Claxton-Hepburn

Giveaway AnnounceMent ▲ Find the hidden apple in Living Well and win hiking poles and a backpack! 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 October 1, 2016. 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: Clara Yoder from Heuvelton. Did you find the apple in the last issue? It was hidden on page 6! Dear Friends, AFTER BEING COOPED up all winter and early spring, you've probably been spending a lot of time outdoors enjoying the warmer weather. However, just because we're in the thick of the lazy days of summer doesn't mean you have to let your health and safety precautions lapse. The months between May and August are known as "trauma season" at hospitals because of the dramatic increase we see in patients with serious injuries this time of year. To reduce the injury risk for you and your family, always be proactive. Don't swim alone, be aware of your surroundings, and make sure to follow safety instructions for bikes, reworks, grills, and other summer pastimes. At Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, we're prepared with the providers and the services you need for all your health care—in an emergency or for preventive measures. On page 3, meet Glasine Lawson, MD, our newest OB/GYN. On page 4, you can learn about our high-risk breast cancer screening program, and our article on page 5 discusses the importance of managing diabetes—a chronic illness that can impact every aspect of your life. Enjoy the rest of the summer, and know that we're here for you—in sickness and health. for you—in sickness and health. Nathan Howell President and CEO Using the EvalTech™ Functional Testing System from BTE Technologies, Claxton-Hepburn's rehabilitation services department is now equipped to administer FCEs—two- to four- hour tests that provide an objective, reliable measurement of function for injured or disabled employees. By documenting the employee's residual capacity and comparing it to the physical demands of his or her job, an FCE can help Claxton-Hepburn's physicians and occupational therapists determine whether a change of course in treatment is necessary, as well as when the employee can resume working. These evaluations can also provide employers with information about a potential employee's functional capacity in relation to the job's demands. A physician referral is required for an FCE. To make an appointment, call Claxton-Hepburn's central scheduling at 315-713-5101. Employers who are interested in more information should call 315-713-5660. For Good Measure Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center's rehabilitation services department is proud to now offer functional capacity evaluations (FCES). Think FAST "The dangerous thing about stroke is that signs and symptoms come on suddenly— you're fine one moment and not the next," says Jennifer Schleier, RN, BSN, CCRN, stroke program manager at Upstate Medical University. "However there are warnings out there, you just have to think FAST." • Face drooping—One side of the face droops or becomes numb • Arm weakness—One arm feels weak ornumb • Speech slurred—Person is unable to speak or is difficult to understand • Time to call 911—If you experience these symptoms, or see them in someone else, get transported to the hospital immediately. continued from page 1 2 L I V I N G W E L L www.claxtonhepburn.org

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