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CTMC Shines Bright for the Hearts of Central Texans Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC) received accreditation as a certiﬁed chest pain center earlier this fall from the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC). is enhances the hospital’s ability to receive and treat patients suﬀering from chest pain or a possible heart attack through a collaborative eﬀort between the hospital, first responders and cardiac specialists. “Great things are going on at CTMC,” says Anna Ek, BSN, RN accreditation specialist with SCPC. “ e misconception among many Americans is that you have to go to a big city to get quality specialty cardiac care. You really don’t. CTMC is doing some very special things that we plan to share with other cardiac facilities around the country.” CTMC’s certiﬁed Chest Pain Center created special collaborative partnerships between the hospital, area EMS providers, CTMC emergency room physicians and Austin Heart cardiologists who staﬀ CTMC. Plans are under way to expand CTMC’s specialty cardiac services, including an interventional cardiac catheterization lab in 2012. Proceeds from the recent Stars of Texas Gala will help fund the expansion. Healthier Holidays While holiday cards might encourage you to “Eat, drink and be merry,” the typical holiday season might be described as “Eat, sit and be harried.” Here are a few ways to ensure your health habits don’t take a tumble this season. INSTEAD OF Bingeing on highcalorie foods at holiday parties and get-togethers. Using your busy holiday schedule as an excuse for not exercising. CELEBRATE THIS WAY Make your own lighter versions of seasonal treats, and plan for a few splurges on your favorites so you won’t feel deprived. Get active with your family and friends by taking a walk, getting guest passes to the gym or organizing a game of touch football. Focus on what really matters. Try a simpliﬁed holiday season that makes people, not stuff, a priority. It will help you relax and be thankful for what you have. Letting your in-laws get to you, spending too much money or worrying about creating a pictureperfect holiday. HAVE A HEART-HEALTHY HOLIDAY HOW’S YOUR HEART HEALTH? Measure your personal risk for a heart attack by taking our online Heart Attack Risk Assessment. Visit ctmc.org and click “Test Your Heart Health.” For more tips on enjoying the season from the American Heart Association, visit heart.org/holiday. twitter.com/ctmc_sanmarcos 3 http://www.heart.org/holiday http://www.ctmc.org http://www.twitter.com/ctmc_sanmarcos

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of CTMC Hill Country Health - Winter 2012

CTMC Hill Country Health - Winter 2012
What's Your Flu IQ?
Shining Bright for Heart of Texans
The Heart of Philanthropy

CTMC Hill Country Health - Winter 2012