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letter from the owner

Spring is here…. Or did we skip spring and go straight to summer? With the record break-ing temperatures in the 80’s here in the Metro East in March, it certainly feels more like early summer. Protecting our skin all year is important, but now that it is warm so early, it needs to be at the top of our minds. April is actually Skin Cancer Awareness Month, so be sure to check out the article from our local American Cancer Society office for tips on skin protection. April is Healthy Vision Month and in conjunction with that, IL Eye Surgeons is the feature article. Keep your eyes healthy by scheduling a yearly exam. IL Eye Surgeons brings state of the art technology and procedures to the Metro East area. National Mental Health and Stress Awareness Month are also in April. National Alliance on Mental Illness gives insight on Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome and how it effects veterans and others who have been through extremely stressful situations. This month try giving your time to an organization in your community. Since April 15th-21st is set aside as National Volunteer Week, now is the perfect time to help by giving to others. Take a look inside at the article from Passages Hospice to find several great reasons to volunteer.

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Career Skills:Scouting Out a Career in Health Care

Emotional:Post Traumatic Stress

Nutritional:Unscrambling the Myths Behind Eggs and Cholesterol

Physical:Ask The Dentist, Dr. Anna Smith

A Team Approach:Long-Term and Permanent Pain Relief

Patent Care:Teamwork & Excellence

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Healthy Aging:Women And Their Approach For Anti-Aging

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career skills

Boy Scouts are taught to be prepared, and five of them got some early preparation recently for a possible career in health care, thanks to Dr. Geoffrey Turner.

Dr. Turner, an OB/GYN on staff at Alton Memorial Hospital, led five Boy Scouts on a tour of the hospital as part of the Medicine Merit Badge program. Dr. Turner is the Merit Badge counselor for Alton Boy Scout Troop 7. “To earn the Medicine Merit Badge, they had to do a fair amount of book work on the history of medicine, famous people in medicine and on the medical systems of different countries,” Dr. Turner said. “They had to look into a variety of healthcare specializations from physicians to medical technologists as well as the requirements for each position.” The Scouts included Stephen Turner, Ryan Haynes, Connor Haynes, Eric Ziino and Aaron Russell. The tour started at Dr. Turner’s primary care office in Alton Memorial’s Medical Office Building A, then involved a surgical skill lab, a tour of Pathology with Dr. Susan Rayne and a visit to Dr. Theodore Vander Velde in radiology. In surgery, Dr. Turner was assisted by nurses Katie Sievers and Laurie Merle, who took over when Dr. Turner was called away to de-

Scouting Out a Career in Health Care

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liver a baby. Dr. Turner gave the Scouts a simulation of laparoscopic surgery, with various everyday items hidden inside a “body” while the Scouts operated the camera as well as the surgical tools to manipulate the objects. “Although not a requirement for the badge, I thought that showing the boys how some of their video game skills might translate into the surgical suite might be fun,” Dr. Turner said. “Laparoscopic surgery requires a lot of hand-eye coordination that boys who play a lot of those games will develop.” The Scouts easily discovered the difference between real life and the fantasy world of video games. “They were all impressed with the one-handed surgeon’s knot,” Dr. Turner said. “I asked them, ‘Aren’t all Eagle scouts good with knots?’ One of them responded, ‘The last time I put up a tent it wasn’t bleeding.’”

For more information, contact Dave Whaley, Senior Coordinator, Pub-lic Relations at (618) 433-7947 or visit www.altonmemorialhospital.org.

Dr. Geoffrey Turner, far right, demonstrates some laparoscopic surgery while Boy Scouts, left to right, Ryan Haynes, Connor Haynes, Aaron Russell, Eric Ziino and Stephen Turner watch in the Alton Memorial Hospital Surgical Services Unit.

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emotional

Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) has always been part of the human experience. Biologically it harkens back to our cave dwelling ancestors who experienced the “flight or fight” choice when con-

fronted with a hungry cave bear. It can even manifest when it is simply the constant belief that said cave bear might always be lurking just around the next tree. What that means is that for traumatic stress to occur an actual event is not always present – just the potential of one happening may be enough! Like being in a combat zone, continually on high alert - but never actually seeing action. The constant exposure is enough to bring on stress. Our bodies are amazing and to help us live through the trau-matic experience of meeting the bear it releases several catechol-amines including adrenaline. We all have experienced that to some degree. On the addition side, adrenaline increases our heart rate and pumps glucose into our muscles which adds to physical strength. Our ability to hear, see, and think is turned up a notch and

we can react faster and with more acuity than before. We are ready for “flight or fight”. Imagine you are an airbag. You are in a car that has suddenly gotten all these crash signals and so instantaneously inflates. Flight or fight is just that quick and does NOT involve a choice on our part. The car is hard wired to deploy that airbag. We are hard wired to respond to stress. What happens next may be the origin of PTS. The body, once the danger or the perception of danger has passed, seeks to return to its pre-stress level by countering with other chemicals including one called cortisol which metabolically reduces the adrenalin and mitigates the formerly useful but now unnecessary effects. Cortisol (and others) helps the body chemically control the stress response. If enough cortisol is not produced then the effects of stress can linger and the neurotrans-mitters that keep our brain working can get re-wired and PTS occur. PTS does not come from cave bears today. The “bears” of today are rape, childhood abuse, spouse beatings, car accidents, fires, and

Post Traumatic Stress A Very Human Reaction

By Mark Rudolph, Executive Director, NAMI


events like 911. Today, more than ever, PTS is occurring in individuals that have chosen to serve our country in the military. This is a potential epidemic that our country cannot simply wish away. Service members have earned the right for the civilian world to un-derstand their symptoms, to learn how to help, and then to pledge to commit the resources to bring recovery to those that are living with PTS. What are some of the symptoms of PTS? Ones most often re-ported are flashbacks, emotional detachment, and “jumpiness”.• Flashbacks: This is like having a horrifying movie clip running over

and over again and you can’t find the switch to turn it off. There may be a trigger such as an image or a sound that starts the movie run-ning. A flashback can occur while awake or asleep. To the person that is caught up in the movie it is real, very, very real.

• Emotional detachment: This may almost be an invisible symptom as it may not be outwardly apparent except to the person expe-riencing it or to their loved ones. Persons with this symptom may have difficulty forming and maintaining loving relationships with fam-ily. Individuals may simply seek to avoid anything associated with the trauma. Functioning every day may become a challenge. Sadly, this detachment may result in impaired parenting skills so their children may have similar difficulties forming social bonds. Look at this impact on children as an echo of the deafening sound of PTS.

• Anxiety, agitation, or nervousness: Individuals may startle easily or be described as “jumpy” or appear to overreact to what may appear to others as normal stimuli. During the day individuals may have difficulty at work and at night be unable to sleep or sleep for typical intervals.

Any sudden noise might startle anyone, but for someone with PTS that sound might cause them to practically “jump out of their skin” (known as hyperactive startle reflex). There may overreact to small things and have difficulty concentrating, which would affect their job performance. They may appear to be on constant look out as if searching their environment for potential danger (this is hyper vigilance). Trouble falling asleep or stay-ing asleep in this high state of arousal is also a common consequence.

Is there treatment and interventions for this stress disorder? Yes, and it varies from person to person but psychotherapy and medica-tions offer hope. There is promising research that certain medications including ones for depression or blood pressure may be prophylactic if given immediately after the event. Unfortunately there is little to be done in the way of prevention as the causative event may be random or unpredictable.It may come down to finding a way to re-wire the neurotransmitters that make stress a debilitating. We have much to learn and knowledge is one of the best ways to cope with PTS. Want to learn more? The National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwestern Illinois in conjunction with the “Reveille – A Call to Action” group and many other organizations both civilian and military are hosting a PTS Walk for Awareness on June 9th in Hough Park in Belleville. Call 618-798-9788 or email [email protected] to register or learn more. A portion of the proceeds will go into a fund that will benefit veterans and their families directly.

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Unscrambling the MythsBehind Eggs and Cholesterol

Enjoying an Egg a Day can be Part of a Healthy Diet

When it comes to eggs, dietary cholesterol and heart health, what you think you know may be a bit scrambled. Concerns over dietary cholesterol and its impact on heart disease keeps

many people from eating eggs, despite their nutritional benefits. How-ever, more than 40 years of research shows healthy adults can enjoy an egg every day without significantly impacting their risk of heart disease.

Cracking the cholesterol myth Enjoying an egg a day as part of a healthy diet balanced with fruits and vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy, falls well within current cholesterol guidelines. In fact, according to USDA data, one large egg is 14 percent lower in cholesterol than previously recorded, down from 212 mg to 185 mg, and is also 64 percent higher in vitamin D, with 41 IU per large egg. Moreover, one large egg contains six grams of high-quality protein and 13 essential nutrients for 70 calories. “Research shows that saturated fat may be more likely to raise a person’s blood cholesterol than dietary cholesterol,” says Neva Co-chran, registered dietitian, nutrition writer and researcher for Wom-an’s World Magazine. “Eating a balanced breakfast with high-quality protein foods like eggs, along with other nutrient-rich foods like fruit and whole grains, is the best way to start the day. Unlike sugary

foods, eggs have no simple sugars and contain no carbs, providing steady and sustained energy.” Additionally, the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recog-nize eggs as a nutrient dense food and state that the consumption of one egg per day is not associated with risk of coronary heart disease or stroke in healthy adults. And, eggs provide high-quality protein that helps build muscles and increases satiety for all-day energy, which can help maintain a healthy weight, an important fac-tor in promoting overall health.

Incredible egg benefits Cochran also points out that at an average of 15 cents a piece, eggs are an affordable, versatile, nutrient powerhouse that contribute to a healthy diet in many ways:• Breakfast boosters: Research shows that eating high-quality pro-

tein foods for breakfast, like eggs, can help increase satiety, main-tain long-lasting energy and improve cognitive skills like memory recall time.

• Sunshine supplement: Eggs are one of the few foods that are a naturally good source of vitamin D, meaning that one egg provides at least 10 percent of the recommended daily allowance. Vitamin D

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plays an important role in calcium absorption, helping to form and maintain strong bones.

• Weight-loss companion: Research shows that eating eggs for break-fast can help overweight dieters lose more weight, lower their body mass index and shrink their waist more than eating a bagel of equal calories for breakfast.

Eggs are easy Adding eggs to your breakfast routine can be easy, even on busy weekday mornings. Whether you’re craving scrambled eggs, an omelet or an egg sandwich, microwaves can be an incredible time-saving tool, so you can start every day with a nutritious breakfast. Try this quick and easy recipe next time you’re in a rush:

Egg and Cheese Breakfast BurritoIngredients:1 flour tortilla (6-inch) 1 egg 1 tablespoon shredded Mexican cheese blend 1 tablespoon salsa

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towel. Press tortilla into bowl. Break egg into center of tortilla. Beat egg gently with a fork until blended, being careful not to tear tortilla.

2. Microwave on high 30 seconds; stir. Microwave until egg is almost set, 15 to 30 seconds longer.

3. Remove tortilla with paper towel liner from bowl to flat surface. Top egg with cheese and salsa. Fold bottom of tortilla over egg, then fold in sides.

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CATARACT SURGERY Cataracts are a normal part of the aging process, and most people will eventually need to have them removed as they age. With the aging population in this country it means that cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed surgeries every year. Fortunately, the sur-gery is one of the safest surgeries performed in the U.S. No one does as many cataract surgeries in the Metro St. Louis area and Southern Il-linois as the Illinois Eye Surgeons. They have made it their top priority to offer the best technology and newest options to their cataract patients since their inception almost 30 years ago. Dr. Klingele was the first in the area to use intra-ocular lens im-plants (IOLs) standardly with cataract surgery. Drs. Klingele and Fergu-

BACKGROUND Illinois Eye Surgeons is the leading provider of eyecare in Southern Illinois and the Metro East area. Their commitment to bringing world-class technology and ophthalmic care to the people of the region is well known. Founded 27 years ago by Dr. Terry Klingele and Dr. Homer Fergu-son, the practice began in Belleville. It moved its base of operations to Swansea in 1989 with the opening of the first “eye-only” surgery center in Southern Illinois. The practice has since expanded to 13 locations and 8 satellite offices and now has 23 doctors. With this many loca-tions and doctors they have expanded access to eye care to patients where it was not available before.

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son were also the first in the area to use ultrasonic phacoemulsification to routinely remove cataracts. That tradition of firsts is still alive today. Doctors from IES were the first to implant all generations of the new Premium Lens Implants. These implants make it so patients are less dependent on glasses after surgery. IES was one of the first 20 sites in the entire country (and still the only in the St. Louis area and downstate IL) to off laser-assisted cataract surgery. They have become national leaders on laser assisted surgery, doing more of these procedures than almost anyone in the entire country. Dr. Bart Jones and Dr. Michael Jones are national consultants on laser cataract surgery and premium lens implants. Because of their expertise, doctors from IES are even involved with FDA clinical trials to study the next generation of lens implant and laser technology.

LASIK/REFRACTIVE SURGERY IES does more than just cataract surgery. They are also the area’s leader in refractive surgery and LASIK. These surgeries are typically done on younger patients, looking for ways to rid themselves of glasses or contacts. Once again, IES was the first in the area to offer LASIK in the mid 1990s. With their recently upgraded laser they became one of the first 12 sites in the country with the new Wavelight Refractive Suite. This gives the patient a truly bladeless LASIK experience, with the fast-est and most accurate laser in the U.S. For patients that do not qualify for laser refractive surgery, IES of-fers Visian, an implantable contact lens. This surgical option expands the number of patients who can be treated to reduce their dependence on glasses or contacts.

RETINAL SERVICES Dr. Tom Fleming is Illinois Eye Surgeon’s director of Retinal Ser-vices. He has been treating patients of the area for almost 20 years. Patients with retinal problems like macular degeneration or retinal de-tachments often have the sickest eyes, and require special care and intense treatments. Experience is important in these situations and IES and Dr. Fleming perform more retinal surgeries than anyone else in the area. They are also leaders in the treatment of macular degeneration, offering the latest in injectable medicines.

GLAUCOMA Glaucoma is a leading cause of permanent blindness in the U.S. Early detection and prevention is important. IES has the latest technol-ogy to detect glaucoma at its earliest stages. They also have the lat-est technology to treat glaucoma once it starts. They were the first in the area to offer Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) laser treatment. This quick and painless treatment can be done in the office with great results. Doctors from IES were the first to implant the new ExPress Mini Shunt for glaucoma surgery as well. Nearly all the surgeons of IES can diagnose and treat glaucoma. For difficult or intractable cases IES has two glaucoma specialists, Dr. John Lind and Dr. Eric Wigton. Dr. Michael Jones has been involved with FDA clinical trials to look at the next generation of glaucoma medicines.

EYE PLASTICS Next to the development of cataracts clouding the vision, the de-velopment of drooping eyelids is the second most common treatable condition the doctors of IES deal with. With a quick and painless opera-tion, the doctors can remove the excess tissue of the eyelids and raise them above the line of vision. Most of the time if the drooping is bad enough it is covered under a patient’s medical insurance as well. Other conditions can affect the eyelids, like lashes growing into the eye, lids turning in or out, or skin cancers on the eyelids. The doctors of IES can perform surgery or laser on all of these conditions.


PRIMARY CARE Illinois Eye Surgeons has 9 optometrists that make up its Primary Care Division. This is for patients that need routine eye care, but do not require surgical intervention. IES optometrists can diagnose and treat nearly all common eye problems. They are specialists in dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses. IES was one of the first practices in the country to offer emPower digital bifocals. These are bifocal glasses that will change magnification with the touch of a button.

RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IES doctors are faculty at St. Louis University Eye Institute, and are involved in the training of medical students and resident physicians. You may see these future doctors accompanying your IES doctor in the clinic or operating room. Their presence should not interfere with your visit, and usually their questions prompt good discussions with your doctor. Illinois Eye Surgeons also hosts a continuing education meet-ing once a year for all Illinois optometrists. Usually held in the fall, it is chance for optometrists to learn the newest technology being offered in eye care. The research department of Illinois Eye Surgeons is responsible for the investigation of new medicines or surgical devices that will help patients in the future. Christa Garner is the clinical research coordinator and Kerry Lucht is the lead research technician. They have been in-volved in several large-scale clinical research projects. Working with Dr. Michael Jones they have recently completed studies on lens implants and glaucoma medicines. They are currently involved in another lens implant study and a new medication for dry eye.

MISSION CATARACT Dr. Ed Doisy started Mission Cataract as a way to give cataract surgery to uninsured patients 20 years ago. It has grown every year, and in 2011, the 20th anniversary of Mission Cataract, it was the big-gest year ever. Staff, nurses, technician, and surgeons all donate their time to help care for these less fortunate patients. They are often the worst of the worst cataracts in patients who have slipped through the cracks up until now.

PATIENT EDUCATION IES offers many avenues for patient education. In their offices they have dedicated surgical counselors. These individuals will guide pa-tients through the often confusing task of having surgery. On the internet, the Illinois Eye Surgeons website, www.illinoiseye.com has instructional articles and videos. The facebook page, face-book.com/illinoiseyesurgeons has up to the date information and surgi-cal videos as well. IES offers on app to use on smartphone devices available at the android app marketplace and the iphone app store. With the smart-phone app patients can schedule appointments, order medication re-fills, and ask IES doctors questions.

The doctors of Illinois Eye Surgeons offer expertise and technology to the patients of Metro St. Louis and Southern Illinois for nearly thirty years. They have offices in Swansea, Belleville, Waterloo, Red Bud, Maryville, Collinsville, Glen Carbon, Granite City, Godfrey, Breese, Car-lyle, Centralia, Mt. Vernon, Highland, Pickneyville, Chester, and Sparta.

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and pain management together as a team approach. Our staff, as a group, focuses and discusses your case and decides what the best treatment plan is for you as an individual. We also work together with local physicians as well as top orthopedic surgeons and neuro-surgeons in St. Louis. Several of our doctors have received training from the top orthopedic surgeons in Chicago, and we continue this relationship to stay current on advancements we can incorporate into our office. Our goal is to provide long-term and permanent pain relief when possible. Although we treat several conditions of the body, one of our pri-mary focuses is knee pain, whether it is from an injury or arthritis. A patient being seen for knee pain will be given a thorough examination, including x-rays, which will determine the exact location and severity of the pain. You will see our chiropractic staff, medical staff, and physi-cal therapy staff, who will then decide together what combinations of treatments are going to benefit you and give you the best chance for success. We accept most insurance, including Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, and Personal Injury. We are also Medicare approved suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, such as knee braces, TENS units, low back braces, and more. Our program of treatment consists of knee injections, knee braces, and physical therapy; however, your specific condition dictates which options are best for you. There are two different substances we inject into the knees, depending on your condition. The first is sarapin, which is an all-natural anti-inflammatory substance. The second is hyaluronic acid, which is a substance found naturally inside of our knee joints that helps maintain the soft tissues of the knee. These injections are performed under fluoroscopic guidance (live motion x-ray) to ensure accurate placement of the needle for best results. Our office carries two Medicare approved knee braces. The first one is an unloader knee brace that helps stabilize the knee and makes walking less painful and easier. This is done by relieving pressure from the narrowed joint space inside of the knee. The second knee brace is the Bionicare brace. This brace is the only FDA approved device capable of rebuilding knee cartilage. It restores the natural electrical signals in the knee that have been lost. In seven to nine months, the brace helps to reproduce a healthy knee joint. The Bionicare brace ensures less pain, more function, and less medication. It is the only treatment that, based on its FDA label, can improve osteoarthritis of the knee. This brace produces superior outcomes while avoiding risks and side effects, and it is guaranteed effective to defer TKA or Total Knee Arthroplasty for four years. In addition to knees, our office treats many patients with shoulder injuries and arthritis. These patients will also see the chiropractic, medi-cal and physical therapy staff to determine the best treatment protocol for optimal results. Many of our patients can often avoid surgery when

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they follow our recommended treatment, including physical therapy, sarapin injections, and rehabilitation. Med Plus has received wonderful results in the treatment of neck and back pain. Our Doctors and Physical Therapists have had exten-sive training in musculoskeletal conditions such as pain and numbness and tingling from the neck and into the arms and hands. As well pain or numbness and tingling that extends into the legs. We will first start with a history and examination to determine if we can help the patient with their concern. By sitting down with multiple providers from multiple backgrounds we can focus on the goals for the patient. We strive to return you back to your normal daily activities pain free, but relieving your pain is only one aspect of your treatment. Another one of our goals is to help you regain your strength, flexibility and endurance. Our Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistants will work with you, one-on-one, to help you achieve these goals and enjoy activities that recently you have been unable to perform. Med +Plus is equipped with a full physical therapy department. In the event that surgery is nec-essary, many leading surgeons in the Metro East area refer their patients to our facility for their post-surgical rehabilitation.

Whether your pain is due to an injury, arthritis, or overuse, Med+Plus is your complete care facility. We are conveniently lo-cated in the Metro East area with offices in Maryville and Carlyle. At Med+Plus Physical Medicine, you will be treated as an individual rather than as a number. If you would like to see if we can help call (618)288-5044 for the Maryville clinic or (618)594-3671 for Carlyle.

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By Med+Plus


With 95 years of trusted, quality home care experience provided by the very best medical professionals, VNA-TIP HealthCare knows a thing or two about in-home health services…

What is Home Health Care? Home Health Care is defined as supportive care provided in a pa-tient’s home by healthcare professionals, making it possible for people to remain at home rather than use residential, long-term, or institutional-based nursing facilities. This “Skilled Care” consists of services that must be performed by a licensed medical professional and overseen by a phy-sician. Home Health Care consists of intermittent visits to a patient’s home with the purpose of restoring and maintaining the patient’s level of function, health and independence. A plan of care may include a combination of professional health care services such as; Skilled Nurs-ing, Rehabilitation Therapies, Home Infusion, Speech Therapies, Pain Management, Medical Social Services and Home Health Aid.

Teamwork & ExcellenceBy VNA-TIP HealthCare

Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance plans have a Home Health Care benefit, but may require prior authorization and physician orders. Most insurance companies require the patient to be homebound or if leaving the home requires a considerable and taxing effort.

What is Hospice? Hospice is not a place or thing – it is a philosophy of care dedi-cated to preserving the quality and integrity of human life. Hospice Care focuses on comfort, not curing and is considered the model of quality, compassionate care for those facing an incurable illness. It provides expert end of life care along with emotional and social sup-port in a holistic approach to treat the body, mind and spirit. Care can be provided in the patient’s home, hospital or nursing facility. Hospice care consists of intermittent visits by skilled nurses, home health aides, medical social workers, chaplains and trained volunteers all in conjunc-tion with the patient’s physician.

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To qualify for hospice care, the patient can no longer benefit from curative treatment and life expectancy is about 6 months. Hospice care is available as a benefit of Medicare/Medicaid as well as most private insurance plans. This includes the coverage of medical equipment, supplies and medications pertaining to the hospice diagnosis.

What is Private Duty? Private Duty services provide a customized plan of care that in-cludes; Nursing Visits, Home Health Aides, Companion Care and Homemaker Services. These services are designed to respond to the individual needs of those who require assistance with the activities of daily living - allowing the individual to live independently, often bridging the gap between independent living and institutional care. Private Duty services usually fall outside of the criteria of “skilled, intermittent and short-term home health care” and therefore are not an available benefit of Medicare/Medicaid. The most common methods for covering the cost of private duty home care is through private pay-ment or long term care insurance benefits.

What if I Need More Than One Service? Keep in mind that not all home healthcare providers are alike. VNA-TIP HealthCare takes pride in the quality, experienced and com-passionate medical professionals that make up their incredible team. Not only do they bring the latest in technology, methods of care and therapies to their patients, they are able to provide a continuum of ser-vices including Home Care, Hospice and Private Duty. This means a

seamless method of continuing care for those in need of home health services or an integration of one or more services being provided at the same time. For example, if they are caring for a patient receiving hos-pice care and find that the family needs help with household errands or chores they will work to fill in this gap by additionally providing private duty services in conjunction with their hospice care.

Why VNA-TIP HealthCare? You have a choice in your home healthcare provider. Choose VNA-TIP. Since 1917, VNA-TIP HealthCare has remained dedicated to pre-serving the quality and integrity of human life by serving their commu-nity as the leading premier and complete one-stop patient care provider of In-Home Health services including; Home Care, Hospice and Private Duty. Their comprehensive range of services includes; Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation Therapies, Home Infusion, Speech Therapy, Medical So-cial Services and Home Health Aid – all expressly tailored to providing the best possible medical, social, spiritual and emotional support when lives are touched by the transitions that family illness and care giving can bring. With over 25 local, community-based branches located throughout Illinois and Missouri, VNA-TIP ranks as the bi-state’s larg-est, independent In-Home Health services provider. “Our commitment to excellence is rooted in our passion for tailor-ing solutions to meet the unique requirements of each of our patients.”

For more information call 1.800.642.6099 or visit vnatip.com.


plan ahead

Emergency Preparedness at Home

By Eric Brandmeyer EMTP, RN, BSN, Anderson Hospital

No matter where you live, your community may experience a natural or man-made disaster; a tornado, flood, winter storm, earthquake, fire, or a terrorist attack. In any type of disaster,

lives can be saved if people are prepared for the emergency, and know what actions to take when it occurs. What we know about disaster preparedness is quite simple; there are not enough shelters and hospitals to house all of us. There are actions that you can take that will help you get ready for, and to cope with, almost any type of disaster. Knowing what to do is your best protection and also your responsibility. In this article, we will focus on the most immediate forms of home preparedness.

Perhaps the most basic thing to remember is to keep calm. This may mean the difference between life and death. In disasters, people often are killed or injured needlessly because they acted thoughtlessly or did nothing to respond to the emergency. In a time of disaster, taking proper action may save your life. Take time to think and then take the appropriate action. Usually this will be an action that you have planned in advance, or the action that you are instructed to take by local authorities. Whenever a major storm or other potential disaster threatens, keep your radio or television tuned in to local stations to hear weather reports and forecasts as well as other information and advice that may be broadcast by local authorities. In our area, it is also advisable to obtain a NOAA Weather radio which can be programmed to set off an audible alert when severe weather threatens your immediate area. Use your telephone only to report important events (such as fires, flash floods, or tornado sightings) to local police. If you tie up the tele-phone lines, you may prevent emergency calls from being completed. Public safety call volumes typically spike during times of disaster and the 911 circuits can become overwhelmed. A knowledge of first aid and basic emergency medical care can save lives and reduce suffering. The Emergency Services personnel that we rely on everyday may be unable to immediately respond to all of the calls for assistance. Both adults and teenagers can acquire these valuable skills by taking general first aid courses and specialty courses, such as CPR, which are offered free in many communities. In a fire or other emergency, you may need to evacuate your house, apartment or mobile home on a moment’s notice. You should be ready to get out quickly. Develop an escape plan by drawing a floor plan of your residence, showing the location of windows, doors, stairways and large furniture. Indicate the location of emergency supplies, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, collapsible ladders, first aid kits and utility shut off points. Next draw a broken line charting at least two escape routes from each room. Finally, mark a place outside of the home where household members should meet if an evacuation is necessary. Be sure to include important points outside such as garages, patios, stairways, elevators, driveways, and porches. Put together escape plans for each floor of your home. Practice emergency evacuation drills with all household members at least two times each year. Know how and where to shut off gas, water and electricity to your home. Keep necessary tools and wrenches handy. Keep important papers in a safety deposit box. House deed, insurance policies, birth certificates, and lists and photos of your possessions for insurance purposes will be essential after the disaster. This is just the beginning of emergency preparedness at home. To further prepare, think about things that you use every day (food, water, medications…) and build yourself an emergency response cache. For help on these and other ideas, visit websites such as www.ready.gov


movement wellness

PRORehab, p.c., an outpatient physi-cal and occupa-

tional therapy provider with locations in Fairview Heights, Edwardsville and Alton, believes in em-powering their patients to improve their health and wellness. Movement and reestablishing the ability to move are critical in ensur-ing a healthy lifestyle. As Newton’s Laws of Motion state, “A body in motion tends to stay in motion; a body at rest tends to stay at rest.” The US Surgeon Gen-eral and the American Col-lege of Sports Medicine, the two leading authorities on exercise recommen-dations, both state that people should be exercis-ing for a minimum of 20-30 minutes, 3 or more days per week. Sixty to ninety minutes of exercise per week can be enough to lower your blood pressure and improve your cardiovascular health. There are many reasons to get started with an exercise program. Maybe you are trying to follow-through on your annual New Year’s resolution to exercise and lose weight. Perhaps you are trying to re-cover from an injury or surgery that has affected your ability to move. Or maybe you want to counter the effects of aging and slow down the hands of time. But then again why is it so hard for many of us to follow-through? Not enough time? Not enough knowledge? Lack of resources? Em-barrassment? Fear of injury or re-injury? These are all very common reasons that the physical therapists at PRORehab hear when work-ing with patients to institute an exercise regimen. Chris Amick, Clinic Director at the PRORehab in Edwardsville says, “Many of our patients come to us following an injury that in some ways could have been prevented. We work hard to educate our patients on the value of ex-ercise following their formal course of therapy. People must continue to exercise, to move.” So where should people start? “An exercise program should in-clude components of cardiovascular conditioning, strengthening and flexibility exercise. Their program doesn’t have to take hours each day,” states Nate Wilson, PT in Alton. “Getting started with a walking

program is progress. It gets people moving.” Wilson suggests simple things such as parking further from the entrance of work, taking the stairs or walking around the block as a starting point. “Little things can add up to improve overall wellness.” Motion is also crucial following certain surgeries or injuries. “The days of bed rest following a low back strain are over,” states Amick, “the research supports getting people moving early and often.” In cer-tain instances, lack of movement leads to stiffness, joint pain and de-conditioning, all of which are problematic and can lead to further injury. “We see countless instances of stiff joints following surgery or injury. There are very few cases where that is a positive.”

Physical therapists are experts in the evaluation of movement and movement dysfunction. Visit www.prorehabpc.com to learn more on why ALWAYS IN MOTION isn’t just our motto, it’s our way of life. It can be yours too!

Three locations to serve you.Alton: (618) 208-3310Edwardsville: (618) 307-3434Fairview Heights: (618) 624-9300

Always in MotionBy PRORehab


treatment plan

Healthsource Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab gets you out of pain so you can do the

things that you love to do and get on with your life. In fact, your treatment program is designed to get you out of pain as quickly as possible and then keep you pain free for the long term. You see, that’s what sepa-rates us from so many other clinics, which just concern themselves with short- term pain relief. We believe that’s just not the correct answer. Why many pain relief treat-ments fail is because they just de-liver temporary results. Treatments just don’t get the job done. There are recurrent flare-ups and trips back to the chiropractor or physi-cal therapist. Care plans for treat-ing muscle imbalances, muscle weakness, joint problems, tendon problems, ligament problems while addressing pinched and inflamed nerves create the best results. Your first step to real pain relief should be through a thorough diag-nostic consultation. That’s where a determination of exactly what’s cre-ating your pain can be decided and then a customized program to fix and stabilize the problem should be presented. Something that’s often overlooked many times is the role of the nervous system in your body. Every single body part and cell in your body is controlled by the ner-vous system. You can expect that if you have nervous system imbal-ances or even pinched or impinged nerves, you’re going to have pain and restrictions. Chiropractic can design a treatment program to fix and stabilize the vertebrae so that your body can be as healthy as you can possibly be. Chiropractic care is very effective, unique and innovative treat-ments to get you pain free and enjoying life again. Persons of all ages can be adjusted and have their spines checked. The field of pain relief is changing rapidly and you will benefit from these new advances in care. Chiropractors continually monitor how your pain is affecting your lifestyle from time to time, and how it’s improv-ing, as well. Your job is simply to be honest and give straightfor-ward feedback. This allows the doctor of chiropractic to continually

change and customize your program of care so that you get the very best results. Frequently, people who have been to other chiropractor offices expect the same type of service and care from our HealthSource office that they’ve received in the past. But our unique, proven methods work toward one simple goal: to eliminate your recurring pain. As you get to know us, you’ll come to appreciate why we do things differently, and you will feel better. After all, that’s why we’re here.

For more information, please contact HealthSource at 618-234-1455. Located at 5002-2 North Illinois, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.

More Than Just Pain Relief By Kathleen Roche, D.C., HealthSource Chiropractic & Progressive Rehab


dental care

Infections of the gums and the bone that surround the teeth are known as Periodontal Disease. The term periodontal means “around the teeth”. The most common diseases that affect the tissues sur-

rounding the teeth are gingivitis and periodontitis. These are serious infections that not only, cause tooth loss but also lead to other health problems that most people don’t associate with the mouth.

What is Gingivitis? Gingivitis is inflammation of the gum tissues that surround teeth. Nearly 75% of people living in the United States have some form of untreated periodontal disease. Most of these people have gingivitis. The most common signs of gingivitis are red gums, smooth, puffy or swollen gums, and gums that bleed when they are brushed and or flossed. For people with gingivitis, regular cleanings with their dental hygienist, and improved brushing and flossing can cure the disease.

What is Periodontitis? If gingivitis is left untreated, there is a chance that it can change into periodontitis. When plaque and tartar begin to move below the gum tissue, the bone around the teeth can become inflamed. As the bacteria that live in the plaque and tartar move lower and lower in the infected gum tissue, the body has a complex immune response that leads to bone loss around the teeth. As the condition progresses, the teeth can become loose and fall out. Periodontitis is the leading cause for tooth loss.

What Health Problems Can Result from Periodontal Disease? Periodontal disease can be a fast moving, aggressive infection in some patients. Patients that have periodontal disease need to be treated. The bacteria from periodontal disease are shed into the blood stream and cause other problems in other areas of the body. Peri-odontal disease has been linked to:

• High blood pressure• Heart Disease• Stroke• Chronic inflammation• Diabetes• Some lung infections• Low birth weights

Since periodontal disease has been associated with these other dis-eases, it is important that patients be seen regularly by dentists to insure that their gum tissues, the tissues that surround the teeth, and the bone that surrounds the teeth to make sure that they are healthy and stable. There are also some conditions that can cause periodontal disease to worsen in some people. Smoking, diabetes, hormonal fluctuations, and cer-tain medications can lead to periodontal disease progressing in some patients.

How is Periodontal Disease Treated? Gingivitis and periodontal disease are monitored and treated by den-tists, dental hygienists, and periodontitis. If you think that you have peri-odontal disease, it is important to have a dentist evaluate your condition. Dentists work with dental hygienist to measure the amount of inflammation and bone loss that patients have undergone. Then, most patients undergo series of cleanings above and below the gums to remove the inflammation and make sure that the teeth are clean and healthy. In most cases, the disease can be reversed or stopped from progressing further with routine checkups and cleanings as recommended by your dental professional.

If you think that you may have periodontal disease, or are con-cerned about your oral health, you should call Fountains Family Den-tistry at (618)622-1800 or visit FountinsFamilyDentistry.com to schedule an appointment with Dr. Parker.

What You Should Know About Periodontal DiseaseTo Keep Your Teeth and a Healthy Smile

Ty Parker D.M.D., P.C., Fountains Family Dentistry

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Skin cancer is the most common of all cancer types. More than 3.5 million skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the United States. That’s more than all other cancers combined. The num-

ber of skin cancer cases has been going up over the past few decades. The good news is that you can do a lot to protect yourself and your family from skin cancer, or to catch it early enough so that it can be treated effectively. Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultra-violet (UV) rays. Much of this exposure comes from the sun, but some may come from man-made sources, such as indoor tanning lamps. Finding possible skin cancers doesn’t require any x-rays or blood tests – just your eyes and a mirror. If skin cancer does develop, finding it early is the best way to ensure it can be treated effectively. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is thought to be the major risk factor for most skin cancers. Sunlight is the main source of UV rays, which can damage the genes in your skin cells. Tanning lamps and beds are also

sources of UV radiation. People with high levels of exposure to light from these sources are at greater risk for skin cancer. The amount of UV exposure depends on the strength of the rays, the length of time the skin is exposed, and whether the skin is pro-tected with clothing or sunscreen. Skin cancers are one result of getting too much sun, but there are other effects as well. The short-term results of unprotected exposure to UV rays are sunburn and tanning, which are signs of skin damage. Long-term exposure can cause prematurely aged skin, wrinkles, loss of skin elasticity, dark patches (lentigos, sometimes called age spots or liver spots), and pre-cancerous skin changes (such as dry, scaly, rough patches called actinic keratoses). It isn’t possible or practical to avoid sunlight completely, and it would be unwise to reduce your level of activity to avoid the outdoors because physical activity is important for good health. But too much sunlight can be harmful. There are some steps you can take to limit your exposure to UV rays. Some people think about sun protection only when they spend a day at the lake, beach, or pool. But sun exposure adds up day after day, and it happens every time you are in the sun. “Slip! Slop! Slap!… and Wrap” is a catch phrase that can help you remember the 4 key steps you can take to protect yourself from UV rays: • Slip on a shirt. • Slop on sunscreen. • Slap on a hat. • Wrap on sunglasses to protect the eyes and sensitive skin around them.

These steps complement each other, and they provide the best protection when used together.

For more information on ways to stay safe in the sun, visit The American Cancer Society online at www.caner.org or contact your local Maryville office at #5 Schiber Ct., Maryville, IL. 800.642.8084

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volunteer

April is National Volunteer Month! Freshen up your life by donating your time and talent to an organization near you. The

reasons to volunteer are as varied as volunteers themselves!

20 Great Reasons to Volunteer from www.volunteermatch.com• Help others• Make a difference • Find purpose• Enjoy a meaningful conversation• Connect with your community• Feel involved• Contribute to a cause that you care about• Use your skills in a productive way• Develop new skills• Meet new people• Explore new areas of interest• Meet good people• Impress your mom• Impress yourself• Expand your horizons• Get out of the house• Make new friends• Strengthen your resume• Feel better about yourself If you want to support others in their time of need, consider volunteering for hospice. Pas-sages Hospice volunteers range from students to retirees and from homemakers to profession-als. No matter why you choose to volunteer, all volunteers share a common interest in enhanc-ing the well-being of our patients and families at the end of life.

Hospice volunteers can choose from a variety of areas, including patient companionship, family support and administrative (office) tasks. Musicians, artists and other talented volunteers are encouraged to share their gift with patients. Pet owners and their furry friends are welcome!

Volunteers receive comprehensive training, and must meet requirements before begin-ning. For more information about volunteering or to find an opportunity near you, please visit www.passageshospice.com/volunteer.aspx or contact [email protected].

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Yes, but this is only one tool in our anti-aging tool box!

Looking at things objectively, we can see that time, environmental factors, and gravity cause our bodies to naturally trans-form. Our skin starts to wrinkle, our energy decreases, and our sense of well-being di-minishes. Now, here is the “kicker”. If we feel defi-cient in any of the above, it absolutely affects our self-Esteem and our self-confidence. There isn’t any way to show physical at-tractiveness or beauty without that feeling of high self-esteem and self-confidence. However, there are now proven ways to reduce the impact of the aging process. It is a war of anti-aging with proven, safe, guaranteed products.

They are available : • To help us feel younger by naturally in-

creasing the missing amino acids, and other components - for energy and overall health & vitality

• There are tools to “kickstart” that process • There are tools to naturally accelerate your collagen production to

visibly reduce signs of aging skin for a youthful appearance • There are tools now to begin losing weight in as little as 7 days.

In fact, there are enough time tested products to safely make the following statement:

It is not necessary to grow old!! Many of us age gracefully and there is certainly a lot to say posi-tively about our present state for most of us. However, can we not honestly admit that these aging factors that are assaulting our bodies are not welcome. We did not invite them!!

Now consider this: There are remedies for most of the changes we are facing: • Skin care • Decreased Energy • Decreased Libido • General Health • Aging Skin • Memory Problems• Weight Gain

Isn’t it true then - that – There is NO reason to Grow Old! The question is not CAN we do something about this assault on us but WILL we do something about this assault?? There are types of people who just accept changes –“as they are”. These people will not help themselves - thinking that they just need to accept all the negative transformations going on with their bodies. This article is not for those people. This article is for the people who feel motivated to change their circumstances and to make life a more beautiful journey. It is for the people who will take advantage of new discoveries and life-changing products - to enrich their lives. Overcome these areas of aging skin, aging body and decreased energy and the issues of • Self-Confidence• Self-Esteem • Joy of being active and healthy

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For more information on fighting aging, contact Dr. Kristen Jacobs at Ooh La La Spa Monday through Friday during business hours at 618-288-9117 or visit the website at www.OohLaLaWellness.com.

Women And Their Approach For Anti-Aging: Why They Are Winning

Are skin care treatments a way to fight aging?

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in the community

By Local company Hanger Clinic (formerly Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics) recently celebrated a milestone achieved by few companies – 150 years in business (www.Hanger150.com). A

premier provider of services and products that enhance human physi-cal capability, Hanger Clinic provides local residents with prosthetic technology and orthotic solutions, from shoe inserts and simple bracing to custom devices, at its clinic at insert address here. Founded in 1861 by James Edward Hanger, the first amputee of the American Civil War, Hanger is steeped in a long history of clinical innovation and customer service. Unsatisfied with the prosthetic options available at the time, Mr. Hanger invented a revolutionary articulating prosthetic knee, whittled from wooden barrel staves, just five short months after surviv-ing his battlefield amputation. In the same year, Mr. Hanger secured two patents from the Confederate government and was commissioned to develop prosthetic limbs for veteran soldiers. In 1871, Mr. Hanger was granted a U.S. patent for his invention. The ingenuity and business savvy demonstrated by Mr. Hanger revolutionized the prosthetic industry, led to the restoration of mobility to millions of amputees over the past 150 years, and paved the way for ground-breaking prosthetic innovations including

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the incorporation of microprocessors, carbon fiber, accelerometers, and robotics. From wooden barrel staves to bionics, Hanger Clinic continues to find new ways to return personal independence to amputees. With 7 clinics in the Metro East and 700+ nationwide, Hanger Clinic provides patients with convenient access to care at home or while traveling. Hanger’s clinical leadership and nationwide network presents unique oppor-tunities for the company to test and apply the latest technology in partner-ship with manufacturers and vendors. Hanger also offers 3,000+ insurance contracts, proprietary socket technology including the ComfortFlex and V-Hold microprocessor design, proprietary 3D laser scanning technology, national clinical experts who travel the country consulting on challenging and unique cases, and Amputee Empowerment Partners – a formalized, national peer-to-peer support network that prepares people who are successfully living with limb loss to serve as role models to others who are adjusting to life with limb loss (www.EmpoweringAmputees.org). On February 1, 2012, after a six-month celebration of its 150th anniversary, Hanger unveiled a comprehensive new brand identity to position the company for the future. Subject to shareholder approval at the Company’s annual shareholder meeting in May 2012, the new brand includes renaming the parent company from Hanger Orthope-dic Group, Inc. (NYSE: HGR) to “Hanger”, and referring to the patient care business as “Hanger Clinic” (formerly Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics). For more information on Hanger and the new brand, visit www.hanger.com.

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