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CONTENTS SPECIAL Commissioned to Greatness Discover why hospital accreditation is important to your good health. 52 DEPARTMENTS 2 Opening Thoughts PMC continues to improve the efficiencies and the quality of care amid state and federal payment cuts. 4 Community Calendar Check out the classes and support groups at PMC this summer. 46 Virtual Health Use your smartphone wisely by tapping into our favorite healthfocused apps. 49 Community Health Find out the proper way to dispose of unused, unnecessary and expired medications. 54 Foundation Focus Local business owners Bonnie and Gene Sego Sr. inspire others to support their community. 56 Ask the Expert Healing Circles Therapy Groups help people work through everyday challenges. FEATURES 21 24 34 38 42 50 Take Aim While typically not life-threatening, a ministroke is a warning. Take charge and reduce your future risk. It Might NOT Be Cancer Don’t panic: Those breast lumps and bumps could be a benign condition. Step Up to the Plate Reduce your children’s risk for diabetes and score a home run for their health with these expert tips. Life After Cancer Let these survivors show you the way. Get Dad to the Doc When it comes to dodging the doctor, Dad usually wins. Here’s your best game plan for combating his excuses. Third Lease on Life A father of four is finally ready to commit to better health after suffering two heart attacks in eight years. 6 8 10 14 18 A Life Saved at the Fitness Center Care partners put their emergency training to the test when a Parrish Health & Fitness member experienced severe cardiac problems. Addressing Hidden Complications Oxygen has healing power for men who suffer from the side effects of radiation therapy after prostate cancer treatment. The Breakfast Club Find out why breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day. Arthritis Answers From symptoms to treatments to exercise, get answers to your most pressing questions about osteoarthritis. A TV Guide to Radiology Does your favorite medical drama get it right? Brush up on your medical terminology with this handy glossary. COVER PHOTO BY JIM WRIGHT 28 ON THE COVER At 51, Colin Firth shows us that being middle-aged is nothing to fret. He’s as healthy and handsome as ever. Learn Firth’s healthy secrets. Vim & Vigor · SUM MER 2012 1

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Summer 2012 - Parrish Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2012 - Parrish Medical Center
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Community Calendar
A Life Saved at the Fitness Center
Addressing Hidden Complications
The Breakfast Club
Arthritis Answers
A TV Guide to Radiology
Take Aim
It Might NOT Be Cancer
Colin Firth
Step Up to the Plate
Life After Cancer
Get Dad to the Doc
Virtual Health
Community Health
Third Lease on Life
Commissioned to Greatness
Foundation Focus
Ask the Expert

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2012 - Parrish Medical Center