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one HEALTH A KENTUCKYONE HEALTH PUBLICATION FOCUSED ON WELLNESS, HEALING, AND HOPE WE ARE KentuckyOne Health PRIMARY CARE BEGINS BEFORE You're Sick TRAUMA SEASON Staying Safe This Summer SUMMER 2015 President’s Message Dear Friends, Welcome to this inaugural issue of One Health, the magazine designed with you in mind. Every three months, we will release a new issue focusing on topics related to our purpose: to bring wellness, healing and hope to all, including the underserved. If you are not already familiar with KentuckyOne Health, you will learn more about our unique purpose in the pages of this magazine. There is no other health entity in the world quite like us. We are a system strengthened by our Catholic, Jewish and academic heritages, and we are inspired by our shared values. KentuckyOne Health, the largest and most comprehensive health system in the Commonwealth, has more than 200 locations, including hospitals, physician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes and home health agencies in Kentucky and southern Indiana. KentuckyOne Health is dedicated to our purpose and values, which are: Reverence Respecting those we serve and those who serve One Health is a quarterly publication produced by the Marketing and Communications division of KentuckyOne Health. If you have questions about the contents of the publications, please email us at [email protected] One Health Summer 2015 Ruth W. Brinkley President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Murphy Vice President Marketing and Communications Stephanie Sarrantonio Marketing Director Central and Eastern Market Lannette VanderToll Integrity Marketing Director Western and Louisville Market Doing the right things in the right way for the right reason Daniel Tepe Compassion Marketing Manager and Managing Editor Sharing in others’ joys and sorrows Excellence Living up to the highest standards Our system is made up of the former Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s HealthCare and Saint Joseph Health System, along with University of Louisville Hospital and the James Graham Brown Cancer Center. We are a comprehensive health system with a clear plan for continuing to provide the greatest access to the highest quality of care to our patients. You will read more about who we are on pages 6 and 7. Our primary commitment is to deliver the very best care to everyone we serve. On behalf of our more than 13,000 employees, I am proud to present One Health; we hope you enjoy it. We would also love to hear from you, so please contact [email protected] and share your ideas. Best of health, Table of Contents KentuckyOne Health One Health Summer 2015 6 We Are KentuckyOne Health 8 Primary Care Begins Before You're Sick 10 Choose Your Door 14 Summer Smarts 15 Calendar of Events Ruth W. Brinkley President and Chief Executive Officer 2 KentuckyOne Health | KentuckyOneHealth.org 16 Mobile Medicine for You Health Care at the State Fair VISIT KENTUCKYONE HEALTH AT THE 2015 KENTUCKY STATE FAIR IN LOUISVILLE, AUG. 20–30. IN BETWEEN RIDES, food and music, take the time to learn more about your health. Visit the Health Horizons section in South Wing B to participate in daily health screenings including cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure and body mass index (BMI). Additional screenings will be available on a day-by-day basis, including Senior Day on Tuesday, Aug. 25. While most health screenings will be free, a few, including those in our mammography and heart health vans, will have a fee. “It’s a quick way to get a better look at your health,” said Tommy Huelsman, special events and community outreach manager at KentuckyOne Health. "In only 30 minutes, people can receive screenings, meet a physician and schedule an appointment, or get information about healthy living and how to make healthier decisions.” Physicians, nurses and other health care specialists will be on hand to answer questions about your health and offer suggestions for improvement. Visitors can also walk through our inflatable heart and colon exhibits to learn more about heart disease and colon cancer. Kentucky Governor, Steve Beshear, promoting prostate cancer screenings at a KentuckyOne Health news conference in 2014. For more information about daily schedules, screenings and services, visit KentuckyOneHealth.org/statefair, or follow us throughout the Fair - #KY1StateFair. KentuckyOne Health’s mascot entertaining children at the State Fair. KentuckyOne Health provides daily health screenings at the State Fair, including cholesterol and glucose checks. ONE HEALTH | Summer 2015 3 JAMES GRAHAM BROWN CANCER CENTER Providing Advanced, "Next-Generation" Cancer Care Opens new location in northeast Jefferson County KENTUCKYONE HEALTH’S JAMES GRAHAM BROWN CANCER CENTER PUTS LEADING-EDGE, COLLABORATIVE CANCER CARE WITHIN REACH. EACH YEAR, THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE and their families are touched by cancer in Kentuckiana. Here, it’s the second most common cause of death. Thankfully, the James Graham Brown Cancer Center is leading the charge to turn those numbers around and to provide innovative Donald Miller, MD cancer treatment to patients in this region. “Cancer is a challenging and serious health concern in the communities we serve," said Donald Miller, MD, PhD, director of the James Graham Brown Cancer Center and chief, University of Louisville’s Division of Medical Oncology/ Hematology. “Kentucky leads the nation in the number of people stricken with this disease, and unfortunately, we also lead the nation in the number of cancer-related deaths. It takes organization and sophistication to battle this disease effectively. Cancer must become a thing of the past. We are determined to make that happen.” Dr. Miller strongly believes that no one should feel compelled to leave Kentucky to seek advanced cancer treatment. “Our goal here is to generate knowledge relating to the nature of cancer,” Dr. Miller said. “We want to create new and more effective approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis and therapy.” Improved, Coordinated Care With Multidisciplinary Approach Along with technology and clinical trials, what distinguishes the Brown Cancer Center in its approach is its use of multidisciplinary cancer clinics which give patients treatments designed for their unique circumstances. The clinics consist of surgical, medical and radiation oncologists who are supported by a team of radiologists, pathologists, nurse navigators, nurses, social workers, pharmacists and other health professionals to determine the best course of treatment for individual patients. Nancy Bowles, RN, MHA, OCN, CRNI, vice president of clinical operations at the center says the Brown Cancer Center takes a “big picture” approach to eradicating cancer. That is especially true of lung cancer, which is such a serious health concern in Kentucky. 4 KentuckyOne Health | KentuckyOneHealth.org “Our comprehensive lung cancer program promotes screening using low-dose CT scans,” Bowles said. "This screening helps detect cancer at its earliest stage when it is easiest to treat, and the best treatment options for care may be offered. We use the same aggressive approach for all kinds of cancer. Our Melanoma Clinic helped pioneer clinical research of skin cancer treatments under the direction of Dr. Miller. We’re also home to one of the state’s only bone marrow transplant programs run by director William Tse, MD, that provides treatments for leukemia and other immune and genetic diseases.” Technology and Research Innovation and advanced technology help ensure the best possible outcomes for Brown Cancer Center patients. Clinicians embrace targeted treatments only available in the Louisville area at the center, such as noninvasive CyberKnifeTM radiation therapy, the world’s first and only robotic radiosurgery system for the body; and TrueBeamTM advanced radiotherapy system. The Center was also the first in Kentucky to adopt into clinical use the TomoTherapy system which delivers therapeutic radiation therapy from 360-degrees, allowing physicians more control in how they plan treatments and offering more assurance that dose will be confined, reducing the risk of short- and long-term side effects. The Brown Cancer Center, in partnership with the University of Louisville, offers on-site clinical trials to give patients the best chance for survival without having to travel far from home. Many of these clinical trials are developed Through a partnership with the University of Louisville, the Brown Cancer Center provides access to the latest clinical trials. in University of Louisville’s research laboratories prior to being applied to patient care. The goal of this research, called translational research, is to transfer discoveries from the laboratory to patients’ bedsides to improve care. “Our mission at KentuckyOne Health is to grow to meet the needs of all area cancer patients by New Suburban Location Expands Footprint of Care Recently, the Brown Cancer bringing access to safe, effective, Center expanded its footprint in the Louisville area by opening a unified care as close to home as suburban location at Medical Center possible. The new location at Medical Jewish Northeast (MCJNE) in northeastern Jefferson County. Center Jewish Northeast is a great “We want to care for patients near where they live,” Bowles said. “By example of us extending the reach of offering cancer care as close to their homes as possible, we can save patients our high standard of cancer care to the The Brown Cancer Center opened a new the time and effort of traveling to other location in July at Medical Center Jewish centers while still providing the same Northeast. surrounding communities we serve.” high level of service.” For more information about services at the James Graham Brown Cancer Center, including the new Medical Center Jewish Northeast location, call 502.562.HOPE (4673). —M ARK MILBURN, VICE PRESIDENT OF ONCOLOGY SERVICES FOR KENTUCKYONE HEALTH COORDINATED, COLLABORATIVE CARE Each Thursday at the James Graham Brown Cancer Center in downtown Louisville, a multidisciplinary team of breast cancer specialists comes together to discuss patients and decide on the best course of treatment for each. The group consists of surgeons, radiologists, radiation oncologists, Beth Riley, MD pathologists, medical oncologists and other medical professionals who work with breast cancer patients. “Treating breast cancer is a complex undertaking due to both patient-specific and tumor-specific factors,” said Beth Riley, MD, director of the Breast Cancer Clinic at the James Graham Cancer Center. “Meeting together allows us to look at the full picture before treatment is started to ensure it is the most appropriate for that patient.” The multidisciplinary clinics at the Brown Cancer Center are: • Genito-Urinary Clinic • Blood and Marrow Transplantation Clinic • Gynecologic Oncology • Breast Cancer Clinic Clinic • Brain and Spine • Head and Neck Cancers Clinic Tumor Clinic • Gastrointestinal • Lung Cancer Clinic • Melanoma Clinic Cancer Clinic Each clinic focuses on a single type of cancer, allowing the team to offer highly specialized care. “When it comes to cancer care, eight heads are better than one,” said Barb Kruse, RN, OCN, MEd, director of multidisciplinary clinics and supportive services at the James Graham Brown Cancer Center. “The multidisciplinary approach is at the heart of the care we provide. This is the only model we follow, and it allows us to give the best care with consistency for better patient outcomes.” The Brown Cancer Center is home to comprehensive treatments and multidisciplinary clinics. The M. Krista Loyd Resource Center, located on the first floor of the Brown Cancer Center, helps connect patients and family members with the resources they need. ONE HEALTH | Summer 2015 5 We Are KentuckyOne Health KENTUCKY RANKS 47TH IN THE COUNTRY IN TERMS OF OVERALL HEALTH, WITH HIGH RATES OF CANCER AND OBESITY AMONG OTHER CONDITIONS. WE’RE HERE TO HELP MOVE THE NEEDLE IN THE OTHER DIRECTION. KENTUCKYONE HEALTH is more than a health care provider — we are committed to encouraging and developing wellness across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. “A stronger, more sustainable health system is better able to meet the needs of people across Matt Gibson the state,” said Matt Gibson, chief strategy and business development officer with KentuckyOne Health. “We are focused on being that strong health system so we can develop more primary care clinics and ambulatory centers, as well as reinvest in our hospitals and our exceptional staff. We want people to be able to access KentuckyOne Health in an easy way, and more than that, we want them to be able to access us where they live.” Wellness in the Community “We offer a broad range of services, from preventive health care to treatment of some of the most complex trauma, heart disease, cancer, stroke and bone marrow and organ transplant cases,” said Lisa Shannon, chief operating officer at KentuckyOne Health. “We want the people of Kentucky to know they can count on us for a full range of quality clinical ONE PURPOSE KentuckyOne Health’s mission is to bring wellness, healing and hope to all, including the underserved. Consisting of the former Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s HealthCare Services and Saint Joseph Health System, along with the University of Louisville Hospital and the James Graham Brown Cancer Center, the system is working 6 to transform health care communities and the system of care delivery so we can help people take charge of their own health. “When I think about everything we’re doing across the Commonwealth, from our preventive health and wellness services to palliative care and key clinical programs, I believe KentuckyOne Health | KentuckyOneHealth.org services. There should be very little reason for anyone to have to leave their community for care.” Serving patients who have had difficulty accessing care in the past often means going outside the boundaries of the hospital and finding ways to treat people before they need inpatient care. “Our Healthy Lifestyle Centers are great Brian Yanofchick examples of us meeting the needs of residents where they live,” said Brian Yanofchick, senior vice president of mission integration with KentuckyOne Health. “Currently there are three in Louisville, and we hope to expand into other parts of Kentucky. The first started as a traditional cardiac rehabilitation program, but it now takes a more holistic approach.” A Tangible Difference “We are moving from being a hospital system to being a health system that partners with our patients, giving them the access points and resources they need to support their wellness,” Yanofchick said. “Our Health Connections Initiative is another great example. We've set up a five- we are better positioned than anyone in the state to serve Kentucky’s broad geography of very challenging health issues,” said Lisa Shannon, chief operating officer at KentuckyOne Health. “We have an opportunity and responsibility to lead wellness, healing and hope by role modeling this with our employees and provider partners and in caring for the citizens of the Commonwealth.” Lisa Shannon, COO KentuckyOne Health board members and leadership take a picture in front of the KentuckyOne Health logo before it is placed on Jewish Hospital’s Rudd Heart and Lung Center in Louisville, KentuckyOne Health’s corporate headquarters. The KentuckyOne Health building sign traveled to all the KentuckyOne Health facilities for employees to sign before being placed in Louisville. person team to stay in contact with patients with a history of frequent re-admissions due to unmanaged chronic illness. We follow them into their homes to help them stay connected with physicians, take medications and build support networks.” In the year and a half since the program began, KentuckyOne Health has seen a significant reduction in re-admissions for these patients and an increase in their quality of life. “I see health and wellness as a partnership. We want our patients to share our goals of forming healthy habits and to count on KentuckyOne Health to help them in times of need, whether they are sick or looking for health information. If a mother wants her family to be healthy but lacks access to health education, we want to be her source for preventive support through knowledge and access to resources and care. We want the most educated, engaged community partners that we can have. It’s good for everyone in Kentucky.” — LISA SHANNON, KENTUCKYONE HEALTH CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER To learn more, visit KentuckyOneHealth.org. Our Facilities 1 Flaget Memorial Hospital 2 Frazier Rehab Institute 3James Graham Brown Cancer Center 4 Jewish Hospital 5 Medical Center Jewish East 6 Medical Center Jewish South 7Medical Center Jewish Southwest 8Medical Center Jewish Northeast 9 Jewish Hospital Shelbyville 10 Our Lady of Peace 11 Saint Joseph Berea 12 Saint Joseph East 13 Saint Joseph Hospital 14 Saint Joseph Jessamine 15 Saint Joseph London 16 Saint Joseph Martin 17 Saint Joseph Mount Sterling 18Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital 19University of Louisville Hospital 20Women's Hospital Saint Joseph East 23 24b 24c 24a 22 Long Term Care Facilities 21Continuing Care Hospital (within Saint Joseph Hospital & Saint Joseph East) 25 Our Affiliates 22 Bluegrass Regional Imaging 23Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital 24Surgical Care Affiliates 24a Lexington Surgery Center 24b Premier Surgery Center of Louisville 24c Surgecenter of Louisville 25 Taylor Regional Hospital 23 24b 24c 24a 22 25 ONE HEALTH | Summer 2015 7 Primary Care Begins Before You’re Sick IN SEARCH OF A BETTER HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE? SAY HELLO TO PRIMARY CARE. IF YOU’RE LIKE MANY PEOPLE, you wait until you’re sick to see a physician. Primary care is different. When you have a primary care provider (PCP), you have someone who can help you manage your health while you’re still well. Perks of Going Primary “KentuckyOne Health offers the most comprehensive array of health care options and access points in the entire state. By giving our patients more options, we’re helping ensure they receive the right level of care at the right time, every time.” — CHARLIE POWELL, CMPE, PRESIDENT OF PHYSICIAN ENTERPRISE AT KENTUCKYONE HEALTH 8 KentuckyOne Health | KentuckyOneHealth.org Think of it this way: You wouldn’t wait to clean your gutters until your roof started leaking. Why would you wait to seek medical care until you have a serious health issue, such as diabetes or heart disease? A PCP can perform routine tests and screenings to determine if you’re at risk for problems down the road, as well as recommend simple lifestyle changes to stop the progression of disease. Save Your Health, Spare Your Wallet Primary care helps you be more proactive about your own health. This approach benefits you in several ways: � YOU EXPERIENCE MORE APPROPRIATE, INDIVIDUALIZED CARE. “The foundation of primary care is the close relationship you have with your PCP,” said Ralph Alvarado, MD, FACP, primary care physician at KentuckyOne Health Primary Care Associates in Winchester. “Developing this relationship makes you feel more comfortable with your medical care, because you’re receiving it from someone you know and trust.” � YOU HAVE SOMEONE TO TURN TO FOR EVERYDAY HEALTH CONCERNS. Rather than getting health advice from TV shows or websites that may not be reliable, you can contact your PCP directly to learn about a troubling symptom or find out if you need to take a sick family member to the doctor. Having access to a trustworthy medical professional who knows you and your family gives you peace of mind during times of uncertainty. � YOU STAY ONE STEP AHEAD OF MAJOR HEALTH ISSUES. “As PCPs, we keep track of your personal and family history, which can tell us if you’re a candidate for certain tests or screenings that may not be recommended for everyone,” said Ron Waldridge, II, MD, family medicine physician at KentuckyOne Health Primary Care Associates in Shelbyville. “Knowing the full story of each of our patients means they get the services that are right for them.” With this birds-eye view of your health, your PCP can anticipate potential problems and help you steer clear of them. For example, you might develop high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your PCP can recommend small adjustments to diet, activity and stress management that keep your blood pressure under control and help you avoid a more serious condition. � SPECIALTY SERVICES ARE BETTER COORDINATED. At times, you might need to be seen by a specialist or be hospitalized for a significant health event. In these cases, your PCP is like a team manager, making sure other members of your care team are working together to provide safe, appropriate care. Your PCP also helps you navigate the health care system so you feel empowered rather than confused. “Primary care is a vital component of any good health and wellness plan,” said Charlie Powell, CMPE, president of physician enterprise at KentuckyOne Health. “When issues arise outside the scope of a routine wellness approach, PCPs can direct further care in an expedient manner, sparing patients time and frustration.” � YOU SPEND LESS AND STAY HEALTHIER IN THE LONG RUN. Research shows the overall health of a community is directly tied to the availability of primary care. Individuals who take advantage of these services are not only healthier, but also spend less on health care throughout their lives than those who don’t. Are you reaping the rewards of primary care? Begin a relationship with a PCP today and start your journey to wellness. To find a PCP near you, call 888.570.8091 for Louisville and surrounding counties; 888.570.8092 for Lexington and Central/Eastern counties or visit ChooseYourDoor.org. KENTUCKYONE HEALTH’S PREVENTIVE SCREENING GUIDELINES Cut out this chart and post it to your fridge for quick reference. SCREENINGS AGE RECOMMENDATION Wellness exam 18+ Annually Blood pressure 20+ Every 2 years Cholesterol 20+ Every 5 years Mammogram 40+ Annually Colon Cancer 50+ Every 10 years Vascular & Stroke 50+ Annually Bone density 65+ Annually Lung Cancer 55+ Annually To learn more about annual screenings, visit KentuckyOneHealth.org. ONE HEALTH | Summer 2015 9 Choose Your Door: Convenient Access to High-Quality Health Care MORE ACCESS POINTS THAN ANY OTHER HEALTH SYSTEM. Primary Care Whether you’re sick or simply coming in for a well visit, your primary care provider should be your first stop. With primary care offices throughout Louisville, Lexington and Central/ Eastern Kentucky, there is likely a KentuckyOne Health primary care office near you. Anywhere Care Whether it’s a holiday or after the office is closed, illnesses don’t always keep the most convenient hours. When you can’t see your primary care provider, Anywhere Care is a great alternative. Through secure video chat or phone consultation, you will consult with a board-certified doctor or nurse practitioner who can provide a diagnosis and treatment (including prescriptions, when appropriate). Express Care In and around Louisville, Express Care locations partner with Walgreens to provide coordinated and expanded health care services. With high-quality, convenient and affordable treatments just around the corner, you don’t have to wait to see a physician. Urgent Care Sprains, strains, infections or stitches — these mild to moderate conditions can be treated on a walk-in basis at KentuckyOne Health’s Urgent Care locations. No appointment necessary, Urgent Care is designed to get you in, out and on with your life. Emergency Care Workplace Care During a true medical emergency, finding a qualified medical team close to home can be a lifesaver. KentuckyOne Health operates 15 locations across the Commonwealth that are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to treat lifethreatening illnesses or injuries. Health matters at work, too. KentuckyOne Health supports more than 2,500 local and regional businesses with services that include access to the KentuckyOne Health network of physicians and services, on-site wellness screenings, group health reports and wellness presentations. To learn more about primary care and other services at KentuckyOne Health, visit ChooseYourDoor.org. For those in Louisville and the surrounding counties, call 888.570.8091. For those in Lexington and Central/Eastern Kentucky, call 888.570.8092. 10 KentuckyOne Health | KentuckyOneHealth.org Meet Our Physicians In each edition of One Health, we will introduce you to some of the physicians who provide care at KentuckyOne Health. In this issue, meet two of the many KentuckyOne Health primary care providers. MEET DR. ALVARADO Ralph Alvarado, MD, FACP, primary care physician with KentuckyOne Health Primary Care Associates in Winchester, attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine in San Bernardino, California. Dr. Alavarado then completed the University of Kentucky’s Ralph Alvarado, combined residency in pediatrics and MD internal medicine, so he and his family have called Kentucky home for many years. As a primary care physician, Dr. Alvarado works with patients to ensure they receive the preventive services they need. “I have always felt KentuckyOne Health was an organization I could trust,” Dr. Alvarado said. “It has impressed me that even at a high level, the system’s goals always come back to the mission of providing more care for patients within the Commonwealth and reaching out to those who are underserved.” To make an appointment with Dr. Alvarado or another KentuckyOne Health primary care physician in Lexington and Central/Eastern Kentucky, call 888.570.8092 MEET DR. WALDRIDGE A native of Kentucky, Ron Waldridge II, MD, family medicine physician with KentuckyOne Health Primary Care Associates in Shelbyville, is a second-generation family physician. “Because of my father’s love of Ron Waldridge II, MD medicine and the joy I saw him have with his career, I was inspired to pursue the same path,” Dr. Waldridge said. “In medical school, I realized family medicine fit the bill for me best. A lot of it is about relationships with families, and that’s what I enjoy — getting to know people and advising them about their health care needs.” Dr. Waldridge graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine before completing a residency in family medicine at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. To make an appointment with Dr. Waldridge or another KentuckyOne Health primary care physician in the Louisville area, call 888.570.8091. ONE HEALTH | Summer 2015 11 Are You Ready to Walk a New Path to Wellness? IF YOU WANT TO GAIN CONTROL OF A CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITION OR SIMPLY LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFE, YOU KNOW IT’S TOUGH TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS ALONE. AT KENTUCKYONE HEALTH’S HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CENTERS (HLCs), YOUR WELLNESS PARTNERS ARE WAITING. IN 2014, KENTUCKYONE HEALTH opened the first Healthy Lifestyle Center (HLC) in Louisville to bring to the community a new wellness model that goes beyond the services of traditional fitness or weight loss centers. Now with three sites in Louisville, the HLCs offer an integrative, holistic, Deborah Ann medically supervised, evidence-based approach Ballard, MD, MPH to living healthy for anyone who wants to become well, including individuals with chronic conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, obesity and chronic pain. “The HLCs are integrative medicine centers, which means they address all components of wellness: nutrition, physical activity, stress reduction and emotional health,” said Deborah Ann Ballard, MD, MPH, medical director for integrative medicine at KentuckyOne Health’s HLCs. “We form relationships with our clients to determine what they need to become well in body, mind and spirit. For example, in addition to medically-monitored exercise and nutrition counseling, they can learn to reduce stress and manage chronic pain through a meditation class, yoga, Tai Chi, acupuncture or massage. We don’t just treat conditions; we treat the whole person by providing all the components necessary to allow optimal healing and wellness. Many chronic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure can be reversed with lifestyle changes, allowing people to reduce the number of medications they take.” Getting to Know You Relationship building begins with a 60- to 90-minute clinical assessment during each client’s first visit to an HLC. “During the assessment, the clinician evaluates all aspects of the client’s overall health, including physical abilities, medical conditions and barriers to wellness,” said Alice Bridges, vice president of healthy communities at KentuckyOne Health. “This comprehensive session helps the HLC staff, which 12 KentuckyOne Health | KentuckyOneHealth.org At the Healthy Lifestyle Centers, you can participate in medically supervised workouts. includes physicians, registered nurses, exercise physiologists, a licensed clinical social worker, a registered dietitian, a chaplain and a respiratory therapist, construct a customized plan based on the individual’s goals. From the start, we want every client to know that wellness is attainable, and our providers can help people reach it.” Finding Your Fit The HLCs offer four programs, and each client’s personalized wellness plan could include elements of several of them. Our programs include: � CARDIAC AND PULMONARY REHABILITATION — This program requires a physician’s referral and is open to individuals with a variety of heart- or lung-related diagnoses. Participants exercise at the HLC under the supervision of staff members and attend nutrition and stress management sessions. � INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE MODALITIES — These services — which include coping skills classes, meditation, acupuncture, massage, Tai Chi and several forms of yoga — help people reduce stress and pain and facilitate other lifestyle changes such as eating healthier and exercising more. Integrative medicine sessions are open to anyone on a pay-as-you-go basis or money-saving package. � LIFESTYLE MEDICINE — This monthly membership program welcomes anyone seeking to improve their health but is especially suitable for those with chronic conditions who can benefit from better eating and individualized, medically supervised physical activity. Exercise physiologists help clients start and maintain a workout regimen, and other members of the HLC staff assist participants in optimizing nutrition and emotional health. A TOTAL, TIMELY TRANSFORMATION In July 2014, Jim Smith’s body sent him a warning. The 53-year-old Louisville resident had a heart attack — a signal that he needed to make changes to his diet, exercise regimen and stress management. He used the health scare as a catalyst to embark on a transformative journey: One month after the heart attack, Jim joined the cardiac rehabilitation program at one of KentuckyOne Health's Healthy Lifestyle Center (HLC). After suffering a heart attack, Jim has “The cardiac rehab used the Healthy Lifestyle Center to help program provided the him recover and get in better shape. total package — I learned everything I needed to know about changing my lifestyle,” Jim said. “The staff at the HLC was very encouraging; they made me feel relaxed, particularly during exercise. The heart monitor I was required to wear while working out at the HLC was a great source of comfort to me.” With the support and encouragement of HLC staff and cardiac rehab classmates, Jim lost 31 pounds. By program’s end, he weighed 207 pounds and was able to run again. Best of all, he had the knowledge and confidence to live a heart-healthy life. “I’m in better shape today than when I was 20 years old,” Jim said. “My children are so proud of me.” � ORNISH PROGRAM — The HLCs’ newest service, the Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease™ is the first program scientifically proven to not only prevent heart disease and other chronic conditions, but also to undo it. KentuckyOne Health is the first and only health care provider in the state providing the Ornish Reversal Program, which uses lifestyle changes to improve health. These lifestyle changes include altering the way participants eat, move, manage stress, and find emotional support to improve overall well-being. It is delivered in 18 four-hour group sessions over a nine-week period. A qualifying diagnosis and physician’s prescription are required for insurance to cover the program. “We’re proud of the variety of services we offer at the HLCs, but what’s most important is the feeling of being welcomed and cared for that our staff gives everyone who comes through the doors,” Dr. Ballard said. “The human connections clients make when they come to our centers are the keys to progress in their wellness journeys.” Louisville Metro Council President David Tandy (center), and Louisville Metro Economic Development Manager Keisha Deonarine (right center), help open a HLC location at Medical Plaza II in downtown Louisville. WE’RE WHERE YOU ARE KentuckyOne Health has three convenient Healthy Lifestyle Center locations in Louisville. Northeast: Medical Center Jewish Northeast 2401 Terra Crossing Blvd. (off Old Henry Rd., near the Gene Snyder Freeway/I-265) Downtown: Medical Plaza II (formerly Doctors Office Building) 250 East Liberty St., Suite 102 South: Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital 1850 Bluegrass Ave. Want to learn more about the HLCs and the Ornish Reversal Program? Call 502.581.0110 or visit KentuckyOneHealth.org/ healthylifestyle. ONE HEALTH | Summer 2015 13 KentuckyOne Health ER Locations Flaget Memorial Hospital 4305 New Shepherdsville Road Bardstown, KY 40004 Summer Smarts ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES RISE DRAMATICALLY DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. PROFESSIONALS AT KENTUCKYONE HEALTH SHARE INFORMATION TO KEEP YOU SAFE. “IN THE TRAUMA WORLD, peak season is the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day,” said Jeffrey Weaver, MD, emergency room physician at Saint Joseph Jeffrey Weaver, Hospital. “With so many MD children playing baseball, we see more sports injuries. Wearing the proper equipment is vital. We also see an increase in burns, whether from lawn mowers, grilling, camping or sunburns that are severe enough to convert to a second-degree burn.” Water safety is also a crucial part of summer injury prevention. “Drinking alcohol and boating do not mix,” said Kelly Ray, BSN, RN, emergency department manager at Saint Joseph Hospital. “You’d be surprised how many accidents we see THE LEADING CAUSES OF TRAUMATIC INJURY SEEN AT UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE HOSPITAL ARE MOTORVEHICLE/ MOTORCYCLE CRASHES. PLEASE BUCKLE UP AND WEAR HELMETS! 14 KentuckyOne Health | KentuckyOneHealth.org caused by the combination. Pool safety is also incredibly important. Parents should supervise children at all times, even in backyard pools.” University of Louisville Hospital’s Level I Trauma Center, A Critical Resource Some injuries require the highest level of care, which makes University of Louisville Hospital’s Trauma Center an important resource for Kentuckians to have. It admits more than 3,000 trauma and burn patients each year. “Being a Level I Trauma Center means we have the most comprehensive trauma care and that every service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” said Theresa Baker, BSN, RN, trauma outreach and injury prevention coordinator at University of Louisville Hospital. When it comes to avoiding emergency room trips altogether, however, Baker stresses awareness above all else. “Injury prevention begins with being aware of what your potential consequences are,” Baker said. “Be aware and take appropriate precautions.” To learn more, visit KentuckyOneHealth.org/ emergencycare. Jewish Hospital 200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202 Jewish Hospital Medical Center East 3920 Dutchmans Lane Louisville, KY 40207 Jewish Hospital Medical Center South 1903 W. Hebron Lane Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Jewish Hospital Medical Center Southwest 9700 Stonestreet Road Louisville, KY 40272 Jewish Hospital Shelbyville 727 Hospital Dr. Shelbyville, KY 40065 Saint Joseph Berea 305 Estill St. Berea, KY 40403 Saint Joseph East 150 N. Eagle Creek Dr. Lexington, KY 40509 Saint Joseph Hospital 1 Saint Joseph Dr. Lexington, KY 40504 Saint Joseph Jessamine 1250 Keene Road Nicholasville, KY 40356 Saint Joseph London 1001 Saint Joseph Lane London, KY 40741 Saint Joseph Martin 11203 Main St. Martin, KY 41649 Saint Joseph Mount Sterling 225 Falcon Dr. Mt. Sterling, KY 40353 Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital 1850 Bluegrass Ave. Louisville, KY 40215 University of Louisville Hospital 530 S. Jackson St. Louisville, KY 40202 KentuckyOne Health Calendar of Events: Lexington and Central/Eastern KY Area August luegrass State Games B Aug. 1 Volleyball Kentucky Basketball Academy 273 Ruccio Way Lexington, KY 40503 ite Size Learning B Aug. 19, Noon Laurel County Library 120 College Park Dr. London, KY 40741 KentuckyOne Health Calendar of Events: Louisville and Western KY Area August September Bite Size Learning Sept. 16, Noon Laurel County Library 120 College Park Dr. London, KY 40741 Spoonbread Festival Sept. 18–20 Downtown Berea Berea, KY 40403 World Chicken Festival Sept. 24–27 140 Faith Assembly Church Road London, KY 40741 Senior Health Fest Date to be determined. Stay updated at KentuckyOneHealth.org/ events. Saint Joseph Martin 11203 Main St. Martin, KY 41649 NAMI Walk (National Alliance for Mental Health) Step Forward for Mental Health Aug. 15 Waterfront Park 231 Witherspoon St. Louisville, KY 40202 Kentucky State Fair See page 3 for more information. Aug. 20–30 Kentucky Exposition Center, South Wing B – Health Horizons 937 Phillips Ln. Louisville, KY 40209 Walk With a Doc allows you to exercise and speak with a physician about living healthy. WALK WITH A DOC Boots & BBQ Bash Our Lady of Peach fundraiser Aug. 22 Gheens Foundation Lodge 1421 S. Beckley Station Rd. Louisville, KY 40245 alk Away From Colon W Cancer & Kicking Butt 5K Run Aug. 22 Iroquois Park 1080 Amphitheater Road Louisville, KY 40214 Would you enjoy getting the benefits of exercise while speaking to a physician about your health? KentuckyOne Health’s Walk With a Doc can do that for you. These sessions are held monthly in several of our communities. To see the Walk With a Doc 2015 schedule, go to KentuckyOneHealth.org/walkwithadoc L egacy of Life Walk 5K Celebrate life and raise community awareness for eye, organ and tissue donation. Sept. 12 Iroquois Park 1080 Amphitheater Road Louisville, KY 40214 Kentuckiana Heart Walk Sept. 19 Waterfront Park 231 Witherspoon St. Louisville, KY 40202 September Middletown Family Fun Festival Sept. 11–12 11803 Old Shelbyville Road Middletown, KY 40243 For more information about any of our community events, please visit KentuckyOneHealth.org/events. Caring for You and Your Community Health Fair Sept. 26 Louisville Central Community Centre 1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. Louisville, KY 40203 Light the Night Walk Sept. 26 Louisville Slugger Field 401 E. Main St. Louisville, KY 40202 Kidney Walk Sept. 27 Waterfront Park 231 Witherspoon St. Louisville, KY 40202 ONE HEALTH | Summer 2015 15 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Catholic Health Initiatives KentuckyOne Health 200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202 This publication in no way seeks to serve as a substitute for professional medical care. Consult your doctor before undertaking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines. Three Fast Vaccine Facts RECENT OUTBREAK OF MEASLES HAS MORE PARENTS AND PHYSICIANS TALKING ABOUT VIRUSES AND THE NEED FOR VACCINATIONS. HERE’S Mobile Medicine for You KENTUCKYONE HEALTH has teamed up with health testing provider, HealthFair, to deliver convenient and affordable health testing to your neighborhood. In less than an hour, you can receive heart, vascular and cancer screenings in the comfort and privacy of the KentuckyOne Health Mobile Screening Center. Designed to be a convenient, quick way to screen for common medical concerns, KentuckyOne Health Mobile Screening packages range between $139 and $347. Tests include: � Echocardiogram � Peripheral arterial disease screening � Electrocardiogram � Hardening of the � High sensitivity arteries test c-reactive protein test � Stroke/carotid artery � Thyroid-stimulating ultrasound hormone test � Abdominal aortic � Testosterone screening aneurysm ultrasound � Prostate-specific antigen test � Know Your Number® “We want to encourage everyone to take a more active role in their health,” said Greg Giles, director of ambulatory operations and development at KentuckyOne Health. “Many people may not be symptomatic but have an issue of which they are not aware." To find a date and location of a screening near you, visit KentuckyOneHealth.org/screenings or call 1.855.721.TEST (8378). WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Derrick Williams, DO � VACCINES ARE SAFE. “There is no research to indicate that vaccines cause any long-term problems, such as autism,” said Derrick Williams, DO, primary care physician with KentuckyOne Primary Care Associates in Berea. “No valid studies have shown any link between the two." � VACCINES PREVENT DEADLY DISEASES. “Vaccines have been instrumental in eradicating diseases such as measles, mumps and rubella that used to cause a lot of problems in childhood,” Dr. Williams said. “Immunizing our children is the No. 1 thing we can do to prevent childhood mortality. Unfortunately, these diseases are making a comeback because many people think we don’t need vaccines anymore.” � VACCINES PROTECT OTHER PEOPLE, TOO. One reason why vaccines work so well is “herd immunity.” Herd immunity is when the majority of people are vaccinated, so disease outbreak is less likely to occur, protecting anyone who has not been vaccinated. When many children delay or don’t receive vaccines, the very young and the sick are at a greater risk for contracting a vaccine-preventable disease. Ask your pediatrician about any vaccine concerns you have, as well as if your child needs any catch-up immunizations.