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INGOODHEALTH PAT I E N T C A R E AT M C C U L LO U G H – H Y D E M E M O R I A L H O S P I TA L

THE BEAT IS BACK FAST ACTION BY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SPECIALISTS CORRECTS AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION IN A MAN’S HEART. WILLIAM HARDY ESHBAUGH HASN’T YET MADE IT TO Madagascar, but he still hopes to go. The retired Miami University professor, 79, had to cancel a recent trip because of a serious problem with his heart. But now he’s hale and hearty once again.

Eshbaugh is known by his middle name—except to his former botany students, who, because of his career-long study of chili peppers, still call him Dr. Pepper. The fact that he’s healthy today is largely due to fast-acting physicians at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital and Mercy Health, who made all the right diagnoses and took the right actions when his heart began to fail.

He and his wife, Barbara, a retired social worker, have four children and seven grandkids, one of whom was visiting from Montana last September to take a look at Miami U. “I was showing her around campus, and in one building I could barely walk to the third foor,” Eshbaugh says. A few hours later, he tried climbing stairs in the rec center and couldn’t make it. “That was strange. We went home, and my wife took my pulse,” he says. “It was 39.” He called his family doctor, who told him to get to the emergency room at MHMH. He was met there by emergency medicine physician Nicole White Malin, M.D. “It was her frst week there, I think—I’d just read an article about her in the newspaper, so I must have been one of her frst patients,” he says. Dr. Malin promptly took control of the

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situation. “She was very attentive,” says Eshbaugh. “She knew what was going on and, looking at everything very carefully, discussed things with others in the room. And she was very personable.”

Dr. Malin was also correct in her diagnosis: an electrical signaling problem in Eshbaugh’s heart muscle. After consulting with his cardiologist (Eshbaugh had had a quadruple bypass 15 years earlier, but this was unrelated), her team decided to medevac him to Mercy Health. “The chopper came, and it took all of eight minutes to get from Oxford to Mercy,” he says.

Two days after that, a pacemaker was implanted to take care of the problem. “Now I am a bionic man,” he says. “I left the day after, and have had no problems since.”

In fact, Eshbaugh made a trip to Antigua over the winter. And he hasn’t given up on that journey to the island nation off the coast of Africa, where he hopes to explore the botany.

In February, his pacemaker was set up to send data over his phone to technicians, who will then adjust its settings if necessary.

“If that isn’t bionic,” jokes “Dr. Pepper,” “I don’t know what is.”

Eshbaugh wants to thank everyone who cared for him last fall.

“The attentiveness of everyone in that ER—the staff processing me, the people checking my EKG—was phenomenal,” he says. “When I got into the hospital room, that was phenomenal too. You never really know what you have until you have to use it.”

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SockS appeal!

Cold feet? this grateful former patient has you Covered. in 1984 MArnE KinnEy of CAnTon was a sophomore at Miami University.

Walking back to her friend’s dormitory after a party one night, she was crossing a street when a drunk driver sped through an intersection and hit her. first responders could not fnd a pulse and at frst thought her dead. She was covered with a blanket, and after she was taken away a police outline of her body was left in the road.

Today her name is Marne Kinney Parmalee. At 51, she is a kindergarten teacher in rochester, n.y. She and her husband, Scott, 52, an insurance rep, have two daughters in their 20s—about the age she was that terrible night. She defed many predictions about her recovery, thanks to the emergency care she got at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital after responders realized she was in fact still alive. And in 2014, to honor the hospital’s work 30 years before, Parmalee made an unusual donation to the hospital—50 pairs of warm, fuzzy socks—because the only complaint she had during her recovery was that her feet were cold.

Parmalee suffered three fractures to her pelvis, another to her knee, a concussion and facial lacerations so extensive that “half of my face was a scab, with stitches everywhere,” she says. She spent fve days in the hospital and was told she likely would not walk again or be able to have children.

“My Mo was to concentrate on beating the odds on both of those things,” she says. “i was a horrible patient. When people said no, i became silently defant, telling myself, ‘We’ll see.’ it was all attitude. i never thought i couldn’t do something.” one memory that stuck with her all through the years was that, during her rehab work, the foor was cold. “And recently i thought, ‘i’ll bet other patients there are feeling the same.’ Since it was the 30th anniversary of the accident, i wanted to send some socks back there.”

She collected socks, some of them donated by friends and family, and sent them along with a letter saying who she was. “A

couple weeks later i heard from several different people at the hospital,” she says.

“They were really surprised. i expected nothing more than a ‘thank you,’ but they appreciated it beyond anything i imagined. it was just a tiny donation, but it confrmed that even the smallest efforts to change someone’s day are better than no effort at all.”

Parmalee still has some back and knee pain as a sad reminder of her accident.

She hasn’t been back to oxford much since graduation but would like to visit the

hospital some day. “i have always been grateful to the people there,” she says.

“They were very kind, and i had a very positive experience there. They were good with me and my family.”

Marne Kinney Parmalee (shown with husband Scott) had cold feet when she was treated 30 years ago. So she sent a practical gift (below) to mark the anniversary.

“It waS juSt a tIny donatIon, but It confIrmed that even the SmalleSt effortS to change Someone’S day are better than no effort at all.”

— marne kInney parmalee

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KUDOS FOR A HOSPITAL THERE’S A LOT OF TALK ABOUT quality in health care these days, and Tom Speh, Ph.D., would like to have his say— about one institution, McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital. “I’ve been in other hospitals, in Michigan, Alabama and Tennessee, but nothing compares to what it’s like here in this little hospital in Oxford, Ohio,” he says.

Speh, 71, who lives in Oxford with his wife, Sara, has unfortunately become familiar with a number of major medical centers lately, traveling to them for treatment as he has battled a rare form of pancreatic cancer.

But the retired Miami University professor and business-school administrator has been acquainted with MHMH for a long time.

He arrived in Oxford in 1962 as a freshman at Miami, and in the nearly fve-and-a-half decades since then he’s visited McCulloughHyde Memorial Hospital many times.

Sometimes it’s been for treatment of injuries. “I’m terribly accident-prone,” he confesses. “It’s a big joke in our family— I’ve probably had more stitches put in me at MHMH than anyone else in Oxford.” He also has a history of gastrointestinal prob-

lems and has received frequent treatment for them. “Over the years I’ve had all kinds of tests done there.”

Speh’s appreciation for the excellent care he’s received at the hospital has led him to become a generous donor. And in 1998, after his late wife Michele’s treatment for breast cancer at MHMH, he and she began to volunteer at the hospital as a way of giving back. After her death in 2000 he continued to volunteer, mostly in the Emergency Department.

“I did anything they needed,” he says. “A lot of carting patients around, cleaning, record keeping. I really enjoyed the work. And I could see how other patients appreciated the care they were getting.”

But Speh did more than cleaning and carting—he also lent his business acumen to the hospital in 2002 by joining the board of directors of its foundation, the McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital Trust.

“Tom’s insistence on excellence has helped make our hospital better, so we can better serve the needs of our community,” says John Harlan, M.D., the current chairman of the Hospital Trust’s board. “His contribu-

tions of time, talent and fnancial support are deeply appreciated.”

Speh served on the board—including a stint as its chairman—until last year, when his health forced him to retire. “He has a wonderful sense of humor and always has a sparkle in his eyes,” says former board Chairman Richard Norman, now chairman of the board of trustees for the hospital itself. “He also brought to our board a worldwide reputation in his academic feld of supply chain management.”

Speh believes that a commitment to a high level of care and concern runs through the entire institution. “It starts at the top,” he says. “Most of the leaders there have been there a long time. I think most people would be impressed with their loyalty and care and professionalism, as I am. They are very forward-thinking for a small hospital, and the quality is pervasive, from the people who clean the stairway to those who run the hospital.” On both counts, he should know.

Says Speh about MHMH: “We are really lucky as a small community to have a hospital with people who care so much and do their jobs so well.”

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TOM SPEH KNOWS MCCULLOUGH-HYDE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AS A PATIENT, A VOLUNTEER AND A DONOR— AND GIVES IT HIGH PRAISE.

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Childbirth, your way For one couple, the natural approach was the right one—twice.

For one couple, the natural approach was the right one—twice.

SomE HoSpiTALS givE you A funny Look wHEn you say the word “midwife.” They have their procedures and practices, and they tend to resist the natural childbirth approach some couples prefer. But mcCullough-Hyde memorial Hospital is different.

Just ask Susan pepper and her husband Jonathan Bradshaw of oxford. They’re the parents of two children born through natural childbirth at mHmH. Their son Hubbard turns 3 in march, and their daughter rhoda was born in June 2015. All went well with both births, and they couldn’t be happier. pepper, 38, a part-time musician, teacher and artist, and Bradshaw, 32, a faculty member and student at miami university, wanted natural deliveries performed with a midwife. That means no pain medications, no epidurals, no inducements, no rushing to meet a schedule and, unless absolutely necessary, no cesarean section. not every hospital is willing to meet all those requirements, but mHmH fully supported their birth plan, she says. “no one offered medication or did anything to go against my intentions. They give you a lot of space to try to have the birth experience you want.”

Having access to donna Bostick, the only midwife in oxford, “was a real beneft for me,” she says. “otherwise i would have had to drive far to use a midwife, and that would not have been practical.

And there are two great doctors in her practice to help if needed.” pepper was 35 at the time of her frst birth, but “i didn’t feel like

donna was bent out of shape, she didn’t treat me like a geriatric patient. i really appreciated that. i didn’t need extra anxiety. i wanted to be able to enjoy my pregnancy and feel confdent, and she helped give me that experience.” it’s not possible to fully control every element of a delivery, of course, and pepper admits she had a few moments of doubt. for instance, her frst delivery took 15 hours, and the doctors considered inducing it. “But donna helped me and believed in me,” she says. “She had confdence i could do it, so i waited a bit more and it happened.”

That support pepper received extended to the entire delivery team. “you get a lot of attention there, which is huge,” she says. “i didn’t feel like a number. women there feel really special, as if they’re at the center of the world.” The nurses helped her start breastfeeding and offered her all kinds of advice. “i was blown away by the amount of information they offered—it felt like baby boot camp,” she says. pepper sent “thank you” notes to the birthing center after both her deliveries. “There is an air there of commitment to excellence, a sense of pride,” she says. “we moved here fve years ago and learned quickly that mcCullough-Hyde memorial was a really good place to have a baby. And yes, the people there are awesome. we had really good experiences.”

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TasTes

building a better

breakfast

Say “cheerio” to that bowl of cheerioS and whip up one of theSe taSty a.m. diSheS thiS weekend. they’re healthy and eaSy to make too—even if you’ve never poached an egg before.

Reprinted with permission from Nourish by Amber Rose, Sadie Frost and Holly Davidson. © 2015 Kyle Books. Photographs © David Loftus.

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GRAIN-FREE GRANOLA

WITH ROSE WATER, APRICOT AND PISTACHIO MAKES 1 LARGE JAR

This heavenly, fruity combination is quite decadent and not cheap to make; however, it lasts a long time and is not the kind of granola you would have a huge bowl of. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh fruit and yogurt on top. n ¼ cup raw coconut oil n 1/3 cup honey n 1/3 cup maple syrup n 2 cups coconut chips n 1 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped n 1 cup almonds, very coarsely chopped n ¾ cup sunflower seeds n ½ cup pumpkin seeds n 1 tsp. rose water (optional) n 1½ cups dried apricots, coarsely chopped

n 2 Tbs. hemp seeds n 2–3 Tbs. dried rose petals (optional)

Preheat the oven to 325ºF and line two deep-sided baking sheets with parchment paper. Melt the coconut oil, honey and maple syrup in a small saucepan until it starts to bubble and simmer, then turn off the heat.

Combine the coconut chips, pistachios, almonds, and sunflower and pumpkin seeds in a large bowl. Pour in the honey mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined. There should be enough of the honey mixture to lightly coat all the dry mix, but if you feel there is not enough, just add more honey mix using equal amounts of melted honey and coconut oil.

Spread the mixture onto the lined baking sheets, making a layer that isn’t too deep, otherwise it won’t all crisp up. Bake for 15–20 minutes, stirring every 3–4 minutes so that all the mix turns a lovely golden color and doesn’t burn, which it can do easily due to the coconut. Remove from the oven, let cool a little, then sprinkle with the rose water (if using) and scatter in the dried apricots and hemp seeds. Lastly, stir through the petals (if using).

Let cool completely before transferring into an airtight jar. Use within two weeks.

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POACHED EGGS

WITH CAULIFLOWER TOASTS, KALE AND DUKKAH SERVES 2

This delicious ensemble is a serious treat. Caulifower toasts give the poached eggs something to sit on and add texture without the need for bread. n 1 whole cauliflower, outer leaves removed n 3 Tbs. cold-pressed olive oil n 5 Tbs. dukkah (an Egyptian spice blend) or lightly crushed cumin seeds, plus extra to serve

n 2 Tbs. cold-pressed olive oil n 1 Tb. butter n 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced n ½ medium red chile (optional), finely sliced n 6–8 kale leaves, on the large side, center stalks stripped out

n 4 free-range eggs n Pinch of salt To serve

n Cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil n Juice of ½ lemon n A few twists of black pepper

Preheat the oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the cauliflower across into four slices of “toast” about ½-¾ inch thick. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the oil, sprinkle with dukkah, place the toasts on your pan and pop into the oven for about 30 minutes until they start to turn golden.

After 20 minutes, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and butter in a medium casserole or Dutch oven with a lid over medium heat.

Add the garlic and chile (if using), stir for 30 seconds, add the kale, then a few tablespoons of water and a pinch of salt. Cover tightly with the lid and braise for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. You may need to turn the heat down or add a little extra water if it is cooking too furiously.

Place a wide, deep saucepan over high heat and fill it with boiling water. Bring it to a light simmer and add a pinch of salt. Carefully crack one egg into a cup, then gently pour it into the simmering water. Repeat with the remaining eggs and cook to your liking.

Depending on their size, a soft-poached egg takes about 2 minutes and a soft-to-firm one needs about 4 minutes.

When everything is ready, place the cauliflower toasts onto warm plates, top with the eggs and place the kale alongside. Sprinkle with a little extra dukkah and drizzle with cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, then squeeze some lemon over the kale and season with a few twists of pepper.

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escapes

GettinG fit in

CanCun This pleasure-seekers’ paradise, iT Turns ouT, is also a greaT plaCe To shape up. bY rita guarna

Famous as a destination For carousing spring breakers, cancun may seem an unlikely place to embark on a ftness journey. but that’s just where i went recently to jump-start mine.

Located in a beautiful natural setting on the eastern tip of mexico’s Yucatan peninsula, it’s about four hours away by air via fights to cancun international airport. the JW marriott, a quiet, 448-room resort just off the busy “hotel zone,” offers a Wellness beach retreat package that includes oceanview rooms, a spa treatment, one-day cabana rental and credit toward group ftness classes. i hoped to get some sun, have some fun and get back into a ftness routine.

First up: a surefre way to punch up one’s wellness quest—an hour-long boxing class. truth be told, i was curious, as i’d never done it. but when some friends suggested that i pop two ibuprofens beforehand, well, curiosity turned to fear. (this, of course, says more about my level of ftness than anything else!) calling the fve-person group session “fun” might be a stretch, but there were plenty of giggles amid the panting and sighs. as in many boot-campesque sessions, there were stations, all designed for different benefts—strength, speed, agility, endurance—and we rotated among them. our instructor, malcolm, a former national bodybuilding champ and certifed ftness pro, offered encouragement amid shouts of “Venga,

Opposite, clockwise from top left: an ocean-facing cabana at the JW Marriott, the perfect place to relax, retreat from the sun and enjoy complimentary fruit and water throughout the day; an exhilarating speedboat ride through the mangrove channels along the Nichupte Lagoon; a tranquil pool at the luxurious Mayan-inspired spa; tequila tasting (with a sangrita chaser) at the lobby bar; a steaming plate of linguine and shrimp at Gustino.

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venga!” (loosely translated as “faster, faster!”) Afterward, we sipped recovery smoothies at the health bar. The barista recommended the Green Juice, made from celery, spinach, orange, cucumber and pineapple. The drink was delicious—refreshing and not too sweet. feeling proud of myself, i reasoned that i’d earned a retreat to the poolside, oceanfront Balistyle cabana. There you can read, daydream or just indulge in people-watching. for lunch, healthy options abound at BeachWalk, a bathing suit-friendly eatery, with choices such as Thai shrimp spring rolls, Mexican ceviche, crab cakes and my favorite, a blackened grouper sandwich served with grilled onions and mustard seed roulade sauce.

Next, for more relaxation, a spa appointment. Every spa on earth promises to help you “relax, refresh, restore and renew.” This one delivers. After the 75-minute Stress Victims Spa Cure, you’ll feel all those “re”s and more. The tension melts away as your back, neck and shoulders are kneaded and massaged for the frst 25 minutes. (Ask for Yesica; she has the hands of a goddess.) once you’re thoroughly relaxed, next up is a 50-minute facial, including a lovely hydrating mist.

When i was well rested, it was time for a night on the town. The restaurant Porfrio’s reimagines the best of traditional Mexican fare in a beautiful setting.

(Sit outside if you go around sunset.) Prepare for a multi-sensory experience: The food and service are great. Music videos play in the background, making it feel a little Las Vegasesque—but that adds to the fun. Later, a live band roams through the space, serenading patrons with classic Mexican tunes.

Want another way to up the fun quotient? Head to Champions Sports Bar. A favorite of locals, tourists and hotel staff, it offers karaoke nightly. it’s located at the CasaMagna Cancun next door to the JW Marriott. (Stay at either hotel and enjoy the amenities of its sister property.) of course, no wellness weekend would be complete without yoga, which is great for fexibility, stress relief and a host of other health benefts. (Studies show it reduces the risk of heart disease, decreases blood pressure and lowers low-density, or “bad,” cholesterol by more than 10 points.) in a group class geared toward all experience levels, the emphasis was on breathing, balance and being comfortable with your body now. Yoga isn’t your thing? There are daily stretching and spinning classes too. if you can tear yourself away from the gym and the beach, consider the Aquafun Marina Jungle tour, during which you’ll power through the waters of the Nichupte Lagoon in a two-seat speedboat. After an exhilarating ride with a constant cool spray offering a respite from the sun, you can dive into the turquoise water and do some snorkeling.

Back by late afternoon, it’s time for drinks. for a refned alternative to the sugary margarita, try tequila tasting at the lobby bar. Locals enjoy tequila with sangrita, a spicy nonalcoholic beverage meant to cleanse the palate between shots, and JW’s mixology team will explain the differences among these low-calorie sips. for dinner, try Gustino, where low-carb linguine with shrimp, grilled veggies and poached salmon are popular, waistline-friendly options. The Branzino al cartoccio con fnocchio e sedano, Chilean sea bass with lemons, fennel and leeks, is a delicious—and healthy—choice.

Turns out Cancun wasn’t such an unlikely spot for a wellness retreat. After all, true wellness means fnding balance, not just physically, but socially, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. And a beautiful beach doesn’t hurt one bit. oxford HE ALTH & LifE

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