Vim & Vigor - Spring 2014 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center - (Page 1)

CONTENTS SPECIAL Think Well, Stay Well Kara Meler, DO, focuses on keeping you and your family well. 3 DEPARTMENTS 2 Opening Thoughts PCRMC keeps patients informed during the changing healthcare climate. 46 Virtual Health What to believe online, how to digitize your family health history, and more! 56 Auxiliary The PCRMC Beauty Shop gets a makeover. 6 10 16 20 22 25 34 FEATURES Small Steps to Good Health Jason Meler, DO, teaches his patients to embrace a healthy lifestyle. Occupational Hazards Do bus drivers or lab technicians have healthier hearts? Here's how to thrive in any job. The New Rules of Play Calling all helicopter parents: Learn how to keep your kids safe while keeping your head. Shopping for Two The pregnant woman's guide to the grocery store. Back to Basics A timeline for managing your aching back. Burn, Baby, Burn We've got 17 ideas for revving up your metabolism-vroom! 38 42 49 52 54 Breaking Up with Salt It's America's favorite seasoning. Find out why you should shake it off. Disgusting! (or Not?) A surprising look at gross habits that actually may be good for you. Detective of Medicine Pecos Coble, DO, provides both hospitalist and outpatient care. Building Heart-Healthy Lives Rolla residents have fun raising awareness for cardiovascular disease by participating in the HeartChase. Access for All PCRMC works to ensure area residents have increased access and options for commercial health insurance. Rock Your Health Four ways music can make you and your doctor a star. 28 ON THE COVER Actress and activist Angelina Jolie has beauty, brains and bravura, on- and off-screen. Read about her decision to undergo genetic testing-and then a double mastectomy. SPRI NG 2014 1

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Spring 2014 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2014 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Think Well, Stay Well
Small Steps to Good Health
Occupational Hazards
The New Rules of Play
Shopping for Two
Back to Basics
Burn, Baby, Burn
Angelina Jolie
Rock Your Health
Breaking Up with Salt
Disgusting! (or Not?)
Virtual Health
Detective of Medicine
Building Heart-Healthy Lives
Access for All
Auxiliary

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2014 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center