Vim & Vigor - Fall 2012 - Osage Lake - (Page 1)

CONTENTS SPECIAL A Shot of Knowledge Ever wondered who should get a ﬂu shot? Or, how the shot really works? Get answers to your vaccine questions from a Lake Regional expert. 50 DEPARTMENTS 2 Opening Thoughts We’re excited to welcome new physicians, and we’re pleased to present our annual report. 3 Lake Regional News Read up on the latest joint replacement technology, plus find out when our free and low-cost screenings are being held. 46 Virtual Health Fun apps, foodies to follow and more! 56 Community Focus Save the date! Get ready to have a great time while supporting your hospital at the Lake Regional Annual Gala on Oct. 13. FEATURES 32 36 40 42 52 54 Your Joints: An Owner’s Manual Learn how your joints work and how to care for them. Weighing Your Options If you’re considering weight-loss surgery, check out our checklist. No Greater Gift Get the facts on organ donation. Weather Alert Approaching menopause? Then you’ll want this guide to better understand the forecast. Give Pain the Cold Shoulder Learn how to recognize serious shoulder pain—and what to do about it. Sick of Being Stuffed Up? If you can’t seem to shake that sniffly nose and head congestion, listen up— it might be sinusitis. Find out if you may need treatment and what your options are. 4 8 10 14 18 22 Healthy Partnerships Lake Regional is excited to introduce multiple new medical staff members. Learn who they are and how they can help you with your healthcare. Top Doc Congrats to Jeff Jones, D.O., Lake Regional’s Physician of the Year. Find out what makes him an awardwinning doctor. 30 Days to Better Sleep Make these changes to your routine to get better ZZZs. I Can’t Ask My Doctor That! Cardiologists reveal their answers to the questions you’re afraid to ask. He Said, She Said Prostate cancer screenings and mammograms are nothing to fear. Here’s the lowdown from a real couple on what to expect. Hold On to Your Health Do you know the top health threats for seniors? Find out how to eliminate them. COVER PHOTO BY JOHN P. MIDGLEY, CORBIS STILL A SCREENING STAR 26 Vim & Vigor · FAL L 2012 Katie Couric is known as a perky morning personality and a hard-hitting journalist. But, her legacy remains her commitment to ﬁghting cancer. 1

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Fall 2012 - Osage Lake

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2012 - Osage Lake
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Lake Regional News
Healthy Partnerships
Top Doc
30 Days to Better Sleep
I Can’t Ask My Doctor That!
He Said, She Said
Hold on to Your Health
Still a Screening Star
Your Joints: An Owner’s Manual
Weighing Your Options
No Greater Gift
Weather Alert
Virtual Health
A Shot of Knowledge
Give Pain the Cold Shoulder
Sick of Being Stuffed Up?
Community Focus

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2012 - Osage Lake