Healthy You Spring 2013

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Obesity can increase yOur risk for heart disease, and affect your overall health. If you’ve lost weight repeatedly and gained it back, and you have a significant amount of weight to lose, bariatric (weight-loss) surgery may be right for you.

Bariatric surgery may:· Lead to significant weight loss,

if lifestyle changes are made· Reduce and possibly eliminate co-

existing conditions, such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea, among others

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Murray-Calloway County Hospital offers free seminars where you can learn more about weight-loss surgeries, such as LAP- BAND®, Gastric Sleeve, and Gastric Bypass.

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Like me, I’m sure you’re all gearing up for another beautiful Kentucky summer and planning to enjoy some time off with your family. Whether you’re

staying close to home or venturing out of town for rest and relaxation, I hope you’ll take a few moments to read this issue of Healthy You and plan for the health of you and your loved ones.

In this issue, you’ll find a recurring theme of long-term care. This is most evident in our articles about hospice care and our Spring Creek Health Care rehabilitative facility (both on page 3), as well as individualized cancer care (page 6) and, in honor of Melanoma Prevention Month in May and Men’s Health Month in June, skin care (page 7).

With this forward-thinking awareness, I’d also like to take this opportunity to talk about our Hospice House Fundraising Drive, which

is currently underway. Many of us have dealt with advanced-stage illnesses and know how challenging they can be for families, especially as we wrestle with how to make sure our loved ones are comfortable, safe, and most of all, supported. This is why Murray-Calloway County Hospital is raising funds to break ground on the six-bed Residential Hospice House where terminally ill patients can receive medical care in a home-like setting. For more information or to make a donation, please call (270) 762-1908.

Thank you for your support of our efforts to provide for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those in our community who are nearing the end of their journeys. From all of us at Murray Hospital, we wish you good health this season.

Sincerely,Jerry Penner III, MHA, FACHE presidenT and ceo

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HOspice care Has lOng been a part of Murray Hospital’s mission of caring for residents of western Kentucky and northwest Tennessee. Specially trained hospice care team members visit homes and help patients live as free from pain and disease symptoms as possible.

“Hospice care is not about dying; it’s about living life as fully as possible for as long as

possible,” says Sherri Boyd, RN, Hospice Coordinator at Murray Hospital. “At the Hospice House, residents will have everything they need to maintain a high quality of life.”

Providing a kitchen for meal planning, space for family members, and a library for quiet reflection, the Hospice House will truly feel like a home while taking away disruptions of normal schedules and the need to call for hospice help.

“We only lack about $500,000 before we can start building, thanks to the generous giving of the community,” says Keith Travis,

Vice President of Institutional Development at MCCH. “This year, proceeds from our golf tournament and half marathon will support the Hospice House, and with a little more giving from the community, we might be able to break ground in 2014.” To make a donaTion, call (270) 762-1908 or

visiT www.mccHendowmenT.org.

tHe new reHabilitatiOn suites at Spring Creek Health Care are designed to help patients recover quickly—most in less than four weeks—from trauma, stroke, or orthopedic surgery to replace knees or hips.

The process begins when we receive a physician referral for a patient who is hospitalized and needs to regain strength before returning home. Then, our multidisciplinary care team works in conjunction with each patient, their physicians, and their families to create a personalized clinical and rehabilitative care plan.

Every Rehab suite at Spring Creek Health Care consists of a private room furnished with a flat-screen TV, recliner, phone, wi-fi, and a home-like atmosphere. A private rehabilitation gym with the latest equipment

is in the center of the skilled unit. Sue Jones Outland of Murray,

Kentucky, recently completed the rehabilitation program.

“This experience was like having a hotel room complete with room service and personal trainers,” Sue says.

Spring Creek Health Care has successfully discharged more than 100 patients in a year from the seven-bed Rehabilitation unit. An additional eight suites are now complete and available for occupancy.

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cHrOnic sinusitis is cHaracterized as a sinus infection that lasts 12 weeks or longer. It can cause people to experience everything from bad breath, sore throat, diminished taste and smell to dental pain and fatigue.

Balloon sinuplasty is a leading-edge procedure approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2005 and available at Murray Hospital since January 2012. During this procedure, a surgeon inserts a tiny balloon into the nose, which is then inflated to help restructure the blocked sinus opening. Since the balloon enlarges the opening and applies pressure to the bones surrounding the sinus cavity, there is no need for stents.

Studies suggest patients can experience

relief from sinus symptoms in the range of 10 months to two years or more following balloon sinuplasty.

“This procedure is appropriate for any patient who has chronic sinusitis that has not responded to traditional medical modalities, such as steroid nose sprays, antihistamines, or nasal irrigation,” says Arthur H. Allen, DO, MBA, Board-Certified Otolaryngologist and Facial Plastic Surgeon at Murray Hospital. “Depending on the number of blocked sinuses that require treatment and the degree of the patient’s sinus disease, recovery can last anywhere from one day to one week. The vast number of patients will have the procedure done on a Friday and return to work or school on Monday.”

Side effects for this procedure are mild, mimicking a head cold, with congestion and drainage.

chronic SiNuS PAiN

StuffY noSe, dRainaGe, SinuS PReSSuRe, ConStant HeadaCHe—tHeSe aRe tHe SYMPtoMS of

CHRoniC SinuSitiS, wHiCH affeCtS aPPRoxiMatelY 7 Million aMeRiCanS. to Relieve SYMPtoMS,

MuRRaY-CallowaY CountY HoSPital offeRS Balloon SinuPlaStY.

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arthur H. allen, do, MBa, Board-Certified otolaryngologist and facial Plastic Surgeon

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offeRinG SinuS SolutionSEven if you don’t suffer from chronic sinusitis, Dr. Allen and his staff customize

treatment to every patient’s symptoms, no matter how simple or complex.“The majority of patients who come to see an ear, nose, and throat specialist for sinus

or allergy problems can expect a thorough work-up, information about symptoms and past medical treatments, and a physical exam,” Dr. Allen says. “For both sinus and allergy patients, one effective treatment is nasal saline irrigation. We then tailor the patient’s therapy to include antihistamines, decongestants, and prescription nasal sprays as needed.”

No matter your level of sinus woe—from aggravating to debilitating—you don’t have to travel far for relief.

“Patients should know there are medical and surgical treatments available for sinus and allergy disease,” Dr. Allen says. “Balloon sinuplasty is a safe and effective treatment option that allows people to get back to enjoying life.”

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Sinus StatsaPPRoxiMatelY

29.6 million AmericAns are annually diagnosed with sinusitis, according to the Centers for disease

Control and Prevention (CdC).

approximate number of visits americans make to physicians’ offices per year when dealing

with chronic sinusitis, according to the CdC

11.7 Million

Balloon Sinuplasty: By the Numbers

150,000 patients nationwide have reaped the benefits of

balloon sinuplasty.

Arthur h. Allen, Do, MbA, Board-Certified otolaryngologist and

facial Plastic Surgeon at Murray-Calloway County Hospital, has performed

this procedure more than

300 times since 2007.

The Experts at Murray ENTlocated in the Medical arts Building of Murray-Calloway County

Hospital, Murray ent is led by arthur H. allen, do, MBa, Board-Certified otolaryngologist and facial Plastic Surgeon.

dr. allen completed his undergraduate education at oakland university in Rochester, Michigan, before obtaining his Master of Business administration at Baker College in flint, Michigan. He obtained his medical degree at the university of Health Sciences College of osteopathic Medicine in kansas City, Missouri, and completed his internship and residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan.

dr. allen is board certified by the american osteopathic Board of otolaryngology/Head and neck Surgery. He is also a member of the following associations:

• american osteopathic association• american osteopathic College of otolaryngology/Head and

neck Surgery• american academy of otolaryngology/Head and neck Surgery• american academy of otolaryngic allergy

Friendly FAces, HigH QuAlity cAreMurray ent also features a licensed practical nurse and a certified

medical assistant. the team is here to serve you, whether your child is coping with an ear infection or you’re looking to rejuvenate your appearance.

the team currently treats a wide range of conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, and mouth, including:

• Chronic cough• dizziness• earwax buildup• ear tumors• facial trauma • outer, middle, and inner ear

complications• nasal obstruction

• nosebleeds• Scarring• Sleep apnea• Snoring• Skin cancer• tinnitus• tonsils• tongue lesions

Aching ears? Stuffy nose? Sore throat? To learn more or to make an appointment with a specialist, visit www.murrayent.com.

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“One Of tHe many benefits of receiving cancer treatments at our local hospital is that the staff and physicians treat each patient like a member of their own family,” explains Marsha Tucker, Cancer Registrar at Murray Hospital.

“Treatment plans are individualized for each patient,” adds Judy Moore, RN, Cancer Program Coordinator at MCCH. “From chemotherapy to radiation therapy, our exceptional standards and technology allow patients to receive the highest level of cancer care without the stress of driving to a large city.”

As one of only two programs in Western Kentucky certified by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, the MCCH Cancer Center’s comprehensive care team is dedicated to preventing, diagnosing, and treating cancer patients in the Murray region.

teCHnoloGY at itS BeStThe Regional Cancer Center offers the latest advancements in radiation

therapy. The state-of-the-art linear accelerator treats cancer with pinpoint accuracy utilizing high-energy rays to reach deep-seated and oddly shaped tumors. Direct, higher doses of radiation can be administered to the targeted area and prevent damage to the normal cells, maintaining a higher quality of life with fewer complications for patients. This type of technology is beneficial in treating patients with head, neck, prostate, and lung cancers.

To scHedule an appoinTmenT for a consulTaTion, call THe

murray-calloway counTy HospiTal regional cancer cenTer aT

(270) 762-1506.

gerd presents wHen tHe muscle that connects your stomach to your esophagus does not close properly, allowing stomach acids to reflux, or leak, backwards. GERD not only causes discomfort but may also harm the esophagus long-term.

“GERD must be controlled to prevent damage,” says Monte Finch, DO, Gastroenterologist at Murray-Calloway County Hospital. “Anyone who has frequent heartburn should

be evaluated by endoscopy to determine if something more serious is occurring within the body.”

Endoscopy is a diagnostic test in which a flexible tube containing a tiny camera is inserted and used to

examine the esophagus. The test can reveal scarring, narrowing, or abnormal cell growth caused by acid reflux and help your physician decide on the most effective course of treatment.

Lifestyle changes and over-the-counter or prescription medications may manage GERD symptoms, but for many people the relief is only temporary. If heartburn-like pain persists, surgery may be needed. Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery can decrease the need for medication and relieve symptoms.

“A small percentage of individuals with GERD will develop Barrett’s esophagus, a precancerous condition,” Dr. Finch says. “Anti-reflux surgery can help with GERD but will not eliminate Barrett’s esophagus. To do that, we use radio-frequency ablation to treat the abnormal tissue.”

To learn more abouT acid reflux TreaTmenTs

or To make an appoinTmenT, call wesT kenTucky

gasTroenTerology aT (270) 759-4000.

Cancer Care on an

Individual Level

tHe MuRRaY-CallowaY CountY HoSPital ReGional CanCeR CenteR offeRS Convenient aCCeSS to a

RanGe of exCePtional SeRviCeS.

Moving beyond the BurnPeRSiStent HeaRtBuRn Can Be MoRe tHan an

iRRitation—it MaY Be GaStRoeSoPHaGeal Reflux diSeaSe (GeRd).

Monte finch, do, and Jonathan Greene, Pa-C,

west kY Gastroenterology

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may is melanOma/skin cancer Detection and Prevention Month—with Men’s Health Month immediately following in June—so it’s the perfect time for men to begin safeguarding their skin against the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays.

According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. The disease is divided into non-melanoma types called basal and squamous cell skin cancers, which develop in the outer layer of the skin and are generally cured if detected early, and melanoma, a deeper-lying cancer that occurs less often but is more serious if not diagnosed swiftly because it can spread throughout the body.

StaRt PlaYinG it Safe Men who tend to spend more time outdoors than

women but take fewer precautions to protect their skin are particularly vulnerable to developing skin cancer. Middle-aged men, especially, should be aware of the harmful effects of the sun. The American Academy of Dermatology reports that, after age 40, melanoma rates among men are nearly double those of women.

Skin cancer prevention isn’t complex or costly; it just requires common sense. Start by restricting your outdoor activities to early morning—before 10 a.m.—and late afternoon and evening, after 4 p.m. By doing so, you’ll avoid the sun’s peak hours.

Other precautions to take include:• Apply an ounce of sunblock of at least SPF 30

half an hour before going outside and reapply at least every two hours thereafter.

• Wear a tightly-woven, broad-brimmed hat and wraparound, UV-protection sunglasses for outdoor excursions.

• Wear thick, dark clothing—or, better yet, sun protective clothing—during outdoor activities.

The next time you venture outside on a sunny day, don’t forget these items in your skin protection toolkit. They could prove to be lifesavers.

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Search Yourselfone of men’s best allies in the

fight against skin cancer is the bathroom mirror.

once per month, perform a head-to-toe skin self-exam in front of a mirror. keep the american academy of dermatology’s “aBCdes of melanoma” in mind when scrutinizing moles you find:

• Asymmetry—is the mole oddly shaped?

• Border—is the mole’s border jagged or ill defined?

• color—is the mole multicolored, including black, blue, brown, red, tan, or white hues?

• diameter—is the mole larger than a pencil eraser?

• evolving—Has the mole’s appearance changed since you last looked at it?

dermAtologistJohn r. Bright, do

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