PeakYour guide to healthy living in the Pikes Peak regionLiving

fall 2013

● STROKE CARE: Profile in courage● CLASSES: From childbirth to Zumba—sign up!● AUTUMN HIKES: Good for your body and soul● HEalTHY HOLIDAY RECIPE: Beef Stroganoff

Victory Bound aiding a visually impaired swimmer’s quest to make the U.S. Paralympic swim team

Trauma CenterWe’re aiming to be the best in this region

Peak LivingBrian Newsome Director, Marketing, Communications, Public and Media RelationsErin EmeryEditor, Communications and Marketing

Travis GreerArt DirectorAnslee Wolfe Cover Art

Peak Living is published four times annually by Diablo Custom Publishing 2520 Camino Diablo, Walnut Creek, CA 94597.

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• Better All the Time •

It has been a little more than a year since University of Colorado

Health began leasing Memorial Hospital, after a historic vote by the people of Colorado Springs.

In the past year, Memorial has hired nearly three dozen physicians in cardiology, neurology, trauma, oncology and surgery. The hospital has achieved a higher level of stroke care and has significantly improved our quality measures across the board.

UCHealth has invested millions of dollars into new technology, not least of which is a best-in-class electronic medical records system. In just a month, patients will be able to go online to make appoint-

ments, contact the doctor and see lab results.

A new branch medical campus for Colorado Springs is in devel-opment, with the first round of medical students scheduled to arrive in 2016. At least a few of those students are expected to become practicing physicians who stay in this community long term.

We are in pursuit of both Level I trauma designation and Magnet® status for nursing, distinctions that will set Memorial apart not just in southern Colorado, but nationally.

Still, while a one-year anniver-sary is an important milestone, the real work is in many ways just getting started. Daunting challenges lie ahead for Memorial—and all hospitals—as our country wrestles

with fixing a health care industry that is broken and unsustainable. In the coming year, Memorial will look for ways to honor the trust the com-munity placed in us with last year’s historic vote. Thanks to the support of the community, our hospital is stronger than it was a year ago.

Mike ScialdoneCEO, Memorial Hospital

Letter from the Ceo

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By T h e N u m B e r s

• According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 2.2 million adults ages 65 and over sustain injuries in falls each year.• As a person ages, the risk of falling becomes greater. Changes in vision and balance, coupled with other medical and physical conditions, con-tribute to the increased risk.• Reduce your risk of falling by keeping your home well lit and free of clutter. Choose safe footwear, and wear glasses if you need them. Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Preven-tion, Memorial Hospital Health Library

40 percent of all nursing home admissions are due to falls

10,000... steps a day defines an “active” lifestyle

Researchers at Arizona State University have established a base-line of activity levels—ranging from sedentary to active—based on the number of steps taken each day. Individuals maintaining an “active” lifestyle take roughly 10,000 steps each day. Typical Americans take 2,300 to 3,000 steps per day.

The American Heart Association recommends people take 10,000 steps every day to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke. That level of activity also expends an additional 2,000 to 3,500 calories per week. One pound of fat equals 3,500 calories.

Add extra steps to your day by choosing the stairs instead of the elevator, parking farther from your destination or walking to a co-worker’s desk instead of sending an email. Sources: Arizona State University, American Heart Association, Livestrong Foundation

• The seasonal “flu shot” is recom-mended annually each fall, as soon as it becomes available in your commu-nity. Flu season can be unpredictable and can begin as early as October. • The vaccination can be administered as a shot, using a needle. Some health

care providers also offer a nasal spray option for individuals ages 2 to 49. • It takes roughly two weeks for anti-bodies in the vaccination to take effect and provide protection against the flu. • A flu vaccine is recommended annu-ally to combat the most recent strains

of the virus. Flu viruses are constantly changing, and the body’s immunity to influenza viruses declines over time. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

134.9 doses of seasonal influenza vaccine were administered in the U.S. last flu season

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Y ou should know: University of Colorado Health intends to pursue the highest possible trauma designa-tion for Memorial Hospital, which would make it the

first hospital in southern Colorado to provide this level of trauma care.

Before a historic vote on August 28, 2012, in which voters overwhelmingly agreed to lease Memorial to University of Colorado Health, many citizens expressed a desire for Memorial to become a Level I trauma facility. UCHealth then looked into the issue and determined that it made sense to pursue a Level I trauma designation at Memorial.

“Achieving a Level I trauma center designation will be a difficult journey but one we feel is incredibly important for the residents in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico,” says Mike Scialdone, CEO of Memorial Hospital. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment designates trauma centers in the state, and a lengthy period of planning and preparation is required before Memorial submits a Level I application.

This significant undertaking will require trauma surgeons, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons and their teams of nurses and anesthesiologists to be at the hospital and ready to treat patients 24 hours a day. Level I trauma centers have the most sophisticated medical imaging and diagnostic equipment available in addition to the specialists needed to care for the most seriously injured patients.

Memorial is currently a Level II trauma center and is the busiest in Colorado, seeing 106,828 visits in 2012.

“Elevating to a Level I trauma center is incredibly exciting for both Memorial and Colorado Springs,’’ says Scialdone. “Memorial already offers some of the best care available in southern Colorado. As we pursue Level I designation and add specialists and services, the safety and quality of care for all of Memorial’s patients will be positively impacted.”

Our New Standard for CareWe want to be southern Colorado’s first top-level trauma center

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Extraordinary ExcursionExperience fall color and unique landscapes at Horsethief Falls and Pancake Rocks

Planning Your Hike• Located in Pike National Forest, parking for this hike is

accessible off Colorado Highway 67, about 9 miles south of Divide, Colo. (about halfway to Cripple Creek). Park at the abandoned Little Ike Tunnel near signs for trail number 704.

• This hike begins at an elevation of 9,760 feet, with a 1,500-foot climb to the summit at Pancake Rocks. Prepare your body in advance by drinking extra fluids, and plan to carry water on the hike. There are no bathroom facilities on the trail or at the parking area.

• The trails are most accessible May through October. Because the route is almost entirely shaded, snowfall can be found on the trail nearly year round.

• The trail splits, giving hikers the option to visit Horsethief Falls or Pancake Rocks. Visitors who choose to see both landmarks can return to the main trail and continue on to Pancake Rocks. From the trailhead, the round trip is: – 2.6 miles to Horsethief Falls – 6.2 miles to Pancake Rocks – 7.2 miles to visit both Horsethief Falls and Pancake Rocks

For Coloradans who want to see fall foliage on foot, Horsethief Falls and Pancake Rocks offer outstanding views and terrain.

With thick cover from pine, spruce and aspen trees, hikers can easily “get away” without heading too far out of town. The starting point is located between the mountain towns of Divide and Cripple Creek.

From a single trailhead, hikers can choose a 2.6-mile round trip to see the falls or a more strenuous 6.2-mile round trip to Pancake Rocks. The route to Pancake Rocks opens to outcroppings of flat, stacked rocks and outstand-ing views. Sunny pancake “stacks” make a great spot to rest or picnic before returning to the trailhead.

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ITharon Drake’s stroke, the coach noted, was out of kilter. “What are you doing?’’ the coach asked from the deck of the pool, where U.S. athletes aiming for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games were among those training.

The sinewy 6-foot-3 swimmer from Hobbs, N.M., replied uncharacteristically. Instead of a “yes, sir,’’ he spewed invectives. “I told him some not very nice things,’’ the 20-year-old Drake recalls. “I didn’t know what I was doing.’’

Fully aware that Drake, who is visually impaired, had a history of health problems, the coach sent his swimmer to Memorial Hospital, now the Official Hospital of the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. By the time he arrived at Memorial, Drake was having convulsions and his body was shaking.

The timing of Drake’s illness could not have been worse. The Jimi Flowers Classic, a swim meet named after a legendary U.S. Olympic swimming coach, was less than two weeks away. Drake had met Flowers twice, and even after Flowers died, the coach known for his inspirational quotes still motivated the young swimmer, whose best events are the 50-, 100- and 200-meter breaststroke.

At Memorial, Drake met with occupational and physical therapists, who told him he would be in the hospital for a month. After all, he could barely walk. Drake told the therapists his body would respond in no time. “I had a swim meet,’’ Drake says. “I just wanted to show them that anything is possible. That was Jimi’s big deal; he always inspired people.’’

Thanks to his care at Memorial Hospital, this brave swimmer is focused on his goal: to represent Team USA and earn a victory at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

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In a voice filled with concern, the coach at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs ordered his swimmer out of the pool this spring.

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Thanks to his care at Memorial Hospital, this brave swimmer is focused on his goal: to represent Team USA and earn a victory at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

]Tharon Drake, a U.S. Paralympic swimmer from Hobbs, N.M., walks toward the locker room at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Drake hopes to compete in the 2016 Paralympic Games.

Different StrokesDrake was 9 years old when his mother first took him and his younger brother to swim lessons, what would be a turning point in his upbringing. Soon thereafter, the broth-ers joined the swim team. Eventually, their father became coach of the club team and the high school team, which Drake joined as an eighth-grader.

While preparing for the state championship meet during his freshman year, Drake’s whole world changed. On Nov. 13, 2007, his stepmother noticed that he was playing with his fingers, as if he was a toddler. “Lookie, lookie,’’ he said, in baby talk, pointing to his fingers.

“Tharon, what are you doing?’’ she asked.The bizarre behavior led them to the local hospital, but

no one there could provide a certain diagnosis. Another problem: Drake could not remember anything, leading doctors to believe he had retrograde and anterograde amnesia—meaning he had a loss of memory before and after the perplexing event that triggered his bizarre behavior.

“With my amnesia, I was waking up every day with a clean slate. I couldn’t remember anything,’’ he says. “One of the cool notes of the amnesia was that I’d never had a piano lesson in my life, but suddenly I could play.’’

Drake swam with amnesia in the state meet on Feb. 23, 2008. Surrounded by his peers on the bus ride home, Drake turned to his father. “Dad,’’ he said. “I can’t see.”

The next day, his parents took him to a specialist in Austin, Texas. “Looking at my blood work that had been done earlier, he figured out that I had vitamin deficiencies in several areas,” says Drake. “Some were crucially low. By simply fixing that, along with medication, he was able to make the amnesia go away.’’ His vision never returned.

Bound for Glory: U.S. Paralympic TeamWhenever he was in the pool, Drake stayed focused on his goals, and he earned shoeboxes full of medals and ribbons. Ultimately, he engaged in U.S. competition and began competing in the S-11 classification for athletes who cannot see images in any direction.

In 2009, Drake swam the 50-meter breaststroke in 41 seconds, breaking the American record in his class. Three years later, when it came time to compete for a spot on the U.S. Paralympic swim team for the London 2012 Para-lympic Games, he earned a spot as an alternate.

The experience motivated Drake to seek a spot at the Colorado Springs U.S. Olympic Training Center. He arrived in January 2013 and began a routine he continues—waking up each day at 5:50 a.m. He swims about 17 hours a week and lifts weights and eats six meals daily. Despite being a part-time eating machine, Drake has lost weight since he came to the OTC. “It tells you how hard we work,’’ he says. “This is the best training you’ll ever get.’’

For You:The same expertise and advanced techniques Memorial Hospital spe-cialists offer world-class athletes are available to you and your family. Learn more about our compre-hensive services at www.memorialhealthsystem.com.

Drake holds the American record in the 50-meter breaststroke in the S-11 classification for Paralympic athletes.

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The Memorial ConnectionAs the Official Hospital of the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs since 2012, Memorial Hospital treats dozens of world-class athletes each year. Many ath-letes come when they’ve accidentally sprained an ankle or have an illness that seems more serious than a common cold.

When Drake came to Memorial in June, 2013, he was extremely ill. No one knew what triggered the convulsions or caused his swimming to go awry. In his first days at Memorial, doctors and nurses stabilized him. “I enjoyed all of my nurses at Memorial. They were fun,’’ Drake says. “They told me that they’d have to put a sign up that said I was a fall precaution and that I was blind. I told them, ‘while you’re at it, why don’t you also say that I’m good looking,’ and they did. They wrote that on the sign.’’

During his first days in the hospital, nurses told Drake he would not be out of the hospital in time to compete in the Jimi Flowers Classic swim meet, but he was deter-mined to beat the odds. Flowers was known for providing up-and-coming athletes with inspirational quotes. “My favorite quote is from Audrey Hepburn,” explains Drake. “She once said, ‘Nothing is impossible.’ [Actually,] the word itself says I’m possible.”

The young man whose goal is to win a gold medal for Team USA in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games was back on his feet three days after his arrival at Memorial. “We were walking flights of stairs—all seven floors,” says Drake. “One of the therapists wanted to see how far I

could walk in 10 minutes, and I made [about] eight laps around the wing. My nurse was something like 4-feet-10 and she had to chase me. She couldn’t keep up with me. They had four nurses planted at the corners so they could make sure I didn’t fall.’’

He was in the hospital for seven days, then back to the training center. The Jimi Flowers Classic was five days away.

 Race to the FinishSince arriving at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Drake has set American records in his class in the 100-meter and 200-meter breaststroke. Before the 50-meter race at the Jimi Flowers Classic, Drake concentrated on his technique. Once on the block, he tried to clear his mind. In the pool, he prayed, as he always does when he swims.

“Help me get through this; help me not have an attack, please. Help me not have any fear. God, don’t let me go in someone else’s lane; help me stay in my own lane. Help me have the strength and stamina to do what I need to do. I give glory to you, God.’’

The sinewy kid from New Mexico got a great start, then churned through the water. At the end of 50 meters, Drake was alone in first place. During a medal ceremony afterward, he bent forward slightly to allow a 12-year-old boy, the son of Jimi Flowers, to hang a medal around his neck. It meant the world to Drake.

He had finished the race in 35:47 seconds—a new American record.

“ ”One of the therapists wanted to see how far I could walk in 10 minutes, and I made [about] eight laps around the wing. ... She couldn’t keep up with me.

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Skilled, compassionate care at Memorial Hospital facilitates an Air Force tennis coach’s return to the courts after he suffered two strokes

Back in the Swing

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As coach of the Air Force Academy men’s tennis team, Lt. Col. Dan Ooster-hous expected to spend the spring of 2013 on the

court, coaching cadets in the Mountain West Conference. Instead, he spent months trying to relearn how to use his own body after suffering not one, but two strokes. After the second stroke, Oosterhous awoke in the Intensive Care Unit at Memorial Hospital. He could not move the left side of his body.

The sudden disability was a shock to Oosterhous’ very being. After all, he‘d always been extraordinarily active. As a senior in high school, he was the Texas ‘5A state champion in singles. As a cadet at the Air Force Academy, he was fifth on the Academy’s career list, with 56 wins at the No. 1 singles position.

As an Air Force officer, he served in many capacities, with his primary job as a C-5 instructor pilot as well as two deployment tours in Southwest Asia. He helped transition civil aviation operations back to Iraq, in one of his

last assignments abroad. When he wasn’t coaching tennis at the Academy, Oosterhous flew single-engine airplanes, giving cadets their first experience in powered-flight aviation.

Over the months that followed his strokes, he would do everything he could to regain his ability. Every day, he worked with occupational, physical and speech therapists at Memorial to rebuild his life.

On the day he was discharged from Memorial Hospital, his father gave him a plastic bracelet that says: “Tough times don’t last. Tough people do.’’

Untangling Brain AttacksOosterhous has had one day off from rehab since he was discharged from Memorial on April 17. He’s been unwav-ering in his commitment to wellness.

“I’ve always been the person who loved to compete,” Oosterhous says.

“As a coach, that’s what I try to inspire my players to do, to love competition. To me, this is like a big battle.’’

Indeed, the second stroke, which lasted 20 hours, packed a punch. Oosterhous was only three weeks removed from the first stroke when he lost balance and coordination on his right side as the second one struck, leaving him hemiplegic (paralysis of the arm, leg and trunk on the same side of the body).

The culprit was the congenitally small right vertebral artery found by Oosterhous’ doctors. Instead of the artery being about the diameter of the body of a Bic pen, it was as thin as the tip of the pen. “For 42 years, the blood was going through there fine. I’m very active, and because of all the twisting and turning, the artery just started to dissect,” says Oosterhous. “The body naturally wants to heal itself, so it sends platelets to clot it.’’

In Focus: stroke cAre

For You:To find out more about Memorial’s exemplary stroke rehabilitation services, visit www.memorialneuro.org.

Air Force Lt. Col. Dan Oosterhous, 42, the coach of the Air Force Academy men’s tennis team, suffered two strokes in early 2013. He works with occupational therapist Carrie Criswell to strengthen his left side.

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Oosterhous plays a round of tennis. As coach of the Air Force Academy men’s tennis team, Oosterhous has combined hard work and a positive attitude to regain physical abilities that were lost after two strokes.

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During the first stroke, when he was treated at another hospital, a clot went to his brain stem. Before the artery completely healed, the second stroke hit when another clot in the same artery broke loose. “It was frustrating,” Oosterhous says, “because I knew that with every passing second, I was losing function. My whole left side just shut down.’’ With the right vertebral artery in ruins from his strokes, the blood is now being naturally rerouted through another artery to the brain stem. Oosterhous is now on the correct dose of medication to thin his blood.

Miracles in TherapyOosterhous spent four days in the ICU and nearly a month in the inpatient rehabilitation unit at Memorial Hospital Central. Fortunately, he was not impaired cognitively. With the help of physical, occupational and speech therapists, he has learned how to move again—to sit up, get out of bed and stand. Recalls Oosterhous, “They challenged me. The therapists are very positive. They just encouraged me and that’s what I like about working with them. I slowly got better.’’

The goal of therapy is to teach Oosterhous’ body to send signals in a different way from his brain to his

muscles, around the damaged cells in his brain stem. He meets with a speech therapist and does exercises to strengthen the muscles that help with swallowing. Much of the occupational and physical therapy is focused on improving strength on his left side.

Working with occupational therapist Carrie Criswell at Memorial, Oosterhous spends a lot of time doing exercises that strengthen his core. “With a traumatic brain injury or a stroke, the key is to get the core strong first,’’ Criswell says. “It’s like building blocks. You have to build that foundation first. As he gets a stronger core, he is going to get stronger distally,’’ she explains, referring to Oosterhous’ arms and hands. “He’s come a long way with this.’’

Criswell places Oosterhous’ right foot on a large, dense sponge so that he does not have firm footing on his right side. He’s then asked to reach with his left arm, pick up a cup using his left arm and place it on a table on his right side.

While Oosterhous might normally be inclined to rely on balance using his right foot, it is unsteady in the sponge, forcing the muscles on the left side to grow stron-ger and the brain to send signals differ-ently. “This is hard,’’ Criswell says. “He’s really being tested with this exercise.’’

The Coach ReturnsIn April, just seven days after discharge from Memorial inpatient rehab, Ooster-hous coached his team’s last match of the season at the Mountain West Confer-ence tournament, from his wheelchair. This was one of the many goals he set during his stay at Memorial.

With 20 years in the Air Force, he knows that he may retire soon from the service, which he said has been extraor-dinary to him. “They told me that my job was rehab,’’ Oosterhous says.

Ever the competitor, Oosterhous has played tennis a couple of times—from his wheelchair. “It’s hard because I have to use my right arm to move the wheelchair, and then I pick up the racket and hit the ball,” he says. “My movement isn’t that good, but I love to hit balls.”

Oosterhous knows that hard work, combined with a positive attitude, will help him continue to improve. “I think a lot of this is attitude,’’ he says. “Hard work doesn’t guarantee anything. I have to have a positive attitude because the minute that I think that this has got me, improvement is not going to happen.

“If I think I can get better, and I combine that attitude with hard work, I know I’ll get better. The therapists I work with, they all have the same enthusiasm. They think I can get better too.’’

For You:Anyone of any age, sex or race can have a stroke. Find out if you are at risk. Scan the QR code, or go to whats mystrokerisk.org for a free, confidential, online assessment.

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Nutrition

Beef Stroganoff

––1 pound lean beef (top round)2 teaspoons vegetable oil¾ tablespoon finely chopped onion1 pound sliced mushrooms¼ teaspoon saltPepper to taste¼ teaspoon nutmeg½ teaspoon dried basil¼ cup white wine1 cup plain low-fat yogurt6 cups cooked macaroni, cooked in unsalted water––Cut beef into 1-inch cubes. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a non-stick skillet. Saute onion for 2 minutes. Add beef and saute for additional 5 minutes. Turn to brown evenly. Remove from pan and keep hot. Add remaining oil to pan; saute mushrooms. Add beef and onions to pan with seasonings. Add wine, yogurt; gently stir in. Heat, but do not boil. Serve with macaroni.

Note: If thickening is desired, use 2 teaspoons cornstarch; calories are the same as flour, but it has double thickening power. These calories are not figured into the nutri-ents per serving.

Makes 5 servings

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This elegant-yet-easy traditional dish—perfect for entertaining throughout the holiday season if you just double the recipe—gets a healthy update with the leanest top-round beef, plain yogurt and very little added salt. The sauteed onion sweetens the sauce, while the browning of the meat, the nutmeg and the basil add depth. each serving (6 ounces)

provides: Calories: 499Total fat: 10 gsaturated fat: 3 gCholesterol: 79 mgsodium: 200 mgProtein: 44.36 g

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Source: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

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EXERCISE AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Create Your WeightDuring these 90-minute classes that run for six consecutive weeks, students will learn how to manage their weight through healthy eating and exercise. Each student will be individually evaluated, and a proper caloric intake will be calcu-lated for meals.Fee: $135

Yoga for Beginners Yoga improves strength and flexibility; helps relieve stress.Fee: $55

Yoga for SeniorsThis class is suitable for seniors or those who prefer gentle yoga. Meets once a week for four weeks. Fee: $50

Zumba—It’s How Your Body PartiesThis dance exercise has global roots: merengue from the Dominican Republic, salsa

from Cuba, samba from Brazil with a twist of African tango. Fee: $45

PARENTING

Love & LogicGet practical tips and learn to enjoy parenting using the “C.O.O.L.” formula created by Jim Fay and Foster Cline.Fee: $55

Newborn CareThis two-night class provides hands-on experience in newborn care: diapering, dressing, bathing, soothing techniques and much more.Fee: $45

PRENATAL

Boot Camp for New DadsNew dads and dads-to-be discuss fatherhood’s joys and responsibilities. Topics include newborn care, balancing work and family, supporting new moms, dealing with relatives, provid-ing safety and preventing child abuse.Fee: $45

Childbirth ClassesLiz Ash has been teaching Memorial Hospital’s childbirth

classes for 25 years. During a series of four night classes or an all-day Sunday class, you’ll learn what to expect and how to maximize comfort during childbirth.Fee: $85

Prenatal PilatesGeared to the pregnant woman, this class helps build strength, increase circulation and relaxation, and relieve common aches and pains. Fee: $40

Events SIGN UP NOW: For a complete listing of class dates and times, and to register for classes, please go to our website, memorialhealthsystem.com. Prices, dates and times are subject to change. For information, or to register, call 719-444-CARE (2273).Registration information: Please have your credit card number ready when you call. Payment is required at time of registration. If you are unable to attend a class, we require a seven-day notice for a refund. Cancellation policy: We reserve the right to cancel any program for lack of partici-pation or inclement weather. In such cases, a full credit will be applied toward another class.

Car Seats

PilatesStretching, strengthening and toning that improves flexibility, balance and posture through a unique system of exercises. eight classes.Fee: $65

Pilates

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Is your car seat properly installed?despite parents’ best efforts, most car seats are put in wrong, and booster seats and seat belts are used incorrectly. memorial Hospital, thanks to the generosity of Kohl’s cares, offers free car seat safety checks by certified experts. Safety reviews take 20 minutes for each car seat. Please schedule your appointment—REQUIRED for our weekly event or for

another time—by calling Memorial Hospital at 719-365-5834.car seat safety checks are also offered on Wednesdays at

the following times and colorado Springs locations:

First Wednesday, 4 –7 p.m.american medical response, 2370 n. Powers Blvd.Second Wednesday, 2–4 p.m.Police operations center, 705 S. nevada ave.Third Wednesday, 2 –5 p.m.cS Fire dept. Station #19, 2490 research ParkwayFourth Wednesday, 3–5 p.m.cS Fire dept. Station #8, 3737 airport roadFifth Wednesday, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.Stratmoor Hills Fire dept., 2160 B St.

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The online risk assessments are free, confidential and take just 7 minutes to complete. Participants may qualify for a free clinical screening provided by Memorial Hospital.

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