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cmh news Creepy, Crawly Critters take preCautions to prevent tiCk and spider bites How can you prevent ticks and spiders from biting you? “Cover yourself,” says Paul Stortz, M.D., board-certified family practice physician with Southside Medical Center in Bolivar, Mo. “Wear long sleeves, long pants and high socks. Also wear a hat—preferably one with neck protection. This will also protect your skin and reduce the risk of skin cancer over the long term.” Stortz also recommends using insect repellent and checking for ticks after being outdoors. Another recommendation is sealing windows and doors, which will reduce the amount of bugs and spiders that get into your home. And of course, don’t forget about your pet. “It’s important to also make sure your pets are treated for fleas and ticks,” Stortz says. So what should you do if you have a bite? “Most bites heal well on their own or with minimal home therapies,” says Stortz. “Remove the tick if it is still there, and watch for swelling, redness or pain. Keeping the area clean with soap and water is the best thing to do,” says Stortz. Triple antibiotic ointment twice a day also helps. Are crawly critters giving you more bites than creeps? Call Southside Medical Center at 417-326-7814 to schedule your appointment today. Stortz is accepting new patients. Babb chosen FOR men of the Year class of 2012 Donald J. Babb, Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director of Citizens Memorial Hospital and Citizens Memorial Healthcare Foundation, was selected as a member of Springfield Business Journal’s Men of the Year Class of 2012. The second-annual class of Men of the Year was chosen by an independent panel of judges and honored at a luncheon Aug. 31. The award recognizes the professional and civic achievements of 20 men from throughout southwest Missouri. Also selected was Kerry Douglas, CMH Board Member Emeritus and partner with Douglas, Haun & Heidemann PC. CMH Honored as business Class Finalist Citizens Memorial Hospital/Citizens Memorial Healthcare Foundation (CMH) was honored June 15 as a top 10 finalist for the inaugural Business Class honor, by the Springfield Business Journal. The Business Class recognizes area businesses for excellence in financial performance, innovation and community involvement. Nominations were open to all businesses within a 50-mile radius of Springfield that had been open for at least three years and posted annual revenue of at least $3 million. The selection of finalists was made by an independent judging panel of five people with business experience from the Springfield area. CMH Named a ‘Most Wired Hospital’ Citizens Memorial Hospital has been recognized as one of the nation’s 100 “Most Wired” hospitals and health systems. The 2012 Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking Study, in the July issue of Hospitals & Health Networks magazine, recognizes hospitals that use information technology to improve business processes. CMH has been named a Most Wired Hospital for eight years. FA L L 2 0 1 2 | 3

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vitality - Fall 2012

Vitality - Fall 2012
Contents
CMH News
Health Beat
The Right Tools
Who Has the Time?
Heart Smart
Q+A
Get Back to Life—Fast
Calendar of Events

Vitality - Fall 2012