TRCH Your Health Spring 2009

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P atients in Josephine County andsurrounding areas can now getadvanced diagnostic imagingof their hearts and vascular systems as

well as treatment for peripheral vasculardisease in the new cardiovascular labat their local hospital, Tree RiversCommunity Hospital ( RCH).

Te state-of-the-art cardiovascularand interventional radiology laballows cardiologists and interventionalradiologists to examine patients forblocked arteries, heart disease, and

other conditions using a procedureknown as angiography. Last year thehospital sent some 400 patients to RogueValley Medical Center in Medford forangiography procedures.

Tis is a dramatic improvementfor our patients, says Brad Personius,MD, a board-certied cardiologist withCardiology Consultants of Grants Pass.

With easier access to angiography,

we can expect better oheart patients. Dr. Pethat patients who needtherapy will continue

to home. Tose who nesurgery or a coronary moved to Rogue Vallea nationally recognize

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If the patient needs heart or vascularsurgery

If there is an aneurysm (a bulge on anartery caused by a blood vessel wall

becoming weaker)

Interventional radiologists will performmany procedures in the lab, includingbiopsies; opening blocked peripheralarteries in the arms and the legs; relievingobstructions and draining abscesses in theliver, gallbladder bile ducts, and kidneys;inserting ports for use in chemotherapy; andembolizations for life-threatening traumas,spontaneous internal bleeding, and to cut

off blood ow to tumors.

We are very excited to use ourinterventional radiology advanced trainingto do many procedures, both routine andadvanced, says Marcus Bryner, MD, an

interventional radiologist.Its all part of an ongoing effort to bringbetter heart and vascular care to the area,says Win Howard, CEO of RCH. TreeRivers is a strong community hospital.

In recent years RCH, working withits physician partners, added cardiacrehabilitation services, installed a systemfor fast computer retrieval of X-rays, and

introduced advanced 64-slice C scanningtechnology to the hospital to make high-quality images of the heart and the vascularsystem. With the new cardiovascular lab,Dr. Personius; Doug Burwell, MD;and Rick Snider, MD, of Cardiology Consultants will be testing patients for heartdisease. Radiologists Jonathan Wood, MD,and Dr. Bryner of Tree Rivers Radiology

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increases your risk of preterm labor, prematureseparation of the placenta, and abnormalgrowth of the baby, says Dr. Cohen. Duringpregnancy you should not drink at all. We

dont know how much alcohol causes fetalalcohol syndrome. So dont drink.

D PMake regular visits to your doctor. Tis willkeep you on track and helpspot any problems beforethey become serious.

Stay t. Exerciseis encouraged duringpregnancy, says Dr. Cohen. You canperform at the same level you are already exercising until you feel like you cant.

Create your birthing plan. Wealways do a birthing plan with our patients,says Dr. Cohen. Be honest about yourexpectations, and we will listen. Its important

to have that trust.

Take birthing classes. Your labor anddelivery will be enhanced when you know what to do.

Pamper yourself. Eat superhealthy foods,

get plenty of rest, keep taking those vitamins,and choose positive activities that will help

you stay centeredand happy; this isa special timesomake it special. You arepreparing for what may be the

most importantpart of your life,

says Dr. Cohen. And I love being part of peoples lives in that way, from the rstday of pregnancy to delivery.

o learn more about preparingfor your pregnancy, call the Womens Health Center of Southern Oregon at

(541) 479-8363 .

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Josephine County patients needinow have a local choice. Bryana fellowship-trained orthopedichas recently joined Paragon Orth

Pass. He is performing a full range minimally invasive surgeries at TreCommunity Hospital and is on call surgery, especially spine trauma.

I am very impressed with the hsays Dr. Gunnoe. It has well-equiprooms with a skilled staff who haveme enthusiastically.

Dr. Gunnoe rounds out orthope

the area, as he is the only spine surgCounty. Knee and hip replacement sports-related surgeries are already surgeons in Grants Pass.

We live in the community, andget the surgery they need right hereCounty, says Dr. Gunnoe, adding ttraveling out of the county may havfor an appointment.

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spine surgery early in his medical training. As aresident at Loma Linda University Medical Centerin California, he performed more than 200 spinesurgeries and did another 300 cases during his

fellowship in Charlotte, North Carolina. Since heentered practice in 1995,he has been specializingin spine surgery.

Tere are many reasons why Dr. Gunnoehas devoted his careerto spine surgery, but themost important one is his

patients. He recalls one case, a 24-year-old whocrashed on his quad bike and suffered a fractureat the neck. He had misplaced vertebrae and wasbeginning to have compression of the spinal cord.Tere were already signs of paralysis. Dr. Gunnoe was in surgery for ve hours and had to roll thepatient over to work from both the back and thefront of the neck.

It was scary, a bit dicey, he says. I had so

much adrenaline going, but knowing I could

do it right there, in that small hospital, was very gratifying. Te patient did well and had a fullrecovery. And thats the real reason for me to bedoing this. Its the relationships with the patients.

Dr. Gunnoe says he has come to Grants Passbecause he enjoys workingin a smaller hospital withadvanced care where he canbe a part of the community.He was also drawn to thearea for its beauty andgreat outdoor activities. Heespecially enjoys bicycling

and hiking in the mountains.For more information contact Paragon

Orthopedics at(541) 472-0603 .

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Summer heat is coming, and its a greattime for cool, refreshing meals packed with healthy ingredients that can helpreduce your risks of cancer, diabetes, heart

disease, and obesity.Healthy eating puts a special emphasis

on plant foods such as brightly coloredvegetables and fruits, beansand nuts, and whole-grainbreads and cereals. It alsoincludes moderate amountsof low-fat dairy products,sh, poultry, lean meats,

and vegetable fats low intrans fats. Foods should betasty and prepared using cooking methodsthat need little fat, such as baking, broiling,stir-frying, grilling, and microwaving. Usesalt sparingly and add avor with interestingherbs and spices. Remember to round outyour food intake with physical activity; try toget 30 minutes of exercise every day.

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Black-eyed Peas and Cheese Salad

INGREDIENTS

15-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained cup diced low-fat cheddar ormozzarella cheese cup diced red bell pepper cup diced green bell pepper cup diced cooked chicken breast

or lean ham cup nely chopped sweet onion cup diced celery cup plain low-fat yogurt cup fat-free mayonnaise2 teaspoons red wine vinegar to teaspoon hot red pepper sauce4 leaves lettuce

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Rinse peas under running water(to remove excess salt) and drain.

Combine peas, cheese, pepper, meat,onion, and celery.

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with salad. Refrigerate 1 hour for avorsto blend. Serve over lettuce leaves.

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I am condent that providing thenecessary follow-up with an AABR righthere in our community will be of greatvalue for our families, says McClintock. Of

the 819 infants born at RCH in the pastyear, 45 were recommended for diagnosticevaluation after an AABR. wo of these were conrmed for hearing loss. Tis early detection leads to early intervention, whichleads to optimal outcomes for those whoare affected, McClintock continues,adding, It will also alleviate unnecessary stress and anxiety for new parents; and,

given the current economical challenges, itis of great value for them when they do nothave to travel out of their community forhealthcare services.

Te RCH Foundation is seeking$10,000 in support. Your contributioncan make a big difference in the livesof the hospitals tiniest patients. olearn more about how you can help,

call (541) 472-7300 .

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SW RAMSEY AVEGRANTS PASS OR -

hree Rivers Community Hospital is becoming moreenvironmentally friendly. Te hospital is usingsustainable-earth cleaning products; recycled and

compostable paper products; reducing plastic and paperusage; making the change to paperless medical records; and

developing an all-new facility plan to become Leadershipin Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certied tosignicantly lower its use of water and energy.

As part of this plan, this newsletter is now printed ina smaller size on all-recycled paper made from farmed trees,using eco-friendly soy-based inks. In doing so, every issue of the new Your Health newsletter is saving 128 cubic feetof wood while using 64 percent less energy and water andcreating 74 percent less air pollution. Another benet:

this smaller size saves more than $12,000 annually in postage, freeing funds for improved

patient care.

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