Finding the Right Physician

HEALTHSUMMER 2012

mattersA Publication of News You Can Use from Bothwell Regional Health Center

Exceptional Care, close to home.

Calendar of Events

*Childbirth Education: Call (660) 827-9138 to register.**Registration required by calling (573) 635-4839 or 1-800-635-9194.

Call (660) 827-9138 for more information about calendar listings.

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Unless otherwise noted, all events are held in the Bothwell Education Center, southeast corner of 14th and Ingram.

The information in this newsletter is not intended to replace

the advice of your physician.

© 2012 Bothwell Regional Health Center601 E. Fourteenth Street • (660) 826-8833 • www.brhc.org

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New PhysiciansHealth-care options for area residents expand significantly this summer with the addition of five new physicians...Learn more on page 1.

601 E. Fourteenth Street Sedalia, MO 65301

JULY

23 Freedom from Smoking ............................6 p.m. $45 registration required26 Safe Sitter Class ........................................... 8 a.m. $35 registration required31 *CBE: Breast Feeding ....................................7 p.m.

AUGUST

3 Sedalia Stroke Survivors ........................ 11 a.m.6 *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party ...6:30 p.m.8 *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party ...6:30 p.m.22 *CBE: Taking Care of Your Newborn ...7 p.m. 27 *CBE: Breast Feeding .................................... 7 p.m.

Health-care options for area residents expand significantly this summer with the addition of five new physicians:

• Bryan Stringham, D.O., ear, nose and throat specialist, opened Bothwell Ear, Nose & Throat earlier this month. The practice is located on the third floor of the Bothwell Healing Arts Center near 10th & Winchester in Sedalia. Dr. Stringham received his medical degree from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Mo. He completed his residency in otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Mo. Appointments can be made by calling (660) 826-5226.

New Physicians Expand Health-Care Options

• Josh Valtos, M.D., cardiologist, joins Dr. Henry Marquez at Missouri Heart Center, located on the second floor of the Bothwell

Healing Arts Center. Dr. Valtos received his medical

degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Ga. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Missouri-Columbia and a fellowship in cardiology at the University of Missouri-Kansas

City. Dr. Valtos is board certified by

the American Board of Internal Medicine in

both internal medicine and cardiovascular disease

and by the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. Appointments can be made by calling (660) 827-1771.

SEPTEMBER

7 Sedalia Stroke Survivors .........................11 a.m.10 *CBE: Breast Feeding ..............................6:30 p.m. at Bothwell Health Center-Truman Lake, Warsaw11 *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party ...6:30 p.m. at Bothwell Health Center-Truman Lake, Warsaw11 Doctor Is In - Dr. David Kuhlmann ..6:30 p.m. Sleep Medicine at Bothwell Health Center- Truman Lake, Warsaw12 **ACS Look Good, Feel Better .................5 p.m.12 Doctor Is In - Dr. David Kuhlmann ..6:30 p.m. Sleep Medicine at Bothwell Education CenterE13 *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party ...6:30 p.m. at Bothwell Health Center-Truman Lake, Warsaw15 *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party .......11 a.m.

SEPTEMBER

18 Diabetes Support Group ..........................11 a.m.20 *CBE: Taking Care of Your Newborn ...7 p.m.25 *CBE: Breast Feeding ....................................7 p.m.29 Operation Medicine Cabinet ..10 a.m.-2 p.m.

OCTOBER

1 *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party ...6:30 p.m.1 Freedom from Smoking ............................6 p.m. $45 registration required3 *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party ...6:30 p.m.5 Sedalia Stroke Survivors ........................ 11 a.m.16 Diabetes Support Group ...................... 11 a.m.18 *CBE: Taking Care of Your Newborn ...7 p.m.

If you would like to receive this newsletter and other information via e-mail from Bothwell Regional Health Center, please send your name, street address, and e-mail address to lgchurch@brhc.org.

Kick the HabitReady to give up cigarettes for good? Bothwell’s “Freedom from Smoking” class will helpyou succeed. The class begins July 23, and meets from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday evenings in the Bothwell Education Center, 14th and Ingram.Cost is $45 for class materials.For more information or to register, contact Sarah Nailat (660) 827-9138 or e-mail classes@brhc.org.

Celebrate the CauseThe Bothwell Regional Health Center Foundation will hold its bi-annual Bothwell Benefit on Saturday, November 3. Watch for more information and ticket sales for this much-anticipated event.

New Physicians continued on pg. 2

Choosing your physician is an important step in your health care. Here are some tips to make the process easier:

• Know what kind of physician you need. A primary care physician can provide complete health and wellness care for the whole family. An internal medicine specialist provides care for adult patients and specializes in managing more complex health issues.

• Ask a friend or co-worker to recommend good physicians in the area.

• Speak with the doctor to determine if he or she will listen to your complaints and be able to respond with proper treatment. Ask questions.

• Check with your insurance company to determine if the physician is in your network and to verify the hospital he or she is affiliated with is also covered.

• Check online to see if a doctor is in good standing with the state medical board and is board certified.

• Find out what services are offered atthe physician’s office and which services are outsourced.

Exceptional Care, close to home.2

A Publication of News You Can Use from Bothwell Regional Health Center3

Beat the Heat with These Summer Workout Tips

by Sarah Nail

It’s hard to feel motivated to work up a sweat when you melt just walking out the door. The

heat of the summer can present some challenges to your wellness goals. Here are a few summer health tips I like best:

Early bird or night owl

Get up early and exercise or wait until closer to dusk to avoid the hottest part of the day, which is usually between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. It’s best to avoid direct sun so find a shady spot or better yet, exercise in a pool. Use the Fitness Forecast at weather.com to find out the most comfortable time of day to exercise. (sheknows.com, fitnessmagazine.com)

Take a swig

Drink water — lots of it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drinking enough water that you never become thirsty is one way to prevent heat stress. Try to take a drink at least every 15 minutes.

Location, location, location

Find a shady route for your walk, run or ride. Find a dirt or gravel path, like

the Katy Trail, since asphalt and concrete tend to make you feel hotter. (American Council on Exercise)

Looking hot may not feel cool

Wear white or light-colored loose-fitting clothing. Dark colors absorb heat. Cotton or a moisture-wicking fabric is best. Wear minimal clothing to provide a greater skin surface area for heat dissipation. (American Council on Exercise)

Check yourself before you wreck yourself

Don’t overdo it when it’s super hot. Know the signs of heat exhaustion: rapid heart rate; heavy sweating; extreme weakness; dizziness; nausea, vomiting; irritability; fast, shallow breathing; slightly elevated body temperature.

New Physicians

• Christine Deeths, M.D., family practice, joins Dr. Catherine Anderson and Dr. David Mook at Bothwell Family Health, located on the second floor of the Bothwell Healing Arts Center. Dr. Deeths received her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. She completed her residency in family practice at Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, Calif. Dr. Deeths is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Appointments can be made by calling (660) 827-2500.

• Sigi Joseph, M.D., general surgery/bariatrics, joins Bothwell Surgical Services in late July. Dr. Joseph received his medical degree from St. John’s Medical College in Bangalore, India, and surgical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, Scotland. He completed a residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and a fellowship in bariatric surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Joseph will be located in the offices of Dr. Stuart Braverman and Dr. Jeff Wadley at 3300 West 10th in Sedalia. Appointments can be made by calling (660) 827-0423.

• Naveen Krishna, M.D., hospitalist, will join Dr. Aravind Dasari in overseeing the care of patients at Bothwell Regional Health Center. Dr. Krishna received his medical degree from Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences in India.

Continued from pg. 1 People who need special treatment for wounds that are difficult to heal will soon be able to receive that care here, close to home.

Bothwell Wound Healing Center, an out-patient wound care center, is expected to open this fall.

The center will specialize in treating wounds that are difficult to heal, such as diabetic and pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, circulation insufficiency or aftereffects of radiation therapy. It will have two state-of-the-art hyperbaric chambers where patients breathe pure

New federal regulations for sunscreen labeling go into effect in December, but many manufacturers have already updated their labeling. Here’s what to look for:

• Only the word sunscreen can appear on the label. Because it overstates effectiveness, the word sunblock can no longer be used.

• Waterproof and sweatproof are no longer acceptable, according to the Food and Drug Administration. A water-resistant claim must specify how long the sunscreen can stand up to swimming or sweating. Based on testing, this will be 40 or 80 minutes, which indicates how often you should reapply.

• The term broad spectrum, which was not regulated, now means that the sunscreen has been tested to ensure it provides protection against both skin-burning UVB rays (included in the SPF rating) and

Bothwell to Open Wound Healing Center

New Sunscreen Labels Help Protect You This Summer

Sarah Nail is community outreach coordinator at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

Wound Healing Centeroxygen, which improves blood flow and promotes healing.

The wound center will be a joint effort involving Bothwell; Healogics, a wound care management company; and physicians. It will be located on the northeast corner of 15th Street and Hancock.

skin-aging UVA rays. Both UVB and UVA rays can cause skin cancer.

• Only sunscreens with an SPF of 15 or higher that have passed the broad-spectrum test can claim to reduce the risk of skin cancer and premature aging on their packaging.

Dermatologists recommend wearing sunscreen all year long. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Check out the Heat Stress Index and consider the risks:

Below 80° F:

Little or no danger under normal circumstances

80–90° F:

Fatigue possible with prolonged exposure

90–105° F:

Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible

105–130° F:

Heat cramps and heat exhaustion likely, heatstroke is possible

Over 130° F:

Heatstroke is imminent

Exceptional Care, close to home.2

A Publication of News You Can Use from Bothwell Regional Health Center3

Beat the Heat with These Summer Workout Tips

by Sarah Nail

It’s hard to feel motivated to work up a sweat when you melt just walking out the door. The

heat of the summer can present some challenges to your wellness goals. Here are a few summer health tips I like best:

Early bird or night owl

Get up early and exercise or wait until closer to dusk to avoid the hottest part of the day, which is usually between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. It’s best to avoid direct sun so find a shady spot or better yet, exercise in a pool. Use the Fitness Forecast at weather.com to find out the most comfortable time of day to exercise. (sheknows.com, fitnessmagazine.com)

Take a swig

Drink water — lots of it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drinking enough water that you never become thirsty is one way to prevent heat stress. Try to take a drink at least every 15 minutes.

Location, location, location

Find a shady route for your walk, run or ride. Find a dirt or gravel path, like

the Katy Trail, since asphalt and concrete tend to make you feel hotter. (American Council on Exercise)

Looking hot may not feel cool

Wear white or light-colored loose-fitting clothing. Dark colors absorb heat. Cotton or a moisture-wicking fabric is best. Wear minimal clothing to provide a greater skin surface area for heat dissipation. (American Council on Exercise)

Check yourself before you wreck yourself

Don’t overdo it when it’s super hot. Know the signs of heat exhaustion: rapid heart rate; heavy sweating; extreme weakness; dizziness; nausea, vomiting; irritability; fast, shallow breathing; slightly elevated body temperature.

New Physicians

• Christine Deeths, M.D., family practice, joins Dr. Catherine Anderson and Dr. David Mook at Bothwell Family Health, located on the second floor of the Bothwell Healing Arts Center. Dr. Deeths received her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. She completed her residency in family practice at Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, Calif. Dr. Deeths is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Appointments can be made by calling (660) 827-2500.

• Sigi Joseph, M.D., general surgery/bariatrics, joins Bothwell Surgical Services in late July. Dr. Joseph received his medical degree from St. John’s Medical College in Bangalore, India, and surgical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, Scotland. He completed a residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and a fellowship in bariatric surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Joseph will be located in the offices of Dr. Stuart Braverman and Dr. Jeff Wadley at 3300 West 10th in Sedalia. Appointments can be made by calling (660) 827-0423.

• Naveen Krishna, M.D., hospitalist, will join Dr. Aravind Dasari in overseeing the care of patients at Bothwell Regional Health Center. Dr. Krishna received his medical degree from Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences in India.

Continued from pg. 1 People who need special treatment for wounds that are difficult to heal will soon be able to receive that care here, close to home.

Bothwell Wound Healing Center, an out-patient wound care center, is expected to open this fall.

The center will specialize in treating wounds that are difficult to heal, such as diabetic and pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, circulation insufficiency or aftereffects of radiation therapy. It will have two state-of-the-art hyperbaric chambers where patients breathe pure

New federal regulations for sunscreen labeling go into effect in December, but many manufacturers have already updated their labeling. Here’s what to look for:

• Only the word sunscreen can appear on the label. Because it overstates effectiveness, the word sunblock can no longer be used.

• Waterproof and sweatproof are no longer acceptable, according to the Food and Drug Administration. A water-resistant claim must specify how long the sunscreen can stand up to swimming or sweating. Based on testing, this will be 40 or 80 minutes, which indicates how often you should reapply.

• The term broad spectrum, which was not regulated, now means that the sunscreen has been tested to ensure it provides protection against both skin-burning UVB rays (included in the SPF rating) and

Bothwell to Open Wound Healing Center

New Sunscreen Labels Help Protect You This Summer

Sarah Nail is community outreach coordinator at Bothwell Regional Health Center.

Wound Healing Centeroxygen, which improves blood flow and promotes healing.

The wound center will be a joint effort involving Bothwell; Healogics, a wound care management company; and physicians. It will be located on the northeast corner of 15th Street and Hancock.

skin-aging UVA rays. Both UVB and UVA rays can cause skin cancer.

• Only sunscreens with an SPF of 15 or higher that have passed the broad-spectrum test can claim to reduce the risk of skin cancer and premature aging on their packaging.

Dermatologists recommend wearing sunscreen all year long. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Check out the Heat Stress Index and consider the risks:

Below 80° F:

Little or no danger under normal circumstances

80–90° F:

Fatigue possible with prolonged exposure

90–105° F:

Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible

105–130° F:

Heat cramps and heat exhaustion likely, heatstroke is possible

Over 130° F:

Heatstroke is imminent

Finding the Right Physician

HEALTHSUMMER 2012

mattersA Publication of News You Can Use from Bothwell Regional Health Center

Exceptional Care, close to home.

Calendar of Events

*Childbirth Education: Call (660) 827-9138 to register.**Registration required by calling (573) 635-4839 or 1-800-635-9194.

Call (660) 827-9138 for more information about calendar listings.

4

Unless otherwise noted, all events are held in the Bothwell Education Center, southeast corner of 14th and Ingram.

The information in this newsletter is not intended to replace

the advice of your physician.

© 2012 Bothwell Regional Health Center601 E. Fourteenth Street • (660) 826-8833 • www.brhc.org

HEALTHmatters

PRESORTED STANDARD

MAIL US Postage Paid

Permit 21765301

New PhysiciansHealth-care options for area residents expand significantly this summer with the addition of five new physicians...Learn more on page 1.

601 E. Fourteenth Street Sedalia, MO 65301

JULY

23 Freedom from Smoking ............................6 p.m. $45 registration required26 Safe Sitter Class ........................................... 8 a.m. $35 registration required31 *CBE: Breast Feeding ....................................7 p.m.

AUGUST

3 Sedalia Stroke Survivors ........................ 11 a.m.6 *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party ...6:30 p.m.8 *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party ...6:30 p.m.22 *CBE: Taking Care of Your Newborn ...7 p.m. 27 *CBE: Breast Feeding .................................... 7 p.m.

Health-care options for area residents expand significantly this summer with the addition of five new physicians:

• Bryan Stringham, D.O., ear, nose and throat specialist, opened Bothwell Ear, Nose & Throat earlier this month. The practice is located on the third floor of the Bothwell Healing Arts Center near 10th & Winchester in Sedalia. Dr. Stringham received his medical degree from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Mo. He completed his residency in otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Mo. Appointments can be made by calling (660) 826-5226.

New Physicians Expand Health-Care Options

• Josh Valtos, M.D., cardiologist, joins Dr. Henry Marquez at Missouri Heart Center, located on the second floor of the Bothwell

Healing Arts Center. Dr. Valtos received his medical

degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Ga. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Missouri-Columbia and a fellowship in cardiology at the University of Missouri-Kansas

City. Dr. Valtos is board certified by

the American Board of Internal Medicine in

both internal medicine and cardiovascular disease

and by the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. Appointments can be made by calling (660) 827-1771.

SEPTEMBER

7 Sedalia Stroke Survivors .........................11 a.m.10 *CBE: Breast Feeding ..............................6:30 p.m. at Bothwell Health Center-Truman Lake, Warsaw11 *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party ...6:30 p.m. at Bothwell Health Center-Truman Lake, Warsaw11 Doctor Is In - Dr. David Kuhlmann ..6:30 p.m. Sleep Medicine at Bothwell Health Center- Truman Lake, Warsaw12 **ACS Look Good, Feel Better .................5 p.m.12 Doctor Is In - Dr. David Kuhlmann ..6:30 p.m. Sleep Medicine at Bothwell Education CenterE13 *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party ...6:30 p.m. at Bothwell Health Center-Truman Lake, Warsaw15 *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party .......11 a.m.

SEPTEMBER

18 Diabetes Support Group ..........................11 a.m.20 *CBE: Taking Care of Your Newborn ...7 p.m.25 *CBE: Breast Feeding ....................................7 p.m.29 Operation Medicine Cabinet ..10 a.m.-2 p.m.

OCTOBER

1 *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party ...6:30 p.m.1 Freedom from Smoking ............................6 p.m. $45 registration required3 *CBE: Labor and the Birthday Party ...6:30 p.m.5 Sedalia Stroke Survivors ........................ 11 a.m.16 Diabetes Support Group ...................... 11 a.m.18 *CBE: Taking Care of Your Newborn ...7 p.m.

If you would like to receive this newsletter and other information via e-mail from Bothwell Regional Health Center, please send your name, street address, and e-mail address to lgchurch@brhc.org.

Kick the HabitReady to give up cigarettes for good? Bothwell’s “Freedom from Smoking” class will helpyou succeed. The class begins July 23, and meets from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday evenings in the Bothwell Education Center, 14th and Ingram.Cost is $45 for class materials.For more information or to register, contact Sarah Nailat (660) 827-9138 or e-mail classes@brhc.org.

Celebrate the CauseThe Bothwell Regional Health Center Foundation will hold its bi-annual Bothwell Benefit on Saturday, November 3. Watch for more information and ticket sales for this much-anticipated event.

New Physicians continued on pg. 2

Choosing your physician is an important step in your health care. Here are some tips to make the process easier:

• Know what kind of physician you need. A primary care physician can provide complete health and wellness care for the whole family. An internal medicine specialist provides care for adult patients and specializes in managing more complex health issues.

• Ask a friend or co-worker to recommend good physicians in the area.

• Speak with the doctor to determine if he or she will listen to your complaints and be able to respond with proper treatment. Ask questions.

• Check with your insurance company to determine if the physician is in your network and to verify the hospital he or she is affiliated with is also covered.

• Check online to see if a doctor is in good standing with the state medical board and is board certified.

• Find out what services are offered atthe physician’s office and which services are outsourced.