A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Healthy Bits – An Employee Newsletter Published by Community Health of South Florida, Inc.October 2012

MLK CLINICACAMPESINA*Urgent Care

*Pharmacy

810 W. Mowry Street

Homestead, FL 33030

305 | 248.4334

MARATHONHEALTH CENTER*Pharmacy

2855 Overseas Hwy

Marathon, FL 33050

305 | 743.4000

NARANJAHEALTH CENTER*Pharmacy

13805 SW 264 Street

Naranja, FL 33032

305 | 258.6813

EVERGLADESHEALTH CENTER

19300 SW 376 Street

Florida City, FL 33034

305 | 246.4607

SOUTH DADEHEALTH CENTER

13600 SW 312 Street

Homestead, FL 33033

305 | 242.6069

WEST PERRINEHEALTH CENTER

18255 Homestead Ave

Perrine, FL 33157

305 | 234.7676

DORIS ISONHEALTH CENTER*Urgent & Behavioral Care

*Pharmacy

10300 SW 216 Street

Miami, FL 33190

305 | 253.5100

7 Convenient Locations For A Growing South Florida • 305.253.5100 • WWW.CHISOUTHFL.ORG

October serves to draw attention to one ofthe nation’s most harrowing diseases: breastcancer. It goes without saying that we have allknown, or will know, a friend or family memberaffected by this illness in our lifetime. The numbers are staggering, with an estimated226,870 women across the country diagnosedthis year. Though the focus on awareness hasbeen primarily among women, it is importantto note that this disease affects men too, withmore than 2,000 cases diagnosed in 2012 according to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Breast cancer typically produces no symptoms when the tumor is small and mosttreatable. Therefore, it is very important for patients to follow recommended screening

guidelines for detecting breast cancer at anearly stage, before symptoms develop. Any persistent abnormality in the breast should beevaluated by a physician as soon as possible.

Breast cancer incidence and death ratesgenerally increase with age, with 95 percent of new cases and 97 percent of breast cancerdeaths occurring in women 40 years of age and older. American Cancer Society guidelinesfor the early detection of breast cancer vary depending on age, and include mammographyand clinical breast examination (CBE), as well as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for women at high risk.

At CHI, we are committed to providing top quality care to our patients by offering

mammograms to both theinsured and uninsured. Tohelp further this mission, weare proud to present the 2ndannual Hope 4 L.Y.F.E. BreastCancer Awareness 3K -5K Walk/Run in partner-ship with Chicks ‘N Wings. Join us on October 20at the Homestead Air Reserve Base to help raisefunds to continue this important fight.

Together, we can make a difference in preventing breast cancer and improving healthcare for our friends and loved ones in the SouthFlorida community.

Brodes H. Hartley Jr.

Did you know that CHI’s staff represents over 30different ethnicities from around the world? Mark your calendar for CHI’s Cultural Awareness Day on Friday, October 26. Join us at CHI’s Doris Ison andMLK Health Centers as we celebrate the many

cultures among our diverse staff with some of theworld’s best music, art, history, games, dancing and food! Check out our favorite photos from lastyear's event!

CULTURAL AWARENESS DAY

Lilian Rodriguez and Teresa Caro

at the Puerto Rican table

CHI staff form a Conga Line

Greg Ivey, Ferda Owens and Linda Bing

from the African American table

CHI’s Rewards and Recognition team

Florida Healthcare Plus volunteers

serving BBQ lunch

Red Cross representatives and

hurricane preparedness booth

Raffle prizes from Community Bank Attendees enjoying the delicious BBQ feast Romanita Ford thanks the crowd

Compliments to the chef Guests enjoying a rousing game of dominoes Florida Healthcare booth and giveaways

Raffle winner with her prize Hurricane preparedness supplies and giveaways CHI staff performing free glucose screenings

CALENDAR OF EVENTSOctober 20th – Hope 4 L.Y.F.E. Breast Cancer Awareness 3K – 5K Walk/RunOctober 26th – CHI's Cultural Awareness DayOctober 27th – South Florida Boys and Girls Choir Heroes GalaNovember 3rd – CHI Employee Award Banquet

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MONTHSENIOR BBQ PARTY

In recognition of Emergency PreparednessMonth, CHI’s Senior Center for Excellence, the Naranja Health Center, hosted a BBQ partyfor elderly on Monday, September 24. Theevent, sponsored by Florida Healthcare Plus,featured free glucose and BP screenings, members of the Red Cross shared informationabout hurricane preparedness, raffles, prizesand much more!

By St. Anthony Amofah,MD, MBA, CHCQM, FACP

It is a little knownfact that the road to lifelong health beginswith breastfeeding. Theimportant health, socialand economic benefits associated with breast-feeding are endless. Aside from providing aspecial experience for mothers to bond withtheir newborns, breastfeeding reduces mortalityfor infants more than any other intervention.This translates into healthier children who aremore likely to grow into healthier adults.

The joy and excitement of parenthood alsocomes along with many daunting questions fornew parents. They are often faced with an abun-dance of information on promoting the healthand safety of their children. However, some-thing as simple as breastfeeding during the first

six months of infancy can have a lasting impacton the health of their children. Research showsthat breastfeeding can help prevent a widerange of diseases and conditions including ear infections, diarrheal diseases, asthma, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and respiratoryillnesses. Breastfeeding even has benefits tonew mothers, decreasing their risk for breastand ovarian cancer.

Economically, these benefits make breastfeeding one of the most cost-effectivemeasures for decreasing disease and savinghealthcare dollars. In fact, studies show thatbreastfeeding can save the lives and lower thehealthcare costs of about two million childrenaround the world each year.

In today’s fast paced world, many workingmothers may seek alternatives to breastfeedingin order to avoid interruptions to their busyschedules. We at CHI hope to empower newand expectant mothers in the community with

the tools and information to help them makeinformed decisions about the health and wellbeing of their families. Whether you are a seasoned parent or only beginning to thinkabout starting a family, we urge you to considerthe wealth of long-term benefits breastfeedingprovides for both mother and child. As always,talk to your healthcare professional if you haveany questions or concerns about whether ornot breastfeeding is the right option for you.

FOCUS ON BREAST HEALTH: The Importance of Breastfeeding

JACKIE'S TIP OF THE MONTHInspiration for Caregivers

This month I thought I would pause and offer leaders some wise words of encouragement that you can use to uplift yourstaff during staff meetings or in your writtencommunication. As we enter a new season, reflection about “What’s Right in Health Care” is a great stimulus for the future! Enjoy!

“The reward, the real grace of consciousservice…is the opportunity not only to help relieve suffering but to grow in wisdom, experience greater unity, and have a good time while we are doing it.”

– Ram Dass

“I must be genuine in caring for theother. I must ‘ring true’. There must not be a significant gap between how I act andwhat I really feel, between what I say andwhat I feel.”

– Milton Mayeroff

“We are most effective as caregivers when we are centered in our own sense ofwell-being.”

– Caryn Summers, R.N.

“Laughter is inner jogging: 100 goodbelly laughs are the cardiovascular equivalentof 10 minutes of rowing.”

– Source unknown

“We realize that what we are accomplish-ing is a drop in the ocean. But if this dropwere not in the ocean, it would be missed.”

– Mother Teresa of Calcutta

“Comfort is one simple word. Yet thisconcept helps to create a world of healingthat encompasses the integration of concernfor the spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects of patient care. It is through comfortmeasures that providers offer strength, hope, solace, support, encouragement, andassistance to individuals, groups and communities as they experience a multitudeof life’s circumstances.”

– M. Patricia Donahue, R.N.

Grab your favorite party mask and save the date for the 2012 Employee Awards Banquet on Saturday, November 3, 2012. This year’s masquerade-themed banquet willhonor outstanding employees with awards such as Supervisor of the Year, Provider of the Year, CHI Employee of the Year and Employee Longevity. More details to come soon!

HOPE 4 L.Y.F.E. BREAST CANCERAWARENESS 3K-5K WALK/RUN

Join Community Health of South Floridaand Chick N' Wings as they help raise

awareness for breast cancer with the Hope 4L.Y.F.E. Breast Cancer Awareness 3K -5KWalk/Run! Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. and the walk begins promptly at 8 a.m. at theHomestead Air Reserve Base at 27401 SW 127th Avenue.

Registration Fees are $100 for teams offive, $25 for adults, $5 for children ages 10-16,

and free for children age 9 and under. Proceeds

will assist CHI in providing mammograms to the uninsured. For more information, please contact Angela Roberts at (305) 238-5311 or Romanita Ford at (305) 252-4853.

Dr. Saint Anthony Amofah, Chief Medical Officer;

Raquel Newton, Mae Goins, Vice President for

Nursing; Eunice Hines; staff and attending guests

dancing and enjoying the music.

Belly dancers engaging with staff and guests

at last year's banquet

Mae Goins, Vice President of Nursing; Hermine

Pollard, Vice President of Enabling Services; Shani

Pollard; Linda Williams and Ana Cabrera CHI’s

2011 Activity Committee Chair and Co-Chair.

EMPLOYEE AWARDS BANQUET

Don’t miss the chance to have your voice heard this electionseason! The voter's registration deadline to participate in the

Presidential election in Florida is October 9th. CHI encourages you to get out to the polls on Tuesday, November

6 to vote on important health care issues impacting our nation. For more information on health care reform, visit www.healthcare.gov.

TIME TO VOTE!

THE DENTAL MINUTETHE DENTAL MINUTEInformation courtesy of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association

Minimally Invasive VeneersMinimally

invasive porcelain veneers are very thinand designed to coverthe surface of the teeth to which they are applied. With thistype of veneer, toothstructure is left intactand only altered when necessary.

Masking mild to moderate tooth discolorations, correcting minor misalignments and rotation of anterior teeth, and reshaping peg-shaped and undersized teeth are just a few of the possible improvements minimally invasive porcelain veneers may provide. People who are interested in this option should talk to their dentist about the best choice for their teeth.

Facts about minimally Invasive dentistry

� Its goal is to conserve healthy tooth structure and allows dentists to perform the least amount of dentistry needed.

� The focus is on prevention, re-mineralization, and minimal dentist intervention.

� Most dentists use minimally invasive techniques in their everyday practices.

Community Health of South Florida, Inc. Dental DepartmentInformation courtesy of the Academy of General DentistryImage courtesy of http://www.hooperdentistry.com

Frequently Asked Questions Dental Department

What is Minimally Invasive Dentistry and How is it Differentfrom Regular Dentistry?

The goal of minimally invasive dentistry or micro-dentistry is to conserve healthytooth structure. Focusing on prevention, re-mineralization, and minimal dentist intervention,micro-dentistry uses scientific advances to provide the most efficient dental care for patients.Minimally invasive dentistry allows dentists to remove the least amount of tooth structure required for each procedure, resulting in shorter recovery periods and more efficient dental work for patients.

In addition, minimally invasive dentistry uses long-lasting dental materials that conserve the maximum tooth structure, reducing the need for future repairs.

How does it work?First your dentist will evaluate your risk for tooth decay. The

presence of bacteria, quality and quantity of saliva, and your diet are allcontributors to decay. Your dentist will then use strategies to prevent orreduce your risk for tooth decay. For instance, if you have a high level of oral bacteria, you might be advised to use mouthwash daily, limit theintake of certain carbohydrates, and practice good oral hygiene.

Which techniques are used?Minimally invasive dentistry techniques include:� Remineralization� Air abrasion� Sealants� Inlays and Onlays� Bite splints

CHI EMPLOYEE WELLNESS

IDENTIFY PATIENTS CORRECTLY

� Use at least two ways to identify patients. For example, use the patient’sname and date of birth. This is done to make sure that each patient gets the correct medicine and treatment.

� Make sure that the correct patient gets the correct blood when they get a blood transfusion.

IMPROVE STAFF COMMUNICATION

� Get important test results to the right staff person on time.

USE MEDICINES SAFELY

� Before a procedure, label medicines that are not labeled. For example, medicines in syringes, cups and basins. Do this in the area where medicines and supplies are set up.

� Take extra care with patients who take medicines to thin their blood.

� Record and pass along correct information about a patient’s medicines.Find out what medicines the patient is taking. Compare those

medicines to new medicines given to the patient. Make sure the patient knows which medicines to take when they are at home. Tell the patient it is important to bring their up-to-date list of medicines every time theyvisit a doctor.

PREVENT INFECTION� Use the hand cleaning guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention (CDC) or the World Health Organization. Set goals for improving hand cleaning. Use the goals to improve hand cleaning.

� Use proven guidelines to prevent infection after surgery.

PREVENT MISTAKES IN SURGERY� Make sure the correct surgery is being performed on the correct

patient. Mark correct place on the patient’s body where the surgery is to be done. Pause before the surgery to make sure that a mistake is not being made.

AMBULATORY CARE NATIONALPATIENT SAFETY GOALS

The purpose of the National Patient Safety Goals is to improve patient safety. The goals focus on problems in health care safety and how to solve them.

“Obesity is a public health crisis. If the rate of obesity and overweightcontinues at this pace, by 2015, 75 percent of adults and nearly 24 percent of U.S. children and adolescents will be overweight or obese.” – Youfa Wang, MD, PhD, lead author of the study and an assistantprofessor in the Bloomberg Schoolof Public Health’s Department of International Health

On Wednesday, September 19th the Town of Cutler Bay awarded CHI with a certificate of appreciation in recognition of National Employ Older Workers Week.This honor supports CHI’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer,and taking pride in a diverse workforce.

TOWN OF CUTLER BAY AWARD

Calories In=Calories OutBased on a 160 pound person you can do

water aerobics for 1 hour & 15 minutes andburn approximately 360 calories.