Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - Gwinnett Medical Center - (Page 1)

CONTENTS SPECIAL New Hip, New Life A groundbreaking approach to joint replacement gets patients back on their feet quicker. 4 DEPARTMENTS 2 Phil’s Feature We celebrate our accomplishments and also look forward to the future. 49 PrimeTime Health Follow these tips to keep your mind and body sharp behind the wheel. 54 Out of the White Coat A GMC cardiologist shares his eclectic style of arts and entertainment. 56 Transforming Healthcare Understanding the cause and treatment of varicose veins. FEATURES 38 42 46 50 52 Life After a Loss Everyone handles the loss of a loved one differently, but there are some common lessons for healthy grieving. Do Your Diabetes Homework Glucose testing isn’t the only step to managing diabetes. Learn your lessons for preventing complications. Healthy Returns From tax breaks to job experience, your local hospital will pay you back when you donate time and money. The Future of Breast Health The Gwinnett Breast Center at GMC–Lawrenceville recently opened its doors to serve women across the community. Growing Generosity Meet longtime donors who are helping to better our community. 6 10 16 20 24 34 Building Better Heart Care Get a sneak peek at the sophisticated, comprehensive heart care that’s coming to Gwinnett in January. Back in Action From becoming a new mom to joining a gym, a lot of “firsts” can hurt your back. Prevent pain before you begin. Supplementary Knowledge Learn which supplements can balance your diet, and which ones can be ineffective or downright dangerous. Keys to Survival Do you know the five survival strategies for a heart attack? Whether or not you think you’re at risk, read on. Clearing the Air If you think lung cancer only happens to smokers, prepare to be surprised. Determine your risk on a scale of one to five. This One’s for the Girls Women face new challenges—and opportunities—at every age. Follow this handy guide to good health, from your 20s through your 60s. COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY JERRY AVENAIM/CORBIS OUTLINE ON THE COVER 28 Vim & Vigor · WINTER 2011 Mark Harmon of NCIS fame makes 60 look good. But like his show character, Special Agent Jethro Gibbs, Harmon keeps quiet about his personal life. So we follow the clues to ﬁgure out how this leading man stays ﬁt. 1

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - Gwinnett Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - Gwinnett Medical Center
Contents
Phil's Feature
New Hip, New Life
Building Better Heart Care
Back in Action
Supplementary Knowledge
Keys to Survival
Clearing the Air
Mark Harmon of NCIS fame makes 60 look good
This One's For the Girls
Life After a Loss
Do Your Diabetes Homework
Healthy Returns
Prime Time Health
The Future of Breast Health
Growing Generosity
Out of the White Coat
Transforming Healthcare

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - Gwinnett Medical Center