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FALL 2014
~ Your Guide to Healthy Living ~
PROGRAMS,
CLASSES
EVENTS
&
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SUCCESSFULLY
MANAGING
DIABETES
as you age
7 TIPS FOR A
HEALTHIER
WWW.SH-HS.ORG
Thanksgiving meal
NEIGHBOR
Notes
I was recently a patient
at South Haven Health
System. I am so pleased
with the care I received!
[The nurses] did an outstanding job and put me
at ease. They were very
attentive and made sure
I understood everything.
I feel I have made a very
good decision about
having surgery in South
Haven. Thank you for a
job well done.
WWW.SH-HS.ORG
~ FALL 2014
– Sandra Bedka, Bangor
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I am glad I decided to have
Drs. Caudill and Buckingham do my surgery. It was
beneficial to be close to
the family and have people
I know taking care of me.
Everyone on the hospital
staff was professional and
took time to answer my
questions. My care was
personalized, unlike care
at a larger hospital. I would
not hesitate to recommend
Drs. Caudill and Buckingham for surgery at South
Haven Health System.
– Richard Chapman, South Haven
S
outh Haven Health System (SHHS) wrapped
up fiscal year 2014 with a number of
significant milestones:
• Days in Accounts Receivable are at 44 days. The
lowest in the history of the hospital; this is the
amount of days it takes SHHS to collect payment for services rendered. The national average
for hospitals our size is 50 days.
• We finished the year with more than 2,500 Wellness Center members,
an all-time high over the six years of operation.
• Visits by diabetes patients were up 71% at the end of the fiscal year,
thanks to the efforts of several individuals in developing, packaging
and promoting our diabetic programs and services.
• Outpatient market share rose 7%, primarily due to an increase in
orthopedic and general surgery.
• The Radiology Department was the recipient of the Governor’s
Award for performance improvement efforts in ultrasound studies.
• SHHS employees and medical staff ranked their level of satisfaction
with SHHS as 92%.
• The first annual giving to the SHHS Foundation by employees,
medical staff and board.
• SHHS achieved overall patient satisfaction scores of 97%.
• SHHS finished the fiscal year with a positive bottom line for the final
four months of this fiscal year.
• SHHS staff collectively lost 540 pounds over the year in an effort to
improve their overall health.
• SHHS has received Patient-Centered Medical Home designation in
its Primary Care offices.
All of these efforts take teamwork. SHHS is blessed with talented and
committed individuals who are doing meaningful and worthwhile work!
Thank you for your continued support on our journey of success.
Kindest regards,
Joanne Urbanski, MSN, MHA, FACHE
President/CEO
South Haven Health System
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TEAMWORK LEADS
TO A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY
AND HOSPITAL
SUCCESSFULLY
MANAGE DIABETES
AS YOU AGE
A
lthough diabetes can’t be
cured, you can reduce the
risk of serious complications by managing the disease. That
means keeping blood sugar (glucose)
levels — as well as blood pressure and
cholesterol levels — within a healthy
range. Managing diabetes requires
a careful balance of healthy eating,
physical activity, weight management
and sometimes multiple medications
that must be taken at different times
and in different ways. For older adults,
managing diabetes may become an
even greater challenge.
Factors that sometimes affect older
adults trying to manage their diabetes
include difficulties in preparing or eating food, decreased ability to exercise,
a change in kidney or liver function or
blood circulation, other diseases and
taking multiple medications.
TAKE CHARGE
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
Your health care team can
help you overcome any
hurdles you encounter as you
strive to live a healthy lifestyle
with diabetes. Be sure to ask
if there’s anything about your
medication or other diabetes
care that you don’t understand.
TAKE CONTROL OF DIABETES
•
Watch for more information about our special
Diabetes Day event, Thursday, Nov. 13, at
The Wellness & Rehabilitation Center.
South Haven Health System offers classes to
help you control diabetes, and our cooking
club provides diabetes-friendly recipes.
Call 269-637-5271, ext. 2246 or ask your health
care provider to learn more.
OLDER ADULTS WITH DIABETES
Beware of low blood sugar
According to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, adults with
diabetes ages 75 or older, visit the
emergency department for low blood
sugar almost three times as often as
adults ages 45 to 64 with the disease.
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can
be a problem for anyone with diabetes,
but it is especially a risk for those who
use insulin. It can lead to heart attack,
seizures, stroke, coma and even death.
Signs to watch for
Signs of low blood sugar in frail, older
adults can include:
• Altered behavior, aggression
• Confusion, disorientation
• Drowsiness
• Falls
• Poor concentration and coordination
• Weakness
To raise blood glucose quickly
Any one of the following can treat low
blood glucose.* Take:
• 3 or 4 glucose tablets
• a half cup of fruit juice
• 6 ounces of regular soda
• 5 or 6 pieces of hard candy
• 1 tube of glucose gel
~ FALL 2014
* Source: National Institutes of Health, Senior Health, http://nihseniorhealth.gov.
WWW.SH-HS.ORG
You can learn to control your diabetes, even as you age. Making healthy
food choices is crucial to keeping your
glucose levels under control. You don’t
need to buy or prepare special foods;
just be sure to eat foods that are low
in fat, salt and sugar, and high in fiber,
such as beans, fruits, vegetables and
whole grains. These foods help you
reach and stay at a healthy weight,
keep your blood pressure, glucose and
cholesterol in a desirable range, and
prevent or delay heart and blood
vessel disease.
Regular physical activity is also very
important. You should talk to your
physician about what kinds of exercise
would be best for you. If you haven’t
been active for a while, start slowly
and gradually add more time and/or
intensity. Aim for 30 to 60 minutes
of physical activity most days of the
week. Keep in mind that it doesn’t
have to be done in one session —
10 minutes at a time is fine.
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Happenings
at
SOUTH HAVEN
CALENDAR OF PROGRAMS, CLASSES
Popular Diets Defined!
Cut through the hype and get the facts
about popular, not-so-popular and downright weird diet plans. Learn how to spot a
fad diet and how it can affect your health for
better or worse!
W
HERE: The Wellness &
Rehabilitation Center
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 16, 9 – 10 a.m.
COST: FREE
Lose Five Pounds in Five Weeks
Need a jump-start or a little extra motivation
to get you on track and losing weight? This
program meets twice a week for five weeks
and includes 30 minutes of weight-loss
tips, recipes and information, as well as
30 minutes of fat-burning, muscle-building
group exercise. Meet new friends; get
leaner, stronger and fit.
Note: Preregistration is required for all
classes, including free classes. We reserve
the right to cancel a class if registration
is low. If a class is cancelled, you will be
notified by phone the day before the class.
HEALTHY LIVING CLASSES
WITH NUTRITION EDUCATOR
CHRIS FLOOD
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~ FALL 2014
Gluten-Free Living: Is it Right
for You?
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Learn the basics about gluten-free living,
including what to eat, where to shop and
how to live stress- and gluten-free!
W
HERE: The Wellness &
Rehabilitation Center
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 2, 9 – 10 a.m.
COST: FREE
W
HERE: The Wellness &
Rehabilitation Center
W
HEN: Mondays and Wednesdays,
Nov. 10 – Dec. 10. Choose one
session: 10 – 11 a.m. or 6 – 7 p.m.
C
OST: $96 members,
$120 nonmembers.
C
ALL: Chris Flood at 269-639-2949
for more information and to preregister
Ten Cold-Fighting Foods
Certain foods can help boost your immune
system and provide your body with the fuel
it needs to fight off infection and get better
fast. Are you eating what you need to beat
a cold or the flu? Tweak your diet with these
super foods!
W
HERE: The Wellness &
Rehabilitation Center
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 6, 9 – 10 a.m.
COST: FREE
W
HERE: The Wellness &
Rehabilitation Center
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 20, 9 – 10 a.m.
COST: FREE
Party On! (But Keep to Your Diet)
Don’t skip the party! You can lose weight
this holiday season. Learn how to eat and
drink your way through the holidays without
gaining a pound.
W
HERE: The Wellness &
Rehabilitation Center
WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 4, 9 – 10 a.m.
COST: FREE
HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES
WITH NUTRITION EDUCATOR
CHRIS FLOOD
Pumpkin Everything!
Learn to make three dishes using healthy
and delicious canned pumpkin.
W
HERE: The Wellness &
Rehabilitation Center
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. – noon
C
OST: $10 members,
$15 nonmembers
CALL: 269-639-2949 to pre-register
Twenty-Minute Meals
Who isn’t busy in November? Don’t let
the holiday hustle and bustle wreak havoc
on your diet. You can fix a simple healthy
dinner in 20 minutes! Learn to make three
new recipes.
W
HERE: The Wellness &
Rehabilitation Center
W
HEN: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
C
OST: $10 members,
$15 nonmembers
CALL: 269-639-2949 to pre-register
Is Organic Better?
What makes food organic? What do
“100 percent natural” or “wholesome”
really mean? Learn about organic food standards, food labeling and the environment
so you can make informed choices.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER FOR ALL CLASSES, CALL THE WELLNESS CENTER AT 269-639-2949.
HEALTH SYSTEM
& EVENTS
Mix it Up! Healthy Gifts in a Jar
Back by popular demand with a new, makeand-take twist this year! Learn how to make
five healthy gifts in a jar and take three
completed jars with you that are wrapped
and ready for gift giving! Recipes to be
announced.
W
HERE: The Wellness &
Rehabilitation Center
W
HEN: Thursday Dec. 11,
10 a.m. – noon
COST: $20 per participant
CALL: 269-639-2949 to pre-register
DIABETES PROGRAMS
Diabetes Cooking Club
Join us and try new foods and recipes
that anybody can make, but are suited
for people who have diabetes. Led by
Registered Dietitian Nicole Morrissey, the
club is informal, fun, includes tastings and
is the perfect lunch spot!
W
HERE: The Wellness &
Rehabilitation Center
W
HEN: Noon – 1:00 p.m. second
Wednesday of every month
O
CT. 8: Creative Diabetes Cooking
and Baking with Pumpkin
N
OVEMBER: See World Diabetes Day
D
EC. 10: Holiday Baking with
Less Guilt
C
OST: $5 per session to defray the
cost of food
World Diabetes Day
South Haven Health System is celebrating
this worldwide event a day early on
November 13. This program will help
you learn how to prevent diabetes, or
control it, if you already have the disease.
Enjoy informal education sessions and
a free cooking class. If you have diabetes
or have a family history of diabetes, the
South Haven Health System Foundation
is offering complimentary screening blood
tests. Watch for more details.
W
HERE: The Wellness &
Rehabilitation Center
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 13
Amp Up Your Workout: Small Group
Training Gets Results
Don’t get stuck in an exercise rut. Changing
your workout is good for your heart, bones
and muscles, and can change your body
and your exercise attitude for the better!
• Abs, Hips, Thighs and More
• Armed and Dangerous!
• Introduction to Circuit Training
• Fat Burning Boot Camp
• Break of Dawn Boot Camp
• Advanced Boot camp
• Accelerate Fat Loss
• Leaner Lower Body
• Chair Yoga
• Prenatal Yoga W
HERE: The Wellness &
Rehabilitation Center
CALL: 269-639-2949 for details
Class times are subject to change
due to low enrollment. Contact The
Wellness Center to confirm.
WWW.SH-HS.ORG
~ FALL 2014
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF COMMUNITY EVENTS AND CLASSES, VISIT WWW.SH-HS.ORG.
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7 TIPS FOR A HEALTHIER
THANKSGIVING MEAL
A
s Thanksgiving approaches,
you may be wondering if
there’s any way to make
healthy choices at this often-gluttonous
holiday. The good news is there are
many simple ways to adjust your habits
and your meal to suit a healthier lifestyle.
Here are some tips from the American
Heart Association to keep your
Thanksgiving healthy and delicious.
1. Watch your portions. By reducing the size of your portions you are
still able to enjoy more of your favorites. Be generous with portions of
vegetables and lean turkey, and take
smaller shares of decadent desserts
and casseroles. However, watch out
for vegetables that are swimming in
butter or cream sauce!
2. Be selective with the turkey.
Choose pieces without the skin — the
skin is much higher in calories than
the meat. Dark meat is also more
fatty, so if you prefer dark meat, pair
it up with white meat to get the flavor
without the additional fat.
3. Keep your potatoes sweet.
Sweet potatoes are a great alternative to traditional potatoes with your
Thanksgiving meal thanks to their
vitamins A, C and fiber. Try baked
sweet potatoes and leave out the extra
butter, sugar and marshmallows.
4. Choose fresh cranberries.
This year, ditch the canned
cranberries, which are often loaded
with added sugar and calories, and
go for fresh mashed cranberries.
You can prepare them in apple or
orange juice and still reduce the
sugar content significantly over the
canned equivalent.
Mashed sweet potatoes
Give mashed potatoes a healthy makeover!
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~ FALL 2014
Ingredients:
4 sweet potatoes (small to medium)
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
6
Directions:
1. Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into slices that are ¾ inch thick.
2. Put them in a saucepan with enough water to cover the potatoes.
3. Bring the water to a boil on medium heat.
4. Cook the potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes until soft.
5. Drain the water. Put the potatoes in a medium bowl.
6. Use a fork or potato masher to mash the potatoes.
7. Mix in the thyme, salt and pepper.
Serves 4. Per serving: 110 calories, 0 g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 220 mg sodium,
26 g carbohydrates, 4 g dietary fiber, 5 g sugar, 2 g protein.
Recipe courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
5. Use extra veggies in your
stuffing. Opt for less bread and
more celery, onion and other
vegetables in your holiday stuffing.
You can also use whole grain
breads to make your stuffing
even healthier.
6. Mash some cauliflower.
Use cauliflower in place of mashed
potatoes by mashing or pureeing
cauliflower with low-fat milk. This
substitute for traditional mashed
potatoes provides a great texture
and taste with fewer carbohydrates
and calories.
7. End with fruit. Instead of
ending the meal with heavy baked
treats, try baked apples and poached
pears to finish your feast. They
make an excellent, light but sweet,
end to your Thanksgiving meal.
•
MEDICAL HOME IS
BUILT AROUND YOU
A
hospital, home health care and
community services and supports.
They pay particular attention
to transitions, such as if you’re
discharged from a hospital.
4. Accessible services. Making
health care more accessible may
include access to your care team
by telephone or email.
5. Quality and safety. Your care
team is committed to quality care and
quality improvement. They measure
performance and strive to improve it,
with a focus on patient satisfaction.
Together, we will form positive
health care relationships, which will
be well maintained over the years.
HISTORY OF MEDICAL HOME
•
The South Haven Health System
Foundation staff felt lucky Friday,
June 13, thanks to the generous
support we received from area
businesses and individuals at
the Annual Golf Outing held at
Hawkshead Links.
This year, 116 golfers participated
in the event, which raised over
$25,000. Four-person scramble
teams turned in excellent scores!
The first-place men’s foursome
went to Don Hodgman, David
Buckly, Larry Crandall and Brad
Wilcox. The first place co-ed foursome included Theressa Ruppert,
Danielle DeVaux, Rima Bakaitis
and Bryan Heisler.
The Foundation provides area
residents with a variety of free
health education programs and
screenings. Wellness Center
scholarships are also funded
and granted to individuals who
demonstrate a financial and
medical need. The scholarship
program will receive $50,000
in 2014. The Foundation also
provides the hospital with
upgrades in equipment and
facilities when needed.
To learn more about the Foundation, visit www.sh-hs.org and
click on Foundation.
~ FALL 2014
In 2007, the American Academy
of Pediatrics joined with the
American Academy of Family
Physicians, the American College
of Physicians and the American
Osteopathic Association to outline
the principals of the medical
home concept.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA)
of 2010 has played a role, too.
The way health care is provided is
changing nationwide, due in part to
the ACA, with less emphasis on the
quantity of services provided and
greater focus on quality. The ACA
contains provisions that support
implementation of the medical
home model.
OUR LUCKY DAY!
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s part of South Haven
Health System’s
commitment to providing
high-quality health care, we have
embraced the patient-centered
medical home model of care. What
is a medical home and what does
this mean for you?
The Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality (AHRQ), an
agency of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services, defines
medical home with five functions
and attributes:
1. Comprehensive care. Meeting
your physical and mental health
care needs, including wellness and
prevention, acute care and chronic
care, requires a team of care providers,
which may include physicians,
advanced practice nurses, physician
assistants, nurses, pharmacists,
nutritionists, social workers, educators
and care coordinators. These
professionals may be located within
one clinic or spread throughout
the community.
2. Patient-centered. Medical
home enables strong and trusting
relationships between you and your
providers. It supplies the education
and support you need to make
decisions and participate in your
own care at the level you choose.
3. Coordinated care. Your care
team coordinates all types of care
you need, including specialty care,
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GET YOUR FLU SHOT
EARLY THIS YEAR
I
t may be early in the season, but
that doesn’t mean you should
wait to protect yourself from
influenza. According to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, the flu
vaccine prevented more than 6.6 million illnesses during the 2012 – 2013 flu
season. Protection is important because
influenza is a serious disease — one that
can lead to hospitalization or sometimes
even death.
WHY YOU SHOULDN’T WAIT
One of the reasons getting your flu shot
early is so important is that the exact
timing of influenza activity is unpredictable. While peak weeks are generally in
January through March, influenza can
still be a danger outside of these times.
“Flu season” can begin as early
as October and last as late as May.
It also generally takes about two weeks
for antibodies to develop in your body
after getting a flu shot. This is why simply waiting to get vaccinated until you
see those around you experiencing flu
symptoms is not a safe course of action.
WHO SHOULD GET VACCINATED?
Vaccination is recommended for
everyone older than 6 months with
rare exceptions. Vaccination is
especially important for those at high
risk of serious flu-related complications.
This includes young children, people
ages 65 and older, pregnant women
and anyone with a chronic illness
such as asthma, diabetes or heart
disease. It’s also especially important
to get vaccinated if you live with
or work with anyone who is at
high risk.
•
FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE
South Haven Health System will offer flu shots for people ages 18 and older
on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. and Thursday, Oct. 9, 2:00 - 5:30 p.m. at
The Wellness and Rehabilitation Center. If you participate in Medicare, you must
bring your driver’s license and Medicare card. For all others, we will provide a
receipt to submit to your insurance. Regular dose: $36. High dose (for people ages
65 and older): $48. If you’re unsure if you or a family member should be vaccinated,
speak with your physician. To learn more, call 269-639-2885.
HOW TO
CONTACT US
Main Hospital Line
269-637-5271
South Haven Health System
Urgent Care
269-639-2916
Family Care
269-639-2772
Integrative Medicine
269-639-2833
Internal Medicine
269-639-2777
Occupational Medicine
269-639-2787
Surgical Services
269-639-2893
Women’s Center
269-639-2720
South Haven Orthopedics
269-639-2866
Cooper Medical Clinic
269-427-5811
The Wellness Center
269-639-2949
Lighthouse Oncology
269-639-2789
Cardiac and Pulmonary
Rehabilitation
269-639-2794
Home Health Care and Private Duty
269-639-2888
Rehabilitation Services (physical,
occupational and speech therapy)
269-639-2929
South Haven Sleep Center
269-637-5271, ext. 2445
South Haven Health System Foundation
269-639-2803
Alternative Pain Management
269-639-2869
Rheumatology
269-639-2792