Vim & Vigor - Spring 2012 - Community Healthcare - (Page 1)

CONTENTS SPECIAL SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Catherine Hospital Cardiology Services is healing hearts and saving limbs. 50 DEPARTMENTS 2 Community Message What does quality healthcare mean to you? Improving the patient experience by looking at every aspect of how care is delivered. 3 Community Briefs A bouquet of roses from the hospitals of Community Healthcare System signifies the greatest gifts of all. 52 SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Mary Medical Center Expanding outpatient services to Valparaiso brings quality to your doorstep. 54 SPOTLIGHT ON: Community Hospital St. John resident Shelley DeYoung found she wasn’t alone on her journey with cancer. FEATURES 34 36 40 43 49 56 Lean on Me Hearing that your spouse has prostate cancer can be perplexing. But you can get through it—together. Intimidated by the Gym? Don’t let fear keep you from exercising. We shed light on common reasons people fear the gym. What Is Your Volunteer Style? Take this quiz to learn which hospital volunteer jobs are most likely to fit your personality type and skill set. A Prescription for Relief When you live with chronic pain, getting the right treatment is essential. Here’s where to start. Creating Comfort and Convenience Advances in cancer treatment are changing the patient experience at our hospitals for the better. Valuable Connections Our hospitals have joined a healthcare exchange that enables your doctors to have a patient chart at hand. 4 6 10 16 20 24 Care When You Need It Helpful solutions for times when the doctor’s office is closed. Saving Time, Saving Lives Care from our specialized centers is designed to stabilize and treat heart attack patients immediately and enhance the level of recovery. Get Real Bad boy or overachiever? When it comes to heart health, which reality TV personality are you most like? How Far We’ve Come Take a look at recent advances in women’s healthcare—and what’s on the horizon. Patient Survival Guide With the right resources and good information, you can improve the way you experience healthcare. Perfect Attendance Before you write off rehabilitation therapy, be sure you understand its purpose and what to expect. COVER PHOTO BY ROB KIM/GETTY IMAGES ON THE COVER 28 Vim & Vigor · SPRI NG 2012 Jennifer Hudson, Grammy-winning recording artist, Oscar-winning actress and Weight Watchers spokeswoman, shed more than 80 pounds after the birth of her son. Learn the secrets to her success. 1

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Spring 2012 - Community Healthcare

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2012 - Community Healthcare
Contents
Community Message
Community Briefs
Care When You Need It
Saving Time, Saving Lives
Get Real
How Far We’ve Come
Patient Survival Guide
Perfect Attendance
A New Day
Lean on Me
Intimidated by the Gym?
What Is Your Volunteer Style?
A Prescription for Relief
Creating Comfort and Convenience
SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Catherine Hospital
SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Mary Medical Center
SPOTLIGHT ON: Community Hospital
Valuable Connections

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2012 - Community Healthcare