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from the ceo Connecting With Y ou WHAT YOU'RE SAYING ABOUT TRISTAR W elcome! Dear Friends, TriStar Centennial Medical Center is awesome, and the staff are amazingly eager to assist, which makes the visit a lot less stressful, so I am very grateful. Sincerely, M. McKissick —Facebook post via Melissa Renae Lunsford H OW E AR E W OING? D W in a Gift Card ! Connect With Us 1 Like us on Facebook (facebook.com/ TriStarHealth) to see photos, read updates and ask questions. 2 Follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/ TriStarHealth) for helpful links and updates. 3 Visit TriStarHealth.com/connect to view our digital edition, subscribe to receive connect by mail or link to our homepage. 4 Call us at TriStar MedLine® at 800-242-5662 or 615-342-1919 for health information and physician referrals. Find the Hidden Symbol! Making the most of daily life is a theme you will see throughout this issue of connect. Carpe diem—seize the day—is fitting as the longer days of summer end and "me" time competes with juggling work and school schedules, sporting events and preparations for the holidays ahead. "Does Your Health Make the Grade?"(page 4) stresses the importance of a physical exam before beginning an exercise regimen and tips for eating lunch on the go. On page 6, learn how to take charge of your stroke risk at any age to preserve your health for the future. Then, expand your horizons with our guide to cultural experiences in your hometown (page 10). Whatever your busy schedule includes, take this opportunity to shake up your health habits for the better. If you need help deciding where to start or treating a specific condition, our skilled physicians and other healthcare professionals are here to help you reach your personal goals for better health. Locate the hidden "@" symbol in this issue of connect for a chance to WIN A $100 GAS CARD! Once you find it, visit TriStarHealth.com/connect for details and deadlines. Congratulations to last issue's winner, Alisa Wood from Unionville, Tenn. The winner will be highlighted in the next issue of connect. TriStar Health employees and their family members are not eligible for the drawing. TriStar connect is a quarterly lifestyle magazine that connects you to TriStar Health—and our extensive network of care providers. Combined we have 12 hospitals and 13 imaging centers in Middle Tennessee and South Central Kentucky, all supported by approximately 5,300 physicians and nearly 13,000 employees who are all dedicated to a common vision and commitment to quality patient care. TO SUBSCRIBE OR UNSUBSCRIBE, WRITE TO: connect Magazine, TriStar Health, 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1, Chattanooga, TN 37411 or call 800-624-7496. THIS PUBLICATION IN NO WAY SEEKS TO SERVE AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CARE. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE UNDERTAKING ANY FORM OF MEDICAL TREATMENT OR ADOPTING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM OR DIETARY GUIDELINES.