COMMUNITY HEALTH NEWSLETTER 社區健康季刊 | 2014 FALL 秋季刊

The New Chinese Hospital UpdateThe hospital construction is right on schedule. The framing of the new structure is complete and fireproofing to protect the steel is being applied. By the end of summer, we will begin to see the building really take shape as the large precast panels are installed on the outside of the steel, allowing us to see how the building will look. This new tower will help our community by allowing Chinese Hospital to continue to deliver high quality care with the assistance of state of the art technology, systems, and equipment.

For information on more significant ways to give, please call 1-415-677-2470 or go online to www.chinesehospital-sf.org

新東華醫院擴建最新資訊新醫院擴建工程進展順利，現時新結構的框架已經建成，並進行保護鋼筋的防火處理。當夏季結束時，建築外牆的大型預製板安裝工程完成，大家就開始看到大樓的整體外觀。新醫務大樓將配備一流技術系統和先進醫療儀器，使本院可以繼續提供高質素的醫療服務，造福市民大衆眾。

Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical TermsAnnual or Open Enrollment Period (AEP/OEP): “Annual Enrollment Period” and “Open Enrollment Period” are used interchangeably. They refer to a set time each year in the fall, when qualified people can join or change their health plans. This includes people with Medicare, and now, individuals and families looking for health insurance coverage.

For Medicare, the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is October 15 through December 7. For individuals and families, the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is November 15, 2014 through February 15, 2015.

Step Therapy: In some cases, your health plan requires you to first try one drug to treat your medical condition before another drug for that condition is covered. For example, if Drug A and Drug B both treat your medical condition, your plan may require your doctor to prescribe

Drug A first. If Drug A does not work for you, then the health plan will cover Drug B.

保健計劃及醫療詞匯

年度或開放入會期(AEP/OEP)：每年秋季，擁有聯邦醫療保健人仕及其他正在尋找醫療保險的人仕和家庭，所有合資格參加計劃的人仕都有一段特定的時間才能加入或改變他們的保健計劃。在“入會期”前的術語“年度”或“開放”可互換使用。

聯邦醫療健保的年度入會期（AEP）是10月15日至 12月7日。

個人和家庭的開放入會期（OEP）是2014年11月15日至2015年2月15日。

階段治療：在一些情況下，您的保健計劃會要求您在使用醫生為您處方的某種藥物之前試用其他同樣能治療您病情的藥物。例如，當藥物A及B都能治療您的病情，您的保健計劃會要求醫生為您先處方藥物A。如果藥物A對您的病情沒幫助，計劃會承保藥物B。

想了解更多關於新醫院捐贈方式及籌募活動，請聯絡東華醫院基金發展部1-415-677-2470或瀏覽網站 www.chinesehospital-sf.org

Reference (參考資料) : www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Osteoporosis/Background/asian_american_women.asp

www.iom.edu/~/media/Files/Report%20Files/2010/Dietary-Reference-Intakes-for-Calcium-and-Vitamin-D/Vitamin%20D%20and%20Calcium%202010%20Report%20Brief.pdf

Through age 5050歲或以下

Age 51 to 70 years old51至70歲

Age 71 and older70歲或以上

Women女

Calcium: 1000 mgVitamin D: 600 IU

Calcium: 1200 mgVitamin D: 600 IU

Calcium: 1200 mgVitamin D: 800IU

Men男

Calcium: 1000 mgVitamin D: 600 IU

Recommended Daily Calcium and Vitamin D Intake 鈣和維生素D每日建議攝取量(Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intake)

*IU = international units, mg = milligrams

Bone Health and Osteoporosis Your bone health is one of the many important conditions to watch out for, especially if you are an Asian woman of age. Osteoporosis is a condition that makes bones weak. Weak bones can break or fracture easily with a fall or accident. This can often end with hip and spinal fractures which lead to permanent disability. Osteoporosis mostly develops in women after menopause.

One of the best ways to measure bone health is by using the bone mineral density (BMD) test. It determines a person’s risk for fractures and diagnoses osteoporosis. Early detection and treatment may delay disability and prolong quality of life.

There are ways you can reduce your risk for osteoporosis.

1. Calcium is very important for strong bones, Asian women get less calcium from their diet than most other groups. Since your body cannot make calcium, you must add it to your diet with foods high in calcium like tofu, bok choy, cabbage, and soy. You can also take calcium supplements - calcium carbonate which can be taken anytime and calcium citrate which should always be taken after meals.

2. Vitamin D is also important since your body needs it to use the calcium. Taking calcium with vitamin D can decrease your risk of fractures. The best form is vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).

While there is no cure for osteoporosis, you can reduce your risk with medication and lifestyle changes. Learn how to keep your bones healthy. Talk to your doctor about bone density testing, calcium and vitamin D during you next visit.

骨骼健康與骨質疏鬆症骨骼健康是值得您注意的一環，特別當您是較年長的亞裔婦女。骨質疏鬆症會使骨骼變得脆弱；當跌倒或發生意外時，骨骼容易斷裂。最後往往因盆骨和脊柱骨折而導致終身殘疾。骨質疏鬆症的患者大多數是絕經後的婦女。

要測試患骨折和骨質疏鬆症的風險，其中一個最佳的方法是進行骨礦物質密度（BMD）測試。早期發現和治療可延緩殘疾和保持生活的質素。

有一些方法可以減低患上骨質疏鬆症的風險:

1. 鈣質是強健骨骼的重要元素，然而，相對於其他族裔，亞裔女性較少從飲食中攝取鈣質。 由於您的身體不能自行製造鈣質，您必須從日常飲食中添加如豆腐，白菜，捲心菜和大豆等高鈣食物。此外，您還可以服用鈣的補充劑：碳酸鈣可以隨時服用而檸檬酸鈣要在飯後才可服用。

2. 維生素D也很重要，最好的一種是維生素D3（膽鈣化醇）。身體需要維生素D來使用鈣質，而服用鈣質與維生素D可以減低患骨折的風險。

雖然骨質疏鬆症是無法根治的，但您可以透過藥物治療和改變生活方式來減低您患病的風險。要了解如何讓您的骨骼更健康，請您在下一次與醫生見面時討論有關骨質密度測試，鈣質和維生素D的資料。

Walk Your Way to Good Health Is there a form of exercise that is simple, gentle, accessible, healthy, and helps you stay young? Yes! Walking is an exercise that’s easy, free, and suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. Besides helping you maintain a healthy weight and slimmer physique, there are plenty of other reasons you should be walking:

1. A healthy heart: Regular walking has been shown to reduce risk of heart disease and stroke by reducing or maintaining blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

2. Lower disease risk: Regular exercise such as walking could reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes, colon cancer, breast cancer, and some other cancers.

3. Increases Vitamin D level: Walking outside in daylight will boost your body’s vitamin D intake.

4. Bone protection: By stimulating bones and increasing bone density, walking can help prevent osteoporosis and maintain healthy joints.

5. Better sleep: According to the National Sleep Foundation, a brisk walk in the afternoon will help you get a better night’s sleep.

6. Preventing senior moments: Being active helps stimulate brain function. Walking while talking is also a great mental sharpness booster.

7. Energy boost: A brisk walking boosts body circulation and increases oxygen supply to cells, making you feel more energetic and alive.

8. Happiness: Getting active can reduce stress and anxiety. Joining a walking group, or walking with friends is a good way to enjoy a social life while exercising.

The road to a long, healthy life begins with one step. Start walking today!

健康之行，始於足下

有沒有一種運動既簡單方便、溫和，又能有助於維持健康及幫助您保持年輕呢？當然有！步行是一項容易、免費並適合所有年齡層和不同體質的人的運動。除了幫助您維持標準體重和保持苗條體型之外，步行還有很多其他益處：

1. 維護心臟健康。定期步行運動已經被證實能夠降低及維持血壓和膽固醇，從而有效地降低患心臟病和中風的風險。

2. 降低患病風險。定期的運動，例如步行，能有助降低患上糖尿病、大腸癌、乳腺癌和其他某些癌症的風險。

3. 增加人體內的維他命D。於室外日光之下行走能夠促進人體對維他命D的吸收。

4. 保護骨骼。步行運動能夠刺激骨骼和增強骨質密度，有助預防骨質疏鬆，保護關節健康。

5. 有助睡眠。根據國家睡眠基金會的報告，於下午的時快步走一趟，可以促進晚間的睡眠。

6. 預防老年性癡呆。保持活躍能夠幫助剌激大腦功能。一邊走路一邊說話是一種非常好的促進頭腦靈活的方法。

7. 增強活力。快步走能促進身體循環，增加細胞氧氣供應，使您感到更具活力。

8. 保持心情愉悅。保持活躍能助您緩解壓力和焦慮。參加步行小組，或者和您的朋友一起步行健身， 都是在運動的同時又能享受社交生活的好方式。

健康之行，始於足下。讓我們從今天“走”起！

醫療照護事前指示講座：廣東話

日期：10月7 日及10 月 21日 (星期二)

時間：早上10時至11時30分

地點：三藩市柏思域街728 號，115室

需要致電留座：1-415-677-2473

**參加者需要出席以上兩場講座

Advance Directive Classes – Cantonese

Dates: Oct 7 and 21 (Tues)

Time: 10am-11:30am

Location: 728 Pacific Ave., Suite 115, SF

Participants need to pre-register by calling CCHRC at 1-415-677-2473

**Must attend both sessions.

Advance Directive: Making Your Wishes Known Making decisions about your medical care for times when you are unable to do so can make it difficult for medical providers and for your family. Having an advance directive will help.

It tells healthcare professionals, doctors and your family members about your wishes for your medical treatment and end-of-life care. An advance directive is a legal document that expresses your right to die and your right to expect death with dignity. It helps take away the burden of this difficult decision for family members and lets your doctor know what you want at the end of your life.

Advance directive does not mean “do not treat” or withholding of pain medications and other comfort measures. This is a common misunderstanding people have. You can express how much or how little you want done for you when you are no longer able to make these decisions.

You should consider an advance directive if any of the following is true for you:

• You want to be sure your voice is heard when you can no longer communicate.

• You want to be sure that your wishes are respected and followed in the event that you are unable to make medical decisions for yourself.

• You want to be sure that you are not placed on life-support (breathing) machines or receive other life-prolonging treatment against your wishes.

If you already have an advance directive, be sure to give copies to your family, neighbors, clergy, doctor, lawyer, and the staff of the facility where you live. Keep a copy in your wallet and bedside so it is available in an emergency if you cannot speak for yourself.

For more information or to attend a class about advance directive, please contact CCHRC’s Wellness Library at 835 Pacific Ave., San Francisco at 1-415-677-2473

預立醫療照護事前指示，讓自己的意願為人所知 在非常時期，當您不能為自己的醫療護理作決定時， 醫療服務提供者和您的家人將面對艱難的抉擇。備有一份醫療照護事前指示將會有所幫助。

這份文件告訴醫療保健專業人士，醫生和您的家人關於您對您的醫療和善終護理的意願。 醫療照護事前指示是一份表達您期望有尊嚴地接受死亡的權利的法律文件。這不但可以讓您的醫生知道在生命的盡頭您需要的是什麼，更幫助家人消除作艱難的決定的負擔。

人們常誤以為醫療照護事前指示意味著“不治療”或停止服用止痛藥及不採取其他舒緩疾病的措施。這是一個誤解。事實上，您可以藉著這份文件來表達當您已不能夠自行作醫療決定的時候，您願意接受多少護理的意願。 如果以下的情況對您來說屬實，您應該考慮預立醫療照護事前指示：• 當您不能再對外溝通時，您想確保人們知道您的意

願。 • 當您無法自行作出醫療決定時，您想確保您的意願

受到尊重和遵行。• 您想確保不會在違背您意願的情況下使用維持生命

的呼吸儀器，或接受延長生命的治療。

如果您已擁有一份醫療照護事前指示，請務必將副本交給您的家人，鄰居，神職人員，醫生，律師，和您住所的工作人員。保留一份副本在您的錢包和床頭，當遇到緊急情況，您不能表達自己意願時可以使用。

欲了解更多或參加醫療照護事前指示的講座，請聯繫CCHRC的健康圖書館位於三藩市柏思域街 728 號， 115室，電話：1-415-677-2473

Domestic Violence Awareness People usually think of domestic violence as physical violence, such as hitting. However, domestic violence can include psychological, financial, verbal, emotional, or sexual abuse.

Domestic violence is when a person uses his/her power to control another person in a relationship. It can happen to anyone but more commonly to women. Although physical injury is the most obvious, the emotional and psychological effects of domestic violence can also be severe. Emotionally abusive relationships can destroy a person’s self-esteem, cause anxiety and depression. The person often feels helpless and alone.

Children who come from homes where there is domestic violence are more likely to be abused and/or neglected and may have emotional and behavior problems.

Examples of domestic violence include:

• Insulting, putting down, threatening, intimidating a person

• Preventing contact with family or friends

• Withholding money

• Beating, slapping, kicking or other forms of physical harm

• Sexual abuse

If you believe you are a victim of abuse, know that it is not your fault and help is available. If you feel that you are in immediate physical danger, call 911 right away.

For help, contact: National Domestic Violence Hotline (interpreters available)1-800-799-SAFE (7233) orChat online at www.thehotline.org References:www.domesticviolence.org/www.helpguide.org/topics/abuse.htm

Above article contributed by the Chinese Community Health Resource Center www.cchrcHealth.org Tel.: 1-415-677-2473

認識家庭暴力

人們通常認為家庭暴力是局限於拳打腳踢等身體暴力行衆。然而，家庭暴力可以包括情感和心理上、經濟上、言語上及性方面的虐待，例如語言辱衆，經 濟 封 鎖 或 性 虐 待 等 。 家 庭 暴 力 是 指 一 個 人 在 一段 關 係 中 ， 濫 用 他 / 她 的 權 力 來 控 制 另 一 個 人 。 家庭暴力可發生在任何人身上，但受虐人以女性居多。

肉 體 上 的 受 傷 很 明 顯 可 以 看 到 ， 但 因 家 庭 暴 力 所帶來的情緒和心理上的傷害，對受虐人的影響可以是 很 嚴 重 的 。 情 感 上 的 虐 待 可 以 摧 毀 受 虐 人 的 自尊 心 ， 導 致 焦 慮 和 抑 鬱 。 受 虐 人 常 常 感 到 無 助 和孤 單 。 來 自 暴 力 家 庭 的 兒 童 ， 通 常 會 受 到 虐 待 和疏 忽 照 顧 ， 更 有 可 能 出 現 情 緒 和 行 為 上 的 問 題 。

常見的家庭暴力的例子包括：• 被侮辱，輕視，威脅，恐嚇 • 阻止與家人或朋友聯繫 • 扣押零用錢 • 毆打，掌摑，腳踢或其他形式的身體傷害 • 性虐待 如果您認衆您自己是家庭暴力的受害者，您應知道， 這不是您的過錯，您是不應該受到虐待的，而且獲得援助。如果您感到有即時的人身安全威脅，請立即致電911。

如需幫助，請聯絡： 全美家庭暴力熱線National Domestic Violence Hotline (有傳譯員） 1-800-799-SAFE（7233）或上網 www.thehotline.org在線上諮詢

資料來源： www.domesticviolence.org/ www.helpguide.org/topics/abuse.htm

以上資訊由華人社區健康資源中心 (Chinese Community Health Resource Center)提供 www.cchrcHealth.org 電話: 1-415-677-2473

Acupuncture Can Help with Post- Stroke Recovery

Acupuncture can treat or help with many medical conditions. Did you know that it can help with recovery from stroke? Below are some common questions people have about acupuncture and post-stroke rehabilitation.

How can acupuncture help with post-stroke recovery?

Acupuncture can assist post-stroke rehabilitation by helping patients:

• Reduce pain and numbness

• Improve mobility, coordination, strength and balance

• Enhance skills needed to perform daily activities

• Improve speech and swallowing

How soon can acupuncture treatment start?

Clinical practice has shown that stroke patients experience better results from acupuncture the sooner that they start.

How many treatments are needed?

Two to three treatments per week is normally recommended. Depending on the nature and severity of symptoms, patients are commonly treated over a number of weeks or months.

Please contact your doctor to see whether acupuncture may be right for you. If you’d like to know more about acupuncture services available to CCHP members, please contact CCHP member services, Chinese Hospital East West Health Services, or refer to the CCHCA physician directory.

針灸和中風後的康復許多人都知道針灸可以治療或幫助舒緩某些疾病。但您是否知道針灸可以幫助我們在中風後回復健康？以下是一些關於針灸和中風後復康的常見問題:

針灸如何幫助中風後的康復？

• 針灸可以通過以下幾方面幫助中風後的康復：

• 緩解疼痛和麻木

• 促進移動性，協調性，力量和平衡力

• 提高日常活動所需技能

• 促進語言能力和吞咽能力

針灸治療可於何時開始進行？

臨床研究顯示，中風病人越早接受針灸治療效果越好。

我需要接受多少次治療？

一般來說每週2-3次。視乎病症的性質和嚴重程度而定，病人通常需要接受幾週到幾個月的治療。

請向您的主治醫生諮詢您的情況是否適合針灸。如果您想要了解更多為華人保健計劃會員專門提供的針灸服務，請聯絡華人保健計劃會員服務中心、中西醫學門診、或者查詢華美醫師協會醫生名錄。

Dispelling Myths About the Flu Virus To prepare for the new influenza season, it is important to address common misperceptions about the influenza virus and vaccine.

MYTH 1: The flu is like a bad cold.

FACT: The flu is often feels worse than a bad cold and is usually accompanied by fever, chills, and body aches. Those who have the flu may develop complications, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, ear infections, asthma attacks, or worsening of current medical conditions, and require hospitalization.

MYTH 2: If you already got the flu, you can’t get it again this season.

FACT: There are usually a few different flu strains circulating each season. You can get sick with the flu again from a different strain during the same winter season.

MYTH 3: If you are young and healthy, you don’t need the flu vaccine.

FACT: The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone six months and older. It is better to be protected against the flu, than to become sick and have possible complications.

MYTH 4: The flu vaccine can give you the flu.

FACT: The flu vaccine can NOT give you the flu. There are two different ways to get the flu vaccine – the shot and the nasal spray. The shot uses an inactive flu virus that cannot multiply in the body to make you sick. The nasal spray uses a weakened flu virus that might appear to give you a cold, causing runny nose, nasal congestion, and cough, but not the flu illness.

MYTH 5: You don’t need the flu vaccine every year.

FACT: The predominant circulating strains of the flu changes each year, and so the flu vaccine changes each year too. It is recommended to receive the flu vaccine every year to protect against the different circulating flu strains.

For information on where you can get your flu shot, please refer to the inserted flyer or contact CCHP Member Services.

流感病毒解密 為了對新的流感季節來臨作好準備，我們必須解除對流感病毒和疫苗的誤解，並樹立正確的觀念。

誤區一：患上流感等於是患上重感冒。

事實：流感比重感冒更嚴重，因為通常都伴有發熱，畏寒和全身酸痛的症狀。此外，患有流感的病人常常會出現其他併發症如：肺炎，支氣管炎，鼻竇炎，耳部感染，哮喘發作，或者當前病情惡化，嚴重者需要住院治療。

誤區二：如果這個季節裡您已經患過流感了，您就不會在同一個流感季節裡再受感染了。

事實：通常在一個流感季內，會有幾個不同的流感病毒株在流動。您可能會在一個冬季內通過不同的病毒株再次感染流感。

誤區三：年輕健康的人不需要接種流感疫苗。

事實：我們建議年齡六個月以上的人都應該接種流感疫苗。因為有疫苗的保護，使我們免受病毒侵襲，總勝過生病並產生併發症。

誤區四：流感疫苗會讓我染上流感。

事實：流感疫苗不會讓您染上流感。流感疫苗有兩種不同的接種方式： 注射和噴鼻劑。注射式疫苗所用的是沒有活性的不會再人體內複製使您生病的病毒。而噴鼻劑所用的是弱化的流感病毒，它有可能會引起流涕、鼻塞、咳嗽等感冒症狀，但這並不是流感。

誤區五：您並不需要每年接種流感疫苗。

事實：流感的主要流行毒株每年都在變化，所以每年的流感疫苗也相應地在改變。我們建議大家每年都接種流感疫苗，預防不同的流行流感毒株的侵襲。

有關接種流感疫苗的詳情，請參閱內頁的宣傳單或與會員服務中心聯絡。

Health Care for the Elderly Whether you are in the best of health, or need special attention, besides you and family, your primary care doctor is the most important person to help you plan for your overall health. On your next visit, your doctor may ask you questions about your overall well-being.

1) FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT

Your primary care physician (PCP) gathers information by asking about your day-to-day life that may not be directly related to your health:

a. Can you perform daily activities such dressing, bathing, cooking or using the bathroom without help?

b. How well can you walk? Do you use a cane or front wheel walker?

c. Can you pay your bills without any help? Who helps you with paying your bills?

d. Can you live independently? Are there people who help you out on a daily basis?

2) PAIN ASSESSMENT

As an older person, you often have pain, both acute and chronic in nature. The doctor’s job is to help you lead a more comfortable life. If you are in pain, your doctor will ask you questions about where the pain is, what the pain is like and how long you have had it. Through interviews, lab tests and imaging studies, the doctor determines whether your main source of pain is psychological or because of a disease. Then the doctor can properly come up with a treatment plan which can be more effective than prescription for pain medication.

3) MEDICATION REVIEW

Some elderly people have serious medication problems because of multiple medications that work against one another; such mistakes can prove to be fatal. This happens because some people see multiple doctors, for the same illness, in the same period of time. It is also not uncommon to find in their medication cabinet plenty of duplicate medications.

Most medication mishaps can be prevented if you bring ALL your medications to your primary care doctors (PCP), including Chinese herbal medicine, to the office each and every single visit. The doctor

will want to make sure you are taking the right medication and dose for your condition.

Above article is contributed by CCHCA physician, Dr. Towie Fong. For more information, please contact your primary care doctor or CCHP Member Services.

長者的健康護理

無論您現在是身體健康，還是需要特殊照顧；除了您和家人之外，您的主治醫生擔當著規劃您整體健康的最重要角色。下一次就診時，您的醫生可能會詢問關於您整體身心健康的問題。

1. 體能評估

為收集訊息，您的主治醫生（PCP）會詢問您一些可能不直接關係到您健康的問題，例如您每天的起居生活：

a. 您的生活起居能否獨立自理？有沒有人每天在幫助您？

b. 您行動方便嗎？您是否使用拐杖或前輪助行器？

c. 在沒有幫助的情況下您可否支付您的賬單？誰幫助您支付您的賬單？

d. 在沒有幫助的情況下您是否可以進行日常活動， 例如穿衣，洗澡，做飯，或使用衛生間？

2. 疼痛評估

作為一個長者，您經常有急性和慢性的疼痛。醫生的工作是幫助您過更舒適的生活，所以如果您有疼痛，您的醫生會詢問您哪裡疼痛、怎樣的疼痛、和疼痛持續時間的長短。通過訪談、實驗室測試結果和影像分析，醫生會診斷您疼痛的主要來源是因為心理因素或是某种疾病所引致；然後醫生可以正確地計劃出一個比服用處方止痛藥更有效的治療方案。

3. 藥物評估

因為一些長者在同一段時間衆，對於相同的疾病同時向多位醫生求診及服用多種藥物。而多種藥物彼此相生相剋，導致有些長者出現嚴重的藥物問題；他們的藥物櫃衆有大量重複藥物的情況並不罕見。這種錯誤已被證實是可以致命的。

如果您每次會見主診醫生（PCP）時都帶上您所有的藥物，包括中國草藥。大多數的用藥失誤問題都是可以避免的，因為 醫生會確保您正在服用的藥物和劑量適合您的病情。

本文由華美醫師協會方滔醫生撰寫。欲了解詳情， 請聯絡您的主治醫生或CCHP會員服務中心。

Better Healthcare through Technology and Innovation To serve the community better, Chinese Hospital is proud to announce a new and exciting telemedicine program partnering through a grant from AT&T Foundation.

What is telemedicine?

Telemedicine is the exchange of medical information from one place to another through electronic communications as a way to improve a patient’s clinical health status. Telemedicine includes a variety of applications and services including two-way video, email, smart phones, wireless tools and other forms of technology.

What is telemedicine used for?

Telemedicine can be used to consult with specialists in primary and emergency care settings. This may involve live interactive video between physicians or exchanging patient health information. Telemedicine can also be used for remote patient monitoring, where devices collect and send patient data to the provider. This allows providers to better monitor and care for their homebound patients.

Chinese Hospital has launched the telemedicine program in the intensive care unit (ICU) to improve timely access to pulmonologists and will be expanding the program to other specialists and departments. The telemedicine program is another endeavor by Chinese Hospital to help our community reach optimal health

care outcomes through innovative methods and technologies. For more information, please contact Jian Zhang, Chief Outpatient & Innovation Officer, at 1-415-677-2428.

創新科技帶來卓越醫療服務

一直以來，東華醫院致力通過創新科技不斷地提高醫療質量，從而擴大醫療保健覆蓋率。最近，東華醫院與AT&T基金會合作，啟動了一個振奮人心的新項目 --- 遠程醫療。

什麼是遠程醫療？

遠程醫療是通過電子通訊，在不同地點之間交換醫療訊息來改善病人的醫療健康狀況。遠程醫療系統包括使用雙向視頻，電子郵件，智能手機，無線通訊工具和其他形式的通訊科技。

遠程醫療有什麼用途？

遠程醫療系統可以促進初級保健和急診治療中的專科醫生之間的會診。此外，醫生們可以透過互動視頻討論病人情況或作訊息交流。遠程醫療也可用於遠程病人監護，其相關的設備幫助醫生收集和發送病人的數據及資料，使醫生能夠更有效地監測和照顧在家養病的患者。

東華醫院現已在重症監護病房（ICU）啟用了遠程醫療項目，使胸肺科醫生能即時監測病人的情況。此項目也將會被推廣到其他專科醫生和部門應用。遠程醫療項目是東華醫院另一項通過創新的方法和科技，幫助我們的社區實踐最佳醫護效果的重大嘗試。要了解更多相關資訊，請致電1-415-677-2428與門診主任及創新總監張建清聯絡。

Eat Well, Live Well Recipe – Butternut Squash with Green Apple SoupIngredients: (Makes 6 servings)1 butternut squash, about 3 to 3 1/2 pounds, peeled & seeded

1 yellow onion

3 green large Granny Smith apples, peeled & cored

3 tablespoons olive oil

38 oz. chicken stock

2/3-1 teaspoon curry powder

4 oz. whipping cream, warmed

1 tsp. salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:1. Cut the butternut squash, onions, and apples

into 1-inch cubes.

2. In a large pot, over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sauté onion until light brown.

3. Add curry powder and sauté for 2 more minutes until aromatic. Add butternut squash; continue to cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Add green apples and chicken stock, turn to high heat and bring to boil; turn down to medium heat to cook for 10 more minutes.

5. Use a hand-blender to puree until smooth. Add warmed whipping cream; add salt and black pepper to taste.

Recipes are used with permission from “JoyLife Club Recipe Collection.”

食譜擇自「JoyLife Club Recipe Collection- 張黃靜雯提供」。

每份營養含量：

卡路里：131

脂肪總量：10 克

飽和脂肪: 4 克

膽固醇：21 毫克

鈉質：18 毫克

碳水化合物： 11 克

蛋白質：2 克

Nutrition information per serving:Calories: 131

Total fat: 10 g (4 g saturated)

Cholesterol: 21 mg

Sodium: 18 mg

Carbohydrates: 11 g

Protein: 2 g

健康美食–青蘋果南瓜湯

用料（六人份量�：

南瓜，大約 3 至 3 1/2 磅，去皮，去籽

洋蔥 1 個

大青蘋果 3 個，去皮，去芯

橄欖油 3 湯匙

雞湯 38 安士

咖哩粉 2/3-1 茶匙

忌廉4安士，加熱至暖和

鹽 1 茶匙

新鮮磨的黑胡椒

做法：

1. 將南瓜、 洋蔥、青蘋果切成粒狀（大約 1 寸�。

2. 用一大煲，加入橄欖油炒洋蔥，用中高火加熱至淺棕色。

3. 加入咖哩粉，炒大約 2 分鐘，直至炒香。加入南瓜，繼續煮 10 分鐘，偶爾攪拌。

4. 加入青蘋果和雞湯，用大火煮滾後；再調低至中火繼續煮 10 分鐘。

5. 使用手提攪拌器，打成香滑的漿狀。加入暖和的忌廉；再加入鹽和黑胡椒調。

See Your Doctor, Today.

Many of us have heard our loved one say this to us. You know they are right. So what is keeping you from taking this good advice? Many of you gained health coverage during the last Open Enrollment Period and have not been checked out by your Primary Care Physician (PCP). We encourage you to take your loved one’s good advice and make the visit. Your first visit for preventive screening is FREE.

Your physician can serve you best when he/she knows who you are and how you are doing, even if you are doing well. This way, when something does happen, you have a physician who knows how best to take care of you.

Remember to make an appointment to see your Primary Care Physician (PCP). Today. There is no copayment for first time visit with your PCP. And, many of the important preventive screenings like cholesterol, blood pressure and mammograms are also FREE. You can call Member Services for a full list.

今天約見您的醫生我們所愛的人都提議我們約見醫生，而您知道他們是對的。那為什麼您還未採取行動？很多在開放入會期參加醫療保健的人仕到現在也未約見主治醫生(PCP)進行年度預防性檢查。我們鼓勵您聽取他們的建議，約見主治醫生。您的第一次年度預防性檢查是免費的。

即使您健康狀況良好，您的主治醫生可以認識及了解您的健康狀況；當有事情發生時，能為您提供最好的護理。

記住今天就約見您的主治醫生(PCP)。您的第一次年度預防性檢查是免費的。同時，有很多預防性檢查項目，如膽固醇，血壓和乳房X光照片都是免費的。請聯絡華人保健計劃會員服務中心索取完整的免費預防性檢查項目表。

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CROSSONLY at crosswalks.

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IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION 重要聯絡資料

CCHP Member Services Center CCHP 會員服務中心827 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco 1-415-834-2118 www.cchphmo.com/memberservices.html

Chinese Hospital 東華醫院845 Jackson Street, San Francisco 1-415-982-2400 | www.chinesehospital-sf.org

Sunset Health Services 日落區華康醫務中心1800 31st Avenue, San Francisco 1-415-677-2388 | www.chinesehospital-sf.org

Daly City Health Services 帝利市華康醫務中心93 Skyline Plaza, Daly City 1-650-991-8883 | www.chinesehospital-sf.org

Chinese Community Health Resource Center 華人社區健康資源中心835 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco 1-415-677-2473 | www.cchrchealth.org

Support Health Services 東華醫院健康服務中心827 Pacific Avenue, Rm 214A, San Francisco 1-415-677-2370 | www.chinesehospital-sf.org

Excelsior Health Services 米慎區華康醫務中心888 Paris Street, #202, San Francisco 1-415-677-2488 | www.chinesehospital-sf.org

East West Health Services 中西醫學門診632 Commercial St., Suite 101, San Francisco 1-415-795-8100 | www.chewhs.org

COMMUNITY HEALTH NEWSLETTER 社區健康季刊 | 2014 FALL 秋季刊

This quarterly newsletter highlights health topics and programs that may be important to you, your family or someone you care about. Please read, enjoy, participate in our programs and pass it along when done. If you would like additional copies or to be removed from our mailings, please call 1-415-955-8800 extension 3257 or email Info@CCHPhmo.com. Electronic copies are available online at: www.cchphmo.com/community-health-newsletter and www.cchrchealth.org/health/library/health-newsletters這季刊會注重每季度健康的主題和活動，對您，您的家人及親友都很有益。健康寶貴，分享無價。請您仔細閱讀及積極參與這些活動的同時，將這季刊在您的親友之間傳閱。如果您想索取更多副本或剔除您的郵寄地址，請致電 1-415-955-8800 內線 3257， 電 郵 I n f o @ C C H P h m o . c o m 或 上 網 瀏覽： w w w. c c h p h m o . c o m / c o m m u n i t y - h e a l t h - n e w s l e t t e r 及 w w w. c c h r c h e a l t h . o r g / health/library/health-newsletters