Fall 2005 - Memorial Hospital of South Bend

Memorial Hospital & Health System 

Fall 2005 

New Hope 

for Children 

in Need 

Developmental pediatrics 

clinic offers advanced care 

for local families

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Cover Story: Celebrating Children— 

Our Most Precious Resource 

Memorial offers pediatric developmental health care, 

closer to home 

The Road to Baldrige 

Memorial strives for the Malcolm Baldrige National 

Quality Award 

The Spirit of Women 

Celebrating the accomplishments of great women 

Bringing Quality Care Closer to Home 

MedPoint Express: A new model in health care 

Walk This Way 

Walk toward better health 

Start the Day in Your Favor 

Make time for breakfast 

Donors 

Memorial Health Foundation recognizes 

our generous benefactors 

Take Charge 

Advance directives in end-of-life care 

Recipe 

Apple Brown Betty 

Fitting In Fiber 

Fitting fiber into your diet is easier than you think 

Nothing Fishy About It 

The heart-healthy benefits of fish 

You and Your Heart 

When it comes to your health, make every meal count 

Living with Cancer 

The early detection and treatment of cancer 

News Briefs 

Datebook 

On the cover: Kristen Hill Hake enjoys some 

quiet time reading with her son, Grant. 

Memorial offers pediatric 

developmental health care, 

closer to home 

A Comprehensive Approach 

Like most new moms, 

Kristen Hill Hake didn’t 

know what to expect after 

the birth of her son, Grant. 

Full of hopes and dreams, 

she and the rest of the Hill 

Hake family began their new 

lives together not knowing 

exactly what was in store. 

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William Mize, M.D., 

Developmental Pediatrician 

Our Most Precious Resource 

Grant’s family began noticing signs 

of possible developmental delays 

in their son when he was just 18 

months old. Worried, Kristen took 

her son to his pediatrician, who then 

referred him to a developmental 

specialist. After a few weeks of tests, 

Grant was diagnosed with autism. 

He and his family are by no means 

alone. Over the past 10 years, the 

number of U.S. children diagnosed 

with autism spectrum disorders has 

exploded. Though the reasons for 

this dramatic increase have yet to be 

determined, many in the scientific 

community believe there to be 

both an environmental trigger and 

a genetic component to autism. 

With an estimated 2,000 people 

throughout Michiana affected in 

some way by a developmental 

disorder, specialized pediatric 

developmental health care has 

become a top priority. 

A unique team came together 

to create a new local resource. 

With financial assistance from 

the Schwartz family, long-time, 

valued members of the South Bend 

community, Memorial and the 

University of Notre Dame teamed 

up to recruit and help finance the 

ongoing expertise of a local 

developmental pediatrician. 

They found William Mize, M.D., 

who was serving as assistant professor 

of pediatrics at the University of 

Illinois campus in Peoria. 

Dr. Mize serves in a dual role, 

both as Medical Director of Child 

Development and Behavior at 

Memorial and as a researcher in 

the University of Notre Dame’s 

Psychology Department, where he 

evaluates new treatment methods 

for autism and ADHD. As a boardcertified 

subspecialist in child 

development and behavior, Dr. Mize 

is very familiar with the increasing 

number of cases of autism and other 

developmental concerns. 

“With the collaboration of many 

people throughout this community, 

Memorial has created a unique 

and special program for children 

with developmental delays,” said 

Dr. Mize. The result is a clinic that 

offers families treatment options for 

a number of developmental delays, 

as well as education, support and 

referrals to other community services. 

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A Holistic Approach 

Dr. Mize and his staff care for the 

well-being of each child as a whole, 

as opposed to simply treating their 

specific developmental needs. 

With the aid of a multidisciplinary 

staff—from nursing to social work, 

nutritional services to physical 

therapy—the clinic attends to the 

medical, nutritional, emotional 

and spiritual dimensions of 

children with autism and other 

developmental challenges. 

Kristen Hill Hake, 

with 5-year-old 

son Grant and 

9-year-old 

daughter Delenay 

“One thing that sets us apart from 

others across the nation are the 

nutritionist and chaplain on our staff. 

Every child and his or her parents 

will have access to experts from 

various fields, and each will see a 

nutritionist as part of the program. 

Each family will also be given the 

opportunity to see the chaplain,” said 

Dr. Mize. “It’s a service we’re making 

available because we’re aware that 

developmental problems can affect 

families in deeply spiritual ways.” 

Collaborative care between Dr. Mize 

and his patients’ referring primary 

care physicians remains a top priority 

as he and his staff engage in comprehensive 

follow-up and continuing 

communication with patients, families 

and other care providers. 

“With the collaboration of many people 

throughout this community, Memorial 

has created a unique and special program 

for children with developmental delays.” 

—William Mize, M.D. 

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A Systemwide Approach 

As with any successful health care 

venture, the developmental pediatric 

clinic doesn’t exist in a vacuum. 

Developmental services through 

Memorial’s Newborn Intensive 

Care Unit, as well as the many 

long-standing programs offered 

through the Memorial Regional 

Center for Children’s Services, will 

continue to provide family-oriented, 

individualized assessment for children 

diagnosed with developmental delays. 

A Local Approach 

“One of the hardest things to do is 

to have to travel so far out of the 

area,” said Hill Hake. After traveling 

to Chicago and Indianapolis to seek 

treatment for their son, the family 

is glad to have local access to worldclass 

care. 

Getting children with suspected 

developmental delays timely care 

is more than simply convenient—it 

can make a world of difference. The 

sooner children can be evaluated, the 

sooner they can receive treatment, 

and that can mean better outcomes. 

With a six- to eight-month waiting 

list in other areas of the state, this 

program offers world-class treatment 

options, resources and specialized 

care close to home. 

“As a parent, I’m absolutely thrilled 

to have Dr. Mize here,” said Hill 

Hake. “Now we, and other local 

families affected by autism, have 

access to a great developmental 

pediatrician, right here in the area.” 

Hill Hake’s involvement in autism 

awareness reaches further than her 

own family. Aside from her role as a 

mom, she also works at First Steps, 

an Indiana-based program that 

provides early-intervention strategies 

for families with infants and toddlers 

experiencing developmental delays. 

She also serves as the President 

of the Regional Autism Center at 

LOGAN, which links families with 

autistic children with educational 

and treatment resources. 

Those involved with the development 

of Memorial’s program anticipated 

the need would be great. With 

a waiting list 90 people strong a 

full two months before the clinic’s 

official opening in September, that 

expectation has certainly been met. 

The Schwartz family’s generous 

donation, Notre Dame’s research 

expertise and Memorial’s innovative 

culture created the perfect 

combination for bringing this 

dream to fruition. 

“Children are our most valuable 

resource and our community 

recognizes this,” said Dr. Mize. 

“We’re taking the steps to ensure 

that this generation and those to 

come are as healthy as can be.” 

For more information about 

Memorial’s pediatric developmental 

clinic, call 574-647-7300 or 

800-444-3637. ■ 

A communitywide planning effort is under way to establish 

the Memorial Children’s Hospital. The initial steps involve 

working with members of the medical staff, parents, children’s 

health care providers and educators to develop a specific, 

detailed plan for services and facilities. 

As part of this journey to enhance pediatric care, Memorial 

was recently approved for membership in the National 

Association of Children’s Hospitals. Memorial becomes one 

of 200 members of the nonprofit association of health 

systems devoted to the well-being of America’s 70 million 

children and their families. Member organizations include the 

highly respected children’s hospitals operated by Loma Linda 

University, Riley, St. Jude’s, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic and 

Shriners’ Hospitals throughout the country. 

The current Memorial Regional Pediatric Center cares for 

more than 1,000 children each year. Memorial also operates 

the state’s second-largest Newborn Intensive Care Unit, 

the region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, the region’s 

only pediatric oncology service, and a pediatric emergency 

transport service covering 18 referral hospitals. 

Expansion plans will likely include new outpatient clinics, 

all-private patient rooms and educational programming. 

A dedicated Web site, www.childrenshospitaldesign.org, 

allows anyone interested to submit ideas on services, facilities 

and experience enhancements in pediatric care. Memorial 

will be gathering input, and all responses will be considered 

in the design and future construction of the hospital. ■ 


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The Ro 

It’s not about the Steuben 

crystal or the 22-karat 

gold-plated medallion. It’s 

not even the fact that it’s 

awarded by the President of 

the United States. The road 

to Baldrige is itself the prize. 

The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, 

the international benchmark of quality awarded 

previously to business and industry, is now being 

used to measure health care organizations. 

For Memorial, the road to Baldrige began more 

than a year ago, when hospital President and CEO 

Phil Newbold, COO Dan Neufelder and Vice 

President Ken Anderson, D.O., traveled to St. Louis 

to visit SSM Health System, the first health care 

organization to win the prestigious award. 

“What better way to learn how Baldrige worked than 

to talk to past award winners and become a Baldrige 

examiner myself,” said Dr. Anderson, who currently 

is one of only 10 Baldrige examiners in Indiana. 

Named for the former Secretary of Commerce and 

longtime proponent of quality management, the 

Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recognizes 


usinesses and 

organizations 

from across the country 

that value quality and 

performance excellence. 

Winning organizations demonstrate 

a commitment to their community, 

and to developing a culture of 

excellence. 

And with one of the most 

innovative cultures in the nation, 

and an incomparable community 

tithing program, Memorial is 

poised for success. 

The Baldrige Award process includes a 

review of hospital departments across 

the organization that exhibit room 

for improvement. Examiners suggest 

different ways for these departments 

to improve workflow, communication 

and patient care. Through this 

process, Memorial can dramatically 

improve services in a number of 

areas, from patient care delivery and 

patient account processes to the 

way administration interacts with 

employees, patients and families, even 

the safety and security of employees 

and patients on 

campus and at off-site 

locations. In short, virtually 

all processes that can be improved 

at Memorial will be addressed using 

Baldrige evaluation criteria. 

The benefit of the evaluation process 

cannot be overstated. Application 

for the Baldrige Award is the fastest, 

most effective way to help Memorial 

improve its work processes to provide 

better care and patient experiences. 

After the acceptance of Memorial’s 

application, a group of key staff 

members developed a formal 

application covering seven categories 

and 19 different performanceoriented 

criteria. If examiners like 

what they see, Memorial will qualify 

for the next stage, which includes 

a one-week on-site visit. Examiners 

will then submit a report on their 

findings. In all, Memorial will 

receive the benefit of more than 

300 consulting hours, making the 

journey alone worthwhile. 

“With every step you take, you get 

more and more information back 

about your organization—and it’s 

very detailed, insightful information,” 

said Dr. Anderson. 

Through his experience consulting 

for other organizations, Dr. Anderson 

knows exactly what examiners are 

looking for. 

“Baldrige examiners expect to see a 

great organization at work, not just 

a good one,” he said. “They look for 

patient-focused care within a culture 

that expects and demands excellence 

for patients.” 

Dr. Anderson knows that patients and 

their families will feel a strong and 

direct impact in those areas touched 

by the Baldrige process. 

“Through participation in this process, 

both employees and patients will be 

able to better recognize Memorial as 

an organization that is both better 

and different from other health care 

organizations,” said Dr. Anderson. “It’s 

not just about the award. It’s all about 

improving your organization along the 

journey to better serve patients and 

their families.” ■ 

Core values and concepts of the 

Baldrige Foundation: 

Visionary leadership 

Patient-focused care 

Organizational and personal learning 

Valuing staff and patients 

Agility 

Focus on the future 

Managing for innovation 

Management by fact 

Social responsibility and community health 

Focus on results and creating value 

Systems perspective 


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The 

Celebrating the Accomplishments of Outstanding Women in Our Community 

For anyone who has known 

a great woman, a woman who 

educates, mentors, nurtures, 

stands up for her beliefs, and 

takes charge of her health, her 

family and her life, the Spirit 

of Women cannot be denied. 

Memorial celebrates this spirit 

through its collaboration 

with the national Spirit of 

Women health initiative, 

which helps women make 

positive changes in their lives 

by providing access to clinical 

and preventive care, as well 

as education and wellness 

programs. 

“Memorial Hospital is honored 

to be a part of this wonderful 

nationwide women’s health 

initiative,” said Philip Newbold, 

President & CEO, Memorial 

Health System. “Along with 

the many women’s services 

already in place at Memorial, 

Spirit of Women programs are 

a tremendous benefit to women 

throughout our community.” 

With a unique combination of 

grass-roots efforts and national 

resources, Spirit of Women 

is designed not only to help 

improve the health of women 

of all ages, but to enhance their 

lives through fun, friendship and 

Spirit of Women luncheon guest speaker Lou Nanni, Vice 

President for University Relations, University of Notre Dame; 

health care winner Laura Mabry; youth winner Ashley Bridges; 

and community winner Cindy Streich. 

“Somewhere between 

the imagining and the 

doing, between magic 

and everyday life, 

lies the spirit of women.” 

personal enrichment. Through their 

participation, more than 100 health 

care organizations across the country 

provide a network of opportunities to 

come together and share ideas about 

improving women’s lives. 

As part of their celebration of 

women, the national Spirit of Women 

Awards annually recognizes “ordinary 

women who do extraordinary things” 

by honoring the commitment, 

ingenuity, compassion and integrity 

of one woman in each of 

three categories: youth, 

community and health 

care provider. 

As a school teacher, the 2005 

community category winner 

Cindy Streich noted that the 

award has made a difference 

in the lives of her students. 

“I think it has made an 

impact on my students and 

has encouraged them to 

start doing good things for 

other people,” said Streich. 

In fact, this year her students 

began a recycling program, planted 

flowers around the school grounds 

and collected more than 50,000 

aluminum can tabs to benefit 

children’s services in Indiana. “I 

think it’s been valuable for them 

to see what happens when we all 

get more involved.” 

This year’s award ceremony 

and luncheon are scheduled to 

coincide with a communitywide 

Women’s Health Expo scheduled 

for October 28 and 29. If you 

know a woman you’d like to 

nominate, or for more information 

about the Spirit of Women, visit 

www.spiritofwomen.com. ■ 


Closer to Home 

There’s never room in your schedule 

for getting sick. That’s why there’s 

MedPoint Express. We bring quality 

health care in step with your busy 

life by offering convenient medical 

services right where you shop. 

Welcome to MedPoint Express, 

a new way to get well soon without 

adding one more errand to your 

to-do list. 

MedPoint Express recently opened 

its first clinic, located at the front 

of the Wal-Mart Supercenter in 

Mishawaka. The clinic provides 

expert care for life’s minor medical 

problems. This new model makes 

getting quality medical care more 

convenient than ever by offering 

services in a retail setting. 

“With constant demands on 

everyone’s time, MedPoint Express 

can offer the convenience and 

affordability patients are looking 

for,” said Charles Parsiola, M.D., 

Medical Director for MedPoint 

and MedPoint Express. 

Just as the MedPoint model of 

care came into its own 20 years 

ago with the advent of urgent care, 

MedPoint Express is a new model of 

providing quality health care to an 

increasingly consumer-driven market. 

Patients at MedPoint Express 

are cared for by a family nurse 

practitioner who specializes in 

treating a variety of everyday 

ailments, from sinus infections to 

impetigo. The nurse practitioner can 

also check your cholesterol or blood 

pressure, and can even administer 

immunizations and flu shots. 

“We’re responding to consumer 

demands by offering cost-effective, 

convenient health care for common 

conditions,” said Dr. Parsiola. 

“Patients are going to go where 

it’s most convenient, and where 

they find the highest quality. All 

of that is available to them at 

MedPoint Express.” 

Memorial Home Care began this 

model with the opening of a new 

home care equipment and supply 

store located in the front retail area 

of the Super Wal-Mart on Portage 

Avenue. The 700-square-foot store, 

located near the checkout lanes, 

offers lift chairs, scooters, walkers, 

orthotics, braces and other home 

health aids. This new retail model 

complements Memorial Home 

Care’s four existing stores in South 

Bend, Plymouth, LaPorte and Knox. 

Memorial Home Care Vice 

President Greg Conrad stated, 

“We are excited about offering 

our products in such a convenient 

location for local families. Demand 

continues to grow for our products 

and services, and we’re always 

looking for innovative ways to be 

more accessible.” ■ 

“It’s a paradigm shift. This is the 

way health care is going,” said 

Dr. Parsiola. “In the end, it’s all 

about our patients, and providing 

them with the most convenient, 

highest-quality care possible.” 

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Walk This Way 

Forget the gadgets advertised 

on late-night TV. The 

most powerful exercise equipment 

available is … your feet. 

One of the very best things 

you can do for your body is 

something you already know 

how to do: walk. 

Walking just 30 minutes 

a day most days of the 

week can help you lose 

weight, lower your blood 

pressure and decrease your 

risk of heart attack, stroke 

and diabetes, according to 

a recent study published 

in the Archives of Internal 

Start the Day in 

Your Favor 

Medicine. As a weightbearing 

exercise, walking can 

also strengthen your bones, 

combating osteoporosis— 

especially important for 

people who are treating 

arthritis or other illnesses 

with bone-thinning corticosteroid 

medications. 

Here’s how to begin a 

walking program: 

u Find a safe place to walk, 

whether it’s your neighborhood, 

local mall or 

fitness center. 

u Start gradually. Slowly 

increase your pace and 

What did you have for your fi rst meal of the 

day Maybe coffee and a doughnut Or did 

you skip breakfast altogether If you’re one 

of the millions of Americans who don’t make time for this 

start-the-day meal, you might be one of the many who 

also are overweight or suffer from a lack of energy. 

According to researchers at Harvard University, adults 

who eat breakfast are nearly 50 percent less likely to be 

obese than those who don’t. In addition, study after study 

has shown that people who eat breakfast have more 

endurance and better concentration throughout the day. 

After eight to 12 hours without eating since the previous 

night’s dinner, your body and brain need to be replenished. 

So what can you do if you don’t have time for a hearty 

meal of an egg-white omelet, toast and grapefruit Try 

these breakfast-on-the-go ideas: 

u whole-grain cereal with a cup of yogurt 

u instant oatmeal with low-fat or nonfat milk and dried fruit 

u toasted waffl es topped with peanut butter 

u a cereal bar and a banana 

Masterfi le 

distance, adding two or 

three minutes to your walk 

each week. 

u Wear comfortable, wellfitting 

shoes with flexible 

soles and good heel support. 

u Get a pedometer and aim 

for 10,000 steps a day, 

including while working, 

running errands or cleaning. 

Every step counts! 

Walk around the track 

or hop on the treadmill at 

Memorial’s Health & Lifestyle 

Center. For details, visit 

www.qualityoflife.org/hlc 

or call (574) 647-2650. 

What’s a Serving Size 

For information about weight management, 

serving sizes and healthy eating 

habits, call Memorial’s Health Discovery 

Center at (574) 647-6880. 

IN CASE 

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EMERGENCY 

Would you know what 

to do if your child was 

bleeding or had lost 

consciousness If the 

answer is no, then you 

may want to register for 

a child/infant CPR class 

to help you prepare for 

life’s unexpected medical 

emergencies. To 

learn more about this 

and other classes 

available at Memorial, 

please see page 19 or 

call (574) 647-2680. 

PULSE is a biannual publication of Memorial 

Health System. Memorial Health System is a 

community-owned healthcare system providing 

services for people and families throughout 

Michiana. Philip A. Newbold, President & CEO; 

Ruth Linster, Manager of Media & Community 

Relations; Kris Hosbein, Creative Director; 

Maggie Scroope, Print Communications 

Coordinator; Jim Labuzienski, Art Director. 

Memorial Health System, 615 N. Michigan 

St., South Bend, IN 46601, (574) 647-6800, 

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For Memorial a physician Health referral, System call • 574-647-6800 

Anytown Hospital Medical Center at (123) 456-7890.

Take 

Charge 

Advance directives give you 

a voice in end-of-life medical care 

It’s not easy to think about, but planning ahead for medical 

treatment should you become incapacitated due to serious illness, 

injury or advanced age can give you more control over 

your medical care and ease the burden of decision-making on your 

family. Documents called advance directives let you do just that. 

“Advance directives are one way to communicate your desires for 

medical treatment if you’re incapacitated. Sharing your wishes through 

these documents and explaining your intentions will help your family 

if they have to make decisions for you,” said Tina Leatherman, MSN, 

R.N., Memorial’s Palliative Care Coordinator. 

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Make Your Wishes Known 

A durable power of attorney for health care, or proxy, designates 

someone you trust to direct your care. A health care declaration, also 

known as a living will, indicates the type of care you want or don’t 

want if you’re unable to give instructions. Ideally, it’s best to use both 

forms. Having a proxy promotes flexible decision-making, while a 

living will reassures the proxy that he or she is following your wishes. 

Another document known as a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order 

can supplement other directives, indicating that you do not want 

cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event of heart or lung failure. 

Plan Ahead 

In addition to making all of your health care providers aware of 

your wishes, you should ensure that your proxy and family both 

know—and more importantly, understand—your wishes, Leatherman 

said. “If a family member strongly disagrees with your advance directive, 

he or she can basically make that null and void,” she said. 

Keep originals of your directives safe but accessible, and provide 

copies to your proxy, alternate proxy and all of your physicians and 

other health care providers. Discuss with your doctor, lawyer or state 

representative those laws applicable in your state. In other words, 

get as much information as possible to make an informed decision 

that’s best for you. ■ 

SOMEONE TO LEAN ON 

Facing a life-threatening illness or injury can be a source of 

uncertainty, fear and stress. For a list of support groups and 

services, please see page 19, or call Memorial’s Palliative 

Care Coordinator at 574-647-2088. 

Where to Start 

Making end-of-life decisions before an emergency or 

illness occurs will allow you to be directly involved in 

your own medical treatment. Consider the following 

resources for advance directive forms, as well as organizations 

for caregivers of patients who have not made 

their wishes known. 

u National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization: 

Supplies free advance directive forms for residents of 

all states. 800-658-8898, nhpco.org 

u Aging with Dignity: Offers “Five Wishes,” a $5 document 

containing both a living will and a durable 

power of attorney for health care. 888-5-WISHES, 

agingwithdignity.org 

u National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys: Furnishes 

a directory of elder-law attorneys. (520) 881-4005, 

naela.org 

u Family Caregiver Alliance: Assists caregivers with education, 

research, services and advocacy. 800-445-8106, 

caregiver.org, info@caregiver.org 

u Growth House, Inc.: Provides a clearinghouse of 

resources for life-threatening illness and end-of-life care. 

growthhouse.org 

u Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: Offers 

a report for health care providers on end-of-life issues. 

ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/eolsum.htm 

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Apple Brown Betty 

Crust: 

∂⁄Ω c. all-purpose flour 

∞⁄∏ c. quick-cooking oats 

3 Tbsp. brown sugar 

3 Tbsp. margarine 

Topping: 

2 sweet apples, cored and sliced 

2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 

∞⁄Ω c. all-purpose flour 

∞⁄¬ c. brown sugar 

∞⁄∏ tsp. ground cinnamon 

2 Tbsp. margarine 

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-by- 

8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a 

medium bowl, combine flour, oats and brown 

Alamy 

sugar. Use fingers to rub in margarine until 

mixture resembles coarse meal. Press dough 

evenly over bottom of prepared pan. Bake until 

lightly browned, approximately 10 minutes. 

In another bowl, toss apples with lemon 

juice. In a separate small bowl, stir together 

flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Work in 

margarine with fingers until mixture resembles 

coarse meal. Spoon apples over baked 

Apples are a good source of fiber and 

come in a variety of colors and flavors. 

dough. Scatter flour-sugar mixture evenly 

over apples. Bake for about 30 minutes or 

until topping is lightly crisped. Cool and slice 

into 6 bars. Serve warm. 

Servings: 6 

Nutrition information per serving: Calories, 

232; Fat, 10 g; Saturated fat, 2 g; Cholesterol, 

0 mg; Sodium, 83 mg; Carbohydrates, 33 g; 

Protein, 3 g 

Recipe from Heartfelt Cuisine. Reprinted with permission 

of 21st Century Publishing, A Division of Cardiodoc, LLC. 

For other nonfat, low-fat, low-sugar, low-sodium recipes, 

purchase this book online at heartfeltcuisine.com or call 

800-274-8810. 

Fitting In Fiber 

If there were a miracle food that could 

protect you from heart disease, diabetes 

and colon cancer, would you eat it Sure you 

would. Well, it could be in your pantry at this 

very moment. 

Fiber is essential to a healthy diet, according 

to the American Dietetic Association (ADA). 

Found only in plants, fi ber is benefi cial to your 

body in several ways. It can help reduce LDL 

(“bad”) cholesterol and prevent heart disease. 

It can help regulate blood glucose levels and 

prevent diabetes. Fiber has also been associated 

with a lower risk of colon cancer, and it can even 

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help you maintain a healthy weight. 

The average American consumes between 

12 and 17 grams of fi ber a day, according to the 

ADA, but the recommended amount is between 

20 and 35 grams a day. Fitting more fi ber into 

your diet may be easier than you think. Consider 

including these high-fi ber foods in your next meal: 

FOOD 

FIBER 

∑⁄¬ cup bran fl ake cereal 5.5 grams 

Pear (with skin) 

4.5 grams 

∞⁄∏ cup kidney beans 4.5 grams 

Potato (with skin) 

4 grams 

∑⁄¬ cup oatmeal 

3 grams 

Apple (with skin) 

3 grams 

Slice whole-wheat bread 2.5 grams 

GET COOKING FOR A HEALTHY HEART 

For other heart-healthy foods, recipes, grocery shopping tips and more, 

call Memorial’s Health Discovery Center at 574-647-6880 or visit 

www.deliciousdecisions.org. 

Nothing Fishy 

About It 

Fish is an excellent source 

of omega-3 fatty acids, 

ideal for protecting against 

heart disease. But you can 

have a healthier heart without 

being fishy. Try these 

omega-3-rich alternatives: 

u canola oil 

u flaxseed oil 

u omega-3-enriched eggs 

u soybeans 

u tofu 

u walnuts 

Source: Tufts University 


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You 

Heart 

and Your 

When it comes to your health, 

make every meal count 

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The body’s relationship with food 

can be one of friendship or one of 

conflict—especially when it comes 

to our health. “Diet plays a vital role in 

the prevention of heart disease,” said 

Melisa Spencer, R.D., C.D., a registered 

dietitian at Memorial Hospital. 

Making the right choices at the dinner 

table can help you improve your 

cholesterol levels and maintain a healthy 

weight—both of which translate to a 

healthier heart. 

Heart Heroes 

“A heart-friendly diet should include 

a variety of foods, including whole grains, 

plenty of fruits and vegetables, low-fat 

dairy products, nuts and legumes, and 

lean meats, as well as fatty fish at least 

twice a week,” Spencer said. “Oils, especially 

those with high levels of monounsaturated 

fat, such as olive, canola, 

peanut and high-oleic sunflower oil, 

also are a smart addition to your diet.” 

Studies have shown 

that a glass of red wine 

with dinner may also 

prove beneficial in 

reducing heart-disease 

risk. Red wine contains 

flavonoids, which may 

help protect artery walls 

from heart disease and stroke, as well as 

lower blood pressure. “Dark chocolate, 

green tea and red grapes also contain 

significant amounts of these beneficial 

compounds,” Spencer added. 

Nuts are another heart-friendly food, 

rich in monounsaturated fat, vitamin E 

and fiber. But because of their high 

calorie content, Spencer reminds us to 

enjoy them in moderation. 

The Culprits 

“Saturated fat, found in high-fat 

dairy and meat products, raises your 

LDL [bad] cholesterol and blood 

lipids more than other types of fat,” 

Spencer said. “Limit these types of foods 

in your diet.” 

New evidence suggests that trans fat, 

found in margarine and many processed 

foods (look for the words “hydrogenated” 

and “partially hydrogenated” in the ingredients 

list), should also be limited. “Trans 

fat raises LDL cholesterol while lowering 

HDL [good] cholesterol—a dangerous 

combination,” Spencer explained. Beginning 

in January 2006, in accordance with 

the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 

all food-product nutrition labels will be 

required to list trans-fat content. This will 

make it easier for consumers to limit the 

amount of trans fat in their diets. ■ 

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What’s on the Menu 

Making heart-smart decisions at restaurants can be tricky. The next time you dine out, steer clear of 

unhealthy items and replace them with heart-healthy substitutes. 

Instead of: 

Cream- and cheese-based soups 

White bread with butter 

Pasta with cream, cheese or meat sauce 

Steak with mashed potatoes and deep-fried onions 

Crème brûlée with berries 

Flourless chocolate cake 

Try: 

Broth-based soups, such as minestrone 

Whole-wheat bread dipped in olive oil 

Pasta with marinara sauce and grilled chicken 

Broiled fi sh with steamed vegetables 

Fresh seasonal berries with a dollop of nonfat whipped cream 

Fresh fruit sorbet 

DINING OUT 

For free heart-healthy tips 

on eating out at a variety of 

restaurants, visit the American 

Heart Association Web 

site, deliciousdecisions.org/ 

oa/eat_tips_main.html. 

www.qualityoflife.org

Living with 

Thanks to early detection and 

treatment advances, a cancer diagnosis 

is no longer what it once was 

Cancer 

Not long ago, a cancer diagnosis implied an uncertain future 

at best. But thanks to advancements in treatment and early 

detection, many cancers can now be conquered and, in some 

cases, prevented entirely. 

SCREENING 

SAVERS 

For a list of recommended 

annual cancer 

screenings, visit the American 

Cancer Society’s Web site, 

cancer.org, and click on 

“Cancer Detection Guidelines.” 

! 

“Cancer is the leading cause of death 

up to age 85, but that is declining more 

rapidly because of strategies we have for 

detecting cancers earlier, as well as the 

success we’ve had in treating cancers,” said 

Rafat Ansari, M.D., FACP, Director of 

Oncology Services at Memorial Hospital. 

Catching It Early 

According to Dr. Ansari, screening 

tests and noninvasive procedures performed 

on patients who have no symptoms 

are the best means of catching cancers 

at an early stage. 

Tests available for some forms of cancer 

include an FOBT (fecal occult blood test) 

for colorectal cancer. “This is a simple, 

inexpensive test done at home,” Dr. Ansari 

said. Patients place stool samples on a 

cardboard sheet and send it back to their 

physician for analysis. Colonoscopy is 

another means of determining colorectal 

cancer. A long tube is inserted into the 

rectum and large intestine to look for 

polyps. Both tests are recommended for 

men and women beginning at age 50, 

or earlier if there is a family history of 

colon cancer. 

Mammograms are the best means 

of detecting breast cancer at an early 

stage and are recommended annually 

for women over 40. “There has been a 

35 percent decrease in mortality from 

breast cancer [thanks to early detection],” 

Dr. Ansari said. 

For early detection of prostate cancer, 

a digital rectal examination (DRE) 

combined with a prostate-specific antigen 

(PSA) blood test should be performed 

for men after age 50. If the patient is at 

a high risk for prostate cancer, including 

those men with a family history of 

the disease or those who are African 

American, testing is recommended as 

early as age 40. 

Treatment Options 

When cancer is detected at an early 

stage, treatment has proven to be highly 

successful. “Because we have wonderful 

advances in treatment, there are 10 million 

cancer survivors living with us today,” 

Dr. Ansari said. “That’s proof that early 

detection is key.” 

For breast cancer patients, a lumpectomy—the 

removal of the tumor and not 

the entire breast—has proven to be very 

successful. “Ninety-seven percent of 

patients are alive and free of the disease 15 

years after the procedure,” Dr. Ansari said. 

If a patient learns he or she has colorectal 

cancer after undergoing a colonoscopy, 

and if the cancer is localized to the polyp 

only, nothing further needs to be done, 

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Risky Business 

With just a few tweaks, cancer-promoting 

habits can be transformed into a cancerpreventing 

lifestyle. Here are a few 

pointers from Rafat Ansari, M.D., FACP, 

Director of Oncology Services at 

Memorial Hospital. 

COLON CANCER 

High-Risk Habits: Grilled red meats are 

high in fat and cholesterol and weaken the 

immune system, and studies have shown 

a link between red meat and colon cancer. 

Risk-Lowering Tweaks: Instead of a 

hamburger, try a veggie burger or a grilled 

chicken sandwich. 

LUNG CANCER 

High-Risk Habits: As countless studies 

have shown, smoking and exposure to 

secondhand smoke are the primary causes 

of lung cancer. 

Risk-Lowering Tweaks: Smoking cessation 

is the single most important step you 

can take to decrease your lung cancer risk; 

avoid secondhand smoke as well. 

Ken Easley 

considering the polyp has already been 

removed. But if cancerous tissue has spread 

to the wall of the colon or elsewhere in 

the abdomen, surgery is recommended, 

followed by further treatment options 

if necessary. 

According to the National Cancer 

Institute, once prostate cancer has been 

diagnosed, tests are performed to determine 

whether cancer cells have spread 

within the prostate or to other parts of 

the body. Depending on the result, different 

treatment options are discussed 

with the patient. 

A procedure being used more frequently 

for a variety of different cancers, 

including lung, prostate and breast cancers, 

is intensity-modulated radiation treatment 

(IMRT). “This procedure tailors the dose 

of radiation to the individual,” Dr. Ansari 

said. “It directs the dosage with greater 

precision, minimizing side effects.” 

Regardless of the success of a treatment, 

Dr. Ansari urges patients to focus on 

prevention and early detection. “We’ve 

had remarkable advances in treatment, 

but keep in mind that it’s more difficult 

to overcome an advanced diagnosis,” he 

said, reminding us that it’s crucial to be 

vigilant about following cancer screening 

guidelines and maintaining healthy 

lifestyle habits. ■ 

BREAST CANCER 

High-Risk Habits: “Gaining significant 

weight after menopause places women at 

a much higher risk for developing breast 

cancer,” Dr. Ansari said. 

Risk-Lowering Tweaks: To keep weight 

down, avoid sugary sweets and foods high 

in fat and calories yet lacking in nutrition. 

Instead, try a bowl of fresh strawberries or 

grapes or a handful of baby carrots. 

SKIN CANCER 

High-Risk Habits: Sunbathing and 

tanning booths increase your exposure 

to harmful ultraviolet rays. 

Risk-Lowering Tweaks: Avoid sun 

exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. 

Cover up when outdoors, wearing UVprotective 

sunglasses, a wide-brimmed 

hat, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, or 

at least a sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher. 

And stay out of tanning booths. 


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News Briefs 

One-Stop Patient Transfer Services to Memorial 

medical care. Now Memorial has 

one-call access to a specially 

as well as Memorial’s pediatric ICU 

improved the process even more. 

trained transfer coordinator, who 

ground transport team. 

Getting patients where they need 

to be—fast—is one of the most 

important ways Memorial ensures 

the health and well-being of those 

needing quick access to expert 

A new system called TransferDirect 

streamlines the process for 

admitting patients from other 

hospitals or who are being 

flown in from an emergency 

scene. TransferDirect provides 

facilitates communication between 

transferring hospitals, members of 

Memorial’s medical staff, nursing 

staff and other key personnel. The 

transfer coordinator also handles 

mobilizing the Memorial helicopter 

While you’ll probably never call 

TransferDirect yourself, you or 

someone you love may someday 

benefi t. For more information, 

call 574-647-6800. 

Spirit of Nursing 

The Spirit of Nursing is alive and well at Memorial. 

It takes a special kind of person to be a nurse: 

that special touch, that special spirit, that special 

person who can balance clinical expertise with 

compassionate care. 

Spirit of Nursing award winners take that spirit to 

a whole new level. Each nursing unit chooses one 

winner from within its ranks every year—a person who 

embodies the spirit of nursing through patient-focused 

care, positive attitude, teamwork and loyalty to patients 

and the nursing profession. Winners are honored 

annually at the Spirit of Nursing awards banquet. 

“What really makes the night special is that nurses 

share their own stories about a particular event or 

patient who influenced how they practice nursing. 

These are wonderful and sometimes life-changing 

events,” said Connie McCahill, R.N., Vice President of 

Nursing. “These great stories remind us all of what 

it means to be a nurse.” 

Back row, l to r: Daniel Neufelder; Jenny Toth, R.N.; Theresa Taylor, R.N.; Betty Roberts, LPN; 

Irma Niere, R.N.; Anna Odynski, R.N.; Renee Moore, R.N.; Teresa Pilawski, R.N.; Philip Newbold 

Front row, l to r: Karen Wetmore, R.N.; Melissa Quimby, R.N.; Melissa Swank, R.N.; 

Julia DesLauriers, R.N.; Jill Conn, R.N.; Patti Abell, R.N.; Donna Dikens, R.N. 

Back row, l to r: Daniel Neufelder; Michelle Bowman, R.N.; Kelly Mailloux, R.N.; Lydia Kellogg, R.N.; 

Betty Arndt, R.N.; Laura Gannon, R.N.; Jim Beck, R.N.; Jody Ames, R.N.; Philip Newbold 

Front row, l to r: Sheila Mullis, R.N.; Nancy Morris, R.N.; Mark Mayfield, R.N.; 

Sandi Martinez, R.N.; Brenda Lyons, R.N.; Chris Locandro, R.N.; Amy Ferguson, R.N. 


News Briefs 

Lighten Up! Making Fun of Exercise 

Clinical Research 

2005 Lighten Up! participants 

“From the couch to the 5K in 

10 weeks.” That’s the goal of 

These budding athletes—most 

of whom have never run in an 

crossing the fi nish line to lifelong 

healthy habits. 

HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum’s offi cial race before—learned about 

For more information about next 

Lighten Up! program. This fun strength and conditioning, nutrition 

year’s Lighten Up! program, call 

and energizing fi tness program and great ways to get moving, like 

574-647-2693. 

for kids ages 9 to 16 teaches yoga and Jazzercise. At the end 

that eating right and exercising 

can actually be fun! 

of the program, the whole group 

successfully ran the Sunburst 5K, 

Endometrial Ablation Another Choice in Women’s Health 

Heavy periods can be more than 

just a nuisance. For the one in fi ve 

which, until recently, has been the 

only solution for many women. 

Following the procedure, most 

women experience significantly 

women who suffer from them, 

lighter periods with less pain. Some 

“For premenopausal women 

they’re a source of continual stress, 

have no periods at all. Recovery is 

who are done with child-bearing, 

rearranged schedules and even 

fast: Three-quarters of Dr. Kirsch’s 

ablation is a great alternative 

missed work days. 

patients are back to performing 

to hysterectomies,” said Ilana 

their normal activities the next 

Endometrial ablation, a procedure Kirsch, M.D., an obstetrician 

day, with most of the others back 

performed at Memorial, often and gynecologist with Women’s 

to their normal activities within 

provides the relief many women Reproductive Medicine. 

two days. 

are looking for. The 10-minute Endometrial ablation is not 

procedure is a simple, one-time 

and minimally invasive operation 

that removes the endometrial 

lining of the uterus. It offers an 

alternative to a hysterectomy, 

recommended for women who 

may want to have children in the 

future, as the procedure makes 

future pregnancies unlikely. 

For more information about 

endometrial ablation at 

Memorial, call The Health 

Professionals at 574-647-6800. 

Memorial Medical Group recently 

opened its new Clinical Research 

Department. Under the guidance of 

experienced physician investigators 

using policies established by the 

Food and Drug Administration, the 

department recruits adult subjects 

for drug trials. 

“Pharmaceutical companies call 

on us when they need to test new 

drugs, or monitor those already on 

the market for safety,” said Kimberly 

Emmons, R.N., Nurse Manager. “We 

can also test for new indications of 

medications, when a new use for an 

existing medication is discovered, or 

to test generic equivalents.” 

Memorial Medical Group physicians, 

who treat more than 1,000 patients 

daily at 12 locations throughout 

northern Indiana, now have 

access to new compounds and 

therapies and can provide increased 

opportunities to patients for 

cutting-edge treatment. For more 

information about clinical research 

opportunities, call 574-647-7883 

or visit www.qualityoflife.org/ 

clinicalresearch. 


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News Briefs 

Go Red for Women 

“It can’t happen to me.” 

“I’m too young.” 

“No one in my family had 

heart disease.” 

These are just a few of the 

misconceptions that can keep 

women from leading strong, 

healthy and long lives. Though 

commonly known as a “men’s 

issue,” heart disease is the No. 1 

killer of American women. In fact, 

two out of fi ve women will die 

from heart disease. And what we 

don’t know can kill us. 

To show its continued support of 

women’s heart health, Memorial 

co-sponsored the American Heart 

Association’s Go Red for Women 

event, which raised awareness 

about the warning signs of heart 

disease in women. The evening 

featured silent and live auctions 

and a nationally known speaker on 

nutrition. To cap off the evening, 

local heart disease survivors 

modeled red dresses from area 

boutiques. Proceeds from the 

evening benefi tted local heart 

disease prevention and awareness 

initiatives through the American 

Heart Association. 

Local heart disease survivors walked the red carpet 

at the Go Red for Women fashion show. 

Ischemic Stroke Unit Provides Specialized Care 

It can happen to anyone, 

assigned to different floors and 

anywhere, at any time—and can units throughout the hospital. 

cause devastating consequences 

A dedicated unit provides more 

to patients and their families. 

consistent, stroke-specifi c 

Stroke kills nearly 163,000 people 

care, resulting in higher patient 

a year, making it the third-leading 

satisfaction and, more importantly, 

cause of death, behind heart 

better patient outcomes. 

disease and cancer. Ischemic 

stroke, which occurs when an “Dedicated stroke units have been 

artery to the brain becomes found to help shorten a patient’s 

blocked, accounts for more than length of stay, decrease mortality 

88 percent of all strokes. 

rates and, very importantly, improve 

patients’ ability to function once 

Getting stroke victims the 

they leave the hospital,” said Clinical 

specialized care they need means 

Nurse Specialist Becky Castro. 

the difference between life and 

death. That’s why Memorial The interdisciplinary team consists 

recently opened the Ischemic of Medical Director Michael Englert, 

Stroke Unit on the hospital’s M.D., as well as a clinical nurse 

seventh floor. This new model for specialist, nursing staff, occupational/ 

delivering care allows specialists physical/speech therapists, dietitians, 

to treat all ischemic stroke 

and social service professionals. 

patients in one four-bed unit, 

instead of having to treat patients 

Know these warning signs of stroke 

and teach them to others. Every 

second counts: 

• Sudden numbness or weakness 

of the face, arm or leg, especially 

on one side of the body 

• Sudden confusion, trouble 

speaking or understanding 

• Sudden trouble seeing in one 

or both eyes 

• Sudden trouble walking, 

dizziness, loss of balance or 

coordination 

• Sudden, severe headache with 

no known cause 

If you or someone you know 

experiences any of these symptoms, 

call 911 immediately. The sooner 

treatment begins, the better the 

chance of minimizing the damage 

caused by stroke. 

Information provided by the American Stroke Association 

Memorial Medical 

Group Welcomes 

New Physician 

Kevin J. McAward, M.D., has joined 

the team at the Sports Medicine 

Institute, 111 W. Jefferson Blvd. 

He received his medical degree 

from University College Cork 

in Ireland and completed his 

residency in family medicine at 

the Memorial Family Medicine 

Residency Program. He received 

his bachelor’s degree from the 

University of Notre Dame and also 

served as a resident physician for 

the Notre Dame football team. For 

an appointment with Dr. McAward, 

please call the Sports Medicine 

Institute at 574-289-4764. 


Datebook 

Memorial offers educational events, classes and screenings as part of our ongoing mission to build a healthier 

community. Many programs are free and some have a nominal fee. For more information, call the number 

provided or contact The Health Professionals at 574-647-6800 or 800-999-8890. For additional 

information you can also visit us at www.qualityoflife.org. 

Classes 

Diabetes Education Classes 

Nutrition and lifestyle management 

skills for people with diabetes. 

Open to anyone with diabetes, 

their families and signifi cant others. 

Call 574-647-7700. 

Lung Center 

Provides free, one-on-one 

education for those with asthma, 

COPD and other pulmonary 

problems. Classes available 

7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 

574-251-0041, Monday through 

Friday, for an appointment. 

Ortho Classes 

Total hip, knee and shoulder 

replacement classes available at 

no charge. Call 574-647-7398 

Monday through Friday for availability. 

Call it Quits 

A six-month telephone-based 

counseling program staffed 

by trained nurses to help you 

stop smoking. You will receive 

educational materials, follow-up 

calls and phone access to nurse 

counseling 24 hours a day, 

seven days a week. $25. 

LifeSteps 

A comprehensive weight management 

program that stresses the 

importance of diet, physical activity 

and behavioral modifi cation techniques 

for weight loss and maintenance. 

Classes meet weekly for 

16 weeks. $150. 

Support Groups 

AARP 

Meets on the first Monday of the 

month at 1:30 p.m. at the Leighton 

Center for Senior Health. Call Leon 

Caenepeel at 574-287-3036. 

Arthritis Partnership 

Meets on the second Thursday of 

the month at 2 p.m. at the Leighton 

Center for Senior Health. Call Mary 

Beth Ryan at 574-251-1424. 

Diabetes Support Group 

Open to people ages 50 and older 

with diabetes. Meets on the third 

Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. 

at the Leighton Center for Senior 

Health. Participants are welcome 

to bring a friend or family member. 

Call Nan Monhaut at 574-647-7168. 

Leukemia & Lymphoma 

Support Group 

Meets on the second Wednesday of 

the month at 5 p.m. at the Leighton 

Center for Senior Health. Call Beth 

Kellogg at 574-647-3140. 

Low Vision Support Group 

Meets on the third Thursday of the 

month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 

Leighton Center for Senior Health. 

Call Joe King at 574-254-1603. 

Lupus Support Group 

Meets the second Tuesday of the 

month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the 

Leighton Center for Senior Health. 

Call Sue Petzold at 574-233-2700. 

Mother Matters Support Group 

Focuses on postpartum depression 

and parenting responsibilities. Meets 

twice a month in the Family Education 

Center. Call 574-647-7396. 

MS Support Group 

Meets on the first Tuesday of the 

month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 

Main Street Medical Group. Call 

Gretchen Cave at 574-675-9917. 

Ostomy Support Group 

Contact Sue Stelton at 

574-647-3156 for details. 

Parkinson’s Disease 

Support Group 

Meets on the first Wednesday 

of the month at 1:30 p.m. with an 

optional exercise session at 1 p.m. 

at the Leighton Center for Senior 

Health. Call Jim Banner at 

574-291-4217. 

2nd Wind Group (COPD) 

A support group for individuals 

with lung disease. Meets Tuesdays 

from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Leighton 

Center for Senior Health. Call 

Jan Cosby at 574-647-7178. 

Women In Touch Cancer Support 

Meets on the first Tuesday of the 

month at 5:30 p.m. at the Leighton 

Center for Senior Health. Call Kathy 

Johnson at 574-647-7280. 

For New Families 

Advance registration is required for 

all classes unless noted otherwise. 

Call 574-647-6801. All classes are 

held in the Family Education Center 

on the third floor of Memorial 

Hospital. Class sizes may be limited. 

Child/Infant CPR 

This one-evening class meets 

American Heart Association 

guidelines in child/infant CPR and 

safety. Meets the first Wednesday 

of the month from 6 to 10 p.m. 

at HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum. 

Class materials must be obtained 

in advance. $10/person. Register 

at least two weeks in advance. 

Preparing for Childbirth 

Prepares couples for the childbirth 

experience. $65/couple. Series of 

six classes. Tour included. 

Clases Para Un Embarazo 

Saludable 

(Classes for a Healthy Pregnancy) 

En español. Las mujeres 

embarazadas tendrán oportunidad 

de recibir información acerca del 

proceso del embarazo y parto. 

Llame a Mercedes Moran, R.N., 

574-647-7799. 

Lunch & Learn Prenatal Class 

One-day intensive version of 

Preparing for Childbirth. 9 a.m. to 

5 p.m. on Saturdays, offered once 

or twice each month. $65/couple. 

Tour included. 

Childbirth Refresher Course 

A one-evening review for those 

who have previously taken a 

childbirth preparation course. 

$20/couple. 

Sibling Orientation Class 

Children between the ages of 3 

and 7 learn about newborns and 

how to participate in baby care. 

$5/child. 

Tours 

Free tours of the Memorial Regional 

Childbirth Center are available 

throughout the year. 

Cesarean Birth Preparation 

Class/VBAC 

A one-time class for families 

expecting a Cesarean delivery 

or wanting a vaginal birth after a 

Cesarean. Includes a tour. $20. 

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class 

Information on breastfeeding taught 

by certified lactation consultants. 

Offered monthly. $10/couple. 

Preparing Young Families 

Designed for teens and young 

women who would prefer to work 

with a smaller group of young 

expectant mothers and their 

partners or family members 

as birth support. $25. 

Instructions Not Included 

A fun, informational series that 

meets four times to cover all the 

parenting basics. Classes rotate 

so you can start any week. $15. 

ABC 

A perfect class for mom, dad and 

grandparents that focuses on the 

basics of holding, soothing and 

quieting a crying infant. Topics also 

include home safety, and choosing 

a pediatrician and childcare for your 

baby. $10/couple. Classes offered 

once a month. 

Celebrating Pregnancy 

Workshop 

Join other moms-to-be to celebrate 

all the joys that pregnancy brings to 

expectant mothers. Activities include 

art, music and belly casting. Workshops 

are held four times a year. 

$60. 

The Health Discovery Center offers 

free blood pressure screenings. 

Other screenings are also available 

for a small fee. Please call 

574-647-6880 for details. 


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Is This Your Year to See 

What’s Possible 

This is Our Year 

2,709 lbs. Lost…and Counting 

The Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Program at 

Memorial Hospital of South Bend is a unique service 

offering both surgical and nonsurgical options to meet 

your specific weight-loss needs. 

Surgical Treatment 

If you are struggling with morbid obesity, surgery— 

combined with behavior modification—can be 

a lifesaving option. Our program has a team of 

bariatric professionals dedicated to compassionately 

treating morbidly obese patients. Physicians. Nurses. 

Psychologists. Dietitians. Exercise physiologists. 

All working together with you, for you. 

A Complete Approach 

The fight against obesity isn’t only about losing 

weight. It’s about your overall physical, mental and 

spiritual health. Through an emphasis on exercise 

therapy, nutritional counseling, behavior modification 

and peer support, our focus is on the whole person. 

Breaking down the barriers that have kept you from 

the quality of life you deserve. 

2004 Memorial Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery Center patients 

If You’re Ready to Take the First Step, 

We Can Help. 

If you’re struggling with obesity, you know by now 

there’s no quick fix. No magic formula. Staying healthy is 

a lifelong journey. Let us help you with your next step. 

For more information, call the Memorial Weight Loss & 

Bariatric Surgery Center at 574-647-6400. 

Non-Profi t Org. 

U.S. Postage 

PAID 

South Bend, IN 

Permit No. 72 

615 N. Michigan Street 

South Bend, Indiana 46601

Fall 2005 - Memorial Hospital of South Bend

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