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contents special features 2 7 friendly faces Two former nurses have dedicated themselves to being at the forefront of lifesaving blood drives. ’tis the season to be safe The emergency department is approaching its busiest time of year. Learn how to keep you and your loved ones out of the ER—and when it’s time to get in the car and go. eat your veggies Go inside the kitchen with Missy Chase Lapine, author of The Sneaky Chef, to learn the cooking tricks that will get your kids to eat. fresh beginnings Undergoing cancer treatment can be liberating. Take it from this survivor. 4 36 40 the perfect frame A local gallery owner’s brain tumor is removed at St. Anthony Central Hospital using an advanced system that produces real-time, 3-D images of the procedure in progress. roll up your sleeve It’s flu season. For many people, that means it’s time for that lifesaving shot. tidings of comfort and health Making your list and checking it twice? Here are some fabulously fun gift ideas with a well-being bonus. blueprint for safety A look at how hospitals are protecting patients from check-in to check-out. the smoke-free mom-to-be For pregnant smokers, kicking the habit is key to a healthy baby. Learn how a new program can help. departments 3 for your health Learn where to get your flu shot this season. Plus, Centura campuses go smoke-free. 54 community connections Electronic medical records improve care and cut costs. 56 ask the experts We answer your questions about spinal surgery and breast cancer treatment. winter 10 18 22 28 46 49 50 52 decades of opportunity Whether you’re in your 20s or 70s, you need to care for your heart. Here’s what this all-important muscle needs over time. keeping score What do you know about metabolic syndrome? Take our quiz to find out—and to learn why awareness is so crucial. childbirth trends Hollywood women may choose elective C-sections, but Colorado mamas aren’t hopping on the bandwagon just yet. moms choosing midwives A woman in good health and experiencing a healthy pregnancy is the ideal candidate for care and delivery by a certified nurse-midwife. Find out more about this empowering option. dollars & sense A change in Colorado law will help assure firstresponder care is there should you need it. 30 your big give These heartwarming stories of generosity and compassion will delight and inspire you. 55 Golf legend Tiger Woods knows a thing or two about joint surgery. Most important: Today’s procedures can keep you in the game. 12 joint effort COVER PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHAEL O’NEILL, CORBIS OUTLINE vim & vigor · wi nter 2008 1

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Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008 Contents Friendly Faces For Your Health 'Tis the Season to be Safe Eat Your Veggies Joint Effort Fresh Beginnings Decades of Opportunity Keeping Score Your Big Give Roll Up Your Sleeve Tidings of Comfort and Health Blueprint for Safety The Smoke-Free Mom-to-Be Childbirth Trends Moms Choosing Midwives Community Sections Dollars & Sense Ask the Experts

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2008

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