Your Good Help - Bon Secours Richmond Health System

goodhelpCare for your body, mind and spirityourwinter2010Receive Your Good Helpmagazine for FREE!See page 2 for detailsStay OneStep Aheadof CancerWhat to DoAbout theHolidayBluesSkilled andCompassionateHeartCareClose toHomeTake a FREEcardiac risk assessmentand qualify to wina $200 VISA card!See page 5 for details.BON SECOURSRICHMOND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

good help for your healthAs we enter a new year filled with promise and opportunity,please make your health and that of your family a priority.Health screenings are a wise way to determine if your bodyis on track. In our first issue, we promoted our personal strokescreenings at Richmond Community. A big rainstorm hitRichmond that day, but it didn’t stop the 55 people who came tothe hospital. Everyone who walked in received an assessment ofblood pressure, body mass index, glucose and cholesterol levelmeasurements. Stroke-trained nurses were on site to counselanyone identified as “at risk.” This event, as well as our onlinerisk assessment, identified high-risk patients and started themon a path to prevent brain attack and its potentially devastatingconsequences.Our next screening on January 25 will assess heart health. Wehope to see you there come rain, sleet or snow.Thank you for allowing us to be your partner in good health.Happy New Year and may God bless you with a joyful andprosperous 2011.History ofCompassionBon Secours Richmond Community Hospital has beenserving Richmond residents for more than a century since itopened its doors in 1903. A member of Bon Secours HealthSystem since 1995, Richmond Community is dedicated totreating the whole person and providing services for body,mind and spirit.“In providing ‘good help’ to all residents, RichmondCommunity takes pride in reaching out to the most vulnerableand underserved individuals in our area,” said Derek Battle,MBA, PMP, Director of Operations and Outreach at RichmondCommunity. “Our hospital-sponsored initiatives are developedto improve the health of community members in a varietyof ways, such as by helping to build affordable housing orproviding opportunities for children after school.”Congratulations!Many thanks to everyone who took ouronline stroke risk assessment and enteredthe grand prize drawing. Paula Horne ofRichmond won the $200 VISA card. Lookon page 5 of this issue for details on howto qualify for our next drawing bytaking an online heart health riskassessment online.For more informationabout our mission andoutreach, visit richmond.bonsecours.com/yourgoodhelp.Michael D. RobinsonCEO, Bon Secours Richmond Community HospitalChief Executive OfficerDirector of MarketingpublisherManaging EditorContributing Writers:designerMichael D. RobinsonJudy HeilmanCharlie MilburnCandice St. JacquesGabrielle Fernandez, Merinda Ford,Adam Haskew, Tiffany Parnell,Natalie Roy, Laura Jane WalkerAbigail Gentry-RichardsonReceive Your Good Help magazine for FREE!To sign up, remove your name or change your mailing address,e-mail Mitzi Brock at circulation@truenorthcustom.com.This publication in no way seeks to serve as a substitute for professional medical care.Consult your physician before undertaking any form of medical treatment or adopting anyexercise program or dietary guidelines.2 richmond.bonsecours.com/yourgoodhelpJudy Heilman, Director of Marketing atBon Secours Richmond, with Paula Horne

SAD? You Are Not AloneMany people feel a bit blue when daylight hours shorten during the winter.Holiday-related activities can also trigger strong emotions and stress.Up to 6 percent of Americansexperience seasonal affective disorder(SAD), a depression associated withseasonal change, and an additional20 percent show signs of mild SADsymptoms that peak during the winter.Common symptoms include:• anxiety and irritability• avoidance of social events• craving carbohydrates• fatigue• heightened sensitivity to rejection• tendency to oversleep• trouble concentrating• weight gain“Environmental and seasonal stressorscan increase the incidence of depressionand related symptoms after the holidays,”said Kathryn Doddridge, AdministrativeDirector of ACCESS Call Center andBSmart at Richmond Community. “Inconsultation with the psychiatrist on call,we conduct mental health assessmentsand act as a resource for patients in theEmergency Department. We assist theEmergency Department physicians andnursing staff in providing the best care forthe patient experiencing a mental healthcrisis, including coordinating referrals andcare with the professional community.”We Can HelpRichmond Community’s BehavioralHealth service provides a unique optionfor area residents who need individualizedcare for depression and other acute mentalhealth illnesses. The 40-bed unit deliversspecific and focused psychiatric care.The specialized psychiatric teamincludes social workers, psychiatric nurses,and specially trained behavioral healthtechnicians. The team is led by:• Bruce Stevens, MD, Medical Directorof Psychiatry and psychiatrichospitalist• Paula Allocca, PhD, PMHNP,psychiatric mental health nursepractitioner• Robin Whelpley, PharmD,pharmacist withspecialized training inpsychopharmacology“We are available 24/7for you or a loved one whoneeds help with seasonalaffective disorder or copingwith the stress of the holidays,”said Ms. Doddridge. “Ourmulti-disciplinary staff providescomprehensive inpatient care andcan connect you to resources in thecommunity that cansupport your recovery.”If you or a lovedone experienceprolonged or intensesymptoms of depression,the staff at Bon SecoursRichmond CommunityHospital’s BehavioralHealth Departmentcan help.To reach the Access Call Center, call804-287-7836. For more information aboutBehavioral Health Department services,call Kathryn Doddridge at 804-287-7023.For a referral to physicians at RichmondCommunity, call 804-359-WELL.Bah! Humbug!For some of us, the holidays are not always happy and can be atremendous source of stress. Taking a step back and recognizing whatworks for you can help you stay calm.Here are some tips for coping with theflurry of activities that often accompanythe yuletide season:• Know your financial limits andbudget for gifts, meals and luxuryitems accordingly.• Prioritize obligations andsay “no” as needed.• Stick to your normal schedule ifholiday celebrations become too taxingphysically or emotionally.Leaders of the psychiatric team in RichmondCommunity’s Behavior Health serviceinclude (from left): Pamela Brown, RN,Nurse Manager; Bruce Stevens, MD, MedicalDirector of Psychiatry; Robin Whelpley,PharmD; Antony Joseph, MD, psychiatrist;and Paula Allocca, PhD, PMHNP.richmond.bonsecours.com/yourgoodhelp 3

Exceptional Heart CareBon Secours Richmond Community Hospital is committedto providing patients in the East End and Church hillarea with excellent cardiac care close to home.CloseThe Heart & Vascular Institute atRichmond Community Hospital providesa full spectrum of non-invasive cardiologyservices, including diagnostic testing,assessment and evaluation, and intensivecare. Patients who need more invasiveservices, such as cardiac catheterization —a procedure used to identify and removeblockages in blood vessels that couldcause serious complications, such as heartattack or stroke — will be triaged andtransferred to another facility in theBon Secours Richmond Health System.“Patients experiencing a wide rangeof cardiac events come through ourEmergency Department, and we havein place a very effective system forpatient evaluation and transport of thoseneeding invasive medical intervention,”said Michael Kelly, MD, FACC, Chief ofCardiology at Richmond CommunityHospital, Bon Secours Heart & VascularInstitute. “Because we have the expertiseto quickly and efficiently evaluatesymptoms, the time between the patient’sarrival at Richmond Community Hospitaland catheter-based intervention isconsistently under 90 minutes.”At Richmond Community Hospital,the Emergency Department staff makesit a priority to see each patient within30 minutes of arrival, and personalizedattention is given to all patients in need ofmedical attention.“Richmond Community Hospital is amuch smaller facility than other hospitals,which allows us to provide individualized,personal care,” said Dr. Kelly. “This enablesus to spend more time with each patientand provide the specialized attention he orshe deserves.”Enhancing Community OutreachBecause preventive care is vital for hearthealth, Richmond Community Hospitalis committed to providing communitymembers with information, assessmentsand presentations designed to4 richmond.bonsecours.com/yourgoodhelpenhance overall well being. Free strokescreenings have been held at RichmondCommunity Hospital, and staff membersregularly speak to local church groupsand community organizations about heartdisease and preventive measures.“Preventive care has traditionally beenlacking in the East End and Church Hillarea,” said Dr. Kelly. “I have seen manypatients whose first point of contact withthe health care system is an emergencysituation. People can take steps to preventheart disease, so it is gratifying to be ableto educate them about what they can do.”Dr. Kelly and his staff are also currentlyworking with other Bon Secours Richmondfacilities and community physicians todevelop a Pacemaker Registry Program forall patients who have implanted devices, sothat physicians will be better able to assistthem when they present for medical care.“Many patients in this area with apacemaker or other device are notcurrently under the care of a physician,”said Dr. Kelly. “Pacemakers requireDiabetes affects more than 23.6 millionAmericans. Because adequate managementof diabetes is essential to cardiovascularhealth, the Diabetes Treatment Center atBon Secours Richmond Community Hospital,which is accredited by the AmericanDiabetes Association, provides acute careinpatient glycemic control and outpatientdiabetes self-management education.When patients are first referred to theDiabetes Treatment Center at RichmondCommunity Hospital, they participate in aseries of three classes to learn more abouttheir disease and steps they can take tomanage it. These classes provide patientswith a blood sugar meter that is coveredby their insurance, as well as informationabout nutrition and medication use.Educators Wendy Bayless, RN, MS, CDE,routine observation to ensure the deviceis working properly. In an emergency,patients often arrive without theidentification card or registry for theirdevice, making it hard for those of uson staff to determine if a pacemakeris malfunctioning. Registering everypatient with a pacemaker and creating anelectronic database of which patients havewhat device will greatly improve the safetyof all patients.”To learn more about the cardiologyservices provided at Bon SecoursRichmond Community Hospital, pleasevisit richmond.bonsecours.com.Take Control of Diabetesand Carol Carr, RD, MS, CDE, also seepatients on a one-to-one basis when thediagnosis warrants or patient needs dictatethat a class is not the best delivery of care.Richmond Community Hospital also hasaccess to transportation resources forpatients who need that assistance.“At first, a diagnosis of diabetes can feeloverwhelming,” said Christine Kelly, MBA,Program Director of the Diabetes TreatmentCenter. “Arming patients with the knowledgeand means to manage their disease givesthem a sense of control and lessens anxietyabout the treatment process.”To learn more about the DiabetesTreatment Center at Richmond CommunityHospital, please call 804-545-3232 to speakwith Wendy Bayless, RN, MS, CDE, orCarol Carr, RD, MS, CDE.

toHomeFree Cardiac ScreeningRichmond Community Hospital1500 N. 28th Street, Richmond, VA 23223Medical Office Building, Richmond Community HospitalConference RoomScreening includes blood pressure, height, weight, waist andglucose measurements. Healthy snacks and giveaways areincluded. Walk-ins only. No reservations are required or taken.For more information, call 804-359-WELL (9355).Tuesday2511 am to 2 pmJAN.Take a cardiacrisk assessment andqualify to win a $200 VISAcard. Please visit richmond.bonsecours.com/yourgoodhelp bymidnight on Jan. 31, 2011. One winner’sname will be drawn for this grand prize.If you are at high risk for a heart attackor other cardiovascular problem,Bon Secours Richmond nurseswill contact you for apersonal consultation.Michael Kelly, MD, FACC,Chief of CardiologyRichmond Community HospitalBon Secours Heart& Vascular InstituteProtectYour HeartWith a few simple lifestyle modifications,you can be on your way to better hearthealth. Follow these steps to help lower yourrisk of heart disease.Quit SmokingAvoiding use of all tobacco productsis vital to your overall health. Replacingcigarettes or cigars with chewing tobacco isjust as dangerous as smoking and can alsolead to serious complications, includingcancers of the esophagus, mouth and throat.Get MovingIf you are not used to getting daily exercise, start out slowly. In thebeginning, simple choices like taking the stairs instead of the elevatoror parking farther away from the building will help you build stamina.Aerobic exercises — such as jogging, running, walking and riding abicycle — provide excellent cardiovascular benefits.Maintain a Healthy WeightObesity predisposes people for manypotentially serious health conditions,including high cholesterol levels,diabetes, high blood pressure andcardiovascular disease. Maintaining yourideal body weight is vital.Eat a diet consisting mostly of leanmeats, whole grains, and fresh fruits andvegetables. Avoid foods that containsimple sugars, trans fats and excessiveamounts of sodium.richmond.bonsecours.com/yourgoodhelp 5

Stay One Step AheadConsider how many of your family and friendshave been affected by cancer — you likely knowseveral individuals who have battled this disease.Take steps against developing serious health issues of yourown cancer by getting important screenings on a regular basis.Fight Breast CancerAccording to the American Cancer Society (ACS), more than5,400 Virginians will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010.Through various methods of screening, women may be ableto better detect breast abnormalities at an earlier stage, thusenabling more effective treatment. The ACS recommends thefollowing screening guidelines:of CancerWomen ages 40 and older should receive an annualmammogram, and women who are at higher risk forbreast cancer should talk with their physicians about thebest screening options for them, the recommend age tobegin and how frequently to schedule them.40+Women should begin performingregular breast self-examinationsstarting in their 20s and reportany breast abnormality to theirphysicians. Regular self-examinationallows a woman to become familiarwith what is normal for her breasttissue so she can more easilyrecognize what is not.20sBeginning in her 20s and 30s, a womanshould have a clinical breast exam (CBE) as partof a regular health exam every three years. At age40, a CBE should be administered annually.30s As a patient,you’re the first line of defense in findingany breast abnormalities. Talk with your physicianto learn more about the benefits and limitationsof each screening method.”— Janie Orrington-Myers, DO, FACOS,of James River Surgical Associates, board-certified general surgeon on staff atBon Secours Richmond Community HospitalJanie Orrington-Myers, DO, FACOS6 richmond.bonsecours.com/yourgoodhelpCase Study: A Crucial ScreeningAfter an annual screening mammogramin November 2009 showed a tumor, NancyMoody, 71, of Midlothian, had a biopsy andwas diagnosed with stage three cancer.Janie Orrington-Myers, DO, of James RiverSurgical Associates, board-certified generalsurgeon on staff at Bon Secours RichmondCommunity Hospital, recommended immediatetreatment, and in December 2009 Ms. Moodyunderwent a mastectomy followed by radiationand chemotherapy treatments.With the support of her children andgrandchildren, Ms. Moody said, she completedtreatment and is now cancer free—and has a fullhead of hair.“I’m so glad to be back to work,” saidMs. Moody, mother of five, who’s been abartender at a local country club for more thanIn addition toscheduling wellnessexaminations, take steps to preventcancer by avoiding the use of tobaccoproducts or secondhand smoke, makinghealthy dietary decisions, staying physicallyactive, maintaining a normal weight,and avoiding extended periods ofunprotected exposure to the sun’sultraviolet radiation.40 years. “My co-workers and family were happyto see me back in good health, too.”To learn more about preventive screeningsavailable at Richmond Community, visitrichmond.bonsecours.com/yourgoodhelp.

Recognition forStroke CareBon Secours RichmondCommunityHospital has receivedthe American HeartAssociation/AmericanStroke Association’sGet With TheGuidelines® StrokeBronze PerformanceAchievement Award.The award recognizes our commitmentto a higher standard ofstroke care by ensuring that patientsreceive treatment accordingto nationally accepted standards.The hospitals of Bon SecoursVirginia comprise the largeststroke center network in theCommonwealth of Virginia certifiedby The Joint Commission.Bon Secours Richmond providesthe highest level of carepossible for stroke—the third leadingcause of death in the UnitedStates—from assessment andtreatment to rehabilitationand prevention.At Bon Secours, good help isnever far away.Employee FocusRoasted Cherry Tomato BruschettaWhether you’re planning the menu for a New Year’s Eve party, appetizersfor a dinner gathering or treats to bring to a potluck buffet, consider thesetasty, calorie-friendly hors d’oeuvres that will make a great impression.Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital is proud toannounce this year’s Dedicated Service Award winner:Pamela E. Brown, RN, Nurse Manager of the Behavioral HealthServices Unit and the Nursing Supervisors/Staffing Office.Ms. Brown began her career atRichmond Community in 1997 as amental health technician and hasserved in many different roles over thepast 13 years. In addition to providingoutstanding service to her patients atRichmond Community, Ms. Brown isvery involved in other community effortsand even recently provided care tounderserved patients during a missiontrip to the Dominican Republic.Ms. Brown was nominated for theDedicated Service Award by LindaJohnson, Patient Placement Coordinatorin Nursing Administration at RichmondCommunity. Ms. Johnson explained that itwas her colleague’s dedication to qualitycare, as well as her careful attention to theprotection of patient and staff rights, thatled her to make the nomination.Recognition for the WinnerThe Dedicated Service Award is givento one individual at each Bon SecoursRichmond Health System facility.Ms. Brown was honored at the DedicatedService Award Banquet in Baltimore inNovember. She received an engravedplaque, a lapel pin and a check for $1,000.Ms. Brown was also recognized at the localsystem awards banquet on September 17.Ingredients:3 pints cherry tomatoes1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil3 cloves minced garlic½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper¼ cup sliced fresh basil1 tablespoon red wine vinegar14 slices baguette, (preferably wholewheat),toastedadditional fresh basil for garnish (optional)Directions:1. Preheat oven to 325°F.2. In a mixing bowl, toss tomatoes withoil, garlic, salt and pepper. Placemixture on a baking sheet and roastuntil soft, 45 to 55 minutes.3. Combine the roasted tomatoes withbasil and vinegar and let sit.4. Top bread slices with the roastedtomato mixture and garnish with freshbasil (optional).To learn more about what’s happeningat Richmond Community, visit richmond.bonsecours.com/yourgoodhelp.Nutrition Information Per Serving:14 69 1 g 0 gservings Calories Fat Sat. Fat0 mgCholesterol13 gCarbohydrates3 gProtein3 gFiber178 mgSodiumSource: eatingwell.comrichmond.bonsecours.com/yourgoodhelp 7

M AILED FROM ZIP CODE 24506BON SECOURSRICHMOND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL1500 North 28th StreetRichmond, Virginia 23223Nonprofit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDPermit No. 830From Farmto FamilyEach Thursday in the employee parking lot at BonSecours Richmond Community Hospital, the Farm toFamily converted school bus (known as the “VeggieVan”) gives Church Hill residents access to locallygrown and raised produce, meat, dairy and eggs.To shop at a conventional grocery store, Church Hill residents withoutregular access to a car usually must take a long trip by bus with transfers.The alternative has been a corner mart with a limited selection of manyitems, especially fresh produce. The Farm to Family bus provides aninvaluable resource for employees and local residents by bringinghealthy food items close to home.In alignment with our mission to reach out to the underserved,Richmond Community Hospital offers services like the Veggie Van tobuild a healthier community.“We serve a community with a highRichmond SmilesDental Van offers basicdental care services to ChurchAnother Convenient Service!Hill residents each Wednesday from8:30 am to 4:30 pm in the Bon SecoursRichmond Community Hospital employeeparking lot.All services are free and available on afirst-come, first-served basis withwaiting space available in thehospital lobby.incidence of chronic diseases, suchas hypertension and diabetes,” saidDerek Battle, MBA, PMP, Directorof Operations and Outreachat Richmond Community.“We are proud to providethe Veggie Van as a practicaland convenient resource topromote healthy food choices.”For more information and thecurrent schedule for the VeggieVan, visit farmtofamilyonline.comor call 804-767-8570.