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16 the
Dangers
of
Gadgets
More media might do
more harm than good.
Plus: When’s the right
time for your child’s first
smartphone?
4 Reaching Out
Anderson’s outpatient services include advanced,
unique therapies to treat a variety of health conditions,
from injuries to balance disorders.
Anderson Hospital
Board of Trustees:
Mark Shashek, Chair
Millie J. Belobraydic; Gary Ceretto;
Robert L. Ciuferi; Greg Coffey;
Richard Dawdy; K. Max Eakin, M.D.;
Frank L. Flanigan; Joseph G. Hagerty;
Sue Ann Hepler; Rev. Mark Maynard;
Jeff Parres, M.D.; Lendell Phelps; Dale
Sauer; Joseph Smith; Nancy Thomas;
Ginger Trucano; Kay Werner; Judy
Wiemann; Patrick Zimmermann, M.D.
Natalie A. Head
Communications Director
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Anderson Hospital is a not-for-profit
154-bed health care facility operated by
Southwestern Illinois Health Facilities,
Inc. A full-service hospital, Anderson
strives to meet the health care needs of
the surrounding communities through
a family-oriented health care delivery
system that is cost-effective and
quality-driven.
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7 The Right Time to Deliver Your Baby
Waiting until 39 weeks is crucial for baby’s
development.
Try these solutions if your aches and pains just
won’t stop.
If you’re wondering whether you should try the Paleo
diet, read up on the pros and cons first.
28 Achieving Balance
Learn what might be causing your balance disorder —
and how Anderson Hospital can help.
30 Community Calendar
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groups, classes and more.
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Reaching Out:
Introducing Expanded
Outpatient
Therapy Services
Anderson Hospital’s Outpatient
Therapy Services continue to
grow to meet the health care needs of area
residents. Now located within the Anderson
Wellness Center at 2133 Vadalabene Drive
in Maryville, the new Outpatient Therapy
Services Department offers a state-of-the-art
facility and convenient location for physical
therapy, occupational therapy, speech
therapy and aquatic therapy.
Whether you’ve had an injury, are
recovering from an illness or have been
living with chronic pain, Anderson Hospital
Outpatient Therapy has coordinated
solutions for outpatient treatment. With
special expertise in orthopedics, we offer
cutting-edge technology and proven
techniques to identify the problem and
create a recovery plan. Patients work
one-on-one with a licensed therapist —
something most private clinics cannot offer.
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Here are a few reasons. Patients receive:
• One-on-one treatment from a licensed
therapist
• Up to one-hour sessions
• The latest therapy technology
• Direct access to Anderson Hospital
resources
• A diverse mix of specialists
collaborating for best results
Anderson Hospital Outpatient Therapy
is a place where excellence in treatment
and advanced technology come together to
help people live their best. We offer many
specialties that you cannot receive at other
outpatient facilities. Here’s a look at some
of the services we offer.
Orthopedic/sports medicine
Our experienced staff provides exceptional
treatment strategies for patients following
orthopedic surgery and athletes returning to
their sport from injury.
Neurological services
Our staff can assist you in rehabilitating or
maximizing your function when coping
with a neurological disorder, such as a
stroke, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, ALS
or Parkinson’s disease.
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Upper extremity rehabilitation
VitalStim®
Our specialty trained staff provide therapy
for upper extremities, including strength,
coordination and ergonomic training,
adaptive equipment training and splinting.
Education on home modifications to
increase independence in daily activities
is provided as an important component.
This noninvasive therapy for dysphagia
(difficulty swallowing) uses an electrical
current to stimulate the muscles responsible
for swallowing.
On-site aquatic therapy
The physical properties of water, such as
buoyancy and turbulence, provide assistance
or resistance to movement, depending
on the needs of the patient. We have a
12-by-16-foot heated pool where you
receive one-on-one coaching. No need for
swimming skills, but a doctor’s referral is
required.
Women’s and men’s
pelvic health program
Specially trained staff can treat a multitude
of pelvic health concerns for men and
women, including pre- and postpartum
issues, urinary or fecal incontinence, painful
scars, vulvodynia (chronic vulvar pain) and
painful intercourse.
Balance/vestibular therapy
Our therapists use advanced NeuroCom®
equipment and work closely with Anderson’s
audiology professionals to assist in
diagnosing and providing treatment for
balance and vestibular problems. (See page
28 to learn more.)
Lymphedema services
Certified therapists provide comprehensive
lymphatic therapy for cancer survivors as
well as individuals who develop edema
(fluid accumulation) for other or unknown
reasons.
Myofascial release/
craniosacral therapies
This therapy uses hands-on touch to treat
areas that need pain relief and improved
function.
Dry needling
This technique uses a thin needle to
stimulate a trigger point beneath the skin.
It is an effective treatment for acute and
chronic pain, rehabilitation from injury, and
even pain and injury prevention, with very
few side effects.
Kinesio taping
Just as the name suggests, this therapy uses a
special elastic tape to correct joints. Kinesio
taping gives stability to injured muscles
and joints — without affecting their range
of motion and circulation in an adverse
manner.
Call 618-391-5827 to make your appointment!
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m at e r n i t y
The Right Time to
Deliver Your Baby
You can’t always control when you give birth. But if you do have a choice,
waiting until 39 weeks gives your baby the best chance at a healthy start.
The average pregnancy lasts
40 weeks. For years, babies who arrived
anytime from three weeks before to two
weeks after their due dates were considered
“term.” But increasingly, doctors recognize
that babies continue to grow throughout
pregnancy. For instance, their lungs, brains
and livers fully develop between 37 and
39 weeks.
The American Congress of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists has recently updated its
definitions. As a result, you now may hear
your doctor refer to births this way:
37 to 38 weeks...................... “Early term”
39 to 40 weeks.........................“Full term”
Week 41.................................. “Late term”
Week 42 or later.....................“Post-term”
Special care
If you do have a C-section, your doctor can
help make sure your baby has reached term.
Babies born after 37 weeks may need more
special care than those born after 39 weeks.
They face an increased risk for:
• Trouble breathing or staying warm
• Difficulty eating
•Jaundice
• Learning and behavior problems
• Hearing and vision impairment
Of course, you may have no choice but
to deliver early. Your doctor may decide
that the benefits of an early delivery by
either inducing labor or having a C-section
outweigh the risks. ●
Follow your baby’s
schedule
If you’ve had a healthy
pregnancy, health experts advise
waiting until labor occurs
naturally instead of scheduling
a cesarean section ahead of time.
Having a C-section when you don’t
need one may increase the health risks
to you and your baby. If you aim to schedule
your child’s birth, talk with your doctor
about your reasoning and all the benefits
and risks.
The Right Place for Your Baby
Learn why more families choose Anderson Hospital than any other hospital in southern Illinois
for their birth experience. Go to www.andersonhospital.org. Hover over “Anderson Centers,”
then click on “Pavilion for Women.”
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f o r wo m e n
Growing Stronger After
Breast Cancer
The research is clear: Exercise, such
as walking three to five hours each week,
helps breast cancer survivors live longer and
enjoy life more. But, simply stated, breast
cancer treatment — surgery, radiation and
chemotherapy — can be exhausting. During
and after treatment, women may not view
exercise as a priority or they may be too
tired to participate in a standard exercise
program.
That’s where physical therapy (PT) comes
in. PT especially designed for breast cancer
survivors can help women safely regain
their energy, range of motion and strength.
Preventing and controlling
lymphedema
Beating fatigue
Exercise, which helps promote lymph
drainage, may reduce the symptoms
of lymphedema. Other PT care for
lymphedema includes massage and
bandaging. ●
Fatigue, one of the most common side
effects of breast cancer treatment, keeps
many women from exercising. That’s a
shame, because exercise actually relieves
fatigue. A physical therapist can help a tired
woman feel peppier by suggesting coping
strategies, such as scheduling demanding
activities for times when she feels more
energetic.
To accommodate fatigue, a physical
therapist should tailor an exercise plan so
that it begins with the easiest movements,
such as chin tucks and shoulder rolls.
As the patient grows stronger, the
therapist will often increase workout
time and add more advanced
exercises, such as working a pulley attached
over a door top.
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Breast cancer or its treatments, such as
the surgical removal of lymph nodes
or radiation therapy, may result in
lymphedema. In this condition, fluid from
the woman’s lymphatic system can’t be
absorbed into the bloodstream. Excess
fluid may then collect in the arm next to
the treated breast, causing swelling and
soreness. Other symptoms include:
• A tight feeling, pain, aching or heaviness
in the affected arm
• Trouble flexing joints in the affected limb
Pelvic Floor Disorders:
Common and Treatable
They’re not the kind of moments you discuss at
the dinner table. But they happen every day to
millions of women nationwide.
Your pelvic muscles form
a sling that holds up your
bladder, uterus and other pelvic organs.
Childbirth, pregnancy, obesity or simply
the passage of time can weaken these
muscles. Often the result is incontinence,
or being unable to control when you go to
the bathroom. Also, your uterus or the top
of the vagina may drop into the vagina.
This is called pelvic organ prolapse.
In one national study, nearly onefourth of women ages 20 and older had
symptoms of at least one pelvic floor
disorder. The condition is more common
with age. It affects half of women ages 80
and older.
What to watch for
Signs of a pelvic floor disorder may
include:
• Urine leaks when you sneeze, jump or
lift something heavy
• Trouble holding bowel movements
until you reach a bathroom
• Feelings of fullness, discomfort or pain
in your lower abdomen
• Feelings of
heaviness,
fullness or
pulling in the pelvis
• A sensation that something is falling
out of your vagina
• Pain during sex
• Difficulty having a bowel movement or
emptying your bladder
Check your pelvic health
Talking with your doctor about these
problems can help you get treatment.
Lifestyle changes, such as avoiding
caffeine or losing weight, may resolve
the problem; so can medication. Other
therapies include pelvic strengthening
exercises known as Kegels.
For women with more severe
symptoms, a device called a pessary
can also be inserted to hold the uterus
in place. If these treatments don’t help,
surgery is an option. ●
Keeping You Well
Ask your primary care doctor how outpatient PT could improve your life. Anderson Hospital’s
Outpatient Therapy includes specialized therapies for pelvic health concerns and lymphedema.
Turn to pages 4 and 5.
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fitness
Get Fit to
Improve
Balance
Everyone can appreciate how
important it is to have a healthy heart
or stronger muscles. Even people who don’t
think much about flexibility might stretch before
exercising. But not many people consider their
sense of balance or how to improve it.
Keep in mind, though, without the ability to
stay on your feet, it would be difficult for you to
exercise at all. Imagine trying to work out while
suffering from dizziness, and you can see how
essential your sense of balance really is.
Balance is at the core of all physical movement.
A good sense of balance can help you avoid
injury, improve your athletic performance
and, if you are an older adult, maintain your
independence. According to the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention,
one out of every three adults age 65
or older falls each year. Falling is the
leading cause of injury among this
age group.
You can avoid becoming a statistic.
Balance can be improved through specific
movements, just like any other physical
measure. Give the following a try.
Strength training
Tree Pose
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Why it works: Picture the muscular
Do
legs of gymnasts and soccer players.
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Their strong legs give them a solid
home!
foundation and a better sense of
balance. Lower-body moves such as
squats, lunges, leg extensions and calf raises are
good ways to improve your balance. These moves
can be done without special equipment,
either in a gym or at home.
Try this: The plank. Get in the starting
position for a push-up and lower your
elbows to the floor, so that only your
forearms and toes support your weight,
then hold.
Tai chi and yoga
Why it works: A series of slow, mindful
movements, tai chi is a good, low-impact
way to improve your balance. Tai chi
improves your body’s strength and flexibility
from the core muscles to your ankles,
providing a more solid foundation. It also
helps you develop a greater awareness of
your body and the way it moves. Yoga
provides similar benefits.
Try this: The tree pose in yoga. With both
feet planted firmly on the floor, slowly bring
one foot up to the opposite leg’s thigh or
calf. Then hold.
Water-based training
Why it works: In a study of athletes’ sense
of balance, swimmers scored below only
gymnasts and soccer players. Water-based
classes are also a good option for anyone
with physical limitations, whether caused
by a medical condition or an injury. Your
buoyancy in water allows you to work
on balance techniques in ways that aren’t
possible on land.
Try this: If swimming laps doesn’t appeal
to you, try a water-based exercise class such
as ai chi, a form of tai chi done in a pool.
Lunge Standing exercises
Why it works: Simple standing exercises
done for a few minutes each day can have
a major impact on your sense of balance.
Examples include heel-to-toe walking for
20 steps or lifting one leg for 10 seconds
while holding on to the back of a chair
or the wall for balance. As you build
endurance, you can increase the repetitions
and duration of these exercises. Standing
exercises can be done almost anywhere —
and as often as you want.
Try this: A one-leg stand while in line at
the grocery store. Use the handle of the cart
to provide support. ●
The Wonders of Water
Anderson Hospital’s Wellness Center offers aquatic therapy for patients with orthopedic,
neurological, pulmonary or cardiac-related conditions. We have a 12-by-16-foot heated pool, and each
patient receives one-on-one private treatment. No need for swimming skills, but a doctor’s referral is
required. Call 618-391-5827 to make an appointment.
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Are You Getting the
Right Treatment
for Knee Pain?
If you have arthritis, don’t let it keep
you from enjoying life. Persistent pain
may mean it’s time to take a fresh look
at your treatment plan.
Your knee pain has gotten worse.
You wake up in the morning with aching
joints, and it feels like a chore just to get
out of bed and get ready for the day. The
same-old over-the-counter pain relievers
hardly help.
Sound familiar? If you have knee
osteoarthritis, your treatment may need
an update as time goes by. What works in
the beginning may not be effective for the
long haul.
Possible solutions
It may be beneficial for you to try nondrug
treatments, including:
• Self-care methods, such as hot baths and
showers, use of a heat wrap or cold pack,
and regularly scheduled rest to avoid
overexertion
• Acupuncture or massage therapy
• Physical therapy
• Ultrasound or TENS (transcutaneous
electrical nerve stimulation) treatments
Medication matters
Talk with your doctor about options for
stepping up your medication therapy. He or
she may recommend:
• A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
(NSAID) or duloxetine (Cymbalta)
• Prescription pain medication
• Topical pain-relief creams and sprays
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• Injection of pain medicine or
corticosteroids into the knee joint to
reduce pain and inflammation
• Injection of hyaluronic acid substitutes to
lubricate the knee joint
When surgery is an option
If your knee arthritis has become disabling,
you may benefit from surgery. Surgical
procedures can remove loose pieces of bone
and cartilage, smooth the surface of the knee
joint or reposition the joint to reduce pain.
A surgeon can also replace all or part of the
knee joint with a synthetic joint.
Talk over treatment options carefully with
your doctor. It may take some trial and error
to find the right combination of treatments for
you, but the end result is worth the effort. ●
If It Doesn’t Get Better
These three indicators may be a sign it’s time
to re-evaluate your treatment plan:
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2
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Your knee pain, soreness or discomfort
has gotten worse, and regular exercise
and over-the-counter pain relievers aren’t
doing the job.
You’re having trouble sleeping because
of knee pain.
Daily activities like walking, bathing
and getting dressed are becoming hard
for you.
Is Your Home Arthritis-Friendly?
With a few simple changes, you can spare your knees a lot
of painful bending and twisting:
• Beware the stairs. Going up and down stairs is hard on
knees, so keep your purse, coat, cellphone, glasses and
other things you need during the day on the main level.
Make sure that all stairs — inside and out — have a
sturdy handrail so that you can climb more easily.
• Love your chairs. A higher seat is easiest to get out of,
so add leg risers, locking casters or a firm seat cushion
to your chair or sofa. You might even swap your
traditional dining set for a taller pub-style table that
accommodates counter-height chairs.
• Prep your kitchen. Rather than standing while preparing
meals, sit on a tall stool and give your knees a break.
• Customize the bathroom. Install grab bars to help you
get in and out of the shower and tub. A taller toilet seat
with side rails (or a special comfort-height toilet) can
take the toll off your knees.
Say
‘no’ to
Stairs!
Recovering from Joint Replacement Surgery?
Get individualized treatment from an Anderson Hospital orthopedic specialist.
Call 618-391-5827 to make your appointment. See pages 4 and 5 to learn more.
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fa m i ly
Stay Safe This Summer
While you’re making memories of
sunshine to get you through the cold winter
months, remember to make safety a priority.
Here’s a rundown of what you need to know.
Swim smart
As the weather heats up, cool pools and
beautiful beaches beckon. In fact, statistics
show that most families with small children
will enjoy aquatic activities this summer.
Some less happy news: One in four adults
knows someone who has drowned, and
about one-fifth of fatal drowning victims
are children. Other swimming risks include
brain and spinal cord injuries from diving
into shallow water.
Emergency signs: Call for help if you
can’t get a child out of the water alone. If he
or she has stopped breathing, administer
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rescue breathing or CPR if you’re trained.
Watch for the following signs of neardrowning:
• Chest pain
•Confusion
• Cough with pink, frothy mucus
• Bluish skin on the face
Even if the child revives quickly, call 911.
Lung problems and other complications still
may have occurred.
Safety secrets: Never let children swim
alone. Only allow diving in designated
areas where the depth of the water is
known. Consider enrolling your little one in
swimming classes. Even children ages 1 to
4 may be less likely to drown if they’ve had
formal instruction.
Cool down
Enjoying the outdoors? If the temperature
and humidity are high, your body’s cooling
system doesn’t work as well — putting you
at risk for dehydration, heat exhaustion and
heatstroke.
Emergency warning signs: Stomach, arm
and leg cramps are often the first sign of
heat illness, followed by thirst, fatigue and
weakness. Stop your activity, drink water
and move to the shade to gently stretch. If
you don’t feel better within 30 minutes, call
your doctor.
Seek immediate help if you or a family
member has any of the following symptoms:
• Skin that’s hot and dry, but not sweating
•Confusion
•Fainting
•Vomiting
• Trouble breathing
Safety secrets: Schedule outdoor activities
for early morning or after sunset. Drink
plenty of fluids before, during and after
outdoor exercise. Avoid caffeine, which
contributes to dehydration.
Get grilling — the safe way
What’s a summer weekend without a
picnic, barbecue or campfire dinner? This
American tradition hosts hidden dangers,
however. Each year, about 5,700 fires are
started by charcoal, wood or propane grills
in the U.S. And bacteria are often unwanted
guests at outdoor meals, causing foodborne
illness.
Emergency warning signs: If a burn is
the size of your palm or larger, charred,
white or numb, call 911. Signs of foodrelated illness often resemble the flu.
Increasing fluid intake often brings relief.
But get help if you have diarrhea and:
5,700 fires
are started by
charcoal, wood or propane
grills in the U.S.
• Blood in the stool
•Confusion
• A fever higher than 101.5 degrees
Safety secrets: To prevent fires, don’t
overfill a grill’s propane tank. Don’t pour
lighter fluid on already-lit charcoal. After
your food is cooked, douse hot coals in
water until embers are extinguished. Beat
bacteria by keeping hot foods hot and cold
foods cold. Wash your hands often and don’t
use the same plates and utensils for raw and
cooked dishes. ●
Accidents happen ...
... even when you’re prepared. Anderson
Hospital ExpressCare Clinics offers four
locations in Bethalto, Glen Carbon,
Collinsville and Highland to serve you
every day. The clinics treat minor injuries
and illnesses.
At Anderson Hospital’s Emergency
Department, we are committed to providing the most advanced, highest quality of
care at the time when you need it most. In
an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest
hospital.
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This Is Your Brain on
Has technology transformed the way we think and relate to others for the better?
For many of us, electronics aren’t
just nifty tools or toys anymore.
They’ve become an extension of our selves.
Emails, texts and social networks keep us in
constant touch with coworkers, family and
friends. Smartphones, tablets and laptops
let us play a game, watch a video or find a
restaurant on the go.
Scientists are divided about the impact of
all this technology on our psychological wellbeing. On the one hand, it’s an incredible
resource for information and entertainment.
On the other, it may contribute to fractured
attention and emotional stress. For some,
connecting with people on sites such as
Facebook widens their social circle. But for
others, it may lead to disappearing behind
a screen and withdrawing from face-to-face
interactions.
One thing most experts agree on:
Frequent use of technology can rewire your
brain. That’s because the brain is built for
adaptability. As it processes external data, it
gradually adjusts its internal circuits.
and listening to TV. While it may feel as if
you’re doing multiple things at once, you’re
actually switching your attention back and
forth quickly from one task to another.
Studies show that this often reduces your
performance on each of the tasks. Plus, you
may be teaching your brain to flit around
restlessly. You may start having more trouble
focusing and tuning out distractions even
when you aren’t using gadgets — a problem
in many situations, from sitting through a
meeting to driving a car.
Whenever you can, set aside separate
blocks of time for different tasks, such as
checking email, shopping online and reading
your friends’ updates on Facebook. Then try
not to let one activity intrude upon the other.
Media multitasking
Some things you’re training your brain to
do may not be helpful. Consider media
multitasking — using more than one type of
media at a time, such as checking email on
your phone while working on your computer
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Data overload
Social media sabotage
The sheer amount of information now
Social media sites such as Facebook and
available at your fingertips is mindTwitter help meet your need to connect and
boggling. Some feel empowered by 24/7
communicate. Plus, posting a flattering photo
access to a wide range of news and info. For
or positive update may give you a quick ego
others, it’s simply
boost. But online friends
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of Pediatrics
time first. Make a rule:
recommends
no phones, tablets or TV
limiting nonschool
at meals. Look for other
use of TVs, tablets, computers and video
opportunities to enjoy screen-free time with
games to no more than one to two hours per
family and friends. Find new off-line friends
day. Ground rules aren’t just for kids, though. by taking a class, volunteering for a cause or
It’s a good idea to set some for yourself, too.
joining a support group. ●
Are You Addicted to Technology?
Watch out for these signs that your use of media
has crossed the line from helpful to harmful:
• You spend more time browsing the Web,
checking Facebook or playing game apps than
you intended.
• You have trouble stepping away from a
device, even when you have other important
things to do.
• You feel restless, depressed or cranky when you
cut down on how much time you spend using
devices.
• You do most of your socializing in the digital
world — through texts and email, on Facebook
or Twitter, in chat rooms or via online games.
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If the problem starts seriously interfering with
your relationships or daily life, ask a mental health
professional for advice on getting your gadget
habit under control.
FAQs: Smartphone Smarts for Kids
In this digital world of ours, more and more children
and adolescents — starting at increasingly younger
ages — are staring at lit-up screens, including
smartphones, as they watch videos, play games and
browse the Web. All this screen time adds up to an
average of seven hours a day for most children.
Is there a “right” age for a child’s first
smartphone?
No. Only you know what’s best for your child, says
the American Academy of Pediatrics. Most kids
begin to show interest in cellphones by middle
school, when their social lives expand.
Are there any health risks when a child uses
a smartphone?
Whether you’re texting or scrolling through Facebook, anyone spending too much time in front of
a screen faces possible health risks. Sitting so much
keeps your child from being more physically active.
Less physical activity leads to more snacking. Next
thing you know, he or she may start to gain weight,
inching toward obesity. Also, since smartphones
connect to the Internet, anything illicit lurking
there could cross paths with your child.
How can I keep my child’s or teen’s smartphone
use under control?
It helps to limit your child’s smartphone use and
establish “screen-free” areas of your home. Also,
regularly talk with your child about smartphone
safety. Don’t open attachments or click links from
unknown senders. Don’t give out your age, address,
school or location. And tell your child to check
with you first before he or she downloads anything.
Remember that you’re an important role model for
your child. Let him or her see that you, too, can cut
your screen time and use your smartphone wisely.
Tip! Take a walk with your child and together come
up with fun, nondigital ideas for more physically
and mentally active things to do. What about
shooting baskets, learning a new board game
or dancing in the living room?
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h e a rt h e a lt h
How to Detect Heart Dise
You could go for years without realizing you have clogged arteries that leave
you a heartbeat from a heart attack.
In the early stages of heart disease,
symptoms may be absent or easily
missed. Even a full-blown heart attack may
not have the sudden, severe chest pain you
see in the movies. Some heart attacks cause
symptoms so mild, people mistake them for
indigestion.
Could it be heart disease?
Symptoms of chronic heart disease may
include:
• Angina. This discomfort usually signals
that the heart isn’t getting enough blood
to meet increased demand, often caused
by physical exertion, stress or digestion.
You may feel pressure or squeezing pain
in the chest, sometimes radiating to
the arms, shoulders, neck, jaw or back.
The discomfort may be aching, heavy,
exhausting, sharp or burning. It may
come and go. See a doctor promptly —
especially if you have chest pain at rest,
which could signal a heart attack.
• Shortness of breath. This possible heart
attack symptom can also warn of heart
failure, in which the heart fails to pump
enough blood to the body. If you’re
unusually breathless during physical
activity, while at rest or in combination
with chest pain, seek medical assistance.
• Arrhythmia. If you regularly have
skipped or quickened heartbeats, or a
fluttering feeling in your chest, talk with
your doctor.
Are you at risk?
You can’t do anything about some heart
disease risk factors, including advancing age,
being male, having a family history of heart
disease or your ethnicity. But you can avoid
lifestyle risks such as smoking, physical
inactivity and being overweight.
A medical checkup can find “hidden” risk
factors, like high cholesterol, high blood
pressure or diabetes, which is strongly linked
to heart disease.
When in doubt, talk with your doctor.
Don’t let a heart attack be your first sign of
heart disease. If you have a hunch something
might be wrong, don’t second-guess yourself
— get prompt medical care. ●
If A Heart Attack Happens
Act fast. Quick medical help can greatly increase
your chance for survival after a heart attack. People
who notice symptoms wait five hours on average
before they reach an emergency room. Sadly, about
half of those who suffer a heart attack die before
they reach the hospital. If you think you may be
having a heart attack, immediately call 911.
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Count on us. When patients experience chest
pain, it is critically important that they receive care
that is both urgent and appropriate. Anderson
Hospital’s Chest Pain Center is the only one of its
kind in Madison County. The Chest Pain Center is
accessible 24 hours a day, with rapid assessment
by an emergency department physician on arrival
ase
Some Risk Factors
for Heart Disease
High
cholesterol
Obesity
Lack of
physical
exercise
Smoking
High
blood
pressure
and nurses who are specially trained to treat
patients with chest pain. With proven protocols established to transfer patients to higher
levels of care, Anderson Hospital has access to
the most advanced cardiovascular technology
available, including a 24/7 interventional cardiac
cath lab.
Discover all the benefits of the Chest Pain Center
at www.andersonhospital.org. Click on the link
under “Anderson Centers.”
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nutrition
E at L ike a C a v eman :
Should You Try the
Paleo Diet?
Sustainable diets come and go.
the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
But according to proponents of the caveman
notes that diets rich in plant foods and lean
diet, 21st-century Americans would have
protein can reduce high blood pressure and
better health, maintain a healthy weight and
blood sugar, prevent type 2 diabetes and
have a reduced risk for chronic diseases if
lead to weight loss.
they returned to eating like our Paleolithic
ancestors did 10,000 years ago.
Consider the cons
In other words, if a food can’t be hunted,
Even still, some nutritionists believe the
fished or gathered (as in nuts and berries),
following tenets of the Stone Age diet to
it’s not good for you.
be problematic:
• Considering their small
The caveman diet
Diets
rich
in
plant
stature and short life spans,
has its supporters and
it’s a tough sell to propose that
naysayers. The following
foods and lean
hunters and gatherers were
review of this diet can
protein can
healthier than we are today.
help you decide if it’s
reduce
high
blood
• Eliminating whole grains,
worth a try or better left
beans and dairy foods
in the recesses of history.
pressure and
from your diet could cause
blood sugar, and essential vitamin and mineral
Explore the pros
As far as fad diets are
prevent diabetes. deficiencies, especially of
calcium and vitamin D.
concerned, the Paleo diet
• Cutting whole grains, a good
does have more benefits
source of dietary fiber, from your meal
than some. For example, eating more fruits
plan could increase your risk for heart
and vegetables and eliminating added sugar
disease, certain cancers and diabetes.
and salt is in line with the government’s 2010
Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Also,
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• Consuming lots of high-fat, highcholesterol meat and eggs is not in line
with today’s dietary recommendations.
In addition, people with genetic
hemochromatosis (a hereditary disease
that results in enhanced iron absorption)
and those taking certain blood pressure
medications, diuretics, warfarin and
some diabetes medications should get
their doctor’s advice before following the
caveman diet, according to a review article
published in the American Journal of
Human Biology.
The bottom line
Like other fad diets that promise significant
weight loss and other benefits, limiting
yourself to the list of foods allowed in the
Paleo diet could come at a nutritional price.
But taking the best advice the diet offers —
eating more fruits and vegetables and less
unprocessed foods, sugar and salt — is a
good step toward better health. ●
The Basics of
the Paleo Diet
ENJOY:
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•
•
•
Grass-fed meat
Poultry
Wild-caught fish and shellfish
Eggs
Organic fruits and vegetables,
including roots and berries
AVOID:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Grains
Beans and peas
Dairy
Added sugar and salt
Alcohol
Processed or convenience foods
Eat Better —
We Can Help!
Anderson Hospital offers nutrition services
to help you devise a healthy diet that promotes total wellness. For more information,
please call 618-391-6499.
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w
x xhxat ’ s co o k i n g
table travels:
Global Insights
for Flavorful,
Healthy Meals
How do the French stay so trim?
Why does Thailand have such low rates of
cancer? One answer is their diet. Take a
look around the world, and you’ll find that
healthy eating patterns are linked to lower
rates of heart disease, cancer and other
chronic conditions.
A recent study published in the journal
Circulation examined dietary habits in
52 countries. Here’s what they found:
• People who ate a typical Western diet
— marked by a lot of fried foods, salty
snacks, eggs and meat — had a 35 percent
higher risk for heart attack than people
who consumed little or no fried foods
and meat.
• People who ate lots of fruits and vegetables
had a 30 percent lower risk for heart attack
compared with those who ate few or no
fruits and veggies.
• Surprisingly, an Asian diet with healthy
elements such as tofu and other soy
foods had no effect on heart attack risk.
Researchers think the beneficial effects of
these foods may have been offset by high
consumption of salty soy sauces.
Do your taste buds yearn for a little
excitement? Meet that craving by choosing
nutritious foods from around the world.
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Here are a few ideas.
Healthy Asian: Tofu, brown rice, garlic
broccoli, shrimp with snow peas, chicken
satay with peanut sauce, chicken stir-fry,
salmon teriyaki, bok choy, spinach with
sesame seeds, kimchi (spicy cabbage),
green tea
Healthy Mexican: Pinto and black beans,
soft corn tortillas, spicy chicken, baked fish
with mango salsa, shrimp veracruz, mango
with lime, fresh tomato salsa, guacamole,
pico de gallo, papaya sorbet, cinnamonspiced hot chocolate
Healthy Italian: Whole-grain pasta,
marinara sauce, polenta, pasta primavera,
grilled rosemary chicken, baked or poached
fish, eggplant caponata, white beans, olive
oil, garlic, grapes, red wine
Healthy Indian: Vegetable or chicken
curry, lentil dal, tandoori chicken,
cauliflower curry, brown basmati rice,
cucumber raita, whole wheat chapati
(flatbread), palak paneer (a spinach dish),
mango lassi (smoothie), yogurt, chai tea ●
Simple Fish Tacos
Many Mexican dishes are loaded with fat
— especially those that are deep-fried and
drenched in cheesy sauces. Fortunately, it’s
easy to lighten up traditional recipes by substituting lower-fat ingredients.
Ingredients
½ cup nonfat sour cream
¼ cup fat-free mayonnaise
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ package low-sodium taco seasoning, divided
1 lb. cod or whitefish fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. lemon juice
12 6-inch warmed corn tortillas
2 cups shredded red and green cabbage
2 cups diced tomato
Lime wedges
Directions
In a small bowl, combine sour cream,
mayonnaise, cilantro and 2 tablespoons
seasoning mix. In a medium bowl,
combine fish, oil, lemon juice and
remaining seasoning mix; pour into
large skillet. Cook, stirring constantly,
over medium-high heat for four to five
minutes or until fish flakes easily when
tested with a fork. Fill tortilla shells with
fish mixture. Top with cabbage, tomato,
sour cream mixture and taco sauce, if
desired. Serve with lime wedges.
Serves six. Not including taco sauce,
each serving contains about 270 calories,
7 g total fat, 35 mg cholesterol, 400 mg
sodium, 38 g carbohydrate.
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Potato and Pork Curry
Although pork is technically a “red” meat,
lean cuts of pork, including pork tenderloin,
boneless top loin chop and center loin chop, are
leaner than skinless chicken legs. What’s more,
ounce per ounce, pork has less fat than most
cuts of beef.
Directions
Ingredients
1 tsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, cut in wedges
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. curry powder
1 can (14 oz.) tomatoes
1 can (14 oz.) no-salt-added green beans, drained
4 potatoes (medium-sized), cooked and
cut in chunks
2 cups cooked pork, cubed or in strips
¹⁄³ cup seedless raisins
Place oil, onion, garlic and curry in 2-quart
casserole. Microwave on high for two
minutes. Stir. Add tomatoes and green
beans. Microwave on high for four minutes,
stirring after two minutes. Add potatoes,
meat and raisins. Mix well. Microwave on
high for two minutes or until hot. Season
with salt and pepper, if desired.
Serves four. Each serving contains about
350 calories, 6 g total fat (2 g saturated fat),
65 mg cholesterol, 200 mg sodium, 50 g
carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 26 g protein.
Pasta Primavera
Pasta is rich in iron and B vitamins, cholesterolfree and very low in sodium. And 1 cup of
whole wheat varieties can provide as much as
one-fourth of the daily recommended fiber
for adults. This version of the Italian vegetarian
classic is loaded with 1½ cups of vegetables
per serving.
Directions
Ingredients
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup sliced zucchini
1 cup macaroni or rotini pasta
1 tbsp. margarine
1 tbsp. flour
1 cup skim milk
¼ tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. black pepper
⁄
8
2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
Steam vegetables until crisp-tender. Cook
macaroni according to package directions.
In a small saucepan, melt margarine
and blend in flour. Gradually stir in milk
and seasonings. Cook over medium heat,
stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.
Remove from heat and blend in cheese.
Pour over hot vegetables. Add macaroni and
mix together.
Serves two. Each serving contains about
360 calories, 8 g total fat (2 g saturated fat),
5 mg cholesterol, 200 mg sodium,
56 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 15 g protein.
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Achieving Balance
When the balance system isn’t working properly, two Anderson Hospital
specialties collaborate to provide successful treatment.
Since learning to walk, you have
probably taken for granted your ability to
balance. What you may not know is that the
human balance system is comprised of three
systems working together:
• Vestibular (inner ear)
•Visual
• Somatosensory (the muscle, joints and
nerve sensory input)
The vestibular system includes the
labyrinth in the inner ear and tells the brain
about movements and the position of your
head. These motions are affected when you
walk, ride in a car, go up or down on an
elevator, or even just move your head to
look at an object. The visual system relays
input from your visual field to determine
your body position and if you are moving
or stationary. The somatosensory
system combines information from
your muscles, joints and skin to help
the brain know how your body is
positioned in space.
Systems out of balance
If these three systems do not
work together, a variety of
balance disorders can occur.
This results in movement or
everyday activities being
very difficult or impossible
to perform. Symptoms
may occur short term or
for a long time and can
increase your risk of
falling. You might feel
unsteady, woozy or
giddy; like you are
spinning, floating
or falling; or
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experience nausea, anxiety and changes in
heart rate.
What happened?
Balance disorders can be caused by a variety
of health conditions, such as infections
(viral or bacterial); blood circulation
disorders; certain medications; head injury
or damage to the brain (such as stroke,
multiple sclerosis or tumors); an injury to a
muscle or the skeletal system; or an injury
or change to the visual system.
Balance disorders can be assessed and
treated at the Anderson Wellness Center
through coordinated care provided by
physical therapists and audiologists.
The Physical Therapy and
Audiology departments
work in conjunction with
your doctor and require
a physician’s order. If
you experience dizziness,
spinning or loss of balance,
first contact your doctor for
a comprehensive evaluation.
Therapy can assist the physician
in diagnosing the problem and
developing an individualized
treatment plan. ●
— Diane Richter, physical therapist,
and Kay Guccione, audiologist
If you have questions or
would like to make an
appointment, please call
the Audiology and Physical Therapy
departments at 618-391-5827.
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Our Audiology Services?
FREE 30-Day Trial
for Hearing Aids!
For 12 years, Anderson Hospital has
provided comprehensive audiology
services for both children and adults:
• Comprehensive diagnostic hearing
evaluations
• Central Auditory Processing (CAP)
evaluations
• Auditory brainstem response testing
• Hearing aid sales and fitting
• Hearing aid repair services on all makes
and models
Counseling and training
provided at no additional
expense to you.
• Assistive listening devices, including
amplifiers for telephones and TVs,
alarm clocks and smoke detectors
• Aural rehabilitation services —
achieve your best communication
ability possible through strategies,
training and counseling
Call us at 618-391-5827
NEW LOCATION!
Now located at the Anderson Wellness Center
2133 Vadalabene Drive, Maryville, IL
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Community Calendar
Prenatal Care and
Family CourseS
Support Groups
For a full list of Prenatal Care and Family course
offerings, dates/times and costs, and for online
registration, visit www.andersonhospital.org or
call 618-391-5983.
• Preparation for Childbirth
Air Link
A social club for individuals with pulmonaryrelated conditions.
618-391-6715
AWAKE (Alert, Well And Keeping Energetic)
Support group for people affected by sleep
apnea. 618-288-6124
•Sibling Class
Diabetes Support Group
• Breastfeeding Class
• Prep School for Dads
• Grandparents Are
Special!
• Here Comes Baby!
Babysitting Class
Anderson Hospita
l’s
Annual Baby Fair
Sunday,
May 4, 2014
618-391-6700
Turn to page 6
for details.
Outpatient Lactation
Services/Lactation Supplies
By appointment.
618-391-6057
Screenings
Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Screenings
Held on the third Friday of every other month
(upcoming dates include May 16 and July 18).
$25 per screen.
618-391-6710
Prostate Screenings
$10 per screen. Call for more information.
618-391-6700
Treatment Options for
Erectile Dysfunction and
Male Stress Incontinence
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Education for health care providers:
Noon to 1 p.m.
Community presentation:
6:30 to 7:30 p.m., registration begins at 6 p.m.
Anderson Hospital Physician Office Building I
Classrooms 1, 2, 3
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A quarterly support group providing
instruction, group support and discussion
about a variety of topics related to
diabetes management.
618-391-6711
Ostomy Support Group
Monthly meetings led by certified wound
and ostomy nurses.
618-391-5941
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of
every month.
618-391-5984
SHARE (Support Has A Reinforcing Effect)
Monthly support group for women who have
been diagnosed with breast cancer.
618-391-6703
Stroke Support Group
618-391-5230
Presented by Dr. Etai Goldenberg
Dr. Goldenberg specializes in male reproduction
and sexual health, medical and surgical correction of erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease,
hypogonadism, testosterone replacement,
andrology, male urinary incontinence surgery
and general urology. He practices with Urology
Consultants, Ltd. at the Maryville location.
Light refreshments will be served.
Spouses and partners are welcome. RSVP by May 23 to 618-391-6700
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Anderson Hospital offers a wide variety of services, programs and support groups
to help you get well and stay healthy. To view the latest offerings, visit us at
www.andersonhospital.org.
spring–Summer 2014
Anderson Wellness
Center Open House!
Metro East Illinois
Heart Walk 2014
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
5 to 7 p.m.
2133 Vadalabene Drive,
Maryville, IL
Healthy refreshments, tours, informational
booths and FREE screenings, including:
• Blood Glucose
•BMI
• Blood Pressure
• Balance
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Other Programs
Community Health Education
618-391-6712
Congestive Heart Failure Program
618-391-6715
CPR, ACLS, PALS Courses
618-391-6700
Diabetes Self-Management Education
Programs
Individual consultation and group classes.
618-391-6711
Phase 2 Cardiac and Pulmonary
Rehabilitation
618-391-6715
12:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies
1 p.m. Official Start of Heart Walk
Gateway Motorsports Park, Madison, IL
Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s national campaign to get America
moving. This noncompetitive walk celebrates
those who have made lifestyle changes and
encourages many more to take the pledge
to live healthier. At the same time, the walk
raises important dollars to fund lifesaving
research and education, advocate for health
and save lives.
We need your support! Join us!
To learn more and register, please visit
www.metroeastillinoisheartwalk.
kintera.org.
Phase 3 Supervised Exercise Program
for Adults
618-391-6715
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