Scope magazine june 2016

JUNE 2016 Vol. 32 No. 2 MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL & FAMILY OF CLINICS

Helping you see clearly – MGH Eye Clinic’s new YAG/SLT Laser

Borderline diabetic? Diabetes Prevention Program can prevent your ‘crossing over’

¿Pre diabético? El Programa sobre la Prevención de la Diabetes le puede prevenir que usted no ‘pase el límite’

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quality New Laser treatment available at MGH Eye Clinic In an effort to provide local patients new

and emerging vision care procedures, MGH’s Eye Clinic recently added a new service known as Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) to its patient care. The delivery of SLT comes through the use of a medical laser known as a YAG/SLT, SLT adds which is actually a previously ‘two-in-one’ machine that delivers two unavailable treatment for separate treatments certain types of – for post-cataract surgery and glaucoma. glaucoma.

The Eye Clinic was able to make this purchase thanks to funds donated by the community during MGH Foundation’s 2015 Fantasy Forest event held in November.

The YAG function of the laser delivers posterior capsulotomy – a surgical procedure to clear the clouding of the eyes, a condition that can occasionally occur after cataract surgery. Posterior capsulotomy as a procedure has been available for some time at MGH Eye Clinic, but the SLT adds a new

laser surgery function to treat certain types of glaucoma that was not previously available.

SLT is a simple, yet highly effective laser procedure that reduces the intraocular pressure associated with open-angle, pseudoexfoliation, or pigmentary glaucoma.

Glaucoma causes a build-up of pressure behind the eyes, which, if left untreated, can cause permanent vision loss.

SLT is a gentle, non-thermal, non-invasive procedure that can be repeated if necessary. This is not true of other types of laser treatments.

MGH Eye Clinic Staff – (back row) Courtney Garcia, certified medical assistant; Jill Visser, receptionist; Lily Adair, certified ophthalmic assistant; (middle row) Dr. Monica Vuong, ophthalmologist; Dr. Jenni Aaseby, optometrist; Rosa Gonzalez, certified medical assistant/clinic manager; (sitting) Patricia Sisson, receptionist; and Cathy Beloit, ophthalmic technician.

“I like using SLT because it helps people delay the possibility of glaucoma surgery and may reduce medication costs for glaucoma treatment because patients can come off of medication, or at least cut back on its use,” said Monica B. Vuong, MD, ophthalmologist.

New entrance at Hoodsport Family Clinic In an effort to improve patient access

and safety, as well as improve the physical appearance of the Hoodsport Family Clinic (HFC), Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics began a permitting process in 2014 to create a new face for the Clinic ‘The Canopy Project,’ as it was nicknamed by HFC staff, began in December of 2015, and was completed this past April.

The project included the addition of a porch step, a metal handicap rail, wooden safety rails, and the construction of a tin-roofed canopy around the building to provide patients and employees shelter from the elements when entering and exiting the Clinic.

“So far, comments from patients, staff and employees have been positive,” said Hoodsport Family Clinic Officer Manager

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Patients, staff and employees enjoy the new Hoodsport Family Clinic entrance.

Dave Moore, who explained how the canopy was designed to be aesthetically in keeping with other buildings in town. He said nearby business owners appreciated the thoughtful design and felt the changes had improved the image of the Hoodsport community.

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SLT treatment begins with eye drops to provide a mild anesthesia, followed by gentle pulses of light being delivered through a microscope designed specifically for this purpose. The procedure takes only a few minutes, followed by a short waiting period so that a patient’s eye pressure can be tested. Follow-up visits are then scheduled to make sure their eye health continues to improve.

Dr. Vuong explained that one of the biggest benefits of the SLT is that patients don’t see or feel anything during the procedure, and even though they can’t see the improvement in their eyes following SLT, their eye physician can.

“This new service keeps patient care local.

I’ve been advocating for this machine for a long time because I used to have to refer patients elsewhere for this treatment. Now I do not and so patient follow-up is very convenient,” said Dr. Vuong.”

On the cover: Ophthalmologist Monica Vuong, M.D., shows off her clinic’s new piece of equipment that was provided by MGH Foundation through funds raised at the 2015 Fantasy Forest event. Until now, patients had to travel out of the area for treatment of glaucoma. With the new YAG/SLT laser they can get treatment locally. MGH Eye Clinic’s YAG/SLT is used to treat glaucoma and post-cataract conditions.

Cover and inside photos by Cooper Studios, Shelton.

Borderline diabetic? Diabetes Prevention Program can prevent your ‘crossing over’ L ast September, MGH&FC launched a new

program known as the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), which is designed to help people with a pre-diabetes diagnosis lessen their chances of becoming diabetic. The program is designed by the National Centers for Disease Control, (CDC), and facilitated by Duke Vivian, certified diabetes prevention coach at MGH&FC. According to Vivian, about 30 percent of the people in Mason County have prediabetes, which is a condition where a person’s average daily blood glucose gradually rises above a healthy normal range, but not so high as to be diabetes. Technically, prediabetes is diagnosed if an adult has a fasting blood glucose between 100 and 125, an A1c measure between 5.4 and 6.4, or glucose tolerance test (GTT) result between 140 and 199, and a body mass index (BMI) greater than 24 (22 if Asian). Prediabetes, said Vivian, is a reversible condition.

“This program is different from conventional diabetes education because it lasts a full year, using experience-based learning in a confidential, small group setting facilitated by a coach. We support each participant in making and sustaining personal lifestyle changes, including a healthy body weight lowered by 7 percent, and exercise increased to a minimum of 150 minutes per week.

The CDC has determined that people who complete this program reduce their likelihood of becoming diabetic by 58 percent,” he said.

Vivian explained that the program is looking to establish a lifelong, sustainable approach to nutrition and exercise for each client. Food should taste good and exercise should be fun. “We have no set diet, but operate on a fat gram budget, which is different for every person, just as personal exercise choices are unique,” he said, adding, “It’s not rocket science – but what’s more difficult than a lifestyle change?”

Program member, Jolean Graham was first diagnosed as pre-diabetic in the late 80’s, and

Jolean Graham, program member

Susan Pollard, program member

said she tried diet and exercise programs before, but never learned as much from them as she has from MGH&FC’s DPP.

“The diet and exercise has given me the ability to be active, and now I know that staying active is important to keeping my joints healthy,” said Graham, who also said she is sitting less and engaging more in activities like gardening. Most recently, she purchased weaving looms from a friend’s estate and is learning to weave, something she said pain would have stopped her from doing before making lifestyle changes.

Jolean retired from Hood Canal School District two years ago, after being employed for more than 20 years as a reading specialist.

Soon after, she began suffering from chronic pain that kept her in bed much of the time.

Since starting the DPP, she has changed her diet and now exercises regularly, including trips to the gym.

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Sue Barwick receives 2016 Diabetes Educator of the Year Award Every year the Washington Association of Diabetes Educators (WADE) recognizes an individual who has made contributions to the field of diabetes education in an outstanding and unique manner, and has shown interest and involvement in WADE activities.

Sue Barwick, R.N., BSN, Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), has worked at MGH&FC for 43 years. In 1988 she became one of the first Diabetes Educators in the state of Washington. Since then she has worked tirelessly to help patients achieve their health goals, and has been available to them as a trusted resource and self-care proponent. In addition, Sue has served as a mentor to several other CDEs who have worked with her. She has ensured MGH&FC’s certified program with the American Diabetes Association since 2001, and organizes five Living Well With Diabetes courses per year. Recently, she started MGH&FC’s Diabetes Prevention Program (see above story). Once a month, Sue provides diabetes education services at the Skokomish Health Clinic and has become a trusted member of their medical team. Over the years, she has helped children with diabetes at Camp Leo, serving as a registered nurse. She has also been involved in fundraising for the camp and promotes it in our community. Sue is well-respected and trusted by the community’s physicians, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, and patients!

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community MGH&FC and Shelton School Distrtict partnership establishes Health Science Academy

By Eric Moll, MGH&FC CEO

The governing Boards for Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics (MGH&FC) and Shelton School District met in a combined session on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 to approve a joint operating agreement to establish a Health Science Academy at the Shelton High School.

Our schools are more than just buildings where learning takes place. They are our community. Our schools have a lasting impact upon the future of our community; they impact our socio-economic viability, retention of local talent, the health of our community and the prosperity of future generations.

The purpose of this new collaborative effort is to connect students with Mason County’s leading health care employer – Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics. This partnership directly supports Graduation Matters-Shelton in terms of enhancing the instructional program, not only at Shelton High School, but throughout the K-12 system. This unique partnership will motivate students to pursue further education toward careers in medical/ health care science. Through a rigorous, specialized curriculum and communitybased partnership, students will be inspired to serve society with compassion, skill and vision.

The goals of the Health Science Academy include:

Sally Brownfield, Shelton School District board president; Dr. Alex Apostle, superintendent of Shelton School District; Eric Moll, CEO, MGH&FC; and Scott Hilburn, hospital commissioner, board president.

Employing qualified Academy graduates at MGH&FC. Dr. Alex Apostle, superintendent, Shelton School District, commented, “We welcome others to assist in creating Shelton School District as a premier model of community and public schools working together to best support, not only the students, and School District, but the entire community.”

MGH&FC Hospital Commissioner Scott Hilburn, board president said, “I have given this a great deal of thought and I am on

board. Let’s do this for our students and our community”.

This is an incredibly important partnership for both organizations. The action we are taking will help to realize our Hospital District’s new, strategic vision of United Community, Empowered People, Exceptional Health. This is very much about MGH&FC taking a more active role and responsibility for the overall health of our community. I am confident that this new partnership will further unlock the positive potential of Mason County.”

Exposing students to a variety of health care careers.

Increasing the number of Shelton School District students who choose a health care career by creating linkages to educational opportunities and real-life experiences.

Enhancing instructional programs by creating strong alignment between current school curriculums and the health, science, and technology needs of the future.

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Now Available

Visit MyMasonHealth.org for more information. For enrollment questions or general patient portal questions, please email patientportal@masongeneral.com. For technical questions, please call (877) 621-8014 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST, Monday - Friday (except holidays).

MGH&FC Women’s Health Event successfully serves women in our community In a celebration of women’s health, MGH&FC hosted another successful, free Women’s Health

You now have 3 ways to pay your bills at MGH&FC

Event in mid-May, serving the women of our community in a fun and educational women’s health forum. A team of health care professionals from MGH&FC were on hand to offer services and valuable health information including nutritional guidance, information on heart health, free blood pressure and diabetes testing, and more. Added to this year’s list of services was free cervical cancer screenings. Healthy refreshments and mini massages were also offered to those in attendance.

In addition, free mammograms were provided to 26 uninsured and underinsured women who attended the Event, and whom would otherwise have gone unscreened for breast and cervical cancer. This was made possible in part to the generous support of Save the date for the Karen Hilburn Breast & Cervical Cancer Fund, which provided the funding for the screenings, plus additional financial support for the next FREE the Women’s Health Event. The other Event sponsors included the Women’s Health Washington Breast, Cervical and Colon Health Program; and Susan Event – Saturday, G. Komen for the Cure of Puget Sound.

October 15, 2016 Nearly half of the women who participated in this year’s Women’s Health Event were repeat attendees. “We are pleased to make this service available to all women in our community, and encouraged by the growing numbers who turn out for the Event,” said Patient Navigator Karry Trout, BA, RT(R)(M), CN-BI. “Empowering women to ‘take control of their health’ with regular screenings and healthy living is our goal.”

New website. New look.

New provider searches. And much, much more!

Now at www.MasonGeneral.com

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Online Bill Paying Make an online payment at: www.MasonGeneral.com.

Look for the “Pay Your Bill” link at the top of the web page.

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In Person Walk-in Hours Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone Hours Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Gateway Center 2505 Olympic Hwy N, Suite 460 Shelton, WA 98584

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By Mail MGH&FC Business Office PO Box 94782 Seattle, WA 98124-7082 SCOPE 5

news briefs / classes / support groups Susana Lopez recognized by Washington Health Benefit Exchange Susana Lopez, enrollment liaison for MGH&FC, was recently recognized by the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, the state’s system to register for health insurance, for enrolling 471 Mason County residents in health insurance during the most recent open enrollment period between November 1, 2015 and January 31, 2016. “We are extremely proud to have Susana in our region’s health insurance navigator network,” said Winfried Danke, executive director for CHOICE Regional Health Network, a nonprofit collaborative of health organizations for the state that work with enrollment liaisons. “Her hard work and our partnership with community based organizations such as MGH&FC make our collaborative work successful.”

Allyn Days Come see us at Allyn Days – July 17 & 18. Free health checks will be offered along with stroke awareness activities.

“Living Well With Diabetes” class in September A two-day class in diabetes self-management.

When: Tuesday and Wednesday, September 6 & 7, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Pershing Meeting Room at MGH. Registration: Pre-requisite: diabetes education and advance registration is required by calling Sue Barwick, R.N., C.D.E., at (360) 426-1611, ext. 28940 (from Allyn (360) 275-8614, ext. 28940).

Note: There is a fee for this class, however, diabetes education is a covered service under most insurance plans.

First Aid/CPR/AED course in September Class size is limited to 16 persons, and an early, non-refundable registration fee of $35 (exact cash or check) is required to cover the cost of books and materials. It is open to the entire community and a Spanish interpreter can be made available upon request. Comfortable clothing is recommended.

When: Thursday evening class, September 8 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Where: MGH&FC Learning Center, next to the Shelton McDonald’s on Olympic Highway North.

Registration: Advance registration is required no later than August 30 by calling the Learning Center at (360) 427-3609.

Note: First Aid/CPR/AED classes are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month from September to June.

Cancer Support Group meetings: Summer and early Fall Mason General Hospital and Harmony Hill co-sponsor a Cancer Support Group for anyone who has been affected by a cancer diagnosis, including caregivers. Sessions will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month, and will be facilitated by Ronnie Hacken, MA, LMFT, a cancer retreat facilitator at Harmony Hill. The next Support Group meetings are scheduled for July 21, August 18 and September 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Pershing Room at MGH. Please enter through the Main (south) Entrance. For more information, call Karry Trout, BA, RT(R)(M), CN-BI, patient navigator, at (360) 432-7706.

If your sinuses are bothering you If you are suffering facial pain or pressure from inflamed sinuses,

Research & compare plans for yourself and your family.

At MGH&FC, we want you to be well-covered. So before registering for a health plan, please contact Susana Lopez, project supervisor at MGH&FC, (360) 432-7766, or email slopez@masongeneral.com.

For more information go to: www.MasonGeneral.com and click on Healthplanfinder.

Washington Healthplanfinder A part of the Affordable Care Act

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you may want to see your doctor. In the meantime, there are some things you can do that might help: Apply a warm, moist cloth to the affected area several times a day.

Drink more fluids; they will help thin the mucus.

Have a long, hot shower, allowing yourself to inhale some of the steam.

Use a room humidifier or vaporizer.

Try a nasal saline spray several times a day.

Use a neti pot or syringe to cleanse your nasal passages.

[SOURCE: Jennifer Nelsohn, “What to do when good sinuses turn bad,” WebMD Feature, reviewed by Michael W. Smith, M.D., January 16, 2014]

Want to be a Volunteer?

Every day, volunteers help Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics with many tasks that are important to patient care. If you want to volunteer, call Janet O’Connell at (360) 427-3621.

Thanking those who have reached “years of service” milestones in 2016

10 years: 5 years:

Anderson, Jennifer L. – PACU Anderson, Terry R. – Ed Andrews, Sara L. – HSS Beman, Andrea E. – Lab Berg, Donna M. – MSP Bishop, Traci M. – ER Byrd, Daniel M., M.D. – Onc Clayton, John E., D.O. – Gen Surg Collett, Sara H. – WC Cox, John M. – Lab Eddins, Nicole M. – Pharm Gonzalez Gonzalez, Rosa M. – Gen Surg Gray, Michael E. – DI Hanson, Dianne L. – HR Holcomb, Teresa D. – CR Holtz, Robert L. – Maint Jiang, Fen, M.D. – Onc Kirk, Denise R. – BO Levine, Janice K. – ICCU Lindahl, Douglas F., D.O. – Hosp Litaker, Sammantha C. – DI Masteller, Tenielle N. – HR McGuire, Timothy – Surg Moore, Peggy A. – FH Ou, Stephen, D.O. – Ortho Pearson, Jason E. – Maint Perez, Steven T. – EVS Rasler, Sheree J. – SFM Rudy, Courtney E. – DI Tavis, Craig H. – Pharm Williams, Alyson R. – ICCU Department Abbreviations:

Admin Administration BC Birth Center BO Business Office CCS Care Coordination Services CNS Culinary & Nutrition Services As of 6/16

Bonfante, Carola E., M.D. – ER Carder, Elizabeth A., M.D. – BC Casal, Ma Dulce E. – BC Chaney, Charlotte Y. – ICCU Covert, Connie – HSS Eagle, JoAnn R. – Admin Fulkerson, Sarah R. T. – CCS Hayes, Martha W. – MSP Hilburn, Scott L. – Comm Jacobson, Lisa L. – Lab Lohmeyer, Christina M. – MSP Lopez, Susana – IPA/BO Marsh, Shanna D. – Ortho Massine, Sara A. – ICCU Mix, Katherine A. – BC Nash, Sara A. – BC Penoyar, Rebecca M. – Lab Price, Jennifer L. – CNS Root, Sally S. – ICCU Schultz, Cheryl A. – ICCU Shin, Yong K., M.D. – Hosp Smith, Marcie L. – CNS Strohschein, Sandra J. – Lab Tiatia–Tuli, Patricia L. – OBP Visser, Karen J. – PACU

15 years:

Caglia, Toni M. – CNS Diemert, Gary R. – IS Ellyson, Jennifer M. – BO Gofigan, Marie T. – NA Haviland, Marjorie A. – Surg Hersh, Darlene J. – HIM Hoosier, Daniel G. – ICCU Hubert, Shannon– ER Job, Alice – PACU Lazowicki, Barbara L. – EVS

Comm Commissioner DI Diagnostic Imaging Ed Education Office ER Emergency Room EVS Environmental Services FH MGH Family Health

Gen Surg Surgery Clinic HIM Health Information

Management Hosp Hospitalist HR Human Resources HSS House Supervisors/Staffing

McLay, Morning B. – HSS Muhlhauser, April J. – HIM Olson, Jody L. – DI Parker, Barbara L. – ICCU Pate, Elizabeth A. – MSP Perez, Gustavo X. – DI Perritt, Debra – Pharm Sipe, Sandra K. – EVS Strong, Melissa D. – MSP Timms, Ian D., M.D. – Radio Welander, Andrea K. – PACU White, Vicki J. – HIM

20 years:

Cruse, John L. – CNS Huston, Tracy L. – Surg Jones, Richard A. – DI Ligman, Hazeline B. – BC Rudoll, Suzanne M. – CCS Stevens, Shannon C. – Surg Thurston, Craig T. – Surg

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Corey, Pamela S. – CCS

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Lacy, Cynthia A. – DI

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Hutchins, Arlene R. – ICCU

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25 years:

Anderson, Jennifer M. – RT Anderson, Stephen K. – HSS Edwards, Edith M. – CNS Madison, Pamela J. – HIM Petersen, Sally L. – ICCU Repar, Geraldine – ICCU Sisson, Jody R. – ER Smith, Sandra – Surg Strandwold, Sandra 25 Lynn – CNS years

Pamela J. Madison

ICCU IPA IS L&L Lab Maint

Geraldine Repar

Intensive Critical Care Unit In Patient Assistance Information Services Linen & Laundry Laboratory Maintenance

Arlene R. Hutchins

Jennifer M. Anderson

Stephen K. Anderson

Sally L. Petersen

Jody R. Sisson

MSP Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics MVWH Mountain View Women’s Health NA Nursing Administration Onc Oncology Ortho Shelton Orthopedics

PACU Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pharm Pharmacy Radio Radiology SFM Shelton Family Medicine Surg Surgical Services WC Wound Care Services SCOPE 7

Adele (past Foundation President) and Denis Leverich.

Mark and Tanya (Fantasy Forest Event Chair, Vice President MGHF Board) Frazier.

Dressed to impress, Alderbrook Resort & Spa – a destination resort – always sparkles for the MGH&FC Fantasy Forest event.

Take advantage of their Fantasy Forest Week Guest Room & Cottage Special Event Rates: $99 -$149, plus tax (use block code: Fantasy Forest).

Based on availability. For reservations call (360) 898-2145. Please reserve by October 21, 2016.

November 15 – 19, 2016 at the beautiful Alderbrook Resort & Spa in Union Dear Community, Although the sun is out and we are all enjoying these long beautiful summer nights the holiday season is just around the corner and with that so is Fantasy Forest - A Benefit for Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics. Fantasy Forest is our community’s signature holiday event and will raise funds directly supporting the health of our community and ensuring that high quality care is available for generations of today and tomorrow.

Karen Hilburn 2015 Flame Award Winner

MGH Foundation, through Fantasy Forest, also educates and creates an awareness of the depth and breadth of services readily available right here in our own home town and in Mason County.

This year we will be returning to the beautiful Alderbrook Spa & Resort, where its mix of incredible elegance situated in the pristine landscape of Hood Canal is sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

Fantasy Forest is the ultimate demonstration of what the holiday season is truly about: giving back to the community and creating lasting memories and forming the bonds that make Mason County strong. Although our location has not changed we have many new and exciting changes that we cannot wait to share with our beloved community. Trips, dancing, food, entertainment, shopping and much more - there is sure to be something for everyone!

As the chair of Fantasy Forest I am honored to invite you in joining me for this amazing event and I am excited to celebrate Christmas on the Canal with you in 2016! Mark those calendars now for the week before Thanksgiving and we will see you soon!

Tanya M. Frazier Fantasy Forest Chair

2015 Flame Award winner Karen Hilburn (center front) with her immediate family – Back row: Jessica Hilburn, Jeff Hilburn, John Ziegler; middle row: Todd Hilburn, Scott Hilburn, Sheila Ziegler, Mark Ziegler and front row: Cynthia Hilburn, Karen, and Johnna Ziegler.

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foundation A thousand extra steps lowers BP Increasing physical activity by walking an extra 1,000 steps

a month – a modest increase –was enough to bring about a small but significant improvement in systolic blood pressure, according to a study of 19,000 adults using a Withings activity tracker and a smartphone-based blood pressure monitor.

Men had an 0.13 mm/Hg decrease in systolic blood pressure; women, an 0.21 mm/Hg decrease for an extra 1,000 steps a month.

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the 13th Annual

[SOURCE: Marlene Busko, “Walking with pedometer, wireless BP monitor tied to BP lowering,” Heartwire from Medscape (European Society of Hypertension 2015 Scientific Sessions, June 16, 2015, Milan, Italy)]

Your workouts: How many METs? The intensity level of a workout is often measured in METs or metabolic equivalents. One MET is the amount of energy required while sitting still or lying in bed. Walking at a 3.0 miles per hour pace requires about three METs; jogging at 6.0 mph, about six METs. Moderate activities (3.0 to 6.0 METs) include: walking the dog, bicycling at less than 10 mph, shooting baskets, playing golf or rowing a boat at less than 4 mph.

Vigorous activities (more than 6.0 METs) include: jogging or running, walking briskly up a hill, bicycling at more than 10 mph (or uphill), doing step aerobics and high-impact aerobic dance.

[SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and American College of Sports Medicine, “General physical activities defined by level of intensity”]

Don’t ask for antibiotics right away If you have a cold that lingers too long or comes back strong for a second attack, you may have a sinus infection. But don’t ask your doctor for antibiotics too aggressively. Only a small percentage of acute sinusitis cases are caused by bacteria and, as a result, are responsive to antibiotics.

One study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association [2012] found very little improvement for acute sinusitis patients taking antibiotics for three days, or even seven.

Patients taking a placebo, as well as those taking an antibiotic, reported an improved quality of life after 10 days.

[SOURCE: Denise Mann, “10 natural remedies for sinus pain,” Everyday Health, reviewed by Pat F. Bass, III, M.D., MPH, last updated December 12, 2015]

in partnership with

Alderbrook Resort & Spa

Evening includes

Dinner presented by Chef Josh Delgado, Wine & Beer, and Live, Silent & Dessert Auctions When: Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 4 p.m.

Where: The Grand Ballroom at Alderbrook Resort & Spa Admission: $50 per person Reservations required by Monday, October 24.

Please call (360) 427-3623 for tickets. *A chapter of Mason General Hospital Foundation

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT WOMEN OF MASON COUNTY WHO NEED HELP PAYING FOR THEIR DIAGNOSES AND TREATMENT OF BREAST OR CERVICAL CANCERS. SCOPE 9

foundation MGH Foundation contributors memorialized Mason General Hospital Foundation would like to acknowledge former contributors. Listed below are supporters, now deceased, the Foundation would like to recognize for their past support of our mission and work in the community. Please join us in acknowledging their support of the Foundation during their lifetimes.

Kristi Armstrong Mike Burgwin Warren Carr Frank Colo Janie Earl Gerry Eken

Kathy Furness Fern B. Harger Shirley Hudson Norma Larson Freida Martin Janice McMullen

Pete Merrill Donald Nichols Carl Nielsen Barbara Putvin Dale Sherman

Memorial contributions made to MGHF Mason General Hospital Foundation has received generous donations in memory of the individuals listed below. Donors and memorialized individuals listed in this report reflect contributions made to the Foundation between February 5 and April 4, 2016.

Bellaine West In Memory of:­ Shelby West

Linda & Roger Hoff In Memory of: Phyllis Ahlf

Please…

use the enclosed envelope to make your tax-deductible donation to help support MGH&FC. To make a secured donation online go to www.MasonGeneral.com.

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Memorial contributions made to the MGHF Auxiliary Scholarship Fund* Memorial contributions were made to the MGHF Auxiliary Scholarship Fund in memory of Norma Larson by Bruce Larson.

Memorial contributions were made to the MGHF Auxiliary Scholarship Fund in memory of Bill Batstone by the following donors: Connie Adams Jean McCumsey Bob & Donna Sund Linda & Roger Hoff Rose Nye Gerald & Carol Tucker Barbara Ingraham Sue Patterson Corinne Johnson Clare Shimizu Memorial contributions were made to the MGHF Auxiliary Scholarship Fund in memory of Kristi Armstrong by the following donors: Jon Armstrong John L. Scott, Robert & Susan & Family Shelton Miller Sheryal L. Balding Dale Johnson Bruce & Gina Munro Sue Barwick Ed & Maxine William & Esther Johnston Neal Steven E. Batessa Tom & Kim Keeler Carly E. Nelson Richard & Lauren Batessa Erin Kestell Rose Nye Kristy & James Buck Jeanne & Duane Sue Patterson Knutson George & Constance Kathy Peterson Davidson Gary Koch Randall & Shirley Connie Davidson Olive Lanman Schroers Lindsay Dickston Lynne E. Maher Jack & Judy Stark Donald & Mary MGH Employee Gary & Sandra Gardner Activity Teichroew Committee Liz Hamel Amanda Vanasse MGH&FC Barbara Herrick Gayle Weston Employees & Linda & Roger Hoff Nancy Wright Friends of Kristi Armstrong Paul & Alice Joann Zangal Johansson Memorial contributions were made to the MGHF Auxiliary Scholarship Fund in memory of Merle Lindgren by Rose Nye. Memorial contributions were made to the MGHF Auxiliary Scholarship Fund in memory of Jane Earl by Rose Nye. Memorial contributions were made to the MGHF Auxiliary Scholarship Fund in memory of Patricia James by Rose Nye. *Auxiliary donations as of 4/4/16.

Please be advised that every effort has been made to ensure the integrity of this listing. If we have inadvertently omitted any names, please accept our apologies and most sincere thanks for your generosity and continued support of Mason General Hospital Foundation.

Seven scholarships awarded by MGHF Auxiliary

MGH Foundation’s Forever Fund

growing every year, due to increased proceeds from the Gift Shop at MGH.

to Mason General Hospital Foundation is through your Will. By including the Foundation and the Forever Fund in your estate plans, you can designate some of your assets to the Foundation after your lifetime. At that time, the asset(s) you specify can be allocated to us, and your estate may be able to take a charitable deduction for the amount of your bequest, possibly reducing income and estate taxes payable.

Scholarship money being offered by the MGHF Auxiliary is

Mason General Hospital Auxiliary, a chapter of Mason General Hospital Foundation, has offered Health Care Scholarships to graduating seniors from county high schools for 50 years.

At first, the scholarships were for nursing careers only. Later, the scholarships were expanded to include technicians and therapists, and eligibility was extended to other students and currently employed personnel of MGH&FC. The Scholarship Fund consists of proceeds from the MGHF Gift Shop (maintained and staffed by Auxiliary members and volunteers) and from memorials made to the Auxiliary. The amount of each scholarship award is determined annually by the size of the Fund and number of selected recipients. The 2016 recipients each received $2,000 for the 2016-17 academic year.

By Jennifer Capps, Chief Development and Communication Officer

One of the simplest ways to provide an enduring gift of support

How to name Mason General Hospital Foundation in your Will If you choose to include Mason General Hospital Foundation in your Will or other estate plan, we should be named as: Mason General Hospital Foundation, Post Office Box 1668, Shelton, WA 98584. Our tax identification number is 91-1529293.

Mason General Hospital Foundation would be pleased to work with you and/or your financial or tax advisor to establish the planned gift(s) most appropriate for you to achieve your financial planning goals.

Our communication with you about planned giving is strictly confidential and without obligation to you. For more information, please call (360) 427-3622 or send an email to jcapps@masongeneral.com.

Our Mission Mason General Hospital Foundation furthers the mission of Public Hospital District No. 1 of Mason County by providing financial support to Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics.

This year’s recipients include (l-r): Miranda Sowle, South Puget Sound Community College - Dental Hygienist, (2nd award); Angela Kivi, MGH&FC Registration specialist, Grays Harbor College, Registered Nursing degree; Gretchen Tausa, MGH&FC surgical nurse, Western Governor’s University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Izabel del Bosque, Shelton High School, University of Washington, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Jaymie Pentony, Shelton High School/Olympic College, Whitworth College, pediatric oncologist. Not pictured: Bethany Spear, Pensacola Christian College -Bachelor of Science in Nursing (3rd award); and Kendru Dimalanta, Northwest Christian High School, University of Washington, medical doctor.

MGHF Auxiliary receives Scholarship Fund bequest

Mason General Hospital Foundation’s Auxiliary Chapter recently

received a $39,000 bequest from the Estate of Deenie M.T. Dudley, designated for the Scholarship Fund. Ms. Dudley’s mother, Betty Cozart, was a long-time member of the Auxiliary, and her family members were strong advocates of the Scholarship Program. Each year the Auxiliary offers medically-related scholarships to youth and adults in our community.

Mason General Hospital’s Gift Shop is operated by the Auxiliary, and its proceeds fund the scholarships awarded each year in May. For more information about the Scholarship Fund, or how to honor the generations of today and tomorrow through MGHF, please call (360) 427-3623, or send an email to foundation@masongeneral.com.

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thing about MGH&FC’s DPP is that no foods are restricted. Since participants monitor their fat budget rather than cutting out certain foods, she said it’s been easier to stay on track.

“I was shocked when I found out how much fat is in peanut butter,” said Graham, who explained that finding hidden fats in foods is one skill the program teaches.

Another aspect of the program she appreciates is accountability.

“Each person produces a plan for how they will get back on track. It begins with statements like, ‘What’s your purpose for being here?

Who are you going to call?’ And there are other triggers to help us stick to our goals. It took a lot of time for me to finish my plan – but Duke has a process, and there’s no nagging – he gives us time to develop an individualized plan that’s going to work for us,” Graham said.

Susan Pollard started the Program with Graham and is also having success. Pollard was diagnosed as pre-diabetic in 2014. She owns and operates the Shop & Hop store in Shelton and has more than 20 years of experience in retail management. She said managing her business keeps her busy, but she also loves to read and play with her grandson. Pollard explained that her condition was slowing her down and causing added stress in her ‘already hectic’ life.

“The class helped me become aware of what I eat as a result of what’s going on in my life. We’ve learned that stress contributes to overeating. The weekly aspect of the class has helped keep me going. Having a year-long class is good for the process, and the ‘buddy system’ is also important. And so is writing down what I eat and what it adds up to,” said Pollard.

Another unique part of the Program, she said, is that Vivian has participants track what they are grateful for, which helps them focus on the positive things in their lives rather than the stressors.

“I’ve lost 20 to 25 pounds, which is great considering I’ve never dieted. I had gained weight little by little, and went into the Program to learn what I should do to keep from becoming diabetic – not to

lose weight. But I’ve made friends, I feel better, and getting up in the morning feeling lighter is awesome,” Pollard added.

Vivian said that new approaches to diabetes prevention, such as this program, are needed to stop the growing prediabetes population from transitioning to diabetes, which could potentially overwhelm the available medical care system and multiply the financial and social burdens for dealing with diabetes and its chronic complications to families and the community. A potential benefit with the DPP is that new behaviors can naturally influence the lifestyle choices of the participants’ family members, friends and co-workers. Vivian noted that, currently prediabetes treatment is not covered by most health insurance providers, but Medicare recently announced that the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program will be eligible for Medicare coverage based on its nationally demonstrated effectiveness.

The CDC estimates that if just one of every 20 participants can avoid diabetes, the overall cost savings will exceed the cost for delivering the DPP. “So far, MGH&FC’s program results are similar to the national averages, with four out of our original nine participants having reached their lifestyle change goals. Results will need to be confirmed at their next physician visit, and then sustained,” he said.

Coach Vivian credits MGH&FC’s Diabetes Wellness Center Director Sue Barwick, RN, CDE, for spearheading efforts to get the DPP started, and thanks Shelton’s Anytime Fitness for their generous support. He said a second group has formed and a third one is being planned. Anyone interested in learning more should contact the MGH&FC Diabetes Wellness Center at (360) 426-1611, ext. 28940.

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Hoodsport Family Clinic serves 3,800 patients annually, and offers family medical care from babies to seniors. The Clinic is located in Hoodsport at 2461 N. US Highway 101, and office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, contact Hoodsport Family Clinic at (360) 432-7781.

What if everybody carried an activity tracker?

Vigorous exercise has benefits

Several million Americans are now wearing an activity tracker such

The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes a week of exercise at moderate intensity or 75 minutes at vigorous intensity. While any exercise is good for your cardiovascular health, many experts believe that vigorous exercise has greater benefits.

as those made by Fitbit, Jawbone or Garmin. And most believe that the device has encouraged them to maintain better health habits such as taking 10,000 steps a day and getting good sleep every night. What if everyone wore a fitness tracker?

Most doctors believe that even a modest increase in physical activity would result in decreased weight and blood pressure, resulting in fewer heart attacks and strokes.

[SOURCE: Robert A. Harrington, M.D., Robert M. Califf, M.D. and Clyde W. Yancy, M.D., M.Sc., “Fitness trackers: a prescription to move?” Medscape August 29, 2014]

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Results of the Health Professionals Followup Study found that men who worked out at vigorous intensity for three hours a week had a 22 percent reduced risk of a heart attack.

[SOURCE: Amer Suleman, “Exercise prescription,” Medscape Reference, November 6, 2014]

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hola ¿Pre diabético? El Programa sobre la Prevención de la Diabetes le puede prevenir que usted no ‘pase el límite’ El septiembre pasado, HGMyCF lanzó un programa

nuevo conocido como el Programa de la Prevención de la Diabetes (DPP), lo cual fue diseñado para ayudar a personas con una diagnosis pre diabética a disminuir sus probabilidades de llegar a ser diabéticas. El programa es diseñado por los Centros Nacionales para el Control de Enfermedades, (CDC), y facilitado por Duke Vivian, Instructor certificado de la Prevención de la Diabetes en HGMyCF. Según Vivian, alrededor de 30 por ciento de la gente en el Condado de Mason tienen prediabetes, una condición en la cual el nivel promedio de la glucosa sanguínea diario sube sobre una gama saludable regular, pero no tan alto como para ser diabetes. Técnicamente, la prediabetes se diagnostica si un adulto tiene un nivel de la glucosa sanguínea entre 100 y 125, una medida de A1c entre 5,4 y 6,4, o una prueba de tolerancia de glucosa (GTT) con resultados entre 140 y 199, y un índice de masa corporal (BMI) superior a 24 (22

si es asiático). La prediabetes, dijo Vivian, es una condición reversible.

“Este programa es diferente de la educación convencional sobre la diabetes porque dura un año entero, usando aprendizaje basado en la experiencia en un ámbito confidencial y en un grupo pequeño, facilitado por un instructor. Le apoyamos a cada participante con hacer y sostener cambios personales de su estilo de vida, incluso un peso corporal saludable bajado por 7 por ciento, y ejercicio aumentado a un mínimo de 150 minutos por semana. El CDC ha determinado que la gente que completa este programa reduce su probabilidad de llegar a ser diabéticos por 58 por ciento,” dijo él.

Vivian explicó que el Programa tiene como meta establecer una estrategia para nutrición y ejercicio sostenible para toda la vida para cada cliente. La comida debe saber bien y el ejercicio debe de ser divertido. “No tenemos ninguna dieta exacta, sino

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Para más información visite a MyMasonHealth.org. Para hacer preguntas acerca de la inscripción o para hacer preguntas generales con respecto al portal de pacientes, favor de enviar un correo electrónico al patientportal@masongeneral.com. Para hacer preguntas técnicas favor de llamar al (877) 621-8014 entre las 8 de la mañana y las 8 de la noche, Hora Estándar del Este, lunes - viernes (excepto las fiestas).

Como investigar y comparar los planes para usted y su familia.

En MGH&FC, queremos que usted tenga suficiente cobertura. Así que antes de registrase para un plan de salud, favor de comunicarse con Susana Lopez, Supervisora del Proyectto, al (360) 432-7766.

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que operamos en un presupuesto de gramas de grasa, lo cual varia para cada persona, así como las decisiones personales para el ejercicio son únicas,” dijo él, agregando, “No hay que ser un genio para saberlo ¿pero que hay mas difícil que un cambio del estilo de vida?”

Socia del Programa, Jolean Graham fue diagnosticada por primera vez como pre diabética durante el final de los 80, y dijo que trataba programas de dieta y ejercicio antes, pero nunca aprendió tanto de ellos como lo que ha aprendido del DPP del HGMyCF. Jolean se jubiló del Distrito Escolar de Hood Canal hace dos años, después de estar empleada durante más de 20 años como especialista de lectura.

Poco después, comenzó a padecer de dolores crónicos que le obligaron acostarse en la cama durante mucho tiempo. Desde empezar el DPP, ella ha cambiado su dieta y ahora hace ejercicio regularmente, incluso visita al gimnasio.

“La dieta y el ejercicio me han dado la capacidad de estar activa, y ahora sé que estar activa es importante para mantener mis coyunturas sanas,” dijo Graham, quien también dijo que se sienta menos y se dedica más a actividades como la jardinería. Últimamente, se compró un telar de la herencia de un amigo y está aprendiendo tejer, algo que ella dijo que su dolor le habría prevenido de hacerlo antes de hacer cambios a su estilo de vida.

Para Graham, lo mejor del DPP del HGMyCF es que no se restrinja ninguna comida. Pues los participantes controlan su presupuesto de grasa en lugar de eliminar ciertas comidas, dijo que ha sido más fácil mantener su curso.

“Estaba estupefacta cuando aprendí cuanta grasa hay en la crema de cacahuate,” dijo Graham, quien explicaba que el encontrar a grasas escondidas en la comida es una de las habilidades que el programa enseña. Otro aspecto del programa que ella valora es la responsabilidad.

“Cada persona produce un plan para cómo encontrar el rumbo y mantenerlo. Comienza con declaraciones como, “¿Cuál es su propósito de estar aquí? ¿A quién le va a llamar?’ Y otros desencadenantes para ayudarnos seguir con

nuestras metas. Tomó mucho tiempo para que terminara mi plan – pero Duke tiene un proceso y no hay agobio – nos da tiempo para desarrollar un plan individualizado que nos va a servir,” dijo Graham.

Susan Pollard comenzó el Programa con Graham y también tiene éxito. Pollard fue diagnosticada como pre diabética en 2014. Es la dueña y directora de la tienda Shop & Hop en Shelton y tiene más de 20 años de experiencia en la gestión de la venta.

Dijo que el manejar a su negocio le mantiene ocupada, pero que también le encanta leer y jugar con su nieto. Pollard explicó que su condición le estaba desacelerando y que le agregaba más estrés en su vida que ‘ya era hética.’

“La clase me ayudaba tomar conciencia de lo que como cómo resultado de lo que pasa en mi vida.

Hemos aprendido que el estrés contribuye al comer en exceso. Los aspectos semanales de la clase me han ayudado seguir adelante. Tener una clase que dura todo el año es bueno para el proceso, y el compañerismo también es importante. Y también es escribir lo que como y cuanto lo suma,” dijo Pollard.

Otra parte única del Programa, dijo ella, es que Vivian hace que los participantes mantengan un registro de la cosas por la cuales están agradecidos, lo que les ayuda enfocarse en las cosas positivas de sus vidas en lugar de los estresantes.

“He bajado 20 a 25 libras, lo que es buenísimo dado que yo nunca he estado de dieta. Había subido de peso poco a poco, y entré al Programa para aprender que debería hacer para evitar que no me volviera diabética – no para que bajara de peso. Pero he hecho amigos, me siento mejor, y levantarme en la mañana sintiéndome más ligera es asombroso,” agregó Pollard.

Vivian dijo que las nuevas estrategias para la prevención de la diabetes, tales como este

programa, se necesitan para prevenir que la población creciente de aquellos con la prediabetes no se convierta en una de diabéticos, lo que podría en potencia abrumar al sistema de cuidado médico disponible y multiplicar a las cargas financieras y sociales por tratar con la diabetes y sus complicaciones crónicas en las familias y en la comunidad. Un beneficio potencial con el DPP es que nuevas conductas pueden naturalmente influenciar a las decisiones de los estilos de vida de los familiares, amigos y colegas de los participantes.

Vivian notó que, últimamente el tratamiento de la prediabetes no se cubre por la mayoría de los proveedores de seguros médicos, pero hace poco Medicare anunció que el Programa de la Prevención Nacional de la Diabetes del CDC será elegible para la cobertura de Medicare basada en su eficacia que se ha mostrado nacionalmente.

El CDC estima que si solo uno de cada 20 participantes puede evitar la diabetes, el ahorro en los gastos generales excederá al costo de proporcionar el DPP. “Hasta ahora los resultados del programa del HGMyCF son parecidos a los promedios nacionales, con cuatro de nuestros nueve participantes originales habiendo alcanzado las metas de los cambios de sus estilos de vida.

Los resultados se tendrán que confirmar en sus próximas visitas con sus médicos, y luego estar sostenidos,” él dijo.

Instructor Vivian le atribuye a Sue Barwick, RN, CDE, la Directora del Centro de Salud acerca de la Diabetes del HGMyCF por encabezar a los esfuerzos para empezar al DPP, y le agradece al Anytime Fitness de Shelton por su apoyo generoso. Él dijo que un segundo grupo ha formado y que se están haciendo planes para un tercer grupo. Cualquiera persona interesada en aprender más debería comunicarse con el Centro de Salud acerca de la Diabetes del HGMyCF al (360) 426-1611, ext. 28940.

¿Que si todos llevaran monitor de actividades?

Varios millones de americanos ahora llevan un monitor de actividades tales como aquellos hecho por

Fitbit, Jawbone o Garmin. Y la mayoría creen que el desperdicio les ha animado mantener hábitos de salud mejores, tales como dar 10,000 pasos por día y dormirse bien cada noche. ¿Que si todos usaran monitor de actividades?

La mayoría de los doctores creen que aun un aumento modesto en actividades físicas podría resultar en una reducción de peso y presión sanguínea, resultando en menos ataques cardiacos y derrames cerebrales.

[RECURSO: Robert A. Harrington, M.D., Robert M. Califf, M.D. and Clyde W. Yancy, M.D., M.Sc., “Monitores de Actividad ¿una receta para moverse?” Medscape agosto 29, 2014]

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