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www.BannerHealth.com, keyword: McKee Cancer
2000 N. Boise Ave. • Loveland • (970) 669-4640
Job opportunities: 866-377-5627 (EOE/AA) or www.BannerHealth.com
Banner Health is the leading nonprofit health care provider in northern Colorado.
Jerry’s cancer team gave him his life back. And that’s music to everyone’s ears.
Even after he was diagnosed with non-
Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Jerry found comfort
in playing the piano. And thanks to McKee
Medical Center’s carefully coordinated
cancer team, he soon found the strength to
go on to a healthy life. The pathology and
imaging departments quickly gave Jerry’s
doctors his test results, which helped get
his treatment started right away. Yet, Jerry
said his considerate doctors and nurses
took the time to explain his condition and
give him the best care possible. Because of
this highly specialized, personal approach,
Jerry’s life is in tune. Now he not only plays
for comfort, he gives back by using his
piano to lift the spirits of those in cancer
support groups. McKee Medical Center.
Remarkable health care inspired by you.
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Maple TerraceHealthy Kid’sClub
Children learnhealthy habitsduring summerp ro g r a m
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The five senses........................................ pgs. 4-5Aroma therapy............................................... pg. 6Uncommon Sense ...................................... pg. 13McKee story................................................ pg. 16Destination: Healthy ................................... pg. 18Fort Collins doctor visits Ecuador............... pg. 20Health Tips .................................................. pg. 21Health Line Calendar .................................. pg. 22The Healthy Plate ........................................ pg. 23Loveland health briefs ................................ pg. 24Ask a Health Pro ......................................... pg. 26
Health in a HandbasketJade learns CPR
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Also inside Health Line of Northern Colorado is a monthly publicationproduced by the Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald. The informationprovided in this publication is intended for personal, non-commer-cial, informational and entertainment purposes only and does notconstitute a recommendation or endorsement with respect to any
company, product, procedure or activity. You should seek theadvice of a professional regarding your particular situation.
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Crandoodlesby Steve Crandall
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Jade Cody: 635-3656jcody@repor ter-herald.com
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Keep your vision sharp with diet
Music therapy has been shown tohelp in the healing process of a vari-ety of ailments or conditions, be
they physical or mental. Researchers at theInstitute for Music Therapy in Germany, forinstance, studied the effects of music therapywhen used to treat children with develop-mental delay. Researchers studied a group of12 children between 4 and 6.5 years of agewith developmental ages between 1 to 3.5years. They were able to note the effects ofmusical therapy on the childrens’ develop -ment, which showed significant improve-
ments, including better hearing and speechand improved hand-eye coordination in thechildren after exposure to the therapy. Musictherapy has also proven effective in treatingdepression in older patients. A study by re-searchers at the Stanford University School ofMedicine concluded that music therapyshowed great potential as a beneficial inter-vention for homebound elderly people whohave limited access to healthcare profession-als.
— Metro Creative Services
Music therapy may help
For those who pop in earbudsor wear earphones and listento their music too loudly,
hearing loss could be an unfortu-nate side effect. No one is saying togive up music enjoyment. Just takea few precautions to safeguard theears.
• Turn down the volume. Keep-ing the volume tuned to 50 to 60
percent of the maximum volumeon the device can help prevent sig-nificant hearing damage.
• Switch headphone style: Ear-buds that sit inside of the ear canalcould be more damaging than themuff style headphones.
• Take frequent breaks: Take offthe headphones several times a dayto give the ears a rest from the
noise.• Listen to music in a quiet envi-
ronment: Loud ambient noise maycause you to turn up the volume onyour music player to an unsafe lev-el.
• Watch your decibels: If you canmeasure decibel levels, experts saythat 65 to 70 decibels, the level ofnormal conversation, is safe.
Earphones may be causing hearing loss
HL Healthy Senses: Ears
HL Healthy Senses: Eyes
The Associated Press
You drink milk forstrong bones andavoid salt to pro-
mote a healthy heart. Butwhat can you eat to keepyour vision sharp? Accord-ing to the American Opto-metric Association, there isa whole menu of options:
• Green leafy vegeta-bles, such as spinach, andeggs are good sources oflutein and zeaxanthin.Studies show these nutri-ents reduce the risk of age-
related macular degenera-tion and cataracts. VitaminC also helps ward off thesechronic eye diseases.
• The Vitamin E foundin nuts, fortified cerealsand sweet potatoes isthought to protect eyes
from the damage causedby free radicals, or unsta-ble molecules that breakdown healthy tissue.
• Omega-3 fatty acids —most readily found in fishoil — are important forproper visual developmentand retinal function.
• Meats, dairy products,beans and whole grainsare rich in zinc, whichhelps facilitate the produc-tion of melanin, a protec-tive pigment in the eyes.
For more on caring foryour eyesight, visitw w w . a o a . o rg .
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Metro Creative
Eating healthy is a goal for many people. For-tunately, there are several easy ways to trimsome fat from a daily diet without having to
say goodbye to our favorite foods.• You can still eat meat, just choose wisely. Lots
of people, particularly when they get a little older,are quick to assume a diet void of red meat is ahealthy diet. However, red meat can still be en-joyed, but it’s best to choose extra-lean cuts of redmeat and to eat meat in moderation. Even whenyou purchase extra-lean cuts, it’s still a good idea totrim all visible fat from both meat and poultry.
• Supplement soups without adding fat. Particu-larly in the colder months, soup is an appetizer andeven an entree of choice. However, garnishingsoups with bacon, high-fat creams or fried croutonscan make an otherwise healthy soup a lot less so.In lieu of the traditional garnishes, choose en-hancements like fresh herbs or salad leaves. They’lladd extra flavor but won’t add any fat.
• Use marmalade or jam instead of butter. Fatcan be trimmed from your morning breakfast aswell. Instead of buttering your muffin or toast,choose healthier options such marmalade or jam.It’s also a good idea to avoid adding butter tosnacks.
• Make desserts healthier as well. Desserts canstill be enjoyed by just changing some ingredients.For example, fat can be reduced in most cakerecipes simply by cutting the amount of butter inthe recipe. Use half the amount of recommendedbutter, and replace the other half with a dried fruitpuree, which can be purchased at most grocerystores. The cake will stay just as delicious and you’llbe able to enjoy it, confident that it’s better for you.
Trim somefat without
cutting tasteMetro Creative
There are many people who look forward to thecooler, crisp days of autumn. They’re interested inseeing the
foliage changecolor to thosebright blazes ofcrimson and or-ange.
However, forthe millions of al-lergy sufferers outthere, autumnmay be as trickyto navigate as thespring season.That’s becausepollen, mold andragweed are com-mon offenderscome this time ofyear. Heading out-doors to rakeleaves or enjoy the scenery can cause itchy eyes, thesniffles and more. The trouble is, many people fail to re-alize allergies can occur in the autumn, and chalk theirsniffles and sneezes up to the common cold.
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, don’t wait untilsymptoms are in full force before taking action. Autumncomes around every year and you can be proactiveabout keeping allergies at bay.
• Monitor the air. Get pollen and ragweed countsfrom any number of sources that keep track of this infor-mation. Many times you can receive the air quality infor-mation when you’re checking up on the weather.
• Avoid the outdoors as much as possible during peaklevels. While you can’t hermetically seal yourself inside,limiting exposure to high levels of allergens can helpyou feel better.
• Pay attention to clues. If you find you’re the onlyperson sneezing and suffering in your home, or yoursymptoms are not going away after a week, chances areit’s allergies and not a cold.
HL Healthy Senses: Taste
Fall sniffles?It could be allergies
HL Healthy Senses: Smell
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HealingScents
Rhema MuncySpecial Sections Reporter
In the book of Exodus inthe Bible, the Lord com-manded Moses to create
a holy anointing oil withmyrrh, cinnamon, calamus,cassia and olive oil. This set aprecedence for the Hebrewsto utilize essential oils for re-ligious rituals, cleansing andhealing. The use of essentialoils also extended to otherancient cultures. The Egyp-tians embalmed their dead topreserve souls for the after-life and the Greeks used oilsfor medicinal healing, ac-cording to the “Essential OilDesk Reference” by EssentialScience Publishing.
Essential oils made a mod-ern comeback during WorldWars I and II. Doctors usedthem to fight war wound in-fections in place of scarcelyavailable antibiotics. Fast for-ward to the present, andmulti-purposed essential oilsare commonly used tosoothe stomach aches, fightoff colds, clean the houseand stimulate emotions, ac-cording to CMT and massagetherapist Terrie Martin ofTouch Works Therapeutics.
“Each person’s metabolismis unique,” Martin said. “Aro -matherapy is an exploration,not like sticking a bandageon something or just mask-ing a symptom. Masking is a
wonderful choice that wehave, but sometimes we arequick to handle the symp-toms, and we don’t hearhow our bodies are talkingto us. Then it has to talk in adifferent way. That’s why alot of times someone willtake a pharmaceutical andthen they will have to takeanother one to combat thefirst one’s side effects.”
According to “Aromathera -py: Home Remedies from Ato Z” by Moree and McDer-mott, essential oils are pow-erful, complex aromatic liq-uids derived from herbs,
flowers, seeds, roots, leavesand shrubs. Each plant’s dis-tinct chemicals defend itfrom disease, insects andharsh conditions. Theseessences are used in aro-matherapy to heal and bal-ance the human body justlike the plant is protected bythe oils.
Each oil has hundreds ofchemical compounds thatwork together to create ther-aputic properties. Thesemolecules can’t be syntheti-cally reproduced, EssentialScience Publishing wrote.
President of the Institute of
Spiritual Healing and Aro-matherapy in Aurora LindaSmith explained how thebody uses essential oil.
“Aromatherapy healsthrough chemistry and vi-brarional frequencies,” Smithsaid. “The body is oscillatingin perpetual movement. Thisdoes not stop until sometimeuntil after death. These oilsare chemical compoundsand elements made upatoms in perpetual motion.When you measure the fre-quency of a particular oil andyou put that on the body, ifthe body is on a lower fre-quency, the oil raises thebody’s frequency and bringsit back to balance.”
Smith described health asa state of harmonic balance.The body measures between62 and 68 megahertz on aHertz scale and essential oilsare often a greater frequen-cy.
“Pharmeceutical drugshave no frequency — theyblast their way into cells andthat is why they cause sideeffects. Things from naturework on other things of na-tur e,” Smith said.
Aromatherapy works withthe body to heal naturally
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Essential oil uses for beginnersFor cleaning, essential oils are natu-
rally anti-microbial, anti-bacterial,anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-septic.
They eliminate odors, mold, mildew andinsects. Diffusing oils can purify the airand promote the benefits of inhaling theoils. Read on for more tips from “Aro -matherapy: Home Remedies from A to Z.”
L AV E N D E R• Put a drop on a bee sting, insect bite,
cut or minor burn to decrease pain, itch-ing, bleeding and swelling.
• Rub on chapped lips or mix with dis-tilled water and spray for sunburn relief.
• Rub several drops on the scalp tocombat dandruff and hair loss.
• Put a drop between the palms andinhale to alleviate hay fever symptoms.
LEMON• Use one to two drops to remove
gum, oil, grease, crayons and tape marks.• Soak dishrag in lemon water
overnight to kill germs.• Place on cold sores to aid healing.• Use topically to decrease oily skin.• Rub into feet to kill Athlete’s foot.
PEPPERMINT• Rub four to six drops into palms and
then rub over stomach and navel torelieve indigestion.
• Massage several drops to an injuredarea to relieve pain.
• Rub drops on the bottom of the feetto reduce fever.
• Rub on temples, forehead, sinusesand neck to relieve a headache.
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ScentFrom Page 6
Preserving the high fre-quency of each oil promotesgreater healing results in thebody, a reason why it is im-portant to harvest the oils ina fashion that preserves nat-ural composition, accordingto Essential Science Publish-ing. Theraputic-grade oils areusually created by distillationat low temperatures in stain-less steel chambers. The sea-son the plant is harvested,soil content, growth factors,regions and even differentsides of the same hill can al-ter the purity of an essentialoil. The process can be timeand material consuming. Forexample, five ounces of cin-namon oil requires 1,300pounds of cinnamon dis-tilled for 9-24 hours with fivepounds of pressure at 225-235 degrees.
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sential oils distilled or ex-tracted today, with severalthousand chemical con-stituents and aromaticmolecules identified and reg-istered, and 98 percent of es-sential oils produced areused in the perfume andcosmetic industry. The re-maining 2 percent are pro-
duced for therapeutic andmedicinal uses, according toEssential Science Publishing.
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el up the nose, they aretrapped by olfactory mem-branes. Each molecule fits areceptor site like a puzzlepiece. When stimulated by amolecule, the nerve cell lin-ing triggers a response to theolfactory bulb in the brainwhich is then transmitted tothe gustatory center for a
Combat stress with essential oilsStress is one of the most difficult and
pervasive conditions to treat. Be-cause there are so many factors, it is
best to approach stress holistically, accord-ing to “Aromatherapy A to Z” by PatriciaDavis.
Essential oils can help alleviate stress butinternal and external factors should alsobe considered.
“When you treat emotional stress, youwill get a physical benefit and vice-versa,”Terrie Martin of Touch Works therapy said.
Consider these methods to combatstress with essential according to Davis:
• For sleep disturbances, vaporize oradd three drops to a bath of these oils —
lavender or Roman chammomile.• For lack of concentration, vaporize
two drops each of lemon, a mood lifterand rosemary to increase focus.
•For feelings of helplessness and de-pression, vaporize three drops of anycombination of these oils: bergamot foruplift, relaxation and euphoria; nerolia touplift and create happiness; mandarin forjoy and ylang ylang for euphoria.
• For emotional instability, take a warmbath with three drops of any of these oilsor any combination of these oils:patchouli for emotion stabilization andgrounding; vetiver to relax and calm orsandalwood for grounding and relaxation.
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taste test, the amygdala foremotional memories andother parts of the limbic sys-tem. The limbic system is di-rectly connected to heart ratecontrol, blood pressure,breathing, memory, stresslevels and hormone balance,allowing essential oils to af-fect all of those body func-tions, Essential Science Pub-lishing wrote.
“Aromatic molecules sup-port the body’s respiration,”Martin said. “The body is re-ally the magical thing thatdoes the healing. Essentialoils are like concentratedfood. So if you give the bodywhat it needs fornourishment, then it is ableto support itself to heal andto balance. One applicationor use is not necessarily bet-ter than the other.”
Topically, oils can be ap-plied to a strained muscle.The oils can be taken orallyfor a hurt above the chest sothat the oil will be more lo-calized to the area, Martin
said. A few drops withagave, honey, milk or onbread can pass through thedigestive system and moveto the area needing support.
According to Martin, evenpeople with fragrance aller-gies are able to use essentialoils.
“A really good way to startworking with essential oils isto put them on the bottom ofyour feet and it will get intoyour system,” Martin said.“The other thing to remem-ber is that because they areso concentrated, more is notnecessarily better and theyar en’t time released. Putthem on and ingest them [ev-ery] two hours, an hour orten minutes, depending onhow acute the problem is.”
Loveland massage thera-pist Linda King, owner ofNaturally Yours, also usesaromatherapy in her prac-tice.
“Our senses go beyondjust right now,” King said.“They tap into past memo-
ries. We are physical,emotion, mental andspiritual beings. It allties in together. Usingdifferent essentials ondifferent parts of thebody can evoke differ-ent emotions. Theydon’t work with every-one the same way be-cause we all have ourdifferent frequenciesand we all have ourown issues.”
Treating the body, mindand spirit as a whole personis how both King and Martinapproach their practices.
“You can’t just look at theelements or symptoms,”King said. “If you have in-somnia, there’s a reason be-hind it. If you have restlessleg syndrome, there is notjust a physical thing goingon. There is emotional stufftoo. It is our emotions, atti-tudes about things and men-tal states, not to mention pastexperiences that create us aswe are now. Physical illness
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Martin views emotion as abarometer for balance.
“Feeling tired, having aheadache, feeling blue for noreason or having your backgo out are all compensationsfor something deeper,” Mar -tin said. “Before we get closeto the edge and cross thethreshold of bad health, ourbodies will give us signs.”
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Photo courtesy Sara Quale, McKeeHere I am looking, listening and feel-ing. I was shocked when the babywhispered “just kidding” into my ear.She was playing dead the whole time.Babies ... never can trust ’em.
Jade CodySpecial Sections Editor
I am not a doctor.I know, I was surprised too.However, I do know CPR, which I
think is pretty close.I decided to become CPR certified
when Sara Quale, the Public RelationsSpecialist at McKee Medical Center,suggested it might be a good idea forme to have a little emergency knowl-edge ... what with my adventures andsuch.
I jumped at the opportunity, because
honestly who doesn’t want the chanceto hook up an AED (the machine thatsends an electric shock into a person’schest) and yell “clear!” like they do onTV. But I would only want to do it if theperson wakes up.
I don’t want anyone dying on mywatch. So if you’re going to die, pleasedo it somewhere else. I will only savepeople willing to come back to life. It’sonly fair.
The CPR lessons took about two-and-a-half hours at McKee Medical Center.My instructor, Sara Marchi, is a WellnessSpecialist at McKee Medical Center. Shewalked me through the training andgave me a good understanding of theprocess of CPR.
Basically, CPR boils down to this:1. When you encounter an emergen-
cy, the first thing you do is assess thesituation. Make sure youand the person are out ofdanger from the sur-roundings. Like, for in-stance, don’t start doingCPR in the middle of theroad, cause that’s crazy.
2. Next, you need tocheck for a response fromthe person by tapping hisor her shoulders. Don’trepetitively slap theircheek and say “wake up”like you might be tempt-ed to. Tickling is alsofrowned upon, but I real-ly wonder if it wouldn’twork.
3. If the person is unre-sponsive, yell for help. Ifpossible have someonecall 911 and get an AED,or call 911 yourself.
4. Now it’s time to look,listen and feel to deter-mine if the person isbreathing. Look at thechest to see if it is rising,listen for breaths and feel
for breathing on your cheek.5. If there is no breathing, it’s time to
begin CPR. Start by giving two breathsfollowed immediately by 30 chest com-pressions. this should be done continu-ally at the two breaths/30 compressionsrate until help arrives or the personstarts breathing again.
If you are interested in learning CPR,contact McKee at 970-669-9355. Classesare offered for both healthcareproviders and the public, includingadults and young adults ages 11-17.
I feel much better knowing that Ihave knowledge that might somedayhelp me save a life. Not that I want toget in that situation, but it’s better to beprepared for it than to get into it andnot be able to do anything.
Marchi also taught me how to giveCPR to babies, as well as how to helpadults and infants who are choking. Iwould highly recommend this class toanyone wishing to become educated.So get out there and save someone.Doctor’s orders.
HL Health in a Handbasket
Health in a Handbasketis a monthly feature in whichI try a health-related adven-ture and write about it. If youhave an idea for a newadventure, write to me atjcody@r eporter-herald.com.
Health in a Handbasket
Relax, there’s adoctor on board
BecomingCPR-certified is
a good idea
Photo courtesy Sara Quale, McKeeThis is right before I yelled “clear” and ordered 50cc’s of awesomeness ... stat!
I will only savepeople willing to
come back tolife. It’s only fair.
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Finally quit smokingBeth Firestein, Ph.D.Uncommon Sense
Question: I have hadan on and off rela-tionship withtobacco since I was
15 years old. I use it for acouple years, then quit for acouple years. It seems likeevery time I’m going throughhard times, I use tobacco as acrutch to get through it. Theproblem is that my health issuffering as a result, and Idon’t want to get cancer.How can I ditch this badhabit for good?
Answer: It’s easy to un-derestimate the power ofnicotine, the primary activeingredient in tobacco. Formost people, using tobaccois an addiction, not just a badhabit. There are a few peo-
ple who seem to be able tosmoke or chew tobacco oc-casionally and not let it de-velop into a daily habit, but itsounds like you are not oneof them. The fact that youhave been able to quit for acouple of years at a time ispromising. It says that youhave discovered the secret toquitting, just not the secret ofstaying quit.
Apart from the physical di-mension of tobacco use oraddiction, there are also psy-chological components:
THE TIME IS RIGHTOvercoming anxiety, per-
formance situations or socialsituations, fitting in with aparticular group of peopleyou like or admire who alsosmoke or chew, and enjoy-ing the ritual of smoking to
name a few of these. The so-cial perception of smokershas changed dramatically inthe past several decades,from the cool, hip smokingof movie stars and powerfulpeople to a socially question-able, largely renounced be-havior that carries a negativestigma.
You are fortunate to live ina time when there are multi-ple options for people whowant to discontinue their re-
lationship with tobacco.There are free smoking ces-sation programs throughmany local health depart-ments, nicotine patches andother substitutes that softenthe physical transition to be-coming a non-smoker andeven medications.
But don’t count on solu-tions that are singularly med-ical or physiological. Chang-ing smoking-related habits,sometimes even patterns ofsocializing (e.g. smokebreaks at work) are equallyimportant to success.
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Rhema MuncySpecial Sections Reporter
Achieving the status of “it” in agame of tag merits the honor ofcharging around a field to create
more “its.” Now try twisting the rules —everyone is “it”, and a tag means step-ping to the side lines for a quick round ofjumping jacks before returning to thegame. Welcome to the Maple TerraceKids Club, a year-round health and litera-cy program sponsored by the LovelandHousing Authority, Poudre Valley Hospi-tal and the Loveland Public Library forthe kids of Maple Terrace apartments.
“It is the intention of the Maple TerraceKids Club to empower kids to makehealthy and positive choices about theirfree time,” Loveland Library youth librari-an Cynthia Slosson said.
The twice-weekly club meetingsopened with physical activities such as
kickball and stretching. Then PVHShealth educators Nick Hardy and MelissaBaatz taught the kids how to makehealthy snacks.
During a recent snack time, Hardypulled out a large bag of frozen fruit, atub of yogurt and bottles of V8 Splashjuice. As he blended the smoothies, hequizzed the kids about the healthy habitsthey learned this summer. The dangers ofcaffeine and sugar, the importance of try-ing new fruits and vegetables and eatinghealthy cereal for breakfast topped thelist.
“We start at 9:30 a.m., and at the begin-ning of the summer a lot of them camewith out eating breakfast,” Baatz said.“Now they tell us what breakfast they ate.The kids go home and talk to their par-ents about what they learn.”
After field and snack time, the kidsmoved indoors to the apartment complexcommunity room for reading activitieswith Slosson.
“The majority of children living in lowincome housing in the United States havedecreased access to library materials, re-sources, and programs, and these samechildren have decreased literacy skills,”Slosson said.
So the Maple Terrace Kids clubbersread one-on-one with adult volunteers,act out stories, check out books from thecomplex library and take field trips to themain branch.
According to the Housing Authority,many of the kids have very few booksavailable at home, limited time spentreading or listening to books for enter-tainment and low literacy skills comparedto their peers.
“These discussions suggested that sev-eral factors interfere with consistent ac-cess to library programs and resourcesand materials for the majority of theseresident children and their families,” Slos -son said.
These factors include but are not limit-ed to unavailable or limited reliable trans-portation, the increasing cost of mileageand gas for caretakers, time demandsfrom multiple jobs, transportation prob-lems, housing difficulties and economiclimitations and low socioeconomic statusand education of many care-takers andadults in the environment.
The strategy of beginning the MapleTerrace Kids Club with physical activityand then transitioning to reading is espe-cially beneficial for the boys in the group.
“Studies show that providing morephysical activity can lead to increased testscores, stronger academic achievement,increased concentration and improvedreading and writing test scores,” Hardysaid.
According to Slosson, the young boysare the most reluctant readers but theygenerally enjoy the physical activity.
“Boys and all kids are more eager toleave their TV or video games when theysee and hear their friends playing gamesoutdoors at their apartment,” she said.“Once they join the group it is easier tokeep them involved in the rest of the nu-trition and reading activities.
The Maple Terrace Kids Club was start-ed to give kids the importance health andgrowth information they don’t learn atschool or home.
“The nation as a whole is seeing lessand less physical activity and an increasein childhood overweight and obesityrates,” Hardy said. “Although a 150 min-utes of PE per week for elementary stu-dents is recommended, most childrenmight get a half hour of PE every week.Healthy Kids Club is providing an oppor-tunity for these children at Maple Terraceto be active, eat healthy snacks, and learn
healthy habits.”Maple Terrace Kids
Club needs youthvolunteers age 16–19years who are inter-ested in reading withelementary age chil-dren at Maple Terraceon Wednesday after-noons from 3:30–5p.m. throughout theup-coming schooly e a r.
Maple Terrace KidsClub also needs adultvolunteers who areinterested in leadingand assisting with lit-eracy activities atMaple Terrace apart-ments Wednesday af-ternoons from 3:30–5p.m. or Saturdaymornings from 10–11a.m. Volunteers needto complete a City ofLoveland volunteerapplication and background check. CallCynthia Slosson and leave a message at970-962-2652 x1364 or send an e-mail
[email protected] for moreinfor mation.
Healthy KidsClub
Maple Terrace KidsClub promotes
health and literacy
RH Photos / Rhema Muncy
The Maple Terrace Kids Club provides a summer exercise out-let. The program met twice a week this summer, and each twohour session started with a field warm up followed by ateaching time, healthy snack, more play time and thenreading. The kids learned correct techniques for jumping jacks,calf raises, running and thoroughly enjoyed dodge ball. Theyalso took their nutritional knowledge home to their families.
Rhema MuncySpecial Sections Reporter
Achieving the status of “it” in agame of tag merits the honor ofcharging around a field to create
more “its.” Now try twisting the rules —everyone is “it”, and a tag means step-ping to the side lines for a quick round ofjumping jacks before returning to thegame. Welcome to the Maple TerraceKids Club, a year-round health and litera-cy program sponsored by the LovelandHousing Authority, Poudre Valley Hospi-tal and the Loveland Public Library forthe kids of Maple Terrace apartments.
“It is the intention of the Maple TerraceKids Club to empower kids to makehealthy and positive choices about theirfree time,” Loveland Library youth librari-an Cynthia Slosson said.
The twice-weekly club meetingsopened with physical activities such as
kickball and stretching. Then PVHShealth educators Nick Hardy and MelissaBaatz taught the kids how to makehealthy snacks.
During a recent snack time, Hardypulled out a large bag of frozen fruit, atub of yogurt and bottles of V8 Splashjuice. As he blended the smoothies, hequizzed the kids about the healthy habitsthey learned this summer. The dangers ofcaffeine and sugar, the importance of try-ing new fruits and vegetables and eatinghealthy cereal for breakfast topped thelist.
“We start at 9:30 a.m., and at the begin-ning of the summer a lot of them camewith out eating breakfast,” Baatz said.“Now they tell us what breakfast they ate.The kids go home and talk to their par-ents about what they learn.”
After field and snack time, the kidsmoved indoors to the apartment complexcommunity room for reading activitieswith Slosson.
“The majority of children living in lowincome housing in the United States havedecreased access to library materials, re-sources, and programs, and these samechildren have decreased literacy skills,”Slosson said.
So the Maple Terrace Kids clubbersread one-on-one with adult volunteers,act out stories, check out books from thecomplex library and take field trips to themain branch.
According to the Housing Authority,many of the kids have very few booksavailable at home, limited time spentreading or listening to books for enter-tainment and low literacy skills comparedto their peers.
“These discussions suggested that sev-eral factors interfere with consistent ac-cess to library programs and resourcesand materials for the majority of theseresident children and their families,” Slos -son said.
These factors include but are not limit-ed to unavailable or limited reliable trans-portation, the increasing cost of mileageand gas for caretakers, time demandsfrom multiple jobs, transportation prob-lems, housing difficulties and economiclimitations and low socioeconomic statusand education of many care-takers andadults in the environment.
The strategy of beginning the MapleTerrace Kids Club with physical activityand then transitioning to reading is espe-cially beneficial for the boys in the group.
“Studies show that providing morephysical activity can lead to increased testscores, stronger academic achievement,increased concentration and improvedreading and writing test scores,” Hardysaid.
According to Slosson, the young boysare the most reluctant readers but theygenerally enjoy the physical activity.
“Boys and all kids are more eager toleave their TV or video games when theysee and hear their friends playing gamesoutdoors at their apartment,” she said.“Once they join the group it is easier tokeep them involved in the rest of the nu-trition and reading activities.
The Maple Terrace Kids Club was start-ed to give kids the importance health andgrowth information they don’t learn atschool or home.
“The nation as a whole is seeing lessand less physical activity and an increasein childhood overweight and obesityrates,” Hardy said. “Although a 150 min-utes of PE per week for elementary stu-dents is recommended, most childrenmight get a half hour of PE every week.Healthy Kids Club is providing an oppor-tunity for these children at Maple Terraceto be active, eat healthy snacks, and learn
healthy habits.”Maple Terrace Kids
Club needs youthvolunteers age 16–19years who are inter-ested in reading withelementary age chil-dren at Maple Terraceon Wednesday after-noons from 3:30–5p.m. throughout theup-coming schooly e a r.
Maple Terrace KidsClub also needs adultvolunteers who areinterested in leadingand assisting with lit-eracy activities atMaple Terrace apart-ments Wednesday af-ternoons from 3:30–5p.m. or Saturdaymornings from 10–11a.m. Volunteers needto complete a City ofLoveland volunteerapplication and background check. CallCynthia Slosson and leave a message at970-962-2652 x1364 or send an e-mail
[email protected] for moreinfor mation.
Healthy KidsClub
Maple Terrace KidsClub promotes
health and literacy
RH Photos / Rhema Muncy
The Maple Terrace Kids Club provides a summer exercise out-let. The program met twice a week this summer, and each twohour session started with a field warm up followed by ateaching time, healthy snack, more play time and thenreading. The kids learned correct techniques for jumping jacks,calf raises, running and thoroughly enjoyed dodge ball. Theyalso took their nutritional knowledge home to their families.
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MCKEE MEDICAL CENTERRH PA I D A D V E RT O R I A L
Carpal tunnel syndromeaffects about 2 millionpeople each year, and
accounts for the highest aver-age number of lost workdayscompared to all other work-re-lated injuries or illnesses.
People who have carpal tun-nel syndrome typically com-plain of numbness and tinglingor burning in their thumb, in-dex and middle fingers and halfof the ring finger. CTS occurswhen the median nerve in thewrist becomes irritated. Themedian nerve enters the handthrough a small opening ortunnel in the wrist. There is nospare space in this tunnel. Inaddition to the median nerve,this tunnel contains nine flexortendons and their coverings.Any activity that causesswelling, thickening or irritationof the tendons in the carpaltunnel can result in pressure onthe median nerve and CTS.
Research indicates that CTSmay occur because of heredity,obesity, broken or dislocatedbones in the wrist, diabetes,arthritis, menopause, and preg-nancy. Women are three timesmore likely than men to devel-op CTS, possibly because thecarpal tunnel may be smaller inwomen. CTS occurs in 20-to-45percent of all pregnancies buttypically disappears after child-birth. People with diabetes orother metabolic disorders thatdirectly affect the body’s nervesand make them more suscepti-ble to compression are also athigh risk. People who use theirhands excessively, especiallythose who perform tasks thatinvolve repetitive or forcefulpinching and grasping are alsomore at risk for CTS.
Quick medical attention isimportant when persistentsymptoms of CTS are first no-ticed. Conservative treatmentincludes wearing a wrist bracewhen sleeping to keep the
wrist in a straight or neutral po-sition, using ice packs and/orhot packs, and performing gen-tle stretches. Occupational orphysical therapy can also bebeneficial and may include useof ultrasound, electrical stimu-lation or kinesiotaping thewrist.
CTS prevention strategies in-clude performing on-the-jobstretches, using correct posture,wrist and hand positioning, ro-tating between job tasks, andredesigning workstations, toolsand tool handles, as well as de-creasing the amount of forcerequired to complete a task.Developing a comprehensiveergonomics program can helpto prevent work-related CTSand other injuries.
A Harvard Medical Schoolstudy in 2006 indicated CTS isnot caused by computer usebut it’s important to make surethat computer workstations areset up properly to avoid exac-erbating symptoms. Workingwith wrists bent back into ex-tension with the heels of thehands resting on the deskwhen keying and mousing maynot cause CTS but it can causeother problems such as exten-sor or flexor tendonitises ortennis elbow.
The following stretches canbe beneficial in preventing CTSand are often used when treat-ing CTS:
1. Place the right palm upwith wrist and fingers in astraight position. Using the lefthand, hold all of the right fin-gers in place except the rightindex finger. Gently bend theindex finger moving the tip to-wards the palm — slowly re-peat this movement 1 to 10times. Then hold the index,ring and little fingers with theleft hand, and bend the middlefinger towards the palm —slowly repeat up to 10 times.Do the same thing with theright ring finger, and then
Workers affectedby Carpel Tunnel
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HL Destination: Healthy
Steer clear of diet boredomAmanda WickerDestination: Healthy
Happy Anniversary. Well I amexcited to celebrate that it hasbeen a year that the Destina-
tion: Healthy column has been in theHealth Line Magazine. We have sharedsuccess and struggles and made newfriends. All of which I am very thank-ful for. It seems to amaze me how lifeseems go by with such speed.
Because we live at such a fast pace,we find comfort in routine. While rou-tine is a good thing to keep us orga-nized, it can also be a hindrance insome areas, or even a rut. I havefound that diet and exercise fall intothe rut category all too quickly.
When I first started to change myfood and exercise habits I found reliefin eating or doing the same thing. I stillbelieve it is a good way to start life-
long habits. What I had to learn washow to catch myself before I gotbored. It is when the boredom sets inthat it was hard to make the rightchoices.
For instance, when eating the samemenu over and over, eventually Iwould give in to going out more. Notonly does it affect our mental strugglebut our body begins to respond less aswell. When you do the same exerciseour bodies getused to movementand then we getfewer results fromwhat we are work-ing so hard for. Sothis month I en-courage you to re-visit all your rou-tines, be honestand find whereyou may be in a rut
and change it up. Swap recipes with afriend and try a new workout class. Ibet you will find a rejuvenated enthu-siasm for your healthy lifestyle.
Want to change things up a bit? Joinme for personal training Boot CampClasses, with Trainer Matthew Konop-ka, sponsored by Destination Healthy.There are several time and day op-tions. E-mail me for more informationat [email protected]
Amanda Wicker is a Loveland nativeand the founder of Destination:Healthy, a free weight loss supportgroup held at Message of LifeMinistries on the first and thirdTuesdays of every month. Amandahas lost a total of 130 pounds usingdiet and exercise.
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Melissa HealyLos Angeles Times
With swine flu continuing tospread, the United StatesFood and Drug Administra-
tion announced recently that it hasgiven the go-ahead for the finalpreparation and distribution of a vac-cine for the coming flu season.
But that vaccine will not protectagainst swine flu, officially known asinfluenza A (H1N1) virus.
That virus has sickened almost45,000 and killed more than 300 inthe U.S. since spring. Those numbersare only confirmed cases. The truenumber is much higher.
“The FDA continues to work withmanufacturers, international partnersand other government agencies to fa-cilitate the availability of a safe and ef-fective vaccine against the 2009 H1N1virus,” according to the FDA an-nouncement.
Six vaccine manufacturers will beproducing the 2009-2010 influenzavaccine. And the vaccines will containthe strains of three viruses — one ofthem an “H1N1-like” virus. The strainin the seasonal flu preparation is notthe same as swine flu and is not ex-pected to carry protection against it.
So where is that swine flu vaccine?In July, Kathleen Sebelius, secretary
of Health and Human Services, saidshe expects a new swine flu vaccineto be available by mid-October — ful -ly six to seven weeks after Americanschoolchildren go back to class. Sebe-lius hasn’t approved a nationwidevaccination campaign, which woulddetail which populations should getpriority in the use of the vaccine. Butshe’s expected to do so soon.
To get the vaccine to the publiceven by late October, several labs andcompanies have been rushing to de-velop and test formulations. The re-sults of human trials are not expected
before early September.In a recent teleconference, mem-
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That would move up the date bywhich vaccine would be available fordistribution to mid-September ratherthan mid-October. But an accelerationof the process also could add uncer-tainty about the safety of a vaccinethat might be mandatory forschoolchildr en.
The board, established by a 2006law to advise the Department ofHealth and Human Services on pan-demic illness and other public-healthemergencies, recommended that thefederal government “set a goal ofhaving several tens of millions of dos-es available by Sept. 15.”
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Mission AccomplishedFort Collins
doctor completestrip to Equador
Photo special to the Reporter-HeraldDr. Peck treats a woman in Riobamba, Ecuador.
Jade CodySpecial Sections Editor
After spending a week providingmedical care in South America,Dr. Steven Peck has returned to
Fort Collins. Peck works as a partnerwith the Vein and Laser Center ofNorthern Colorado. He recently joineda group of physicians on a trip to pro-vide treatments to people in Riobamba,Ecuador. People there don’t normallyhave access to this type of medical care.Peck and the other doctors practiced ina military base that also had a hospital,and they brought all of their own medi-cal equipment.
The group was named Amigos deSalud, which translates to Friends ofHealth. The participating physicianshad varying specialties, and were ableto provide a wide range of treatment tothe patients. Peck, who works as an in-terventional radiologist, helped peoplewith debilitating varicose veins.
Varicose veins can be particularlypainful if severe. Debilitating varicoseveins occur when the smaller veins inthe leg begin to have pressure, dialateand cause blood to pool, which causesthe skin to break down and ulcerate.
If left untreated, varicose veins causepain, lead to infection and can evenlead to loss of limbs.
In all, Peck said he treated 90 legs in
one week in Ecuador. For sake of com-parison, he said he normally averages20-to-30 in a given month at The Veinand Laser Center in Fort Collins.
As time went on, the local Riobambamedia began giving the group of physi-cians coverage. Peck was interviewedby a TV station, though because of hislimited Spanish speaking skills, he isn’tsure he answered the questions correct-ly.
Peck said his Spanish got better asthe week progressed, however, and heactually functioned as the interpreter forthe other doctors.
“It was very rewarding,” Peck said. “Itwas a whirlwind, but it was a lot offun.”
He also benefited from the network-
ing aspects of the trip, and had to striveto treat people efficiently and thorough-ly, because the doctors only had oneshot to help the patients.
“It’s a great professional exchange.We had to modify treatments so that wewere able to get more treatments in.Pretty much we got one shot with thepatients — we weren’t going to get afollow up.”
The physicians all donated time andtravel expenses, including flight andhotel, though Peck said it was wellworth it. “I’m sure I’ll do it again,” hesaid.
For more information, call Dr. StevenPeck at The Vein and Laser Center ofNorthern Colorado at 970-267-2661 orvisit www.coloradoveinandlaser.com.
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HL Health Tips
Naps are beneficialto people of all agesLindsay MinnemaThe Washington Post
Nap time is not justfor the very youngor very old. On a
typical day, one in threeadults in the United Statestakes advantage of somemidday shut-eye, reportedthe Pew Research Center ina national survey releasedlast week.
Those nappers are on tosomething: Whether it’s anall-out, curl-up-in-bed siestaor just a light nodding-off atlunchtime, a snooze in themiddle of the day has itsbenefits. It can restore alert-ness, enhance performanceand reduce the likelihood ofmistakes and accidents, saysthe National Sleep Founda-tion.
But who has time to nap?Fortunately, the best napsare short — only about 20to 30 minutes. Even a five-minute doze on the bus canbe rejuvenating. But anynap longer than 30 minutesmight leave you feelinggroggy and could interferewith your nighttime routine.
BATH INJURIES CAN BEAVO I D E D
Rubber duckies? Toyboats? Shampoo and soap?It wouldn’t be the kids’ bathtime without them. Butmake sure you add anotheritem to that list: A nonslipmat.
Each year, more than43,000 children in the Unit-ed States are injured in bath-tubs or showers, accordingto a new study of data fromthe National Electronic In-jury Surveillance System ofthe U.S. Consumer ProductSafety Commission. Morethan 80 percent of those in-
juries are due to slips, tripsor falls, said the study,which is set to appear inAugust’s issue of Pediatrics.But that just tells the story ofchildren treated in the emer-gency room. There areprobably many more inci-dents not reported.
Other bath-related injuriesinclude tap water burns andsubmersions. Faucet covers,available at many baby-sup-ply stores, help protectagainst accidental burns.But the best line of defenseagainst many accidents isadult supervision.
FIGHT CHILDHOODOBESITY
It’s no secret that child-hood obesity is awidespread problem in thiscountry. But keeping yourchildren active and gettingthem off the couch everyday can go far in keepingthem healthy. How do youdo it? Here are some sug-gestions from the Centersfor Disease Control and Pre-vention:
• Set a positive exampleby leading an active lifestyleyourself.
• Make physical activitypart of your family’s dailyroutine. Go for walks orplay games together.
• Give your childrenequipment that encouragesactivity, such as balls orbikes.
• Make physical activityfun. If your children don’tenjoy something, don’t forceit. Encourage them to trysomething else.
• Encourage your chil-dren to do something otherthan watching TV or playingon the computer after din-n e r.
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SEASONS CLUB EVENTSAT MCKEE
The Seasons Club at McK-ee Medical Center is a freeprogram that helps peopleage 50 or older get the mostout of life through healthpromotion, education andrecreation. Here are someupcoming events:
TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENTHear from a local orthope-
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When: 5 p.m., Aug. 27Wher e: McKee Medical
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Tournament will benefitthe Banner Simulation Sys-tem at McKee, increasing pa-tient safety and care.
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Have your blood pressurechecked by a specialist
When: Mon. throughThurs., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. andFriday 8 a.m.-noon.
Wher e: McKee WellnessServices, 1805 E. 18 St. Ste. 6
Cost: No chargeContact: 970-635-4056
BREAST FEEDING SUPPORTGROUP
When: 10 a.m.-11 a.m.Mondays and Thursdays
Wher e: McKee WellnessServices, 1805 E. 18 St. Ste. 6
Cost: Fr ee
COPDSeven-session series helps
with COPD (Chronic Ob-structive Pulmonary Disease)management. The team re-views the respiratory system,what has gone wrong andhow to conserve energy anddecrease shortness of breath.Anyone who has COPD, em-physema or bronchitis mayattend along with family andsignificant others.
When: Classes meet Tues-day from 1-3 p.m. Seven-week session begins Sept. 8.
Wher e: McKee Confer-ence and Wellness Center
Cost: No chargeContact: 635-4138
DIABETES INFO GROUPAn informational/educa-
tional meeting for anyonetouched by diabetes whowants to learn and share.There will be a different sub-ject matter for each meeting.
Wher e: McKee Confer-ence and Wellness Center
Cost: No charge. No regis-tration needed.
Contact: 203-6550
HEART FAILURESix-session series teaches
management of heart failure.The team discusses the car-diovascular system and howit works, medications, dietchanges and personal powerin living with the disease.Anyone who has heart fail-ure may attend, along withfamily/significant others.
When: The next six-weeksession begins Sept. 14.
Wher e: McKee Confer-
ence and Wellness CenterCost: No chargeContact: 635-4138
TOTAL JOINT EDUCATIONPhysical, occupational
therapists prepare patientsfor surgery. Program is coor-dinated through your physi-cian’s office as part of thesurgery scheduling process.
When: Classes meetThursdays at 3 p.m.
Wher e: McKee WellnessCenter
Contact: 635-4172
CAREGIVER’S SUPPORTGroup for caregivers of
cancer patientsWhen: Call for more infoContact: 635-4129.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORTGROUP
When: 2nd Thursday ofeach month from 5:30-7 p.m.
Wher e: McKee CancerCenter lobby.
Contact: 622-1961
MAN TO MAN PROSTATECANCER SUPPORT GROUP
When: 5:30-7 p.m. thefourth Thurs. of the month
Wher e: McKee Confer-ence and Wellness Center
Contact: 622-1961
SOULPLAY ART THERAPYPeople whose lives are
touched by cancer experi-ence self expression throughart. No experience needed.
When: Wednesdays, 9:45-11:45 a.m.
Wher e: McKee Cancer
Center Conference RoomContact: 635-4129
MIND, BODY, AND SPIRITWALKS WITH PEGGY
Come enjoy the benefits ofexercise on gentle naturewalks along the McKee Well-ness Walk.
When: 10 a.m. Wed’sWher e: McKee Confer-
ence and Wellness CenterContact: 635-4097 l
FREE BLOOD PRESSURECHECKS
When: 10 a.m.-noon,Tu e s d a y s
Wher e: McKee Confer-ence and Wellness Center
SEASONS CLUB SPEAKERSERIES
Topic: “Your Aging Knee –When is it time to get a newone?”
When: Aug. 27, 5 p.m.Wher e: McKee Confer-
ence and Wellness CenterCall: 635-4097
LASER TECHNIQUEDISCUSSION
Dr. Alan Villavicencio willdiscuss laser-assisted tech-niques that are minimally-in-vasive spine procedures.Many are performed under alocal anesthetic in conjunc-tion with IV sedation.
When: 6 p.m. on Aug. 20Wher e: Longmont United
Hospital, 1950 MountainView Ave
Contact: Register in ad-vance at 303-485-4184
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Jim RomanoffThe Associated Press
Historically, canned foods have beenconsidered the poor relative of theculinary world and have an even
worse reputation nutritionally speaking. Buttimes have changed.
In the past, fruits were only canned in sug-ary syrups and vegetables were overcookedand packed in salty brines. But advances incanning technology mean many foods nowcome packed in water or juice. Even low-sugarand low-salt varieties are available.
Ther e’s more good news. Produce destinedfor canning is harvested at peak flavor and nu-trition. While the heating process can initiallydegrade some nutrients, the packaging keepslevels stable from then on.
Even fresh produce can suffer loss of nutri-ents if not kept at the proper temperature dur-ing shipping and storage.
And some fruits and vegetables actually im-prove nutritionally with canning. Tomatoes notonly don’t lose nutrients during processing,they become better sources of the antioxidantlycopene than raw tomatoes.
Apricots are an excellent source of vitaminA, and studies have shown that the canningprocess actually makes it easier for the body toabsorb the nutrient.
Canned fish and meats also have improved.Low-salt and low-fat versions are common andin many cases these foods are nutritionallycomparable to fresh.
In this recipe, canned salmon (an excellentsource for healthy omega-3 fatty acid) teamsup with another star of the canned food world,nutrient- and fiber-rich beans.
The earthy, smoky flavor of canned black-eyed peas (a bean), make the perfect low-fatbase for this versatile salmon spread. Serve iton a sandwich, as a topping for crostini, oreven a dip for crispy, fresh vegetables.
SALMON AND BLACK-EYED PEA SPREADStart to finish: 15 minutesServings: 6 (about 2 cups)15-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed6- to 7-ounce can salmon3 tablespoons lemon juice1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce (more or less to taste)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon cumin2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream1/4 cup finely chopped red onion1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley1/2 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup finely chopped Kalamata olivesIn a food processor, combine the black-eyed peas,
salmon, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, pepper and cumin. Withthe processor running, add the oil and process until smooth,about 1 to 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of the bowl, thenadd the sour cream and pulse to combine.
Add the red onion and parsley and pulse to just combine.Transfer to a bowl, then mix in the celery and olives.
Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded tothe nearest whole number): 166 calories; 80 calories fromfat; 9 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 24 mg cholesterol;12 g carbohydrate; 12 g protein; 3 g fiber; 488 mg sodium.
Salmon&
Black-EyedPea Spread
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CLARK JOINSORTHOPAEDIC CENTER
Dr. C. Dana Clark has joined the Or-thopaedic Center of the Rockies as aspecialist in hip andknee total jointsurgery. In additionto joint replace-ment surgery, Clarkwill also take careof patients with hipand knee pain andthose with generalorthopaedic injuriesand conditions.
He joins the Or-thopaedic Center after completing ad-vanced training in the care of jointsurgery patients at a fellowship pro-gram at the University of Utah, SaltLake City (2008-09). Prior to this fellow-ship training, Clark completed his or-thopaedic residency at the Greenville,S.C., Hospital System (2003-08). Heearned his medical degree is from theUniversity of New Mexico (1999-2003).
KUJAWSKA JOINS ASPEN MEDICALCENTER, BIG THOMPSON MEDICALGROUP
Banner/Big Thompson MedicalGroup welcomes Anna Kujawska,M.D., FAAP, a new allergist who willsee patients at theAspen MedicalC e n t e r.
Dr. Kujawska re-cently completed afellowship in aller-gy and immunolo-gy with DetroitChildr en’s Hospital.She completed herresidency in pedi-atrics at Michigan State University/Kala-mazoo Center for Medical Studies andthen served as a pediatric hospitalist inChandler, Mesa and Gilbert, Ariz., be-fore her fellowship.
She completed medical school at thePoznan University of Medical Sciencesin Poland and received her undergrad-uate degree from the University ofToronto, Canada.
At Aspen Medical Clinic, Dr. Ku-jawska will focus on pediatric and adultasthma, allergic rhinitis, and urticaria(hives) and angioedema (swelling) as
well as primary immunodeficiency dis-orders.
MCR RECEIVES LEED GOLDC E RT I F I C AT I O N
The Medical Center of the Rockies inLoveland has become the first Col-orado hospital to earn gold certificationthrough the U.S. Green Building Coun-cil’s Leadership in Energy and Environ-mental Design program.
LEED gold certification signifies thatMCR was built in a way that it reduceswaste and harmful greenhouse gasemissions; conserves energy and wa-ter; and provides a healthier and saferenvironment for patients, visitors andemployees. Gold certification is one ofthe top recognitions offered by the U.S.Green Building Council.
MCR is the second hospital in the na-tion to receive gold certification. Theother is Providence Newberg Hospital,Newberg, Oregon.
BIG THOMPSON MEDICAL GROUPWELCOMES NEW HOSPITALIST
Eddie Chen, D.O., has joined BigThompson Medical Group at McKeeMedical Center. As a hospitalist, Dr.Chen specializes incaring for patientswhile they are inthe hospital andcoordinates withthose patients’ pri -mary care physi-cians.
Dr. Chen wasborn in Kaoshiung,Taiwan, and grewup in Clinton, Ok-la. He received hisbachelor’s degree in pharmacy at theUniversity of Oklahoma. After a yearworking for Eckerd Drugs in Texas, hewent to medical school at OklahomaState University College of OsteopathicMedicine in Tulsa, Okla.
Dr. Chen completed his Internshipand Residency at Case Western Univer-sity – St. Vincent Charity Hospital inCleveland, Ohio, and is board certifiedin internal medicine. After residency,he had a traditional internal medicinepractice in Alamosa and started thehospitalist program at the San Luis Val-ley Regional Medical Center. Comingfrom a long line of physicians and den-
tists, he is the only member of his fami-ly to specialize in internal medicine.
NEW PHYSICIAN ACCEPTING PATIENTSAT LOVELAND PEDIATRICS
Colorado native Bridget Brown,M.D., has returned to the Front Rangeto serve patients as a pediatrician withLoveland Pediatrics. Dr. Brown, whogrew up in Broom-field and graduatedfrom ColoradoState University,began at LovelandPediatrics thismonth. She is ac-cepting new pa-tients. Appoint-ments can bemade by calling663-5437.
Most recently, Dr. Brown was at Pri-mary Children’s Hospital at the Univer-sity of Utah where she completed herresidency and internship in pediatrics.She completed medical school at theUniversity of Rochester in Rochester,N.Y., and received her undergraduatedegree in microbiology from ColoradoState.
While attending CSU, Dr. Brownworked as a CNA for Columbine CareCenter West in Fort Collins.
RUNYAN WINS RISKMANAGEMENT AWARD
Banner Health’s director of RiskManagement for the Western Region,Lynn Runyan, was recently named“National Risk Management Profession-al of the Year” by the National Associa-tion of Insurance Women.
The award was announced May 29during the association’s annual confer-ence in New Orleans. NAIW is an inter-national organization with some 7,500members. It is open to professionals inthe insurance and risk management in-dustries.
Runyan has been in risk manage-ment roles for more than 25 years. Shehas been with Banner since 1987,when she was hired as risk manager forMcKee Medical Center in Loveland, Co-lo. Since 1997, she has been regionaldirector of Risk Management.
Dr. C. Dana Clark
Anna Kujawska
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Brandy Morrow, O.D.Ask a Health Pro
Question: How important is UVprotection in sunglasses?
Answer: Ultraviolet radiation canharm the eyes in numerous ways.Damage to the back of the eye fromUV-A rays causes central vision losscalled macular degeneration. UV-Brays typically affect the front of theeye. Photokeratitis is sunburn to thecornea and causes a painful,temporary loss of vision. Cataractsare one of the leading causes ofblindness and can be caused byUV damage to the lens of the eye.Basal cell carcinoma is the mostcommon skin cancer occurringnear the eyes.
You can protect your eyes bylooking for sunglasses that block99-100 percent of UV rays. Wearing a brimmed hat can reduce thenumber of rays that reach your eye by 50 percent, andwrap-around sunglasses will protect the skin around your eyes.UV damage is cumulative over time, so both children and adultsshould always wear protective eyewear.
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switch hands. Don’t force the fingers intothe bent (flexed) position. It’s not unusu-al to notice a pulling and tight sensationin the wrist through the carpal tunneland into the forearm when performingthese stretches. It’s also not unusual forone side to be much tighter than the oth-e r.
2. Place your right arm out to the sideand slightly back with your elbow in astraight position. Bend your wrist backinto extension (palm facing away fromyour trunk). Turn your head to the left(look over your left shoulder), and slow-ly bend your right wrist back and forthbetween extension and flexion 5 to 10times. Repeat with the left arm and wristwhile turning your head to the right.
Teresa Boynton, MS, OT, CEES, is anergonomic and injury prevention spe-cialist with Banner Health.
POUDRE VALLEY NAMED A TOPAMERICAN HOSPITAL
For the sixth consecutive year,Poudre Valley Health System hasbeen named one of America’s 100Most Wired healthcare organizations.
Hospitals & Health Networks mag-azine announced last week thatPVHS is among the top 100 hospitalsand health systems for using infor-mation technology to enhance pa-tient care, improve quality, providecustomer service, fulfill business pro-cesses, manage workforce issues,and assist with patient safety.
Information technology providesseamless communication about care
for patients at Poudre Valley Hospitaland the PVHS Harmony Campus,Fort Collins; Medical Center of theRockies, Loveland; and PVHS clinicsthroughout northern Colorado. Pri-vate physician offices have access tothe health system’s highly securenetwork.
Examples of the PVHS use of in-formation technology include astate-of-the-art automation systemthat enhances the accuracy andspeed of lab tests; electronic reviewof inpatient medications to deter-mine if a patient might have an ad-verse reaction; and analysis of mas-sive amounts of patient informationto identify areas where patient careimprovements can be made.
PVHS was one of two Coloradoorganizations named in the top 100hospitals. The other was DenverHealth and Hospital Authority.
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birthing center.
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