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CONTENTS SPECIAL A Full Spectrum of Caring Everything at the St. Anthony Cancer Center is focused on helping you reach your best possible outcome. Find out what we offer. FEATURES 34 38 42 49 50 52 53 55 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 Take a cue from these survivors: There is life after cancer. 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. All Eyes on the Future Learn how a new treatment is helping to save one woman’s sight. One Summer’s Day Get a sneak peek into a day in the life of Flight For Life Colorado and how its care impacts our state. A Family Affair Here, we explain the ins-and-outs of what to do when cancer runs in the family. A New Home for Care Read up on all the services offered at the new St. Anthony Medical Plazas. Measuring Up A by-the-numbers guide to the many ways we’re improving healthcare. 7 DEPARTMENTS 2 Opening Thoughts Find out how our advanced technology leads to advanced healing for our patients. 3 Community Connections Download a free app to make visits to the ER even more convenient; get care on your schedule at our new after-hours option, Urgent Care of Golden. 46 Virtual Health Use your smartphone wisely by tapping into our favorite health-focused apps. 56 Ask the Experts Our experts answer your questions about some of the new technology being used at our hospital. COVER PHOTO BY JIM WRIGHT 4 10 14 18 21 24 Stroke of Genius Four St. Anthony specialists share their knowledge about stroke care. The Breakfast Club Hop on the breakfast bandwagon and 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. 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. 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. 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 - St. Anthony

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2012 - St. Anthony
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Community Connections
Stroke of Genius
A Full Spectrum of Caring
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
All Eyes on the Future
One Summer’s Day
A Family Affair
A New Home for Care
Measuring Up
Ask the Experts

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2012 - St. Anthony