Vim & Vigor - Winter 2012 - St. Anthony - (Page 1)

CONTENTS SPECIAL The Speed of Life See how minutes matter when it comes to saving lives. 4 DEPARTMENTS 2 Opening Thoughts We were recognized for our cardiac care— learn why. 3 Community Connections Find out what’s going on at Sloan’s Lake. 46 Virtual Health Educational food apps, docs to tweet, and more! 53 By the Numbers From 1 to 1,500, our guide to the ways we’re improving healthcare. 54 From the Foundation Flight For Life Colorado has been providing lifesaving care for 40 years! COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAMIAN DOVARGANES, CORBIS FEATURES 34 38 42 49 50 52 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! Be a Proactive Patient Not sure whether you need to seek a second opinion? We asked an expert to weigh in. The Solitaire Strategy Doctors at St. Anthony Hospital are improving stroke outcomes with the help of a new tool. Top Honors Congratulations to the St. Anthony Hospital physicians who were recognized by 5280 Magazine! 7 10 14 18 22 25 Pinpoint Precision Advances in technology are giving doctors a leg up in the fight against cancer. 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.” 56 Ask the Experts A new sinus surgery and ways to manage PAD. 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. 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 - St. Anthony

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2012 - St. Anthony
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Community Connections
The Speed of Life
Pinpoint Precision
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
Be a Proactive Patient
The Solitaire Strategy
Top Honors
By the Numbers
From the Foundation
Ask the Experts

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2012 - St. Anthony