Words of Wellness
may– june 2017
heart
attacks
Strike At
Any age
Donald Keppley and
Matt Steber are living
proof that heart attacks
can hit at any time
Inside: An innovative program works to prevent limb loss / Empowering
patients to take active roles in their healthcare / A game-changing surgical
treatment for obesity / Community health programs
Reading Hospital Honored
for Excellence
Reading Hospital has received Healthgrades’ 2017
America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award, a distinction that
places the facility in the top 2 percent of more than
4,500 hospitals across the country.
This award recognizes consistent, year-over-year
superior clinical performance. From 2013 through 2015,
patients treated in hospitals achieving this
award have, on average, a 27.1 percent lower
risk of mortality than if they were treated in
hospitals that did not receive this award.
Additionally, Healthgrades honored
Clint Matthews
Reading Hospital with other prestigious
awards, including the 2017 Distinguished Hospital
Award for Clinical Excellence™, and named it one of
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care™ for
2017, Stroke Care for 2017 and Critical Care for 2017.
“This recognition helps patients recognize that
when they choose Reading Hospital, they will receive
excellent care,” said Clint Matthews, President and
Chief Executive Officer, Reading Health System.
“I am proud of our staff’s dedication to high-quality
care and continuous improvement. Together, we
are advancing health and transforming lives in our
community.”
New Program to Help Prevent Limb Loss
Patients at risk for limb loss — whether due to injuries, blood flow problems
or non-healing wounds — need highly specialized and well-coordinated care.
That’s why Reading Health recently introduced an inpatient Limb Salvage
Program that promotes a team approach to aid in the prevention
of limb loss. Preventing amputation and returning the patient to an
active lifestyle are top priorities, and a more streamlined approach
can make a difference in saving a patient’s leg.
Physicians with expertise in vascular surgery, podiatry, infectious
Paul Impellizzeri,
MD, FACS
disease, plastic surgery and medical specialties will continue to
work together to seamlessly implement the new Limb Salvage
Protocol — which allows for quick mobilization of the care team and
standardized orders for lab work and imaging.
“We saw that there could be a more efficient and expeditious way to serve
at-risk patients,” says vascular surgeon Paul Impellizzeri, MD, FACS, who
helped develop the new program for Reading Health. “Rendering this care in a
prompt, well-organized fashion will hopefully reduce the need for amputation.
In many cases, these patients have been debilitated for quite some time, and
this protocol is intended to expedite their return to daily activities.”
Reading Health System Welcomes New Family
Medicine Practice
Reading Convenient Care is now Reading Health Physician Network Family
Medicine. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., and Saturday,
8 a.m.–3 p.m. 3535 N. Fifth Street Highway, Reading | 610-939-1532
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Health information in this publication should not be substituted for medical advice offered by a
physician. Always consult your physician about medical concerns and questions.
For locations and information, call 484-628-HELP (4357) or visit www.readinghealth.org.
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breakthroughs
Reading Health Surgeon Is First
in Berks County to Offer Mobi-C®
Cervical Disc Replacement
Christopher Lawson, MD, of Reading Health Physician
Network Spine and Brain Neurosurgery, has become
the first surgeon in Berks County to perform cervical
disc replacement using the Mobi-C® Cervical
Disc, an artificial disc that closely facilitates
natural neck movement.
This innovation has revolutionized the
care of patients with cervical disc disease,
Christopher Lawson, MD
a degenerative condition affecting the discs
that cushion the neck bones of the spine. The disease
frequently causes severe neck pain, numbness and
weakness and can have a debilitating impact on quality
of life.
Until recently, patients with this condition had
limited options. When conservative treatments such
as pain medications, physical therapy and lifestyle
modifications failed to bring relief, spinal fusion was
often the best choice. Unfortunately, spinal fusion
entails slow recovery times and limits patients’ mobility.
Now, the Mobi-C enables neurosurgeons to replace
an adult patient’s degenerated disc with a uniquely
designed artificial disc, allowing the patient to maintain
his or her normal mobility. Patients who had surgery
using Mobi-C experienced improved outcomes, with
faster recovery times. The return-to-work time for
two-level surgery was 20.9 days shorter than for those
patients who underwent fusion surgery.
“Patients no longer need to travel outside the
region to benefit from this advanced procedure,” says
Dr. Lawson, who was involved
in the original clinical trials
for artificial disc replacement.
“We have seen excellent
results with patients retaining
their range of motion.”
Ask the Doctor
William Finneran III, MD, Reading
Health Physician Network Cardiology
William Finneran III, MD
Q: I recently learned that people who take calcium
supplements are more likely to have calcification in
their arteries. My doctor wants me to take calcium
for osteoporosis, but heart disease runs in my family.
What should I do?
A: Getting the proper intake of calcium and vitamin
D can help reduce bone loss and reduce fractures in
older patients. Many physicians encourage women
to take calcium supplements for that reason.
An article published in the Annals of Internal
Medicine in December 2016 addressed this issue.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation and
the American Society of Preventive Cardiology
performed a research review to see if calcium
supplements could contribute to heart disease and
stroke.
The expert panel found that there was no
clear link between calcium supplementation and
cardiovascular disease. Calcium intake from food
and supplements should not exceed the tolerable
upper level of 2,000 to 2,500 mg/dl to be safe from a
cardiovascular standpoint.
Furthermore, the new guidelines recommend
getting the majority of calcium intake from foods
such as milk, cheese and yogurt. Young adults
should get approximately 1,000 mg of calcium a day.
Women over 50 and men over 70 should have a daily
intake of 1,200 mg per day.
As always, please consult with your doctor
about the need for calcium supplements in
addition to diet, as well as possible non-cardiac
side effects such as kidney stones.
Q&A
Want to ask our physicians a question? Please send
your query to [email protected]. Selected
questions will be answered in these pages.
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The Heart Truth
Two patients of different generations are living proof that cardiac
disease knows no age
M
ore than 700,000 Americans have a
heart attack yearly — including 1 in
33 men and 1 in 50 women under
age 60. For two heart attack survivors who
recently received lifesaving care at Reading
Hospital, those numbers became reality.
Heart Attack at 42: “It felt like an
elephant sitting on my chest.”
Chills, a cold sweat, dizziness and an upset
stomach. Matt Steber didn’t think his
symptoms equaled a heart attack when he
started work in his home-based marketing
and advertising company in Wyomissing in
February. “There were no sharp pains. I don’t
have high blood pressure or cholesterol,
so I never thought it could be my heart,
especially at my age. It felt like an elephant
was sitting on my chest,” he says. “I kept
thinking I had the flu.”
But when his breathing grew difficult
and his hands went numb, “I knew I was in
trouble," he says. "I live close to the hospital,
so I had my mom drive me — which I now
know was a mistake that could have cost me
my life. You can't hesitate to call 9-1-1.”
Emergency room staff whisked him into
treatment. “A major artery in my heart was 90
percent blocked,” he says. Steber was taken
to the cath lab, where cardiologist Michael
Koslow, MD, quickly inserted two stents,
restoring blood flow to his heart. “I have
started on blood thinners along with other
medications. It was a close call. The expert
care I received at Reading Hospital saved
my life.” Since then, he has quit smoking,
cooks nutritious meals for his wife and
two daughters, and is building a healthier
lifestyle through Reading Health’s cardiac
rehabilitation program and heart attack
support group.
“Having a heart attack in your 40s is a
huge wake-up call,” Steber says. “You think
about how you could have prevented it from
happening. I’m getting stronger every day.”
Heart Attack at 63: “I waited 22
hours because it felt like reflux.”
Burning chest pain kept Donald Keppley
up all night in December. “My stress was
high. I had just found out a planned prostate
surgery was postponed,” says the building
contractor from Sinking Spring. “It felt like
bad reflux, but by morning the pain was
stronger and radiating down my arm.” His
wife, Donna, drove him to an urgent care
center where an assistant called 9-1-1.
An ambulance arrived within minutes,
"The single most important thing people can do to decrease their risk
of suffering a heart attack is to stop smoking."
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and an EKG performed by the paramedics
revealed Keppley was having a heart attack.
The EKG was transmitted in real time to
Reading Hospital, alerting the staff to have
the Emergency Department, interventional
cardiologist and cath lab team ready.
“There was no waiting at the hospital; in
five minutes I was receiving treatment,” he
says. Cardiologist Earl J. Hope, MD, inserted
two stents, which restored blood
flow to his heart.
“We have pictures on the
refrigerator of his heart before
and after the procedure,” Donna
Earl J. Hope, MD
says. “We’ve cut way back on salt,
butter, fried food and sweets. Donald has
lost 20 pounds, and his blood pressure is
normal now.” Keppley credits his recovery
to the support of his wife and two grown
daughters. “Donna’s an awesome cook,” he
says, “and she makes sure I eat right.”
What You Should Know
Steber’s and Keppley’s experiences hold
key lessons, according to their doctors:
Quit smoking. “Although he had no
history of high blood pressure or high
cholesterol, Matt Steber did have a long
history of smoking,” says Dr. Koslow.
“Smokers are almost twice as likely to
suffer a heart attack compared to people
who have never smoked. Smoking is
the most important risk factor for the
development of coronary artery disease
in young men and women. The single
most important thing people can do to
Donald Keppley and Matt Steber are
prioritizing healthy lifestyles after
they both survived heart attacks.
decrease their risk of suffering a heart
attack is stop smoking.”
There are significant and immediate
results when a person quits smoking. Within
20 minutes of stopping, blood pressure
and pulse return to normal, and circulation
improves. Within eight hours, blood oxygen
levels increase and chances of a heart attack
start to fall. Within five years, heart attack
risk falls to about half that of a smoker.
Call 9-1-1 immediately if you think it’s a
heart attack. Care begins as soon as soon
as EMS arrives, says Dr. Hope. Emergency
medical technicians immediately begin
lifesaving treatment and alert the hospital so
a care team is ready upon arrival. Prompt care
lowers the risk of permanent damage to the
heart and increases the chance for survival
and an optimal recovery. The seamless
collaboration between EMS providers and
our medical teams makes this all possible.
Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack
The classic “Hollywood heart attack” is often a myth — 30 percent of men and
42 percent of women don’t have sudden, severe chest pain. According to the
American Heart Association and the National Institutes of Health, you should
call 9-1-1 right away if you experience any of these warning signs:
• Chest discomfort (mild or severe pressure, squeezing, fullness, pain, or a
feeling like heartburn or indigestion) that lasts more than a few minutes or
comes and goes
• Discomfort or pain in one or both arms or in your back, neck, jaw or stomach
• Shortness of breath, even if your chest doesn’t hurt
• Cold sweat, feeling nauseous or lightheaded
• Unusual tiredness, without a cause
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wellness
Action Plan for Weight Loss
R
ose Serrano, 54, attempted to lose weight for years. But try as she might, the longtime Reading
Health employee could not keep it off.
“I was a carb-oholic,” she says, “but I really needed a kick in the pants to motivate me to do
something about it.”
That kick came in 2016. Her employer-sponsored wellness program rewarded her for working with
her physician to create a BMI reduction action plan. She did this because at the time, Serrano, who is
5 feet 1 inch tall, weighed 196 pounds and had a BMI of 37.
Serrano, who is the administrative assistant to the health system’s lab director, contacted
Reading Health’s Nutrition Services and arranged to meet with Jennifer Aletras, RD, who
helped Serrano devise a multipronged plan.
“We talked about setting daily calorie goals, the importance of physical activity and
making behavioral changes,” says Aletras, who also encouraged Serrano to use apps like My
Jennifer Aletras, RD
Fitness Pal to help her stay on track.
Serrano started a course of regular exercise — including aerobics classes, lunchtime walks and
weekend biking — and began measuring her food to make sure each serving size is appropriate. She
experimented with low-calorie recipes and has become a fan of raw vegetables for healthy snacks.
Now, some six months later, she weighs 150 pounds and has a BMI of 26. “She is a real success story,”
Aletras notes.
“Reading Health gives you all the tools you need to accomplish your goals,” Serrano says. “And
experts like Jennifer, who encourage you every step of the way, make all the difference in our journeys
to health and wellness.”
Rose Serrano
Outpatient Nutrition
Counseling Services
Nutrition counseling
is available to patients
who need a personalized
plan for diabetes, weight
management, high blood
pressure, cancer, prenatal
care and many other
conditions. For more
information, call Outpatient
Nutrition Counseling
Services at 484-628-8926.
Breakthroughs in Bariatric Research
O
besity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States
— studies released in 2016 by the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention found that a staggering 38 percent of U.S. adults and
17 percent of teenagers are obese.
Now, local patients who struggle with obesity have
an exciting new surgical option, says Stephan R. Myers,
MD, a bariatric surgeon with Reading Health. Known as
SIPS (stomach intestinal pylorus-sparing surgery), the
procedure has emerged as a promising game-changer in
Stephan R. Myers, MD
the rapidly evolving field of bariatrics.
SIPS was developed as a simpler modification of duodenal switch
surgery, which decreases the size of the stomach and shortens the
length of the small intestine. Among its greatest potential benefits to
patients is reduced risk of nutritional deficiencies, since SIPS allows for
more absorption of vitamins A, D, E and K.
“We’re trying to find the most effective procedure that causes
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the least nutritional issues, and we think SIPS may just be the
answer,” says Dr. Myers, who is overseeing a national clinical trial to
evaluate the procedure’s efficacy.
SIPS patients typically achieve the same weight loss levels as
duodenal switch patients, but risk fewer surgical complications.
And the results are even more impressive when compared with
traditional gastric bypass surgery: SIPS patients lose up to 30
percent more weight and have no risk of marginal ulcers (which
occur in 5 percent of gastric bypass surgeries).
Dr. Myers is enthusiastic about the promise of the study, which
will follow approximately 110 patients over the next three years.
“Over the horizon,” he says, “I can imagine a time when SIPS will
be the procedure of choice for morbidly obese patients.”
To learn more about SIPS, please call Reading Hospital HELPLine
(484-628-4357) or visit www.readinghealth.org/SIPS.
WEllness
Patient Engagement 2.0
The interactive GetWellNetwork
is available to all patients at Reading Health, empowering them to be proactive about their healthcare
R
eading Health has long recognized that
well-informed and engaged patients
can make a major difference in their
own healthcare. They not only often see
improved outcomes but also frequently feel
empowered by being active participants in
their care.
For these reasons, Reading Health
offers a dynamic patient education
and engagement system called the
GetWellNetwork, now available in patient
rooms at Reading Hospital, Reading
Health Rehabilitation Hospital and in the
Emergency Department.
“The GetWellNetwork is an exciting
interface available through bedside
televisions and smart devices,” says
Gregory Sorensen, MD, Senior Vice
President and Chief Medical Officer at
Reading Health. “Its offerings, which include
educational materials, communication
tools and entertainment options, help us
continually improve our patient care and the
patient experience.”
The care team identifies beneficial videos
and educational articles that the patient can
then access through the GetWellNetwork.
Asthma patients, for example, will have
access to videos about asthma symptoms
and treatments, be reminded about
upcoming tests, and rate their pain. Patients
will even be able to obtain their health
information through MyChart after being
discharged from the hospital.
Another advantage of the GetWellNetwork
is enhanced communication between
patients and their care team. Patients can use
the network to request a chaplain, patient
advocate, extra pillows and blankets, even
adjust the room temperature. Additionally,
the GetWellNetwork offers a wide variety
of entertainment options, such as television
programming, movies, video games, music
and internet access. There are two different
interfaces, one for adults and one for
pediatric patients, with content customized
for each.
"The GetWellNetwork helps us continually improve our patient care
and the patient experience."
The network has other exciting
potential applications in the future. It will
be offered to patients prior to certain
elective procedures to maximize their
understanding of their condition and
treatment. At time of discharge, patients
will be able to use the network to order
their prescriptions and have them
delivered to their rooms from the new
outpatient pharmacy located within the
hospital.
“We are seeing significant wins, social
as well as educational,” says Dr. Sorensen.
“There have been so many moving stories
so far. For example, an elderly gentleman
was sad to be missing his granddaughter’s
soccer game, which was being televised,
and a nurse pulled it up for him on the
network so he could view it. Patients and
their families appreciate how easy the
GetWellNetwork is to use and how it helps
them become better informed and more
engaged in their own care.”
­­— Gregory sorensen, MD, Senior Vice President and chief Medical Officer
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Community health programs
The following programs and classes are offered in the spring by Reading Health. To learn more,
call 484-628-HELP (4357), or go to www.readinghealth.org/events. Registration is required
unless noted. Support groups are also available; visit www.readinghealth.org/support.
ACTIVE AGING
Eye Disorders
Cataracts, glaucoma and dry eyes
are disorders of the eyes. Join
Peter Calder, MD,
to learn more about
causes, symptoms and
treatment options.
$10, includes lunch.
Registration required.
Peter Calder, MD
May 8, noon to 1 p.m.
The Highlands at Wyomissing
2000 Cambridge Avenue
Genetic Testing
Join genetic counselor Iman
Haroun, M.Sc., LCGC, to learn
about key factors to
unlocking the secrets
of family history.
$10, includes lunch.
Registration required.
June 12,
Iman Haroun, M.Sc.,
LCGC
noon to 1 p.m.
The Highlands of Wyomissing
2000 Cambridge Avenue
Diabetes Education
All classes are held at 1991 State
Hill Road, Wyomissing. Please
call 484-628-4270 for times and
dates.
Diabetes and You*
A 10-hour, four-class series
recognized by the American
Diabetes Association. The classes
teach about diabetes medications,
blood glucose monitoring,
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meal planning, diabetes-related
complications and preventive
measures. Registration required.
Gestational Diabetes class 2 is a
follow-up to class 1.
Registration required.
Diabetes Review*
Intro to Pump Class*
Two-hour review class about
diabetes medications, blood
glucose monitoring, meal
planning, diabetes-related
complications and preventive
measures. Must complete
the full Diabetes and
You class series
for eligibility.
Registration
required.
This class teaches about insulin
pump technology and reviews
truths and myths. Helpful for
those trying to decide if an insulin
pump is a good option for them.
Registration required.
Pump Class*
Series of three
classes that
provide insulin
pump education,
including
carbohydrate
counting, pump
mechanics and
problem solving.
Registration required.
Supermarket
Tour
A tour at the
local Redner’s
Market, guided by
a registered dietitian,
teaches you how to make
the healthiest choices in every
aisle. The tour focuses on hearthealthy food choices. $10 per
session. Registration required.
June 7, 10 to 11 a.m.
1149 Berkshire Boulevard
Wyomissing
Gestational Diabetes
Education Classes*
Gestational Diabetes class 1 is
a two-hour course for women
with gestational diabetes and
their family members. Education
includes pathophysiology, blood
sugar monitoring, meal planning,
problem solving and exercise.
*Many health benefit plans cover
the cost of diabetes education.
Check with your benefits provider
for details. These classes require
a referral from your primary care
physician and verification of
insurance coverage.
Fitness
Aquatic Fitness*
A program for individuals with
chronic pain who are otherwise
uncomfortable exercising on land.
Enjoy a heated pool while working
to increase strength, improve
cardiovascular conditioning,
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decrease pain and lose weight.
$8 per class. Space is limited.
Registration required.
Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.; Monday–
Fridays at noon; Tuesdays and
Thursdays, 5 p.m.; Mondays and
Wednesdays, 6 p.m.
Reading Health Rehabilitation
Hospital
2802 Papermill Road
Wyomissing
Aquatic Fitness Plus*
A program for individuals looking
for a cardio workout who still want
the benefits of exercising in the
water. Open to those with a good
cardiac history who struggle with
fatigue or other chronic issues. $8
per class. Registration required.
Mondays, Tuesdays and
Thursdays, 8 a.m.
Reading Health Rehabilitation
Hospital
2802 Papermill Road
Wyomissing
Hatha Yoga**
$10 per class. Registration
required.
Wednesdays, 5 p.m.
Reading Health Rehabilitation
Hospital
2802 Papermill Road
Wyomissing
Healing Yoga**
$10 per class. Registration
required.
Thursdays, 6 p.m.
Reading Health Rehabilitation
Hospital
2802 Papermill Road
Wyomissing
Medical Fitness
Personalized fitness training
designed to manage chronic
disease or disability. Includes
a baseline assessment and a
custom exercise plan, as well as
ongoing one-on-one training and
group classes to build strength,
improve flexibility and functional
mobility, and manage weight. Fee
varies. Registration required. By
appointment only.
Reading Health Rehabilitation
Hospital
2802 Papermill Road
Wyomissing
Rise Up and Shine —
Parkinson’s Disease**
Activities vary to help build
strength, stability, mobility and
flexibility. Wear comfortable
clothing. $5 per class. Registration
required.
Tuesdays, 11 a.m.
Reading Health Rehabilitation
Hospital
2802 Papermill Road
Wyomissing
Tai Chi**
$5 per class. Registration required.
Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.
Reading Health Rehabilitation
Hospital
2802 Papermill Road
Wyomissing
Tai Chi for Balance**
Exercises are appropriate
for people with early-stage
Parkinson’s disease, those
recovering from stroke or anyone
looking to improve balance.
$5 per class. Registration required.
Wednesdays, 3 p.m.
Reading Health Rehabilitation
Hospital
2802 Papermill Road
Wyomissing
*12 aquatic classes for $80.
**Wear comfortable clothing.
Yoga attendees, bring a cover-up
and mat or towel.
PARENTING
All About Labor & Birth
Learn about pre-labor and labor,
timing contractions, when to
call your healthcare provider,
admission to the hospital, and
more. $25. Registration required.
May 2 or June 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Reading Hospital
5th Avenue Conference Center
Breastfeeding Education
$25 per class. Registration
required.
May 9 or June 13, 6:30 to 8:30
p.m., or May 20 or June 17,
2 to 4 p.m.
Reading Hospital
5th Avenue Conference Center
Breastfeeding and Working
$25. Registration required.
May 3 or June 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Reading Hospital
5th Avenue Conference Center
Your Newborn Baby
$25. Registration required.
June 20, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Reading Hospital
5th Avenue Conference Center
Becoming a Big Brother/
Big Sister
Please bring a stuffed animal or
doll to the class. $20 per family.
Registration required.
May 13 or June 10
Ages 3 to 5, 9 to 10:30 a.m.; ages
6 to 10, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Reading Hospital
5th Avenue Conference Center
Cool Summer Salad
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients:
– ½ cup dry quinoa
– 1½ cups water
– 1½ tablespoons olive oil
– 3 tablespoons lime juice
– ¼ teaspoon cumin
– ¼ teaspoon ground coriander (dried cilantro seeds)
– 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
– 2 medium scallions, minced
– 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
– 2 cups tomato, chopped
– 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
– 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
– 2 fresh green chilies (or to taste), minced
– Black pepper (to taste)
Directions:
Rinse the quinoa in cold water. Boil water in a saucepan,
then add the quinoa. Return to boil, then simmer until the
water is absorbed (10 to 15 minutes). Cool for 15 minutes.
While quinoa is cooking, mix olive oil, lime juice,
cumin, coriander, chopped cilantro and scallions in a
small bowl and set aside. Combine chopped tomatoes,
bell peppers and chilies with the black beans in a large
bowl and set aside.
Once quinoa has cooled, combine all ingredients and
mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Per serving (1 cup): 208 calories; 5 g total fat;
1 g saturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 9 g protein; 34 g
carbohydrates; 7 g total fiber; 284 mg sodium; 619 mg
potassium.
Source: nhlbi.nih.gov
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Community Health programs
Comfort for Labor & Birth
Infant CPR
Two-part series will focus on pain
management options during labor
and birth. Couples must bring
two pillows and a blanket to each
class. Series is offered each month
in two consecutive classes. $50.
Registration required.
May 11 or June 15,
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Reading Hospital
5th Avenue
Conference
Center
$15 per person; $25 per couple.
Learn the basic skills of infant CPR
and relief of choking in this onehour class. Certified instructors
use special mannequins to teach
American Heart Association
lifesaving techniques.
Call 484-628-4357
or go to www.
readinghealth/
events for dates
and times.
Doctors’ Birth
Night
FREE. A tour of
Beginnings Maternity
Center is available before
or after the program. Registration
required.
May 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Reading Hospital
5th Avenue Conference Center
Cesarean Birth Night
A tour of Beginnings Maternity
Center is available before or after
the program. $20. Registration
required.
June 28, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Reading Hospital
5th Avenue Conference Center
Birthing Classes
$75 per couple for weekday series;
$100 per couple for Saturday
class. This is a three-part series
that includes all the information
from All About Labor & Birth
and Comfort for Labor & Birth.
Registration required. Weekday
classes are offered for three
consecutive weeks, starting on:
May 1 or June 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 6 or June 3,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Reading Hospital
5th Avenue Conference Center
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Maternity Tea
and Tour
FREE. Tour
the Beginnings
Maternity Center,
meet our staff, and
become acquainted with hospital
programs and services offered
to expectant mothers and their
families. Registration required.
May 21, 2 to 4 p.m.
(tours at 2 and 2:45 p.m.)
Reading Hospital
5th Avenue Conference Center
Weight Management
Weight-Loss Surgery Seminar
FREE. Learn about variety of
surgical options and start the
weight-loss surgical process.
Registration required.
May 10 or 23, or June 8 or 27,
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Reading Hospital
5th Avenue Conference Center
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Managing Your Life with
Heart Failure
Panel of experts will discuss
causes, warning signs, symptoms
and treatment options. Blood
pressure screenings and light
refreshments will be offered.
Registration required.
May 22, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Reading Health Rehabilitation
Hospital
2802 Papermill Road
Breast and Cervical Cancer
Screening
Available to those without
insurance and who have not had a
mammogram in the past year or a
Pap smear in the past three years.
May 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
McGlinn Cancer Institute
West Reading
Medical Explorers
FREE. For high school students
interested in learning about
careers in the medical profession.
Registration required.
May 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Reading Hospital School of
Health Sciences
1025 Old Wyomissing Road
West Reading
Medical Massage
Program for individuals with
pain, muscle tension, myofascial
restrictions, lymphedema and
other chronic conditions. Massage
therapy, performed by a licensed
massage therapist trained in
physical therapy, improves lymph
flow and circulation, lowers blood
pressure, and improves range
of motion. Call 484-628-2684
to schedule an appointment.
Registration required.
Nutrition Counseling Services
To schedule an appointment,
call 484-628-8926. Registration
required.
Appointments available
Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and
Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon to
8:30 p.m.
Reading Hospital at Wyomissing
200 North Park Road
West Reading
Matter of Balance — Concerns
About Falls
FREE. This seven- or eight-week
program is designed to help
reduce the fear of falling and
increase the activity levels of older
adults concerned about falls.
Registration required.
Eight weeks: June 2, 1 to 3 p.m.
Seven weeks: June 5, 1 to 3 p.m.
Reading Health Rehabilitation
Hospital
2802 Papermill Road
Sleep Apnea Support Group
Benefits of exercise and nutrition
on sleep.
June 13, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Reading Hospital
5th Avenue Conference Center
Farm Fresh
Reading Health partners with two local community-supported
agriculture (CSA) programs to give community members
convenient access to locally grown, certified-organic produce.
Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative and Oak Nut Farm offer
shares of fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables, meat, eggs,
and dairy that can be picked up every Wednesday in the
Doctor’s Office Building, 301 S. 7th Ave., second-floor
lobby, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. To learn more about CSA
programs and how to sign up to receive shares, visit www.
lancasterfarmfresh.org/csa and www.oaknutfarm.com/aboutour-csa.
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New Physicians
Welcome
Reading Health is committed to advancing health and transforming lives in
the communities we serve. Our system includes more than 1,000 physician
and healthcare providers delivering both primary and specialty care. We are
proud to continue to grow, and we welcome the following providers who joined
Reading Health in January and February of 2017:
Attiya Ahmad, MD
Rachel Anolik, MD*
Rachel Bott, CRNP
Hospitalist / 484-628-5455
Dermatology / 484-628-8408
Anesthesiology / 484-628-8278
Reading Health Physician Network
Sixth Avenue and Spruce Street
West Reading
Reading Health Physician Network
1320 Broadcasting Road, Suite 107
Wyomissing
Reading Hospital
Sixth Avenue and Spruce Street
West Reading
Albert Jurowicz, CRNA
Michelle Kaufman, CNM*
Hannah Kern, CRNP
Anesthesiology / 484-628-8269
Obstetrics/Gynecology / 610-779-6550
Palliative Medicine / 484-628-5281
Reading Hospital
Sixth Avenue and Spruce Street
West Reading
Reading Health Physician Network
Reading Birth Center
949 New Holland Road
Reading
Reading Health Physician Network
Sixth Avenue and Spruce Street
West Reading
Susan Koch, CNM*
Kelly Laino, CRNP*
Shane Layser, CRNP
Obstetrics/Gynecology / 610-898-7560
Cardiology / 610-375-6565
Reading Health Physician Network
1040 Reed Avenue, Suite 4
Wyomissing
Reading Health Physician Network
301 South Seventh Avenue
West Reading
Trauma Surgical Critical Care /
484-628-4884
Alexandra Lehman, CRNA
Jennifer Leibold, CRNA
Courtney Long, CRNP
Anesthesiology / 484-628-8269
Anesthesiology / 484-628-8269
Hospitalist / 484-628-5455
Reading Hospital
Sixth Avenue and Spruce Street
West Reading
Reading Hospital
Sixth Avenue and Spruce Street
West Reading
Reading Health Physician Network
Sixth Avenue and Spruce Street
West Reading
Mark Mentrikoski, MD
Christian Noble, CNM
Amy Pence, CRNP*
Pathology / 484-328-5227
Obstetrics/Gynecology / 484-628-4075
Cardiology / 484-628-4327
Reading Hospital
Sixth Avenue and Spruce Street
West Reading
Reading Health Physician Network
Sixth Avenue and Spruce Street
West Reading
Reading Hospital
Sixth Avenue and Spruce Street
West Reading
Thomas Rauchut, CRNP
Randy Smargiassi, DPM*
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine /
484-628-8843
Reading Health Physician Network
Sixth Avenue and Spruce Street
West Reading
Reading Health Physician Network
Sixth Avenue and Spruce Street
West Reading
Podiatry / 484-797-8075
Exeter Foot & Ankle Center
6 Hearthstone Court, Suite 106
Reading
*Practice is accepting new patients.
For a complete listing of our providers, call 484-628-HELP (4357), or go to www.readinghealth.org/physicians.
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Saturday, June 3, 2017 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Healing Garden (Reading HealthPlex)
LIFE AND HOPE CELEBRATION
Fo r Ca n ce r S u r v i v o r s a n d T h e i r Fa m i l i e s
Reading Hospital McGlinn Cancer Institute is hosting a special
event in the Healing Garden celebrating the lives of cancer
survivors in our community and those who care for them.
Look for more information coming soon!