With MGH - Marion General Hospital

COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY JERRY AVENAIM/CORBIS OUTLINE
DEPARTMENTS
2 Opening Thoughts
MGH is a valuable
asset to our
community.
3 Life in General
The latest news
from MGH.
52 Employee Excellence
Who’s lighting the
hospital’s halls?
53 Lifetime of Learning
Staff members
commit to quality
healthcare by earning
certifications.
54 Volunteer Services
Honoring those who
give their time and
talents.
55 Donations The MGH
Memorial Garden
commemorates
employees, physicians
and volunteers.
56 Community
Connections
Education programs
and support groups.
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SPECIAL
Extraordinary
Care Providers
Nurses select MGH’s
annual Excellence in
Nursing, Physician
Friend of Nursing,
and Friend of Nursing
award winners.
Attention You Deserve
Thanks to MGH Access, you can
be sure you receive timely access
to one of MGH’s 19 talented family
practitioners.
Back in Action
From becoming a new mom to joining
a gym, a lot of “firsts” can hurt your
back. Prevent pain before you begin.
Supplementary Knowledge
Learn which supplements can balance
your diet, and which ones can be
ineffective or downright dangerous.
Keys to Survival
Do you know the five survival strategies
for a heart attack? Whether or
not you think you’re at risk, read on.
Clearing the Air
If you think lung cancer only happens
to smokers, prepare to be surprised.
Determine your risk on a scale of
one to five.
CONTENTS
FEATURES
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This One’s for the Girls
Women face new challenges—and
opportunities—at every age. Follow
this handy guide to good health,
from your 20s through your 60s.
Life After a Loss
Everyone handles the loss of a loved
one differently, but there are some
common lessons for healthy grieving.
Do Your Diabetes Homework
Glucose testing isn’t the only step to
managing diabetes. Learn your lessons
for preventing complications.
Healthy Returns
From tax breaks to job experience,
your local hospital will pay you back
when you donate time and money.
Three Years Running
The world’s foremost source of credit
ratings has affirmed MGH’s fiscal
responsibility—three years in a row.
Stroke Care Saves the Day
JoDell Callahan is living proof that the
partnership between MGH and the
StrokeCareNow Network works.
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ON THE COVER
Mark Harmon of NCIS fame makes 60 look good.
But like his show character, Special Agent Jethro Gibbs,
Harmon keeps quiet about his personal life. So we follow
the clues to figure out how this leading man stays fit.
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