Vim & Vigor - Spring 2009 - (Page 1)

contents features 7 9 14 16 the 2.5-centimeter surgery With minimally invasive spine procedures, patients experience smaller incisions, faster recovery time, a shorter hospital stay and reduced cost. cracking the case Learn how cholesterol may be robbing your health— and how to arrest the damage. domino effect Left unchecked, diabetes spurs a cascading array of serious health conditions—but you can take control. special 4 46 49 50 52 seeing the future PHOTO BY DAN SIDOR A local man’s life is saved thanks to the cardiac magnetic resonance imaging technology at St. Anthony Central Hospital. spring no more excuses A mammogram can save your life. So why wait? Overcome your reasons for avoiding a checkup. employment assistance If you’re looking for a new job, St. Anthony’s Health Passport program, the Boomer Career Center, can assist by offering résumé help, negotiation tips, coaching and more. when memory fails If you’re guiding a loved one through dementia, learn how the Memory Disorders Evaluation Program can provide help. 2 ceo letter St. Anthony Central Hospital is nurturing the community. 3 for your health For those living with chronic illness, learn ways to break the cycle of symptoms. 51 community connections The annual Soup for the Soul fundraiser will be held in March— will you be there? 55 award-winning care The Denver Business Journal named Flight For Life Colorado a 2008 Champion in Healthcare and St. Anthony Central Hospital received a Medal of Honor. 56 ask the experts From lung cancer concerns to advice for future moms, our experts answer your questions. freeze, food! Make your next microwaveable meal more nutritious with these five frozen-meal fixes. departments 21 32 38 40 a grand plan The latest know-how to keep your grandkids safe when you’re called to babysitting duty. home, clean home Germs thrive on hot spots in your house. Here are ways to evict them for good. rx for success Take this short quiz to discover which hospital career is right for you in the booming healthcare field. your lovely bones (and joints) This decade-by-decade guide will help maintain the building blocks of your body during every stage of your life. on the cover EMS training Emergency medical technicians and paramedics are often the starting point of emergency care. Find out more about your local nationally accredited training program. 54 palliative care When illness advances, it’s important to improve the quality of life of the patient and his or her family. A palliative care team can help assure comfort and confidence. 24 British actress Helen Mirren radiates vitality and proves age is a state of mind. Follow her lead to stay healthy however many candles are on your birthday cake. COVER PHOTOGRAPH BY LARSEN & TALBERT, ICON INTERNATIONAL vim & vigor · s p ri ng 2009 1

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Spring 2009

Vim & Vigor
Contents
CEO Letter
For Your health
The 2.5-Centimeter Surgery
Cracking the Case
Domino Effect
No More Excuses
A Grand Plan
Home, Clean Home
RX for Success
Your Lovely Bones (and Joints)
Freeze, Food!
Employment Assistance
When Memory Fails
Community Connections
EMS Training
Pallitive Care
Award-Winning Care
Ask the Experts

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2009