Insulin Pump Therapy: Is It Right for You?

CAMBRIDGE, Ohio, Sept. 23, 2010 – Jump in the swimming pool, eat at a restaurant and enjoy a good night’s rest without worrying about your blood glucose level or insulin injections with insulin pump therapy. Insulin pump therapy helps make the daily routine of living with diabetes a lot easier and more convenient.

On Oct. 11, join David Whetzel from the Animas Corporation, the insulin pump division of Johnson & Johnson, as he discusses the benefits of insulin pump therapy and breaking away from injections at Community HealthLink, 1205 Clark St., in Cambridge, from 6-7 p.m.

“Injecting insulin multiple times a day can be time consuming and inconvenient,” said Cindy Fisher, RN, BSN, an outpatient diabetes educator at Southeastern Med. “Insulin pump therapy is a great alternative and in many cases, provides improved blood glucose control.”

Southeastern Med and Animas Corporation are both proud sponsors of the event. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is required. For more information or to register, please call 740-435-2946.

Southeastern Med Prepares for 15th Annual Older Adult Health and Education Fair

CAMBRIDGE, Ohio, Sept. 23, 2010 – Area individuals age 55 and older are invited to the 2010 Older Adult Health and Education Fair on Oct. 8, from 9 -11:30 a.m., at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens’ Center, 1022 Carlisle Ave., in Cambridge. The health and education fair provides area residents the opportunity to access low-cost health screenings, enjoy a variety of exhibits, win door prizes and enjoy themselves in a safe and secure environment.
“Since 1995, the Older Adult Health Fair has proven to be an event that individuals, 55 and older who live in Cambridge and the surrounding communities, look forward to every year,” said Lori Colby, Wellness Specialist and Older Adult Health Fair Coordinator for Southeastern Med. “Several Southeastern Med departments and physicians associated with the medical center provide the most up-to-date medical information and technology that is available, while local businesses and agencies provide valuable information that attendees can readily utilize.”

Local businesses and agencies participating in this year’s fair include the Cambridge Fire Department, Guernsey County Senior Citizens’ Center, Guernsey County Sheriff Department-Project Lifesaver, Hospice of Guernsey County, Alzheimer’s Support Group, Guernsey County Health Department, Area Agency on Aging, Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, Byesville and Northstar Pharmacy, Guernsey County Job and Family Services, Guernsey County CASA, Western-Southern Life Insurance, Braden Med, Seniors Helping Seniors, Red Carpet Healthcare, Cambridge Area YMCA, Advantage Bank and Cambridge Heights Apartments.

Departments and physicians associated with Southeastern Med will also be providing exhibits, including Dr. Jackson Flanigan, surgeon with Southeastern Ohio Physicians, Inc.; Dr. Corey Jackson, orthopedic surgeon at Southeastern Med; Dr. Charles Perry, podiatrist; Wellness Resources; Clear Hearing Gallery; Cancer Registry;Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab; Volunteer and Auxiliary Services; OB-GYN Specialists, Inc.; Southeastern Home Care; Pastoral Care; Surgical Services; Sports Med and PT/OT; and Endoscopy.

Foot health, hearing and skin cancer screenings will also be offered free of charge but an appointment is required for the foot health and hearing screenings. Participants are asked to wear shoes and socks that can be easily removed for the foot-health screening. Appointments can be made beginning Sept. 27 by calling 740-435-2900.
Southeastern Med’s Laboratory Services will provide a comprehensive blood screening at the event for the following, glucose and lipid profile for $10, thyroid for $10 and prostate for $10. The screenings require a 10 to 12 hour fast with only water permitted. Those participating can still take any morning medications as usual. As registration for this health screening is required, walk-ins will not be accepted. Appointments can be made beginning Sept. 27 by calling 740-435-2900.

Flu vaccines will be available at the event provided by the Guernsey County Health Department. Participants must present their Medicare or Medicaid card and be 55 years or older. Those without a Medicare or Medicaid card will be required to pay the vaccine fee. For questions regarding the flu vaccines, please call Luann Danford at the Guernsey County Health Department at 740-439-3577.

Admission to the health fair is free for seniors 55 years and older. Parking is available at the senior center and at the furthest section of the Elk’s parking lot. The senior center’s transportation van is available for anyone needing a ride to the fair. To reserve a seat, please call the senior center at 740-432-3838.

17th Annual Walk to Remember to be held Oct. 10

CAMBRIDGE, Ohio, Sept. 23, 2010 – The 17th Annual “Walk to Remember” will be held on Sunday, October 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Southeastern Med, 1341 Clark St., in Cambridge. The annual walk is held for parents who have experienced the death of a child.

This year’s walk will begin with a short program followed by a one-mile walk and balloon release. Refreshments and fellowship will follow at Southeastern Med.

Walk to Remember began in 1993 through Southeastern Med Childbirth Center’s RTS Bereavement Services. The mission of the bereavement support group is to provide dignified, respectful and compassionate bereavement care for patients and families.

For more information about the Walk to Remember, the grief recovery program, or bereavement support group at Southeastern Med, call Wendi Miller, RN, RTS, Coordinator of the Childbirth Center at 740-439-8868.

Students gain hands-on experience at Southeastern Med’s Medical Explorers

Southeastern Med’s Medical Explorers program kicked off Sept. 8 with 79 students in attendance to learn about Orthopedic Surgery, Information Systems, and Muskingum University. Students also had the opportunity to participate in a hands-on casting activity. Medical Explorers is a unique learning experience that provides teens with the chance to learn about a variety of medical careers from health care professionals. Shown above: Corey A. Jackson, D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon, removes a cast from Tressa Doudna, a sophomore at Shenandoah High School.