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Healthy Habits for WomenFollow these 4 steps to fitnessWith screening tests and regular checkups, you canmake sure your healthy lifestyle is on track. Here’swhat to watch.1Have regular mammograms and Pap smears.Why: “These screening tests increase yourodds of finding cancer early, when it’s mosttreatable,” says Egle Berzinskas, M.D., anobstetrician/gynecologist on the medical staffat Baylor Medical Center at Irving.2Control your blood pressure and cholesterol.Why: Maintaining a blood pressure of 120/80 mm/hgor below, LDL cholesterol of 100 mg/dl or below, and HDLcholesterol of 60 mg/dl or higher can help reduce your riskfor heart disease.3Manage your blood glucose levels.Why: “Elevated blood sugar can indicate glucose intoleranceor diabetes,” says Elia Fanous, M.D., an obstetrician/gynecologist on the medical staff at Baylor Irving. Normal fastingglucose should be 70 to 100 mg/dl.Imaging at Irving, Coppelland Grand PrairieThe breast imaging services at the Irving Women’s ImagingCenter are fully accredited in mammography, stereotacticbreast biopsy, breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guidedbreast biopsy. Peer-review evaluations have determined thatBaylor Irving has achieved high practice standards in imagequality, personnel qualifications, facility equipment, qualitycontrol procedures and quality assurance programs. Breastimaging is available at three locations:● Baylor Irving Women’s Imaging Center2001 N. MacArthur Blvd., MOB I, Suite 250, Irving● Baylor Irving Women’s Imaging Center at Coppell440 W. I-635, Plaza II, Suite 120 A, Irving● Baylor Diagnostic Imaging Center at Arlington–Grand Prairie2740 N. State Hwy. 360, Suite 200, Grand Prairie4Keep your weight in check.Why: A body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more meansyou’re overweight, and the excess pounds can lead to a host ofhealth problems.Fortunately, with the right combination of diet and exerciseyou’ll likely see your numbers moving in the right direction.Aim for a diet loaded with vegetables, fruits, whole grains andlean protein, and try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise mostdays. ● By Stephanie ThurrottSCHEDULE A MAMMOGRAM!Make a Move toImprove Your HealthOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Make anappointment to get your yearly screening mammogramtoday. Visit BaylorHealth.com/IrvingWomensImagingor call 1-800-4BAYLOR to schedule an appointment.Baylor Medical Center at Irving1901 N. MacArthur Blvd.Irving, TX 75061 • 972-579-8100Baylor Health Center at Irving Coppell400 W. Interstate 635 at MacArthur Blvd.Irving, TX 75063 • 972-785-5500President: Cindy SchampMarketing Director: Grant FarrimondMain Switchboard: 972-579-8100Patient Information: 972-579-4358Physician Referral:1-800-4BAYLOR (1-800-422-9567)Irving Cancer Center: 972-579-4300Irving Women’s Pavilion of Health:972-579-8240Irving Imaging Centers (Mammography):2001 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 250972-254-1616440 W. Interstate Hwy. 635, Suite 120A972-785-56502740 N. State Hwy. 360, Suite 200972-579-448024-Hour Emergency Department:972-579-8110Human Resources Job Line: 972-579-8750Baylor Health Care System Mission:Founded as a Christian ministry of healing,Baylor Health Care System exists to serveall people through exemplary health care,education, research and community service.Visit BaylorHealth.com or call1-800-4BAYLOR for information aboutBaylor Medical Center at Irving services,upcoming events, physician referrals,career opportunities and more.BaylorHealth is published six times a year byMcMurry. © 2011 Baylor Health Care System.The material in BaylorHealth is not intendedfor diagnosing or prescribing. Consult yourphysician before undertaking any form ofmedical treatment or adopting any exerciseprogram or dietary guidelines.Physicians are members of the medical staff atone of Baylor Health Care System’s subsidiary,community or affiliated medical centers andare neither employees nor agents of thosemedical centers, Baylor Medical Center atIrving, Baylor Health Center at Irving Coppellor Baylor Health Care System.Photographs may include models or actorsand may not represent actual patients.If you are receiving multiple copies, need tochange your mailing address or do not wishto receive this publication, please send yourmailing label(s) and the updated informationto Robin Vogel, Baylor Health Care System,Marketing Department, 2001 Bryan St., Suite750, Dallas, TX 75201, or email the informationto robinv@baylorhealth.edu.2 BaylorHealth September 2011 ● For a physician referral, visit FindDrRight.com/Irving