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CONTENTS SPECIAL A CERT-ain Kind of Dedication PCRMC creates what may be the ﬁrst hospitaltrained Community Emergency Response Team, and the members jump into action after the Joplin tornado. FEATURES 34 38 42 46 49 52 This One’s for the Girls Women face new challenges—and opportunities—at every age. Follow this handy guide to good health, from your 20s through your 60s. Life After a Loss Everyone handles the loss of a loved one differently, but there are some common lessons for healthy grieving. Do Your Diabetes Homework Glucose testing isn’t the only step to managing diabetes. Learn your lessons for preventing complications. Healthy Returns From tax breaks to job experience, your local hospital will pay you back when you donate time and money. Sore No More PCRMC research is finding a faster way to cure chronic wounds—and the miracle product is made right here in Rolla. When Is a Doctor Not a ‘Doctor’? They may not have an M.D. or a D.O. degree, but physician assistants and family nurse practitioners are licensed to perform many medical activities. 7 DEPARTMENTS 2 Opening Thoughts PCRMC is committed to providing top-notch healthcare to the community it serves. 3 Spotlight On ... Meet two of the PCRMC Medical Group’s newest physicians— a husband and wife who joined the team in August. 55 Foundation Armed with little more than baking pans and her own resolve, 9-yearold Brenna Heavin raises more than $500 for the Joy of Caring Cancer Fund. 56 Auxiliary More than three dozen local teens assist at Phelps County Regional Medical Center over the summer as part of the annual VolunTEEN program. 4 10 16 20 24 Beat the Winter Blues! Shorter days and cooler conditions can lead you to feel a little sad. Steer clear of the dumps by following these steps. And if it’s something more serious, here’s how to seek help. Back in Action From becoming a new mom to joining a gym, a lot of “firsts” can hurt your back. Prevent pain before you begin. Supplementary Knowledge Learn which supplements can balance your diet, and which ones can be ineffective or downright dangerous. Keys to Survival Do you know the five survival strategies for a heart attack? Whether or not you think you’re at risk, read on. Clearing the Air If you think lung cancer only happens to smokers, prepare to be surprised. Determine your risk on a scale of one to five. COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY JERRY AVENAIM/CORBIS OUTLINE ON THE COVER 28 Vim & Vigor · WINTER 2011 Mark Harmon of NCIS fame makes 60 look good. But like his show character, Special Agent Jethro Gibbs, Harmon keeps quiet about his personal life. So we follow the clues to ﬁgure out how this leading man stays ﬁt. 1

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Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Spotlight On ... Two of PCRMC Medical Group's newest physicians
Beat the Winter Blues!
A CERT-ain Kind of Dedication
Back in Action
Supplementary Knowledge
Keys to Survival
Clearing the Air
Mark Harmon of NCIS fame makes 60 look good
This One’s for the Girls
Life After a Loss
Do Your Diabetes Homework
Healthy Returns
Sore No More
When Is a Doctor Not a ‘Doctor’?
Foundation: Joy of Caring Cancer Fund
Auxiliary: VolunTEEN program

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