Longmont United Hospital

Spring 2017

Aspire is a magazine published by Longmont United Hospital in Colorado. It provides education on topics related to health and wellness and information on classes and programs offered to help our patients and community maintain a healthy lifestyle

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A Planetree Healing Environment For permission to reprint any portion of this magazine, to let us know that you are receiving more than one copy, or if you would prefer not to receive the publication, please write to: CIRCULATION@TRUENORTHCUSTOM.COM OR CALL 800-624-7496. To submit a publication idea, email kirsten.pfotenhauer@luhcares.org or call 303-485-4298. A MESSAGE FROM OUR President and CEO The material in this publication should not be considered specific medical advice, as each individual circumstance is dierent. Consult your physician before undertaking any form ofmedical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Take care of your most important asset—your heart. Dear Friends, Spring is a season of growth and change, both locally and nationally. Healthcare is an area with some of the most notable and ongoing changes, many of which are still unknown, and Longmont United Hospital is no dierent. We have seen changes to many areas of our hospital. In the midst of these changes, we continue to adapt and grow to meet the needs of the people we serve. Our goal is to not only improve the health of our patients by providing exceptional care, but to improve the health and wellness of those in our community. One way we have done this is by partnering with the city of Longmont to initiate a bike share program. This provides a healthy alternative to driving and a free method of transportation for our community. In addition to striving to promote wellness in our community, we also strive to educate the communities we serve to help them make informed decisions about their health. Much of the information we provide is on our website. Recently, in conjunction with Centura Health, we updated our website to make it more intuitive and user- friendly. We paid specic attention to our physician directory and class registrations. Improving access to these widely used tools will make it easier for our community members to locate the resources they need. As the healthcare landscape continues to change, we nd it more important than ever to maximize the focus on our mission to provide exceptional care to our patients and community. At LUH, we remain committed to this mission and strive to continually improve the way we deliver that care to you and your loved ones. Cordially, Mitchell C. Carson President & CEO CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IS the leading cause of death in the United States, and about 801,000 people died from heart disease, stroke, or other cardiovascular diseases in 2013—that's more deaths than from cancer. How can you prevent this disease from catching up to you? Learn your risks for heart disease and take action. You're at an increased risk for heart disease if you have a family history of the disease, and your risk increases with age. While you can't change those contributing factors, you can reduce these: Smoking. Heart attacks are more common in those who smoke. Poor diet. A diet high in fat, salt, sugar and cholesterol can contribute to heart disease. High blood pressure. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause hardening and thickening of your arteries (atherosclerosis). High cholesterol. High cholesterol can increase the risk of formation of plaque and atherosclerosis. Diabetes. Diabetes increases your heart disease risk. Obesity. Excess weight typically worsens other risk factors. Physical inactivity. Lack of exercise is associated with many forms of heart disease. Stress. Unrelieved stress may damage your arteries and worsen other risk factors for heart disease. Poor hygiene. Not preventing viral or bacterial infections can put you at risk of heart infections, especially if you already have an underlying heart condition. › If you feel you're at an increased risk for heart disease, act now. Schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or call CHPG Cardiology – Longmont at 720-652-8650. Heart Smart BE 2 / LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL SPRING 2017

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