Health Link - Randolph Hospital

Spring 2012
Health Link
Health and Wellness Magazine of Randolph Hospital
Asheboro in Motion
Criterium
pages 6-7
Your Cancer Team at
Randolph Hospital
page 4-5
Is it a cold or allergies?
page 3
Nutrition Notes:
Asparagus Anyone?
by Rea Hylton, RD, LDN
Spring has sprung, so now
is the time to recharge your healthy
eating habits! After a long winter of
canned and frozen vegetables, spring
crops are just around the corner.
Spring will bring an abundance of
fresh veggies and fruits. So here’s a tip
on one of nature’s most nutrient rich
green vegetables.
Asparagus, one of nature’s
super foods, will be poking little green
shoots up soon. If you are fortunate
enough to have an established
asparagus bed, spears will start to
emerge when the soil temperature
reaches 50 degrees Fahrenheit,
typically during the last weeks in April
and first weeks in May. Each crown
will send spears up for approximately
six to seven weeks during the spring
and early summer. Fresh asparagus is
available year-round in grocery stores
and can be used in a wide variety of
dishes.
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Asparagus is a great choice
nutritionally because it is a good
source of potassium, folic acid,
thiamin and B6. It is low in calories;
only 20 calories for five spears and
contains 3g of fiber. Asparagus is
rich in folacin, which is essential in
blood cell formation. The nutrient
has been linked to decreased
numbers of neural tube defects in
pregnant women, such as spina
bifida, which causes paralysis and
death in 2,500 babies a year. What’s
even better? Asparagus contains no
fat or cholesterol and is very low in
sodium. It is also rich in potassium,
which is essential for the functions
of the heart, kidneys, muscles, nerves
and the digestive system.
Asparagus can be eaten raw,
but most people prefer it cooked.
Look for firm, fresh, spears with
closed, compact tips and uniform in
diameter. You want all your spears
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about the same so that they will cook
in the same amount of time. Larger
diameter spears are more tender.
Asparagus is easy to work
with. Simply trim stem ends slightly
and cook fresh asparagus for five to
eight minutes in boiling water for a
crisp and tender result. It also makes
a great addition to a grilled meal.
Just preheat grill to medium, season
asparagus with salt, pepper and a
touch of olive oil. Use a veggie pan
to keep the stalks from falling in and
grill two to three minutes per side.
For stir-fry, cut spears
diagonally in half-inch pieces, leaving
the tips whole. Stir-fry pieces in hot
oil, in a skillet or wok, over medium
high heat. Stir constantly until
the asparagus reaches your desired
tenderness. For a tender, yet crisp
texture, stir-fry the asparagus for
about three to five minutes.
So go ahead and give it a try,
use this versatile vegetable by adding
it to pasta or risotto. You can season
asparagus with lemon and garlic for
a quick side dish or use this delicious
and nutritious vegetable in appetizers
or soups. If you prefer asparagus raw,
add it to a salad for extra flavor. There
are no limits to integrating asparagus
into your daily meal habits. If you are
interested in learning more about the
benefits of eating asparagus or how to
grow your own asparagus, log on to
www.asparagus.org.
The Doctor Says...
Common Cold or Seasonal Allergies
by Charles B. West, MD
That last cold of the year always
seems to be the worst. But is it really
a cold? Maybe it’s allergies. This time
of year it is important to think about
allergies as a possible cause of nasal
symptoms.
So, how can you tell if you are
suffering from a cold or allergies? Colds
are caused by hundreds of different
types of viruses. Your immune system
recognizes these viruses as something
that can invade your body and reacts
by causing symptoms such as nasal
congestion, drainage and loss of smell.
Allergies are caused by exposure
to an allergic substance such as pollen or
dust which is harmless to most people.
However, some people will develop
the very same “cold-like” symptoms
because their immune system will react
to an allergic substance as if it were an
unwelcome invader.
Early springtime allergies
(sometimes called hay fever) are
most often caused by tree pollens. In
Randolph County, we start to see tree
pollens in late February. Late spring
pollens typically come from grasses.
Ragweed is one of the most significant
causes of allergies. It begins pollinating
in late August and continues until the
first frost, causing many fall allergy
symptoms.
Although there are some
differences, cold and allergy symptoms
can overlap. The most important
difference is that colds don’t last longer
than 14 days. If you still have symptoms
after two weeks, these may be allergy
symptoms. Colds are contagious,
allergies are not. After infection with a
virus, cold symptoms will take a few days
to appear. Allergy symptoms will occur
rest, pain relievers and over-the-counter
immediately after exposure. Allergies
cold remedies, such as decongestants.
are never associated with fever or body
Decongestants will reduce swelling
aches. Itchy eyes are common in people
in the mucus membranes of the nasal
with allergies. Symptoms common
passages, making you feel less congested.
to both conditions include nasal
Treatment of seasonal allergies may
congestion, fatigue and throat irritation. include over-the-counter or prescription
To prevent a cold, keep your
antihistamines, nasal steroid sprays
distance from people who have colds
and decongestants, and avoidance of
and wash your hands often. In order
exposure to allergens where possible.
to protect others, remember to always
Antihistamines block the effects of
cover your mouth and nose (with a tissue histamine, a natural substance released
or your sleeve, rather than your hands)
by the lining of the nose that causes
when sneezing or coughing.
symptoms, such as congestion and a
To prevent allergies, avoid
runny nose.
substances you’re allergic to. If you’re
Antibiotics are not helpful for
treating colds or allergies. But cold or
allergic to pollen, for instance, avoid
allergy problems can sometimes lead
going outside on days when the pollen
count is high. Wear a pollen mask when to a sinus infection or an ear infection
mowing grass or cleaning house. Change and then your doctor may prescribe
antibiotics. If you think you might have
your air filters regularly in heating and
air-conditioning systems. Keep windows allergies -- or your cold symptoms seem
severe -- see your doctor.
and doors closed during heavy pollen
seasons. Wipe down indoor/outdoor
animals as they return inside to remove
pollen on their fur. Use daily saline
nasal rinses
to cleanse
Dr. Charles B. West
your nose of
Randolph Ear, Nose & Throat
Associates
the offending
124 N. Park Street
allergens.
Asheboro, NC 27203
Phone: 336.625.1007
There
is no cure for
Medical School
Wake Forest University Bowman
either the
Gray School of Medicine in
common cold
Winston-Salem, NC
or allergies.
Residency
But there are
Wilford Hall United States Air Force
Medical Center at Lackland Air
ways to relieve
Force Base, TX
the symptoms.
Treatment of a
Board-Certified
Otolaryngologist
Otolaryngology
common cold
may include
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Your Cancer Team at Randolph Hospital
by Leigh Anna Johnson, Public Relations Coordinator
A great healthcare team is
comprised of experts in their field
who are passionate about what they
do and are able to show compassion
when it comes to patients and
their families. It’s especially true
for a patient dealing with a cancer
diagnosis. It takes a team of doctors
including radiologists, surgeons,
pathologists and medical and
radiation oncologists in order to
provide personalized cancer care for
each individual patient. The cancer
team at Randolph Hospital does
just that. They work in collaboration
with one another to create a personal
plan for each cancer patient that
provides the best comprehensive
care.
Cheryl Cheney is a lively
and free-spirited lady. She is also a
breast cancer survivor thanks to her
own perseverance, the support from
her family and the expert physicians
at Randolph Hospital. A little over
a year ago, Cheney saw her family
practitioner, Dr. John Redding
of White Oak Family Physicians.
It was time for her annual exam
and he recommended she have a
mammogram. Cheney thought
nothing of it until radiologist, Dr.
Gretchen Green of The Breast
Center at Randolph Hospital,
called her to further review her
mammogram. Cheney then had a
needle biopsy of the lump in her
breast and pathologist, Dr. Robert
McGee, concluded the tumor was
malignant.
“I didn’t feel like it was the
end of the world,” noted Cheney “It
was simply one of those situations
life hands you every now and again.
I just thought, well, where do we
go from here?” Cheney took Dr.
Redding’s advice and decided to
schedule an appointment with
Dr. Michael Lininger of Southern
Piedmont Surgical Specialists.
“When I first met Dr. Lininger,
I could immediately tell he was a
down-to-earth guy. He told me
exactly what the plan would be for
my surgery and told me what to
expect. He was honest and to the
point, and I couldn’t have asked
for anything more than that,” said
Cheney.
Under the care of Dr.
Christine McCarty, medical
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At Randolph Cancer Center, patients
receive individualized treatment plans
depending on what type of cancer
they have and what their personal
preferences may be. Patients can be
assured that the experts at Randolph
Hospital will work collaboratively
to produce the best results for each
patient. Cancer teams consist of breast
radiologists, medical oncologists,
pathologists, radiologists, surgeons
and radiation oncologists. Listed
below are the physicians who may
be involved in your cancer care at
Randolph Hospital:
Breast Radiologists
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oncologist at Randolph Cancer
Center, Cheney began chemotherapy
treatments. “To be completely
honest, when I went in for my
chemo, I was treated like a queen.
Every staff member at Randolph
Cancer Center was always willing to
help in any way they could. I felt like
I was visiting with my lady friends
at social hour. They were able to
maintain professionalism, while also
making me comfortable during a
difficult time.”
“I came through
chemotherapy and then began
radiation treatments with Dr. Sandra
Mitchell. They were everyday for
six weeks and my last radiation
treatment was in September 2011.
I can’t imagine having dealt with
cancer with any other group of
people. My cancer team cured
me of my disease, but it was the
smaller things that really made the
difference. I feel more alive today
because of this experience. If anyone
I know is faced with cancer, I always
recommend local physicians and
Randolph Cancer Center to them.
The cancer team at Randolph
Hospital is confident in their abilities
and you can trust what they tell
you about your cancer. There are no
reservations about what they need to
do to help you get well,” Cheney said.
Patients can rest assured they
are receiving the best, most effective
therapies at Randolph Cancer
Center. Since no two people are
alike, the world-class care provided
at the Center is also individualized
to meet specific patient needs,
using a variety of tools, including
genetic testing. With distinguished
accreditation surpassing 75 percent
of other cancer centers in the
country, Randolph Cancer Center
is a proven leader in quality cancer
care. The team at Randolph Cancer
Center supports patients with
compassionate, personalized and
team-driven cancer care that can be
trusted.
No one wants to hear
those words, “You have cancer.”
Unfortunately, however, people are
diagnosed with cancer every single
day. One in eight women will be
diagnosed with breast cancer this
year. But patients and their families
don’t have to question the care they
will receive at Randolph Cancer
Center.
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Dina Arceo, MD
Elizabeth Brown, MD
Kelly Brozzetti, MD
Caron B. Dover, MD
Elizabeth Eagle, MD
Gretchen Green, MD
Jeffrey T. Hu, MD
F. Randolph Jackson, MD
Steven Reid, MD
Susan J. Turner, MD
Medical Oncologists
DeQuincy A. Lewis, MD
Christine H. McCarty, MD
Pathologists
Richard Data, MD
Robert S. McGee, MD, PhD
Radiologists
Paul D. Barry, MD
John T. Curnes, MD
Kevin Dover, MD
Dayne Hassell, MD
Adam Henn, MD
Arthur Hoss, MD
Thomas Lawrence, MD
Christopher W. Mattern, MD
Steven Reid, MD
M. Trevor Schick, MD
Glenn T. Yamagata., MD
Surgeons
Richard A. Evans, MD
David G. Gimenez, MD
Michael D. Lininger, MD
Andrew S. Moorhead, DO
Radiation Oncologist
James Kinard, MD
Matthew Manning, MD
Sandra Mitchell, MD
John S. Moody, MD
Robert J. Murray, MD
Sarah Squire, MD
by Leigh Anna Johnson, Public Relations Coordinator
Alright Asheboro, it’s
almost time for the Asheboro in
Motion Criterium Bike Race! This
year The Human Motion Institute
at Randolph Hospital is proud to
sponsor this event that has been
compared to “Nascar on two wheels,”
on Saturday, May 5th from 10am
to 6pm in downtown Asheboro.
The fast-paced event is guaranteed
to entertain and excite as spectators
cheer and watch from the sidelines.
Don’t forget that Art MayHam is the same Saturday too. It
should be a fun day in downtown
Asheboro with barbeque, local art,
the Criterium, stunt bikes, a trike
race and music in Bicentennial
Park will complete the day. Bring
the sunblock, your favorite walking
shoes and a blanket to enjoy all the
festivities.
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Okay, seriously – so what is a
criterium bike race? Asheboro hosted
the first criterium last year and that’s
when many became instant fans.
Last year’s event was held
in April, but this year, the event
is being held on May 5th, which
means awesome weather and a
pumped-up crowd! A criterium
or “crit” is no regular bike race. A
“crit” is comprised of several semiprofessional cyclists who are racing
in order to qualify for bigger road
races.
Cyclists riding in “crits” need
a variety of technical skills. They
need to clear sharp turns, quickly
and accurately while remaining in
their position with other cyclists.
They need to ride in a group setting
safely and within a short circuit
while breaking into sprints in order
to accelerate past other riders. And
they need to maintain their velocity
in order to not be lapped.
This type of bike race is
extremely competitive. Because
they are riding at high speeds, one
slip can cause them to crash in an
instant. Last year two cyclists went
down during the race. This year,
The Human Motion Institute at
Randolph Hospital will have a
medical tent just in case there are any
major crashes at the scene.
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So, why is Randolph
Hospital involved in this event?
The Human Motion Institute at
Randolph Hospital is a leader in
orthopedic care. The team at The
Human Motion Institute excels
in joint replacement and sports
medicine injuries.
The surgeons with
The Human Motion Institute
use innovative techniques for
addressing many orthopedic-related
conditions including Subvastus
Knee Replacement and Anatomic
ACL Reconstruction. These new
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procedures are creating better
outcomes for patients. Therefore,
patients are able to get back to
their normal routines quickly and
safely while knowing they received
excellent care by a team of experts
in the field. Randolph Hospital
is proud to be a destination spot
for patients seeking specialized
orthopedic care, so sponsoring a new
and innovative bike race was a good
partnership.
Mark your calendars now
for Saturday, May 5th from 10am6pm. Bring your favorite folding
chair and get there early to see all the
excitement when the race begins. It’s
definitely going to be a great time for
you and the family.
The team at Randolph
Hospital looks forward to
seeing all of you there! For more
information about the Asheboro
in Motion Criterium, please visit
www.HeartofNorthCarolina.com
or call 800.626.2672.
To learn more about
The Human Motion Institute
at Randolph Hospital,
please log on to www.
randolphhumanmotioninstitute.org
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Dining and
the NC Zoo
Registration, First
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Public Parking
Criterium Course
WAINMAN AVE.
Visit www.HeartofNorthCarolina.com or call 1-800-626-2672 for information
on visiting Asheboro and Randolph County.
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DineAround
Has the Recipe for Success
by Linda Schumacher, Grants Coordinator
What does it take to make
Randolph Hospital Community
Health Foundation’s most successful
DineAround? Delicious food? Check.
Gracious company? Check. Generous
sponsors? Check. A worthwhile
cause? Check and check. All those
important elements came together
on March 2nd, as supporters and
friends of the Foundation gathered
to kick off DineAround 2012. On its
eleventh occasion, over 340 sponsors
and guests contributed to help raise
more than $70,600, the most money
raised to date through this event. But,
as many of the participants in the
evening can tell you, DineAround
is much more than a meal shared
throughout 12 beautiful homes
around Asheboro and dessert for all at
Pinewood Country Club.
Randolph County non-profits means
a great deal to us.”
But what about someone
who has never participated in
DineAround? All it took for Charlie
and Wanda Smith, of Charlie’s Tin
Shop, to become Foundation donors
was a phone call from a good friend.
Wanda Smith says, “Once we learned,
from our friend, about supporting the
Foundation through DineAround, we
knew we wanted to get involved. In
the course of the evening, I learned a
lot about the work of the Foundation,
met lots of nice people and had a
wonderful meal. I can’t wait until next
year!”
There are many different
ways to support DineAround.
This year, Wendy Kinlaw was not
only a DineAround hostess, she
RE/MAX Central Realty
and her husband, Jim were also
has been a leader in supporting
DineAround sponsors. “Jim and I
DineAround from the very beginning. love living in Randolph County and
Vickie Gallimore and her husband
are naturally concerned about the
H.R. both say, “Being DineAround
health and well-being of its residents,”
supporters gives us the opportunity
says Wendy Kinlaw. “Therefore,
to support both the hospital and our
we believe in the mission of the
community. Knowing the money
Randolph Hospital Community
you give to the Foundation stays
Health Foundation. DineAround
in Randolph County, supporting
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is the signature fundraising event of
the Foundation, so we are happy to
support it by opening our home and
serving as hosts. It is a fun evening
and a wonderful way to promote
wellness and disease prevention in our
community.”
As the premier fundraiser for
the Randolph Hospital Community
Health Foundation, DineAround
and its participants are helping make
a difference in the lives of Randolph
County residents. For 2012, the
Randolph Hospital Community
Health Foundation was able to award
six health and wellness grants totaling
$62,539. This is the 15th year the
Foundation has provided funding
for health and wellness programs
throughout Randolph County.
To learn more about the
Randolph Hospital Community
Health Foundation or to make a
donation, call Linda Schumacher at
(336) 633-7755 or visit Randolph
Hospital’s website at www.
randolphhospital.org and click on
“Foundation”.
Candelabra
Dine Around Sponsors
Cornerstone Healthcare and their
affiliated doctors:
Dr. Craig Gaccione, Dr. Ernest Gumprecht
Dr. Robert Krasowski, Dr. Yates Lennon,
Dr. Brian Munley, Dr. Cris Richardson,
Dr. Grace Terrell and Dr. Steven Tilles
Centerpiece
CommunityOne Bank
HR and Vickie Gallimore/
RE/MAX Central Realty
China
Bill and Susan Batten
Max and Lola Jarrell
Malt-O-Meal
Print Logic
The Courier-Tribune
Silver
Acme McCrary & Sapona
Foundation, Inc.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch/
U S Trust
BB&T
Burge Flower Shop Inc./
W. Michael Trogdon
Carolina Bank
Claire and JB Davis
Mike and Anne Honer
Insurance Associates of the Triad
Martha L. Johnson
McDowell Lumber Company, Inc.
Pugh Funeral Home
Charlie and Wanda Smith
Technimark
Natasha Trogdon/
United Brass Works, Inc.
Lyn and Valerie White
Crystal
Advisors Financial Center,
Chris Griffin and Neal Griffin
Doug and Marianne Aitken
Neil and Sandra Allen
Asheboro Elastics dba
AEC Narrow Fabrics
Asheboro Nissan and Honda
Crystal Cont.
Jack and Gail Atwater
Talmadge and Sara Baker
Big Deal Shoes
Bossong Hosiery Mill
Carol and Randy Bray
D.H. and Edith B. Briles
Harold and Geraldine Brubaker
Dave and Judy Bryant
Chandler Concrete Co., Inc.
Commonwealth Hosiery Mills, Inc.
Credit Bureau Collection Systems, Inc.
Mr. James Culberson
Dr. and Mrs. Malkiat Dhatt
di'lishi Frozen Yogurt Bar
Dr. Unwana Eyo and Mr. Amen Patron
First Bank
FirstPoint Collection Resources, Inc.
Stuart and Carol Fountain
Chad and Laura Gore
John and Cathy Grey
Devin Griffith
HealthSource Chiropractic and
Progressive Rehab
Don and Belinda Helms
Dr. and Mrs. Eric Helsabeck
Dr. and Mrs. Daryl R. Hill
Pam Hill
Gene and Pat Holder
Bill and Ann Hoover
Greg and Ginny Hunter
Bill and Annette Ivey
Mike and Lonnie Keogh
Dr. and Mrs. Harry Killian
Jim and Wendy Kinlaw
Rick and Janice Kite
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Knapp
Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Lassiter
Ms. Jane I. Lisk
Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. Luckenbach
Kim and Gay Markham
Ted and Carol Matney
Bill and Susan Milner
Bob and Peggy Morrison
Linda H. Murphy
Oliver Rubber Company, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Owen
Pinewood Country Club
Prevo Drugs, Inc.
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Crystal Cont.
Progress Energy
J.M. Ramsay, Jr. and Nancy Sizemore
Sam and Vicki Ramsey/Chick-Fil-A
Randolph Bank & Trust Co.
Randolph Electric Membership
Corporation
Randolph Medical Associates
Randolph Oil Company, Inc.
Randolph Specialty Group
Sam and Missy Rankin
RBC Bank - Asheboro
Camille and Bill Redding
John and Rebecca Redding
Rob and Dede Reese
Dr. and Mrs. James M. Rich, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Shackleford, Jr.
Bob and Anne Shaffner
Sherrill Shaw
Dr. Patricia Shevlin and
Mr. Mario Ramos
Claude and Alice Shiflet
Dr. and Mrs. Larry Simpson
Sir Pizza of Asheboro
Dr. and Mrs. Lance Sisco
Sparkling Smiles of Asheboro
SunTrust Bank
Unique Tool & Manufacturing Co.
Wayne Thomas Chevrolet - Cadillac
Don and Donna Wellington
Charles and Laurie West
Doctors Brandon and Amy Williams
Todd and Denise Williams
Bill and Julia Wittenberg
Jeffrey and Chrissy Yaste
Donations
Clark and Diane Bell
Jerry and Carol Bullins
Howard and Pat Burkart
Lee and Roberta Gavin
Preston and Judith Hall
Donald and Joan Haynes
Willis and Nancy Henderson
Rep. Patricia Hurley
David and Pauline Jarrell
Dr. and Mrs. David Jones
Bill and Char Lee
Jesse T. Pugh, III
Ms. Maggie Stephens
Steve and Diane Wrenn
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Refreshed
Relay for Life Event
by Leigh Anna Johnson, Public Relations Coordinator
If you are looking for a way
to show your support for a cancer
survivor then you should plan to
attend the Relay for Life Event on
Saturday, May 19th at Bicentennial
Park starting at 4pm. Randolph
Hospital and Randolph Cancer
Center are excited to partner with
the American Cancer Society on
the Relay for Life Event that will
celebrate survivorship, remember
the lost and fight back for those
suffering from various forms of
cancer. Participants will have the
opportunity to show their support
for cancer survivors by participating
in this life-changing event.
“Randolph County’s
Relay for Life has been extremely
successful in years past and we
expect the same this year,” said
Emily Leach, American Cancer
Society representative for the South
Atlantic division (Delaware to
Georgia) for Relay for Life Events,
This year’s Relay for Life
Event has a refreshed feel and will
take place at Bicentennial Park,
centrally located in the middle of
Randolph County in Asheboro.
The new location will provide
easier access for survivors and their
families and will better meet the
needs of the entire county. Relays
for Life are different in various
communities, but there are some
traditions that hold true at each
event. Relay for Life will always
have a Survivor’s Lap in which all
survivors are encouraged to walk
the initial lap of the event. The
Survivor’s Lap at Bicentennial Park
will take place at 5pm.
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The Luminary Ceremony
takes place after dark and
participants light candles to honor
those who were lost by the disease
and recognize all the lives that
have been touched by cancer. The
Luminary Ceremony is scheduled
for 10pm.
Randolph Hospital is
excited to announce it will be
providing dinner for all cancer
survivors and one guest attending
Relay for Life. Dinner will be served
around the time of the Survivor’s
Lap giving survivors an opportunity
to eat and visit with staff and other
survivors from Randolph Cancer
Center. Interested survivors will
have the opportunity to register
for dinner at the American
Cancer Society’s Annual Purple
Ribbon Day, which will be held at
Randolph Mall on April 26th from
11am - 6pm. During this time,
survivors will receive their Relay for
Life t-shirt and wristband that will
be needed to enter the Randolph
Cancer Center tent.
Randolph Hospital,
Randolph Cancer Center and
the American Cancer Society
encourage survivors throughout
Randolph County to come out to
celebrate survivorship, remember
the lost and stand-up for the efforts
to battle cancer. If you need further
information about Relay for Life in
Randolph County, please feel free
to log on to www.relayforlife.org/
randolph or call Emily Leach at
(336) 834-0844.
Mark Your Calendar Now!
The 2nd Annual Prostate Cancer 5K Run
Saturday, June 16th,
Memorial Park
Registration at 7:30am
5K Run/Walk begins at 8am
ESPN - Education Saves Prostates Now
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The Well
your community wellness events
Maternity Education Classes
Breastfeeding Class
Second Monday of every other month, even
months of the year at 6:30 p.m. This class
covers the reasons to breastfeed, how to
get started, ways to prevent and handle
problems, and tips for working mothers. Fee required.
Childbirth Classes
Four-week series held on Thursday nights
6:30 p.m. during the odd months of the year
or an all-day Saturday class held from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. one Saturday each even month of
the year. Expectant parents gain valuable
information about childbirth and pregnancy.
Classes cover relaxing, breathing exercises
and more. Fee required.
Childbirth Refresher Classes
Couples who are expecting their second
or third child may wish to attend the last
session in childbirth class series to serve
as a refresher course for their labor and
delivery. Fee required.
Infant Care Class
Third Monday of every other month, odd
months of the year at 6:30 p.m. This class
covers basic baby care, including diapering,
bathing, calming a fussy infant, infant
massage, as well as newborn appearances
and procedures. Fee required.
Maternity Suites Tours
Third Monday of each month from 5:30
– 6:15 p.m. Randolph Hospital Welcome
Center. Learn about the wide range of
maternity services offered through Randolph
Hospital’s Maternity Unit. Free. Registration
required.
Learn about all the latest events
at Randolph Hospital at www.
randolphhospital.org under the
Events section.
Call 336.633.7788 or visit www.
randolphhospital.org to register
for wellness classes, seminars
and screenings.
Sibling Classes
Hepatitis C Support Group
Classes are held 5 - 6:30 p.m. This class
teaches children ages 3 to 8 what to expect
when mommy brings home a new baby.
Recommended about one month before the
baby is due. For exact dates, please call
328-4030. Fee required.
Every first Friday, 7 p.m. Call Fred at
336.633.8707 for more information.
The American Heart Association
Family and Friends CPR Course
Third Monday of every other month, even
months of the year at 6:30 p.m. This class
will take the participant step by step through
the recommended CPR procedures for
adults, children and infants. Fee required.
Support Groups
Aphasia Program
For people with communication problems
after a stroke or brain injury. For more
information, call 336.625.5151 ext. 5109.
Diabetes Support Group
Third Monday of each month 4 to 5 p.m.
The sessions are now held at 208-D Foust
Street. In addition to the support group,
diabetes self-management classes are
also available. For more information, call
336.625.9400.
Caregivers Support Group
Meets the third Thursday of each month, 6:30 - 8:15 p.m. Randolph Hospital Home
Health Building, 341 N. Fayetteville Street.
For more information, contact Helen at
336.629.8896 ext. 5284
Look Good ... Feel Better:
For Women Surviving Cancer
Are you experiencing skin, facial and nail
changes during cancer treatment? You can
still be yourself. Our certified makeover
volunteers will show you the way to look
good and feel better. Every second Monday
from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Important Numbers
Main Number336.625.5151
Patient Room Information336.625.5151
Health Education/Registration336.633.7788
Home Health of Randolph Hospital
336.629.8896 or 800.428.8896
Human Resources336.629.8857
Lifeline336.629.8890
Public Relations336.629.8885
Randolph Hospital Community Health Foundation
336.633.7755
Volunteers336.629.8886
www.randolphhospital.org
The Marilyn Usher Parkinson’s
Support Group
First Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.m.
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.
Wellness Events
“Balancing Act” Seminar
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 at 6:30pm
Randolph Hospital
B.J. Chockley, director of Rehabilitaion
Services, will discuss risk factors for falls and
ways to improve your balance. Call 336-6337788 to register or register on-line by visiting
www.randolphhospital.org.
Bone Density Screening
Thursday, May 3rd from 9am- noon
and 1 - 5pm
Randolph Hospital
Osteoporosis is referred to as the “ silent
disease of the bones.” Find out if you are at
risk at this density screening. To register, call
336.633.7788.
Skin Cancer Screening
Monday, May 14th at 6:30 - 9pm
Randolph Cancer Center
Todd Williams, M.D., Steve Kimmel, M.D.
& Gay Markham, NP will be providing
FREE Skin Cancer Screenings at Randolph
Cancer Center, 373 N. Fayetteville Street,
Asheboro, NC. Appointments are limited and
required. Call 336-633-7788 to reserve your
appointment.
“Bone Up” Seminar
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 6:30pm
Randolph Hospital
Join B.J. Chockley, director of Rehabilitation
Services to learn how a healthy lifestyle can
be critically important for keeping bones
strong. Learn what you can do to prevent a
disease which affects both women and men.
Call 336-633-7788 to register to attend or
register on-line at www.randolphhospital.org
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364 White Oak Street
Asheboro, NC 27203
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Health Link is published quarterly as
a community service for the friends
and patrons of Randolph Hospital.
For more information about this
publication, call 336.629.8885 or
write to 364 White Oak St., P.O. Box
1048, Asheboro, NC, 27203.
Samuel D. Cranford, Jr.
Chairman, Board of Directors
Steven E. Eblin
President
Brian J. Munley, MD
Chief of Staff
April Thornton
Director of Public Relations and
Development
Leigh Anna Johnson
Public Relations Coordinator, Editor
Contributing Writers
Rea Hylton, RN, LDN
Charles B. West, MD
Linda Schumacher, Grants Coordinator
Randolph Hospital Community Health Foundation
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