vim - Marion General Hospital
vim - Marion General Hospital
vim - Marion General Hospital
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COVER PHOTO BY ROB KIM/GETTY IMAGES<br />
DEPARTMENTS<br />
2 Opening Thoughts<br />
Our employees,<br />
volunteers and<br />
contract staff serve our<br />
Healthcare Community.<br />
3 Life in <strong>General</strong> The<br />
latest news from MGH.<br />
46 Virtual Health<br />
Get the inside scoop<br />
on apps, technology<br />
and online resources<br />
for better health.<br />
52 Employee Excellence<br />
Who’s lighting the<br />
hospital’s halls?<br />
53 Lifetime of Learning<br />
Staff members commit<br />
to quality healthcare by<br />
earning certifications.<br />
54 Volunteer Services<br />
Honoring those who<br />
give their time and<br />
talents.<br />
55 Donations The MGH<br />
Memorial Garden<br />
commemorates<br />
employees, physicians<br />
and volunteers.<br />
56 Community<br />
Connections Education<br />
programs and support<br />
groups.<br />
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Stay<br />
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What’s<br />
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SPECIAL<br />
Little Lily<br />
Returns<br />
Meet a 9-year-old<br />
girl who traveled<br />
from Michigan<br />
to visit MGH, the<br />
hospital where she<br />
was born.<br />
in Town for the Best<br />
Cancer Care Around<br />
When you are diagnosed with cancer,<br />
you can take comfort knowing that<br />
nationally recognized experts are just<br />
moments away.<br />
at Stake<br />
Paul L. Usher, president/CEO, shares<br />
<strong>Marion</strong> <strong>General</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong>’s impact on<br />
our economy and our community.<br />
Get Real<br />
Bad boy or overachiever? When it<br />
comes to heart health, which reality<br />
TV personality are you most like?<br />
How Far We’ve Come<br />
Take a look at recent advances in<br />
women’s healthcare—and what’s on<br />
the horizon.<br />
Patient Survival Guide<br />
With the right resources and good<br />
information, you can improve the<br />
way you experience healthcare.<br />
CONTENTS<br />
FEATURES<br />
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Perfect Attendance<br />
Before you write off rehabilitation<br />
therapy, be sure you understand its<br />
purpose and what to expect.<br />
Lean on Me<br />
Hearing that your spouse has prostate<br />
cancer can be perplexing. But you can<br />
get through it—together.<br />
Intimidated by the Gym?<br />
Don’t let fear keep you from exercising.<br />
We shed light on common reasons<br />
people fear the gym.<br />
What Is Your Volunteer Style?<br />
Take this quiz to learn which hospital<br />
volunteer jobs are most likely to fit<br />
your personality type and skill set.<br />
A Prescription for Relief<br />
When you live with chronic pain, getting<br />
the right treatment is essential.<br />
Here’s where to start.<br />
Heartfelt Congratulations<br />
MGH’s chest pain center has been<br />
recognized for its commitment to<br />
quality cardiac care.<br />
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ON THE COVER<br />
Jennifer Hudson, Grammy-winning recording artist,<br />
Oscar-winning actress and Weight Watchers spokeswoman,<br />
shed more than 80 pounds after the birth of her son.<br />
Learn the secrets to her success.<br />
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