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Mind and Body

Mending Your Mood

The benefits of including yoga in your exercise routine: I-8

Strategies to get back in a good mood: I-12

Staying on the Field How to prevent injury when exercising: I-14

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Savon Medimart: Making Medical Supplies Affordable Savon Medimart was introduced to provide a cash-andcarry outlet that serves the growing segment of the population with no health insurance or those with unreasonably high deductibles. With higher insurance deductibles and medical coverage dipping lower, many people are struggling to pay for necessary medical equipment and supplies.

Savon Medimart is dedicated to selling quality hospitalgrade medical equipment and supplies at more affordable discounted rates. Medical equipment prices are constantly changing because of large insurance conglomerates that control the cost and reimbursement of products.

The majority of DME (durable medical equipment) companies are at the mercy of the insurance companies deciding if they want to cut their reimbursement rate or not. During the past few years our industry has taken drastic cuts in reimbursement, some in excess of 49 percent. Many companies have closed their doors because they can’t cover the

cost of the product let alone additional overhead costs. DME companies are being forced out of business at a drastic rate. Customers are having to deal with these ramifications on a daily basis. And, many customers are unable to find providers to take on their needs because the population of DME companies has dwindled so drastically over the past few years.

To stay in business, Savon Medimart opted for a “no insurance contract model.” Savon Medimart does not accept insurance payments of any kind and opted to be a cash and carry business, accepting cash, checks and major credit cards. Prices are much lower compared to a DME company who is mandated to charge higher prices because of insurance contracts.

More and more middle class families are unable to pay insurance premiums and have opted to go to the Marketplace to find more reasonable options. “Cheaper” is not always better when it comes to insurance. Affordable options, yes, but with affordable comes high

deductibles.

The average deductible from the Marketplace can range anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000. This insurance will cover your family during a catastrophic event, but most healthy people don’t end up spending up to $10,000 on medical bills in a year. Hence, buying your medical equipment and supplies from Savon Medimart proves to be a better option for individuals with outlandish deductibles. Why pay more money for coinsurance fees when you can purchase discounted items for much less money out of your pocket.

Savon Medimart is located within the Boardman Medical Supply stores in Girard, Boardman, Twinsburg, and Warren, Ohio locations.

Submitted by Robin S. Ivany, Vice President/General Manager of Savon Medimart.

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How to Speed Up Metabolism W hen attempting to lose weight, men and women can expect to hear or read a lot about their metabolism. The process by which the body converts the foods we eat and the beverages we drink into energy, metabolism is widely misunderstood.

Many people may have been told that a naturally slow metabolism might be to blame for their weight gain. But according to The Mayo Clinic, a slow metabolism is rarely to blame for excess weight gain, which can most often be attributed to both poor dietary choices and inactivity. Certain conditions that slow metabolism, such as Cushing’s syndrome or hypothyroidism, can cause excessive weight gain, and people who have been diagnosed with such conditions should consult their physicians for advice on dealing with their conditions. But those without conditions that affect their metabolisms may need to make certain lifestyle adjustments that can speed up their metabolisms and help them lose excess weight.

Start strength training. Mus-

cle burns more calories than fat, even when the body is at rest.

Building muscle is a great way to speed up metabolism. Each pound of muscle your body has burns roughly six calories per day just to sustain itself. That’s three times the calories that each pound of fat burns. Add that disparity up over time, and a body with significant muscle is burning considerably more calories than one with excessive fat.

Stay hydrated. Dehydration takes its toll on the body in myriad ways, including affecting metabolism. Even mild dehydration can slow metabolism. When the body is dehydrated, its ability to use fat as fuel is compromised, slowing metabolism as a result.

In addition, muscles need water to generate energy, so dehydrated muscles will not be burning as many calories as those that are fully hydrated. Make an effort to stay hydrated throughout the day, whether you’re sitting at your desk in the office or working up a sweat at the gym.

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Comfort Keepers: In-Home Care Can Help Reduce Readmission With hospitals facing Medicare penalties for high rates of readmissions for specific diseases, doctors and other medical personnel are seeking ways to reduce the chance that seniors land back in the hospital after an initial stay.

Nearly one-fifth of all Medicare patients in the United States who are discharged from the hospital end up returning to the hospital within 30 days. There are many reasons seniors may need to be readmitted to the hospital, but those that have garnered the greatest interest are preventable causes.

Research indicates that caregivers are critical in helping seniors overcome some of the main preventable causes for returning to the hospital. Consider the following: Many seniors are unable to appropriately follow prescribed medication schedules. When you consider that, on average, seniors with chronic conditions fill 50 different prescriptions annually, it is not difficult to imagine how someone could get confused about the new medicines prescribed by hospital medical staff. Caregivers can not only remind seniors to take medications as prescribed, but they can also help seniors keep a list of those medications and their dosages so the information is

readily available when the older adult visits the doctor.

Failing to follow up with the primary care physician after a hospital discharge is also a main reason for hospital readmissions. A full two-thirds of patients readmitted to the hospital would have avoided that trip if they had seen their physicians within two weeks for follow up. The reasons for not following up vary but can include transportation difficulties and forgetting to make or keep appointments. Hospital staff can aid the senior by setting up appointments for the individual before discharge, and caregivers can help ensure that the senior gets to those appointments on time.

Having a discharge plan for the senior before he or she leaves the hospital can be crucial for recovery, but when a person is ill, it is difficult to focus on critical information. Caregivers can make an impact when armed with the senior’s discharge plan. They can help the senior follow the plan and notify the family or other approved individuals when there are problems or changes with the senior. They can also help explain the information or ensure that the appropriate persons are notified if the older individual has questions about his or her course

Fast Facts Many hospital readmissions can be avoided if patients, families, caregivers, and hospital staff prepare for the patient’s day of discharge well in advance.

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of treatment. This takes the stress off of the senior so he or she can focus on recovery.

While some seniors may have family and friends to help them once they leave the hospital, many do not. In these cases hospital staff often take measures to ensure the senior has the assistance of a professional caregiver before the senior leaves the hospital. Even those who have the assistance of friends and family can benefit from a professional caregiver during those times that family caregivers are unavailable. For more information on how in-home care can help seniors recover from a hospital stay, contact your nearest Comfort Keepers® office today.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks.

Panic attacks occur suddenly and are periods of intense fear that may include palpitations, pounding heartbeat and/ or accelerated heart rate. People in the midst of a panic attack may also experience shortness of breath or feel as though they are choking or being smothered.

Feelings of impending doom may also occur during a panic attack.

Anxiety disorders, including panic disorders, may be caused by the interaction of certain genetic and environmental factors. These factors include behavioral inhibition in childhood, exposure to stressful life events in childhood and adulthood, anxiety disorders in close biological relatives and a parental history of mental disorders. Anxiety disorders are generally treated with psychotherapy or medication, or a combination of both.

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METABOLISM Continued from Page I-4

Snack, but snack healthy. Healthy meals benefit metabolism, but unhealthy snacks can derail your dieting efforts. Metabolism speeds up and burns calories each time the body eats, and many people adhere to the concept of “grazing” for that very reason. Grazing involves eating several small meals every three to four hours throughout the day rather than the more traditional three full meals each day. Grazing devotees feel that the approach burns more calories than more traditional diets, but the difference in calories burned may actually be negligible. Still, healthy snacking can speed up metabolism and help men and women avoid overeating at breakfast, lunch and/or dinner. In lieu of snacking on potato chips or baked goods, opt for healthier fare such as Greek yogurt or a serving of fruits or vegetables.

Eat more protein. The thermic effect of food refers to the process by which the human body uses energy to absorb, digest and dispose of the food it ingests.

Protein stimulates the thermic effect of food more significantly than foods that are high in fat or carbohydrates, so the body will burn more calories digesting dietary protein than it will other foods.

In addition to speeding up your metabolism, dietary protein also helps people feel full longer, reducing their risk of overeating.

Understanding metabolism can help men and women as they attempt to lose weight and maintain healthy weights once t hose extra pounds have been shed.

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Woodlands: Exceptional Service with a Personal Touch What began in 1996 as a single skilled nursing facility, AustinWoods, has expanded into the corporately know group of health care facilities, Woodlands LLC. Woodlands is: AustinWoods, HamptonWoods, Woodlands Assisted Living, Woodlands Home Care and Woodlands Center for Rehabilitation; the newest addition to the Woodlands Family Care Centers.

Woodlands Center for Rehabilitation is Mahoning County’s first free standing short-stay rehab center. Being an entire facility, not connected to a nursing center, better enables Woodlands to serve our Valley’s residents. The new facility caters to patients young and old, offering inpatient, as well as, outpatient therapies. A dedicated team of physical, speech and occupational therapists work closely with each patient, customizing a plan of care and focusing on aggressive therapy treatments to help patients regain functional mobility and independence.

Woodlands Center for Rehabilitation features 26 spacious private rooms with full private baths (including showers), giving patients the ultimate level of privacy as they recover from surgery, illness, injury or medical procedure.

A 3,000 square foot therapy gymnasium with cutting edge technology and equipment, gives patients a dedicated place to work on strengthening muscles, balance, regaining mobility and independence. Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy is provided at Woodlands. Whether you choose to stay as an inpatient or receive outpatient therapy services, Woodlands’ dedicated team of therapists are here to provide the services and knowledge needed to help get you

back to doing the things you love.

Woodlands provides further support to those who need it after leaving the hospital or short-stay rehab center through Woodlands Home Care. For homebound residents who need nursing and therapy services, Woodlands Home Care can be the solution to recovering in the comfort of your home. Woodlands Home Care provides patients in-home nursing care, as well as, physical, speech and occupational therapies.

Woodlands Assisted Living provides a carefree and comfortable lifestyle option for seniors. Woodlands Assisted Living offers every amenity to make your lifestyle as independent as possible, yet provides the knowledge that further support is always here for you, if and when you need it. Woodlands Assisted Living is a uniquely designed facility that promotes independence, dignity, privacy, choice and safety while providing 24-hour care and assistance by a compassionate resident care staff and nursing team.

Woodlands offers additional services, such as respite care and long-term care at both AustinWoods and HamptonWoods locations. AustinWoods was rated no. 1 Rehab and Nursing Center for Resident Satisfaction in Mahoning County and was honored to be recognized as “Best Nursing Homes in Ohio 2015”, as published in the U.S. News and World Report.

Woodlands is continually expanding to meet the needs and expectations of the Valley residents. For more information on Woodlands, please visit our website, www.woodlandsllc.com, or call one of our facilities today.

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Austintown Podiatry Associates Announce New Treatments for Heel and Ankle Pain Austintown Podiatry Associates, Drs. Larry and Catherine Karlock, Dr. John Flauto, Dr. Joe Arters and Dr. Darleen Abadco are pleased to announce some new, exciting technology for the treatment of heel and Achilles tendon pain.

This medical practice is one of the few in the area that utilizes high energy shockwave/sound wave therapy to eradicate painful heel spur/plantar fascitis. This condition is common in athletes, patients constantly on their feet, and can be associated with a low arch/ flat foot structure. Patients with this condition complain of pain with the initial step in the morning upon rising out of bed, and pain that can linger throughout the day. 90 to 95 percent of patients can eradicate the heel pain with non-surgical treatments. Traditional treatments included over the counter foot insoles, injections, braces, physical therapy, and oral anti inflammatorys. As one last alternative to surgical intervention, sound wave or shock wave services can be utilized. This noninvasive, 10 to 20 minute, FDA approved procedure has high success rate with minimal to no complications. Unlike traditional surgical techniques, this procedure involves no incisions, is done under local anesthetic, and patients can return to work or normal activities the next day. The high energy sound wave penetrate the heel area and causes new blood vessels to grow (angiogenesis) and shrinks the inflamed plantar fascial ligament.

For more information, call 330-7926519.

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The Benefits of Including Yoga in Your Exercise Routine Yoga continues to grow in popularity. In a questionnaire administered every five years as part of the National Health Interview Survey, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health and the National Center of Health Statistics found that the number of people practicing yoga increased dramatically between 2002 and 2012, when approximately 21 million adults acknowledged practicing yoga. That figure equated to nearly double the number of people who practiced yoga just 10 years earlier.

The almost meteoric rise in popularity of yoga can likely be traced to many factors, including a growing awareness among the general public regarding the impact a healthy lifestyle can have on both short- and long-term health. An essential component of a healthy lifestyle involves taking steps to protect our bodies, and that can include making an effort to reduce the aches and pains that are often associated with aging.

“The relaxation techniques incorporated in yoga can lessen chronic pain, such as lower back pain, arthritis, headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome,” explained Natalie Nevins, DO, a board-certified osteopathic family physician and certified Kundalini Yoga instructor.

The American Osteopathic Association notes the benefits of yoga extend even further than relieving chronic pain. According to the AOA, yoga can help men, women and even children increase their flexibility as well as help them build stronger, more toned muscles. Additional benefits of yoga include weight reduction, improved cardiovascular and circulatory health and improved energy and vitality.

But the benefits of yoga extend beyond the physical to the mental. The American Psychological Association notes that several studies have shown that yoga can help strengthen social at-

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tachments, reduce stress and relieve anxiety, depression and insomnia. For example, a 2012 study from researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that a particular type of yoga that included brief, daily meditation reduced the stress levels of caregivers tasked with caring for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

One of the more attractive aspects of yoga is that it requires little or no financial commitment on the part of the people who practice it. Unlike fitness centers that typically require members to commit to yearly contracts or even potentially costly month-to-month memberships, many yoga studies do not require long-term commitments, instead asking that customers pay a small amount each time they visit if they are hesitant to commit to memberships.

In addition, yoga requires just a mat and some appropriate clothing, ideally clothing that’s conducive to flexibility but not so loose that it will prevent you from performing certain poses.

Before including yoga in your exercise regimen, speak with your physician.

Once you get the green light, look for a beginner’s course, explaining to your instructor that you are just starting out.

Many yoga studios offer introductory classes that help men and women acclimate their bodies to yoga and the various poses it entails before moving on to more challenging poses.

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Salem Regional Medical Center Receives National Women’s Choice Award: Best Hospitals for Patient Safety Sa lem Reg iona l Medica l Center (SRMC) has earned the 2016 Women’s Choice Award as one of “America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety,” acknowledging its dedication to providing exceptional patient care and treatment.

The 2016 America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety award is the only evidence-based designation that recognizes hospitals on patient safety and what women say they want from a hospital.

By carrying the Women’s Choice Award seal, SRMC has signified its commitment to elevate the patient experience for all patients and was selected as one of 472 hospitals across the nation. More than 3,500 hospitals were included in the analysis.

“This tremendous accomplishment reflects the clinical expertise and commitment of our physicians and staff to offer the highest level of care to the people of our region,” said Anita Hackstedde, M.D., SRMC’s President/CEO. “We are proud to be rated as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, and it is an honor to receive this recognition for

the quality of care that we provide to our patients.”

The America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety designation recognizes hospitals with low rates of surgical complications and hospital-associated infections, based on data reported by hospitals to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). According to Delia Passi, CEO & Founder of the Women’s Choice Award and former publisher of Working Mother magazine, the designation integrates clinical excellence and consumer experience to provide women with the ability to make the best healthcare decisions for themselves and their families.

According to Dr. Hackstedde, SRMC’s extensive involvement in a number of quality initiatives has helped to enhance patient safety and the quality of care provided.

“It takes dedication and a commitment to performance excellence from our entire team of staff and physicians to earn this award. I am extremely proud of the work our team puts in each and

every day to ensure that our patients receive the best possible care. These efforts are what made this prestigious recognition possible, and have helped to distinguish SRMC as a leader in health care safety and quality.”

Recently, SRMC was also named a 2016 Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). In order to be recognized as a national Blue Distinction Center+ facility, SRMC demonstrated expertise in delivering high quality maternity care – safely, effectively and cost efficiently, and was selected as one of 650 U.S. hospitals.

“Providing high quality care for our patients is at the forefront of everything we do,” concluded Dr. Hackstedde. “Our health care team members commit themselves to the highest standards in medicine; not only for maternity care, but across all the services we provide.”

In addition, SRMC was named a 2015 Guardian of Excellence Award winner for clinical quality by Press Ganey Associates, Inc. The Guardian of Excel-

“We are proud to be rated as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, and it is an honor to receive this recognition for the quality of care that we provide to our patients.”

Anita Hackstedde, M.D., SRMC President/CEO

lence Award is a nationally-recognized symbol of outstanding achievement in health care, and is only awarded to the top 5% of all Press Ganey clients, who have consistently achieved performance excellence in clinical quality during the course of one year. SRMC was the only Ohio hospital, and one of just 17 hospitals in the nation, to earn this prestigious, clinical quality award.

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Park Vista: Getting You Back on Your Feet Fast Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time to get outside. Walking, golfing, gardening, they’re all calling. But, what about the aches, pains, and more serious injuries that keep you from enjoying the outdoor activities you love?

That’s where Park Vista of Youngstown can help.

Whether at Park Vista’s Rehab Center or its Outpatient and Aquatic Therapy Center, a team of licensed physical, occupational and speech therapists have one goal: getting you back on your feet – fast.

“Helping our clients remain well, independent and physically active is our passion,” said Chris Pint, director of therapy services at Park Vista. “Our clients’ goals are our goals, and we want to see them achieved. Not only that, but we want to see them thrive and go beyond them.”

The team at Park Vista uses a combination of the following therapies to help each guest prepare for success: Physical therapy By using a variety of techniques, physical therapy focuses on the prevention and treatment of physical

problems, such as weakness, poor coordination and balance, pain and neurological dysfunction. Physical therapy concentrates primarily on mobility, transfers and ambulation. Park Vista employs a range of physical therapy approaches, including the Aquatic Therapy Center. The center’s state-of-the-art pool offers low-impact rehabilitation through the use of warm water, a variable speed underwater treadmill and massage jets to soothe joints and muscles. An adjustable f loor rises to the surface for easy entry without a ladder or steps. Weighted chairs provide pool access to those unable to stand on land.

Occupational therapy Therapists work with individuals to help them regain independence, while completing normal activities of daily living. Some areas of concentration include dressing, bathing, grooming, eating and daily household tasks.

Park Vista has a fully equipped kitchen and laundry room designed especially to work with patients on returning to full function in these areas. Occupa-

“Helping our clients remain well, independent and physically active is our passion. Our clients’ goals are our goals, and we want to see them achieved.”

Chris Pint, Director Of Therapy Services at Park Vista tional therapy works along with physical therapy to maximize functional ability.

Speech therapy Speech-language pathologists provide treatment to individuals with language, voice, articulation, fluency disorders and swallowing disorders.

Park Vista’s speech therapists also work to strengthen voices in those with neurological disorders, using treatments such as Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT), a therapy specially designed for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.

Each therapy, and their corresponding treatments, is available as an outpatient service, allowing individuals to

travel to and from the retirement community and make appointments convenient for their schedules.

For those recovering from injury, illness or surgery that aren’t quite ready to transition home, the recently expanded Rehab Center at Park Vista offers short-term care and personalized therapy strategies. Guests can rest and recuperate in one of 45 spacious, private suites. Each includes a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, and amenities such as wireless internet, minirefrigerators and secure lockers for storing valuables. Fresh, nutritious, chef-prepared meals of the guest’s See PARK VISTA, Page I-12

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Success Story of Eduardo Esteras

On 3/10/2016 Mr. Esteras, a 49 year old male, presented to emergency department as a trauma from a motor vehicle accident, unrestrained driver versus pole. He arrived with a low blood pressure, low oxygen levels and was unresponsive. His injuries included: a. b. c. d. f. g. h. i.

Multiple rib fractures of both sides that required surgery to stabilize Fractured breast bone (sternum) Fractured skull with brain concussion Collapsed lung with internal bleeding requiring, two chest tubes to re-expand the lung and drain the blood from his chest Cardiac bruising with collection of blood around the heart Laceration of the spleen Traumatic shock Respiratory failure that required a tube be placed in his throat and placed on mechanical ventilation or breathing machine

Mr. Esteras progressed at the acute care hospital and was ready for the next level of care. Because he still required daily physician oversight and specialized care, he was transferred to Vibra Hospital of Mahoning Valley in Boardman. Vibra is a Medicare certified and state licensed long term acute care hospital (LTACH) providing extended acute treatment and rehabilitation to medically complex patients. The LTACH patient typically has a longer length of stay to receive the multidiscipline treatment and specialized care to recover from their catastrophic illness or complex medical condition.

At Vibra, Mr. Esteras required aggressive ventilator management and weaning, specialized nursing care, respiratory therapy, wound management, cardiac monitoring, nutritional support, rehabilitation services including Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy/Speech and Language Pathology.

Mr. Esteras continued to improve. His breathing tube was removed, his wounds were healed, his heart rate and vital signs stabilized, he was able to eat solid food and was ambulatory with a walker. He was discharged to his home with home health follow up on May 3, 2016, and continues to do well.

Mr. Esteres is quoted as saying, “The care I received at Vibra was excellent. The staff was caring and friendly. I’m so happy I came to Vibra Hospital and I want to so thank you for everything you did for me.”

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Strategies to Get Back in a Good Mood Adults know that life has its ups and downs. While it’s important not to get too down when things don’t go as planned, no one is immune to bad moods. But just because bad moods are a fact of life, that does not mean they cannot be combatted.

While bad moods are nothing to get too worried about, if such moods overstay their welcome, speak with a physician. According to the World Health Organization, depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the world, affecting an estimated 350 million people across the globe. There are various types of depression, and no two people are affected in the same way. That’s an important distinction, as those who know someone with a history of depression may not recognize signs of depression in themselves if those symptoms don’t mimic the signs they’re familiar with.

But bad moods are not always indicative of depression. In those instances when a bad mood is simply a bad mood, you can try a handful of strategies to get back in a good mood.

Exercise. Numerous studies have shown that exercises enhances mood.

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Volunteer to help others. While more research is necessary before a definitive connection between volunteering and improved mental health can be established, researchers in England analyzed data from 40 published papers and found

a link between volunteering and lower levels of depression. The review also found that volunteers reported increased life satisfaction and enhanced well-being.

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tailor each person’s care. This personalized approach carries through the whole stay, even as its time to transition to home.

Even more crucial to a successful stay is quality medical care. With that in mind, Park Vista has introduced the TripleCare system to augment its clinical support during off-hours and weekends. When Park Vista’s nurses identify a change in a patient’s condition, he or she can call TripleCare to assist. Through two-way video and digital diagnostic equipment, a boardcertified physician is virtually at the patient’s bedside to deliver examination and treatment, assuring doctors that their patients’ needs are being met, and eliminating unnecessar y trips to the hospital.

“The push of a button brings a quality doctor after hours to provide quick diagnosis and immediate intervention,” said Brian Kolenich, Park Vista’s executive director. “It has been an impactful, innovative method of providing top care for our residents and guests.”

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work are two common contributors to bad moods. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, studies have shown that exercise can elevate mood and do so quickly, with some researchers suggesting that a 10-minute walk can be just as effective at relieving anxiety as a 45-minute workout. Studies have also shown that exercise can help combat stress by reducing fatigue, improving alertness and concentration and enhancing overall cognitive function.

Ignore alcohol or limit your consumption. Many people feel an alcoholic beverage relaxes them, and feeling relaxed can help improve mood. That initial feeling of relaxation is the result of alcohol affecting the chemical balance of the brain by depressing the part of the brain that governs inhibition. That’s why alcohol is categorized as a depressant. While that initial drink may feel like you’re on the way to a better mood, as alcohol begins circulating in the body, your stress levels may actually increase and your bad mood may even intensify. If you find yourself in a bad mood, resist turning to alcohol to improve mood, and limit your alcohol intake to a single drink during those times when you’re in a bad mood.

choice are available in the Rehab Center dining area or delivered to a guest’s suite upon request. The expanded center also offers a brand new, second, fully equipped therapy gym, providing for one-on-one appointments. This means that there are no double - or triple-booked appointments, allowing each person to maximize his or her time by establishing specific therapy goals and implementing an aggressive strategy to reach them.

“We want their time with Park Vista to feel as close to their own home as possible while we work with them daily to get them back there,” said Laura Gerst, manager of The Rehab Center.

“We know that a rehab stay isn’t always easy, so our goal here is to make the experience enjoyable and comfortable, putting the guests in charge.”

Gerst said that communication and familiarity are crucial to a successful rehab stay. She added that regular visits with the patient, and having a specifically designated Rehab Center staff, allows Park Vista to specially

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Windsor House Plans Expansions to Meet Demand Windsor House, Inc., owner and operator of eleven nursing homes, four assisted living communities and a home health company, Windsor Home Health, continued to see a demand for those who needed short term rehabilitation, assisted living care and home health services in 2015.

“The nursing home industry used to be known as the place you went to live out the rest of your life, but over the years, that has changed,” says Dan Rowland, Director of Marketing for Windsor House, Inc. “We’re sending more and more patients home to lead full lives.”

Nursing homes today are more of a rehabilitation destination and the middle point between hospitals and home.

“Our goal is to return patients to their normal living environment as soon and as safely as possible,” noted Rowland.

In 2016, Windsor House will complete one project and start another. Scheduled to open late summer of this year is Windsor House at Champion Memory Care Assisted Living, Trumbull County’s only assisted living dedicated for the memory impaired. “Windsor House has seen a growing demand

“Our goal is to return patients to their normal living environment as soon and as safely as possible.”

Dan Rowland, Director of Marketing for Windsor House, Inc. in the Mahoning Valley for assisted living communities for the memory impaired,” stated Rowland. According to the Alzheimer’s Association website (www.ALZ.org), someone in the United States is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s every minute.

In addition to providing peace of mind for family members and safety to the residents, those who reside at Champion Memory Care Assisted Living will enjoy the privacy of their own apartment, as well as the companionship of staff members and other residents. Residents will benefit from daily recreational activities and a secure outdoor courtyard. Additional amenities include a nursing staff seven days a week, personal laundry and housekeeping, three fresh meals prepared daily, select transportation to doctor appointments, emergency call system

and more.

In addit ion to Cha mpion Memory Care Assisted Living, this spring Windsor House will break ground on a new skilled nursing center in Canfield. The 60,000-square-foot Canfield skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, scheduled to open in 2017, will consist of 72 private beds and will employ about 70 workers. “Windsor House is extremely excited to care for the residents of Canfield and the surrounding community. We are thankful to Canfield City Council and Canfield Township Board of Trustees for making this project come to fruition,” noted Rowland.

For additional information on Windsor House, Inc. call 330-545-1550 or visit www.WindsorHouseInc.com.

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According to the American Diabetes Association, as men and women age their risk for type 2 diabetes increases. Diabetes develops when the amount of sugar in a person’s blood is too high. When a person has type 2 diabetes, his or her body does not respond to insulin, a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose, a type of sugar, in the blood. Aging makes the body less

accepting of sugars, thereby making aging men and women more susceptible to type 2 diabetes. But just because aging is an uncontrollable risk factor for type 2 diabetes does not mean men and women over 50 cannot take steps to reduce their risk. The ADA advises that routine exercise and a healthy diet that is low in saturated and trans fat and moderate in salt and sugar can help men and women stay healthy and lower their risk for type 2 diabetes. A healthy meal plan should include lean protein, non-starchy vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats and fruit. In addition, men and women young and old who want to decrease their risk for t y pe 2 diabetes should avoid sugar-sweetened beverages such as soda, sports drinks, sweet tea, and fruit punch.

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Child Focused Health Care at Pediatric Associates of Youngstown Pediatric Associates of Youngstown has been providing medical care for over 36 years and is one of the largest groups of pediatricians in Youngstown and the surrounding area.

The group consists of well-trained and experienced board certified pediatricians and a certified pediatric nurse practitioner.

The group has two office locations, one in the Boardman-Poland area on Southwestern Run Road and the other one in Liberty Township on Belmont Avenue.

Pediatric Associates provides complete pediatric care, starting with the birth of your baby. Pediatricians from the group visit both St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital and Northside Hospital newborn nurseries, and provide the required hospital care for your newborn.

Comprehensive and individualized care continues for your child’s specific needs up to 18 years of age. Special emphasis is given to evaluation of developmental delays, autism, hyper-

activity and ADD. Any other health issues are given immediate attention.

Same day appointments are available in case of sudden illness or injuries.

The group is actively involved with teaching of medical and nursing students, as well as research and clinical trials, specifically those related to evaluation of childhood vaccines and their side effects. These activities put Pediatric Associates of Youngstown at the forefront of advanced medical care. Currently the group is participating in a multinational clinical trial of a product, for the prevention of Respiratory Syncitial Virus in premature infants. RSV infection is very common in winter months and more serious in infants, particularly in those born prematurely.

When you choose Pediatric Associates of Youngstown, you can feel confident that you are teaming with knowledgeable, compassionate doctors who have dedicated their careers to child focused health care.

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How to Prevent Injury when Exercising Exercise is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. The World Health Organization recommends that healthy adults between the ages of 18 and 64 perform at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week or do at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week.

Many adults cite hectic schedules as their reason for not getting enough exercise, but even those who do find time to exercise could find themselves sidelined if they do not take certain preventive measures to reduce their risk for injury.

Though injuries can happen to even the most seasoned and knowledgeable athletes, there are certain measures adults can take to reduce their injury risk.

Recognize your limitations. Once you have established a regular exercise routine and your body has grown accustomed to daily exercise, it can be tempting to overdo it or even unknowingly push your body to points that put you at a greater risk of injury. But recognizing your limitations is an essential part of avoiding injury. As you exercise more, you may notice certain areas of your body respond better to exercise than others. For example, if your wrists ache after strength training sessions, reduce the amount of weight you are lifting or look for strength-building exercises that don’t require lifting weights.

Warm up before each session. No matter how accustomed your body is to regular exercise, warming up before each workout is still necessary to avoid injury. Warming up before each workout elevates your heart rate and increases circulation, loosening the joints and increasing blood flow to the muscles

you’re about to exercise. Between five and 10 minutes of low-intensity cardiovascular exercise can help loosen up your body and prepare it for the more grueling workout to come.

Switch your routines every so often.

When exercise becomes a part of your daily routine, you may end up hitting a plateau. When that happens, your workouts may feel less effective. Switching up routines every so often can combat that problem while also reducing injury risk to overtaxed muscles forced to endure the same exercises day in and day out. Diversify your workout every so often by choosing new exercises and switching up the cardiovascular portion of your workout.

Give your body time to rest and recover. Exercise feels good, both physically and mentally. Daily exercise can help adults lose weight, and shedding those extra pounds can improve mobility and help adults live more active and fulfilling lives. Exercise also causes the release of hormones known as endorphins, which trigger positive feelings in the body. Those positive feelings can be somewhat addictive, but it’s important that adults give their bodies time to rest and recover between workouts. Lack of time to rest and recover makes bodies vulnerable to injury, so include time to recover in your weekly exercise regimen.

Daily exercise can help adults live long, healthy and fulfilling lives. But it’s important that men and women of all ages take steps to reduce their risk of exercise-related injury.

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Southwoods Health Celebrates 20 Years of Perfecting the Patient Experience Every Sunday, Ed Muransky, the President and CEO of Southwoods Health, takes some time to read. But unlike most people who enjoy reading the Sunday paper, magazines or books, Muransky reads hundreds of patient satisfaction surveys that have been thoughtfully prepared and submitted by patients and their families after receiving care at one of Southwoods Health’s facilities. And Muransky reads every single one of them.

It’s this practice that Muransky and the rest of the Southwoods Health management team credits with part of the hospital’s success. “Those surveys are insights into how our patients, their families and visitors experience our healthcare system. When we say we’re perfecting the patient experience, these satisfaction surveys are a crucial part of that process,” Muransky said.

Southwoods Health has a firm commitment to improving the way patients experience healthcare. “We started this healthcare system 20 years ago with a single mission — to transform the patient experience,” he said. It’s a mission that goes well beyond the standards and expectations all patients have for the safe, high quality and accessible healthcare that is provided at all Southwoods Health facilities.

Instead, Muransky’s attention is focused on the fine details of the patient experience — the efficiency of the check-in process, friendliness of the staff, cleanliness of the facilities and most importantly, the level of compassion expressed as physicians and staff care for patients each and every day.

Muransky’s relentless attention to all details of the patient experience are not just used to simply monitor how patients feel about their healthcare experience — they are used by the management team to develop solutions to issues that are reported and maintain an environment that fosters Southwoods’ commitment to continuous process improve-

ment. And the fruits of that labor are not only seen in the positive responses given by Southwoods’ patients, but also in the number of awards the hospital has received.

Just last year alone, Southwoods earned Press Ganey’s Pinnacle of Excellence Award and the Guardian of Excellence Award, which recognize healthcare organizations that consistently demonstrate excellence in patient satisfaction. With regard to quality of care and clinical outcomes, Southwoods was awarded a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by the Joint Commission and received a 5 star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (Southwoods is the only local hospital to receive a 5-Star rating).

As if this was not enough, Southwoods holds the distinction as being the number one hospital in the State of Ohio for patient satisfaction according to Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG), the Quality Improvement Organization used

by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for Ohio. “We’re very excited to

be an integral part of healthcare in the Valley and will continue to strive to serve our patients as if they were family. This high standard is simply known as the Southwoods Way,” Muransky said.

To really understand Southwoods’ mission of perfecting the patient experience, Muransky says you have to go back to the beginning. In June 1996, Southwoods first opened as an ambulatory surgery center providing outpatient surgery, endoscopy and pain management services. In 2009, Southwoods expanded its operations by transforming into a licensed and accredited acute care hospital, which enabled it to grow its scope of service to include more complex inpatient surgical services, such as robotic surgery, knee and hip reconstruction, spine fusion and gyn-oncology surgery.

And Southwoods’ transformation has gone beyond the walls of the hospital to include a full-service Imaging Center, two Sleep Centers, numerous Physician Services locations and will continue to grow to meet patient needs this year and beyond. With patient en-

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counters now approaching 100,000 visits per year, Muransky will undoubtedly be doing a lot more weekend reading.

“To think of how much we have achieved in these last 20 years truly takes my breath away. We had to overcome a number of hurdles to even open the outpatient surgery center and to see us operating today as a full-fledged healthcare system that is able to meet and exceed the needs of this Valley is a very fulfilling notion,” Muransky said.

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Find healthy foods while on the go Nice weather often equates to an uptick in road trips. During such trips, motorists and their passengers will need to take breaks to refuel both their vehicles and their bodies.

Rest stop and convenience store snack options are often unhealthy, and it can be difficult for nutrition-minded travelers to find acceptable fare.

But a little creativity coupled with some smarter choices can ensure road trips don’t derail healthy diets.

Bring food along. One of the easiest ways to eat healthy while traveling is to bring meals and snacks with you. Look for portable foods that may not require much refrigeration, such as fruit bars or trail mix. If you have room in the car for a small cooler or insulated lunch packs, fill them with fresh fruits and sandwiches. Opt for lean lunch meats like chicken and turkey.

Avoid using cheese or dressings like mayonnaise that can quickly spoil. Some other easily portable foods include applesauce cups, oatmeal packets (all you need is hot water from a rest stop) and low-sodium, lowfat jerky.

Pack plenty of water, a healthier choice than soft drinks that will also keep you hydrated when sitting in the car for extended periods of time.

If you must opt for fast food, do not order sides of fries or chips, which will only make meals less healthy. Also, avoid sugary sodas. Many fast food restaurants offer some healthy fare, such as grilled chicken sandwiches. Order such sandwiches plain or with extra lettuce and tomato for a healthy crunch. Order sandwiches on whole-wheat buns when possible. Kids’ meals tend to have healthy portion sizes. If possible, purchase a kid’s meal and opt for a side of sliced apples or another healthy alternative.

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