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PERSPECTIVES Vacation Time? TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES 6 ace your exams Make the time for these important women’s health screenings—no studying required! 10 sleep savings Paying down your sleep debt may not make you rich, but it will enrich your quality of life. 15 Once again, it’s time for the lazy days of summer. With higher temperatures, more time outside and the inexplicable sense of freedom that comes with the summer months, it’s easy to let worrisome health issues fall to the back of your mind. Your health, however, should never take a vacation for the season. Rather, it’s best to stay on top of your wellness needs so you can enjoy life to the fullest. For example, have you been feeling discomfort in your stomach lately? By checking in with your body, you can do a lot to self-assess why you may be feeling less than stellar. Check out our article “Trust Your Gut” on page 8 to learn more about what your body could be telling you. Of course, there are some important health issues you do need to meet with your doctor about. In this issue’s cover story, we provide women with a short test about tests. Don’t worry—there are no grades on this exam. School’s out, after all! Instead, we’ll explain when you should get a mammogram and when you should start getting tested for colorectal cancer, among other important screenings. Speaking of tests, we all know a trip to the grocery store can feel like an exam in and of itself. From calories to sodium to fat content, a food label can look like a textbook that’s tough to crack. In “Behind Closed Doors” on page 12, we break down the basics of making the best food choices for you and your family. By taking small steps to remain knowledgeable about your health—such as reading this magazine— you’re helping yourself enjoy many summers to come. expanding care Construction is underway to expand the Kerry and Synda Douglas Medical Center in Bolivar, Mo. Learn about the new services that will be offered there. Donald J. Babb Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director FOLLOW CMH facebook.com/CitizensMemorial twitter.com/CMHBolivar FOLLOW THE ICONS FOR BONUS CONTENT Icons throughout indicate resources—such as videos, online quizzes, interactive tools and social networks—to enhance your health. DEPARTMENTS 3 CMH NEWS 4 HEALTH BEAT 12 HEART SMART 14 Q+A 16 CALENDAR OF EVENTS VITALITY Vision Be the first choice for customer-focused healthcare to every generation. CEO/Executive Director: Donald J. Babb Core Values I am … Positive Respectful Innovative Dedicated Empowered Together, we are CMH PRIDE Marketing: Tamera Heitz-Peek, director Tessa Arnold Wren Hall Justin Wollard Shannon Tidwell Vitality® is published four times annually by McMurry/TMG, LLC, 1010 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Volume 18, Number 3 © 2013 McMurry/TMG, LLC. Citizens Memorial Hospital Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation 1500 N. Oakland Bolivar, MO 65613 417-326-6000 The material in Vitality is not intended for diagnosing or prescribing. Consult your physician before under taking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines. For permission to reprint any portion of this magazine, call 888-626-8779. If you wish to be removed from the mailing list, please tear off the shipping label and mail it to Remove Me, PO Box 17910, Phoenix, AZ 85011 or go to acd. mcmurry.com. http://www.facebook.com/CitizensMemorial http://www.twitter.com/CMHBolivar http://acd.mcmurry.com http://acd.mcmurry.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vitality - Summer 2013

Vitality - Summer 2013
Contents
CMH News
Health Beat
Ace Your Exams
Sleep Savings
Heart Smart
Q+A
Expanding Care
Calendar of Events

Vitality - Summer 2013