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michael wood, m.d.,
internal medicine physician
A Prescription for Exercise
Amid mAny new yeAr’s resolutions come plAns to increAse
physicAl Activity. But whAt’s the Best wAy to Begin exercising?
You may have the right clothes, shoes, and equipment—but your physician may hold the
keys to success.
“Younger people need a physical before beginning an exercise program if they have a
strong family history of illness or disease,” says Michael Wood, M.D., internal medicine
physician at Memorial Hospital. “Anyone older than 40 who has been inactive for longer
than a few months should have a physical to assess any potential risks.”
For those older than 50, at high risk for heart disease, or who lead a sedentary lifestyle,
Dr. Wood recommends a treadmill stress test, lipid panel, and blood pressure
screening during pre-workout physicals. For younger people and others with lower
risk, a cholesterol panel and blood pressure screening may be beneficial.
We have physicians in communities across the region.
Don’t have a primary care physician? Call (423) 495-CARE
(2273) for a physician referral.
tony young, president of sunshine media, participated in the
2010 memorial health care system Foundation golf invitational.
J a n u a r y

Ready...Set...Go!
For most individuals, walking
briskly three to four times a
week for 30 to 45 minutes
is a good way to begin
reaping health benefits. If
you’re interested in a more
vigorous exercise program,
Michael Wood, M.D.,
internal medicine physician
at Memorial Hospital,
recommends speaking with
a personal trainer at your
fitness center of choice.
“you gain the most benefits
and lessen risks when
exercising in your target
heart rate zone,” says
Dr. Wood. “usually this
is when your exercise
heart rate is 60 to 80
percent of your maximum
heart rate. Exceeding 85
percent of your maximum
heart rate increases your
cardiovascular risk without
additional benefit. Some
medications may affect your
heart rate, so be sure to
consult your physician.”
Your maximum heart rate
is 220 minus your age. For
example, if you are 45 years
old, your maximum heart
rate is 175 beats per minute,
and you should aim for
88–149 beats per minute
during exercise.
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King, Jr. Day
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Pink!

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norma Jean eldridge
enjoys quiet time with her Bible
overlooking point park at the top of lookout mountain.
when normA JeAn
eldridge woke one morning in mAy with
Protect Your Heart, Be Symptom Savvy
An unusuAl twinge in her chest, she suspected
something wAs wrong. though the pAin wAs relAtively
mild, she decided to cAll For emergency AssistAnce.
It was that decision, she later discovered, that saved her from a potentially fatal heart attack.
Just 32 minutes after the ambulance arrived at the 82-year-old’s Tiftonian home, she was at
Memorial Hospital’s Regional Heart Center with a coronary stent in place. Mrs. Eldridge awoke
pain free in a room full of smiling physicians and family members. Had she waited to seek assistance
until her chest pain became unbearable, she might not have survived the morning.
“Heart attack symptoms are not always typical,” says William Warren, M.D., a Memorial cardiologist
who treated Mrs. Eldridge. “People need to be aware of all types of symptoms and seek prompt evaluation
when they occur.”
cruising through recovery
After Mrs. Eldridge was released from Memorial, she underwent three weeks of in-home physical therapy,
where she learned rehabilitation exercises along with diet and nutrition tips. Now, she is back to full
health and even went on a cruise with her family at the end of August.
“I can’t praise everyone at Memorial enough for treating me as quickly as they did,” says
Mrs. Eldridge. “By the time I arrived at the hospital, my physician and the cath lab group were
ready at the emergency entrance. It was with their help that I’m alive and well today.”
To learn more about cardiac care at Memorial, visit www.memorial.org
and select the “Regional Heart Center” panel.
F E b r u a r y

The
Heart s
Hidden
Signals
Don’t ignore the following
atypical heart attack
warning signs.
neck, or back pain
* arm,
* fatigue
* indigestion
* lightheadedness
*
nausea
*
severe abdominal pain
*
vomiting
william warren, m.d.,
FAcc, cardiologist
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Presidents’
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Groundhog
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Chattanooga
Heart Ball

iNgreDieNts
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Gain Control of Colon Health
By AdJusting your nutrition, you cAn tAke chArge
AgAinst colon cAncer And other intestinAl woes.
For colon health, one nutrient packs a punch:
fiber, which is plant roughage our bodies
cannot digest. Fiber is divided into two
categories: insoluble and soluble.
“Insoluble fiber helps material pass
through the digestive system,” says Sharon
Hopper, RD, clinical oncology dietitian
with Memorial Hospital. “Soluble fiber
lowers cholesterol and blood pressure
while promoting colon health.”
Stock up on Fiber
Choose a variety of healthy, whole foods to
boost fiber intake. Start the day with bran
cereal and snack on almonds between meals.
Black Bean Quesadilla
To keep your colon health in check, eat foods
with high-fiber content like these delicious
and easy-to-make quesadillas.
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
½ cup shredded, lowfat
Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup salsa
4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas
2 teaspoons light canola oil
NutritioN Facts serving: 1 quesadilla
353
Calories
18 g
Protein
9 g
Fat
Other beneficial foods include:
✽ apples (with peel) ✽ beans ✽ legumes
“Sprinkling ground flax seed over food
increases fiber intake, and evidence shows
it may protect against colon cancer,” says
Ms. Hopper. “In addition to increasing fiber
consumption, drink at least eight glasses
of water daily to cleanse your colon.”
The American Cancer Society recommends
everyone older than 50 be screened for colon cancer
at least every 10 years. Speak with your physician
about the screening method and frequency
best for you. To find a physician, call
(423) 495-CARE (2273).
9 mg
Cholestrerol
DirectioNs
combine beans,
cheese, and 1/4
cup salsa. spread
1/2 cup filling on each
tortilla. Fold tortillas in half and
flatten. heat 1 teaspoon oil
in a nonstick skillet. Add two
quesadillas and cook, turning
once, for two to four minutes.
repeat with the remaining oil
and quesadillas. serve with salsa.
10 g
Fiber
Source: eatingwell.com
553 mg
Sodium
Joe shows off some of the baked goods
available in the Bluff view Art district.
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sharon hopper, rd,
clinical oncology dietitian
A 2005 study revealed
that consuming
vitamin B6 reduces the
chances of developing
colon cancer. Bulk
up on these vitamin
B6-rich foods to boost
colon health: bananas
(1 banana = 34 percent
of daily recommended
intake), potatoes with
skin (1 = 35 percent),
walnuts (1 ounce =
8 percent), and
garbanzo beans
(½ cup = 30 percent).
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Chattanooga Get
Your Rear in Gear
5K Run/Walk

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For leonArd FAnt,
76, A routine dermAtologic
checkup led to A stArtling discovery.
Guard the S kin You’re In
A white spot on the top of Mr. Fant’s head aroused some suspicion from a
coworker. The spot was identified as a soft tissue sarcoma—a type of cancer that
develops deep within the tissues of the skin. Mr. Fant was referred to Peter Hunt,
M.D., head and neck surgeon, on staff at Memorial Hospital, for assessment and surgical
removal of the sarcoma.
“I’ve got hundreds of little precancerous spots on my skin from years of not wearing
sunscreen,” says Mr. Fant. “I visit my dermatologist four times a year to have skin cancers,
such as squamous cells, removed.”
Not Just Skin Deep
Though Mr. Fant’s sarcoma did not require radiation therapy after surgery, an imaging
scan revealed he had a deeper problem—breast cancer.
“It’s rare for men to have breast cancer, but it’s not unheard of,” says Dr. Hunt. “While
his skin and breast cancer were unrelated, Mr. Fant’s case is a prime example of why
thorough medical assessments, tests, and attention are crucial.”
Mr. Fant recommends everyone be proactive about sun protection and have annual
visits with his or her physician.
“Just because you don’t have any obvious symptoms of a condition doesn’t mean
one isn’t developing,” says Mr. Fant. “Don’t ignore subtle signs—and see your
physician regularly.”
Find a physician to meet your needs at www.memorial.org or by calling (423) 495-CARE (2273).
leonard Fant takes a ride on the zip line at rock city, which made its debut in 2010.
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Peter Hunt, M.D.,
head and neck surgeon
Sun Safety
Think you’re savvy about sun
safety? Take this quiz and
find out!
1. I won’t get skin cancer
because my daily routine
doesn’t involve being
in the sun.
TRUE FALSE
2. Working up a “base tan”
at an indoor tanning salon
can help protect skin from
being sunburned.
TRUE FALSE
3. A cotton T-shirt is
adequate protection
over a bathing suit
when swimming.
TRUE FALSE
See answers on page 27.
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Chattanooga
Market Opens
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Luncheon
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Traditional Jazz
Festival
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4 Bridges
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Diving Back
Into Competition
DiANN uustAL hAs bEEN A CompEtitivE swimmER foR yEARs. but A sEvERE hAmstRiNg iNjuRy iN sEptEmbER 2008
CouLD hAvE ENDED hER DAys iN thE pooL. thE CARE shE RECEivED At mEmoRiAL hEALth CARE systEm AND hER owN
DEtERmiNAtioN, howEvER, hAvE hER bACk iN thE wAtER AND bEAtiNg thE CompEtitioN.
The 64-year-old wife, mother, and grandmother
serves on the ethics committee at Memorial and is
president of her own consulting company. While on
a business trip two years ago, Mrs. Uustal slipped
and tore all three hamstring muscles in her right
leg off the pelvis.
“Mrs. Uustal experienced a lot of pain and swelling,
as well as severe weakness, in her right leg,”
says Brett Sanders, M.D., sports medicine specialist
at Memorial Hospital. “We made a small incision in
the back of her thigh and reattached the hamstring
muscles to the pelvis with bone anchors. Mrs. Uustal
did very well in rehabilitation and was able to regain
full strength and motion.”
a triumphant return
During rehabilitation at Memorial North Park
Hospital, Mrs. Uustal resolved to return to competitive
swimming. She competed at the national level
for the first time in nearly 30 years in May 2010 and
captured first place in five events in the women’s
60–64 age group at the U.S. Masters Swimming
2010 Summer National Championships in August.
“My goal was to return to the water, and I’m so
grateful to Dr. Sanders and everyone at Memorial
for helping me achieve it,” says Mrs. Uustal. “To
be able to swim at this level again after sustaining
such a serious injury is amazing.”
To learn more about orthopedic care at
Memorial, visit www.memorial.org and select
“Our Services” and then “Orthopedic Center.”
diann uustal is back in the pool—
and on the medal stand—following
successful repair of a severe
hamstring injury.
Brett sanders, m.d.,
sports medicine specialist
M a y

S-t-r-e-t-c-h !
To prevent a hamstring
injury, always stretch before
and after a workout. Don’t
rush your body into higher
levels of activity—increase
the intensity of your
exercise by 10 percent or
less per week. If you feel
discomfort in the back of
your thigh, cease activity
immediately.
For examples of
stretching exercises, visit
www.memorial.org and
search keyword “stretches.”
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Relay For Life

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Taking the Hurt
Out of Hernias
For kevin turner, 44,
oF ooltewAh, nAgging
pAin in his groin seemed like
little more thAn A simple
AnnoyAnce. As the pAin BecAme
worse, however, mr. turner decided
to visit the doctor.
kevin turner, who has been in the navy
for 24 years, takes in chattanooga’s beauty while
rockclimbing at sunset rock on lookout mountain.
Diagnosed with two hernias, Mr. Turner was referred to Roger L. Land,
M.D., FACS, general laparoscopic surgeon on staff at Memorial North
Park Hospital for laparoscopic hernia repair. On December 30, 2009,
Mr. Turner had his surgery and made a full recovery within weeks.
Hernias are painful conditions that can put an abrupt end to
work or play. When left untreated, hernias can become extremely
severe—and even deadly.
Hernias occur when muscular weakness causes the
abdominal wall to bulge, allowing organs to protrude.
“Some people have a natural predisposition to hernias from
birth, while other people develop the condition due to poor
lifting techniques or other strenuous activities,” says Dr. Land.
“Regardless of the cause, hernias result in pain or burning
sensations of varying degrees.”
Although all hernias cannot be prevented, prompt medical care
is key to correcting the problem.
“After my surgery, the difference was dramatic,” explains Mr. Turner.
“Just three weeks after my surgery, I was pain free, back at work, and
on top of my game on the basketball court.”
For more information about laparoscopic surgery at Memorial, visit
www.memorial.org and search keyword “surgical services.”
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oger l. land, m.d., FAcs,
general laparoscopic surgeon
carrying
that weight—
the Right way
From helping a friend move
to cleaning out the garage,
lifting is often an unavoidable
part of life. Learning proper
lifting techniques can save
you from the pain of back
injuries, hernias, or other
health issues. Follow these
tips for proper lifting:
8 Keep your back straight
with your knees bent.
8 Lift with your legs,
slowly and evenly.
8 avoid twisting
or turning.
8 Carefully place the
object on the ground,
continuing to keep your
back straight.
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Staying Safe
All Summer Long
Are you prepAring to celeBrAte our nAtion with An exciting July 4th cookout? BeFore
you Fire up the grill, Jump in the pool, or BreAk out the Fireworks, quickly reFresh your
summer sAFety knowledge.
DeAnn Champion, M.D., emergency medicine physician at Memorial
Hospital, offers the following suggestions to keep summer fun from
turning into a trip to the Emergency Department.
8 be on water watch. Even if your child is a good swimmer, always
supervise him or her at the pool, lake, or river. All children (up to
age 18) should wear lifejackets in lakes or rivers, while children
who can’t swim should also wear them in pools.
8 beat the heat. “You may become dehydrated more quickly
than you realize,” says Dr. Champion. “Take frequent water
breaks, and avoid spending large amounts of time outdoors
in the middle of the day.”
8 take control of fireworks. The best way to play it safe is to take
your children to watch fireworks, rather than shooting them off
yourself. If you decide to have your own fireworks, however, you
should light them and have the kids watch
from a safe distance.
For information about emergency services at Memorial,
visit www.memorial.org and search keyword “emergency.”
deAnn champion, m.d., an emergency
medicine physician at memorial, and
her husband ray Bell spend the day
canoeing on the tennessee river.
Suiting Up
you always put a lifejacket
on your little one—but what
about yourself? The Tennessee
Wildlife resources agency
encourages adults to use lifejackets
while boating to reduce the state’s
high number of boating injuries,
which rank the state among
the top 10 in the nation.
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Tick Talk
biting bugs are a part of
summer in the Chattanooga
area, so wear insect
repellant to prevent both
tick and mosquito bites.
“It’s a good idea to do a tick
check each night after being
outdoors,” says Deann
Champion, M.D., emergency
medicine physician at
Memorial Hospital. “If you
or your child has a tick,
remove it with tweezers to
ensure you extract the head.
If you have any questions
about how to remove a tick,
or if the head breaks off in
the skin, see your physician.”
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Back to School,
Back to Better Health
BAck-to-school time cAn Be exciting For your child.
however, it’s importAnt thAt children stAy up-to-dAte on
vAccines And physicAls, no mAtter whAt their Age.
To ensure your child’s health is on track, many immunizations are required before starting
the new school year.
“There are a few new vaccine requirements that began last year,” says Matthew Good, M.D.,
pediatrician on staff with Memorial Health Care System. “These include hepatitis A for
elementary students and a tetanus booster for middle schoolers.”
matthew good, m.d., pediatrician
Annual checkups also play a vital role in your child’s health,
so schedule one as early as possible.
“Every child older than age 3 should see a pediatrician at
least once a year,” says Dr. Good. “Physicals will vary by age, but
pediatricians typically look at a child’s weight, height, and physical
maturation. Sports physicals involve educating children about topics
such as conditioning, stretching, injury prevention, and hydration.”
To find a pediatrician to meet your child’s health needs, visit
www.memorial.org and select “Find a Physician” or call
(423) 495-CARE (2273).
Bryce [age 11] and ella grace [4] lazenby splash on the
water steps at the trail of tears monument near ross’ landing.
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Keep your Child’s Vaccines in Check
Use these guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics to make sure your child is up-to-date on immunization recommendations.
KiNDergarteN
tHrougH
12tH graDe
Diphtheria,
tetanus, and
pertussis (Dtp/
Dtap/Dt): Five doses
beginning at 2 months
polio vaccines: Three to
four doses by 4 years old
measles, mumps, and
Rubella (mmR): One
dose for 1 year olds, with
a second dose by age 6
hepatitis A: One dose
by age 2
hepatitis b: Three doses
human papillomavirus
vaccine: Three doses
starting at age 9
varicella: One dose
for 1 year olds
college
mmR: Two doses for
full-time college students
in Tennessee
meningococcal vaccine:
One dose for college
students living in dorms
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Bessie Smith
Heritage
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While
September brings a break
from the hot temperatures of
summer, it also brings out a number
of allergens, including ragweed. If you
or a loved one suffers from allergies,
speak with your physician about the
many remedies available,
ranging from over-the-
counter medications
to injections.
marc cromie, md, an asthma and allergy specialist at memorial,
and his wife, nancy, follow the dance moves on Frazier Avenue.
screenings
cAn help keep
you well no
mAtter whAt
your Age
And Are At
the root oF
heAlth And
prevention.
A Woman’s Best
Health Protection
✽
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✽
✽
Young women should receive a PaP test every two years and aNNual
Pelvic exaMs beginning at age 21 to screen for abnormalities or
infections.
Women ages 25 to 40 should MaiNtaiN gooD NutritioN, including
folic acid, typically taken as a supplement, when planning pregnancy.
regular PaP tests are still important, as well as discussions with your
physician about menopause and what to expect.
For women ages 40 to 65, aNNual MaMMograMs are essential for early
detection of breast abnormalities.
BoNe DeNsity screeNiNgs are important for women ages 65 and older. If
you have a family history of osteoporosis, talk with your physician about
earlier screenings.
Nutrients that Do a Body good
Making small additions to your diet can help you
avoid some common conditions for which risks
increase as you age.
“Omega-3 fatty acids, found in some fish and fish
oil, can prevent certain risk factors for conditions
including heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis,”
says C. Ann Mashchak, M.D., OB/GYN and reproductive
endocrinologist at Memorial Hospital.
“Incorporate supplements or fish into your diet to
boost your intake of this healthy oil.”
Dr. Mashchak also recommends all women
get adequate vitamin D throughout their lives.
Ten to 15 minutes of sunlight daily help the body
produce enough of this important vitamin.
c. Ann mashchak, m.d.,
oB/gyn and reproductive
endocrinologist
“Vitamin D helps build bones that will serve you a lifetime,” says
Dr. Mashchak. “It’s also been shown to reduce the risk of Crohn’s disease,
multiple sclerosis, and various cancers. It improves mood, reduces incidence
of asthma, and makes women less likely to be hypertensive in the future.
The benefits are astounding.”
To learn more about women’s health services at Memorial,
visit www.memorial.org and search keyword “women.”
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Closer to Home
With the opening of
Memorial Ooltewah Medical
Office Plaza and Imaging
Center last year, bone
density screening and
digital mammography are
available to residents of
the Ooltewah community.
Complete gynecologic
services are available,
bringing comprehensive
women’s services under
one roof at the Memorial
Ooltewah Women’s Center,
a campus of the MaryEllen
Locher Breast Center.
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Race for
the Cure
Labor Day
Memorial Golf
Tournament
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Gene Campbell, 77, of East Ridge, can attest to that
first-hand. At age 70, Mr. Campbell was diagnosed
with breast cancer. While sitting at the kitchen table
reading the newspaper one day, he leaned against
the table and felt a stabbing pain he had never
experienced before.
“In my heart, I knew it was cancer,” Mr. Campbell
says. “I went to my primary care physician, who
referred me to Dr. [Maurice] Rawlings, M.D.,
surgical oncologist and medical director of the
BreaSt caNcer:
Not Just a “Woman Thing”
neArly 5,000 new cAses oF BreAst cAncer were diAgnosed in tennessee women in 2010.
Although the numBers Aren’t As stAggering, BreAst cAncer Also AFFects men.
MaryEllen Locher Breast Center]. He did some
tests and called to let me know it was cancer.
The news was kind of sobering, but I didn’t let it
devastate me.”
Mr. Campbell underwent a mastectomy in 2005,
followed by 32 radiation treatments. Although he
suffered a cancer recurrence in the lymph nodes on
his left side two years later, Mr. Campbell is now back
on the golf course.
gene campbell has always loved antique cars, so taking a spin in this 1910 nyberg with corky coker of coker tire was
a dream come true. the nyberg, raced in the 1913 indianapolis 500, is the only car built and manufactured in chattanooga.
“My message to others is that when you hear the
‘c’ word, it doesn’t have to be the end of the world,” says
Mr. Campbell. “Today, thanks to the care I received
at Memorial, I’m back playing golf every week.
“My golf game gets worse each time,” he laughs,
“but I’m blessed to be able to play.”
For information about the MaryEllen Locher Breast
Center, including digital and “soft” mammography,
visit www.memorial.org.
O C T O b E r

maurice rawlings, m.d.,
surgical oncologist
“ While there are
some controllable
risk factors related to
breast cancer, such
as hormone therapy,
obesity, and heavy
alcohol intake, the
majority of breast
cancer patients do
not fall into any of
these risk categories.
Unfortunately, the two
most significant risk
factors—aging and
family history—cannot
be controlled, which
means it’s extremely
important to make
breast health a top
priority in your life. ”
—Maurice Rawlings, M.D
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[ m e m o r i a l h e a l t h c a r e s y s t e m ] I N S P I R E
free to Enjoy
Breathtaking Views
The healThy lung Program aT memorial hosPiTal helPs PaTienTs achieve
The condiTioning They need before and afTer lung surgery. PaTienTs
who conTinue in The Program have The camaraderie and suPPorT
To breaThe easier for life.
Betty Freeman [age 56] a preschool teacher for 37 years, had
persistent congestion and sinusitis symptoms when a small mass was detected
in her lung. Her surgeon referred her to the Healthy Lung Program to prepare for surgery.
Fortunately, the mass was due to pneumonia, not cancer.
“Although I was younger than most people in the Healthy Lung Program, it was nice to meet others who
had the same type of lung infection,” says Mrs. Freeman. “The staff was very supportive as I completed
an exercise plan designed just for me. I don’t think I would have been able to pop right back from
surgery without the preparation and recovery sessions at the Healthy Lung Program.”
Medicine of exercise
The Healthy Lung Program combines education and monitored therapeutic exercise to
help patients improve aerobic conditioning and respiratory strength before and after lung
surgery. Patients attend eight sessions over a four-week period for a nominal $40 fee.
“No medicine is that cheap,” says Allan Lewis, ACSM, exercise specialist and
director of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation at Memorial. “Our program helps
patients fight infection after surgery, increase their respiratory strength
to reduce the need for oxygen, and improve their quality of life.”
For more information about the Healthy Lung Program at Memorial,
call (423) 495-7764.
Allan lewis, Acsm, exercise
specialist and director of
cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
visitors to chattanooga and residents alike can enjoy the views
from the pedestrian bridge overlooking the tennessee river.
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up in
Smoke
Of the nearly 5,000 chemicals
in cigarette smoke, 69 are
known carcinogens. Smoking
is the primary cause of up
to 90 percent of chronic
obstructive pulmonary
disease cases and lung
cancer deaths.
Causing harm to almost every
organ, smoking increases your
risk for stroke, heart disease,
and numerous cancers. nearly
400,000 americans die from
tobacco-related diseases
each year.
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Smokeout
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Gobbler Walk
Thanksgiving
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Veterans’ Day
Christmas
on the River
and Grand
Illumination
november

[ m e m o r i a l h e a l t h c a r e s y s t e m ] I N S P I R E
A Reason
to Give
Laura
Jefferies
and Tanika
rodriguez take
a stroll down
Main Street in
Chattanooga.
Laura Allan Jefferies was 15 years old when
her mother was diagnosed with breast
cancer. Physicians at Memorial Health Care
System immediately began an aggressive
treatment plan.
“She got all her care at Memorial,”
Ms. Jefferies says. “They provided great
care and wouldn’t give up on her.”
Her experience inspired her to become
more involved. She became a donor
and now volunteers with the Memorial
Foundation Board, the fundraising arm of
Memorial. She is working with others on
the board in an attempt to get more young
people involved with philanthropy.
“Everyone needs a cause and a purpose,”
Ms. Jefferies says. “Memorial is an integral
part of Chattanooga.”
Jordan Bozeman, director of annual giving
at the Foundation, believes Memorial is an
excellent place to give because donors know
exactly where their money goes and how it
changes lives.
Mr. Bozeman is heading the Friends of
Memorial Annual Giving Campaign for the
Foundation. The Foundation’s campaign
allows donors to earmark their donation to
benefit a specific cause at Memorial.
D E C E M b E r
“What’s so great about the Annual Fund
Campaign is that our donors can specify
exactly where their gift should be used,” says
Mr. Bozeman. “Instead of support being
lumped into a general operating cost fund like
many campaigns do, our supporters can choose
precisely which area here at Memorial they feel
passionately about—whether it be our cancer,
orthopedic, or cardiac programs, the MaryEllen
Locher Breast Center, or even the greatest
needs of the hospital at this time.”
For information about the Foundation’s annual
fundraising campaign, visit www.memorial.org
and click “How to Give.”

Among
Friends
The Friends of Memorial
Fundraising Committee is
co-chaired by Jean Payne,
who heads Memorial’s
Volunteer Services, and
Hicks Armor, the immediate
past chair of the Memorial
Foundation Board.
We expect this to be one
of our best campaigns
ever,” Ms. Payne says.
“This is a way for donors
to have a direct impact on
the health care services
in their community. It
benefits a great cause, and
every dollar stays in our
community to increase the
”
experiences and outcomes
of Memorial’s patients.
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begins
Hanukkah
begins
december
Christmas Eve
New Year’s Eve

cAncer cAre
Memorial’s Cancer Institute is the leading
provider of oncology services in the area. With seven
centers of excellence, each supported by interdisciplinary
tumor boards, clinical trials, and advanced technologies,
Memorial is able to treat virtually any form of cancer with
appropriate therapies aimed at achieving the best possible outcome.
The MaryEllen Locher Breast Center, for example, offers digital
mammography screening, a dedicated breast MRI, ultrasound and
stereotactic diagnostics, bone density, cancer risk counseling,
community outreach, and a wide array of support services.
Memorial’s Mobile Health Coach brings
mammography and health education to the
workplace and outlying areas.
Convenience, Compassion,
and Medical Excellence
Time is never more important than when someone needs
medical attention. Finding the appropriate health care facility
and specialist is just as crucial as obtaining care promptly,
at a location close to home or work. With two
acclaimed hospitals and dozens of affiliated
orthopedic cAre
medical facilities throughout the Chattanooga When it comes to orthopedic
region, Memorial Health Care System offers care, Memorial and Memorial North Park
both quality and convenience when time
perform a higher volume of procedures and
is of the essence.
services than any other medical facility in
Chattanooga. Memorial has been designated as a
cArdiAc cAre
Blue Distinction® Center for knee and hips replace-
Memorial’s Regional Heart Center performs
ments based on quality of care and successful outcomes.
more than 800 open-heart procedures annually— Memorial’s Joint Replacement Center is the only
more than four times the minimum recommended one of its kind in the community, offering
by the American College of Cardiology. Memorial’s highly advanced technologies and personalized rehabtrained
heart specialists are among the most experienced ilitation programs.
and have access to state-of-the-art technologies, which means
The Spine Center at Memorial Hospital
more accurate diagnosis and treatment options when
was the first in the area to perform lumbar
minutes can make a difference.
disc replacement surgery.
Indeed, the Emergency Centers at Memorial and Memorial
North Park hospitals are Accredited Chest Pain Centers, each
consistently beating the 90-minute standard established
by the American College of Cardiology for opening
clogged arteries.
For more information about services available at Memorial,
visit www.memorial.org and select “Our Services.”

Memorial Hospital
2525 de Sales avenue
Chattanooga, Tn 37404
(423) 495-2525
Find a Physician (423)495-CARE (2273)
Patient Information (423) 495-8600
Patient Room Direct (423) 495-8+ROOM#
Ambulance Dispatch (423) 495-3677
Cardiac Rehabilitation (423) 495-7764
Center for Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy) (423) 495-7466
Foundation (423) 495-4438
General Information (423) 495-2525
Memorial Diabetes & Nutrition Center (423) 495-7970
Lifeline (423) 495-8774
MaryEllen Locher Breast Center (Scheduling) (423)495-4040
Memorial Home Health (423) 495-8550
Regional Sleep Center (423) 495-REST (7378)
Volunteer Services (423) 495-8610
Memorial north park hospital
2051 Hamill road
Hixson, Tn 37343
(423) 495-7100
Patient Information (423) 495-7100
Patient Room Direct (423) 495-7+ROOM#
Cardiac Rehabilitation (423) 495-7422
Center for Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy) (423) 495-5262
Endoscopy Center/GI Lab (423) 495-7389
Imaging Scheduling (423) 495-7025
Lifeline (423) 495-8774
Sleep Center (423) 495-7353
Memorial ooltewah medical
office plaza & imaging center
6401 Mountain View road
Ooltewah, Tn 37363
(423) 495-5951
(423) 495-7999 (Imaging Scheduling)
Memorial center for rehabilitation
at hamilton Family ymcA
7430 Shallowford road
Chattanooga, Tn 37421
(423) 495-4705
Memorial north shore health center
103 Cherokee boulevard
Chattanooga, Tn 37402
(423) 756-1506
Memorial westside health center
1200 Grove Street
Chattanooga, Tn 37402
(423) 634-0225
THANKS: Bluff View Bakery, Chattanooga Choo-Choo Hotel, City of Chattanooga Parks and
Recreation, Coker Tires, CreateHere, Ryan Kloosterhuis (rockclimbing guide), North River
Family YMCA, Point Park, and Ruby Falls ZIPstream.
anSWErS TO Sun SaFETy (from april)
1) fALsE. Small amounts of ultraviolet rays can pass through car, home,
and office windows, making sunscreen on exposed parts of the body
important even if you aren’t planning outdoor activities.
2) fALsE. a tan is a sign of damage to the skin caused by ultraviolet rays.
no amount of tanning is safe.
3) fALsE. a typical T-shirt has an SPF lower than 15, and if the shirt gets
wet, the protection is even less.
*Information from the American Academy of Dermatology
inspire is published quarterly
as a service of Memorial Health
Care System, 2525 de Sales Avenue,
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404. ©2010
This publication in no way seeks to diagnose or treat illness or to serve as a substitute
for professional medical care. Please see your physician if you have a health problem.
The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without
permission from the publisher.
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