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contents The Only Number You Need for Healthy Eyes [page 10] 3 In 10 Weeks, Find a Stress-Free, Pain-Free Life! 4 Spotlight on Jason Johnson 5 Say Hello to These Southgate Eye Docs! 6 Your Medical Records: Now Completely Paperless! Spring Savings: In Season Now! see page 11 from the directors John Polanski CEO, Community Care Services This issue, I’d like to encourage every reader to check out the Stress and Pain Free Living Program at Henry Ford. It’s an amazing, life-changing resource for our community — but don’t just take my word for it. One woman shares her miraculous tale of recovery from pain on the next page. Curtis Wee, O.D. Director of Optometric Services, Henry Ford OptimEyes Spring is very nearly here, which means Michigan will soon be green again. HFO, of course, is ahead of the curve: We’ve already gone green. Our offices adopted electronic medical records early to help reduce paper consumption and better protect your safety. Read more on page 6. Nanette Michaels Vice President, Henry Ford OptimEyes If you’re wearing or considering getting bifocals, the article on page 9 is a must-read. Thanks to advances in manufacturing, a new type of progressive lens is available that lets your vision shift naturally from near to far. Our customers and staff are already raving about them! 7 HFO’s New Covergirl and Timberland Frames (Exciting Breakthroughs in Fashion-Forward Eyewear!) 8 Diabetes and Your Eyes: Focus on Retinopathy Dearborn Grand Opening a Huge Success! 9 New Progressive Lenses Provide ‘Astonishing’ Power, Say Wearers spring 2012 Complete eye care and eyewear from the experts you trust Our ophthalmologists and optometrists are partners in your eye health, providing comprehensive, coordinated care for your whole family, at every stage of life. From well-vision exams, glasses, contacts, and LASIK to the diagnosis and treatment of complex eye diseases, such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetes, we are unique because we offer it all, close to home. Call 1-800-EYE-CARE (1-800-393-2273) or visit henryfordoptimeyes.com for a location near you.
In 10 Weeks, Find a Stress-Free, Pain-Free Life! Now in its fifth year, the Stress and Pain Free Living Program at Henry Ford Health System offers community members with chronic health conditions — such as back pain, headaches, anxiety, high blood pressure, and obesity — the opportunity to take control of stress and pain. “I went to the program with my arms crossed because I couldn’t believe this could actually help,” says Connie Franklin, a Medical Charge Analyst at Henry Ford Health System. Connie has suffered from cerebral palsy, degenerative arthritis, and stenosis of the spine. After receiving an interoffice email about the program, she decided to give it a try. “I was 54 years old and walking around like my aunt Lulu, who is 79. I had three canes and a mobilizer at the time. I was looking for a better quality of life for myself,” Connie says. “Participating in the program helped me let go of a lot of personal stuff I didn’t know was compounding my physical health.” “We help people identify any dysfunctional patterns in their lives contributing to their pain and stress, and help them correct those patterns in a way that lets them find substantial relief and can even eliminate certain conditions,” says Robert A. Levine, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Integrative Wellness and Integrative Wellness Research at Henry Ford Health System. The 10-week program teaches people how to: • Relax overly tense muscles in the body • Release mental tension that contributes to stress and anxiety • Correct dysfunctional walking, sitting or standing, and other daily activities • Control their bodies’ responses to stress Within just a month, Connie saw a reduction in pain and stress. She was able to reduce her use of pain medication drastically, give up her walking-assistance devices, and even take a five-day hiking trip without using her medications. In addition, the movement routines used in the program helped Connie lose about 20 pounds. Start Your Journey to Better Living Today! The Stress and Pain Free Living Program is offered free of charge to eligible individuals in the Detroit-metro area. To find out how to take part in this life-altering program, visit stressandpainfreeliving.com and take a quick informational survey. “We teach people to do simple movements designed to recognize muscles that are in excess contraction and burning excess energy, and then release those muscles to become relaxed,” explains Levine. “Relaxed muscles burn less energy, which helps people experience less pain and fatigue and feel energized.”
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