American Idol`s Mane Attraction

Winter 2009
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Savannah’s
Dennis Stokely:
American Idol’s
Mane
Attraction
Add a List,
Subtract the
Cigarettes
Relax –
It’s Just a Quiz
Live Life Smart
1 B reak Away from Computer
Strain
1G
ood Health Can Be Nutty
Paul P. Hinchey
Word from the
President and CEO
A
At St. Joseph’s/Candler we always
promote eating a balanced diet and
regular exercise for a healthy body.
But this month we learn that also leads
to something as simple as healthy hair.
At the same time we learn what it’s like
to work on the set of American Idol
with all the fashion, talent, and drama
that go into every show. Meet the
Savannah native who works behind
the scenes to make sure co-host
Paula Abdul always looks dazzling
in the latest and greatest hairstyles.
5 R elax – It’s Just a Quiz
Features
Break Away
2 S avannah’s Dennis Stokely:
From Computer Strain
3A
dd a List, Subtract the
For people who work with
a computer all day long,
American Idol’s Mane Attraction
Cigarettes
Cover Photos (Top to Bottom): Brooke
Anderson; Carmen Electra; Paula Abdul
and Dennis Stokely, photo: Jeff Ballard.
Right: Paula Abdul on the red-carpet
of the season 7 finale, photo: Kevin Winter
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Another new year is here and for many
smokers, a new chance to try and kick
the habit. Read about the unique way
one man put his solution in writing.
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Millions of women are affected by
these conditions, but some don’t tell
their doctors about it. We hope to
change this by enlightening women
about what can be done to help them.
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Inside Cover
Word From the
A
President and CEO
Back Cover
Please enjoy this edition of Smart
Living, and feel free to share any
suggestions or comments you have
with us.
I also want to let you know about a
special edition of Smart Living that
will come out in February tackling
conditions that affect millions of
women. Eight outstanding physicians
discuss the causes for gynecological
issues and their solutions.
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Pullout Calendar
Coming In
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Millions of women suffer from gynecological issues and many do so in
silence. Eight physicians will discuss
options that can improve quality of life.
There are several treatment options
available and the special issue will
outline many of them.
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the risk for eye strain as well as neck,
back and shoulder pain is increased.
The effect is significant enough that
workers who don’t use breaks wisely
may actually be slowing themselves
down. According to recent research,
discomfort and eye strain were
significantly lower when computer
workers took about four microbreaks. With a micro-break, a person
can drink some water, stretch and
change posture, and it only takes
a minute.
These micro-breaks did not reduce the
workers’ productivity. For example,
data entry speed was significantly
faster as a result of the breaks, so the
extra minutes of break time did not
affect the amount of work completed.
Good Health Can
T
Be Nutty
he evidence of the health benefits of nuts is so
strong that people would have to be crazy not to
pop some into their diet. Tree nuts, specifically, were the
subjects of a study that was recently published in The Journal of Nutrition.
Tree nuts include almonds, cashews, pecans, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, macadamias,
pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts. According to researchers, eating these five or
more times a week can reduce the risk of both diabetes and heart disease. The
recommended amount of nuts is 1.5 ounces to receive the benefits. But surveyors
found that even nut fans ate only about half that amount. Doctors suggest that
people can reach the recommended amount by simply changing what foods are
chosen at snack time, replacing those that are high in refined carbohydrates with
a quarter-cup of tree nuts.
Nuts can be good for the waist as well.
They contain unsaturated fats, protein, and fiber, all of which give people the
feeling of a full stomach. Studies have also shown that the fat in nuts may create
an increase in the burning of calories when a person is resting. So even couch
potatoes have a reason to put the chips and dip away and get a little nutty.
Computer workers can give
their eyes a micro-break by
refocusing on an object about
20 feet away for 10-15 seconds.
To avoid eye strain in the first place,
the Occupational Safety & Health
Administration suggests that workers
position their computer screen 20 to
40 inches from their eyes. The center
of the screen should be about 15 to
20 degrees below horizontal eye level
for a comfortable viewing angle.
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Savannah’s Dennis Stokely:
American Idol’s
Mane Attraction
Paula Abdul and Other Stars are
Stoked for Dennis’ Hairstyling Prowess
I
n Los Angeles, Dennis Stokely has his pick of sandy
beaches and hip restaurants, but none of them would
be his choice at the moment.
Paula Abdul and Dennis Stokely on the
set of American Idol, Photo: Jeff Ballard
“Even as a
child, I was
mesmerized
by beautiful
hairstyles.”
Dennis Stokely, Photo: David Kennedy
“The two things that I miss the most about Savannah are those long, lazy days on
Tybee Island and the chicken fingers at Spanky’s on River Street,” Stokely says from
his home in Hollywood, a far cry from Tybee, River Street, or Groves High School,
where Stokely was voted “Most Likely to Succeed” by his classmates back in 1982.
“I have great memories of Savannah,” says Stokely.
“I have been lucky enough to travel all over the world
and I still consider Savannah to be one of the
most beautiful and chic places I have ever been.”
Stokely owes his many travels to not only his adventurous spirit, but also his latest gig
as the exclusive hairstylist for Paula Abdul. As one of the hosts of Fox’s American Idol,
Abdul needs to be dazzling from head to toe, night after night, week after week.
“A season of Idol is a nine-month marathon,” Stokely says. “The audition process
starts in late August and the winner is crowned in late May. The auditions are
especially exciting and traveling with Paula, Simon, Randy and Ryan to all of the
audition cities is like being with rock stars. It is an incredible experience.”
Stokely client Brooke Anderson,
CNN/Entertainment
Correspondent for
Showbiz Tonight, 2008
The celebrity lifestyle may have been just a distant dream for Stokely, who took
classes at Armstrong Atlantic and worked at Candler Hospital before entering the
modeling world. But style itself was already a part of his life.
“I have always had a knack for hair,” he says. “Even as a child, I was
mesmerized by beautiful hairstyles.”
Stokely’s modeling career was short-lived, but he realized that hairstyling
was still a great passion. After moving to New York City in 1986, Stokely got
a license and landed a job as a receptionist at Kenneth’s Salon inside the WaldorfAstoria Hotel.
St. Joseph’s/Candler • Winter 2009
Hair Health
There is no magic pill for great-looking
hair, according to Dennis Stokely. But
there are a few things everyone should
know about how lifestyle relates to
healthy hair:
“Kenneth is world-famous as the hairstylist for Jackie Kennedy,” Stokely says. “He told
me that I did not have the experience to work for him as a stylist, but he thought I
was a ‘nice young man’ and hired me to make appointments. My ride had begun.”
After years of working in salons, Stokely wanted to take his career to the next
level. So he moved to L.A. to become a freelance stylist. He caught a break
working alongside a well-known make-up artist for a high-profile wedding, and
the day went so well that the artist recommended Stokely to Abdul.
“I styled Paula’s hair for a photo shoot for OK! Magazine,” Stokely recalls. “Shortly
after, I was booked to do her hair for the finale of season six of American Idol.”
From there, Stokely hopped on the
“ride of a lifetime” and has not looked back.
Season eight of the show premieres
this month, but television
viewers have seen
Stokely’s work in
between Abdul’s
appearances
as well.
“I work
with other
celebrities,
such as Brooke
Anderson of
CNN’S Showbiz
Tonight,” Stokely says.
“During award shows, I usually start the day at CNN styling Brooke’s hair.
Then I rush to Paula’s house in the Hollywood Hills. It is a grueling day, and I still
have to be available after the awards shows to do touch-ups.”
Despite the demanding schedule, Stokely considers his work a dream come true.
The stars show him lots of love, despite – or perhaps because of – the constant
pressure of looking perfect in the public eye.
“I have always had good luck dealing with their personalities,” Stokely says of his
clients. “I am told that my Southern charm helps.”
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Maintaining
Stokely client Carmen Electra on the
red-carpet at the 2006 Alma Awards
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Having a good metabolism is associated
with good hair growth. A balanced diet
and consistent exercise program promotes
good metabolism.
2
Thinning hair is sometimes associated
with stress. However, hair loss from stress
will usually re-grow. Balding hair is almost
always hereditary.
3
The humidity in the Savannah air is a
constant problem. Moisture in the air
almost always re-moistens the cuticle and
changes the style, so use styling products
such as glosses or polishers. Also, try
to achieve your look using as little
hairspray as possible. The most current
and beautiful hairstyles are those with
the most amount of movement and shine.
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Relax –
Add a List,
Subtract the Cigarettes
it’s just a Quiz
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anuary brings resolutions, such as losing weight, being
more polite, and quitting smoking. By February, most of them
Every day since,
Minis says his
mantra has been
“I don’t
smoke
today.”
Once the hard decision had been made, Minis
needed a plan. He had heard the idea of a list
from some friends and decided to give it a try.
“I wrote down every situation that caused me to want a
cigarette,” he says. By the end of the day, the list was
extensive.“Waking up in the morning, I’d light up,” he recalls.
“Stumble into the kitchen, get a cup of coffee, that was another
time. Reading the newspaper. Driving to the office.”
Minis quickly had more items on the list than there were hours
in the day. His next step was to make copies. “I put a copy of it
in my car, in my office, at my house on the refrigerator,” Minis
recalls. “I had it everywhere.”
“If the situation that I was in was on the list, I couldn’t have a
cigarette,” Minis says, effectively giving up the power to choose
whether or not to smoke.
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Sunday
“If you had the urge for a cigarette,
you’d look at the list and you’d say,
‘Oh, I’m in the car. I can’t have a
cigarette in the car,’” he recalls. “So
the situation would change in five
minutes, and then you’d be over
it. The next situation would pop
up and you’d say ‘I want to have a
cigarette.’ Well, it’s on the list, too.
Can’t have it.”
Every day since, Minis says his
mantra has been “I don’t smoke
today.” He understands that
breaking the habit is a long road,
but it’s one he has continued to
walk. Today, he no longer needs
the actual list to tell him not to
smoke.
“I’ve never had a relapse,” he says.
“But if people really want to quit
smoking, it’s got to be one day at
a time for the rest of your life. It
could even be one hour at a time.”
Stress comes from thoughts or
situations that provoke feelings of:
A. Anger
B. Frustration
C. Nervousness
D. Anxiety
E. Any of the above
E. Any of the above. Anxiety is not
the only cause of stress. The levels
of stress hormones will rise whether
you are frightened or frustrated.
Anyone who suffers from an anxiety
disorder can’t handle the stress of giving
a speech to a large audience.
A. True
B. False
B. False. What is stressful to one person
is not necessarily stressful to another.
An anxiety disorder may have no effect on
certain situations, but may be debilitating
during others.
C. A big project is due at work
and you’re afraid you won’t
finish in time
Source:
The Health Encyclopedia at www.sjchs.org
Which one of these guilty pleasures is okay
to use for a little relief of stress or anxiety?
Saturday
Massage Therapy & Acupuncture
St. Joseph’s/Candler’ Center for Wellbeing offers
Massage Therapy and Acupuncture sessions
Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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5356 Reynolds St. For more information, call
819-6463.
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A. Double-scoop sundae
B. A smoke break
C. Extra espresso shot in your latte
D. Four hour “Project Runway” marathon
E. None of the above
E. None of the above. Some everyday ways
to best cope with stress are eating a healthy
diet, exercising regularly, limiting caffeine
and alcohol, and not using nicotine.
Friday
4
8
A. True. Adrenaline (sometimes
called the “fight or flight” hormone)
increases when you are stressed
due to anger or fear. High levels
of adrenaline and similar stress
hormones raise your blood pressure
and cholesterol, both of which are
risk factors for heart disease.
Thursday
3
A. True
B. False
B. Your home is stocked with
more cleaning products than
is necessary, “just in case”
Wednesday
2
Too much stress increases your risk
of heart problems.
A. You avoid a going to a party
where you may not know most
of the guests
C. A big project is due at work.
Stress is caused by an existing
stress-causing factor. Anxiety can
be felt before or after a stressful
situation.
Tuesday
1
Blood Pressure
Screenings
352-4405
Which of these anxious situations
does NOT involve an anxiety
disorder?
D. You can’t take your child
camping because you might
see a snake
Monday
February
Stress and anxiety often go hand in hand, but they are not the same.
Take the quiz below to find out the differences between
the two and learn how to identify the problem if it arises.
have been abandoned, but one man managed to kick his worst habit without
making a false promise to himself. He quit smoking by making a list and checking it
much more than twice.
“The trigger was when I came back from lunch and was getting ready to
start my second pack of the day,” says Henry Minis, Chairman of the
Board of St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Foundations. “My secretary said, ‘I
wish you would stop smoking. I just emptied your ashtray. It was
full and the day’s only half over.’ I said, ‘Okay.’”
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Farmer’s Market every Thursday and Friday
St. Joseph’s/Candler hosts a Farmer’s Market every Thursday
at Candler Hospital on Reynolds Street and every Friday at
St. Joseph’s Hospital on Mercy Boulevard. Market times are
10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Cash, Visa and Mastercard are accepted, but
charge payments must be over $10.
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
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January
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Tea & Tour of The
Telfair Women’s
Hospital
819-3368
5
Free Blood Pressure
Screenings
352-4405
Infant and Child CPR
819-3368
Friday
2
3
Tai Chi
819-MIND (6463)
Sibling Awareness
Class
819-3368
Know the Symptoms of a Heart Attack
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8
9
10
Ladies Living Smart
Fitness Club
447-6605
Cancer Support
Group
819-8784
Fibromyalgia
Support Group
819-6743
Tai Chi
819-MIND (6463)
Crochet and Crafts
447-6605
Tai Chi
819-MIND (6463)
Moms in Motion
819-MIND (6463)
Parkinson’s Disease
Support Group
335-6347
Hatha Yoga
819-MIND (6463)
The Magnet Recognition Program®
SMART LIVING: Recent research has shown that not enough
people are aware of the symptoms of impending cardiac arrest
or heart attack. What are those symptoms?
Melissa Fischer: For impending cardiac arrest, you usually
have chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, or
dizziness, lasting usually more than five minutes. That’s a
sign of cardiac arrest or probably a heart attack leading to
cardiac arrest.
Squats N’ Tots
819-MIND (6463)
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13
14
15
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Free Blood Pressure
Screenings
352-4405
Reflex Sympathetic
Dystrophy Support
Group 651-4094
Mammography
Richmond Hill
819-6800
Free Blood Pressure
Screenings
447-6605
Tai Chi
819-MIND (6463)
Pilates®
819-MIND (6463)
Emory Transplant
Program Support
Group 819-8350
SL: So there is a difference between cardiac arrest and a heart
attack?
MF: There is. Cardiac arrest is when your heart stops pumping
blood effectively enough to get oxygen to your vital organs and
tissues. Heart attack is when the heart muscle is not getting
enough blood and oxygen to a certain area of the heart, causing
it to die. But the symptoms for both are similar.
“Man to Man”
Prostate Cancer
Support 355-5196
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21
22
23
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Infant and Child CPR
819-3368
Free Blood Pressure
Screenings
447-6605
SmokeStoppers
819-3368
Mammography
SJ/C Islands
819-6800
SmokeStoppers
819-3368
Coastal Empire
Polio Survivor’s
Association
920-3862
SmokeStoppers
819-3368
Hatha Yoga
819-MIND (6463)
Mammography
Rincon
819-6800
Mammography
Chatham County
Public Works
819-6800
Moms in Motion
819-MIND (6463)
SmokeStoppers
819-3368
Tai Chi
819-MIND (6463)
Pilates®
819-MIND (6463)
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“The Weekender”
for Expectant
Couples
819-3368
Mammography
Skidaway Island
819-6800
Huntington Disease
Support Group
748-8808
Mammography
Bluffton
819-6800
Mammography
Pembroke
819-6800
Tai Chi
819-MIND (6463)
Tai Chi
819-MIND (6463)
Mammography
Pooler
819-6800
Moms in Motion
819-MIND (6463)
SmokeStoppers
819-3368
Pilates®
819-MIND (6463)
“The Weekender”
for Expectant
Couples
819-3368
Squats N’ Tots
819-MIND (6463)
Survivorship Journey: What’s Next?
This series of classes is designed for patients who have just
completed their cancer treatments. Several topics are discussed
in order to help survivors find their “new normal”. For more
information, contact Trish at 819-5834.
SL: Why might a person not understand the urgency when these
symptoms appear?
MF: Some people just think it’s indigestion or acid reflux.
They’ll take antacids until they notice that the symptoms are
getting worse. Or they think they have slept the wrong way
because their arm and neck hurt or feel heavy. Also, women
tend to not have pain as much as men. They have more atypical
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symptoms, such as chest pressure, unusual fatigue, or a feeling
of indigestion. Some may have fatigue and sleep disturbance a
month prior to the actual heart attack. They may also complain
of jaw and teeth pain.
SL: So they may come to seek care but still not necessarily know
it’s a heart attack.
MF: Yes, especially women and diabetics. Diabetics may not
feel pain at all. They might have shortness of breath, abdominal
pain or feel sweaty and shaky. They might think it’s related
to their blood sugar, so they’ll try to treat that first. But the
symptoms will persist.
SL: How can people tell when it’s not indigestion or some other
mild condition?
MF: People need to realize that if they have any unexplained
pain or numbness in their neck, jaw, arms, or chest, or if they
have shortness of breath, sudden nausea or vomiting, lightheadedness and unusual fatigue that lasts more than five
minutes, they need to call 911. Don’t drive yourself to the
emergency room. Don’t even let your family drive you to the
emergency room. Call 911 because EMS can begin treatment on
the way to the hospital. The sooner treatment begins, the better
chance you have of saving the heart muscle, and your life.
For more information, call St. Joseph’s/Candler CareCall at
(912) 819-3360 or (800) 622-6877 (Georgia & South Carolina)
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Melissa Fischer
Emergency Department
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