WINTER ISSUEJANUARY 2008 Health Report
State-of-the-Art Cath Lab Opens
Grayslake Facility to Offer 24-Hour Acute Care
Bedside Bistro Coming to LFH
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Cardiac and Pulmonary Services Manager Ron Raymundo, RN, BSN, is pictured inside Lake Forest Hospital’s new Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
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Lights…Camera…Cath Lab
Lake Forest Hospital has taken another major step in its drive to
become one of the region’s finest and most comprehensive patient
care medical centers with the November 2007 opening of a cutting-
edge Cardiac Catheterization Lab that facilitates onsite diagnostics
and treatment of a much broader range of cardiac patients.
“In the cardiac business, time is muscle,” said Dr. Brian Shortal, a
diagnostic catheterization specialist and key member of the cardiology
team that oversees the new lab along with Cardiac and Pulmonary
Services Manager Ron Raymundo, RN, BSN. “The Cardiac Cath
Lab enables us to diagnose and treat STEMI (ST segment elevated
myocardial infarction) patients, thus putting Lake Forest Hospital
on a direct route for EMS transfer,” explained Shortal. “We will now
be one of Lake County’s primary EMS destinations and an important
player in the overall treatment of cardiovascular disease.”
The new Cardiac Cath Lab features a state-of-the-art cardiac
angiography suite that provides quick, onsite diagnoses and
treatment for patients suspected of having cardiovascular disease,
as well as those who are suffering acute heart attack. The lab is
also equipped with the latest 3-D software to allow for the diagnosis
and treatment of irregular heart rhythms.
“We can now assess any type of cardiac disease (obstructive coronary
artery disease, valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease and
congestive heart failure) as well as peripheral (non-cardiac) vascular
disease,” explains Dr. Jonathan Gilbert, cardiologist and Cardiac
Cath Lab medical director. “We’ve become a one-stop shop for
cardiovascular testing and therapeutics!”
A veteran team of technicians and cardiology service experts will
manage the day-to-day lab operation, led by Gilbert. Designed to
allow for future expansion, the 5,000-square-foot lab has four
prep and recovery rooms surrounding the cardiac angiography
suite, thus enabling patients to be prepped, have their procedure
and recover without leaving the area.
“Patient care is all about accessibility to medical services,” said
Shortal. “In the past, while we may have been strong at diagnostics,
a patient with chest pain or a positive stress test would typically
require outsourcing to another treatment facility. “That is no longer
the case with the opening of our high-tech Cardiac Cath Lab.”
For Lake Forest Hospital, the state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization
Lab is the latest step in a continuing journey to set the standard
for what a community-based hospital can achieve when it commits
to delivering the highest-quality patient care, driven by a medical
team that is second to none.
Introducing Cath Lab
Opening of 5,000-square-foot facility signals new chapter in cardiac care at LFH
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Beginning on March 1, Lake Forest Hospital’s Acute Care Center will offer its services on
a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week basis. Currently, it is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
treating more than 26,000 adult and pediatric patients each year for conditions such as
flu symptoms, minor cuts, bruises, sprains, fractures, eye irritations and other non-emer-
gent medical problems. Meanwhile, plans are moving forward to expand the Acute Care
Center to include additional treatment rooms and other improvements.
Lake Forest Hospital also is pursuing freestanding emergency center (FEC) designation for
the Grayslake campus. Legislation introduced by state Sen. Susan Garrett (D-Lake Forest)
allowing for the creation of such centers was enacted last year. Pending certificate-of-
need approval, Lake Forest Hospital will provide much-needed emergency medical services
to north and western areas of the county. FEC status will allow the Grayslake facility to
accept local ambulances for appropriate emergency transports and will significantly reduce
emergency transport times in the region.
“Lake Forest Hospital can operate a freestanding emergency center with minimal expansion
of our existing Acute Care Center,” says vice President of Business Development and
External Affairs Mathew Koschmann. “And, because services are already performed by
board-certified emergency medicine physicians, conversion to an FEC will not require
significant changes in how we provide care to our patients.”
The Outpatient & Acute Care Center is located at 1475 E. Belvidere Road (Route 120 just
west of U.S. 45) in Grayslake.
Grayslake Acute Care Center to Expand and Begin 24-Hour Operation
“Lake Forest Hospital recognizes the significant need of Grayslake-area residents for improved access to services, and our expansion and additional hours of operation is a step toward meeting this community need.”
— MATHEW KOSCHMANN, vICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEvELOPMENT AND ExTERNAL AFFAIRS
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Lake Forest Hospital patients will be order-
ing their meals from the most extensive,
restaurant-style menu of any hospital in
Lake County as part of Bedside Bistro, Food
Service’s new customer-service initiative set
to launch in the very near future. Patients
will be able to order their meals to be served
whenever they want to eat them between
the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. And, those
meals will be delivered to the room within
45 minutes via a new tray-delivery system that keeps the food hot
in a more energy-efficient manner.
The idea is to allow patients to order what they want when it’s right
for them to eat based on their individual treatment schedules as
opposed to the more conventional way of having breakfast, lunch
and dinner served at the same time to all patients on a unit, which
means food may be delivered to some rooms while the patient is
away for tests. With Bedside Bistro, hospital staff will keep
patients informed of their daily routine, so they’ll have a better
idea when they’ll be in their room to eat and enjoy their meals.
Orders can be placed in advance for delivery at a specified time. And,
as has always been the case, the foods patients may choose will
be limited by any restrictions placed by their doctor(s) and the
hospital’s dietitians.
Lake Forest Hospital Coordinator of Nutritional Services Edye
Wagner, RD, sees this new system as a great benefit to the patient.
“If patients feel in control of their food and have the choice of
fresher, healthier options, their healing process will be enhanced.
Good nutrition plays a role in the whole immune system and recovery
process,” she says.
Food Services Director Al Moyer puts it this way, “The bottom line of
our new concept is that every patient will be a vIP.”
Bedside Bistro’s new breakfast menu includes design-your-own
omelets, oatmeal brulé and fruited yogurt granola parfait. New
lunch and dinner features include build-your-own sandwiches, filet
mignon, cedar planked salmon, paninis (vegetable and smoked
turkey) and a pasta bar.
This change to more of a restaurant-style operation to serve
patients is being facilitated by an extensive renovation of Lake
Forest Hospital’s kitchen facilities. The made-to-order meals that
are prepared there will be served on new service ware designed to
make their presentation more pleasing to the eye. “Our goal is to
make our food choices and service appeal to the patients to help
them get better faster,” Wagner says.
BEDSIDE BISTRO: BON APPéTIT!
Prominent Lake Forest businessman S. Barry Lipin knows first-
hand the challenges faced by those with hearing impairments and
wanted to do something to help. Following a recent meeting with
Lake Forest Hospital representatives, Lipin made a donation to the
hospital to improve services offered to the hearing-impaired.
Thanks to Lipin’s generosity, the hospital has purchased a portable
verifit system for the audiology department.
This cutting-edge computer technology allows audiologists to
scientifically evaluate hearing aid systems and demonstrate their
sophisticated features to patients, ultimately leading to greater
utility and patient satisfaction. Now better than ever before, Lake Forest
Hospital audiologists can effectively and accurately demonstrate
the advantages and impact of digital-hearing instruments on hearing
impairment, not only to patients, but to their family members,
teachers and friends as well.
This technology is especially useful in working with hearing-impaired
children. Because the devise is portable, it can be used in places
such as schools. “It is the ultimate tool designed to simulate the
‘real-life’ listening experiences of the hearing-impaired user, and
the hearing-aid processing,” says Director of Specialty Clinical
Services Madonna Stoioff. “This generous gift has allowed us to
obtain the best science and technology available to better serve
our hearing-impaired patients,” says Stoioff.
Donor’s Generosity Aids Hearing-Impaired Patients
As we turn the page on yet another holiday season of over-indulgence
and wishful New Year’s resolutions, it is time once again to face
the barrage of bizarre, often Hollywood-driven diets that promise
“the new you” by valentine’s Day. Everything from blood type
specialties and grapefruit miracles to calorie busters and fat burners
take aim at your vulnerable post-New Year’s state of mind.
So what are we to believe? Following is a brief look at several of the
more prominent “fad” diets, as well as some sound advice from
Lake Forest Hospital Coordinator of Nutritional Services Edye Wagner.
Blood Type DietBased on Peter D’Adamo’s bestseller—Eat Right 4 Your Type—the
blood type diet is supposed to drive weight loss, assist with allergy
and infection resistance and achieve overall good health.
It suggests: Blood Type A—avoid red meat, eat plenty of fish and
vegetables, low dairy. Light exercise only. Blood Type B—avoid
chicken and bacon, eat plenty of meat and dairy, some fish, and
plenty of fruits and vegetables. Blood Type AB—combine A & B
diets—good luck with this!
Grapefruit DietThe grapefruit stars in this farcical diet as a weight-loss superhero.
Yes, the grapefruit is a wonderful fruit—a natural carbohydrate
high in fiber and vitamin C. But in terms of miraculous weight loss
properties that warrant its use as the sole foundation of a weight
loss program, let’s get real.
Negative Calorie or Fat Burner DietFirst of all, there is no such thing as food with a negative calorie
value. The presumption with proponents of this diet is that eating
a five-calorie stick of celery, for example, will burn up 95 calories.
This is the epitome of speculation with no science to support it.
Weight loss from this diet comes simply from consuming low
calories. There are no magical properties with certain food groups.
Ask the Experts
Attack of the Wacky Diets
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Having The Big One (or Not)
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The classic story of the heart attack goes something like this: An
overweight, out-of-shape man in his late 60s is shoveling snow and
suddenly feels an intense chest pain. He grasps for his chest and
complains that he feels “an elephant on his chest.” The man is
sweating, pale, short of breath and fears for his life. He tells his wife,
who frantically calls 911, and he is brought to the emergency
department (ED).
Historically, the picture of that pale man with exertional chest pain
dominated our view of a heart attack and became known as “typical”
chest pain symptoms. Gradually, more and more studies came out
that made physicians realize that while the patients with “typical”
chest pain symptoms may have been having a heart attack, so were
others who presented very differently (“atypically”). To make matters
even more complicated, women were found to have even more atypical
symptoms than men when they experienced a heart attack.
Other symptoms that were found to have prognostic value in determining
a heart attack include: chest pain without exertion, chest pressure,
lightheadedness, unusual fatigue, indigestion, arm pain, neck pain
and weakness. The fact that a heart attack can masquerade with so
many different costumes keeps physicians always on alert, and keeps
the general public legitimately worried.
Many patients mistakenly linger at home for hours worrying that they
might be “over-reacting” so they “just wait for the pain to pass”
before deciding to go to the ED. In the world of heart attacks, the
catch phrase to remember is “time is muscle.” Your heart is a muscle
and in a heart attack, a portion of the heart does not receive blood
and, therefore, does not get oxygen. The longer you wait, the longer
the heart is without oxygen, and the more likely it is that a portion of
the heart muscle will die (heart attack).
The good news is that not every person with chest pain and not every
heavy-set, 60-year-old man shoveling snow with a pain in his chest is
having a heart attack. In the United States, there are about 5 million
patient visits to the ED with symptoms that are concerning for a heart
attack. Of these, about 15 percent (750,000) prove to actually have
had a heart attack and another 25 to 30 percent have warning signs
of a possibly preventable future heart attack. The remaining majority
have non-cardiac causes of their symptoms. Ultimately, it is our
responsibility to ourselves to have our pain and symptoms evaluated
immediately and to give ourselves and those we love peace of mind.
While it is impossible to remove the element of fear from a heart
attack, it is always better to err on the side of caution when any such
symptoms arise.
Dr. Sharon Moise is an emergency medicine physician at
Lake Forest Hospital. Please send all questions and comments
Of course, any diet consisting of large portions of vegetables, such
as fibrous vegetables that are filling and very nutritious, yet low in
calories, will aid in weight loss.
Warrior DietThis is based on the historic daily life of a warrior who would
ostensibly under eat during the day (when physical activity and
danger were always present) and overeat at night (when able to
rest and eat a good daily meal). Yet, questions abound regarding
the long-term effects of such an exercise and nutrition program on
metabolic rates and fat loss. The scientific jury is still out.
“Detox diets, the most recent rage among Hollywood’s finest, are
like a perpetual colonoscopy preparation,” says Wagner. “They are
basically varying degrees of starvation, mostly liquids, paired with
colon cleansing. The risks of such diets are great, ranging from
hypoglycemia to dehydration. We all know that nutrition is vital to
our immune system. Imagine what two weeks of malnutrition will do!”
Wagner stresses that health benefits from weight loss are only
achieved when there is real weight loss, meaning loss of body fat,
not just water. And we have all become aware of the pitfalls of yo-yo
dieting, which can lead to loss of muscle mass, fat gain and a
slowing of the metabolism, making it harder to lose weight the
next time.
“There is little science to back up most of the diets you will hear or
read about,” adds Wagner. “Many work in the short-term because
they force you to think before putting something in your mouth.
But special food combinations, prolonged fasts or other severely
restricted intake diets offer no magic bullet and could do more harm
than good in the long-run. Health benefits and sustained, healthy
weight loss come from lifestyle changes. Hence the unglamorous
advice we hear all the time, eat less and move more.”
Nutritional Services offers counseling on an inpatient and
outpatient basis. For more information, call (847) 535-6176.
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Get pain and symptoms checked immediately to be sure.
The numbers at first glance seem daunting:
140,000 new cases diagnosed each year.
56,000 deaths annually. The second-leading
cause of cancer death in both men and
women in the U.S.
Yet, colorectal cancer, which almost always
begins as a non-cancerous growth (or polyp)
that develops on the inside lining of the
colon and the rectum, is a highly preventable
disease. And, if detected early, it can be
cured. So why are there still so many deaths
attributed to colorectal cancer?
“Two reasons,” explains John Andrews, MD,
FACS, Lake Forest Hospital chief of staff
and a specialist in general, colorectal and
laparoscopic surgery. “First, only 40 percent
of Americans over the age of 50 are getting
the appropriate testing, either due to a lack
of awareness of the screening recommen-
dations or a personal hesitancy to discuss
the subject with their doctors. Many people
assume that having no symptoms means
they are healthy when, in fact, colorectal
polyps and the early, most treatable stages
of colorectal cancer, most often have no
symptoms at all. And second, often people
wait too long to be evaluated. They may
even have a symptom such as rectal bleeding,
but assume it is due to hemorrhoids. This
delay in evaluation can lead to progression
of undetected disease and compromise of
an otherwise highly likely cure.”
It is generally recommended that men and
women should begin screening for colorectal
cancer at age 50 (45 for African Americans),
and younger if they have risk factors that
make colorectal cancer more likely.
These would include:
• An immediate family member with a history of colorectal cancer or precancerous polyps
• A personal history of uterine or ovarian cancer
• A personal history of inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease
• Hereditary conditions such as familial polyposis and nonpolyposis colon cancer
• A personal history of colorectal cancer or precancerous polyps
Lifestyle factors that may increase the risk
for developing colorectal cancer include:
• Diets high in fat
• Diets low in fruits and vegetables
• Cigarette smoking
• Obesity
• Sedentary lifestyle
There are many test options available to
screen for colorectal cancer, including hemoc-
cult stool testing, flexible sigmoidoscopy,
barium enema and virtual colonoscopy
(or CT colonography). But the gold standard
exam for a comprehensive colorectal cancer
screening remains the colonoscopy.
“Colonoscopy provides a direct view of the
entire colon and rectum and allows for the
detection and removal of polyps,” explains
Dr. Tara Troy, a member of the Associates
in Gastroenterology and Liver Disease group
that practices at Lake Forest Hospital and
together performs approximately 3,500
colonoscopies annually. “It is a simple
procedure for trained endoscopists, usually
taking 20 to 30 minutes under moderate
sedation. The toughest part for a patient is
typically at home the night prior to the exam
when the preparatory cleansing or flushing
of the system is required,” adds Troy.
If colorectal cancer is detected, surgery is
recommended in most cases, sometimes in
conjunction with radiation and chemotherapy.
If detected and treated in the earliest stages,
80 to 90 percent of those patients will
realize a complete cure. The cure rate
drops significantly when diagnosed in the
later stages.
“Most of my surgeries for colorectal cancer
are laparoscopic-assisted colon removal,
which combines the best of laparoscopic
technology with the more traditional open
surgical approach,” explains Andrews.
“The most important message here is that
colorectal cancer is preventable,” adds
Andrews. “We can’t say that about many
cancers, but we can about this one. Yes, there
is evidence that certain dietary and lifestyle
factors may reduce your risk of developing
colorectal cancer. But the best insurance
policy of all is a regular screening, including
a colonoscopy. We could save 40,000 lives
a year in the U.S. if more people took that
to heart!”
“The most important message here is that colorectal cancer is preventable.”
— DR. JOHN ANDREWS
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness MonthRegular Screenings and Early Detection are Lifesavers!
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Early detection is a key weapon in the battle against colorectal
cancer. In fact, the most effective way to reduce the risk of this
third most common form of cancer in the U.S. is undergoing routine
colorectal screening tests.
With this in mind, Lake Forest Hospital will observe National
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month by distributing home screening
kits free of charge during the first week of March. The kits will be
distributed March 3-7 by members of the hospital’s GI staff, who
will provide information and answer questions to those interested
in learning more about colorectal cancer. In addition, participants
will be able to register to win raffle prizes. Watch for more
details on the hospital’s Web site, www.lfh.org, as this week
draws nearer.
Men and women 50 years of age and older should get screened for colorectal cancer. Of the many screening options available, Dr. Tara Troy says colonoscopy provides a direct view of the entire colon and allows for the detection and removal of polyps.
Hospital to Distribute Home Screening Kits During March’s Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Thanks in large part to its highly competent staff and
extremely sterile environment, Lake Forest Hospital’s facility
infection rate for MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus
aureus) is among the lowest in the United States – less than
1 percent compared with a national average of about 5 percent.
Yet, Lake Forest Hospital continues to spearhead an aggressive
MRSA screening program in accordance with Centers for
Disease Control guidelines and now mandated by the state
of Illinois.
If you are undergoing major surgery (orthopedic or intra-
abdominal) at Lake Forest Hospital, please check with your
physician about the MRSA screening program. We culture all
high-risk patients for MRSA and all patients admitted to the
Intensive Care Unit have nasal swab screenings for MRSA.
While Lake Forest Hospital’s rate of hospital-acquired MRSA
has not changed over the years, it’s important to note that
the incidence of community-acquired MRSA has increased
substantially. This designation refers to MRSA not associated
with hospital or nursing-home exposures. There have been
multiple instances over the last several years with skin infections
in professional and high-school athletes.
One of the best ways to avoid contracting MRSA is to follow
recommended hand-washing techniques and good personal
hygiene.
Please contact your physician with any specific questions you
may have about MRSA. Or, you can call Lake Forest Hospital’s
vice President of Medical Affairs, Dr. Michael G. Ankin, at
(847) 535-6123.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MRSA SCREENING AT LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL
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Lake Forest Hospital Resale Shop Manager vida Ludington has
heard some unusual requests in her six years of running the shop,
but one recent inquiry left its mark.
“A gentleman came in to donate clothes, which we always appreciate,”
Ludington said. He looked around the store, saw the display of
posters featuring hospital ads and asked if he could buy a particular
poster featuring Dr. Ahmed Farag, vice chairman, department of
radiology, in front of the hospital’s dual-source CT scanner, one of
the few in the Midwest.
“I told him at first that we have a lot of nice men’s shoes, clothes
and sweaters, for example, but he explained that he really wanted to
purchase the poster of the man who saved his life,” Ludington said.
Terry Finley, a federal attorney from Lindenhurst, travels worldwide
frequently during the course of his work. Around winter of 2006,
he noticed that his legs were hurting a bit in the calves, but he was
so busy, he didn’t really think too much about the pain, which he
also attributed to his exercise regimen.
Last January, Finley also experienced some minor chest pain. Both
parents had died of heart attacks, so this condition was particularly
troublesome. His internist, Dr. Jason Garti, recommended the cardio
CT scan to evaluate his heart and coronary arteries. So Finley came
to Lake Forest Hospital for the procedure, still concerned about
his heart.
“I told my boss that I really needed to take a sick day to do this.
I never take sick days. I figured that I’d be back to work the next day.
After the CT scan was complete, Dr. Farag personally reviewed my
exam with me, and given the findings, expedited my admission to
the emergency department. My condition was that serious,”
Finley explained.
“Without a doubt, these doctors saved my life.”
— TERRY FINLEY
Farag told Finley that he had blood clots in his lungs. “A condition
called pulmonary embolism was discovered incidentally on his
cardiac imaging study,” Farag said. “This condition is the result of
blood clots, which in his case traveled from his legs to his lungs,
resulting in the blockage of blood flow in his lungs. If discovered,
patients can be treated with blood thinners; however, this condition
can, in the worst scenario, result in death.”
Finley was surprised to hear this news. “Imagine my chagrin. One
minute I’m practicing law. The next, I’m flat on my back, spending
four days in the hospital,” he said.
“What I have is genetic,” said Finley. “I had no symptoms. Had I
not done the CT scan, both Dr. Garti and Dr. Farag told me I might
have died in my sleep!”
Finley’s medical team, including hematologist Dr. Ira Piel, ordered
blood tests to determine the genetic abnormality in which the body
produces these clots. One of Garti’s colleagues, Dr. Scott Braunlich,
also helped with Finley’s case.
One of 10 children, Finley sent his siblings the blood work analysis
so that they could be tested, as well. A sister, as well as one of
Finley’s nephews, is predisposed to this genetic condition, which
now can be monitored.
Finley said he wants others to know about this condition and the
imaging offered at Lake Forest Hospital. “I couldn’t believe I was
that educated, and I didn’t know about this condition. People who
fly a lot should especially take heed.”
Finley now takes Coumadin, which prevents his blood from clotting.
He also cannot have anything with vitamin K, such as spinach. He
has an exercise routine and has decided to retire and enjoy life,
especially since he almost lost his.
As for the poster in the Resale Shop, the hospital gladly gave Finley
a framed copy of the ad.
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Terry Finley with Dr. Ahmed Farag near the dual-source CT scanner.
Hospital Resale Shop Gets Memorable Request
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TOPS NEW YORK TIMES’ BESTSELLER LIST IN OPENING WEEK!
You: Staying Young—The Owner’s Manual for Extending Your Warranty is the latest in the
hugely successful “You” series by Oprah Winfrey health experts, Dr. Mehmet Oz and
Dr. Michael Roizen. Released Nov. 1, 2007, this new #1 New York Times’ bestseller
follows in the footsteps of earlier series’ bestsellers, You: The Owner’s Manual and You:
On A Diet. But unlike its predecessors, You: Staying Young … features Lake Forest Hospital’s
own Dr. Mark Rudberg as its co-author.
“I wrote and published many academic papers aimed at medically trained audiences while at
the University of Chicago,” said Rudberg, a nationally respected epidemiologist, geriatrician
and former medical school associate professor. “But this was a first for me. Five experts
collaborating via conference call for six hours each week over a six-month period. We
learned from each other throughout. And Mehmet [Dr. Oz] has an amazing talent for
knowing his audience and turning highly technical information into something not only
easy-to-understand but highly engaging and entertaining for the general public. The whole
experience was fantastic!”
As with his earlier literary successes, Dr. Oz launched the book via his highly popular segment
on the Oprah Winfrey Show over two days, Nov. 1 and Nov. 5, Rudberg spearheaded
the show’s audience health screenings, joined by Lake Forest Hospital nursing staff—
Kim Fiester, Jenny Prescia, Jan Halkovich and Lori Patsis—along with Dr. Rachel Greenberg
providing eye exams.
You: Staying Young—The Owner’s Manual for Extending Your Warranty corrects
misconceptions about the “seemingly” inevitable decline of the body and mind as we age.
The science behind “major agers” is explained in lay terms, using the analogy of a city
and how it can control either aging gracefully or deteriorating unnecessarily. With the help
of wonderful illustrations by Gary Hallgren, this series of epiphanies for the reader culminates
in a 14-day plan for staying young that will allow us to live longer with greater vitality.
“It puts the reader in the driver’s seat in terms of controlling, to a large extent, how he or
she ages,” explained Rudberg. “We give too much credit, or blame, to our genes for what
happens to us as we get older. Genetics accounts for only 25 percent of your biological
future. The rest is up to you and how you decide to treat yourself – body, mind, soul, you
name it.”
As for Rudberg’s future as a popular author, now that You: Staying Young … topped the
bestseller charts in its opening week, “I’d like to do it again if the right opportunity pres-
ents itself. I have a couple of book ideas I plan to explore. Working with Dr. Oz, Dr. Roizen
and their team was such a stimulating and enjoyable journey for me. You learn a lot by
teaching. It’s how I stay young.”
Dr. Mark Rudberg Co-Authors Newest “You” Series Book with Oprah’s Health Specialist, Dr. Oz
Rudberg will discuss the book’s contents and sign copies of it during a free community education program at Lake Forest Hospital Jan. 30. See listing on Page 14 for further details.
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Medical Staff News
RObeRt K. eRiCKSOn, MD, Neurosurgery, is certified by the
American Board of Neurological Surgery. He completed residency
requirements at the University of Chicago in 1987. Dr. Erickson
practices in Libertyville and can be reached at (847) 362-1848.
eve FeinbeRg, MD, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, is
certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She
completed residency requirements at Northwestern University in
2004. Dr. Feinberg practices in Hoffman Estates and can be
reached at (847) 843-1510.
AKAS JAin, MD, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility,
completed residency requirements at the University of Cincinnati
in 2004. Dr. Jain practices in Gurnee and can be reached at
(847) 662-1818.
Axel W. JOOb, MD, Thoracic Surgery, is certified by the American
Board of Surgery and by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
He completed residency requirements at the University of virginia
in 1986 (surgery) and 1988 (thoracic surgery). Dr. Joob practices
in Park Ridge and can be reached at (847) 635-9006.
libORKA KOS, MD, Pediatric Dermatology, is certified by the
American Board of Dermatology with a subspecialty in pediatric
dermatology. She completed residency requirements at Henry Ford
Hospital in 2005. Dr. Kos practices in Gurnee and can be reached
at (847) 662-4380.
JeRRy x. liu, MD, Hematology/Oncology, is certified by the American
Board of Internal Medicine. He completed residency requirements
at the University of Michigan Hospitals in 2004. Dr. Liu practices
in Libertyville and can be reached at (847) 367-6781.
MAnFReD P. MAn, DO, Family Medicine, is certified by the American
Board of Family Medicine. He completed residency requirements
at Northwestern University/St. Joseph Hospital in 1991. Dr. Man
practices in Grayslake and can be reached at (847) 548-8430.
JOSePH iMPeRAtO, MD, delivered the keynote
address at the Cancer Wellness Center’s annual
meeting Nov. 28 in Highland Park. A highlight
of this meeting is presentation of the annual
Stephen A. Wesiman, MD, Humanitarian
Award for Cancer Care. Dr. Imperato was the
2005 recipient of this memorial award, which
honors outstanding medical accomplishments
and dedication to the total well-being of cancer patients and their
families exemplifying the humanity and life work of Dr. Weisman,
who was a member of Lake Forest Hospital’s medical staff.
SHAROn MOiSe, MD, is the co-author of
an article, A 24-Year Old with Chest Pain,
Hemoptysis and Hypoxia, to be published in
the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.
Written with Dr. Chad Kessler of the Jesse
Brown v.A. Hospital in Chicago, its purpose is
to make emergency physicians more aware of a
rare condition involving abnormal blood flow
through the lungs. This condition can cause chest pain, coughing
up blood and low oxygenation of the blood.
Lake Forest Hospital congratulates those
physicians who have been recognized for
their accomplishments and those who have
furthered their professional knowledge:
Lake Forest Hospital would like to welcome its
newest physicians to the staff:
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Lake Forest Hospital is experiencing a record-breaking year in the receipt of estate gifts.
Through bequests from nine of the hospital’s loyal patients and supporters, to date a total
of nearly $2 million has been contributed to designated areas such as the radiation oncology
department, construction projects, the maternity department and charity care, or to general
support for areas of greatest need at Lake Forest Hospital.
Each gift not only provides a wonderful legacy, but also honors the hospital and offers
thanks for the excellent health care received. Donors are recognized through the hospital’s
donor recognition program.
Most importantly, such contributions significantly strengthen Lake Forest Hospital for the
future. For a not-for-profit institution, philanthropic support is truly appreciated and critical
to providing the highest quality health care to our patients.
If you would like to consider a planned estate gift for Lake Forest Hospital, please contact
Jane C. Griffin, vice president of philanthropy and marketing, at (847) 535-6111 or
AND YOU THOUGHT HOUSE CALLS WERE A THING OF THE PAST!
The fourth annual House Calls event, presented by the Women’s Health Advisory Council
of Lake Forest Hospital, takes place at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Onwentsia
Club in Lake Forest.
This unique event features many of the region’s finest health-care providers in an informal,
up-close and personal setting that enables small group give-and-take of the latest health
and wellness information available.
The session’s topics and Lake Forest Hospital Medical Staff presenters include:
• you: Staying young—the Owners Manual for extending your Warranty, Dr. Mark Rudberg
• get Pumped: identifying and lowering your Cardiovascular Risk in 2008, Dr. brian Shortal
• State of emergency: When to visit the eR, Dr. Sharon Moise
• the truths and Myths of Cancer, Dr. Joseph imperato
• Children on the Move: Preventing Sports injuries in our Active Children, Dr. Chris Amann
• navigating your Adolescent through Puberty, Dr. Riley Minster
Tickets for this evening full of useful health and wellness information are $100 each.
Please RSvP by Jan. 18. To register, or for more information, call the Lake Forest Hospital
Office of Philanthropy at (847) 535-6111.
GENEROUS DONORS REMEMBER LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL IN RECORD NUMBERS IN 2007
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Now that the New Year is upon us and the
resolutions to lose weight, exercise and eat
better are fresh, you might also want to add
balance training to your goals.
“Balance training is often overlooked,” explains
Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center Exercise
Specialist & Personal Trainer Bruce Mills.
“Your exercise program should consist of
cardiovascular, strength training and specialty
classes, such as yoga or Pilates, but it also
needs to include balance training, especially
as we age.”
Balance training, he adds, often becomes
important only after an accident has
happened.
“If you do balance training consistently, if
you’re on an uneven sidewalk and you’re
busy talking with friends and not checking
out the pavement, you might stumble, but
you likely will not fall and injure yourself.”
“Billions of dollars are spent in the United
States each year because older people fall
down, and they had no pre-existing conditions,
such as Parkinson’s disease, for instance.
One of the most important things I can tell
you is to practice improving your balance,
and by doing so, you’ll likely avoid hospi-
talization and pain in the future.”
Balance training focuses on the sensors in
the legs. If you focus on these sensors, you
will improve your reaction to imbalance
and will improve your overall balance as a
result. So, what can you do?
The simplest exercise is a one-legged stand.
Hold on to an object about waist high.
Raise one leg and hold on until you can
gradually work toward independence,
releasing your hold. Once you are indepen-
dent, time yourself for 30 seconds or more.
Next, close your eyes and do this exercise,
as there is a visual component to balance.
It’s important to switch feet and to train
the sensors in both legs.
A second exercise involves using either a
foam pad or a Bosu ball. Stand on the item
with both feet initially to get the feel of the
unstable environment. Raise one foot, at
which point the “wobbles” will begin. Try
to rest your lifted foot on top of the heel of
your stationary foot. Hold for 30 seconds
and switch feet. Then close your eyes and
do the exercise.
A third exercise is to use a balance beam,
though you could also find a line in your
floor’s tile or follow along the edge of a rug,
for example. First, walk forward, toe-to-toe.
Next, walk backward, toe-to-toe. Then turn
parallel to the beam and walk side-to-side.
A fourth option is to do step-overs. A step-
over is performed by moving your back foot,
stepping over the forward foot and placing it
back on the beam or line on the floor tile.
Some Mills tips:
• Do balance training at least three times a week.
• Keep up this training or you will lose its benefits in about two weeks.
• it is never too late to start balance training, though it is ideal to start while you’re still young. that way, it is already a part of your exercise routine.
Although you can do these balancing
exercises on your own, joining a fitness
center might help. Adds Mills, “A fitness
center becomes a social activity and is an
encouragement, person-to-person, to help
keep you motivated and exercising.”
For more information about joining
Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center,
call (847) 535-7043.
How’s Your Balance?
Bruce Mills, an exercise specialist and personal trainer at Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center, is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine and by the American Sports Education program. He’s shown balancing on a Bosu ball.
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What is AD/HD? Join Jeffrey O’Koon, PhD, and Sharon Johnson, PhD, for a discussion
about diagnosis and a review of treatment approaches for these
special children.
Date: Monday, Jan. 28
time: 7 to 9 p.m.
location: lake Forest Hospital
Register: (847) 535-6112 or www.flh.org
“Addiction by Prescription… Dangers in the Medicine Cabinet” Teens can abuse prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Our panel of experts including a pharmacist and psychologist will
address these dangers and let you know how to keep your child safe!
Date: tuesday, March 11
time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
location: lake Forest Hospital
For: Parents of children in grades 6-12
Register: (847) 295-9075 or www.leadweb.org
Childhood Immunization Clinic Please bring your child’s immunization records with you. The cost is
$10 per dose; no one will be turned away due to inability to pay.
Dates: Saturday, Jan. 26, Feb. 23 or March 22
time: 9 to 11 a.m.
location: lake Forest Hospital
info: (847) 377- 8470
Events + Community
FAMily liFe
CliniCAl DiAgnOStiCS & tReAtMentS
Coping Strategies for Intimacy Changes with Cancer Changes in sexuality can disrupt emotional closeness affecting the
quality of partnered relationships. This interactive discussion
focuses on coping with these changes to best protect your
emotional closeness.
Date: tuesday, Feb. 12
time: 7 to 8 p.m.
location : lake Forest Hospital
Register : (847) 535-6112 or www.flh.org
The Beat Goes On Dr. Brian Shortal will discuss cardiovascular disease and how to
modify your risks. He’ll cover signs & symptoms, what needs to be
treated, risk factors and how to lower them.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 13
time: 7 to 8 p.m.
location: lake Forest Hospital
Register: (847) 535-6112 or www.flh.org
Healthy Skin for Life Dr. Tina venetos will discuss products that wake up your skin, the
latest on fillers and 3D skin rejuvenation with the Cutera laser.
Receive $50 off Juvederm or Botox for attending.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 20
time: 7 to 8 p.m.
location: lake Forest Hospital
Register: (847) 535-6112 or www.flh.org
Inside Out: Preventing and Treating Colon Cancer Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. Learn
about risk factors and familial syndromes, screening alternatives
and new targeted therapies.
Speakers: Dr. victoria Kut, oncologist, and lFH’s gi staff
Date: Wednesday, March 5
time: 7 to 8 p.m.
location: lake Forest Hospital
Register: (847) 535-6112 or www.flh.org
Programs with a “Lake Forest Hospital” location will be held in the
hospital’s A. Watson Armour III Patient Services and Health
Education Center. “HFC” means one of the hospital’s affiliated
Health & Fitness Centers. Programs are offered free of charge unless
fees are specified.
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You: Staying Young—The Owner’s Manual for Extending Your Warranty Join Dr. Mark Rudberg, co-author of this #1 bestseller, as he
discusses the principles of longevity and how to combat aging’s
effects. He’ll also be autographing copies of the book.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 30
time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
location: lake Forest Hospital
Register: (847) 535-6112 or www.lfh.org
Senior Lunch & Learns A delicious complementary lunch with educational speakers
discussing issues for seniors is offered at Lake Forest Hospital and
its Grayslake Outpatient & Acute Care Center. Lunch starts at
11:30 a.m.
Caryn Reuland, lFH physical therapist, will speak about fall
prevention Jan. 8 in grayslake/Jan. 15 in lake Forest
Jane Paley, lFH director of home health care, will be sharing
important home health care information: Feb. 12 in grayslake/
Feb. 19 in lake Forest
the lFH dietitians will provide information about diabetes,
heart health and senior fiber: March 11 in grayslake/March 18
in lake Forest
Register: (847) 535-8800 (grayslake) or (847) 535-6112
(lake Forest)
Fitness Boot CampBoot camp is a six-week fitness adventure for anyone looking to
add a challenge to his or her workout. The challenging drills,
sprints, strength, balance and core exercises won’t disappoint.
Fee: $100 returning participants, $120 HFC members,
$180 non-members
Dates: begins Monday, Jan. 14
times: Mondays & Wednesdays at 6 a.m. or
tuesdays & thursdays at 1 p.m.
location: lake Forest HFC
Register: (847) 535-7000
Get Ready For Golf SeasonGolf pro Betty Kaufmann, physical therapist Dave Carey and sports
psychologist Dr. Wayne Glad prepare you for golf season. Topics
include grip assessment, injury prevention and mental preparation.
Please bring a 5 Iron!
Date: Monday, Jan. 21
time: 7 to 9 p.m.
location: lake Forest Hospital
Register: (847) 535- 8832
Skin Diving: Learn to Snorkel This course teaches safety and public awareness of the aquatic
environment. Skills covered: mask, surface dives, entries and exits,
vest, use of a weight belt, and rescues. Participants should be
good swimmers.
Fee: $90 HFC members, $120 non-members
Dates: Sundays, Feb. 3 to March 9
time: 3 to 5 p.m.
location: lake Forest HFC
instructor: Mike Donovan
Register: (847) 535-7000
Get Ready For Ski Season Learn intermediate to advanced exercises that will prepare you for
the ski slopes. Challenge your core strength, balance and muscular
endurance, while conditioning your joints for this year’s ski season.
Fee: $90 HFC members, $120 non-members
Dates: Wednesdays, Feb. 20 and Feb. 27
time: 7 p.m.
location: lake Forest HFC
Register: (847) 535-7000
Get Ready for Race SeasonLet’s run together! At the LF HFC, we will be running in numerous
races as a team in 2008. Train together throughout the winter to
be ready for race season.
info: Jessica Semanson, (847) 535-7037
Fabulous Abs Learn new, exciting and challenging exercises to strengthen your
core muscles. All fitness levels are welcome.
Fee: $7 HFC members, $10 non-members
Date: Friday, Feb. 22
time: 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
location: lake Forest HFC
Register: (847) 535-7000
55+ HeAltHy Aging
WellneSS & PReventiOn
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What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Attend an informational lecture on carpal tunnel causes, symptoms
and prevention. Free carpal tunnel screenings will be available for
all who attend.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 27
time: 6 to 7 p.m.
location: lake Forest Hospital
Speakers: Sharon valencia, Ot, and Roberta Kamen, CHt
Register: (847) 535-8832
Training for Tennis: It’s All About The Feet This workshop will address sport-specific conditioning movement
for maximizing tennis performance. Areas of focus: footwork, agility
and speed, balance, coordination, endurance, strength, and flexibility.
Fee: $70 HFC members, $90 non-members
Dates: tuesdays and thursdays, March 4 to March 20
time: 12:35 to 1:35 p.m.
instructor: Jill bachochin
location: lake Forest HFC
Register: (847) 535-7000
Spring Break Workouts Learn efficient total body workouts for those who are short on time
but need to get ready for spring break. This workshop is geared
toward intermediate and advanced fitness levels.
Fee: $10 HFC members, $20 non-members
Date: Friday, March 7
time: 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
location: lake Forest HFC
instructors: Claire Heymans and Amy Kessler
Register: (847) 535-7000
Save Your vision/Low-vision Awareness Join ophthalmologist Dr. Bradley Ruff as he explains the anatomy
and medical issues/treatments related to low vision. Marcia
Garoufalis-Moore, OT, will provide home safety guidelines/
compensatory techniques for anyone with low vision.
Date: thursday March 13
time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
location: lake Forest Hospital
Registration: (847) 535-8832
or
Date: thursday March 20
time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
location: Outpatient & Acute Care Center, grayslake
Registration: (847) 535-8832
Transform Join this lecture-based nutrition and fitness program tailored to
creating a healthy lifestyle. A registered dietitian or exercise
specialist will lead the six weekly lectures.
Fee: $175 HFC members, $250 non-members
Dates: Starts Monday, April 14
time: 6 to 7 p.m.
location: lake Forest HFC
Register: (847) 535-7000
Plastic Surgery Through Your Decades
Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Steinwald’s presentation will focus on
appropriate and popular procedures for patients - teens to 60s and
beyond. Aesthetician Paulette vanko also will be present.
Date: Wednesday, March 12
time: 7 to 9 p.m.
location: lake Forest Hospital
Register: (847) 535-6112 or www.lfh.org
National Wear Red for Women DayWearing red on Feb. 1: visit the LF HFC for a day of food, prizes,
raffles and education. Learn ways to keep your heart healthy
through exercise and nutrition.
Date: Friday, Feb. 1
time: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
location: lake Forest HFC
Register: (847) 535-7000
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Heart Smart ScreeningThis screening for men & women includes full cholesterol panel,
blood sugar, blood pressure, body mass index & waist/hip ratio.
Easy finger-stick with immediate results plus counseling with
nurse practitioner.
Fee: $30 (fasting is required)
Dates: Weekday appointments available
location: lFH Specialty Care Center
Register: (847) 535-8500
Hearing Screening Contact the audiology department to sign up for a free hearing
screening at either the Lake Forest or Grayslake campus. Adults only.
Register: (847) 535-6114
Speech and Language Screening for Children Schedule an appointment to screen your child’s (3 to 6 year olds)
speech and language development or have a telephone consultation
with a speech/language pathologist for children under 3.
Register: (847) 535-6114
HeartSaver CPR Learn infant, child and adult CPR through the American Heart
Association Pediatric and Heartsaver course offered by CPR
Associates Inc.
Fee: $40
Dates: Saturday, Feb. 9 or March 8
time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
location: lake Forest Hospital
Register : (773) 973-6933
Health-Care Provider CPR CPR Associates Inc. offers health-care provider CPR classes for
those individuals who need CPR to fulfill a job requirement in the
healthcare/medical industry.
Fee: $40
Dates: Saturday, Feb, 2 or March 1
time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
location: lake Forest Hospital
Register: (773) 973-6933
HeAltH SCReeningS
CPR ClASSeS
Please call the numbers listed for more information or to register.
Newborn Hotline Help is only a phone call away. Call (847) 535-6161, 24 hours a day,
seven days a week to talk to a registered nurse with any questions or
concerns about your new baby (up to six weeks old).
Lactation Hotline and Breastfeeding Support Group For your breastfeeding questions and concerns or to register for the
Breastfeeding Support Group, call the Lactation Center at Lake Forest
Hospital, (847) 535-6262, to speak to a breastfeeding expert.
The following childbirth courses and related educational programs are
open to the community. Call (847) 535-6182 or send an e-mail to
[email protected] for more information, class schedules, fees or a
complete childbirth course listing.
yoga baby Pre & Postnatal yoga
Childbirth Preparation newborn Care basics
Preparation for breastfeeding infant CPR and Safety
Sibling Preparation Surviving Motherhood
Spring training for Dads infant Massage
Surviving Motherhood Support Group I and II For new (or not-so-new) moms. Two groups are offered based on your
baby’s age, and you can participate regardless of where you delivered.
Transitioning into ParenthoodEvery birth has a unique set of circumstances that will affect the family
during this transition. In this class we will talk about economic
concerns, social support systems, hormonal changes, and the
difference between normal baby blues and postpartum depression.
What’s Next for Me? Changing Times, Changing BodiesPre-adolescent girls (ages 9 to 12) learn about how their bodies will
change as they grow older. This three-hour class, offered in the Hunter
Family Center for Women’s Health, includes the physical, emotional
and social aspects of puberty. Moms will get advice on guiding their
daughters through adolescence and beyond. The $30 fee per mother/
daughter team includes a nutritious breakfast.
Hotlines + Maternity Programs
main telephone
847 234 5600
physician referral
847 535 6171
patient scheduling
847 535 8000
website
www.lfh.org
Yes, please send me the following materials:
Pediatrician Profiles
Waud Family Maternity Services
Diagnostic Imaging
Emergency Parental Consent Form
Medication Reconciliation Card
LFH Services and Physician Directory
Westmoreland Nursing Center
Health & Fitness Centers
Hunter Family Center for Women’s Health
Outpatient & Acute Care Center, Grayslake
Adult volunteer Opportunities at LFH
Student volunteer Opportunities at LFH
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Lake Forest Hospital, Marketing Department 660 N. Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045-9989 Fax: (847) 535-7814 e-mail: [email protected]
The Health Report is published by Lake Forest Hospital’s marketing department. Jane C. Griffin, vice president of philanthropy & marketing; Anne W. O’Connell, marketing director; Barrie Fromme, marketing coordinator; Mary Carmody, marketing project leader.
The information contained in this newsletter is intended to inform and educate about subjects pertinent to health and should not be interpreted as a substitute for consultation with a personal physician.
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Lake Forest Hospital
CareCoach Offers Free Preventive Health Services Across Lake County
The CareCoach, Lake Forest Hospital’s mobile health
program, has been serving uninsured and under-insured
persons in Lake County since 1999. It makes regular visits
to about two dozen sites across the county offering free
blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol screenings
plus a consultation with a registered nurse.
“Our CareCoach is always looking to serve as many people
as possible in a way that is convenient for the patient,”
says Thomas J. McAfee, Lake Forest Hospital president
and CEO.
Check out www.lfh.org for a complete schedule.