Vim & Vigor - Winter 2009 - (Page 1)

contents features 4 10 16 21 close call A critically injured hunter’s life is saved thanks to the Flight For Life Colorado emergency transport system. model behavior Three women share their secrets for exercise, nutrition and staying healthy despite a busy schedule. is it a sign? Knowing these five symptoms of cancer can help you catch problems early. special 44 head out on the highway After more than two decades of persistent back pain, spine surgery helps a passionate biker ride off into the sunset pain-free. PHOTO BY DAN SIDOR winter your heart: the owner’s manual A handy guide to caring for your ticker, from exercise and nutrition to screenings and stress management. up to speed Emergency department work is fast-paced, multifaceted and rewarding. Find out how you can join the team. pedi-cures Follow these tips to give your feet the TLC they deserve. it ain’t brain surgery! Helmets are saving the lives of Coloradans every day, thanks in part to one dedicated physician. departments 2 opening thoughts We’ve got vision. See what’s in store for the future of healthcare in your community. 46 49 50 52 54 independence days Discover how innovative technology is improving senior safety and boosting self-sufficiency. the right stuff Some of the best tools to get healthy are everyday items you already own. 38 40 centering pregnancy A prenatal care model that features certified nurse-midwives lets women get more time with their care providers. somebody special Learn about the latest orthopedic advances that could benefit you in the future. from here to hanoi St. Anthony Central is helping train some of Vietnam’s first paramedics through a hospital partnership. 3 for your health Have friends coming to visit? Consider having them stop in Denver for a day to prevent altitude sickness. 55 community connections New technology helps patients get home and get the care they need faster than ever before. watch and learn Are these famous TV chefs serving up healthy delights or fat-laden fare? Here’s what you need to know before tuning in. on the cover Sidney Poitier is one of ﬁlm’s greatest actors, but that didn’t make him immune to prostate cancer. Learn how he overcame the disease and about tips for prevention. 56 ask the experts We answer questions about deep vein thrombosis and cardiac arrest. Centura Health complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in the provision of any care or service on the grounds of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual preference, ancestry, age, familial status, disability or handicap. COVER PHOTOGRAPH BY GASPER TRINGALE/CPI vim & vigor · wi nter 2009

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2009

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2009
Contents
Opening Thoughts
For Your Health
Close Call
Model Behavior
Is It a Sign?
Your Heart: The Owners Manual
Independence Days
The Right Stuff
Watch and Learn
Up to Speed
Pedi-Cures
It Ain't Brain Surgery
Centering Preganancy
Somebody Special
From Here to Hanoi
Community
Ask the Experts

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2009