SEASONS
A Monthly Publication of Smart Health Connection
JULY 2016
DIABETES AND WOUND CARE
Free Lecture: Diabetes and Wound Care
Did you know: if you have diabetes it is vital to
treat foot injuries right away? Even minor wounds
can turn into serious wounds, which could cost
you a foot if you don’t care for them quickly and
thoroughly. Renown Health Advanced Wound
Care treats serious wounds, from diabetic wounds
to chronic non-healing wounds and radiation
burns. Mellyn Johnson, Nurse Practitioner for
Renown Health Advanced Wound Care, will talk
to you about why it is important to treat and
prevent diabetic wounds.
Thurs., July 28
11 a.m. – Noon
Mack Auditorium
1155 Mill Street, Reno
RSVP required by calling 775-982-5400
•How to select the right shoe
•Treatments available
Please note, this lecture will take place from
11 a.m. – Noon at Renown Regional Medical
Center. Self-parking is available in Mill
Street Parking, which connects directly to
Renown Regional.
Some topics that we will discuss include:
•How to keep your feet healthy
•Why wound care is important
•How to care for your sores and wounds
•Foot and nail care
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ALL ABOUT PROTECTING
YOUR SKIN
Sunscreen: Your Burning Questions Answered
“A broad spectrum sunscreen with a minimum
SPF of 30 is recommended by dermatologists,”
says Capurro, who cautions that no sunscreen
protects against 100 percent of UV radiation, and
that re-application is necessary. “No matter the
SPF, sunscreen must be applied adequately and
frequently, meaning a ¼ teaspoon to cover the
face and neck and a full shot glass amount for
the body when wearing a bathing suit,” Capurro
says. “Sunscreen must be applied every two hours
when out in direct sunlight.”
SPF, UVA, UVB, 15, 30, 45, 70 … what do all those
letters and numbers mean? With hundreds of
brands of sunscreen all vying for your attention,
how do you choose one that’s right for you?
Chrissy Capurro, licensed esthetician for Renown
Health, helps shed some light on the subject.
What’s Right for Me?
Why not use a high SPF, such as 70 or 100?
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, they
don’t offer significantly more protection than SPF
30, and mislead people into thinking they have a
higher level of protection.
Here’s the breakdown:
•SPF 15 blocks 93 percent of UVB rays
•SPF 30 blocks 97 percent of UVB rays
•SPF 50 blocks 98 percent of UVB rays
•SPF 100 blocks 99 percent of UVB rays
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PROTECTING YOUR SKIN...
Capurro explains: “Infants, seniors and those with
a history of skin cancer must take precaution
against UV radiation, as their skin is vulnerable.
Sunscreen should be an absolute priority prior to
spending time outdoors.”
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For those populations, additional forms of
protection should be exercised, including avoiding
prolonged sun exposure and wearing a hat and
protective clothing.
What to Look For:
1.Broad Spectrum Protection
Offers protection against both UVA and UVB
rays.
2.SPF – Sun Protection Factor
The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends
always using a broad spectrum sunscreen with
an SPF of 15 or higher. For extended stays
outdoors, use SPF 30 or higher. Reapply every
two hours.
Some helpful vocabulary:
3.Water-resistant
An 80-minute water-resistant brand is best.
Reapply after water or sweat exposure.
•UVA = Long wave ultraviolet light. Penetrates
deep into the dermis, the skin’s thickest layer,
causing tissue damage and wrinkles.
4.Active Ingredients
Read the back label and look for ingredients
that reflect or absorb rays. Zinc or titanium
dioxide are “actives,” always a great choice for
sensitive skin.
•UVB = Short wave ultraviolet light. Responsible
for causing most skin cancers and are more
prevalent during mid-day.
•SPF = Sun protection factor, calculated by
comparing the amount of time needed to burn
sunscreen-protected skin versus unprotected
skin. So, SPF 15 means you can stay in the sun 15
times longer than you could without protection.
5.The Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of
Recommendation
Three categories include:
a. The daily use seal
Do certain populations require a higher SPF, like
infants, seniors or those with previous histories
of skin cancer?
b. The active seal
c. The traditional seal
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Renown Regional Medical Center
1155 Mill Street, H8
Reno, Nevada 89502-1474
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JULY 2016
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ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM
SLEEP APNEA?
sleep study. Once diagnosed, several treatment
options are available to keep you healthy and get
a restful night’s sleep. Our pulmonologists and
technicians work closely with your primary care
doctor to ensure you receive the best care possible.
If you regularly experience daytime sleepiness,
have trouble breathing during sleep, snore loudly
or wake with morning headaches, you may be
among the millions of Americans suffering from
sleep apnea.
To schedule an appointment at Renown Medical
Group – Sleep Medicine, call 775-982-5000.
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious condition in
which breathing stops and starts throughout the
night, preventing a deep sleep and leading to sleep
deprivation. This can adversely affect attention and
memory as well as increase your risk of stroke and
heart disease. The good news is that sleep apnea is
easily diagnosed and treated.
At Renown Medical Group – Sleep Medicine, our
team utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and
provides private and comfortable rooms for your
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