Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - Community Healthcare - (Page 1)

CONTENTS SPECIAL A Healthy Special Title Weight is Copy thatfor Life Our bariatrics speciﬁc to the and nutrition article content team offers a fullfrom a client will spectrum this go here in approach to healthy location. living. 4 DEPARTMENTS 2 Community Message Convenience, service, quality; it’s all right here at the hospitals of Community Healthcare System. 3 Community Briefs How our hospitals are making a difference in our Northwest Indiana communities. 50 SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Catherine Hospital All in the Family: Warmth and comfort of hospital’s staff makes new moms feel right at home. 52 SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Mary Medical Center Gaining the Seal of Approval: St. Mary Medical Center earns high marks for quality care. 54 SPOTLIGHT ON: Community Hospital Special Delivery, Special Moments: Good things come in small packages. Helping special families have great beginnings. FEATURES 42 46 49 56 Pregnancy Predictors Beyond the baby bump, pregnancy has some surprising things to say about an expectant mom’s health. Play It Safe Don’t let these five misconceptions about hospital safety prevent you from getting the care you need. Before the Fall A bone density test can detect osteoporosis, a silent disease that affects more than half the over-55 population. Schedule yours today. The Big Picture A new type of pacemaker is now MRI-safe. 10 14 20 24 36 40 Healthy Hues Feeling blue? Or green with envy? Here’s how to improve your life through the deliberate use of color. The New Survivors Meet three inspiring survivors who share their hard-won words of wisdom on how to beat cancer. First (Aid) Things First If you’ve ever wanted to be a lifesaving action hero, follow this advice of a veteran firefighter and EMT. Find Your Groove Turn your exercise routine into a three-member band for maximum results. We show you how. Stay in Circulation Protect yourself from these six common vascular diseases. ‘X’ Marks the Spot If your body veers off-course, your doctor may need this high-tech road map to discover what ails you. COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLIFF WATTS, ICON INTERNATIONAL 30 ON THE COVER Nearly six years after becoming a country megastar, Carrie Underwood has never abandoned her small-town roots—or four health practices that keep her going. Vim & Vigor · FAL L 2011 1

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - Community Healthcare

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - Community Healthcare
Contents
Community Message
Community Briefs
Special: A Healthy Weight for Life
Healthy Hues
The New Survivors
First (Aid) Things First
Find Your Groove
Cover Story: Carrie Underwood
Stay in Circulation
‘X’ Marks the Spot
Pregnancy Predictors
Play It Safe
Before the Fall
SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Catherine Hospital
SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Mary Medical Center
SPOTLIGHT ON: Community Hospital
The Big Picture

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - Community Healthcare