We Don’t Take Diabetes Sitting Down. (Nor Should You.)

Healthy TodayA newsletter from Pacific Medical Centers.

Winter2012

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At PacMed You’ll FIND:

•Afamiliarface—Your primary care doctor will see you for all your routine checkups and most other visits, and can coordinate any specialty care you might need.

•Careforthewhole“you”— Our clinics offer a full range of primary and specialty services.

•We’repracticallyneighbors—Visit any one of 10 convenient locations.

•Youarecovered—We accept most major insurance plans.

•Same-dayprimarycare appointments—even if it’s your first visit. Just call 1.888.4PACMED (472-2633) or go to our Web site, www.PacMed.org.

•DoctorswhocanseeyouonSaturdays—Our Canyon Park and Renton clinics have Saturday hours for regular checkups and urgent needs. Call 1.888.4PACMED (472-2633) or go to our Web site for details.

•Clinicswithextendedhours,on-siteparkingandmore.

Do You Want to See a Doctor on Saturday?We have new Saturday hours at these locations!

Canyon ParkPrimary care, lab and X-ray: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Mammograms: 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Renton Primary care, lab and X-ray: 9:00 a.m.–1.00 p.m.

More than 192,000 Washingtonians are believed to have undiagnosed diabetes—and many more are prediabetic. Yet with proper intervention, the disease can be managed, and even avoided. At PacMed, diabetes care and prevention are top priorities—so much so that we’re conducting free screenings in the workplace and for community groups.

The first step we all can take to lower our risk of diabetes is to be screened and learn our risk factors. Why is screening so important?

Diabetes is a silent killer with a staggering human and economic toll. Due to its insidious nature, diabetes often goes undiagnosed until it’s too advanced for prevention. However, with early diagnosis, it can be treated and managed—and sometimes avoided altogether.

AtPacMed,yourprimary careproviderisyourpointofcontactfordiabetesscreeningandcare.

If you’re getting regular checkups, your provider knows your medical history and risk factors, and is already checking you for signs of the disease. For instance, he or she may be monitoring your blood sugar levels, blood pressure, cholesterol, weight and tobacco use. If you don’t have any known risk factors, your routine screenings will probably start when you turn 45.

Andrea Strafford (member of the Living Well Alliance team) com-pleting a blood pressure check at an employer screening event.

Schedule a free Living Well Alliance screening event for your company or organization today!Ask your Human Resources department to contact Tom Kowalski, MS, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator, at 206.621.4420. Or visit www.livingwellalliance.org for more infor-mation or to fill out an online request form.

March – Northgate Clinic1st: 3:00–5:00 p.m. DB7th: 3:00–5:00 p.m. DN14th: 3:00–5:00 p.m. LD

April – Beacon Hill Clinic4th: 4:00–6:00 p.m. DB16th: 4:00–6:00 p.m. DN26th: 4:00–6:00 p.m. LD

Upcoming diabetes classes at PacMed:

If you do develop prediabetes or diabetes, your provider will be closely involved in your care and will follow up with you regu-larly to be sure you’re doing your part to make healthy lifestyle changes and come in for routine tests. “AtPacMedweworkverycloselywithourpatientstohelpthemmanagetheirdiabetesandrelatedconditions,”saysDr.KaiHansen,anInternalMedi-cinephysicianatTotemLake.“Wekeeptrackoftheirprogresswithamonthlyreportandcontactpatientswhohavenotkeptupwiththeirtreatmentandmonitoring.”Most clinics also have nurse case managers who can meet with patients and provide “personal coaching” by phone to keep motivation high and troubleshoot issues that come up.

At PacMed™, diabetes care isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Diabetes really isn’t one disease; it’s a complicated condition. Every person’s experience with diabetes is different, from both a physical and an emotional perspective—and even those aspects can change from day to day. That’s why you need a primary care provider who understands what you’re going through and makes sure you get the encouragement you need to follow your treatment plan.

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More than 30 of PacMed’s Family Medicine and Internal Medicine providers are nationally recognized by the American Diabetes Association and National Committee for Quality Assurance for excellence in diabetes care, and almost all of our primary care providers treat patients with diabetes. Within the PacMed system, our primary care providers can also collaborate with, and refer patients to, endocrinolo-gists, diabetic foot specialists, dieticians, ophthal-mologists, diabetes educators and others, as needed.

That’s why—in partnership with Premera Blue Cross and the American Diabetes Association—we have formed the Living Well Alliance. Through the alliance, PacMed is raising diabe-tes awareness and prevention through free screenings and education in the community and at employers’ work sites. Events have been held in law offices, IT companies, school districts—even on a golf course. People who screen high are encouraged to see a primary care physician as soon as possible—hopefully, at PacMed.

“Participants are often surprised with how little they know about diabetes and its potential consequences,” says Jan Kincaid Rystrom, a Certified Diabetes Educator at PacMed. “The response has been universally positive.” This exciting

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care model could be used to screen for other chronic diseases in the future, like hyperlipidemia or high cholesterol.

For class descriptions, go to www.PacMed.org/diabetes and click Classes at PacMed. The cost of classes is covered by some health insurance policies. To register, call us today at 206.NOSUGAR (206.667.8427) or email our Diabetes Program Coor-dinator, Princess Beltran, at PrincessB@PacMed.org.

May – Federal Way Clinic 8th: 9:00–11:00 a.m. DB10th: 9:00–11:00 a.m. DN24th: 9:00–11:00 a.m. LD

DB = Diabetes Basic DN = Diabetes NutritionLD = Living with Diabetes

Unfortunately, not everyone has a PacMed primary care provider.

Put the New PacMed Travel Clinic on Your ItineraryIf you travel outside North America for business, school or pleasure, you’ll want to be in good health when you go—and when you return. To be sure, make the PacMed Travel Clinic your first vacation stop.

Dr. Gilmore can tell you whether it’s safe to drink the water. As the PacMed travel doctor, Dr. Ari Gilmore is a fount of advice on health conditions in exotic places. A Family Medicine practitioner at Beacon Hill most days, Dr. Gilmore runs the PacMed Travel Clinic on Fridays (and by special appointment). He meets with individuals, couples and families to review their itineraries and health records so they can take the proper precautions against trip-ruining infections and diseases.

U.S. and Canadian residents traveling to other parts of the world—even to their native countries—often require special vaccines, such as those for yellow fever or typhoid. People heading to tropical or developing regions might also be prescribed medica-tions such as antimalarial or antidiarrheal pills to bring with them.

Whether you’re an international backpacker or a relatively inexperienced traveler, the clinic can prepare you for a healthy trip. Remember to schedule your visit for at least one month before your departure. To make your appointment, call 206.326.2400.

Please note that the Travel Clinic charges patients directly for services. Some insurance providers will pay for travel vaccines and medications.

“I was surprised how much I learned at my travel appointment about what I could do to make sure my trip to Cambodia went well.”

—Travel Clinic Patient

Unfortunately, not everyone has a PacMed primary care provider.

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Ever-Changing Healthy Snack MixMakes 10 cups (one serving = 1/2 cup). Remember to measure your portion!

This throw-together snack mix combines salty and sweet flavors for a satisfying munch. And because it contains whole grains, fiber, protein and unsaturated fat, it provides an energy boost with hunger relief that lasts. Keep the recipe fresh by using different nuts or low-sugar cereals, but realize that the nutritional value will change.

SnacksAreNotAllCreatedEqualHigh-fiber,nutritiousfoodssuchasfreshfruitandvegetables,popcorn,nutsandcerealcontrolyourappetitebyhelpingyoufeelfull,andthereforelesslikelytoovereat.Chewingfoodsalsohelpstostimulatethebrain,increasingyouroverallsatisfaction.And,becausefiberslowsdownthereleaseofcarbohydrates,you benefitfroma“timerelease”effect:sustainedenergyforalongerperiodoftime.

Nutritional information per serving as written:Calories: 136.3 Fat: 11.4g Saturated Fat: 2.54mgTotal Carbohydrate: 25.6g Dietary Fiber: 5.7g Sugars: 13.6gCholesterol: 0g Sodium: 48.4mg Protein: 5.4g

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Measure out portions into sandwich bags for grab-and-go snacks, or store in a sealed container. Nuts last longer when kept in the dark or the refrigerator.

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Urologistsdiagnoseandtreatawidevarietyofmaleandfemaleurologicalconditions.Thisarticle,however,speaksspecificallytomen.

Talking about urology is, well, a sensitive topic. But, just as most women consider a gynecological exam to be primary care, urological evaluation can be seen as part of primary care for men. Urologi-cal health can encompass kidney, bladder and prostate issues that commonly affect men as they age. These problems include incontinence, kidney stones, enlarged prostate as well as genitourinary cancers that can sometimes be silent and present with no symptoms. When there’s a problem, you might need to see a urologist.

A urologist is a specialist doctor who is trained to evaluate the genitals and urinary tract; in men, this includes the kidneys, bladder, genital structures, prostate and testicles. In addition to the types of problems mentioned above, urologists can diag-nose and treat erectile dysfunction and certain cancers. They also perform vasectomies.

Because urinary and sexual problems can cause emotional as well as physical distress, it’s im-portant to choose a urologist with whom you feel comfortable discussing personal matters. PacMed assures you that our urology care is comprehen-sive, caring and discreet. Drs. Donald Pick, Michael Han and Richard Wonderly have a full urological practice—including state-of-the-art laparoscopic and robotic capabilities. They see patients of all ages, many of whom come to us from outside the PacMed network.

MinimallyInvasiveUrologyProceduresMany urologic conditions can be relieved and managed medically. When surgery is required, the options range from outpatient procedures such as a prostate biopsy or vasectomy, to major surgery to remove a tumor or large kidney stone.

Newer, minimally invasive surgeries have made things much more comfortable for patients. For ex-ample, with robotic prostatectomy (removal of the prostate), patients have lower blood loss and can go home the day after surgery. “Using the da Vinci robot to perform laparoscopic procedures is really the most exciting advance we’ve seen in urology over the last 10 years,” says Dr. Han.

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Symptoms that suggest you may need to see a urologist:•Bloodintheurine•Painwhenyouurinate•Changesinurinarypattern•Frequentneedtourinate•Inabilitytourinate•Weakorhesitanturinarystream•Incontinence(difficultyholdingurineorleaking)•Paininthelowerabdomen•Frequenturinarytractinfections•Maleinfertility•Maleimpotenceorerectiledysfunction•Massintesticle

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•TURBT(transurethralresectionofbladder tumor)

•LaserTURP(transurethral resection of the prostate)

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Minimally invasive urology procedures offered include:

PacMedacceptsmostmajorinsuranceplans.Beforeyoururology appointment,contactyourinsuranceprovidertoconfirmcoverage.

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Take Care of Your Body, Mind & Spirit

“Therapeutic conversations can elicit hope and healing responses in patients and thereby are different than conversations patients have with others in their lives.”

—JudithMendenhall,MSW,LICSW,TotemLakeClinic

ProfessionalCounselingforWhenYouNeedExtra EmotionalSupportThe road of life can get bumpy sometimes.Once-sturdyrelationshipscanbecomeshaky.Withtheeconomicdownturn,theremaybeextrastressesatwork—ornoworkatall.Takingcareofothersandjug-glingcommitmentscanbetaxing.Sometimeslovedonesgetsickordie.Ifyouhavelingeringanxietyorsadnessorfeeloutofcontrol,aprofessionalcoun-selorcanhelpyousteerthroughtheroughpatch.

AtPacMed,webelievethatyouremotionalhealthisasimportantasyourphysicalhealth.Infact,depres-sionandrelationshipissuescannegativelyaffectphysicalhealth.Whetheryoujustneedsomeonetolistenandconcentrateonyou,orneedmoreexten-sivecounselingorevaluation,you’llfindBehavioralMedicinespecialistswhocanhelpyouatourBeaconHill,Northgate,TotemLakeandRentonclinics.

Itisimportanttoknowthatevenpeoplewithgoodmentalhealthoccasionallyseekoutsidehelp.Ifyouorafamilymembercouldusesomepersonalguid-ance,don’tputofffeelingbetter.Makeanappoint-menttodaybycalling1.888.4PACMED.

To learn more about our Behavioral Medicine practice and providers, navigate to the Behavioral Medicine page at www.PacMed.org. Most insurance plans have a behavioral health benefit. To see what your policy covers, check with your insurance provider.

“Along with eating right and getting exercise, staying up to date on your vaccinations is one of the most proactive things you can do to protect your overall health,” says Dr. Lisa Sieberson, a Family Medicine nurse practitioner at our Lynnwood clinic.

Whileyourprimarycareprovideristhebestpersontoidentifywhichvaccinesyouneed,thesearetheusualrecommendationsforadults:

•Fluvaccineeveryyear,especiallyforthosewhohavecontactwiththeveryyoungorveryold.Thiscanbedoneasashot,orforthoseunderage50,anasalmist.

•Tetanus-diphtheria(Td)boosterevery10years.Atetanus- diptheria-pertussis(Tdap)vaccineisrecommendedonceforthosebetweenages11and64.

•Shingles(Zoster)vaccineonceatage60orabove.

•Pneumococcal(Pneumovax)vaccineonceatage65orabove(orearlierifrecommendedbyyourprovider).

Doyouneedadditionalimmunizationsfortravel?Seethetravelclinicstoryonpage3.

Dr.LisaSiebersonisacceptingpatientsatPacificMedical CenterLynnwood.Youcanmakeanappointmentwith Dr.Siebersonatwww.PacMed.orgorbycalling425.744.7153.

Immunizations: They’re Not Just for KidsWhile most parents keep their children up to date on immunizations, many don’t get vaccinat-ed themselves. If you can’t remember your last shot, it’s quite likely that you are missing some critical immunizations or are due for a booster.

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•Dance-basedinteractivevideogames•AerobicdanceclassessuchasZumba®orJazzercise® •ExerciseDVDsandvideos•Yogaortaichi•Jumpingrope•Indooriceskating•Walkingatamallorindoortrack•Swimmingatyourlocalpool•Communitycenterbasketballorvolleyball•Bowling

Undiagnosed Heart Conditions

While many people talk about heart disease and stroke, there are other heart conditions that people may not even know they have. Estimates suggest that 3.7 million Americans have an undiagnosed heart condition. Heart conditions can af-fect everyone, regardless of age, gender or physical fitness, and can get better or worse as we age.

HeartscreeningscanbelifesavingMany people don’t realize that their family history might be putting them at risk or that their blood pressure is too high. Screenings—looking for disease before there are symptoms—can be vital in saving a person’s life. Through heart screenings and timely intervention, serious problems can often be avoided.

Cholesterol and blood pressure are good starting measurements for a person’s overall heart health, but these numbers don’t give a full picture of a person’s cardiovascular wellness. When indicated, other technologies may be used to diagnose heart condi-tions, such as ultrasound, stress test or MRI.

Common Heart ConditionsThe severity of heart conditions can vary widely, even among people with the same disorder. Being aware of the different types is the first step toward under-standing the risks. Here are a few of the conditions that commonly affect people:

• Bicuspid aortic valve disease—Instead of having a heart valve with three leaflets, some people have only two. Without the third leaflet, the valve may be leaky or become narrowed over time. This condition needs to be monitored closely.

• Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)—Arrhythmia refers to any problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. Most arrhythmias are harmless, but some can be serious, leading to stroke or other life-threatening problems.

• Heart muscle dysfunction (cardiomyopathy)—Cardiomyopathy refers to a num-ber of diseases of the heart muscle. As the condition worsens, the heart muscle weakens and can eventually fail. The causes can be inherited or acquired.

SeeyourdoctorWhile some heart conditions are not serious, many remain asymptomatic for a long time before becoming a health concern; and while not all heart conditions are preventable, staying on top of a potential condition can save your life. If you don’t already have a primary care physician, get one and go for regular checkups.

If you or your doctor has concerns about your heart health, don’t hesitate to make an appointment with a cardiologist. PacMed has a team of cardiologists who can aid in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac-related conditions.

Women’s Heart Attack Symptoms May Look DifferentWhile crushing chest pain is the most recognized heart attack symptom in both men and women, as many as one-third of female heart attack patients never experience any chest pain. Every woman should learn the signs of heart attack in females and take them seriously.

If you have been experiencing unusual discomfort in your limbs or torso on a continual basis, call your doctor today.

If any of these symptoms comes on sud-denly, with no identifiable cause, call 911 immediately. Do not wait more than five minutes. Do not attempt to drive yourself for help.

Mostcommonheartattacksignsinwomen:

•Lingeringorintermittentchestpainorpressure

•Suddenshortnessofbreath•Indigestion•Nauseaorvomiting•Suddenpainordiscomfortintheback,

arm, neck, jaw or stomach•Suddenlightheadednessorcold

sweats•Sleepdisturbances

Dr. Joshua Buckler, who consulted on this article, is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. In 2011, Dr. Buckler was named Top Doctor by Seattle Metropolitan magazine.

Also,watchforthese commonstrokesignsinbothmenandwomen:•Suddennumbnessorweaknessofthe

face, arm or leg (especially on one side of the body)

•Suddentroublespeakingorunder-standing

•Suddentroubleseeinginoneor both eyes

•Suddentroublewalking;dizziness,loss of balance or coordination

•Suddensevereheadachewithnoknown cause

With these stroke symptoms, call 911 even if the signs have stopped. If treated within three hours, the long-term disabil-ity from some common types of stroke can be reduced or avoided.

Pacific Medical Centers Welcomes Our Newest Healthcare Providers

LisaIvanjack,MD,InternalMedicineCanyon ParkDr. Ivanjack likes to be outdoors with her family andtwoLabradorRetrievers.She’safanofcollege football and her kids’ sporting activities. She’s also an avid reader.

BrianKim,MD,FamilyMedicineFederal WayIn his spare time, Dr. Kim likes to get in some golfing, fishing, hiking or camping—or a friendly game of softball. Dr. Kim also speaks Korean.

Elizabeth(“Lesa”)Morrison,MD,GastroenterologyFirst Hill, Canyon ParkDr. Morrison recharges by spending time with family and friends. Among her personal interests are hiking, biking, triathlons, travel and cooking.

Thesemenandwomenbringabroadrangeofclinicalskillsandpersonalexperiencetotheirpractice.Tolearnmoreaboutourproviders’ medicalinterests,backgroundsandtreatmentphilosophies,pleasevisitthe“WhoWeAre”sectionofourWebsite(www.PacMed.org). Orscheduleanappointmenttoday.

Courtney(“Coco”)Poirier,DPT,PhysicalTherapyBeacon Hill, Canyon ParkCoco stays active by playing beach volleyball and jogging. She also likes to cook, read and travel.

LisaSieberson,DNP,ARNP,FamilyMedicineLynnwoodWhen not at work, Dr. Sieberson enjoys running, cycling, marathons and triathlons, as well as travel and cooking.

Each year, Seattle Met, Washington Magazine and Seattle magazine survey thousands of medical professionals and ask, “Who would you seek out if you or a loved one needed medical care?” This year, Seattle Met expanded its survey in partnership with Avvo, rating doctors on a 10-point scale, employing not only peer endorsements but factors such as experience, education, training, disciplinary history, fellowships, hospital privileges and awards.

These PacMed doctors have been recognized as some of the best doctors in the region:

Seattle Met:Matthew Bressie, MD, Family MedicineJoshua Buckler, MD, FACC, CardiologyTony Huynh, MD, Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Diseases and SurgeryChris Maeda, MD, Sports MedicineRosalie Miller, MD, MPH, Family MedicineNiraj Patel, MD, FACS, OphthalmologyAngelina Platas, MD, FACP, Internal Medicine, Geriatric MedicineGinger Ruddy, MD, MPH, Family Medicine with ObstetricsDavid Savage, OD, FAAO, OptometryChristopher Smith, MD, FACP, Internal MedicineOren Traub, MD, PhD, Hospitalist

Seattle magazine:Marshall Bedder, MD, FRCP(C), Interventional Pain ManagementMary Wemple, MD, RheumatologyJohn Yuen, MD, Allergy and Rheumatology

Washington Magazine:Shoba Krishnamurthy, MD, FACG, Gastroenterology

Kemi Nakabayashi, MD, FACP, Internal Medicine

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This year’s report again demonstrates PacMed’s commitment to providing respectful, high-quality, patient-focused healthcare to our patients and the communities we serve.

We are proud to say that of the 16 measures on which we were evaluated, such as diabetes care, generic drug use and breast cancer screening, PacMed was above the regional average in 9 measures, and at the regional average in 7. We did not score below the regional average on any measure. In terms of the number of above-average evaluations, we were one of the top three medical groups.

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