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May 31, 2013 edition
The Pulse
Your regular check up on SCKMC activities Central Care Cancer Center Opens Cowley Office Recently receiving privileges at SCKMC, an oncologist with Central Care Cancer Center is extending his services to the surrounding area. Elshami Elamin, MD, started seeing patients in Cowley County in February. Steve Perkins, chief executive officer at the hospital, said “Dr. Elamin’s interest and commitment to patient care in our area is a great addition.” Dr. Elamin’s clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and management of all types of cancer (including leukemias and lymphomas), chemotherapy treatment (including intrathecal), benign hematological disorders (including anemia, bleeding & coagulation disorders), and bone marrow biopsies. He will be joined by his colleague, oncologist Cindy Chavez, MD, as backup with he is absent. “Going through cancer therapy is not just chemotherapy; we are actually fighting cancer together” Dr. Elamin commented. “To reach our goal we need to keep our positive attitude, courage, confidence, and hope all the way through the battle. The cancer journey can be very difficult for you and your family; we are here to walk you through it every step of the way.” Central Care Cancer Center is located in the Winfield Medical Arts building at 3625 Quail Ridge Drive in Winfield. For more information on Dr. Elamin and the services available contact your family physician. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-592-5110 and request the Winfield location. Photo: Dr. Elamin meets with a patient during a recent visit.
Deadline Approaching for Relay Luminaria Bags The Arkansas City Relay For Life will be held on June 14th beginning at 6:00 p.m. in Wilson Park. As part of the event, participants and donors remember loved ones lost to cancer and honor those battling the disease by dedicating luminaria bags. Each luminaria is personalized with a name, photo, message or drawing in memory or honor of someone who has been affected by cancer. As the sun sets, luminaria lining the track light up the night. Luminaria bags are available for purchase ($10 each) in the administration department of SCKMC.
Healthy Living: Staying Safe in a Tornado According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) there is no guaranteed safety during a tornado. You can survive a tornado if you follow safety precautions. Here are three important tips to help keep you safe. TIP 1: Be prepared. The best way to stay safe during a tornado is to be prepared with fresh batteries and a batteryoperated device to listen to the latest emergency weather information; a tornado emergency plan for shelter, including for people with special needs; an emergency kit (including water, non-perishable food, and medication); and a list of important information, including telephone numbers. Make sure your children know what a tornado is, what tornado watches and warnings are, what county they live in (warnings are issued by county), and how to take shelter, whether at home or at school. TIP 2: Stay aware of weather conditions. To protect yourself and your family from harm during a tornado, pay close attention to changing weather conditions in your area. If you know storms are expected, stay tuned to local radio and TV stations or a NOAA weather radio for further weather information. TIP 3: Know where to shelter. Flying debris causes most deaths and injuries during a tornado. Although there is no completely safe place during a tornado, some locations are much safer than others. Go to the basement or an inside room without windows on the lowest floor (bathroom, closet, center hallway). Avoid windows. For added protection get under something sturdy (a heavy table or workbench). Cover your body with a blanket, sleeping bag or mattress. Protect your head with anything available—even your hands. Do not stay in a mobile home. If you are outside or in a mobile home, find a nearby building with a basement. If there is no such building or you are in a car, lie flat in a gully, ditch, or low spot on the ground. No one can know a tornado's strength before it touches down, so keep up with local weather information, especially when thunderstorms are forecast. Prepare your home and family for the possibility of a tornado. Moving to shelter quickly is easier when everyone knows where to go, whether in your home or outdoors. Following these tips will give you the best chance for staying safe in a tornado. For more information on this topic visit www.cdc.gov. How can we improve this publication? Share your thoughts, story ideas, and comments by e-mail to claytonp@sckrmc.org.
Procedure Room Meets Breathing Room. Our Open MRI, just one example of the advanced technology now available locally. People worry that a MRI scan might be confining and uncomfortable. Our new equipment takes your comfort and ease into consideration. Panorama open MRI is the widest, most open, high field MR system made today. It not only provides detailed images for your doctor, but also wide-open space for you. So you can breathe easy. Call or visit us on-line to learn how our advanced technology can help your doctor to detect, diagnose, and treat disease earlier and more accurately.
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