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Community Heroes Honored at LRVNA Annual Ceremony

The Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association paused from their hectic schedules to recognize and thank a group of devoted community members and volunteers on May 18th, during the organization’s annual meeting & awards ceremony. The meeting took place at 2pm at the Meredith Community Center, located at One Circle Drive in Meredith, NH. THE PLACE FOR The LRVNA board members submitted their anTennis & Fitness Club nual Secretary’s Report and Treasurer’s Report. indoor TheFour Lakes Region Visithard courts, ing Nurse Association two indoor projects spending apbackboards, proximately $240,000 in LRVNA Community Award winners (L to R) Joe Keegan, threeproviding outdoor nursing 2016 Butch Keniston, Bob Jones. Har-Tru services for those in the Tennis courts, & TENNIS community that cannotLEAGUES three afford care. Generous Community Health lo- low growth and provide Air-conditioned cated in Plymouth have cost efficiencies that will donations by theJUNIOR com- TENNIS Racquetball entered into a memo- enable the organizations munity helps keep these RACQUETBALL JUNIOR courts. randum of understand- to provide quality home programs going. ke Us! care and hospice to the During the presenta- ing that aims to Licreate tions, it was announced a partnership that will communities served. 45,000 SQ. FT. FACILIT Y! The program continued that the Lakes Region advance and expand serTENNIS RACQUETBALL KID’S CLUB FITNESS vices to the community. with a special presentaVisiting Nurse Associawill al- tion by Dr. David Strang, t i o nGILFORDHILLS.COM a n d P e m i B a k e r This • partnership 603.293.7546 314 OLD LAKESHORE ROAD • GILFORD

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and in place to ensure permanent teeth come in properly. Maintaining proper oral health among children is relatively easy. For example: For baby’s teeth and gums: •Never put baby to bed with a bottle of milk, formula, fruit juice or sweetened liquid. When these liquids pool in a baby’s mouth, they form a sugary film on the baby’s teeth, leading to decay and infection. •Starting at birth, clean the baby’s gums with water and a soft cloth or child-sized tooth brush. Once a child reaches age 2, parents can start brushing a baby’s teeth with a soft bristled toothbrush and a smear-sized dab of fluoride toothpaste (no larger than a grain of rice), making sure to teach the toddler to spit out the toothpaste. •Schedule the baby’s first dental visit when the first tooth comes in, usually between the child’s first six to 12 months.

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sized dab. Make sure your child does not swallow toothpaste, which may expose them to too much fluoride. •Begin flossing when back teeth begin to come in. Toothbrush bristles cannot reach between teeth, leaving those teeth vulnerable to bacteria and decay. •Limit sugary snacks and drinks between meals. When sugar comes in contact with teeth, decay-causing bacteria can produce acids that damage your child’s teeth. Encourage children to eat healthy snacks, such as fruits and vegetables. •Take your child to the dentist regularly and ask about fluoride supplements, which make the tooth enamel strong and help protect it from decay. For most children, that means visiting the dentist twice a year. •Sealants are plastic coatings placed on back teeth to protect them from decay, and they are usually covered as a preventive service by many dental plans, requiring little or no out-of-pocket costs. Ask the dentist about placing sealants for your child once he/she turns 6, when molars first come in. Be sure to take advantage of your health plan’s preventive dental benefit and visit your dentist regularly. By taking a few simple steps, you can start your children down the road of good oral health. Dr. Neal Galinko is thesenior medical director, UnitedHealthcare of New England

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Your Health is in Your Hands by Dr. Graham Moneysmith, DC. Contributing Writer

Have you noticed the decrease in national attention span? Maybe it’s been on a steady decline for decades, but the decrease seems to have accelerated in the last 10 years. The way we communicate via cell phones, emails, and text is instant. We binge watch years of a television show on Netflix in a week or two. Fast food, 8 minute abs, and instant downloads of music and movies are the norm. We’re constantly plugged in, with information bombarding our senses at mindboggling rates. We no longer wait for anything. When this concept is applied to our health, it is remarkably problematic. Expecting instant results in your physical health almost always leads to shortcuts. These shortcuts generally, turn out to be quick fixes, with poor results. So instead of stretching daily, we take an anti-inflammatory pill. Rather than plan healthy meals ahead of time, we grab fast food. We want to lose weight, so we take a pill or crash diet, instead of healthy diet modification and exercise. You see the issue? Exchanging truly healthy habits for an easier path today, almost always leads to issues tomorrow. So we overuse the anti-inflammatories and maybe our stomach or liver doesn’t like it. We always eat the quick junk food and our… well, everything doesn’t like it. We crash diet 30 pounds off and gain back 40 pounds. I think most of us, as Americans, have these

types of issues regarding our health. We are one of the most, if not the most, unhealthy nation in the history of the world. We don’t die because of war or plague, we die by lifestyle choice. But, why? We aren’t stupid, we know the better choices for our health. It is my belief that as we became a busier, faster, more instant results oriented people, we lost ability to be patient with ourselves. We gave up the skill of thinking long term. We trade big picture results for the convenience of now. The way back from this trend starts here: 1) Unplug. Seriously. Much of our instant culture can be attached to our constant and immediate stream of electronic device usage. Unplugging from the electronics, allows us to focus on ourselves, others, and the world around us in real time, instead of at warp speed. 2) Plan ahead. This one is big. By planning our time, meals, etc. beforehand, we can control our situations, to a greater extent. So by taking a little bit of time and perhaps pre-cooking meals, we can avoid putting ourselves in the position to have to eat on the fly and thus choose lower quality foods. 3) Create patience via awareness. Learn how long stuff actually takes. Then respect that time. Think of your body. When we want to lose weight, we want it done yesterday. If we allow these kind of thoughts drive us, then we will become frustrated when the weight comes off slowly, and this may lead to unhealthy shortcuts or quitting all together. Or consider when you’re injured. A soft tissue problem could take weeks or even months to heal completely, depending on the case. If you know this, maybe you can be patient. If you don’t know this, maybe you begin to push it too soon and get more injured. These ideas are just the

tip of the iceberg. My suggestion is to look at your quality of life. Are you healthy, rested, and not overly busy or stressed? If you are any of these things, then it may be time to consider how you can change. Perhaps by slowing down, unplugging, and patiently building a new you. The bottom line is this: in everything we do, we must stop trading tomorrow’s health for today’s convenience. My hope for you, is that you live a long, healthy, and happy life. The road to that goal starts today.

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The LRGHealthcare Board of Trustees (Board) is pleased to announce they have selected Kevin W. Donovan, FACHE as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive OďŹƒcer. Kevin is currently the President and CEO of Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor, VT; a position he has held since September, 2010. He will oďŹƒcially begin his tenure at LRGHealthcare midJune. Though the sudden resignation of LRGHealthcare’s previous CEO, Seth Warren, took place only two months ago, the decision to oer the position to Kevin was not complicated. When the search for a new CEO commenced previously, Mr. Donovan was viewed as a top candidate alongside Seth. With three ďŹ nal candidates put before providers, administration, and the board; it was both Seth and Kevin who were the number one choices. Each came with extensive experience and the leadership skills to be the right ďŹ t for LRGHealthcare. “I was conďŹ dent in our decision as a board to explore the opportunity with Kevin after Seth’s

resignation,� states Scott Clarenbach, Chairman of the Board. “We were pleased to learn that he was still available and interested in the opportunity to lead our organization.� Prior to joining Mt. Ascutney as President and CEO, Kevin’s previous roles included serving as a Senior Vice President at the Elliot Health System in Manchester, Director at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, and a hospital and physician practice leader in various organizations in Massachusetts. Kevin’s professional experience in healthcare dates back to the early 90’s though he’s been around it his entire life growing up with several family members who were clinicians as well as hospital administrators. “I have been working towards a position such as the President and CEO of LRGHealthcare for as long as I can remember�, said Donovan. “It has always been my goal to lead a full-service, communityfocused hospital and health system like those I grew up around. The position at LRGHealthcare is the perfect blend of opportunity for me as it achieves my professional goals and allows me to work and remain

in New Hampshire where I have raised my children for the last 17 years.� In addition to the positions he’s held at various healthcare organizations throughout NH, Kevin has been heavily involved with a number of professional and community organizations. To name just a few, he is a fellow of both the American College of Healthcare Executives and the American College of Medical Practice Executives; the president-elect for the Northern New England Association of Healthcare Executives; a board member for the Vermont Association of Hospital and Health Systems; a member of the American Hospital Association (AHA) Small and Rural Governing Council; and past president of the Windsor, VT Rotary Club and the Vermont Regent to the American College of Health Care Executives. Kevin currently resides in New London with his four high-school aged children but plans to move to the area. Please join LRGHealthcare in welcoming Kevin W. Donovan to the LRGHealthcare family and its communities.

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Study reveals new risks for diabetes patients (BPT) - Did you know that you could be slowly getting sicker with artery blockage, even if you are symptom free and not diagnosed with heart disease? Your gender, age and whether you have diabetes all affect the prevalence of certain kinds of peripheral vascular disease, which is a condition that affects the blood vessels, according to a new study led by researchers at New York University Langone Medical Center. This study analyzed data from 3.6 million patients who were screened by Life Line Screening. This insight could help doctors have a better understanding of who is at risk for which diseases. Younger women: Peripheral artery disease: Peripheral artery disease is a narrowing of the blood vessels to the limbs, especially the lower limbs, caused by an increase of fatty deposits in the arterial walls. Most patients describe numbness or pain in the calf, hip, thigh or buttock, but up to 40 percent of people who are diagnosed do not feel any symptoms. Though often associated with older age groups, the NYU study found a distinction in younger age groups: The disease is actually more prevalent in younger women than younger men to a dramatic degree. Screening for peripheral artery disease can be as simple as comparing blood pressure in your ankle as your arm, known as an ankle brachial index. Older men: Carotid artery stenosis: A narrowing of the arteries that carries blood to the brain is known as carotid artery stenosis, usually caused by an in-

crease of fatty deposits. Most commonly, symptoms are not apparent until the patient has a stroke. The NYU study found a more pronounced and higher prevalence of this blockage in older men than in older women. If a patient does opt for screening, a non-invasive method is recommended, such as one offered by Life Line Screening, which uses ultrasound to visualize the arteries. Men and women: Abdominal aortic aneurysms The aorta is a major blood supply line to your body, running from your heart to your abdomen. When an aneurysm occurs, an area in this vital artery become enlarged and could eventually grow and rupture. These ruptures are serious, as they are life threatening and difficult to operate on. Causes are not known, but researchers have found a correlation with tobacco use, a hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure. Most people are unaware of having this condition, but a major symptom is a feeling of pulsation from the navel. According to the NYU study, prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysms was similar across all age groups. Annual screening can be done with a simple ultrasound. Diabetes patients: Peripheral vascular disease: Patients with diabetes are often screened for heart disease, just because of the great risk factors present in these patients. But the NYU study results indicate that doctors might want to consider the onset of peripheral vascular disease in their diabetes patients as well. Patients with dia-

betes were at a very high risk of developing peripheral vascular disease in the lower extremities or the carotid artery - even if they were not diagnosed with heart disease, according to the study. Future study is needed to see if screening could lead to better health for diabetes patients, says senior investigator Dr. Jeffrey S. Berger, an associate professor in the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology at NYU Langone. “We know that if you have carotid artery stenosis, you’re at an increased risk for stroke, and we know that if you have lower extremity arterial disease, you’re at increased risk for significant impairment in your daily activities like walking, and even amputation,” he says. “What these studies show is the power of large data sets to provide insight into the prevalence of and risk factors for cardiovascular disease.”

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Due to the nature of adventure programs— Gregory said they are in fact physically, emotionally and mentally challenging—she noted kids are in fact more apt to take direction and listen to those around them. “Adventure mandates that you look outside yourself and not only see the big picture of your natural surroundings, but that you pay attention to the needs of those in your group and everyone else around you,� she said. “Kids can’t help but reach out to a 70 year old hiker hiking the same trail who may need a little help on the last step or two.� In debunking a myth about such programming, she said “adventure� does not refer to any sort of false machismo. “Adventure mandates our respect,� she said. “There is no such thing as ‘conquering a mountain or a wave.’ That is really not what it is about at all. We climb mountains, ride waves, respect them, love them, play on them and in them, sometimes fear them—but we never

‘conquer.’� If Gregory was to distill all that youth learn in the program into two primary skillsets, she said they would be empathy and vulnerability. “Real people are born when normal guarded people access their real selves—their heart and soul,� she said. “The thing that makes them tell their truth while staring into a fire, even if it feels a little, or a lot, uncomfortable. The thing that allows a 16 year old boy to walk across a circle of peers and hug an 18 year old boy who is crying because of a recent loss.� Citing Gregory’s 20plus years’ experience leading such programs at New Heights, Tucker said she especially enjoys seeing the long-term impact they have had on participants. “Every summer and during winter breaks when families are visiting one another, we see former participants come by and seek Sally out and thank her for all she did for them,� Tucker noted. “It is the kind of impact we want to have on every participant that comes

through here.� Deflecting any sort of praise for her past work, Gregory said she instead focuses on the present “Who can I reach today?� she rhetorically asked. “What can I do bet-

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