onnections - Advocatehealth.com

Transcription

C
Office for Mission and Spiritual Care onnections
Links our community together.
Your e-Connections
page by page…
Advocate
Good Shepherd Hospital
• Page 1—Interfaith Certification
Course for Lay People
“Inspiring Medicine,
Changing Lives.”
• Page2— Director of
Community/Government Relations
and Older Adult Services, Clinical
Pastoral Education.
“People are our inspiration,
changing lives our passion.”
• Page 3—Medical Corner;
Preventing Falls, Sharing Statistics,
Community and Advocate Events
• Page 4—Volunteers, Fitness Tip
Music Ministry and Prayer.
An Interfaith Certification
Course for Lay People
January 2011 – December 2012
The Mission and Spiritual Care
Department of Advocate Good Shepherd
Hospital and a coalition of local Buddhist,
Christian, Hindu, Islamic and Jewish faith
communities are combining to offer “Faith
To Faith, Face To Face - An Interfaith
Certification Course for Lay People”. This
two-year course provides an introduction to
the basic tenets and texts of five of the
world’s major faith traditions and a forum
for informed discussions of contemporary
issues involving religious diversity.
Common themes and concerns that
underlie various religious traditions will be
highlighted, helping to foster inter-religious
understanding and tolerance. Participants
will be equipped with the basic dialogical
tools to enable them to participate in
cooperative and positive interaction with
people of differing religious traditions at
both individual and institutional levels. A
special emphasis will be put onto the local
religious landscape, as well as the
participant’s own traditions and values.
Classes are designed for laypersons from
all faith communities. Using a model
developed by the London Inter Faith
Centre, Faith To Faith is sponsored by
FaithBridge, a coalition of diverse faith
communities in McHenry and Lake
Counties and the surrounding area whose
purpose is to foster interreligious
education, cooperation and dialogue.
The class will draw on expertise and
leadership from Chicagoland’s universities
and diverse religious communities.
A “Certificate of Interfaith Studies” will be
awarded upon the successful completion
of the four semesters. Participants will
learn about the beliefs, practices, history
and texts of various world faith traditions.
They will become acquainted with the
diversity within each faith tradition
considered. They will reflect upon the
positive and negative contributions of
religion to contemporary global, national
and local conflicts, and develop skills in
multi-cultural communications.
There are no academic prerequisites.
Through readings, lectures, visits,
assignments, and interaction with
instructors and each other, participants
will prepare themselves to build
cooperative relationships between
differing faith-based constituencies.
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Office for Mission and Spiritual Care
450 W. Illinois Highway 22
Barrington, IL 60010
Phone:
(847)381-9600 ext. 26 5062
Fax: (847) 842-4098 e-mail:
[email protected]
Web Site:
www.advocatehealth.com/goodshep
Editor: Chaplain Suzanne Martinez
Connections Advisory Committee:
Ilene Steiner
Ro Ostergaard
Pastor Jeannie Hanson Rebecca Heisler
Julie Mayer
Fr. Jim Swarthout
Julie Zuidema
This publication may be copied for use by
individuals with printed acknowledgment of the
source.
Beginning January 27, 2011, the class
will meet in Crystal Lake from 7:00 to
9:00 pm on alternate Thursday evenings.
(Dates will change occasionally to
accommodate the holy days and festivals
of each faith, or major secular holidays.)
There will be approximately ten class
meetings per semester.
To obtain more information or to register,
please contact the Advocate Good
Shepherd Office for Mission and Spiritual
Care or any of the sponsoring faith
communities.
Sponsoring Communities
The Mission and Spiritual Care Department
of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
(847) 381-9600
The Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple
(815) 444-8915
The First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake
(815) 459-6010
The Islamic Center of McHenry County
(847) 604-4818
The McHenry County Jewish Congregation
(815) 455-1810
If we have no peace, it is
because we have forgotten
that we belong to each
other.
~Mother Teresa
December 2010 ● Volume 3, Issue 26 ● Connections● (847) 381-9600 ext. 26 5062
Director of Community/Government Relations and
Older Adult Services at Advocate Good Shepherd
Hospital.
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
EXTENDED UNIT STARTS OCTOBER 13, 2010
Julie Mayer is Director of
Community/Government Relations and
Older Adult Services at Advocate Good
Shepherd Hospital. In her role, she and
her team seek to bring health related
services out to the community. Many
patients come to the hospital to seek
health care and return to optimal health
but there’s also a great deal of health care
that takes place outside the walls of the
hospital.
Good Shepherd is committed to help people
prevent illness and manage chronic illness. We do
this through on-going health educational
programming, support groups, health screenings and
other disease management programs. The Older
Adult Services programming also hosts a monthly
Senior Breakfast Club which meets the specific needs
of seniors and addresses a variety of health and
wellness topics conducted by our physicians and
health experts.
Good Shepherd also collaborates with
community organizations to identify and meet specific
health matters such as childhood obesity, access to
health care, cardiovascular mortality, fall prevention
and teen seat belt usage. There are currently
partnerships with four local school districts to help
teach kids how to make better food choices and
become more active thereby improving their overall
fitness and health. These community health
collaborations are great ways to involve stakeholders
and develop partnerships to address common risk
factors. Hospitals can certainly treat illness and
disease but by promoting a culture of health we can
accomplish much more.
In addition, Good Shepherd l offers a Speaker’s
Bureau which can provide presenters on a variety of
health topics such as diabetes, cholesterol, fall
prevention and many other topics of interest. In
addition, special events such as the annual Women’s
event, annual prostate screenings as well as diabetes
and cardiac screenings are offered throughout the
year.
For more information, please contact our
Community Outreach Department at 847-842-2988.
We welcome to Good Shepherd Hospital five
students who comprised the Clinical Pastoral
Education (CPE) Extended Unit this year. They
are Scott Barron, Episcopal , Santiago
Carrasco, Roman Catholic, MaeLynn McCrory,
United Methodist, Mary Ellen O’Rourke, Roman
Catholic, Phil Surdynski, Roman Catholic.
CPE at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is
accredited by the Association of Clinical Pastoral
Education under the Advocate Health Care
System. During this unit, the students were
assigned for their clinical ministry in CVICU and
Telemetry units. In addition to their regular
clinical assignments, students could choose
taking turns being on-call on a regular basis
throughout the program.
The program meets at 8:00 am – 3:00 pm on
Tuesdays, with students’ clinical ministry
completed throughout the week. During this time,
students meet in peer group for verbatim, group
process, story theology and didactic seminars.
The Extended unit is being supervised by Rev.
Digna Campanano, supervisory candidate and
the cardiac staff chaplain at the hospital. The
program will conclude on April 13, 2011 with a
Commencement Service.
S
Page 2
December 2010 ● Volume 3, Issue 26
●
Connections● (847) 381-9600 ext. 26 5062
Consider these home safety tips to keep your
environment safe:

Medical Corner
Preventing Falls
Kathy Phelan RN, MS, CEN, TNS
Trauma Coordinator, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Accidents can happen to people of any age, but they
occur more commonly (and can cause more serious
injuries) in the older adult. According to the National
Safety Council falls in the home are the most common
cause of accidental death for people age 65 or older.
Fifty-nine percent of all trauma-related falls occur in the
home. In a study done at Advocate Trauma Centers, it
was found the average age of fall victims was 67 years
old. Almost 50 percent of people who fall need some
type of surgical intervention to repair their injuries.
Many people who are afraid of falling believe that if they
limit their activity they will decrease their fall risk,
however the opposite is actually true. Research has
proven that increasing activity and talking about the fear
of falling with your healthcare provider and family can
lead to a decrease in falls. Understanding the reasons
for the fear of falling can be the first step in preventing
falls. It is important to report your fall history to your
healthcare provider so a plan can be developed to
decrease your fall risk. It may be as simple as a new pair
of glasses or a medication adjustment.
As we age, our sense of balance declines and reaction
time slows. This may make it harder to avoid something
in your path or adjust to a sudden change in the surface
on which you are walking.
Some of the risk factors and solutions to decrease
falls include:

Poor vision: Check your vision annually
Gait and balance disturbances: Exercise
regularly, it makes you stronger and improves
your coordination

Arthritis: Carry a cordless phone with you so you
don’t have to hurry to answer the phone

Depression, anxiety, and dementia: Ingest
alcohol with caution due to the effects it can
have on your balance.
Page 3
Our Community and Advocate
Good Shepherd Events
December 7
Cancer and Finding it Early: What Screening Should I be
having? 6:30-8 p.m. Class Code: 3C76
Join Michael Soble, MD, board certified oncologist for a discussion on
cancer and various screenings available. Lecture is free,w/light meal.
Tuesdays
7:00-8:30 p.m.
H.O.P.E. (“Holding Onto God’s Promises Everyday”)
Grief Support Group, Messiah Lutheran Church
For more information, please call 847-526-7161
You’re invited to share your loss in a group setting that offers care,
confidentiality and a wide variety of resources.
To empower you, inspire you and to keep you informed.
Cardiovascular/Lung disease: Get up slowly
after you sit or lie down
Medications: Have your doctor or pharmacist
review your prescription and over-the-counter
medications, some medications can make you
sleepy or dizzy.
If you follow these safety tips you can significantly decrease
your fall risk. Remember to maintain clean and bright
surroundings. If you live alone, be sure someone checks on
you daily. You may even consider a personal emergency
response system. Don’t learn the hard way - find and
eliminate hazards. Work to maintain your health and be aware
of physical problems that require special caution. Don’t be
afraid to ask for help when you need it!
Sharing Statistics ….

Have adequate lighting throughout the house,
especially in the bathroom
Secure cords and wires from traffic areas
Wipe up all spills immediately
Make sure you can easily reach the phone and lamp
from your bed
Place nightlights between your bedroom and
bathroom
Remove throw rugs
Clear passageways of clutter such as shoes,
blankets, boxes, etc.
Install grab bars, especially near the toilet and
shower, never trust a towel bar to support your weight
At least 500,000 people are
believed to suffer from
Parkinson’s disease and about
50,000 new cases are reported
annually in the US. Parkinson’s
has been the 14th leading cause
of death in the US. Prevalence
increases with age; the average
age of onset is about 60. The
first symptom of Parkinson’s is
typically tremor (shaking or
trembling of a limb while the body
is at rest).
●
While there is no current
cure, when symptoms
become severe, doctors
usually prescribe L-dopa.
Other medications and
surgical options are also
available.
If you have further questions,
ask your family doctor or
neurologist. If you need a
physician, please contact
1-800-3ADVOCATE to find
a physician in your area.
Connections● (847) 381-9600 ext. 26 5062
t 26 5062
VOLUNTEER!
The holidays are not always synonymous
with happy days for everyone, especially if
you or a loved one has been struggling with
serious illness. They may also be difficult for
anyone needing to break with the past
traditions due to a loved one’s death, a
divorce or other major life change.
One way that is effective in pulling a positive
day out of a negative one is to take the time
to be a blessing to someone else that needs
a little extra time and attention. A grateful
smile, a heartfelt thanks and the knowledge
that you made someone else’s day brighter
goes a long way to lighten your own
burdens.
When you have a quiet moment, think about
how volunteering your time and talent in the
coming year might improve your own life and
the world around you; kindness breeds
kindness.
If you would like an adult volunteer
application you can download one from our
website by copying this address into your
browser:
http://www.advocatehealth.com/gshp/body.cf
m?id=40. This is the first step in the process
of getting involved in this meaningful work.
Call me here in Volunteer Services for more
information at 847-381-0123, extension
265094 or e-mail me at
[email protected]. Be
at peace and know you are loved!
Good Shepherd
The Chapel is always open…
Carol Prayer
How silently, how silently, the wondrous Gift
is giv'n; So God imparts to human hearts the
blessings of His Heav'n.
No ear may hear His coming, but in this
world of sin, Where meek souls will receive
Him still, the dear Christ enters in.
O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us,
we pray;Cast out our sin, and enter in, be
born in us today. We hear the Christmas
angels the great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us, our Lord
Emmanuel!
From "O Little Town of Bethlehem," by
Philip Brooks
Fitness Tip
Office for Mission and Spiritual Care
Exercise Helps Battle Effects of Cancer Treatments Staff:
Here are two studies that blow traditional
theories of how to treat and recover from
cancer out of the water! Rather than rest,
aerobic exercise and strength training have
emerged as the keys to reducing the pain
and fatigue that accompany the treatment
of cancer.
The Reverend Frederick Rajan,
Vice President
Linda DeGrazia, Secretary
Reverend Danielle Buhuro
CPE Supervisory Student
Reverend Digna Campanano,
Staff Chaplain/CPE Supervisory
Candidate
Rabbi Jodie Futornick, BCC,
Staff Chaplain
Chaplain Suzanne “Sam” Martinez,
Staff Chaplain, Hispanic Liaison
and Coordinator,
Congregational Outreach
Chaplain Catherine Pecoraro,
Staff Chaplain
A six-week study of 32 patients
rehabilitating from high-dose chemotherapy
concluded that those who walked on a
treadmill exhibited both higher hemoglobin
concentration and maximum physical
performance. And none of the 16 patients
who walked regularly reported feeling
fatigued during their daily activities as
compared to 25 percent of those who
remained sedentary. A second study of 20
cancer patients who had recently
undergone chemotherapy examined their
responses to a program of aerobic exercise
and strength and flexibility training. After
10 weeks, average strength increased by
43 percent and the time patients were able
to spend on the aerobic machines nearly
doubled.
On-Call Staff
Chaplain Liz Fjortoft
Chaplain Judy Freda
Reverend Kimberly McCormick
Chaplain Kathleen Milone
Chaplain Michael Monteleone
The Reverend Tom Tews
Chaplain Wendy Wasilewski
The benefits of exercise extended beyond
physical measurements. When questioned
about their quality of life, participants noted
improvements in all psychological areas as
well as a reduced perception of pain.
According to James Sallis, Ph.D., professor
of psychology at San Diego State
University, ''Patients and healthcare
providers should be interested in adding
physical activity to the treatment regimen
as a means of improving quality of life.’’
Let’s hope they are!
Spiritual Welcome
Volunteers
May Lou Anderson
Jane Busse
Char Campbell
Josette Carpenter
Lee Hoffing
Mary Hoffing
Lou Petersen
Donnaruth Schaul
Carol Svoboda
Eileen Zeplin
Sources: Cancer, September 1997 ;
Journal of Strength and Conditioning
Research, January 1998
To be a part of the music ministries, please do
contact the
Office for Mission and Spiritual Care,
847-381-9600 ext. 26 5062.
*****Attention Choir Directors *****
Please share the
Musical gifts of
your choirs with
Good Shepherd
patients, in
December!
Page 4
●
Connections● (847) 381-9600 ext. 26 5062