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HEALING
what’s inside
newsletter
new services
Mercy expansions
holiday survival guide
community education
Mercy MyChart
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� Kathi Swangren, RN, Mercy partner
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welcometo Mercy Health System’s e-newsletter. This publication will be
delivered to your inbox to keep you up-to-date on health and wellness information, as well as the new and
exciting things taking place throughout Mercy Health System.
You deserve the very best in health care. That is why we have transformed Mercy Hospital into MercyHospital and Trauma Center, a state-of-the-art facility redesigned with you in mind. From spacious privatepatient rooms and spa-like birthing center, to advanced cardiac catheterization suites, operating roomsand beautiful new medical offices, you will be cared for in a comfortable, healing environment.
But our changes go far beyond bricks and mortar. as wisconsin’s only Level ii trauma center south of La Crosse, our expert team of board certified trauma physicians and specialists are on hand 24/7 toprovide life-saving care should you or a loved one experience a traumatic injury.
And with the region’s most experienced board certified physicians, you can receive exceptional care in neurosurgery, cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, orthopaedics and much more, close to home.
A new name. A new level of care.
welcome to the new Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center
Click here to take a virtual tour.
Mercy is the only certifiedLevel II Trauma Center
south of La Crosse
american College of surgeons (aCs)
Level I UW Hospital•Includes all major trauma,
research and services such as burns and transplant units
Levels III-Vwith no ACS designation
St. Mary’s MadisonSt. Mary’s JanesvilleMeriterBeloit MemorialEdgertonFort AtkinsonAnd all other hospitals in southern Wisconsin• Common emergencies
Mercy hospital and trauma Center
•includes teaching and all major trauma, excluding burns and transplant units
Level ii
New Level ii Trauma CenterIt means when an accident happens and seconds separate
life and death, Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center is here to ensure the best possible outcome …a second chance at life.
It means we have certified trauma-trained physicians, nurses,
neurosurgeons, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, emergencyphysicians, orthopaedic surgeons, otolaryngologists, cardiologistsand heart surgeons, and other trauma-trained specialists, all
available right here in Janesville.
ut our Level II Trauma Center click here.
new Mercy Hospita
For virtual tours of all six hospital floors, visit M
al and Trauma Center
MercyhospitalandtraumaCenter.org or click here.
Mercy’s E X P A N S I O N S
Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical CenterA large-scale addition that will more than triple the size of this facility, takingit from 60,000-square-feet to 200,000-square feet.
Changes will include:More hospital beds–from six to 25A new birthing center and obstetric servicesNew advanced intensive care unitMore surgical suites and procedure roomsLarger laboratory, radiology and rehabilitationdepartmentsRenovated emergency departmentSpacious cafeteria with outdoor courtyardNew sleep labA chapel and healing gardenMore community education rooms Additional parking
Mercy Walworthtake a sneak peek at
Mercy Clinic EastA 13,000-square-foot addition and complete remodeling to this Janesville facility is underway.We are adding physical and occupational therapy services, and will include a uniqueSwimEx therapy pool that is beneficial for treating a wide range of conditions, from cardio-pulmonary disorders to arthritis andfibromyalgia.
Other changes will include:A completely remodeled facility, inside and outNew services, including retinologyA reconfigured urgent care areaMore exam rooms An expanded pharmacy .
Mercy’s E X P A N S I O N S
Mercy Walworth
Mercy Clinic East renderingssneak peek
N E W S E R V I C E S
Click here for newand current physicians.
It’s odd to think of yourself as “electrified,” but you really are. The normal function
of your heart depends on good, steady electrical activity to keep your heart muscles
contracting and beating in rhythm.
Heart rhythm problems are fairly common, but once diagnosed, they can be easily
managed or cured. That is why we have added cardiac electrophysiology (EP)
services to diagnose and manage heart rhythm disorders. Dr. Thomas Teelin,
board certified cardiovascular disease specialist, works with patients to determine
whether they would benefit from lifesaving devices such as cardiac pacemakers
and defibrillators, or procedures like catheter ablation.
Dr. Teelin’s areas of special interest include:
• Arrhythmia management
• Cardiac resynchronization therapy
• Ablations
• Heart failure management
• Pacemakers
• Non-invasive echocardiography
• Defibrillators
Dr. Teelin is now welcoming new patients. For more information
or to schedule an appointment, call (608) 756-6868.
c a r d i a c e l e c t r o p h y s i o l o g ynew
Surviving the holidays …
... Embracing the New Year!
there is nO quick fixCigarettes—chemicals inhaled act as stimulants, increasing
heart rate, blood pressure and hormone levelsCaffeine—varying effects, headaches, sleeplessness,
stomach upset Sugar—quick energy boost, but later further depresses
your systemDrugs/Alcohol— short-lived effects and never solves the
underlying causes of stress.
take a different approach, maintain perspective•Build upon your strengths•Keep your sights on the big picture•Plan ahead—anticipate and avoid difficulties•Avoid a reactionary crisis mentality •Learn from the past—savor and celebrate your
successes and accomplishments!
ensure your success•Move toward your long-term goals•Look for self-discovery opportunities•Protect/nurture self-confidence•Build a good social support system•Maintain balance and flexibility•Stay motivated
Keep your resolutions•Be realistic!•Make a commitment—write it down•Phase in new habits: “baby steps”•Do something toward your goal daily•Surround yourself with positive, motivated people!
stay positive in the new year•Create your very best you, and simply
work on being all you can be!
1. Try eating smaller portions (take ½ of what you normallywould).
2. Eat more fruits and vegetables.
3. Keep up the exercise program.
4. Drink lots of water and other calorie-free beverages.
5. Plan ahead–look over the selections and only take what youREALLY want to eat.
6. Make low fat/low calorie foods for yourself. Others mayalso enjoy them.
7. Enlist the help of a buddy for support BEFORE, DURING and AFTER EATING.
8. Keep hands busy around “finger” foods. Try to keep a glassof no-cal beverage in one hand and a napkin in the other.
9. If faced with a buffet, circulate AWAY from the table, fill your plate with veggies and just two small forks full of one favorite dish.
10. ENJOY your COMPANY!
11. Wear pants with a fitted, non-elastic waistband and keep the button and zipper closed to help gauge when eating too much.
12. Make sure you can see your plate around each item of food.
13. EAT SLOWLY so that you can taste your food.
14. Eat a big salad or veggie soup before going to a party.
15. Try not to hang around the kitchen counter when foods are being prepared.
16. If you eat too much on one day, there’s always tomorrow to try again.
17. If a recipe calls for cheese, substitute Tofu cheese.
18. Make cream sauces with butter buds.
19. TURKEY – choose a plain bird over a self-basting bird tolower the sodium and fat content. To ensure a moist bird,bake unstuffed, leave the skin on while roasting and removefrom oven when the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees in the breast.
20. GRAVY – use a gravy cup or refrigerate the pan juices (toharden the fat) and skim the fat off before making gravy. This saves around 56 gms of fat and 500 calories per cup.
21. DRESSING – use a little less bread and add more onions,celery, and other vegetables or even fruits such as cranberries and apples.
22. CANDIED YAMS – leave out the margarine and marshmallows; sweeten with fruit juice, such as apple; andflavor with cinnamon.
23. GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE – cook fresh green beans withchunks of potato instead of cream soup. Top with slivered almonds instead of fried onion rings.
24. MASHED POTATOES – use skim milk, garlic powder and a little Parmesan cheese instead of whole milk and butter.
25. BREAD – serve smaller pieces or stay away from all together. Use low-cal margarine.
26. PIE – a single slice of pumpkin pie offers half the calories(210), more fiber calcium and vitamins than pecan pie (400 calories).
Holiday Diet Survival TipsIdeas to help prevent gaining the national average of 8 pounds from Thanksgiving through New Year’s.
community
What we are doing in the community…
education
To register for classes click here.
FREE blood pressure
and glucose screenings
No appointments necessary. First andthird Wednesdays of each month8:30-11:30 amMercy Health Mall, Janesville
FREE Mercy Healthy Image Weight
Management Program seminar
Dr.Vern Partello tailors this nutrition, exercise,lifestyle assessment and education program tohelp you lose weight and keep it off. Space islimited, so call (608) 884-9431 soon to register.Wednesday, December 155:30 pmMercy Edgerton Medical Center, Edgerton
Safe Sitter
This two-day program teaches 11- to 13-year-oldsthe responsibilities of safely caring for young children. Attendance is required both days. Cost: $45December 11 and 128 am-1 pmHenry Palmer Building, Mercy Campus, Janesville
Self-Defense Class
The Janesville Police Department and MercyHealth System are offering a self-defense program for women called S.A.F.E. (Self-defense, Awareness, Familiarization and Exchange). This two-hour class taught by Janesville police officers educates women on how to protect themselves from crime and introduces physical training methods. For more information or to register, call (608) 756-6100. Cost: $5Wednesday, December 15, 5-7 pmMercy Center, Mercy Hospital Janesville
FREE blood pressure
and glucose screenings
Times are limited and appointments are required.To make an appointment, please call the MercyBarrington Medical Center at (847) 381-3000.December 1-30. Times vary.Mercy Barrington Medical Center
With this Internet connection to your doctor’s office, you can request appointments, request prescription refills, review your health history and more—online, any time!
Mercy Health System’s MyChart offers patients free, personalized, secure, online access to portions of theirmedical records.
It enables you to securely use the Internet to help manage and receive information about your health. With MyChart, you can use the Internet to:
Request medical appointments
View your health summary from the MyChart electronic health record
View test results
Request prescription renewals
Access trusted health information resources
Communicate electronically and securely with your medical care team
And so much more
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