Health Quest

Summer 2013

My Health Quest is a comprehensive magazine with all the health tips you need to stay on the path to a healthier you, while also educating you about the health and medical resources available right here in your community.

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LOOKING FOR A NEW OB/GYN? Do you need a new doctor but are not sure which office or healthcare provider to choose? Meet our providers online and choose a physician that's right for you. Health Quest Medical Practice has created online introductory videos, so you can meet your physician before you call for an appointment. All four HQMP locations offer compassionate care for adolescents through post-menopausal women with locations in Kingston (166 Albany Ave.), Rhinebeck (at Northern Dutchess Hospital), Poughkeepsie (19 Baker Ave.) and Fishkill (Vassar Brothers Medical Mall). Our HQMP Kingston and Rhinebeck group delivers babies at Northern Dutchess Hospital and uniquely offers 24/7 midwifery coverage, while our Poughkeepsie and Fishkill group delivers babies at Vassar Brothers Medical Center and includes three physicians certified in the da Vinci® Surgical System. Located onsite at VBMC, our maternal fetal medicine specialist is an easy and accessible referral for women with higher-risk pregnancies. WE'RE ON TO MEET OUR BOARDCERTIFIED PHYSICIANS, MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE HIGHRISK PREGNANCY SPECIALIST, NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIVES, VISIT WWW.HEALTHQUEST.ORG/OBGYN. FACEBOOK Health Quest is committed to meeting our community's needs. Facebook is a great tool we use to share our latest updates, events and services and ask for your feedback. When you visit Health Quest on Facebook, you can: • Learn about the latest local health news and events such as HQMP Beach Day at Splashdown Beach in Fishkill on Thursday, August 8. • Create a healthy lifestyle plan with recipes, wellness tips and physician advice. • Update your calendar with the latest in our community lecture series and special events. • View video links of recent events and meet our providers. • Learn about healing techniques as you listen to audio from our experts. WANT TO START TRACKING YOUR HEALTH QUEST? LIKE US ON FACEBOOK & ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN AN UP™ FITNESS WRISTBAND TRACKER BY JAWBONE® AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/MYHEALTHQUEST. TASTE OF Summer RECIPE This tasty smoothie from Roufia Payman, DT, CDN, Supervisor of Outpatient Nutritional Education for Northern Dutchess Hospital, can be made with a variety of seasonal fruits, such as strawberries, blueberries or melons. Flaxseed or chia seed contributes omega-3 fatty acids, important for lowering triglycerides and building heart health. INGREDIENTS NUTRITION PER SERVING ¾ cup skim or 1% milk ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt ½ cup fresh or frozen fruit 1 Tablespoon local honey or organic agave nectar 1 Tablespoon flaxseed or chia seed ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract Combine all ingredients in blender and enjoy. Makes one serving. Calories: 308 Carbohydrates: 52g Protein: 17g Fat: 5g Fiber: 5g Calcium: 537mg *Nutritional values will change slightly based on ingredients chosen. Health Quest 3

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