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CONTENTS SPECIAL Taking It in Stride With your help, the Phelps Regional Health Care Foundation can give people with cerebral palsy, like Abbie Darnell, the chance to walk without leg braces. 49 DEPARTMENTS 2 Opening Thoughts PCRMC’s five values help drive every decision we make. 54 Spotlight On ... Meet four new staff members at PCRMC. 56 Auxiliary Kits for rape victims will provide comfort at a time when they need it most. FEATURES 34 38 42 46 52 Do-It-Yourself Health? Here’s your guide to DIY health fixes— and when to call in the professionals. Fighting Words Ready to knock cancer out of the ring? First, learn the lingo. Balancing Act Managing your raging hormones doesn’t end with your teenage years. A guide for all ages and stages. Giving & Getting Four inspiring volunteers share their stories behind the saying, “It’s better to give than receive.” Help Wanted To run smoothly, hospitals like PCRMC need more than just doctors and nurses, which means job opportunities arise in almost every vocation. 3 6 10 16 18 24 End Allergy Attacks! No more sniffles, sneezes, itchy eyes or touchy stomach: Testing and treatment at the PCRMC Bond Clinic can alleviate the symptoms of inhalant and food allergies. Back on the Beat A new pain-free, pill-free method of treating angina and heart attacks delivers more blood to the heart, leaving patients free to enjoy life again. A Workout for Every Mood Whether you’re rushed or stressed, unmotivated or bored, here’s the perfect workout to fit your mood. Don’t Fail Your Heart Answers to key questions about the other cardiac condition: heart failure. If Your Bones Could Talk Bone up on the best orthopedic advice you’ll ever receive, from head to toe. Healthy Travels Do you have diabetes? Don’t go on vacation without these travel tips. COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY LIME FOTO ON THE COVER 28 Vim & Vigor · SPRI NG 2011 As America’s reigning sweetheart, Sandra Bullock has been entertaining movie audiences for years yet never seems to age. What are the Oscar winner’s secrets to staying ﬁt and fabulous past 40? We share four age-defying tips. 1

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Spring 2011 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2011 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center
Table of Contents
Opening Thoughts
End Allergy Attacks!
Back on the Beat
A Workout for Every Mood
Don’t Fail Your Heart
If Your Bones Could Talk
Healthy Travels
Over 40 and Fabulous
Do-It-Yourself Health?
Fighting Words
Balancing Act
Giving & Getting
Taking It in Stride
Help Wanted
Spotlight On...
Auxiliary

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2011 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center