MyHealthKC Magazine Healthy Aging Summer 2018

Your Guide to Living Well from Shawnee Mission Health

WHAT'S ALL THE HYPE WITH HYPERTENSION? Page 8

Summer 2018

9100 W. 74th Street Shawnee Mission, KS 66204

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Water Workouts Page 2 Beets’ Health Benefits Page 3 Causes of Heat Stress Page 6 Sleep Apnea Page 10 Health & Wellness Classes Page 11

Exercise & Fitness

Take the Plunge Water workouts can be the perfect way to take the pressure off your joints, and rev up your cardio health.

Whether you’re dealing with joint problems, chronic pain or you’re recovering from an injury, the answer to better health could be as close as a nearby swimming pool.

“Water workouts are ideal for some people who cannot do exercises on land,” said Alice Raben, DPT, PT Solutions Physical Therapy.

“Thanks to buoyancy, you weigh 70 percent less in chest-high water than you do on land, so there’s less stress on your joints. And you won’t hurt yourself if you fall.”

Aquatic exercise is also a great option for cardio health. In the water, your heart rate is 17 beats per minute less than on land – which means your heart doesn’t have to pump as hard to get the same volume through your body.

“You can work just as hard,” said Raben, “but with significantly less

stress on your heart.”

Water workouts can also lower your blood pressure and your “bad” LDL cholesterol while raising your “good” HDL cholesterol.

And for someone with diabetes, water aerobics can help you shed extra pounds while you stay cool in the pool. It’s also easier on the feet than most other exercises, which is important because diabetes can cause problems with the nerves and blood flow to your feet.

“Everyone’s ability to move is so much better in water,” said Raben. “You get in the water and realize you can do more than you thought possible.”

From Alice Raben, DPT, Aquatics Therapist

9100 W. 74th Street Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-676-2000 ShawneeMission.org PRESIDENT & CEO Sam Huenergardt E D I TO R Morgan Young EXECUTIVE D I R E C TO R OF MARKETING A N D S T R AT E G I C D E V E LO P M E N T Doug Spear C R E AT I V E & PRODUCTION The CollaborationKC The material in MyHealthKC is not intended for diagnosing or prescribing. Consult your physician before undertaking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines.

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Summer 2018 A NOTICE FOR CPR CLASSES: The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

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Nutrition Spotlight

It’s Time to Join the Beet Generation Adding more beets to your diet can help boost longevity, from aiding weight loss to preventing chronic diseases, like cancer. Beets have a rich nutritional profile that provides a plethora of health benefits, including: Fights cancer and are anti-inflammatory kkHelps lower blood pressure kkSupports detoxification kkBoosts stamina kkHigh in vitamin C, fiber and other essential minerals kk

How do you know what’s in season? What can you make with local produce?

The Farmers’ Market can feel overwhelming, but MyHealthKC gives you the tools to craft great meals with The Farmers’ Market Cookbook.

Find recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks that use the best the Farmers’ Market has to offer. Download and print your free copy of the cookbook today at MyHealthKC.com.

Roasted Beet Salad Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds baby beets with greens attached 1 head of garlic 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 cup distilled white vinegar ¼ cup sugar ½ cup finely chopped toasted walnuts ¼ cup finely chopped red onion ¼ cup chopped fresh dill Directions: Preheat oven to 325°F. 1 Rinse beets well. Cut off the greens, then cut the leaves off the stalks. Set the leaves and stalks aside. Remove excess papery skin from garlic head without separating the cloves, then cut the head in half horizontally.

2 Toss the beets, garlic, 2 tablespoons oil and ¹/₂ teaspoon salt in a small baking pan, such as a bread pan. Cover with foil. Roast until tender, 1 to 1 ¹/₄ hours. Let cool slightly.

3 Whisk vinegar and sugar in a medium bowl.

Squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins into the bowl. Peel and dice the beets; add to the bowl.

Let marinate at room temperature for at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.

4 Finely chop the beet stalks and very thinly slice the greens; place in a large bowl. Scoop the beets from the pickling liquid with a slotted spoon and add to the bowl. Drizzle the beet mixture with ¹/₄ cup of the pickling liquid. Add walnuts, onion, dill, the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and ¹/₄ teaspoon salt and gently toss to combine.

From Shelly Buehler, RD, LD, CDE, with Shawnee Mission Health’s Outpatient Nutrition Clinic.

Visit ShawneeMission.org/nutrition to learn more.

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Notes MyHealthKC Readers, At Shawnee Mission Health, we place you at the center of all we do.

Our focus on caring for the whole person – body, mind and spirit – is what we’re known for in Kansas City.

We know that life, health and especially health care are complicated. Along with the other members of Adventist Health System, we are becoming AdventHealth. Simplifying the name and branding of our facilities is just one way we hope to make the complex reality of health care simpler for you. Shawnee Mission Medical Center will become AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, and the AdventHealth name will be consistent across all our locations in the Kansas City area. This name change is not the result of a merger, acquisition, change in ownership or change in business, but simply a testament to our continued growth and commitment to provide whole-person health care across our entire system.

AdventHealth is a new stage of life for us, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with you in your health journey, at every stage of your life and in every state of health.

NOW@SMH Shawnee Mission Medical Center Opens New Hybrid Operating Room SMMC recently opened a new hybrid operating room. The 3,550 square-foot surgical space is now the city’s largest hybrid operating room, helping to better serve SMMC’s current and prospective patients. Designed to enhance patient safety and outcomes, the operating room is equipped with advanced diagnostic imaging equipment. k

Shawnee Mission Health Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients k

Sam Huenergardt President & CEO Shawnee Mission Health

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SMH has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2018. SMH is one of only 95 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.

The award recognizes SMH’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients.

New Classes Offered This Fall Fall Prevention: Basics of Balance In this class, we will describe the three main systems of balance, how they interact and how they are affected by the aging process. We will discuss the best ways to prevent falls in the home and out in the community.

We will also demonstrate how physical therapy can help improve and maintain balance, all while staying safe and functional.

Instructed by Andrew D. Sachs, PT, DPT, Clinic Director of PT Solutions, SMH – Overland Park. kkSept. 12, held at SMMC kkSept. 20, held at SMH – Overland Park

Back Pain: Prevalence and Prevention In this class, we will review the biomechanics and structure of the spinal column. The spinal column, or your back, is the area most commonly treated in physical therapy. We will discuss common causes and symptoms of back pain, how we can best treat these symptoms in physical therapy or at home and how to prevent these symptoms from coming back in the future. Instructed by Andrew J. Fix, PT, DPT, OCS, an associate of PT Solutions Physical Therapy. kkOct. 18, held at SMH – Overland Park kkOct. 30, held at SMMC

All Classes: 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: Free.

To register, please call Shawnee Mission Health NurseLine at 913-676-7777, Option 2.

Community Partner Spotlight: As a not-for-profit hospital network, Shawnee Mission Health reinvests more than $500,000 back into the Kansas City community each year and is a proud supporter of the arts community in greater Kansas City.

Starlight Theatre Shawnee Mission Health is pleased to partner with Starlight Theatre as the new series sponsor of the exciting 2018 Broadway season. Starlight is the largest and oldest theatre in Kansas City and, in addition to popular concerts and national Broadway tours, offers extensive community outreach and educational programming to the metro. Visit KCStarlight.com for more information and to purchase tickets— we’d love to see you under the stars this fall! Upcoming shows include: “Chicago”, Sept. 14-16, and “The Illusionists”, Sept. 28-30.

Save the Dates Light the Town Pink Thursday, Sept. 27 7:15 p.m. Program / 7:30 p.m. Lighting The Village Shops in Prairie Village will be adorned in pink lights for the month of October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join us in Prairie Village as we flip the switch and bring light to the importance of mammograms in the early detection of breast cancer. Learn more at ShawneeMission.org/pink.

Joy to the World: A Christmas Concert Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m.

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Join Shawnee Mission Health for a special performance with the Kansas City Symphony at the iconic Kauffman Center to celebrate the Christmas season. This free event is a thank you to the community from associates, physicians and staff at SMH. For more information, visit ShawneeMission.org/christmasconcert.

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BEAT HEAT 1

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It’s no secret Kansas City summers can be brutal. Conditions typically range from uncomfortable to stifling to almost unbearable.

But what isn’t quite as well-known is just how dangerous heat stress can be.

To help keep cool, your body sends more blood to circulate through your skin. This means less blood for your muscles, which increases your heart rate.

And when the humidity is high, your body temperature is pushed to even higher stress because sweat doesn’t readily evaporate from your skin.

The result may be a heat-related illness, which can start out mild but become much worse if left untreated.

“While heat stress can affect anyone, children age 3 and younger and the elderly are especially vulnerable to heat-related illnesses,” said Sandra Archer, MD, Associate Medical Director, Centra Care Shawnee Mission Urgent Care.

Pound for pound, children build up more heat than adults. For example, if an adult and child are walking, the child accumulates more heat. And to make things even harder, children don’t sweat as much as grown-ups.

Elderly adults simply don’t adjust to sudden changes in temperature as well as young people.

“They don’t sweat as much, so they can’t stay cool as well,” said Archer. “Making things worse, they’re more likely to take prescription medicines that affect the body’s ability to control its temperature or sweat.”

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Causes of heat stress can include:

Dehydration – The body cools itself by sweating, which normally accounts for 70 to 80 percent of the body’s heat loss. If a person becomes dehydrated, they don’t sweat as much and their body temperature keeps rising.

Lack of airflow – Working in hot, poorly ventilated or confined areas.

Sun exposure – Especially on hot days, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Hot and crowded conditions – If you’re attending a large event (like a concert or sporting event) in hot or crowded conditions, you may experience heat stress that can result in illness.

Remember, heat-related illnesses are mostly avoidable.

Whether you’re exercising, gardening or just going for a walk, taking basic precautions can help you beat the heat.

Heat Exhaustion versus Heat Stroke Knowing the Difference Could be a Life-saver.

Heat exhaustion is a mild, heat-related illness that may cause lethargy and other problems due to being under the sun for a long time. On the other hand, heat stroke is an unusually high body temperature that includes physical and neurological symptoms. It’s a real medical emergency that may be fatal if not attended to or treated.

“With heat exhaustion, you don’t feel good,” said Archer. “You’re not sweating as much as you should, but there’s still time for the body to react. Heat stroke means your body temperature is above 104, and you need immediate medical attention.”

Heat Exhaustion Symptoms: General weakness

Heat Stroke Symptoms: Elevated body temperature above 104˚

Increased heavy sweating

Rapid and strong pulse or heart rate

Possible fainting

Loss or change of consciousness

A weak but faster pulse or heart rate

Hot, red, dry or moist skin

Nausea or vomiting

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Pale, cold or clammy skin

ways to protect you and your family against heat stress:

Parents of athletes should talk to their kids’ coaches about moving activities indoors whenever possible, or shifting practice and game times to avoid the hottest part of the day, before 11 a.m. and after 5 p.m.

If you feel the heat start to get to you, go indoors or in the shade as soon as possible.

To lower your body temperature, you can spray yourself down with cold water, take a cool shower or use cold packs or cold cloths.

From Sandra Archer, MD, Associate Medical Director, Centra Care Shawnee Mission Urgent Care

Hydrate before going outside and continue to hydrate once you’re outside. For example, if you’re playing golf, drink water after every hole.

Look for clothing made with heat-friendly fabrics. Some of the best options are cotton, linen, rayon and denim/chambray.

Centra Care Shawnee Mission Urgent Care provides immediate, high-quality care seven days a week from the same Shawnee Mission Health experts you know and trust. Make an online reservation today, or learn more at CentraCareKC.com.

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WHAT'S ALL TH E HYPE WITH NEW GUIDELINES HAVE LOWERED THE DEFINITION OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.

From 2003 until last year, if your blood pressure was 140/90 or higher, you were considered to have high blood pressure – and to have hypertension.

But thanks to a new definition of high blood pressure, 130/80 is the new 140/90.

And while this may not seem like a big deal, it means nearly half of U.S. adults – 103 million people – are now considered to have high blood pressure. That’s up from 72 million under the old definition.

“Basically, we’ve gotten stricter about defining hypertension,” said Andrew Waters, MD, cardiovascular disease and internal medicine doctor with Shawnee Mission Cardiovascular Associates.

“A lot of people were in the borderline pre-hypertension category before.

But now we’re saying their heart health needs to be dealt with more aggressively.”

High blood pressure is dangerous because the higher your blood pressure, the harder your heart has to work to pump blood around your body, and the more likely your heart and blood vessels will be damaged. Without treatment, hypertension can cause a heart attack, enlargement of your heart and potentially, heart failure.

“It’s clear that when it comes to your blood pressure, lower is better,” said Waters. “And the updated guidelines are meant to improve the cardiovascular health of our adult community.”

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WHAT EXACTLY IS HYPERTENSION?

Each time your heart beats, blood is pumped through your arteries and veins, the blood vessels of your circulatory system. Hypertension is when the pressure of the blood being pumped through your arteries is higher than it should be.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, has been called the “silent killer” because it often has no warning signs or symptoms, and many people don’t even know they have it.

Over time, the constant pressure overload causes accumulating damage that eventually becomes more than your circulatory system can handle, often leading to serious health problems.

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR HYPERTENSION?

Although there is no identifiable cause of hypertension for most people, there are known risk factors that increase the likelihood that you will become hypertensive.

The most common risk factors include being overweight and inactive, eating a high salt diet and smoking.

However, there are several risk factors you can’t do anything about, including: kkGenetics - Having family members with hypertension increases the likelihood that you will, too. kkAge - Your blood vessels become more rigid as you age, preventing them from opening as effectively as when you were younger.

GOOD NEWS: THERE ARE WAYS YOU CAN LOWER YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE.

UNDERSTANDING BLOOD PRESSURE The higher number (systolic) is the pressure of the blood when your heart beats.

The lower number (diastolic) is the pressure of the blood between beats when your heart relaxes.

“Many of risk factors are modifiable,” said Waters. “You can reduce the risks by changing your diet and lifestyle, instead of with medications.”

For example, you can work on eating a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables to take care of any nutritional deficiencies. Reducing your salt intake is also important.

Another great way to lower your blood pressure is to increase the amount of exercise you do.

“Not only can it help lower your blood pressure,” said Waters, “it may give you more energy – which can also reduce stress.”

Finally, quitting (or at least reducing) smoking and limiting your daily amounts of alcohol (two drinks for men, one drink for women), are also great ways to get your blood pressure heading into a healthy range.

TAKE THIS ADVICE TO HEART Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure one or two times a year, if you think you may be at increased risk for any of the reasons described above. This way, you will know early on in the course of the disease, and you’ll be able to take steps to minimize your risk.

From Andrew Waters, MD, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine, Shawnee Mission Health

By bringing technology, medical expertise and compassion together, the Shawnee Mission Heart & Vascular Center is emerging as a center for excellence for cardiac and vascular care. To learn more, go to ShawneeMission.org.

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Ask-A-Doctor

Ammar Alkhazna, MD, FCCP, pulmonary, critical care and sleep physician, on sleep apnea.

What is sleep apnea?

Normally during sleep, air moves through your airway and lungs at a regular rhythm. In a person with sleep apnea, airflow is periodically diminished or stopped. Currently, 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, a serious condition that can affect your longterm health, and that number is on the rise.

How is sleep apnea treated?

The goal of treatment is to maintain an open airway during sleep. Several methods have proven effective: k Avoiding alcohol and other sedatives is recommended.

Losing weight for those who are overweight is a helpful low-cost intervention. k Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure devices keep the airway open during sleep by delivering air pressure through an air-tight mask. They are successfully used by millions of patients. k Dental appliances bring the jaw and soft palate forward, decreasing snoring and controlling sleep apnea in selected cases. k Surgical treatments, used very rarely when other treatments fail, reshape or reposition bone or soft tissue in the upper airway. k

For information on being evaluated by the Shawnee Mission Pulmonary Consultants, call 913-6329770. To find the right primary care doctor for you, visit MyHealthKC.com.

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What happens if it isn’t treated?

If left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to: k Stroke k Dementia k Cardiac events k Uncontrolled high blood pressure k Weight gain k Depression k Anxiety k Atrial fibrillation and other dangerous arrhythmias k Poor quality of life k Uncontrolled diabetes Where can I go for help?

Sleep apnea is best diagnosed and treated by a knowledgeable sleep medicine specialist.

The diagnosis is usually based on your medical history, physical examination and results of a full sleep study, called a polysomnogram, which is usually performed in a specialized sleep laboratory or an abbreviated test called a home sleep study.

Community & Wellness Classes Health & Wellness TAI CHI AND QIGONG FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Tai Chi is an exercise that aims to strengthen, stretch, balance and integrate the body. It is often called “moving meditation” because it engages both the mind and body to assist in managing stress. You’ll practice QiGong exercises and learn the eight Tai Chi movements.

Sundays, Sept. 9-Oct. 14

Massage Therapy Services Relax and rejuvenate with a 30-, 60- or 90-minute massage at Life Dynamics. Choose from a variety of massage techniques, including: k Swedish k Trigger Point k Sports k Deep Tissue k Prenatal k Cranial Sacral k Chair (10 or 20 minutes) k Stone (90 minutes). k NEW! Chair massages at SMH - Prairie Star on select Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Call the Life Dynamics Health and Wellness Center at 913-676-2040, Option 2, for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Gift certificates are also available.

Mondays, Sept. 10-Oct. 15 Sundays, Oct. 28-Dec. 9 Mondays, Oct. 29-Dec. 10 Sunday Classes: 1-2 p.m.

Monday Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Cost: $66 VINYASA FLOW CLASS

Instructor: Nicole Wilt, Yoga Instructor, BS in Kinesiology, Certified ACSM, ACE, CIAR and GIFAM. Get ready to move with your breath during this Vinyasa Flow class. This well-balanced class will get you out of your head and into your body by linking postures together.

We will breathe, focus, move, stretch, strengthen and balance. As always, modifications for all levels of practice welcome, so whether you’re a beginner student or advanced yogi, grab your mat and join us in class!

Thursdays, Sept. 6-27 Thursdays, Oct. 4-25 All Classes: 5:30-6:45 p.m.

Cost: $64 YOGA GENTLE/ RESTORATIVE

Gentle yoga is appropriate for seniors or students who simply prefer to move at a slower pace. You’ll explore range of motion in a variety of restorative postures, using props to modify postures and explore gentle opening of the body. This class includes breathing exercise and meditation.

Tuesdays, Sept. 4-25 Tuesdays, Oct. 2-30 All Classes: 1:30-2:30 p.m.

OR 6-7 p.m.

Cost: $64

CPR/Life Saving

BLS: BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

Cost: $40

Previously titled Healthcare Provider CPR. This class teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both prehospital and in-facility environments, with a focus on high-quality CPR and team dynamics. In the instructor-led course, students work with an AHA BLS Instructor to complete BLS skills practice and skills testing. Students also complete a written exam.

An AHA certification course card is issued after student passes skills testing and written exam testing.

BABYSITTING: A SERIOUS BUSINESS

FAMILY AND FRIENDS

For class dates and to register, visit ShawneeMission.org/classes.

ACCELERATED HEARTCODE BLS FOR RENEWING PROVIDERS

Accelerated version of the CPR Heartcode BLS. This course is for renewing healthcare professionals only; student is expected to bring current AHA BLS or Healthcare Provider course card with them. An AHA certification course card is issued after student passes the practical skills testing.

This course teaches infant and child care, first aid, general safety, accident prevention and child development for babysitters ages 11 and older.

Cost: $48

Cost: $60

A video-based, classroom course intended for anyone who wants to learn CPR and AED. No course completion card provided. Ideal for community groups, parents, grandparents, caregivers, schools and students, and others interested in learning how to save a life.

Cost: $30

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FAMILY AND FRIENDS CPR WITH PEDIATRIC FIRST AID

A video-based, classroom course intended for anyone who wants to learn CPR and prefers to learn in an instructor-led or facilitated group environment. Basic first aid will teach students how to handle common emergencies. No course completion card provided.

Ideal for community groups, parents, grandparents, caregivers, schools and students, and others interested in learning how to save a life.

Cost: $40

HEARTSAVER® ADULT FIRST AID/CPR/AED

This course teaches critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until EMS arrives.

This course also covers adult CPR and AED use.

Participants will receive an AHA Heartsaver® course completion card.

Cost: $60

HEARTSAVER® CPR AND AED

This course covers choking management, adult/

Support Groups Better Breathers Club Meets the third Wednesday of each month from 4-5 p.m.

For more information, contact Susan Geary, 913-676-2174.

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Parent Connect Group Contact Meggin

Finkeldei at sensationalhope@yahoo.com for meeting times and locations.

Breast Cancer Connection Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Jodi Carlson, 913676-2498.

SMMC Prostate Cancer Support

Chronic Health Engaging in Emotional Recovery and Support (CHEERS)

Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month in the early evening. For times and location, contact Cheryl Powell at 913-676-2418 or cheryl.powell2@shawneemission.org .

Meets once a month at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. For questions, call 913-676-8133 or email smmcwellness@shawneemission.org.

Living Well With Diabetes Meets the

Group meets the second Tuesday of every month from 6-7 p.m.

Stroke Support – One Day at a Time

Survivors of Suicide – A Healing Journey Meets the second and fourth Tues-

first Thursday of each month from 11 a.m.- day of each month from 6:30-8:15 p.m. For more noon. For more monthly topics and to register information, call 913-681-3050. for this free class, call 913-676-2495 or go to KC Ostomy Support Group Meets from ShawneeMission.org/LivingWellWithDiabetes.

7-8 p.m., Turning Point, 8900 State Line Road, Families Anonymous Meets the first and Suite 240, Leawood, Kan. For dates, call 913-588third Tuesday of each month from 6:45-8:15 0438 or visit KCOstomy.org. p.m. For questions, call 913-632-2642 or visit Widow Friendship Exchange Meets FamiliesAnonymous.org. every Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Janice Keegan, 913-599-6061.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Meets the third Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

All support groups are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Call Shawnee Mission Health NurseLine at 913-676-7777 or visit ShawneeMission.org/Classes for support group locations.

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child CPR and AED and infant CPR. Designed for anyone with limited or no medical training or anyone who needs a course completion card to meet job requirements. An AHA course completion card will be issued upon successful completion of performance of skills. $10 discount offered if taken with Heartsaver® Adult, Child and Infant First Aid class.

Cost: $50

SIERRA CLUB BEGINNING BACKPACK CLASS SERIES

This workshop series will enable you to make choices about lightweight gear procurement without sacrificing safety and comfort. You will learn options and alternatives on how to outfit yourself for a weekend or week-long backpack trip. Four sessions starting Sept. 8.

Cost: $50

HEARTSAVER® PEDIATRIC FIRST AID WITH CPR AND AED

This course teaches anyone how to respond to illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Covers child/ infant CPR, child/infant AED child/infant choking and pediatric first aid.

It is designed to meet the regulatory requirements for child care workers. An AHA course completion card will be issued upon successful completion of performance of skills.

Cost: $65

Specialty Classes DIABETES EDUCATION CLASSES

Learn how to improve your blood sugar control and increase your selfconfidence to manage diabetes. The curriculum includes an initial one-onone visit with a Certified Diabetes Educator, and then a series of three two-hour class sessions with a Registered Nurse and a Registered Dietitian.

A physician referral is required and the classes are billable to insurance. For more information, call 913-676-2548.

Tuesdays, Sept. 4, Oct. 16 and Nov. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, Sept. 26 and Nov. 7, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Cost: Billed through insurance or self-pay

MINDFUL, AWARE AND CONSIDERATE PEST CONTROL

Yes, it's possible! Come listen to the fun and interesting vignettes of Cat Heisler, seasoned pest control professional. Learn how healthy living habits impact the ability of bugs to establish an infestation. Know that not all pest control is healthy.

Learn how pest control impacts your home, yard and garden. Learn how to ask informed questions of your pest control provider and choose the systems best suited for your family and environment.

Sept. 8, 1:30-3 p.m.

Held at SMH - Overland Park Sept. 27, 5:30-7 p.m.

Held at SMMC Cost: Free LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER

The Look Good Feel Better® program is open to all women with cancer who

For more information or to register for any of these classes, visit ShawneeMission.org/Classes. For free classes, please call Shawnee Mission Health NurseLine at 913-676-7777, option 2, to register. are undergoing radiation, chemotherapy or other forms of treatment.

This hands-on group workshop includes a detailed description and demonstration of a 12-step skin care and makeup program, options relating to hair loss, nail care and helpful suggestions on clothing.

Sept. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

FALL PREVENTION: BASICS OF BALANCE

In this class, we will describe the three main systems of balance, how they interact, and how they are affected by the aging process. We will discuss the best ways to prevent falls in the home and out in the community. We will also demonstrate how physical therapy can help improve and maintain balance, all while staying safe and functional. Lead by Andy Sachs, clinic director PT Solutions of Shawnee Mission Health Overland Park.

Sept. 12, at SMMC Sept. 20, at SMH - Overland Park All Classes: 5:30-7 p.m Cost: Free FERMENTATION 101: CULTURED KEFIR

Cultured kefir is a healing drink that will help restore your gut flora for improved health and immunity. Learn the ancient method of preserving beverages and discover how to culture your own milk or water kefir in a simple and cost-effective way. Samples included.

Sept. 13, 6-7:30 p.m.

Cost: $26

BREAK THROUGH YOUR CLUTTER IN 5 STEPS

Join Nikki Crawford, of Your Peaceful Space, for where you will get clear about your barriers to living clutter-free; dig into the health impacts of living in clutter; create a helpful mindset to break through your clutter; and commit to

the next, easy steps to start dealing with clutter.

Sept. 18, at SMH - Overland Park Oct. 8, at SMMC All Classes: 5:30-7 p.m.

Cost: Free GRANDPARENTS CLASS

Come see how things have changed! First-time and experienced grandparents will learn how to support their son or daughter and spouse’s new role as parents.

You'll also become familiar with current safety issues.

Sept. 19 or Oct. 4 All Classes: 6-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $25, for individual grandparent or per couple.

STOP DIABETES BEFORE IT STARTS

Did you know that 60 percent of people with prediabetes can avoid diabetes with simple lifestyle changes? Come learn what pre-diabetes means and how to prevent it from turning into diabetes. Call the Diabetes Education Center at 913-676-2548 or Visit ShawneeMission.org/stopdiabetes.

Sept. 24, 6-8 p.m.

Cost: $10

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY

This is an eight-week program that will change your eating forever. Taught by experienced registered dietitians, it will give you a variety of practical tips to handle the emotional aspects of eating. Register by calling the Outpatient Clinic at 913676-2495.

Thursdays, Sept. 27- Nov. 15 All Classes: 12-12:50 p.m.

Cost: $99 WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSE

Join Tom Burroughs, Director of Ozark Safety & Rescue Educators, for this two-day course offering many handson case studies, practical scenarios and fun interactive discussions and activities. A current CPR/AED certifica-

Gardening GARDENING WITH NATURE - A gardener’s awareness

is key to understanding how your garden becomes more than just its simple beauty alone. You’ll learn how a garden will thrive without a lot of fuss. Join Master Gardener Mae Christenson for this informative class. Sept. 6 SEEDS TO TABLE: GROWING YOUR OWN FOOD -

Learn the quality and affordability from seed packets to dinner plates, with patience, persistence and the knowhow, it’s downright enjoyable and satisfying. Join Master Gardener Nancy Chapman for this informative class. Oct. 4 All Classes: 5:30-7 p.m.

Cost: $5 each

tion is recommended. Successful course completion earns you an ASHI Wilderness First Aid certification, current for two years. Must be at least 16 years of age.

Oct. 6, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Oct. 7, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cost: $225

FERMENTATION 101: CULTURED VEGGIES

Learn the how's and why's of fermented foods. We will slice, salt and spice up some carrot sticks to create an amazingly delicious and nutritious jar of fermented garlic dilly carrot sticks chalk full of probiotics.

Oct. 11, 6-7:30 p.m.

Cost: $26

BASICS OF ESSENTIAL OILS

The daily use of essential oils can have a healing effect mentally, physically and emotionally. Learn about the origins of their plant components and how they can help you relax or sleep, improve your skin or digestion.

Oct. 13, 1:30-3 p.m.

Cost: $5

column. The spinal column, or your “back”, is the area most commonly treated in physical therapy. We will discuss common causes and symptoms of back pain, how we can best treat these symptoms in physical therapy or at home, and how to prevent these symptoms from coming back in the future. Lead by a member of the PT Solutions staff.

Oct. 18, at SMH – Overland Park Oct. 30, at SMMC All Classes: 5:30-7 p.m Cost: Free

Stop Smoking SMOKING CESSATION

Learn to live smoke-free with the help of a former smoker and a support group in this five-week, nine-session program.

Attendance in all sessions will enhance your success.

Sept. 10-Oct. 8 Oct. 22-Nov. 19 All Classes: 6:30-8 p.m.

Cost $116

BACK PAIN: PREVALENCE AND PREVENTION

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The Facts

Water Math Your weight divided by 2.5 equals the approximate number of ounces of water per day you should consume. A few examples: 120 lbs. = 48 oz.

140 lbs. = 56 oz. kk160 lbs. = 64 oz. kk180 lbs. = 72 oz. kk kk

Why do I need so much water?

Water Sources You get about 20 percent of your daily water needs from food.

Here are a few fruits and vegetables that have a high percentage of water:

Not Enough Water?

Dehydration happens when your body is losing water faster than you are taking it in. Some side effects of dehydration:

Your body is 50-65 percent water. Sixtysix percent of that water is intercellular fluid. Plus most people sweat out 16 ounces per day, exhale another 8 ounces and eliminate 48 ounces.

Some of the more liquidy body parts: Lungs = 83% Muscles = 79% kkBrain = 73% kkSkin = 64% kkBones = 31% kkBlood plasma = 20% kk kk

Iceberg lettuce = 96% kkRed tomato = 94% kkStrawberry = 92% kkCanteloupe = 90% kkOrange = 87% kk

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4 Shawnee Mission [ Medical Building 9119 W. 74th Street, Suite 150 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-789-1980 5 Prairie View Medical [ Building 7301 E. Frontage Road Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-789-1940 6 Shawnee Crossings [ 6815 Hilltop Road, Suite 100 Shawnee, KS 66226 913-632-9600

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Specialty Clinics 1 Shawnee Mission [ Holistic Care 9100 W. 74th Street Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9860 11 Shawnee Mission [ Endocrinology & Diabetes 8901 W. 74th Street, Suite 269 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-676-7585 11 Shawnee Mission [ Neurology Consultants 8901 W. 74th Street, Suite 269 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9810

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11 Shawnee Mission [ Pulmonary Consultants 8901 W. 74th Street, Suite 390 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9770 4 Shawnee Mission [ Neurosurgery 9119 W. 74th Street, Suite 260 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9480 4 Shawnee Mission [ Cardiovascular Associates Merriam 9119 W. 74th Street, Suite 350 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9400 4a Shawnee Mission [ Cardiovascular Associates Leavenworth 3601 S. 4th Street, Suite 4 Leavenworth, KS 66048 913-632-9940 12 Shawnee Mission [ Medical Center - Cancer Center 9301 W. 74th Street, Suite 100 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9100 12 Shawnee Mission [ Cancer Center — Gynecologic Oncology 9301 W. 74th Street, Suite 130 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9130

Surgery Centers 12 Shawnee Mission [ Surgery Center 9301 W. 74th Street, Suite 300 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9300 12 Shawnee Mission [ General Surgery Consultants 9301 W. 74th Street, Suite 110 Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-632-9200

Shawnee Mission Medical Center PT Solutions 13 SMMC - Therapy [ Specialties and Sports Care Life Dynamics Health & Wellness Building 9120 W. 75th Street Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 913-676-2444 3 SMMC- Therapy [ Specialties and Sports Care and Shawnee Mission Hand Specialty Center (Prairie Star) Building A 23351 Prairie Star Parkway Lenexa, KS 66227 913-676-8500 14 SMMC - PT Solutions [ of Lee's Summit 913 NE Woods Chapel Road Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 913-632-4795 15 SMMC - PT Solutions [ of Westport 546 Westport Road Kansas City, MO 64111 913-632-4790 16 SMMC - PT Solutions [ of Olathe 18581 West 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062 913-632-4780

2 SMMC - Therapy [ Specialties and Sports Care (Overland Park) 7820 W. 165th Street Overland Park, KS 66223 913-373-1100 17 SMMC - PT Solutions [ of Shawnee 15315 W 67th Street Shawnee, KS 66217 913-632-4785

Centra Care Shawnee Mission Urgent Care 18 Centra Care Shawnee [ Mission Urgent Care 9040 Quivira Road Lenexa, KS 66215 913-789-4099 19 Centra Care Shawnee [ Mission Urgent Care 9099 W. 135th Street Overland Park, KS 66221 913-549-4242 20 Centra Care Shawnee [ Mission Urgent Care 14744 W. 119th Street Olathe, KS 66062 913-839-1759 21 Centra Care Shawnee [ Mission Urgent Care 11245 Shawnee Mission Pkwy Shawnee, KS 66203 913-268-4455

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For a complete list of Shawnee Mission Health locations, visit ShawneeMission.org.

Join Shawnee Mission Health at the 21st annual Living in Vitality conference and dedicate a day to living a healthier life physically, mentally and spiritually.

Friday, Sept. 28 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Registration opens at 7:30 a.m.

Overland Park Convention Center Tickets include a continental breakfast, elegant lunch, three keynote speakers, health screenings, 18 breakout sessions, opportunity to visit with exhibitors, door prizes and great gifts.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit ShawneeMission.org/LIV or call 913-676-7694. $50 for individual tickets $550 for a reserved table of 10 (includes special table hostess gift)

Living in Vitality: Empowering women for life

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Keynote Speakers Jeannette Walls

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