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health educationHealth Education ProgramsJoin us to become active participants inyour good health! Sansum Clinic offersmany tools to help you have the besthealth possible. The health educationprograms are designed with you in mind.All are taught by professionals, includetake home materials and are availableon an ongoing basis. They are free ofcharge or low in cost and are open to thecommunity. Programs include:advance directives: start theconversationWhat is an advance directive? Do youneed one? An advance directive gives youcontrol over medical decisions that willbe made if you ever become seriously illor injured. It makes sense for every adultto have one. An attorney and a socialworker from the Alliance for Living andDying Well will help you learn how toinform your doctors and family aboutyour wishes and how to choose someoneto speak for you if you are ever unableto speak for yourself. You will receive afree copy of 5 Wishes, a legal AdvanceDirective that you can complete yourself.back wellnessOur Physical Therapist will teach youways to have less pain by making simplechanges to your daily activities and showyou what to do when you have sudden orsevere back pain. You will practice simplelow back exercises to improve flexibilityand core strength that will help you tofeel better.balance & mobilityNatural aging, osteoporosis, arthritis andmore can affect mobility and balance.With the guidance of our PhysicalTherapist you will practice simpleexercises to improve:• Strength, flexibility andendurance• Using sensory systems for balance• Posture and balance strategies formovement• Patterns of walkingbariatric surgery orientationIf you are 80 pounds or more overweightand have been unsuccessful with otherweight-loss alternatives, you owe it toyourself to find out about innovativenew treatments. Gastric Bypass and Lap-Band surgery have proven to be safe andeffective treatments for severe obesity.Meet Dr. Marc Zerey at an informativeseminar on weight-loss surgery.cholesterol managementAre you concerned with cholesterol andheart health? If yes, then this seminaris for you. Our Registered Dietitian willhelp you to:• Interpret your blood test results• Learn the facts about dietary fats,fiber, vitamins and minerals• Understand how to chooseenjoyable, heart-healthy meals• Discover practical changes to lowercholesterol.coumadin & warfarin: whatyou need to know for besthealth resultsDo you have concerns or questionsabout your anti-coagulation medication?If so, our anti-coagulation team has theanswers! You will learn: why regularblood testing is necessary, why foodintake impacts blood test results, andwhy it’s so important to monitor overthe-countermedications.diabetes blood sugar controlAttend this program to learn how bloodsugar monitoring helps you manage yourdiabetes and improve blood sugar. Youwill learn how to use your meter, when totest, your blood sugar goals, and what to dowhen blood sugar is too high or too low.diabetes basicsThis two-part program is an excellentupdate for all people with diabetes and amust for anyone newly diagnosed. Theclass discusses who is at risk, physiologyof diabetes, what lab results mean, howto lower blood sugar, what happenswhen diabetes is out of control, benefitsof exercise, how food affects blood sugarand health, how to use food labels, carbcounting, eating well away from homeand guidelines for alcoholic drinks.hip or knee replacement seminarAre you having Hip or Knee ReplacementSurgery? If so, this class is for you! OurPhysical Therapist will teach you:• How to prepare before surgery forthe best results• Exercises that will speed recoveryand get you moving sooner• What will occur on the day ofsurgery and in the hospital• How to make a smooth transitionback to home• About living with and caring foryour new hip or knee.hiv support groupInfection with HIV is serious but theoutlook for people with HIV/AIDS isimproving. If you are infected with HIV,there are many things you can do to helpensure you have a longer, healthier life.Join this group to meet others and discuss:• HIV basics and your body• Medicines and current treatment• Talking to family and friends• Negotiating sexual encounters• Living well with HIVPlenty of time will be allowed foryour questions. Family and friends areencouraged to attend.insulin users peer groupDo you use insulin to manage diabetes orwant to know more about it? If yes, jointhis monthly support group facilitated bya Certified Diabetes Educator. Variousdiscussion topics include new technologyfor diabetes, exercise while using insulin,nutrition and coping strategies.lymphedema educationLymphedema is a chronic conditionin which excess lymph fluid collects inthe tissues and causes swelling (edema),most commonly in the arms and legs.This can happen following surgery orradiation to the lymph nodes. Learnwhat you can do to reduce your risk of14 winter 2012 • issue 3 • SansumClinic.org
developing Lymphedema.medicareNew to Medicare? Preparing for openenrollment? HICAP can help! HICAP,Health Insurance Counseling andAdvocacy Program, provides free,unbiased information about Medicare.Experts from HICAP will help you tounderstand Medicare and get the mostbenefit from it. Ample time is allowed toanswer your questions.neck & posture wellnessOur Physical Therapist will teach youways to have less pain. You will practicesimple exercises to improve neck andupper back flexibility, as well as trunk/core strength. You will participate in fiveflexibility measurements to determinewhich exercises will be the most beneficialfor you. Join us to learn effective ways tomanage your neck pain.nutrition navigatorOur Registered Dietitians lead a monthlydiscussion for people interested in food,health and longevity. Join this group to:• Discuss a variety of popularnutrition topics• Clarify confusion about food• Learn ways to keep blood sugar,cholesterol and weight in ahealthy range• Meet others with an interest ineating for health and vitality.pre-diabetesDo you have pre-diabetes or is yourblood sugar a little high? This is yourchance to prevent diabetes and alsoheart disease with simple lifestylechanges. Join this class to learn howyou can help yourself. Our RegisteredDietitian will help you discover:• The meaning of your lab testsand healthy blood sugar goals• How to balance your meals todecrease blood sugar• Factors you can change tolower your risk and lose weightif necessary.stress managementStress can ruin our days and shorten ourlives. This entertaining and informationpacked program will help you to:• Relax, change your thoughts and bemore mindful• Improve communication andmanage anger and frustration• Sleep well and find more joy inevery day.You will learn simple strategies you canuse to minimize the effect of stress andopen the door to feeling well.walk & train physical therapistThis program is for mature adults who arebeginning or intermediate walkers. TheHealth Educator and Physical Therapistwill help you with:• Improving endurance• Increasing neuromuscularefficiency• Agility training• Light toning & stretching exercises• Learning about new health topics• Having confidence in being activePlease bring a bottle of water, dress foractivity, and be ready to meet great people!weight management strategiesAttend this program to learn choicesand habits that lead to successful weightmanagement in a supportive, smallgroup setting. Our Registered Dieticianwill help you:• Choose healthy foods for everyday eating• Incorporate activity into your lifestyle• Set realistic goals and separate fadsfrom reliable nutrition informationFor more information about any of ourprograms or for answers to you healthquestions, please visit or call our HealthResource Center at 215 Pesetas Lane,Santa Barbara, phone (805) 681-7672 or(800) 281-4425 x7672. RScan QR Code with a mobile readerto register onlineSansum Clinic Launches NewInfectious Diseases BlogThe Department of Infectious Disease recently launched a new blog to presentinfectious disease issues of importance to our community, such as the currentsituation with influenza, the impact of drug resistant organisms, and MRSA.Visit www.SansumClinic.org/Blogs and click on Infectious Diseases Discussion.We will also address other topics of general interest, such as food borne illnessesand issues of interest to travelers. There is an opportunity for comments to beposted under each entry. (We will not be attempting to diagnose or treat anyonewho comments, but hope to discuss the issues and clarify information as required.)We welcome your suggestions on topics you would like to see us cover — so pleasesign on and join the discussion! RDavid T. Fisk, MDScan QR Code witha mobile reader tovisit blogMary-Louise Scully, MDAlan M. Sugar, MDSansumClinic.org • issue 3 • winter 2012 15
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