Vim & Vigor - Winter 2012 - North Mississippi - (Page 1)

CONTENTS SPECIAL Bundles of Joy NMMC Women’s Hospital physicians and staff know that babies don’t come with instructions and guarantees. That’s why its programs help new families from the start. FEATURES 34 38 42 49 50 52 54 In the Driver’s Seat Sometimes, you feel as if cancer is steering your life. Here’s how to get back in the driver’s seat. We’ve Got Your Back Learn about the common causes of back pain and how you can heal. Bank on Your Health Is money stressing you out? Here are seven steps to healthier finances—and a healthier you! Contact Us! You’ll want to save this handy chart that details how to access Nurse Link, Careline and other resources available through NMMC. Take Control of Your Diabetes The Diabetes Treatment Center offers resources to help diabetes patients manage their condition. Find out how they can help you. Life After a Loss A hospice memorial service remembers those who have passed and provides support for survivors. Taking Flight NMMC’s helicopter service marks its 25th anniversary of service. 4 DEPARTMENTS 2 Opening Thoughts NMHS was ranked No. 1 by Avatar HR Solutions for its 2012 Employee Opinion Survey results. Find out how we scored a top spot and what it means for you as a patient. 46 Virtual Health Educational food apps, docs to tweet, and more! 56 Catch the Spirit Have YOU caught the spirit? Spirit of Women Award recipients were honored at our annual luncheon—get all the details from the event. COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAMIAN DOVARGANES, CORBIS 7 10 14 18 22 25 A Sigh of Relief Pulmonary rehabilitation improves COPD patients’ quality of life and helps them get back to the things they love. Because I Said So! Take a closer look at those health sayings from your childhood to see which are true and which are fiction. What’s Wrong with This Picture? Transform your house from a danger zone to serene comfort zone where the risk of falling is minimized. The Future Is Now Technology is evolving in no industry faster than healthcare. Here’s a roundup of what’s new. Everyday Hero If you’re on the scene when someone has a heart attack or stroke, you can go from bystander to lifesaver. What Does 200 Calories Look Like? Instead of snacking, reach for these 200-calorie-or-less “minimeals.” JOHNNY BE GOOD 28 1 Johnny Depp is more than a superstar actor who entertains us on the big screen by choosing interesting roles. He also chooses to do good—donating money, time and talent to causes close to him. Vim & Vigor · WI NTER 2012

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2012 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2012 - North Mississippi
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Bundles of Joy
A Sigh of Relief
Because I Said So!
What’s Wrong with This Picture?
The Future Is Now
Everyday Hero
What Does 200 Calories Look Like?
Johnny Be Good
In the Driver’s Seat
We’ve Got Your Back
Bank on Your Health
Virtual Health
Contact Us!
Take Control of Your Diabetes
Life After a Loss
Taking Flight
Catch the Spirit

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2012 - North Mississippi