Citizens Memorial Hospital | Vitality | Summer 2018

2 VITALITY Summer 2018 FEATURES UPDATES Facebook “f”Logo CMYK / .ai facebook.com/ citizensmemorial We’d love to hear from you ON FACEBOOK WE’RE ALSO ON twitter.com/cmhbolivar. Search for “Citizens Memorial” at plus.google.com. Citizens Memorial Hospital • Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation 1500 N. Oakland Ave. Bolivar, MO 65613 417-326-6000 CEO/Executive Director Donald J. Babb Marketing Director Tamera Heitz-Peek Marketing Department Tessa Arnold Stacy Black Wren Hall AaronTallant Stephen Grainger Mission Caring for every generation through exceptional services by leading physicians and a compassionate health care team. Vision Be the first choice for customer-focused health care to every generation. CoreValues I am…positive, respectful, innovative, dedicated, empowered. Together, we are CMH PRIDE. For permission to reprint any portion of this magazine, call 417-328-7245. If you wish to be removed from the mailing list, please email theitz@citizensmemorial.com or call 417-328-7245. VITALITY is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of CITIZENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. Information inVITALITY comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2018 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. WELCOME Donald J. Babb, CEO/Executive Director 3 Keeping your kids safe. CMH now offers car seat safety education and hands- on assistance by certified techs. 5 The hydration equation. Are you drinking enough water? 12 Low-down on lymphedema. What you need to know about this potential side effect of cancer treatment. 14 Keep an eye on your eye health. Steer clear of cataracts. Hello, summer! It is easier to be more active in the summer. From mowing lawn and gardening to long walks in the park with the family, don’t miss your opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and get more exercise. Recent research by King’s College in London suggests that exercise decreases the risk of depression, regardless of age and region. While you are enjoying more exercise, be sure to stay well hydrated. Page 5 shares several tips and facts about the importance of drinking enough water. Also on page 5 is an article about massage therapy. Some of you may have never thought about getting a massage, but growing evidence suggests that massage therapy can help with pain relief, migraines, and pain from fibromyalgia and carpal tunnel syndrome. CMH has three professionally trained and licensed massage therapists on staff at CMH Therapeutic Touch. Call 417-777-4263 to schedule an appointment. Check out our article on pages 6 and 7 related to summer safety tips. Vacations are exciting, but sunburns or a mosquito or tick bite can dampen the fun. Play it safe with these seven safety tips for the whole family. The American Heart Association recently changed its definition of high blood pressure. On page 9 we list a chart with the new AHA definitions. If you haven’t had your blood pressure checked recently, make an appointment with your primary care physician (PCP) for your annual wellness exam. If you don’t have a PCP, call our CMH Information Center at 417-328-6010 for assistance. We have many exciting and new services starting this year, including endocrinology and gastroenterology. We are committed to providing exceptional care for you and your entire family. Thank you for your interest in and support of CMH! Donald J. Babb CEO/Executive Director