Vim & Vigor - Spring 2013 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center - (Page 1)
CONTENTS
SPECIAL
Everyone Has a
Story to Tell
In an effort to better
get to know patients,
PCRMC invites
them to share their
histories, hobbies
and interests.
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DEPARTMENTS
2 Opening Thoughts
PCRMC strives to
provide world-class,
patient-centered care
in every aspect of
what we do.
46 Virtual Health A
video for dizziness, a
stress-reducing app,
and much more!
55 Foundation Phelps
Regional Health Care
Foundation recognizes
donors who help
PCRMC serve its
patients.
COVER PHOTO BY EVAN AGOSTINI
56 Auxiliary Auxiliary
& Volunteer Services
donates $175,000 for a
state-of-the-art, digital
X-ray machine.
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FEATURES
Getting a Clear Picture
Meet a PCRMC radiologist who uses
X-rays, MRI and other imaging to
investigate and diagnose disease.
Stay in Rotation
Is your shoulder giving you trouble?
Find out about surgical and nonsurgical options for a common injury.
Half-Century of Service
A PCRMC registered nurse celebrates
50 years of empowering patients to
improve their mental health.
You’re the Star
Find out how you can take the lead
role in your own healthcare.
Heart-to-Heart
Four women share their harrowing
stories of heart disease, along with
lifesaving advice.
Lighten Up!
Get the skinny on how losing a little
weight can make a big difference in
your health.
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Have No Fear
Don’t let concerns about joint
replacement keep you from living.
Work It!
This easy office makeover can help you
stay fit and reduce stress on the job.
What Are the Chances?
Which behaviors are risky when it
comes to cancer and which are just
hype? We clear up the confusion.
9 Symptoms Never to Ignore
When do those minor aches and
pains indicate something more? Here
are nine reasons to call your doctor.
When Allergies Attack
Do you know fact from fiction when
it comes to allergies?
Let Nature Take Its Course
Find out why elective induction of
labor unnecessarily increases complication risk for mother and baby.
Managing Menopause
Discover how to cope with the symptoms of this natural transition in every
woman’s life.
ON THE COVER
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Because she has such an effervescent personality, you
probably never would have guessed that Diane Keaton has
asthma. But she is breathing easier now and living a full,
joyful life even with the condition. And so can you!
SPRI NG 2013
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Spring 2013 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center
Vim & Vigor - Spring 2013 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Getting a Clear Picture
Stay in Rotation
Half-Century of Service
You’re the Star
Heart-to-Heart
Lighten Up!
Have No Fear
Work It!
Diane Keaton
What Are the Chances?
9 Symptoms Never to Ignore
When Allergies Attack
Virtual Health
Everyone Has a Story to Tell
Let Nature Take Its Course
Managing Menopause
Foundation
Auxiliary
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