St. Mary's Medical Center

Summer 2017

Spirit of Women magazine is a national publication presented to women by hospitals and their physicians. The magazine provides up-to-date, evidence-based healthcare information and promotes our hospitals as leaders in women's health excellence.

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4 w w w. s p i r i t o f w o m e n . c o m | S U M M E R 2 0 1 7 | S P I R I T O F W O M E N With Spirit The only magazine in America presented for the whole health of women and their families by American hospitals and their physicians. Relevate Health Group, 4270 Ivy Pointe Boulevard, Suite 220, Cincinnati, OH 45245. For general information or advertising inquiries, call 561.544.0755 or visit us at www.relevatehealthgroup.com. Information contained herein is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have medical concerns, seek the guidance of a healthcare professional. Copyright © 2017, Relevate Health Group. Editorial and creative direction: Sharon Bittner Corporate and media management: Joshua Davis Spirit of Women magazine is a publication of Relevate Health Group. Managing Editor: Pam Lawrence Published by Convero Editor: Elizabeth Brewster Graphic Designer: Wendy Armon con v ero www.converoinc.com Contents Summer 2017 16 Don't put up with depression Early treatment can be key to a successful recovery. 18 Healthful hints for the men in your life Here's how to help the men you care about take good care of themselves. 21 A dog's life Keep your canine family members safe at the pooch park. 22 Total Woman Youth Healthcare Heroes Ohio Girl Scout troop helps classmates find a buddy. 30 Why your child needs a sports physical Help prevent injuries on the field with a pre-season checkup. features departments Spirit Health Coach: 3 proven ways to stop smoking ..................2 Health Central: News ...................5 Medical Central: Heart Walk 2017 .......................... 6 Sharing Health Secrets: Vitamin D ...................................... 8 Medical Central: St. Mary's Regional Lung Center ................. 9 Financial Fitness: Investing in exercise equipment ................10 Family Style: Choosing your battles with your kids ................. 12 Cover photo: Kentucky Wilderness Road Council's Troop 7497, a Girl Scout troop based in Proctorville, Ohio, poses with the buddy bench they purchased for Fairland East Elementary. Mike Brady/St. Mary's Medical Center All photos are from shutterstock.com unless other wise noted. Lisa Hastings, Total Woman Coordinator Michael G. Sellards President and CEO St. Mary's Medical Center The Total Woman Program is celebrating its fifth anniversary with this edition. During the past five years, I've enjoyed connecting with you as women of the Tri-State and I certainly believe this program is making a difference in our community. If you know of a friend who hasn't joined the Total Woman program, please pass along my phone number and ask her to sign up. Please share all the free benefits that come with being a Total Woman member, including this magazine and all of the information on the website. Give me a call at 304-526-1271 or visit www.st-marys.org. Lisa Hastings, RN, BSN Total Woman Coordinator 304-526-1271 / Lisa.Hastings@st-marys.org The Total Woman Healthcare Heroes we are celebrating in this edition are truly an inspiration to us all here at St. Mary's. I certainly admire the community service efforts of the Girl Scouts from Proctorville, Ohio, who are on our front cover this edition. I also want to thank Kelly Jobe, one of our other honorees, who is creating awareness about colon cancer and raising money to help cancer patients. And the leader of the St. Mary's Center for Education is retiring this year after more than 40 years of service. Dr. Shelia Kyle has mentored thousands of aspiring nurses and other healthcare professionals during her tenure at St. Mary's. Congratulations to them and to all of you out there who are finding ways to make the Tri-State a better place to work and live. Michael G. Sellards President and CEO St. Mary's Medical Center Medical Central: St. Mary's brings GoNoodle to local schools ............................... 14 Medical Central: Minimally invasive surgery specialists ...... 24 Looking Good: Makeup for sensitive eyes ............................. 25 U.S. Hospital Report: Protect your pelvic floor ........... 26 Medical Central: St. Mary's Center for Pelvic Health ............ 28 Healthy Home: Make your house greener............................ 29

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