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Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Office for Mission and Spiritual Care 450 W. Illinois Highway 22 Barrington, IL 60010 Phone: (847)381-9600 ext. 26 5062 Fax: (847) 842-4098 e-mail: GSHP-Mission-Spirituality@advocatehealth.com

Web Site: www.advocatehealth.com/goodshep

Editor: Chaplain Suzanne Martinez Connections Advisory Committee: Trent Gordon Ro Ostergaard Pastor Jeannie Hanson Rebecca Strong Julie Mayer Fr. Jim Swarthout Julie Zuidema This publication may be copied for use by individuals with printed acknowledgment of the source.

Your e-Connections page by page… • Page 1— Care Coordinators • Page2— 12 week weight loss,

Reflections, Sharing Statistics • Page 3—Medical Corner,Fitness Tip • Page 4—Volunteers, Faith Facts,

Prayer, Music Ministry. • Page 5—Celebration of Life • Page 6—Good Shepherd Events

onnections Links our community together. 

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Have you ever been hospitalized and felt no one is talking to you or uncertain if you’ll be able to return home after leaving the hospital, or wondered what the next steps are? The Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Continuity of Care Department is here to help you. This team is staffed by specialty trained registered nurses, called Care Coordinators. These nurses help facilitate communication between you and your physician. Care Coordinators are based on every inpatient unit throughout the hospital. The purpose is threefold: 1) To ensure you are receiving services at the proper level of care. 2) To ensure that your coordinated care is providing you with the optimum level of service. 3) With the assistance of a multidisciplinary team, a safe and mutually agreeable discharge plan is implemented. This process is started when an initial assessment is completed. We take the time to find out about yourself and what services, if any, you have had in the past. Questions such as the following are asked: Do you drive or do you need information on transportation options around the community?

Is your current living situation adequate to provide a safe environment or do you need a higher level of care such as an Assisted Living facility or possibly a caregiver to assist you at home? A multidisciplinary team works together to determine if you could benefit from additional referrals such as a Social Worker, Diabetic Educator or Chaplain, and the appropriate referralis made. If it’s determined that assistance is needed, different options are discussed with you and your physician. Social workers are available in the Emergency Department to assist you with your immediate needs or transition you to the next level of care, whether that would necessitate an admission or a transfer to an alternatefacility. Throughout your stay your progress is continuously evaluated, as well as your care plan. It is the goal of the care coordinators and all associates at Good Shepherd to deliver exceptional care to you, our patients.

Office for Mission and Spiritual Care

By Ruth Mrowczynski, BSN

Good Shepherd Hospital Vision Statement “The innovative delivery of exceptional community healthcare.”

I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it's not the answer.

~Jim Carrey

Care Coordinators

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Reflections …

Now is the TIME

Pastor David and I love to go to the Zoo. But I can only remember one time that we went to the cage of the sloth. The sloth, you see, is a slow, lumbering beast that has no special marks or vivid colors. A sloth lives most of its life hanging upside down. When it occasionally feels the need to descend to the ground, its movements are very slow. And what you probably didn't know is that the Sloth breeds procrastination. The sloth constantly robs life of any sense of urgency as it whispers in your ear and mine: there's no hurry; no hurry at all. I read about a man who went back to the house where he had grown up. He hadn't been there for twenty years. He knocked on the door, and when the owner answered, the man said: "This is a sentiment trip for me. Could I go through the house?" The house had a huge attic where he had spent so much time as a kid. In the attic he found and old jacket of his and put it on. He reached into the pocket and pulled out a stub -- a receipt from a shoe repair shop. He remembered that he had taken a pair of shoes to the shoe shop twenty years earlier, and in the midst of the move, never picked them up. On a whim, he went to the shoe shop, took out the receipt and handed it to the guy behind the counter and asked, "Are my shoes ready?" The guy says, "hang on a second." He goes back to the workroom, and comes back out and says, "Sorry, sir, we've been very busy. They'll be ready a week from Thursday." A week from Thursday! That is the mindset of a sloth when it sets in, in your life and mine. It's always going to be "a week from Thursday." During this Lenten Season, focus on the theme Now is the TIME. We are encouraging everyone to look at the areas of their lives where they put off doing what they know they should be doing and say Now is the Time to stop procrastinating to move to a new, more effective way of living. Take time this Lent to participate on taking small steps towards a better life.

Pastor David and ShirleyFonseca, Cary United Methodist Church

April is National Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month. IBS is the most common disorder diagnosed by gastroenterologists (doctors who specialize in digestive diseases or disorders) and accounts for up to 12% of total visits to primary care providers. IBS commonly causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating

gas, diarrhea and constipation. Despite these uncomfortable signs and symptoms, IBS doesn't cause permanent damage to your colon. In the United States, it is estimated that 10-15% of the population has IBS. Be sure to talk to your doctor if you have any IBS concern. If you don’t have a physician, call 1.800.3.ADVOCATE (1-800-323-8622).

Sharing Statistics …. To empower you, inspire you and to keep you i f d

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Medical Corner

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Is it hip to resurface? Dr. Shawn W Palmer, Joint Replacement Surgeon Whether it’s at our orthopedic practice or while attending some of my kids’ events here in Barrington, I’ve gotten more questions about one issue from patients and neighbors than I’ve heard in a long time. The buzz that has so many people curious is an alternative to hip replacement surgery, called hip resurfacing. And, it’s certainly getting its share of publicity these days. I can understand why folks find the concept of resurfacing so intriguing. It holds a great deal of allure when you consider the benefits that are touted.

Active forty- and fifty-somethings tell me how they’ve heard that hip resurfacing is conservative since it leaves more bone, and weekend warriors are better off and able to keep pace with their usual active, athletic lifestyle. That sounds good, but as I always advise with any new medical procedures, hold out as long as possible, so that proven results and not advertising can factor into your decision-making.

This is especially true for choosing hip resurfacing over traditional metal-on-metal joint replacement. Only about 700 resurfacing procedures have been performed in the U.S., and while Europe boasts having done more than 50,000, the results, unfortunately are mixed, at best.

So what is the real difference? Hip resurfacing removes a few centimeters of bone off the femur (the bone in your thigh that attaches in the hip socket) and the surgeon covers – or resurfaces – the femur bone with a metal cap that’s held in place with a small stem and bone cement. A traditional replacement uses a larger stem with only slightly more bone removal, but no cement. This stem becomes fixed as new bone grows around it. Both procedures use an identical metal joint surface. The success rate for a traditional joint replacement stem in some studies is greater than 98 percent after 20 years. In my personal and professional opinion, a two percent failure rate after two decades of use is acceptable.

The results for resurfacing unfortunately are not yet comparable. Because the procedure is so new, studies can only track failure rates for a short period. For resurfacing patients, that failure rate in some studies is approaching eight percent after just seven years. As for being a more conservative procedure, that too is misleading.

The difference in bone removal is minimal and much larger incisions are often necessary. In addition, early failures will lead to additional surgery.

The other claim, that resurfacing patients can go at it harder in the gym or on the ball field than those with traditional metal replacement joints, is just simply not accurate. The activity levels recommended for both procedures are identical. The fact is, many patients cannot – or should not – opt for resurfacing because the procedure applies to a far more narrow patient selection. But, as the commercials we love to hate tell us, “Ask your doctor if hip resurfacing is right for you.”

The higher failure rates for hip resurfacing are likely due in large part to improper patient selection and unrealistic patient expectations. More and more patients are demanding resurfacing without all the facts, and a surgeon may feel pressured to offer the latest fad from the newest ad.

Candidates for hip resurfacing must be screened carefully. There shouldn’t be a significant leg length difference, as this cannot be corrected with resurfacing. You cannot have any malformation of your joint, and your bone density must be rock-hard. That rules out a significant number of patients. And, if any part of the bone structure has weakened from disease or trauma, you’re out too. None of these factors apply to a traditional replacement. A thorough exam will determine if you meet the criteria. Deciding to proceed is up to you and your surgeon.

In time, our results may prove that resurfacing is an equal alternative. For now though, the question remains unanswered. But regardless of what procedure your surgeon recommends, my best advice is to wait as long as you possibly can before opting for any hip surgery. You’ll add more to the life of your inevitable joint replacement, and new advances are being made every year you wait.

Dr. Shawn W Palmer is a Board Certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained joint replacement expert who lives and works in Barrington, at Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Associates. He is a surgical staff member at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital.

A Little Fat Goes a Long Way!A new study suggests the key to long-term weight loss may not be a diet of rice cakes and celery sticks. Add a little peanut butter to these foods, however, and you may have found a recipe for success. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Mass., compared the success rates of overweight people who followed a traditional low-fat diet with those who consumed a moderate-fat diet, which included healthy fats such as olive and canola oils, peanut butter and nuts. Both groups lost about the same amount of weight during the first six months of the diet, but the similarities ended there. After twelve months, those who followed the moderate-fat diet had lost an average of 9 pounds, while the low-fat dieters weighed 6 pounds more than they had at the onset of the study. After 18 months, 54 percent of the moderate-fat dieters were still following the program, but 80 percent of the low-fat dieters had dropped out. Why did the moderate-fat diet work? Quite simply, food tastes better when it includes a little fat, researchers believe. Source: International Journal of Obesity, 2001; 25, 1503-1511

FITNESS TIP….

Did you Know !

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Good Shepherd The Chapel is always open…

Great and Eternal Mystery of Life, Creator of All Things, We give thanks for the beauty You put in every single one of Your creations.

We are grateful that You did not fail in making every stone, plant, creature, and human being perfect in your Divine Plan of Creation.

We are grateful that You have allowed us to see the strength and beauty of all my relationships.

We humbly request that all human beings will learn to see the same perfection in themselves.

May we not doubt or question Your wisdom, grace, and sense of wholeness in giving all of Creation a right to be living extensions of Your perfect love.

Dear God, we place our worries in Your hands. We ask that You restore Your servant to health again, mind body and spirit. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge Your presence and know that we are remembered by you.

Amen

To be a part of the shawl or music ministries, contact the Office for Mission and Spiritual Care, 847-381-9600 ext. 26 5062.

Staff: The Reverend Frederick Rajan, Vice President Reverend Digna Campanano, Staff Chaplain/CPE Supervisory Candidate Linda DeGrazia, Secretary Rabbi Jodie Futornick, BCC, Staff Chaplain Chaplain Suzanne “Sam” Martinez, Staff Chaplain, Hispanic Liaison and Coordinator, Congregational Outreach Reverend Danielle Buhuro CPE Supervisory Student Jeremy Wright, CPE Resident On-Call Staff Chaplain Liz Fjortoft Chaplain Judy Freda Reverend Kimberly McCormick Chaplain Kathleen Milone Chaplain Michael Monteleone Chaplain Catherine Pecoraro The Reverend Tom Tews Chaplain Wendy Wasilewski Spiritual Welcome Volunteers May Lou Anderson Jane Busse Char Campbell Eleanor Carlson Josette Carpenter Lee Hoffing Mary Hoffing Lou Petersen Donnaruth Schaul Carol Svoboda Eileen Zeplin

Office for Mission and Spiritual Care VOLUNTEER! If April showers bring May flowers…what do you bring? If you bring yourself to Good Shepherd Hospital and get involved with the Auxiliary you can bring your talent and time to a valuable community organization. If may not know that it was the Auxiliary that was most instrumental in bringing a hospital to our communities. The Auxiliary has donated nearly $7 million to Good Shepherd Hospital since its initial donation of $200,000 in 1976. The Good Shepherd Auxiliary manages four fundraising retail outlets. These include the Catchpenny Resale Shop, the Pear Tree Gift Ship, the Pear Tree Café, and the Partridge Coffee Shop. They also host the annual Art n the Barn Sale, which is Auxiliary’s primary fundraising effort. April 18 – 24 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week. Thank you to all our volunteers and Auxiliary Members. The Good Shepherd Auxiliary still provides the strong foundation upon which the hospital was built. With over 1,000 members currently involved with the Good Shepherd Auxiliary and Volunteer Services Department, the group still continues to foster a relationship between the hospital and the community. Bring your God-given talent and your heart to Good Shepherd’s Auxiliary by contacting the Volunteer Services Department at 857-381-0123, extension 26-5093 or drop in for an application to get involved.

Advance Directive— As Americans we have the right to (1) accept or refuse medical treatment (2) express our wishes about medical treatment through written documents such as a Power of Attorney for Health Care or a Living Will.

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Easter …. Blessings

 

 

 

A Celebration of Life

April 23rd at Advocate Good Shepherd HospitalOrgan and Tissue Donation Seminar 

A Celebration of Life Seminar Friday, April 23, 2010, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Lakeview & Prairie Rooms Register by calling HealthAdvisor, 1-800-3-ADVOCATE * (1-800-323-8622, use Code: 3G53) Office for Mission and Spiritual Care, 391-9600 x 265062 Fax: 847-842-4098 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Registration and Breakfast 8:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Welcome and Invocation The Rev. Fred Rajan 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Organ and Tissue Donation: Why and How Roxane Cauwels 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Organ Donation: A Pastoral Perspective The Reverend Mary Tudela 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Organ Donation and the Physician Robert Witkowski, MD 10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. An Organ Recipient’s Story Mary Beth Block 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Organ Donation: Ethical and

Theological Challenges Rabbi Jodie Futornick 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Organ Donation and the Health

Care Provider Linda Lau, RN, MSN 11:30 a.m. to Noon LUNCH 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. An Organ Donor: Family Story Anne Gulotta 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Becoming an Organ Donation Advocate Debbie DeVito

1:00 p.m. Departure

Contact Hours* Certificate provided at completion of seminar. 

Limited Seating Register Today! 

Call HealthAdvisor, 1-800-3-ADVOCATE

(1-800-323-8622), use Code: 3G53

smile with reckless abandon.

laugh at the little things.

save the date.

Fourth Annual Women’s Event

When life gives you lemons, get out the juicer.Returning to lift our spirits is humorist Yvonne Conte*, who will help us develop powerful thinking and

understand how our thoughts infl uence the way we live our lives. Experience a relaxing morning as you

learn how to add more fun and balance to your life.

Following Yvonne’s presentation, a panel of doctors on staff at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital will

offer their perspective on how thoughts affect our health, both positively and negatively. Plus, enjoy

chair massages, skin care and beauty expertise, health education, raffl es and a book signing. Register today!

Saturday, April 17, 2010Holiday Inn

800 South Route 31

Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Register for this great event: • Call 1.800.3.ADVOCATE (1.800.323.8622) and mention Class Code 3W29.

• Cost: $20.00 per person (registration is required)

9:30-10:00 am Visit our exhibitors offering information on nutrition, heart health, fi tness, massage, skin care, make-up and more.

10:00-11:00 am Keynote speaker Yvonne Conte

11:00-11:30 am Talk with doctors from Good Shepherd Hospital

11:45 am-1:00 pm Lunch will be served (tables are open until 1pm)

* Yvonne Conte is president of Humor Advantage and author of Serious Laughter: A Guidebook to a Happier, Healthier More Productive Life; Bits of Joy; Remarkable Women of Faith; and Make a Big Deal.

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