Winter 2013 vol 6, issue 1 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Heart Health Oscar, Tony, Emmy Colorectal Cancer Screening and Grammy winner Helping Mr. Sandman Rita Moreno Give Yourself A Hand On Preventing We’re Fighting Heart Disease Heart Disease Heartburn or Heart Attack? Visit: www.loganmemorial.com A Message from the CEO James L. Bills, CEO Logan Memorial Hospital Take This to Heart I am so pleased to lead the exceptional team at Logan Memorial Hospital and be a part A Heartfelt Message of Logan County. My wife Lara and I, along with our two Rita Moreno’s Lifesaving Mission Is children, Sara Margaret and Calloway, look forward to Preventing Heart Disease and Diabetes establishing roots here and becoming active in our church, Rita Moreno first captured the heart of America in 1961 when she won an school, and youth athletics. Academy Award for her portrayal of Anita in West Side Story. More than 50 years later, From a professional perspec- tive, my vision for Logan she’s still going strong, starring in the third season of the television series Happily Memorial Hospital is a simple Divorced. Rita is one of only a handful of performers who have won all four of the most one. Build our community prestigious awards in show business: an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony and a Grammy. And in hospital into a facility where employees are proud to work, 2004, Rita was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor given to physicians are greatly satisfied an American civilian, for her lifetime of service. HealthPoint recently spoke with the with the care delivered, and is the community’s first choice for award-winning singer and actress about her passion to help prevent heart disease personalized, compassionate and diabetes. healthcare. Logan Memorial Hospital is What motivated you to become involved in the fight against heart an integral component of this disease and diabetes? community’s infrastructure. Your choice to utilize local I guess you could say it’s personal. I lost both my mother and my sister-in-law from healthcare services has an complications related to type 2 diabetes. My late husband suffered a heart attack early enormous impact on the economic stability of Logan in life, and several of my family members have battled high cholesterol. I wanted to do County. We employ 236 people what I could to help prevent these diseases. with an annual payroll of nearly $11 million, much of which goes So you teamed up with the American Heart Association? right back into the community since the majority of our Yes. I served as a spokesperson for their program The Heart of Diabetes: employees live in Logan Understanding Insulin Resistance. Heart disease and stroke are the #1 causes of death County. Patrick Hayden, M.D. in people with type 2 diabetes. Yet many people who have type 2 diabetes are not Please enjoy the first install- Family Medicine ment of our new community aware that they have a much higher risk of developing heart disease. Being from newsletter. It is our intent to Puerto Rico, I especially wanted to reach out to Latinos and Hispanics, who are twice provide more resources on making healthier lifestyle as likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes. choices. I am excited and honored to lead Logan Memo- You’ve also been involved in helping women understand the risk of heart disease. rial Hospital into a new era in That’s right. I participated in The Heart Truth campaign that was launched in 2002 healthcare. Together we can make a difference in building a and introduced the red dress as a national symbol for heart disease awareness among healthier community. women. It’s been very successful. In 2000, only 34 percent of women knew the risks of heart disease. In just a few years, that number increased to 62 percent. Even though we’ve made great progress in increasing awareness among women, we still have a lot of work to do. (continued on following page) Are You at Risk? What do women need to know about heart disease? They need to know that heart disease is not just a man’s Some risk factors for heart disease, such as problem. One in four women will die of heart disease. It’s the #1 growing older or a family history of the cause of death in women. More than 80 percent of women ages disease, can’t be changed. But fortunately, there are risk factors you can control: 40 to 60 have at least one risk factor for heart disease. Women share several of these risk factors with men, including high blood High blood pressure: HBP is known as the pressure, high cholesterol and being overweight. But there are Silent Killer because it can go undetected for also a number of other factors that play a major role in the years. That’s the reason it’s so important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. development of heart disease in women, for example, smoking, mental stress and depression and low levels of estrogen High cholesterol: Too much bad cholesterol, after menopause. called LDL, narrows the arteries and makes them less flexible. So what can people do to stay heart healthy? Other controllable risk factors include: First, see your doctor at least once a year to check your blood • Smoking • Lack of Exercise • Diabetes pressure and cholesterol levels. And talk to your doctor about • Being Overweight your risk for diabetes. Second, get off the couch and start exercising 30 minutes a day. Third, start a heart-healthy diet. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Stay away from fried foods. Cut down on fat and salt. When I was growing up, my mother used to sauté mushrooms in fat. They were delicious, but now we know that wasn’t exactly a healthy way to eat. Now I use olive and canola oils when I’m cooking. To prevent heart disease, it all comes down to educating ourselves so we can make smart choices. For more information, call or visit us online at: www.loganmemorial.com Live it Out Here are four simple ways you can live heart-smart. And if you need some motivation, just remem- ber: 80 percent of heart disease and stroke is preventable! Patrick Hayden, M.D. Family Medicine 1) Eat Smart: Avoid foods with saturated fats and trans fats. Choose meat and poultry that is lean. Eat more fish. Cut down on salt. Include plenty of whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy products in your diet. 2) Unpack Those Extra Pounds: People who are overweight or obese have a higher risk for heart disease. 3) Get Off The Couch: Physical activity, whether it’s a brisk walk or mowing the lawn, strengthens your heart and improves circulation. Try to exercise 30 to 60 minutes a day, five days a week. 4) Say No To Tobacco: If you smoke, the single best way to prevent heart disease is to quit the habit. Screen for Life – Your Life March Is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Over 50? It’s time to talk to your doctor about Colonoscopy scheduling a regular screening for colorectal cancer. A colonoscopy remains the gold standard for the Cancer of the colon and rectum is the second leading diagnosis of colorectal cancer. It is better for patients cause of cancer death in the United States. There are no since the examination and polyp removal can be done in symptoms for colorectal cancer during the first stages the same procedure. It also helps physicians make an of the disease. That’s the reason early detection is so accurate diagnosis because they can examine the entire important. Scheduling a regular screening test is the length of the patient’s colon. best way to find the disease early, when treatment is Logan Memorial Hospital offers a full range of most effective. colorectal procedures including: Colonoscopy, Polypectomy, Upper Intestinal Endoscopy, Colon/ Intestine Removal, Colon Resection, Hemicolectomy, Hemorrhoidectomy, Hemorrhoidal Disease Treatment, Perianal Abscess, and Sigmoidectomy. Physicians who perform colorectal procedures at Logan Memorial are Dr. Abrar Arshad and Dr. Adam Ellis. Dr. Patrick Hayden performs flexible sigmoidoscopy. During the months of March and April, Logan Adam Ellis, M.D. Memorial Hospital will offer free Fecal Occult Blood General Surgery Tests (FOBT) to the community. To request a test kit either call 725-4601 or visit LoganMemorial.com. Risk Factors and Prevention Factors that increase your risk for colorectal cancer include a high intake of fatty foods, a family history of the disease, and the presence of polyps, a fleshy growth on the inside of the intestines. Eating a low-fat, high- fiber diet and getting regular physical exercise are the two most important ways to help prevent the disease. Introducing 24/7 Surgical Coverage! Logan Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce an addition to our medical staff. Dr. Thomas Unruh has partnered with Dr. Adam Ellis to form Apogee Thomas Unruh, M.D. Physicians. Together this team will now offer round-the- General Surgery clock expert surgical coverage. These surgeons have a combined 40 years of general surgery experience. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 726-8090. Helping Mr. Sandman A good night’s sleep is important for good health. Unfortunately, an estimated 70 million Americans have a hard time falling or staying asleep. They suffer from a wide variety of sleep disorders – everything from snoring and sleep apnea to insomnia and restless leg syndrome. Lack of sleep contributes to chronic tiredness, weight gain, depression and other health problems. For example, If you’re not getting about 25 percent of adults are habitual snorers, a sign of a serious disorder called sleep apnea.