Former Grossmont Healthcare District board member and local pharmacist Debbie McElravy passed away in September 2016. She served on the GHD board for over 10 years and devoted many hours to volunteer work throughout the East County region. You may have known her from the Costco pharmacy in La Mesa. Debbie was a great supporter of

the Herrick Library, and her family asked that donations be made in Debbie's memory to the library. Through the generosity of her family and friends, we are adding materials on medications. Books purchased with the donations include the following; more books and DVDs will be added over time.

• Are Your Meds Making You Sick?: A Pharmacist's Guide to Avoiding Dangerous Drug Interactions, Reactions, and Side Effects

• Buzzed: The Straight Facts About the Most Used and Abused Drugs from Alcohol to Ecstasy

• Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs, 2016-17

• Don't Eat This if You're Taking That: The Hidden Risks of Mixing Food and Medicine

• Drugs and Society• Letters to a Young Pharmacist: Sage Advice on Life & Career

from Extraordinary Pharmacists• Medications and Mother's Milk• Not as Prescribed: Recognizing and Facing Alcohol and Drug

Misuse in Older Adults• Nursing2017 Drug Handbook• 2017 Physician's Desk Reference• Straight Talk About Psychiatric Medications for Kids

There is also a small sign that reads:Books in this section were donated in memory of

Deborah D. McElravy, R.Ph.in recognition of her service to the community

as a pharmacist and as a member of theGrossmont Healthcare District Board of Directors

In Memoriam: Deborah D. McElravy

We are excited to announce our first photography exhibit! Three Clinical Laboratory Scientists at Sharp Grossmont Hospital are also accomplished photographers. Come see their beautiful images now through June. Mary Peddecord first began photographing pandas at the San Diego Zoo. As her interest in wildlife photography grew, she and her husband started to travel with photography in mind, including recent trips to Kenya, Tanzania, Antarctica, Alaska and the Svalbard Islands. Celeste Saxer not only was born at Grossmont Hospital

but has worked there for 28 years. She enjoys taking pictures and has her camera with her and ready whether on vacation or out for a hike. Nine of the photos on display were taken in Italy and the tenth in her front yard.

Cari Gallenson has worked at Grossmont Hospital for 38 years but has also nurtured her artistic side. Her favorite photos are the ones that capture a special moment, such as the excitement of discovering nesting hummingbirds, the serene beauty of a mountain lake, and chasing a double rainbow in the Rocky Mountains.

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- Kathy Quinn, Library Director We are now offering free blood pressure screening at the library the second Tuesday of every month from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. It is sponsored by Sharp Grossmont Hospital’s Senior Resource Center. A registered nurse will check your blood pressure. No appointment needed. Health fairs offer free learning opportunities, health screenings, and great resources. Stop by to see us!• April 13, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Aging Conference: Planning for Physical, Mental and Financial Health, La Mesa Community Center. Reservation required: 800-827-4277 or www.sharp.com.• May 12, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., East County Senior Service Providers Senior Health Fair, La Mesa Community Center.

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NewsDr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library April - June 2017

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Phone: 619-825-5010Volume 15, Issue 2

Dr. William C. Herrick Community Health Care Library9001 Wakarusa Street, La Mesa, CA 91942Phone: 619-825-5010Website: www.herricklibrary.org Email: info@herricklibrary.org

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Library Hours:9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday - Friday8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SaturdayClosed Sunday and Monday

Please let us know if you have moved or changed your phone number.

GrossmontHealthcare District

Board Members:Robert Ayres

Gloria A. Chadwick, RNMichael A. Emerson, RDO

Virginia Hall, RNRandy Lenac............................

Barry Jantz, CEOKathy Quinn, Library Director

Ongoing Programs Held at the LibraryAlzheimer's San Diego: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month. Caregiv-er support and discussion group. Please call the group leader to confirm the meeting and find out if the group is a good fit for you, Ellen Boucher (858) 966-3303.Better Breathers Club: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 3rd Friday of the month. Call Library for leader’s phone number to register.Blood Pressure Screenings: 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. 2nd Tuesday of the month. Walk-ins welcome. No appointment needed.Caring Community—Living with Cancer: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 2nd and 4th Thurs-days for patients/survivors. 12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m. for Relaxation & Visualization. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 1st and 3rd Thursdays for family/caregivers. Registration required. Call (619) 890-9730.HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program): Free and objective information about Medicare. Call (800) 434-0222 for appointment. SMART Recovery®: 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Open to all for any type of addic-tion. Info: www.smartrecovery.org or William Brock, Ph.D. Email brockpsych@gmail.com or call (619) 665-2125.

Disclaimer: The library provides public access to a wide range of health and medical information and is not a substitute for medical advice. You areadvised to consult with your physician or other health care professional concerning specific questions or to obtain medical advice.

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AgeProof: Living Longer Without Running Out of Money or Breaking a HipAllen Carr’s Easy Way to Stop SmokingAnswers to Questions About Colorectal CancerBellevue: Three Centuries of Medicine and Mayhem at America’s Most Storied HospitalThe China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-Term Health (revised and expanded edition)Drug Dealer MD: How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It's So Hard to StopEasy Exercises for Strength & PowerFirst Aid Manual: The Step-by-Step Guide for Everyone (American College of Emergency Physicians®)Getting Risk Right: Understanding the Science of Elusive Health RisksLupus: 365 Tips for Living WellThe Patient's Checklist: 10 Simple Hospital Checklists to Keep You Safe, Sane & OrganizedPositive Options for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): Self-Help and TreatmentThe Pregnancy Encyclopedia: All Your Questions AnsweredPromoting Wellness Beyond Hormone Therapy: Options for Prostate Cancer PatientsThe Smart Woman’s Guide to Plastic SurgerySnowball in a Blizzard: A Physician’s Notes on Uncertainty in Medicine

Documentary DVDsGleason (ALS)In the Family

(Genetic Testing)To Joey, With Love: A Story of Life, Love and Hope That

Never Dies

Hollywood MoviesCollateral Beauty

FencesJackie

Almost Christmas

Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Lack of Focus, Anger, and Memory Problems (revised and expanded edition)Combating Memory Loss: Common Problems and TreatmentsKeeping Love Alive as Memories Fade: The 5 Love Languages® and the Alzheimer's JourneySilent Grief: Living in the Wake of SuicideThe Tapping Solution: A Revolutionary System for Stress-Free LivingThe Thirteenth Step: Addiction in the Age of Brain Science

THE MIND AND THE BRAIN

PARENTING & CHILDREN

Believing in Magic: My Story of Love, Overcoming Adversity, and Keeping the Faith (Cookie Johnson)I Am Brian Wilson: A MemoirRiver of Time: My Descent into Depression and How I Emerged with Hope (Naomi Judd)Shockaholic (Carrie Fisher)

GENERAL HEALTH

Ending the Parent-Teen Control Battle: Resolve the Power Struggle and Build Trust, Responsibility and RespectMy New Mom and MeWhat’s Up with William?: Medikidz Explain Organ Transplants

Food, Health, and Happiness: 115 On-Point Recipes for Great Meals and a Better Life (Oprah Winfrey)The Natural Nutrition No-Cook Book: Delicious Food for You - and Your Pets!

COOKING AND FOOD

MEMOIRS

Scientific American Consumer HealthArthritis: Your Annual Guide to Prevention, Diagnosis and TreatmentBack Pain and Osteoporosis: Your Annual Guide to Prevention, Diagnosis and TreatmentCoronary Heart Disease: Your Annual Guide to Prevention, Diagnosis and TreatmentDepression and Anxiety: Your Annual Guide to Prevention, Diagnosis and TreatmentDiabetes: Your Annual Guide to Prevention, Diagnosis and TreatmentDigestive Disorders: Your Annual Guide to Prevention, Diagnosis and TreatmentHeart Attack Prevention: Your Annual Guide to Risk, Screening and PrecautionsHypertension and Stroke: Your Annual Guide to Prevention, Diagnosis and TreatmentLung Disorders: Your Annual Guide to Prevention, Diagnosis and TreatmentMemory: Your Annual Guide to Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Nutrition and Weight Control: Your Annual Guide to Healthy Eating and Weight ManagementProstate Disorders: Your Annual Guide to Prevention, Diagnosis and TreatmentVision: Your Annual Guide to Sight-Saving Therapies

L o v e r e a d i n g a g o o d b o o k !

Monthly Wellness Wednesday Meeting and Feature FilmWednesday April 26 Wednesday May 24 Wednesday June 28

Come learn about and experience this ancient Chinese

practice.

Feature FilmMy Life(Rated PG-13)

11:30 a.m.

Feature FilmFences(Rated PG-13)

11:30 a.m.

Wellness Wednesday meetings are held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and are open to all adults.Meetings are held in the GHD Conference Center. Feature Films start at 11:30 a.m.

Light refreshments are served. RSVP is not required. Questions? Call 619-825-5010

Feature FilmLion

(Rated PG-13)

11:30 a.m.

Peripheral Neuropathy

Speaker: Kathy Quinn, Library Director, Herrick Library

Join us to learn about the causes and treatments for this nerve

disorder.

The Gift of My Life

Speaker: Teressa Vaughn, Advance Care Planning Consultant,

Sharp HealthCare

Give your loved ones the “gift” of knowing your healthcare wishes.

Qigong: Meditation in Motion

Speaker: Linda Dochterman, Holistic Health Practitioner

needles, and not sharing personal items with an infected person. HBV often resolves on its own, or it can be treated with medications.

• Hepatitis C (HCV) is primarily spread through infected blood. Those who received blood transfusions before 1992 should be screened even though they may not have symptoms. There is no vaccine, but it can be treated with antiviral medications.

• Hepatitis D is spread through infected blood and only occurs in people with HBV.

• Hepatitis E is rarely found in the U.S., but usually resolves on its own.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition in which fat builds up in your liver. Two types of NAFLD are simple fatty liver and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). In addition to fat in the liver, NASH includes inflammation and liver cell damage. NAFLD is estimated to occur in 30-40% of U.S. adults, and NASH in 3-12%. The risk factors are obesity, diabetes, insulin resistance, and high cholesterol and triglycerides. Treatment includes weight loss, exercise, eating a healthy diet, not drinking alcohol, and managing diabetes and high cholesterol. If your doctor thinks you might have a liver problem, you might be referred to a specialist called a hepatologist. Diagnostics for the liver often include blood tests, imaging tests such as CT scan or MRI, or a liver biopsy. Some of the best ways to prevent liver disease are to maintain a healthy weight, drink alcohol in moderation (or not at all), use medications carefully, avoid risky sexual behavior, avoid contact with other people’s blood and body fluid, take care with aerosol sprays, protect the skin when using insecticides or chemicals, and get vaccinated. Finally, try to eat a healthy diet, as this helps the liver fuction properly and at its best for a lifetime!

Ask the library staff for help in finding materials about the liver!

The liver is the largest internal organ in your body and plays a very essential part in keeping it healthy. About the size of a football and weighing around 3 pounds, the liver is essential for digesting food, storing nutrients, removing waste products from the blood, and filtering and processing chemicals in food, alcohol, and medications. The liver produces bile, a solution that helps digest fats and eliminate waste products. A healthy liver converts what you eat and drink into energy and nutrients that fuel your body. Over time, a variety of factors can cause damage to the liver, resulting in cirrhosis (scarring), which can lead to life-threatening liver failure. Liver disease can be genetic (inherited) or caused by viruses, alcohol use, and obesity. Symptoms can include abdominal pain and swelling, swelling of legs and ankles, jaundice (yellow appearing eyes and skin), itchy skin, dark colored urine, pale or bloody stools, fatigue, nausea, and loss of appetite. The most common types of liver infection are hepatitis viruses, defined as an inflammation of the liver.• Hepatitis A (HAV) is mostly spread through food or

water contaminated by feces from an infected person. There is a vaccine for HAV. Avoiding tap water when traveling outside the U.S. and practicing good hygiene also lowers the risk of HAV. It will usually resolve on it own over several weeks.

• Hepatitis B (HBV) can be spread from mother to child during childbirth or through contact with infected blood or sex with an infected person. There is a vaccine for HBV. Reduce risk by using condoms, not sharing drug

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The Liver: Filtering Your World- Sue Petrofsky, Library Assistant