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Kettering Medical Center Foundation(937) 395-8607

Grandview Foundation (937) 723-3358

Fort Hamilton Foundation(513) 867-5492

GIVE THE GIFT OF HEALING KETTERINGHEALTH.ORG/FOUNDATION

A big-hearted gift from a little girlSix-year-old Avery Baldosser’s piggy bank isn’t your average pink pig.

Whenever Avery gets money—from a birthday, completing chores, or from grandma—she tucks it away in her blue bank, which has compartments for spending, saving, investing, and donating. After counting the coins in the “donate” section of her piggy bank every three months, Avery chooses a cause to support.

The first time she counted her coins, Avery gave to the Humane Society as the Baldosser family had recently lost their Labradors. While that donation was a family idea, Avery’s wish to help someone in need of health care was all her own.

“Avery came home one day and burst through the door

saying, ‘Momma, I want to help somebody at your hospital who needs health care!’” recalls Avery’s mother, Tricia Baldosser, who works at Greene Memorial Hospital.

After meeting with the Greene Medical Foundation, Avery decided that her gift should go toward a Magic Hands heat-sensitive wall board, which shows colorful handprints when kids touch the surface. Children who go to the Greene Memorial Emergency Department will now have a fun and engaging activity during a time when they may be waiting, scared and uncertain.

Avery’s gift goes to the heart of health care by caring for people’s emotional well-being, and demonstrates her capacity for compassion—which just might be bigger than she is.

KETTERING HEALTH CONNECTION FOR BETTER LIVING is published by Kettering Health Network to improve the health literacy of the community and connect readers to health information and services.

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Marketing Director Judy Leach

Managing Editor Emily Syvertson

Art Direction Monica Meilinger

Photography AGI Studios, Lee Ann Yahle, and Kettering Health Network Staff

Writing: Kettering Health Network Marketing Staff

Information in KETTERING HEALTH CONNECTION FOR BETTER LIVING comes from a wide range of medical experts. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider.

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WOMEN’S WELLNESS 7 Covered health services

8 Prevent cancer at any age

MEN’S HEALTH 10 Why men need a PCP

11 4 ways to a man’s healthy heart

FAMILY FOCUS 4 Benefits of anterior hip

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6 Keep young athletes safe

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Joint PAIN

Jason’s experience with anterior hip replacementJason Jackson knew he needed hip replacement surgery.

He was diagnosed with avascular necrosis, which disrupts the blood supply to the bone, causing bone breakdown. As a result, Jason’s pain forced him to use a cane to get around. The only way to

stop his pain was to replace his hip joint.

“When my hips started giving out, I thought I’d never walk again,” says Jason. But within two years, both of Jason’s hips were replaced, reducing his pain and restoring his active lifestyle.

Michael Welker, MD, Kettering Health Network orthopedic surgeon, performed both total joint hip replacements using the anterior incision approach.

“Dr. Welker was amazing and helped take away my fear,” says Jason. “He helped me know what to expect and took the time to listen to me. And the hospital made me feel like I was their only patient.”

Jason’s post-operative recovery was minimal because the hip

replacement was performed through an anterior approach, which goes through less muscle than other procedures.

“However, not everyone is a candidate,” says Dr. Welker. “Jason was a perfect candidate for anterior hip replacement. He is young and wanted to get back to activity as soon as possible. The anterior approach gave him a faster rehab because it causes less soft tissue damage.”

After Jason’s second hip replacement, his rehab was complete in just three weeks. Even for candidates older than Jason, the anterior approach offers reduced recovery time.

“I am thankful to be active with my family again. No cane, no crutches,

From painful to

pain-free

Surgeons specializing in the anterior approachKettering and Sycamore medical centers• Michael Welker, MD• Gurpal S. Ahluwalia, MD• John Lochner, MD

Grandview Medical Center• Chad Weber, DO

JOINT PAIN?Visit ketteringhealth.org/joint or call 1-844-228-6683 (MOVE)

4 POINTS TO PONDER When selecting your surgeon and hospital for joint surgery, you want the best. Consider these crucial points:

MEDICAL OVERSIGHT. Does the hospital have a hospitalist or internist who sees you pre-operatively and throughout your hospital stay to manage any medical conditions you might have? At Kettering Health Network, hospitalists and internists see you during your pre-operation visit, clear you for surgery, and then follow you post-operatively to oversee your medical care while in the hospital.

PRE-OPERATIVE JOINT EDUCATION. Make sure you receive pre-operative education on what to expect along with a joint replacement patient education handbook that tells you everything you need to know about your joint surgery. At Kettering Health Network, this education is provided by a nurse, physical therapist, and occupational therapist. Our surgeons help develop our patient education books.

EXPERIENCE COUNTS. Kettering Health Network surgeons perform the highest volume of joint replacement surgeries in the Greater-Dayton area.

SKILLED, COHESIVE TEAM. Have your surgery performed at a hospital where the entire team works closely together to give you a successful outcome. The Kettering Health Network team members from pre-admission testing and education, nursing, therapy, surgery, and pain management all meet with the surgeons to make continuous process improvements related to the Joint Center Program.

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Advantages of the anterior approach• Avoids cutting through

major muscle groups• Faster recovery • Less pain• Quicker return to

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“ I’M THANKFUL TO BE ACTIVE WITH MY FAMILY AGAIN.”

—Jason Jackson

and I have a pain-free life,” says Jason. “I can walk around King’s Island with my kids—and not be in pain.”

Jason not only walks without pain, he is returning to some of his favorite activities. “I’m back out on the green playing golf,” he says.


I’m THEREKids’ HEALTH

Cheer them on to safety

Youngathletes

Most middle and high school athletes need to have a sports physical, which helps identify any potential health issues.

Kettering Health Network offers sports physicals year-round; just call to schedule your appointment at a location close to you.

Consider getting baseline concussion testing—a noninvasive computerized test that determines baseline brain function, which can then be compared with a post-injury test if a head injury occurs.

Game time can boost a youngster’s social skills and provide plenty of fun, healthy exercise.

But every sport poses some risks. As a parent, you can work together with coaches and your athlete to help reduce these risks.

Stay off the injured list Luckily, sports injuries are often avoidable. To help your child score in safety, consider the following advice:

ASK QUESTIONS. Learn what your child’s sports program is doing to prevent and respond to injuries, such as conditioning players and providing safety training for coaches.

SCHEDULE A PHYSICAL. A preseason exam from a doctor will help confirm that your child is healthy enough to play.

GET EQUIPPED. Depending on the sport, a helmet, body padding, mouthguards or shinguards, eye protection, and proper shoes may be needed.

PLAY BY THE RULES. From football to soccer, many sports have rules designed to prevent injuries. Make sure your child knows—and follows—them.

BEAT THE HEAT. Give your child a water bottle and encourage frequent water intake.

WARM UP. Encourage warm-up exercises before and cooldown exercises after both practices and games.

DON’T DOWNPLAY CONCUSSIONS. Players with a concussion shouldn’t get back in the game until medically evaluated and cleared to play.

ENCOURAGE REST. Athletes need breaks in between seasons and during practices and games.

SPEAK UP. Teach your child to speak up if he or she is sick or hurt. And remember to check with your child’s doctor if you suspect an injury.

DID YOU KNOW? KETTERING HEALTH NETWORK HAS NEARLY 20 SPORTS MEDICINE LOCATIONS. VISIT KETTERINGHEALTH.ORG/SPORTSMED TO FIND THE LOCATION CLOSEST TO YOU.

GET A PHYSICAL• Dayton Sports Medicine

Institute: (937) 401-6400

• Fort Hamilton Sports

Medicine: (513) 867-4165

• Kettering Sports Medicine: (937) 395-3920

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Are you a woman? Did you enroll in a new health plan or get new health insurance on or after March 23, 2010?

If so, the Affordable Care Act requires most insurance plans to cover a number of health services without any cost sharing, such as co-payments, co-insurance, or deductibles. (You do need to get these services from an in-network provider.) These services include:

• WELL-WOMAN VISITS.

• FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENTS if you’re able to become pregnant.

• GESTATIONAL DIABETES SCREENING.

• SCREENING FOR ANEMIA, URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS, AND HEPATITIS B when you are pregnant.

• RH INCOMPATIBILITY SCREENING with follow-up testing during pregnancy if you’re at increased risk. This can find differences between a mother’s and baby’s blood that can be risky—even fatal—for the child.

• COUNSELING ON GENETIC TESTING if you’re at risk of having BRCA mutations. These are changes in specific genes that increase your risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

• HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS DNA TESTING.

• BREAST CANCER SCREENING with mammography every one to two years if you’re 40 or older. Also offered: counseling on chemoprevention if you’re at increased risk for breast cancer. This involves the use of medication to lower your likelihood of getting the disease.

• SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION COUNSELING AND HIV SCREENING AND COUNSELING.

• BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT, supplies and counseling.

• CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING if you’re sexually active.

• CONTRACEPTIVE COUNSELING AND ALL FORMS OF CONTRACEPTION approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

• TOBACCO USE SCREENING and interventions.

• OSTEOPOROSIS SCREENING if you’re older than 60 and have certain risk factors for the disease.

• DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SCREENING.

Other free services You have access to several other services at no cost that are offered to men as well. Among them are immunizations and screenings for cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.

Now it’s coveredHEALTH SERVICES FOR WOMEN

I’m THEREWomen’s WELLNESS

Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics; National Institutes of Health; Safe Kids Worldwide

FIND A DOCA primary care provider can help you make the most of your healthcare benefits.

To find your doc, call 1-844-254-6742

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I’m THEREWomen’s WELLNESS

Note: These plans focus on recommendations for people who are at average risk for developing cancer and who are not experiencing any symptoms of disease. Based on your health and family history, you and your doctor may create a more personalized prevention and screening plan.

What can you do to reduce your cancer risk?

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BREAST:• Know how your breasts normally look

and feel so you can detect any changes• Clinical breast exam (at least once every

3 years)

CERVICAL:• HPV test and Pap test (every 5 years) or

Pap test (every 3 years)


and feel so you can detect any changes• Clinical breast exam (annually)• Begin annual mammograms at age 40

CERVICAL:• HPV test and Pap test (every 5 years)

or Pap test (every 3 years)

OVARIAN:• Report any ongoing abdominal

swelling; digestive problems; pain in the abdomen, pelvis, back, or legs; or a constant feeling of needing to urinate

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and feel so you can detect any changes• Clinical breast exam (annually)• Mammogram (annually)

CERVICAL:• Up to age 65: HPV test and Pap test

(every 5 years) or Pap test (every 3 years)

• Over 65: If you have had 3 or more consecutive normal Pap tests, 2 or more consecutive normal HPV and Pap tests, or a total hysterectomy, you can stop cervical cancer screening.

COLORECTAL:• Colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy,

double contrast barium enema, or CT colonography (every 5–10 years, depending on test)

ENDOMETRIAL:• After menopause, report any

unexpected bleeding or spotting to your physician

LUNG:• Ages 55–74: If you are a current or

former smoker with at least a 30 pack-year history or a 20 pack-year history plus additional risk factors, you may be a candidate for low-dose lung CT scan (annually)

OVARIAN:• Report any ongoing abdominal

swelling; digestive problems; pain in the abdomen, pelvis, back, or legs; or a constant feeling of needing to urinate

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and feel so you can detect any changes• Clinical breast exam (at least once

every 3 years)

CERVICAL:• Pap test starting at age 21 (every 3 years)• HPV vaccination (before age 26,

preferably at age 11–12 years)

STEP byNo matter what your age, you can take action to reduce your cancer risk. This prevention and early detection plan can help you get started.

Talk to your doctor about your prevention plan. To learn more before your appointment, visit ketteringhealth.org/cancercare or call 1-855-500-CURE (2873)

PUT THIS PLAN INTO ACTION

“ DARE TO LOVE YOURSELF AS IF YOU WERE A RAINBOW WITH GOLD AT BOTH ENDS.”

—ABERJHANI,

AMERICAN POET

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The American Cancer Society recommends that everyone age 20 years and up have a periodic health examination, which includes the thyroid, ovaries, lymph nodes, oral cavity, and skin, as well as health counseling about tobacco use, sun exposure, nutrition, sexual practices, and environmental and occupational exposures.

Here are some additional recommendations, according to your age group:

Lead a healthy lifestyle at any age

Stay away from all forms of tobacco

Maintain a healthy weight

Get moving with regular physical activity

Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains

Protect your skin from UV sun exposure

Know your personal health, family history, and risk factors



I’m THEREMen’s HEALTH

Starsky had Hutch. Martin had Lewis. Guys, when it comes to your health, who’s your partner?

Hopefully, it’s a primary care physician (PCP).

A PCP is the provider you pick to be your regular, go-to doctor. A relationship with a PCP is one of the most crucial relationships you can ever have. He or she can help you prevent illnesses and stay healthy. Your PCP can also find health problems earlier on, when they’re often easier to treat.

Other important things your PCP can do for you:

SCHEDULE HEALTH SCREENINGS. Your PCP can help you get any needed screening tests, including some that could save your life. For example, he or she might recommend that you be checked for colorectal cancer, high cholesterol, or diabetes.

OFFER GOOD ADVICE AND ANSWERS. Wondering if that weight-loss tip you read about really works? Need help with quitting smoking or changing your diet? Have a question about

A FEW TALKING POINTS As in any partnership, you’ve got to communicate with your PCP.

SHARE IMPORTANT INFO. For example, your PCP will want to know your medical history or diseases that run in your family.

DON’T BE SHY. Mention any problems you’re having with your body or mood, and be honest about your health habits—such as if you drink, smoke, or use street drugs. Your PCP has heard it all and won’t judge.

sexual health? Your PCP is a trusted resource.

PROVIDE VACCINATIONS. Your PCP can help you stay on track with needed vaccines, such as a flu shot or tetanus booster.

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

To find a physician call 1-844-254-6742 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday

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Every man

Many people think they are victims of their genes, but research shows that the vast majority of your risk for heart disease is due to lifestyle choices. By focusing on four areas of your life, you can reduce your chance of heart attack by almost 70 percent!

1Quit smoking The number one way for men to lower their risk of heart attack is by not smoking. Men who smoke have a whopping 36 percent higher risk of heart attack.

Stay activeFind a way to be physically active for 30 minutes a day. Whether you go for a walk or spend the afternoon working in the yard, being consistently active on a daily basis is key.

2Reduce belly fatCarrying extra weight around the midsection is a characteristic of men who suffer heart attacks. A waist size of 38 inches or less is associated with fewer heart attacks.

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Eat a balanced dietMen who maintain a diet filled with fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, reduced-fat dairy products, and whole grains have a significantly lower risk of heart attack.

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MediGold Neighborhood Meetings New to Medicare? Turning 65? Coming off your employer health plan or that of your spouse? Attend a MediGold neighborhood meeting and learn more about Medicare Advantage Plans. Register: 1-800-964-4525.

Conover Health Center (Franklin)April 15, 10–11 a.m.

Kettering Medical CenterMay 7, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Soin Medical CenterJune 9, 6–7 p.m.

Legacy Five ConcertThis free concert features Legacy Five, as well as Mark Trammell Quartet and Greater Vision. Admission is free, but seats are limited.

Kettering Adventist ChurchApril 18, 7 p.m.

Doors open at 6 p.m.

COOKING & NUTRITION

Spring Into a Healthier YouCook with colorful spring vegetables, nutritious whole grains, and low-fat proteins. Three dishes will be demonstrated with plenty of tasty items to try. $10. Register by April 21: (937) 558-3988.

Kettering Medical CenterApril 28, 6:30–8 p.m.

Summer CookingUsing fresh, locally grown produce, learn to make healthy salads and fresh salsa. Three dishes will be demonstrated with plenty of items to share. $10. Register by June 16: (937) 558-3988.

Kettering Medical CenterJune 23, 6:30–8 p.m.

Nutrition ConsultationsNutrition and exercise professionals offer individual nutrition consultations and food coaching for all ages. Whether you want to fit healthier foods into a busy lifestyle, recover from illness, optimize athletic performance, or manage a chronic disease, reach your goals with expert help. Call to schedule: (937) 395-3924.

Kettering Sports Medicine Center

DIABETES

Blood Sugar ScreeningAre you at risk for diabetes? An A1c screening shows your average blood sugar for the past two to three months—no fasting required, but a finger prick is necessary. $10. Call: (937) 558-3988.

Lathrem Senior Center (Kettering)June 2, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Diabetes Support GroupJoslin Diabetes Center offers a free monthly support group that is designed to promote education and provide support for people with diabetes, their families, and friends. It serves as a forum for individuals to ask questions, obtain support, and learn information. Facilitated by a dietitian or diabetes educator, individuals from other professions also provide information on their expertise. For questions or more information, call (937) 401-7575.

Southview Medical CenterSecond Monday of each month, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

FITNESS & SPORTS

YogaA gentle, therapeutic approach to encourage relaxation and stress relief while increasing strength, flexibility, and mobility. Five-week session on Mondays or Thursdays. $40. Registration and prepayment is required at least one week before the start of the session: (937) 395-8492.

Sycamore Medical CenterJuly 6–August 6

CANCER

Cancer YogaA yoga instructor from Maple Tree Cancer Alliance leads sessions for cancer patients and survivors. Free. Registration recommended: 1-855-500-CURE (2873).

Kettering Medical CenterEvery Monday, noon–1 p.m.

Look Good, Feel BetterLearn techniques to combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Each woman will receive a kit for demonstration during the class. Free. Registration required: 1-800-227-2345.

Kettering Medical CenterApril 20, 2–4 p.m.

COMMUNITY

Spring Into Health 5KStart your spring on the right foot with this race. A free wellness fair before the race will include stretching and warm-ups. A drawing for iPad winners will be after the race. Registration is $40 for adults, $20 for children under 12. Hosted by Kettering College. Visit kc.edu/5k for details.

Kettering Medical CenterSunday, April 12

Registration, packet pickup, & wellness fair: 12:30 p.m.

Race begins: 2 p.m.

Walk for Women’s WellnessJoin us to celebrate the women in our lives who have survived breast cancer and honor those no longer with us. Registration is $15. Proceeds and donations enable underserved women in the community to receive breast screenings and cancer services. To register, visit ketteringhealth.org/foundation and select “Kettering Medical Center Foundation.”

Delco Park (Kettering)Sunday, May 3

Registration: 1 p.m.

Walk: 2 p.m.

Arthritis WalkThis free walk and expo includes a 5K walk, health fair, cookout, speakers, and educational displays. In conjunction with the Arthritis Foundation. Register at: arthritiswalkdayton.kintera.org.

Southview Medical CenterThursday, May 14

Expo: 6 p.m.

Walk: 7 p.m.

Osteoporosis Day of HealthFree event includes bone-healthy refreshments, osteoporosis screenings, blood pressure screenings, balance information, nutrition information, exercise and fitness demos, local vendors, and more. A keynote speaker will present on osteoporosis. Appointments required for osteoporosis screenings: (937) 558-3988.

Hithergreen Center (Centerville)June 3, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Presentation: 10–11 a.m.

YOURHEALTHCALENDAR

I’m THEREFor the COMMUNITY

2015APRIL, MAY, JUNE & JULY

LEND A HELPING HAND

Volunteer drivers make this possible by donating their time and use of their

cars so that patients can receive life-saving treatments.

TO VOLUNTEER, CALL (888) 227-6446, EXT. 4222 OR EMAIL [email protected].

Some people with cancer don’t have a friend or family member who can take them to their cancer treatments. The American

Cancer Society’s Road To Recovery program provides transportation to and

from treatment for people with cancer who do not have transportation.

Text KCALENDAR to 75309 to receive community event information. Visit us at ketteringhealth.org to see the full Health Calendar

More events

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Injury Prevention for RunnersPerformance Positive offers runners of all skill levels a six-week fitness program to focus on strength, flexibility, and running form. The program includes circuit training, core strengthening, overall strength, and nutrition analysis. $80. Call: (937) 395-3905.

Kettering Sports Medicine Center Six-week session held on Wednesdays, 6–7 p.m.

FITT for LifeThis six-week fitness class is designed for beginner exercisers, 50 years and older. Meet twice a week with a certified athletic trainer for group classes that focus on flexibility, strength, muscular endurance, and enhancing the ease of everyday activities. $60. Call for dates and registration: (937) 477-4269.

Southview Medical CenterMonday–Thursday, 10–11 a.m.

Monday & Wednesday, 12:30–1:30 p.m.

HEART & STROKE

Advanced Heart ScreenOur most complete evaluation offered in a two-visit program. Testing, results, and education help you understand your risk for heart disease and how to improve it. $260. Appointment required: (937) 395-8492.

Kettering Medical CenterMay 5 & 15, 8:30 a.m.–noon

July 7 & 17, 8:30 a.m.–noon

Blood Pressure ScreeningKnow your numbers! Free screenings on a walk-in basis.

Miamisburg Senior Center April 17, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

May 15, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

June 19, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Washington Township Rec Center (Centerville)April 20, 10 a.m.–noon

May 18, 10 a.m.–noon

June 15, 10 a.m.–noon

Charles Lathrem Senior Center (Kettering)May 5, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

June 2, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Healthy Arteries ScreeningLearn your artery age and stroke risk with a non-invasive ultrasound. $139. To schedule an appointment at a convenient Kettering Health Network location, call: (937) 395-8492.

Healthy Heart Risk Reduction ClassFree education class helps you understand how heart disease occurs and learn lifestyle strategies for optimal heart health. Appointment required: (937) 395-8492.

Kettering Medical CenterMay 28, 6–7:30 p.m.

Healthy Hearts ScreeningKnow your cholesterol levels, blood sugar, and personal risk factors for heart disease with a few quick tests. Includes personal heart health plan. $24 ($39 with optional EKG). Appointment required: (937) 395-8492.

Kettering Medical Center April 14 & 21, 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

May 12 & 19, 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

June 2, 16 & 30, 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

July 14 & 28, 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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Heart Calcium Scan Detects coronary artery calcium that causes blockages for those at risk of heart disease using a CT scan. $99. To schedule an appointment at a convenient Kettering Health Network location, call: (937) 395-8492.

Heart Health CounselingDuring a one-on-one session, a risk-reduction nurse educator helps address risk factors you want to improve with lifestyle strategies that work for you. $25 for a 30–35-minute session. Appointment required: (937) 395-8492.

PARENTS & BABIES

Baby Fair This free event features all things baby, including:• Car seat safety checks• Childbirth class signup• Maternity unit and

suite tour• Soin obstetricians• Baby retailers• Refreshments• PrizesNo registration required, just show up for fun!

Soin Medical CenterSunday, June 7, 2–4 p.m.

Childbirth Education ClassesInformation and registration: (937) 395-8600.

ketteringhealth.org/maternity

STOP SMOKING

Smoking Cessation ClassA free, five-week session takes you through the quitting process. You receive one month of nicotine patches. Kettering Health Network partners with Public Health of Dayton & Montgomery County to offer Clinical Best Practice Smoking Cessation, modeled after the Mayo Clinic’s program. Free. Register: (937) 558-3988.

Kettering Medical CenterMondays, May 18–June 15, 6–7 p.m.

Mondays, June 29–July 27, 6–7 p.m.

SUPPORT GROUPS

To get in touch with one of our support groups, visit ketteringhealth.org/communityoutreach and click on “Support Groups” for a full list, or call (937) 558-3988.

WEIGHT LOSS

Metabolic Rate EvaluationKettering Sports Medicine’s metabolic rate evaluation program determines how many calories your body burns, and then assists you in balancing your calories from food intake with calories used during physical activity. With this information exercise physiologists, dietitians, and athletic trainers can assist you in personalizing a plan. $150. Call (937) 395-3905.

Kettering Sports Medicine

Weight Loss SeminarsOngoing seminars throughout the Greater-Dayton area. Visit ketteringhealth.org/weightloss or call (937) 433-5957 for details and dates.

Visit us at ketteringhealth.org to see the full Health Calendar

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Being able to recognize the signs of a medical emergency—and acting quickly—could help save someone’s life.

According to the American College of Emergency Physicians, signs and symptoms of a medical emergency include:

Difficulty breathing

Chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure

Fainting, weakness, or sudden dizziness

Changes in vision

Confusion or other changes in mental state

Sudden or severe pain

Uncontrolled bleeding

Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea

Coughing up or vomiting blood

Difficulty speaking

Suicidal thoughts

Emergency Center LocationsKettering Health Network has nine Emergency Departments, including four trauma centers, that are always ready and close to home.

Fort Hamilton HospitalHamilton, Ohio

Grandview Medical CenterLevel III Trauma Center Dayton, Ohio

Greene Memorial HospitalLevel III Trauma Center Xenia, Ohio

Huber Health CenterHuber Heights, Ohio

Kettering Medical CenterLevel II Trauma Center

Kettering, Ohio

Soin Medical CenterLevel III Trauma Center Beavercreek, Ohio

Southview Medical CenterCenterville, Ohio

Sycamore Medical CenterMiamisburg, Ohio

Kettering Health Network Emergency Center New!Franklin, Ohio

Coming Soon: Emergency at Preble County Medical CenterEaton, Ohio

I’m THEREEMERGENCY Care

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IF YOU DETECT ANY OF THESE SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS, GO TO THE HOSPITAL RIGHT AWAY.If you think the condition could be life-threatening or could get worse on the way to the hospital, call 911 immediately.

Visit ketteringhealth.org/locations for directions

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EMERGENCY?

I’m THEREGame-changing SURGERY

“I’m sorry, there’s nothing more I can do for you.” Perhaps you or a loved one with an inoperable brain tumor has received this chilling diagnosis, words void of hope and healing.

Persons with inoperable or hard-to-access brain tumors now have an option that can add months or years to their lives—right here in the Greater-Dayton area. Three neurosurgeons are performing the minimally invasive, image-guided laser therapy at Kettering Medical Center.

The technology is the NeuroBlate® System from Monteris Medical®.

The system can be precisely controlled to destroy abnormal tissue while doing as little harm as possible to surrounding healthy tissue.

It is truly amazing Unlike traditional brain surgery, NeuroBlate does not require a large opening in the skull that exposes the brain, which in and of itself can be a traumatic injury to the brain. Using NeuroBlate, the surgeon makes a small hole in the skull about as big around as a pencil. While the patient’s head is secured in place, the surgeon guides a small probe through that hole precisely into the tumor. The probe

delivers laser light energy to heat up and destroy the tumor.

“This is game-changing, 21st-century surgery,” says Phillip Porcelli, DO. “When I perform the treatment, I am not even touching the patient. I am in a room adjacent to the MRI suite where the patient is being scanned in real time. With a computer and a click of the mouse, I am controlling the laser that is destroying the tumor—it is truly amazing.”

Kettering Medical Center is the only hospital in central/southern Ohio to offer this minimally invasive surgery. For more information about this potentially lifesaving surgery, call (937) 395-8206.

LASER FOCUS

New laser brain HOPEsurgery gives

Surgeons performing the NeuroBlate procedureKettering Medical Center | Neurosurgery, Inc.

• Richard Gorman, DO

• Raymond Poelstra, MD

• Phillip Porcelli, DO (pictured)


Sure, she’s the one sporting that baby bump. But you, too, have important work to do in the months ahead.

As a father-to-be, you play a key role in supporting your partner and helping ensure a healthy pregnancy.

Here are some of the ways experts say you can be more involved.

I’m THEREPREGNANCY

A guy’s guide to the next 9 months

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For information on childbirth classes, visit ketteringhealth.org/obclasses, or call • Dayton area: (937) 395-8600 • Hamilton: (513) 867-2222

JOIN A CLASS

FIND OUT WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT. From books to websites, try to learn more about pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. You and your partner might quiz each other and share pointers.

GO TO HER PRENATAL CARE VISITS. At one of the earlier appointments, you may hear your little one’s heartbeat. Later, you can even see the baby—and perhaps learn whether you’re having a girl or a boy.

ENROLL IN CHILDBIRTH CLASSES AT THE HOSPITAL. It’s a great way to learn what will happen during labor and delivery and how you can help your partner when the time comes.

DON’T LIGHT UP. If you smoke, you may never have a better reason to quit. Secondhand smoke can harm your baby even before he or she is born. In the meantime, be sure not to smoke around your partner. Talk to your doctor if you need help quitting.

HELP PREPARE FOR THE NEW ARRIVAL. You and your partner can decide how to set up the baby’s sleep area. You might also shop together for a crib, baby clothes, and other items you’ll need for the baby.

HELP HER HAVE A HEALTHY PREGNANCY. There are a lot of other ways you can help your partner and the baby stay healthy. For example:

• Take walks together, as long as it’s OK with her doctor. It’s a great way to bond and help her get some healthy exercise.

• Help her steer clear of things that may be especially harmful to her now. For example, if you have a cat, you should clean the litter box.

• Eat a healthy diet together, avoid alcohol, and don’t do illegal drugs so it’s easier for her to do the same.

Sources: March of Dimes; American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Makes 4 servings.INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon extra-virgin

olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 4 cups vegetable broth or

fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth

½ cup frozen baby lima beans 1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added

black, Great Northern or navy beans

1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

½ cup frozen tri-colored bell peppers

2 teaspoons dried oregano or thyme

Pinch of dried red pepper flakes 1 cup frozen broccoli floretsSalt, to taste ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS1 In large saucepan, heat oil over

medium-high heat.2 Add onion, and cook until

translucent, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3 Add broth, and bring liquid to boil.

4 Add lima beans; reduce heat; and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.

5 Add canned beans, mixed vegetables, peppers, oregano and pepper flakes, and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.

6 Add broccoli, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.

7 Add salt to taste.

QUICK EIGHT-VEGETABLE SOUP

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Women’s center offers support for women and families

I’m THERESupport FAMILIES

For those searching for information, resources, and hope in the face of their pregnancy-related concerns, Miami Valley Women’s Center wants to help. “Miami Valley Women’s Center is an organization that values life, supports families, and demonstrates Christ’s love,” says Executive Director Tiffany Seifman.

The clients’ health and safety remain the top priority. The women’s center empowers clients by educating them about

all their options in order to make an informed decision, as well as connecting them to resources to continue on the path of health.

“For every client that comes to this organization, we want to meet her or him with life-affirming information,” says Seifman. For this reason, the women’s center offers services including pregnancy testing, limited ultrasound, parenting classes, and support programs at no cost to the client.

At its core, the women’s center aims to be there when people need it most. “Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to face it alone,” says Seifman.

Partnering to improve lives Kettering Health Network is proud to partner with and support the Miami Valley Women’s Center. Both organizations share the common goal of improving health in our communities.

A caring placeto turn

In Dayton, Huber Heights, and Xenia, visit womenscenter.org or call the 24-hour Careline: (937) 298-2822

HERE TO HELP

WHATEVER YOU’RE FACING, YOU DON’T HAVE TO FACE IT ALONE.

Kettering Medical Center Delivery Room

As leader of Kettering’s bereavement program, Nancy helped design and develop the Garden of Hope, where families who have experienced a miscarriage or stillbirth can visit to remember their child.

Faces of CARE

THANK A NURSE DURING NURSES WEEK ON MAY 6–12, AT KETTERINGHEALTH.ORG

The sacred work nurses do every day requires someone with patience, compassion, strength, and the ability to act under pressure.

The Cameo of Caring Award is given in recognition of registered nurses who exemplify wisdom, advocacy, and caring in professional nursing. Here are the 2014 award recipients.

Nancy Tallyn

Chris AndersonSouthview Medical Center Intensive Care Unit

Chris’s peers notice that he passionately advocates for his patients when talking to the doctors.

Greene Memorial Hospital Emergency Department

Elizabeth’s colleagues say it’s easy for patients to relate to her, and that she is committed to caring for the whole person.

Elizabeth Bogan

Scott ShiverdeckerGrandview Medical Center Operating Room

His colleagues describe Scott as a confident and competent nurse whose goals are quality patient care and safety.

THANKa nurse

Soin Medical Center Emergency Department

Patty advocates for changes by serving on multiple committees. She shows compassion for patients, including the time she gathered staff to pray with a patient when a chaplain could not arrive soon enough.

Sycamore Medical Center Unit 1

Having been recognized for outstanding customer service 83 times in 2013 alone, Evan is recognized by his colleagues for being a positive person who motivates others with his selfless actions and leads by example.

Fort Hamilton Hospital Surgery Department

Donna’s co-workers describe her as a nurse who goes out of her way to promote a positive image, leads by example, and provides compassionate care.

Evan Maurer

Patricia Barker

Donna Barker


If you have diabetes, you probably know that eating too many sugary foods is bad for your blood sugar. But did you know that stress can be bad, too?

Stress can quickly cause blood sugar to spike or fall. It also can overwhelm and derail wellness plans, which can affect blood sugar. If you have diabetes, it’s important to make managing stress a part of your overall goals.

Positive ways to

DON’T BOTTLE UP WHAT’S BOTHERING YOU. An honest conversation with a colleague, loved one, counselor, or adviser can often keep you moving and thinking in positive and productive ways.

TAKE TIME TO THINK. Carefully consider your actions so that your emotions don’t get the best of you, causing you to say or do something you might regret.

TAKE 5 (OR 10). A quick walk, a chat with colleagues, or a few moments to breathe deeply can clear the mind, calm thoughts, and give you time to regroup.

STRIVE FOR BALANCE IN YOUR LIFE. Daily life has its demands, but it’s important to save time for yourself. Do what you enjoy, whether that’s working at a hobby or reading a book.

MAKE WELLNESS A PRIORITY. You’ll be better prepared for challenges if you get at least 30 minutes of exercise almost every day, eat healthy foods, and get enough sleep.

I’m THEREDIABETES

For education classes to help you manage diabetes, call Joslin Diabetes Centers at Kettering Health Network: (937) 401-7575

FOR MORE HELP

Sources: American Diabetes Association; American Psychological Association; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Mental Health America

DIVIDE AND CONQUER. Split large projects into smaller tasks, keep careful to-do lists, and stay organized.

de-stress

When temperatures outside heat up, try overnight oats. Using raw, old-fashioned rolled oats instead of cooked steel-cut oats, combine all ingredients in a container with a lid. Add unsweetened almond milk or skim milk until ingredients are well-covered in liquid. Cover the container and refrigerate overnight. Enjoy cool, berry-infused oats in the morning.

Healthy EATS

INGREDIENTS 1 cup cooked oatmeal (steel-cut or rolled old-fashioned) 1 cup raspberries, blackberries, and/or

blueberries (frozen or fresh) 1 dollop of fat-free yogurt ¼ cup almonds, walnuts, or pecans (optional)Pinch of sugar-free sweetener (optional)

DIRECTIONS1 Cook the steel-cut oats according to the package

instructions and place in bowl. 2 Stir in sweetener if desired.3 Top with a dollop of fat-free yogurt, berries, and nuts.

So much goodness!

COLD

HOT

BREAKFASTA diabetes-friendly

OATM EAL

As a whole grain, oatmeal’s high fiber content keeps blood sugar levels from spiking.

BERRIES

These low-sugar fruits are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, potassium, and fiber.

YOGURT

Try plain Greek yogurt for extra blood sugar–balancing protein.

NUTS

The magnesium in nuts is believed to be instrumental in carb metabolism.


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