JANUARY 2019
SPOTLIGHT M O N T H L Y
Call 877.480.4040 www.sih.net/secondact
N E W S L E T T E R
MEMPHIS,TN SECOND ACT BEALE STREET, GRACELAND, JOIN A&STAR TUNICA, GROUP MS
A free program for adults
50 and beyond
Sarah Altamimi, MD 3314 Patriot Court Herrin, IL 618.993.1591 The year was 1999 when SIH started a new movement in southern Illinois. With the help of Mona Kerns, SIH successfully implemented an ambitious vision to create a membership program for people 50 and above. The program, first known as SIH Senior Advantage, had a goal of adding 2,750 members in three years. The program quickly grew successful. Since inception, over 20,000 people have been members. Current membership is just shy of 12,000. In addition, almost 6,000 people have attended classes and thousands more have traveled. Today, Second Act is a vibrant program that actively helps its members take control of their physical, mental, social and financial health. This year we celebrate 20 years of excellence in service. We have reached this milestone thanks to our members. Without you, we would have empty classrooms and buses. You have greatly enriched this program and gave us tremendous bragging rights. Thank you for making the past 20 years an exceptional venture for SIH and here’s to many, many more!
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SIH MEDICAL GROUP WELCOMES NEW INFECTIOUS DISEASE SPECIALIST SIH Medical Group welcomes infectious disease specialist, Sarah Altamimi, MD. Dr. Altamimi comes to us from Henry Ford Health Systems/Wayne State University in Detroit where she completed Infection Prevention & Control and Hospital Epidemiology fellowship training. She completed Infectious Disease fellowship training from Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University in Springfield, MA. Dr. Altamimi is board certified in internal medicine and infectious disease. She is a member of the Infectious Disease Society of America, The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Microbiology. Dr. Altamimi's specialties include: • Hospital epidemiology • Infection prevention and control • Antimicrobial stewardship • Combating MDROs (Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms) • Outbreak investigations • MRSA • Clostridium difficile (c-diff) • Special pathogens
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TRIP & CLASS POLICY • Reservations are required for all trips and classes. • Trips require prepaid reservations. Cancellations made to trips after the posted cancellation deadline will not be refunded unless another member can fill the vacancy. • All trips have designated activity levels. Please adhere to the requirements set forth in the policy. • Registered guests of members for all trips, events and classes must be at least 21 years of age.
SPECIAL NEEDS It is the responsibility of the SIH Second Act member to notify the Second Act office at least two weeks prior to the published cancellation deadline for a trip or event (one week prior to the date of an educational program) or upon registration, whichever date is earlier, if he/she has a need which requires special accommodations in order to participate. Following an appropriate notification, all reasonable efforts will be made by the Second Act department manager to accommodate those special needs.
Physicians providing services at and admitting patients to Herrin Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and St. Joseph Memorial Hospital are not employees of the hospital. Physicians exercise their own independent judgment regarding medical care and treatment and the hospital is not responsible for their actions.
SECOND ACT
TRAVELS OUR NATION'S CAPITAL - WASHINGTON, DC
Thursday, May 2 - May 8, 2019 Includes
7 days/6 nights lodging 10 meals (6 breakfasts & 4 others) bus transportation Registration Date Tuesday, January 15, 2019 Activity Level High Cost Single.............................. $1034 Double............................... $779 Triple.................................. $755 Cancellation Deadline Friday, March 1, 2019 Has it been on your bucket list to see our nation’s capital? Let’s go and make sure you have your walking shoes! The tours feature the WWII Memorial, Capitol Hill, Embassy Row, Korean War & Vietnam Memorials, the Lincoln Memorial and much more. Enjoy an evening memorial and monuments guided tour. Plan on a tram ride through Arlington National Cemetery. We will have one full day in the Smithsonian, too! For more details, please visit www.sih.net/secondact and click on our travel program link.
ACTIVITY LEVELS MI N I MA L >
MOD E R AT E >>
HIGH >>>
Requires very little walking and standing. Must be able to climb five steps.
Requires the ability to walk up to 1 mile, climb up to 10 steps, and stand for up to 1/2 hour. Some seating available but not guaranteed.
Requires the ability to walk at least 2 miles or more without assistance, stand for an hour, walk on hilly terrain and have no trouble climbing steps.
Trip example: Touring a museum.
Trip example: Shopping, hikes, multi-day trips, and craft fairs
Trip example: Going to see a play and stopping for lunch.
Please register for Second Act classes, trips and special events by calling 877.480.4040
Please register for Second Act classes, trips and special events by calling 877.480.4040
WINTER DRIVING Let’s face it, the roads can get nasty during winter. Add the distracted driving that already takes place and the roads become treacherous. Be safe this winter! AAA Winter Driving Tips: •Never warm a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage. •Ensure tires are properly inflated. •Keep gas tank at least half full. •If possible, avoid using your parking brake in cold, rainy and snowy weather. •Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface. Snow Driving: •Stay home. If you really don’t have to go out, don’t. Even if you can drive well in the snow, not everyone else can. If you are out: •Accelerate and decelerate slowly to maintain traction and avoid skids. Take time to slow down for a stoplight. •Drive slowly. Everything takes longer on snowcovered roads. •Know your brakes. Keep the heel of your foot on the floor and use the ball of your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. •Don’t stop if you can avoid it. If you can slow down enough to keep rolling until a traffic light changes, do it. •Don’t power up or stop on hills. As you reach the crest of the hill, reduce your speed and proceed downhill as slowly as possible.
SECOND ACT
OTHER CLASSES & EVENTS NAVIGATING MYCHART Tuesday, January 8, 2019 | 2:30 – 4:00 PM John A. Logan College 700 Logan College Rd, Carterville, IL F Wing: Computer Lab F111 Jennifer Potts Cummins SIH Health Information Operations
Learn about the secure, online tool that connects you to your personalized health information from the privacy of your home at any time, day or night. Manage your appointments, access your test results, pay bills online, request prescription refills, see important health reminders and more. You will have computer access as an instructor leads you though the process.
INCLEMENT WEATHER When trying to figure out if a class is canceled, please remember we follow the schools. In other words, if a Second Act class is scheduled for Carbondale and Carbondale schools cancel, so do we. Also, if you ever feel the weather is too bad, please don’t drive to a class. Thanks and stay safe this winter.
Please register for Second Act classes, trips and special events by calling 877.480.4040
SECOND ACT
STAR GROUPS
No Star Groups will meet on New Year’s Eve or New Year's Day
B O CCE BA LL
BOW L I N G
C A N ASTA | Murphysboro
Wednesdays | 1:00 PM
Fridays | 1:00 PM
Tuesdays | 12:00 – 3:30 PM
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
January 4, 11, 18, 25
January 8, 15, 22, 29
Pookie’s Beer, Burgers & Bocce 109 N Madison Street Marion, IL
SI Bowl Carterville, IL
Murphysboro Senior Center Murphysboro, IL
$2 game / $2 shoes
Leader: Wilma Nelson
Leader: Jeff Kurtz
Leader: David Ullman
C REATIVE WRITIN G
C R OCH E TI N G
DINING OUT
Thursday | 1:00 PM
2nd Monday | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Wednesday | 11:30 AM
January 3
January 14
January 16
Carbondale Public Library 405 W Main Street, Carbondale, IL
Bennie’s Italian Foods 309 N Market Street Marion, IL
Leader: David McKay, Bill Simonds
University Mall (sitting area in front of S&B’s Burger Joint) Carbondale, IL
PH OTOGRAP HY
KN I T T I N G
L I N E DA N C I N G | Carbondale
3rd Wednesday | 8:00 – 11:00 AM
Mondays | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Wednesdays | 9:00 – 10:00 AM
January 16
January 7, 14, 21, 28
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 8588 Route 148 Marion, IL
University Mall (meets in front of SIH The Place) Carbondale, IL
Carbondale Senior Center Carbondale, IL
Leader: Jim Osborn, Photographer
Leader: Mary Holm
Leader: Janet Spires
Leader: Joe Taylor
Leader: Gloria Perrott
3rd Monday 1/21 will meet at Bandana’s, 309 E. Main, Carbondale at 12:30 PM for lunch/knitting.
L INE DANCIN G | Murphysboro
QU I LT I N G
STR U TTE R ’ S C LU B WA L K I N G G R O U P
Thursdays | 9:30 AM
Fridays | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Mondays | 9:00 – 10:00 AM
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
January 4, 11, 18, 25
January 7, 14, 21, 28
Murphysboro Senior Center Murphysboro, IL
Murdale Baptist Church (meets in basement) Carbondale, IL
University Mall, Carbondale In front of SIH The Place Carbondale, IL
Details: Materials and machines provided. Group makes quilts for charitable causes.
Leader: Jo Ann Whitehead
Leader: Marcia Allen
Leader: Margee Betts
To learn more about a Star Group call The Second Act at 877.480.4040 Unless otherwise noted, registration is not required for Star Groups
OTHER WORKSHOPS LIVE WELL BE WELL: CHRONIC DISEASE WORKSHOP
COURAGE TO QUIT
Six Sessions: Wednesdays, January 23 – February 27
Six Sessions: Thursdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 21 participants should attend all six sessions
Time: 1:00 – 3:30 PM John A. Logan College West Frankfort Extension Center
19 West Frankfort Plaza, West Frankfort, IL
This class is for caregivers and/or patients diagnosed with a chronic health condition, which may include arthritis, asthma, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, or Parkinson’s disease. Learn to build an effective relationship with your doctor, deal with pain frustration, isolation and lack of energy, make healthy food choices, solve problems, manage medications, explore exercises and set goals. Participants must complete 4 of the 6 scheduled classes beginning with week one or two. For maximum benefit, all six classes are strongly recommended.
Register: 866.744.2468 or online at www.hsidn.org/takecharge
LIVE WELL BE WELL: DIABETES WORKSHOPS Thursdays, February 21 - March 28 Time: 1:00 – 3:30 PM John A. Logan College West Frankfort Extension Center
19 West Frankfort Plaza, West Frankfort, IL
For anyone living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Caregivers welcome. Learn how to build an effective relationship with your doctor, deal with pain frustration, isolation and lack of energy, prevent complications, make healthy food choices, solve problems, manage medications, explore exercises and set goals. Participants must complete 4 of the 6 scheduled classes beginning with week one or two. For maximum benefit, all six classes are strongly recommended. Register: 866.744.2468 or online at www.hsidn.org/takecharge
Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Session One 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Session Two - Six John A. Logan College, Carterville IL, Room H123
Angie Bailey SIH Community Benefits Manager
Stachia Cullers SIH Health Education Coordinator, Second Act
What’s your reason to quit smoking? To save money? Breathe easier? Be a healthy role model for your children or grandchildren? You don’t have to do it alone! This is an evidence-based smoking cessation program. Each session includes information, practice skills, and support to help you reach your smoke-free goal. Plan a quit date on the third session. Program leaders are trained and certified by the Respiratory Health Association.
Register: SIH Call Center 866.744.2468 For more information: www.hsidn.org/couragetoquit
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PAID
PERMIT NO. 183 CARBONDALE, IL 62901
Southern Illinois Healthcare | PO Box 3988, Carbondale, IL 62902
There’s a new
Physiatrist in Herrin
NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
Siena Ona, MD comes to SIH through alliance partner Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
S P E C I A LTI E S
Spinal cord injury
Physical Medicine and
Stroke recovery
Rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians,
Arthritis & joint conditions
also known as physiatrists, treat a
Multiple sclerosis
conditions affecting the brain,
Brain injury
spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints,
Back injury
ligaments, muscles and tendons.
wide variety of medical
Cerebral Palsy
408 Lincoln Drive, Suite B Herrin, IL 62948 Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
618.351.4980 Learn more at
sih.net/rehabilitation