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Take charge of your health – Free, online access to your medical information from anywhere, 24/7 MyMasonHealth electronic medical record, including test results and patient education information. View Medications and Allergies. It’s time to take control of your personal health care, and with MyMasonHealth, you can. Whether you want to track weight loss goals or monitor a chronic condition such as diabetes, MyMasonHealth is the only tool you’ll need to manage all of your personal

The team of experts who helped make MyMasonHealth available include (l to r) SaVanna Dominguez-Alvarez, clinical informatics analyst; Tom Hornburg, chief information officer; and Kristen A. Sage, patient access quality assurance coordinator.

If you are not already a MGH&FC patient

using MyMasonHealth – a FREE, online access to your medical information – don’t worry. You will soon be invited to have this wonderful option. MyMasonHealth is a powerful health care management tool that stores your personal health history, or that of your children under 13, in a secure, online environment – 24/7. Now you can access your medical records from home, work, on vacation, or anywhere you are connected to the internet.

Secure access when you need it With MyMasonHealth you don’t have to wait for Hospital or Clinic office hours to get your medical information. Once you are registered with MyMasonHealth you can access, download, and transmit 2 S C O P E

your clinical visit summaries and hospital discharge summaries anywhere you have access to the internet, 24/7, worldwide. Once registered, your health information follows you at home, work, on vacation, and to your doctor or hospital visits.

Simplify and save time You will have the ability to manage your health at the click of a button with these tools:

Secure Messaging: You are able to securely send and receive messages to and from your health care team. Manage Appointments: You can view upcoming appointment details, add your appointments to your personal electronic calendar, and cancel or request a new appointment. Medical Record: You can view selected data from your

New electronic medical records help doctors with continuity of care This past January, MGH&FC began using a new electronic medical record (EMR) system, created by Cerner Corporation, known as “My Mason”. Cerner is a company that specializes in solutions for medical needs such as patient information storage.

online health care information. To learn more about MyMasonHealth, visit www. MyMasonHealth.org or go to www.MasonGeneral.com and click on this logo (see above). For an invitation to sign up, discuss the process with your MGH&FC primary care provider.

Low thyroid causes weight gain, but treatment doesn’t take it off

An underactive thyroid, known as hypothyroidism, causes a slowed metabolism and

weight gain (usually about 5 to 10 pounds). But if you’re counting on treatment of this disorder to reverse this weight gain for you, you are out of luck. Treatment with levothyroxine restored normal thyroid levels but was not associated with any significant weight loss in most patients, according to a study presented at a meeting of the American Thyroid Association (San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 16-20, 2013). Other studies have found that many patients continue to struggle with weight gain despite decreased food intake and increased exercise. This may be because of a lower metabolic set point.

[SOURCE: Does treatment of hypothyroidism lead to weight loss?” Science Daily, October 16, 2013; Mary Shomon, “Losing weight with hypothyroidism,” About.com, updated December 31, 2012]

trail. In addition, it makes it easier for a primary care physician to view all specialty care the patient is receiving.” For patients, this means a physician can see their entire health history, which may help identify a root cause that is related to their symptoms. Another Dr. Payal Shah enjoys the freedom “My Mason” gives her and benefit, according her patients in maintaining continuity of care. to Dr. Shah, is the direct access to patients’ refills from the pharmacy, “A major benefit of ‘My Mason’ is you and faster reporting to patients about have the same information on a patient their lab and test results. “I can now across all specialties (from clinic to clinic, review labs and send results directly and even to the hospital),” said MGH to the patient via e-mail through the Shelton Family Medicine Physician Payal MyMasonHealth portal,” said Dr. Shah. Shah, M.D. “With ‘My Mason’, I have (See MyMasonHealth story, left.) access to all of the doctors they’ve seen, and we don’t have to wait for a paper Dr. Shah went on to explain how every

patient at MGH&FC is being offered an ongoing opportunity to sign up for the MyMasonHealth “portal” when they visit MGH or one of its ten clinics. “Transferring patient health records from paper to an online digital system has not been without its problems,” said Dr. Shah, but overall, she knows it will streamline patient care and make reporting of patient information faster. “I like the fact I can check my schedule from home, and send e-mail messages to my patients anytime, from any location. I also like that my nurse and I can be working on the same patient chart at the same time, without having to wait for the other person to finish their work,” Dr. Shah added.

On the cover: Take Charge of your Health – Free, online access to your medical information from anywhere at www.MyMasonHealth.org. Cover photo by Cooper Studios, Shelton

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get moving The Conklins make a Mother’s Day Dash

What was supposed to be fibroid tumor surgery changed dramatically for Shelton resident Shelby Conklin when, during the procedure, her surgeon discovered ovarian cancer. The cancer was removed with the tumors, and surgery was followed by six rounds of chemotherapy.

That was in 1997. She remained cancer-free until 2009, when the cancer recurred. Six more rounds of chemotherapy and another surgery followed – but today, Shelby Conklin is cancer free. To feel better after her recovery Shelby wanted to lose weight, and so did her husband, Jef. They accomplished their personal weight loss goals by using the app, MyFitnessPal. “I went kicking and screaming, because I didn’t want to eat less and move more. But ‘My Fitness Pal’ made it easy, and Jef was doing it too. We both ate within our calorie count for months, and lost a lot of weight,” she said. The couple also added daily walking to their routine and began participating in the annual SummRUN, which benefits the Marsha Rivkin Cancer Center. The Rivkin Center was established by Marsha Rivkin’s family after she died of ovarian cancer. Two years ago, the Conklins and their children established the “Mother’s Day Dash” in Shelton, which also benefits the Rivkin Center. The 4-mile Walk/Run is held every year on the second Sunday of May – Mother’s Day Jef and Shelby Conklin.

“After recovering from cancer, the exercise and eating right is emotionally healing, and being able to walk as a survivor gives you a sense of well-being, and of hope. In the SummRUN, we honor family members who didn’t survive. “Those who walk as survivors get a strand of beads for every year they’ve survived. Last year, I had a mound of beads around my neck that I know gave other women hope, just continued on page 15...

Why are we attracted to sugar? In terms of evolution, our ancestors may have been attracted to

the sweet taste found in ripe fruits that are an excellent source of vitamin D and other important nutrients. In a fruit, though, the natural sugar comes in a package with fiber that interacts with the sucrose to prevent rapid metabolism and a spike in blood sugar.

[SOURCE: Katherine Kam, “Can you get addicted to sugar? Do you need to quit it cold turkey? Here are expert answers,” WebMD Feature, reviewed by Jonathan L. Gelfand, M.D.

High blood sugar predicts dementia

A study of dementia patients in the Puget Sound-Seattle area found that persons with high blood sugar levels were more likely to develop dementia even if they did not have diabetes. [SOURCE: “Henry R. Black, M.D., “High blood sugar and dementia: no diabetes needed,” Medscape Cardiology, September 19, 2013]

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Special injury risks for women Women who are used to working out can and should remain physically active during pregnancy. Because of changes in body weight, shape and metabolism, however, it may be necessary to alter the usual routine in order to avoid injuries. The best plan is to discuss exercise with your doctor. Women are also more vulnerable to workout injuries during their menstrual periods as a result of changes in hormones that increase the looseness of joints. Generally, because of differences in anatomy, women have a higher risk of injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee. As a result, they should exercise care when participating in sports that require twisting and turning leg motions, such as skiing, basketball and tennis. [SOURCE: Colette Bouchez, “6 ways to avoid workout injuries,” WebMD Feature, reviewed by Louise Chang, May 19, 2008; “Exercise safety: fact sheet,” Better Health Channel, Physical Activity, Australia

caring Growing with the community Our Family of Clinics focuses on patient-centered care Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics continues to expand with our growing community, providing excellent care that puts our patients first. Our Family of Clinics is staffed by board-certified and board-eligible physicians who are connected by a new electronic medical record (EMR), “My Mason”, to provide the best in patient-centered, health care. This past year, two new clinics joined the Family – MGH Olympic Physicians and MGH Hoodsport Family Clinic. They join eight other well established MGH&FC – MGH Ankle & Foot, MGH Eye Clinic, MGH Family Health,, MGH Mountain View Women’s Health, MGH Oakland Bay Pediatrics, MGH Shelton Family Medicine, MGH Shelton Orthopedics, and MGH Surgery Clinic.

MGH Olympic Physicians

Allen Millard, M.D. Board Certified, Family Practice

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MGH Olympic Physicians joined the Family of Clinics in December, 2013, already an award-winning certified Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) health care facility. Providing preventative guidance and a patientfirst, coordinated system of care, Olympic Physicians led the way with electronic medical records Mark L. Schlauderaff, M.D. which connect Board Certified, Internal Medicine the patients’ providers with their vital medical information.

Douglas F. Lindahl, D.O.* Board Certified, Internal Medicine

Rebecca Hendryx, M.D. Board Certified, Family Practice

Headed by Mark Schlauderaff, M.D., boardcertified in Internal

Rachel Reeg, M.D. Board Certified, Family Practice

Medicine; and Pam Schlauderaff, R.N., MSM, the Olympic Physicians team includes Douglas F. Lindahl, D.O.;* Rebecca Hendryx, M.D.; Allen Millard, M.D.; and Rachel Reeg, M.D. The team also includes Nurse Practitioners Catherine McHugh, ARNP; and Rosemary Spyhalsky, ARNP; and Physician Assistants Lisa Dell, PA-C; and Katie Hackney, PA-C.

Grays Harbor College. She also served three years as an EMT with the local fire department. As a nurse practitioner she worked with several physicians in Grays Harbor County, and then in 2000 opened her solo practice at the Hoodsport Family Clinic. This acquisition allows MGH&FC to fully support the services provided by Margene and staff by more tightly integrating the coordination of care for the benefit of the patients.

MGH Olympic Physicians has two adjacent offices at 219 and 237 Professional Way in Shelton. To make an appointment, call (360) 426-2500.

MGH Ankle & Foot is the area’s only ankle and foot clinic that offers diagnoses and treatment of foot and ankle issues, and diabetic foot care.

MGH Hoodsport NEW Family Clinic Hoodsport Family Clinic joined our District in January 2014, uniting local providers and partnering with MGH&FC in its goal for a patient-centered continuum of care. Board-certified Nurse Practitioner Margene Fields opened Hoodsport Family Clinic in 2000 with her own vision of patientcentered care, treating and helping patients. Margene Fields, ARNP Before obtaining her Board Certified, ARNP Nurse Practitioner degree at the University of Washington, Seattle in 1992, Margene was an instructor in the nursing program at

Hoodsport Family Clinic is located at 24261 N. US Highway 101 in Hoodsport, and can be reached by calling (360) 877-0372.

MGH Ankle & Foot

Board-certified podiatric surgeons John V. Rice, D.P.M. and James A. Wright, D.P.M., are part of MGH&FC’s Diabetes Wellness team, serving on the faculty of diabetes educators with their expertise in diabetes-related foot problems. Providing foot care for all ages, Drs. Rice and Wright John V. Rice, D.P.M. diagnose and treat Board Certified, many common foot and Reconstructive Foot ankle conditions such & Ankle Surgery, Podiatric Surgery as bunions, calluses, ingrown toenails, skin and nail diseases, deformities, heel pain, and more. As skilled podiatric surgeons, they can surgically correct problems such as James A. Wright, D.P.M. fractures, hammertoes, Board Certified, Reconstructive Foot and ligament or tendon & Ankle Surgery, issues. Podiatric Surgery SCOPE 5

caring MGH Ankle & Foot is open Monday to Friday, and located at 1812 N. 13th Loop Road in Shelton. For an appointment call (360) 427-0366.

MGH Eye Clinic MGH Eye Clinic is the area’s only total eye clinic with a full-time, board-certified ophthalmic eye surgeon and part-time optometrist on staff. Ophthalmologist Monica Vuong, M.D. treats eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, and performs a variety of surgeries of the eye and eyelid, as well as laser Monica B. Vuong, M.D. procedures. Optometrist Board Certified, Ophthalmology Jenni Aaseby, O.D., specializes in routine eye examinations and contact lens fitting. High-tech diagnostic equipment and the latest in wireless technology, including Jenni R. Aaseby, O.D. Optometrist Optical Coherence Washington State Tomography (OCT) Diagnostic/ Therapeutic/Oral yields highly detailed, license precise imagery for the best treatment. Avastin injections and fluorescein angiograms are also available at the Eye Clinic to treat macular degeneration and other eye disorders. MGH Eye Clinic is here to prevent, detect, and correct issues of the eyes that affect the whole family. Located at 2300 Kati Court, Suite C in Shelton, an appointment can be made by calling (360) 426-8717.

MGH Family Health MGH Family Health offers a full range of medical services in a unique approach to patient-centered care, where the doctor partners with the patient in treating and managing their health. Christopher Penoyar, D.O.,* is a board-certified doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) who has served our community since 1989, in a 6 S C O P E

“whole person” approach to care that empowers the patient to take control of their own health. The goal of a D.O.* is to treat the whole body – Christopher not just the symptoms. Penoyar, D.O.* Board Certified D.O.s practice a hands-on Family Medicine osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) that uses stretching and gentle pressure on the muscles and joints. OMT is used to ease pain, increase mobility and promote healing, and can often complement – or even replace – drugs or surgery, so it is a preferred treatment for many patients. MGH Family Health is located at 1812 N 13th Loop Road in Shelton and can be reached by calling (360) 426-3862.

MGH Mountain View Women’s Health

Lystra B. Wilson-Celestine, M.D. Board Certified, Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Nkemdilim Nwosa, M.D. Board Certified, Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Mountain View Women’s Health offers a full range of gynecological and obstetrical treatment to women through all stages of life. Its expert staff includes three board-certified obstetrician/ gynecologists – Lystra B. Wilson-Celestine, M.D.; Nkem Nwosa, M.D.; and Alford N. Vassall, Jr., M.D.; and a highly qualified physician’s assistant – Carley A. Jacobs, PA-C.

They specialize in everything from well-woman care to gynecological treatment and surgery; obstetrics Alford N. Vassall, Jr., M.D. and fertility services; Board Certified, Obstetrician/Gynecologist and menopausal care – including urodynamic bladder testing. Mountain View Women’s Health is affiliated

with The Birth Center at Mason General Hospital and MGH Oakland Bay Pediatrics, for a seamless continuity of Carley A. Jacobs, PA-C prenatal to post-natal Board Certified, NCCPA care. Gynecological surgeries are done at Mason General Hospital, as well as mammograms, ultrasounds, and bone density scans, for close-to-home convenience. Mountain View Women’s Health is located at 2300 Kati Court, Suite A, and offers late appointments on Wednesday evenings. For an appointment, call (360) 426-0955.

MGH Oakland Bay Pediatrics MGH Oakland Bay Pediatrics is a kid-friendly place where staff work together to meet the medical needs of all children, from birth to 18. Offering a complete range of medical services, Oakland Bay Pediatrics provides compassionate, quality treatment for a child’s injury or illness; helps manage chronic conditions; and works with parents Rose Ann Rayos, M.D. to foster healthy Board Certified, Pediatrics lifestyles for their children. They also provide newborn care; immunizations; school, sports, and annual physicals. Binod Tuladhar, M.D., F.A.A.P. Board Certified, Pediatrics

Therese Pizanti, ARNP Board Certified, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Board-certified Pediatricians Rose Ann Rayos, M.D., and Binod Tuladhar, M.D.; and boardcertified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Therese Pizanti, ARNP, collaborate with other specialists and health care

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professionals to meet the health and emotional needs of all children. John V. Butler, M.D. Board Certified, Family Practice

Douglas Dightman, M.D. Board Certified, Family Practice

Kimberly Elliott, D.O.,* Ph.D Board Certified, Family Practice

Michael Keep, M.D. Board Certified, Family Practice

Payal K. Shah, M.D. Board Certified, Family Practice

Timothy J. Weber, M.D. Board Certified, Family Practice

Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oakland Bay Pediatrics is located close to MGH at 247 Professional Way in Shelton. To make an appointment call (360) 426-3102.

MGH Shelton Family Medicine MGH Shelton Family Medicine has been providing excellence in care to families in our community since 1978. From routine health screenings to acute conditions and chronic illnesses, board-certified family physicians and physician assistants meet the medical needs of families in our expanding community. Practitioners at Shelton Family Medicine treat the medical needs of patients and connect with other specialists in a continuity of patient-centered care. They specialize in caring for the whole family – from infancy through childhood and adolescence, adulthood and into the senior years. The staff of board certified physicians includes founding members, John V. Butler, M.D.; and Timothy J. Weber, M.D.; plus Kimberly Elliott, D.O.,* Ph.D; Michael Keep, M.D.; Payal Shah,

We put patients first. We provide quality medical care to assist the individuals of our community to restore and preserve their health. We conserve patient and community resources through a sustainable, financially viable, coordinated system of health care delivery.

M.D.; and Douglas Dightman, M.D.; and Physician Assistants Resa Delany, PA-C; and Lucinda Boudreau, PA-C. Located right beside the hospital at 939 Mountain View Drive, Suite 100, Shelton Family Medicine can be reached for an appointment by calling (360) 426-2653.

MGH Shelton Orthopedics MGH Shelton Orthopedics has a team of highly trained and experienced orthopedic surgeons providing excellent treatment for bone and joint injuries and issues that limit freedom of movement. They work closely with the Surgery Department, Diagnostic Imaging, and Physical Therapy Department next door at Mason General Hospital. Frederick J. Davis, M.D., is a boardcertified orthopedic surgeon who works with patients to reach a solution that is right for them, setting goals for positive outcomes regardless Stephen Ou, D.O.* of the patient’s health Board Eligible, Orthopedic Surgery condition. Stephen Ou, D.O.,* is board eligible in orthopedic surgery and has a specialty in sports injury, cartilage restoration, ligament reconstruction, Michael Henry, M.D. Board Eligible, and knee surgery. Orthopedic Surgery Michael Henry, M.D., has expertise in trauma and fracture care. He obtained a Fellowship in Trauma from the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Scotland, and is Frederick J. Davis, M.D. Board Certified, Orthopedic Surgery

board-eligible in orthopedic surgery. MGH Shelton Orthopedics is located next to the hospital at 939 Mountain View Drive, Suite 100. To make an appointment call the clinic at (360) 427-0663.

MGH Surgery Clinic MGH Surgery Clinic provides excellent surgical care – that’s close to home! It begins with your surgical consultation, where all of your questions and concerns will be answered with a compassion that will put you right at ease. Performing surgeries of the breast, gallbladder, thyroid, and colon, as well as cancer surgeries and laparoscopic procedures, board William D. Neal, M.D., certified general F.A.C.S. surgeons William D. Board Certified, General Surgery Neal, M.D., and John E. Clayton, D.O.,* are highly-skilled and well-qualified. Dr. Neal has expertise in gastrointestinal procedures and John E. Clayton, D.O.* Dr. Clayton is an Board Certified , osteopathic surgeon General Surgery who specializes in treating issues of the breast, and in performing colonoscopies and upper endoscopies. With excellent care so conveniently close to home, it makes sense to have your surgery at Mason General Hospital. MGH Surgery Clinic is located at 1710 N 13th Loop Road, across the street from Mason General Hospital. To make an appointment for a consultation call (360) 426-4142. *Doctor of Osteopathic medicine SCOPE 7

caring Despite media hype – regular mammograms do save lives She went on to say that women in their 20’s and 30’s should have clinical breast exams every three years and should practice breast self-awareness (BSA). By doing monthly BSA exams a woman knows what is normal for her own breasts and is able to recognize signs of change. MGH&FC’s Diagnostic Imaging Department provides services for breast health that include screening and diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds, needle biopsies, and surgeries. Appointments are available at the Hospital Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and two Women’s Health Events are held annually with free screenings available to women who are uninsured or underinsured for mammograms. Appointments for screenings can be scheduled weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. by calling MGH&FC’s Diagnostic Imaging Department at (360) 427-9590. MGH’s mammography team – Shawn Peters, Jody Olsen, Karry Trout, and Mozell Snider.

Recently there has been a lot of confusion in the media regarding at what age women should begin having mammography screenings, and how often. The American Cancer Society and the American College of Radiology continue, however, to recommend that all women begin breast cancer screenings at age 40, and repeat them annually as long as they are healthy. This is the approach followed by MGH&FC’s Patient Navigator, Karry Trout, BA, RT(R)(M)CBPN-IC, and the rest of the Hospital’s mammography team including Mozell Snider, Jody Olsen, and Shawn Peters. All four women are Board Certified Radiological Technologists and Registered Mammographers. The American College of Radiology website states, “According to the National Cancer Institute, since mammography screening became widespread in the early 1990’s, the U.S. breast cancer death rate, unchanged for the previous 50 years, has dropped well over 30 percent. Every major medical organization with expertise in breast cancer care, including the Society of Breast Imaging, continues to recommend that women begin receiving annual mammograms at age 40.” Digital breast imaging – which is available at MGH – provides detailed scans of breast tissue which make mammograms the best way to discover breast irregularities, especially in younger women. Trout said that “belief they are free from risk” or “fear of the process” stops many women from having annual mammograms. “The risk of breast cancer increases with age, and heredity is only responsible for 10 to 15% of cases. That’s the false sense of security women have – where there is no family history,” Trout added. 8 S C O P E

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“I am very excited to be involved with this new MRI. I am so proud that the Hospital is providing the latest advancedimaging technology to our residents.” – Radiologist Kevin Roscoe, M.D.

Kevin Roscoe, M.D., chief of radiology and Michael Gray, director of radiology.

The most advanced MRI technology. The new, high field ‘panorama open’ MRI scanner combines the comfort of open space with the highest quality images available. No more feeling of claustrophobia with the near 360-degree opening… this MRI has the capability of taking patients weighing up to 550 pounds. And your fast, accurate results can be immediately sent to your physician, electronically. The most advanced MRI technology is now available locally, and you can experience it in the Diagnostic Imaging Department at Mason General Hospital – where patient-centered care is leading the way. With your doctor’s MRI order, make an appointment by calling (360) 427-9590.

news briefs Employee Focus Live, learn and work at MGH&FC

Melody Olels, R.N., began working for Mason General Hospital 20 years ago. She has worked in the medical/ surgical/pediatrics unit at MGH as a registered nurse, and currently works in ICU. “I am so fortunate to have chosen the best career in the world. Nursing is about caring. I love meeting patients and their families and connecting with them, learning about their lives, caring for them through their illness, and seeing them improve,” Melody said. “I feel lucky to work with the best people in the world, as we nurses share an invisible bond. The wonderful people I work with are like my sisters and brothers. We support and encourage one another. Nurses are the best people you’ll ever know.”

2002. The various Hospital departments and Clinics represented on this year’s team include: Administration, Ankle & Foot Clinic, Birth Center, Business Office, Central Registration, Dietary Services, Environmental Services, Health Information Management, House Supervisor, Information Technology, Materials, Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics, Outpatient Surgery, and Patient Resources. Cindy Mortensen, Merry Antrim, and Monica Bates are co-captains.

Women’s Health Clinic evening hours

Lystra B. WilsonCelestine, M.D. Board Certified

“Employee of the Month” Congratulations to MGH&FC “Employee of the Month” for May – Rosa GonzalezGonzalez, MGH Surgery Clinic; and June – Susan Powell, R.N., clinical informatics.

Nkemdilim Nwosa, M.D. Board Certified

Relay for Life Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics is once again participating in the upcoming American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life – on Friday and Saturday, June 27 & 28 at the Shelton High School track. The team has participated in several fundraisers so far, and is hoping to reach their goal of $5,000 or more. Relay for Life raises money to help prevent, find a cure for, and to educate people about cancer. The event is 24 hours long. It begins at 4 p.m. on Friday and ends at 4 p.m. Saturday. Opening ceremonies is at 7 p.m., beginning with the “Survivor Lap”, in which any cancer survivor can participate. The Luminaire ceremony is at 10 p.m. on Friday night – where those who are battling cancer, are survivors of cancer, or have passed away are recognized and honored. MGH&FC has participated in the Relay for Life since

Alford N. Vassall, Jr., M.D. Board Certified

MGH Mountain View Women’s Health (MVWH) is open late on Wednesday evenings until 7 p.m. Daytime office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays. MVWH is a full-service medical clinic that provides medical treatment for women of all ages with gynecological and obstetrical needs, and is staffed by three boardcertified gynecologist/ obstetricians – Lystra B. Wilson-Celestine, M.D.; Nkem Nwosa, M.D.; and Alford N. Vassall, Jr., M.D. To schedule an appointment call MVWH at (360) 426-0955.

Donate via CFC Mason General Hospital Foundation (MGHF) has joined several other community-based organizations to be a part of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Being a member of the CFC allows federal employees to utilize payroll deduction for their philanthropic contributions.” For MGHF, this means that all federal employees who would like to donate to the Foundation via payroll deduction can now do so. To set this up, a federal employee needs to contact their payroll office and provide MGHF’s CFC number – 27211.

Check out the Gift Shop MGHF’s new Auxiliary Gift Shop at MGH is open for your gift-giving needs – or if you just want to spoil yourself! New location, new merchandise, new everything! Also for sale is Carolyn Maddux’s book, Care: A Hospital for Mason County.

Register for Senior Games Washington State Senior Game registration ends Tuesday, July 15, 2014. The Games, now in its 18th year, will be held in July 2014 at various sites throughout the South Sound. Almost 2,000 participants will take part, and out-of-state participants are welcome. Events include: archery, basketball, badminton, bowling, cowboy action shooting, cycling, dance, golf, pickleball, power walking, race walking, racquetball, 5 & 10k runs, rock climbing, shuffleboard, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track & field, trap shooting, and volleyball. For more informations, call the Senior Games Information Line at (360) 413-0148. To register go to www.washingtonstateseniorgames.com.

Classes & support groups “Living Well with Diabetes” class in June A three-evening class in diabetes self-management. . When: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, June 17, 18, & 19, 2014 from 6 to 9 p.m Where: Pershing and Ellinor Meeting Rooms at Mason General Hospital Registration: Advanced registration is required by calling Sue Barwick, R.N., C.D.E., at (360) 426-1611, ext. 28941 (from Allyn (360) 275-8614, ext. 28941) Note: There is a fee for this class, however, diabetes education is a covered service under most insurance plans. SCOPE 9

hola La Tiroides Baja Causa Subir de Peso, Pero el Tratamiento no se lo Quita

Como investigar y comparar los planes para usted y su familia.

Una tiroides hipoactiva, conocida como el hipotiroidismo, causa un metabolismo lento y una subida de peso (normalmente alrededor de 2 a 5 kilos). Pero si está contando con un tratamiento de este trastorno para que se le revierta a esta subida de peso, no tendrá suerte.

En MGH&FC, queremos que usted tenga suficiente cobertura. Así que antes de registrase para un plan de salud, favor de comunicarse con Susana Lopez, Patient Accounts Office, al (360) 427-3635.

Un tratamiento con levothyroxine restauró a la tiroides a los niveles normales, pero no se asociaba con ninguna pérdida de peso significante en la mayoría de los pacientes, según un estudio presentado a la junta del American Thyroid Association (San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 16-20, 2013). Otros estudios han encontrado que muchos pacientes siguen luchando con la subida de peso a pesar de un consumo reducido de comida y un aumento de ejercicio. Esto se podría deber a un nivel metabólico puesto más bajo. [SOURCE: Does treatment of hypothyroidism lead to weight loss?” Science Daily, October 16, 2013; Mary Shomon, “Losing weight with hypothyroidism,” About. com, updated December 31, 2012]

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Debido a la incidencia en alza de la obesidad juvenil, la American Academy of Pediatrics recomienda que los niños jóvenes deben de evitar a la soda, las bebidas deportivas y los jugos azucarados. [SOURCE: Ricki Lewis, “Obesity: sugar-sweetened beverages increase toddlers’ risk,” Medscape Medical News, August 6, 2013]

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Los Síntomas de la Tiroides se Atribuyen al Estrés

El hipertiroidismo (una glándula tiroides

hiperactiva) frecuentemente causa un latido cardiaco rápido e irregular. Esto se podría percibir por el paciente y también el médico como un problema cardiaco posible, pero cuando las pruebas cardiacas vuelven normales, la tendencia demasiado frecuente es descartarlo como estrés. El hipertiroidismo también tiene la tendencia del crear un flujo menstrual más pesado y también la dificultad de quedar embarazada. Estos se consideran como problemas reproductivos y también podrían resultar en algún tipo de procedimiento de intervención antes de que se descubra alguna anormalidad de la tiroides.

[SOURCE: “Could you have a thyroid problem?” Prevention, July, 2012, updated September, 2013]

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Las mujeres que están acostumbradas a hacer ejercicio pueden y deberían de seguir siendo activas físicamente durante el embarazo. Debido a los cambios en la pesa corporal, su forma y metabolismo, sin embargo, podría ser necesario cambiar la rutina normal para evitar lastimarse. El mejor plan es hablar con su médico acerca del ejercicio. Las mujeres también son más vulnerables a lastimarse durante el ejercicio durante sus periodos menstruales como resultado de los cambios hormonales que se le aflojan a las articulaciones. Normalmente, debido a las diferencias en su anatomía, las mujeres tienen un riesgo más alto de heridas al ligamento cruzado anterior de la rodilla. Como resultado, deberían de tener cuidado cuando participan en deportes que requieren movimientos que tuercen y giren a la pierna, tales como esquiar, el baloncesto y el tenis. [SOURCE: Colette Bouchez, “6 ways to avoid workout injuries,” WebMD Feature, reviewed by Louise Chang, May 19, 2008; “Exercise safety: fact sheet,” Better Health Channel, Physical Activity, Australia]

giving New members join Arts Commission

Chronic or severe wound? Need Ostomy or Continence special care? Don’t suffer any longer. Stay close to home when your physician refers you to MGH&FC Wound Care Services. Call (360) 432-3285.

Injury treatment: PRICE is right

Most injuries suffered during exercise are minor and can be self-

Mason General Hospital Foundation’s Arts Commission recently welcomed new members to the volunteer organization. They include (l-r) Ron Otto, retired teacher and coach; Margo Otto, retired principal; Shelly Del Bosque, head secretary and principal’s assistant; Bill Lanning, retired principal; and Rob Kamin, art teacher. Most members join the Arts Commission to work on the Annual Students’ Art Project, from which 40 art works by students – grades first through twelfth – within Public Hospital District No.1 are selected for installation in patient rooms in Mason General Hospital. Currently, many of these works are on temporary display in some corridors and public areas of the Hospital. The new members join continuing members Darryl Cleveland, Paula Ferrera, Carla Jones, Deviona Jones, Mary Anne Munson, Lin Reber, and Peg Stock Penney. This summer’s Arts Commission project includes reinstalling all of the art which was stored during the addition of the new surgery wing and renovation of several Hospital departments. “We plan to have the Art reinstalled by early fall,” said Peg Stock Penney, one of the founding members of the Arts Commission. “The absences of these art works have been greatly missed.” MGHF Arts Commission presents

The Shellfish Shack The Bistro AN D

OysterFest 2014 Save the dates

October 4 and 5, 2014

treated with PRICE: Protection with bandages, elastic wraps or splints. Rest the injured tissues to give them time to heal. Ice is an excellent anti-inflammatory to reduce swelling and pain. Apply ice for 10 to 15 minutes right after an injury; repeat each hour for the next four hours; then four times a day for the next two to three days. Elevation of the injured limb drains fluids away and reduces swelling and pain. If the injury has not improved within a week or if it gets worse, see your doctor. [SOURCE: “4 steps to treat common exercise injuries, from Harvard Men’s Health Watch,” News from Harvard Health, February, 2010; “Workout injuries: prevention and treatment,” WebMD MedicalReference, reviewed by Michael W. Smith, M.D., April 17, 2012]

Freedom to

move!

Conquer pain, restore function,

and return to your favorite activities. That’s the goal at MGH Shelton Orthopedics, where board-certified and board eligible orthopedic surgeons are committed to quality care and positive outcomes. With a full range of orthopedic specialties, including sports medicine and joint restoration and replacement, Shelton Orthopedics works toward finding a solution that will get you moving again. To make an appointment at MGH Shelton Orthopedics call (360) 427-0663. (360) 427-0663 939 Mountain View Dr, Ste. 130 Shelton, WA 98584 www.MasonGeneral.com

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giving Staff, family and friends participate in “Big Climb”

MGHF’s

Fantasy Forest 2014 Event Look for Fantasy Forest updates in the August issue of SCOPE!

Sixteen Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics employees, their families and friends raised more than $7,000 for Seattle’s “Big Climb” that took place in March at the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle. This is the second year MGH&FC has had a team. The Washington/Alaska Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) hosted the event. All proceeds went towards the LLS mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. The MGH&FC team joined nearly 6,000 people who rose to the challenge of climbing 69 flights of stairs in the highest skyscraper in Seattle. Participants had the choice of either running up the stairwell (in a timed race) or walking up (untimed). The MGH&FC team – called Scrambled Legs and Achin’ was evenly split between those who chose to be either racers or walkers. In all, the team climbed 1,311 steps, or 788 feet of vertical elevation, to reach the top. Participating in the fun were (front row) Eric Moll, administration; and Trevor Madison, materials; (middle row) Meghan Lucas, development; Tenielle Masteller, volunteer services/human relations; and Kristen Sage, central registration; (back row) Carol Blevins, central registration; Shelly Dunnington, administration; Melissa Cuzick, MSP, HS, WC; Nicole Eddins, pharmacy; Tina Conklin, EH/IC/Safety, DW; Shannon Barnhart, central registration; Melinda Fisher, central registration; and Pam Madison, health information management. (Not pictured) Andrea Beman, laboratory; Traci Bishop, emergency department; and Julie Womack, central registration.

Yoga can cause injuries, too

Yoga is often presented as an ultra-safe workout that increases flexibility

and reduces the risk of injury. While all of that may be true, persons who practice yoga suffer injuries, too, including wrist sprains and hip problems. Trainers advise against putting excess weight on the wrists and reinforcing them with support when possible. Also avoid pushing your body into a position that is painful and feels unnatural.

[SOURCE: Colette Bouchez, “6 ways to avoid workout injuries,” WebMD Feature, reviewed by Louise Chang, May 19, 2008]

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eye care...

It’s now closer than you think... at MGH Eye Clinic Optometrist Jenni Aaseby, O.D. specializes in contact lens fitting and prescription glasses, and joins Monica Vuong, M.D., board-certified ophthalmologist and eye surgeon. MGH Eye Clinic puts the most qualified professionals with the latest technology to bring you a thorough diagnosis and the best treatment available. A full-service eye clinic providing everything from routine eye exams to surgical solutions. To make an appointment at MGH Eye Clinic call (360) 426-8717.

(360) 426-8717 • 2300 Kati Court, Suite C • Shelton, WA 98584 www.MasonGeneral.com

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MGHF

“Quality Care” Golf Tournament Friday, June 27, 2014 Lakeland Village Golf & Country Club – Allyn, Washington All proceeds benefit MGH&FC

For more information call (360) 427-3623 or go to www.MasonGeneral.com/foundation

Thank you to all of our Sponsors! Title Sponsor: Co-Presenting Sponsors • Manke Lumber Company • Verizon Wireless Men’s Prize Sponsor • Squaxin Island Tribe Women’s Prize Sponsor • Christmas Village Mfg. Home Community Prize Sponsor • Dynamic Collectors, Inc. Tee Pack Sponsor • Falcon Financial, Inc. Tent Sponsor • Electrocom Banner Sponsor • Taylor Shellfish Farms Awards Dinner Sponsor • Mt. St. Helens Evergreens and the Eveland Family Putting Contest Sponsor • Hiawatha Corporation 1st Place Handicap Prize Sponsor • Hoffman Construction Company

Tournament Patron Sponsor • Washington Casualty Company 3rd Place Non-Handicap Prize Sponsor • Healthcare Management Administrators Registration Brunch Sponsor • Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. – Joliet Osborne Hospitality Cart Sponsor • Network Hardware Resale Hole-in-One Sponsors • Gillis Auto Center • Arnold Smith Insurance Program Sponsor • Jack Charneski Hole Sponsor(s) Level A • Direct Matters – Promo, Print, Mail • Eric Thompson, Financial Advisor – Edward Jones • John L. Scott Real Estate • Karen Schade, Financial Advisor – Edward Jones • MacEwen for State House • Olympic Mountain Millwork • Omnicell • Our Community Credit Union • Peninsula Credit Union • Robert W. Johnson, PLLC

Hole Sponsor(s) Level B • Brady Trucking • Cellnetix Pathology & Laboratories • D. R. Gardner, CPA, PS • DeMiero Enterprize • Fidelis Communications • First American Title Company • Green Diamond Resource Company • Hackney Family Dentistry • Healthstream • Heritage Bank • Hood Canal Communications • Jimini Construction • Joe L. Snyder and Andrea L. Huff, Attorneys at Law • McCarty & Associates, “a marketing firm” • Olympic Panel Products • Prudential NW Real Estate • Shelton Chiropractic Center • Shelton Health & Rehabilitation Center • Shelton Rotary • Skookum Rotary Club • Sterile Surgical Systems & AKA Textiles • Wittenberg, CPA, PS Sponsors as of May 21, 2014

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SHA donation to purchase new ICU beds

MGH 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.

Jean Ashley Dorothy Auseth Helen Brewer Lucille Chambers Nancy Cortight Margaret Frost Lester Kiddy

Verne Lamarsh Marge A. McKibbin Elaine O’Hara Edward Okonek Delores Pickering Shirley Sechler Ralph Smith

Memorial/honorary contributions made to MGH Foundation Mason General Hospital Foundation has received generous donations in memory and in honor of the individuals listed below. Donors and memorialized individuals listed in this report reflect contributions made to the Foundation between February 25 and April 28, 2014.

Marie Cormier In Memory of: Connie McMurtry Arlene Davidson In Memory of: Connie McMurtry Doug & Lorna Dayton In Honor of: Employees at MGH&FC Green Diamond Resource Company In Memory of: Helen Brewer The Hamilton Girls In Memory of: Agnes Hamilton

Roger & Linda Hoff In Memory of: Don Brown Clyde Coots Mike Coleman Kitsap County Superior Court Clerk’s Office In Memory of: Rita Nutt Harper Chris & Karen Newton In Memory of: Rita Nutt Harper Bonnie Oakes In Memory of: Connie McMurtry

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. 14 S C O P E

The Shelton Hospital Association (SHA) recently donated $78,000 to Mason

General Hospital toward the purchase of new ICU beds. Pictured above receiving the check are (l-r) Jennifer Capps, CDO; Terry Megiveron, CPS; Commissioner Nancy Trucksess; Rick Smith, CFO; Eileen Branscome, COO; Commissioner Don Wilson; Eric Moll, CEO; and SHA representative Dick Taylor.

Treasures Thrift Store offers designer clothes at “Boutique” Left: Donald McCord in the Men’s Section of the Boutique. The designer suit, shirt, and tie Donald is wearing cost him less than $30. Right: Treasures’ Manager Terina McCord shows two of the many evening dresses the Boutique has to offer.

Designer women’s and men’s clothes - some gently used - some still with original price tags, now grace a special designated corner of Mason General Hospital Foundation’s Treasures Thrift Store’s “Boutique”. Names such as Talbots, Jones New York, and Ralph Lauren, can be found throughout “Treasures Boutique” in all sizes, designs, and fabrics. “We have had great success in reaching people who are looking for exactly this type of clothing,” said Terina McCord, Treasures’ Manager. “Some people come in just because of the ‘Boutique.’” Treasures, located on the corner of 3rd and Railroad in Downtown Shelton, is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and welcomes donations of good, gently-used items. For more information on Treasures go to www.MasonGeneral.com or contact the store at (360) 427-3858.

We are proud to be a

Tobacco-Free

Outstanding ICU care

facility. Please – no smoking or chewing tobacco on our campus. Thank you!

Patients often have tobacco exposure Children brought to an emergency department with asthma

symptoms often show signs of exposure to tobacco smoke even when caregivers report no such exposure. For most patients, tobacco smoke is a trigger for reduced air flow and increased responsiveness of airway cells. Even though tobacco exposure in the home or in an automobile was reported in only 35.1 percent of cases, cotinine (a metabolite of nicotine) was more frequently found in the blood (56.1 percent) and in the saliva (79.6 percent of cases).

Pamela Walker (holding award) is a CNA in MGH&FC’s intensive care unit (ICU). She has worked at the hospital for 11 years and was recently recognized by Shelton Rotary for her “outstanding professionalism” in serving the patients of this area. “When Pamela is working, we know it will be a good day,” said her Clinical Coordinator Rob Bennington, R.N., CCRN. Pictured here, joining Pamela and Rob at the presentation was MGH&FC’s Marcia Rohlik, R.N., MSN, director of the Birth Center and ICU.

[SOURCE: Marcia Freilick, “Parents may not report smoke exposure in kids with asthma,” Medscape Medical News, January 20, 2014 (Pediatrics, January 20, 2014]

Thyroid symptoms attributed to stress

Hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland) frequently causes a rapid and irregular heartbeat. This may be perceived by both patient and doctor as a possible heart problem, but when heart tests come back normal, the tendency too often is to write it off as stress.

Hyperthyroidism also has a tendency to create a heavier menstrual flow and difficulty becoming pregnant. These are seen as reproductive problems and may even result in some kind of interventional procedure before the thyroid abnormality is discovered. CMYK

[SOURCE: “Could you have a thyroid problem?” Prevention, July, 2012, updated September, 2013]

Get moving

continued from page 4… as walking alongside other survivors made me feel stronger,” Shelby added. It was one motivation for starting the Dash. by staying close to home. Compassionate, highly qualified surgeons at MGH Surgery Clinic, combined with an expert surgical team at Mason General Hospital, are right here – close to your home and family — to make your surgical experience a positive one.

The Conklin children support their parents by walking with them, and by helping manage the Mother’s Day Dash.

Call MGH Surgery Clinic for a consultation at (360) 426-4142.

“The Dash,” said Jef Conklin, “has generated a lot of local support, as well as some generous local sponsors. Last year, 120 people participated, many of them in honor of their mothers or a loved one who has battled cancer. We really appreciate everything the sponsors do to help out,” he said.

“They all have their jobs and know what to do. It’s a family thing and we all do it together,” said Shelby.

To learn more about the event, visit Mother’s Day Dash on Facebook.. S C O P E 15

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Shelton

In Celebration of 2014

We’d like to thank those who have reached “years of service” milestones in 2014: Ireland, Greta – SFM 5 years

Albaugh, Shayne – DS Anderson, Robert, CRNA – Anes Areopagita, Samuel – EVS Belen, Alonzo – EVS Bingham, Rebecca – ER Broom-Parris, Vonda – HIM Burkitt, Kristie – BO Butler, John V., M.D. – SFM Carroll, Rebekah – Ed Colby, Kelly – Pharm Cooper, Beth – PACU Cutshaw, Nora – MVWH Danford, Sandra – HIM Delany, Resa, PA-C – SFM DeVelde, Daniel, CRNA – Anes Dominguez-Alvarez, SaVanna – CI Dorcy, Kathy – SFM Eaton, Debbie – SFM Eldridge, Melissa – SFM Fisher, Melinda – CR Gilbert, Cheleace – ER Gillespie, Brian – Maint Graves, Tanis – MSP Hagman, Lisa – SFM Hamel, Elizabeth – ER Harvey, Sharyl – SFM Hentschel, Karl – IS Herrell, Debralee – HIM Herrick, Barbara – SFM Hicks, Christie – Mats Hoff, Nancy – FH Howell, LaRae – HIM Hury, Marsha – BC

Jensen, Kathryn – SFM Kappert, Sarah – BC Kersting, Brenda – BO Kilts, Amy – SFM Kvool, Valerie – Ed Lanman, Debra – SFM Larrabee, Travis – Ed Li, Qiang , M.D. – Cardio Mathews, Melinda – SFM Mecham, Matthew – ER Mendiola, Maria – MVWH Miller, Susan – SFM Mitchell, David B., M.D. – Rad Myers, Sarah – EVS Nacht, Heather – SFM O’Connor, Tahni – A&F Ohlmann, Patricia – FH Ownby, Nancy – PACU Palmer, Maria – Pharm Pearson, Delores – SFM Penoyar, Christopher, D.O. – FH Plaskiewicz, Andrea J., M.D. – ER Porter, Carolyn – Pharm Putvin, Sandra – Maint Quiring, Jewel – SFM Rasmussen, Brianna – ER Rice, John V., DPM – A&F Roscoe, Kevin J., M.D. – Rad Samples, Nancy – CNS Sande, Benjamin – EC Strahan, Tracy – MVWH Thompson, Cheryl – SFM Vassall, Alford N., M.D. – MVWH Wang, Hui, M.D., PhD – Onc Weber, Timothy, M.D. – SFM Wokojance, Susan – SFM Wright, James A., DPM – A&F

Chavez, Christina – ER Duffy, Jenny – ER Eaton, Cynthia – BC Faford, Shane – DI Fitchitt, Jennifer – MS Godat, Phyllis – HIM Kenny, Marie – Surg Kovacs, Joseph – ER Mecham, Mona – Lab Moll, Eric – Admin Munro, Roberta – MSP Rigolo, Maria – Lab Rohlik, Marcia – BC/ICCU Smith, Harton S., M.D. – Cardio Sorely, Leah – Surg Stanford, Shelby – MSP

15 years

Alvarez, Lori – HR Bennington, Robert – ICCU Dunnington, Shelly – Admin Hautala, John W., M.D. – ER Mattheis, Kelly – PACU Paulson, Eric – CNS Taylor, Andrew R., M.D. – Rad

20 years

Geary, Keith – Maint Gushee, Dean E., M.D. – ER Jordan, Letitia – Anes Lampert, Austin C, M.D. – Pulm Mortensen, Cynthia – PR

25 years

Boyce, Shelly – CR Hartley, Debra, A., CRNA – Anes Hudnell, Peggy – HIM Jennings, Laurie – CNS Manke, Terri – HSS Miller, Harry – Pharm Wehrli, Craig J., M.D. – Cardio Whitten, Richard O., M.D. – Path

30 years Department Abbreviations: Admin.....Administration A&F.........MGH Ankle & Foot Anes........Anesthesia BC...........Birth Center BO...........Business Office Cardio......Cardiology CI.............Clinical Infomatics CNS.........Culinary & Nutrition ...............Services

CR...........Central Registration DI............Diagnostic Imaging DS...........Decison Support EC............MGH Eye Clinc Ed............Education Office ER............Emergency Room EVS..........Environmental Services FH...........MGH Family Health HIM.........Health Information ...............Management

HSS.........House Supervisors/Staffing ICCU........Intensive Critical Care Unit IS.............Information Services Lab..........Laboratory Mats........Materials MS...........Medical Staff MSP........Medical/Surgurical/Pediatrics MVWH.....Mountain View Women’s Health Onc..........Oncology Path........Pathology

Rose, Patricia – HIM PACU.......Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pharm.....Phamacy PR...........Patient Resources Pulm.......Pulmonology Rad.........Radiology SFM.........Shelton Family Medicine Surg........Surgical Services

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The antioxidant case for red wine Research has consistently found that persons consuming low to moderate levels of alcohol have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. The protective effect of red wine is even greater, presumably because of the high content of phenolics and other antioxidants. Excessive alcohol consumption (more than three drinks a day) is unquestionably harmful, increasing the risk of hypertension, stroke and coronary artery disease. [SOURCE: Gemma Chiva Blanch, et al, “Effects of wine, alcohol and polyphenols on cardiovascular disease risk factors,” Alcohol and Alcoholism, 2013;48(3):270-277]

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