SepteMber/october 2010 SHARE Club Presents - Lee Health · Lee Memorial Health System SepteMber/october 2010 SHARE Club Presents In This Issue Dine and Discover New Friends 2 one

Lee Memorial Health System

SepteMber/october 2010

SHARE Club Presents

In This IssueDine and Discover New Friends 2one patient, one record 3Volunteer Knows No Limits 3New breast MrI Arrives 3calendar of events 4Deep Vein thrombosis 4computer classes 5Senior Fitness 6cancer Navigators 7travel opportunities 7 Membership Information 8

Featured benefit to SHAre club Advantage and plus MembersAll Lee Memorial Health System cafeterias and gift shops offer SHARE Club Advantage and Plus members a 20 percent discount. Show your membership keytag at time of purchase to receive your discount.

You can also use your discount during Taste Lee Celebrations—featuring special meals for a great price at our cafeterias on the following dates:

Sept 16, Hispanic Heritage FestivalSept 30, Summertime Sock Hopoct 14, october Festoct 28, Italian Heritage Feast

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For SHARE Club Advantage and Plus members.Try new restaurants and make new friends with SHARE Club! Dutch treat. Call 239-772-6765 to make your reservations.

red’s Seafood House and tavern10880 String Fellow Road, BokeeliaSept. 29, 4 p.m.

Morgan House restaurant1415 Dean St., Fort MyersOct. 14, 11:30 a.m.

Senior Health Program is on the WayI would like to thank all of the members who took the time to call and participate in our focus group on senior health. It is obvious that many of you are interested in getting a program together and you would like it in your backyard. Some of you want group settings and some

of you want the group to be online, but the bottom line is that you want a senior health program. Everyone who participated agreed that you want the program to include more than just exercise and good nutrition—you want the social and the emotional components, too.

We are in the process of putting this program together for you. We will target this program in a couple of different geographic locations, and plan to kick this off in the November/December issue. No matter how tremendous

this program is, it is up to you to make the program a success. Even if we flew in experts from around the country (which we will not be doing) and provide you with all the facts and evidence that you can take in (which we probably will do), the only person who can make this program successful and make you healthier is you.

The excuses are easy to come up with and the choices are hard to make. I think the motto of “one step at a time” is the way to do it, and so is making adjustments in moderation. I recently experienced the thought, “if you think you will fail, you will.” I think to myself, “I am going to start doing this,” and immediately I come up with reasons why I won’t do that. Instead, it should be, “how can I do this for myself and my children?” Lee Memorial Health System cares about the health of the people of this community, and the SHARE Club is here to help you take charge of your health.

Healthy brain Initiative: Lee Memorial Health System’s Older Adult Services is now taking reservations for Healthy Brain Initiative classes.

Sept 7, 14, 21, 28, 1-3 p m Barkley Place Senior Living Community

Sept 7, 14, 21, 28, 2-4 p m Sterling House

Sept 9, 16, 23, 30, 9-11 a m The Wellness Center of Cape Coral

oct 4, 11, 18, 25, 2-4 p m Lee Center For Rehab & Wellness

oct 5, 12, 19, 26, 2-4 p m Sterling House

oct 6, 13, 20 27, 9:30 - 11:30 a m UBS Financial Services

oct 7, 14, 21 28, 9-11 a m The Wellness Center of Cape Coral

There are additional classes coming up. Please call 239-772-6765 to register, or visit our Web site at www.healthybrainfl.org. Reservations are required. Cost is $20 per person for the four-class series, due at the first session.

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Jim Nathan

Lee Memorial Health System is One Step Closer to ‘One Patient, One Record’

SHARE Club Volunteer Knows No Limit Belle Sorokin spends a few hours every Wednesday volunteering with the SHARE Club. She assembles File of Life kits, which include a booklet designed to provide emergency personnel—such as paramedics and EMTs—with necessary medical data to begin immediate treatment. She began volunteering with Lee Memorial Health System 20 years ago, and has no intention of stopping any time soon.

At 97 years old, Belle is the oldest volunteer at Cape Coral Hospital. She started volunteering to keep busy, but soon realized that it allowed her to focus on someone other than herself. Her doctors encourage her to keep volunteering for as long as she is able, and she feels lucky to be healthy enough to continue.

“It’s the most wonderful thing in the world,” says Belle. “Not only does it keep me functioning physically and mentally, but I get to help others. That’s the best part.”

With almost 70 years of volunteer experience, Belle recommends volunteering to any seniors who feel lonely or depressed. “You don’t have to stop being active just because you are retired,” she says. “There are many people who rely on volunteers and you will feel so fulfilled by helping others. Volunteering truly is a privilege.”

For more information about volunteering, visit www.LeeMemorial.org/volunteer or call 239-343-2388.

New Breast MRI Arrives in Southwest FloridaThis year, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends a breast MRI in addition to mammography for women at increased risk for breast cancer. The Sentinelle Vanguard Breast MRI—the most comfortable breast MRI—is now available in Southwest Florida.

While breast MRI has been around for several years, the Vanguard is an innovative tool for detecting tumors that may go unnoticed with a mammogram, and for women at high risk for breast cancer. “An MRI is by no means an alternative to a mammogram or ultrasound,” says Dr. Saif, M.D., diagnostic radiologist and women’s advocate at The Outpatient Center at the Sanctuary. “The Vanguard is another tool to evaluate the breast, and it is the best tool that currently exists.”

The Vanguard is used by the top US cancer centers, including MD Anderson, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, Mayo Clinic, Moffitt Cancer Center and Yale-New Haven.

If you have questions about the Vanguard, please call the Lee Memorial Health System Cancer Advocacy Center at 877-680-0008.

Lee Memorial Health System took a major step forward with Epic—our electronic medical record—when we implemented this summer the patient scheduling component of the EMR, called Cadence.

Cadence is used by several departments to schedule outpatient procedures, such as respiratory exams, rehabilitation therapy, X-rays and much more. Cadence benefits patients by having multiple safeguards to ensure the correct procedure is being scheduled. For instance, if a patient with a history of breast cancer in the past five years calls to schedule a screening mammogram, question prompts will help the scheduler know immediately that the patient needs a diagnostic mammogram, instead.

Cadence also has advanced capabilities for the future, such as enabling physicians, nurses and other caregivers to log on to the system to see what procedures have been scheduled for patients. In a few years, patients will even be able to access the secure system online from home or anywhere to see segments of their own medical histories with the “My Chart”

feature of Epic, as well as schedule appointments and procedures.

Eventually, our entire health system will be using Cadence and Epic. Besides most of the LPG primary care offices, Epic is already installed in the Emergency Departments at Cape Coral Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center and Lee Memorial Hospital. The system will be launched at Gulf Coast Medical Center by mid-2011. We will also offer the EMR system to community physicians not employed by the health system.

A more complete picture of a patient’s health eliminates repetitious questions and unnecessary tests and allows for faster and more accurate diagnoses. Our ultimate goal: “one patient, one record.” Peace,

Jim NathanPresident, Lee Memorial Health System

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New Member GatheringLearn about the benefits of your SHARE Club membership.Sept. 13, 10 a.m.Gulf Coast Medical Center Community Room

Disaster preparedness Workshop Learn about the steps you can take to prepare for possible disasters and other emergencies. A sample disaster kit will be reviewed.Sept. 14, 10 a.m.HealthPark Medical Center Room 1A

cooking to Stay “a weigh” from the HospitalSample easy healthy dishes and take home the recipes. For Adv/Plus members only. Chef demonstration.Sept. 22 and Oct. 27, 2 p.m. The Windsor of Cape Coral, 831 Santa Barbara Blvd.

evans Health care Hors D’ouerves and tourGet to know your housing options for the future. For Adv/Plus members only.Sept. 22, 1 p.m.3735 Evans Ave, Fort Myers

Alzheimer’s SimulationA simulation that allows you to experience some facets of Alzheimer’s.Sept. 23, 1:30-3:30 p.m.Superior Residences of HealthPark, 9461 HealthPark Circle

Farewell to FallsNathalie Grondin, PT, balance and vestibular specialist. Lunch provided by Get a Grip Grab Bars Inc. Free to Adv/Plus members. Non-members $5.Sept. 28, 11:30 a.m.Cape Coral Hospital Auxiliary Conference Room

breakfast with the DoctorRobert Cross, M.D., will speak about coronary artery disease, risk factors and prevention. Breakfast provided at 8:30. Free to Adv/Plus members. Non-members $5. Sponsored by Clarebridge, a Brookdale Senior Living Community.Sept. 30, 9 a.m.Cape Coral Hospital Auxiliary Conference Room

planning and Shopping for a cruisePresented by Concierge CruisesOct. 11, 10:30 a.m.Gulf Coast Medical Center Community Room.

Designing a Strength training programPresented by Dean Mantion, exercise physiologist, Lee Center for Wellness.Oct. 12, 10 a.m.HealthPark Medical Center Room 1A

Droopy eyelids ScreeningSept. 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., HealthPark Medical Center Room 1B, by Eyelid Surgery CenterOct. 19, 10 a.m.-noon, Cape Coral Hospital Auxiliary Conference Room, by Eye Centers of Florida

breast Health exams for WomenDara Leichter, RN, and Diana Hammock, RT, will present the latest technology and explain the process. Includes lunch. Free to Adv/Plus members. Non-members $5.Oct. 26, 11:30 a.m.

Flu Shots Oct. 8, 9-11 a.m., HealthPark Medical Center AtriumOct. 26, 9-11 a.m., Gulf Coast Medical Center Community RoomOct. 13, 9 a.m.-noon, SHARE Club NorthFlu shots provided by Visiting Nurses Association.

coronary Health Improvement project (cHIp)Four sessions from the Loma Linda University on Healthy Living.Sept. 21, 23, 28 and 30, 6-8 p.m.Cape Coral Hospital LIFE Center

What Seniors Need to Know about the New Health care LawFind out how the new health care law will affect you. Guest speaker William K. Clark, Florida AARP. Call 239-791-0905 to register.Nov. 29:30-11 a.m., Gulf Coast Medical Center Community Room2-3:30 p.m., Cape Coral Hospital Auxiliary Conference Room

Deep Vein Thrombosis: It’s Very Serious and Very preventable In 2003, NBC News Correspondent David Bloom died overseas while reporting on the Iraq war. Bloom spent his final days alongside troops, even riding along in tanks. But his death was not caused by a bomb, gunfire or shrapnel. The killer was much more silent and stealthy: deep vein thrombosis, or DVT.

DVT is a condition that forms blood clots in the deep vein system, most commonly in the legs. “If left untreated, clots can travel to the heart and lungs, blocking circulation and becoming a potentially life-threatening problem,” says Moutaa BenMaamer, M.D., a vascular surgeon.

DVT is one cardiac condition that is not caused by great strain or overdoing your workout. Rather, DVT clots usually form when movement is too limited. In Bloom’s case, the days he spent sitting in the tank’s cramped quarters caused blood to pool in his veins and clot. The Coalition to Prevent DVT reports up to 2 million Americans suffer from DVT each year. Approximately 300,000 of them die from a resulting pulmonary embolism, which blocks arteries flowing to the lungs.

“DVT can be life-threatening, and it does kill,” Dr. BenMaamer says. “But, we can find it early and treat it easily.” DVT can be diagnosed by a painless, non-invasive ultrasound in about 20 minutes. Once detected, a patient will be given a blood thinner and the cause of the DVT will also be treated.

How can you avoid DVT? Obesity or limited mobility may increase your risk, so moving around and exercising is important. “Treating DVT can avoid complicated surgeries down the line,” Dr. BenMaamer says. “But prevention is better than the cure. Don’t wait to develop DVT. You have to walk a lot. If you need to lose weight, start now.”

Warning signs include sudden swelling of the legs, leg pain or heaviness, or sharp pains in the calves. If you experience any of these, go to your doctor.

calendar of events Unless otherwise noted, call 239-772-6765 to register for any of the programs below You must register to attend these events

Healthy Living Lecture Series 2010 4-5 p.m. at the Wellness Center of Cape Coral. For more information or to register, call 239-573-4800.processed Foods and Your HealthSept. 15Your Wellness examOct. 20

Featured LectureDr benMaamer will present a lecture on vein problems to SHAre club members at 5:30 p m on oct 7 at Healthpark Medical center room 1A to register, please call 239-772-6765

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the events listed below are available to Advantage and plus members

Computer Classes for SHARE Club MembersWhat are members saying about our computer classes?

“These folks are first class. Computer was alien to me and these people helped me get beyond it.” “My instructor was very encouraging – informed and helpful.” “Everything was great. Instructors made me feel welcome.” “Very good and professional.” “I have never taken a computer class before, the class helped me.” “No more fear.” “I want to learn more!” “The instructors took time to answer all of our questions.”

the following is a list of upcoming classes:• BeginnerComputerCourse• WordProcessingCourse• XP,VistaorWindows7Course• PrintShopDesignandAddressBookCourse• InternetandEmailCourse• ComputerHousekeepingCourse• UnderstandingE-bayCourse• SpreadSheetandDatabaseCourse

The computer classes are open to all SHARE Club Advantage and Plus members.

Please call 239-772-6765 for more information or to register. More information is also available at www.leememorial.org/shareclub.

SHAre club North To register for the events below, please call 239-656-7760.

Blood Pressure sponsored by Evans Health Care Sept. 10 and Oct. 8, 11a.m.

Movie DaySept. 15, noon “It’s Complicated”

Oct. 20, noon “The Twilight Saga Eclipse”

Popcorn and beverages $2.

Halloween Dinner/ DanceOct. 21, 6-9 p.m.Entertainment by Ali. Prizes will be given for the best costumes. Sponsored by Grand Court Brookdale Senior Living. $5 fee.

Grand court retirement community To register for the events below, please call 239-656-7760.

Mah Jong9 a.m., Tuesdays

Hand and Foot Card Game1 p.m., Fridays

Movie DaySept. 13, 1 p.m. “It’s Complicated” Oct.18, 1 p.m. “The Twilight Saga Eclipse”

Popcorn and beverages will be served! RSVP.

Seminars“Tools for Successful Caregiving” Sept. 22, noonMonica Dunkley, RN, CARE ProgramLearn ideas for coping by using every day items. Cookies and juice will be served. Please RSVP.

“Diabetes and Your Vision” Oct. 6, 10a.m. Claudio Ferreira, M.D., Eye Center of Florida Understand how diabetes affects your vision. Refreshments will be served.

“Beginning Crochet Class”Eight-week class meets MondaysOct. 18-Dec. 6, 10a.m.Seats are limited. RSVP required.

Intellectual LearningCalusa Harbour and The Renaissance Academy of FGCU invites you to take a break from the summer heat and join us for some intellectual stimulation.

“exploring Weather”Sept 20, noon2525 1st St , Fort Myers

This program includes a complimentary light lunch. To register, call Kellie at 239-425-2239. Watch for future mailings on FGCU classes available in Cape Coral with SHARE Club.

Free Balance ScreeningUnintentional falls are the leading cause of death due to injury among Florida residents 65 years and older and the fourth leading cause of death due to injury overall.

Attend a free balance screening to find out if you are at risk and what you can do to improve your balance.

Tuesday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Lee Center for Rehabilitation and Wellness2070 Carrell RoadFort Myers, FL 33901

To register, call 239-418-2000. Space is limited, call now!

Sept 20, 1-3 p m

oct 25, 1-3 p m

Nov 29, 1-3 p m

Dec 17, 1-3 p m

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Lee Diabetes Care Offers Self-management Program Started in 1986, the self-management program at Lee Diabetes Care meets American Diabetes Association standards for diabetes self-management education. Ninety-nine percent of patients, upon completion, indicated that they would recommend the program to others. Classes are offered at all Lee Memorial Health System hospitals and are covered by Medicare and most private insurance plans. For more information or to reserve your spot, please call 239-573-5727.

Lee Center for Weight Management• Affordable, outcomes-driven

weight management program

• Facilitated by registered dietitians with expertise in weight management

• Individual initial consultation and weekly follow-ups available

For more information or to make an appointment, please call 239-573-5720.

Daniel Vall considers himself to be in good shape. He plays golf often, exercises regularly, and does not smoke or drink. The 74-year-old SHARE Club member has emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease—also known as COPD—but is one of the healthiest members of the Lee Memorial Health System pulmonary support group. ‘Huffers & Puffers,’ as the program was nicknamed shortly after it was started several years ago, is open to COPD patients, caregivers and family members.

“I’ve made some great friends at Huffers & Puffers,” says Daniel. “I used to be a professional actor, so I enjoy making others laugh. If that makes them feel better, then I feel good to have helped them.”

Jodie Burgess, who acts as the group’s moderator and also suffers from COPD, says that the goal of the group is to give

people a place to share their experiences with others who understand exactly what they are going through.

“We often have guest speakers who discuss different topics that our members find useful,” says Jodie. “We make sure our members know how to get into an assisted shelter during a hurricane or how stress affects their symptoms.”

Huffers & Puffers meets once a month. For more information about the group, please contact Pulmonary Rehabilitation at 239-335-7720.

Upcoming Huffers & puffers Dates:

Pulmonary Support Group Provides Friendship for SHARE Club Member

YogaCape Coral Hospital LIFE Center Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., $5 per classCall Francesca at 917-687-1420.

Yoga HealthPark Medical Center Room 201Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., $5 per class

tai chiHealthPark Medical Center Mondays at 10 a.m., six-week course $40

Line DancingSHARE Club NorthThursdays at 10 a.m.,$2 per person

Line Dancing The Palms 2674 Winkler Ave. Fort Myers Thursdays, 1 p.m., $2 per person

Want to get moving with fellow SHARE Club Advantage and Plus Members?

Travel for Advantage and Plus MemberscI travel 877-597-2961

oct 14, Palm Beach Plus with Flagler Museum and Worth Ave., $59 pp

oct 26, Savannah, Ga., three nights, with guided tours, hotel accommodations, daily breakfasts and dinners, tickets to Savannah Theater, starting price $589 ppdo

Nov 21, Radio City Rockettes at the Barbara B. Mann with dinner, $149 pp

Dec 4, Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant matinee performance with buffet at Global Grille, $109 pp

Dec 5, Christmas at The Biltmore, Asheville and Stone Mountain, five nights, includes transportation hotel accommodations, 12 meals, tours, starting price $799 ppdo

concierge cruises 239-772-1840

Feb 12, Celebrity Eclipse, Caribbean, seven nights, starting price $839 ppdo

Apr 23, NCL, Hawaii, seven nights, includes Honolulu, Maui, Hilo, Kona and Kauai, starting price $909 ppdo

collette Vacations 239-772-6765

Dec 29, California Tournament of Roses Parade and Crystal Cathedral

Feb 12, Tropical Costa Rica

March 28, San Francisco Getaway

July 10, Spain’s Classics

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The staff at the Regional Cancer Center understand how frightening and confusing a diagnosis of cancer can be. That is why they developed the Cancer Nurse Navigator Program.

Navigation is a process of care management that begins when a person receives a suspicious finding or a cancer diagnosis. This one-on-one assistance helps to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment by addressing needs that may arise during this experience.

Dedicated cancer navigators are nurses with specialized knowledge of specific cancers and a great compassion for those struggling with cancer. The Nurse Navigator functions as a liaison to enhance the quality and continuity of care and help guide through all of the complexities that a diagnosis of cancer can create.

Nurse navigators are currently available for brain, breast, colorectal, lung, ovarian/uterine and prostate cancers at the Regional Cancer Center.

Navigators help you to understand your diagnosis and the treatment options you have. They may coordinate tests and medical appointments and will assist you in accessing appropriate resources and referrals.

Nurse navigators empower patients by gaining knowledge of site specific concerns. They are your advocate.

Cancer Navigation Services are free to individuals who are currently undergoing treatment or have a history of breast cancer. For more information, please call 239-343-9500.

Cancer Navigation Services at Regional Cancer Center

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SHAre clubp o box 2218, Fort Myers, Florida 33902

© Copyright 2010

SHARE Club Presents is a Lee Memorial Health System publication for the members of SHARE Club

System Director of Gerontology: Sue Maxwell, MSW

Program Coordinator: Teresa Frank-Fahrner

Assistants: Dena KilgusPaula Short

For more information on Older Adult Services, call 239-772-6765

Web site: www.LeeMemorial.org/OASE-mail: [email protected]

SHARE Club Presents

You can pay your membership fee at the SHARE Club office at Cape Coral Hospital by credit card, by cash or check at any of our classes or you can mail a check with the application form below to this address:

Lee Memorial Health SystemSHARE ClubP.O. Box 2218, Fort Myers, FL 33902

Once you join, you will receive a new membership key tag, as well as a list of SHARE Club Advantage and Plus benefits. For more information, contact SHARE Club at 239-772-6765.

Name _________________________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________

City _______________________ State ____________ Zip ______________________________________

Phone Number _______________________ Date of Birth _______________________________________

I would like to join ____ SHARE Club Advantage for $10/year (per person)

____ SHARE Club Plus for $25/year (per person)

I have enclosed cash or check in the amount of _____________________________________

To pay by credit card, please call us.

SHAre club’s membership program is designed to bring you more events and benefits for only $10 a year!

Community Discount Program•$5 coupon for a computer class•20 percent discount in gift shops•20 percent discount in cafeterias•Health screenings and lectures•Group Exercise•

4200.05 OAS 7-10

Travel opportunities•Free Lifeline medic alert enrollment ($50 value)•Life Long Learning Classes•$4 water aerobics classes at Cypress Lake Pool•

(with $10 pool pass)Social Opportunities •

Board of DirectorsDistrict 1 Stephen R. Brown, M.D. Marilyn Stout

District 2 Richard B. Akin Nancy M. McGovern, RN, MSM

District 3 Lois C. Barrett, MBA Linda L. Brown, ARNP, MSN

District 4 Frank T. La Rosa Dawson C. McDaniel

District 5 James GreenJason Moon

President James R. Nathan

Auxiliary PresidentsMary Pat Roleke, Cape Coral

HospitalNancy Stanfield, Gulf Coast

Medical CenterNora Harmon, Lee Memorial

Hospital/HealthPark Medical Center

Benefits of Joining SHARE Club Advantage