Fall 2016 Healthscope

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HealthScope is designed to support our Healthier Community Initiative by providing up-to-date health tips and wellness information to benefit our community’s health.

Through this publication, the Foundation hopes to encourage healthier active lifestyles for the residents of Southern Indiana. As a non-profit organization, Baptist Health Floyd relies on your support of our Foundation to provide health screenings, educational programs and hospital improvements. To learn how to help, visit FloydFoundation.org or call 812.949.5519.

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Beating the Odds A Breast Cancer Story of Survival

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Angie Glotzbach Editor, Writer Angie Rose Director of Brand Management & Customer Relations, Writer Stephanie Rogers Writer Morgan Williams Writer Stacey Rudy

FALL 2016

TWO GREAT NAMES IN HEALTHCARE ARE BECOMING ONE. TOGETHER, WE WILL PROVIDE CARE THAT’S CENTERED ON YOU. ON OCTOBER 1, BAPTIST HEALTH AND FLOYD MEMORIAL ARE JOINING TOGETHER to care for Southern Indiana. The new Baptist Health Floyd will expand and enhance services for the entire community. Baptist Health and Floyd Memorial have a history of collaboration, and are forging a new path together, as one. Learn more about the new Baptist Health Floyd at BaptistHealth.com.

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Baptist Health Floyd News and Announcements

Healthscope to Become Flourish Keeping our community in touch with what’s happening in our organization is important to us. We will continue to provide a community newsletter, but it will no longer be called Healthscope. The Baptist Health newsletter, Flourish, will replace Healthscope as your information source for Baptist Health Floyd. Flourish will be coming to your household three times per year beginning in January.

We hope you enjoy the new look of our newsletter.

Tree Dedication As a symbol of growth and new life, Baptist Health Floyd will hold a Tree Dedication on Friday, October 21 beginning at 10 a.m. on campus near the State Street pedway. Executives from Baptist Health and Floyd Memorial will be present as an apple blossom tree is planted at the ceremony and a special blessing given to commemorate the joining of the two organizations.

On the cover: Peggy Schrader, Breast Cancer Survivor

INSIDE 4 Fighting

Spirit Helps Milltown Woman Beat Breast Cancer

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I n-home Speech Therapy Proves to be a Stimulating Experience

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B aptist Health Floyd Expands Service Line to Include Rheumatology Care

8 Healing Wounds Heals the Soul 9H eart Screening an Eye Opening Experience

Advance Directives Seminar Families are making difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care on behalf of a loved one every day. During this time of grief, it can be especially difficult to think objectively about the patient’s wishes, and many families find themselves lost and struggling with a choice. It is an all too familiar situation for many healthcare workers and the families of patients we serve.

Providing education and normalizing conversations about the end-of-life can help families make those decisions together.

In order to better educate our community, Baptist Health Floyd is pleased to announce the Palliative Care program will host an Advance Directives seminar on Wednesday, November 2 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Paris Health Education Center. Members of the palliative care team will answer questions about advance directives, and a lawyer will be present to provide education on preparing advance directives. The event is free, and light refreshments will be served.

Registration is required by calling 1.800.4.SOURCE.

Hotel-style Room Service Coming in October At Baptist Health Floyd, our goal is to provide high-quality, personalized care.

Soon, our patients will have the opportunity to have meals when they want during their hospital stay, with a hotel-style room service program.

Patients can choose from an extensive menu available in their rooms, which features a wide range of options such as customized omelets, salads, home-style favorites, soups, sandwiches and grill items.

The menu also features selections for patients with dietary restrictions, even those on a liquid diet. When placing an order, patients will speak with food service ambassadors who will help them decide what to order.

The Care Cuisine Room Service Program is available to patients from 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Meals are delivered to the patient’s bedside within 45 minutes of placing the call. Visiting friends and family members may also order from the room service menu for a fee. For food order requests outside of normal hours, box lunches are available – much like patients currently experience.

To accommodate this new service, the kitchen has been completely renovated.

Food service experts were brought in to ensure a seamless transition and the continuation of premier food service options – a $600,000 investment in our patients.

Radiation Oncology Services Change Baptist Health Floyd Cancer Care will now have the added benefit of access to the high-caliber radiation oncology services provided by Baptist Health Medical Group radiation oncologists. There will be no

interruption in treatment or care due to the change of these specialized physicians at the Cancer Center. We thank you for placing your trust in us for your cancer care.

Baptist Health Medical Group New Providers

New Physicians

Vishnumurthy S. Hedna, MD, is a board certified neurologist, vascular neurologist and trained neurohospitalist. In 1999, Dr. Hedna graduated from B.M. Patil Medical College, India and received additional schooling in internal medicine as a special trainee at Stanley Medical College, India. He has also trained extensively in the United Kingdom, rotating with different residency specialties including internal medicine, cardiology, pulmonary, stroke and elderly care. Dr. Hedna began his career in the U.S. as an internal medicine resident in New York in 2008, then completed a neurology residency and neuro-vascular (stroke) fellowship in 2011 and 2012 at the University of Florida, respectively.

Before joining Baptist Health Floyd, Dr. Hedna was a faculty and stroke director at the University of Florida and University of New Mexico.

Dr. Hedna is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and a recipient of various research and teaching awards.

Ganesh Kartha, MD

Michael Bousamra II, MD, a board certified thoracic surgeon, graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School. He completed his general surgery residency at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital in Richmond, and his cardiothoracic surgery residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis.

Dr. Bousamra now serves as director of Thoracic Surgery for Baptist Health Floyd where he also leads a team focused on the detection of lung cancer by breath analysis.

He is a member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Bousamra was named the 2009 Brown Cancer Center Scientist of the Year for his metabolomic research and he received the 2012 Cardiothoracic Award of Excellence from the American Board of Cardiology. He has been recognized multiple times as a “Top Doc” in Louisville Magazine.

Patricia Habimana, MD, is a pain management specialist and board certified anesthesiologist who earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville. She completed her anesthesiology residency and a pain management fellowship at the University of Kentucky. Her professional experience comes from a background in emergency and nuclear medicine, and she has participated in both anesthesiology and physiology clinical research projects.

Dr. Habimana devotes her practice to treating pain in a comprehensive and integrative approach offering both noninvasive therapies and innovative minimally invasive interventional pain procedures.

Dr. Habimana is fluent in English, French, Spanish and Swahili.

Carla Gamarra-Hilburn, MD, is a fellowship trained rheumatologist who graduated from the Unversidad Privada del Valle Cochabamba, Bolivia.

After medical school, she completed a residency in dermatology at the Hospital Privado of Cardoba, Argentina. Upon moving to the U.S., Dr. Gamarra-Hilburn completed both an internal medicine residency at the University of Massachusetts and a rheumatology fellowship at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Center.

She has worked extensively doing volunteer work, gaining additional experience in assisting the underserved population.

Dr. Gamarra-Hilburn is bilingual - fluent in both English and Spanish.

Shabbar Sunel, MD, is an internal medicine hospitalist. Dr. Sunel graduated with honors from the University of Detroit Mercy before completing medical school in 2013 at Saba University School of Medicine in Saba, Dutch Caribbean, and his internal medicine residency at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia.

Dr. Sunel is ACLS and BLS certified and is an active member of the American College of Physicians.

Urology

First Urology 101 Hospital Boulevard Jeffersonville, IN 47130 812.282.3899

Ashley Lankford, MD General Surgery

PMC Surgical Associates 3605 Northgate Court, #204 New Albany, IN 47150 812.207.2130

David Rodriguez, MD Radiology

Radiology Associates 1214 Spring Street, #2 Jeffersonville, IN 47130 812.283.5950

Guardian Angels Congratulations to Baptist Health Floyd’s recent Guardian Angel recipients: The Guardian Angel program offers patients, visitors and staff a way to say thank you to a special associate, physician or volunteer who has made a positive difference in their hospital experience by making a donation in their honor to the Foundation. For more information, call 812.949.5803.

Pam Adkins, Executive Assistant Administration Mary Jean Berdy, RN, Lactation Consultant Birthing Center Jessica Leasor, RN, Manager NHU/Patient Support Services Jim Snyder, DPT, Manager Physical Therapy

Patient Billing Change As a result of our new name and organization, please note, all bills for treatment at Baptist Health Floyd on or after October 1 will come from Baptist Health Floyd, and bills for physician services will come from Baptist Health Medical Group. Billing from independent providers will remain the same.

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CANCER CARE

Fighting Spirit Helps Milltown Woman Beat Breast Cancer

“I always liked seeing the large flower picture on the wall at the Cancer Center when coming for treatments.

It gave me a bright and cheery feel during a very scary time.”

-Peggy Schrader

TUESDAY

OCT 25 6-8 p.m.

Women’s Wellness and Breast Health Fair

Sojourn Community Church 2023 Ekin Ave, New Albany Receive general health screenings and information on breast health; hear from breast specialists about genetic testing and treatment options; enjoy light refreshments and register for great door prizes.

Registration is required by calling 1.800.4.SOURCE (1.800.476.8723).

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“I wasn’t ready to go yet. I had two granddaughters I wanted to watch grow up,” expressed Peggy Schrader who had been diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer in March of 2014.

To her alarm, the tissue around the areola of her left breast had hardened and become painful. The color and texture resembled an orange peel. Peggy’s family physician gave her antibiotics, thinking it was mastitis - an infection of the breast tissue. When the antibiotics did not have an effect on the symptoms, she was sent to have a mammogram. The mammogram showed thickening of tissue which suggests either mastitis or inflammatory breast disease. Peggy was then referred to a Baptist Health Medical Group (formerly Floyd Memorial Medical Group) general surgeon for a biopsy. During her follow up appointment with the surgeon, breast cancer nurse navigator, Kristy Helm, RN, OCN, was there to help deliver the difficult news that Peggy had advanced stage four inflammatory breast cancer.

Peggy explained, “It was comforting having Kristy there with me from the beginning, explaining everything and letting me know what to expect in the upcoming months. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy.”

Peggy met with board certified medical oncologist Ajay Kandra, MD, who was very honest with her about her extremely aggressive, locally advanced cancer and possible outcome, “Inflammatory breast disease affects only one to two percent of Americans. Historically, only about 10 percent of patients survive. With newer treatments available, patients have a 30 to 70 percent survival rate. In Peggy’s case, where several lymph nodes were affected, other lesions found and hormone therapy

was not an option, I told her she had about a 30 percent chance of beating it. We were going to have to be very aggressive with our treatment.”

Peggy was given a stonger chemotherapy combo every three weeks for four months.

To everyone’s amazement, the treatments cleared up a majority of the mass, shrinking it down to a 2.5 millimeter mass.

Her chance of survival increased dramatically. Peggy had a mastectomy of her left breast with several of the affected lymph nodes removed, followed by chest wall radiation therapy for 30 days. “Peggy’s response to the chemo and radiation treatments was exceptional, if not magical,” said Dr. Kandra. “She defied nature and logic and is now in remission.”

“I told everyone I wasn’t giving up, and Dr. Kandra and the entire team didn’t give up either,” said Peggy.

Kristy elaborated, “Peggy had such a great attitude about what was happening to her. She stayed positive and active throughout the process. She is a true fighter and survivor.”

Concerned about passing along a gene mutation to her daughters and granddaughters, Peggy went through genetic testing, which turned out negative. “We were all so relieved to know my girls would not inherit a genetic mutation. Heart trouble runs in my family, so I never thought I would get breast cancer,” said Peggy. “I can’t thank the nurses and doctors at the Cancer Center enough for doing such a great job. I’m lucky to be alive. I thank God every day.”

“If you suspect something is not right with your breast, see a specialist, get a mammogram. Give yourself every possible chance to treat it early,” advised Dr. Kandra.

Ajay Kandra, MD

Kristy Helm, RN, OCN

Board Certified Medical Oncologist

Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator

Baptist Health Medical Group

Baptist Health Floyd Cancer Care

(Formerly Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana)

(Formerly Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana)

For more information, call Baptist Health Floyd Cancer Care at 812.945.4000 or visit BaptistHealthFloyd.com/Cancer.

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HOME CARE

RHEUMATOLOGY

In-home Speech Therapy Proves to be a Stimulating Experience

Baptist Health Floyd Expands Service Line to Include Rheumatology Care

At the age of 11, Greg Tower, from Leavenworth, Indiana, started working for Tower Orchards – a 100-year-old family produce business. Only one year later, he had his first cigarette, which he attributes to the cause of some of his health problems later in life. A lifetime of smoking, years of uncontrolled diabetes and other risk factors helped to contribute as well.

Baptist Health Floyd is excited to add yet another specialty to its range of high-quality patient services. Rheumatology is now among the list of comprehensive service areas the medical group offers.

The role a rheumatologist plays in healthcare typically involves teaming with providers, consulting or advising other physicians about a specific patient diagnosis and treatment plan. A rheumatologist, an internist trained in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systemic autoimmune conditions, can truly benefit those suffering from such conditions. Commonly referred to as rheumatic diseases, these affect the joints, muscles and bones causing pain, swelling, stiffness and deformity. Rheumatologist Mohsen Ehsan, MD, joins the Baptist Health Floyd team.

Dr. Ehsan has been serving Kentuckiana patients for quite some time. His fellowships in rheumatology, clinical immunology and connective tissue disease fellowships have made him an expert in the care of rheumatic diseases. Dr. Ehsan became a clinical instructor at the esteemed University of Louisville Arthritis Clinic. With more than 33 years in private practice, Dr. Ehsan is well versed in the area of rheumatology and proves to be a strong ally to patients he sees.

He enters the Baptist Health environment where patient care is a top priority and teamwork among healthcare professionals is vital. This attitude is crucial when dealing with musculoskeletal disorders since they are usually chronic in nature. Further, with Dr. Ehsan’s assistance, families of those with these types of ailments are taught to cope with the changes these diseases can cause in the lives of their loved ones.

Specialists in this field can sometimes be few and far between, therefore, patients may have a considerable wait between appointments or be forced to drive a distance to receive care. Since there are more than 100 types of rheumatic diseases, it has created a true need for this specialty in Southern Indiana. Patients not only need a facility where they can seek treatment, but also a way to receive, early on, a correct diagnosis. With the addition of Dr. Ehsan; nurse practitioner, Natalie Lane, FNP-C, and most recent addition rheumatologist Carla Gamarra-Hilburn, MD, these providers will be able to fill that therapeutic void, providing

Greg had his first cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or as he refers to it, his first stroke, on May 17, 2012. The terms CVA and stroke are sometimes used interchangeably. When CVA symptoms are permanent, and there is loss of brain function, it is deemed an actual stroke. Greg suffered three more CVAs in 2012 before having triple bypass surgery.

A forth stroke this past January sent him back to rehabilitation and eventually required Greg to have in-home care with Baptist Health Home Care (formerly Floyd Memorial Home Healthcare).

Greg worked with the Home Care “Dream Team” - comprised of occupational therapist, Laura Mahoney, physical therapist, Vic Reyes and speech pathologist, Denise Peak, due to issues from the January stroke— specifically aspirations from attempting to drink thin liquids. He worked the closest with Denise because of communication and swallowing issues.

“We started electric stimulation, or e-stim, on Greg for about six weeks for the purpose of swallowing rehabilitation,” said Denise Peak, CCC-SLP. “Greg improved so much that before too long he was able to start drinking thin liquids again with no fear of aspirating.”

E-stim is a technique in which a small electric current is passed across the skin into the neck muscles. Small impulses are administered to swallowing muscles in the throat, causing the muscle group to contract, re-educating the weak muscles. This gives speech pathologists another tool in the remediation of swallowing problems.

Denise clarified that e-stim may not be recommended for everyone.

Typically, a therapist determines which muscles benefit most from this treatment after a videofluoroscopy, or X-ray, of swallowing is performed. The patient exercises the swallowing muscles for up to 30 minutes while receiving concurrent stimulation. When applied, the e-stim accelerates muscle strengthening and increases the therapy’s effectiveness.

Greg explained, “They started me out slowly and gradually thinned out

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my liquids over time so that by the end, I was able to drink normally. It was amazing to see the transformation. Initially, I could not swallow anything that was too thin and had to thicken everything, which was very frustrating.”

Denise, who has been a speech pathologist for 30 years admits, “Previously I have used more traditional swallowing therapies with good success, but in the last three years since I have been using e-stim, I have had more improvement and success than through traditional therapy.” Out of the first 20 of Denise’s patients to receive e-stim, all but two were able to remove their tube feeds or advance from thickened liquids to thin liquids.

Denise Peak, CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist Baptist Health Floyd Home Care

For more information on Baptist Health Floyd Home Care, call 812.948.7447 or visit BaptistHealth.com.

“The first time around, I had more of a personal support system in place when recovering from my strokes and surgery,” said Greg. “However, in January, I relied more heavily on those providing me with in-home care, especially Denise. Without her I wouldn’t be able to speak or swallow. She was amazing!” Greg added “I had to have the attitude to keep going and not quit. It can be a hard road but you just have to stick with it and it will pay off.”

Mohsen Ehsan, MD Rheumatologist

Baptist Health Medical Group (formerly Floyd Memorial Medical Group – Rheumatology)

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ehsan, please contact: 1919 State Street, Suite 104 New Albany, IN 812.948.5010 1035 Wall Street, Suite 106 Jeffersonville, IN 812.282.9777

patients with more appointment options when seeking care.

Diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, back pain, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia and tendonitis can be controlled by seeing a rheumatologist like Dr. Ehsan who can determine the cause for these disabling diseases. RA, one of the more common afflictions that causes one to see a rheumatologist, affects just over 1.3 million Americans. This autoimmune disease causes inflammation in the joints which may lead to moderate or severe RA, resulting in pain, swelling, stiffness and reduced mobility.

Over time, it can lead to permanent joint damage and physical disability.

Due to the gravity of some of the diseases at hand, they can be extremely difficult to diagnose and/or treat and even more painful for the patient to experience. Because some rheumatic diseases are complex, one visit to a rheumatologist may not be enough to determine a diagnosis and course of treatment. Dr. Ehsan works closely with patients to identify the problem and design an individualized treatment program. We welcome him, Natalie and Dr. Gamarra-Hilburn to the Baptist Health Medical Group family.

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WOUND CARE

HEART AND VASCULAR CENTER

Healing Wounds Heals the Soul

Heart Screening an Eye Opening Experience

For years, Rich Heath, a 66-year old man from Hardinsburg, Indiana, had been battling prostate cancer. In 2011, he and his wife, Virginia, made the decision Rich would undergo laser guided radiation therapy (LGRT) at a facility in Jeffersonville to treat his cancer. LGRT works by tracking “seeds” that are implanted into a patient. During radiation therapy, the seeds are tracked to help guide the laser. This is crucial because the prostate gland, a gland about the size of a walnut, can move during treatment making it difficult to track.

Rich and Virginia pursued this course of treatment for several reasons. The precision of the laser was attractive; its ability to pinpoint the location of the prostate during treatment is within one millimeter.

LGRT can reduce the number of treatments by more than a third. Its laser is deemed more accurate which can destroy the tumor quickly. Cancer patients can see a reduction in painful side effects. Unfortunately, this was not the case for Rich.

Not only was he no longer able to enjoy the hunting and fishing activities in which he once engaged, Rich found himself homebound – unable to even make a simple trip to the grocery due to sudden bladder issues he was experiencing. Dealing with these issues daily began to take a toll on him, and Virginia could see Rich slipping into depression. Finally, he was given the diagnosis of radiation cystitis by his radiation oncologist.

Bob Thacker

Baptist Health Floyd Wound Care Hyperbaric Safety Director

“I remember Rich had tried everything prior to coming to see us to alleviate his symptoms.

He experienced 100 percent relief of his symptoms in less than two weeks which enabled him to stop using any form of prescription pain relief.

He was a completely different person.”

In some cases, radiation can irritate the bladder and ultimately lead to radiation cystitis. As a result, patients might develop symptoms like urinary incontinence after treatment, a need to urinate more often, a burning sensation while urinating or blood in the urine. These problems can improve over time, but for Rich they were debilitating.

“The radiation essentially burned my bladder and affected my quality of life in every way,” said Rich. “I felt like I couldn’t leave the house because I was in pain and bleeding. I always felt a sense of urgency about needing to make a trip to the bathroom and suffered from chronic urinary tract infections on a continued basis.” Rich was beginning to feel hopeless.

After suffering for months, Rich took the advice of his referring oncologist and pursued hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) at Baptist Health Floyd Wound Care (the former Floyd Memorial Wound Healing Center). HBOT uses a total body chamber to enhance the natural healing process. It’s done through inhalation of 100 percent oxygen, by controlling atmospheric pressure, and can be used for a variety of treatments.

Rich received 30 treatments in total at an hour each session.

“I remember Rich had tried everything prior to coming to see us to alleviate his symptoms,” said Bob Thacker, the Wound Center’s Hyperbaric Safety Director. “He experienced 100 percent relief of his symptoms in less than two weeks, which enabled him to stop using any form of prescription pain relief. He was a completely different person.”

Both Rich and Virginia, grateful to the Center for improving Rich’s quality of life, raved about the staff at the Wound Center and, in particular, Bob who he credits with saving his life. “I cannot say it enough. The treatments at the Wound Center were lifesaving. Without them, I would not be here. I felt I had no hope, and they gave me my life back.” Virginia agrees and sees her husband in a totally different light. “We need to get the word out about what this Center can do for patients. It’s so much more than just healing wounds. It healed his soul.”

Corydon resident, Alice Wilkerson, takes her health very seriously. She has attended numerous screenings and informational sessions offered by Floyd Memorial (now Baptist Health Floyd) such as free heart and stroke screenings, osteoporosis and back pain seminars and information on dementia. Her husband, Paul, felt he was healthy and fit, and didn’t need to participate in the screenings.

One day, Paul had been having pain and discomfort in his shoulder. He looked at the screenings Floyd Memorial offered and decided to try the CT Calcium Scoring Screening to make sure his heart was in good shape. For this screening, a low-dose computerized tomography (CT) scan is performed to detect calcium deposits found in plaque buildup in the coronary arteries.

The level of calcium can signal the presence of coronary artery disease. Paul was told by the radiology technologist his score was at an unsafe level and he needed to see his doctor as soon as possible.

Paul’s family doctor, George Estill, MD, felt he should see a cardiologist just to be safe.

Within three days, Paul had an appointment with board certified interventional cardiologist Syed Raza, MD. Dr. Raza ordered a stress test, along with some other testing, to see what Paul’s next step should be. Upon receiving Paul’s results, it was decided that a heart catheterization was necessary to see how much blockage there was around Paul’s heart.

After the procedure, Dr. Raza informed Paul and his family he had a 40 percent blockage in the arteries around his heart. While considered something to watch at that point, Dr. Raza believed no further medical action would be needed. He explained, “Paul was lucky he discovered the blockage in his heart prior to any catastrophic cardiac episodes.

By incorporating a heart healthy diet and exercise into his lifestyle, he will be able to stop the buildup of plaque in his arteries.

The initial screening, quite possibly, could have saved his life.”

Paul and his family felt like a weight had been lifted off their shoulders. He now knew there was something he needed to keep an eye on.

Paul was happy to continue doing what he loves - bass fishing at the local lakes around the area and elk hunting in the western states in the fall. Alice and Paul enjoy traveling together, and they also dedicate time to volunteer for two non-profit conservation programs.

“I received excellent care during my time at the hospital,” said Paul. The Wilkersons are thankful for the screenings Baptist Health Floyd provides to help educate and keep the community healthy.

Alice explained, “Taking the time to educate yourself and care about your health could very well save your life as it did Paul’s.”

For more information on screenings available at Baptist Health Floyd, call 1.800.4.SOURCE or visit BaptistHealthFloyd.com.

George Estill, MD Board Certified Family Medicine Physician Baptist Health Medical Group (formerly Floyd Memorial Medical Group – Harrison Family Medicine )

Syed Raza, MD

Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist Baptist Health Medial Group (formerly Floyd Memorial Medical Group – Cardiology)

For more information on the treatment of chronic or infected wounds, contact Baptist Health Floyd Wound Care at 812.949.7964.

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FALL 2016 All events are free and meet in the Paris Health Education Center at Baptist Health Floyd unless otherwise stated.

To register

Call 1.800.4.SOURCE (1.800.476.8723) or visit BaptistHealthFloyd.com, unless another number is listed.

Screenings

Stroke & Aneurysm Vascular Screenings

By appointment at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Baptist Health Cardiac Diagnostics in Jeffersonville and Baptist Health Imaging in Corydon.

Non-invasive screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease and Carotid Artery Disease. Cost is $49 for all three. To make an appointment, call 812.949.5570.

Calendar of Events

Cardiac CT Calcium Scoring Screenings

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By appointment at Baptist Health Floyd CT scan of the heart to detect calcium deposits found in plaque buildup in the coronary arteries. The level of calcium can signal the presence of atherosclerosis, a disease of the vessel wall, also called coronary artery disease (CAD). This test is one of the most sensitive approaches to detecting the disease before symptoms occur. The cost is $90.

Call 812.949.5570 to schedule your screening.

Cardiac Wellness Screening

By appointment at Baptist Health Floyd Receive five screenings for just $99 (Total value $369): • CT Calcium Scoring to detect plaque buildup in the coronary arteries • Non-invasive Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm • Peripheral Artery Disease • Carotid Artery Disease • pDXA osteoporosis Call 812.949.5570 to schedule your appointment.

Free Heart and Stroke Screenings

By appointment Thursday, November 3, January 5 Green Valley lobby Full lipid cholesterol panel, blood pressure, blood sugar, blood sugar A1C and body mass index.

Free Screenings at the Floyd County YMCA Monday, November 7, 9-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. (Lung Health)

Free Peripheral Artery Disease Screenings

By appointment Saturday, November 5, 8-10:30 a.m.

Baptist Health Floyd Heart Center Includes a comparison of blood pressure levels of the arms and legs to determine the Ankle Brachial Index (ABI), as well as a written questionnaire and physician consultation. Registration required.

Free Physical Therapy and Sports Injury Screenings

Weekdays by appointment All Baptist Health Floyd Physical Therapy Locations Treatment recommendations and/or follow up care. To find a location near you, call 812.948.7416.

Free Osteoporosis Screenings

Health Education HIP 2.0 Enrollment Assistance

First Tuesday of each month, 3:30-7 p.m.

November 1 and December 6 Financial representatives from Baptist Health Floyd will be available to answer questions or help with HIP 2.0 (Healthy Indiana Plan) enrollment.

For those interested in HIP 2.0, the following documentation will be needed: • Picture ID or valid driver’s license • Social Security card • Birth certificate • Income verification (such as paystubs) for the last 30 days for anyone who wants to apply Registration is required.

Kidney Disease Treatment Options Classes Tuesday, November 8 and December 13 10 a.m.-noon Call 502.265.8641 to register.

Thursday, November 10, Green Beans Thursday, December 8, Sweet Potatoes All demos are from 6-7 p.m.

Watch a cooking demonstration to learn how to prepare themed fruit/vegetables each month.

A sampling will follow. Seating is limited and registration is required. Brought to you by the Floyd County Nutrition Coalition.

Women’s Wellness and Breast Health Fair

Tuesday, October 25, 6-8 p.m.

Sojourn Community Church 2023 Ekin Ave. in New Albany Enjoy women’s health screenings, informational booths, break out sessions with breast cancer specialists, light refreshments and door prizes.

Registration not required.

The pDXA screening is a scan of the bone density of the heel. To schedule an appointment, call 812.949.5570.

Free Body Mass Index Screenings

Free Sibling Class

Saturday, October 22, 10 a.m.-noon For soon-to-be new brothers and sisters, ages 3 to 8, and their parents.

Children will be shown how to hold and diaper a baby and tour the Birthing Center. Registration required.

Stroke Seminar

Angels of Hope Support Group

Thursday, October 27, 6-7 p.m.

A board certified neurologist will present on stroke risk, prevention and treatment options. Discover support services, receive free blood pressure screenings and visit vendor booths with great giveaways. Registration required.

Free Joint Pain Seminar

Thursday, November 3, 6-7 p.m.

Learn about treatments that may offer relief of your joint pain. Registration required.

Wednesday, November 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

The Palliative Care team will answer questions about advance directives, and a lawyer will provide education on preparing them. Light refreshments will be served. Registration required.

Indiana Blood Center Blood Drive Wednesday, December 1, 7 a.m.-noon Register to donate at Donorpoint.org.

Church Leader Visitation Training

Chaplain Rob Schettler is offering Baptist Health Floyd visitation training for church leaders.

Topics will include: • Baptist Health Floyd protocols & procedures • Preparing our hearts before we visit • Approaches in visitation ministry • Do & Don’ts of a hospital visit • Our commission to care For a training day and time, please call 812.949.5711.

Stroke Clinic

Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital offers a free stroke clinic for stroke survivors. Therapists, case managers, nurses and physicians will review their ongoing recovery and make recommendations.

Contact: 812.941.6120 or 812.941.6154.

The Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at Baptist Health Medical Group offers ongoing education classes so patients can keep their condition in check. Call 812.949.5700 to register.

Balance and Control

Mother and Baby Care Thursday, October 27–November 17 6:30-8:30 p.m. (4-week series) Cost-$30 per couple. Learn the physical preparation and education needed for a successful delivery, relaxation and massage techniques.

Take during the middle of pregnancy.

Registration required.

Angels of Hope Newly Diagnosed

Thursday, October 20, 6-7 p.m.

Learn about treatments that may offer relief of your shoulder pain. Registration required.

Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at Baptist Health Medical Group

By appointment at Baptist Health Floyd Weight Loss Free screenings of weight and body fat percentage.

To register, call 812.949.7151.

Prepared Childbirth Class

Free Shoulder Pain Seminar

Advanced Directives Seminar

Cooking Demonstrations

Free Prenatal Classes

Wednesday, November 2–30, 7-9 p.m.

(5-week series) Take at the beginning or middle of pregnancy. Physical and emotional changes, stages of fetal development, nutrition, anesthesia choices, basic infant care, postpartum health and baby’s first year. Registration required.

Free Breastfeeding Class

Wednesday, December 7, 6:30-9 p.m.

Learn helpful hints for a successful breastfeeding experience, practical guidelines, common misconceptions and barriers. Registration required.

Baby Savers Class

Wednesday, December 14, 7-9 p.m.

Teaches new parents infant CPR. Cost is $10 per couple.

Registration required.

SPECIAL WINTER NOTICE If Floyd county schools are closed due to bad weather, all classes and support groups will be canceled. If bad weather occurs late in the day, call 1.800.4.SOURCE (1.800.476.8723) or 812.944.7701 to find out if the class will be held.

For individuals looking to get their diabetes under control, new to diabetes or new to insulin. Covered by most insurance plans.

Diabetes Refresher Course

Helps patients set goals for ongoing healthy management of their diabetes. Covered by most insurance plans.

Prediabetes Class

Designed to help determine what changes are needed to avoid developing type-2 diabetes and set goals for living healthier. Cost is $25.

Diabetes Prevention Program

This program helps you learn ways to change your lifestyle and improve your health. Participants meet in a group with a trained lifestyle coach to learn how to make modest lifestyle changes.

Groups meet weekly for 16 core sessions and monthly for 6 post-core sessions. For more information, call 812.949.5700.

Diabetes Update

Saturday, March 4, 9-11:30 a.m.

Join us for our annual free seminar featuring expert speakers who present on diabetes-related topics and diabetes information, product booths with great giveaways and complimentary refreshments.

Registration required.

Weight Loss HMR Orientation – Medically Supervised Weight Loss Baptist Health Weight Loss Lose 10 to 200 pounds with HMR. Free informational sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays. Call 812.949.7151 to schedule.

Support Groups

Surgical Weight Loss Seminar

Wednesday, October 19, November 16 and December 21, 6-7 p.m.

Baptist Health Floyd’s Paris Health Education Center Learn about gastric banding, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy surgery and the support services offered by the Baptist Health Weight Loss.

Registration required.

Wednesdays, 2 p.m.

Baptist Health Floyd Cancer Care Contact Evelyn Hunter, 812.542.4996

First Thursday of each month, 6-7:15 p.m.

Baptist Health Floyd Cancer Care Contact: Evelyn Hunter, 812.542.4996

Balancing Life with Diabetes Support Group Thursday, November 3 and December 1, 5:45 p.m.

Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at Baptist Health Medical Group 2019 State Street, New Albany To register, call 1.800.4.SOURCE.

Bariatric Support Group

First Monday of each month, 6 p.m.

Contact: Amy Brown, 812.981.7296

Brain Injury Support Group

Third Thursday of each month, 7 p.m.

Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital Contact: Beverly Setree, 502.819.2542

Caregiver Support Group

Second Tuesday of each month, 1:15 p.m.

Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital Contact: Stacy Rose, 812.941.6154

Gluten Free Support Group

Fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m.

Contact: Jennie Olmstead, jennieolmstead@gmail.com

La Leche League of Southern Indiana Third Monday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m.

Contact: Lisa, 812.987.3635 or LLLSouthernIndiana.com

Laryngectomee Support Group

Third Wednesday of each month, 3-4 p.m.

Contact: Susan Mathews, 812.948.6725

Moving Forward – Amputee Support Group

Third Monday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m.

Meets at Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital Conference Room Contact: Brittany Bley, 502.724.4490 or Belinda Jacobi, 812.620.3694

Parkinson’s Support Group

First Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m.

Contact: Donna Mattox, 812.256.5424

Proactive Angels Support Group Tuesday, November 15, 6-8 p.m.

Baptist Health Floyd Cancer Care Contact: Sonia Andrews: 812.948.4332

Southern Indiana’s Alzheimer’s Support Group Third Thursday of each month 2-3:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m.

Contact: Sadie Powell, 812.948.1311

Stroke Support Group

Second Tuesday of each month, 1 p.m.

Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital Contact: Deb Strickler, 812.941.6154

Together for Breast Cancer Survival Men’s Caregiver Support Group First Thursday of each month, 6 p.m.

Baptist Health Floyd Cancer Care Second Monday of each month, 6 p.m.

Gilda’s Club of Louisville Contact: Doug Drake, 502.649.6911 or CoSurvivors.org

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