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hip(or knee)It’s thethingto doBoomers stay activewith advancedjoint replacementspartners inhealthMedical advancements havemore baby boomers turning to jointreplacement surgery earlier in life—andto St. Francis Regional Medical Centerfor their care and surgery.Baby boomers, long-encouraged toexercise three to five times a week, area generation of runners, bikers, golfersand workout enthusiasts. They’re pushingthe limits of their middle-aged bodiesand filing into our orthopaedists officesand operating rooms.David Carlson, M.D., of OrthopedicSurgical Consultants, P.A., says he’s recentlyseen a wave of younger, baby-boomer-agepatients needing replacements.“Boomers are the first generation thatgrew up exercising,” Dr. Carlson says.“They want to continue to be active.So if there is pain or an injury keepingthem from being active, boomers wantit fixed.”Fifteen years ago it was rare to replacehips and knees in adults younger than65, but now it is common. Elaborateknee and hip replacements have becomeroutine. Dr. Carlson says about half of

his practice is made up of baby boomers.He adds that the improved materials ofthe artificial joint—ceramics, metals andnewer plastics—are especially helpful toyounger patients.Modern replacements wear betterand provide a safer, longer-term solutionfor total hip replacement. The longer areplacement lasts, the less chance there isthat a patient will need a second surgerylater to replace the replacement joint.According to Darren Larson, M.D.,an orthopaedist at Park Nicollet Clinic–Shakopee, the injuries that most oftencause baby boomers to seek medical careinclude cartilage and ligament damage inknees, hip and knee joint pain, tendonitis,arthritis, bursitis, and stress fractures.“The baby boomers and weekendwarriors are managing their injuriesdifferently than previous generations,”Dr. Larson says. “And that is great becausemost of the time, there’s no reason forthem to stop being active—or to bein pain. Many of my patients come inarmed with research and Internet informationon their injuries and possibleprocedures.…Baby boomers are verysavvy health care consumers.”“Hip replacement, years ago, wasthought of as a massive operation requiringsignificant length of stay inthe hospital and recovery,” says RobertHartman, M.D., of Orthopaedic Consultants,P.A. “With minimally invasivetechniques, new surgical equipment andhigher quality implants, it certainly isn’tthat way anymore.”Back in actionPatients don’t have to wait long to testout their new joints. Dr. Hartman saysmost of his patients are up and movingeither the afternoon of the surgery orearly the next day.“Two to three weeks after the surgery,patients are getting around pretty wellwith little assistance. And after eight to12 weeks, they’re back to their normallives,” Dr. Hartman says.Led by baby boomers, loosely definedas the 78 million Americans bornbetween 1946 and 1964, sports injurieshave become the No. 2 reason for visitsto the doctor’s office nationwide—behind the common cold—accordingto a recent survey by the National AmbulatoryMedical Care Survey.“We see many athletes in their 40sand 50s whose activities may have acceleratedtheir arthritis or other jointproblems,” says Mike Beckman, a physicaltherapist who manages St. FrancisRehabilitative Services.“The orthopaedic surgical care atSt. Francis is excellent,” says NancyO’Connor, M.D., a family physician atAllina Medical Clinic. “One patient hada hip replacement in her 40s because ofosteoarthritis and is so pleased with hernew hip and with her care that she keepstraveling to St. Francis for care—eventhough she has moved from Jordan toVadnais Heights. [The] physical and occupationaltherapists are excellent, [the]nursing care is compassionate and theprivate rooms are beautiful.”MORE >> To learn more about jointreplacement surgery, visitwww.stfrancis-shakopee.com.Click on “Find a Doctor,”and in the drop-down menus choose“Orthopaedics” and then “Shakopee.”s t a y a c t i v e l o n g e r‘Getting hip’ at 52Heather Hurley-Vangerud, of Chaska,is an active 52-year-old: She is aspeech pathologist at Bluff CreekElementary School, she teacheschildren ice skating at the ChaskaSkate School, she figure skates andice dances, and she swims laps threetimes a week.In 2005 hip pain almost droveHurley-Vangerud to hang up herskates for good.“I had congenital hip dysplasiaand was in a great deal of pain priorto my surgery,” Hurley-Vangerud says.“My goal was to return to all thethings I enjoyed doing and to skateagain.”Hurley-Vangerud decided tohave total hip replacement surgeryat St. Francis Regional MedicalCenter.“My whole team—Dr. Carlson, thephysical therapists—agreed on mygoals, supported my determination andpushed me so that I could reach mygoals and return to skating,” Hurley-Vangerud says.Three weeks after surgery, Hurley-Vangerud was swimming laps, and fivemonths later she was given the OK toskate again.“It’s a blessing to be able to bepain-free and keep teaching childrenboth in the classroom and on theice,” Hurley-Vangerud says. “Gettingolder doesn’t mean you have toloose interest in the things you lovedoing.”The right places for your jointsOrthopedic Surgical Consultants, P.A.(952) 403-3399David Carlson, M.D.Orthopaedic Consultants, P.A.(952) 892-1800Patrick Ebeling, M.D.Robert Hartman, M.D.Neal Johnson, M.D.Stephen Olmstead, M.D.Park Nicollet Clinic–Orthopedics(952) 993-7750Darren Larson, M.D.Silverman Orthopaedics, PC(952) 920-4333Lance Silverman, M.D.St. Francis Rehabilitative Services(physical, occupational and athletic performance)Shakopee: (952) 403-2001Chaska: (952) 448-5077partners inhealth

Seek help forchronic painDo your partto cope with painThe prospect of coping with pain canbe brighter if you take care of yourselfphysically and emotionally.It’s important to exercise, getplenty of rest, eat a healthy diet andkeep a positive attitude, the AmericanOccupational Therapy Associationadvises.Also, the more you know aboutyour pain, the more you may be ableto control it. Consider joining a supportgroup or attending an educationalprogram.To learn more, visit our Web site:www.stfrancis-shakopee.com.1Select “Health Library” under“e-Health Resources.”2Under “Select Another Topic,”click “Pain.”partners inhealthWhen you stub your toe or cutyour finger, it hurts only for a while.After an operation, you may feel pain anddiscomfort while healing takes place. Inmost cases, however, the pain will leaveas your body heals.These are examples of acute pain.But sometimes your body becomes anunwelcome host to pain that doesn’tgo away. Known as chronic pain, it isharder to resolve than acute pain, but itshould—and can—be treated.Why it hurtsThe causes of chronic pain are many.Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, arthritis,multiple sclerosis and AIDS can causepersistent pain. So can an injury, suchas to the back or the neck (includingwhiplash). And sometimes pain is dueto something less obvious, such as tissueor nerve injury.No matter what its cause, chronicpain can take an emotional toll aswell. You may feel angry and depressedand find it hard to go towork or interact with others.“If [pain] causes problems with yourdaily activities, you need to have it addressed,”says Marsha Stanton, M.S., R.N.,deputy executive director of the AmericanAcademy of Pain Management and pastpresident of the American Society forPain Management Nursing.In other words, you shouldn’t try totough it out. Tell your doctor about yourpain. Treatment might not make the paingo away, but it should reduce how muchyou have and how often it occurs.Getting startedTell your doctor howpain affects your life—if it limits your activitiesor has altered yoursleeping habits, for example.In addition to taking a pain history,your doctor may perform a neurologicalexam to test your movement, reflexes,balance and coordination.Instruments can be used to find whichmuscles or nerves are affected by weak-ness or pain. An MRI can expose differencesbetween healthy and diseasedtissues, and x-rays can show problemswith bones and joints.Still sore? Consider therapy. You’ll find itunder “Our Services” on our Web site.Your treatment pathEvery treatment program has to be designedaround the individual, Stantonsays. “It can’t be a cookbook approach.”Many medicines are available to treatpain, and if one doesn’t work, anotherone may.Treatment might also involve biofeedback,injections of local anesthetics,implantable devices that interruptpain pathways, spinal cord stimulationor other approaches. Sometimes surgeryis needed.Seeing a physical, occupational orbehavioral therapist may also be anoption.

o u t d o o r a d v i c eWear shades to protect visionStyle and comfort may be finereasons to slip on the shades. But there’san even better reason to wear them.Sunglasses can help protect your eyesfrom ultraviolet (UV) rays, which overtime can harm vision by causing conditionssuch as cataracts and macular degeneration,according to the AmericanAcademy of Ophthalmology (AAO).Read more about protectingyourself from the sun atwww.stfrancis-shakopee.com.Strong light can also cause moreimmediate problems, including painfulsunburn of the eyes known as snowblindness.So no matter the season or activity,sunglasses are a must-have when you’reoutdoors. (That advice holds true evenif you wear contact lenses that provideUV protection.)When buying sunglasses, check thelabel for lenses that block at least 99 percentof UV rays. The label might also say“UV absorption up to 400 nm,” whichmeans about the same thing, accordingto the AAO.Sunglasses should be darkenough to reduce glare, thoughnot so dark that you can’t seetraffic lights properly, advises theU.S. Food and Drug Administration.Also, choose a close-fitting style orframes that wrap around your temples.This will help reduce the amount oflight that enters from the side.Chill out during hot daysSummertime, with its extremeheat, can be a dangerous time of year forgetting overheated.Two common heat-related illnessesare heatstroke and heat exhaustion.Heatstroke is a medical emergency.It can damage the heart, lungs, kidneys,liver and brain, reports the U.S. Centersfor Disease Control and Prevention. Thecondition can be caused by dehydration,exposure to extreme outdoor heat or bystaying in hot, poorly ventilated roomsduring a heat wave.Heatstroke can cause extreme increasesin body temperature in as littleas 10 to 15 minutes. Call 911 if a personshows signs of heatstroke.Until help arrives, cool the personby immersing him or her in cool water,placing him or her in a shower or sprayingwith a garden hose. You may also spongewith cold water or, if the humidity is low,wrap the person in a cool, wet sheet andfan vigorously. Offer cool, nonalcoholicliquids to drink.Heat exhaustion, though less severethan heatstroke, can still be dangerousand needs to be treated.A person with heat exhaustion willneed to rest in a cool, preferably airconditionedplace. A cool shower, bathor sponge bath can help. Offer cool,nonalcoholic drinks.Medical attention is needed if symptomsof heat exhaustion get worse or lastlonger than one hour.Be on the lookout for these symptoms of heat illnessesSigns ofHeatstroke Body temperatureof 104degrees or more. Red, hot anddry skin. A rapid, strongpulse. Throbbingheadache. Nausea. Dizziness. Mentalconfusion. Seizures. Loss ofconsciousness.signs of Heatexhaustion Heavy sweating. Paleness. Muscle cramps. Fatigue. Weakness. Dizziness. Headache. Fainting. Nausea orvomiting. Cool, moistskin. Fast and weakpulse. Fast and shallowbreathing.partners inhealth

partners inhealthSt. Francis foundationNOTESSave the dateMark your calendars for these exciting events.To learn about donations, sponsorships and more,contact Joan Fawcett at joan.fawcett@allina.comor (952) 403-2072.Tee One for HopeThursday, June 21, 9 a.m.Stonebrooke Golf Club, ShakopeeCome celebrate the first day of summer and thelongest day of the year at the 10th Annual St. FrancisFoundation Tee One for Hope Golf Tournament.All proceeds benefit cancer care at St. FrancisRegional Medical Center, where patients and theirfamilies receive the full spectrum of cancer care—screening, diagnosis, treatment, support, researchand education.Through the support of generous sponsors,players and donors, last year’s charity golf tournamentwas sold out and raised a record $60,000 (includingin-kind donations).Thank you for your past participation andsupport—we look forward to seeing you again thisyear! For more information, call the new St. FrancisFoundation Golf Line at (952) 403-GOLF (4653).Glitz & glamSt. Francis Foundation’s 21st annual galaSaturday, Oct. 27Oak Ridge Hotel andConference Destination, ChaskaBack by popular demand, the Foundation is proudto announce it is returning to Oak Ridge Hoteland Conference Destination in Chaska for its 21stannual gala. The November 2006 event was a hugesuccess. More than 350 guests had a spectacular timewhile raising more than $120,000 (including in-kinddonations) to support the healing environment ofcompassionate care at St. Francis.The annual Foundation gala will be at the Oak Ridge Hotel onSaturday, October 27.Philanthropy in actionRecent gifts to our communitiesThe St. Francis Foundation brings philanthropic dollars tolife to improve the health of the communities it serves.The Foundation recently awarded St. Mary’s HealthClinic with a $12,000 grant to provide health care servicesto low-income, uninsured children, families and individualsat its Shakopee Valley Clinic. By providing access tonecessary health care services, St. Mary’s Health Clinichelps improve community health and contributes to abetter quality of life.The Foundation also supported Prior Lake–Savagearea school’s WellFit program with a $500 grant. Duringa six-week period, the WellFit fitness challenge registered500 students and 300 adults in a healthy living program.To apply for a community grant * , contact Joan Fawcettat (952) 403-2072 or joan.fawcett@allina.com or visitwww.stfrancis-shakopee.com.*Community grant funding is restricted to nonprofit organizations that have a501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and serve residents in Scott, Carver and WesternDakota counties.Funding focus for 2007The St. Francis Foundation is pleased to announce its2007 community grant funding priorities:n Behavioral healthn Heart-healthy livingn Health care accessn Enhancing multiculturalrespectn Childhood obesityn Insurance accessP a t i e n t m e d i t a t i o n r o o mA place to renew the spiritThanks to hundreds of donors at the 2006 Foundationgala, patients and their families will have a new meditationroom at St. Francis on the second floor of Care South.In keeping with the healing philosophy of St. Francis,the intimate room will be available for all patients andfamily members to heal their spirits and meditate in amultidenominational setting.Located in the patient-care area, the room will offer awarm and welcoming environment and a quiet, peaceful placefor reflection. One focal point of the room will be a wallof cascading water passing over an eternal light, filling theroom with the calming sound of softly running water.Together with the main floor chapel, the meditationroom will support our mission to heal the body, mindand spirit.

MelanomawatchSkin changesAre you taking your skin forgranted? Maybe it’s time to pay attentionto your body’s biggest organ.About half of all cancers involve theskin, reports the American Cancer Society.Of these, melanoma is the mostserious.Melanoma accounts for about 4 percentof all skin cancers but about77 percent of all skin cancer deaths, accordingto the American Academy ofDermatology (AAD).WHAT IS MELANOMA?Melanoma starts in the cells that givecolor to your skin. Unlike most other skinTake our melanoma risk assessment atwww.stfrancis-shakopee.com. Select“Health Assessments” in the Fast Finder.cancers, it can spread rapidly throughoutthe body.If melanoma is caught early, however,it can be successfully treated about 95percent of the time with surgery, accordingto the AAD.While anyone can get melanoma, it’smore common with age.Melanoma can occur anywhere onthe body. Men most often see it on theirbacks, chests or stomachs; for women,may be a signof cancerit’s more likely to occur on the lowerlegs.Are you at risk?According to the American Academyof Family Physicians and other experts,your risk goes up if:n You or anyone in your family has hadcancerous moles or a melanoma.n You have many moles larger than apencil eraser.n You have more than 50 moles of anysize.n You had a bad sunburn that causedblisters when you were a child.n You have light-colored skin thatburns or freckleseasily. Melanoma isless common in peoplewith dark skin.n You have spent asignificant amountof time in parts of the country thatreceive large amounts of ultravioletradiation from the sun. For example,melanoma is more common in Texasthan in Minnesota, where the sun isn’tas strong.n You are accustomed to using tanningbooths or sunlamps.n You have a weakened immune system,perhaps because of HIV infection or theuse of certain medications.Check skin regularly for possible signs of melanomaTalk to your doctor about any mole that bleeds, growsquickly or itches. A scaly growth or a sandpaper-rough spoton your skin should also be checked out.According to the American Academy of Dermatology,melanomas are often:n Asymmetrical—one half looks different from the other.n Surrounded by uneven or blurry borders.n Colored with mixed shades of tan, brown, black, red,blue or white.n Larger than a pencil eraser.n Raised above the skin with a rough surface.If you notice that one of your moles has changed or ifyou see a new mole that looks different from the others,visit your doctor right away.partners inhealth

Tips for coping with stressIf you and your doctor think stress could be behind yourhealth problems—or if you’d like to prevent problemsbefore they occur—there are steps you can take.Paul J. Rosch, M.D., president of the American Instituteof Stress (AIS), recommends making a list of thepeople, events and situations that you find stressful andthen dividing it into two categories: things you can’t avoidor control, and things you can influence or change.Try not to worry about things out of your control. Butdevote your time to those where you can make a difference.If, for example, you’re too busy, set realistic goalsfor yourself and learn to say no.To change stressful situations, consider these tips fromDr. Rosch, the AIS and other experts:Prepare, as well as you can, for things that may bestressful.Deal with one thing at a time.2345Turn negatives into positives. For instance, if you’restuck in traffic, use the time to listen to a favoritebook on tape.Do things you enjoy.Exercise, eat well and get plenty of rest. Avoid alcohol.It only masks the causes of stress.It may take time to find which strategies work best.Learn ways to help handle life’s many pressuresIf you stack heavy books on a carton of eggs, you’llquickly learn an important lesson: There’s only so much stressthings can take before there are consequences.It’s a bit less obvious—and a lot less messy—but the sameprinciple applies to stress and your body. When you’re undertoo much, consequences can result.You can’t avoid stress altogether. But there are strategiesfor dealing with it.A unique perspectivePrecisely defining stress isn’t easy.“Stress is different for each of us,” says Paul J. Rosch, M.D.,president of the American Institute of Stress. “Things thatare distressful for some people are pleasurable for others or,alternatively, have no significance in either direction.”To a certain extent, some stress is helpful. It may spur youto accomplish things or push you to get out of the way of aspeeding car, for instance.Generally, however, stress is considered bad when it causesongoing tension or leaves you feeling out of control. Thatcan result from everyday demands, such as a difficult job ora hectic lifestyle, or from events such as a divorce or a fenderbender. Even things normally considered positive, such asgetting a promotion, can be stressful.Ultimately, if you don’t deal with the stress, it can affectyour health.MORE >>Click on “Health Assessments” in the Fast Finderat www.stfrancis-shakopee.com to check your riskfor depression and drinking problems.partners inhealthStress can be linked to a number of health problems“It’s hard to think of any illness inwhich stress cannot play a significantcausative or aggravating role,” saysPaul J. Rosch, M.D., president of theAmerican Institute of Stress.For some, the illnesses are serious—suchas heart disease. For others,the impact may be less severe, buttroubling nevertheless.According to the American Academyof Family Physicians, some stressrelatedhealth problems include: Anxiety. Back pain. Depression. Insomnia. Upset stomach. Weightloss or gain.

Thetruthabout(some)bugsSome bugs are fascinating—abutterfly approaching a blossom or acricket chirping in the garden.Others are just plain annoying—antsthat form a conga line around spilledsugar at a picnic, or gnats that swarmabout your face.But other insects can do more than bugyou: They can literally make you sick.Trouble with ticksTwo common tick-borne infectionsare Lyme disease and Rocky Mountainspotted fever.Lyme disease is spread by the bite ofan infected deer tick or western blackleggedtick. Symptoms can include a redrash at the site of the bite, sometimesenlarging to a bull’s-eye shape, as well asflulike symptoms of fever, headache, stiffneck, body aches and fatigue. Withoutantibiotic treatment, you’re at risk forarthritis, meningitis (inflammation of themembrane around the brain and spinalcord) and even heart problems.Rocky Mountain spotted fever isspread mainly by American dog andRocky Mountain wood ticks. Earlysymptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting,muscle pain and severe headache. Later,it can cause abdominal pain, joint pain,diarrhea and a rash. The disease can betreated with antibiotics. But its symptomsare often severe, usually requiringhospitalization, and it can be fatal.MORE >>Maladies from mosquitoesIn this country, mosquito bites mainlycause itching. But bites can sometimestransmit viruses that attack the nervoussystem, causing meningitis, encephalitis(inflammation in the brain) and poliomyelitis(inflammation in the spinal cord).Antibiotics do not help, and the virussimply has to run its course. Only thesymptoms can be treated, usually in ahospital.West Nile virus is spread by mosquitoesthat have bitten infected birds.Most people have no reaction to thisinfection. However, about 20 percent ofthose infected develop West Nile fever,with its accompanying headache, fatigueand body aches. Less than 1 percent ofpeople infected develop the more severediseases, characterized by headache, highfever, stiff neck, coma and tremors.To avoid ticks: Walk in the centerof trails in grassy woodland areas. Tuck your pants into your socks. Wearlong-sleeved shirts. Spray clothing orskin with repellent that contains DEET. Check your body for ticks after naturewalks.To avoid mosquitoes: Use repellentscontaining DEET, picaridin or oilof lemon eucalyptus. Stay indoors atdusk and dawn, when mosquitoes aremost active. Remove standing water(where mosquitoes breed). Changewater in birdbaths regularly.Safety becomes an even bigger priority when kids are out of school. Tolearn how you can have an emergency-free vacation, click on “SummerSafety” in the Fast Finder at www.stfrancis-shakopee.com.How to removeattached ticksMost people’s reaction to findinga tick embedded in their skingoes something like this: “GETIT OUT! GET IT OUT NOW!”That’s completely understandable.Ticks can transmit diseasessuch as Rocky Mountain spottedfever and Lyme disease, and thesooner you remove them, the lesslikely you are to be infected.But there are good reasonsto remove a tick slowly and withcare.Ticks can carry a number ofinfectious organisms inside theirbodies. These organisms cancome spilling out if you squeezetoo hard while pulling on a tick.And if you jerk or twist the ticktoo much, its body might breakoff, while leaving parts of itsmouth stuck under your skin.So once you find a tick onyour skin, grab some tweezersand:Grasp the tick as close to your skin’s surface aspossible.Pull it straight out with2 steady pressure.Apply an antiseptic or rubbingalcohol to the bite. 3Wash your hands with soap4 and water.Drop the tick into a plasticbag, write the date on it and putit in your freezer. Your doctormight want to look at it if youlater become ill.Sources: American College of Physicians;U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventionpartners inhealth

New faces inShakopeepartners inhealth10Roger Aviles, M.D., has joinedthe pediatricians at Park NicolletClinic–Shakopeeand started seeingpatients inDecember.Dr. Aviles beganhis pediatricspractice in 2003in Springfield,RogerAviles, M.D.Ohio. He graduatedsummacum laude fromUniversidad Autonomade Ciencias Medicas in SanJose, Costa Rica, and completed hisresidency in pediatric and adolescentmedicine at the Mayo Clinic inRochester.Dr. Aviles is board-certified bythe American Board of Pediatrics,and he speaks Spanish and Italian.He provides primary care pediatricswith special interests in asthma,autoimmune rheumatoid illnesses,and medical education.To schedule an appointment withDr. Aviles, call Park Nicollet Clinic–Shakopee at (952) 993-7750.You have access to manyphysician specialists atSt. Francis, and we’refortunate to have excellentdoctors on campus. Formore information about ourphysicians, call the ‘AskSt. Francis’ information lineat (952) 403-2000.Brian Drew, M.D.Brian Drew, M.D., otolaryngology,has joined Craig Nystrom, M.D., andThomas Ayre,M.D., in theSpecialty Clinic–Shakopee.Dr. Drew is agraduate of theUniversity ofMinnesota MedicalSchool andcompleted hisresidency at CaseWestern Reserve University in Cleveland,where he also did a postdoctoralfellowship.To schedule an appointment withDr. Drew, call the St. Francis SpecialtyClinic at (952) 403-2600.Erik Johanson, M.D., joined thefamily medicine physicians at ParkNicollet Clinic–Shakopee inJune 2006. Heis a graduate ofthe University ofMinnesota MedicalSchool. Hecompleted theErik Johanson,M.D.Duluth FamilyPractice ResidencyProgramin 1997 andbegan his professional practice atLakeview Clinic in Norwood.Dr. Johanson is board-certifiedby the American Board of FamilyMedicine. Dr. Johanson provides abroad spectrum of family medicineservices, and he has a special interestin orthopedics.To schedule an appointment withDr. Johanson, call Park NicolletClinic–Shakopee at (952) 993-7750.Steven H. Lutzwick, M.D.,has joined the Medical Staff atSt. FrancisRegional MedicalCenter toprovide psychiatricservices.Dr. Lutzwickmost recentlyserved as theSteven H.Lutzwick, M.D.Medical Directorof BehavioralHealthServices forthe Aspen Medical Group. Hecompleted medical school at theUniversity of South Dakota and hisresidency at Case Western ReserveUniversity in Cleveland. Heis board-certified by the AmericanBoard of Psychiatry and Neurology.Appointments can be scheduledby calling (952) 403-2563.

How to reach usGeneral Information . . . . (952) 403-3000‘Ask St. Francis’ . . . . . . . (952) 403-2000St. Francis Urgent Care,Shakopee . . . . . . . . . . . (952) 403-2111Monday through Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.Weekends, 1 to 10 p.m.St. Francis Urgent Care,Chaska . . . . . . . . . . . . . (952) 361-3999Monday through Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.Weekends, 1 to 8 p.m.Diagnostic Services . . . . (952) 403-2150Family Birth Place . . . . . (952) 403-2062Capable Kids PediatricRehabilitation Center . . . . (952) 403-3980St. Francis Cancer Center . (952) 403-2031St. Francis Foundation . . . (952) 403-2068St. Francis Pediatrics . . . (952) 403-3360St. Francis Physical, Occupational andSpeech TherapyShakopee . . . . . . . . . . . (952) 403-2001Chaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . (952) 448-5077St. Francis Specialty Care Clinicand Breast CenterShakopee . . . . . . . . . . . (952) 403-2600St. Francis Specialty Care ClinicChaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . (952) 361-3990TDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (952) 403-2257MORE >>Visit our Web site,www.stfrancis–shakopee.com orwww.allina.com,or e-mail us ataskstfrancis@allina.com.PARTNERS IN HEALTH is published as acommunity service for friends and patrons of:ST. FRANCIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee, MN55379-3380. St. Francis Regional MedicalCenter is jointly owned by the BenedictineHealth System, Park Nicollet HealthServices, and Allina Hospitals & Clinics.Richard Nordvold, Board ChairLori Peterson, Interim PresidentWilliam Maus, M.D., Chief of StaffLori Manske, EditorKaren Cook, Assistant EditorContributors: Theresa Johnson, MollyJohnson, Gina Swanson. Cover photo by RitaVannett Photography.Information in PARTNERS IN HEALTHcomes from a wide range of medicalexperts. Models may be used in photosand illustrations. If you have any concernsor questions about specific content thatmay affect your health, please contactyour health care provider.Copyright © 2007Coffey Communications, Inc.HSM19979cAt St. Francis we value the contributions of our physician and clinic partners, not only asproviders of quality health care, but as community and organizational leaders. Recognizingthe need for strong medical services in this rapidly growing area, they have committedto meeting that growth with added resources and services. For more information onour physicians or clinics, call the ‘Ask St. Francis’ information line at (952) 403-2000.Allina Medical ClinicShakopee . . . . . . . .(952) 403-3535n Family medicinen Internal medicinen Nephrologyn Podiatric medicine and surgeryn Obstetrics/gynecologyCrossroads Medical ClinicShakopee . . . . . . . .(952) 496-6700Chaska. . . . . . . . . .(952) 448-2050Prior Lake . . . . . . .(952) 447-1700n Family medicineJonathan ClinicChaska. . . . . . . . . .(952) 448-3500n Family medicineKidney Specialists ofMinnesota . . . . . . . .(612) 823-8001Metropolitan Pediatric Specialists, P.A.Shakopee . . . . . . . .(952) 445-6700Minneapolis Cardiology AssociatesShakopee . . . . . . . .(952) 403-2099Minneapolis HeartClinic . . . . . . . . . . .(952) 403-2099Orthopedic Surgical Consultants, P.A.Shakopee . . . . . . . .(952) 403-3399Park Nicollet ClinicShakopee andPrior Lake . . . . . . .(952) 993-7750n Allergyn Cardiology surgeryn Endocrinologyn Family medicinen Obstetrics/gynecologyn Ophthalmologyn Orthopaedic surgeryn Otolaryngologyn Pediatricsn Physical medicinen Podiatryn Pulmonologyn Urologyn Vascular surgerySt. Francis Specialty Care ClinicShakopee andChaska. . . . . . . . . .(952) 403-2600Advanced Dermatology(952) 915-6000Find yourHealth PartnerBehavioral Health Services(952) 403-2563Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates(651) 312-1700HCMC Physical Medicineand Rehabilitation(952) 403-2600Metro Urology(763) 383-8870Minneapolis Children’sHeart Clinic(612) 813-8800Minneapolis Clinic of Children’sNeurology(952) 403-2600Minneapolis Otolaryngology(952) 920-4595MN Gastroenterology, P.A.(612) 870-5412Orthopaedic Consultants, P.A.(952) 892-1800Silverman Orthopaedics, P.C.(952) 920-4333St. Francis Breast Center(952) 403-2700St. Francis SleepDiagnostics Center(952) 403-2800Surgical Specialties, LTD(952) 224-9350Urologic Physicians(952) 920-7660St. Francis EmergencyDepartment . . . . . . .(952) 403-2200n Suburban Emergency AssociatesSt. Francis CancerCenter . . . . . . . . . .(952) 403-2031Radiation Oncology(952) 403-2031Valley Family PracticeChaska . . . . . . . . . .(952) 448-3303n Family medicineIn-hospital physiciansn Pathologyn Radiologyn Anesthesiologypartners inhealth11

calendarMARK YOURc h i l D B i R t hc l a S S e SCall Medformation at 1-800-877-7878 or (51) 97-3333 toregister for prenatal classes or goto www.allina.com and click on“Be Healthy.” Dates and timessubject to change.new Parent connectionMeets weeklyThis class is co-sponsored by ECFEand is designed for children up to4 months of age. It is a great wayto learn more about parenting whilebeing supported by parents goingthrough the same things you are.Small talk classMeets twice a yearThis is a sign language classfor babies that hear. This classwill help you and your baby/toddler understand each otherand decrease frustration.new Brother/new SisterMeets every other month, except JuneA one-night class designed to helpchildren ages 2 to 8 prepare for thebirth of a sibling. All participantsshould bring a doll or stuffedanimal to class.Breastfeeding PreparationMeets once a monthOne-night class offering helpfulhints to prepare for breastfeeding.healthy PregnancyMeets every other monthOne-night class providing importantinformation about the developmentof babies and how to makepregnancy easier and more fulfilling.childbirth andParenting Preparationchoice of four 3-hour weekly classesor fi ve ½-hour weekly classesFocuses on preparation for labor,birth and early parenthood. Plan toattend classes during the last threemonths of pregnancy and completeabout one month before due date.Weekend express available Fridayevenings and Saturdaysall about BabiesMeets every monthTwo-night class or weekend expressclass designed for new parentsto relieve some of the anxietyexpectant parents, grandparentsor adoptive parents experience.Refresher childbirthand Parentingoffered every other monthOne-night class for parents whohave taken a childbirth preparationclass within the last three years.vaginal Birthafter cesareanMeets every other monthDesigned for women (and theirpartners) who have had previouscesarean births and are consideringa vaginal birth. This class shouldbe taken in addition to RefresherChildbirth and Parenting duringthe last two to three months ofpregnancy.car Seat SafetyMeets once a monthThis class helps the expectant ornew parent learn about car seatsafety. Car seat not necessary forclass. U-Care members covered.infant and child cPRMeets every four to six weeks,except JuneCardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)is an important first aid skill forhelping an infant or young childwho is choking or has stoppedbreathing. This course does notqualify you for CPR certification.Prenatal yogaSix weekly classesWomen who exercise their mindsand bodies during pregnancyhave an increased feeling of wellbeingand heal more readily afterthe baby is born.yoga BondingSix weekly classesThis class incorporates fitness, funand togetherness. While baby enjoys“baby kisses,” “airplane rides” andother poses, moms and/or caregiversenjoy a more physical workout.S u P P o R t g R o u P Semergency MedicineServices education/cPRFor information and to registerfor EMS/CPR classes, call (1)775-9.low vision Support groupMeets the second thursday of everymonth from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Forinformation, call (95) 403-00.grief Support groupMeets every Wednesday at 7 p.m.For more information, call (95)403-00.Smoking cessationIf you’re ready to stop smoking, call1-888-354-Plan (75).Women’s connectionMeets the fourth Monday of eachmonth (note: May and Decembermeets the third Monday) at 7 p.m.Support for women with cancer.Call Marti Auringer at (95)403-700 for more information.The American Cancer Society’sLook Good...Feel Better representativeswill be on hand duringeach meeting. Call 1-800-acS-345 to sign up for LookGood...Feel Better.child loss Support groupThis group offers hope andprovides support, educationand resources to those whohave experienced the death of achild. Call the ‘Ask St. Francis’line at (95) 403-000 for moreinformation.infant loss Support groupMeets the fi rst tuesday of everymonth at 7 p.m.For more information, call(95) 403-00.Diabetes Support groupMeets the fi rst Monday of eachmonth at 7 p.m.Monthly information and groupsupport for those with diabetes.For more information, call BonnieEpple, R.N., at (95) 403-339.heart Support groupMeets the fi rst tuesday of eachmonth at 7 p.m.For people who have beendiagnosed with heart disease.For more information, call(95) 403-080.For class cancellations, tune intoWcco tv channel 4 or WccoRadio 830 or go to www.wcco.comor www.830wccoradio.com.h o W t o F i n D u S1455 St. Francis Ave.Shakopee, MN 55379-3380Nonprofit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDSt. Cloud, MNPermit No. 2260St. FrancisUrgent Carepartners inhealth1455 St. Francis Avenue1 Shakopee, MN 55379www.stfrancis-shakopee.com952-403-3000JordanTo Belle PlaineCanterburyParkMystic LakeValley FairPriorLakeSavage