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Impeccable Timing Saved My Father’s Life Am I Having a Heart Attack? Do I Need to Go to the Emergency Room? It’s a New Day in the ER A Conversation with Dr. Ian Greenwald ER to English Translation Guide The Best Emergency Room Visit Possible Do I Need Emergent Care or Urgent Care? I’m Allergic to Bee Stings. I was Just Stung by a Wasp. Do I Need Emergent Care?

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HE SAID HE SAID Driving 101

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The Money Club

Three Keys to Control Your Financial Future By Todd Boaze

A Better you

The Biggest Exercise, Nutrition, and Rest Mistakes By Dave Gluhareff

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F ROM T HE P U B L I S HER Emergency is a word that is extremely overused. In today’s world it’s easy to exaggerate every little thing to the point where “serious as a heart attack” becomes the standard for day-to-day living.

read the email about the emergency at work, you scroll past other emails with the subjects “Urgent: Blah-Blah-Blah,” “Help! Blah-Blah-Blah,” and “Warning!! Blah-BlahBlah.”

And we wonder why everyone is so stressed.

Urgent, Help, Warning, and Emergency are all words that immediately cause stress. And these words are a never-ending part of our moment-by-moment existence. Many of us only function when there is a sense of urgency. We’ve become a society addicted to stress.

Life moves at a hectic pace and all of our interactions with people are compressed into a few seconds. Those moments are supercharged by the baggage that we carry around with us everywhere we go. A terse exchange with your child’s teacher in the parking lot before school is parlayed into the frustration we have when our coworker arrives late to work. The teacherstress and the co-worker-stress are then parlayed into how we deal with the client on the phone, who themselves are carrying their own string of stress. Every interaction is another chance for the fuse to be lit. These things pile up all day long until we get home and face our family. “My computer isn’t working,” your child says, “and I have a project that’s due tomorrow.” “The garbage man skipped us today and the dogs got into the trash and now it’s all over the yard,” your wife says. You pick up the mail off the counter and a notice reads “Your mortgage payment was received one (1) day late and there is a $200 late payment fee that must be remitted before your payment can be applied.” Before you can even hug your wife or kids, you get a text message that reads, “Emergency @ work. Client unhappy. Check your email.” You grab your phone and before you can even read your email, your wife says, “You’ve always got your phone stuck in your face.” And then before you can even

I wish I could give you the recipe for alleviating all that pressure. Unfortunately there is no one-size-fits-all solution. There are the standard platitudes like “Don’t bite off more than you can chew,” “Slow down and smell the roses,” and “Don’t burn the candle at both ends.” These cute sayings are outdated in the immediacy of the social media environment in which we live. Even if you think Twitter is something that a bird does or Facebook is what happens when you get arrested, the majority of the people you deal with on a daily basis do experience life 140 characters at a time. It’s been said that you can’t solve a problem until you realize there is a problem. Look around. There is a problem. And the solution to your problem starts with you. Just as the solution to my problem starts with me. Now if only I can find the time to take the first step towards solving my problem. There, done.

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She Said...

Men, and especially you, never cease to amaze me. I had already written the check, sent it to the court, and put it out of my mind. Is this how you pretend not to make a big deal about my ticket? Most compassionate husbands would have just forgotten about it and put it to rest, but not you.You write a story about it and put it in the magazine exploiting me to our readers. Now they will think I’m some sort of speed demon, law breaker, jail bird, etc.

I am speaking of the fact that last month you received a speeding ticket.You are the only woman I know who got her first ticket Well here is my side.Yes, I was talking to my good after fifty years of age and you haven’t had pHOTO BY mICHELLE dALTON pHOTOGRAPHY friend when I was stopped. The State patrolman another one in years. It is my opinion that came from out of nowhere so what does that tell a woman should never get a speeding you? Neither one of us saw him and wondered ticket just because you are female. Was who in the world he was after. When I decided to pull over and it a woman who wrote the ticket? No. So if a man is the writer of let him get to his criminal, he followed me. I handed him my said ticket, and you, the woman, are the receiver of said ticket, can license, but I couldn’t find my registration card. “No problem,” you possibly see where I might be going with this? he exclaimed, “I’ll just call it in.” He asked me if I knew how fast I was going and I wanted to tell him that he should know...he Women are masters of making sad eyes, looking like they are was the one with the radar. But I was compliant and said, “Sixty.” about to cry, or even crying on demand. Not that you could He said I was going sixty-five. I knew better than to argue with possibly do that.... not saying that you should have turned on the him. There happened to be a construction zone and the speed old water shed. Just saying that a little flirting, eyes blinking, or limit was changed to fifty, but I didn’t see the sign and it was “sadness” might have gone a long way in saving you from getting a Saturday afternoon so no one was working on the road. Just as traffic violation. soon as I got back on the road, I saw the sign that said sixty-five and five miles later it was seventy. My friend’s husband said it It is too late now to go back and change this situation, but I am was a speed trap and if I could see the sign from where I was going to give you some manly advice which, if you adhere to, will stopped, it should be thrown out. I considered it briefly, but it keep you from getting a speeding ticket next time. would cost more to fight it than to just pay it. So I decided to cut my losses. Then I have to listen to lip service from you amid Watch for cops. this humiliation. Thank you very much. Watch the speed limit signs. Don’t talk on your cell phone while driving. Your manly advice on what to do or not do sounds like simple Don’t drive and talk with other women. common sense to me. “Don’t speed.” No kidding, Sherlock! I Don’t speed. just wish one time in my life, before I die, that you could step up to the plate, analyze the situation and handle it properly (which That’s pretty much it in a nutshell. As far as all the warnings I have means closing your mouth). This is one of those times when given to you in the past about slowing down or you might get a sympathy, no advice, and just staying quiet would have been the ticket, I am not even going to bring that up. After all, I do feel sorry solution instead of “Don’t speed.” The only other workable that you got a ticket. I wouldn’t even think about making it into a option would have been for you to volunteer to pay the ticket. big deal. That’s just the kind of man I am. As I see it right now, I am just a woman with a ticket and a judgmental man giving me lame advice. Love ya’, mean it. SM

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Being the nice guy that I am, I will try and stay away from chiding you about any subject that we might have disagreed upon in the past. I mean we have had our different thoughts pertaining to many subjects and characteristically, I am not one to tell you that I told you so, especially in light of your current situation.

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Three Keys to Control Your Financial Future

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For most people, financial independence is merely a dream. Not having to struggle for the money to cover the necessities of life and buy a few luxuries is simply plain old knowhow. Without knowledge of how the financial universe operates and how you can tap into it creates unprecedented feelings of helplessness. Learning how to significantly raise money can dramatically change your life. All it takes is commitment toward the power and independence that come from knowledge. This may not be a difficult task for some people to achieve with money; however, it is for others who have no money or source of income. People who are struggling to survive are not concentrating on investments. The first key to put some extra dollars in your pocket is positive results. All it takes is a commitment to save money. Just as every pound you lose maintains the willpower you need to stay on a diet, every dollar you actually save will reinforce your commitment to financial success. This means understanding your needs to remain financially balanced.

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The second key is to understand how financial experts and institutions operate. Keep in mind for which these people work. No stock broker will tell you to take money out of your stocks and invest in real estate.Your banker will never tell you to take money out of your savings account and go see a precious metal dealer, even if he or she foresees a weakened or devalued dollar. This does not make them a bad person. They have a job to do and are regulated by various government agencies. Their primary job is to keep their institutions afloat and to see things from a

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professional prospective. Not to go out of their way to give you the big picture. Although they want your business, be aggressive and ask questions. Never forget that banking, securities, real estate, and insurance are among the most competitive industries on earth. The third and final key is to structure your spending. Before making a major purchase, research the product or service and get a better idea of what the item should cost by setting a fixed amount aside for that purpose. Paying a few extra cents or even dollars now and then should not do much damage, however, convenience or some other benefit of making the purchase then and there warrants paying a little more. Realistically, overpaying on major purchases can mean significant loss of future purchasing power. You get nothing for the additional money you spend. That money becomes a higher gross profit to merchants, and less for you to invest or to spend on yourself or your family and friends. In order to get in motion and make your money work for you, identify the assets you already have and maximize your return on them. Be prepared to set both short-term and long-term goals and develop plans for achieving them. This type of commitment can reveal where the best opportunities lie during both good and bad times and teach you how to make money no matter what the economic conditions are. SM

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Impeccable Timing

Saved My Father's Life by Robin Duncan Hasty

Phone calls are usually benign. Most often, they are happy chances to catch up with others. But, earlier this year, I realized that you never know what to expect when you answer. My name is Robin Duncan Hasty and I was born and raised in Danville. In fact, I was born in Danville Memorial Hospital (now known as Danville Regional Medical Center). Due to my husband’s job, we moved to Ohio in 2009. I work as a Registered Nurse Case Manager, so I am no stranger to the inner workings of a hospital and its staff. On January 10, my view was from the “other side”— the patient and family side. Since moving to Ohio, I’ve worried about being so far away from Virginia — what would I do if something happened to my parents? I am an only child and have felt that weight heavily since moving away. Well, it happened on Thursday, January 10. The call I had been dreading since moving to Ohio. 9:24 AM I was on my way out of the house — late for a hair appointment and couldn’t answer the phone. I got in the car, drove out of the driveway, and listened to the voicemail as I went down the street. It was my mother calling to tell me that my father was having a heart attack. It was a horrible call. Her voice was

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full of gut-wrenching pain. I don’t even remember where I turned around to head back home. I know it was only a few driveways past ours but have no recollection from the moment I listened to the message to the time I parked the car at the house. I ran inside and flew around packing a suitcase, work computer, work information, knitting projects, personal computer, bathroom items, two large mugs of coffee, work and personal phones, charger, etc. I packed for an undetermined stay. I watered plants and lured the cats back in the garage so I could close them inside. I called my husband, Andy, and the boys to break the news. In about an hour, I was on the road. Thank goodness, I had filled the gas tank the night before. Under normal circumstances, the drive from Ohio to Virginia takes about eight to eight and a half hours. I made it in six hours and forty minutes with one stop for gas. I don’t think my foot touched the brake except for when I stopped in Beckley, West Virginia to fuel up. By the time I arrived at the hospital, our boys were already with my mother. Daddy was in the Intensive Care Unit where visiting hours are limited. Since I had just arrived, they let me go back to see him. It was the sight that no one wants to see — a loved one hooked up to tubes and monitors. I remember it all too well. It had been just a little over three years since Mom’s open heart surgery. It’s like a punch in the stomach. As a nurse, I’m well acquainted with the hospital equipment, but it takes on a different perception when attached to your loved one. Daddy was responsive but sedated due mainly to the intubation tube. He was able to nod and squeeze our hands in response to questions, which was good. By noon on Friday, the tubes had been removed from his throat and he was talking, eating, and drinking a little. The hospital staff mentioned moving him to a regular room on Saturday. He was very sore but otherwise doing well. The timing of the big event was nothing short of extraordinary. Daddy wasn’t feeling well Wednesday night, so he went to his doctor on Thursday morning. They told him

HEALTH TALK EDITION Spring 2013 he needed to go to the emergency room where they could run some tests because they didn’t have the equipment in the office. He drove home, picked up Mom, and drove to the hospital. Daddy walked into the Emergency Room at Danville Regional talking normally with everyone. They led him to a room and were checking him in. The very second his head hit the pillow on the table, he gasped for air. He was having a heart attack. A code blue was called and the rest was the miracle for which everyone hopes. A code is never easy to watch and it pains me to know that Mom was standing in the corner of the room experiencing all of it, first hand. After some tests and discussion, a heart catheterization was done and a major vessel in the heart was found to be blocked. A stent was put in and left to do its job. Thankfully, it worked.

Now, over a month after the big event, Daddy is doing very well. He attends cardiac rehabilitation at the hospital and is getting his strength back. Soon, he will be resuming his morning walks that likely played an important part in helping him survive such a major blockage. In a crisis, you count on more people than you realize. My mom and I want to thank everyone who spoke a well wish, prayed a prayer, crossed their fingers in Daddy’s direction, called to inquire how he is, offered to do “anything to help”, posted a comment, sent a text message, etc. I want to thank Barry, my parents’ minister, who stayed with Mom and called me periodically with updates while I was en route and Barbara, who stayed with Mom for most of the afternoon. I want to thank the ICU nurse who helped keep me calm as I drove back to my

hometown to be with my father. I want to thank my adult sons who got in the car together and drove to be with their grandmother. The drive from Ohio to Virginia was excruciating, but knowing these people were with my mother and father gave me comfort. But, most of all -- most of all -- I want to thank the staff in the Emergency Room at Danville Regional Medical Center. Along with the staff in Intensive Care and on the Sixth Floor, they simply did their job. They did it well. Their quick and decisive actions saved my father’s life. Thank you for your knowledge, skill, and professionalism. My mother and I are forever grateful to you all for saving my father’s life. And with every single beat of my father’s heart, he concurs.

There is no feeling in the world like the fear when a loved one’s life is threatened. It is almost palpable. I’ve known it twice now and this time was by far the worst of the two. The feeling is not the same when it’s about your own health issue. I’ve been there once and it is definitely different. It doesn’t even compare. The fear for your loved one is gripping. It has teeth and bites down so hard on your heart that you can barely breathe. But breathe, you do. Strength comes when you most need it. Through it all, my father never lost his sense of humor. He has always loved a good joke and is quick to make a funny. When Mom told him that the doctor said he had probably had a few silent heart attacks without realizing it, Daddy replied, “I didn’t hear this one, either.” Daddy is early on his road to recovery. Today though, that road is a brighter one than it was on that dark Thursday. The timing was impeccable. www.showcasemagazine.com

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Am I Having a Heart Attack? Signs & Symptoms

You’re watching television when you notice a change in your breathing. You feel every breath, whereas, just minutes before, your favorite show held your attention. Each breath seems a little more forced than the one before.Your chest feels as if someone is sitting on it. The pressure intensifies to the point where it feels like the person sitting on your chest is now using your body for a trampoline. Your skin is clammy. Nausea sets in. The pain spreads throughout your arms, shoulders, and neck.Your stomach aches. “Am I having a heart attack?” you ask yourself, hoping that it’s something as simple as heartburn, indigestion, or even a panic attack. Be safe. Always call 9-1-1. Emergencies come in varying degrees.

No one enjoys experiencing pain. Some health problems, such as a sprained ankle, can be handled by visiting your family doctor or a local clinic. For more serious medical emergencies, such as heart attacks and strokes, time is a critical factor in mitigating damage and even saving a life. “Remain calm when an emergency strikes. Being prepared can save your life or the life of a loved one,” says Meredith Sutton, an RN who is the Clinical Manager of the Emergency Room of Danville Regional Medical Center (DRMC). According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are a number of symptoms that may indicate an oncoming heart attack or stroke. Symptoms of a heart attack include unusual pain in the center of the chest, breathlessness, nausea, dizziness, lightheadedness, or having a cold sweat. A person suffering a stroke may exhibit sudden confusion, impaired vision in one or both eyes, difficulty walking or speaking, a severe headache, or numbness or weakness in the extremities. Strokes, most often, affect one side of the body and can be diagnosed by asking the victim to raise both arms, smile, and speak a simple sentence. If the individual has problems performing any of these tasks, he or she is likely having a stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in the United States, the number one killer of men and women is heart attacks, while the number three killer is strokes. So, what do you do when you think you or someone around you is experiencing one of these major issues? “Maintaining self-control during a health emergency could save your life. Panicking only makes things worse,” says Dr. Ian Greenwald, the Medical

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Call 911. The most critical step is alerting emergency services to your need for assistance. The sooner they are contacted, the sooner they will be able to help.

HEALTH TALK EDITION Spring 2013 Director of Emergency Services at Danville Regional. Knowing these steps can minimize physical damage during a medical emergency. Follow this procedure and wait for medical professionals to arrive.

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Formulate a plan now for emergency situations to give yourself or your loved ones the best chance possible for survival and recovery.You can learn more about preparing for and handling medical emergencies at danvilleregional.com.

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The Way You Sleep Can Save Your Life There are really two schools of thought on sleeping. Sleeping on your back is dangerous if you suffer from sleep apnea because your throat muscles and tongue relax during sleep and lead to increased snoring and instances of sleep apnea which can lead to death. Sleeping on your side increases the risk of having a heart attack or stroke while you sleep because you are causing compression on the lung closest to the bed which slows down the blood circulating through that lung. So what do you do? The solution is simple. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t suffer from sleep apnea or intense snoring, then sleep on your back. It will lower your

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chance of heart attack or stroke during sleep. If you do suffer from sleep apnea or intense snoring that lessens when you sleep on your side, then seek medical attention for the sleep apnea condition. Once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve solved the sleep condition, sleep on your back. If you experience severe snoring, sleep apnea, or any of the early warning signs for heart attack or stroke, it is vital that you visit a primary care physician as soon as possible to evaluate the best course of treatment for your specific situation.

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Do I Need to Go to the Emergency Room?

If your condition is non-life-threatening, you should most likely go to your primary care physician or an urgent care center, such as Family Urgent Care on Piney Forest Road in Danville. Urgent care centers are generally open from 10 AM to 10 PM. Urgent care conditions can generally wait until the next morning for treatment. Urgent care is available at the emergency room, but the service comes at a premium. Whether you are paying an insurance co-pay or paying out of pocket, the emergency room is going to be more expensive than an urgent care facility. Danville Regional’s Emergency Room accepts all patients regardless of the ability to pay.

It’s a question we ask when our bodies tell us that something just isn’t right. Knowing where to go when you need help could save your life, save you time, and/or save you money. Is your condition Emergent (life-threatening) or Urgent (non-lifethreatening)? The most important point is that if your condition is life-threatening, you should immediately call 9-1-1 and go to the emergency room at a hospital. Emergent care conditions generally need help as soon as possible, and time is of the essence. Keep in mind that emergency care is not available at urgent care centers.

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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that over 136 million Americans visit emergency rooms, each year, for various ailments ranging from lifethreatening to the common cold. A study in the Emergency Medical Journal (EMJ) to determine why patients, with minor or moderate conditions, visit emergency rooms yielded telling results.Via a questionnaire patients stated a belief that the emergency Ambulance assistance is critical room was the only provider, at the time, to meet their in life-threating situations. concerns. EMJ concluded Paramedics can administer that although there are treatment en route to the alternatives for non-lifethreatening ailments, patients hospital and alert staff to have will continue to visit the equipment and a room ready for emergency room for minor when the patient arrives. This conditions, which can often create a bottleneck in the is crucial for someone suffering delivery of emergent care. from a possible heart attack. Determining if you need emergent care or urgent care Do not risk driving to the can help both systems to hospital if you or your loved one perform more efficiently and effectively. seeks emergency treatment.

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It’s a New Day in the ER There is a song from 1965 that has recently become the anthem for moving forward in life. “Feeling Good” has been featured everywhere from commercials to children’s musicals. The lyrics just make you feel empowered. “It’s a new dawn. It’s a new day. It’s a new life for me. And I’m feeling good.” Nowhere are those lyrics more relevant than in the Emergency Room (ER) at Danville Regional Medical Center. Around the country, emergency rooms (ERs) get a bad rap. Millions of lives are saved in ERs, yet if someone goes to the ER for a non-life threatening condition, and ends up waiting for several hours to be seen, they will be very vocal about it to anyone who will listen. Emergency rooms in the past haven’t always been as aware of the need for good customer service as they should be. But, the ER at Danville Regional is on a mission to change the way emergency care is delivered to the people of the Dan River Region. It’s a new dawn. “It is really an exciting time to be a part of this team,” says Meredith Sutton, Clinical Manager in DRMC’s Emergency Room. “I’m most proud that our team is willing and motivated to implement the changes needed to reshape ourselves into the most efficient and effective ER anywhere. With an ever-changing environment, it’s important to be able to adapt quickly.”

It’s a new day. Change doesn’t happen overnight. Over the last two years, Danville Regional has recruited tremendously talented people to implement a transformation. Leading the team is Anne Mills, the Director of the Emergency Room, who returns to Danville Regional after having established a successful emergency room at Morehead Hospital in Eden, and Dr. Ian Greenwald, the Medical Director of Emergency Services. Within a few minutes of speaking to Anne, Dr. Greenwald, and Meredith, it’s easy to see that the ER is in good hands. “We have a great staff of professionals who are very

motivated,” says Anne. “They love what they do in the Emergency Room. We hire people for skills and their passion for Emergency

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HEALTH TALK EDITION Spring 2013 Medicine. We want people who love working in an emergency care environment. Their love for their job and passion will transfer over to the patient. We want the patient to look at every single member of our staff and think; they know what they’re doing. They love what they’re doing. And I will be well taken care of.” It’s a new life. When it comes to excellent care, recent changes have truly enhanced the quality of care at Danville Regional. “We have an excellent and very collaborative relationship with Duke University Health System,” Dr. Greenwald says. “We’re very focused on a wide spectrum of cardiovascular emergencies; whether to treat heart attacks, strokes, or to support any of our cardiothoracic surgeons. Danville Regional has a 24/7 Activation program for our cardiac catheterization lab for acute heart attacks. That is a huge resource for the community. This is vitally important to someone who’s experiencing a heart attack or chest pains.” When a medical emergency occurs, time and teamwork are crucial. To ensure that every patient gets quick care, a team leader is assigned to each case. Karen Terry is a registered nurse who is one of the six team leaders in the emergency room at Danville Regional. She is the point person for each individual patient’s needs. “When it comes to something critical that needs to be addressed, we are at the top of our game. In life and death situations, we make a huge impact on our critical care patients.” For the ER to run efficiently, it requires a tremendous amount of teamwork. Barbara Levchak is a nurse in the ER. “The greatest strength in our emergency room is teamwork. People help each other out. It’s good to know that you have a backup. We don’t let each 24 Showcase Magazine

“We want the patient to look at every single member of our staff and think ‘they know what they’re doing. They love what they’re doing. And I will be well taken care of.’” Anne Mills Emergency Room Director other or our patients down.” Dr. Greenwald sums up the commitment to excellence very well, “All of us here at Danville Regional are committed to the process to make sure it is an absolutely, positively, cutting-edge emergency room, and that we meet the needs of the community and our patients.” I’m feeling good. The entire process is designed around the patient. The mere fact that someone has to go to the emergency room means they are not having the best day. One of the most important changes implemented in Danville Regional’s ER is that every patient is triaged within ten minutes. Triage is when a patient is assessed medically to gauge the seriousness of the condition. “We use a new team triage system,” Anne, the Director of the ER, says. “We’ve cut down triage time on patients. We’ve cut down the amount of information we need to assess the priority. When a patient comes in, the nursing staff, doctor, and registration staff all report to the patient at once. The patient can tell what’s going on and they don’t

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have to repeat themselves. It cuts down on the work of the patient.” This kind of patient-first thinking is really helping people feel good about

their visit to the ER. The emergency room is usually the last place a person wants to visit. But, with the new team in place at Danville Regional, the ER is quickly becoming a positive point of light within our community. Anne says, “The ER is the front door to any hospital, and it’s no different here at Danville Regional. What we aspire to do is make our front door the crown jewel of Danville Regional Medical Center.”

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A conversation with Dr. Ian Greenwald,

Medical Director of Emergency Services at Danville Regional Medical Center Dr. Greenwald is quick with a joke and even quicker with a laugh. His enigmatic personality keeps the Emergency Room staff buzzing with energy. We were able to sit down with him and learn more about him. What was it that made you decide to get into medicine? Like a lot of people, I have a desire to help people in need. I love the emergency room because the needs are generally very acute and there is a tremendous variety in the illnesses and injuries we treat.

What made you decide to come to Danville Regional? I love the fact that Danville Regional Medical Center is the safety net hospital for the whole community. It truly plays its role in the community’s health and wellness. What are your passions? Beyond parenting and work, which are two fulltime jobs, I’m an avid runner and cyclist. Pretty much anything outdoors I love to do. I’ve run my share of marathons and some cycling events. I will take any opportunity to be outside. There seems to be great collaboration within the Emergency Room team? I would just say that as an emergency physician this is an incredibly rewarding environment to work. We have an extremely dedicated staff who serve a community of dedicated folks. It’s truly an honor to be a part of the team that provides that service.

How’s your family? My wife and I have been married for 10 years. She is also an emergency room doctor. Together, we have two young boys. Are you a Southerner by birth or by choice? I’m originally from New England. I’ve been in this area for about five years and lived in Atlanta, Georgia for about five years before that.

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ER to English Translation Guide Acronyms are a language all their own. For insiders it’s a way to communicate in a type of shorthand. But for outsiders it’s like listening to someone speak a foreign language. In the emergency room, medical professionals will use these abbreviations. ABG (arterial blood gas) -- a blood test to measure your exact blood oxygen level and other critical values which is vital when caring for patients with serious illness or respiratory disease. AOB (alcohol on breath) CABG (coronary artery bypass graft) -- an operation (open heart surgery) in which a piece of vein or artery is used to bypass a blockage in a coronary artery; performed to prevent myocardial infarction and relieve angina pectoris CAD (coronary artery disease) -- atherosclerosis (hardening) of the arteries to the heart CATH (catheterization) -- passing a catheter into arteries to see if there is narrowing, commonly used to study the heart

deliver electrical energy as needed to keep the heart in normal rhythm IM (intramuscular) -- refers to an injection given into the muscle MI (myocardial infarction) -- heart attack, meaning the heart muscle is dying MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) -- using a magnetic device to provide a detailed view of a particular area inside the body NG tube (nasogastric tube) -- tube inserted through your nose into your stomach NPO (nothing by mouth) -- means you can’t eat or drink anything PET scan (positron emission tomography) -- shows how organs and tissues are functioning, i.e., blood flow, oxygen use and sugar (glucose) metabolism SOB -- short of breath SQ (subcutaneous) -- injection given just under the skin

CHF (congestive heart failure) -- condition where the heart is unable to pump efficiently, resulting in fluid retention in the tissues and shortness of breath

TIA (transient ischemic attack) -- temporary loss of speech or limb function, often referred to as a “mini stroke” that may herald a major stroke

CT or CAT (Computed Tomography or Computer Axial Tomography Scan)-- refers to an imaging study that looks inside the body as cross-sectional images

UA (urine analysis) -- a lab test to examine urine for infection or chemical abnormalities

CVA (cerebral vascular accident) -- a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in or around your brain, also referred to as stroke

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UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) – a common infection that affects part of the urinary tract. When it affects the lower urinary tract it is known as a bladder infection and when it affects the upper urinary tract it is known as a kidney infection. In the elderly and young, the symptoms may be non-specific so these patients often end up in the emergency room.

ECG or EKG (electrocardiogram) -- a test that measures and shows the electrical activity of the heart muscle EMS or EMT – Emergency Medical Service or Emergency Medical Technician ER or ED – Emergency Room or Emergency Department ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator) -- a device under the skin with a wire in the heart that can sense and

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The Best Emergency Room Visit Possible

8 Tips on making your Emergency Room visit more pleasant The Emergency Room (ER) handles everything from heart attacks and strokes to tummy aches, so visiting an ER may take a while. Everyone is seen in the order of most pressing need first. Danville Regional Medical Center has a Fast Track system in place so that those who don’t necessarily need to see a doctor for their condition aren’t required to wait for a doctor. This system is reducing wait times for all patients, but a visit to the ER can still take several hours. “When you’re sick or in pain, a few minutes can feel like an eternity,” says Anne Mills, Director of the Emergency Room at Danville Regional. Here are some tips on how to make the experience better. Occupy yourself. The waiting room is likely to be filled with people. So, make sure you bring something to distract you. Books, iPods, tablets, and handheld gaming systems are all great ways to pass the time doing something you might otherwise do at home anyway. But make sure to bring headphones so that your electronic devices or those of your children do not disturb the others sharing the waiting room with you. Don’t eat. You never know what tests the doctor may order and food in your stomach can sometimes interfere with tests and procedures. Come with someone. Just like a long drive can be less boring with a companion, so can your emergency room visit. And a friend or relative can act as your advocate, communicating on your behalf with the doctors and nurses so that you can focus on getting well.

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Bring a list of your medications. You should really keep this information with you at all times in your wallet or in a file on your portable device. The list should include all prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements. You should include allergies and contact numbers. If you have any condition, allergy, or take any drug that a Medical Provider should know about should you become unconscious, then you should also wear a medical ID bracelet at all times. Be patient. It’s almost human nature to find fault with the emergency room. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), for every 100 people in the United States, there are 45 emergency room visits per year. That’s a staggering number. If your visit could be seen by an urgent care facility, such as Family Urgent Care on Piney Forest Road, or by your primary care physician, you would do yourself a service and likely save yourself some money by going there first. Understand the process. The emergency room is less crowded during business hours. Holidays and weekends will likely mean a longer wait. Danville Regional is a community hospital, but it often operates like an urban hospital wherein ten ambulances may arrive within one hour. If you happen to visit the Emergency Room for an urgent care (non-emergency) issue during that type of rush, you will likely experience a longer wait. There are two types of services provided at Danville Regional’s ER — Emergent

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Care and Urgent Care. If you have a truly life-threatening condition such as a heart attack or stroke, you will receive immediate care. If you must see a doctor for an urgent care condition, you will be in line behind the people with life-threatening conditions. Patients are not always seen in the order in which they arrive. If you have a sickness or condition that doesn’t require a doctor to see you, then you go into a different queue and may move through the system more quickly.You will be seen by a physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner. The entire system is based on the needed urgency of your condition ensuring you the proper care as quickly as possible. Protect yourself. You never know who else is going to be in the waiting room while you are. The last thing you need to do is catch someone else’s illness. Ask for a mask. Use hand sanitizer. Avoid shaking hands with and hugging people you may run into. Come prepared to make a payment. Bring your insurance card with you and save yourself some hassle by paying deductibles and co-pays at the time of visit. Danville Regional provides service to anyone irrespective of ability to pay. In fact, it goes over and above by extending this policy to those who visit the Emergency Room without an emergency. In addition, for those who expect to pay, Danville Regional offers a substantial discount for patients who have to pay for their own services, if they pay at the time of the visit. This could save you a significant amount of money.

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Do I Need Emergent Care or Urgent Care? If your condition is not life-threatening, then your primary care physician should be your first call. If your primary care doctor is not avail-

able, you’re afforded other options.

Emergency rooms at hospitals offer inpatient care, emergency and trauma aid 24 hours a day and are prepared to handle potential lifethreatening situations. Urgent care centers are similar to primary care providers. They supply comprehensive quality care, on a walk-in basis, when your primary care isn’t available. Urgent care centers have fixed, yet flexible, hours of operation. In some instances, wait-time differs between the two choices. Emergency rooms treat patients based on the severity of their condition. Urgent care centers see patients on a first-come, firstserved basis. Dr. Ian Greenwald says, “If you’re experiencing the effects of the flu, urgent care may be your best option.” Cost is another factor that separates the two facilities. Typically, a visit to the emergency room will cost more than a visit to urgent care. Emergency rooms at hospitals offer more to those seeking treatment. They house equipment that is critical when faced with a life-threatening situation. Urgent care facilities are well-equipped to handle minor aches and pains and x-rays. Emergency rooms at hospitals have specialists on call to handle a health crisis such as a heart attack. Dr. Greenwald says, “There is no debate when dealing with the heart. If you experience chest pains going to the emergency room at a hospital is the right course of action.”

I’m Allergic to Bee Stings. I Was Just Stung by a Wasp. Do I Need Emergent Care? YES! Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening reaction to a sting for those severely allergic. Emergency treatment is needed. But what about that stabbing pain from an earache? Is that emergent or urgent? Your path to recovery begins the first few moments after injury or medical dilemma. It is human nature to react hastily when faced with a frightening moment, but trust your gut feeling.Yes, this ear infection is brining tears to my eyes, but is it life threatening? The way you respond can shape the extent of a medical crisis. Where to seek treatment really boils down to two questions. “Does this pose an immediate danger to my life?” or “If I do not get help immediately will my health be permanently affected?” If the answer to either of those questions is “Yes” then emergent care is imperative.

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Get Your Mind in the Gutter

Gutter care is a key component in maintaining a home's foundation. Clogged downspouts and leaky gutters allow water to pool near the Hydrostatic pressure foundation. In is pressure exerted by extreme cases, a fluid at equilibrium, the weight of water-drenched due to gravity’s force. soil can press against basement walls leading to cracks and bulges. Water may invade your basement through hydrostatic pressure.

Spring is the time when everyone is champing at the bit to better their home. We’ve spent all winter locked inside, hiding from the cold, watching countless home improvement shows. Maybe you were sitting on the couch, sipping hot chocolate, watching House Crashers when you said, “I can do that.” Well, now’s the time to prove it.

Gutters should not be ignored. They should be cleaned thoroughly twice a year — once in the spring and once in the fall.

We’ve assembled some DIY home improvement tips that make your home more efficient and cause you less headaches, giving you more time to enjoy the wonderful weather that Mother Nature is sending our way.

Remove leaves and other debris by scooping it out of the gutter with a gloved hand.

How to Clean Gutters

Never attempt to remove the debris with a hose. This can lead to a clog in the downspout.

Safety First: Gutter Maintenance requires the use of a ladder. Make sure the ladder is firmly planted on level ground and never stretch to reach while on the ladder.

Once the debris has been removed, free the gutter of any pasty residue left from the mixing of asphalt roofing shingles, dirt, and water.

Next flush out the gutter with a hose pipe. After flushing, check gutters for water pooling which indicates low spots. Gutters should be sloped about one inch vertically for every fifteen to twenty horizontal feet to ensure proper drainage. Clean downspouts by aiming the flow of water from the hose at the drain opening. www.showcasemagazine.com

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Energy Savings You Can Take to the Bank Spring time is when our HVAC units catch a break. We’re longing for fresh air after being cooped up all winter. It’s time to open the windows and enjoy the pleasant temperatures, but the heat of summer is just around the corner, peeking in on us, smiling. Before the heat zaps your energy and lightens your wallet— prepare. Nate Lewis, Key Accounts Manager for Danville Utilities says, “Many people do not realize this, but in the winter and summer months, well over half of your energy costs go towards heating and cooling your home. The efficiency of your HVAC system has a huge impact on your bill.” If your HVAC is an older inefficient system, you can still see savings by utilizing proper maintenance. Lewis says” Make sure you change your air filters monthly, have your system tuned up yearly by a HVAC professional, and set your thermostat to a temperature that will save you money.” Lewis suggests that in the winter, when you’re home, the optimal temperature setting is 68 degrees. For summer months, the recommended setting is 78 degrees. Implementing these changes will lead to energy savings.

Plugging your electronics into power strips and turning the strips off when not in use. Turning off lights when you leave a room. If you do not already have a Programmable Controllable Thermostat (PCT), consider purchasing one. If you have a PCT, program it to reflect when you are at home or away. When the air conditioning is running, keep windows closed and shades down.

Create a routine of running energyintensive appliances like dishwashers at night rather than during peak times when energy is at its highest demand.

Inspecting your home for areas that cold or hot air can seep in also helps with the savings. Lewis says, “Sealing up air leaks with caulk, foam, or weatherstripping around windows, doors, and other cracks or gaps is one of the cheapest and best ways to start saving energy in your home.” Don’t forget about the attic. Insufficient insulation can be an energy drainer. Lewis says, “Homes should have at least 12 inches of insulation in the attic.” Proper insulation will drastically improve comfort and efficiency. Other small changes that will lead to savings include:

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Create a routine of running energy-intensive appliances like dishwashers at night rather than during peak times when energy is at its highest demand. Lewis says, “When shopping for energy efficient home improvements don’t forget that Danville Utilities offers rebates for select products through its Home$ave program. Customers can get money back from Danville Utilities after purchasing new Energy Star appliances, energy efficient HVAC systems, water heaters, attic insulation, and more.”

Being cognizant of energy hogs and applying these simple changes leads to savings that you will see at the bank. For more information about Danville Utilities Home$ave Program, visit www.danvillehomesave. com.

Avoiding the Creepy Crawlies

Every home has them— freeloaders that scurry when you turn on a light, but not before trying to give you a heart attack out of fright. They are called pests for a reason. Here are some handy tips to avoid the unwelcomed guests. To avoid an ant infestation, keep your home clean and seal all cracks and crevices. To keep ants away from your home, mix 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of borax in a quart jar. Punch holes through the jar’s lid and sprinkle the concoction around the foundation of your home. The sugar will attract the ants and the borax will kill them. But be careful, if you have children or pets, ingesting borax is toxic. To deter cockroaches, eliminate their access to food and damp, dark retreats. Seal all trash in plastic bags and containers. Hang wet mops to dry. Put damp sponges and rags in airtight containers overnight. Repair leaky faucets and drains. Plumbing is a preferred method of travel for roaches, so cover floor and sink

If you own a birdbath, change the water every few days to decrease mosquito population. Make sure anything that can retain water (an old tire, cooler, etc.) is not holding water. They are breeding grounds for mosquitoes. For breeding purposes flies seek out damp, decaying or fermenting organic material. The most effect method of fly control is to keep potential areas such as garbage cans, damp mops, and drain traps clean.

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Don't Yawn at Your Lawn

The weather may still be a bit chilly, but it's time to start showing your lawn some TLC. Spring is the time to start planning for a gorgeous summer lawn. While most people think of spring as a planting time, April Dailey of Dailey Landscape Design says, "Spring is planning time." Planning should consist of the "3W" method —what, when, and where. Dailey continues, "Spring is a good time to assess where your landscape needs improvement or change. You can see the bones of your landscape before leaves and flowers come into play." Before sprucing up your landscape, you need to make sure your lawn is healthy. Here are some organic tips for your lawn that will also keep the environment harmonious. The first thing needed is fertilization. Fertilizing in spring is essential. It replenishes the food reserve your lawn uses during the winter. Compost tea makes for an ideal fertilizer that promotes a healthy, thick lawn. It also helps to contain weed growth.

What is Compost Tea? Compost tea is a liquid extract that is made by steeping water in compost. For more information on how to make compost tea visit http://www.care2.com/ greenliving/guide-to-compost-tea.html

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Weed control is often times a daunting task. But it is necessary for a healthy lawn. Administering a pre-emergent weed killer prevents grassy weeds from germinating. The usual suspects of spring—dandelions, clovers, and plantains—are curbed by maintaining appropriate mower height and fertilization. Avoid using chemical agents to kill weeds. There are organic alternatives that keep the environment free of toxins. Burn Out (a mixture of lemon juice, clove oil, and vinegar) is an effect option. Regular mowing encourages a healthy lawn. While one may want to set the mower blade at a low height to limit the frequency of mowing, this actually promotes weed growth. It does so by exposing the soil to sunlight and robbing leaf blades of stored nutrients. Dailey says, "Keep in mind, turf grass is the highest maintenance plant in your landscape. In the summer, if you're spending more time mowing the lawn than by the pool, then you may want to consider reducing your lawn space by planning more functional and aesthetic uses for space."

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Lawn care comes down to the planning not the planting. Dailey says, "You understand the importance of planning when your orange poppies are blooming in front of the blush pink rose." Planning saves time and money. It also allows you to enjoy the summer, while relaxing in the hammock, sipping tea and admiring your beautiful lawn after a long day at the pool.

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Recycle, Restore When it’s time to tackle a DIY home improvement project and you need a few tools, stop by Danville's Habitat ReStore. The Danville Habitat ReStore is a non-profit retail outlet, dedicated to raising funds for Danville Habitat for Humanity. Through the sale of new and used items, the Habitat ReStore assists Danville's Habitat for Humanity's mission to eliminate substandard housing in Danville as well as providing homeownership opportunities for families in need. It's good for the environment also. Each year the Habit Restore diverts tons of useable home improvement items from landfills. Habitat ReStore accepts donations during regular business hours, and can provide pickup upon request. For more information call 434-793-3630. SM

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by Paulette Dean

Executive Director Danville Area Humane Society

In August 1993, I flew to Provo, Utah, with my niece, Jenny, who was beginning her studies at Brigham Young University. Since I had worked at BYU a few years

before, and had lived in Provo for a total of seven years, I told my sister I would be happy to get Jenny started on her new life. Some of my friends and I held a little reunion cook-out one afternoon. It was so wonderful being with friends from a few years before, but my fun afternoon was marred by a dog I saw close to the picnic area. He was a large dog that was chained to a doghouse. The entire three hours we spent there, he paced in a perfect circle around his small area. He looked thin, bored, lonely, and actually, stir crazy. As I pointed him out to my friends, they said, “It’s terrible. Someone should do something.” I remembered what they said. I drove by the house to get the address; when I returned to Danville, I sent a letter to the owners, encouraging them to take better care of their dog. I, of course, never expected an answer, and my expectation was met. Utah had dismal animal protection laws at that time, so I knew nothing could be done legally. My friends’ words constantly came to mind. “Someone should do something.” I encourage you to think of those words. What could “something” be? Well, if you want to help animals, there are lots of “somethings” that you could do, and not all of them are huge, time-consuming, or costly. Perhaps an animal is being neglected, or you’re not sure if it’s being neglected. Do something; make a telephone call to report it. If something can be done legally, it will be. At the very least, the owners could be educated. Do you wish you were a multi-millionaire so you could solve all the animal problems? Well, do something anyway. We value each penny that is donated, and we use the money wisely. Do you want to help the shelter animals, but don’t have a huge block of time? Do something that doesn’t take a long time – spend just a few minutes every once in a while helping to socialize the animals here? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if a lot of someones did something? SM

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The Biggest Exercise, Nutrition, & Rest Mistakes!

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by Dave Gluhareff In the late 1990s David Gluhareff lost over 100 pounds. Dave then became a certified personal trainer with the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and began his career as a personal trainer. In March of 2009 David earned the elite status of Master of Fitness Sciences (MFS) by the ISSA, their highest level of personal training qualifications. As a personal trainer, Dave has been helping people take charge of their physiques to help them feel, look, and move better through life. Visit www.VirginiaBootcamp.com for more information.

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The Biggest Exercise, Nutrition, & Rest Mistakes! Biggest Exercise Mistakes: I’ve been doing some informal surveys on my facebook page, with my clients, at seminars & lectures where I speak, and via email. I’ve asked questions such as: - Do you Exercise? If you do, what type of exercise, and how often? - Do you go all day without eating? If you go all day without eating do you overeat at dinner? If you overeat at dinner is it unhealthy food? - Do you get enough sleep? How much sleep do you get each night? Are you stressed out? I will not bore you with details, but the majority of the answers went in the direction I suspected. We are making huge mistakes in regards to our own healthy living which causes way too much pain and distress. You see, many people call me and say they eat healthy all the time, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep but still struggle with their weight… I know that’s just not being honest. For some reason people’s perceptions of their daily routines become convoluted and the lines between good health and bad health are blurred. Once I ask details or have a person write out what they really do for exercise, how they really eat, or how much they really rest/sleep ….well their eyes are opened and they are astonished to see just how unhealthy they are living. Some may only walk their neighborhood (if they even exercise at all), but that walk is the same distance, same intensity, same speed, same time, with the same terrain, and same friend as it’s been for 20 years and they wonder why they get the same old bad results year after year. In regards to nutrition they will unintentionally take in junky calories by making poor food choices. Then when we finally get to their rest/ stress patterns, it turns out that they are not getting enough sleep and their stress levels are much higher than they realized. This is the truth. I have seen this countless times over the past 16 years of being a fitness professional. Subconsciously, we do unhealthy things to our bodies daily and just aren’t aware of it. We do not plan to sabotage ourselves. We just get caught up in bad cycles of inactivity, poor nutrition, and lack of rest/stress relief.

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1) Sitting idle, doing nothing will slow the metabolism and our bodies begin to wither away and decay. This leads to medicines to counter bad cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis, and more and more weak-body ailments. 2) Doing the same old cardiovascular routine without resistance/strength training will absolutely slow fat loss and contribute to muscle loss. Muscles are our best defense against weakness and body fat gains. Muscle burns fat at an enormously fast rate all day, every day even if you have to skip a workout. This keeps the metabolism sped up and racing to burn fat quickly. If you want independence and strength then resistance training, combined with cardiovascular training and stretching, is the key to becoming a stronger you.You can defy age with resistance/ cardio/stretch training! Biggest Nutrition Mistakes: 1) Eating food, that is high in fat, sugar, and sodium, is a surefire way of gaining body fat and keeping it. Be aware of foods labeled as fat-free and sugar-free, some are just an unhealthy as those high in fats and sugars. 2) Eating only once or twice per day is another of the worst nutrition mistakes we can ever make because this slows our metabolism down to a crawl. The absolute worst big meal to eat is late at night right before bed! Biggest Rest Mistakes: Staying out of a normal sleep routine and just going to bed whenever a TV show is over or whenever you come off of a sugar or coffee buzz will surely keep you off track and tired. Getting a good 8 hours of sleep each night instead of a few ours makes us less irritable and more rest makes us healthier. More sleep equals a stronger immune system, too! Many of us do not get a nap each day or take any alone time for ourselves just to chill out and regroup our thoughts. This leads to grumpiness and more stress.

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This is the first in a series of stories explaining the mission and activities at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville. Maybe you enjoyed chemistry class in school, or just maybe that relationship was more like trying to combine oil and water. Love it or loathe it, chemistry is a big part of our lives, and a key component of the work going on at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. James Ciszewski, Ph.D., one of the Institute’s research scientists, explores new ways to make some of the most common items we use every day.

component parts. A million atoms in, a million atoms out. Think of it as baking a cake with a pound each of flour, eggs, butter and sugar, and getting a cake that is no less than four pounds. The challenge of making chemistry and its role in manufacturing more efficient intrigues Ciszewski, whose interest in elements and compounds began at Christmas when he was in eighth grade. One of his presents was a chemistry set. He concocted hydrogen sulfide, which he says permeated his family’s home with an odor akin to swamp gas. They were none too happy having to open all the windows in late December, especially in Chicago. Ciszewski says the Holy Grail for chemistry, the key breakthrough that remains out there, would be more efficient ways to harvest energy from sunlight because it is abundant and will be with us for a long, long time. In the meantime he will pursue sustainable types of chemistry that involve renewable resources. “A lot needs to be done. We’re at the beginning. All that’s come before us in the past 150 years is great work, but it’s time for a change, and it’s exciting to build on that now with new ways of thinking. We can’t wait any more.”

Right now, the base substance for many fuels and products is petroleum – the same basis for the gasoline we get at the pump, but it’s also used for plastics, pharmaceuticals, paints and food additives. It’s that second category that Ciszewski explores. He says the manufacture of those products involves more energy, processing and waste, and the goal is to reduce all three. It’s a matter of preserving our resources. “If we keep throwing out a lot of what we use in manufacturing, we’ll run out,” and Ciszewski says that’s true of plastics, paper clips, and plenty of other products. Petroleum is such a key component in manufacturing because it contains carbon. The Institute is looking into other sources of carbon that would be renewable instead of petroleum, a finite resource. Those sources include biorenewable feedstocks that can regrow or be replanted. “It would be short-sighted not to find solutions before those solutions are necessary,” Ciszewski says. Part of Dr. Ciszewski’s research at the Institute involves what’s known as atom efficiency, where a chemical process yields the same amount of material as its

James Ciszewski, Ph.D. Analytical Chemist

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The Little Theatre of Danville and the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History present a night of fun and laughter .

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2 - Dan River Basin Association: 11th Anniversary Celebration & Hike. 9:30am.. 336.349.5727. 4 - Tai-Chi I: 11:15am - 12:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216. 9 - Green Legs and Hamstrings: Trail Run. 434.799.5215. 11 - Tai-Chi II: Recurring Mondays, March 11 - April 29. 11:15am - 12:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216. 15 - Zip Express: Experience Danville’s 400-foot zip line. Register by March 6 for event on March 15 . 5:30 - 7pm. Dan Daniel Memorial Park. 434.799.5215. 16 - Shamrock 5K Race: Benefit

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5 - Art for You & Me: Art class for child and adult caregiver. 1-2pm. Continues March 12, 17, 19. Swanson Studio, Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History. 434.793.5644. 13 - Polliwogs & Science Stars: Ages 3-4, 1-2pm. Ages 5-7, 3:30pm. DSC. 434.791.5160. 19 - Deadline to register for Easter Egg Decorating and Egg Hunt. Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History. 434.793.5466. 21 - Sky Watchers: Examine the constellation Cancer with its open star cluster, the Beehive, as well as Leo the Lion. Nightfall. DSC 434.791.5160. 23 - Snakes Alive! 11am-12pm. DSC. 434.791.5160. 23 - Kite Flying Extravaganza: 1-3pm. DSC. 434.791.5160. 23 - Easter Egg Decorating and

4 – Bingo: 1 - 3pm. IHOP. 434.799.5216. 6 – Bingo: 1 - 3pm. Hardees on Riverside Drive. 434.799.5216. 6 - Senior Bowling Tournament: 10am - 12pm. $5. Riverside Lanes. 434.791.2695. 7 - Bluegrass with Down 2 Earth: Thursday night. The Community Center at Chatham. 434.432.3115. 9 - Afternoon Inspiration: featuring Servant’s Call. Swicegood Funeral Home, 564 Main Street, Danville. 4pm. 434.792.5611. 12 – Bingo: 2 - 3:30pm. Emeritus at Danville. 434.799.5216. 17 - Sarah Furgurson’s Home Movies: Sarah was a past president of the Danville Historical Society, teacher and librarian at Blairs Middle School. These home movies of parades and scenes of Danville (including her kindergarten on North Ridge Street) from 1950-1972 will be shown on the big screen. 3-5pm. Former Main Street Methodist Church. 434.250.0067. 19 - Bingo: 10:30am - 12pm. Abingdon Place. 434.799.5216.

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Piedmont Credit Union. 9 - Concealed Handgun Class: Call for details. The Community Center at Chatham. 434.432.3115. 9 - Bowl for Kids’ Sake: Big Brothers Big Sisters. 1-4pm. Riverside Lanes. 434.792.3700. 11 - Be a Hospice Volunteer: It takes a special person to make a difference in someone’s life! There are many ways to be a volunteer. Come listen to what Liberty Hospice has to say. 2 - 4pm. 434.799.5216. 12 - Slips,Trips & Falls – prevention tips: 2 - 4pm. Ballou Park Recreation Center. 434.799.5216 19 - Aging with Dignity: 2 - 4pm. Ballou Park Recreation Center. 434.799.5216. 26 - 1859 Coffeehouse Lecture Series: 7pm. Averett, Multipurpose Room. Dr. Catherine Clark and Dr. Larry Wilburn present Exploring the Future: International Studies & Travel. 434.791.7189. 26 - ASD Parent Support Group/ Training Session: The Madeline Centre, Inc., 150 West Main Street, Danville. 434.219.9203. Thru May 31 – Voices For All – Voice Acting Classes: 434.797.8848: www.playdanvilleva.com.

Ongoing - Guided Walking Tour Millionaires Row,The Secrets Inside: 434.770.1974. www. danvillehistory.org Thru March 10 - DMFAH Exhibits Sketches of Prison Life: Danville in the Civil War and Virginia Vistas: Oil Paintings and Watercolors by Ted Turner. 434.793.5644: www. danvillemuseum.org. 4 - Forms in Clay: pottery class, repeats every Monday through April 8. 6-9pm. Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History. 434.793.5644. 11 - Student Art Show: 7:30pm. Student Center, Averett. 434.791.5600. 19 - Oil Painting with Alla Parsons. 6-8pm. Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History. 434.793.5644 21 - Watercolor Painting with Alla Parsons: 6-8pm. DMFAH 434.793.5644. Thru April 14 - Student Art Show: Student Center, Averett: 434.791.5600: www.averett.edu.

Egg Hunt: 10-11:30am. DMFAH 434.793.5644. Thru May 27 - Nano Mini Exhibit. Interactive exhibit engages visitors in nanoscale science, engineering and technology. Danville Science Center. (DSC) 434.791.5160 Thru April 14 – Sporties for Shorties: City Auditorium: Ages 3-5: 9:30-11:15am: 434.797.8848: www. playdanvilleva.com.

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for the Free Clinic of Danville. Riverwalk Trail. 434.799.1223. 20 - Deadline to register: Low Ropes Challenge plus zip line, obstacle course and games on March 30. 434.799.5215. 23 - Bird Watch: Riverwalk. $7 CR / $9 NCR. Ages 10 and over. 7:30am - 9:30am. Dan Daniel Memorial Park. 434.799.5215. Ongoing Aerobics Class - $40 for 8 classes. Mondays and Wednesdays. 5:30-6:30pm. The Community Center at Chatham. 434.432.3115. Ongoing Karate Classes - Call for details. Tuesday nights. The Community Center at Chatham. 434.432.3115. Ongoing Belly Dancing - $5 per class. Tuesday nights. 6:30-7:30pm. The Community Center at Chatham. 434.432.3115. Thru March 28 - Cardio Step Class: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15 - 9:15am, 12 1pm, or 4 - 5pm. Danville City Auditorium Power Zone Fitness Center. 434.797.8848. Thru March 28 - Prime Time Fitness: Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 - 11am. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.797.8848. Thru March 28 - Pure Core: Monday Thursday, 10:30am - 11:30am. Danville City Auditorium Power Zone Fitness Center. 434.797.8848. Thru March 28 - Spring Peeper Time Trials: Run a 5K or bike five miles while improving time and building endurance. Thursdays March 7 - 28. 5 - 6:30pm. Angler’s Park. 434.799.5215. Thru March 28 - Urban Style Line Dance: Includes the Wobble. Tuesdays, 6pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.797.8848. Zumba with Jennifer: Tuesday and Thursday nights, 7pm. Coates Recreation Center. 434.797.8848. Thru April 5 – Zumba Classes: Times & locations vary: 434.797.8848: www. playdanvilleva.com.

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8:30pm. The Artisan Center. 276.656.5461. 16 - 3D with E.D. - Additive Sculpture. 10am - 3pm. PAA, Martinsville. 276.632.3221. 19 - April 16 - Creating fused glass jewelry: Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm. The Artisan Center 276.656.5461. 19 - April 16 - Ceramic glazing techniques: Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm. The Artisan Center. 276.656.5461. 19 - April 16 - Nuts & Bolts of Digital Photography: Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm. The Artisan Center. 276.656.5461. 20 - April 17 - Intermediate glass fusing: Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30pm. The Artisan Center. 276.656.5461 20 - Getting Started as an Artist Entrepreneur: 6-9pm. The Artisan Center. 276.656.5461. 23 – 24 -Mastering Fused Glass: Saturday, 12-4pm; Sunday, 10am-2pm. The Artisan Center. 276.656.5461. Thru April 28 – PAA Exhibits: Norman Rockwell’s Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn and Enigmas and Life: A Retrospective of Works by Sandy Puckett: Piedmont Arts Association: 276.632.3221: www.piedmontarts. org. 21 - April 18 - Intermediate Woodturning: Thursdays, 5:30-8:30pm. The Artisan Center. 276.656.5461. 22 - Sing-a-Long Sound of Music: See the classic movie on the big screen and sing with the audience using subtitles for all the songs. 7pm. Rives Theatre. PAA. 276.632.3221. Thru April 18 –Intensive Glass Fusing & Kiln Forming: The Artisan Center: 5:308:30pm: 276.656.5461: www.TheArtisanCenter. org. Thru April 19 –Intro to Hand-Building Pottery: The Artisan Center: 5:30-8:30pm: 276.656.5461: www.TheArtisanCenter.org. Thru Aug. 24– Rocks to Racing Exhibit: Virginia Museum of Natural History: 276.634.4185: www.vmnh.net. Thru April 24 – Surface Design: The Artisan Center: 5:30-8:30pm: 276.656.5461: www.TheArtisanCenter.org. Thru April 26 – Basic Woodturning: The Artisan Center: 5:30-8:30pm: 276.656.5461: www.TheArtisanCenter.org.

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Thru March 17 - Black & White Exhibit: Bower Center for the Arts: Wed-Sat 11am4pm: 540.586.4235: www.bowercenter.org. Thru March 31 – La Belle Inspirations

Exhibit: Goose Creek Studio: www. visitbedford.com. April 1 - Blossom to Bottle Open House: Peaks of Otter Winery: 12-5pm: 540.586.3707: www.peaksofotterwinery.com. April 1 - Civil War Encampment: Poplar Forest: 434.525.1806: www.poplarforest.org.

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Thru March 7 – Rockingham Studio Group Exhibit: Caswell County Civic Center: 336.694.4591: www.ccfta.org.

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April 1 – Dreamgirls: The Prizery: 434.572.8339: www.prizery.com. 6 - Richmond Ballet II: 7:30pm. The Prizery. 434.572.8339.

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4 - American Red Cross Blood Drive: American Legion Post 8. Hosted by the Halifax Women’s Club. 1710 Jeffress Blvd., South Boston. 1:30pm to 7pm. Call 540.204.6585.

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5 - American Red Cross Blood Drive: Mary Bethune. 1030 Cowford Road, Halifax. 12pm to 6pm. Contact Laura Dooley, 540.204.6585 10, 24 - Let’s Talk about It Mysteries: Book reviews. Person County Public Library. 336.597.7881. 13 - American Red Cross Blood Drive: Halifax County High School Gym. All visitors to the school must sign in at the front desk. 9am to 2pm. 540.204.6585

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2 - Scrap-aganza: All day scrapbooking / crafting event, $15. Pre-registration is required. 10am to 10pm. Pelham Community Center. Call or text 434.250.6327. 7 - Afterschoolers Book Club: 4-5pm. Person County Public Library. 336.597.7881. 14 - Homeschooler Program: 10am. Person County Public Library. 336.597.7881. 22, 23, 24 - Pirates of the Chemotherapy: 7:30pm/3pm. The Kirby Theater. 336.597.1709.

Vivek Wadhwa

Tuesday, April 9, 2013 7:30 AM (IALR) Vivek Wadhwa is Vice President of Academics and Innovation at Singularity University, as well as Director of Research at the Center for Entrepreneurship and Research Commercialization at Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering and a Fellow at Stanford University’s Toni Rembe Rock Center for Corporate Governance. Vivek’s area of focus is entrepreneurship and public policy. As the Dan River Region increases its competitive advantage through engagement of entrepreneurs, both locally and externally, Vivek’s work provides insights into how we can best do that.

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There is no cost to attend the series but reservations are required and will be made on a ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst served basis. Reservations can be made with the series’ co-sponsor, the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, at 434.836.6990 or at chamber@dpchamber.org. For more information about the Chamber and services and programs they provide, visit www.dpchamber.org, or contact Chamber President Laurie Moran at 434.836.6990 or email at lmoran@dpchamber.org. To learn more about DRF, its grant opportunities, the 2012-2013 Speaker Series and partnership opportunities, visit the DRF website at www.drfonline.org or call 434.799.2176.

SPEAKER SERIES IN REVIEW This year’s Community Read of Redirect: The Surprising New Science of Psychological Change by Tim Wilson continues. Redirect focuses on changing negative attitudes into positive ones. Tim kicked off the 2012-13 Speaker Series in October.

The Speaker Series continued in February with a MacArthur “Genius” Award recipient, Bill Strickland of Pittsburgh-based ManchesterBidwell. In addition to his evening presentation, Bill also spoke with locals going through or exploring workforce development training and with students on the subject of the arts as trade or career and how creativity can beneﬁt all aspects of one’s life.

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by Misty Brooks

I’d like to invite you into my world for just a little while. Maybe you’ll find something entertaining, maybe you’ll find something to relate to, or maybe you’ll find both. Sometimes this page won’t even make sense to you. Sometimes it won’t apply to you. And sometimes you’ll think I stalked you one day and wrote a story about what I saw. My world consists of five children, two dogs, two cats, and a husband. Jason is 20, Corey is 12, Spencer is 11, Tucker is 10, and Kendall is 9. Scott, my husband of two years, is still trying to figure us all out. Every day is a winding road.

It’s already March. We are a quarter of the way through 2013. I missed the first two months while home with Corey who had pneumonia. Let me tell you, pneumonia ain’t pretty. At first Corey couldn’t really tell me what was wrong other than he didn’t feel well. Next, the fever came, and then the cough. He couldn’t keep any food down. So, naturally, he stopped eating. Rising fever was followed by a double ear infection. There were some days that Corey would sleep 18 to 20 hours at time. Impetigo flared up on his face when I started using the humidifier for his breathing. When it was all over, Corey had been to the doctor five times and the emergency room once. He’d been on three antibiotics; the first one didn’t help the pneumonia, the second one combated the pneumonia and the ear infection, and the third was for the impetigo when it turned into a staph infection. At one point, Corey was using an inhaler every three hours. He lost 12 pounds, and missed eight weeks of school. But sure enough, my baby got better! Now, enough about sickness, I need to focus on catching up on life, as does Corey. I like to stay one step ahead of the game. But time is very unforgiving. It waits for no one— even when they’re down for the count. So far, this year, I’m playing the dreaded game

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of catch up while trying to juggle what each new day has in store for me. Luckily, I was cursed with the inability of doing nothing, I have to be doing something constantly. I suppose it’s all for the best since I have to maintain a household of seven people. I really don’t have time to do nothing. And since spring is right around the corner, I better get moving. It’s my busiest time of the year! I can almost smell the pollen. I’m sort of looking forward to it, too. I’m looking forward to mowing the grass, preparing the garden spot; cleaning out the garage...OMG you should see the garage! The garage serves as my “basement.” During all my thrift store shopping I find lots of things we don’t need at that moment, so where does it all go...to the garage. It’s too cold to spend time in there finding a place for new things, so I just put things any ole place they’ll fit. I barely leave a path to walk. But in the spring, when it’s time to dig out all the short sleeves and soccer equipment, I’ll be eager to sort through the mess I’ve made all winter. I’m always surprised to find thrifty goodies that I don’t even remember buying. But back to the pollen...no, back to the garden.Yeah, I’m really looking forward to my garden this year. I skipped last year. I’ll be paying for it dearly this year by pulling weeds, but it’s definitely worth it. I’ve been reading so much about how unhealthy our food has become, I wish I could grow my own all year long. Ha— I can barely grow it during the summer. I don’t really have a green thumb, so I’m thrilled by whatever I can manage to make grow. In the past I’ve grown corn, tomatoes, green pepper, cucumbers, zucchini, squash, green peppers, banana peppers, water melons, cantaloupes, and carrots. I’d like to add potatoes this year. If anyone has gardening tips for me, please send them my way. If I get enough tips by March 15, I’ll post them in the April column. Until then, I’m happy to see my Corey feeling great and catching up to the rest of his 7th grade class. And I’m eager to get back to lunches with my friends! Send comments to misty@showcasemagazine.com.