November - Diabetes Awareness Month
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above
normal. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose, or sugar, for
our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that lies near the
stomach, makes a hormone called insulin to help glucose get into the
cells of our bodies. When you have diabetes, your body either doesn't
make enough insulin or can't use its own insulin as well as it should.
This causes sugar to build up in your blood.
Diabetes can cause serious health complications including heart
disease, blindness, kidney failure, and lower-extremity amputations.
Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.
What are the symptoms of diabetes?
People who think they might have diabetes must visit a physician
for diagnosis. They might have SOME or NONE of the following symptoms:
- Frequent urination
- Excessive thirst
- Unexplained weight loss
- Extreme hunger
- Sudden vision changes
- Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
- Feeling very tired much of the time
- Very dry skin
- Sores that are slow to heal
- More infections than usual.
Nausea,
vomiting, or stomach pains may accompany some of these symptoms in the
abrupt onset of insulin-dependent diabetes, now called type 1 diabetes.
What are the risk factors for diabetes?
Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include older age, obesity, a
family history of diabetes, prior history of gestational diabetes,
impaired glucose tolerance, physical inactivity, and race/ethnicity.
African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, American Indians, and some
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are at particularly high risk for
type 2 diabetes.
Risk factors are less well defined for type 1 diabetes than for
type 2 diabetes, but autoimmune, genetic, and environmental factors are
involved in developing this type of diabetes.
Gestational diabetes occurs more frequently in African Americans,
Hispanic/Latino Americans, American Indians, and people with a family
history of diabetes than in other groups. Obesity is also associated
with higher risk. Women who have had gestational diabetes have a 35% to
60% chance of developing diabetes in the next 10–20 years.
Other specific types of diabetes, which may account for 1% to 5% of
all diagnosed cases, result from specific genetic syndromes, surgery,
drugs, malnutrition, infections, and other illnesses.
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Cole Memorial is Recognized by the Joint Commission for Second Year in a Row!
Cole
Memorial was named one of the nation's Top Performers on Key Quality
Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care
organizations in America. Cole Memorial was recognized by The Joint
Commission for exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical
processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions,
including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care,
children's asthma, stroke and venous thromboembolism, as well as
inpatient psychiatric services. New this year is a category for
immunization for pneumonia and influenza.
Cole Memorial is one of 1,099 hospitals in the U.S. earning the
distinction of Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for attaining and
sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance. Cole
Memorial was recognized for its achievement on the following measure
sets: Surgical care and pneumonia prevention. The ratings are based on
an aggregation of accountability measure data reported to The Joint
Commission during the 2012 calendar year and represents 33 percent of
all Joint Commission-accredited hospitals reporting data for 2012.
This is the second year in a row that Cole Memorial is being
recognized as a Top Performer. Last year, the Hospital was recognized by
The Joint Commission for achieving the same measure sets.
"While we celebrate the honors from various organizations that
monitor healthcare performance, Cole Memorial is focused on continuous
learning and improvement. We have turned our attention to gathering and
impacting measures of health throughout the communities we serve and we
are transforming our health system to prevent disease while continuing
to treat it," said Ed Pitchford, president and CEO of Cole Memorial.
"So, we are pleased that The Joint Commission has again recognized us
and we are confident that we will continue these successes on the path
of improving the lives of those who entrust their health to us."
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Dr. Wust-Smith Receives 2013 Patient Choice Award
Marlene J. Wust-Smith, M.D., F.A.A.P., Medical Director of Primary
Care Services and member of the Pediatric Services team at Cole
Memorial, received the 2013 Patient Choice Award on October 9 at the
Lancaster Marriott Hotel & Convention Center during The Pennsylvania
Association of Community Health Centers’ (PACHC) lunch presentation of
the Awards for Primary Care Excellence (APEX).
President and CEO of Cole Memorial Ed Pitchford stated, “I couldn’t
think of a greater honor than to be voluntarily nominated by one of
your patients. When I received the call to inform me of Marlene’s
selection, I wasn’t the least bit surprised. She is an outspoken
advocate who holds firm to her commitment to provide the highest quality
of care possible for her patients. Obviously, we are pleased and proud
to have Dr. Wust-Smith as a member of the Cole Memorial family.”
The Patient Choice Award is an honor bestowed upon a medical
provider who has made a significant difference in the life, health and
well-being of a patient. Nominations are provided solely by patients,
and all health center staff members across Pennsylvania are eligible to
be nominated.
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American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR AED Training
When a life is at stake, don’t settle for less—Learn CPR.
Did you know that nearly 80 percent of cardiac arrests happen
outside a hospital—such as at the park, at work, or at home? Right now,
about 90% of those victims die before reaching the hospital, but
statistics prove that if more people knew CPR, more lives could be
saved. Immediate CPR can double, or even triple, a victim’s survival
rate.
As part of an ongoing campaign to promote CPR, Cole Memorial is
excited to launch a new CPR Training Program that will help spread vital
CPR training throughout our community. Every three months, Cole
Memorial will host a CPR training targeted to meet different needs
within the community.
Join us on November 15th for our first CPR program!
American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR AED Training
Cole Memorial Wellness Center in Coudersport, PA
Friday, November 15, 2013, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Registrations should be received prior to November 7, 2013.
Cost: $25 (Cost includes AHA Heartsaver 1st Aid, CPR AED Student Workbook and certification card.)
Target Audience: Workplace and community members that need a CPR certification card.
To find out more about this type of CPR certification, click on this link to learn more:
Information: If you have questions, please contact Pat Pomeroy, AHA Training Center Coordinator, at (814)274-9301, ext. 1355.
Confirmation: After registering with an email address, an electronic confirmation will be sent to you.
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The Cole Foundation Celebrates Loved Ones With Second Annual "Light Up A Life"
The
Cole Foundation’s second annual “Light Up A Life” celebration has
begun! On Thursday, December 5, the Cole Foundation will light a 60-foot
outdoor tree, located on the Cole Memorial Hospital campus as a
meaningful way to honor and remember special friends and family members
throughout the holiday season.
Each
gift of $10 or more will place a symbolic light on the “Light Up A
Life” tree. Each light on the tree will be a visual representation of a
gift, given in honor or memory of a loved one. All proceeds for the
program will be used to support the ongoing healthcare needs of Hospice
and Patterson Cancer Care patients at Cole Memorial. Each gift will be
acknowledged with a specially designed card sent to the person being
honored or to the family of a memorialized loved one.
“We
hope you will honor or remember those special people who have touched
your life, through a gift to the Cole Foundation during this holiday
season,” stated Patrice Levavasseur, executive director of the Cole
Foundation. “We look forward to the support of our communities and hope
you can join us at 5:30 p.m. on December 5th for our special tree
lighting ceremony and reception that will follow the event.”
For more information or to give a gift to “Light Up A Life” call the Cole Foundation at 814-274-5520 or click here. |
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Ryanne Clark Joins Internal Medicine Team
The internal medicine team at Cole Memorial Hospital welcomes
Ryanne Clarke, RN, BSN, MSN. She joins the practice of three physicians
and six physician assistants which provide primary care to patients with
a specialty in internal medicine.
Miss Clarke comes to Cole Memorial with over five years of
experience, most recently as a primary care provider from Johns Hopkins
University where she served in a variety of public settings such as
schools, hospitals and health departments in the Baltimore, Maryland
vicinity.
In addition, Miss Clarke continues to volunteer as an
organizational coordinator and registered nurse with the Mayo Clinic
Medical School’s clinical care program in La Descubierta, Dominican
Republic. Since 2008, she has been a part of the group of 40 healthcare
providers and medical students that make an annual trip to the Dominican
Republic/Haitian border to provide medical aid to the underserved.
She is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University’s accelerated
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) program where she also completed a
Master’s of Science (MSN) degree, specializing in Family Nurse
Practitioner curriculum. Miss Clarke also holds a Bachelors of Art
degree in Spanish and Political Science from Tulane University in New
Orleans, Louisiana plus she completed a clinical practicum and language
intensive program to provide community assessments and education on
Dengue fever and other public health issues in rural and urban settings
at Pontifica Universidad Madre y Maestra, Santiago, Dominican Republic.
Miss Clarke’s will also work with Cole Memorial’s network anti-coag
clinic that assists patients who take Coumadin and anticoagulant
medications.
For further information or to make an appointment with Cole Memorial’s Internal Medicine Department, call 814.274.5276.
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Cole Memorial and First-Responder Conduct an Active Shooter Drill
On the morning of October 16, a mock “code silver” was called at
Cole Memorial while several police agencies and local emergency
management partners became engaged in an active shooter drill.
Officials say the emergency exercise is a necessary precaution to
educate the hospital’s incident command team and collaborate with
community emergency management agencies.
Yellow tape surrounded the fake shooting scene as actors were
provided medical services such as emergency triage, paramedic
transportation, mental health support and event updates.
“Cole Memorial’s Emergency Department staff and clinical care teams
were focused on practicing triage and rapid response treatment/transit,
said Cynthia Hardesty, vice president of Clinical Operations and chief
nursing officer. “This was a complex exercise that included caring for
the newly injured and maintaining care and a safe environment for our
existing patients. All of the staff did a great job!”
By 9:30 a.m., police and hospital public information officers
released a first injury count, which included three critically, one
serious plus the deceased shooter.
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Cole Memorial 5K And Kids Fun Run
The Pink Ribbon 5K Walk/Run had a fabulous finish on October 20.
Over 130 runners and walkers hit the trail to raise over $2,500 to
support digital mammography equipment at Cole Memorial for advanced
breast imagining services in our area.
Thank you to all participants and volunteers for your assistance. We hope to see you at our next 5K!
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Events Calendar:
Cole Today:
Cole Memorial App:
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Osteoporosis
Heel Screenings
November15
1-3 p.m.
Cole Memorial's
Women's Health Center
Cost is $10
Call 877-274-8200 to schedule
Oswayo Valley Comprehensive Blood Analysis
Oswayo Valley Elementary School
Sunshine Book Fair
November 25
10 a.m - 4 p.m.
Cole Memorial's Irwin Medical Arts Building
Sunshine Book Fair
November 26
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cole Memorial's Irwin Medical Arts Building
Community Blood Bank Blood Drive
December 5
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cole Memorial's Main Conference Room
Light Up A Life Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 5
5:30 p.m. - 7
Cole Memorial's Court Yard
Meal Planning for Busy Families with Mariann Kahle, RD, LDN
December 6
12 - 1 p.m.
Cole Memorial's Main Conference Room
Skin and Oral Cancer Screenings
December 7
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
By Appointment Only
Patterson Cancer Care Center
Free Mammogram Screenings
December 18
By Appointment Only
Call 1-877-274-8200 to Schedule
Osteoporosis Heel Screenings
December 20
1 - 3 p.m.
Cost is $10
By Appointment Only
Call 1-877-274-8200 to Schedule
Please check back frequently as
more events may be added. Also, please note that all information is
subject to change without notice.
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"Talk Baby" Group
5:30 p.m.-First Thursday of the month at
The Coudersport Wellness Center. For details call (814) 274-9301 x1243.
"Talk Baby" Group
4 p.m.-Second Friday of the month at Cole
Memorial’s Port Allegany Community Health
Center. For details call (814) 274-9301 x1243.
Therapeutic Touch
6:30 p.m.-Second Tuesday of the month at Cole
Memorial’s Patterson Cancer Care Center. For details call (814) 274-9045.
Better Breathers Support Group
6 p.m.-Second Wednesday of the month at Cole
Memorial’s Main Conference Room. For details call (814) 274-5550.
"Talk Baby" Group
5:15 p.m.-Second Thursday of the month at Cole Memorial’s Emporium Health Center. For details call (814) 274-9301 x1243.
Diabetes Support Group
6:00 p.m.–Second Thursday of the month at Cole Memorials Rehab Conference Room. For details call 814-274-6068
"Talk Baby" Group
11:30 a.m.-Third Monday of the month at
Coudersport Wellness Center. For details call (814) 274-9301 x1243.
Cancer Support Group
7 p.m.-Third Monday of the month at Cole Memorial’s Patterson Cancer Care Center. For details call (814) 260-5555.
Look Good, Feel Better
1-3 p.m.-Third Monday of the month at Patterson Cancer Care Center. For
details call (814) 260-5555.
Cancer Support Group
7 p.m.-Fourth Monday of the month at First Baptist Church in Shinglehouse. For details call (814) 260-5555.
Grief Connection
7 p.m.-Fourth Tuesday’s of every month at Champion Orthopedics.
For details call (814) 647-8616.
Hospice Clinic
1-3p.m.-Every other Wednesday at Home Health. For details call (814) 274-0384
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Coudersport Wellness Center:
Yogafit Flow Classes
Monday Evening
4:45-5:45 pm
Boot Camp
Tuesday Classes
12:00-1:00
Zumba Dance
Wednesday Evening
5:00-6:00 pm
W/Lisa Werner
Silver Sneakers Classes
Monday& Wednesday 12:00-1:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00-10:00 am
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The cost for the classes are $68.00 for a 10 class punch card (can be used for any class) or $8.50 one time class
Yoga Special- a two month combo class that is for $35.00 (which is
the cheapest way to go) you pay $35.00 for two months and can come to
all the yoga classes for those two months.
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