Vim & Vigor - Fall 2018 - 2

PHIL'S FEATURE

LISTEN TO YOUR BODY
We should be our own best health advocates

VIM &

VIGOR
GWINNETT MEDICAL CENTER
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Philip R. Wolfe
GWINNETT HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Carlton Buchanan, MD; Renee Byrd-Lewis; Keith Carnes, MD;
C. Norwood Davis; Carolyn Hill; L.C. Johnson; Terri Jondahl;
J. Michael Levengood, Chairman; Tom Martin; Miles H. Mason
III, MD; William McGann; Charles Oglesby; Manfred Sandler,
MD; Greg Shumate; Jeff Wages; Chip Wheeler; Philip R. Wolfe
VIM & VIGOR MANAGING EDITOR
Emily Frost

Good health can mean many different things.
To some, it's all about lifestyle and daily habits.
For others, it's about family history and age.
In reality, it's a combination of all of the above.
Whether you're focused on having regular visits with your
physician, healthy eating and exercise habits, or sleeping
eight hours each night and reducing stress, all of these things
play a role in your overall health. Never is this sentiment
more true than with Serena Williams' recent health scare.
While we'd never imagine someone who the Women's
Tennis Association ranked No. 1 in the world in singles on eight separate occasions
between 2002 and 2017 would suffer a serious health condition, her pulmonary
embolism proves otherwise. Her story reminds us that everyone seems to wrestle with
health issues at one time or another. No one, not even Serena Williams, is invincible.
In this issue, you'll hear about Williams' incredible story, which spotlights her
athleticism and determination. You'll also gain insight into how this recent health
experience has changed her routine both on and off the court.
The tennis superstar reminds us all that when it comes to health, ignorance is not
bliss. We know our bodies best and we should act on any changes that seem abnormal. This can mean inquiring about a cough that lasts for an extended period of time,
increased fatigue that lingers no matter how restful your sleep or a loss of appetite.
Our bodies are incredible pieces of highly sophisticated machinery and it's
important to pay close attention. It could mean the difference between a treatable
condition and something more serious. By listening to your body, you'll be able to
better detect any changes-no matter how big or small.
I encourage you to speak to your own healthcare professional and maintain routine care and open communication. You are your best advocate and your actions can
ensure lasting health and a rewarding future.

EDITORIAL BOARD
Abbey Brown, Beth Hardy, Zack Hoopaugh, Kelli Ledford, Aaron
McKevitt, Amy Motteram, Keyonda Noel, Lisa L. Stauffer

PRODUCTION
EDITORIAL
ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Matt Morgan
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Meredith Heagney
SENIOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Gillian Scott
ASSOCIATE CONTENT EDITOR: Sophia Conforti
COPY EDITORS: Mark Allen, Jenna Murphy, Erin West

DESIGN
ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Tami Rodgers
CHIEF ART DIRECTOR: Cameron Anhalt
ART DIRECTOR: Molly Meisenzahl

PRODUCTION
VP, PRINT PRODUCTION: Laura Marlowe
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY: Cheryl Beaver, Mary Winters

CIRCULATION
DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS: Kalifa Konate

ADMINISTRATION
PRESIDENT: Eric Goodstadt
SVP, CLIENT SERVICES: Laura Yoars
GROUP CONSULTING DIRECTOR: Morgan Fourgeau-Ciers
GROUP OPERATIONS DIRECTOR: Amy Rachels
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR: Ryan Eick

Gwinnett Medical Center
678-312-1000
1000 Medical Center Blvd., Lawrenceville, GA 30046
gwinnettmedicalcenter.org

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Philip R. Wolfe, FACHE
President and CEO

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