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SPECIAL The Highest-Tech Heart Care A peek inside PCRMC’s Cardiology Department reveals some of the most advanced technology available, and innovative treatment options from our top-notch physicians and staff. CONTENTS FEATURES 22 32 36 40 42 49 52 53 Hold On to Your Health Do you know the top health threats for seniors? Find out how to eliminate them. Your Joints: An Owner’s Manual Learn how your joints work and how to care for them. Weighing Your Options If you’re considering weight-loss surgery, check out our checklist. No Greater Gift Get the facts on organ donation. Weather Alert Approaching menopause? Then you’ll want this guide to better understand the forecast. Remaking a Statement PCRMC’s new mission and value statements reflect the direction and transformation of the U.S. healthcare system. Available Just for You! Hospitalists go through the same training as other physicians, but focus solely on inpatient care. Their “office” literally is the hospital! Age Is Just a Number After nearly four decades on the job at PCRMC, Louise Dewing decides to retire—but this 93-year-old has no plans to slow down anytime soon. 50 DEPARTMENTS 2 Opening Thoughts PCRMC’s new mission and values statements reflect our goals of providing world-class healthcare to Rolla and its surrounding areas. 46 Virtual Health Fun apps, foodies to follow and more! 54 Foundation Phelps Regional Healthcare Foundation’s Baby Steps Fund supports efforts in the obstetrics and pediatrics departments to provide expecting and new parents with the best possible patient experience. 56 Auxiliary Annual luncheon honors volunteers who have selflessly given their time to make PCRMC a better place. 3 6 10 14 18 The Innovator Thanks to Joseph Bond, D.O., cancer care at PCRMC is both leading-edge and local. Here’s a look at some of Dr. Bond’s achievements since he brought cancer services to our community in the early 1980s. Snore No More The PCRMC Sleep Center can help diagnose—and alleviate—many sleep disorders. Are you ready to finally get a good night’s rest? 30 Days to Better Sleep Make these changes to your routine to get better ZZZs. I Can’t Ask My Doctor That! Cardiologists reveal their answers to the questions you’re afraid to ask. He Said, She Said Prostate cancer screenings and mammograms are nothing to fear. Here’s the lowdown from a real couple on what to expect. COVER PHOTO BY JOHN P. MIDGLEY, CORBIS STILL A SCREENING STAR 26 Vim & Vigor · FAL L 2012 Katie Couric is known as a perky morning personality and a hard-hitting journalist. But her legacy remains her commitment to ﬁghting cancer. 1

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Fall 2012 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2012 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center
Contents
Opening Thoughts
The Innovator
Snore No More
30 Days to Better Sleep
I Can’t Ask My Doctor That!
He Said, She Said
Hold On to Your Health
Still A Screening Star
Your Joints: An Owner’s Manual
Weighing Your Options
No Greater Gift
Weather Alert
Virtual Health
Remaking a Statement
The Highest-Tech Heart Care
Available Just for You!
Age Is Just a Number
Foundation
Auxiliary

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2012 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center