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<strong>Health</strong>y U<br />
An <strong>Orlando</strong> <strong>Health</strong> Lifestyle Medicine Initiative<br />
Spring is a time of renewal and refreshment. It’s in that light that I share the following: I<br />
recently found myself smack dab in the middle of a major health crisis. I didn’t get there by<br />
chance. It was not a random “happening.” Approximately four years ago, my brother was<br />
diagnosed with a genetic heart condition. Rather than writing it off as “his problem,” I was<br />
proactive with my own health and proceeded to be tested for the condition. I was relieved to<br />
learn that I did not have the same condition but was surprised to learn I had “an issue” of my<br />
own. Mine was one that is typically only discovered post-mortem… Wow! How lucky was I to<br />
have found it early! I have since made a full-recovery and am stronger than ever…but that is<br />
because I was proactive in making decisions to improve my health.<br />
<strong>Orlando</strong> <strong>Health</strong><br />
Volunteers and Team<br />
Members Celebrate<br />
Holiday Season<br />
Each winter, <strong>Orlando</strong> <strong>Health</strong> hosts gatherings<br />
across the organization to recognize our<br />
volunteers and their tremendous contributions<br />
toward caring for our patients.<br />
Ann Alexander, Physician Relations Manager and Shirley Kearney, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital Volunteer<br />
Lee A. O’Donnell, BSE<br />
Corporate Manager<br />
Lifestyle Medicine<br />
You can be proactive in ensuring you live a long and rewarding life as well. It does not have to<br />
be through medical tests, diagnostic procedures and/or treatments. It can be through your daily<br />
habits and actions. Taking it back to the spring theme, I have listed six helpful hints for taking<br />
control and being proactive in your health!<br />
Now is the perfect time to “spring” into action. You are the only person who can take<br />
responsibility for your health and well-being. Be proactive to live a happy and healthy life.<br />
S P R I N G<br />
Dr. P. Phillips Hospital Volunteers, Shirley Stanton and Doris Gindin, are big winners.<br />
during holiday games!<br />
Arnold Palmer Medical CenterVolunteer Services team members have fun<br />
with volunteers. L-R: Rebekah Pate, Alexis Bentley, Cary D’Ortona, Angela<br />
Phillips and Erin Tierney<br />
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SIMPLE.<br />
Keep it simple.<br />
(No need to say<br />
any more here…)<br />
PLAN ahead.<br />
Think it through.<br />
Write it down.<br />
Whatever the<br />
change you are<br />
undertaking, be<br />
deliberate. If you<br />
fail to plan, then<br />
you are planning<br />
to fail.<br />
REMEMBER<br />
the “why” behind<br />
your actions.<br />
WHY are you<br />
going for a walk?<br />
WHY did you<br />
request your<br />
salad dressing on<br />
the side? WHY<br />
did you call your<br />
loved ones today?<br />
IDENTIFY<br />
incentives. What<br />
is it you want<br />
to get out of<br />
your efforts?<br />
More mobility?<br />
<strong>Health</strong>ier tests<br />
results? See<br />
your children<br />
get married?<br />
Play with your<br />
grandchildren?<br />
NO excuses.<br />
Period. There<br />
is rarely a valid,<br />
logical reason<br />
to not make a<br />
positive change.<br />
Yes, it takes<br />
conscious effort.<br />
And, yes, it can<br />
be challenging.<br />
But is anything<br />
worthwhile<br />
ever easy?<br />
GET started<br />
today. Right now.<br />
There’s no time<br />
like the present.<br />
Arnold Palmer Medical Center volunteers, Jackie Crane, June Keith and Mia<br />
Cunningham, enjoy a holiday luncheon.<br />
MD Anderson – <strong>Orlando</strong> volunteers, Jack Dwyer and<br />
Emma Shackelford, entertain with great music.<br />
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