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BOARD GAMES, movie

nights and vacations—lots of things

are better as a family. And that in-

cludes getting and staying healthy.

So, moms and dads, get the

whole family involved in moving

more and eating right. If that sounds

great in theory, but you’re not sure

how to make better health a family

affair, here’s a five-step plan:

1 MAKE FAMILY TIME ACTIVE TIME. Bike to

the library together or explore a

nearby park. Encourage everybody

to train for a charity walk or run. Is

somebody’s birthday coming up?

Celebrate with something active—a

pool party, volleyball game or hike.

And ask your kids for ideas on

ways to be active as a family. Then

follow through with some of their

favorite picks.

2 USE SCREENS WITH CARE. Every moment sit-

ting is a moment nobody’s moving.

Create a media use plan for each

child that balances screen time

with sleep, exercise and time away

from media. For kids ages 2 to 5,

limit screen time to one hour a day.

For kids under age 2, use screens

sparingly—for high-quality content

or video chatting with family—and

only while interacting with your

child.

3 KEEP A FAMILY ACTIVITY LOG. Track

everyone’s progress and post the

results on your fridge. For a sample

log, go to morehealth.org/

parenttips.

Fall 2017, Issue 3

HEALTHWISE is published quarterly as a community service for the friends of SOUTHEASTERN HEALTH.

300 W. 27th St.Lumberton, NC 28358

910-671-5000southeasternhealth.org

SOUTHEASTERN HEALTHPresident and Chief Executive OfficerJoann Anderson, MSN, FACHE

Coordinator of Public RelationsAmanda L. Crabtree

2017 Southeastern Health Board of Trustees

Kenneth Rust, Chairman

Trustees• Kenny Biggs • Robin G. Cummings, MD• Faye C. Caton • Larry R. Chavis • Danny Cook • Katherine Davis • Dennis M. Hempstead • Randall Jones • Wayland B. Lennon • Alphonzo McRae Jr. • Duncan Mackie • Jan Spell • Michael T. “Bo” Stone • W.C. Washington

Ex officio Joann Anderson, MSN, FACHE,

ex officio, President and CEOTerry Lowry, MD, ex officio,

President, Medical StaffDennis Stuart, MD, ex officio, Chairman,

Network Operating CouncilDavid J. Ramsaur, ex officio, Chairman,

Southeastern Health Foundation Board

John C. Rozier Jr., MD, ex officio

Medical Staff OfficersTerry Lowry, MD, President Joseph E. Roberts, MD, Immediate Past President Troy Sterk, DO, Chairman, Department of Medicine Sam Britt, MD, Chairman, Department of Surgery

MemberAmerican Hospital Association; NCHA; Coastal Carolinas Health Alliance; Premier, Inc.; The Advisory Board Company

Accredited byDNV GL—Healthcare

Please address all letters to: Southeastern HealthP.O. Box 1408Lumberton, NC 28359

Information in HEALTHWISE comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care pro vider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations.

2017 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.

We’re in this togetherA FAMILY PLAN FOR BETTER HEALTH

4 PROVIDE HEALTHY FOOD

CHOICES. Put a bowl of

washed fruit on the table where

it’s easy to see and grab. And

shop smart at the grocery store.

Choosing good-for-you foods is

easier when foods like chips and

candy aren’t in your pantry.

5 GATHER IN THE KITCHEN AND

AROUND THE TABLE.

Let your kids help you plan and

prepare healthy foods. Eat

together as a family too, as much

as you can. Table time helps kids

and parents stay close—a real

win-win.

Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics; National Institutes of Health

SOUTHEASTERNHEALTH.ORG • FALL 2017 3

8 A DECADE OF LEADERSHIP CEO Joann Anderson takes a look back at the past 10 years and shares her hopes for Lumberton’s future.

4 MAKING SURGERY MORE CONVENIENT The Surgery Center at Southeastern Health Park offers satisfaction and safety.

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NEW SERVICES AT THE LIFESTYLE DAY SPA

Chiropractic services are now available in this convenient, relaxing location.

EATING WELL JUST GOT EASIER SeHealth and Clean Eatz offer healthy, low-cost prepared meals.

5 SECRETS TO AGING WELL Follow these five tips to help you enjoy the changes aging brings.

NEW ENDOWMENT FOR HOSPICE A generous gift from the Greyards will keep hospice volunteers outfitted for years

to come.

COOK UP AN APPLE-CRANBERRY CRISP Serve up fall flavor with this delicious, healthy recipe.

SAVE THE DATESoutheastern Health Foundation Boots & BBQ

• Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, 7 to 11 p.m.

• Southeastern Agricultural Center

Horse Arena

For information or to purchase tickets,

call 910-671-5583.

NEED A DOCTOR? We’ve got you covered. Search for a provider online at southeastern health.org or call 844-735-8864. Sources: American Heart Association; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

HEARTFELT ADVICE

BLOOD PRESSURE High blood pressure makes your heart and blood vessels work harder.

CHOLESTEROL Unhealthy levels can raise your risk of a heart attack.

BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) BMI is an estimate of your body fat based on your weight and height.

BLOOD SUGAR When your blood sugar is high, it can lead to diabetes, which is a major risk factor for heart attack.

Talk with your doctor about your personal risk of heart disease. Here are four types of numbers to know—and to keep an eye on:

Know your numbers


MARSHA ROWE keeps a

drawer full of handwritten com-

ments from patients at The Surgery

Center at Southeastern Health

Park.

“A lot of times people write

things like, ‘God bless your team,’

‘I’ve never been treated so nicely’

or ‘You made me feel comfort-

able,’” Rowe says.

For Rowe, comments like these—

gleaned from patient satisfaction

surveys—are a sign that the staff

is focusing on all the right things.

In fact, the data shows that nearly

100 percent of patients consistently

would recommend the facility to

those who need same-day surgery.

That’s surgeries, ranging from her-

nia repairs to cataract operations,

that don’t require an overnight

hospital stay.

Rowe, the Center’s director, isn’t

all that surprised that patients ap-

preciate the care and kindness they

receive. “Our staff goes above and

beyond,” she says.

Should you ever need elective

surgery, they’re ready to take great

care of you too.

A QUICK STAY AND CARING STAFF, HERE FOR YOU

SAME-DAY surgery

Marsha Rowe, Administrator


No overnight stayIf you need your gallbladder

removed, you might think you’d

need to go to a hospital for an

operation. Same with sinus or eye

surgery, right?

But actually, for these and many

other procedures, there’s often

no need to stay overnight in a

hospital—or even go to one, for

that matter. You could have your

surgery in the morning and be

healing in the comfort of your own

home that afternoon.

“The recovery time is usually no

longer than an hour, and they’re

headed home,” Rowe says. “People

like that.”

This type of surgery is called am-

bulatory, same-day or outpatient

surgery. And it’s the main focus of

The Surgery Center at Southeastern

Health Park. The Center opened

in 2014 and performs hundreds of

procedures a month. “That’s all we

do—and we do it very well,” Rowe

says.

A wide range of same-day procedures available locallyToday’s technology and minimally

invasive techniques have helped to

make same-day surgery possi-

ble. Many of these surgeries are

done through small incisions, and

surgeons use tiny cameras to view

the operation. Other procedures

(such as endoscopies) require no

incisions at all.

A wide range of procedures can

be done at The Surgery Center,

including:

• Cataract surgery.

• Ear, nose and throat (ENT)

procedures, such as sinus surgeries,

tonsillectomies and ear tubes for

children.

• Hernia repairs.

• Gallbladder surgery.

• Colonoscopies and endosco-

pies to make sure the GI system is

healthy.

• The Orbera nonsurgical

weight-loss balloon, which is

inserted through the mouth using

endoscopy.

• Gynecological procedures, like

hysteroscopy and dilation and

curettage.

• Precise, image-guided injec-

tions for low-back pain.

• Orthopedic procedures, such as

carpal tunnel treatment and knee

arthroscopy.

• Podiatric procedures, such as

hammertoe treatment and bunion

repair.

• Urologic procedures, such as

vasectomies.

Surgery Center advantages You could have same-day surgery

at Southeastern Health’s main

hospital—it’s been offered there for

years. But having surgery outside a

hospital setting does have advan-

tages, Rowe explains.

For one, it can be more afford-

able. Surgery centers are able to

provide services at a lower cost

to insurers than a hospital can.

That savings gets passed along

to patients in the form of lower

co-pays, for instance. “It’s more

cost-effective for the patient to

have their procedure here,” Rowe

says.

The Surgery Center also strives

to offer efficient services that

fit people’s busy schedules. For

example, pre-surgery assessments

(in which nurses take a medical

history) are done over the phone.

“They don’t have to come in,”

Rowe says. “Most people are

working, and it can be hard to get

off work.”

Sometimes in a hospital, an

elective procedure may need to be

rescheduled if someone else needs

an emergency surgery. That’s less

likely to happen at The Surgery

Center.

Stress-free parking and first-

floor access also make having a

procedure at The Surgery Center

convenient. “Many people prefer

this kind of setting because the

parking is easy, since we’re not lo-

cated on a hospital campus,” Rowe

says. Instead, The Surgery Center

is located at 4901 Dawn Drive in

Lumberton.

Modern facility and technologyThe Surgery Center facility is still

new—it opened less than three

years ago—and features state-of-

the-art technology. One exam-

ple: a sophisticated eye-surgery

microscope. It features four

operating rooms, two GI suites

(where endoscopies and colonos-

copies are done) and one proce-

dure room (used mainly for pain

management).

All of the doctors at The Surgery

Center are the same highly quali-

fied doctors who would treat you

at Southeastern Health’s main

hospital, Southeastern Regional

Medical Center. They’re supported

by a dedicated team of nurses and

other staff. Everyone is committed

to safe, efficient care that puts

patients first, Rowe says. And

they make sure you know what to

expect after your surgery when you

get home.

Having surgery soon? If you are interested in having your elective surgery at The Surgery Center at Southeastern Health Park, tell your doctor. You can take a tour of the facility too. Just

give Marsha Rowe a call at

910-887-2361, ext. 1808.

“We call the staff ‘The A-team,’ and that’s what they are,” Rowe says. And it shows in those patient satisfaction surveys Rowe compiles each month. “The lowest rating we’ve ever had is 99 percent.”


THE EXCUSE THE REMEDY

“I’m too tired.” The truth: Consistent exercise actually boosts your energy. But if you wait until you’re too

pooped to pump, it might not happen at all. So schedule your workout for a time of day

when you have some get-up-and-go.

“I don’t

have time.”

Schedule exercise just like any other priority. Keep your walking shoes at your desk and

head out for a brisk stroll during lunch or breaks. Pack your gym bag the night before.

Break exercise into 10-minute chunks if you need to. Do double-duty: Walk in place while

watching TV; ride a stationary bike while on the phone; park 20 minutes from work and

walk to and from your car.

“It’s too wet/

cold/hot.”

Come up with an indoor routine you can do when the weather doesn’t cooperate. Doing

calisthenics, climbing stairs, jumping rope, walking in a mall or swimming indoors are no-

cost or low-cost activities.

“Who cares?

Why bother?”

Oh, that negative inner voice. It zaps confidence and destroys motivation. Keep track of

your miles, time, reps or steps. Give yourself credit for a job well done!

Turn your spa day into a spine daySOUTHEASTERN LIFESTYLE DAY SPA NOW OFFERS CHIROPRACTIC CARE

The 4 types of exercise

AEROBIC Keeps heart,

lungs and circulatory system

healthy—improving overall

fitness.

STRENGTH Builds

stronger muscles to sup-

port body movement.

FLEXIBILITY Stretches muscles to help

the body stay limber.

BALANCE Improves

posture and stability and

helps prevent falls.

Fight backDON’T LET EXCUSES KNOCK YOU OFF THE EXERCISE TRACK

Some of the services offered and

sample pricing include:

• Initial exam: $42.

• Adjustment only: $32.

• Blades and adjustment: $52.

• Therapy only: $22.

A native of Buffalo, New York, Kristopher

Thoman, DC, earned his degree from New York

Chiropractic College in 2007. He is certified in

instrumentation-assisted soft tissue mobilization.

He lives in Lumberton with his wife and two sons.

Southeastern Lifestyle Day Spa, an affiliate of

Southeastern Health, is located at 4897 Fayetteville

Road behind the Southeastern Lifestyle Center for

Southeastern Health operates Fitness Centers in Lumberton, Pembroke and Red Springs as

well as a CrossFit box. To learn more, visit

southeasternhealth.org/fitness.

Sources: American College of Sports Medicine; American Council on Exercise; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Fitness of Lumberton. Self-pay only is accepted for

chiropractic services.

Find relief today!To schedule an appointment or for more informa-

tion including a full list of services and

prices, call 910-738-9787.

YOU WANT TO EXERCISE. You know it’s good for both your

mind and body. And you actually

feel better when you do it.

So what’s getting in the way? Maybe

dozens of things. Some are pretty

persuasive too. Life happens. But other

times, excuses are well, just excuses.

Here are some common thoughts

that derail good exercise intentions—

and tips for what to do about them.

Kristopher Thoman, DC


SOUTHEASTERN FITNESS CENTER NOW OFFERS CLEAN-EATING MEAL OPTIONS

SOUTHEASTERN Lifestyle

Center for Fitness in Lumberton

has partnered with Clean Eatz, a

restaurant in Fayetteville, to offer

restaurant-quality, clean-eating

prepared meals to their members

and the general public. The fitness

center is now a one-stop shop for

promoting healthy lifestyles since

incorporating clean-eating options

into their current fitness regime.

Nutrition made easyEach Thursday, Clean Eatz releases

a weekly menu, which includes a

variety of healthy meal options.

Southeastern Lifestyle Center for

Fitness, an affiliate of Southeastern

Health (SeHealth), generally orders

around 200 meals from Clean Eatz,

which are delivered to the facility

each Monday, and the prepared

meals are sold to customers at a

low cost.

Combining healthy meals and fitnessThe cost of the Clean Eatz meals

at SeHealth’s Lumberton-based

fitness center are $7.10 for single

meals. Individuals may purchase

larger quantities, including a five-

meal package for $33 or 10 meals

for $63.30. A variety of new meals

are available at the facility each

week and are first come, first

One-stop shop

To try a taste of Clean Eatz prepared meals, visit Southeastern Lifestyle Center for Fitness, located at 4895 Fayetteville Road in Lumberton. Meals can be purchased by cash and credit card, or payroll deduction for SeHealth’s full-time employees. Weekly meal options are posted

online at Southeastern Lifestyle Center for Fitness’s Facebook page. For more information, call 910-738-5433.

served. The meals can be refriger-

ated for up to five days and stored

in a freezer for up to six months.

“The reason we did this is that

working out isn’t the part people

really struggle with, it is the eating,”

says Fitness Services Manager

Noelle Fields. “We have preached

for a long time that it is the lifestyle.

For a while, we felt like we were

only fulfilling half of that for our

members by allowing someplace to

work out, and this allows us to be

the one-stop shop.”

According to Mike Jimenez,

manager of Fitness Services, there

are numerous benefits to order-

ing Clean Eatz meals through the

fitness center. The healthy meals

are low-calorie, pre-portioned

and pre-cooked, which simplifies

the prep process at home. It only

takes two minutes to heat up the

refrigerated meals. The prices are

reasonable, and the containers

are reusable, microwavable and

dishwasher-safe. Clean Eatz also

offers a good variety, which gives

individuals new ideas about how

to prepare healthy food that tastes

good.

“I think that’s why people

like it too,” Fields adds. “It is

restaurant-quality food, just a

healthier version.”

SeHealth’s affiliate, CrossFit

Q.F.E. (Quest for Excellence),

partnered with Clean Eatz first.

CrossFit Q.F.E. began offering the

clean-eating meal options at their

facility after there was interest

by their members and staff. After

establishing a process on a smaller

scale at CrossFit, leadership at

the Lumberton fitness center saw

an opportunity to expand their

services and sell the clean-eating

meal options at the Lumberton

fitness facility as well.

“We are all about innovation and

bringing new things to Robeson

County, just like we did with

CrossFit,” says Jimenez. “We saw

the opportunity and we jumped

on it, and we actually believe in the

meals themselves.”

CLEAN EATZ:Southeastern Lifestyle Center for Fitness Manager Mike Jimenez displays meals available through the fitness center’s Clean Eatz program at both the Lumberton fitness center as well as CrossFit.


me back to the opportunity at

Southeastern. I believe I was led to

be here. Throughout the interview

process, the more I learned about

Southeastern’s history and the

community it served, I felt it was

right for me. The community is a

size I enjoy. The population served

by Southeastern in its primary

service area is one I could relate to

because of my experience and my

rural upbringing. I had a physician

friend say to me, as I was making

my decision, ‘Joann, go somewhere

you can make a difference; don’t

just go somewhere because there

is a job available.’ I hoped I could

make a difference at Southeastern.”

Q What do you consider

the greatest achievement

(or top five) for Southeastern

Health throughout your career

to date?

Answer: “One thing I am

extremely proud of is that we have

remained an independent, single

hospital system in a time when

so many community and rural

hospitals have either closed or

formally affiliated with larger in-

stitutions. Southeastern Health’s

Board of Trustees have remained

strong in their commitment to

this community. The leadership

SeHealth CEO

Meet Joann AndersonGETTING TO KNOW THE CEO

Joann Anderson, CEO, earned a bachelor of nursing degree from Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky, and a master’s

degree in nursing from Bellarmine College in Louisville, Kentucky. Before joining SeHealth, she served as CEO of Pikeville Medical Center

in Pikeville, Kentucky. She is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. She has represented SeHealth on the state

level as the Immediate Past Chair of the North Carolina Hospital Association Board of Directors and as Chair of the Coastal Carolinas

Health Alliance Board of Directors. Nationally, she has represented Lumberton and SeHealth as Past Chair for the American Hospital

Association’s (AHA) Section for Small or Rural Hospitals Governing Council, AHA Committee for Vulnerable Communities as well as

the AHA Governing Council. She also serves on several local boards, including the Campbell University Board of Directors. She lives in

Lumberton with her husband, Terry, and has two sons and three granddaughters.

EN YEARS AGO in May,

Joann Anderson embarked on

a new journey as president and

chief executive officer for what

was then named Southeastern

Regional Medical Center. Many

achievements and a name change

later, Anderson continues to guide

Southeastern Health (SeHealth)

and its more than 2,200 employees

and 390 medical staff members.

She recently reflected on her time

with the organization and her

perspective on the outlook for its

future:

Q Looking back 10 years,

what was the main factor

that solidified your decision to

move to Lumberton for a new

career endeavor?

Answer: “As I was making a

decision to move to the Carolinas,

I explored several opportunities

across both North and South

Carolina. Something kept drawing

Treflects on 10 years of service

“One thing I am extremely proud of is that we have remained an independent, single hospital system in a time when so many community and rural hospitals have either closed or formally affiliated with larger institutions.” — Joann Anderson


team and staff have worked hard to

keep Southeastern strong and viable.

Through it all, we have grown sig-

nificantly, added new services, and

improved care and outcomes. Many

new providers have been added. We

successfully navigated the transition

under the Affordable Care Act. We

began a partnership with Campbell

University to train physicians. I

could go on with a much longer list

because this organization is one that

is totally committed to doing every-

thing it can to meet the needs of our

community.”

Q Where do you see

Southeastern Health in five

years? Ten years? What major

changes would you anticipate?

Answer: “Over the next 5 to

10 years, I hope to see Southeastern

more connected to the commu-

nity, working in partnership to

improve the health of our citizens.

Joann Anderson, left, was presented with a gift by the SeHealth Board of Trustees, including Board Member Faye Caton, at right, on May 16, marking 10 years of service to the organization.

I see Southeastern as leading

these efforts in the preventive and

outpatient arenas. Southeastern will

be less hospital-centric but more

person/individual-centric across

the continuum of life. Our goal will

be to help individuals improve their

personal health and learn how to

manage it.”

Q Is there a service/

aspect/component of

Southeastern Health that you

feel is not well known? Best-

kept secret?

Answer: “I think there are a

number of services offered by

Southeastern of which our commu-

nity may not be fully aware. It would

be difficult to single out a specific

component. One of the things that I

struggle with almost daily is how to

get the community to fully support

the efforts at Southeastern. We

are the sole community provider

for Robeson County, although

competition is beginning to

enter our area. I think one

of the things the community

needs to understand is that if

Southeastern is not supported by

the community when services

are needed, there are risks

to the future survival of the

organization (our hospital, our

clinics, our hospice house, our

home health, etc.). We have

been successful in running on a

very small margin for decades.

As reimbursement is reduced,

that puts Southeastern at

greater risk. We saw through

Hurricane Matthew that people

turned to us in a disaster. To

keep us here for those times,

Southeastern needs the ongoing

support of the community by

choosing us as the health care

provider for those services on a

routine basis.”

A new system is in the worksSoutheastern Health (SeHealth)

is implementing a new computer

system throughout the entire

organization.

How will this impact you as

the patient?

1. There may be a few delays

with your registration process

the week of Nov. 6, 2017. A

second phase, adding more

physician clinics, will take place

in March 2018.

2. You will be asked to register

for appointments and proce-

dures by scanning the palm

of your hand using our new

PASS system. After the initial

registration is complete, your

palm scan will check you in at

all registration sites.

3. You will access your

medical records through a

new patient portal known as

MyChart. This system will en-

able you to see your medication

lists, communicate with your

provider and request appoint-

ments through one portal,

which is also accessible through

the MyChart app on your

smartphone.

We appreciate your pa-

tience and understanding as

we undergo this transition. The

ultimate benefits to our patients

will be easier-to-understand

bills, better access to import-

ant health information, and

streamlined medical infor-

mation accessible by health

care professionals across the

entire Southeastern Health

organization.

SOUTHEASTERN

MyChart


DRIVING WITH DIABETES

Take this quizHow much do you know about

driving when you have diabetes? You

may want to pass this test before you

pull into traffic.

1 Diabetes can affect your ability

to drive.

A. True. B. False. C. Maybe.

2 You should check your blood

sugar level before driving.

A. Always. B. Sometimes.

3 You need to pull over as soon as

possible if you experience signs

of low blood sugar when driving.

A. True. B. False.

HAVE YOU NOTICED that the numbers

in the phone book seem to be getting smaller?

Do you find it harder to get down on your

knees to look under the bed—and to get up

again?

There’s no question that age brings changes

to our lives. And yes, some of them we’d prefer

to avoid.

Physically, for example, stiffening joints can

make it harder to get around. And many people

find that their short-term memory just isn’t what

it used to be. Often, difficult personal situations,

such as the death of a spouse, can add to the

negative changes.

But age can bring positive changes too. One

survey found that many older people say they

have less stress and more time for family, inter-

ests and hobbies than they used to. In fact, the

vast majority of older people report they are

satisfied with their lives.

To a great extent, what older age will be like

for you depends on how you live now and how

you cope with the changes that come your way.

You may not be able to turn back time, but you

can move in a direction that may make getting

older easier and more pleasant. Here are a few

pointers:

Decide to have an active mind and body. Remember the adage “Use it or lose it.”

Opt to be involved. Isolation can contribute

to depression and other health problems. So

keep connected to family and friends. Social

connections can help ensure that you have

physical and emotional support for what comes

your way.

Choose a healthy lifestyle. The advice you

heard when you were younger still applies: Eat

well, maintain a healthy weight, get enough rest,

don’t smoke, do what you can to stay safe and

see your doctor regularly.

Relish your leisure time. Do things you

enjoy, and allow yourself some downtime. Too

much stress can contribute to a host of health

problems.

Practice healthy ways to cope. Believe in

yourself, and remember: You can handle what-

ever comes your way.

Sources: AGS Foundation for Health in Aging; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Mental Health America; Pew Research Center

SIMPLE THINGS HELP MAKE HEALTHY AGING POSSIBLE

To your good health

Southeastern Health offers

primary care clinics throughout the region which are accepting new patients. To find a location near you, visit southeasternhealth.org and click on “Services,” then “Physician Services,” and “Primary Care Clinics.”

ANSWERS:1: C. Most people with diabetes can safely operate a motor vehicle. However, if you have long-term compli-

cations of the disease—such as vision problems or nerve problems that cause a lack of feeling in your feet—

your ability to drive safely may be compromised.

The same is true if within the past year you’ve had bouts of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) that came on

without warning, that caused you to lose consciousness or that required help from someone else to treat.

Talk to your doctor if you have any of these complications. He or she can help you better manage your

glucose levels to avoid severe problems with hypoglycemia.

Your doctor can also refer you to a driving specialist who can determine if diabetes is affecting your driv-

ing. This specialist may also offer training to improve your driving skills.

2: A. You need to measure your blood sugar level every time before you get behind the wheel and at regular

intervals if you’re driving for an hour or more. If your blood sugar goes too high or too low, you may become

sleepy, dizzy or confused. Your vision might also become blurred, and you may have a seizure or become

unconscious.

3: A. You need to get off the road quickly and stabilize your blood sugar. Always stash a quick-acting form of

glucose, such as hard candy or glucose tablets, in your car. Don’t start driving again until your blood sugar is

back in balance.

Sources: American Diabetes Association; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

To your good health


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Give this brain health puzzle a try. You’ll have fun testing

your know-how—and you may pick up a few tips too!

Across: 2. Puzzles 3. Friends 4. Neurologist 7. Exercise 9. Alzheimer’s Down: 1. Treatments 5. Sleep 6. Fruits 8. Memory

Answers:

ACROSS2. Exercise isn’t just for your body. To help keep your brain active, read, play games, do (like crosswords!) and try new hobbies.3. Staying social can help keep your brain sharp. Make time for

and family—it’s good for you!4. A is a type of doctor who specializes in treating the brain and spine.

7. Move your body to protect your brain. Regular has been shown to increase brain function and

improve mental health.9. Though it’s the most common, disease isn’t the only type of dementia.

DOWN1. Different types of dementia call for different , so it’s important to get an accurate diagnosis.5. Getting enough every night can help keep your brain healthy.6. Eat a diet with plenty of and veggies, whole grains, fish, and nuts.8. Loss of doesn’t always signal dementia. It can have other causes too.

Pictured at the endowment announcement reception, from left, are Southeastern Health (SeHealth) President/CEO Joann Anderson, Alex Greyard, Teresa Greyard, Harry Greyard, SeHealth Foundation Chair David Ramsaur, and SeHealth Foundation Executive Director Sissy Grantham. Seated is endowment namesake Mary Greyard.


THE SOUTHEASTERN HEALTH (SeHealth) Foundation

recently hosted a reception at

Southeastern Hospice House to

announce the establishment of The

Mary and Thomas Greyard Hospice

Volunteer Endowment, which will

assist Southeastern Hospice vol-

unteers with educational materials,

supplies and food.

The endowment is named in

honor of longtime hospice volun-

teer Mary Greyard, who currently

resides in Lumberton, and in

memory of her husband, Thomas

Greyard, who passed away in 2011.

The couple previously lived in the

Township of McDonald, where

Ambassadors learn about cancer resourcesSoutheastern Health’s Gibson Cancer Center hosted a Cancer Ambassador’s Luncheon for Robeson County-based cosmetologists and barbers on Monday, June 19, at Pinecrest Country Club. The event included a presentation by Robin Peace, MD, pictured, of Southeastern Medical Clinic North Lumberton, on cancer statistics, prevention and screenings that the ambassadors are encouraged to share with their patrons. Participants were given goodie bags with literature to post and share in their salons and barbershops. The event was sponsored by Southeastern Health, Genentech, NC Cancer Control Branch, and North Carolina Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (NC BCCCP). For more information about cancer prevention resources, call 910-671-5762.

Greyard family establishes hospice volunteer endowment

Mary served multiple terms as

mayor.

Mary Greyard first became af-

filiated with Southeastern Hospice

as a volunteer in 1996, when it was

known as Hospice of Robeson.

Dedicated service“Mary took a leadership role

with our volunteers by acting as

an area coordinator—passing on

messages from the coordinator

to other volunteers in her area as

well as reminding them of monthly

meetings and special events,” says

Southeastern Home Care Services

and Southeastern Hospice Director

Vickie Atkinson. “She always

For more information about the Southeastern Health Foundation, log on to southeasternhealth.org/foundation or call 910-671-5583. To learn more about Southeastern Hospice, log on to southeasternhealth.org/hospicehouse.

pitched right in and helped serve

as well as transport other volun-

teers when needed.”

Not only did Mary Greyard

assist families and patients in their

homes, but she also worked with

the Friends of Hospice, which is the

fundraising arm of the volunteer

group. They manage The Santa’s

Shop at SeHealth’s annual Festival

of Trees event, offering homemade

crafts, gifts and baked goods. They

also coordinate all aspects of Spring

Fling, Southeastern Hospice’s

annual fashion show fundraiser

which is co-sponsored by Sisters

Boutique.

“Mary’s heart is one of service,

love, and compassion, and we at

Southeastern Hospice are extremely

grateful for the gift of Mary—to our

agency and to our patients and their

families,” said Southeastern Hospice

Volunteer Supervisor Sheryl Taylor.


MAYBE THIS QUESTION

has been on your mind: Can my

mental state affect my physical

health?

Doctors have suspected for cen-

turies that there is a powerful tie be-

tween mind and body, and modern

medical studies prove them right.

Researchers now know that un-

healthy levels of stress, depression

and anxiety can wreak havoc with

your hormones, immune system,

heart health and blood pressure.

Back pain, chest pain, headaches,

extreme fatigue, diarrhea, a stiff

neck or a racing heart are just a

few of the physical symptoms that

can appear when your emotional

health is off-kilter, according to

the American Academy of Family

Physicians.

Tending to your emotional health

can improve your quality of life. It

also may help your body fight in-

fections, recover from an illness and

prevent chronic disease.

Additional sources: American Psychological Association; National Institutes of Health

Make the connection

Southeastern Psychiatry

Clinic offers a variety of therapies and evaluations. Call 910-272-3030 for more information.

What helps the mind-body balance grow strong? Thankfully, research has answered that question

too. These top the list:

1Getting a move on. Exercise changes how

the body responds to stress. It improves

mood too.

2 Finding healthy ways to relax. Some

people use music, art, prayer, woodworking,

reading or even 10-minute walks to lower

stress in their lives.

3 Expressing yourself. Negative feelings

and fears that are bottled up may flow out

as aches, pains and problems. A trusted

friend, partner or religious adviser may be

able to help you focus on positives and

work through challenges. Some people

keep a gratitude journal or write down

goals and accomplishments. Professional

counseling is advised if you are stuck or

feeling overwhelmed.

4 Be honest with your doctor about the

stresses and challenges you face. Ask for

help if you think you’re feeling depressed.

Your doctor can suggest many ways to im-

prove your health and wellness—both mental

and physical.

CHANGING HOW YOU THINK MAY CHANGE HOW YOU FEEL


IF YOU PAY ATTENTION to dietary

headlines, you’ve probably heard the fuss over

foods with added sugars. And you might won-

der: How could something so deliciously sweet

be so potentially bad for your health?

First, it’s important to remember that sugars

occur naturally in many foods, from milk to fruit.

But that’s not the issue here.

Instead, we’re talking sugars, syrups and

caloric sweeteners that are added to foods

when they’re processed or prepared. And if their

calories make up too much of your diet, you

may not have enough room for other nutritious

choices. Diets that limit added sugars are linked

to a reduced risk of obesity and certain chronic

diseases.

Where’s the extra sugar?Everyone knows candy, cookies, cakes and

regular sodas have added sugars. But added

sugars are also listed on packaged food labels

under dozens of different names. Among them:

cane sugar, syrup, brown sugar and many words

ending in ose (like fructose or dextrose).

Added sugars can be a part of a nutritious

diet—you don’t have to shun them all. However,

you should limit them to less than 10 percent of

your daily calories. To help cut back:

Should you be pro probiotics?You’ve probably heard of probiotics, espe-

cially if you spend any time in the yogurt

aisles of supermarkets. But what are they

exactly? Are they good for your health? And

should you join the millions of Americans

who already take them?

To answer those questions, here’s a primer.

First, most probiotics are live cultures of

microorganisms. These bacteria are similar

to or just like those that are naturally found

in your gut and help your body function

properly.

You can find probiotics not only in

yogurt, but also in other fermented dairy

products (such as kefir and aged cheeses),

some nondairy foods (including kimchi,

sauerkraut, miso and tempeh) and dietary

supplements.

And what about their health benefits?

There’s evidence that some probiotics may

help prevent diarrhea caused by infections

or antibiotics. Some may also ease the

symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome or

lactose intolerance.

But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

hasn’t approved any health claims for pro-

biotics. And more research is needed to be

certain of how they may—or may not—boost

health.

One caution: Be sure to check with your

doctor before taking any probiotic sup-

plement. They have a good safety record

in generally healthy people. But they may

cause severe side effects in people with

serious health problems.

Sources: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; National Institutes of Health

5Choose naturally sweet fruits for desserts or snacks. Add fruit (instead

of sugar) to cereal. Make a peanut butter sand-

wich with bananas or berries instead of jelly

or jam.

Shop for foods with less or no added sugar. For instance, choose plain (in-

stead of flavored) yogurt and add your favorite

fruit. Try unsweetened applesauce and fruit

canned in water or natural juices rather than

heavy syrup.

Swap your usual sweetened soda, punch or energy drink for water

or milk.

When baking, try using only half the recommended sugar. Chances

are, nobody will notice.

Make candy, cookies and other sweets an occasional treat. Limiting

added sugars is just one of many smart things

you can do to help ensure a healthy eating plan.

For more ideas, check out

choosemyplate.gov.

Sources: American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; American Heart Association; U.S. Department of Agriculture

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INGREDIENTSCanola oil spray

7 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced

1 cup fresh cranberries3⁄4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed1⁄2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats2⁄3 cup whole-wheat flour1⁄4 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped

3 tablespoons butter, softened

(or trans fat-free margarine)

Frozen low-fat vanilla yogurt (optional)

DIRECTIONS• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

• Lightly coat medium shallow baking dish with canola oil

spray.

• Place apples and cranberries in dish and gently toss

together.

• In medium bowl, combine brown sugar, oats, flour, nuts

and butter.

• Sprinkle brown sugar mixture on top of fruit.

• Bake until apples and cranberries are bubbly and tender,

about 50 minutes.

• Transfer dish to wire rack to cool slightly.

• Serve warm with frozen yogurt, if desired.

NUTRITION INFORMATIONServing size: 1⁄8 of recipe. Amount per serving: 268 calories,

8g total fat (3g saturated fat), 50g carbohydrates, 2g protein,

4g dietary fiber, 9mg sodium.

Source: American Institute for Cancer Research

Autumnapple-cranberrycrisp

Makes 8 servings.

Southeastern Health’s CrossFit Q.F.E. offers classes for children to encourage them to be more active. To learn more, visit crossfitqfe.com.

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Check out our website southeasternhealth.org

Stock a snack drawer Older kids can help themselves to whole-grain crackers, unsalted nuts, and dried or fresh fruit.

Plant something togetherKids may be more likely to try kale or collards if they planted the seeds and watched them grow.

Make a game of food labels Have kids measure out what they think is a serving and com-pare it to what the label says.

Create a sports zone Keep balls, jump ropes and other fun gear in one go-to location.

Visit the farmers market Encourage kids to pick out a new fruit or veggie to take home and try.

Make a splash that’s not sodaFlavor water with fresh berries or orange slices.

HEALTHY ideas kids will love

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