Healthnetwork Pulse - February 2010
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February 2010
At Healthnetwork, we are dedicated to providing you and your loved ones up-to-date medical information, facilitated access to leading physicians and world-class medical care at America's top hospitals.
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In honor of Heart Health Month, we encourage you and your spouse to take preventive health measures. Click here for more information on Executive Health Programs. Your heart works hard for you every day. Now you can spend as little as one day with a team of physicians who will test for more than 200 diseases and ensure your heart remains strong well into the future. Email help@healthnetworkfoundation.org to make an appointment today. |
What Your Cardiologist Wants You to Know
Research from UCSF Medical Center supports the negative effects of too much salt in the American diet. Reducing sodium consumption by as little as one-half teaspoon daily could prevent nearly 100,000 heart attacks and 92,000 deaths each year in America. >>Discover large health benefits of small dietary reductions.
Proper health and nutrition starts at home. Cleveland Clinic, ranked #1 in heart care for 15 years, provides an essential >>Guide for Stocking a Heart-Healthy Kitchen.
Heart disease is often thought of as a greater issue for men, yet more women die of heart disease each year. Symptoms of heart disease manifest differently in women. Fortunately, Mayo Clinic is helping you >>Understand the risk factors and symptoms of heart disease in women.
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Did you know...
Healthnetwork Added Four Hospitals and Opened a Cincinnati Office
The Healthnetwork Cincinnati office is up and running thanks to the generosity of local Healthnetwork GOLD supporters, Healthnetwork Foundation, and the four local hospitals participating in this expansion:
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
- The Christ Hospital
- TriHealth- Bethesda North Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital
- UC Health- University Hospital
>>Click here for more information on the Cincinnati hospitals.
Teresa Butler, Healthnetwork medical coordinator, is a veteran in the greater Cincinnati health care arena. She collaborates with in-hospital liaisons at each of the local hospital systems to identify appropriate specialists and provide quick access for you and your family. Need help facilitating an appointment in Cincinnati? Call Teresa directly at 513-558-7305 or email teresa.butler@uc.edu.
For requests outside the Cincinnati network, please call us at 866-968-2467,
440-893-0830 or email help@healthnetworkfoundation.org.
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Featured Healthnetwork GOLD Supporter: Marlene Boll
I was a professional dancer for years, logging 500 or more kicks per practice and performance. So, it was no surprise when I was diagnosed with arthritis in both my ankles. Healthnetwork has been so helpful in finding the best resources for my family; I knew I could trust them with my own health concern.
Marlene and John Boll
Key Largo, Florida
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Healthnetwork Hospitals Reach out to Haiti
Soon after the earthquake struck killing more than 150,000 people and leaving another 1 million homeless, Healthnetwork partner hospitals went into action. Working round the clock under extremely rudimentary conditions, Hospital for Special Surgery physicians performed more than 100 surgical procedures at the Hopital de la Communaute Haitienne in Port-au-Prince suburb of Petion-Ville. >>Read more on Hospital for Special Surgery's medical care in Haiti
Additionally, other Healthnetwork hospitals, such as Johns Hopkins Hospital, deployed disaster teams while our Florida hospitals made immediate preparations to accept patients from Haiti following the devastating earthquake. Mayo Clinic Florida in Jacksonville, for instance, compiled a list of employees who speak French and Creole should Haitian patients arrive, and also continues to participate in daily phone conferences with the Florida Hospital Association. Baptist Health in Miami donated 1 million meals to the earthquake survivors, while Cleveland Clinic Florida conducted a week-long food and clothing drive for employees to donate to Haiti.
Healthnetwork is honored to celebrate the compassionate care exemplified by hospitals within our network.
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Travel Healthy with Dr. Locke
Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure it is imperative that you arrive and remain in good health throughout the duration of your trip. This includes obtaining the necessary immunizations, packing a proper travel health kit and combating jet lag.
>>Tips for staying at your peak, no matter your travel destination
Have a question for the Healthnetwork Medical Director? Please submit questions to Dr. Susan Locke at help@healthnetworkfoundation.org.
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Medicine Cabinet Must-Have?
Interested in staving off cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis and more for fewer than 10 cents a day? Some research even suggests it can help you lose weight, reduce chronic pain, and prevent hypertension. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center encourages you to >>Discover the truth about vitamin D.
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Thank You
Healthnetwork would like to recognize the superior efforts of our GOLD liaison: Mark Minichiello of Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Healthnetwork members consistently praise his efforts stating:
"I am overwhelmed with the response, communication, and care given to me" or "Mark's presence was truly the lone bright spot on that incredibly difficult day."
Your compassionate care and cordial assistance makes a difference in the lives of so many members. Thank you for going above and beyond every day.
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