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UP Health System's volunteer program gives healthcare a personal touch. Adding Compassion to Care "THE FIRST PERSON patients see when they walk into one of our hospitals is a volunteer," says Reverend Leon Jarvis, coordinator of Spiritual Care and Volunteer Services at UP Health System – Marquette. "Whether it's a warm welcome for new patients or a familiar and caring face when patients return for prolonged treatment, our volunteers make a difference." e program currently has approximately 200 volunteers, 50 of whom are college students and 70 of whom are active volunteers working the information desks at the hospital. Student volunteers are from local pre-med and pre-dental programs, and have the opportunity to visit patients and develop bedside interaction skills. e remainder are indirect volunteers who help out by knitting baby caps or making pillows and quilts for patients. "We would love more volunteers — individuals with outgoing personalities who are comfortable making conversation with patients," Rev. Jarvis says. "As a volunteer, you are giving back to your community of friends and neighbors, and our program is open to anyone — we have volunteers that range in age from 18 to 92." If you are interested in volunteering, contact Leon Jarvis at (906) 225-3280, Julie Solka for opportunities with UP Health System – Bell at (906) 485-2751, Jenna Ollanketo for opportunities with UP Health System – Portage at (906) 483-1561, or Cindy Cass for opportunities with UP Health System – Home Care and Hospice at (906) 789-1305. BRETT PETERSON, RD, LT, registered dietitian with UP Health System– Bell, helps you weed out bad dieting tips so you can get fit this spring. 1 Myth: Diets with strict rules— no carbohydrates, for example— are most effective. Peterson: Rules can eliminate good choices. Carbohydrates fuel the body, especially for athletes who depend on starches. Gain energy and trace minerals by consuming whole-grain breads with peanut butter added for protein. 2 Myth: Skip breakfast to save calories for the day. Peterson: Breakfast starts off the day and revs up your metabolism. Teach yourself to become a breakfast person by starting small: Add a four-ounce glass of juice the first week, then include a hard- boiled egg the next week. 3 Myth: Eating healthy is tight on the budget and schedule. Peterson: is one is patently false. If you use coupons, plan and prep meals on the weekend, and buy frozen fruits and healthy foods in bulk, you save money and time. 4 Myth: Eating a lower calorie diet means exercise isn't as important. Peterson: A well-rounded diet makes room for workouts. By working your muscles, you build lean body mass, which boosts your metabolism. Plus, when you're exercising, you won't be tempted to eat an extra snack. Make purposeful decisions and keep it simple: Step outdoors for exercise that relieves stress without breaking your piggy bank. 4 YOU NEED TO FORGET Once you separate fact from fiction, healthy eating can be as simple as reciting your ABCs. For other nutrition tips, visit bellhospital.org and click the "Resources" tab. » » Diet Myths Brett Peterson, RD, LT FORGET Reverend Leon Jarvis, coordinator of Spiritual Care and Volunteer Services at UP Health System – Marquette, reviews scheduling with volunteer Janell Heslip at the hospital's electronic surgery status station. SPRING/SUMMER 2016 UPHE ALTHSYSTEM .COM 4

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