By: JACQUELINE LONDON

By: JACQUELINE LONDON
He achieved a success
most people only dream
about and became one
of America’s most trusted
celebrities. But for Mark
McEwen, the fast-paced
and career-driven life
took a turn the day he
suffered a massive
stroke.
Anchor of Local 6 First at 4:00pm, Local 6 News at
5:00pm, 6:00pm and 11:00pm
Mark is documenting
his courageous journey
in the hopes of helping
others. Below is an
excerpt from his yet to be
completed book. Mark
shares with you his honest
and intimate thoughts about
the day that changed his life
forever…
We hear a lot about breast cancer, but did
you know the number one killer of women is
heart disease?
“There I was in the airport
at Baltimore-Washington and
I didn’t feel quite right. It’s
not my habit to hang out at
airports, but there I was. I
started to sweat and my right
leg felt funny. But I didn’t panic.
I’d never been in a hospital for
even one night and had only one
operation—that was arthroscopic
and on my knee. So I had no
reference point, no prior experience
to draw on. I remember calling
my wife on my cell phone and she
said to eat something, maybe my
stomach was empty, that’s why I was
sweating. You don’t have to tell me
twice to eat so I ordered a slice of
pizza. When I didn’t eat it, I knew
something was wrong.” Continued on page 8
For women, heart attacks can be a pain in
the neck. Or the jaw, or shoulder blades or
chest. A pain that kills. While women may
have fewer heart attacks, they are 70% more
likely than men to die from a first heart attack.
Here’s the bottom line: heart disease claims
twice as many women’s lives than all types of
cancer combined, including breast cancer.
Doctors say heart attacks occur when the
blood flow to the heart is significantly reduced or cut off completely. Likewise, a stroke
Continued on page 13
As with any cardiovascular work
out, it is important to warm up and
stretch your muscles before and
after exercise. Drink lots of water before, during and after your workout.
Use safety equipment, such as bike
helmets, to prevent injuries. Endurance activities should make you
breathe hard, but not too hard. If
you experience dizziness, chest pain
or difficulty talking, stop. You are
exercising beyond your limits.
By: BOB FRIER
Anchor of Local 6 News at 5:00pm,
6:00pm and 11:00pm
Want to feel better, have more
energy and live longer? Then look
no further than good old-fashion
exercise. I myself am a runner. I try
to run at least three times a week. It
gives me alone time and when I’m
done I feel good about myself.
Even by doing a moderate amount
of exercise every day, you can
improve your physical, mental and
emotional health. These health
benefits can be achieved by virtually
everyone, regardless of age, sex,
race or physical ability.
If the prospect of exercise has you
running for the hills, relax. You don’t
have to become a marathon runner.
As little as 30 minutes of moderate
exercise at least three times a week
can have a positive impact.
The key is to find something you
genuinely enjoy that can comfortably fit into your daily routine.
diet, and not smoking, are more influential than genetic factors in helping older
people avoid the deterioration traditionally
associated with aging.
• Early detection of diseases. Screening
to detect chronic diseases early in their
course, when they are most treatable, can
save lives; however, many older adults
have not had all of the recommended
screenings covered by Medicare.
Today, more than 36 million Americans
are over the age of 65, and that number is
expected to grow over the next 25 years to
over 70 million as baby boomers age.
Because the population will be older and
greater in number in the coming years,
overall U.S. health care costs are projected
to increase 25% by 2030. Preventing
health problems is one of the few known
ways to stem rising health care costs. By
preventing disease and injury, we also can
help seniors remain independent for as
long as possible, which can improve their
quality of life and delay the need for costly
long-term care.
Opportunities to Improve Older Americans’ Health and Quality of Life
• Healthy lifestyles. Research has shown
that healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as
being physically active, eating a healthy
• Immunizations. About 36,000 people
age 65 or older die each year of influenza
and invasive pnemoccocal disease. Immunizations can reduce a person’s risk
for hospitalization and death from these
diseases.
• Injury prevention. Falls are the most
common cause of injuries to older adults.
More than one-third of adults aged 65
or older fall each year, and of those who
fall, 20%–30% suffer moderate to severe
injuries that decrease mobility and independence.
• Self-management techniques. Programs to teach older adults self-management techniques can reduce both the pain
and costs of chronic disease. For example,
people with arthritis can learn practical skills such as how to manage their
pain, how to deal with fatigue and stress,
and how to develop a personal exercise
program.
slightly increased
rate for a few hours.
Controls Diabetes: exercise can
help insulin work better and lower
blood sugar.
Ease depression and manage pain
and stress: exercise helps activate
neurotransmitters (serotonin and
norepinephrine) and stimulates the
production of endorphins.
Exercise has the following benefits: Better Sleep: A good night’s sleep
helps maintain your physical and
Improves your cardiovascular
mental health. Moderate exercise
system: exercise increases circulaat least three hours before bedtime
tion allowing your heart to work
can help you relax and get a better
more efficiently.
night’s sleep.
Keeps bones and muscles strong:
strength training exercises, like
weight lifting, or exercises that bear
the weight of your entire body, such
as walking or running are particularly helpful.
Promotes weight loss and maintenance of an ideal body weight:
even after you stop exercising, your
body continues to burn calories at a
Exercise also bolsters your immune
system and has been shown to help
fight some cancers, osteoporosis,
decreases risk of heart disease,
hypertension and diabetes.
If you have not been physically
active in a long time, consult your
doctor before beginning any new
exercise program.
While most of us realize that eating fruits
and vegetables is
important to a healthy
diet, current trends are
alarming.
Our consumption of
fruits and vegetables
is far short of recommendations. Just 13%
of American families
eat the recommended
minimum of five daily
servings
To make matters
worse, obesity levels
are on the rise and for
many of us, fruits and
vegetables are being
replaced by highcalorie, low-nutrition
foods.
By: JACQUIE
SOSA
Anchor of Local 6 First News
Weekday 5:00am - 7:00am
and Local 6 News at Noon
Now, there may be
an easier way to serve
up a healthy portion
of the good foods that are often
forgotten! And I should know, I’ve
been a vegetarian for 25 years.
Here’s a way to make choosing
a variety of fruits and vegetables
simple. Keep in mind five color
groups instead of food groups:
red, yellow/orange, white, green
and blue/purple. The goal is to
eat at least one serving of fruit or
vegetable from each group every
day.
Colorful fruits and vegetables
provide the wide range of vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals your body needs to stay
healthy and energetic.
By including a mix of colorful fruits
and vegetables – at least 5 to 13
servings daily – in an overall diet
that is moderate in total fat, and
low in saturated fat, trans fat and
sugar, you can help maintain a
healthy heart, memory function,
vision health, strong bones and
teeth and lower the risk of some
cancers.
Here are some notes for quick
reference:
Reds – Promote heart health
– strawberries, tomatoes, cranberries, apples, watermelon, beets
and red peppers
Orange/Yellow – Boost immune
system – peaches, cantaloupe,
carrots, oranges, corn, pineapple
and sweet potatoes
White – Lower cancer risk – cauliflower, bananas, garlic, dates,
potatoes, mushrooms and onions
Greens – Healthy bones and teeth
– broccoli, lettuce, grapes, kiwi,
celery, green beans and peas
Blue/Purple – Healthy aging
– blueberries, plums, purple figs,
raisins, blackberries, eggplant and
purple cabbage
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There is no “one size fits all” solution and any good plan should
teach you how to select and
prepare healthy foods. Always
remember to add physical activity
to your healthy diet.
Here is an overview of today’s
most popular fad diets as well as
the pros and cons of each one.
By: LAUREN ROWE
Anchor of Local 6 First News
Weekday 5:00 - 7:00am
After I had a baby in June, I knew
it would be tough to lose the
45 pounds I gained during my
pregnancy. The hardest part was
being patient and not succumbing to the pressure to use “fad”
diets. I immediately focused on
the nutritional value of my food
because I was breastfeeding and I
think that helped me shed the first
few pounds.
I started moderate exercise, walking and yoga, as soon as my doctor said it was safe. And I continue
to do cardiovascular exercise at
least 3 days a week to burn extra
calories. My daughter is almost
6 months old now and I’m still
7 pounds away from my target
weight. I’m now looking for a diet
that will help me reach my goal.
Here’s what nutritionists tell me.
It is much easier to succeed with
a diet that takes into account the
foods you like and dislike and also
includes combinations of foods
with enough calories and nutrients
for good health.
A healthful diet should include:
Adequate vitamins and minerals
Adequate protein
Adequate carbohydrates
Daily fiber intake
No more than 30 percent of
calories, on average, from fat per day
At least 8 glasses of water per day
Atkins Diet
Pros/Cons – quick, visible results/
vegetarian unfriendly
Indulgences – red meat, bacon,
eggs, cheese, nuts
Off limits – pasta, bread, sweets,
alcohol and caffeine. All fruits
and most vegetables are excluded
in the beginning phase.
Method – Multi-phased approach
where carbohydrates are restricted to 20 grams per day for
the first few weeks, with a weekly
5 gram increase until you reach
the level at which you can consume without gaining back the
weight. There is an emphasis on
exercise, nutritional supplements
and regular monitoring of cholesterol, insulin, blood pressure and
triglycerides.
South Beach Diet
Pros/Cons – Lots of weight loss/
Lots of rules
Indulgences – Lean meats and
poultry, eggs. In later phases most
fruits, some breads, pasta and
brown rice.
Off limits – Refined grains, sweets,
potatoes and fruit juice.
Method – Eating a combination of
good carbohydrates and good fats
spread over six meals throughout
the day. Originally created for prediabetic/heart disease patients and
targets high protein, high fiber and
low animal fat.
The Zone Diet
Pros/Cons – Steady weight loss,
favored by athletes/Very strict rules
Indulgences – Seafood, poultry,
lean meats, fruits, most vegetables,
nuts
Off limits – butter, shortening, fatty
meats
Method – There is no induction phase. Emphasizes eating
a combination of 40% carbohydrates/30% protein/30% fat at
every meal. Once the ideal weight
is achieved, the ratio is shifted
slightly towards the fats to prevent
continued loss.
flap is folded back,
revealing the middle section of the
cornea, called the stroma. Pulses from
a computer-controlled laser vaporize
a portion of the stroma and the flap
is replaced.
The cornea is the part of the
eye that helps focus light to create
an image on the retina. If the shape
of the cornea and the eye are not
perfect, it causes the image on the
retina to be blurred or distorted. Such
imperfections in the focusing power
of the eye are referred to as refractive
errors. Surgical procedures designed
to improve the focusing power of the
eye are called refractive surgery.
Although there are other types of
refractive surgeries used to reshape the
cornea such as Radial Keratotomy (RK)
and Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK),
over the last several years, LASIK has
Does the idea of seeing clearly become the main surgery used to treat
without wearing glasses sound appeal- nearsightedness in the United States.
ing? Tired of poking your eye with your
Most people are very pleased with
finger to put in contacts? Many people
are dumping their glasses and contacts the results of their refractive surgery.
and restoring their vision with LASIK However, as with any surgical procesurgery. Could this revolutionary treat- dure, it is important for you to fully
understand the limitations and possiment be right for you?
ble complications. You should carefully
LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In weigh the risks and benefits based on
Situ Keratomileusis and is a procedure your own personal value system before
that permanently changes the shape of undergoing any type of refractive surthe cornea using an excimer laser. A gery. Openly discuss your personal
knife, called a microkeratome, is used concerns with a qualified doctor to
to cut a hinged flap in the cornea. The determine if LASIK is right for you.
Continued from page 1
“I went up to the counter of
the carrier I was flying on and
told the lady that I didn’t feel
well. She was mean, and
could barely be bothered. She
called an ambulance which
proceeded to take me to a
hospital.
The doctors took test after test.
I kept throwing up so they
finally diagnosed me with the
stomach flu and sent me on
my way.
I went back to Tony’s house
and crawled back into bed.
I’m no fool. When it comes to
not working, I’m there. I DID
call my news director,
Skip Valet, and told him I
would be coming home in
a couple of days.
needed help, an old
lady. Little did I know,
I would need the help.
All the help I could get.
It was a sweeps month
and every day I was out
meant money…it meant
ratings. I did tell him that
I thought I had a stroke
but that the doctor in the
ER said nothing about it
and had sent me home. I
told him I would be back
in Orlando soon. He
said to take my time, but I
could hear in his voice to
hurry it up.
I boarded the jet and
was glad I was heading home.
Coming down, the
change in air pressure
Mark practices speech and diction with Speech
caused me to have a
Therapist Tommie Ann Wilde.
massive stroke. People
tendant was having no fun in
have asked me did I
getting me to the wheelchair.
know I was going to die…I did
She finally did and off the jet
not. You’re just trying to make
I went.
sense of a senseless thing.
You don’t know how serious
I was in a wheelchair with a
things are. Until later.
skycap wondering what was
So, two days later, back
When I knew something was
wrong with me…but I couldn’t
to the airport I went. I
not right, the sunset was beautalk.
had the smarts to have
tiful. And there I was, near
a wheelchair at that
death, and beauty just outside
I hit the button on my cell
airport and one at the
my window. I knew somephone for home once, twice,
Orlando airport, as well. I
thing was wrong, I just didn’t
three times; I couldn’t tell my
was still sweating, but not as
have the voice to say so.
wife anything. As I said, I
much, and I thought it was the
couldn’t talk.
remnants of that pesky flu. I
Down we went. Every thoueven got out of my wheelchair
sand feet we got closer to
After wheeling me through the
to help someone I THOUGHT
Orlando, and I sank further
terminal I was left curbside.
into a stroke.
By the skycap. In the wheelchair.
Normally a wheelchair
patient is the first off the
On the seventh try my wife
plane. I was last and I
finally heard me say weakly
remember falling over
“Help me…” She about lost
as I tried to get off. My
her mind and told me to give
balance was off as I tried
the cell phone to someone
to stand up and the flight
who spoke English.
attendant had a hard time
with me. I’m a big guy
That guy was fat and smoking
under any circumstances,
Occupational Therapist Susie Rentz helps Mark to
a cigarette.
but as a dead weight I’m
master fine motor skills in his hand.
no fun. And the flight at-
How ironic, that guy saved my
life.
He talked to my wife and she
told him to call an ambulance.
He did. I remember riding
in THAT ambulance still not
knowing what was wrong with
me, but that ride definitely got
my attention. The man in the
ambulance knew what he was
doing and the ambulance got
to the ER at Sandlake Hospital.
I thought my ordeal was over.
Turns out it was just beginning…”
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MARK’S STORY UPON
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IN THE WEATHER: LIFE
AFTER STROKE” WILL BE
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To increase the awareness
of stroke and its prevention,
WKMG Local 6 in partnership with Orlando Regional
Healthcare and Mark McEwen
will produce and broadcast
a series of hour long broadcasts over 2007 emphasizing
stroke prevention through diet,
exercise, and general awareness. Local 6 will also produce
a special emphasizing the role
that physical therapists play
in stroke recovery. Orlando
Regional played a big role
in Mark’s recovery and Local
6 wants to inform YOU our
viewers, on the latest “state
of the art” techniques and
therapies available in Central
Florida. Local 6 Vice President
and General Manager, Henry
Maldonado, has pledged all
of Local 6 resources to create a top of mind awareness
campaign using news stories,
features, editorials, community events, ‘Health To Live By’
vignettes and television prime
time commercials.
On average, a stroke occurs every 45 seconds.
The underlying conditions that lead to a stroke are usually present for
years before a stroke occurs. If you observe one or more of the following
symptoms, call 911 immediately.
Mark improves muscle tone and coordination with
Physical Therapist Melanie Fierro.
- Weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg on one side of the body
- Sudden blindness or dimming of eyesight, especially in only one eye
- Confusion, loss of speech, trouble speaking or understanding
- Sudden severe headaches with no known cause or changes in the
pattern of headaches
- Unexplained dizziness, staggering or impaired balance or hearing
- Other danger signs include double vision, drowsiness and nausea
or vomiting
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consider this.
prove to be valuable, normal “reference” material in later years.
Breast cancers identified early tend to be
relatively smaller and
more confined to the
breast, therefore improving the likelihood
that treatment will be
successful.
Any changes in the breast should be
reported to a health care provider
for evaluation as soon as possible.
Remember, finding a breast change
does not necessarily mean there is
cancer.
Most doctors say that
early breast cancer
detection saves thousands of lives every
year.
By: MARLA WEECH
Anchor of Local 6 News at Noon, Local 6 First
at 4:00pm and Local 6 News at 5:30pm
Savvy women know – it’s not a
pill, potion, or prescription, … but
routine screening that is currently
the best weapon in our fight against
breast cancer.
If you think you’re too busy or too
Here’s what you need
to do to stay healthy!
Women in their 20s
should begin monthly
breast self-examinations and have a
clinical breast exam during regular
health check-ups (at least every
three years). This allows women to
know how their breasts feel normally and can more readily detect
changes. This “baseline” could
Women age 40 and older should
have a clinical breast exam and
mammogram every year and
should continue to do so for as long
as they are in good health.
I schedule a yearly mammogram
because I know it’s a small price to
pay.
Women at an increased risk for
breast cancer should talk to their
doctor about the benefits of starting
mammograms earlier, having more
frequent exams or taking additional
tests such as a breast ultrasound or
MRI.
So come on ladies – be good to
yourself!
Without change,
the news is not likely to improve
since overweight children are three
times as likely to become overweight
adults. What’s even scarier is that the
Institute of Medicine predicts today’s
kids will be the first generation ever
to die younger than their parents.
I’ve learned the best way to keep my
children healthy is by getting the entire family involved. No one will feel
singled out and everyone will benefit
from eating better and becoming
more active.
It is important for the goal to be living a healthy lifestyle everyday, not
dieting and weight loss. The latter
can cause children to develop a poor
body image. Below are simple steps
you can take to improve the health
of your entire family.
By: BOB
FRIER
Anchor of Local 6 News at 5:00pm,
6:00pm and 11:00pm
Did you know one in three children
in the United States is overweight or
obese? That statistic has more than
doubled in the last 20 years. As a
father, that’s alarming to me - it’s a
wake-up call.
- Replace high-fat/high-calorie
snacks with healthier options
- Plan healthy meals and eat
as a family
- Start with small servings and go back for more if you are still hungry
- Eat breakfast every day
- Encourage simple daily activities
like going for a bike ride or
bouncing a ball
- Drink water and low-fat milk
instead of sugary soda and
fruit juice.
nancy that will give your child the best
start to life possible.
Should I change my diet?
You will feel better and start your
pregnancy off right by eating a variety
of nutritious foods every day. Once you
become pregnant, avoid potentially
unsafe foods. Cook all meats and
eggs thoroughly, wash all fresh foods
well and avoid unpasteurized dairy
products.
How much folic acid should I be
taking?
The March of Dimes recommends 400
micrograms of folic acid every day
before and during pregnancy. This can
be done by taking a supplement and
by eating a healthy diet that includes
folate-rich foods such as fortified
breakfast cereals, beans, leafy green
vegetables and orange juice.
Should I cut back on my hours at
work?
Maybe. The effects of stress on fertility
are not completely understood, but it is
By: JACQUIE believed that high stress levels confuse
the brain’s hormone center. Of course,
SOSA
every woman needs to consider her
Anchor of Local 6 own personal situation. If your career is
First News and
important to your self-esteem or if not
Local 6
working will cause significant financial
News at Noon
strain, then remaining at work may be
the best option for you.
Can I exercise while I’m pregnant?
Getting enough and the right kind of exercise can help improve your physical and
mental well being. Check with your doctor
before starting an exercise program.
When I discovered I was pregnant, I
wanted to give my baby the best of everything. I soon realized that starts by giving
the best of me. That’s because your health
during pregnancy greatly affects your
I don’t smoke but my husband does.
baby’s health!
Can that harm my baby?
Avoid secondhand smoke during your
Here are some important guidelines to
pregnancy. Besides, dads need to get
follow during those nine months of preghealthy for baby, too!
Strabismus is the medical term used when the
eyes go out of alignment. One eye may be deviated in, out, up or down with respect to the other.
All children who have strabismus should have a
complete eye examination performed. Usually,
the strabismus is an isolated problem, but occasionally it may be a sign of more serious eye
conditions or neurological disease. Even isolated
strabismus can cause permanent vision loss if
untreated in a child with amblyopia (lazy eye).
Treatment of strabismus may include patching,
eyeglasses, exercises and surgery.
compared to only 8% of patients
with a traditional lens.
If your child experiences any of the following, you
should seek evaluation by a pediatric ophthalmologist:
Written by: Robert S. Gold, M.D., F.A.A.P.
and Louis C. Blumenfeld, M.D., F.A.A.P., of
Eye Physicians of Central Florida
Ophthalmologists have long recognized that
children’s eyes are unique and quite different
from adult eyes. Parents should be on the lookout for a number of conditions that can develop
throughout a child’s life.
It is common for the eyes of newborns to be intermittently out of alignment. If this persists longer
than three months, further evaluation is needed.
• Abnormal red eye in photos (irregularity in red reflex in digital photograph)
• Eye pain and light sensitivity
• Misalignment of the eyes (strabismus) beyond 3 months of age
• Poor fixation and following response by
3 months of age
• Drooping of an eyelid (Ptosis)
• Tear duct obstruction over 6 months
of age
• Nystagmus (jiggling eye movements)
at any age
• Visible structural abnormalities of the eye
• One eye appearing larger than the other
• Premature birth
• Family history of inheritable eye disorders
such as childhood cataract,
retinoblastoma, and strabismus
• Certain medical conditions that may affect
the eye or visual system
(i.e. neurofibromatosis)
By David B. Auerbach, D.O.
Eye Physicians of Central Florida
What is “deluxe cataract surgery?”
Until recently, life without reading
glasses was not an option for most
patients having cataract surgery.
Now the opportunity to be free
from reading glasses and bifocals is available. With the ReSTOR
(Alcon Labs, Inc.) intraocular lens,
many people can read, drive and
do most other tasks without glasses.
In fact, during the clinical trials,
80% of ReSTOR patients reported
never wearing glasses after having
the lens implanted in both eyes,
Previously, intraocular lenses used
in cataract procedures provided
good functional distance vision but
offered little benefit for a full range
of vision. That meant that people
with those lenses would still need
reading glasses for close work and
computer use. The ReSTOR intraocular lens is designed to improve
vision at all distances. Today, the
goal of cataract surgery is to enhance your vision with a lens that
provides for a full range of vision,
thus minimizing your dependence
on glasses, including reading
glasses or bifocals.
Although ReSTOR lenses are a new
technology, intraocular lenses are
not new. Lens implant surgery after
cataract removal is the most commonly performed surgery in this
country.
If you think you have cataracts, call
your ophthalmologist to schedule
an exam.
These are exciting times where
cataract surgery patient outcomes
have never been better.
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relatively quickly after heart attack
or stroke symptoms first appear.
So don’t delay – get help quickly.
By: JACQUELINE
LONDON
Anchor of Local 6 First at
4:00pm, Local 6 News
at 5:00pm, 6:00pm and
11:00pm
occurs when
blood circulation to the
brain fails,
either by a
blockage
or when there is bleeding into or
around the brain.
Heart muscle and brain cells
quickly die from decreased blood
flow and the resulting lack of
oxygen. That’s why fast action is
your best defense in fighting heart
attack and stroke.
In fact, when it comes to heart
attack and stroke, every second
counts. Why? Because today’s
clot-busting drugs can stop heart
attacks and strokes in their tracks,
possibly helping to reduce disability and save lives. But to be effective, these drugs must be given
Women often experience different, more subtle symptoms than
men. Often we don’t know these
symptoms, so we ignore them or
they are misdiagnosed.
• Shortness of breath
• Chronic fatigue
• Pain in the chest, jaw, neck or
shoulder blades
• Nausea or indigestion
• Numbness or tingling in the arm
Recognizing these signs and
reducing your risk can save your
life.
Help the American Heart Association increase awareness of women
and heart disease by joining them
for National Wear Red for Women
day, February 2, 2007. Wear
something red or champion the
effort at your workplace. I know I
will be. To find out more, visit
www.goredforwomen.org.
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• 47.3% of deaths from Heart Disease are men
• 52.7% are women?
With the baby boomers starting to
reach their 60s, hip replacement is
poised to become even more common
in the coming years. The American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
(AAOS) recently released research
predicting a 174 percent increase in
first-time hip replacements by 2030.
Since we are more likely to have a
heart attack while at rest, diagnostic tests such as an exercise stress
test can be less reliable. Our signs
of heart disease and/or heart attack include:
Orlando - 1613 N. Mills Ave. 407-894-4474
Altamonte - 689 E. Altamonte Dr. 407-767-7262
Oviedo - 2984 Alafaya Trail
www.fhg.org
Se habla espanol
407-588-1585
By John W. McCutchen, M.D.
Senior Surgeon, Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic
By now, you may know the name Floyd
Landis -- the American we watched in
the Tour de France. He accomplished
this feat despite the chronic, debilitating pain he suffers in his right hip due
to osteonecrosis also known as “bone
death.” This degenerative condition
is caused by lack of blood supply to
the bone, causing the ball of Landis’
hip to slowly deteriorate and collapse.
Experts agree that just finishing the
grueling race was a tremendous feat
given the state of his hip.
Some of the most recent advancements include:
• Smaller incision surgical techniques
which can speed up the recovery
process.
• New, longer-lasting implant designs
and materials -- more than 90 percent
of hip replacements now last 10 years
or more.
If you suffer from chronic hip pain, talk
to your family physician. You may also
want to consult an orthopaedic surgeon. Medications and walking aids
such as a cane are often the first line
of defense. However, if these don’t
work, hip replacement surgery may be
an option.
Vein Centers of America
7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 58 & 74
Orlando, FL 32819
407-226-0609
www.VeinCentersofAmerica.com
Counseling
The Grove
407-327-1765
www.thegrove.org
Dentistry
Smile Institute of Orlando
Haraldo J. Otero, D.M.D.
1200 East Robinson St.
Orlando, FL 32801
407-896-7583
www.smileinstituteoforlando.com
Eye Care
Eye Physicians of
Central Florida
225 W. SR 434, Suite 111
Longwood, FL 32750
407-767-6411
Blood Donations
Florida’s Blood Centers
8669 Commodity Circle
Orlando, FL 32819
407-248-5000
www.floridasbloodcenters.org
Cardiology
Florida Heart Group
1613 N. Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL
407-894-4474
689 E. Altamonte Drive
Altamonte Springs, FL
407-767-7262
2984 Alafaya Trail
Oviedo, FL
407-588-1585
www.fhg.org
Florida Cardiovascular
Association
Biju Mathews, MD
Naresh Mody, MD, PhD
Ravi Rao, MD
Surya Rao, MD
1845 Jess Parrish Court, Suite C
Titusville, FL 32796
321-383-7600
7075 N. US Hwy 1, Suite 200
Port St. John, FL 32796
321-576-0601
On staff at Parrish Medical Center
Kiran Modi, M.D.
500 N. Washington Avenue
Titusville, Florida 32796
321-264-9100
On staff at Parrish Medical Center
David McMahon., M.D.
500 N. Washington Avenue
Titusville, Florida 32796
321-267-1218
On staff at Parrish Medical Center
Cosmetic Surgery
Nova Cosmetic Center
7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 58 & 74
Orlando, FL 32819
407-226-0609
www.NovaCosmeticCenter.com
249 Moray Lane
Winter Park, FL 32792
407-645-4350
1781 Park Center Drive, Suite 220
Orlando, FL 32835
407-398-7730
Filutowski Cataract & Lasik
Institute
1070 Greenwood Blvd.
Lake Mary, FL 32746
1-800-Lasik-4U
www.filutowskiEye.com
Hospice
Hospice of the Comforter
480 W. Central Parkway
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
407-682-0808
www.hospiceofthecomforter.org
Internal Medicine
Southwest Internal Medicine
Specialists
7301 Stonerock Circle, Suite 1
Orlando, FL 32819
407-345-0005
www.southwestinternalmedicine.com
Legal Services
Long & Gonzalez
1051 Winderley Place
Suite 404
Maitland, FL 32751
407-835-0202
www.toddlong.com
Life Care/Retirement
Lakeview Terrace
331 Raintree Drive
Altoona, FL 32702-9609
800-343-1588
www.lakeviewterrace.com
Med Spa
Longwood Preventive Medicine
Group
212 W. Bay Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
407-265-1888
www.longwoodpreventive.com
Medical Supplies & Prescriptions
All-States Medical Supply
& Prescriptions Inc.
5501 West Waters Avenue
Suite 400
Tampa, FL 33634
Toll Free: 1-800-362-0050
www.allstatesmedical.com
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Partner’s in Women’s
Healthcare
615 E. Princeton Sreet, Suite 101
Orlando, FL 32803
407-898-9922
1410 W. Broadway, Suite 202
Oviedo, FL 32765
407-366-9195
1768 Park Center Drive, Suite 370
Orlando, FL 32835
407-296-8044
www.partnersinwomenshealthcare.com
Osceola County
Florida Hospital
Celebration Health
407-764-4000
Florida Hospital Kissimmee
407-846-4343
Osceola Regional
Medical Center 407-846-2266
Orlando Regional St. Cloud 407-892-2135
Orlando Regional Healthcare
Arnold Palmer Hospital
92 West Miller Street
Orlando, FL 32806-2036
Phone: 407 -841-5111
www.arnoldpalmerhospital.org
Pediatrics
Princeton Pediatrics
4550 Palmetto Avenue
Suite 102
Winter Park, FL 32792
407-657-6500
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
1400 S. Orange Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32806
Center 407-648-3800
www.mdandersonorlando.org
Personal Improvement
Personal Power and Prosperity
Workshop
407-936-1100
www.personalpowerandprosperity.com
Orlando Regional
Medical Center
1414 Kuhl Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32806
321-841-5111
www.orlandoregional.org/ormc
Winnie Palmer Hospital
83 W. Miller Street
Orlando, FL 32806
321-843-9792
www.winniepalmerhospital.org
Orthopedic Surgeons
Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic
801 S. Orlando Avenue
Suite A-K
Winter Park, FL 32789
407-599-3710
www.jewettortho.com
Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
Specialists
829 Douglas Avenue
Altamonte Springs, Fl. 32714
407-788-8080
www.drpoolemd.com
Dr. Mark McDonough
615 Princeton Street
Suite 540
Orlando, FL 32803
407-896-4440
www.drmcdonough.com
Spa Treatments
Euro Day Spa
800 Formosa Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
407-744-0444
www.eurodayspa.net
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DIAL:
911
(FIRE/POLICE/AMBULANCE)
211 Community Resources
and Elder Hotline
Poison Control Center Hotline
800-222-1222
Orange County
Arnold Palmer Hospital
407-841-5111
Florida Hospital Apopka
407-889-1000
Florida Hospital East Orlando
407-303-8110
Florida Hospital Orlando
407-303-5600
Health Central
407-296-1000
Orlando Regional Lucerne
407-649-6111
Orlando Regional Medical Center
321-841-5111
Orlando Regional Sand Lake
407-351-8500
Winter Park Memorial
407-646-7000
Seminole County
Central Florida Regional
407-321-4500
Florida Hospital Altamonte
407-830-4321
Orlando Regional South Seminole
407-767-1200
Brevard County
Cape Canaveral Hospital
321-799-7111
Holmes Regional Medical Center
321-434-7000
Palm Bay Community Hospital
321-434-8000
Parrish Medical Center
321-268-6111
Wuesthoff Medical Center/Melbourne
321-752-1200
Wuesthoff Medical Center/Rockledge
321-636-2211
Lake County
Florida Hospital Waterman
352-253-3333
Leesburg Regional Medical
352-323-5762
Orlando Regional South Lake
352-394-4071
The Villages Regional Hospital
352-751-8000
Volusia County
Bert Fish Medical Center
386-424-5000
Florida Hospital Deland
386-943-4522
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial
386-917-5000
Florida Hospital Oceanside
386-676-6444
Florida Hospital/Ormond Memorial
386-676-6000
Halifax Medical Center
386-254-4000
Personal Information:
In addition to general numbers above,
make sure you have the following information readily available for everyone in your
family to help prepare for an emergency:
• Health Insurance
• Medications you are taking currently,
including herbal remedies
• Any medical allergies or serious medical
conditions (such as diabetes or asthma)
• Name and phone number of your
primary care physician (or your child’s
pediatrician)
• Emergency contact person (home, work
and cell numbers)
• Phone number of your local pharmacy