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Gazette, Jul y 2nd, 2014
Getting to the Root of Root Canals WHAT TO EXPECT So what exactly is a root canal? Basically, a root canal is a dental procedure that is used to fix a tooth that can't be fixed (filled or restored) in any other way. If a tooth is decayed to the point of affecting the nerve, or if it is abscessed, then a root canal is usually the only option available that can save the decayed or abscessed tooth. The Root Canal Process If you're going to be getting a root canal, please understand that reading about the process See BOZART, page 5C
NC Hospice Association Works to Achieve First Ever Hospice Seat on the NC SHCC (State Health Coordinating Council) The Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina (AHHC) is proud to announce that two of its members have been appointed to serve on the North Carolina State Health Coordinating Council by Governor Pat McCrory. The North Carolina State Health Coordinating Council is a public advisory body that directs the development of the State Medical Facilities Plan, developed annually to provide individuals, institutions, state and local government agencies and com-
munity leadership with policies and projections of need to guide local planning for healthcare facilities and services. AHHC President and CEO, Tim Rogers, has been monitoring SHCC Activities for the home health and hospice industry since 1992. He was appointed by the Governor in 2003 to the SHCC, on which he served for 6 years. Rogers, along with AHHC Government Relations Staff, met with the Governor's office numerous times to ensure the hospice industry See HOSPICE, page 6C
CEO BLOG: Taking a Lead on Preventing Readmissions - With Some Help From Our Friends - By NHRMC President and CEO, Jack Barto Preventable readmissions to the hospital within 30 days of discharge has been one of the most talked-about metrics in patient care the past couple of years, and it is a centerpiece for savings and quality improvement under the Affordable Care Act. Hospitals that five years ago likely paid little attention to their readmission
rate can today quote multiple versions of their rate and what they are doing to lower it. While we have historically paid attention to preventable readmissions at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, we certainly are in the category of those hospitals that today are very attuned to their 30-day readmission rate. The Affordable Care See CEO, page 5C
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Narconon would like to remind families that the use of addicting drugs is on the rise, take steps to protect your family from drug use. If you know anyone who is struggling with drug addiction get them the help they need. Call for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all
drugs. Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals. 800-431-1754 or DrugAbuseSolution.com ADDICTION COUNSELING - Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call today for free screenings or referrals. 800-431-1754
NHRMC Offering Smoking Cessation Classes WILMINGTON, NC According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the adverse health effects from smoking contribute to one out of every five deaths in America. If you are thinking about quitting smoking, New Hanover Regional Medical Center is offering a program that can help.
Smokeless is a program created by the American Institute of Preventive Medicine to help people achieve permanent abstinence from smoking. The program includes seven classes over a four-week period beginning on Tuesday, July 8. All classes take place at 7 p.m. in the first floor classroom of the See SMOKING, page 5C
Kelly Medical from page 3C That was our humble start. We have grown into our third location. Our vision remained clear and our work ethic was strong. As time passed we decided to move out of the doctors market and began to focus on the home healthcare market. Diane added her Herb and Vitamin shop to our showroom and expanded our health care options. Today we serve customers from the beach to the mountains. Our motto at Kelly Medical is, "Your Good Health is Our Business". We really do care for our patients and their needs. We work with Medicare, Medicaid, and bill some insurances. We carry DME equipment such as wheelchairs, rollators, transport chairs, knee walkers, bath chairs and benches. We stock incontinence, urological, ostomy supplies and nutritional products. Please come by and grow with us. Let Kelly Medical help you with your medical and health needs. We are celebrating all this week with a 20% discount on herb and medical products, just to say thank you for your support. We are located at 1206 North Lake Park Blvd. Suite G at Cross Bridge Village in Carolina Beach.