiver and the care receiver, and help each participant to fill their caregiver “tool-box” of selfcare and stress reduction techniques. Each individual learns to recognize the challenges of caregiving and the significance of better self-care skills. Bonnie Lewis, RN, dependent care educator of CCESC and Liliam Stettner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, are two of over 2,200 PTC class leaders that have been trained in 36 states. Since the program’s inception, Powerful Tools for Caregivers materials have reached over 80,000 caregivers. The next class series of PTC will begin on Monday, August 22, at 4:30 p.m. in the Robert D. Norris Community Room of the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello. The six-week class series is free and
includes light refreshments. Registration and more information can be completed by calling CCESC at 292-6180, emailing sullivan@ cornell.edu, or visiting www. sullivancce.org. Additional donations for CCESC programs are appreciated.
VIP CrossFit has new programs
VIP CrossFit is starting two new programs this summer. The first – CrossFit kids – is designed to help children develop a love of fitness. Classes are a half hour long and focus on games and gymnastic skills. The VIP Sports Academy is a program designed for high school athletes. Conducted in two parts, the program includes a structured strength program where the goal is simply to get stronger. Athletes learn from a Level 2 CrossFit instructor as well as a 3-sport coach (football, basketball, and track). The second part of class will have a high intensity conditioning workout. The workout will be different everyday and the progress will be consistent and amazing. VIP CrossFit is located at 40 N. Main St. in Liberty. They can be reached at 845-292-7214 or at vipfitnessny.com.
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HUDSON VALLEY, NY - The weather forecast this week is calling for hot temps in the 90's--and humidity. Whatever brings you outside — a bike ride with friends, a jog in the park or just a stroll around the block — it’s important to stay safe when the temperature rises. Infants, young children, heart patients, those older than 50 or people who are overweight are at higher risk for heat-related illnesses. Certain medications or illnesses can also raise the risk. The American Heart Association offers these tips to stay safe in the summer heat. Tips for heart patients If you’re a heart patient, older than 50 or overweight, you might need to take special precautions in the heat, according to Gerald Fletcher, M.D.,
professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic, in Jacksonville, Fla. Check with your healthcare professional before starting an exercise routine if you are experiencing symptoms or have a specific medical question or chronic disease. Certain heart medications like beta blockers, ace receptor blockers, ace inhibitors, calcium channel blockers and diuretics (which deplete the body of sodium) can exaggerate the body’s response to heat, Fletcher said. But Fletcher points out that it’s important to keep taking your medications —and taking them when you’re supposed to. Even if they’re not on medications, older people also need to take precautions in the heat. “If you’re older than 50, you may not be aware that you’re thirsty,” Fletcher said. “If you’re going to be outside, it’s important to drink water even if you don’t think you need it.” “Heat-related issues happen very quickly. With summer camps in full swing, it’s important to keep children hydrated throughout the day, and when they return from camp in the
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LIBERTY — Local last year. The award dentists, Dr. Joseph ceremony was held DeBiase and Dr. at the Country Anthony Danas, Music Hall of Fame were recently honin Nashville. ored at Great The “Top Gun” Expressions Dental ceremony honors Centers’ (GEDC) leading doctors “Top Gun” awards, Dr. Anthony Danas based on patient which recognize the care, dedication to dental service orgamentorship pronization’s leading grams and philandentists across its thropic efforts. In more than 250 addition to honoroffices in 10 states. ing doctors for their More than 100 hard work, dedicaGEDC doctors, clintion and contribuical partners, spetions to the comcial guests and ven- Dr. Joseph DeBiase munity, awardees dors came together to honor and other attendees enjoyed doctors for their superior team building activities at performance throughout the the ceremony.
evening,” said David Violante, Arlington Fire District Director of Emergency Medical Services, and AHA board member, “And avoid activities during the hottest parts of the day. Think water balloons in the shade kind of games!” Symptoms of heat exhaustion: • Headaches • Cool, moist skin • Dizziness and light-headedness • Weakness • Nausea and vomiting • Dark urine If you experience these symptoms, move to a cooler place, stop exercising and cool down immediately by using cool wet cloths, compresses, and fanning. You may need to seek medical attention. Symptoms of heat stroke The symptoms of heatstroke include (call 911 or the local emergency number right away): • Fever (temperature above 104 °F) • Irrational behavior • Extreme confusion • Dry, hot, and red skin • Rapid, weak pulse • Unconsciousness If you experience these symptoms, seek medical attention right away. Summer Exercise Tips For most people, exercise in summer heat can be done safely. Watch the clock and buddy up, Fletcher
said. It’s best to avoid the outdoors in the early afternoon (about noon to 3 p.m.) because the sun is usually at its strongest, putting you at higher risk for heat-related illnesses. Adapt your normal exercise routines when the temps are high. Walking inside air-conditioned buildings, go for a swim or try exercise videos at home to beat the heat. And exercise with a friend, because it’s safer — and more fun — to have someone at your side. Here are some • Get off on the right foot. You probably sweat the most in your shoes, so choose well-ventilated shoes and look for socks that repel perspiration. Foot powders and antiperspirants can also help with sweat. • Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing in breathable fabrics such as cotton, or a synthetic fabric that repels sweat. Add a hat and/or sunglasses. • Drink up. Before you get started, apply a water-resistant sunscreen with at least SPF 15, and reapply it every two hours. Stay hydrated by drinking a few cups of water before, during and after your exercise. Avoid caffeinated or alcoholic beverages. • Take regular breaks. Find some shade or a cool place, stop for a few minutes, hydrate and start again. Learn more at www.heart.org.
Wayne Memorial congrats 13 graduates On May 20, 13 nursing students were “pinned,” officially marking their graduation from the Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) Nursing Program at Wayne Memorial Hospital, the third graduating class since the program began. “It’s another proud moment for Wayne Memorial Hospital and for our nursing students,” said James Pettinato, RN-HP, MHSA, director of Patient Care Services. “We also applaud their instructors, who perform an invaluable function in helping us maintain a continuing pool of qualified nurses. Congrats to all!” Wayne Memorial launched the program in 2010 at the hospital’s Honesdale campus with LCCC, which awards two-year Associate in Applied Science – Nursing degrees. Many of the CONTRIBUTED PHOTO students who graduate go on to work at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Since its start, the program has graduated 39 nurses. Photo left to right first row: Ashley Kennedy, Danielle Hook, Robin Marhevka, and Pamela Hill. Second row – Hilary Hobbs, Aubrie Bullmore, Cindy L. Etzkorn, Michelle Nagel, and Amy Vicki. Third row – Lindsay Matuszewski, Karyn Nesbit, Amy Borove, and Carrie Allen.
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