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CLIENT: Adena Health System PROJECT: October Facebook JOB NUMBER: AHS-592 DATE: 9/10/15 DRAFT: 1

Healthy Eats It’s pumpkin season, but you don’t need to splurge on a latte to get your fix! Try these three delicious and healthy recipes this October.

1. Roast pumpkin, ricotta, pine nut and sage pasta: bit.ly/1Nua2T3 2. Marcos pumpkin and carrot soup: bit.ly/1idQCG8 3. Pumpkin muffins: bit.ly/1URWbvP

Health Tip Moles are normal. No, not the little guys that burrow underground—the ones on your skin. It’s common to have anywhere from 10-40 moles of varying hue, but you should make an appointment to see a dermatologist if a mole starts to grow, itch or bleed. Health Tip Lactose intolerance is not a milk allergy; it means that a patient has difficulty digesting or absorbing lactose, a sugar found in milk or milk products. You may be lactose intolerant if you experience bloating, diarrhea and/or gas after consuming dairy. Consult your physician if you encounter these symptoms. Learn more at 1.usa.gov/1Qexowe. Health Tip It’s bonfire season! Keep yourself and others safe around the flames with these guidelines:

1. Establish a fire ring. 2. Have a bucket of water nearby. 3. Build the fire away from structures. 4. Tie long hair back when tending the fire. 5. Keep baggy clothing and loosely hanging accessories to a minimum. 6. Only use dry materials. 7. Don’t use accelerants. 8. Don’t run around the fire ring. 9. When crossing to the opposite side, walk outside the circle of chairs. 10. Don’t burn aerosols, batteries, foam, painted objects, or fireworks. 11. Keep an eye on children and animals. 12. Have fun!

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Washing your hands is an important defense against spreading infection. If you can’t get to soap and water, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Hand Washing According to the CDC, handwashing education and access to soap in schools can help improve attendance. Make sure your child knows how to wet, lather, scrub, rinse and dry their hands. Open Heart Adena has 15 specialists ready to give world-class care if and when your heart needs some TLC. Learn more at adena.org/heart. Open Heart The Adena Heart and Vascular Center is rated 5 stars by Healthgrades for coronary intervention procedures, which can save lives during a heart attack. Call Adena Cardiology at 740-779-4570 or visit adena.org/heart for more information. Certified Nurse Practitioner Certified Nurse Practitioners (CNPs) have completed a high level of medical education that enables them to treat patients, refer for specialty testing and prescribe medication. They help Adena provide excellent care that’s convenient. Learn more here. Certified Nurse Practitioner Certified Nurse Practitioners (CNPs) promote a comprehensive approach to health care and can specialize in areas like cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, pain management, OB/GYN and more. Learn more here. PCP—Circleville The Adena Health Center—Circleville offers walk-in radiology and laboratory services as well as lab and x-ray orders from outside facilities and providers. Call 740-420-3000 or learn more here. PCP—Jackson/Oak Hill Get outstanding, local primary care at Adena Health Center—Jackson and Adena Health Center—Oak Hill. We offer same day appointments and convenient locations so you can get the care you need when you need it. Halloween Stay spooky and safe this Halloween with these fun and easy tips:

Trick-or-treat in groups.

Examine treats for tampering or choking hazards.

Apply makeup on a small area of skin to test for irritation.

Look both ways before crossing the street.

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Be visible; wear reflective tape on costumes and bags and use a flashlight.

Do not enter homes without a trusted adult.

Not trick-or-treating? Pass out healthy treats. Saturday Morning Injury Clinic (10/3) Sports season is in full swing, which means that injury season is here, too. Get your student-athlete on the road to recovery on October 3 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn more here! Saturday Morning Injury Clinic (10/10) Keep your student-athlete on the field this fall. Visit the next Saturday Morning Injury Clinic on October 10 at the Adena Bone and Joint Center in Chillicothe. Learn more here! Saturday Morning Injury Clinic (10/17) Don’t let your student-athlete’s injury go untreated. Visit Adena’s Saturday Morning Injury Clinic on October 17 to help start the recovery process. Learn more here! Saturday Morning Injury Clinic (10/24) Strained? Sprained? Concussed? Your student-athlete can see sports medicine physicians and athletic trainers at the Saturday Morning Injury Clinic on October 24. Learn more here! Saturday Morning Injury Clinic (10/31) No tricks—we treat. Don’t let your student-athlete trick-or-treat with an untreated injury. Come to the clinic on October 31 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn more here! Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 4-10) It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week; eliminate the stigma and promote understanding of mental illness. Visit nami.org or call the National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline at 800-950-6264. Physician Assistants Week (Oct. 6-12) This Physician Assistants Week, we salute our nationally certified and state-licensed PAs at Adena and around the country! Emergency Nurses Week (Oct. 11-17) It’s Emergency Nurses Week! Thank you to the emergency nurses who are ready to give care at a moment’s notice, 24 hours a day. National Healthcare Quality Week (Oct. 18-24) Happy Healthcare Quality Week! We strive year-round to bring you and your family the best healthcare possible. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. This National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, remember to practice regular breast self-exams, schedule annual mammograms, know the facts and be a support system for loved ones. Patient-Centered Care Awareness Month Happy Patient-Centered Care Awareness Month! We commit every day to provide compassionate care and partner with our patients. Eye Injury Prevention Month It’s Eye Injury Prevention Month! Accidental eye injury is the leading cause of visual impairment. Protect your eyes this and every month! Learn more at geteyesmart.org. International Infection Prevention Week (Oct. 18-24) Have a safe and healthy Infection Prevention Week! Remember to stay up-to-date on your vaccinations and wash your hands. Learn more at apic.org/iipw. National Red Ribbon Week (Oct. 23-31) Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the country. Learn more and sign the pledge at redribbon.org. National Respiratory Care Week (Oct. 25-31) See your doctor if you have shortness of breath, pain when breathing, a persistent cough, wheezing with exercise or pain in the airway. Have a healthy Respiratory Care Week and learn more at aarc.org/celebrate-resp-care-week.

World Arthritis Day (10/12) October 12 is World Arthritis Day! Help raise awareness about a disease that affects more than 50 million Americans. Learn more at arthritis.org. Lung Health Day (10/28) It’s time to put out those cigarettes for good. Breathe free this Lung Health Day! Start here. World Psoriasis Day (10/29) This Psoriasis Day, learn about triggers and treatments at psoriasis.org.