Vim & Vigor - Summer 2018 - Gwinnett Medical Center - 2

PHIL'S FEATURE

PRIORITIZING HEALTH
Small steps and a supportive community can help
women put themselves first
The theme of this issue is women's health. With
that in mind, I thought I'd turn this space over to
our own Cathie Brazell, Gwinnett Medical
Center's vice president of operations. I've observed Cathie
navigating life's challenges, all the while making health a
priority. Hopefully, she'll help you identify some creative
approaches to maintaining good health.
Philip R. Wolfe, FACHE
President and CEO

VIM &

VIGOR
GWINNETT MEDICAL CENTER
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Philip R. Wolfe
GWINNETT HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Carlton Buchanan, MD; Renee Byrd-Lewis; Keith Carnes, MD;
C. Norwood Davis; Carolyn Hill; L.C. Johnson; Terri Jondahl;
J. Michael Levengood, Chairman; Tom Martin; Miles H. Mason
III, MD; William McGann; Charles Oglesby; Manfred Sandler,
MD; Greg Shumate; Jeff Wages; Chip Wheeler; Philip R. Wolfe
VIM & VIGOR MANAGING EDITOR
Emily Frost
EDITORIAL BOARD
Abbey Brown, Beth Hardy, Zack Hoopaugh, Kelli Ledford, Aaron
McKevitt, Amy Motteram, Keyonda Noel, Lisa L. Stauffer

PRODUCTION
EDITORIAL
ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Matt Morgan
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Meredith Heagney
SENIOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Gillian Scott
ASSOCIATE CONTENT EDITOR: Sophia Conforti
COPY DIRECTOR: Jenna Murphy, Erin West

DESIGN
ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Tami Rodgers
CHIEF ART DIRECTOR: Cameron Anhalt
ART DIRECTOR: Molly Meisenzahl

Ask any woman what's on her personal calendar and she'll more than likely rattle off
a long list of appointments for her children, pets and parents. With all the demands
of family and work, many women today don't make their own needs as much of a
priority as they should-and that includes their health. It's ironic: We are so busy
taking care of others that we have no time or energy to take care ourselves.
When you give it some consideration, you'll notice that you can't give to others
if you aren't feeling 100 percent. It's very similar to the oxygen mask on an airplane
philosophy-you need to take care of yourself first.
Like many women, I have a close-knit group of friends that I depend on for support,
day in and day out. I have come to learn the importance of this group in maintaining
my personal health. As a working mother, wife and grandmother, I lean heavily on them
for accountability in scheduling my health care appointments. We encourage each
other to get annual screenings and stay up to date with all of our health care appointments-even when rescheduling seems easier. Having a support system is essential to
achieving overall health and well-being.
Through the years, I've also learned the importance of being honest with myself. If
it's not something I'm going to enjoy, it's not something I'm going to do. So, while I'm
not a marathon runner, I enjoy riding my bike and walking. I've also established health
rituals that I work into my day in an effort to achieve results. For instance, I try to
take the stairs instead of the elevator, pack an apple or boiled egg for a snack rather
than using a vending machine, and occasionally I walk during lunch.
I've found some success in these types of small steps. I encourage you to add at
least one small health action to your day and celebrate your new habit. By making
time for these healthy habits, you are putting yourself first. Over time, these small
steps can make a big difference.
Cathie Brazell
Vice President of Operations

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PRODUCTION
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION: Laura Marlowe
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY: Marilyn Bain, Cheryl Beaver,
Cheri Prime, Mary Winters

CIRCULATION
DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS: Kalifa Konate

ADMINISTRATION
PRESIDENT: Eric Goodstadt
SVP, CLIENT SERVICES: Laura Yoars
GROUP CONSULTING DIRECTOR: Morgan Fourgeau-ciers
GROUP OPERATIONS DIRECTOR: Amy Rachels
SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER: Beth Doshan
OPERATIONS MANAGER: Lauren Petrick
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR: Ryan Eick

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