JAN/FEB 2016

A HEALTH AND WELLNESS PUBLICATION FROM OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

PREVENTIVE HEALTH

GAME PLANA DIABETES

PHYSICALLY ACTIVE

ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO BE

Screenings for Women

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In response to feedback from our service area,

Otsego Memorial Hospital has updated the

content, design and frequency of Otsego Health

& Wellness. We will now offer this publication to

our service area every other month, starting with

this issue. Our goal is to inform on special events,

relevant health topics and

hospital/medical group

updates. In the months that

we do not publish an Otsego

Health & Wellness, we will

email a comprehensive

e-newsletter, which includes

video of our medical

providers talking about

important health topics.

As a result of the new format and timelines, we

will plan to publish our OMH Foundation donor

names annually in the March/April edition, and

regularly on our hospital website.

We are sincerely grateful for the continued support

of our programs and services. We hope this

publication continues to guide you on your health

and wellness path.

Yours in health,

Tom Lemon, CEOOtsego Memorial Hospital

We hope this publication continues to guide you on your health and wellness path.

Tom Lemon, CEOOtsego Memorial Hospital

A N U P D A T E F R O M O U R C E O

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Health Insurance Open Enrollment Period EndsIf you havent already signed up for health insurance, make sure you do so before the enrollment period ends on January 31st! Contact Candace Marcotte, the OMH Certified Application Counselor, at (989) 731-9542 for free, expert assistance in navigating the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Wellness WednesdayParticipants will receive a blood pressure log and all test results at the time of the screening. Results take about 15 minutes. Health Consultation and educational materials will be tailored to individual results by an OMH Registered Nurse.

Screenings include: Body Mass Index (BMI) Score Body Muscle & Fat PercentageFull Cholesterol Panel Triglycerides & LDL (if fasting)HDL Glucose Level Blood Pressure Heart Rate

$15 total cost. Patients seen in order of arrival.

Understanding Diabetes And Your MedicationsDr. Nathan Mann, Primary Care provider at OMH Medical Group - Boyne Valley, will be speaking about Diabetes and the many medication options involved with the disease. A short Q&A will follow the presentation. This event will be held at the Family Resource Center in Mancelona at 205 Grove Street.

When Should I Get A Mammogram?Beth Wilson, FNP will present on the types of women’s preventive screenings and their recommended timelines. The event will allow attendees to enjoy samples of chocolate and wine, meet OMH Medical Group-Indian River providers, and follow up with a short Q&A session.

For more information please call

(989) 731-7718

OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL UPCOMING HEALTH EVENTS AND IMPORTANT MILESTONES

- FEBRUARY 2016-

- JANUARY 2016-

S P E A K I N G E V E N T

When Should I Get A Mammogram?

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at OMH Medical Group - Indian River

6:00PM - to -

8:00PM

S P E A K I N G E V E N T

Understanding Diabetes and your Medications

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Family Resource Center in Mancelona

5:00PM - to -

6:00PM

H E A L T H E V E N T

Wellness Wednesday

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in the Otsego Memorial Hospital Lobby

7:30AM - to -

10:30AM

Insurance Open Enrollment Period Ends

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Health Insurance Open Enrollment Period EndsIf you havent already signed up for health insurance, make sure you do so before the enrollment period ends on January 31st! Contact Candace Marcotte, the OMH Certified Application Counselor, at (989) 731-9542 for free, expert assistance in navigating the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Wellness WednesdayParticipants will receive a blood pressure log and all test results at the time of the screening. Results take about 15 minutes. Health Consultation and educational materials will be tailored to individual results by an OMH Registered Nurse.

Screenings include: Body Mass Index (BMI) Score Body Muscle & Fat PercentageFull Cholesterol Panel Triglycerides & LDL (if fasting)HDL Glucose Level Blood Pressure Heart Rate

$15 total cost. Patients seen in order of arrival.

Understanding Diabetes And Your MedicationsDr. Nathan Mann, Primary Care provider at OMH Medical Group - Boyne Valley, will be speaking about Diabetes and the many medication options involved with the disease. A short Q&A will follow the presentation. This event will be held at the Family Resource Center in Mancelona at 205 Grove Street.

When Should I Get A Mammogram?Beth Wilson, FNP will present on the types of women’s preventive screenings and their recommended timelines. The event will allow attendees to enjoy samples of chocolate and wine, meet OMH Medical Group-Indian River providers, and follow up with a short Q&A session.

For more information please call

(989) 731-7718

OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL UPCOMING HEALTH EVENTS AND IMPORTANT MILESTONES

- FEBRUARY 2016-

- JANUARY 2016-

S P E A K I N G E V E N T

When Should I Get A Mammogram?

24thWEDFEBRUARY

at OMH Medical Group - Indian River

6:00PM - to -

8:00PM

S P E A K I N G E V E N T

Understanding Diabetes and your Medications

10thWEDFEBRUARY

Family Resource Center in Mancelona

5:00PM - to -

6:00PM

H E A L T H E V E N T

Wellness Wednesday

3rdWEDFEBRUARY

in the Otsego Memorial Hospital Lobby

7:30AM - to -

10:30AM

Insurance Open Enrollment Period Ends

31stSUNJANUARY

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Preventive Health Screenings for Women: Know What You Need and When

Colonoscopies, Pap test, mammograms, cholesterol checks — these are just a few of the tests and screenings women need to protect their health. While this list may seem a little overwhelming at first, knowing what screenings to get and when can make all the difference when it comes to your health. The chart on the next page sheds some light on these preventive care services. Use this chart as a reminder to schedule your routine health screenings.

According to Beth Wilson, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with OMH Medical Group-Indian River, preventive screenings — like good nutrition, exercise and stress management — are an important part of a woman’s healthy lifestyle.

“Preventive screenings are vital when it comes to a woman’s health,” she says. “The earlier a disease is detected, the more likely it is to be curable. And with some diseases like diabetes, when caught early, there may be lifestyle changes a woman can make to prevent the disease from progressing.”

Wilson recommends that women learn their family health history if they can and bring that information with them at their annual checkup.

“At our Indian River office, we offer onsite digital mammography that can be done the same day as a woman’s annual checkup,” Wilson says. “We also offer screenings for blood pressure, cervical cancer, sexually transmitted diseases and more, and what we can’t screen for in our office, we can write referrals for or schedule at a different location.”

Take Control of Your Health OMH Medical Group providers offer well health (annual) exams, as well as obstetrics and gynecology care, and coordinated care through OMH Medical Group for bone density scanning, digital mammography and more. For more information about preventive care or to schedule an appointment with Beth Wilson, FNP, please call (855) 240-9737.

Preventive screenings are vital when it comes to a woman’s health.

Beth Wilson, FNPOMH Medical Group – OB/GYN

Meet Beth Wilson, FNPFamily Nurse Practitioner Beth Wilson has been with Otsego Medical Group since 2002. She began her career as a labor and delivery nurse and then became director of labor and delivery at OMH’s Birthing Center. Wilson says she was drawn to the obstetrics field because she is passionate about providing care to women who are pregnant and at every stage of their lives. Wilson offers full-time OB/GYN services at the OMH Medical Group-Indian River and is currently accepting new patients.

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Ages 18–39 Ages 40–49 Ages 50–64 Ages 65 and older

Breast cancer screening* (mammogram)

Discuss with your doctor if you need to be screened.

Starting at age 40, get screened annually.**

Get screened annually.

Get screened every 2 years through age 74.

Age 75 and older, ask your doctor if you need to be screened.

Breast self-exam***

Starting at age 20, do a monthly breast self-exam.

Monthly self-exam. Yearly exam by your doctor or nurse.

Monthly self-exam. Yearly exam by your doctor or nurse.

Monthly self-exam. Yearly exam by your doctor or nurse.

Cervical cancer screening* (Pap test)

Get a Pap test every 3 years if you are 21 or older and have a cervix.

If you are age 30 or older, you can get a Pap test and HPV test together every 5 years.

Get a Pap test and HPV test together every 5 years if you have a cervix.

Get a Pap test and HPV test together every 5 years if you have a cervix.

Ask your doctor or nurse if you need a Pap test.

Cholesterol test* Starting at age 20, get a cholesterol test regularly if you are at increased risk for heart disease.

Ask your doctor how often you need your cholesterol tested.

Get a cholesterol test regularly if you are at increased risk for heart disease.

Ask your doctor how often you need your cholesterol tested.

Get a cholesterol test regularly if you are at increased risk for heart disease.

Ask your doctor how often you need your cholesterol tested.

Get a cholesterol test regularly if you are at increased risk for heart disease.

Ask your doctor how often you need your cholesterol tested.

Colorectal cancer screening* (using fecal occult blood testing, sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy)

Starting at age 50, get screened for colorectal cancer.

Talk to your doctor about which screening test is best for you and how often you need it.

Get screened for colorectal cancer through age 75.

Talk to your doctor about which screening test is best for you and how often you need it.

Hearing test*** Ask your doctor. Adults need a baseline exam. Ask your doctor.

Adults need a baseline exam. Ask your doctor.

Adults need a baseline exam. Ask your doctor.

Immunizations***

Tetanus Flu vaccine Shingles vaccine

Pneumonia vaccine

Every 10 years. Annually.

Every 10 years.Annually.

Every 10 years.Annually. Once at age 60 or older.

Every 10 years.Annually. Once at age 60 or older.Once at age 65 or older.

* Office on Women’s Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. www.womenshealth.gov/screening-tests-and-vaccines/ screening-tests-for-women/#tests. Chart accessed: December 9, 2015.

** Source: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. www.acog.org/About-ACOG/News-Room/Statements/2015/ACOG-Statement-on-Recommendations-on-Breast-Cancer-Screening.

*** Maryland Primary Care Physicians, http://www.mpcp.com/articles/womens-health/stay-on-top-of-your-health/. Accessed on December 16, 2015.

Some Recommended Health Screenings for Women

How Children Benefit from ExercisePhysical activity helps children in many ways. Getting at least one hour of exercise every day helps them:

• Build healthy bones, muscles and joints

• Maintain a healthy weight

• Sleep better at night

• Feel better about themselves

• Feel less stressed

• Be ready to learn in school

• Better handle physical and emotional challenges

OMH Medical

Group-Pediatrics recently welcomed

Dr. Jennifer Tryban-Atkins. Dr. Atkins offers pediatric services through the OMH

Medical Group-Indian River and is currently accepting

new patients.

5 Tips and Tricks

Encourage Your Child to Be More Physically Active

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As a parent, you want your child to enjoy a lifetime of good health. One way you can work toward that goal is to be sure your child is active. Lifestyles learned as a child are likely to carry over into adulthood, and staying active throughout life is one key to good health. Use these ideas to help your child be more active.

Want more tips and tricks for helping your child lead a healthy life? A pediatrician or family practice physician with the OMH Medical Group can help. To find a doctor for your child, visit www.myomh.org/physicians.

Model an active lifestyle. Children who regularly see their parents enjoying sports and other physical activities are more likely to be active themselves.

Limit sedentary activities, especially playing video games and watching TV. This is one of the best ways to encourage kids to be more active. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), children spend an average of seven hours a day on entertainment media such as televisions, computers, phones and other electronic

devices. The AAP recommends limiting screen time for entertainment to no more than one to two hours a day for

children and teens, and no screen time at all for infants and children under age 2.

Be active as a family. Choose activities that are appropriate for your children’s ages and get everyone involved. Go for a hike, ride bikes, swim, play ball, practice gymnastics, skate, ski –

the possibilities are nearly limitless.

Incorporate activity into daily routines. For example, take the stairs instead of an elevator or run neighborhood errands on bikes (when weather permits).

Provide active toys. Your child should have balls, jump ropes and other toys that encourage activity. This is especially important for young children.

Remember, don’t overdo it! Exercise and physical activity shouldn’t hurt. Participating in a variety of activities can help avoid injuries that sometimes crop up when kids focus exclusively on one sport.

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A Diabetes Game PlanDevelop a Winning Self-care Program with Your Diabetes Health Team

Although there’s no cure for diabetes, you can learn how to decrease your risk of complications with good diabetes self-management. Consider yourself captain of a team of healthcare providers, which should include a diabetes educator. Work with your team to tailor a program you can follow throughout the year, breaking down what you need to do daily, weekly, monthly and annually.

Use the schedule below as a model for your diabetes self-care program, adding any other guidelines you and your team have agreed you should follow:

Every Day Self-monitor and log your blood glucose

(if instructed by your provider). There’s no “right” number of times to test. At certain times, such as when you’re first diagnosed, you’ll benefit from testing several times a day to help get your blood glucose in your healthy range.

Keep track of your medications. Understand your team’s recommendations for dosages and timing.

Eat well. Careful eating is an essential key to self-management.

Exercise. Frequent activity is important for weight control and general health.

Examine your feet. Because you’re prone to numbness, infections and poor circulation, your feet are vulnerable to health problems that should be caught early.

Every Week to Every Month Weigh yourself. Maintaining a normal weight makes it easier to achieve good blood glucose control.

Build and follow a healthy meal plan. Planning menus and shopping ahead of time will save you from having to throw together last-minute meals that may not fit into a healthy diet.

Find a diabetes support group for camaraderie and practical tips. Ask your doctor to recommend a group or visit the American Diabetes Association website at www.diabetes.org for resources. If you think you may be suffering from a serious inability to cope, ask your physician for a referral to a mental health professional.

Every Three to Six Months Schedule a doctor’s visit to monitor your diabetes and routine. Your doctor should: Do a hemoglobin A1c blood test, which measures the amount of glucose in your blood.

Weigh you. Take your blood pressure. People with diabetes are susceptible to heart disease, and this screening is an important indicator of heart health. Conduct a medical foot exam.

Schedule a dental exam. People with diabetes tend to be prone to gum disease and infection.

Every Year Be sure your primary doctor:

Tests your urine for any sign of kidney disease. Screens your blood for cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Gives you a flu shot and updates pneumonia, tetanus and hepatitis B vaccinations. Illness raises blood glucose levels and increases your chances of infection.

Get an eye exam. Diabetes puts you at risk for vision complications.

Dr. Nathan MannOtsego Memorial Hospital

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