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Weekly Update OCT. 20, 2017

EVENTS CALENDAR

Oct. 31: Park Lane Jewelry SaleHVCH Meeting Room

Sale runs from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jewel-ry at a 50-75% discount. Cash, check and payroll deduct for HVCH employ-ees accepted. Proceeds benefit HVCH.

Nov. 10: Auxiliary Book SaleHVCH Meeting Room

Collective Goods will be in the meet-ing room from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with books and other gift items available for purchase. Payroll deduct available for hospital employees. Proceeds benefit HVCH.

Dec. 5: Save the Date - HVCH Annual Holiday Affair

The 2nd annual HVCH Holiday Affair will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 with a traditional German-American holiday theme. More information forthcoming in the next few weeks!

INSPIRATIONALQUOTE OF THE WEEK

“If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.”

— Thomas A. Edison

LEADING THE WAY TO A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY

Baseline Activity vs. Health Enhancing ActivityPhysical activity can be broken

down into two categories, according to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (available at http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/pdf/paguide.pdf.)

Baseline activity encompasses light intensity movements and activities performed throughout the day, like household chores, standing, lifting light objects, and walking slowly.

While these activities are helpful, there’s another category of activity that ups the ante. Health-enhancing physical activity is movement that, when added to baseline activity, improves or maintains physical fitness. Running and walking briskly fall under this category.

What’s the difference? A health-enhancing physical activity, like swimming laps, causes your heart to beat faster and the number of breaths per minute to increase. This strengthens your entire cardiovascular system by increasing the capacity of the lungs, the heart, the working muscles, and your circulatory system.

Another example of a health-enhancing exercise is strength training. When you lift weights, your muscles contract and the connective tissue puts added pressure on the bone, which causes it to add mass and get stronger. The body responds and adapts to this kind of positive stress, resulting in improved health outcomes.

When it comes to health-enhancing physical activity, the Guidelines suggest that adults get either of the following:

• A minimum of 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity per week— Moderate intensity encompasses activity that causes you to break a sweat but is not so difficult you can’t hold a conversation at the same time. Examples include brisk walking at 3 miles per hour, bicycling slower than 10 miles per hour, or playing doubles tennis

• A minimum of 75 minutes per week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity—With vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, your heart beats fast and you’re breathing hard, but you can still speak in short bursts. Examples include

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Direct to You: From Julie Stuck, CEO

HVCH Cafeteria Menu Oct. 23-27MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

ManicottiBattered

Chicken BreastRoasted Potatoes

SuccotashZucchini

BreadstickItalian Soup

Hot Dog/BunTaco BakeTator TotsFried Corn

BroccoliSpanish RiceTomato Soup

MeatloafBattered Cod

Breakfast Potato Casserole

Asparagus w/ Cashews

CauliflowerBeef Pot Roast

Soup

Fettuccine w/ Alfredo

BBQ Chicken/Bun

SpanakopitaMixed Veggies

CarrotsBean w/ Ham

SoupCorn Muffin

Egg OmeletBreakfast

BurritoSausage Patty

BaconSausage

Gravy/BiscuitCheesy

PotatoesChicken Rice

We are enter-ing into that time of year when the holidays are sneak-ing upon us and we have to do ten times more things than we normally do in the same amount of time. It’s real-ly important to be mind-ful of your health during this time of year in order that you and your entire family can enjoy a safe, happy and healthy holi-day season. Remember to do the following and you will certainly have a better chance of enjoy-ing the season without having to visit the urgent care.

Wash your hands often.

Keeping hands clean is one of the most im-portant steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Wash your hands with soap and clean running water, and rub them together for at least 20 seconds. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow, not your hands.

Stay warm.Cold temperatures

can cause serious health problems, especially in infants and older adults. Stay dry, and dress warmly in several layers.

Manage stress.The holidays don’t

need to take a toll on your health and pocket-book. Keep your com-mitments and spending in check. Balance work, home, and play. Get support from family and friends. Keep a relaxed and positive outlook. Make sure to get proper sleep.

Travel safely.Whether you’re trav-

eling across town or around the world, help ensure your trip is safe. Don’t drink and drive, and don’t let someone else drink and drive. Wear a seat belt every time you drive or ride in a motor vehicle. Always buckle your child in the car using a child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt appropriate for his/her height, weight, and age.

Be smoke-free.Avoid smoking and

breathing other people’s smoke. If you smoke, quit today!

Get check-ups and vaccinations.

Exams and screenings can help find potential problems early, when the chances for treatment

Julie Stuck, CEO

HVCH employee Steve Sheets retires

Hocking Valley Community Hospital employee Steve Sheets of Logan is retiring after 10 years of service. He began working at HVCH as mechanic in the Plant Operations Department in March of 2007. Happy retirement Steve!

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• Mental Health Tech (State Tested Nursing Assistant) - Contingent/PRN

• Pharmacy Technician - PRN/Contingent

• Physical Therapist - Full Time• Registered Nurse (RN) - Contingent -

Behavioral Health Unit

Presented by Logan Health Network:

♥ Free Health Screenings ♥ Blood Pressure Checks ♥ Blood Sugar Glucose Test ♥ Advance Directives Information AND MORE!!

Wednesday, November 15 from 10 am- 1pm Location: Laurelville Senior Center (16184 Maple St. Laurelville)

FREE lunch provided by :

Senior Health

Fair Free for individuals 50 and older

and cure are often better. Vaccinations help prevent diseases and save lives. Schedule a visit with your health care provider for needed exams and screen-ings. Ask what vaccinations and tests you should get based on your age, lifestyle, travel plans, medical history, and family health history.

Watch the kids.Children are at high risk for injuries. Keep a

watchful eye on your kids when they’re eating and playing. Keep potentially dangerous toys, food, drinks, household items, choking hazards (like coins and hard candy), and other objects out of kids’ reach. Learn how to provide early treatment for children who are choking. Make sure toys are used properly.

Prevent injuries.Injuries can happen anywhere, and some often

occur around the holidays. Use step stools instead of climbing on furniture when hanging decorations. Leave the fireworks to the professionals. Wear a hel-met when riding a bicycle or skateboarding to help prevent head injuries. Keep vaccinations up to date.

Most residential fires occur during the winter months. Keep candles away from children, pets, walkways, trees, and curtains. Never leave fireplac-es, stoves, or candles unattended. Don’t use genera-tors, grills, or other gasoline- or charcoal-burning devices inside your home or garage. Install a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in your home. Test them once a month, and replace batteries twice a year.

Handle and prepare food safely.As you prepare holiday meals, keep yourself and

your family safe from food-related illness. Wash hands and surfaces often. Avoid cross-contamination by keeping raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs (including their juices) away from ready-to-eat foods and eating surfaces. Cook foods to the proper tem-perature. Refrigerate promptly. Do not leave perish-able foods out for more than two hours.

Eat healthy, and be active.With balance and moderation, you can enjoy the

holidays the healthy way. Choose fresh fruit as a fes-tive and sweet substitute for candy. Limit fats, salt, and sugary foods. Find fun ways to stay active, such as dancing to your favorite holiday music. Be active for at least 2½ hours a week. Help kids and teens be active for at least 1 hour a day.

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(proceeds benefit HVCH Auxiliary)

WHEN: Tuesday October 31st Sale starts at 6:00am UNTIL 3:00pmLOCATION: Hospital Meeting Room

Cash, Check, and Credit Card accepted.Payroll deduction is available for HVCH employees.

QUESTIONS: Contact Ginger in Administration at 380-8207 or Community Relations at 380-8110

Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings 50-75% DISCOUNT

Park Lane Jewelry Sale

Congratulations to Crystal Jordan-Nye of the Cardiovascular Department. Crystal’s green “thank you” ticket was drawn for the quarterly gift card drawing.Crystalwaspresentedwitha$25Applebee’sgiftcertificate.

Quarterly gift card winner announced

TWIG VI COMMUNITY DAYSOver $500 in coupon savings!

4 Days OnlyWednesday-Saturday, November 8-11

100s of BONUS BUYS Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s, Younkers, Carson’s,

Boston Store, BON*TON & Bergner’sCoupon books are $5.00 each and are available

in the Community Relations office by calling 740-380-8110, in the hospital front lobby on

Tuesday mornings or from any TWIG VI member.

jogging, playing basketball, or playing singles tennis.A combination of moderate and vigorous intensity

works just as well. However, bear in mind that the relative intensity differs from one person to the next. A person who’s just beginning a regular fitness routine may find brisk walking to be vigorous, while someone who regularly runs marathons would place it in the moderate category. For those new to exercise, jumping into vigorous activity may seem daunting, and it’s better to start slowly and gradually build up endurance and strength.

A weekly regimen of regular exercise, of doing an activity that’s suited to your fitness level, is the ultimate goal and the one that will produce the most health benefits.

ACTIVITY DEFINED: WHERE DO YOU FALL?

• Inactive: No activity beyond baseline activities of daily living

• Low activity: More than baseline activity, but less than 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week, or less than 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity

• Medium activity: 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week, or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity

• High activity: More than 300 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week

ACTIVITY

HVCH is a 25-bed, critical-access hospital located in the city of Logan, Ohio, which serves residents in Hocking and surrounding counties. With more than 325 employees, our staff is here to serve the residents and visitors of our Hocking Valley community through various ancillary and emergency care services. HVCH is Joint Commission accredited, and we offer a wide range of primary, acute, and rehabilitative services. We are pleased to provide 24-hour emergency services to our patients through our ER and Urgent Care. Additionally, our surgical center, rehabilitation center, physical therapy clinic, pain control and wound clinic, imaging, laboratory, cardiovascular/cardiopulmonary, sleep clinic, geriatricpsychiatric,andoncologyservicesarealsoavailable. Weareproudofour facility. HVCH isaffiliatedwithOSUWMC, improvinghealthcare services to the Hocking and surrounding counties in the areas of general surgery and orthopaedics. HVCH also is a part of the Ohio State Health Network.

To provide extraordinary care close to home now and into the future.

OUR MISSION

To provide our community an unparalleled patient experience through world class service that is both compassionate and professional.

OUR VISION