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ACTIVE 

WELLNESS PROGRAM 

In Partnership with

Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center 

Medical Staff Roster 

CARDIOLOGY 

Fuller, Brian, DO 

5171 Cub Lake Road, Ste. B220 

Show Low, AZ 85901 

P: 928-537-9944 F: 928-537-9945 Active 

Jackson, Christine, MD 

162 W Central Avenue • Eagar, AZ 85925 

P: 928-333-1030 F: 928-333-1033 Consulting 

Memon, Abdul, MD, PLLC 

5171 Cub Lake Road, Suite B220 


P: 928-537-9944 F: 928-537-9945 Active 

Sherma, Arun, MD 

316 W White Mountain Blvd, Ste B 

Lakeside, AZ 85929 

P: 928-367-9958 F: 928-367-9960 Active 

CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIFE 

Hall, Gwendolyn, CNM 

Snowflake/Heber Women`s Clinic 

P. O. Box 617 • Overgaard, AZ 85933 

P: 928-535-4539 F: 928-535-4895 

Allied Health Professional 

EAR, NOSE, THROAT 

Cox, Kent, MD 

White Mountain ENT 

5448 S. White Mountain Road, Ste140 


P: 928-532-0072 F: 928-532-0078 Active 

LeSueur, Jeffrey, MD 

5448 S White Mountain Blvd, Ste. 140 


P: 928-532-0072 F: 928-532-0078 Active 

FAMILY MEDICINE 

Bierer, Elizabeth, MD 

Lakeside Family Health Center 

5658 Highway 260 Suite 24 


P: 928-537-4379 F: 928-537-4653 Active 

Bornstein, Aaron, MD 

Summit Healthcare Heber/Overgaard Clinic 

2931 So. Hwy 260 • Overgaard, AZ 85933 

P: 928-535-3616 F: 928-535-3615 Affiliate 

Brady, Craig, DO 

151 N White Mountain Road, Suite E 


P: 928-537-4347 F: 928-537-4348 Affiliate 

Casey, Robert, DO 

5171B Cub Lake Rd., Suite 270 


P: 928-532-1220 F: 928-532-1222 Affiliate 

Coss, Lawrence, MD 

Snowflake Medical Center 

590 S. Main Street • Snowflake, AZ 85937 

P: 928-536-7519 F: 928-536-7305 Active 

DeWitt, Alan, MD 



P: 928-536-7519 F: 928-536-7305 Active 

Garskof, Mark, MD 

Sierra Blanca Clinic 

2963 W. White Mt. Blvd • Lakeside, AZ 85929 

P: 928-368-0765 F: 928-368-4540 Affiliate 

Hastings, Scott, DO 

151 N White Mountain Road, Suite E 


P: 928-537-8166 F: 928-537-4348 Active 

Nichols, Larry, MD 



P: 928-536-7519 F: 928-536-7305 Affiliate 

Paxman, Thomas, DO 

Pinetop Medical Associates 

PO Box 2690 • Pinetop, AZ 85935 

P: 928-367-6688 F: 928-367-4916 Active 

Peace, Donna, MD 

Peace Family Medicine, PC 

218 W White Mountain Blvd, Suite D 


P: 928-367-9995 F: 928-367-9988 Affiliate 

Peterson, Dallas, MD 



P: 928-536-7519 F: 928-536-7305 Affiliate 

Reeck, Leland, MD 

Your Family Practice Team 

2051 Evergreen Lane, Suite D 


P: 928-537-2200 F: 928-537-2204 Active 

Robertson, Charles, MD 

Lakeside Family Health Center 

5658 Highway 260 Suite 24 


P: 928-537-4379 F: 928-537-4653 Active 

Ross, Regina, MD 

Peace Family Medicine, PC 

218 W White Mountain Blvd, Suite D 


P: 928-367-9995 F: 928-367-9988 Active 

Smithson, Bryan, MD 

Pinetop Medical Associates 

728 E. White Mt. Blvd. • Pinetop, AZ 85935 

P: 928-367-6688 F: 928-367-4916 Active 

Thompson, Becky, MD 

Your Family Practice Team 

2051 Evergreen Lane, Suite D 


P: 928-537-2200 F: 928-537-2204 Active 

GASTROENTEROLOGY 

Serrano, Oluwagbenga, MD 

218 W White Mountain Blvd 


P: 928-367-3637 F: 928-367-3638 Active 

GENERAL SURGERY 

Greco, Anthony, MD 

5658 White Mountain Blvd, Suite 7 


P: 928-532-5463 F: 928-532-8474 Active 

Schneider, Doran, DO 

Valley View Surgical 

PO Box 2247 • Lakeside, AZ 85929 

P: 928-532-5463 F: 928-532-8474 Active 

Waldo, William, MD 

White Mt. Surgical Specialists 

2650 E. Show Low Lake Rd, Suite 2 

Show Low,, AZ 85901 

P: 928-537-4240 F: 928-537-4541 Active 

INTERNAL MEDICINE 

Ahmed, Osaf, MD 

2450 E. Show Low Lake Rd, Building 1 


P: 928-537-6755 F: 928-537-9307 Active 

Driss, Leon, MD 

Internal Medicine Assoc. 

300 W. White Mountain Blvd, Suite A 


P: 928-367-1077 F: 928-367-1027 Active 

Foote, Michael, DO 

Summit Healthcare Regional Medical 

2200 E Show Low Lake Rd 


P: 928-537-6976 Active 

Uhall, Belinda, MD 

Summit Healthcare RMC - Hospitalist Program 

2200 E Show Low Lake Road 


P: 928-358-2117 F: 928-532-4479 Active 

NEPHROLOGY 

Seaton, Robert, MD 

AKDHC, LLC 

1500 S White Mountain Blvd #201 


P: 928-251-0386 F: 928-251-0389 Active 

NURSE PRACTITIONER 

Schaber, Gretchen, ANP 

5171 Cub Lake Road, Suite 230B 


P: 928-537-9944 Allied Health Professional 

OB WOMEN`S HEALTH 

NURSE PRACTITIONER 

Johnson, Kimberly, NP 

University OB/GYN 

5171 Cub Lake Road, Bldg B, #210 


P: 928-537-9844 F: 928-537-4437 


OB/GYN 

Connelly, Patrick, MD 

5171 Cub Lake Road, Suite 210-B 


P: 928-537-9844 F: 928-537-4437 Active 

Izenberg, Jeffrey, DO 

University OB/GYN 

5171 Cub Lake Road • Bldg B, #210 


P: 928-537-9844 F: 928-537-4437 Active 

Kyrimis, Melissa, MD 

5448 South White Mountain Blvd 


P: 928-532-1575 F: 928-532-1580 Active 

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About Summit Healthcare 

Regional Medical Center 

Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center opened in December 

1970 as Navapache Hospital and through the years, has responded to 

the medical needs of the White Mountains and northeastern Arizona 

regions. Today, Summit Healthcare is a not-for-profit regional medical 

center with 89 licensed beds, providing a wide array of services: 

obstetrical, surgical, cardiology, respiratory and oncology, as well as 

state-of-the-art diagnostic imagining, clinical laboratory, pharmacy, 

physical therapy and 24-hour emergency service. 

in this issue 

Inside Front Cover 


1 

Why Real Men See the Doctor 

2 

Facts About Skin Cancer 

4 

First FDA-Approved Treatment for 

Heart Disease Patients Who Also 

Have Diabetes 

5 

An Ounce of Caution Prevents 

Heat-Related Illness 

6 

Community and Hospital Discounts 

to Summit Active Members 

7 

Construction Update 

8 


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back cover 

Seminars, Events 

and Hospital Services

Why 

Real Men 

See the 

Doctor 

It’s easy to get most men to a ball game or a hardware store. 

But for a lot of guys, a trip to the doctor is about as high a 

priority as a day of shoe-shopping. 

One reason men may not see a doctor 

is pride. In a culture that equates being 

male with being healthy and strong, a hint 

of vulnerability to illness might be seen as a 

sign of weakness. 

This is dangerous thinking. Waiting until 

you are ill before you see your health care 

provider can put your health in jeopardy. 

If you let shortness of breath or chest 

discomfort go unchecked, you might face 

a heart attack. A change in bowel habits 

could warn of diseases like colon cancer. 

Headache or dizziness might stem from 

high blood pressure, which can lead to kidney 

damage and stroke. Blood in the urine 

can mean a kidney stone or prostate cancer, 

and it’s always cause to visit a doctor. 

But seeing the doctor also can aid your 

peace of mind. Symptoms that could signal 

a serious illness can also point to simple, 

easily treated problems. That blood in the 

urine, for instance, could come from an 

infection. 

“I think men are getting better at seeing 

the doctor, but there’s still hesitancy 

and denial,” says Larry S. Fields, M.D., 

president of the American Academy of 

Family Physicians. “Many men still have to 

be pushed to the doctor by their wives or 

children.” 

It’s not just better for a man’s health 

if he visits a doctor. It’s better for his son’s 

health, too. Boys often model their father’s 

behavior. If dad sees the doctor, there’s a 

better chance his son will grow up to do 

the same. 

“There’s a rather good and simple reason 

for men to see their doctor,” Dr. Fields 

says. “It gives the doctor and the patient 

the opportunity to catch a problem early, 

leading to a better quality of life—and a 

longer life, too.” 

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Tests you need 

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 

recommends that men get regular screening 

for certain diseases and medical conditions. 

Talk to your health care provider if you 

have questions about which screenings are 

appropriate for you. 

Cholesterol. You should have your cholesterol 

checked at least every five years, 

starting at age 35. If you smoke, have 

diabetes or if you have a family history 

of heart disease, you should have your 

cholesterol checked beginning at age 20. 

Blood pressure. You should have your 

blood pressure checked every two years. 

Colorectal cancer. Screening for this 

cancer should begin when you are 50. 

Diabetes. You should be screened for 

diabetes if you have high blood pressure 

or high cholesterol. 

Depression. Talk to your doctor if you 

feel sad or hopeless, or if you have lost 

interest in normal activities for two 

weeks straight. You may have depression. 

Sexually transmitted diseases. Talk to 

your doctor to see if you should be 

screened for any STDs, such as HIV. 

Prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor 

about whether you should be screened 

for this type of cancer. 

Staying healthy 

Here are recommendations from the Agency 

for Healthcare Research and Quality: 

Don't smoke. If you do smoke, talk to 

your doctor about how to quit. 

Follow a healthy diet. Your diet should 

eat a variety of foods, including fruits, 

vegetables, whole grains, and protein. 

Watch how much saturated fat you eat. 

Be active. Pick an activity you enjoy and 

stick with it. Try for a total of 20 to 30 

minutes of moderate activity most days 

of the week. 

Maintain a healthy weight. Balance the 

amount of calories you eat with the 

amount of activity you get. 

Don't drink or drink in moderation. If 

you drink alcohol, have no more than 

two drinks a day. A drink is 12 ounces of 

beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of 

distilled spirits. 

Keep your immunizations up to date. 

Talk to your doctor about which immunizations 

you may need. 

Consider taking aspirin. Talk to your 

doctor about taking aspirin to prevent 

heart disease if you are older than 40

FACTS about 

Skin Cancer 

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United 

States, with more than two million new cases diagnosed each year. 

Up to 50 percent of Americans who reach age 65 will have some 

type of skin cancer. It’s also increasing in young people. 

The skin is made up of three main layers: 

the epidermis (outer layer); the dermis 

(middle layer); and the subcutis (the deepest 

layer). The epidermis has three different 

types of cells: squamous cells form the top 

level; basal cells form the next layer; and 

the deepest layer contains melanocytes, 

cells that give skin its color. Skin cancers 

are caused when DNA of cells are damaged 

and the cells grow uncontrollably to form 

a tumor. 

There are three major types of skin 

cancer. The names of the three types come 

from the type of skin cell in which they 

begin: basal cell carcinoma; squamous cell 

carcinoma; and melanoma. (Carcinoma is 

the name given to cancers that begin in 

cells that cover or line an organ.) Other 

skin cancers combined make up less than 1 

percent of cases. These include Merkel cell 

carcinoma, adnexal tumors, various types of 

sarcomas, and cutaneous lymphomas. 

Basal cell carcinoma 

(BCC) 

This is the most common cancer, accounting 

for about 80 percent of diagnosed 

cases. Most BCCs are on skin that has 

extensive exposure to the sun, such as face, 

ears, scalp, and upper chest and back. These 

are slow-growing cancers that rarely spread 

(metastasize). Early diagnosis and treatment 

can prevent damage to areas around the 

cancer and metastasis. Usually, BCCs look 

like small, smooth, pearly or waxy bumps. 

Squamous cell carcinoma 

(SCC) 

This is the second most common type, 

accounting for about 20 percent of cases. 

SCCs often come from spots that are dry, 

scaly, reddish-brown, yellowish-black, or 

normal skin color and are called actinic 

keratoses. Most SCCs are on areas of the 

skin that have had exposure to the sun, but 

they can be found on other areas, such as 

the mouth and genital area. The majority 

occur in fair-skinned and elderly people. 

SCCs can metastasize if not treated. Usually 

squamous cell cancers look like firm, red 

bumps, or rough, scaly flat areas that may 

itch, bleed, and form a crust. 

Basal cell and squamous 

cell carcinomas can cause 

considerable damage and 

disfigurement if untreated. 

If detected and treated early, 

however, these carcinomas 

have a cure rate of more 

than 95 percent. 

Melanoma 

This form of skin cancer 

is least common, causing 

less than 5 percent of skin 

cancer cases. It begins in the 

melanocytes, the cells in the 

skin that give skin its color. 

This type of cancer usually 

develops in a mole or a spot 

that looks like a mole. 

Malignant melanoma causes a large majority 

of all deaths from skin cancer. This 

disease can spread to the lymph system and 

other organs, most commonly the lungs, 

liver, and brain. Malignant melanoma diagnosed 

at an early stage usually can be cured, 

but melanoma diagnosed at a late stage is 

more likely to have spread and cause death. 

Causes 

Exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) 

rays appears to be the most important 

environmental factor in the development 

of all three types of skin cancer. The sun’s 

ultraviolet rays (UV) damage the DNA of 

skin cells. 

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Skin cancer is largely a preventable 

disease if you consistently follow protective 

practices and behaviors. UV rays from artificial 

sources of light, such as tanning beds 

and sun lamps are just as dangerous as those 

from the sun, and should be avoided. 

UV light is further defined as either 

UVA or UVB. About 30 to 50 times 

more UVA rays reach the earth than UVB 

rays. UVA is present with about the same 

intensity during all daylight hours throughout 

the year, and these rays can go through 

clouds and glass. The highest amount of 

UVB hits the U.S. between 10 a.m. and 4 

p.m. from April to October. These rays do 

not come through glass well, but they can 

damage skin year round. 

UVA 

UVA rays cause rapid tanning. These 

rays are present throughout the year and 

can penetrate deeply, reaching the dermis 

and the fat layer just below the skin. Exposure 

to UVA radiation over time causes 

damage to the connective tissue under the 

skin, leading to wrinkles. 

UVB 

UVB rays cause the most harm to skin. 

These rays are greatest during the summer, 

but snow and ice reflect UVB radiation, so 

excess exposure can occur in winter, too. 

UVB radiation delivers a high amount of 

energy to the outer layers of the epidermis. 

UVB is primarily responsible for sunburn, 

suntan, inflammation, and the changes in 

the DNA of skin cells that leads to skin 

cancer. It is most intense when the sun is 

directly overhead between 10 a.m. and 4 

p.m. 

The total amount of lifetime sun exposure 

is the cause of basal cell and squamous 

cell skin cancers. Severe sunburns, most 

often before age 18, can cause a melanoma 

later in life. Other causes can be frequent 

exposure to X-rays, having scars from 

burns or disease, and exposure to certain 

chemicals. 

Who’s at risk? 

Although anyone can get skin cancer, 

people with certain risk factors are particularly 

at risk. These are risk factors for skin 

cancer: 

Non-melanoma skin cancer (squamous 

cell and basal cell carcinomas) 

Chronic exposure to the sun, or tanning 

lamps or booths 

Light skin color 

Family history of skin cancer 

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Personal history of skin cancer 

Gender; males are twice as likely as females 

to have this cancer 

Poor tanning ability and easily sunburned 

Red or blonde hair, light-colored eyes, 

light skin color 

Freckles, which indicate sun sensitivity 

and sun damage 

Exposure to certain chemicals like arsenic, 

tar, and paraffin 

Radiation treatment, which increases 

the risk for cancer in the skin over the 

treated area 

People who smoke are at an increased 

risk of skin cancer, especially on the lips 

Melanoma 

Unusual moles, change in existing mole, 

new moles 

Exposure to sunlight, especially severe 

sunburn before age 18 

Using tanning booths 

Family or personal history of melanoma 

Red or blonde hair, light-colored eyes, 

light skin color 

Gender; males have a higher risk 

Suppressed immune system 

Symptoms 

Skin cancers can occur anywhere on 

the body, but most often are found on areas 

exposed to the sun. 

The most common symptom is a new 

growth on the skin or a sore that does not 

heal in the usual time. The first sign of a 

melanoma is frequently a change in the 

shape, color, or size of an existing mole, or 

the appearance of a new mole. It is important 

to look for changes in existing moles 

and new moles. You can remember what 

type of changes to look for in an existing 

mole by remembering the ABCD rule: 

Asymmetry: The shape of one half of 

the mole is different from the other half 

Borders: The outside edges of the mole 

are ragged 

Color: The mole has different shades of 

colors, such as brown, black, tan, red, 

or blue (although some can be white or 

have no color change) 

Diameter: The size of the mole has 

changed 

If you notice any of these changes in 

a mole or the growth of a new mole, or 

a mole begins to bleed or ooze fluid, see 

your health care provider. Skin cancer is 

diagnosed by a biopsy.

Treatment 

Treatment depends on the type of 

skin cancer and the extent to which it has 

spread. Basal and squamous skin cancers can 

be treated by: 

Mohs surgery. This is a special type of 

surgery for skin cancer that shaves one 

layer of cancerous tissue at a time. The 

tissue is immediately checked under a 

microscope to see if it contains cancer 

cells. The layers are removed until no 

cancer cells are found in the shaved cells. 

Curettage and electrodessication. In 

curettage, the cancer cells are scooped 

out using a special instrument called 

a curette. A special instrument applies 

an electric current to the area to stop 

bleeding and kill any cancer cells in the 

margin; this process is called electrodessication. 

Cryosurgery. This freezes the cells with 

liquid nitrogen, killing abnormal cells. 

Laser therapy. This uses a narrow beam 

of intense light to kill cancer cells. 

Chemotherapy. This uses drugs to kill 

cancerous cells. The drugs can be given 

orally, injected, infused intravenously (in 

a vein), or put right on the skin. 

Radiation. This uses high-energy rays 

(such as x-rays) or particles (such as photons, 

electrons, or protons) to kill cancer 

cells. 

Melanomas can be treated by surgery, chemotherapy, 

radiation, and biologic therapy, 

which are treatments that help the body’s 

immune system fight the cancer. 

Prevention 

Your exposure to UV depends on the 

strength of the sunlight, which is determined 

by where you live; the length of 

exposure; and whether you protect your 

skin with sunscreen and clothing. The areas 

of the body that receive the most sun exposure 

over a lifetime are the face, back of the 

neck, bald head, upper chest, forearms, 

backs of the hands, and lower legs. You 

can tell how much sunlight has changed 

your skin by comparing the sunexposed 

surfaces, such as the top of 

your forearm, with the inside of your 

forearm, which is usually protected 

from the sun. 

Sun exposure adds up, so protecting 

yourself from too much exposure is 

important. People can take simple steps to 

plan ahead and protect themselves from the 

sun’s UV rays. These options are important 

to remember year round and during all 

outdoor activities, and not just when at the 

beach or pool. 

Clothing 

Covering up with clothing is the best 

protection. Up to 80 percent of nonmelanoma 

skin cancers occur on the head 

and neck, so a wide-brimmed hat should 

be worn to shade the face, ears, scalp, and 

neck from the sun’s UV rays. A hat with a 

four-inch brim provides the most protection. 

If a baseball cap is worn, sunscreen 

with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at 

least 30 should also be used to protect the 

ears and neck. 

The best protection 

for the body 

is a long-sleeved 

shirt and long pants. 

Dark colors provide 

better protection 

than light colors. 

Wet fabric gives 

less protection than 

dry. Some clothing 

has SPF protection 

added; a typical 

shirt, however, 

has an SPF rating 

substantially lower 

than the recommended 

SPF 15, so 

it is wise to double 

up on protection by using sunscreen with 

at least SPF 30 and staying in the shade 

when possible. 

Seek shade 

Because the sun’s UV rays are strongest 

and do the most damage during midday, 

outdoor activities should be avoided at this 

time. If this is not possible, then finding the 

shade of a tree, beach umbrella, or tent is a 

practical way to protect 

the skin. 

Sunscreen 

There are two types of sunscreens: 

Physical sunscreens, such as zinc or titanium 

oxide, contain particles that scatter 

and reflect sunlight from the skin. 

Chemical sunscreens, which absorb 

radiation. 

Sunscreens generally do a good job filtering 

out the UVB rays, which cause sunburn. 

But most sunscreens don’t defend nearly as 

well against the UVA rays. That’s true even 

for some products labeled ‘’broad-spectrum 

UVA/UVB protection.” 

SPF refers only to protection from 

UVB rays. SPF 15 blocks about 93 percent 

of UVB rays, and SPF 50, 

often more expensive, 

blocks about 98 percent. A 

higher SPF rating does not 

mean you can spend more 

time in the sun. 

Experts say the best 

protection against UVA is a 

sunscreen that includes zinc 

oxide, titanium dioxide, 

oxybenzone, or avobenzone. 

Most people do not apply 

enough of the sunscreen 

to get the full SPF rating. 

An adult should use enough 

sunscreen to fill a shot glass 

and use it to cover arms, 

legs, neck and face. If you are using insect 

repellant or other lotions, apply the sunscreen 

first. 

For adults and children, sunscreens 

should be applied 20 to 30 minutes before 

exposure and every two hours afterward, as 

well as after swimming or sweating. 

Babies younger than six months should 

be kept out of direct sunlight and protected 

from the sun using hats and protective 

clothing. Sunscreens should not be used on 

infants younger than six months, unless adequate 

clothing and shade are not available. 

Use a lip balm with sunscreen to 

protect lips. 

Sunglasses 

Sunglasses protect the tender 

skin around the eyes and reduce the 

risk for developing cataracts. Look 

for sunglasses that block both UVA 

and UVB rays. Wrap-around lenses are 

ideal because they keep UV rays from 

hitting the sides of the eyes. 


AN OUNCE OF CAUTION 

Prevents 

Heat-Related 

Illness 

After a few quick stretches, the hiker 

goes out on the trail for a long hike. After 

a several miles, he or she starts to climb 

a small hill. Suddenly, their leg freezes in 

a cramp, and they fall down in pain—a 

victim of the heat. The four most common 

heat-related emergencies are cramps, fainting, 

exhaustion, and heat strokes. These 

illnesses occur when the body can no 

longer cool itself properly. 

Heat-related illnesses may be fatal in 

extreme cases, but are fortunately preventable, 

according to the Centers for Disease 

Control and Prevention (CDC). 

Older adults, infants and children, 

people with certain medical conditions, 

those who work in hot environments, and 

athletes are at greatest risk for injury. When 

weather forecasters talk about a heat index 

of 90 degrees or above—that’s the temperature 

in the shade—everyone should take 

extra precautions. 

High humidity and high air pollution 

increase the risk of heat-related illnesses. 

Evaporation of sweat keeps the body 

cool. When you can no longer sweat or 

your sweat can’t evaporate because of high 

humidity, you can no longer dissipate 

heat and your body temperature may rise. 

When the body temperature increases too 

much, most people experience headache, 

dizziness, muscle weakness, cramps, or 

nausea. This is called hyperthermia. If body 

temperature goes too high or hyperthermia 

persists too long, collapse and death may 

follow. 

Take time to prepare 

Heat-related illnesses can be prevented 

by gradually acclimating to increasing temperatures. 

Athletes and exercisers should 

begin with sessions at 50 percent of their 

performance level in the month before 

beginning competition or regular exercise. 

According to the CDC, there are 

several rules of thumb for exercising and 

drinking fluids. If you exercise in the heat 

for an hour, you should drink water at least 

15 minutes before exercising and every 15 

minutes during exercise. For exercise lasting 

longer than 60 to 90 minutes, athletes 

should drink a commercial carbohydrate 

and salt replacement fluid. 

Heat cramps 

This is a form of muscle spasm and 

tightening that occurs as a result of intense 

exercise in the heat. It could be caused by 

a lack of sodium and fluids. Treatment: 

Rest, cool down, stretch, and drink rehydrating 

solutions. 

Heat syncope (fainting) 

This is caused by dehydration and 

sudden cessation of exercise. Treatment: 

Drink fluids and lie down in a cool place 

with your feet elevated. To avoid heat 

syncope, gradually end your workout with 

a cool-down activity like slowly walking or 

pedaling a bicycle. 

Heat exhaustion 

Symptoms of heat exhaustion are exhaustion; 

weakness; feeling faint; excessive 

sweating; hot, red skin; slightly elevated 

temperature (less than 104 degrees F); 

decreased urine; and disorientation. Other 

symptoms include heat cramps, headache, 

rapid heartbeat, fainting, muscle aches, 

vomiting, and diarrhea. Treatment: Rest, 

cool down rapidly with fans and ice packs, 

and drink fluids. IV fluids may be needed. 

Seek further medical attention if necessary. 

Heat stroke 

Heat stroke is a medical emergency. 

Heat stroke occurs when the body loses its 

ability to regulate its temperature through 

sweating. The most telling signs of heat 

stroke are an elevated temperature (greater 

than 104 degrees F), rapid heartbeat, shallow 

breathing, lack of sweating, and hot, 

flushed dry skin. This may progress to 

mental impairment ranging from confusion 

and hysteria to coma. Treatment: Hospital 

emergency treatment, including removal of 

excess clothing and cooling the body with 

ice or fans. CPR, oxygen, and IV fluids 

may also be needed. 

How to stay cool in the heat 

Follow these tips to help you stay cool: 

When outside, wear a hat and stay 

in the shade as much as possible. 

Avoid asphalt and pavement, if possible. 

They're normally hotter than 

dirt or grass, and they radiate infrared 

heat. 

Drink plenty of water before any 

activity. For strenuous exercise, 

drink water or a salt replacement 

fluid about every 15 minutes. If you 

have pale, clear urine, you're drinking 

enough fluids. 

Schedule strenuous outdoor activity 

for the cooler parts of the day. 

Normally, this is before 10 a.m. and 

after 6 p.m. 

At the beginning of the warm 

weather season, spend several days 

acclimatizing yourself to the heat by 

gradually increasing your activities 

outside. 

If you're on any medications, consult 

with your doctor before undertaking 

any strenuous activity in the heat. 

Some drugs can cause dehydration. 

Wear light-colored, loose-fitting 

clothes. Natural fibers like cotton 

help the body release heat better. 

Eat light foods, as well as plenty of 

fruits and vegetables, because they 

contain water. 

Take cool or tepid baths and showers 

to cool down. 

Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which can 

interfere with sweating and fluid loss. 

Simplify meal preparation to cut 

down on cooking time. Use a microwave 

if possible. 

If your home doesn't have air conditioning, 

use fans to circulate the air. 

Spend as much time as possible in 

air conditioned buildings. 

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Dear Summit Active members, 

(formerly Summit Senior Wellness members) 

We have changed the name of our Summit Senior Wellness 

program to Summit Active in order to more accurately reflect 

our active White Mountain 50 and above population. We hope you 

are pleased with the change! Benefits remain the same - you are 

entitled to 20% off the net balance (after insurance, deductibles 

and co-pays have been applied to your account) of any service 

provided by our hospital facility and our outpatient clinics 

(excluding physician offices). 

We also have several businesses in the community that have 

chosen to offer these benefits to Summit Active members as listed 

below. 

Sincerely, 

Kim Mayfield, Public Relations Manager 

Community Businesses Offering 

DISCOUNTS to SUMMIT ACTIVE Members 

Carol E Smith, CPA 

Free consultation and 25% off all 

services. 

37000 Highway 61, Concho Plaza 

Suite A 

Concho, AZ 85924 

928-337-3372 

carol@carolsmithcpa.com 

Bannon Springs Ranch Christian 

Assisted Living Center 

50% discount off one month’s rent for 

new private pay residents - contact 

Bannon Springs for details. 

PO Box 485 

Lot 20 County Road #3398 

Vernon, AZ 85940 

Contact Julia Foster at 928-532-0206 

Dr. Jared Hall, Podiatrist 

20% off cash pay clients 

White Mountain Foot & Ankle 

5448 S White Mountain Road, Suite 270 


928-532-1122 

Dr. Larson, Chiropractor 

20% off cash pay clients 

280 N. White Mountain Rd 


928-532-0999 

Calm Center Acupuncture 

20% off services 

Jacqueline Harte L.Ac, PT 

1916 W Woodland Lake Road 


928-367-2551 

With your 20% discount, rates are as 

follows: 

Initial eval and treatment $72 

Follow up acupuncture $50.40 

Facial Rejuvenation treatment $86.40 

EB Pro detox footbaths $32 

Fantastic Sam’s 

4461 S. White Mountain Rd 


10% off services 

SUMMIT ACTIVE 

HOSPITAL 

DISCOUNTS 

Serenity Spa 

at Summit Healthcare 

$5 off massage services 

Lab work 

(done at the East Campus of Summit 

Healthcare) 

Complete Metabolic panel, CBC, 

Lipid panel, A1c, TSH - $110. 

PSA screen - $30 

Free annual flu shots upon availability 

of national supplies (flu shot to be 

given in October or November) 

As an inpatient you will receive… 

A free newspaper 

One (1) meal voucher for one (1) 

family member per day while you’re 

an inpatient. (Value 8.00) Additional 

costs may apply if value is exceeded. 

*20% discount on services offered at Summit 

Healthcare Regional Medical Center Hospital 

Facility and Outpatient Clinics (excluding 

Physician offices)* 

*Discount applied after insurance, deductibles 

and co-pays have been applied to your account. 

The 20% discount will not be applied for 

services billed by an outside billing agency 

(Physician services, Radiology Service, 

Anesthesiology, etc.) The discount will be 

applied to bills generated by Summit Healthcare 

Regional Medical Center only. * 

Extras… 

Free health and wellness seminars 

Free quarterly newsletter 


Construction UPDATE 

In this article I want to update you on five construction projects 

that are in various phases of completion. 

Ron McArthur, CEO – Summit Healthcare 

Gift Shop and Café Expansion Project 

- The Volunteer Gift Shop and Café 

were recently expanded. The Café was 

expanded to allow for the freezer and 

refrigerator to be accessible from the 

Café. A Sewing Room was added to the 

back of the Café along with a Storage 

Room. The Gift Shop was expanded to 

provide office space for the Director of 

Volunteers. This project also included 

new flooring, tables and chairs and has 

been completed. 

Surgical Services Waiting and 

Consultation Rooms – The Waiting 

Room across from the Registration 

Office is being enclosed to provide 

a dedicated Surgical Waiting Room 

for families along with two enclosed 

Consultation Rooms. This project will 

be completed by the end of July. 

Wound Care/Physical Therapy/Women’s 

Imaging Project – The space between 

the Atrium and the hallway outside 

the Cafeteria is being remodeled to 

provide a new Wound Care Center, 

a new Physical Therapy Department 

and a new Women’s Imaging Center. 

The Women’s Imaging Center will 

include mammography, ultrasound 

and bone densitometry. The Wound 

Care Center will house two hyperbaric 

oxygen chambers and will be the 

first of its kind in rural Arizona. This 

project is scheduled to be completed in 

November. 

Emergency Room Renovation/ 

Expansion Project - The Emergency 

Room is being expanded from 10,000 

to 18,000 square feet. The number of 

treatment rooms is being increased from 

15 cubicles to 31 enclosed treatment 

rooms. The expansion also includes 

the addition of 5 fast track rooms and 

6 observation rooms. Phase I of the 

remodeling project has been completed. 

ER staff moved into the new space 

during the 2 nd week of June. Phase II, 

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which consists of remodeling the former 

ER space, is in process and is scheduled 

to be completed in December. 

Surgical Department Expansion Project 

– The Surgical Services department is 

being expanded to accommodate the 

addition of three Vascular/Cath Labs, 

new Central Sterile and remodeling 

of some existing space. The dirt 

work for this expansion project has 

been completed and footings are in 

the process of being poured. Phase I 

(new construction) is scheduled to be 

completed in April 2013. Phase II, 

which consists of remodeling some 

of the existing space, is scheduled for 

completion in August 2013. 

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These projects will complement the 

construction of the Patient Tower, which 

was completed in 2008, will provide for 

a number of new services and will update 

and modernize several departments. We 

continue to grow to meet the needs of the 

communities that we serve with our overall 

goal of keeping healthcare on the Mountain. 

Please thank our Governing Board 

members for their support in approving 

these construction projects. 

With warmest regards, 

Ron McArthur, CEO 

Summit Healthcare 


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Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center 


Mulder, Michelle, MD 

300 W. White Mountain Blvd, Ste D 


P: 928-367-1444 928-367-1446 Active 

ONCOLOGY 

Cambareri, Richard, MD 

SHRMC Radiation Oncology 

2500 E Hunt St., Suite I • Show Low, AZ 85901 

928-537-6937 928-532-8798 Active 

Thakkar, Snehal, MD 


2500 E Hunt St., Suite I • Show Low, AZ 85901 

P: 928-537-6937 928-532-8798 Active 

OPHTHALMOLOGY 

Knippers, Johnny, MD 

Soutwestern Eye Center 

2650 E Show Low Lake Road, Ste 2 


P: 928-537-4240 928-537-3892 Consulting 

Miles, William, MD 

Miles Eye Center 

1951 S White Mtn. Rd., Ste 1001 


P: 928-537-2010 928-537-2023 Active 

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY 

Brimhall, Ian, DO 

4830 Highway 260, Suite 103 


P: 928-537-8777 928-537-1914 Active 

Dowling, Veronica, MD 

White Mt. Surgical Specialists 

2650 E. Show Low Lake Rd, Suite 2 


P: 928-537-4240 928-537-4541 Active 

Ferguson, Ronney, MD 

2051 E Evergreen Lane, Suite A 


P: 928-537-7557 928-537-7594 Active 

King, John, MD 

5171 Cub Lake, Ste C330 • Show Low, AZ 85901 

P: 928-537-6755 Active 

Washburn, Steven, MD 

Arizona Mountain Orthopedics 

4830 Highway 260, Suite 103 


P: 928-537-8777 928-537-1914 Active 

Wylie, Robert, MD 

Whiteriver Service Unit, IHS, USPHS 

PO Box 860 • Whiteriver, AZ 85941 

P: 928-338-4911 928-338-1122 Consulting 

PAIN MANAGEMENT 

Major, Mitchell, MD 

2051 E Evergreen Ln, Suite B 


P: 928-537-6977 928-537-9581 Active 

PEDIATRIC NURSE 

PRACTITIONER 

Armstrong, Rachel, PNP 

White Mountain Pediatrics 

43 W White Mountain Blvd Ste B 


P: 928-367-1300 928-367-1330 


PEDIATRICS 

Bennett, Vera, MD 

Pediatrics in the Pines 

3401 S. White Mountain Road, Ste 1 


P: 928-537-5437 928-537-5857 Active 

Lawson, William, MD 

Taylor Medical 

P. O. Box 1099 • Taylor, AZ 85939 

P: 928-536-2263 928-536-2100 Active 

Puchowicz, Michael, MD 

4830 Hwy 260, Ste 102 • Lakeside, AZ 85929 

P: 928-537-1040 928-537-1042 Active 

PLASTIC SURGERY 

Olack, James, MD 

2450 E Show Low Lake Road, Suite 2A 


P: 928-537-6767 928-537-0299 Active 

PODIATRY 

Hall, H. Ryan, DPM 

White Mountain Foot and Ankle 



P: 928-532-1122 928-532-1124 Consulting 

Hall, Jared, DPM 

White Mountain Foot and Ankle 



P: 928-532-1122 928-532-1124 Consulting 

Robinson, Richard, DPM 

Whiteriver Service Unit, IHS, USPHS 

PO Box 860 • Whiteriver, AZ 85941 

P: 928-338-4911 928-338-1122 Consulting 

Shumway, Don, DPM 



P: 928-536-7519 928-536-7305 Consulting 

PULMONOLOGY 

Galhotra, Simranjit, MD 

Gila Lung, PC 

2051 E Evergreen Lane, #C • Show Low, AZ 85901 

P: 928-532-2200 928-532-2203 Active 

RADIATION ONCOLOGY 

Henderson, Victor, MD 


2500 E Hunt St., Suite H • Show Low, AZ 85901 

P: 928-537-6937 928-532-8798 Active 

UROLOGY 

Niemczyk, Peter, MD 

Mountain Valley Urology 

5171 Cub Lake Road, Ste C-340 


928-537-0111 623-582-9666 Active 

Waller, Jr, William, MD 

5171 Cub Lake Road, Ste 280B 


P: 928-532-8663 928-532-8665 Active 

VASCULAR SURGERY 

Wehling, Edwin, DO 

Elk Ridge Surgical Specialist 

5448 S. White Mountain Blvd, Suite 210 


P: 928-537-8285 928-537-8291 Active 


Seminars 

August 21 

September 12 

October 16 

Summit Events 

August 4 

August 10 

August 25 

September 7 

September 22 

October 5 

ACTIVE 


Telemedicine 

Alzheimer’s 

Physical Therapy 

To register for any of the classes, 

please call 855-SMT-4YOU 

Heber-Overgaard 

Community Clinic 

Health Fair and Open House 

VIP Tour of Summit 

Women’s Health Conference 


Dark Skies and Black Ties Gala 


Hospital Services 

Cardiac 

Cardiac Catheterization 

Pacer Clinic 

Cardiopulmonary 

Department 

Cardiac and Pulmonary 

Rehabilitation 

Diagnostic Imaging 

Mammography 

Nuclear Medicine 

Radiology 

Telemedicine/ 

Telestroke with 

Mayo Clinic 

Emergency 

Department 

Home Health 

IV Therapy 

Laboratory 

Mobile Health 

Services Van 

Occupational 

Health 

Rehabilitation 

Services 

Physical Therapy 

Occupational Therapy 

Cancer Center 

Chemotherapy 

Medical Oncology 

Radiation Oncology 

Surgical Services 

General 

Ortho 

Plastics 

Gynecological 

Vascular 

Inpatient 

Obstetrics 

Level II Special Care 

Nursery 

Med Surg 

ICU 

Outpatient 

Sleep Lab 

Snowflake Outpatient 

Center 

Holbrook Specialty Center 

Heber-Overgaard 

Community Clinic 

Cub Lake Outpatient 

Center

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