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. 49 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. 3 6 8 10 14 18 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. 20 25 34 38 42 52 54 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 28 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 1

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

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2013 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center