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February 2010

Osteoporosis

covered by most insurances with physician orders. Call (360) 427-9590, option 3 to schedule an appointment.

DEXA Sheds Light on Osteoporosis Risks C

oncerned about the risk of developing osteoporosis? Mason General Hospital offers a new solution: a Discovery bone densitometry system, or DEXA, to aid its bone health and wellness assessments for men and women. Osteoporosis is a growing healthcare crisis affecting millions of women and men, worldwide. The healthcare costs associated with osteoporosis are staggering, and the effect on someone’s quality of life can be devastating. Only about 10% of women over the age of 65 have normal bone mass. Seventy-seven percent of American women with osteoporosis are undiagnosed, and therefore, untreated. Fortunately, osteoporosis is detectable and treatable, and testing is safe and non-invasive. DEXA provides spine and hip results in minutes. High-resolution vertebral fracture assessments allow early detection of vertebral fractures, saving patients from debilitating and life-threatening spine and hip fractures in later life. Mason General began screening patients with this new technology in January. In order to schedule a DEXA screening, patients need an order from their physician. To make an appointment with your physician’s order, call Mason General’s Diagnostic Imaging Department at (360) 427-9590, option 3. DEXA appointments may be scheduled to coincide with mammogram appointments. Individuals should talk to their providers to determine their risk factors and the need or frequency to screen. ST ON

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claims 60,000 lives annually—more than breast and cervical cancers combined. “This silent disease decreases bone mass and weakens bone architecture, which increases fracture risks,” said Karry Trout, RT, (RM) at MGH. Estimates indicate more than 10 million American men and women have osteoporosis. An additional 33.6 million have low hip-bone density. Who is most at risk? About one out of every two Caucasian women will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture at some point in her lifetime. So will approximately one in five men. Major risk factors include being age 65 and over, vertebral compression fractures, family history, and long-time use of steroids. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent osteoporosis: a healthy intake of calcium and vitamin D, along with exercise, and less smoking, caffeine, and alcohol intake. Medical treatments focus on increasing bone mass, stopping or reversing bone loss, stimulating bone formation, and reducing osteoporotic fractures. “Regardless of clinical risk factors, all women aged 65 and older, as well as men aged 70 and older should be screened for osteoporosis,” Trout said. Others who should also be screened include younger, postmenopausal women, and men aged 50 to 69 with concerns about their individual clinical risk factors. Osteoporosis most often causes fractures in hips, wrists, and the spine, leading to more than 432,000 annual hospital admissions in the United States. “As the country ages, these numbers may double or triple by the year 2040,” Trout said.

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Karry Trout, RT (RM), and mammographer at MGH’s Diagnostic Imaging Department, assists a patient undergoing a scan with the hospital’s new DEXA machine which measures bone density and helps detect osteoporosis in men and women.

DEXA is

Osteoporosis: A Silent Killer

Hospital Moves Forward with Facility Master Plan Improvements

With a strong financial position and an extremely favorable climate for construction, MGH is moving forward on an estimated $33 million project that will be financed by operating revenues and will not require a taxpayer bond. The plan calls for new surgical facilities, expanding and modernizing the emergency department, and improving patient rooms and waiting areas. Design and bidding documents are expected to be complete in late 2010 to early 2011, and construction should begin in early 2011.

Facility Master Plan Q &A

Why are new surgical facilities needed? One of the most important services the hospital provides to residents of the area is a convenient, high quality surgical program. The hospital currently has three operating rooms, two of them date back to the original building that was completed in 1968, and the third was added in 1992. Larger operating rooms, configured for new technology and improved recovery and waiting areas, are needed to support current and future demands, particularly for outpatient surgery. Continued on page 10…

SCOPE Allyn Diabetes Support Groups“Hooked on Activity”

MGH’s 2010 New Year’s Baby

Allyn Diabetes Support Group walked a total of 519 miles to win the “Cabo Walk”. Participants included (back row, l-r) Gladys Houghtelling, Donn Dahl, Carlye Venis, Maryke Brown, and Don Dwyier. (Front row) Frances Peterson, Sharon Peterson, Geri Ross, Mary Lindsey, and Betty Mason. Not pictured, Don Davis and Barbara Stormo.

Participants from both the Shelton and the Allyn Diabetes Support Groups participated in the Mason General Hospital Diabetes Wellness Center’s “Hooked on Activity – Cabo Walk” from September to October, 2009. Three teams competed in this friendly competition! The winning team was from the Allyn Diabetes Support Group, who logged in 519 miles!! The other two teams from the Shelton Diabetes Support Group logged in 407 and 183 miles, respectively! Participants tracked how many steps they walked daily using pedometers, or converted other daily activities such as golf, DVD or video guided activities, swimming, and biking into equivalent steps. The goal was to help get participants ‘hooked on activity,’ which is vital for diabetes self-management – while having fun! At the conclusion of the competition, one participant said, “This made me aware of how little I move around. I am going to miss my ‘little friend’ (pedometer).” Another said, “I realize how much my stress level goes down, as well as my blood sugar, when I walk.” Pedometers, DVDs, and awards for this activity were purchased with grant funds received from the Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging. Future activities are being planned to keep the fun activities going! Dear Bob Appel, My wife, Mary, and I would like to thank your staff for caring for us during our stay in and out of your hospital – Mason General. We would like to give special recognition to the following people from the physiotherapy crew: Eric States, Cheryl Woods, Chris Eggers, Cindy Morrow, Jennifer Paehne, and Jo Anna Rasmussen. We also want to say a special thank you to you, Dr. Mark Schlauderaff, Dr. Douglas Lindahl, and Jennifer Capps. — Tom Aaron

atima Michelle Cruz was Mason General Hospital’s 2010 New Year’s baby, born Sunday, January 3 at 8:18 a.m. She is pictured here with her mother, Leticia Almaraz-Rico; older sister, Nohemi Alejandra; brother, Christian; and father, Daniel Cruz. Obstetrician/ gynecologist Alford N. Vassall, Jr., M.D. (far right), of Mountain View Women’s Health Clinic, was the attending physician. Fatima weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. She went home with a large basket of baby items in honor of being MGH’s first baby of the New Year.

SCOPE Physician Keeps Learning While Teaching By Rebecca Carpenter

Diabetes Program Puts Patients in Charge

By Rebecca Carpenter Living Well With Diabetes is a program that allows people with The challenges of doing his job well and constantly improving diabetes to take on an active self-management role. A health-care his performance, while getting to know his patients, are what team provides information, education, and encouragement along Mark Schlauderaff, M.D. enjoys about being a physician. the way. These eight-hour courses span two or three days, giving Dr. Schlauderaff has practiced internal medicine since 1983, participants the chance to talk and pose questions to a variety having graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1980, and of knowledgeable faculty, including a podiatrist, dietitian, nurse, completing his residency at the University of Washington. He physical therapist, social worker, and opened Olympic Physicians P.L.L.C. in some physicians. “Follow-up is critical, Shelton in February of 1985, and his and our diabetes nurses work closely clinic continues to serve more and more with the patient and healthcare provider patients from this area. to assist the patient in achieving excelIn addition to overseeing his lent self-management skills,” said Sue clinic, Dr. Schlauderaff also serves Barwick, registered nurse and certified as an instructor for Mason General diabetes educator at Mason General Hospital’s Living Well With Diabetes Hospital. Visits by a nurse and dietitian program (see adjacent story). are course prerequisites. “I enjoy teaching,” he said. For Offered through Mason General Dr. Schlauderaff, the most interesting part is helping people change and Hospital’s Diabetes Wellness Center, adopt healthier lifestyles to care the Living Well With Diabetes program for themselves better. As science has existed since 1991. It has met continues to advance over the years, the American Diabetes Association’s Dr. Schlauderaff has seen a gradual national standards for diabetes selfSeated behind a desk at Olympic Physicians, P.L.L.C. paradigm shift in the program: a management education since 2001. “Our is board certified internal medicine specialist, Mark team-based approach with a “patientmission is to provide the best individual Schlauderaff, M.D. centered” relationship has replaced the quality diabetes self-management and former style of one doctor taking charge of every aspect. Research prevention education services for people and their families in has shown that empowering patients, who have diabetes with Mason County – while extending respect and compassion,” said knowledge about their condition is essential to improving their Barwick, who is also the coordinator of the Diabetes Wellness outcomes. “So the challenge, I think for me, has been to kind of Center at MGH. learn those things,” he said. The next session is scheduled for April 6 and 7, 2010 at MGH. Dr. Schlauderaff also oversees Mason General Hospital’s These classes require pre-registration, and diabetes education is Intensive Care Unit. He is looking forward to seeing more a covered service under most insurance plans. Additionally, free computer technology to further improve the hospital’s quality of diabetes support groups are also available each month in Shelton care in the near future. “What we do is extraordinarily complex,” and Allyn. Other available resources include individual and smallhe explained, citing a leading medical thinker who said, It’s group classes with nurses and dietitians, plus monthly contracted impossible to practice medicine with an unaided mind. “That,” services at the Skokomish Health Clinic. Schlauderaff said, “is where computers can provide reminders For more information or to pre-register, call (360) 426-1611, so that essential details do not get overlooked”. extension 3301; or visit www.MasonGeneral.com. In his spare time, Dr. Schlauderaff enjoys cycling and the benefits of being outdoors.

Colorectal Survival Rate Improving Colorectal cancer death rates have been declining steadily over the past 20 years, and more than one million Americans can now claim to be colorectal cancer survivors. Reasons for the declining death rate include: 1) improvements in treatment, and 2) earlier detection through screening and removal of polyps before they develop into cancers. [SOURCE: American Cancer Society, “What are the key statistics for colorectal cancer?” last medical review May 18, 2009]

Second Hand Smoke Kills 600,000 Have you heard a smoker claim that “second hand smoke hasn’t killed anyone”? Well, that claim is dead wrong. Second hand smoke kills 600,000 persons every year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While that number is small compared to the five million smokers who die, it is significant and can be reduced by stronger measures. The WHO report said that about 95 percent of the world’s population remains unprotected by laws banning smoking in public places. [SOURCE: “WHO: smoking kills 5 million every year,” USA Today, December 11, 2009]

SCOPE Treasures Thrift Store Celebrates Success

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Register now! Sandy Jackson, manager of Treasures Thrift Store, holds the Shelton Mason County Chamber’s scissors to cut the ribbon during their “Renewed Grand Opening” in December, while members of the Hospital Foundation Board and Mason General Hospital officials look on.

Success comes in many ways. To Treasures Thrift Store and Treasures, Too, Used Book Store it comes in the form of raising monies for Mason General Hospital Foundation, and their “new look” with carpeting and merchandising displays. “Treasures has contributed more than $555,508 to MGH since 2004,” said Sandy Jackson, store manager. “We’ve helped purchase seven CPR defibrillator machines, various smaller items of equipment, and most recently, the new state-of-theart digital mammography machine.” Treasures has six staff members and 25 volunteers that help to make this all possible. “Over the last few years, we’ve changed all the displays and clothing racks; received new carpet, thanks to our landlord, Mac Elliott; and changed the store’s layout. We look completely different than we did five years ago.” As a new member of the Shelton-Mason County Chamber, Treasures recently celebrated a “Renewed Grand Opening” during the Chamber’s celebration. “None of this would be possible without the generous support and donations from the community, local businesses, and estates. We receive such quality donations and have the most outstanding staff and volunteers who contribute to our success,” added Jackson.

Mason General Hospital’s Centennial Guild “Goldsborough Creek Fun Run & Walk” –A Forest Festival event. Have fun with family & friends and at the same time support MGH!

Saturday, June 5, 2010 For an entry form and more information go to www.MasonGeneral.com

SCOPE Preventing Cancer and Recurrence The risk of colon cancer does not end even after you’ve been successfully treated for it. To keep your colon healthy and prevent cancer recurrence: ✽ Exercise regularly; it will cut your risk of recurrence by 40 to 50 percent ✽ Quit smoking ✽ Replace red meat, processed meat, and sweets in your diet with fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry and whole grains ✽ Increase your intake of both calcium and vitamin D ✽ Continue getting regular checkups and screening tests [SOURCE: “Keep your colon healthy,” Health.com from Health Magazine, last updated February 23, 2009]

New Medical Directory Available! Copies available at all Clinics and patient waiting areas at MGH.

A F U N D R A I S E R O F M G H F O U N D AT I O N

MGH Quality Care Open Friday, June 25, 2010 Location:

Alderbrook Golf and Yacht Club Registration at 8 a.m. Shotgun Start at 10 a.m.

✽ The tournament will feature five-person teams. All five team members

must be registered by June 1, 2010. ✽ Teams playing in the handicapped division must have established a handicap by having five rounds recorded in 2010. GHIN numbers, along with player registration information, must be submitted by Tuesday, June 1, 2010. ✽ If you have questions, need to register your team, or submit a GHIN number, please contact the Foundation at (360) 427-3623. Title Sponsor

Women’s Prize Sponsor Christmas Village Prize Sponsor Dynamic Collectors, Inc. Awards Dinner Sponsor Mt. St. Helen’s Evergreens, Inc. 3rd Place Handicap Prize Sponsor Fred Finn/Finninsula Foundation, Inc. 4th Place Handicap Prize Sponsor Richard C. Downing, D.D.S, P.S. Registration/Brunch Sponsor Valic/Bob & Betty Paulsen Hospitality Carts Sponsor Land Title Company Program Sponsor Shelton Health & Rehabilitation Center

Hole Sponsors Level A McCarty & Associates, Inc., “a marketing firm” Olympic Mountain Millwork, LLC Robert W. Johnson, PLLC Steven Sims, Inc. Hole Sponsors Level B Brady Landscape Supply Capital Business Machines Fidelis Communications Hackney Family Dentistry Heritage Bank Hood Canal Communications Peninsula Federal Credit Union ProBuild S.I.T.E., Inc. South Sound Radiologists Inc., P.S. Wittenberg, CPA, P.S. Sponsors as of 01/13/2010

SCOPE News Briefs... ...Congratulations to MGH “Employee of the Month” for January - Joyce Anaya, certified surgical technologist; and February – Michelle Rose, R.N., surgery. ...Treasures Thrift Store recognized “Volunteer of the Month” for December - Edna Stewart and January – Debbie Pitts. Congratulations! ...The MGH Business Office now closes at 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. It continues to open at 8 a.m. and offers translation services. The Business Office is located off the MGH campus, in the Gateway Center across from McDonald’s at 2505 Olympic Highway N., Suite 460, in Shelton. The mailing address for the MGH Business Office is PO Box 1668, Shelton, WA 98584, and the phone number is (360) 427-3601 (from Allyn (360) 275-8614). The office accepts payments for MGH, Oakland Bay Pediatrics, Mtn. View Women’s Health Clinic and MGH Eye Clinic. ...Public Hospital District No.1, the governing body of Mason General Hospital, Oakland Bay Pediatrics, MGH Eye Clinic, Mountain View Women’s Health Clinic, MGH Surgery Clinic, Shelton Family Medicine, MGH Family Health, and MGH Ankle & Foot, recently announced its officers for the 2010 Board of Hospital Commissioners. Scott Hilburn, Shelton, was elected by his peers to be president of the three-person board; Don Wilson, Scott Hilburn Potlatch, is secretary; and Nancy President Trucksess, Shelton, is a trustee. The Commissioners meet every second and fourth Tuesday of the month (except holidays) beginning at 8:00 a.m. in the Washington room, with a pre-agenda breakfast at 7:30 a.m. in the cafeteria at Mason General Hospital.

2010 Medical Staff Ofﬁcers Elected – Chiefs Of Service Appointed

Roy G. Belville, M.D. Chief of Staff

Timothy J. Weber, M.D. Assistant Chief of Staff

Saad Al Alou, M.D. Past Chief of Staff

Kevin J. Roscoe, M.D. Secretary

Dean E. Gushee, M.D. Past Chief of Staff

GH’s more than 100 physicians recently elected their medical officers and appointed their Chiefs of Service for 2010. There are more than 100 physicians in 21 specialties – active, courtesy, and consulting – with privileges at MGH. Elected as Chief of Staff, Roy G. Belville, M.D., board-certified in emergency medicine; Assistant Chief of Staff, Timothy J. Weber, M.D., board-certified in family practice; Secretary, Kevin J. Roscoe, M.D., board-certified in radiology; and past Chiefs of Staff, Saad Al Alou, M.D., board-certified in pediatrics; and Dean E. Gushee, M.D., boardcertified in emergency medicine. The 2010 Clinical Chiefs of Service department heads are: Anesthesia, Deborah A. Hartley, CRNA.; Intensive Care Unit, Mark L. Schlauderaff, M.D.; Emergency Services, Dean E. Gushee, M.D.; Infant and Children’s Services, Saad Al Alou, M.D.; Laboratory Services, J. Michael Odell, M.D.; Medical/Surgical, Christopher W. Penoyar, D.O.; Obstetrics, Lystra B. Wilson-Celestine, M.D.; Respiratory Therapy, Douglas F. Lindahl, D.O.; Surgery, Vanni C. Manthiram, M.D.; Radiology, Kevin J. Roscoe, M.D.; and Nutritional Services, Douglas F. Lindahl, D.O.

Classes & Support Groups ... Next “Living Well With Diabetes” 2-day class is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, April 6 and 7, 2010 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. each day in the Ellinor Room at MGH. Advanced registration is required. Diabetes education is a covered service under most insurance plans. To register call (360) 426-1611, ext. 3301 (Allyn (360) 275-8614, ext. 3301). ....MGH’s next FREE Adult, Child, and Infant CPR class, is set for Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Washington Room. “We will cover the proper technique for infant, child, and adult CPR as well as a review of the symptoms of heart attack and stroke,” said Tom DiDonna, R.N., director of education at Mason General Hospital. Everyone attending the class is asked to wear comfortable clothes. There will also be a Spanish interpreter on site. Advanced registration is recommended, as class size is limited. Reservations must be made by Thursday, March 4 by calling (360) 427-3609.

Employee Focus: Live, Learn, Work at MGH Michael Olels, monitor technician, Emergency Department Michael Olels, monitor technician in MGH’s Emergency Department (ED), has worked for Mason General a total of six years. “This is a great place to be. I look forward Michael Olels to coming to work, as it is ever-changing,” said Michael. “The staff are wonderful to be around and we all work well together.” As a monitor tech, Michael serves a vital part in the daily operations of the ED. “We have to know what is going on all the time,” he said. “We input physicians’ orders, assist in setting up patient transfers to other facilities, answer phone calls, and help with the flow of the ED.”

SCOPE El Hospital General de Mason protege a los pacientes L os visitantes del Hospital General de Mason están siendo monitoreados cuidadosamente debido a la influenza y a la pandemia de la influenza porcina (H1N1). El centro de cuidados intensivos, los departamentos de Pediatría, Cirugía y Maternidad están ejerciendo las reglas para los visitantes para asegurar la salud y la protección de nuestros pacientes y empleados. Significa que cualquier persona que tenga los síntomas de la gripe o de alguna enfermedad se les pedirá que no visiten el hospital para evitar que se propaguen los gérmenes en el hospital. El centro de maternidad requiere que solo un adulto acompañe a la

nueva madre y solamente los hermanos /as del recién nacido pueden visitar – todos los demás se les pide que esperen a que la madre y su bebe este en casa para visitarlos. Los niños deben de estar sanos (que no tengan una enfermedad contagiosa) y deben de estar acompañados por un adulto que no es la nueva madre. El centro de maternidad en el Hospital General de Mason está interesado en proveer un cuidado a la familia, protegiendo a la madre y el recién nacido es su prioridad. Todos los visitantes se les pedirá que estén en la sala de espera o en la habitación de la madre durante su visita y no deben de cargar a los recién nacidos fuera de la habitación. Los otros departamentos del hospital

tienen reglas similares para los visitantes, con énfasis y restricciones debido a la influenza. En momentos como estos, es necesario cambiar las reglas de vistas para la protección de los pacientes que no tienen la misma resistencia a una infección y están especialmente sensibles cuando están en el hospital. En general les pedimos a los visitantes que su visita sea breve y que se mantengan en la habitación del paciente. Estamos comprometidos a proveer protección a nuestros pacientes del Hospital General de Mason, así como a nuestros empleados ya que ellos son los que cuidan de nuestros pacientes. Gracias por su cooperación durante estos tiempos.

La mayoría de las infecciones de oído se curan solas

Limpie sus dientes con el hilo dental y ayude a su corazón

La inﬂuenza H1N1 contagiosa después de 10 días

La guía de la Academia Americana de Pediatría (AAP) del 2004 aconseja un uso moderado de antibióticos para el tratamiento de infecciones de oído en niños. Aun cuando se sigue la guía, según un especialista en la reunión anual de AAP del 2009, demasiados niños siguen obteniendo antibióticos cuando no son necesarios. El Dr. Robert M. Jacobson, jefe de Pediatría en la clínica Mayo, aseguro que la infección de oído media se alivia sin tratamiento en más del 90 por ciento de los casos. El Dr. Jacobson recomendó el uso de analgésico para aliviar los síntomas.

Su dentista probablemente le ha dicho que solamente limpie los dientes que quiere mantener en su boca. La placa que se pega y se forma en los dientes puede causar lugares de infección en las encías entre los dientes y si esto no es corregido puede usted perder un diente. Esta infección leve crónica es conocida como enfermedad periodental y ha sido relacionada con un aumento en el riesgo de enfermedades del corazón. Un estudio publicado en Circulation (Abril 1, 2008) encontró que hombres menores de 65 con enfermedad periodental tienen un mayor riesgo a tener enfermedad coronaria del corazón esto se encontró independiente de otros factores como dieta o fumar. Entre más avanzado la enfermedad periodental mas incidencia de enfermedades del corazón. Loa hombre adultos jóvenes que habían perdido todos sus dientes para terminar con la infección tenían un riesgo similar lo que sugiere que algunos hombres son más susceptibles a la inflamación – en las encías y en las arterias coronarias.

Si usted contrae la influenza H1N1 (porcina), puede ser que se tenga que quedar en casa por más tiempo de lo que esperaba. Algunos estudios han encontrado que algunos individuos continúan siendo contagiosos después de 10 días en que hayan sido infectados – aun cuando la fiebre haya pasado y hayan recibido el TamiFlu. Con la influenza de temporada, los pacientes generalmente no son contagiosos después de una semana.

¿Qué significa esto?

Trabajar mientras está enfermo es dañino para su salud Empleados que van a trabajar haciendo un esfuerzo cada día mientras luchan contra una enfermedad usualmente son apoyados por sus supervisores... pero no por sus compañeros de trabajo que se preocupan por contagiarse de la enfermedad. Un estudio de más de cinco mil británicos empleados del gobierno que se niegan a utilizar su incapacidad puede tener efectos dañinos a largo plazo y pueden ser más vulnerables a un ataque al corazón o una embolia.

El humo de segunda mano mata a 600,000 ¿Alguna vez a escuchado la queja de que “el humo de segunda mano no mata a nadie”? Esa queja esta incorrecta. Según la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) cada año mueren 600,000 por el humo de segunda mano. Aunque el numero es menor a los cinco millones de fumadores que mueren, si es importante y se puede reducir si se toman medidas más fuertes. El reporte de la OMS decía que un 95 % de la población mundial sigue sin estar protegida por leyes que prohíben el fumar en lugares públicos.

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Mason General Hospital Foundation’s Board of Directors thanks our sponsors, volunteers, in-kind donors and community for making our annual Fantasy Forest event — “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”— a success! Please join us in thanking our supporters for their outstanding dedication. Because of their involvement, we have helped give the gift of healthcare this holiday season by meeting our campaign goal of $475,000 and completely funding the digital mammography equipment MMM “Throug h the Eye for Mason General Hospital. MMM s

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It is the mission of Mason General Hospital Foundation to enhance the quality of healthcare enjoyed by patients of Public Hospital District No. 1 by providing financial support to Mason General Hospital and its Clinics. Mason General Hospital Foundation has made every effort to ensure the integrity of this listing. If your name has been inadvertently omitted, please accept our apologies and most sincere and heartfelt thanks for your dedication and support, which helped to bring quality healthcare to our community.

SCOPE Regular Aspirin Good for Colon Taking an aspirin tablet regularly will lower your risk of ever getting colon cancer. And if you’ve already been treated for colon cancer, aspirin will help prevent a recurrence, according to one study. Among 846 stage III colon cancer patients, those who took aspirin regularly had disease-free survival 55 percent higher than that of other subjects. [SOURCE: Jeffrey A. Meyerhardt, M.D., MPH, et al, “Aspirin may prevent colon cancer recurrence,” paper presented at American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, May 16, 2005]

Bad Habits Raise Colon Cancer Risk Women with bad health habits – little or no exercise, excess weight, a diet including red or processed meats every day and very little folate and no colon cancer screening – were seven times more likely to develop colon cancer by age 70 compared to women with good health habits, according to an analysis of data from 83,767 women followed for 24 years in the Nurses’ Health Study. Having a parent, child or sibling with colon cancer increased a woman’s risk by 55 percent, but the modifiable lifestyle risk factors had a greater cumulative influence. [SOURCE: “Healthy lifestyle, including plenty of physical activity, cuts colon cancer risk,” Harvard Women’s Health Watch, December, 2009; American Journal of Epidemiology, October 1, 2009]

MGH Foundation Contributors Memorialized The Mason General Hospital Foundation would like to acknowledge former contributors. Listed below are supporters (now deceased) the Foundation would like to recognize for their past support of our mission and work in the community. Please join us in acknowledging their support of the Foundation during their lifetimes. Richard Baldwin Nancy A. Beckwith Wayne Bishop Redd Fielis Dean Fuller Bobbie Goodwin Clara M. Murphy Tracey Newhouse Douglas F. Pritchard Adolph Rapacz Carol Rapacz

Memorial Contributions Mason General Hospital Foundation has received generous donations in memory of the individuals listed below. Donors and memorialized individuals listed in this report reflect contributions made to the Foundation beginning November 2, 2009 and ending January 5, 2010. Thelma Adams Meghan O’Leary Bruce & Gina Munro Bellaine West Dean A. Biggs Rory O’Leary Alice Biggs Bellaine West Fitzhugh Brewer Joseph Parsons Don & Bonnie Wilson Helen Rice Charles C. Gregg Betty Swift Patricia Gregg Alex & Idadell Kuhr William E. Hanson (Gift made October 14, Harold & Joan Hanson 2009) Please be advised that every effort has been made to ensure the integrity of this listing. If we have inadvertently omitted any names, please accept our apologies and most sincere thanks for your generosity and continued support of Mason General Hospital Foundation.

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Mason County Prescription Assistance Pilot Project The Prescription Drug Assistance Foundation, in conjunction with

Mason Matters, has launched one of its four prescription assistance pilot projects in the state, here in Mason County. The mission is to make medications available to low-income residents of Washington at reduced or no cost. Through the Mason County pilot, any residents with medication needs can contact Annette Brown, Mason County Prescription Assistance Program coordinator at (360) 463-2981. Funded in part by a Washington Health Foundation grant, the project is a partnership with Mason County Public Health, CHOICE Regional Health Network, Public Hospital District No.1 (Mason General Hospital), Behavioral Health Resources, and Mason Matters. The objective is to assist low-income residents with chronic medical conditions in accessing medical services, including home health and pharmaceutical charity care programs, with special focus on individuals in need of mental health services. Anyone struggling to maintain their medications can contact Annette Brown, who will review the medications to see what programs are available and schedule them an appointment to help with the application process, as needed. Eligibility and cost varies by type of medication and program. It is worth a call to see if there is a program available. Annette is at Mason General Hospital every Friday to meet with clients, one-on-one, and she can be reached at (360) 463-2981.

Facility Improvements continued from page 1… Why does the emergency department need to be expanded? Emergency room visits have increased by nearly 36% since 2000. More treatment rooms are needed in order to meet current and projected demand and increased privacy. Currently, we see 50% more patients in the emergency department than the national average. A convenient, well-equipped, and professionally-staffed emergency department is essential for our community. As the project moves forward, there will be more information available on the MGH website at www.MasonGeneral.com .

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The Healthy Eye Diet: Fish to Nuts Subjects who ate fish at least once a week and those who consumed one to two servings of nuts and other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids had a lower risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, according to the Blue Mountains Eye Study. [SOURCE: Laurie Barclay, M.D., “Omega-3 fatty acids may lower risk for age-related macular degeneration,” Medscape Medical News, June 4, 2009]

These Greens Will Help You See Of about 20 carotenoids circulating in human blood, only two – lutein and zeaxanthin are commonly found in the eyes, and both play a key role in protecting the eyes from age-related diseases such as macular degeneration and cataracts. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in green, leafy vegetables such as kale and spinach and also in some brightly colored fruits such as oranges, nectarines and papaya. [SOURCE: Bill Hendrick, “Fruits, leafy greens are good for the eyes,” WebMD, December 22, 2009]