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Yes Ma’am FALL 2014

EMPOWERING WELLNESS FOR YOUR MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT!

YOUR WORKOUT, YOUR STYLE. pg. 7

UNSOCIAL MEDIA ’TIS THE SEASON TO UNPLUG pg. 9

KATRINA’S STORY

Living Her Way pg. 10

Fall 2014

ON THE COVER: Katrina Myricks battles breast cancer her way.

CONTRIBUTORS

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STEPHANIE EDITOR

KELLI WRITER

MAGGIE EDITOR

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We share our lives, ideas, photos, where we are, what we like and much more. Is all this connection making us less connected? I like to tell this story for a good laugh: My good friend pulled into my driveway and sent me an instant message. When I didn’t respond (my phone was off) she left the package she had for me on my porch. She assumed I wasn’t home because I didn’t answer the instant message. I assumed she never came because I never heard the doorbell.

Is social media the end of personal communication? I am guilty of texting when I could pick up the phone or sending an email when I could walk across the office.

Are we as a society hiding behind technology?

What happened to simply writing a letter and mailing it? The thought of a personal thankyou note is slowly going away as well. I would much rather get a thank-you card than a simple “Thanks”—or “thx”—in a text.

Many studies show that social media can actually make us feel lonelier and less satisfied with our lives. Social media has made it easier for us to be “friends” with someone without actually having to put in any face time or work to maintain the relationship. It also leads people to make false claims or exaggerate on their social media pages in order to appear more happy and successful. Does social media really paint a true picture of someone’s life?

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Yes Ma’am is published by St. Dominic Hospital as a service to our community.

Thank you for making us your partner in good health. st d o m .co m

The care you need … the experience you deserve.

At St. Dominic’s Women’s Health and Healing Center, our multi-specialty clinic features the best in women’s healthcare in one easy-to-access location.

For nearly seven decades, St. Dominic’s has been known for providing compassionate care and healing throughout the community. The Women’s Health and Healing Center is no different. And, Dr. Phillip Ley, Dr. Paul Seago, Dr. Zachary Baldwin and Dr. Todd Cumbie have made the Center their home in Madison.

Specialists are on-site to provide the following services: • Gynecological and Surgical Oncology • Mammography • Heart and Lung Screenings • Urogynecological Procedures • Breast Evaluation and Care • Vascular Services • Wellness • Cardiology

601-200-PINK (7465) • Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Friday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Located on Highland Colony Parkway in St. Dominic’s Highland Medical Arts Building (2nd Floor) 106 Highland Way • Suite 200 • Madison

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TRUSTED ALLIES FOR ST. DOMINIC’S WOMEN’S HEALTH AND HEALING CENTER, LOCATED IN THE HIGHLAND MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING IN MADISON, FOCUSES ON THE UNIQUE HEALTH NEEDS AND CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED BY WOMEN.

The Center, led by Phillip Ley, MD, and Paul Seago, MD, will house several multidisciplinary specialists to serve the community of Madison and the surrounding area.

PLANNED SPECIALTY SERVICES AT THE CENTER INCLUDE: • Breast evaluation and care • Mammography • Heart screenings • Lung screenings (certain criteria required) • Gynecology • Urogynecology • General health and wellness “St. Dominic’s has been providing compassionate care and healing to the community for nearly seven decades,” said Lester K. Diamond, President of St. Dominic Hospital. “We are pleased that Dr. Ley and Dr. Seago, trusted doctors who have made significant contributions to women’s health in

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this community, chose to be a part of St. Dominic’s Women’s Health and Healing Center.”

The same building houses St. Dominic’s Madison Medical Imaging, a full-service imaging facility.

“If we suspect a health issue with a patient, it will be convenient to have imaging available in the same building,” Dr. Ley said. “This will allow us to give an accurate and fast diagnosis.”

The Center offers care and services in a comfortable atmosphere where patients receive personal attention. This 16-room, 7,870 square-foot facility was designed with women in mind.

“While this clinic is new to St. Dominic’s, the concept of a multispecialty clinic is not,” said Jennifer Sinclair, Executive Vice President of Operations. “We are bringing together highly skilled physicians from multiple disciplines to address most of the health concerns faced by the women in our community.”

St. Dominic’s Women’s Health and Healing Center is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m.–noon.

For appointments, call (601) 200-PINK (7465).

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WEIGHT NEW ORLEANS NATIVE TAMMY RUBINSKY FELT DEVASTATED WHEN HURRICANE KATRINA DESTROYED HER FAMILY MEMBERS’ HOMES ON THE GULF COAST, AND AS SHE STRUGGLED WITH THE AFTERMATH, SHE GAINED 50 POUNDS.

“The year 2005 was terrible for my family,” she said. “My husband and I had 15 displaced family members living with us at our home in Jackson. In that same year, my grandmother passed away, my dad had a heart attack, our dog died and so much more.”

Over the next few years, Tammy grew more and more uncomfortable with the weight she had gained.

“I tried everything to lose weight, and nothing worked,” she said. “For eight years, I was miserable, unhappy and longed to feel better about myself.”

In 2013, Tammy turned 50 and decided it was time to create a bucket list of things she wanted to accomplish. One of her goals was to lose weight.

“I wanted to set an example for my three daughters by having the willpower to follow a program and lose weight,” she said.

HEALTHY WEIGHT ADVANTAGE Tammy turned to St. Dominic’s Healthy Weight Advantage, a medically supervised weight loss program that teaches participants how to shed unwanted pounds successfully and keep them off through simple lifestyle changes.

“I like Healthy Weight Advantage because I am supervised by a doctor and a dietitian,” Tammy said. “The program makes you accountable with weekly weigh-ins, meetings and food tracking. The best part is you don’t need to plan or think about what to eat with the decisionfree diet that includes packaged meals and shakes.”

After Tammy started to lose weight, she began to feel better and was inspired to exercise.

She joined the Marathon Makeover training program and began taking tennis lessons.

Eight months after starting the program, Tammy has lost 34 pounds. In addition, she has decreased her BMI from 32.8 to 27 and significantly reduced her total cholesterol, from 220 to 147. Tammy continues to follow the program and hopes to lose 20 more pounds.

“I have so much more energy, and I feel so much better about myself,” she said. “I am on a journey, and I am so glad I joined Healthy Weight Advantage to make this journey successful.”

Do you want to lose twice the weight in half the time? Call St. Dominic’s Healthy Weight Advantage at (601) 200-6099.

Free information sessions are held weekly.

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Your True Beauty TREATING MINOR SCARS, FINE LINES AND WRINKLES, UNEVEN SKIN TONE, AND ROUGH SKIN IS JUST A PEEL AWAY.

The mere mention of a facial peel strikes fear into some, as they imagine something terrible or recollect stories they have heard from friends, but the truth of the matter is skin varies from person to person—what is right for you isn’t necessarily a one-size-fits-all solution.

SPA STRATEGIES WITH “A-PEEL” Many people are after that smooth, perfect skin, and peels can help individuals achieve that. To optimize the skin you’re in, do some research first so that you know which peel option best fits your skin type. An aesthetician may recommend a series of chemical peels, HydraFacials, microdermabrasion or a consultation with a plastic surgeon about a laser procedure.

Susan DeMoss, aesthetician at the Sanctuary Body Spa of St. Dominic’s, lends some insight into the process she follows to help clients achieve their goals.

“My first question to clients is ‘What is your main concern about your skin?’” DeMoss said. “Usually, clients express concerns about aging or oily skin, and then I evaluate the skin to determine how to address these worries and treat any underlying problems.”

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL Using information from detailed intake forms, a high-tech imaging system that reveals what your skin really looks like under the surface (and what’s going to show up later on the surface if you don’t take care of it now), a magnifying light, and a lot of experience, aestheticians at St. Dominic’s Sanctuary Body Spa get an up-close look at your skin so they can determine the best course of action to address your specific concerns.

Want to know what your skin looks like under the surface and how to correct what may appear later? Call Sanctuary Body Spa at (601) 790-2222 for a consultation.

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DECISIONS, DECISIONS

U? O Y R O F T H IS RIG Whether you are looking to amp up your existing workout routine or just getting started, the certified Les Mills™ trainers of The Club locations in Madison and Ridgeland can help you find the best fitness fit.

Les Mills offers a variety of fitness classes from universal strength training to intense cardio options based on sports, mixed martial or dance that burn a ton of calories. You can choose a class based on what you like and your level of fitness.

Often, the hardest part of the workout is just showing up. Once you get there with a group of people just like you who are also seeking results, chances are you’ll try just as hard to achieve them.

Don’t Let this Opportunity PASS You By To receive a free PASS to try any of the Les Mills workouts at The Club locations in Madison or Ridgeland, email Lori at lori@theclubms.com.

The Club at St. Dominic’s offers seven Les Mills™ classes, and the experts there can help you determine which one is a good fit.

• Body Pump™, the original Les Mills barbell class, will sculpt, tone and strengthen your entire body, fast!

• GRIT™ Series features three unique team-training programs designed to push you to your max, and beyond.

• Body Flow™ is a yoga, tai chi, pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength and leaves you feeling centered and calm.

• Body Attack™ is high-energy interval training class that combines athletic aerobic movements with strength and stabilization exercises.

• Body Combat™ is a fiercely energetic program inspired by mixed martial arts that draws from a wide array of disciplines such as karate, boxing, taekwondo, tai chi and muay thai.

• Body Jam™ is an addictive fusion of the latest dance styles and hottest new sounds that puts the emphasis as much on having fun as on breaking a sweat.

• CXWORX™ is a short, sharp workout that’ll inspire you to the next level of fitness while strengthening and toning your body. s t d o m .co m

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But I’m Healthy …

WHY SHOULD A PERSON WHO FEELS GOOD PHYSICALLY AND HAS NO APPARENT SICKNESS GET SCREENED?

The answer is that we often times don’t feel sick until the advanced stages of disease. Screening allows physicians a relatively easy, noninvasive way to examine internal organs and is especially useful in patients who have not had the opportunity to visit a doctor on a regular basis. Early detection of disease through screening, medical evaluation and noninvasive diagnostic testing is the best way to catch illness in its earliest stages.

“In addition to early disease detection, screenings are a good snapshot of one’s overall health,” said Delon Thornhill, Director

of Clinical Outreach at St. Dominic Hospital. “Sometimes individuals simply need a good barometer check in order to begin or restart their path to wellness.”

SCREENINGS FOR A SNAPSHOT Scheduling routine screenings is important. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality recommends men and women know their body mass index and have regular blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose tests. Consult the chart below for additional recommendations.

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CONFIDENCE IN YOUR HEALTH St. Dominic’s offers two screenings to give you a snapshot of your health.

• Healthy Heart—A computed tomography (CT) calcium score (every five years), an electrocardiogram, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose readings, ABI test (a peripheral vascular disease check), a BMI calculation, nutritional counseling and a consult with a cardiac nurse • Lung Cancer Screenings—A low dose CT scan of the lungs indicated for a high-risk population and early detection of lung cancer Call (601) 200-8000 to schedule a heart or lung screening or find your St. Dominic’s doctor. st d o m .co m

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MAMMOGRAM

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COLONOSCOPY

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LUNG CANCER SCREENING

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ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM

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OSTEOPOROSIS (BONE DENSITY)

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PAP SMEAR TEST

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IN A TIME WHEN OUR LIVES SEEM TO REVOLVE AROUND SO-CALLED SOCIAL MEDIA, MANY FIND IT DIFFICULT TO CONNECT.

One 2013 survey found that the average responder spent 23 hours a week texting, emailing and using social media.

That sounds like a lot of time spent connecting, yet a growing body of research suggests all that digital socializing isn’t doing much to make people feel better or closer.

Researchers at the University of Michigan found that the more time participants spent using social media giant Facebook, the less happy they were. Other research links social media usage to everything from reduced intelligence to loneliness.

And children whose screen time is limited do better in school, sleep better, are less likely to become obese and exhibit less aggressive behavior.

FINDING BALANCE A healthy relationship with social media includes an element of balance. Users who want to take a step back don’t have to go cold turkey, but might want to consider engaging in activities that will bring a deeper, lasting satisfaction, such as spending time with a friend’s new baby instead of just liking a picture online.

For more tips on living a well-rounded life, visit stdom.com and select the “Health & Wellness” tab.

The Rise and Fall of Social Media About 74 percent of all adults who have Internet access use social networking sites, including 89 percent of people ages 18 to 29.

From 2006 to 2011, the time spent in a month using social networks increased from 2.7 hours to 6.9 hours, while the number of hours spent socializing in person, taking care of family members and speaking on the phone dropped.

According to a 2013 survey by eMarketer, 62 percent of participants said they plan on reducing the amount of time they spend using technology to stay in touch.

’TIS THE SEASON TO UNPLUG

The holidays are a time to be with the ones you love. Don’t let social media interfere with your ability to connect. Consider taking a step away from your screen-filled days by: • Creating a phone-free zone at the dinner table • Silencing your mobile devices while you are with friends and family • Writing letters to your loved ones • Calling to catch up instead of texting • Setting a daily time limit on your phone, tablet and computer usage • Hosting a party • Shopping with friends instead of online s t d o m .co m

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LIVING Her Way WITH NO FAMILY HISTORY, KATRINA MYRICKS NEVER EXPECTED TO HEAR A DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER. AND WHEN SHE GOT THE CALL TO COME BACK INTO THE PHYSICIAN’S OFFICE FOR FURTHER TESTING, SHE RESCHEDULED THE APPOINTMENT THREE TIMES BEFORE SHE WENT IN TO HEAR WHY SHE NEEDED THE FOLLOW-UP.

The former Mrs. Mississippi says the words brought her to her knees, and she knew the shock would be too much for her husband, who had just lost his mother to cancer. She took a week to absorb the diagnosis. She wanted to get used to it and embrace it before she shared the news with her husband, Ken. When Katrina told him, she also shared her plan for responding.

She called Reginald Martin, MD, a friend and surgeon at St. Dominic’s, who asked that she and Ken come in right away to decide on a treatment plan.

The couple read through the information every night for a week, looking at Katrina’s diagnosis, discussing the treatment plan and trying to figure out what to do. Their 10-year-old daughter, Kaitlin, looked on, not knowing what all the fuss was about.

A FAMILY JOURNEY Once Katrina and Ken decided it was time to share the news with their daughter, to their surprise, Kaitlin already knew the diagnosis. st d o m .co m

“I was shocked to hear her say, ‘Mommy I know … you have breast cancer,’” Katrina said. “In the afternoon, when she came home from school she would look through the same papers she watched us go through every night because she said she knew something wasn’t right.”

Katrina’s daughter brought out a pink boa, placed it around her neck and said, “Momma, pink is your new color.”

Initially, physicians and Katrina thought they were dealing with stage 2, triple-negative breast cancer, but after surgery it was confirmed stage 1.

“Triple-negative breast cancer is defined by absent expression of the estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2,” said Guangzhi Qu, MD, PhD, of Jackson Oncology Associates. “These cancers tend to behave more aggressively than other types of breast cancer.

Unlike other types, there are no targeted treatments available.

So far, the only medical therapy for triple negative breast cancer is chemotherapy.”

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DRIVE TO INSPIRE Have you ever autographed a car? During St. Dominic Hospital’s annual Drive to Inspire campaign in October 2013, more than 5,614 signed the PINK car to increase breast cancer awareness and remind themselves and their loved ones to remember to schedule a mammogram. We want to achieve greater numbers in 2014, and reach even more men and women with breast cancer information and education. Drive to Inspire is held in conjunction with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October.

The goal is to increase awareness of the disease and raise funds for research, prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to keep up with the pink car in October.

SHOP PINK St. Dominic’s has partnered with the Outlets of Mississippi during National Breast Cancer month for a month-long October fundraising event for breast cancer. Buy a $10 “Shop Pink” discount card to receive a 25 percent discount on any one item in every Outlet store during the month of October. More than one card can be purchased per person.

Cards will be sold at the Outlets Service Center, in all store locations at the cash register and at various stations locations throughout the mall.

NO WIGS, PLEASE Being a former Mrs. Mississippi had its perks during cancer treatment. Katrina had a closet full of wigs that she had previously worn for pageants, so when she lost her hair like so many cancer patients, she revisited old times.

“I discovered the wigs felt too hot,” Katrina said. “And head wraps made me feel like a cancer patient, and I didn’t want to feel that way.”

Katrina decided that until she became comfortable wearing nothing to cover her head, she would wear the cutest hats she could find. And one day, she did decide she was beautiful with or without covering her head.

“I remember my husband and I were out and getting ready to go into a restaurant, and he said ‘Where’s your hat,’” Katrina laughed. “I said, ‘Not this time, baby, I am going natural.’”

Katrina’s last radiation treatment was a year ago, and with the help of her team of doctors—Dr. Qu; Dr. Martin of Martin Surgical Group; and Al Johnson of Radiation Oncology of

Mississippi—she has celebrated her “first birthday,” as they say when you are a year out from treatment.

HELPING OTHERS Katrina thinks about her journey every day. She spends her life now teaching, being a mom and working to inspire others going through the same trials. Katrina feels she has been called to share her story with others to help them through the difficult times they face.

“Everyone’s journey with cancer is different,” she said. “When people saw me, they didn’t believe I had cancer. Sometimes the outside doesn’t go with what is happening inside. Some people struggle more than I did, and I just try to be a driving factor to their recovery, uplifting them through their whole journey.”

Remember to schedule your mammogram. St. Dominic’s offers digital mammography in two convenient locations: The Center for Women’s Health in St. Dominic’s Dominican Plaza and at St. Dominic’s Madison Medical Imaging in Madison. Call (601) 200-8000 for more information. s t d o m .co m

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The BookShelf A Book Lover’s Dream MISS.

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LOCAL TUCKED AWAY IN A SHOPPING CENTER OFF HIGHWAY 51 IN RIDGELAND, THE BOOKSHELF IS THE LARGEST USED BOOKSTORE IN CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI. THE FAMILY-OWNED AND -OPERATED BUSINESS DELIVERS ALL THE SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AND CHARM YOU WOULD EXPECT.

“Our local authors and our customers enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the friendship and support that come from being part of the family at The BookShelf,” said Danny Perry, owner. “You can buy a book anywhere, but you can’t get the welcome and personal interest provided by our staff anywhere else.”

The BookShelf began in 1994 when Lisa Perry, a mother and book lover, decided she wanted to go back to work after staying home to raise her daughter. She found it difficult to find an employer willing to hire someone who had been unemployed for six years, so Lisa decided to follow her heart and open a bookstore. Lisa and her husband Danny opened a 700-square-foot shop using books from their personal collection as inventory.

After a successful first year, the couple realized they needed more space and moved the store to a different location. Today, the 2,200-square-foot store now has more than 125,000 gently used hardback and paperback books with a surprising collection of rare and collectible books, including first editions from Mississippi authors, such as Eudora Welty,

Willie Morris, Larry Brown and Stephen Ambrose.

“The BookShelf also loves to support our up-and-coming Mississippi authors such as Joe Lee, Dr. Darden North and John Floyd, to name a few,” Danny said. “These authors and many others have had successful book signings at the store throughout the years.”

Although the store faces tough competition, Danny says it has remained successful.

“The BookShelf has survived bad economic periods over the last two decades, not to mention the meteoric rise in sales of digital downloads in recent years,” Danny said. “But an author can’t autograph a download, and there is nothing better than curling up with a good book—something you can hold in your hands and enjoy at the beach, by the pool, on a rainy day or by a roaring fire.”

For those who can’t make it to the store, The BookShelf maintains one of the largest warehouse inventories of books, videos and music in the United States, with about 385,000 titles ready to ship and more than 1.5 million titles available for order at bookshelfonline.net.

Buy local! Visit The BookShelf at 51 Place Shopping Center off U.S. Highway 51 in Ridgeland. Store hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

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Mississippi Authors The BookShelf offers a wide selection of books by Mississippi authors and books about the state in its Mississippi Me section.

Danny recommends these books for great reading, all of which can be purchased at The BookShelf: 1. For Dixie Land I’ll Take My Stand! (vol. 4): A Muster Listing of All Known Mississippi Confederate Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines,

by H. Grady Howell 2. Rainbow’s End and Other Stories, by John M. Floyd 3. The Magnolia Triangle,

by Joe Lee 4. Broadhorn, by Mary Colquett 5. Fresh Frozen, by Darden North, MD 6. Morgana, by Eudora Welty 7. William Faulkner and the Tangible Past: The Architecture of Yoknapatawpha, by Thomas S. Hines

“You can buy a book anywhere, but you can’t get the welcome and personal interest provided by our staff anywhere else.”

—Danny Perry, owner, The BookShelf

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STRESS: ALARM SIGNALS THAT HURT Stress is with us every day and comes in a vast variety of forms. Your body’s built-in system for coping with short-term (acute) stress is the fight-flight response, which is controlled by the autonomic nervous system. This process is innate and requires no thought or conscious initiation.

A chemical message sent from the hypothalamus and pituitary gland to the adrenal glands helps you ward off any real or perceived threat with the release of adrenaline, for quick action, and cortisol, known as the stress hormone, for sustained action. When the threat is gone, the body returns to normal function.

for the generation, maintenance and repair of nerve cells in the brain. If cortisol is high, BDNF is low, and vice versa.

HOW DO WE MANAGE STRESS? Learning how to manage chronic stress so it does not have such a deleterious effect on our health is a must. There are several stress management options.

• Exercise increases BDNF and burns off residual glucose produced by high cortisol that would eventually turn into fat, particularly around the face, neck and waistline.

Exercise keeps your body prepared to cope with stress more efficiently and reduces the damage caused by chronic stress.

• Relaxation training techniques have shown similar results.

SO WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? Deep breathing and guided imagery can be performed Long-term (chronic) stress keeps our body in a sustained almost anywhere. “alarm” mode in which chronically high levels of cortisol use • Deep muscle relaxation requires a more controlled amino acids intended for bone and muscle development to environment, but it is a great way to relax at home. make glucose. At the same time, this causes an imbalance Other useful techniques are meditation, spiritual in insulin levels. The result can be reduced muscle mass, connectedness, reading, listening to music, use of pleasant osteoporosis, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, increased fat aromas, developing a hobby, talking to close friends and helping stores and more.

High levels of cortisol have also been shown to destroy neural others. A combination of the above is even better.

Chemical relaxation through alcohol, drugs and tobacco cells in the areas of the brain responsible for memory, and they only gives you a false sense of well-being and may cause more can interfere with the production of a protein molecule called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is responsible problems. Manage your stress and you will feel better.

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“Learning how to manage chronic stress so it does not have such a deleterious effect on our health is a must.”

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Bill has a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi and has been a licensed professional counselor since 1987. He has 23 years of individual and relational counseling experience and serves as an adjunct instructor in counseling psychology at Mississippi College. He has been a reserve deputy for 10 years with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and is a ruling elder at Grace Chapel Evangelical Presbyterian Church. He adores his wife of 31 years and their two grown children.

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IMPORTANT NUMBERS St. Dominic Hospital

601-200-2000

Find A Doctor

601-200-8000

Behavioral Health

601-200-3090

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Ben Seale, MD, will speak about diabetes management on November 11 at noon at St. Dominic’s Centre Building. Lunch provided. Call (601) 200-8000 to register.

Cancer Services

601-200-3300

Center for Women’s Health

601-200-4935

Diagnostic Imaging

601-200-6150

GENTLE JOINTS

Family Medicine – Brandon

601-200-4790

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 p.m.

The Club at St. Dominic’s offers a low-intensity water walking class designed to help increase strength, endurance and flexibility. You must be a member of The Club at St. Dominic’s to participate. Cost: $35 for 12 classes or $60 for 24 classes. To register, call (601) 200-4925.

Family Medicine – Clinton

601-200-4800

Family Medicine – Flowood

601-200-4760

Family Medicine – Madison

601-200-4750

Family Medicine – Raleigh

601-782-5665

Just for Seniors

Healthy Heart 601-200-2747

Community Events COMMUNITY HEART EDUCATION

AARP MATURE DRIVING CLASS

Farlow’s Pharmacy 601-200-2900 601-200-6099

Healthy Weight Advantage

A classroom refresher course for motorists ages 50 and older.

Completing the class qualifies you for a discount on auto insurance.

Cost: $12 for AARP members, $14 for nonmembers. For details, call (601) 200-6698.

Maternal & Newborn Care 601-200-6932

SENIOR ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES

Mississippi Heart and Vascular Institute 601-200-2700 New Directions for Over 55 601-200-6698 Outpatient Rehabilitation 601-200-4920 Sanctuary Body Spa of St. Dominic’s

601-790-2222

Self-paced classes designed to assist anyone wanting to improve computer skills in the areas of computer fundamentals, word processing, spreadsheets, Internet and email. Classes are every Saturday.

Cost: $25 per person/per class. To learn more, call (601) 200-6698.

St. Catherine’s Village

601-856-0100

St. Dominic’s Cancer Boutique

601-200-5111

St. Dominic’s Sports Medicine

601-200-6088

The Club at St. Dominic’s

601-200-4925

Support Groups

The Diabetes Center St. Dominic’s Women’s Health & Healing Center

601-200-6641 601-200-7465

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP

Fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in St. Dominic’s Education Department. Hosted by the Brain Injury Association of Mississippi for families dealing with brain injuries. For more information, call (601) 981-1021

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Second Tuesday of each month from September through May at 9 a.m., in the St. Dominic’s Cancer Center. For more information, call (601) 200-3070.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP

Second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. in St. Dominic’s conference rooms. For caregivers of St. Dominic’s patients and caregivers in the community. For more information, call Teresa Williams, (601) 200-6768.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

First Monday of each month from 9¬10 a.m. Call (601) 200-6641 with questions.

NAMI SUPPORT GROUP

Second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. on the lower level of St. Dominic’s in the Education Department in the St. Catherine’s Classroom. Offered by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for family members who have adult relatives suffering from a mental illness.

For more information, call (601) 899-9058.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

KEEP IN TOUCH!

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For Editors, St. Dominic’s Marketing: editor@stdom.com For Ask Bill: askbill@stdom.com St. Dominic’s recognizes its basic participation in the mission of the Church, which involves two main ministries: education and health care. Three activities— communicating a Christian message, establishing community and performing service—express our mission of Christian healing.

This publication in no way seeks to diagnose or treat illness or to serve as a substitute for professional medical care. Please see your physician if you have a health problem.

First Friday of each month at 1 p.m. on the second floor of Dominican Plaza in The Club conference room. For stroke survivors, family members and caregivers. No RSVP required. For more information, call (601) 200-3699. s t d o m .co m

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St. Dominic - Jackson Memorial Hospital 969 Lakeland Dr. Jackson, MS 39216

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$99 Screening ST. DOMINIC’S HEALTHY HEART FINDS DISEASE AND PREVENTS HEART ATTACKS. s HeartSaver CT scan - calcium score s Lipid panel: total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and glucose s Electrocardiogram (ECG) s Peripheral vascular screening s Blood pressure evaluation s Body composition: Body Mass Index (BMI) s Nutritional counseling s Consult with a cardiac nurse: risk evaluation to assess risk factors and risk of heart disease over the next ten years

Call 601.200.8000 to schedule your appointment.

969 Lakeland Drive • Jackson, MS 39216 • stdom.com