windows to your health - fall 2014

To find out what WDH is doing to prevent flu, continued on page 5.

Fall is fast approaching. You shouldn’t just be preparing yourself for cooler nights; you should also start

preparing yourself and your family for the upcoming flu season. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

has released information about the 2014-2015 flu season. Here are some of their helpful Q&A’s: Source: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season-2014-2015.htm

What sort of flu season is expected this year? It’s not possible to predict what this

flu season will be like. Flu seasons

are unpredictable in a number of

ways. While flu spreads every year,

the timing, severity, and length of the season varies from one year to another. Flu viruses are constantly changing so

it’s not unusual for new flu viruses to appear each year. Flu activity most commonly peaks in the U.S. in January or

February. However, seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October and continues into May.

What should i do to prepare for this flu season? CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone

six months of age and older as the first and most important step in protecting yourself against this potentially serious

disease. Getting the flu vaccine before the start of seasonal flu activity each year is always a good idea, and the

protection you get from vaccination will last throughout the flu season. In addition to getting vaccinated, you can take

everyday preventive steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.

supportive & palliative care b r a d ’ s s t o ry

The first time Brad met dr. agata, he had the most important conversation of his life.

Brad Hadley, 62, of South Berwick, Maine, came to the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Emergency

Department on March 6, 2014 with a persistent cough. His taste was changing. His stomach was

bloated. Further evaluation revealed the possibility of cancer in multiple places in Brad’s body. This was a

shock because Brad’s annual doctor’s appointment four months before revealed normal blood test results

and good overall health. Brad left the hospital on March 8 only to return nine days later in kidney failure

and extreme pain – the disease was advancing quickly. His Medical Oncologist from the Seacoast Cancer

Center, Henry Sonneborn, MD, told him the images and test results did not look good. While Brad tried

to come to grips with his prognosis, Dr. Sonneborn requested a consultation from the Medical Director of

Supportive & Palliative Care at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Agata Marszalek, MD.

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02 Wentworth-douglass express care: now open at corner of oak St & central ave in Dover

04 Kris ferullo exemplifies excellence

06 centering care on the Whole you. Wentworth Health Partners Primary care offices now offering Behavioral Health Services.

07 the Works 35th Birthday

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Windows to Your Health is published by the community relations Dept. at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, 789

central avenue, Dover, nH. 03820. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is a non-profit, charitable organization.

a PuBlIcatIon of:

F L U FA C T : PeoPle with Flu can sPread it to others uP to about 6 Feet away through

coughs and sneezes. Know your Flu Facts! visit cdc.gov/flu

Influenza ("flu") SeaSon IS juSt around the corner. Know your

F LU FACTs!

Quality, walk-in medical care for life’s small

emergencies is now available in Dover. Wentworth-Douglass

Express Care opened on June 30th at the corner of Oak Street

and Central Avenue – across the street from Rite Aid, and about a ¼ mile

south of the hospital’s main campus. The service provides walk-in care for

anyone with minor injuries and illnesses 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.,

a service that was clearly needed in the community. Since opening, the

staff have cared for more than 2,000 patients.

According to Lukas Kolm, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Services,

Wentworth-Douglass Express Care offers treatment for a variety of

urgent situations, including sprains and strains, respiratory illnesses, flu

symptoms, cuts and bruises, and other minor emergencies provided by a

trusted team of emergency medicine specialists. “Express Care is staffed

by the same emergency providers that see patients in the Hospital’s

Emergency Department – meaning patients receive high quality care by a

team they trust – and for a lower price than an emergency room visit.”

Wentworth-Douglas Express Care is the latest in innovative services

from WDH and its emergency medicine specialists, similar to the Walk-

Wentworth-Douglass Express Care offers treatment by emergency

medicine specialists for a variety of urgent situations, including

sprains and strains, respiratory illnesses, flu symptoms, cuts and

bruises and other minor emergencies - 7 days a week, 9 a.m. - 9 .p.m.

noW open at corner oF oaK st & central ave in dover

2 /WindoWs to Your HealtH

In Urgent Care Center that opened in Lee in 2009, now seeing 14,000

patients annually.

Wentworth-Douglass Health System President & CEO Gregory Walker,

FACHE, explained the Hospital’s motivation to add new care options.

“Our Emergency Department is already the busiest in the Seacoast

area and we will continue to provide care for all levels of emergencies

from the very minor to the most serious. But times are changing and

patients want more convenience and less cost for minor emergencies

while keeping high quality care at the forefront. It’s an exciting time in

healthcare and we developed our Lee Walk-In and new Express Care in

Dover to meet this growing need.”

The care team at Wentworth-Douglass Express Care consists of physicians,

advanced practitioners, emergency nurses, medical assistants and

radiology technicians to provide optimal care. Also, a patient access

team is onsite to handle follow-up needs, and connections for primary

and specialty care providers at Wentworth Health Partners practices and

others in the area. For more information, visit www.WDHospital.com/

ExpressCare or call 603-609-6700.

Dr. Jan Vanderlinde (center) poses with express care nurses laura and Kim in the new center)

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stanley allen, mdnortheast rehab Physician Services 105 corporate Drive | Portsmouth, nH 03801Phone: (603) 501-5547

Degree: mD, loma linda university School of medicine, californiaInternshIp: General Surgery, ucla medical centerresIDency: Physical medicine & rehabilitation, marianjoy rehabilitation Hospital

emily davie, mdDover Pediatrics • Doctor’s Park17 old rollinsford road, Suite 5 | Dover, nH 03820Phone: (603) 742-4048

Degree: mD university of massachusetts medical School resIDency: Pediatrics fletcher allen Health care, Vermont

marie gilbert, pa-cSeacoast Pain Institute 7 marsh Brook Drive, Suite 10 Somersworth, nH 03878Phone: (603) 749-7246

Degree: Physician assistant Hahnemann medical college & Hospital, PennsylvaniacertIfIcatIon: national commission on certification of Physician assistants

howard hsu, mdradiation oncology associates, P.a. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital789 central avenue | Dover, nH 03820Phone: (603) 742-8787

Degree: mD, Weill medical college, new YorkresIDency: Surgery, Washington university School of medicine, and radiation oncology, new York university School of medicine

todd king, pa-cSeacoast emergency Physicians Wentworth-Douglass Hospital789 central avenue Dover, nH 03820Phone: (603) 742-5252

matthew mitschele, mdWentworth Health PartnersAdult & Children’s Medicine of Dover 10 members Way, Suite 201 Dover, nH 03820Phone: (603) 742-2263

Degree: MD, St. George’s University, GrenadaresIDency: family medicine, rutGerS robert Wood Johnson medical School, new Jersey

christopher moné Jr., doWentworth-Douglass HospitalHospitalist Department 789 central avenue | Dover, nH 03820Phone: (603) 742-5252

Degree: Do, university of new england college of osteopathic medicine, maine resIDency: Internal medicine, Berkshire medical center, massachusetts

lindsay payne, pa-cSeacoast orthopedics & Sports medicine 7 marsh Brook Drive Somersworth, nH 03878Phone: (603) 742-2007

Jan Vanderlinde, mdWentworth-Douglass express care 701 central ave. | Dover, nH 03820 | Phone: (603) 609-6700www.WDHospital.com/expresscare

Degree: mD, university of missouri – Kansas city School of medicineInternshIp: family medicine, national capital consortium family medicineresIDency: emergency medicine, madigan army medical centerBoarD certIfIcatIon: emergency medicine, american Board of emergency medicine

For more information visit www.wdhospital.com

meet our neW HealtHcare ProVIDerS

“The cancer came on quickly and aggressively,” said Brad, “and the plan

was to attack it back quickly and aggressively with chemotherapy. My

concern was that I was on a one-way path with no control, whether it was

working or not. Dr. Agata told me I always have options – I could change

my mind if I wanted. That was the most important conversation I’ve ever

had. She said she would do everything in her power to keep me feeling

good. That’s when I began to understand that I have a team working with

me to make the best choices.”

The best news Brad could hear in that moment was he still had some

control over what happened to him. The Supportive & Palliative Care team

was there to support him and help him treat all his side effects from the

cancer and the cancer treatment – pain, swollen legs, lack of taste, nausea,

heartburn, dry mouth and more. Dr. Agata’s goal was to make him feel as

comfortable as possible, whether he decided to go through the full regimen

of cancer treatment, parts of the cancer treatment or no cancer treatment

at all.

“When I met Brad, I saw a man that was struggling with pain, nausea,

apprehension and stress, but also a man who understood the severity of his

situation,” said Dr. Agata. “One of my goals is to restore hope. For some, the

hope is to be cured. For others, the hope is to feel as good as possible for as

long as they live.”

Dr. Agata met with Brad and his wife of 40 years, Patricia, for two hours in

Brad’s hospital room. Dr. Agata helped the couple understand the current

situation and how to prepare for the future. Brad’s main concern was his

family. After filling out Advanced Directives (Living Will and Durable Power

of Attorney) and situating his finances, Brad and Dr. Agata were able to

focus on physical and mental health to support both Brad and his family.

“If I’m not feeling well, then my wife is worried,” said Brad. “If she’s a mess,

then I’m a mess. Dr. Sonneborn treats my cancer and does an amazing

job. Dr. Agata can focus on how to make my quality of life better. I’m so

thankful they value treating patients with a team approach.”

In this visit, Brad’s leg swelling is down to a comfortable level and he is

losing the bloated belly that was keeping him from his normal-sized jeans.

He is thankful for Dr. Agata’s special skills and passion. “One thing that is

amazing about her is that she can pick up on things that I don’t notice,” said

Brad. “We treat it and then I’m feeling better. There are things you can do.

You don’t have to put up with everything.”

Brad is not the only one who appreciates the skill of Dr. Agata and the

services of the Supportive & Palliative Care team. Dr. Sonneborn intently

describes how important this medical subspecialty is to the whole healthcare

team. “It is not only about having the best chemotherapy possible. It’s about

having the best treatment possible,” said Dr. Sonneborn. “My patients are

so happy that all of their needs are met and I am amazed at how invaluable

this service has become.”

Supportive & Palliative Care is also an important piece in the Wentworth-

Douglass Health System (WDHS). Jeffrey Hughes, WDHS Vice President and

Chief Strategic Officer, says the service supports and enhances the Health

System’s mission. “With Supportive & Palliative Care, we can take a step

back and take a look at the whole patient,” said Jeff. “We are focused on

meeting the needs of our patients and their families, and it is the right thing

to do.”

Supportive & Palliative Care can help patients at any point in their chronic

disease process. The service provides help for patients and families to

understand and plan for their future and communicate and make decisions

with other healthcare providers while improving the patient’s quality of life.

“We can take the time to get to know the patients and their families as well

as their values,” said Dr. Marszalek. “We help them validate what they are

going through. For me, the great part about my work is getting to meet

people like Brad and hearing their stories. Brad is an intriguing guy!”

“Cancer treatment and treatment for life are two different things,” said

Brad. “And I’m glad I have a team to work on both. From the staff in the

Seacoast Cancer Center to the nurses on the floor, the physicians, the social

workers, the nutrition staff, the volunteer named Maurizio who plays guitar

as a therapy for patients, and everyone in between, you can tell they all

want to be here and that passion shows in their work.”

To find out more about Wentworth Health Partners Supportive &

Palliative Care, please call (603) 740-3330 or visit www.wdhospital.com/

supportiveandpalliativecare.

supportive & palliative care helPs Pat ient real ize oPt ions For l i Fecontinued from cover

Kris Ferullo

camp Hot Shot

for more information, visit www.WDhospital.com/golf. to purchase tickets, call (603) 740-2687.

4 /WindoWs to Your HealtH

Wentworth-douglass diaBetes camps are a safe place

where kids can interact with other children who have diabetes

and learn ways to cope with their diagnosis. Kids enjoy usual

camp activities such as games, arts and crafts, and hiking. However, there is

an additional educational and support component that helps kids and their

families learn new skills such as adjusting diet or insulin for exercise.

Wentworth-douglass diaBetes serVices nurse manager kris ferullo has been named the 2014 New England Nurse.com Giving Excellence Meaning (GEM) award winner! Ferullo won in the Patient and Staff Management category, one of six categories awarded in New England. Ferullo joins other winners from Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

“I am truly humbled to be chosen for such an honorable award,” said Ferullo. “The fact that my colleagues feel I am worthy of such an honor is the best compliment I can receive.”

Ferullo credits the group of professionals who work with her, because services would not be possible without their hard work as well as the support of the organization.

During her 22 years of service, Ferullo has developed innovative programs that have helped patients and families, including diabetes camps; that engage and empower children and their families. She gives lectures at local schools, educates provider offices on guidelines for diabetes care and serves as a mentor and teacher for students. She created the Annual Community Diabetes Expo, which draws hundreds of patients and families each year, and she facilitates a monthly parent and child support group.

Ferullo said she is most proud of the way the programs address the needs of all ages, including the children, siblings and parents. She is touched by the deep friendships that have developed and how families lean on one another for support and share holidays and celebrations together.

“We have a volunteer program at our weeklong camp, and the volunteers [who have been campers in previous years] create tremendous bonds with each other and with the staff,” she said. “The passion they exhibit toward the younger children is difficult to put into words.”

Ferullo credits a fellow diabetes educator who was her preceptor when she started in diabetes education as having the most influence on her career development.

“She always puts patients first and has unending energy and compassion, creative ideas and the belief that there is never a task that is impossible to accomplish. We have worked together on a number of committees in our state organization, and I credit many of my leadership skills, ambition to offer new programs and innovative ideas to this amazing woman!”

Ferullo has certainly followed in her preceptor’s footsteps.

She received the President’s Award, the highest honor bestowed by the facility, for exemplifying the “We Care” spirit through leadership, excellence in practice and professionalism. Under her leadership, Diabetes Services has expanded and achieved ADA recognition. The organization is also in the process of applying for Joint Commission disease-specific care certification for diabetes.

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sauteed spinach & onionsInGreDIentS: • 3tsp.canolaoliveoil • 3ouncesyellowonions,julienne • 1lb.freshspinach • ½tsp.groundblackpepper

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InStructIonS: 1. Bring vegetable broth to a simmer and remove from heat. Hold hot.

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4. Add oil, lemon juice, oregano, basil and parsley. Stir to combine.

5. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 7 to 10 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.

6. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrients per serving: Calories: 340, Carbs: 31g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 12g, Sat. Fat: 1.5g, Sodium: 510mg, Fiber: 6g

What is WentWorth-douglass doing to prevent flu?Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is committed to the health of our patients, staff and visitors at all of our

locations.

• We’re protecting patients in the community! Starting in early Fall, patients at our

Wentworth Health Partners locations can receive the flu vaccine during a regular office visit or

during a Fall Saturday Flu Clinic (dates TBA). Don’t have a primary care provider? Don’t worry.

Wentworth Health Partners is accepting new patients. An affiliate of Wentworth-Douglass Health

System, Wentworth Health Partners has over 100 primary care and specialty care providers in

Barrington, Dover, Durham, Eliot, Lee, Newmarket, Somersworth, and South Berwick. Call the

Physician Referral service at (603) 740-2377 for details or visit www.WentworthHealthPartners.org.

• We’re protecting patients at the hospital. Each patient over six months of age

admitted to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is assessed for both influenza and pneumonia vaccine.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) tracks these and many other quality

measures for over 4,000 Medicare-certified Hospitals (including Wentworth-Douglass Hospital) in the

U.S. CMS makes the information available for the public via the “Hospital Compare” website. The

chart below, taken from the website, shows Wentworth-Douglass Hospital’s performance in assessing

and vaccinating patients against Influenza and Pneumonia. We are above both the national and state

average in providing vaccinations. Source: http://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/search.html

• We’re protecting staff and caregivers. To protect

against the flu, it is the policy

of Wentworth-Douglass Health

System to immunize employees,

volunteers, students, contractors

and agency personnel against

seasonal influenza. This includes

individuals who have patient

contact, whether in a clinical or

support role. This helps to ensure

the safest possible environment

for patients, visitors and

employees. Any unvaccinated

staff are required to wear masks

during periods of patient contact

throughout the influenza season.

Our goal each year is to have at

least 90% of staff immunized.

The chart depicted here shows

we are above our target, and far

exceeding the national average.

Flu is a serious contagious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death in some cases. It’s

important to: arm yourself with the facts; get a flu vaccine; take everyday preventive actions to stop the

spread of germs; and if you get the flu, be sure to talk to your provider about treatment options. For more

information, visit the CDC’s website at www.cdc.gov/flu.

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Know your F LU FACTs! continued from cover

E v E ry d Ay p r E v E n T i v E s T E p s : avoid close contact with PeoPle who are sicK. stay home when you are sicK. cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. wash your

hands Frequently. avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Practice other good health habits.

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In addition to offering medical serVices to patients, Wentworth Health Partners Primary Care

teams in Barrington, Dover, Durham, Eliot, Lee, Newmarket,

Somersworth and South Berwick are now offering behavioral health services as part of their continuum of care for adults

and children.

“We understand that feeling better for some patients may not

only include medical exams, diagnostic tests, or prescriptive care,

but that it also involves paying attention to the emotional health

of patients,” said Kellie Mueller, M.Ed., Director of Social Work

and Behavioral Health Services at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.

“We have developed a program that brings licensed clinical social

workers out of their traditional setting to the primary care office

location – making for a more collaborative connection that is

seamless and more comforting for our patients.”

Services offered by a behavioral health specialist range from

help coping with the emotional stress associated with a chronic

condition or struggling with grief from a loss, to helping alleviate

anxiety, depression or anger issues; assisting with a drug or

alcohol concern; or creating a path to making healthy

lifestyle changes.

The service is now available to patients within Wentworth Health

Partners primary care offices (see right) and is covered by most

insurance plans. If you are struggling with an issue or concern,

talk with your primary care provider today. If you are not a

current patient at any of these offices, please call our physician

referral line at 603-740-2377.

centering care on the Whole you. wentworth health Partners Primary care oFFices now oFFering behavioral health services.

oil painting honors patricia c. adams, md

Barrington: Barrington Health center

dover: Adult & Children’s Medicine of Dover, Bellamy Health center, Dover family Practice, Dover Internal & Geriatric medicine, Primary care of Dover, Strafford medical associates

durham: Durham Health center eliot: marshwood family care

lee: lee family Practice

neWmarKet: Great Bay family Practice

somersWorth: Hilltop family Practice

south BerWicK: South Berwick family Practice

A new oil painting of patricia c. adams, md, now hangs in the main

lobby at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital to

honor Dr. Adams’s service as a beloved pediatrician

and former President of the Wentworth-Douglass

Medical Staff. The portrait was painted by local

artist Stan Moeller and was commissioned by the

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital & Health Foundation

as part of a major endowment set up by Dr.

Adams’s husband Robert Adams. The endowment

will fund Children’s Care Projects at Wentworth-

Douglass Hospital.

Dr. Adams became the victim of Alzheimer’s disease twenty years ago and is currently living at a

nursing home where her devoted husband visits her daily and assists with her care. Proceeds from the

endowment, this year, will be used to support therapeutic horseback riding programs for children with

disabilities. More information on the Patricia C. Adams, MD Endowment Fund for Children’s Care is

available at www.WDHospital.com/Foundation.

Thank you to the following donors who contributed to the Fund as of June 30, 2014:

Anonymous (3)NH D.A.R. Honory State RegentsDaughters of the Amercian Revolution - NH State OrganizationNSDAR - Buntin Rumford Webster ChapterNSDAR - Mercy Hathaway White ChapterLoon Mountain EventAmerican Legion Post 8Mr. Robert AdamsMs. Deborah AdamsMr. & Mrs. Kenneth BeaudoinMrs. Nancy BergeronDr. Pam BertramMr. & Mrs. Wendell BirchMr. & Mrs. Wallace BothnerMr. & Mrs. William BourbonMs. Priscilla BragdonMr. Reginald Case

Mr. & Mrs. Montgomery ChildsMr. & Mrs. Paul CoxMs. Leigh DavenportMs. Lois DayMr. Wallace DennisDr. Arthur DiMambroMr. Roger DionneDr. & Mrs. Edward EaganMs. Sharon FahyMr. Robert FlanaganMr. & Mrs. Robert FredetteMs. Lisa GilbertMs. Mary Ellen GilpatrickMr. & Mrs. Ray HalloranMs. Leigh HardimanMr. Robert HynesMr. & Mrs. R Scott JamesonMr. & Mrs. Keith KallbergMs. Allison KentMs. Elly Laliberte

Mr. & Mrs. James LeitzMr. Joseph MooreMs. Stephanie MooreMs. Jean NadeauMr. & Mrs. Joseph NadeauMr. & Mrs. James O’NeillMr. & Mrs. Dale OberMr. Julien OlivierMs. Bonnie PetermannMr. Dan PhilbrickMr. & Mrs. James PollardMs. Jean PomerleauMs. Christina ReishusMr. & Mrs. John RohrerMs. Jenney SheehanMr. & Mrs. Robert SilberblattMs. Linda SmallMrs. Ute StevensDr. & Mrs. Roger TempleDr. & Mrs. Andre Vanderzanden6 /WindoWs to Your HealtH

It’s been a few

months since

Wentworth-

Douglass Express

Care opened

its doors at 701

Central Avenue in

Dover (see related

story, page 2). To

date, over 2,000 patients have already

been cared for by our team of providers

and they are receiving great care.

“Dear Mr. Walker, I just wanted to let you

know that I had to use the Express Care

today and I was very impressed. I was

greeted as soon as I walked in and escorted

into a room in less than 5 minutes. I was out

of there quickly. I do have my own primary

care doctor but was not able to get in until

later. I was completely impressed with

everyone there. Thank you again for giving

me a positive experience.”

— GRATEFUL PATIENT

Not only are we pleased to know

patients have had great experiences, we

are also pleased to learn that patients

recognize the Wentworth-Douglass

Health System as their choice for

offering this high quality, lower cost

health care option.

Wentworth-Douglass Express Care

offers treatment by emergency medicine

specialists for a variety of urgent

situations, and at a lower price than

an emergency room visit. Patients

have the confidence of knowing their

provider has experience with all levels

of emergency care, and the assurance

that the cost is lower.

We recognize the need to constantly

look at our services to determine better

ways to meet the needs of our patients.

You’ve told us you want immediate

care. You’ve told us you want quality

care. You’ve told us you want

affordable care.

We’re listening.

A Message from greg WalKer

The td charitaBle foundation has been generously

supporting the Wentworth-Douglass Community Dental Center since

opening in 2005. The Dental Center, which provides subsidized dental

care for low-income community members of all ages, has treated over 8,000

patients with the help of donations and support.

Since 2004, TD has given over $111,000 to the Dental Center. Most recently,

TD provided the Dental Center with a $10,000 gift to be used to continue to

care for the dental needs of low-income patients. With their donation, and

others like it, the Center has been able to provide much needed dental care

and education on proper oral health, changing the lives of many. Oral health is

not only important to appearance and sense of well-being, but also to overall

health. One of the important missions of the Dental Center is to provide

outreach to local schools and offer free oral health education with the help

of friends like Al E. Gator pictured above.

Poor oral health has been linked to many serious conditions, such as

diabetes and respiratory diseases. Untreated cavities can also be painful,

leading to serious infections and unnecessary trips to the emergency

department.

Patients have thanked the staff at the Wentworth-Douglass Community Dental

Center for many reasons: improving their smile so they can feel confident

in job interviews; saving their teeth or providing them with dentures at

discounted prices; helping them overcome a fear of dental offices and much

more. Wentworth-Douglass would like to thank TD Charitable Foundation for

their support and for adding hundreds of new smiles to the community.

If you would like to learn how you can support programs like the Wentworth-

Douglass Community Dental Center, please call our Foundation office at (603)

740-2687 or visit www.WDHospital.com/Foundation. The Dental Center is open

to low-income, uninsured adults and children living in the Wentworth-Douglass

Health System primary service area of Barrington, Berwick, Dover, Durham, Lee,

Madbury, Rollinsford, Somersworth and South Berwick, or who are patients of

a Wentworth Health Partners provider office. To learn more about the Dental

Center, call (603) 749-3013 or visit www.WDHospital.com/DentalCenter.

(l to r) Wentworth-Douglass President & ceo Greg Walker, facHe, and Dental center Practice manager Pam matthews accept a $10,000 donation from TD Bank’s Stacey Donlon, VP of Healthcare finance, and mary mclaughlin, Senior VP of Healthcare finance, on behalf of the tD charitable foundation.

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Dental Hygienist anne Sleeper makes patients feel comfortable at the center.

al e. Gator helps teach children how to care for their teeth.

The team at the works has been helping community members

improve their health and fitness since 1979 and it’s time to celebrate!

The Works Family Health & Fitness Centers mission remains: to be the one choice that offers you and your family a wide range of exercise options to help you achieve your fitness goals. With amazing group

exercise classes, youth fitness area, martial arts, tennis and swim programs,

plus much more, The Works is here to help you get great results.

Join the team at The Works and help celebrate their 35th birthday - the week of september 21st. enjoy special fitness classes, free health screenings, interactive demonstrations and educational seminars, vendor exhibits and more! For a complete list of dates and times, visit

www.theworkshealthclub.com or call 603-742-2163 today!voted the seacoast’s #1 Family Fitness

center in new hamPshire by readers oF Parenting nh magazine!

Join the Celebration!

You are inVited to Join the inaugeral eVery step matters 5k walk on septemBer 28, 2014 at 10am.

With community support through sponsorships and walker registrations, we are hopeful this will become a successful, signature

event to support our cancer patients, year after year.

Once a diagnosis with little hope, today’s patients with cancer are surviving treatment and moving on with their lives thanks to

support and wellness services now available at our Seacoast Cancer Center. Funding is available for some of these programs but

more is needed to support our patients and their families.

In the Seacoast Cancer Center at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, we offer education, nutrition, psychosocial screenings,

rehabilitation, massage, aromatherapy, Reiki, pet therapy, music therapy and support groups. Other events include exercise

and community education programs. With a focus on wellness, support, healthy living and early detection, these programs

are more than just complementary or alternative; they are now well integrated into the care of every cancer patient.

Patients are living with cancer everyday and our wish is for them to be well. Your participation will make this wish

come true. For registration information and forms, visit www.wdhospital.com/everystepmatters or call the

Foundation Office at (603) 740-2687.

co-tItLe sponsors:

every step matters 5K WalKlocation: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

(see more information in story below)

camp lance-a-lot for teenslocation: Camp Merrowvista, Center Tuftonboro

A weekend adventure camp for teens with diabetes

that provides an opportunity for the teens to interact

with others who face the same challenges. Please call

(603) 740-2887 for more information.

vegetarian nutritionlocation: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Garrison Wing

Wentworth-Douglass Outpatient Dietitian Leigh Davenport,

RD, LD, will review how to plan a vegetarian diet for

optimal health with the inclusion of necessary nutrients.

Register at www.wdhospital.com or call (603) 740-2817.

spiritual care conference location: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Garrison Wing

The topic of this year’s Spiritual Care Conference at

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is Where Two Worlds Touch:

Communicating Effectively and Connecting Deeply with Persons

with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Speaker Jade Angelica, D.

Min, designs workshops, services, trainings and spiritual

direction throughout the country. For more information,

please call Wentworth-Douglass Social Work Services

at (603) 740-2826.

community events

it’s not about the hikeBreast Cancer Awareness Month presentation open to all

location: TBD

This motivational presentation is for everyone – hikers and

non-hikers, people who are sedentary or active, outdoor

enthusiasts and indoor homebodies and people of any age.

The presentation is not about the hike; it is an inspirational

and motivational program about pushing ourselves,

overcoming fears, finding our passions and living our lives

to the fullest. We all have our own mountains to climb.


seacoast diaBetes expolocation: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Garrison Wing

Join staff at Wentworth-Douglass to learn how to manage

diabetes in your busy life. This event will feature diabetes

in the fast lane – quick tips to improve your health. Enjoy

free screenings, a cooking demo, foot checks, programs for

kids and educational booths. For more information, visit

www.wdhospital.com/diabetesexpo.

Build a Better diet for familieslocation: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Garrison Wing

This class is perfect for parents with children ages 5-17

who wish to eat better as a whole family, whether you

have health concerns or just want to eat healthier.


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