Central Carolina HEALTH - Summer 2013 - (Page 3)

WHAT’S NEW Improving Heart and Stroke Care Advanced Primary Stroke Certiﬁcation Advanced Heart Failure Certiﬁcation Central Carolina Hospital (CCH) is pleased to announce two new certiﬁcations from The Joint Commission for advanced heart failure and advanced primary stroke. The Joint Commission certiﬁcation is a nationwide seal of approval reﬂecting high performance standards in healthcare. The certiﬁcation for advanced primary stroke is a new recognition for CCH, which means it meets critical elements of performance to achieve longterm success in improving outcomes for patients. Heart Failure Gold Plus Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Quality Achievement The American Heart Association (AHA) has also recognized CCH with the Get With the Guidelines Gold and Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards for heart failure, as well as the Stroke Silver Plus Award. All four awards recognize the hospital’s commitment to patient care by ensuring patients receive a high quality of healthcare in line with nationally accepted standards. Meet Our Newest Navigator No matter where you are on the path to pain-free living, our orthopedic navigator is here to help. Her name is Teresa Williams, RN, and her goal is to ensure patients receive the best possible care along with the information needed to have surgery. She also helps with the discharge process, making sure instructions are understood and follow-up appointments are scheduled. Contact her at 919-777-7936 or Teresa1.Williams@tenethealth.com. central carolina health Chief Executive Officer: Doug Doris Senior Content Editor: Kathryn Stewart Director of Public Relations and Marketing: Crystal Hickman Art Director: Mark Anthony Muñoz Editors: Media Partners-Inc. 4024 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Contributing Photography: McKenzie Photography Contributing Writers: Kim Morris Senior Production Manager: Laura Marlowe Production Technology Director: Mary Winters Imaging Specialist: Dane Nordine Central Carolina HEALTH is published four times annually by McMurry/TMG, LLC, 1010 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Volume 18, Number 3 © 2013 McMurry/TMG, LLC. 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, PO Box 17910, Phoenix, AZ 85011 or go to www.acd.mcmurry.com. TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES 6 taking back life from pain A brand new knee helps Suzy Clement return to a normal life. 9 a leg up New surgical option gives John Parrish the chance to stay active. 12 back in bloom Technology eliminates the guesswork for Linda Macormic’s hip replacement. 14 in the swing Marie Carhart enjoys a new lease on life after heart catheterization revealed a blockage. DEPARTMENTS 2 DIRECT FROM DOUG 4 HEALTH BEAT http://www.acd.mcmurry.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Central Carolina HEALTH - Summer 2013

Central Carolina HEALTH - Summer 2013
Direct from Doug
Contents
Health Beat
Taking Back Life From Pain
A Leg Up
Back in Bloom
In The Swing

Central Carolina HEALTH - Summer 2013