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You may have the right clothes, shoes, and equipment—but your physician may hold the keys to success.

“Younger people need a physical before beginning an exercise program if they have a strong family history of illness or disease,” says Michael Wood, M.D., internal medicine physician at Memorial Hospital. “Anyone older than 40 who has been inactive for longer than a few months should have a physical to assess any potential risks.”

For those older than 50, at high risk for heart disease, or who lead a sedentary life-style, Dr. Wood recommends a treadmill stress test, lipid panel, and blood pressure screening during pre-workout physicals. For younger people and others with lower risk, a cholesterol panel and blood pressure screening may be beneficial.

We have physicians in communities across the region. Don’t have a primary care physician? Call (423) 495-CARE (2273) for a physician referral.

A Prescription for ExerciseAmid mAny new yeAr’s resolutions come plAns to increAse physicAl Activity. But whAt’s the Best wAy to Begin exercising?

michael wood, m.d.,

internal medicine physician

tony young, president of sunshine media, participated in the 2010 memorial health care system Foundation golf invitational.

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For most individuals, walking briskly three to four times a week for 30 to 45 minutes is a good way to begin reaping health benefits. If you’re interested in a more vigorous exercise program, Michael Wood, M.D., internal medicine physician at Memorial Hospital, recommends speaking with a personal trainer at your fitness center of choice.

“you gain the most benefits and lessen risks when exercising in your target heart rate zone,” says Dr. Wood. “usually this is when your exercise heart rate is 60 to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate. Exceeding 85 percent of your maximum heart rate increases your cardiovascular risk without additional benefit. Some medications may affect your heart rate, so be sure to consult your physician.”

Your maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age. For example, if you are 45 years old, your maximum heart rate is 175 beats per minute, and you should aim for 88–149 beats per minute during exercise.

Pink!Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

New Year’s Day


Protect Your Heart, Be Symptom Savvy

It was that decision, she later discovered, that saved her from a potentially fatal heart attack.

Just 32 minutes after the ambulance arrived at the 82-year-old’s Tiftonian home, she was at Memorial Hospital’s Regional Heart Center with a coronary stent in place. Mrs. Eldridge awoke

pain free in a room full of smiling physicians and family members. Had she waited to seek assistance until her chest pain became unbearable, she might not have survived the morning.

“Heart attack symptoms are not always typical,” says William Warren, M.D., a Memorial cardiologist who treated Mrs. Eldridge. “People need to be aware of all types of symptoms and seek prompt evaluation when they occur.”

cruising through recovery

After Mrs. Eldridge was released from Memorial, she underwent three weeks of in-home physical therapy, where she learned rehabilitation exercises along with diet and nutrition tips. Now, she is back to full

health and even went on a cruise with her family at the end of August.

“I can’t praise everyone at Memorial enough for treating me as quickly as they did,” says Mrs. Eldridge. “By the time I arrived at the hospital, my physician and the cath lab group were

ready at the emergency entrance. It was with their help that I’m alive and well today.”

To learn more about cardiac care at Memorial, visit www.memorial.org and select the “Regional Heart Center” panel.

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Don’t ignore the following atypical heart attack warning signs.

* arm, neck, or back pain

* fatigue

* indigestion

* lightheadedness

* nausea

* severe abdominal pain

* vomiting

william warren, m.d.,

FAcc, cardiologist

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Valentine’s Day

Presidents’ Day

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Heart Ball

Black Bean QuesadillaTo keep your colon health in check, eat foods with high-fiber content like these delicious and easy-to-make quesadillas.

1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed

½ cup shredded, lowfat Monterey Jack cheese

½ cup salsa

4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas

2 teaspoons light canola oil

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combine beans, cheese, and 1/4 cup salsa. spread 1/2 cup filling on each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half and flatten. heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet. Add two quesadillas and cook, turning once, for two to four minutes. repeat with the remaining oil and quesadillas. serve with salsa.

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For colon health, one nutrient packs a punch: fiber, which is plant roughage our bodies cannot digest. Fiber is divided into two categories: insoluble and soluble.

“Insoluble fiber helps material pass through the digestive system,” says Sharon Hopper, RD, clinical oncology dietitian with Memorial Hospital. “Soluble fiber lowers cholesterol and blood pressure while promoting colon health.”

Stock up on Fiber

Choose a variety of healthy, whole foods to boost fiber intake. Start the day with bran cereal and snack on almonds between meals.

Other beneficial foods include:

✽ apples (with peel) ✽ beans ✽ legumes

“Sprinkling ground flax seed over food increases fiber intake, and evidence shows it may protect against colon cancer,” says Ms. Hopper. “In addition to increasing fiber consumption, drink at least eight glasses of water daily to cleanse your colon.”

The American Cancer Society recommends everyone older than 50 be screened for colon cancer at least every 10 years. Speak with your physician about the screening method and frequency best for you. To find a physician, call (423) 495-CARE (2273).

Source: eatingwell.com

Gain Control of Colon HealthBy AdJusting your nutrition, you cAn tAke chArge AgAinst colon cAncer And other intestinAl woes.

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A 2005 study revealed

that consuming

vitamin B6 reduces the

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colon health: bananas

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intake), potatoes with

skin (1 = 35 percent),

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garbanzo beans

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sharon hopper, rd, clinical oncology dietitian

Chattanooga Get Your Rear in Gear

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Guard the S kin You’re In

For leonArd FAnt,

76, A routine dermAtologic checkup led to A stArtling discovery.

A white spot on the top of Mr. Fant’s head aroused some suspicion from a coworker. The spot was identified as a soft tissue sarcoma—a type of cancer that

develops deep within the tissues of the skin. Mr. Fant was referred to Peter Hunt, M.D., head and neck surgeon, on staff at Memorial Hospital, for assessment and surgical removal of the sarcoma.

“I’ve got hundreds of little precancerous spots on my skin from years of not wearing sunscreen,” says Mr. Fant. “I visit my dermatologist four times a year to have skin cancers, such as squamous cells, removed.”

Not Just Skin Deep

Though Mr. Fant’s sarcoma did not require radiation therapy after surgery, an imaging scan revealed he had a deeper problem—breast cancer.

“It’s rare for men to have breast cancer, but it’s not unheard of,” says Dr. Hunt. “While his skin and breast cancer were unrelated, Mr. Fant’s case is a prime example of why thorough medical assessments, tests, and attention are crucial.”

Mr. Fant recommends everyone be proactive about sun protection and have annual visits with his or her physician.

“Just because you don’t have any obvious symptoms of a condition doesn’t mean one isn’t developing,” says Mr. Fant. “Don’t ignore subtle signs—and see your physician regularly.”

Find a physician to meet your needs at www.memorial.org or by calling (423) 495-CARE (2273).

leonard Fant takes a ride on the zip line at rock city, which made its debut in 2010.


Guard the S kin You’re In

Leonard Fant takes a ride on the zip line at Rock City, which made its debut in 2010.

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april

Peter Hunt, M.D.,

head and neck surgeon

April Fools’ Day

4 Bridges Art Festival

Good Friday

Easter

Chattanooga Market Opens

Oral Cancer Awareness

Walk

Palm Sunday

Go Red™ for Women Luncheon

Chattanooga Traditional Jazz

Festival


Festival

DiANN uustAL hAs bEEN A CompEtitivE swimmER foR yEARs. but A sEvERE hAmstRiNg iNjuRy iN sEptEmbER 2008 CouLD hAvE ENDED hER DAys iN thE pooL. thE CARE shE RECEivED At mEmoRiAL hEALth CARE systEm AND hER owN DEtERmiNAtioN, howEvER, hAvE hER bACk iN thE wAtER AND bEAtiNg thE CompEtitioN.

diann uustal is back in the pool—and on the medal stand—following

successful repair of a severe hamstring injury.


Brett sanders, m.d., sports medicine specialist

Diving Back Into Competition

The 64-year-old wife, mother, and grandmother serves on the ethics committee at Memorial and is president of her own consulting company. While on a business trip two years ago, Mrs. Uustal slipped and tore all three hamstring muscles in her right leg off the pelvis.

“Mrs. Uustal experienced a lot of pain and swell-ing, as well as severe weakness, in her right leg,” says Brett Sanders, M.D., sports medicine specialist at Memorial Hospital. “We made a small incision in

the back of her thigh and reattached the hamstring muscles to the pelvis with bone anchors. Mrs. Uustal did very well in rehabilitation and was able to regain full strength and motion.”

a triumphant return

During rehabilitation at Memorial North Park Hospital, Mrs. Uustal resolved to return to competi-tive swimming. She competed at the national level for the first time in nearly 30 years in May 2010 and captured first place in five events in the women’s

60–64 age group at the U.S. Masters Swimming 2010 Summer National Championships in August.

“My goal was to return to the water, and I’m so grateful to Dr. Sanders and everyone at Memorial for helping me achieve it,” says Mrs. Uustal. “To be able to swim at this level again after sustain-ing such a serious injury is amazing.”

To learn more about orthopedic care at Memorial, visit www.memorial.org and select “Our Services” and then “Orthopedic Center.”


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For examples of stretching exercises, visit www.memorial.org and search keyword “stretches.”

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may

Memorial Day

National Nurses Week

Mother’s Day







Relay For Life


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kevin turner, who has been in the navy for 24 years, takes in chattanooga’s beauty while

rockclimbing at sunset rock on lookout mountain.


Taking the Hurt Out of HerniasFor kevin turner, 44, oF ooltewAh, nAgging pAin in his groin seemed like little more thAn A simple AnnoyAnce. As the pAin BecAme worse, however, mr. turner decided to visit the doctor.

Diagnosed with two hernias, Mr. Turner was referred to Roger L. Land, M.D., FACS, general laparoscopic surgeon on staff at Memorial North Park Hospital for laparoscopic hernia repair. On December 30, 2009,

Mr. Turner had his surgery and made a full recovery within weeks.

Hernias are painful conditions that can put an abrupt end to work or play. When left untreated, hernias can become extremely

severe—and even deadly.

Hernias occur when muscular weakness causes the abdominal wall to bulge, allowing organs to protrude.

“Some people have a natural predisposition to hernias from birth, while other people develop the condition due to poor

lifting techniques or other strenuous activities,” says Dr. Land. “Regardless of the cause, hernias result in pain or burning sensations of varying degrees.”

Although all hernias cannot be prevented, prompt medical care is key to correcting the problem.

“After my surgery, the difference was dramatic,” explains Mr. Turner. “Just three weeks after my surgery, I was pain free, back at work, and on top of my game on the basketball court.”

For more information about laparoscopic surgery at Memorial, visit www.memorial.org and search keyword “surgical services.”

carryingthat weight— the Right wayFrom helping a friend move to cleaning out the garage, lifting is often an unavoidable part of life. Learning proper lifting techniques can save you from the pain of back injuries, hernias, or other health issues. Follow these tips for proper lifting:

8 Keep your back straight with your knees bent.

8 Lift with your legs, slowly and evenly.

8 avoid twisting or turning.

8 Carefully place the object on the ground, continuing to keep your back straight.

roger l. land, m.d., FAcs, general laparoscopic surgeon


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Bella Sera

Riverbend Festival

Bessie Smith Strut

Riverbend Festival

Riverbend Festival

Riverbend Festival

Riverbend Festival

Riverbend Festival

Riverbend Festival

Riverbend Festival

Riverbend Festival

Father’s Day

Chattanooga Rat Race

deAnn champion, m.d., an emergency medicine physician at memorial, and her husband ray Bell spend the day

canoeing on the tennessee river.



Are you prepAring to celeBrAte our nAtion with An exciting July 4th cookout? BeFore you Fire up the grill, Jump in the pool, or BreAk out the Fireworks, quickly reFresh your summer sAFety knowledge.

Staying Safe All Summer Long

you always put a lifejacket

on your little one—but what

about yourself? The Tennessee

Wildlife resources agency

encourages adults to use lifejackets

while boating to reduce the state’s

high number of boating injuries,

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DeAnn Champion, M.D., emergency medicine physician at Memorial Hospital, offers the following suggestions to keep summer fun from turning into a trip to the Emergency Department.

8 be on water watch. Even if your child is a good swimmer, always supervise him or her at the pool, lake, or river. All children (up to age 18) should wear lifejackets in lakes or rivers, while children who can’t swim should also wear them in pools.

8 beat the heat. “You may become dehydrated more quickly than you realize,” says Dr. Champion. “Take frequent water

breaks, and avoid spending large amounts of time outdoors in the middle of the day.”

8 take control of fireworks. The best way to play it safe is to take your children to watch fireworks, rather than shooting them off yourself. If you decide to have your own fireworks, however, you should light them and have the kids watch from a safe distance.

For information about emergency services at Memorial, visit www.memorial.org and search keyword “emergency.”

Tick Talkbiting bugs are a part of summer in the Chattanooga area, so wear insect repellant to prevent both tick and mosquito bites.

“It’s a good idea to do a tick check each night after being outdoors,” says Deann Champion, M.D., emergency medicine physician at Memorial Hospital. “If you or your child has a tick, remove it with tweezers to ensure you extract the head. If you have any questions about how to remove a tick, or if the head breaks off in the skin, see your physician.”


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Independence Day

Bryce [age 11] and ella grace [4] lazenby splash on the water steps at the trail of tears monument near ross’ landing.


BAck-to-school time cAn Be exciting For your child. however, it’s importAnt thAt children stAy up-to-dAte on vAccines And physicAls, no mAtter whAt their Age.

To ensure your child’s health is on track, many immunizations are required before starting the new school year.

“There are a few new vaccine requirements that began last year,” says Matthew Good, M.D., pediatrician on staff with Memorial Health Care System. “These include hepatitis A for

elementary students and a tetanus booster for middle schoolers.”

Annual checkups also play a vital role in your child’s health, so schedule one as early as possible.

“Every child older than age 3 should see a pediatrician at least once a year,” says Dr. Good. “Physicals will vary by age, but pediatricians typically look at a child’s weight, height, and physical

maturation. Sports physicals involve educating children about topics such as conditioning, stretching, injury prevention, and hydration.”

To find a pediatrician to meet your child’s health needs, visit www.memorial.org and select “Find a Physician” or call (423) 495-CARE (2273).

matthew good, m.d., pediatrician

Back to School, Back to Better Health


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Keep your Child’s Vaccines in CheckUse these guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics to make sure your child is up-to-date on immunization recommendations.

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Diphtheria, tetanus, and

pertussis (Dtp/ Dtap/Dt): Five doses

beginning at 2 months

polio vaccines: Three tofour doses by 4 years old

measles, mumps, and Rubella (mmR): One dose for 1 year olds, with a second dose by age 6

hepatitis A: One dose by age 2

hepatitis b: Three doses

human papillomavirus vaccine: Three doses starting at age 9

varicella: One dose for 1 year olds

college

mmR: Two doses for full-time college students in Tennessee

meningococcal vaccine: One dose for college students living in dorms


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august

Bessie Smith Heritage Festival

marc cromie, md, an asthma and allergy specialist at memorial, and his wife, nancy, follow the dance moves on Frazier Avenue.



✽ Young women should receive a PaP test every two years and aNNual

Pelvic exaMs beginning at age 21 to screen for abnormalities or infections.

✽ Women ages 25 to 40 should MaiNtaiN gooD NutritioN, including folic acid, typically taken as a supplement, when planning pregnancy. regular PaP tests are still important, as well as discussions with your physician about menopause and what to expect.

✽ For women ages 40 to 65, aNNual MaMMograMs are essential for early detection of breast abnormalities.

✽ BoNe DeNsity screeNiNgs are important for women ages 65 and older. If you have a family history of osteoporosis, talk with your physician about earlier screenings.

Nutrients that Do a Body good

Making small additions to your diet can help you avoid some common conditions for which risks increase as you age.

“Omega-3 fatty acids, found in some fish and fish oil, can prevent certain risk factors for conditions including heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis,” says C. Ann Mashchak, M.D., OB/GYN and repro-ductive endocrinologist at Memorial Hospital. “Incorporate supplements or fish into your diet to boost your intake of this healthy oil.”

Dr. Mashchak also recommends all women get adequate vitamin D throughout their lives. Ten to 15 minutes of sunlight daily help the body produce enough of this important vitamin.

“Vitamin D helps build bones that will serve you a lifetime,” says Dr. Mashchak. “It’s also been shown to reduce the risk of Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and various cancers. It improves mood, reduces incidence of asthma, and makes women less likely to be hypertensive in the future. The benefits are astounding.”

To learn more about women’s health services at Memorial, visit www.memorial.org and search keyword “women.”

A Woman’s Best Health Protection

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from the hot temperatures of summer, it also brings out a number

of allergens, including ragweed. If you or a loved one suffers from allergies, speak with your physician about the

many remedies available, ranging from over-the-

counter medications to injections.

marc cromie, md, an asthma and allergy specialist at memorial, and his wife, nancy, follow the dance moves on Frazier Avenue.


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september Closer to HomeWith the opening of

Memorial Ooltewah Medical

Office Plaza and Imaging

Center last year, bone

density screening and

digital mammography are

available to residents of

the Ooltewah community.

Complete gynecologic

services are available,

bringing comprehensive

women’s services under

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Ooltewah Women’s Center,

a campus of the MaryEllen

Locher Breast Center.

SwingFest

Labor Day

Race for the Cure

Memorial Golf Tournament


BreaSt caNcer: Not Just a “Woman Thing”

Gene Campbell, 77, of East Ridge, can attest to that first-hand. At age 70, Mr. Campbell was diagnosed with breast cancer. While sitting at the kitchen table reading the newspaper one day, he leaned against the table and felt a stabbing pain he had never experienced before.

“In my heart, I knew it was cancer,” Mr. Campbell says. “I went to my primary care physician, who referred me to Dr. [Maurice] Rawlings, M.D., surgical oncologist and medical director of the

MaryEllen Locher Breast Center]. He did some

tests and called to let me know it was cancer.

The news was kind of sobering, but I didn’t let it

devastate me.”

Mr. Campbell underwent a mastectomy in 2005,

followed by 32 radiation treatments. Although he

suffered a cancer recurrence in the lymph nodes on

his left side two years later, Mr. Campbell is now back

on the golf course.

“My message to others is that when you hear the ‘c’ word, it doesn’t have to be the end of the world,” says Mr. Campbell. “Today, thanks to the care I received at Memorial, I’m back playing golf every week.

“My golf game gets worse each time,” he laughs, “but I’m blessed to be able to play.”

For information about the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center, including digital and “soft” mammography, visit www.memorial.org.

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gene campbell has always loved antique cars, so taking a spin in this 1910 nyberg with corky coker of coker tire was a dream come true. the nyberg, raced in the 1913 indianapolis 500, is the only car built and manufactured in chattanooga.

“While there are some controllable risk factors related to breast cancer, such as hormone therapy, obesity, and heavy alcohol intake, the majority of breast cancer patients do not fall into any of these risk categories. Unfortunately, the two most significant risk factors—aging and family history—cannot be controlled, which means it’s extremely important to make breast health a top priority in your life.”—Maurice Rawlings, M.D


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october

maurice rawlings, m.d., surgical oncologist

Wine Over Water

Columbus Day

Halloween

gene campbell has always loved antique cars, so taking a spin in this 1910 nyberg with corky coker of coker tire was a dream come true. the nyberg, raced in the 1913 indianapolis 500, is the only car built and manufactured in chattanooga.


Betty Freeman [age 56] a preschool teacher for 37 years, had persistent congestion and sinusitis symptoms when a small mass was detected

in her lung. Her surgeon referred her to the Healthy Lung Program to prepare for surgery.

Fortunately, the mass was due to pneumonia, not cancer.

“Although I was younger than most people in the Healthy Lung Program, it was nice to meet others who had the same type of lung infection,” says Mrs. Freeman. “The staff was very supportive as I completed an exercise plan designed just for me. I don’t think I would have been able to pop right back from surgery without the preparation and recovery sessions at the Healthy Lung Program.”

Medicine of exercise

The Healthy Lung Program combines education and monitored therapeutic exercise to help patients improve aerobic conditioning and respiratory strength before and after lung surgery. Patients attend eight sessions over a four-week period for a nominal $40 fee.

“No medicine is that cheap,” says Allan Lewis, ACSM, exercise specialist and director of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation at Memorial. “Our program helps patients fight infection after surgery, increase their respiratory strength to reduce the need for oxygen, and improve their quality of life.”

For more information about the Healthy Lung Program at Memorial, call (423) 495-7764.

Allan lewis, Acsm, exercise specialist and director of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation

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Betty Freeman [age 56] a preschool teacher for 37 years, had persistent congestion and sinusitis symptoms when a small mass was detected

in her lung. Her surgeon referred her to the Healthy Lung Program to prepare for surgery.

Fortunately, the mass was due to pneumonia, not cancer.

“Although I was younger than most people in the Healthy Lung Program, it was nice to meet others who had the same type of lung infection,” says Mrs. Freeman. “The staff was very supportive as I completed an exercise plan designed just for me. I don’t think I would have been able to pop right back from surgery without the preparation and recovery sessions at the Healthy Lung Program.”

Medicine of exercise

The Healthy Lung Program combines education and monitored therapeutic exercise to help patients improve aerobic conditioning and respiratory strength before and after lung surgery. Patients attend eight sessions over a four-week period for a nominal $40 fee.

“No medicine is that cheap,” says Allan Lewis, ACSM, exercise specialist and director of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation at Memorial. “Our program helps patients fight infection after surgery, increase their respiratory strength to reduce the need for oxygen, and improve their quality of life.”

For more information about the Healthy Lung Program at Memorial, call (423) 495-7764.

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november up in SmokeOf the nearly 5,000 chemicals in cigarette smoke, 69 are known carcinogens. Smoking is the primary cause of up to 90 percent of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease cases and lung cancer deaths.

Causing harm to almost every organ, smoking increases your risk for stroke, heart disease, and numerous cancers. nearly 400,000 americans die from tobacco-related diseases each year.

Veterans’ Day

Grateful Gobbler Walk

Thanksgiving Day

Great American Smokeout

Christmas on the River and Grand Illumination

A Reasonto Give


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and Tanika rodriguez take

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Laura Allan Jefferies was 15 years old when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Physicians at Memorial Health Care System immediately began an aggressive treatment plan.

“She got all her care at Memorial,” Ms. Jefferies says. “They provided great care and wouldn’t give up on her.”

Her experience inspired her to become more involved. She became a donor and now volunteers with the Memorial Foundation Board, the fundraising arm of

Memorial. She is working with others on the board in an attempt to get more young people involved with philanthropy.

“Everyone needs a cause and a purpose,” Ms. Jefferies says. “Memorial is an integral

part of Chattanooga.”

Jordan Bozeman, director of annual giving at the Foundation, believes Memorial is an

excellent place to give because donors know exactly where their money goes and how it changes lives.

Mr. Bozeman is heading the Friends of Memorial Annual Giving Campaign for the

Foundation. The Foundation’s campaign allows donors to earmark their donation to

benefit a specific cause at Memorial.

“What’s so great about the Annual Fund Campaign is that our donors can specify exactly where their gift should be used,” says Mr. Bozeman. “Instead of support being lumped into a general operating cost fund like many campaigns do, our supporters can choose precisely which area here at Memorial they feel passionately about—whether it be our cancer, orthopedic, or cardiac programs, the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center, or even the greatest needs of the hospital at this time.”

For information about the Foundation’s annual fundraising campaign, visit www.memorial.org and click “How to Give.”

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decemberAmong FriendsThe Friends of Memorial

Fundraising Committee is

co-chaired by Jean Payne,

who heads Memorial’s

Volunteer Services, and

Hicks Armor, the immediate

past chair of the Memorial

Foundation Board.

We expect this to be one

of our best campaigns

ever,” Ms. Payne says.

“This is a way for donors

to have a direct impact on

the health care services

in their community. It

benefits a great cause, and

every dollar stays in our

community to increase the

experiences and outcomes

of Memorial’s patients.Christmas

DayNew Year’s Eve

Christmas EveHanukkah begins

Kwanzaa begins

cAncer cAreMemorial’s Cancer Institute is the leading

provider of oncology services in the area. With seven

centers of excellence, each supported by interdisciplinary

tumor boards, clinical trials, and advanced technologies,

Memorial is able to treat virtually any form of cancer with

appropriate therapies aimed at achieving the best possible outcome.

The MaryEllen Locher Breast Center, for example, offers digital

mammography screening, a dedicated breast MRI, ultrasound and

stereotactic diagnostics, bone density, cancer risk counseling,

community outreach, and a wide array of support services.

Memorial’s Mobile Health Coach brings

mammography and health education to the

workplace and outlying areas.

Convenience, Compassion, and Medical Excellence

Time is never more important than when someone needs medical attention. Finding the appropriate health care facility and specialist is just as crucial as obtaining care promptly, at a location close to home or work. With two

acclaimed hospitals and dozens of affiliated medical facilities throughout the Chattanooga

region, Memorial Health Care System offers both quality and convenience when time

is of the essence.

cArdiAc cAre

Memorial’s Regional Heart Center performs

more than 800 open-heart procedures annually—

more than four times the minimum recommended

by the American College of Cardiology. Memorial’s highly

trained heart specialists are among the most experienced

and have access to state-of-the-art technologies, which means

more accurate diagnosis and treatment options when

minutes can make a difference.

Indeed, the Emergency Centers at Memorial and Memorial

North Park hospitals are Accredited Chest Pain Centers, each

consistently beating the 90-minute standard established

by the American College of Cardiology for opening

clogged arteries.

For more information about services available at Memorial,

visit www.memorial.org and select “Our Services.”

orthopedic cAre

When it comes to orthopedic

care, Memorial and Memorial North Park

perform a higher volume of procedures and

services than any other medical facility in

Chattanooga. Memorial has been designated as a

Blue Distinction® Center for knee and hips replace-

ments based on quality of care and successful outcomes.

Memorial’s Joint Replacement Center is the only

one of its kind in the community, offering

advanced technologies and personalized rehab-

ilitation programs.

The Spine Center at Memorial Hospital

was the first in the area to perform lumbar

disc replacement surgery.

anSWErS TO Sun SaFETy (from april)

1) fALsE. Small amounts of ultraviolet rays can pass through car, home, and office windows, making sunscreen on exposed parts of the body important even if you aren’t planning outdoor activities.

2) fALsE. a tan is a sign of damage to the skin caused by ultraviolet rays. no amount of tanning is safe.

3) fALsE. a typical T-shirt has an SPF lower than 15, and if the shirt gets wet, the protection is even less.

*Information from the American Academy of Dermatology

Memorial Hospital2525 de Sales avenueChattanooga, Tn 37404(423) 495-2525

Find a Physician (423)495-CARE (2273)

Patient Information (423) 495-8600

Patient Room Direct (423) 495-8+ROOM#

Ambulance Dispatch (423) 495-3677

Cardiac Rehabilitation (423) 495-7764

Center for Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy) (423) 495-7466

Foundation (423) 495-4438

General Information (423) 495-2525

Memorial Diabetes & Nutrition Center (423) 495-7970

Lifeline (423) 495-8774

MaryEllen Locher Breast Center (Scheduling) (423)495-4040

Memorial Home Health (423) 495-8550

Regional Sleep Center (423) 495-REST (7378)

Volunteer Services (423) 495-8610

Memorial north park hospital 2051 Hamill roadHixson, Tn 37343(423) 495-7100

Patient Information (423) 495-7100

Patient Room Direct (423) 495-7+ROOM#

Cardiac Rehabilitation (423) 495-7422

Center for Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy) (423) 495-5262

Endoscopy Center/GI Lab (423) 495-7389

Imaging Scheduling (423) 495-7025

Lifeline (423) 495-8774

Sleep Center (423) 495-7353

Memorial ooltewah medical office plaza & imaging center6401 Mountain View roadOoltewah, Tn 37363(423) 495-5951(423) 495-7999 (Imaging Scheduling)

Memorial center for rehabilitation at hamilton Family ymcA7430 Shallowford roadChattanooga, Tn 37421(423) 495-4705

Memorial north shore health center103 Cherokee boulevardChattanooga, Tn 37402(423) 756-1506

Memorial westside health center1200 Grove StreetChattanooga, Tn 37402(423) 634-0225

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The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without permission from the publisher.

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