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June 12, 2015 edition
The Pulse
Your regular check up on SCKMC activities Share your thoughts, story ideas, and comments by e-mail to claytonp@sckrmc.org.
Show Your Heart Some Love Cardiovascular disease (CVD) - including heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure - is the number one killer of adults in the United States. CVD does not impact all groups of people in the same way. Men are more than twice as likely as women to die from preventable CVD. Having a close relative who has heart disease puts you at higher risk for CVD. Race and ethnicity also affect your risk. Nearly 46% of African Americans have some form of CVD. Many CVD deaths could have been prevented through healthier habits and better management of conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. Try these strategies for better heart health: Work with your health care team. Get a checkup at least once each year. Monitor your blood pressure. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, have it checked on a regular basis. Get your cholesterol checked. Test your cholesterol levels at least every 5 years. Eat a healthy diet. Limit sodium, eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, and eat foods low in saturated & trans fat, and high in fiber. Exercise regularly. Adults should engage in moderate intensity activity for at least 150 minutes per week. Don't smoke. Cigarette smoking greatly increases your risk for CVD. Limit alcohol use. Avoid drinking too much alcohol, which can increase your blood pressure. Manage your diabetes. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar levels closely. Take your medicine. If you're taking medication, follow the instructions carefully.
Treeman Retires from SCKMC Chris Treeman has been a pharmacist since 1978, the last three years have been with the Ark City hospital. Treeman celebrated his final day of work on Friday with a hospital wide cake and punch reception. Numerous staff were in attendance to wish Treeman the best of luck in retirement. “It’s been an incredible three years, a very pleasant experience with really good people. A very good way for me to complete my career,” Treeman said.
Employee of the Month Congratulations Terri Galindo, CNA with the Medical Surgical Unit, for being named the SCKMC Exceptional Service Award winner for the month of June. Terri was nominated by a patient for being a good listener and doing the little extras to make their stay comfortable. She was presented with a certificate of appreciation by her department Team Leader, Tracy Austin, and will have a special parking spot reserved for her throughout June. If you would like to nominate someone for next month's award or view all of our past exceptional service nominees, visit us at www.sckmc.org.
The Pharm Forum with Homer Mah, D.Ph. Protect your skin from harmful UV rays by properly using sunscreen. Use a "broad spectrum" sunscreen to protect you from both UVA and UVB of SPF 15 to 30 or higher. Purchasing SPF 50 or higher does not give you added protection. Also, generic sunscreens are just as effective and may be lower in price. Ultimately, the best sunscreen is the one that you will use. People with sensitive skin should try using physical sunscreen (i.e. titanium oxide, zinc oxide) because it may cause less irritation. Chemical sunscreens (i.e. oxybenzone) are not linked to health problems, however you should exercise caution when using spray-on because some contain flammable ingredients such as alcohol. Try to apply sunscreen about 15 min prior to exposure and reapply every 2 hours or sooner depending on your activity.
On-line Pre-registration Begins June 15th!
Saturday, August 29th – Patterson Park, Arkansas City SCKMC has partnered with professional race organizers for event registration and timing of an "extreme obstacle" style race. The 5K (3.1 miles) with 12 obstacles race will be unlike any other event in the area. It is fashioned after popular "extreme" races such as Warrior Dash, Tough Mudder, and Spartan Race. The funds raised will benefit South Central Kansas Medical Center and our mission to serve within the community. All money raised will be used as the foundation for growth and development of the services we provide, such as equipment purchases, physician recruitment, and program enhancement.
www.sckmc.org for more information Obstacle photos are representative only. Obstacles are subject to change without notice
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