Vim & Vigor - Fall 2013 - Gwinnett Medical Center - (Page 1)

CONTENTS SPECIAL How Can We Help? Patient navigators guide people through diagnosis, treatment and recovery, helping them make the best health decisions possible. 6 DEPARTMENTS 2 Phil’s Feature GMC is strengthening partnerships and programs to improve cancer care. 4 10 49 PrimeTime Health Getting back into exercise after extended inactivity is easier than you think. COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAN M AC MEDAN/CONTOUR BY GETTY IMAGES 46 Virtual Health Help with meal planning, cool gadgets and more! 14 54 Out of the White Coat Ten questions with an emergency medicine physician at Gwinnett Medical Center. 56 Transforming Healthcare GMC’s revolutionary imaging scanner brings advanced diagnostics to more people than ever before. 19 22 FEATURES Kind and Generous The Cornerstone Society Donor Appreciation Gala is the GMC Foundation’s annual celebration of people who are transforming healthcare with donations of their time, talent and treasure. Step It Up Walking offers a number of health benefits. Here are 27 tips for stepping up your routine. Your Mightiest Muscle As one of the most powerful parts of your body, your heart could always use some extra TLC. Well, Well, Well When it comes to cancer, early detection is key. Find out how you can stay on top of your health with regular exams. Are You Doing More Harm Than Good? Your good intentions may be sabotaging your health. 26 34 38 42 50 52 Is Your Shut-Eye Serving You Well? Getting a good night’s sleep can make any day brighter. Learn about the importance of sleep. Anatomy of an ER Visit Nobody can really prepare for an emergency, but if you know what to expect in the ER, you’re a step ahead of the game. Next-Gen Surgery Learn about the past, present and not-too-distant future of minimally invasive surgery. Attack from Within Having an autoimmune disease can feel like your body’s turned against you. Learn how to manage three of the most common types. Clear Passage Meet two people who can breathe much better because of minimally invasive sinus surgery at Gwinnett Medical Center. New Life with New Knees Hear from a woman who turned to GMC for joint replacement after arthritis caused decades of pain. ON THE COVER 28 With fatigue, stress and morning sickness, pregnancy is rarely the stuff of fairy tales. Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, can attest to that. Learn about the makings of a healthy pregnancy to give your own little prince or princess a strong start to life. FAL L 2013 1

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Fall 2013 - Gwinnett Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2013 - Gwinnett Medical Center
Contents
Phil’s Feature
Kind and Generous
How Can We Help?
Step It Up
Your Mightiest Muscle
Well, Well, Well
Are You Doing More Harm Than Good?
Is Your Shut-Eye Serving You Well?
Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge
Anatomy of an ER Visit
Next-Gen Surgery
Attack from Within
Virtual Health
PrimeTime Health
Clear Passage
New Life with New Knees
Out of the White Coat
Transforming Healthcare

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2013 - Gwinnett Medical Center