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SPECIAL A Commitment to Quality It takes a lot of planning and work to be accredited in cancer care, as PCRMC is. Go behind the scenes to see just how much! CONTENTS 49 DEPARTMENTS 2 Opening Thoughts PCRMC delivers highquality healthcare in your own community. 3 Auxiliary The Lily Pad is more than a typical gift shop. You’ll find its shelves filled with unique, boutique-quality items. 46 Virtual Health Get the inside scoop on apps, technology and online resources for better health. 56 Foundation A new scholarship for medical students honors a longtime PCRMC physician. FEATURES 34 36 40 43 54 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. Communicating Silence PCRMC chaplain Phil Cox, Ph.D., has written a new book that discusses what he has discovered about grief. 4 6 10 16 20 24 Communicating with Care Patient-focused care starts as soon as you pick up the phone, thanks to an improved system for answering incoming calls at PCRMC. Patient Care Tops the Charts! Electronic charts provide physicians and medical staff with updated patient information at a glance—literally. 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 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2012 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Auxiliary
Communicating with Care
Patient Care Tops the Charts!
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
Virtual Health
SPECIAL: A Commitment to Quality
Communicating Silence
Foundation

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