Central Carolina HEALTH - Summer 2011 - (Page 3)

whAT’S NEw a spoonful of Memories This is the story of a very special spoon—a stainless steel engraved baby spoon. A keepsake of a birth, perhaps a first-born child. About 15 years ago, possibly more, it was given to a new mother who had a baby at Central Carolina Hospital. The new mom likely laughed at the first expressions when she put applesauce in her new baby’s mouth. She probably made airplane noises, making faces as she flew a spoonful of mushed green peas toward an awaiting hungry giggle. As the child grew, she may have tucked away the spoon to pass on to her grandchildren. Part Two is the story of a traveling spoon. Late in the afternoon on Saturday, April 16, the spoon possibly took flight across Sanford during that momentous storm, turning and flying high in the sky, landing 45 miles north on a lawn in Wake County—a lawn where Raleigh resident Paul Cyr happened upon it in his own backyard. Knowing how sentimental this spoon would be to the mother of the mouth it fed, he contacted Central Carolina Hospital to see if we could help find its owner. That’s where you become part of the spoon’s amazing tale. We all witnessed the path the tornado took that fateful afternoon, and we have felt the destruction and heartache it caused in our community. We know many people lost so much—their homes, family treasures, pieces of their history, and for two people, their lives. If you can help us return this family’s heirloom to its original owner, please call (919) 774-2194. This spoon still has a story to tell future generations. TABLE OF CONTENTS features features Learn how one patient successfully completed his cardiac rehabilitation, but decided to keep coming back for more. 6 fit for life help when they’re hurting Chronic ear infections are a common problem for toddlers, but treatment is available to ease their pain. 10 15 women and stroke icons to help you navigate Discover ways to deepen your knowledge with thought-provoking quizzes, free downloads and educational classes, or by calling us. Women face risks for stroke that men don’t. Learn what they are and what you can do to reduce your likelihood of a brain attack. central carolina health Chief Executive Officer: Doug Doris Chief Nursing Officer: Ursula Lawrence Director of Marketing/ Editor in Chief: Margaret Minuth Cover Photo: McKenzie Photography Contributing Photography: Amy Smith Photography DWA Photography Jimmy Haire Photography McKenzie Photography Contributing Writer: Gordon Anderson Content Editor: Kathryn Stewart Art Director: Kay Morrow Senior Production Manager: Laura Marlowe V.P./Creative Director: Beth Tomkiw Production Technology Director: Mary Winters Imaging Specialist: Dane Nordine Central Carolina HEALTH is published four times annually by McMurry, 1010 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Volume 16, Number 3 © 2011 McMurry. The material in Central Carolina HEALTH is not intended for diagnosing or prescribing. Consult your physician before under taking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines. For permission to reprint any portion of this magazine call 888-626-8779. If you wish to be removed from the mailing list, please tear off the shipping label and mail it to Remove Me P.O. Box 17910, Phoenix, AZ 85011 or go to acd.mcmurry.com. departMents 4 heaLth beat 12 heart smart 14 Q+a Follow us on Facebook! http://acd.mcmurry.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Central Carolina HEALTH - Summer 2011

Central Carolina Health - Summer 2011
Table of Contents
Healthbeat
Fit for Life
Help When They're Hurting
Health Smart
Q+A
Women and Stroke

Central Carolina HEALTH - Summer 2011