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Health & Wellness News For Western Massachusetts
Spring 2016
Joint Connection:
Get Ready for Joint
Replacement Surgery
See Our New
Cancer Center!
Understanding
Your Health Care
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Fo r Yo u r I nfo r m ati o n
Are You Safe
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A ppl
CINNAMON SLICES
This quick snack provides the flavor of apple pie
without the calories of the crust. Use an apple
grown in Western Massachusetts to add local flavor.
Ingredients
One medium-to-large Golden Delicious apple
1 ½ teaspoon sugar
1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Thinly slice the
apple and spread the slices on a cookie sheet. Mix sugar and
cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle evenly over the apple
slices. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until slices are tender.
Being outdoors in the bright sun makes you feel good, and
sunshine provides your body with much-needed vitamin D.
However, sunlight has a dark side. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
from sunlight is the main cause of skin cancer—the most
common type of cancer in the United States. About one in five
Americans develops skin cancer during his or her lifetime.
One of the best ways to prevent skin cancer is by wearing
sunscreen. Look for products with a sun protection factor (SPF)
of at least 30, and reapply a shot glass worth of sunscreen at
least every two hours during prolonged sun exposure. Wear
sunscreen every day—UV radiation is still a danger on cloudy or
rainy days.
MAY IS MELANOMA/SKIN CANCER DETECTION AND PREVENTION MONTH.
TALK WITH YOUR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER ABOUT YOUR RISK FACTORS
Serves one
Calories: 137
Total fat: 0.4g
from the Sun?
FOR SKIN CANCER.
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 2mg
Carbohydrates:
36.7g
 STEPS TO STOP SPRING ALLERGIES
As the weather warms up and flowers begin to bloom, you start to
experience the familiar sneezing, congestion, and watery eyes of
seasonal allergies. This spring, use these three tips to stop allergies
in their tracks:
1. Shower before bed. Pesky pollen can cling to your hair and skin
and keep your body’s allergic response going all night.
2. Limit your exposure. Avoid going outside during the middle of the
day and afternoon, when pollen counts are highest. Keep doors and
windows closed, and don’t drive with the windows down in your car.
3. Medicate to alleviate. Non-drowsy allergy medications are
available over the counter to relieve your suffering. Never
start a new medication without talking to your physician. Your
physician may also recommend immunotherapy (allergy shots)
for severe allergies.
STRUGGLING WITH ALLERGIES AND LOOKING FOR A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER?
VISIT WWW.MERCYMEDICALGROUP.COM FOR A FULL LIST OF PROVIDERS
AND LOCATIONS.
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2 ��Apple Cinnamon Slices
��Are You Safe from the Sun?
��3 Steps to Stop Spring Allergies
4 ��Get Smart
6 ��Opening the Doors
to New Possibilities
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Dear Friends,
As summer approaches, we look forward to the opportunity to spend
more time outdoors enjoying a variety of activities—such as hiking,
biking, and jogging. If joint pain is holding you back, it may be time to
make an appointment with a clinical specialist who can create a care
plan that is best for you. If you are considering surgery, you can learn
about our Joint Connection Education Program in this issue of Balance.
Few among us have not been touched by cancer in some way. With the
completion of a massive renovation and expansion of the Sister Caritas
Cancer Center, we are providing more comprehensive care to our patients
and support to their families. Please turn to pages 6 and 7 for a “tour” of
the new space.
No one else is quite like you. Sharecare is a health and wellness engagement
platform that provides users with personalized resources to help them
live their healthiest lives. Nearly 40 million people have already signed on
with Sharecare and you can too. You can learn more about this innovation
program on page 9.
We hope you enjoy this issue of Balance and use it as a resource for
information about our many programs and services. For more detailed
information about Mercy Medical Center, log onto our new and improved
website, www.mercycares.com.
Your partner in good health,
8 ��Prescription Bundle
9 ��Connect to Your Health
10��Healthy Balance Calendar
Scott A. Wolf, DO, MPH, FACP
President
Mercy Medical Center and the Sisters of Providence Health System
11 ��Welcome, New Physicians
12 ��Green and Lean Workout
This publication in no way seeks to serve as a
substitute for professional medical care. Consult
your physician before undertaking any form
of medical treatment or adopting any exercise
program or dietary guidelines.
More Great Care.
More Great Physicians.
See page 11 to learn about the new physicians
caring for our community.
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O r th o p e d i c s
Get Smart
The more you
know before your
joint replacement,
the more relaxed
you will be for the
procedure itself.
Join the Connection
The Joint Connection will be held at
the Deliso Conference Center at Mercy
Medical Center from 9 to 11 a.m.
Upcoming dates are:
 March 30
 April 27
 May 25
 June 29
This class is for anyone considering or
preparing for a hip, knee, or shoulder
replacement surgery.
To learn more or register, visit
www.mercycares.com/classes-events
or call 413-748-9025.
When you're considering joint replacement surgery, it’s normal to be a little nervous. Every
surgery has risks—and not knowing what to expect can present a lot of anxiety.
Taking a joint replacement education class can help ease your mind. At Mercy Medical Center,
the Joint Connection class is designed for patients who are considering joint replacement
surgery as well as those who have already scheduled their procedure.
“Evidence shows that joint replacement surgery has better outcomes when patients are
more educated,” says Kate Welch, RN, MSN, nurse manager of inpatient surgical services at
Mercy Medical Center. “From reduced anxiety to a shorter length of stay, being clear about
expectations before and after surgery makes it a more positive experience.”
Before, During, and After
Prior to your surgery, it’s important to stay as strong as possible. At the Joint Connection,
you can speak with physical therapists and physicians about why presurgical physical therapy
is so important. Additionally, the class helps you think through all the different components
involved in your recovery.
“The more proactive providers and patients are about planning before the procedure,
the less there is to worry about afterward,” says John C. Austin, MD, orthopedic surgeon
with Mercy. “Whether it’s a patient’s living situation, if assistive devices will be needed, or
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“Before you go on a two-week
vacation, you do a lot of things to
make sure everything is ready—fill
the car with gas, check the air pressure
on tires, and set an itinerary, for
example. A knee replacement lasts
the rest of your life, so why wouldn’t
you do at least as much preparation
beforehand? You want to be in the best
physical and mental condition prior
to surgery because that will ultimately
affect your outcomes.”
John C. Austin, MD, orthopedic surgeon with Mercy Medical Center
how meals will be prepped ahead of time—patients and their families have a lot of
important decisions to think about.”
Asking Questions and Getting Familiar
One important part of the Joint Connection is a tour of the facility. Being familiar with
your environment can help ease your mind, especially if you have never been in the
hospital overnight before.
“We show patients where they will be at each phase of the process, from the operating
room to the postoperative recovery area to their own rooms,” says Jill LeGates, OTR/L,
MS, director of rehabilitation services at Mercy’s Weldon Rehabilitation Hospital. “We
also make patients aware of what will go on in the hospital while they’re here. This helps
patients feel less anxious and prevents surprises. For example, some patients don’t expect
to be woken up in the middle of the night to have their vital signs taken.”
The Joint Connection also provides an excellent opportunity to meet with the surgeons,
nurses, therapists, and pharmacists who care for patients. Going to the hospital can be
scary, but seeing familiar faces there can make the process easier. Additionally, you can
see the whole scope of disciplines that will be supporting you during the procedure
and throughout your recovery.
THE JOINT CONNECTION IS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. TO LEARN MORE OR REGISTER,
O r th o p e d i c s
W W W.MERCYCARES.COM
Our Providers
At Mercy Medical Center, we have a
dedicated team of orthopedic surgeons to
serve The Pioneer Valley.
ORTHOPEDIC CARE CENTER
175 Carew Street, Suite 250, Springfield
413-748-7350
John C. Austin, MD—sports medicine
and total joint specialist
Jennie Garver, MD—shoulder disorder
and reconstruction specialist
Anthony Rhodes, MD—hip and knee joint
replacement specialist
Catherine Spath, MD—hand/wrist specialist
THE OFFICE OF LEONARD
WAGNER, MD
299 Carew Street, Suite 409, Springfield
413-734-3476
Leonard Wagner, MD—joint replacements,
hand and upper extremity, sports medicine,
and trauma
DARYLE A. RUARK ORTHOPEDIC
SURGEONS PC
300 Stafford Street, Suite 102, Springfield
413-788-7321
Daryle A. Ruark, MD—shoulder, hip, and
knee surgery
VISIT MERCYCARES.COM/CLASSES-EVENTS OR CALL 413-748-9025.
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C a n ce r C a re
Opening
the Doors
to New Possibilities
This winter, Mercy Medical Center
opened the doors to our newly
expanded Sister Caritas Cancer Center.
Thanks to the 26,000-square-foot, two-story addition, all aspects of a patient’s
cancer care are now housed under one roof, making it more convenient for
patients to access physician offices, exam rooms, an oncology pharmacy, and
state-of-the-art treatment areas for radiation oncology and medical oncology.
See how we’re making a difference in cancer care for patients in
Western Massachusetts.
An open, two story lobby greets patients as they enter the
Sister Caritas Cancer Center. Calming natural light, interesting
light fixtures, and engaging artwork help lift patients’ moods
and provide a warm welcome for patients and visitors.
P a t i e n t - c e n t e re d ,
personalized care
means that our team
of cancer specialists—
including oncologists,
nurses, therapists, social
workers, chaplains, and
dietitians—can meet in
our new conference
rooms to develop an
individualized care
plan that takes all
of a patient’s needs
into account.
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C a n ce r C a re
As the patient, you’re at the center of your health care team. The
larger exam rooms, decorated in soothing earth tones, provide you
with more space to interact with your caregivers while still allowing
you the privacy you need.
An onsite radiology room provides physicians with immediate
access to patients’ imaging studies, including X-ray, magnetic
resonance imaging, and computed tomography scans. Having
the ability to view these images onsite with state-of-the-art
technology means physicians can make decisions about care
more quickly.
Patients receiving chemotherapy or other intravenous treatments often
mingle with each other during treatment. Open infusion rooms with
comfortable recliners allow patients to interact if they choose, while other
private rooms are available for patients who would rather have privacy.
At the Sister Caritas Cancer Center, radiation oncology specialists
can use advanced technology, such as 3-D conformal therapy,
intensity-modulated radiation therapy, image-guided radiation
therapy, volumetric modulated arc therapy, stereotactic
radiosurgery, and stereotactic body radiosurgery, to provide
advanced radiation care to treat cancer.
While the Sister Caritas Cancer Center is staffed by renowned cancer
experts, additional perspective is sometimes needed from other
specialists. An area for telemedicine allows for off-site physicians to
provide an additional level of care without the inconvenience of travel
for patients. During telemedicine consultations, experts from the Sister
Caritas Cancer Center provide onsite clinical expertise.
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Q u a lit y C a re
To improve outcomes and
reduce costs across the
board, the Mercy Care
Alliance team works to
assume responsibility for
the cost of patient care.
“We are more closely
tracking patient
interventions, quality
initiatives, and costs,” says
Debra Marquis, RN, BSN,
CMCN, CPC, director of
care management at Mercy
Care Alliance. “We are
steadily making progress
toward a better system
of care.”
Prescription Bundle
Bundled payments help improve the costs and quality associated with senior care.
In an effort to make care more accessible and effective for patients in
general and seniors specifically, many health care facilities have moved
to bundled payment plans for Medicare enrollees who meet certain
clinical criteria. Mercy Medical Center is leading the way.
At the helm of the updated service model is Debra Marquis, RN,
BSN, CMCN, CPC, director of care management at Mercy Care Alliance,
who is collaborating with health care professionals and patients alike
to ensure the best possible outcomes.
“We’re in the midst of unprecedented change in the way we deliver
and pay for care,” Marquis says. “It is up to us as health care providers
to deliver care to as many members of the community as possible
while also providing the highest quality of care. At the same time, we
are working to reduce the amount of spending on services to ensure
that our goals are achievable and sustainable.”
A Triple Aim Approach to Success
Adhering to the value-based method of providing care, professionals
with Mercy are dedicated to the Triple Aim approach of inspiring better
health, delivering better care, and reigning in costs.
“In Massachusetts, we have been very good at creating access to health
care. In fact, 97 percent of the population has health insurance,” Marquis
says. “But we have to find a way to pay for it all. The bundled payments
are an effective way to manage costs.”
Understanding that better care costs less money overall, health care
providers with Mercy Care Alliance, a clinically integrated network, are
working together with Medicare to
With “bundled payments,” reduce fragmentation of services.
By following a patient through the
all the costs associated
entire care process, from diagnostic
with one episode of
consultations to any necessary
surgeries and rehabilitative follow-ups
care are rolled into a
at the hospital or in the home, Mercy
single payment. The goal
Care Alliance is fully committed to and
of this program is to
connected with each individual patient.
improve quality of care
“Our goal is to provide the best care
at the best possible cost,” Marquis
by minimizing patient
complications and reducing says. “And while Medicare patients
may not notice any difference on their
unnecessary expenditures
end in terms of spending, behindof money and time.
the-scenes savings will enable us
to continue to deliver robust care
packages to the community for decades to come.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT INSURANCE ACCEPTED BY SISTERS OF
PROVIDENCE MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, VISIT WWW.MERCYCARES.COM/
INSURANCES-ACCEPTED.
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TO YOUR HEALTH
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P ro a c tive H e a lth
Connect
Being proactive can pay off when it comes to your
overall health and wellness.
Mercy Medical Center has partnered with Sharecare, the leading digital health and
wellness engagement platform, to help members of our community take control of their
personal health.
“Patients are able to provide data from health assessments, personal health trackers, and,
if they choose to include it, information from their medical records,” says Russ Johannesson,
chief operating officer of Sharecare. “That information is then used to connect them to their
most-needed resources in the health system.”
Patients have a health profile—built around their experiences and health needs—that
recommends relevant content such as articles and quizzes, along with health care professionals
they can follow.
On-the-Go Benefits
“Our patients also have access to Sharecare’s mobile app, AskMD,” says Amy Lantaigne,
director of marketing at Mercy Medical Center. “This symptom checker helps someone
determine his or her potential issues and what tests are done for those conditions. If patients
have provided location data and a health plan, the app even connects them with physicians
in the area so they can schedule an appointment and share information before their visit.”
Giving people access to such a wide variety of health tools and information is not to help
them avoid using their local health care system, Johannesson notes, but rather to help them
be better consumers of that system and engage with their health in a more meaningful way.
“As people become more responsible for their health care, they need to be better informed,
and we are providing them with tools to make health care decisions in a smart way,”
Johannesson says. “It’s easy to buy airline tickets online. It’s not that easy to find information
related to health or schedule a doctor’s appointment. We’re here to help manage that gap.”
TO LEARN MORE, VISIT WWW.SHARECARE.COM/GROUP/MERCY-MEDICAL-CENTER.
Activate and Participate
Did you know that being actively engaged in your own health care not only helps you stay
healthier, it could also lead to lower costs? Research has shown that patients who take the
initiative to learn about their risk factors and how to manage them, and those who follow the
instructions of their health care providers, tend to have higher levels of satisfaction with their
health and lower health care costs.
Whether your engagement with your health care comes through a health tracking app on
your smartphone, educational classes and events at Mercy Medical Center, or simply being in
regular conversation with your primary care physician, your health will reap the benefits.
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H E A L T H & W E L L N E S S C A L E N DA R F O R W E S T E R N M A S S A C H U S E T T S
Mercy Life, 2112 Riverdale Street, Suite One, West Springfield
Mercy Medical Center’s Deliso Conference Center, 299 Carew Street, Springfield
Mount Saint Vincent Care Center, 35 Holy Family Road, Holyoke
Providence Behavioral Health Hospital Auditorium, 1233 Main Street, Holyoke
Weldon Rehabilitation Hospital, 233 Carew Street, Springfield
Free and open to the public. Register at www.
mercycares.com/classes-events or call 413-737-8328.
Childbirth and Parent Education
A variety of programs and services are available,
including: Childbirth and Teen Childbirth,
Breastfeeding and Breastfeeding & Working,
Pregnancy Fitness, and New Mothers’ Fitness.
All programs are open to the community, but
pre-registration is required. Learn more by visiting
www.mercycares.com/childbirth-education or
calling 413-748-7295.
Brain Injury Support Group
Third Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m.
The group offers those who have suffered a
head injury (as well as their family and friends)
the opportunity to share their experiences,
achievements, and challenges in an understanding
and supportive environment.
For more information, call 413-748-6892.
Community Health Education
Special Events
Wednesday, March 23, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Mercy Medical Center’s Deliso Conference Center
March is National Kidney Month. Join nephrologist
Jonathan Slater, MD, to learn more about kidney
health, including chronic kidney disease and
treatment options for end-stage kidney disease.
Hear from a panel of patients about dialysis
and former patients who have had a transplant
to learn about the treatment options they
chose and why. Free and open to the public.
To register, call Jessica or Julie at 413-733-9666
or email [email protected].
Thursday, June 9, 5 to 7 p.m.
Mercy Medical Center’s Deliso Conference Center,
O’Hara Room
Free night out! Meet and greet the staff of Children’s
Rehabilitation and join them to learn about local
resources for children of all ages. Light refreshments
will be provided. Children are welcome to attend!
For more information, please call Katie at
413-748-6855.
There Is Relief for Your Shoulder Pain
March 8 & 18, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., renewal class
March 23, 8:30 a.m. to noon, training class
April 12 & 29, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., renewal class
April 20, 8:30 a.m. to noon, training class
May 10 & 27, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., renewal class
May 18, 8:30 a.m. to noon, training class
The cost is $50 for the renewal class and $60
for the training class. Classes will be held at the
Memorial House Auditorium on the Mercy Medical
Center campus. For more information, contact the
department of nursing education at 413-748-9029 or
email [email protected].
April 8, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mercy Hearing Center, 175 Carew Street, Suite 150,
in Springfield
Call 413-748-6840 to make an appointment.
Screening takes about 30 minutes.
May 5, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
200 Silver Street, Unit 102, in Agawam
Call 413-827-4200 to make an appointment.
Screening takes about 30 minutes.
Diabetes Education
Support Groups
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Join others with diabetes at our every-othermonth support group, monthly diabetes selfmanagement classes, diabetes exercise program,
and diabetes foot exams. Certified diabetes
educators lead discussions and activities to assist
in managing your diabetes day by day.
To inquire about diabetes classes and support
groups, please call 413-748-7000.
Unless otherwise indicated, support group meetings are
held in Mercy Medical Center’s Deliso Conference Center.
Third Thursday of the month, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Provides support for people with MS, as well as
for their family, friends, and loved ones.
All About Kidneys: Filtering Through
the Information
Thursday, April 14, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Medical Staff and O’Hara rooms
Shoulder pain can keep you from your work, your
favorite recreational pastimes, or simple activities of
daily life. Shoulders are one of the most vulnerable
and debilitating joints in the body and one of the
most difficult to treat. Join orthopedic surgeon
Jennie Garver, MD, for a discussion about managing
and treating shoulder injuries using the newest
treatments and techniques.
mercycares.com/classes-events or call 413-748-9745.
The New Total Knee Replacement
Wednesday, May 25, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Medical Staff and O’Hara rooms
Whether you are considering a total knee
replacement or just beginning to explore available
treatment options, this talk is for you. Join
Leonard Wagner, MD, as he discusses the causes
of your pain, knee anatomy, and the process of
a joint replacement. Dr. Wagner will also provide
information about the Stryker knee replacement,
which is designed to work with your body to give
you the most natural feeling range of motion.
mercycares.com/classesevents or call 413-748-9780.
Weldon Children’s Rehabilitation
Family Fun Night
Wellness Programs/Classes
Basic Life Support Classes
for Healthcare Providers
Health Screenings
Second Monday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m.
For all people caring for someone with cancer
and their family members.
Cholesterol and Blood Glucose Screening
March 31, April 28, & May 26; 7 to 9 a.m.
Mercy Medical Center’s Deliso Conference Center’s
Rose Garvey Room
The fee is $10 for the cholesterol screening and an
additional $2 for the blood glucose screening. Fasting
12 hours is required (water is permissible). Free blood
pressure screening is also offered.
Pre-registration is not necessary. For more information,
contact the department of nursing education at
413-748-9029 or email [email protected].
Hearing Screenings
Amputee Support Group
Third Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m.
A peer-level support, education, and advocacy
group for individuals (and their families) who have
experienced amputation.
Mercy Weight-Loss Solutions
Tuesday, June 7, 5:30 p.m.
Medical Staff Room
Come hear about current options for weight
management and surgery from leading physician
experts Viriato Fiallo, MD, and Ursula McMillian, MD.
Cancer Caregiver Support Group
Cancer Support Group
Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m.
Provides a safe environment in which people
with cancer, family members, and caregivers can
express their fears, concerns, questions, struggles,
and successes.
Grief Support Group
Mondays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (excluding holidays)
Provides support for people who have experienced
loss of a spouse, partner, family member, or friend.
Memory Loss Caregivers Support Group
First Wednesday of the month, 6 to 7 p.m.
Mount Saint Vincent Care Center
The group’s focus is to emphasize overall
well-being, as well as the spiritual and emotional
needs of the caregiver.
Spinal Cord Support Group
Last Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m.
Provides information and support to people with
spinal cord injury and their families.
Aphasia Support Group
First and third Fridays of the month, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Weldon Rehabilitation Hospital’s 4th floor dining room
People with aphasia will find information and
fellowship at these weekly meetings.
Stroke Support Group
Fourth Monday of the month, 7 p.m.
Stroke survivors, as well as their families and friends,
are invited to attend.
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Welcome, New Physicians
The Sisters of Providence Health System is pleased to welcome the following physicians to our medical staff.
Cameron Donaldson, MD,
FACC, Cardiovascular
Medicine
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Svitlana Girenko, MD,
Primary Care
Dr. Donaldson is board certified in
internal medicine, cardiovascular
disease, interventional cardiology,
vascular medicine, endovascular
medicine, and vascular interpretation.
A graduate of Tufts University School of
Medicine, he completed fellowships in
clinical and interventional cardiology at University of Vermont College
of Medicine and an advanced fellowship in vascular intervention at
Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. Girenko is board certified in
internal medicine and completed
a fellowhip in geriatrics at Loyola/
VA Hines University. A graduate
of All Saints University School
of Medicine in Dominica, she
completed her residency in
internal medicine at the WestlakeMacNeal Internal Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Girenko’s
clinical areas of interest include general internal medicine
and geriatrics.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH
FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL
DR. DONALDSON, CALL PIONEER VALLEY CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES AT
MERCY MEDICAL GROUP AT 413-734-8254.
413-732-1928.
Brian Pryor, DO, Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Pryor is the first graduate of the
pioneering Osteopathic Integrated
Plastic Surgery Program at
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic
Medicine, where he also completed
a surgical fellowship in plastic and
reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Pryor’s clinical areas of interest
include breast reconstruction, soft tissue management, body
contouring following bariatric surgery, skin cancer reconstruction,
hand surgery, wound care, and an array of cosmetic and noninvasive surgeries.
H. Ozgur Muslu, MD,
Gastroenterology
Dr. Muslu is double board
certified in gastroenterology
and hepatology. He completed
his medical residency at Tufts
Univeristy-affiliated hospitals
in Boston, followed by clinical
fellowships in hepatology at
the University of Miami and
gastroenterology at the University of Cincinnati.
Dr. Muslu’s clinical interests include digestive disorders,
screening for colonic neoplasia, complex liver disorders,
hepatitis, esophageal reflux and Barrett’s esophagus,
inflammatory bowel disease, and functional gastrointestinal
disorders including irritable bowel syndrome.
MERCY PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY AT 413-748-7401.
MERCY MEDICAL GROUP SPRINGFIELD AT 413-734-8254 OR MERCY
MEDICAL GROUP EAST LONGMEADOW AT 413-525-1554.
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GREEN
WORKOUT
The warm weather is here—and it’s a perfect time to ditch the
dumbbells and take your workout outside.
Though yard work should not replace a regular workout,
it can be a great supplement to your exercise routine.
Chores in the yard can help you burn (extra) calories and
work out various parts of your body. Raking leaves left
over from the fall, for instance, can provide you with a
great upper body workout. Similarly, pushing a manual
lawn mower, trimming your hedges, pulling weeds
from your garden, and planting flowers and shrubs can
all be effective workouts for your shoulder, back, and
leg muscles.
100 calories—as well as strengthen and tone your core—by
weed whacking for half an hour. Additionally, weeding by
hand and completing other various duties in your garden
can burn between 200 and 600 calories per hour, depending
on the intensity of the task.
Don’t Throw Caution to the Wind
While yard work can be fun and healthy, it’s important to
not strain your joints or muscles when working in the yard.
Talk with your provider about ways to get your work done
without putting too much strain on your body.
Shed Those Calories
PAID
STRUGGLING TO LOSE WEIGHT? VISIT
NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION
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SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE
HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
Enjoy a fresh spin on your outdoor workout. Push mowing
the lawn for 60 minutes, for example, can burn between 350
and 400 calories. Though weeds can be pesky, tackling them
can be a good source of exercise. You can burn roughly 85 to
WWW.MERCYCARES.COM/WEIGHT-LOSS TO
LEARN ABOUT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER’S
WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTIONS.
A Bright Future for
Cancer Care is here.
THE
SISTER CARITAS CANCER CENTER
Our expanded cancer center brings patients the most comprehensive clinical care environment in the region. With 26,000 square
feet of new space on two levels, the expansion houses our stateof-the-art medical oncology and radiation oncology services,
including spacious and comfortable infusion suites, physician
offices, and exam rooms—all under one roof.
And, our team of board-certified oncologists, surgeons, nurses,
and support care providers’ level of experience and expertise is
exceptional—giving you convenient, close-to-home access to
outstanding cancer care.
The best health care experience.SM
271 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104
413-748-9230 • MercyCares.com
A member of the Sisters of Providence
Health System and Trinity Health
Health System and Trinity Health
2/25/16 7:44 AM

Your Health Care - Mercy Medical Center

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