Altru Health System

Featured Experts Altru's experts provided information for the articles included in this issue. John Crist, registered dietitian, altru.org/crist John enjoys discovering new activities, places and foods. He enjoys riding his bike to work, planning a trip to the Black Hills and growing a vegetable garden. William Haug Jr., MD, family and sports medicine, altru.org/whaug "I enjoy spending time with my wife, Jody, and our two children, Sophie and Sam. Sam has Down syndrome, and we are active in our local chapter of B.U.D.S. (Better Understanding Down Syndrome). We love all kinds of sports, canoeing, camping in our tent, going to musicals and visiting libraries!" Arvind Bansal, MD, pulmonary critical care, altru.org/bansal "My wife, Anubha, and I have a daughter, Arushi, 9, and a son, Anvit, 1, and I love spending time with them. We love to travel as a family and explore different parts of the world." Mikhail Kirnus, MD, cardiology, altru.org/kirnus "I believe in a close interaction with and the involvement of patients in their care, communication on all levels and collegial decision making. I'm inspired by seeing how patients start feeling better after interventions." Jeremy Gardner, MD, orthopedic surgery, altru.org/gardner "I've been certified in scuba diving for more than 10 years. I've had the chance to dive the Blue Hole in Belize and look forward to making a return trip." Christopher Boe, MD, chair of emergency medicine and medical director of the emergency department, altru.org/boe "I, like everyone else in North Dakota, enjoy spending time in the outdoors, biking, hunting and fishing." Joshua Deere, MD, medical director, primary care, altru.org/deere A father of two, Dr. Deere enjoys spending time traveling with his family and being at the lake or on the golf course. Healthy Midday Meals When you're on the go, pack lunches and snacks filled with the fuel your body needs to feel good. "THE KEY TO nutrition is balance," says John Crist, LD, RDN, registered dietitian with Altru's Diabetes Center. "When packing food to take to school or work, choose a variety of foods filled with fiber, healthy fats and protein to keep you satisfied." Peanut butter is a healthy and filling spread for sandwiches, fruits or vegetables and will stay delicious throughout the day. Enjoy this lunchbox favorite with a fresh banana for an extra punch of potassium or on apple slices to add fiber to your snack or lunch. Remember to choose natural versions of peanut butter that are low in sodium, sugar and saturated fat. Hungry for more tips? Visit altru.org/enrich. P7 P3 P3 P2 P2 P4 "TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES, such as concussions, are underreported, underdiagnosed and often undertreated," says William Haug Jr., MD, family medicine physician with an emphasis in sports medicine at Altru Advanced Orthopedics. "Additionally, the effects can be cumulative. Once you sustain one concussion, it's easy to sustain another. If we don't care for concussions appropriately the first time, it can cause lifelong damage to the brain." To protect the vulnerable brains of young athletes, Altru partners with local high and middle schools to provide Immediate Post- Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing or ImPACT. This nationally distributed software tests concussion symptoms. "All student athletes are given a baseline test on ImPACT," Dr. Haug says. "After a head injury, we can use this baseline as a point of comparison to help us in deciding when an athlete should return to school and play, rather than just relying on subjective opinions." To learn more about ImPACT testing, call 701.732.7700. P7 Baseline for Your Brain 2 altru.org/enrich

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