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Health First Foundation

10 Tips To Protect Your Skin From the Summer Sun

Ball To Benefit Cancer Services

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CPR Day Provides Superhero Training

ON COVER, left to right: Dr. Lee Scheinbart, Al and Becky Dukes, and Debbie Keller are leading the efforts for this year’s Health First Foundation Benefit Ball.

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Just Like Fingerprints, No Two Knees Are The Same.

Now there’s an alternative to Total Knee, plus Total Hip and Direct Anterior Hip Replacement using the MAKOplasty® Robot.

Small incisions Less pain Quick recovery Increased joint flexibility

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Health First Completes First Direct Anterior Hip Replacement with Robotic Arm in Central Florida Patient Up Walking the Next Morning

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ealth First orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Perry recently completed the first robot-assisted, direct anterior hip replacement in Central Florida. The minimally invasive procedure took a little over an hour to complete at Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center, and the patient was up walking the next morning.

“We’re excited to be able to offer this innovative procedure for our patients here in Brevard County and to help them get back on their feet and resume their daily activities even faster,” said Randy Currin, Randy Currin Health First Vice President of Surgical Service Lines.

Dr. Perry utilized the MAKOplasty® Hip and RIO® system, a highly advanced, surgeon-controlled robotic arm that enables the accurate alignment and positioning of implants. The robotic procedure also can be used for posterior hip and partial knee resurfacing.

“Getting implants positioned correctly helps improve surgical outcomes and extend the life span of the implants,” said Dr.

Health First orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Perry, center, recently completed the first robotassisted, direct anterior hip replacement in Central Florida. The minimally invasive procedure took a little over an hour to complete at Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center, and the patient was up walking the next morning.

Perry, who is board-certified in orthopedic surgery with an emphasis in traumatic injuries and joint replacements. “This technology, in conjunction with our dedicated and specially trained team, enables us to more accurately achieve the right fit based on a patient’s unique anatomy.”

Direct anterior hip replacement in combination with robotic technology allows for: • Smaller incisions and no cutting of muscle • Faster recovery times • Extremely low dislocation rate compared to traditional methods

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he RIO system provides a patient-specific 3-D image of the patient’s hip based on a preoperative CT scan. Using the 3-D model, the surgeon can then plan the optimal size and position of hip implant components.

An implant consists of a cup and liner placed in the acetabulum, or socket of the pelvis, and a femoral component with a femoral head and stem. The position of these components is critical for proper biomechanical reconstruction of the hip.

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n addition to Dr. Perry, Dr. Robert Brennan and Dr. Daniel King are credentialed in MAKOplasty for total hip replacement and partial knee resurfacing and have privileges at Health First’s Holmes Regional. Health First orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kenneth Sands along with Dr. Raymond DeLorenzi and Dr. Robert Love are credentialed in MAKOplasty for partial knee resurfacing. n

Visit Health-First.org or call 855347-7113 for more information.

Dr. John Perry utilized the MAKOplasty® Hip and RIO® system, a highly advanced, surgeoncontrolled robotic arm that enables the accurate alignment and positioning of implants.

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Free CPR Event Is Life Saver Health First’s CPR Day Provides Superhero Training

The Space Coast is about to become home to several thousand more potential superheroes. Thousands of Brevard County residents of all ages are expected to attend Health First’s 7th Annual Free CPR Day and 5K on Saturday, June 13 at Space Coast Stadium in Viera.

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he Space Coast is about to become home to several thousand more potential superheroes. Thousands of Brevard County residents of all ages are expected to attend Health First’s 7th Annual Free CPR Day and 5K on Saturday, June 13 at Space Coast Stadium in Viera.

Participants will learn how to perform hands-only CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED).

The event also features a free 5K Run/ Walk, as well as a free heart-healthy cooking demonstration, physician

lecture, First Flight landing and more.

“Our goal is to help make our community a safer place to live, work and play by training as many of our citizens as possible to recognize sudden cardiac arrest and deliver hands-only CPR,” said Bill Calhoun, President, Health First’s Community Hospitals.

“Each year this free event trains thousands of Brevard County residents of all ages in life-saving skills that can more than double the chances of survival for a victim. You never know when or where tragedy may strike, but

by being trained in CPR and ready to respond, you could be someone’s hero.”

That was the case last year when Palm Bay resident Albert Botelho collapsed of a massive heart attack during an area 5K. Botelho was saved with immediate CPR by Health First’s own Dave Schmitt who just happened to be walking behind Dave Schmitt him in the race.

Schmitt is the supervisor of the Health First Education & Training Center that organizes the annual event.

A few months later, Botelho walked in Health First’s Free CPR Day 5K and addressed the crowd at Space Coast Stadium about the importance of learning CPR. “You all have the chance to be a hero,” he said. “Dave is my hero. I am only standing here today because he knew what to do. He saved my life.”

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Health First Ball Set April 18 To Benefit Health First Cancer Services

ABOVE: Last year’s 32nd Annual Health First Foundation Benefit Ball Committee did another stellar job as they presented Gatsby: A Night of Glitz and Glamour at the Florida Tech Clemente Center. BELOW: 2015 Health First Ball Committee Chair Debbie Keller, center, with committee members Kim Register, left, Debbie Keller and Theresa Williams.

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hen two-time breast cancer survivor Debbie Keller was invited to chair this year’s Health First Foundation’s Benefit Ball, the Indialantic resident didn’t hesitate to accept, for the recipient of this year’s proceeds, Health First Cancer Services, is a cause dear to Keller’s heart.

“It’s a huge undertaking, but it is for such a worthwhile end,” Keller said.

Everyone knows someone whose life has been affected by cancer.

Last year, more than 1,700 Brevard residents were diagnosed with some form of cancer, joining the thousands of others currently fighting this devastating disease.

Health First Foundation’s Benefit Ball will help significantly in the fight

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against cancer. One of the county’s largest not-for-profit fundraising events, the black tie gala will be held Saturday, April 18, at Florida Tech’s Clemente Center. Now in its 33rd year, the Benefit Ball has raised more than $5 million for health and wellness services in Brevard.

It is not the first year Keller has been an integral part of the ball’s success. She was also involved with last year’s benefit, which raised $343,000 for Health First Breast Centers at Health First’s

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Cape Canaveral Hospital and the Health First Medical Group office at Gateway. The centers offer women a tranquil setting with the convenience of screening, testing and diagnosis at one location, as well as the latest in screening technology and a team of expert physicians and staff.

The Benefit Ball has provided critical funding for many other aspects of Health First, Central Florida’s only fully integrated health care delivery network.

Past Beneficiaries Include

• Hospice of Health First, which for 35 years has provided compassionate services that maximize quality of life for terminally ill patients.

• Telemedicine services at the hospital system’s emergency and trauma department to add an additional layer of critical care.

• The daVinci Surgical System, a robotic surgical system that uses a minimally invasive approach for complex surgeries.

• Camp Bright Star for grieving children who have lost an important individual in their lives.

• VitalWatch, Central Florida’s only electronic intensive care unit, a system that combines telemedicine with 24/7 electronic monitoring.

• The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center.

• The Stroke Program.

• The Peripheral Vascular Laboratory.

This year’s recipient maintains state-of-the-art care for cancer patients. Health First Cancer Services offers more resources across more specialties than any other single program dedicated to the detection, treatment and management of cancer in Brevard County.

Treatment options include radiation, medical, surgical and interventional oncology and infusion centers, plus specialized treatment such as partial nephrectomy for kidney cancer.

Given the current level of financial commitment of sponsors of the Benefit Ball, Keller and her committee are optimistic that the event will raise a record amount for Health First Cancer Services.

“We’re aiming for $450,000 and we have a good start,” Keller said.

Helping the ball committee achieve its goal is the Underwriting Committee, this year chaired by Becky and Al Dukes. Sponsorships range from the mighty $25,000

This year’s Benefit Ball will benefit Health First Cancer Services. Dr. Lee Scheinbart, who is Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Oncology, says the goal will be to deliver the next level of state-of-the-art, comprehensive care for the detection, treatment and management of cancer right here in Brevard County.

Mt. Kilimanjaro level to the exotic Morocco at $1,000. Individual tickets are $300 per guest.

2015 sponsors include BB&T at the Mt. Kilimanjaro level and Brevard Physician Associates at the Victoria Falls level. Other major sponsors are Florida Eye Associates, MercedesBenz, Porsche, Audi of Melbourne, Becky and Allen Dukes, McGee Maust Welch, Advisors at Merrill Lynch, Berman Hopkins Wright and LaHam, CPAs, Bill and Lisa Troner, Gatto’s Tires and Auto Service, W&J Construction Corporation, Harris Corporation, Holland & Knight, Frogbones Family Shooting Center and Walter and Dottie Gatti.

an African savannah, complete with a “tree of life” as the keystone design element. Giraffes, torches, life-size murals and bars decorated with mosquito netting will help guests immerse themselves into an African fantasy turned reality.

The more than 500 anticipated guests will be transported to the distant continent of unspoiled natural beauty. Even the food, catered by Puff ‘n Stuff Catering in Maitland, will be African-themed.

The company is a national leader in the catering industry, thanks to its impeccable service and attention to detail.

Not only will the 2015 Health First Foundation Benefit Ball provide guests with an experience they will remember for years to come, but, most importantly, it will positively impact Brevard cancer patients for a lifetime.

An Evening in Africa

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very year, the Benefit Ball adopts a special theme brought to life by the artistry of Eau Gallie Florist’s Link Johnsten, who has on several occasions prepared floral arrangements for the White House as well as for the Academy Awards.

Johnsten and his design team will transform the Clemente Center into

Save the Date

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YOUR SKIN. OUR CARE. HEALTHY. BEAUTIFUL.

Put your skin in our care.

Whether you’re faced with a serious skin cancer or would like to pursue one of our cosmetic dermatology procedures, we’ve got you covered. Our board-certified physicians, and team will create a skin care plan best suited to your individual needs.

Did You Know?

Research shows 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Get your skin checked today!

Board-certified physicians, Larry Bishop, MD and Anita Saluja, MD combine medical, surgical and cosmetic treatments, utilizing a comprehensive approach to skin care.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Bishop or Dr. Saluja, call 855-347-7113 or visit www.yourskinourcare.com.

Our convenient locations offer: Personalized, thorough skin analysis

State-of-the-art treatment of skin cancers

Advanced cosmetic dermatology procedures and innovative anti-aging treatments

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May is Melanoma Skin Cancer Awareness Month 10 Tips To Protect Your Skin From the Summer Sun

By Anita Saluja, MD

1. Better make it two. Make sure to have two types of sunscreen. You should have a daily wear one for everyday errand running with an SPF of 15 or 30 and an extended wear one for outdoor activities with an SPF of 30 or higher. Damage to our skin can happen in as little as 15 minutes of sun exposure. Check the sunscreen label for the active ingredients zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for broad spectrum protection that works against both UVA and UVB rays.

Also, make sure your sunscreen is not expired.

2. Apply sunscreen and repeat.

When wearing sunscreen, apply a thick layer and reapply every two hours. Avoid aerosolized sunscreen sprays. These have chemicals in them such as hydrocarbons, propane and dimethyl ether that are flammable.

Powdered sunscreen is also becoming more popular as a form of sunscreen for the face, neck and chest.

3. Avoid the middle of the day.

Choose to perform outdoor activities in the morning or the evening, if possible. Excessive sun exposure and exposure during peak sun time is the No. 1 reason for the development of skin cancer.

4. Cover up. Adhere to additional protective measures which include wearing a three-inch wide brimmed hat, sunglasses, and UV protective clothing. Sunglasses protect eyes from cataracts, eyelid cancer and crow’s lines wrinkles. UV protective clothing provides all-day sun defense since the sun protection is built right into the fabric.

5. Take an antioxidant. Consider taking a once-daily oral dietary supplement such as Heliocare to protect your skin from sun damage.

Heliocare is a naturally-derived antioxidant that reduces damage from harmful free radicals and is a great daily addition to topical sun protection.

6. Get out of the sun. In case of a mild sunburn, the first step is to get

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When wearing sunscreen, apply a thick layer and reapply every two hours.

Avoid aerosolized sunscreen sprays.

out of the sun. The next steps should be cool compresses, cool showers and aloe vera with tea tree oil. Following that a natural moisturizer with rose hips oil helps heal skin. Throughout the healing process, drink lots of water to hydrate. Burns will cause fluid to be drawn to the skin, so replenishing this fluid is important. A more serious sunburn requires medical attention.

7. Have your birthday suit checked. Don’t put off a skin cancer screening exam any longer. I can’t count the number of times I have found a spot that my patient just didn’t see or thought was nothing. I also can’t count the number of times I have been able to reassure someone that his or her skin was cancer-free.

A recent survey showed that more than 90 percent of dermatologists have seen one or more patients in the past year with a skin cancer that has been overlooked or misdiagnosed.

Plus, one American dies of melanoma, the most severe form of skin cancer, almost every hour. It’s not worth procrastinating.

8. Spring is the season most people start to notice a spot on their skin that has been bothering them.

Beware of a spot that doesn’t seem to go away despite using moisturizers.

It may be a precancerous skin lesion known as actinic keratosis (AK). If you think you have AK, see your dermatologist and talk about the best treatment options. Luckily, AKs are very treatable when detected early.

9. Know your spots. The health of your skin relies heavily on how well you know it. We tell our patients if you have a pink spot on your skin that

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hasn’t healed in three or four weeks, it needs to be checked for skin cancer or precancerous lesions. We offer a “spot one clinic,” which allows our patients to be seen for their one spot of concern within 24 hours of calling.

10. Know your ABCs. Follow the ABCDEFs of Melanoma when doing your routine monthly at-home skin exam.

Check your moles for the following: • Asymmetry - one half does not match the other half • Border Irregularity - The edges are notched or ragged • Color - Varied shades of tan, black and brown • Diameter - Greater than 6 millimeters • Evolving - Change in size, shape, or shade • Funny-looking lesions that appear different than other spots on your body Board-certified physicians Larry Bishop, MD, and Anita Saluja, MD, combine medical, surgical and cosmetic treatments, utilizing a comprehensive approach to skin care. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Bishop or Dr. Saluja, call 855-347-7113 or visit www.

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Think FAST. Know the Signs of Stroke First 60 Minutes Are Critical

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hanks to increasing awareness of the signs and availability of highly advanced life-saving technology, stroke has dropped from the nation’s fourth leading cause of death to the fifth, according to federal statistics.

New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that more than 130,500 people died from unintentional injuries in the U.S. in 2013 and just under 129,000 people died from stroke.

“This drop is significant,” said Dr. B.K. Dandapani, medical director of the Neuroscience Service Line at Health First, “as it appears to indicate that prevention and intervention efforts are having an impact. However, there is still work to do. Stroke remains a leading cause of disability in the U.S.” Health First Neurosciences Dr. B.K. Dandapani specializes in care for stroke and a multitude of other neurologic conditions, providing some of the most cutting-edge treatments and diagnostic tools available. The multi-disciplinary team consists of neurologists, neurohospitalists, neurosurgeons, interventional neuroradiologists, Emergency Department physicians, nurses and more—ensuring a highly specialized caliber of care.

In a stroke, the first 60 minutes are critical, so the Stroke Team is on call to handle patient emergencies 24-hours a day, 365 days a year and able to administer an intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) within the first hour for eligible patients.

If the tPA doesn’t break up the

Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center is the only facility in Brevard and Indian River counties equipped with the biplane endo/angio suite— cutting- edge technology that allows the doctor to precisely view and access parts of the brain and body through a hole the size of a pin. clot within six hours, the patient can be taken to surgery.

Some patients also may need intervention that requires our interventional neuroradiologists to insert devices into the arteries of the brain to remove the clot. Strokes that are caused by bleeding in the brain also need rapid evaluation by neurosurgeons. Overall, it is critical to consider this as the Golden hour of stroke treatment.

Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center is the only facility in Brevard and Indian River counties equipped with the biplane endo/angio suite— cutting- edge technology that allows the doctor to precisely view and access parts of the brain and body through a hole the size of a pin.

Dr. Dandapani and Health First’s Stroke Team want to make more people aware of strokes and how to recognize it.

“Early recognition and fast action can be the key to not only saving a patient’s life but also the opportunity for them to make the best possible recovery,” Dandapani said. “Every second counts.”

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s part of Stroke Awareness Month in May, Health First encourages you to learn how to recognize the signs of a stroke and what to do in an emergency.

Remember to think F.A.S.T. and call 911.

F. FACE DROOPING A. ARM WEAKNESS S. SPEECH DIFFICULTY T. TIME TO CALL 911 In addition to F.A.S.T., other signs of a stroke include: • Sudden numbness or weakness of the leg • Sudden confusion or trouble understanding • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination • Sudden severe headache with no known cause If someone shows any of these symptoms, call 911 or seek emergency medical services.

Health First Provides Space Coast’s Only Heart Center & Valve Clinic

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hen it comes to matters of the heart, you and your loved ones deserve outstanding care. Especially when we know heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women.

Health First Heart & Vascular Services offers Brevard County’s only heart center and valve clinic and performs more procedures with more providers than anyone in Brevard. With the most up-todate technology, highly skilled physicians and a dedicated team providing for all your cardiac needs, Health First also delivers first-class resources through its Trauma Center, First Flight air ambulance and eICU providing a faster response time when minutes count.

Brevard’s Only Valve Clinic For patients in need of surgical services, Health First is proud to

The Valve Clinic at Health First’s Holmes Regional provides a comprehensive and team approach to wellness. A variety of medical experts design individualized treatment options, ensuring all patients receive the right care at the right place at the right time.

provide Brevard’s only Valve Clinic.

Focusing on aortic valve disease, the Health First Valve Clinic offers the most advanced techniques including valvuloplasty and minimally invasive valve surgery.

Additionally, our skilled team of cardiothoracic surgeons offers minimally invasive bypass surgery, open heart and the Hybrid arch/

TEVAR procedure. Patients can also receive state-of-the-art AFib treatments, including the Convergent Maze procedure, where the cardiothoracic surgeon and electrophysiologist work side by side to treat the AFib.

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or patients requiring noninvasive cardiology treatments and tests, Health First Heart & Vascular Services provides 3D TEE & Ultrasound. With 3D, the physician has the ability to see multiple perspectives of the heart while it’s beating. Patients are also offered EKOS, which provides a complete way to dissolve artery blocking blood clots.

The AngioVac is another procedure that removes large, high-risk blood clots through a catheter system instead of open-heart surgery.

To learn more about Brevard’s heart care experts at Health First Heart & Vascular Services, please visit HFheart.org

With the most up-to-date technology, highly skilled physicians and a dedicated team providing for all your cardiac needs, Health First also delivers first-class resources through its Trauma Center, First Flight air ambulance and eICU providing a faster response time when minutes count

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