Spring/Summer 2014 Be Well Magazine

P A R K
N I C O L L E T
Spring/Summer 2014
CARING
FOR YOU
Find your
optimal health
and well-being
at the new
Park Nicollet
Women’s Center
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How a birth plan
can help keep your
delivery on track
SUMMER
SURVIVAL
Tips for keeping
your family happy,
healthy and safe
– WELLNESS –
summer cold?
Noteworthy news and
information from the world of
health care and beyond.
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Park Nicollet Be Well Magazine® is published by
Park Nicollet Marketing and Communications, in
partnership with Park Nicollet Patient Education
and Park Nicollet Women’s Services leadership.
Articles feature a variety of health and wellness
experts from across Park Nicollet’s wide range
of specialties.
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of adults experience
allergic rhinitis (hay fever).
CARING FOR WOMEN
Park Nicollet Women’s Center is a brand new
facility unlike anything else in the Twin Cities
– and it was created just for you with a focus on
total health and well-being while paying special
attention to comfort and convenience.
Visit parknicollet.com/asthmaallergy to
learn more about testing and treatment.
SUMMER SURVIVAL
School’s almost out and the kids will soon
be running wild. Our experts offer advice for
keeping your whole family happy, healthy and
safe during those long, hot summer days.
or a refreshing mojito – but it could be a cocktail for
disaster. Alcohol can contribute to dehydration
and heat exhaustion , so if you do chose to
YOUR BIRTH, YOUR WAY
If you have a baby on the way, a birth plan is an
important part of making sure you have more
control over what happens on the big day. Check
out our tips for creating the right plan for you.
imbide, be sure to sip slowly and drink plenty of water.
The information in Park Nicollet Be Well Magazine
does not necessarily reflect the opinions of all
Park Nicollet clinicians and is not intended to
be a substitute for professional medical advice,
diagnosis or recommended treatments. You
should always seek the advice of your qualified
health care professional with any questions or
concerns regarding your individual needs.
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EVERYDAY WELLNESS
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BE CANDID
GIVING BACK: FOCUSED ON WOMEN'S HEALTH
FOOD: BETTER EATING FOR BETTER HEALTH
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On a hot summer day, nothing beats an ice-cold beer
Send your questions or comments to:
[email protected] or Park Nicollet Health
Services, P O Box 650, Minneapolis, MN 55440
or
The average Minnesotan
consumes only half
the daily recommendation
of fruits and vegetables.
Since summer is a great
time for fresh, locally
grown produce, visit a
farmers market to stock up.
ARE YOU USING
enough sunscreen?
SPF
Most people don’t. Dermatologists
recommend using at least one ounce –
enough to fill a shot glass – and applying
every two hours or after swimming.
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YO U R B O DY
Always gotta go?
Certain foods and beverages can cause bladder
irritation and make you feel like you have to
urinate more frequently. Try to avoid the following,
and drink more water to help flush out irritants:
alcohol
get to KNOW YOUR
artificial
sweeteners
caffeine
acidic fruit
or juices
tomatoes
DAIRY
PRODUCTS
spicy
foods
Incontinence: a common concern
Many women experience urinary incontinence, especially after having children
or as they age. Stress incontinence is when a woman laughs, coughs or sneezes,
and then leaks. Urge incontinence, or overactive bladder, usually occurs when
there is a need to go to the bathroom (urgency), but due to a lack of bladder control,
the person can’t make it in time. “There are many effective treatments for urinary
incontinence, ranging from pelvic floor physical therapy to medication or surgery,”
says David Waggonner, MD, a Park Nicollet urogynecologist.
Red alert
Blood in your urine could signal anything from irritation to kidney
stones to cancer, so if you see it, call your clinic for an evaluation.
Health tip
“Since dehydration can cause bladder irritation, make sure you drink enough water –
your urine should be close to clear. And be sure to urinate on a regular basis,” says
Jocelyn Rieder, MD, a Park Nicollet urologist. “Holding urine for a long time can cause
the bladder muscle to weaken and can lead to other bladder issues.”
Although it’s only about the size
of a pear (when empty), it can
sometimes feel like your bladder
controls your life. Check out our
experts’ tips for keeping your
bladder healthy and reducing
some of those pesky problems.
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The bladder-sex connection
You might not think of sex and your bladder as having anything in common,
but bladder issues can cause problems in the bedroom. “For both women and men,
bladder leakage can impact their sex lives as people are often embarrassed about this
issue and steer away from being intimate,” says Tricia Zubert, NP, a Park Nicollet
Sexual Health Clinic nurse practitioner. “For women, if the bladder is poorly supported
by the ligaments or pelvic floor muscles, it can cause pain with sexual activity.”
Don’t suffer in silence!
From urinary incontinence to UTIs and more, Park Nicollet’s experienced Urology,
Urogynecology and Sexual Health clinicians can help. Visit parknicollet.com to learn more.
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G I V I N G B AC K
We asked the community to
help us create a "giving tree"
by sharing ways we could
impact local women in need.
Pa r k Ni colle t experts sh are their most
valuabl e advice for your best health.
As a result, Park Nicollet Foundation, hand
in hand with community members and
donors, is providing resources to improve
the health of all women. Philanthropic gifts
to three specially designed funds provide:
/ Scholarships for women who
cannot afford prenatal, childbirth
and breastfeeding classes
Regain your confidence with
pelvic floor physical therapy
Pregnancy is a time of dramatic change in the
body, and the average woman gains 25 to 35
pounds. Some women embrace their changing
size and shape, but for women who show signs
of an eating disorder, are excessively focused
on body image or are in recovery from
an eating disorder, it can be a dangerous,
challenging period. Women who don’t eat
enough or binge and purge during pregnancy
put themselves at risk for dehydration,
cardiac irregularities, gestational diabetes,
labor complications and more. Babies receive
all of their nutrients from their mother, so an
eating disorder during pregnancy can lead to
low birth weight, preterm birth, respiratory
distress and other complications. It’s crucial
for any woman who is struggling with
eating to seek help from an eating disorders
professional during pregnancy. We can help
ensure you receive the proper nutrition and
mental health counseling. Our compassionate
team will be with you every step of the way to
ensure the healthiest pregnancy possible.
DEANNE NASH, PT
PAULA DEAKINS, MD
PHYSICAL THERAPY
MELROSE CENTER
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FOCUSED ON WOMEN'S HEALTH
How Park Nicollet Foundation is helping to
create a healthier community for all women
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/ Women’s health education
on a variety of topics including
nutrition, preventive care, body
image, menopause, osteoporosis,
fibromyalgia and more
When eating for
two is trouble
Many women experience stress urinary
incontinence, light bladder leakage that
occurs due to sudden increases in abdominal
pressure, as with sneezing, coughing or
exercise. This type of urinary incontinence
is common in women and is often associated
with weakened pelvic floor muscles. While
surgery may be an option, women often don't
realize that physical therapy is also a very
effective treatment option – and typically the
best first step. A physical therapist trained
in evaluation of the pelvic floor will evaluate
the strength and coordination of your pelvic
floor and abdominal muscles, as well as your
posture, hips and pelvis. From there, you
will learn how to strengthen those muscles
and use them properly so you can manage
those leakage situations. Many women see
a difference within a few months, but like
any muscle in your body, you'll get the best
results if you work at it every day. If you
experience stress urinary incontinence and
have seen your doctor to rule out infection
or another issue as the cause, pelvic floor
physical therapy can be a great first option
to pursue – and for many, it can lead to a life
free of those embarrassing little leaks.
ark Nicollet Women’s
Center is a beautiful,
comfortable new facility that
offers the range of services
and high-quality care that
all women deserve. But
some women struggle with
challenges – low income, lack
of transportation, cultural
differences and other
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barriers – that can keep them
from getting the care they
need. While plans for the
Women’s Center were taking
shape, we asked more than 600
community members to share
their ideas for ensuring that all
women in our community have
access to this revolutionary
concept in health care.
/ Mobile screening
mammograms, co-pay assistance
and diagnostic services
/ Grief support for families
who suffer fetal loss
/ Culturally relevant
care, multilingual materials
and curriculum
/ Community outreach services
“We are thrilled that the generous gifts
we’re receiving will bring outstanding health
care to all women,” says Christa Getchell,
President of Park Nicollet Foundation.
“Donations of all sizes are making an impact
for thousands of women in our community.”
To learn how you can support the Women’s Center funds,
visit parknicollet.com/giveforwomen or call 952-993-5023.
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� new concept in
WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE
The new Park
Nicollet
Women ’s Center
offers
over 15 medical specialties,
plus health and well-being
support – all under one very
P
stylish roof.
Convenience
Park Nicollet has a long history
of caring for women. From
specialized areas like Methodist
Hospital Family Birth Center
and Jane Brattain Breast Center
to our expansive primary
care and Ob/Gyn practice,
Park Nicollet is well known
as a top provider of expert,
compassionate care for women.
Our new concept in women's
health care brings more of
the services women use into a
single location: Park Nicollet
Women's Center.
Now open in St. Louis Park,
Park Nicollet Women's Center
is home to a team of medical
personnel offering health care
designed for women's busy
lives. The center offers multiple
preventive and specialty care
services and is designed around
four key areas that make it
easier for women to take charge
of their health:
Comfort
Care
The Women's Center
offers the preventive
and specialty care
services women use
most in one location.
Expert care teams
provide seamless care
across the system and
have specific training
and experience in
women's health.
Park Nicollet Women’s
Center is designed to
be a relaxing, healing
environment with
integrative services such as
acupuncture, aromatherapy
and therapeutic massage to
enhance wellness and reduce
stress; complimentary
beverages; and special
attention to details such
as well-fitting, comfortable
gowns and robes.
Comprehensive all-inone appointments offer
multiple preventive
services in one visit,
and our health care
navigator helps women
make appointments and
access care across the
entire system. Extended
hours allow for Saturday
morning preventive
care appointments,
while group visits and
classes are offered in
the evenings.
Community
The Women's Center is
dedicated to outreach and
advocacy for all women
in our community. The
Women’s Innovation and
Transformation Fund
provides ongoing support
for community outreach
services, education,
support groups and
culturally relevant care.
Photography by Liz Banfield
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A full spectrum of C A R E
When it comes to your health,
Park Nicollet Women’s Center offers a full
spectrum of women's health services.
/ Obstetrical Care
/ Physical Therapy
/ Midwifery Care
/ Nutrition
/ Gynecologic Care
/ Mammography
/ All-in-one Appointments
/ Eating Disorders
/ Urogynecology
/ Integrative Health
/ Gynecologic Oncology
/ Lab and Ultrasound
/ Women’s Mental Health
/ Perinatology
/ Varicose Vein Screening
(located in the adjacent
Meadowbrook Building)
To schedule an appointment at Park Nicollet
Women’s Center, call 952-993-3282 or visit
parknicollet.com/womenscenter to learn more.
THE
CHOWDOWN
CHAL L ENGE
To get Park Nicollet team members excited about
healthier eating, the Better Eating Collaborative organizes
a variety of engaging activities. In March, they hosted
the Chowdown Challenge, a bracket-style recipe contest
that got the entire organization involved in contributing
healthy recipes and voting for their favorites.
The winning recipe, submitted by Methodist Hospital’s
Orthopedics team is a healthier version of a rich, creamy
Cajun chicken pasta. “I love how colorful this dish is.
It’s a nice, light pasta packed with veggies and flavor," says
Nicole Marohl, RN, the recipe’s creator.
Join the challenge
Do you have a crowd-pleasing healthy recipe to share?
Submit your recipe at facebook.com/parknicollet
using the hashtag #chowdownchallenge.
Cajun Chicken Pasta on the Lighter Side
Adapted from skinnytaste.com
Submitted by 7W-Orthopedics Methodist Hospital
– Serves 5 –
• 8 ounces whole grain linguine
• 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 1-2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (divided)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (divided)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/3 cup skim milk
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 3 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese
• freshly cracked pepper
• 2 scallions, chopped
• Olive oil cooking spray
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Set
aside. In a blender combine milk, flour and cream
cheese. Set aside. Season chicken with Cajun
seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4
teaspoon salt. Heat a large non-stick skillet over
medium-high heat; spray with cooking spray and
sauté chicken 5-6 minutes or until cooked through,
working in batches if needed. Set aside. Add olive
oil to the skillet and reduce heat to medium; add
bell peppers, onions and garlic, and sauté 3-4
minutes. Add mushrooms and tomatoes, and sauté
another 3-4 minutes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon
salt and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and freshly
cracked pepper to taste. Reduce heat to mediumlow; add chicken broth and milk mixture, stirring
for about 2 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and
cook another 1-2 minutes until hot. Add linguine
and toss to coat. Top with chopped scallions.
Calories: 403 • Protein: 38g
Carbohydrate: 44g • Fat: 8g • Fiber: 7g
Specializing in the real you
Park Nicollet Women’s Center was built on input
from real women with real lives, who told us what
matters most when it comes to their health.
Meet your new BFF in health care :
Park Nicollet women's health care navigator
Whether you need
that first wellness
visit, are experiencing
menopause or are
somewhere in between,
Park Nicollet’s new
women’s health care
navigator can help make
sure you receive the
right care for whatever
stage of life you’re at.
Our navigator works
with your schedule by
coordinating all-in-one
appointments, group
visits and more.
If you’re dealing with a
new diagnosis, the need
for surgery or a big life
event like pregnancy,
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our navigator will be
with you through the
entire process. As an
expert in women’s
health, she’ll guide you
through the sometimes
complex health
care system, answer
questions about your
medical condition or
be available if you just
need to talk.
She also can facilitate
communication with
your doctors and care
providers, coordinate
services to streamline
your visits and connect
you with educational
and community
resources, including
support groups and
health education
classes.
We want all women
to have access to the
best care possible.
The women’s health
care navigator service
is available free of
charge to any woman
who receives care
from Park Nicollet,
thanks to generous
support from Park
Nicollet Foundation.
“Health involves so much more
than treating disease. It’s looking
at the whole person – your life
circumstances, your relationships,
your support network. Health takes
into account how you interpret a
diagnosis. You can be healthy, even
if you have a chronic disease. And
also, what is a small issue for one
person may feel very big to another.
I’m here to meet each person where
they are and help them find their
path within the health care system.”
– ERIN
Park Nicollet Women's
Health Care Navigator
"As a young adult I didn’t feel
completely involved in my health
care – I even felt a little intimidated
sometimes. That changed when I
experienced preterm labor while
pregnant with my son. My Park
Nicollet care team was great. They
really listened to me and empowered
me to make choices that were best
for my situation. Now I realize how
important it is for women to be
engaged in their health care, and I
see the Women’s Center as a place
that encourages that involvement."
– AbbiE
Park Nicollet Patient Partner
“When I was 35, my brother had a
major stroke. It changed our family’s
lives. I began to think more seriously
about my health and my future. I had
high blood pressure, and I wanted to
have children, so I partnered with my
doctor to prepare myself for healthy
pregnancies. Today, I still take my
health care seriously. I have two boys
that I want to see grow up, and I
don’t want them to experience what
my brother’s son experienced. I
also want to model for my kids the
importance of taking good care of
yourself by living a healthy lifestyle.”
– Step h anie
Park Nicollet Patient Partner
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Van Sloun, along with others
from across the organization,
has been part of a growing
movement to make prevention
through healthy eating a
priority. And it’s not just
patients they’re trying to
reach. A survey showed that
many of Park Nicollet’s own
team members are not eating
right and not getting enough
physical activity.
BETTER HEALTH
Park Nicollet team members are joining
forces to create a healthier community –
starting from within our own organization.
At Park Nicollet, we’re
dedicated to helping people
live their healthiest, happiest
lives. And that means not only
treating illnesses, but working
to prevent them from occurring
in the first place.
And as our clinicians often see
firsthand, some of the most
common illnesses are caused by
unhealthy lifestyles.
“Over the past two decades,
dramatic changes in eating
habits and the food environment,
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and a significant decrease in
physical activity have led to
increases in lifestyle-related
disease including obesity,
cancer, type 2 diabetes,
hypertension, heart disease,
stroke and dental disease,”
says Nancy Van Sloun, MD,
a Park Nicollet Internal
Medicine doctor. “These
diseases are killing people,
they’re reducing quality of
life and they’re a financial
burden on our nation’s health
care system – and they’re
preventable.”
Now, more than 100 Park
Nicollet team members from
across the organization – and
even some patients – have
joined forces to create the
Better Eating Collaborative,
a group dedicated to inspiring
patients, team members and
the community to embrace
better eating.
“We’re working together to
optimize the role of nutrition
in achieving better health
outcomes,” says Gina Houmann,
program manager. “This
extends from encouraging
our own team members to
live healthier lifestyles to
the information and guidance
your clinician provides at your
annual well visit, and will soon
be brought into the community
through conferences and
outreach to other local
health care providers.”
Park Nicollet experts share their tips for keeping your kids safe and healthy –
while keeping you sane – through these long, hot summer days.
Avoiding the
summer slide
Illustration by Tuesday Bassen
BETTER EATING FOR
In response to the survey’s
lackluster findings, Methodist
Hospital food service took
steps to encourage healthier
eating for team members,
patients and visitors by offering
healthier meals in the hospital
cafeteria, better options in
hospital vending machines
and suggestions for nutritious
snacks at team member
meetings and events.
While we all like to kick
back and relax on vacation,
it’s important for kids to
keep a schedule and stay
engaged during school breaks.
“Summer break can be a
challenging time for families,
as the rhythm of your usual
routine is often interrupted,”
says Joshua Zimmerman,
MD, chief of Behavioral
Health at Park Nicollet.
“Kids need structure, but
coming up with ways to fill
the day may be a difficult
task for many families.”
Establishing a summer
routine can help with that
structure. “Even though your
kids don’t have to be up early
for school, make sure they
follow a regular bed time
and keep meal times as
consistent as possible,”
says Amy Mahowald, PT,
a Park Nicollet Pediatric
Rehabilitation supervisor.
try to plan a portion of each
day with structured family
activities like morning walks
or spending afternoons at the
park. Consider giving each
child a chores list that has
to be done by the end of the
day to get a special privilege.
This can help teach them to
budget time during the day
to get jobs done.
Camps and summer programs
are great for giving kids the
structured activity they need,
but if that’s not an option,
Limiting screen time is
another key to avoiding the
summer slide. “Computers
and TV are easy and keep
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In addition to creating a
structured environment,
keep an eye out for any
developmental issues that
may need a little extra
attention during summer
break. “Some of the most
common reasons we see kids
in the summer are related to
Critter control:
dealing with
bites and stings
Nothing can ruin a picnic
faster than a swarm of angry
bees. “It’s not possible to
prevent our kids from being
stung, but your best bet is to
try keeping them out of any
area where there might be
bees,” says Konnie Harstad,
LPN, manager of Park Nicollet
Allergy and Asthma. “Do not
let them drink from open
bottles or cans that have
been sitting out.”
If they do get stung,
immediately move them
away from the area with
Stand up to
the sun
We all know sun exposure
causes skin cancer, and aside
from staying in the shade,
sunscreen is our best tool
to protect ourselves and
our children. But if you think
all sunscreen is equal, or
wonder whether last year’s
tube is still effective, read
on for advice from Park
Nicollet dermatologist,
Larisa Speetzen, MD.
Be choosy
First, check the label for
broad-spectrum protection.
This protects against UVA
rays, which cause aging, sun
spots and wrinkles (and can
pass through window glass),
and UVB rays, which cause
you to burn. Make sure the
sun protection factor (SPF)
is 30 or greater and the
formula is water resistant.
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struggles with small-motor
skills like handwriting or
parents having trouble
understanding their child
when they speak,” Mahowald
says. “Large-motor concerns
such as frequent tripping and
falling or trouble riding a bike
should also be mentioned
to your child’s doctor. Many
of these challenges can be
helped with therapy.”
take care of their mental
health as well. Find other
families who also have kids
at home and see if you can
exchange watching kids a few
hours each week, so you can
get some free time alone.
bees, and try to remove the
stinger with tweezers or
scrape it out with a credit
card. Wash the affected area
and apply ice – don’t rub
the area as that will spread
the pain. Over-the-counter
antihistamines can help with
itching or swelling, and may
prevent further symptoms.
Another concern in the upper
Midwest is Lyme disease,
which is transmitted by the
tiny deer tick. Transmission
of Lyme disease usually
takes more than 48 hours
because the bacteria lives in
the tick's intestines and takes
time to make its way into the
tick's saliva.
Most cases are mild and
medical care is not necessary.
However, if your child
develops hives or any
breathing problems call
911 immediately.
The best prevention is
wearing clothes to cover the
skin, including long pants,
high socks and hats. Parents
should examine their child's
skin after being outdoors.
Consider using a sunscreen
that contains zinc oxide or
titanium dioxide if you have
very sensitive skin or when
you are using sunscreen on
your children.
from the sun. Another option
is Sun Guard, a laundry aid
that adds sun protection to
regular clothes in the wash.
Cover up
Don't like sunscreen?
Think about sun-protective
clothing. Local company
Coolibar makes light-weight,
breathable clothes that
physically protect you
Swimming
Personal protection should
include helmet, wrist guards,
knee pads and elbow pads.
It can be hard to enforce on
a hot summer day, but the
helmet should always be
non-negotiable.
Before hitting the pool or lake,
always review water safety,
including the importance of the
“buddy system,” knowing the
depth of water, and never diving
into water with poor visibility or
unknown depth.
Bikes
And finally, although it can
sometimes feel like summer
is all about the kids, it’s
important for parents to
The new spray sunscreens
seem convenient, but there
are some concerns about the
safety effects of inhaling the
sunscreen, and it's difficult
to tell how much is actually
applied to the skin. If using
a spray, make sure you rub
the spray in to ensure an
even coating.
Skateboarding
and in-line skating
Review the “rules of the road”
with your children to make sure
they know what side of the road
to ride on, and the importance
of obeying traffic signs. Buy a
bike that fits your child now,
and don't push your child to
ride a two-wheeled bike without
training wheels until he or she is
ready. Start using a bike helmet
when they learn to ride so it
becomes a habit at an early age.
For babies younger than
6 months old, avoid sunscreen
and instead use clothing,
hats, sunglasses and shade
to protect your baby's
delicate skin.
Fireworks
Fireworks are fun, but it’s best
to leave them to the pros. Even
common fireworks such as
sparklers can reach temperatures
above 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit,
easily causing severe and longlasting burn injuries.
Check the expiration date
If you’re still hanging onto
tubes from seasons past, you
might be ok. The FDA
requires sunscreen to retain
its original strength for three
years. Check for an expiration
date and if there's no date,
use a permanent marker to
write the date of purchase.
If a sunscreen has a funny
smell or texture, throw it out.
Lawn mowers
Lawn mower injuries are quite
common and are the No. 1
reason for amputation in young
children. Children should be
12 years old to operate a push
mower and 16 years old to
operate a riding mower.
Park Nicollet pediatrician Nathan Luscri, MD,
and Tom Walsh, MD, a Park Nicollet Orthopedics
doctor, offer tips for keeping your kids safe through
several common summer scenarios.
ATVs
Illustrations by Tuesday Bassen
kids occupied, but studies
suggest too much screen time
can contribute to problems
with attention and behavior,”
Zimmerman says. A good rule
of thumb is to limit screen
time to one hour per day.
Children are involved in about 30
percent of all ATV-related deaths
and emergency room-treated
injuries. Children who are too
young to have a driver’s license
should not be allowed to operate
off-road vehicles.
Trampolines
Thousands of injuries
are caused each year by
trampolines, and the American
Academy of Pediatrics
strongly discourages home
use of trampolines. Providing
supervision and proper spotting
during trampoline use is
important. It’s best to allow only
one person at a time on the
trampoline. Trampolines are
not recommended for children
younger than 6 years old.
Playground equipment
Especially with younger children,
who are new to the equipment,
review rules about not jumping
off swings, standing on swings or
jumping from high places, as well
as sliding safety (one person at a
time, no climbing up the slide).
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your way
your birth ,
How a birth plan can help you prepare for delivery
Whether it’s your first child or your fourth, an important part of preparing
for labor and delivery is creating a birth plan. A birth plan helps communicate
your preferences to your clinician and hospital care team.
At the Family Birth Center at
Methodist Hospital, we’re dedicated
to delivering an exceptional
experience for mom and baby. Visit
parknicollet.com/familybirthcenter
to learn about our facility remodel.
Share your Family Birth Center story:
#myfamilybirthcenter
Welcoming baby
to the world
Those first moments as a new
parent are filled with emotion –
and you won’t be thinking about
all the little details once you lay
eyes on your baby. Your birth plan
can outline your care preferences
for your newborn, from who cuts
the cord and when, to whether you
plan to breast or bottle feed.
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You’ll also want to make decisions
in advance about vaccinations
and medications for your baby,
as well as circumcision if you’re
having a boy. Other considerations
include who can visit, pacifier use
and in-hospital photography.
Bring your birth plan to a prenatal visit so your clinician can understand
your desires for labor and birth. “When you’re working to create a birth plan,
especially if you’re a first-time parent, gather as much information as you can,”
says Eric Locher, MD, a Park Nicollet Ob/Gyn doctor. “Think about what's
important to you. Attend prenatal classes to learn about your options – ask
questions and make sure you understand your choices for labor and delivery.”
Getting comfortable
Be flexible
Finding ways to be as comfortable
as possible during labor is a top
priority for most expectant parents.
Since comfort is such an individual
preference, identify what helps you
relax, and plan for that. Think about
whether you’d like to labor in the
tub or shower, what music you want
playing and how much light you
want in your room. You may want
to bring some comforts from home:
a cozy robe, a blanket, pillows or
other personal possessions that
make you feel more at ease.
As long as your labor and birth is
uncomplicated, there are many
aspects of the process that can
be adjusted to your preferences.
While most of the time labor
and birth is normal, it can be
unpredictable. It’s important to
remember that a birth plan doesn’t
guarantee a type of labor and
delivery outcome – in the end the
health of you and your baby are
your care team’s top priority.
Pain management is another
important consideration. Some
women want to be offered pain
medicine right away and some
don’t even want it to be mentioned
during labor, while others prefer
to wait and see how they feel at the
time. In addition to pain medicine,
you’ll want to consider how you
feel about other drugs, such as
those used to help labor progress.
“I like to think of the birth plan
as ‘birth wishes’ or ‘birth preferences’
since things may ultimately be
different than planned or expected,”
says Amy Knox, CNM, a Park
Nicollet midwife. “I encourage
my patients to bring to labor an
understanding of what they hope
for and also flexibility. It’s important
for women to be kind and nonjudgmental toward themselves
throughout the labor process.”
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NEW CLINICIANS
WHAT’S
20 NEIGHBORHOOD CLINICS
HAPPENING
CHANHASSEN
At Park Nicollet
FREE VARICOSE
VEIN SCREENING
New Century
Sessions:
Chastity Brown
with BBGUN
Friday, July 25 | 7:30 p.m.
New Century Theatre,
Minneapolis
As partner and lead sponsor
for this original concert series,
Park Nicollet is excited to provide
a venue for artists to share their
inspiration, music and stories.
The New Century Theatre offers
an up-close and personal
experience. It's the perfect place
to showcase the songs and
stories of big local artists – and
demonstrate that music has the
ability to comfort, heal, connect,
support and inspire.
Purchase tickets online at
hennepintheatretrust.org/
sessions, in person at the
New Century Theatre box
office (no fees) or by calling
1-800-982-2782.
If you’re bothered by
visible, bulging veins in
your legs that cause pain,
swelling or cramping,
Park Nicollet Vascular
Surgery may have the
answer. Our board-certified
surgeons will inspect your
legs and recommend a
potential course of action,
including the latest,
minimally invasive surgical
procedures.
Call 952-993-2651 for details and
to schedule your free screening.
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Bloomington 952-993-2400
Brookdale* 952-993-4900
Burnsville* 952-993-8700
Carlson Parkway * 952-993-4500
Champlin* 952-977-0500
Chanhassen* 952-993-4300
Creekside 952-993-7700
Eagan 952-993-4001
Golden Valley 952-993-8300
Lakeville 952-993-8800
Maple Grove * 952-993-1440
Minneapolis 952-993-8000
Plymouth 952-993-8900
Prairie Center 952-993-7400
Prior Lake 952-993-7750
Rogers 952-977-0300
St. Louis Park * 952-993-1000
Shakopee 952-993-7750
Shorewood 952-993-2900
Wayzata 952-993-8250
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Tania Kelly, MD
Pediatrics
GOLDEN VALLEY
Jennifer Vesely, MD
Family Medicine
LAKEVILLE
Julia Malnati, PA-C
Family Medicine
Support Parkinson’s care
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Methodist
Hospital Campus
Dianne Bonner, PA-C
Neurosurgery
Kathryn Moore, MD
Oncology
Kristen Olson, FNP
Gastroenterology
Lauren Shearen, NP
Vascular Surgery
Visit parknicollet.com/
foundation/events to learn more.
Bariatric surgery
information sessions
July 22
6:15–7:15 p.m. | Methodist
Hospital
Learn about the options Park
Nicollet Certified Nurse Midwives
provide for prenatal care and
child birth. For more information,
call 952-993-3528.
Cholesterol basics
July 7 | Minikahda Country Club, Minneapolis
parknicollet.com/foundation/events
952-993-5023
Naturals’ Flip Flop Foot Repair
stick is a quick fix for rough, dry
feet. Plus, it’s paraben free and
comes in four summery scents.
Available in all our Health & Care
stores and at shop.parknicollet.com.
HEALTH CARE ON
YOUR SCHEDULE
We know you’re busy. That’s
why more Park Nicollet
Clinic locations offer walk-in
and same-day appointments,
plus evening and Saturday
care. Call your clinic and ask
about expanded hours.
Redeemable at shop.
parknicollet.com
or at any of Park Nicollet's
four Health & Care stores
or 11 pharmacies.
Groups and classes
Meet the midwives
St. Louis Park
20% off ONE
NON-PRESCRIPTION ITEM
Use discount code
PARKNIC9 at checkout
Mohammad Fareed, MBBS
Family Medicine
Golf and Bridge Challenge
• ENT appointments are available five days a week
therapeutic and outreach programs.
Plymouth
June 12 | Golden Valley Country Club
• Physical Therapy now offers baseline concussion testing (pre and post)
Cancer Center’s educational,
Dates and locations vary
Park Nicollet Bariatric Surgery
Center provides weight-loss
surgery and follow-up care for
those struggling with severe
obesity. This free session is
a complete overview of all
bariatric surgery options offered
by Park Nicollet. For more
information, call 952-993-3454.
Silverstein Awards Dinner
• Our new CT/MRI imaging center is open Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This 5K/10K run, walk, bike or
blade raises funds for Frauenshuh
Charles Williams, RN, ANP
Internal Medicine-Pediatrics
John Fenyk, MD
Dermatology
Susan Holt, MD
Dermatology
Join Struthers Parkinson’s
Center for two exciting fundraising
events this summer.
Sept. 6 | Thomas Beach,
Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis
MAPLE GROVE
Carmen Jacobson, PA-C
EXPANDED SERVICES IN BURNSVILLE
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EAGAN
Melrose Center
It’s sandal season! Pure Factory
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Steven Soneral, DO
Family Medicine
Marathons of Hope
Summer savings!
Offer not valid on prior purchases or with
any other offers or discounts. Limit one coupon
per person. Other restrictions may apply.
New moms support group
Second and fourth Mondays
12-12:45 p.m. | St. Louis Park Clinic
If you’ve been feeling sad, anxious
or overwhelmed since the birth of
your baby, you’re not alone. Connect
with other new moms at this free
drop-in support group, facilitated
by experienced therapists. For more
information, call 952-993-3307.
Pre-diabetes class
Dates vary
Burnsville, Chanhassen and
St. Louis Park clinics
This two-session class is
designed to promote healthy
eating and activity habits for
those with elevated cholesterol.
$40. For more information,
call 952-993-3454.
Dates vary
Burnsville, Eagan and
St. Louis Park clinics
If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, this class will help you
understand lifestyle changes to
prevent the development of diabetes
and community resources for
ongoing management. $20. For more
information, call 952-993-3454.
Family Birth Center tours
Advanced care planning class
Tuesdays and Saturdays
Expectant parents are invited to
tour the Family Birth Center at
Methodist Hospital. Free tours are
offered twice weekly. For more
information, call 952-993-3454.
Dates and locations vary
These group classes will teach you
how to select a health care agent,
initiate a family conversation and
complete a health care directive. For
more information, call 952-993-8250.
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Park Nicollet Health Services
P.O. Box 650
Minneapolis, MN 55440
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Park Nicollet
Health Services
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Managing a family's health is a full-time job,
on top of all the other full-time jobs in your
life. Park Nicollet Women's Center makes
it easier to keep your own health in line,
with Saturday appointments, a health care
navigator to help coordinate scheduling,
and a female-focused approach that puts
your well-being at the top of the list.
parknicollet.com/womenscenter