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4 We take your health personally. L I V I N G W E L L To our friends, Laura Shea, MHA, FACHE Director, Community Relations and Planning Find the hidden apple in Living Well and win a pair of rollerblades, along with a helmet and pads! Go to www.claxtonhepburn.org/apple or send a postcard with your name, address, and phone number indicating the page number and location of the apple to: Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Attn: Community Relations 214 King Street Ogdensburg, NY 13669 www.claxtonhepburn.org All entries are due by July 31, 2014. One entry per person. Correct entries will be entered into a drawing. Must be at least 18 years old to enter. Claxton- Hepburn employees and their immediate families are not eligible for the drawing. Congratulations to our last issue's winner: Elaine Ladue from Massena. Did you fi nd the apple in the last issue? It was hidden on page 6! Giveaway AnnounceMent ▲ Care for women, by women (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) At Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, our mission is simple: To enhance health and life with compassion and excellence. I see that mission in action here at the hospital in numerous ways every day, and I hope our Living Well magazine—which features helpful health tips and valuable information about new providers—also plays a part in enhancing your health. In this issue of Living Well, we introduce you to two new women's health providers, Peggy Bastien, MD, and Martha Cole, FNP-C, both of whom can provide a lifetime of care to women in our community. On page 3, Sleep Lab manager Carol Lytle explains how you might bene t from a sleep study, and several of our donors tell how supporting the hospital is important to them. With warmer weather here, you're probably outside exercising more, and Thomas Herzog, MD, and Dany Tombler, MD, provide details on page 4 about common orthopedic injuries. On page 5, you can learn how holistic medicine can improve the lives of patients with cancer. I hope you enjoy this issue of Living Well! Best regards, Cole, who joined Claxton-Hepburn in April of this year, was already a familiar face in our area when she of cially joined our staff. Since receiving her nursing degree from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and her nurse practitioner certi cation from Community General Hospital in Syracuse, the outdoors enthusiast has practiced in our region with another provider. We're thrilled she has joined with Claxton-Hepburn to offer care to our community. "The world of nursing has a lot of variety and choices," Cole says. "Throughout the course of my career, I've been honored to care for a wide range of patients, from teens and young adults to women in menopause and beyond." Time to schedule your annual wellness visit or looking for a new provider? Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center has you covered. For an appointment with Dr. Bastien or Martha Cole, call (315) 393-6186. Screenings at a Glance A woman's health needs change as she ages. Keep these tests in mind when you're scheduling your next appointment. During their 20s (or earlier if sexually active), women should begin gynecological wellness exams, including a Pap test, which can diagnose cervical cancer at earlier stages when it's most curable. Women should begin breast self exams during this time to identify any lumps or changes that could be cancerous. If you have painful menstrual cycles or miss periods, you should discuss these issues with your provider. Women should continue to have routine Pap tests and human papillomavirus tests to detect cancerous and precancerous cervical changes. Women should undergo clinical breast exams at least every three years to check for breast cancer. Women typically reach menopause during their late 40s and early 50s, so it's not uncommon to experience changes, such as night sweats, hot flashes, and fatigue. Be sure to discuss these concerns with your provider. By age 40, most women should also have a baseline mammogram. Check with your provider if your current health or family history warrants screening earlier. 20s 30s 40s Board members James Chadwick and Linda Fay open up to Living Well about why they're passionate about giving back to the hospital. Pillow Talk Do you toss and turn every night or wake up feeling exhausted every morning? If so, you might benefit from a sleep study. the warm, sunny months of summer are a time for people of all ages to pack up the clubs and head to the course for a fun round of golf. Keep injuries from interrupting your game by emphasizing sports safety basics, such as stretching and warming up prior to activity. Avoiding Injuries Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center's team of experienced orthopedic surgeons has you covered, no matter the type of orthopedic concern. In addition to helping patients conservatively manage common overuse injuries, Thomas Herzog, MD, and Dany Tombler, MD, orthopedic surgeons at Claxton-Hepburn, offer a full range of surgical services, including total joint replacement surgery. Other surgical procedures offered by Dr. Herzog and Dr. Tombler include bunionectomies and other foot procedures, arthroscopy, rotator cuff repairs, and more complex hand surgeries. L I V I N G W E L L www.claxtonhepburn.org 2 Linda Fay and James Chadwick Call the Foundation today at (315) 393-9175 to find out how you can give. From Head to Toe Thomas Herzog, MD and Dany Tombler, MD What is a sleep study? A polysomnogram, or sleep study, is an overnight test performed in a hospital or clinic that monitors your body during sleep. Wires attached to nodes are placed on different parts of your body to painlessly record brain activity, eye movement, heart rate, and blood pressure. Sleep lab technicians also monitor your breathing patterns and oxygen intake. This data can help determine whether you have a sleep disorder, such as obstructive sleep apnea. Will I be able to sleep in an unfamiliar place, with wires attached to me? "Overwhelmingly, our patients report having little trouble falling asleep during the sleep study," says Carol Lytle, Sleep Lab manager at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center. "The wires are attached in such a way that you're able to change positions easily, and we've designed our Sleep Lab to feel more like a home bedroom than a hospital room." When should I consider scheduling a sleep study? A sleep study may help if you or your partner notice you have any of the following symptoms: • Gasping, choking, or pauses in breathing during sleep • Restless sleep or constant leg movement • Excessive sleepiness, irritability, or memory loss during the day • Frequent urination at night • Morning headaches Visit www.claxtonhepburn.org/sleep to take a video tour of our Sleep Lab. Living Well: How did you become involved with fundraising for the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Foundation? Chadwick: I am a cancer survivor, and I realized the importance of having treatment at home, where family and friends are close to support me along the way. Fay: I have a strong connection to the facility: I was born here, and during my lifetime, I have experienced everything from stitches, surgery, illness, and the death of a loved one to the birth of a child—all at Claxton-Hepburn. Living Well: Why do you think it's vital for the community to support the Foundation? Chadwick: The need for good medical services never stops. Fay: Community support is essential so the facility can fulfill its mission. Living Well: Why is the current cancer project so important to you? Chadwick: Knowing we can provide second-to-none treatment in an area that has a high incident rate of cancer means we can impact people. Fay: As a registered nurse, I have seen the devastating effects cancer has on individuals, families, and communities. Living Well: If people have never given before, how would you encourage them to get started? Chadwick: Giving is difficult in today's economy, but quality care remains important. A dollar a week, five dollars a paycheck, or any other method or dollar amount could mean so much for the patients and families the Foundation serves. Fay: I would advise everyone to become informed about the needs of Claxton-Hepburn and determine through careful consideration what he or she is comfortable contributing, and then seek information from the Foundation regarding options for giving. No gift is too big or too small; each donation is appreciated and brings us closer to reaching our goal of providing excellent care. Why Giving Matters Even though golf is a low-impact sport, injuries—especially overuse injuries of the elbow and shoulder—can occur. Additionally, walking the golf course and twisting and pivoting during golf swings can aggravate existing knee arthritis. FOCUSING ON PREVENTION "Prior to their game, individuals should take each joint through its complete range of motion and warm up by stretching and swinging for 5 to 10 minutes to prevent injuries," says Thomas Herzog, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center. "For those with knee pain, stretching the quadriceps and hamstring muscles is important. Those with elbow pain should focus on elbow rotation and extension." According to Dany Tombler, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Claxton-Hepburn, many believe elbow pain during golf is a result of arthritis, but an overuse injury known as golfer's elbow is often to blame. "Golfer's elbow is a type of tendinitis, not arthritis," Dr. Tombler says. "Exercises that strengthen the elbow and forearm muscles can help prevent golfer's elbow. New golfers should also ease into the sport, and golfers who golf every day should be mindful not to overdo it." Typically, use of anti-in ammatory medications, hot and cold therapy, and cortisone injections are enough to manage gol ng- related pain. Dr. Tombler also recommends physical therapy for management of chronic pain that has persisted for at least one month. OTHER SUMMER FITNESS CONSIDERATIONS Golfers aren't the only exercisers out in full swing during the summer months. Jogging, swimming, playing a game of soccer, and cycling with friends are also popular warm-weather activities. No matter which sport you choose, increase your activity level gradually, stretch and warm up prior to exercise, and keep in mind summer safety essentials, such as frequently sipping water or a sports beverage to prevent dehydration and applying sunscreen every two hours to protect your skin from melanoma—a deadly form of skin cancer—while outside. To learn more about the physical therapy services available at Claxton-Hepburn or to schedule an appointment, call (315) 713.5660.

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