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June 14, 2013 edition
The Pulse
Your regular check up on SCKMC activities Share your thoughts, story ideas, and comments by e-mail to claytonp@sckrmc.org.
Deficiency Free Fire Marshall Survey An inspector with the Kansas State Fire Marshal office found SCKMC to be deficiency free during an official visit that took place on June 5th. Fire marshal inspections are required annually by the State of Kansas for all hospitals and long term care facilities.
Baker Becomes a Big First published in the Winfield Daily Courier June 11, 2013. Little Sister Tynil Retzer and Big Sister Joyce Baker recently transferred their match from a school-based match to a Plus match so they could see each other outside of school. Tynil will be in sixth grade at Ark City Middle School in the fall. Joyce is retired from USD 470 and works part time at South Central Kansas Medical Center. They plan to go for walks, movies, shop and Joyce wants to teach Tynil how to sew. There are around 100 kids still waiting for mentors in Cowley County. For more information please contact Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cowley County at 1-800-480-4310, 620-221-7766 or visit www.kansasbigs.org.
June Employee of the Month Congratulations to Shanea Chrisman (pictured left), Emergency Department Registrar, for being named this month’s exceptional service award winner. Shanea was nominated by a patient for displaying outstanding customer service. Great Job!
Hospital Staff Attend Senior Expo SCKMC staff members Clayton Pappan, Violy Douthit, and Mary Trillo participated in the 2013 Senior Expo on June 5th . The event was held at the Arkansas City Senior Center with a total of 34 vendors providing demonstrations, information and giveaways. The hospital booth featured free blood pressure checks, information on services provided, and the “glowgerm” hand washing activity.
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Healthy Living: This Father’s Day, Give Your Heart a Checkup
More than 300,000 men in the United States die from heart disease each year, making it the nation’s leading cause of death for men. A man's risk for heart disease begins to rise greatly starting at age 45. Even men who have no symptoms may be at risk. Half of the men who die suddenly of coronary heart disease—the most common kind of heart disease—have no previous symptoms. The good news is that heart disease deaths have been falling steadily over the past few decades. With Father's Day around the corner, it is a great time for all men to consider what they can do to lower their own risk for heart disease, for themselves and for their loved ones. What better time to start than now? Several medical conditions and lifestyle choices can put people at a higher risk for heart disease, including: diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, and alcohol overuse. You can help prevent heart disease by making healthy choices and managing any medical conditions you may have. Following these steps will put you well on your way to leading a longer, healthier life and enjoying the benefits of heart health for years to come: • Eat a healthy diet. Eating foods low in saturated fat and high in fiber can help prevent high cholesterol. • Maintain a healthy weight. To determine whether your weight is in a healthy range, doctors often calculate a number called the body mass index. • Exercise regularly. Physical activity can help you maintain a healthy weight and lower blood pressure. The Surgeon General recommends that adults should engage in moderate exercise for 2 hours and 30 minutes every week. • Monitor your blood pressure. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, so be sure to check it on a regular basis. • Don't smoke. Smoking greatly increases your risk for heart disease. Your doctor can suggest ways to help you quit. • Limit alcohol use. Too much alcohol can increase your blood pressure. Men should have no more than two drinks per day (and one per day for women). • Have your cholesterol checked. Your health care provider should test your cholesterol levels at least once every 5 years. Talk with your doctor about this simple blood test. • Take your medicine. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Always ask questions if you don't understand something. For more information on this topic visit www.cdc.gov.
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.
For more information on this service contact us or schedule an appointment with your family physician.
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