GETTING BACK TO GOLF
HOW A JOINT REPLACEMENT CLASS G OT M E R E A DY FO R T H E G O L F COURSE AGAIN
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SPRING 2015
By Ron Cole, recent Joint Replacement Center patient
ulling in to the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital parking lot in early December, I turned to my wife and commented, with slight exasperation, “Why in the heck do I need to spend three hours in a joint class?” At the age of seventy four, with several surgeries in my past - a couple of them on
knees - the import of my being here did not sit well. Hearing me, she commented sweetly, “They suggested it. Maybe they know better than you.” As she was to be my knee coach she was obviously flexing her responsibility muscles.
My reason for being there was simple: last year I coached high school softball and soccer teams while on a cane. PUBLICATION OF: Plus, last summer, I managed only 3 rounds of golf - canes are not conducive to a game of golf! www.wdhospital.com | 603-742-5252 Windows to Your Health is published by the Community Relations Dept. at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, 789 Central Avenue, Dover, NH. 03820. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is a non-profit, charitable organization.
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Spring is here! Watch out for ticks!
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Ron Cole (right) poses with Joint Replacement Center Program Manager Donna Smith, RN in the Joint Camp Exercise Room. www.perrysmithphoto.com
Tips to keep your knees healthy on the links this season The golf course provides a great atmosphere to PRECAUTIONS SPECIFICALLY FOLLOWING A TOTAL improve your flexibility - and boost your overall health. KNEE REPLACEMENT: There are many golfers out there who experience • Work with your physical therapist on chipping and knee pain but it doesn’t have to stop your game. putting in the clinic before heading to the course. The PT can give you cues on your form and work on Kendra W. Langus PT, DPT, Rehab Operations your core and balance which will make you more Manager at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital offered confident on the green. these tips: • Your PT can help to temporarily modify your swing and will give you an idea of the amount of time All golfers, whether or not they have knee pain from osteoarthritis, or have had a joint replaced, should you should play. Working on your posture and be aware of the following precautions: maintaining a more upright stance decreases the • ALWAYS USE PAIN AS YOUR GUIDE. If your amount of force and bend to the knee during your knee hurts when you golf, double check your swing. Using short irons will also help to reduce form/technique. Don’t push through the pain. stress to your knee. • IF YOU HAVE HAD A JOINT REPLACED, MAKE • Take a look at the overall course, and map out a SURE YOU RECEIVE CLEARANCE FROM YOUR plan for how to slowly progress, by increasing the ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON PRIOR TO GETTING time you walk versus using the golf cart. OUT ON THE COURSE, as golfers experience • Performing gentle stretches between holes will help a rotational force on their lead leg when they to maintain flexibility and minimize stiffness. swing their club. • Remember to ice and elevate your knee after each • ELEVATE AND ICE YOUR ENTIRE KNEE (front round of golf for 20 minutes. and back) for 20 minutes after a round of golf. • Communicate any difficulties back to your PT so • LISTEN TO YOUR KNEE AND AVOID OVER that he/she can work with you to restore your swing DOING IT, as this can result in significant and minimize your risk of injury. swelling.
Wentworth-Douglass Rehab Services offers physical, occupational and speech therapy services in Dover and Lee. For more information, visit wdhospital.com or call 603-740-2101.
SPRING IS HERE: TICK BORNE DISEASES ARE NOT FAR BEHIND!
15 FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TICK BORNE DISEASES COMPILED BY ARTEMIO MENDOZA , MD, INFECTIOUS DISEASE SPECIALIST WENT WORTH-DOUGLASS HOSPITAL
1. Geographic distribution: tick borne diseases in New England include Lyme, Anaplasmosis and Babesiosis.
8. Mice, small mammals and birds are the reservoir, NOT deer or humans, which are accidental hosts.
5. In contrast, there is no such thing as 1 “Chronic Lyme Disease”.
2. New Hampshire had the 2nd highest incidence rate of Lyme disease in 2013.
9. Diagnosis is clinical, i.e. treatment initiated prior to diagnostic testing.
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For more information about how to prevent tick bites and for general information about lyme disease, visit http://www.cdc.gov/lyme/.
Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vectorborne illness in the USA but is concentrated heavily in Northeast and upper Midwest.
4. Seasonal (spring-summer-early fall illness typically between May to September). 5. Non-specific presentation, .i.e. fever, headache, fatigue, myalgias, +/- rash. 6. Infection with tick borne diseases can be very debilitating but rarely life threatening. 7. Transmitted through deer tick bite during feeding > 36 hours, but infection is caused by the bacteria carried by the tick, NOT by the tick itself.
Laboratory testing is useful if used correctly; useless for patients who do not have typical signs and symptoms of infection.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mendoza at Summit Infectious Disease Associates, call 603-742-7025.
1. Treatment is with antibiotics, (i.e. 1 doxycycline) and is VERY EFFECTIVE. 2. Best defense against tick borne 1 diseases is reduction of exposure to ticks. 3. There is NO vaccine for Lyme, 1 Anaplasmosis and Babesiosis. 4. 1
There is a post-Lyme Disease Syndrome, i.e. residual constitutional symptoms such as fatigue, generalized pain and cognitive complaints even after appropriate antibiotic therapy which does not require re-treatment
COMING IN SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 27, 2015
Raising funds for Supportive & Wellness Services at the Seacoast Cancer Center
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WENTWORTH HEALTH PARTNERS AWARDED AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE ACCREDITATION AND PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL HOME CERTIFICATION FROM THE JOINT COMMISSION
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ENTWORTH HEALTH PARTNERS, the 26-practice multi-specialty group of WentworthDouglass Health System, has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation and Primary Care Medical Home Certification. This process involves evaluation of each practice office to ensure they provide the highest quality of care to patients according to nationally recognized standards set by The Joint Commission, which accredits and certifies more than 20,500 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards. No other hospital or provider group has achieved this standard of care and recognition for ambulatory care in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine.
“Patients expect and deserve high quality care,” said Gregory Walker, FACHE, President & CEO of Wentworth-Douglass Health System. “The recognition that all Wentworth Health Partners’ physician offices have achieved the high quality standards set forth by The Joint Commission, and that each practice continues to emphasize patient-centered care is something for us to be proud of, and our patients to take notice of – when it comes time to choose a provider for expert care.”
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Ambulatory healthcare organizations seeking accreditation and certification by The Joint Commission undergo an extensive on-site survey by TJC surveyors who evaluate compliance with ambulatory care and primary care medical home standards related to a variety of areas, including coordination of care, infection prevention, management of medications, patient education and how effectively the primary care clinician and the interdisciplinary team work in partnership with patients to provide comprehensive, coordinated and patient-centered care.
“Going through this rigorous process helps us better serve our patients and inspires ongoing efforts to improve the quality of care we provide,” said Paul Cass, D.O., Chief Medical Officer, WentworthDouglass Health System, and Vice President of Clinical Integration. “Joint Commission accreditation provides ambulatory care organizations with the processes contributing to improvements in a variety of areas from the enhancement of staff education to the demonstration of leading practices within the ambulatory setting. Organizations that pursue PCMH Certification are demonstrating the highest commitment to delivering quality primary care in the ambulatory setting,” said Michael Kulczycki, M.B.A., CAE, Executive Director, Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation program, The Joint Commission. “We commend Wentworth Health Partners for its efforts to become a quality improvement organization, and achieving this pinnacle demonstrating a commitment to patient safety and quality.” To learn more about Wentworth Health Partners, call 603-740-2377 or visit www.wentworthhealthpartners.com.
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DONOR PROFILE: SHARON ROSSITER SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, SEACOAST CANCER CENTER AT WENTWORTH-DOUGLASS HOSPITAL
MANY AT WENTWORTH-DOUGLASS SUPPORT THE ANNUAL EMPLOYEE GIVING CAMPAIGN; WHY DO YOU MAKE THIS COMMITMENT EACH YEAR? It’s important to me to support where I work; I am invested in WentworthDouglass Hospital and the Seacoast Cancer Center. When I joined Wentworth-Douglass five years ago I was astounded at how many people we help. The Employee Giving Campaign provides me with the opportunity to make a commitment to those in need. DO YOU SEE A CONNECTION BETWEEN YOUR WORK AT THE SEACOAST CANCER CENTER AND YOUR GIVING TO THE EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN? Definitely—Foundation Funds do benefit our patients. I serve on the committee for the Cancer Survivors Day Celebration (June 22, 2015). This is an important event bringing together patients, family members and our team. Donations also support the Wig Bank for our patients, snacks for support groups, the purchase of new and more comfortable chairs for our patients in the Infusion Room and so on.
HAVE YOU HAD PATIENTS OR FAMILY MEMBERS MAKE A GIFT TO SUPPORT WENTWORTH-DOUGLASS? We receive many donations to support the Seacoast Cancer Center. I feel as though sometimes it is more important for the person making the gift than for those receiving. Today we had a visit from two sisters, 6 & 13, who lost their mother four months ago to breast cancer. They asked their family and friends to make a gift to honor their mom and were proud to bring in their donations to help other mothers and their children dealing with cancer. Another example is the lovely gentleman who comes on December 31 every year to make his gift in person—and every year he says “you saved my life”—isn’t that why we are all here no matter what our job is? SHARON DONATED TO THE WENTWORTHDOUGLASS EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT THE WENTWORTH-DOUGLASS FOUNDATION. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT WENTWORTH-DOUGLASS HOSPITAL PROVIDES TO OUR COMMUNITY, VISIT WWW.WDHOSPITAL.COM/FOUNDATION FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR CALL 603-740-2687.
WILL YOU BE PARTICIPATING IN THE SEACOAST CANCER 5K WALK/RUN ON SEPTEMBER 27? Yes! I am on the planning committee and we have so many ideas to make this event bigger, better and lots of fun for everyone. Our goal is to raise over $100K to support the Seacoast Cancer Center. I will be there with bells on!
MEET OUR
NEW PROVIDERS The following providers have recently joined the medical staff. For more information, visit www.wdhospital.com.
LEANNE HOGAN, PA-C
Allied Health Professional, Emergency Department Seacoast Emergency Physicians
MATTHEW MCPHEE, PA-C
Allied Health Professional, Emergency Department Seacoast Emergency Physicians
AMY DELORIE, D.O.
Courtesy Medical Staff, Emergency Department Seacoast Emergency Physicians
ARMANDO CIAMPA, M.D.
Active Medical Staff, Pathology Spectrum Medical Group
HEATHER KINSEY, A.P.R.N.
Allied Health Professional, Anesthesiology WDH Preadmission Services
TRACI LABRECK, C.N.M.
Allied Health Professional, Dover Women’s Health
ARNOLD ALBERT, DNP
Allied Health Professional, Emergency Department Seacoast Emergency Physicians
RACHEL MERGEN, C.N.M.
Allied Health Professional, Dover Women’s Health
CAROLYN CANLAS, C.R.N.A.
Allied Health Professional, Anesthesiology Atlantic Anesthesia
DENISE HANLEY, PA-C
Wentworth-Douglass Foundation
Allied Health Professional, Emergency Department Seacoast Emergency Physicians
NICOLE D’AMORE, C.N.M.
Allied Health Professional, Garrison Women’s Health
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BABIES, BABIES, BABIES!
HEALTH TIPS FOR SUMMER FUN FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY We are hoping for a heat wave after the winter we just emerged from, so we thought it was important to provide tips on staying healthy this season.
HYDRATE!
Drink plenty of water before, during and after physical activity to avoid dehydration. For low-calorie flavor, add slices of your favorite fruits such as melon, oranges, berries or even cucumber or mint to a pitcher of water and refrigerate for two hours.
PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM THE SUN: Wear wide-
brimmed hats, always apply waterresistant sunscreen with at least SPF 15 and reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.
HEAT SAFETY
Avoid intense activities between noon and 3 p.m. when the sun is at its strongest.
DRESS FOR THE HEAT
Wear lightweight, light colored clothing, choose light, breathable fabrics such as cotton, and wear sunglasses to protect your eyes.
HEAD INDOORS
When the heat gets unbearable, try indoor activities at your local YMCA or rec center like basketball, swimming, yoga or racquetball. From the American Heart Associationhttp://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/ GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/ HealthyEating/Summer-Tips-for-aHealthy-Heart_UCM_303868_Article. jsp?appName=MobileApp
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Wentworth-Douglass Hospital’s Birthing Center welcomed over 1,100 babies in 2014, making it the busiest birthing center in the Seacoast. Below, find more information on some of the classes and support services we offer to moms, babies, and families! If you are planning to add to your family and would like more information about Women & Children’s Services at Wentworth-Douglass, call 603-740-2261. PRENATAL YOGA | 4 WEEK SERIES
HYPNOBIRTHING® | 5 WEEK SERIES
DATE | TIME: Mondays, April 6-27
DATE | TIME: Thursdays, April 30-May 28 and
and June 1-22 | 6-7PM
June 18-July 16 | 6:30-8:30PM
PRICE: $50 per person
PRICE: $145 per couple
BREASTFEEDING CLASS
SIBLING CLASS
DATE | TIME: Tuesdays, April 7, May 12
DATE | TIME: Wednesdays, May 6, June 3
and June 2 | 6-8:30PM
and July 7 | 5:30-7PM
Saturday, May 23 | 9-11AM
PRICE: Free of Charge
PRICE: $10 per couple
WEEKEND PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS
TOURS OF THE BIRTH CENTER DATE | TIME: Saturday, May 9 and June 13 | 1:30PM
PRICE: Free of Charge
DATE | TIME: Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19, May 9-10 and June 13-14
NEW GRANDPARENTS CLASS
9AM–1PM
DATE | TIME: Saturday, May 16 | 10-12PM
PRICE: $145 per couple
PRICE: Free of Charge
5 WEEK PREPARED CHILDBIRTH SERIES
INFANT MASSAGE
DATE | TIME: Mondays, April 20-May 18
DATE | TIME: Saturday, May 16 | 10-11AM PRICE: $20 per couple
6:30-8:30PM Wednesdays, May 27-June 24 6:30-8:30PM
PRICE: $110 per couple
HAPPIEST BABY ON THE BLOCK® DATE | TIME: Tuesdays, April 21 and June 16 6:30-8:30PM Saturday, May 21 | 9-11AM
PRICE: $35 per couple
For more information call 603-740-2867. Registration forms are also available online at www.wdhospital.com – in the Women and Children’s section.
GETTING BACK TO GOLF continued from cover I did not want this to occur again, and my physician Robert Harrington of Seacoast Orthopedics advised that a new knee was basically my only option. We arrived into a classroom setting holding several other folks who I discovered were fellow joint patients. We were greeted by Program Manager Donna Smith, a very pleasant woman who explained what was going to transpire from 8-11 a.m. this day (giving me a chance to internally harrumph once again). She held up the Knee Replacement Notebook, advising that we should have been given one by our physician, or they would provide one at that point. She explained that this would be the road map of our joint replacement trip. Jill Thorner was then introduced as the operating room technician. Donna also explained that Jill has been with the hospital for many years. Jill’s presentation was thorough as to the expectations prior to surgery, and what would transpire during surgery and just after. Her interaction with Donna was smooth, professional and with slight humorous cast as well. At one time or another, both explained that they wanted us to know everything about what was going to take place, so that we would have a positive anticipation. “When you feel good, said Jill, “everything goes better.” In the course of the next several hours, we met with representatives from most all departments we would be interacting with as part of our journey to a new knee, including Food and Nutrition, Respiratory Therapy, Relaxation and Stress Reduction (let me digress just a second, I, by this time, had heard these words “it is all about you” several times”). Donna Hickman (Nurse Manager of “3 Garrison” - the medical/surgical inpatient wing that houses the Joint Replacement Program) came in next. Hickman was one of the founders of the Joint Replacement Program, along with Donna Smith. She led us to believe that there is only one team on 3-Garrison - “we are all the “A” Team” she said with a smile, and my subsequent experience found this to be correct.
The visitors to our gathering continued coming in. We saw the folks from Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and a case manager who explained that as soon as possible after our surgery, we would be up and walking, and gave the answer to the unspoken question - how long would we stay and where would we go after discharge: to a PT facility or directly home? I should explain that as each of these folks was speaking throughout the morning, it was interactive and questions were handled with clear responses. We were filled in on what to expect after a return home, the amount of physical therapy we would most likely need, and that there were a number of places that we could access to do it as well as WDH. (I chose WDH and have been incredibly happy with the way I have been treated). Donna Smith and friends have many precepts they live by, here are a some: “Where communication is key”; “returning patients to optimal health with a team approach”; “we offer a unique service, to enhance patient satisfaction and provide an environment of wellness.” Most of us have been exposed to quotes and platitudes on many things and soon we learn that they mean nothing. This was not the case at WDH’s Joint Replacement Center. Here’s a quote that was given to me by one of the Wentworth-Douglass providers: from the French, Savoir c’est pouvoir: simply translated “knowledge is power.” That’s the ticket with the WentworthDouglass Joint Replacement Center. Let me give you a personal experience about what you get at WDH. A dear friend had a knee replacement a month after mine, and had it done at a prestigious big city hospital. He and I of course had to exchange experiences, and his comment to me was: “I was treated very professionally - kind of like an assembly line. But YOUR experience was one of being treated professionally - by people who genuinely care.” That’s it folks, Wentworth-Douglass people really do care, and they show it. I’ll see you on the golf course, and I’ll be walking – not riding.
EDAMAME NUT SALAD
As spring means warmer temperatures and lighter layers, it’s also a great opportunity to lighten your meals. The dietary team at Wentworth-Douglass invites you to try this delicious salad. Send us photos of your salad on the WentworthDouglass facebook page!
INGREDIENTS: • 2 tbsp Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing (recipe follows) • 2 oz fresh baby spinach • 4 oz chopped romaine lettuce • 2 tbsp roasted sliced almonds • 2 oz diced Granny Smith apples • 1 oz shredded carrots • 2 tbsp dried sweetened cranberries or craisins • 1 oz thawed edamame soybeans • 2 tbsp roasted sunflower seeds
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Combine 1 oz of spinach and 2 oz of romaine lettuce. 2. Place diced apples in lemon water to prevent browning. Drain well before use. (1 tbsp lemon juice per 1 cup of water.) 3. In a mixing bowl, toss mixed greens, 1 tbsp almonds, 1 ounce Granny Smith apples, ½ oz carrots and 2 tbsp dressing. 4. Place on a plate. 5. Garnish with 1 tbsp cranberries or craisins, ½ oz edamame beans and 1 tbsp sunflower seeds. Serve immediately.
CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING:
EDUCATION, SUPPORT GROUPS, & ONGOING PROGRAMS
DIABETES: BUILD A BETTER DIET
DATE | TIME: May 5 and June 2 | 9:30-11AM April 16, May 21 and June 18 | 4-5:30PM June 11 | 6-7:30PM LOCATION: WDH Professional Center, 10 Members Way (Dover), Conference Room 1. REGISTER: 603-740-2887
PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DIABETES DATE | TIME: May 12, June 9 | 6:30-8PM LOCATION: CHad at WDH REGISTER: 603-740-2887
TRI AREA OSTOMY
DIABETES EDUCATION/ SUPPORT GROUP
DATE | TIME: April 30, May 28, June 18 | 7-8PM LOCATION: Wentworth-Douglass Salmon Falls Room REGISTER: 603-740-2887
GYN CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
DATE | TIME: May 1 | 5:30-7PM (1st Wednesday of each month) LOCATION: Wentworth-Douglass D. F. Richard Conference Room INFORMATION: Kathy Quinn, RN, BSN, OCN at 603-609-6024
Combine 2 teaspoons fresh orange juice, 2 teaspoons low-calorie, no-cholesterol mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons light sour cream, ½ teaspoon honey, 1/8 teaspoon poppy seed and ¼ teaspoon grated orange rind. Mix until well-combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
NUTRITION FACTS: 2 Portions CALORIES 200
CARBS 23G
PROTEIN 6G
FIBER 6G
FAT 11G
SAT. FAT 1.5G
SODIUM 90MG
Ostomates, friends, family, medical personnel are invited. Refreshments are served. Feel free to attend! DATE | TIME: May 16, June 20 | 10:30-12PM (3rd Saturday of each month) LOCATION: Wentworth Home Care Conference Room Windows to Your Health / 5
IN THE NEWS Off & Running: 2015 Dover Race Series off to a strong start. The Wentworth-Douglass sponsored Dover Race Series ended 2014 with over 1,000 participants with almost half earning their prized possession – a racing series jacket. WDH, VP of Philanthropy and Community Relations, Kelly Clark presented prizes to top female, Rhyan Radack, and top male, Matt Garfield earlier this year. “The Series is a great addition to the Dover Community bringing thousands of people and families into the streets of Dover throughout the year,” said founding Dover Race Series organizer Erik Roy. “Collectively, our success is making a tremendous positive impact on the vibrancy of the community and the multiple charitable causes now affiliated with the Series.” The 2015 Dover Race Series details are now available for those wanting to try for a jacket this year. Visit www.doverraceseries. org, Facebook or through the Dover Chamber of Commerce. Wentworth-Douglass is happy to support the series' efforts as it promotes activity and healthy living.
Teens FLIP FOR A CURE and donate to cancer patients The Spaulding High School Gymnastics team presented WDH staff with a donation of $300 for the Seacoast Cancer Center. The team, led by coach Rae Ann Chrane, held their 2nd annual fundraising event titled “Flip for the Cure” to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer, earlier this winter. The event included raffle baskets full of great items, and teams competing in the meet all wearing pink to support the cause. Kelly Clark, VP of Philanthropy & Community Relations, Susan Gallagher, Assistant VP, Seacoast Cancer Center and Kathleen Quinn, Gynecology Oncology Nurse Navigator with the Seacoast Cancer Center accepted the donation from Rae Ann, who also shared these great pictures from the event.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
May is Stroke Awareness Month
Stroke is the the fifth leading cause of death and leading cause of disability in the United States, BUT it is largely preventable, treatable and beatable. Know the risk factors associated with stroke and talk to your doctor about reducing your risk.
When having a stroke, every minute counts - a F.A.S.T. reaction can make all the difference. Learn the warning signs and symptoms of stroke today. See the chart to the right.
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital was recently awarded the "Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus" Achievement Award
by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association recognizing our commitment to quality and teamwork to deliver care that adheres to evidence based clinical guidelines. 6 /Windows to Your Health
EVERY MINUTE COUNTS. KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS OF STROKE.
In honor of Dr. Suess’ birthday, (March 2), the Dover Teacher’s Union donated presents – copies of Dr. Suess classics to be given to all babies born at WentworthDouglass Hospital on March 2 as part of the Read Across America project. The Birth Center team accepted the gifts with smiles! Pictured – Greg Brown and Deb Hackett from the Dover Teachers’ Union, along with Dana St. Laurent, Nurse Manager and Kate Lantz, RN of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital’s Women & Children’s Center. Thanks DTU!
FACE:
DOES ONE SIDE OF THE FACE DROOP? Ask the person to smile.
ARM:
IS ONE ARM WEAK OR NUMB? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
SPEECH:
IS SPEECH SLURRED? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Is the sentence repeated correctly?
TIME:
IF THE PERSON SHOWS ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY.
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MASTERS SWEEPS WINNER
Thank you to all who supported the 2015 Masters Sweepstakes! With your help, over $31,000 was raised to benefit WentworthDouglass Hospital Diabetes Camps! The winner of this year’s trip (pictured here, center) is Brian Shea of Newburyport, MA! The pictures also show the fun had at the Sweeps Party held earlier this winter. More pictures from the event can be found here: wdhospital.smugmug.com
For more information visit www.wdhospital.com
SAVE the Date!
for the 2015 WentworthDouglass Golf Outing at Cochecho Country Club on September 14, 2015. Visit wdhospital.com/foundation for more information about player and sponsorship opportunities.
Good things happen, thanks to you.
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is a not-for-profit organization, and depends on contributions to support programs and services to benefit patients, families and the local communities we serve.
Please consider making a gift today. Visit www.wdhospital.com/foundation or call 603-740-2687.
When a band-aid can’t fix their boo-boo
When a band-aid isn’t enough and you need urgent care, rely on the team you trust for your health care needs: WentworthDouglass Express Care. That’s the message BANDO (the new mascot for Express Care, pictured right) is sharing with families in the Seacoast. Wentworth-Douglass Express Care is open every day 8am to 8pm and is staffed by the same emergency team that provides care at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, assuring you a high level of care by the experts you trust, but at a lower cost than a visit to the emergency room. The team also provides seamless transitions when more advanced care is needed (e.g., a transfer to the emergency room for some situations) or followup appointments with a primary care provider or specialist. For more information, visit wdhospital.com/expresscare. Look for BANDO at various family events and activities this summer!
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
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JUNE 2015 TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
APRIL 2015 HAND SCREENING
This screens functionality with your wrist, thumb and fingers to assess pain, strength, dexterity, and more. PRESENTED BY: Occupational Therapists Michelle Lavertu, OTR/L, & Cynthia Beauchesne, MEd, OTR/L, CHT.
TUESDAY
THE ANTI-CANCER DIET . . . WHAT DOES THAT LOOK LIKE? PRESENTED BY: Andrea Jackson, RD, LD, Oncology Dietitian REGISTER: www.wdhospital.com or 603-740-2334 LOCATION: Wentworth-Douglass Garrison Auditorium
J U N E
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M A Y
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WEDNESDAY
6-8PM
M A Y
13
THURSDAY
6PM
M A Y
14
THURSDAY
10AM-3PM
M A Y
14
TUESDAY
5-8PM
M A Y
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WEDNESDAY
6-8:30PM
M A Y
27
TBD
SKIN CANCER SCREENING WITH DERMATOLOGY & SKIN HEALTH REGISTER: 603-740-2818 or www.wdhospital.com LOCATION: WDH Seacoast Cancer Center
JUNE 29 THRU
JULY 3 8:30AM-4PM
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THE DANGERS OF TANNING BEDS
May is skin cancer awareness month. This community education event may make you look at tanning beds/booths a little differently. Refreshments and giveaways. REGISTER: 603-742-5556 or info@dermskinhealth.com LOCATION: Dermatology & Skin Health, 784 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820
TUESDAY
MON/WED
ALL DAY
For families with a child who has diabetes, a chance to get away and enjoy camp life in a safe environment REGISTER: 603-740-2887 LOCATION: Camp Merrowvista, Center Tuftonboro, NH
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6PM
COMMUNICATION ACCESS EVENT
An interactive event with information, displays and technology to support deaf, hard of hearing and visually impaired community members and their families. Stop in, enjoy refreshments and learn more. Registration not required. INFORMATION: 603-740-2334 LOCATION: Wentworth-Douglass Garrison Auditorium
WENTWORTH PLASTIC SURGERY OPEN HOUSE
C. Wesley Bean, MD will present on the latest in treatment for sun damage. Giveaways, raffles, interactive displays. Great food & beverages too! INFORMATION: 603-516-4268 or www.wentworthplasticsurgery.com LOCATION: Plastic Surgery Specialists, 10 Members Way, Dover, NH
NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH DAY
Health screenings, fitness classes, information, giveaways & more. REGISTER: www.wdhospital.com or 603-742-2163 LOCATION: The Works Family Health & Fitness Center
SHARPS EXCHANGE LOCATION: WDH Main Lobby
CANCER SURVIVORS DAY
Luau Theme — Food, games, prizes; fun for the whole family! REGISTER: 603-609-6120 LOCATION: Wentworth-Douglass Garrison Auditorium
CAMP HOT SHOT
Day Camp For Children with Diabetes (1st-8th grade) REGISTER: 603-740-2887 LOCATION: The Works Family Health & Fitness Center
WENTWORTH-DOUGLASS GOLF TOURNAMENT
Proceeds benefit programs and services at WDH REGISTER: www.wdhospital.com or 603-740-2687 LOCATION: Cochecho Country Club
OVARIAN CANCER 2015: 50 SHADES IN ONE DAY PRESENTED BY: John Schorge, MD, Medical Director of the Gynecologic Oncology Program at WDH and Chief of the Gynecologic Oncologic Division at Massachusetts General Hospital LOCATION: Wentworth-Douglass Garrison Auditorium
S E P T
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6:30-7:30PM
FAMILY FOCUSED NUTRITION: STRATEGIES & IDEAS FOR FEEDING YOUR “LITTLES” WELL
Geared toward families with toddlers and school-aged children PRESENTED BY: Leigh Davenport, WDH Dietitian REGISTER: www.wdhospital.com or 603-740-2334
FILM SCREENING OF “FORKS OVER KNIVES”
A documentary that encourages you to live healthier lives by changing the way the world understands nutrition followed by a Registered Dietitian led Q & A session. REGISTER: www.wdhospital.com or 603-740-2334 LOCATION: Wentworth-Douglass Garrison Auditorium
REGISTER: 603-742-2163 x730
REGISTER: www.wdhospital.com or 603-740-2818
WEDNESDAY
FRI-SUN
1-3
CAMP LANCE-A-LOT FOR FAMILIES
SUNDAY
M A Y
PRESENTED BY: Dr. Artemio J. Mendoza, MD
SUMMER/FALL 2015
MONDAY
MAY 2015
This event is free and open to the public.
5-6PM
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
6PM
TICK-BORNE ILLNESSES - TREATMENT AND PREVENTION
LOCATION: The Works Family Health & Fitness Center
LOCATION: The Works Family Health & Fitness Center
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11
5-7PM
REGISTER: 603-740-2102
A P R I L
J U N E
S E P T
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9AM
SEACOAST CANCER 5K WALK/RUN Proceeds benefit the Seacoast Cancer Center
INFORMATION: www.wdhospital.com or 603-740-2687 LOCATION: Starts and finishes at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WENTWORTH-DOUGLASS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, CONTACT PHILANTHROPY & COMMUNITY RELATIONS AT 603-740-2818.