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VIRTUAL HEALTH BY LAURIE DAVIES Hysterectomy? There's an App for That One in three women will have a hysterectomy by age 60. One in three cellphone users seeks health information through mobile devices. It only stands to reason there would be overlap between the two groups. Enter, the HysterSisters app. Women seeking hysterectomy support can download the free HysterSisters Hysterectomy Support app for iPhone and Android mobile devices. The app opens up a virtual world of woman-to-woman hysterectomy support, including an online support community, a symptom tracker diary and weekly reminders for preparing and recovering from surgery. Visit hystersisters.com. Workout Rewards N 46 WINTE R 2 013 NHM provides a tool to positively impact the rising costs associated with unhealthy lifestyle habits. "although we created this program for community Healthcare System employees initially, ultimately we wanted to be able to build on this success and share it with other companies," says Roger Vogie, director of NHM. "What we have now is a program that can be customized to fit any company's specific needs." Employers can see real results, which may include a reduction in the number of reported days off work due to illness and a decrease in the number of healthcare claims filed annually, he says. Wellness at Work If you are serious about your health, sign up today! Businesses interested in creating a healthier workforce can call the New Healthy Me department at 219-934-2861 to schedule a program presentation. PHOTOGRAPHY BY THINKSTOCK AND HYSTERSISTERS ew Healthy Me (NHM) is a points-based incentive program that has been helping community Healthcare System employees maintain healthier lifestyles. The Web-based program provides a platform that is available to anyone at any time. as employees participate in wellness activities throughout the year, such as exercising, losing weight, having an annual physical or joining a team walking challenge, they accumulate points that translate into rewards. Every 5,000 points accumulated means prizes such as gift cards and drawings and, at the discretion of the employer, money in their paycheck to offset healthcare premiums. For employers, call http://www.hystersisters.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2013 - Community Healthcare

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2013 - Community Healthcare
Contents
Community Message
Community Briefs
Timely Answers, Quality Treatment
Breathing for Bonnie
Powered by Patients
Got Excuses?
Managing Your Health with a DIY Tool Kit
Is It the Stress Talking?
The Wonderful World of Greens
Knee-to-Know Basics
On the Cover
Run for Your Life
14 Good-for-You Gifts
Special Delivery
Virtual Health
SPOTLIGHT ON: Community Hospital
SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Catherine Hospital
SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Mary Medical Center
Getting Babies ‘Back’ to Sleep

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2013 - Community Healthcare