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Type 2 Diabetes – Are You at Risk? Diabetes has become a healthcare crisis in
The exact causes of diabetes are not known, but the research continues. What is known, is that diabetes is a condition where the body cannot produce enough of its own insulin, which is the hormone needed to turn sugar into energy the body cells can use as fuel. Food that the body converts to sugar is carried directly into the blood without being distributed to the cells, resulting in the body not getting enough fuel, and the blood sugar level being too high. People often don’t even notice the symptoms of diabetes, or know the age and weight ratio that puts them at risk. Symptoms that should prompt you to call you doctor right away are: ◗ extreme thirst ◗ constant hunger ◗ frequent urination ◗ unexplained weight loss ◗ chronic fatigue ◗ blurred vision Continued on page 10…
America. It presently kills more than 193,000 Americans each year, and it is estimated that out of 16 million Americans that have Type 2 (later onset) Diabetes, one in three do not even know they have it! Until they are diagnosed with one of its complications, such as a heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, or blindness, many people have ignored the earlier symptoms associated with this ‘silent’ disease. And by the time a diagnosis of diabetes is made, there can already be several years of damage done to the arteries, kidneys, eyes, and nerves – that may not be reversed. You are immediately at a higher risk for diabetes if you have a family history of the disease, or if you are African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Asian American, or a Pacific Islander. You are also at higher risk if you are over 45 years of age, are overweight, have high blood pressure, or have a history of diabetes during pregnancy.
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Vitamin D The Sunshine “Hormone”
By Sarah Fulkerson, registered dietitian, certified diabetic educator at Mason General Hospital Have you heard the “buzz” about Vitamin D in the media recently? Here are a few interesting tidbits of information you may NOT have heard... ✿ Vitamin D is actually a HORMONE produced by our skin, as well as a vitamin ✿ Most Americans have sub-optimal blood levels of vitamin D ✿ Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to increased risk of arthritis, cancer, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, infectious diseases, multiple sclerosis, bone diseases, fibromyalgia, and many other conditions ✿ Recommended intake amounts were established only to prevent rickets ✿ In Washington and other areas of northern latitude, our skin cannot make vitamin D in the winter, even on a sunny day, and may not even make enough in the summer ✿ The amount of vitamin D our body produces from sunlight decreases with age ✿ Wearing SPF 15 decreases the body’s vitamin D production by 99%! ✿ Obesity increases vitamin D requirements because it is stored in fat cells ✿ Most foods are poor sources of vitamin D If you are interested and would like to learn more, this website is a great place to start: www.vitaminDHealth.org. Also, you may want to ask your physician to check your “25-hydroxy-vitamin D” levels next time you are scheduled for a blood test, to see if you are Vitamin D deficient. Let the sun shine!!
SCOPE Automated External Defibrillator Saves Lives Mason General Hospital and its clinics are equipped with Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s). In addition, MGH offers a brief training in the use of an AED at the hospital’s FREE Community CPR Class. The CPR classes cover the symptoms of heart attack and stroke.
What is an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)? An Automated External Defibrillator is a computerized medical device. An AED can check a person’s heart rhythm, and recognize a rhythm that requires a shock. It advises the rescuer when a shock is needed, and uses voice prompts, lights, and text messages to tell the rescuer the steps to take to administer a shock.
How Does an AED Work? When the heart is beating correctly, an electrical and chemical impulse is sent from the upper part of the heart to the lower part. The impulse travels the same path every time. Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops beating for any reason. One reason can be the failure of the electrical system in the heart to conduct impulses. Random impulses firing all over the heart will cause it to shiver erratically (fibrillate), not producing a pulse. When the AED shocks (de-fibrillates) the heart, its aim is to jolt the heart into an organized rhythm that results in restoring a normal pulse and blood pressure. One thing to remember about AED’s − they do not save every patient in cardiac arrest − but a person who suffers a sudden cardiac arrest has a much better chance of survival if they get immediate CPR from a bystander, and can be shocked early with an available AED. YOU can learn those life-saving skills in the next free CPR class at Mason General Hospital.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Defibrillation is not usually administered right away in response to a “heart attack,” which is the blockage of an artery leading to the heart. A heart attack often provides advanced warning signals and therefore, time to reach medical attention. Keep in mind the warning signs of a heart attack, listed below. Chest Discomfort Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain. Upper Body Discomfort Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach. Shortness of Breath This may occur with or without chest discomfort. Other Signs These may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or lightheadedness. As with men, the most common heart attack symptom in women is chest pain or discomfort; but women are more likely than men to experience the other symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.
American Heart Association (AHA) Chain of Survival The American Heart Association has identified four critical steps that must take place within minutes of sudden cardiac arrest in order for the victim to survive without permanent damage. Called the Chain of Survival, the steps include: ❤ Early access to emergency medical care (calling 911) ❤ Early CPR ❤ Early defibrillation with an AED ❤ Early advanced care (Paramedics and Emergency Response Team) Having a defibrillator close by and an individual trained in its use greatly increases the chance of the victim surviving a sudden cardiac arrest.
Hospital Adds Clinical Monitor Interface in ICU Speeds up diagnoses and treatment. What is CMI? Clinical Monitor Interface is a solution that “pushes” vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation) from MGH’s vital sign monitors in ICU to the patient’s electronic medical record. What does it mean for the patient? This is a time saver in recording patient vital signs. In the past, staff had to manually enter multiple and frequent vital signs into the electronic system. Now, with a few clicks of a computer mouse, vital signs are recorded and electronically loaded into the patient’s medical record in just seconds. This provides accurate data in ‘real time’ to enable physicians to make rapid decisions for diagnoses and treatment.
SCOPE Treasures Donates Funds to Digital Mammography
Treasures Thrift Store recently donated $115,000 to Mason General Hospital Foundation to go towards the purchase of the new digital mammography unit at MGH. Making the ‘check’ presentation to the Foundation President, Sara Watkins (far right), were (left - right) Morgan Jennings, Kim Davis, Bob Kimbel, Sandy Jackson (manager), Robert Hayek, Flo Chamberlain, and Teresa Chamberlain.
Hospital Foundation Calls for Nominations for County’s American Business Women Award MGH Foundation is seeking nominations for individuals to be honored
at its 12th Annual American Business Women’s Day Luncheon to be held Friday, September 18, 2009, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MGH in the Ellinor Room. Tickets are $25 per person. Every year, MGH’s Foundation honors three outstanding businesswomen who are or were successful in their occupations, work or have worked in Mason County, and are active and volunteer in their community. Past honorees include: 1998 – Miriam Hall, Janet Thornbrue, and Patti Tupper; 1999 – Nita Bariekman, Jean Lee, and Norma Taylor; 2000 – Kay Gott, Colleen Hunter, and Doris Wilson, M.D.; 2001 – Beth Johnston, R.N., Betty Wolfe, and Mary Helen Anderson; 2002 – Carol Hunter, Rose Nye, and Cherrie Reitsch; 2003 – Janis Byrd, Carolyn Olsen, and Gayle Weston; 2004 – Patti Case, Betty Wing, and Catherine Ann Wolf; 2005 – Angela Wake Olsen, Michelle Schnitzer, and Renee Youngs; 2006 – Xinh Dwelley, Irene Locke, and Virginia J. McCarty; 2007 – Lynn Busacca, Vicki Gonzalez, and Lynn Harvey; and 2008 – Laurie Buhl, Pam Hanson, and Billie Howard. Entry forms are available at MGH’s development office at Gateway Center, 2505 Olympic Highway North, Suite 460, Shelton, or online at www.MasonGeneral.com. Nominations are due Friday, May 29, 2009. For more information call (360) 427-3623 (from Allyn (360) 275-8614).
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Can you donate for a new digital mammography unit? MGH Foundation is reaching out to supporters to complete the funding of a new, state-of-the-art digital mammography unit for Mason General Hospital. The goal is $470,000, and 40% has been raised, so we need your support now more than ever before. Digital mammography can significantly reduce the overall radiation dose to breast tissue, in part because images may be manipulated on-screen in such a way that additional exposures aren’t necessary. To make your tax-deductible contribution, please call Jennifer Capps, chief development officer, Mason General Hospital Foundation at (360) 427-3623; or send an e-mail to jcapps@MasonGeneral. com. Gifts of appreciated stock, pledges, multi-year commitments, and major credit card payments are accepted. Contributions may also be made in honor or in memory of loved ones.
Sponsors*
Men’s Prize Sponsor: Squaxin Island Tribe Advertising Sponsor: KMAS Radio AM 1030 Awards Dinner Sponsor: Hiawatha Corporation
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Arnold & Smith Insurance El Sarape V Olympic Mountain Millwork McCarty & Associates “a marketing firm”
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Green Diamond Falcon Financial D.R. Gardner Accounting Pro Build Prudential NW Real Estate Shelton Health & Rehabilitation Center If you are interested in sponsoring, please call Meghan Lucas at the Foundation Office at (360) 427-3623 or email: mlucas@MasonGeneral.com *Committed Sponsors as of March 1, 2009
SCOPE MGH Foundation Annual Dinner Keynote Speaker
Eric Moll, MGH Chief Administrative Officer Wednesday, April 29 at Mason General Hospital, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. Reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation call the Foundation Office at (360) 427-3623. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Auxiliary To Host Regional Conference Mason General Hospital Auxiliary will host the Region II State Association of Hospital Auxiliaries Spring Conference on Monday, April 27 at MGH. The theme is “Smell the Roses.” In staying with that theme, guest speaker, Colleen Hunter of Lynch Creek Floral will discuss growing, care, and displaying roses. Other program speakers will be − Cheryl Woods, PT, from MGH’s Physical Therapy department, who will demonstrate stressrelieving exercises; Skip Wheeler, manager of Employee Assistance Services of Providence Health System speaking on stress management; and MGH’s director of education, Tom DiDonna, who will talk about some of his experiences traveling to foreign countries for the American Heart Association. For more information on the Auxiliary’s Spring Conference, call Mary Anne Munson at (360) 426-6722.
Memorial Contributions Made to MGH Foundation The Mason General Hospital Founda-
tion would like to acknowledge the following donors, now deceased, for their past support of our mission and work in the community: John Aumend Kathryn Barnes Betty Benson Donald Daniels Viola Ferris Donna Graham Charles Gregg Nora Jost Francis Lukey
Helen Palmer Chris Rapacz Zelma Reeves Darlene Robinson Dave Shilton Ray Stevens Larry Sund Joann Tate Bob Wethern
The Mason General Hospital Foundation has generously received donations in honor and in memory of the following individuals; donors listed in this report reflect contributions made to the Foundation beginning November 11, 2008 through March 2, 2009. Please note: Every effort has been made to ensure the integrity of this listing. If we have inadvertently omitted your name, please accept our most sincere apology and thanks.
Honor Gifts Billie Howard Jeffrey & Eva Calcagno Memory Gifts Donald Daniels Donald & Ginger Brown Viola Ferris Robert & Norene Stevens Charles Gregg Patricia Gregg Francis Lukey Anonymous Chris Rapacz Adele DuPont Zelma Reeves Richard & Patricia Oltman Larry Sund Norman & Norma Gray Ray Stevens Norman & Marian Eveleth Robert & Norene Stevens Anthony & Rhonda Belfield David & Agnes White Larry & Toni Stevens William & Betty Woodruff
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Surgery Patient Comments “Very good care while I was hospitalized. Nurses and aides were very helpful and attentive. Also, all of the doctors and therapists took time to explain what they were doing, and why – especially Dr. Manthiram and Dr. Brar.” “I was extremely impressed with our small, but excellent hospital.” Emergency Department Patient Comments “I was in a lot of pain and they treated me very fast and were very efficient and caring.” “This was the best experience I’ve ever had in an emergency room. I lived in Olympia prior to Shelton for 30 years and raised 3 kids there, and Mason General Hospital has the BEST treatment ever. I brag about my visit all the time now.” ICU Inpatient Comments “I was pleased beyond belief by all of the caring people who surrounded me – the nurses seemed more thrilled than I was that my tests came out ‘clear.’ Oh, how I appreciated them!”
Does MGH use PICC lines? Yes we do!
A Peripherally-Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) is inserted in the arm,
usually starting at the bend of the arm, and is used for patients who require antibiotic or other therapies administered by intravenous (IV) for a long period of time (weeks, or up to a month). By using a PICC, the need for multiple IV insertions and sticks with needles is eliminated. Our PICC lines are inserted under the guidance of an ultrasound device which assists the nurse in seeing exactly where the catheter is going and how far to insert it. This is a major patient safety feature. In addition, the nurses who insert these catheters receive extended training and certification to do this procedure.
Our website tells you so much! Auxiliary News: www.MasonGeneral.com/auxil.htm The Birth Center: www.MasonGeneral.com/birth2.htm Outpatient (day) Surgery: www.MasonGeneral.com/ambulatory.htm MRI (now on campus): www.MasonGeneral.com/mri.html
“Every single nurse, CNA, pharmacy delivery lady, cleaning lady... everyone... was ‘over-the-top’ wonderful!”
Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics Inpatient Comment “I could not have asked for a more devoted nursing staff. My stay was made as pleasant as possible by them, under the circumstances.”
Clearing the Air To Head Off Asthma Whether it’s their desire or not, the smokers you see huddled together in the parking lot for their 10-minute break are doing their part to make life better for asthma patients. Second-hand smoke is one of the most common triggers for an asthma attack, particularly in children and adolescents. In addition to worsening symptoms in persons already diagnosed, passive smoking causes as many as 26,000 new cases of asthma every year, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
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“Come outside and play!” We’ll help you get into Spring.
[SOURCE: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, “Asthma Overview.” Last updated 2005]
Stretching Has Many Benefits In terms of preventing injury, studies have suggested that warming up may be more beneficial than stretching before exercise. Regular stretching, however, has many other benefits – increasing flexibility, improving range of motion of joints, improving circulation, relieving stress, promoting better posture, and reducing the risk of lower back pain. Some believe that stretching may also help relieve inflammation of muscle tissue. [SOURCE: “Stretching: Focus on flexibility,” MayoClinic.com, February 21, 2007]
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MGH is approved by the Joint Commission What does that mean? The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO (Joint Commission on
The Future Generations Guild, an affiliate of the Mason General Hospital Foundation, recently awarded $500 to fund the ‘Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies’ program at The Birth Center at MGH. This program is designed to help Spanish-speaking mothers take care of themselves and their baby before and after pregnancy. Presenting the check for Future Generation was (left) Adele DuPont. Accepting the check was (left to right) Paulina Alanis, director of language and cultural services at MGH; Sara Watkins, president of the Foundation; and Jen Capps, chief development officer.
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) has been the foremost accreditation body for US hospitals for more than 50 years, based on the need for standards in care and improvement of hospital processes. The Joint Commission serves two very important needs in hospital care: ◗ It provides consistent standards for improvement for every aspect of care given in the hospital. ◗ Accreditation by the Joint Commission is used by Medicare and Medicaid to ensure that healthcare dollars are spent on quality care. Medicare Continued on page 8…
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Employee Focus: Live, Learn, Work at MGH Mona Mecham, Laboratory Mona Mecham, laboratory secretary and part-time lab assistant, has been an employee at MGH since 2004 – coming from a large hospital in Connecticut. “I like it Mona Mecham here at MGH,” said Mona. “We are large enough to do great patient care, but still small enough to be a tight-knit group.”
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…Congratulations to MGH “Employee of the MGH, starting at 12:30 in the afternoon. Due Month” for March - Linda Geary, environmental to space limitations, advanced pre-registration services; and April - Rebecca McPheeters, clinis required. For more information call (360) cal data tech, health information. 427-7332 (from Allyn (360) 275-8614). …Treasures Thrift Store recognized “Volun…MGH’s laboratory is now open at 6 a.m. teer of the Month” for January - Edna Stewart; every Monday to Friday – and no appointment and February - Robert Hayek. Congratulais necessary. In addition, the laboratory offers tions! finger stick Protime testing to monitor War…MGH’s next Adult, Child, and Infant CPR farin/Coumadin therapy. “We’re very excited Class, is set for Thursday, April 23, 2009 from 6 to offer this test to our many patients who to 9 p.m. in the Washington Room. It is free, but have to monitor their Warfarin/Coumadin on a pre-registration is required. Everyone attending daily, weekly, or monthly basis.” said Dee Ann the class is asked to wear comfortable clothes. Kline, Ph.D., director of laboratory services. There will also be a Spanish interpreter on site. “And with the lab now being open at 6 a.m. Advanced registration is recommended, as class patients can come in before work or other daily size is limited. Reservations must be made appointments.” Warfarin/Coumadin by Thursday, April 16 by calling (360) patients need a physician’s approval 427-3609. to do the finger stick test. All Pro…Allyn’s monthly Diabetes time results, whether done by Support Group, sponsored by finger stick or a blood draw, are Mason General Hospital and affilicalled or faxed to the physician’s ated with the American Diabetes office on the day the test is Association, meets on the fourth done. The laboratory will also Thursday of every month from mail patients the results of their September to June, from 1 to 2 p.m. lab tests. A patient just needs to in the downstairs meeting room of the request this at the time the sample is Port of Allyn building. It is free and open to being collected and address the envelope 5 5 9 1 people with type 1 and 2 diabetes, their friends, that is provided by the lab assistant. 274 and family. For more information call Sue …Lois Medina, RT, (ST), CRA, director of Barwick, R.N., C.D.E., at (360) 427-7332 (from diagnostic imaging at Mason General Hospital Allyn (360) 275-8614, and ask for the Diabetes was recently designated as a certified radiolWellness Center). Most health insurance covers ogy administrator (CRA). Lois has been at a significant portion of this service. MGH since 1993, and has taken the diagnostic …Mason General Hospital has a ehospital imaging department from film-based to nearly Phy Re diabetes nurse educator at the Skokomish s i c i a n100% digital. With the addition of digital mamTribe Health Clinic on the second Wednesday mography planned for this spring, MGH will be afternoon of each month. For more information 100% digital, with capabilities that far exceed call MGH’s Diabetes Wellness Center at (360) other hospitals in the area. “There are only 427-7332 (from Allyn (360) 275-8614). 701 certified radiology administrators in the …If diabetes is a part of your life, plan to United States,” said Eileen Branscome, R.N., attend Mason General Hospital’s two-day sesB.S., M.B.A., chief operating officer at MGH. sion entitled, “Living Well With Diabetes.” “This high mark of professional achievement The two consecutive days are Tuesday, May 5 is a reflection of her management experience, and Wednesday, May 6 in the Ellinor Room at education, and dedication to excellence.”
Community Helps Welcome New Physicians Every year, MGH, Green Diamond, and Simpson host a “Physician Reception” to welcome the new doctors to the area. This year the event will be held in April. Helping to welcome the new physicians – Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Knem Nwosa, M.D.; Orthopedic Surgeon, David C. King, M.D.; and Radiologist, Kevin Roscoe, M.D. are local businesses** who donated items for gift baskets. MGH wants to thank the following businesses* for their generosity: • Shelton/Mason County Chamber of Commerce (brochures, maps, etc) • Peninsula Community Credit Union • Urraco Coffee Company • Anytime Fitness • Sensaria • Steven’s Fine Dining • Taylor United • Sage Book Store • Hoodsport Winery • EJ’s Glass • Lynch Creek Floral • Our Community Credit Union • Olsen Furniture • Coopers Studio *List compiled as of March 1, 2009 **Please note: Every effort has been made to ensure the integrity of this listing. If we have inadvertently omitted your name, please accept our most sincere apology, and thanks.
Tips for Dealing with Snoring If you or your bed partner is spending a good part of each night snoring, here are some things to try: ◗ Maintain weight, fitness and muscle tone through regular exercise. To keep your throat muscles toned, try singing. ◗ Treat nasal congestion and allergies. ◗ Avoid alcohol and heavy meals or snacks just before bedtime. Also avoid tranquilizers, sleeping pills and antihistamines. ◗ Sleep on your side rather than your back and raise the head of your bed four inches. [SOURCE: American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, “Snoring: insight into sleep disorders and sleep apnea.”]
SCOPE Eileen Branscome, New Chief Operating Officer at Mason General Hospital
New Orthopedic Surgeon at MGH
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ileen Branscome, R.N., B.S., M.B.A., is the new chief operating officer (COO) at Mason General Hospital. Eileen has many years of experience working in small and large hospitals, and in a variety of healthcare networks as a member of the senior leadership teams. She received her registered nursing degree from Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, has a Bachelor of Science in Business and Communication, and a Master’s in Business Administration. “We are delighted to have someone of Eileen’s experience and education to fill our COO position,” said Eric Moll, CAO, at MGH. “She comes with a plethora of experience that will add to our growing services.” Eileen has worked for Centura Catholic Health Initiative, Colorado; and Seton Healthcare, Texas. “I have traveled the length and breadth of the country, by design,” she said. “I have the freedom to move around, and so I want to see and experience different hospitals.” Eileen chose Shelton after she “fell in love with the area” last summer while on vacation here. “I first saw the area a few years ago when I visited the San Juan Islands, and just knew I had to return,” she said. The past summer convinced her to retire to this area. “I thought, well maybe I could work here too, before I retire,” she added. In her position, Eileen will oversee all the clinical responsibilities at MGH – including the emergency department, surgery, intensive care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, medical/surgical/pediatrics, The Birth Center, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, dietary services, and patient resources. One of her fondest desires is to do ‘community outreach’ and take MGH out into the community. “I hope to meet the needs of all we serve and see that they view us as a vital community resource,” she said.
David C. King, M.D. Board Certified, American Board of Orthopedics
David C. King, M.D., board-certified in orthopedics, has been approved to join the medical staff at Mason General Hospital. Dr. King’s office is at Shelton Orthopedics, 939 Mountain View Drive, Suite 130, near MGH. To make an appointment, call (360)
427-0663. Dr. King is a graduate of Wayne State University Medical School in Detroit, MI, and completed his fellowship in Total Joint Arthroplasty at Harvard University/Massachusetts General Hospital. He performs hip and knee joint replacement; sports injury procedures; surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures, wrist and hand, and ankle injuries. He is also skilled in arthroscopic procedures.
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and Medicaid accept accreditation by the Joint Commission as proof that care meets standards for government programs.
Are you ready for this? Let’s get you back on top of your game for Spring. Dr. King is accepting new patients at Mason General Hospital Shelton Orthopedics Clinic, located right next to MGH – where you can have your surgery “close to home”. Specializing in hip and knee joint replacement, sports injury procedures, surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures, and wrist, hand, and ankle injuries, as well as arthroscopic procedures, Dr. King is here to provide expert orthopedic care. David C. King, M.D Board Certified, American Board of Orthopedics
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The standards that govern accreditation cover every aspect of patient care within the hospital: from blood transfusions to floor cleanliness; from operating room conditions to verification of licensing of doctors and nurses. Until 2006, the Joint Commission announced to hospitals when they would have an inspection or “survey.” Beginning in 2006, the Joint Commission began inspecting all hospitals without any advance notice. This method helps ensure that high standards are being practiced all the time, not just for the inspection. When you see the Joint Commission seal on the Mason General Hospital website or in our publications, feel assured that the highest standards of all aspects of healthcare are continually being sought by each and every employee on the Mason General healthcare team. We take the MGH Mission seriously: “We take every possible action to protect and promote the health of the people in Mason County while extending respect and compassion as we serve each individual.” To learn more, visit us at: www.MasonGeneral.com and The Joint Commission at: www.jointcommission.org/AccreditationPrograms/Hospitals/
SCOPE Nuevas medicinas mejoran la Artritis Reumatoide El uso de nuevas medicinas antirreumáticas que modifican la enfermedad al inicio de la enfermedad y en una forma agresiva al parecer ha dado mejores resultados para los pacientes con artritis reumatoide. Una investigación Suiza donde se observaron 900 pacientes en el área de Oslo entre los años 1994 y 2004 que habían obtenido una terapia intensiva con las medicinas antirreumáticas que modifican la enfermedad mostro resultados de un aumento de su uso acompañado por menor incapacidad y mejoro en la calidad de vida.Para 2004, según una investigación, el 10 por ciento de los pacientes a los que se les había dado las medicinas antirreumáticas que modifican la enfermedad así como una introducción de las nuevas drogas biológicas. [SOURCE: David Scott, “Rheumatoid arthritis is milder in the new millennium: health status in RA patients 1994-2004; Commentary from F1000,” F1000 Medicine, May 9, 2008; T. Uhlig, et al, Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, January 24, 2008]
Limpiando el aire para evitar el asma Las personas que se reúnen en los estacionamientos para fumar durante su descanso del trabajo es tan ayudando lo deseen o no en mejorar la vida de las personas que sufren de asma. El humo de cigarros afecta a los no fumadores que lo inhalan y es uno de los principales causantes de ataques de asma especialmente en niños y adolescentes. Además de empeorar los síntomas en personas que ya han sido diagnosticadas, el fumar pasivamente causa hasta 26,000 nuevos casos de asma cada ano según la Fundación del Asma y Alergias de América. [SOURCE: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, “Asthma Overview.” Last updated 2005]
Para detener la inflamación actué a tiempo! La detección temprana y el tratamiento son cruciales para evitar los efectos de incapacidad de la artritis reumatoide que es una enfermedad que se puede desarrollar a cualquier edad. Aun cuando el progreso de la enfermedad puede variar mucho, más de un tercio de los pacientes tienen una inflamación progresiva que con el tiempo causa un daño considerable a las articulaciones y hace difícil el realizar hasta las tareas más fáciles que se realizan diariamente. Este pendiente de algunas de las señales: hinchazón de las articulaciones en las manos y pies y sentirse entumida en las mañanas. [SOURCE: P. Emery, I.B. McInnes, R van Vollenhoven and M.C. Kraan, “Clinical identification and treatment of a rapidly progressing disease state in patients with rheumatoid arthritis,” Rheumatology, 2008;47(4):392-398]
LA Fundación para la Generación del Futuro un afiliado a la Fundación del Hospital General de Mason recientemente otorgo la cantidad de $500 para el fondo del Programa Mamas y Bebes Saludables del Hospital General de Mason. Este programa está diseñado para apoyar a las madres Hispanas en el cuidado de su salud y la de sus bebes durante y después del embarazo. Entregando el cheque esta Adele Du Pont (izquierda) de la Fundación para la Generación del Futuro. Aceptando el cheque esta Paulina Alanis, Directora del Departamento de Idiomas y Servicios Culturales del Hospital General de Mason, Sara Watkins, presidente de la Fundacion y Jen Capps, Directora de Desarrollo.
Ideas de cómo evitar los ronquidos Estas son algunas ideas de que hacer si usted o su pareja pasa gran parte de la noche roncando: ◗ Conserve un buen peso y actividad física realizando ejercicios regularmente. Para mantener sus músculos de la garganta en buena condición pruebe el canto. ◗ Realice algún tratamiento para alergias o congestión nasal ◗ Evite el alcohol y las comidas pesadas o meriendas antes de irse a la cama. Evite utilizar tranquilizantes o pastillas para dormir así como antihistamínicos. ◗ Duerma sobre uno de sus lados y no boca arriba y tenga la cabeza alzada hasta 4 pulgadas. [SOURCE: American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, “Snoring: insight into sleep disorders and sleep apnea.”]
Las alergias juegan un papel importante en el asma. Al menos la mitad de los adultos y un 80 por ciento de los niños que tiene asma tienen ataques de asma como resultado de alergias. Los bronquios tienen reacciones a algunos de los siguientes alérgenos como el polen, el moho, el polvo, mascotas, partes de insectos, peces, huevos, cacahuates, leche de vaca, soya, aditivos como sulfitos y latex. Otros irritantes que inician síntomas de asma son el humo de tabaco, infecciones respiratorias, medicinas como la aspirina, contaminación ambiental, pintura, detergentes, desodorantes, químicos, perfumes, ejercicio y factores emocionales y hormonales. [SOURCE: “Asthma trigger checklist,” MedicineNet.com, last editorial review August 9, 2006]
SCOPE Get back to your life again! Stay close to home for your surgery. General Surgeon, Vanni Manthiram, M.D. wants you to feel at ease about your surgery, which can be close to home in the comfort and convenience of Mason General Hospital. Specializing in men’s and women’s breast issues, thyroid, colon, hernia, cancer surgeries, and laparoscopic procedures – MGH’s surgical team will take care of your surgical needs and can get you back to your life soon! Formerly known as Mtn. View Surgical Services
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◗ numbness or tingling hands or feet ◗ wounds that won’t heal If you are 45 years of age or older you should consider being tested for diabetes every three years, and even younger if you are within the high-risk category. If you think you are at risk for diabetes or know of someone that might be, you should contact a healthcare provider for a thorough diabetes evaluation. You can take a short test to rate your risk for diabetes by visiting www. diabetes.org and clicking on the Diabetes Risk Test link. You can also call 1-800-DIABETES for a free information packet. Don’t wait for the signs of diabetes to indicate you have the disease. Know how you can lower your risk for Type 2 Diabetes by keeping your weight under control, eating a diet low in fat and high in fruits and vegetables, and getting enough exercise. You can be part of the solution to the diabetes crisis in America by not becoming another one of its statistics – while enjoying a longer and healthier life!
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