Vim & Vigor - Fall 2015 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center - (Page 1)

Contents FALL 2015 THE BIG STORY You can't beat the benefits of beets. A healthier diet comes from mindful choices, not sacrifice. PAGE 46 IN EVERY ISSUE PAGE 16 2 33 38 40 42 FEATURES 6 9 10 In the Business of Keeping You Healthy The new Waynesville Medical Plaza is now open! A Change Would Do You Good Need to improve your health? So do most of us. Change Agent Jillian Michaels wants you to make a change (and she won't even yell). 14 Making a Change Changing your diet, exercise routine and lifestyle is easier than you might think. 22 Heartbreak High You might recognize this cast of characters from your graduating class. But do you see the habits that affect heart health? 28 A Letter from Your Colon Why get a colorectal cancer screening? Hear it from the colon itself. 44 46 48 54 Delbert Day Cancer Institute Breaks Ground Construction of the comprehensive cancer center is now underway. Correction: Poison ivy and poison oak are similar but different plants. The "Freak Out or Chill Out?" article in the Summer 2015 issue misstated that they were the same. Opening Thoughts This Just In The Truth About Skin How To: Prep for Pregnancy Quiz: Freak Out or Chill Out? At a Glance: Risky Business In the Market: Beets Health by the Numbers: Seasonal Suffering Do cookies have more calories than wine? PAGE 34 49 3 52 The PCRMC Auxiliary celebrates 65 years of making a difference in our community. Take Care of Yourself The stories of hope and survivorship of three PCRMC breast cancer patients. Mammograms Save Lives The PCRMC Comprehensive Breast Center offers all aspects of breast health. A Commitment to Volunteerism COVER PHOTO BY GETTY/CBS PHOTO ARCHIVE FALL 2015 1

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Vim & Vigor - Fall 2015 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center