Altru Health System

Featured Experts P2 P4 P6 P3 Altru's experts provided information for the articles included in this issue. Heidi Hagen-Johnson, occupational therapist "My twins are 11 and active in basketball year-round. We travel with them, as well as camp, boat and fish." John Crist, registered dietitian, altru.org/crist "Every day I try to maximize my well-being with nourishing foods and activities—then I share what works." Keith Swanson, MD, vascular medicine, altru.org/swanson "I'm an avid outdoorsman. I love to camp and hunt. I really like to participate in community races, including 5Ks." Emily Spicer, health and wellness specialist, altru.org/spicer "I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, cooking, outdoor activities, and giving back to my community." Darin Leetun, MD, orthopedic surgeon, altru.org/leetun "I enjoy woodworking, yard work and landscaping, playing golf as well as being active in my church." STUCK AT A DESK? Prevent pain with proper posture. » Alternate between sitting and standing as much as possible to relieve pressure on your hips, legs and back. » Maintain an upright sitting position—keep your torso and neck vertically in line with one another. » Provide upper extremity and lumbar support by making adjustments to your armrests and backrests. "To stay healthy, flexible and pain-free, it's important to alternate between sitting and standing as much as possible throughout the day," says Heidi Hagen-Johnson, occupational therapist at Altru Health System. "Prevention is key. If you start to experience pain, fatigue or discomfort, address the problem immediately. It's easier to take care of symptoms in the beginning stages instead of waiting until they get worse and therapy becomes necessary." Interested in an ergonomic assessment? Call 701.780.1082. Your Workplace Ergonomics Find out how we can care for your heart at altru.org/heart. Fast Facts MOVE IT! Get up and move to prevent blood clots. Read more on page 4. Heart Health: AMPlify » Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease. » Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women and men. ❶ ❷ » The three main risk factors for heart disease are high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking. » Women have different symptoms of heart disease and heart attacks than men. For example, women experience jaw or back pain, nausea or vomiting. ❸ ❹ P6 2 altru.org/enrich

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