Winter 2015-16 1300 Wesley Drive Memphis, TN 38116 • Phone: 901.516.3700 • www.methodisthealth.org

Dear Neighbors:

As we prepare to welcome 2016, it is a good time to reflect on our many achievements over the past year.

One of our major achievements was breaking ground on our new Emergency Department expansion. With a completion date scheduled

for the end of 2016, we are excited about offering a more spacious and comfortable environment for the delivery of care to our patients and families in the next 12 months.

As a first, we officially adopted Havenview Middle School, the first Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) optional middle school in Shelby County Schools. Our Associates look forward to volunteering as speakers and mentors throughout the school year as we extend our reach in serving the community.

We also started an outpatient cardiopulmonary therapy program designed to help patients recovering from heart or lung surgery or cardiopulmonary conditions by helping them overcome lifestyle changes through instruction and special exercises.

It is also an achievement to have new physicians Dr. Jeshenna Watkins (Obstetrics/Gynecology) and Dr. Anthony Hollins (Orthopedics) as a part of the Methodist South family. Throughout the year, we have also been able to recruit and retain some of the most qualified Associates in healthcare to provide you and your family with the best possible experience as you visit our hospital.

I hope that you will have a safe and joyous holiday season and pray that many blessings will be bestowed on our Whitehaven family and community supporters in 2016.

Sincerely,

James L. Robinson III, PsyD.

Be treated well

A Message to the Community from the Hospital CEO

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Methodist South hosts groundbreaking ceremony for Emergency Department expansion.

Dr. James Robinson (right) joined by Dr. Anthony Hollins and Dr. Jeshenna Watkins.

Havenview Middle School choir sings Christmas carols during Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Be treated well

Outpatient Rehabilitation Department Starts New Programs

The Outpatient Rehabilitation Department is now using animal-assisted therapy as a form of treatment for their patients. The department partnered with the Mid-South Therapy Dogs & Friends nonprofit organization, which provides certified and trained therapy dogs to bring this unique service to our patients.

The department has also started a social skills group to help individuals with learning skills. Topics will include conversational skills, problem-solving and decision-making, improving communication and more.

We invite you to attend ourStroke Support Group

Join us as we provide education and supportfor survivors and caregivers. Our stroke group will meet

on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 pm.

1251 Wesley Drive, Suite 141Methodist South Outpatient Rehabilitation

(Located in the Medical Office Complex directly across from Methodist South Hospital)

For more information, please contact:Patricia Morgan, OTR/L (Patricia.Morgan@mlh.org)Rushali Naik, PT/MS DPT (Rushali.Nail@mlh.org)(901) 516-3726

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At Methodist South, screening mammograms areavailable any week day between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Now offering digital mammograms, the latest advancementin breast cancer screening and detection

No appointment or physician order necessaryTests completed within minutes

Simple, quick and easy

For more information, call 901-516-3056.

If you prefer to make an appointment, call 901-516-9000.

Bone density screening appointments also available with a physician order.

Classes are scheduled for the third Monday of each month, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Please contact, 901.516.3726 for more information.

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THE 411 ON YOUR

DO YOU KNOW JUST HOW AMAZING YOUR HEART IS?

PROTECT YOUR HEARTGive your heart some love by doing everything in your power to prevent heart disease.

♥ Eat a healthy diet ♥ Exercise for 30 minutes a day most days of the week

♥ Maintain a healthy weight ♥ Don’t smoke or use tobacco ♥ Get enough quality sleep

♥ Manage stress ♥ Get regular screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes

It beats about

100,000 TIMES

in one day

In an average lifetime, the heart pumps about 1 million barrels of blood

(enough to fill three supertankers!)

A woman’s heart

BEATS FASTER, on average, than a

man’s heart

The circulatory system:

✓ DELIVERS oxygen and nutrients to the body

✓ REMOVES waste

✓ FIGHTS infection

Your heart is about the

SIZE of your hands clasped together

Blood can travel

TO EVERY CELL in your body in less than

6 SECONDS

It pumps

1.5 GALLONS of blood each minute

That’s more than 2 TIMES THE DISTANCE

around the earth!

70 BEATS per minute

78 BEATS per minute

60 000 M I L E

Together, all of your veins, arteries and other blood

vessels could stretch about

Sources: Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Nemours Foundation, Heart Rhythm Society and the National Institute on Aging.

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In This Issue

A Message to the Community from the Hospital CEO

Outpatient Rehabilitation Department Starts New Programs

The 411 on Your Heart

1300 Wesley Drive Memphis, TN 38116

Don’t Just Make Resolutions This Year — Keep Them

Every year in late December, we’re met with a challenging question: “What should my New Year’s resolution be?” Lose weight, show more gratitude or maybe run a marathon? These noble goals often fall by the wayside by mid-January. This year, think small and smart to keep your resolutions on track.

Make 2016 Your Healthiest Year Yet!Small, manageable changes can boost your health and happiness and inspire those around you to do the same. Here are 10 ideas for improving your health:

Ditch soda. Try switching to club soda — you’ll enjoy the same effervescence without the sugar or calories.

Make a doctor’s appointment. Make room in your schedule for recommended health screenings. They can detect problems in their earliest, most treatable stages.

Brush your teeth for at least two minutes. Use a timer or play a song to get used to brushing for the full amount of time.

Wash your hands. It’s one of the best ways to keep yourself healthy and prevent the spread of germs.

Take a break. Just five minutes for a quick walk or moment of quiet can help relieve stress.

Protect your skin. Use sunscreen daily — it may already be in products you use!

Make your lunch. You’ll save thousands of calories (and possibly hundreds of dollars) over the year by bringing your lunch instead of buying it.

Eat one more serving of fruit. Whether fresh, frozen, dried or canned, chances are you have opportunities to add fruits or vegetables to your meals.

Set the stage for better sleep. Keep your bedroom cool, dark and quiet and keep work, computers and television out of the bedroom to promote optimal sleep.

Avoid secondhand smoke. And if you smoke, quitting is one of the best steps you can take toward better health. Smoking cessation aids can help.