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Suzette E. Sutherland, MD (right), of METRO uROLOGY, explains to a patient the causes of and treatments for urinary incontinence.

IIIIF YOu HAVE bladder or urinary leak-age problems, you are not alone. urinary incontinence is one of the most common conditions in women, affecting more than 17 million in the united States. Although incontinence affects people of all ages and both sexes, women are twice as likely to experience incontinence as men. the prevalence of incontinence is higher than that of common chronic diseases among adult women, such as hy-pertension, depression and diabetes. Incontinence and bladder problems

can signifi cantly impact your overall qual-ity of life by restricting daily activities. unfortunately, only about 10 percent of women with urinary incontinence seek treatment because many falsely believe that incontinence is a natural and expected part of aging.

iNCONTiNENCE iS TREATABLEthe fi rst step toward appropriate

treatment is determining the type of in-continence or bladder problem you have.

backBy Suzette E. Sutherland, MDMETRO UROLOGY, Center for Continence Care and Female UrologyAdjunct Associate Professor, Department of Urologic Surgery, University of Minnesota School of Medicine

not all incontinence is the same. there are several distinct types of urinary in-continence, and their treatment options vary considerably.

Stress incontinence. Often asso-ciated with pelvic fl oor trauma, such as pregnancy, childbirth and pelvic surgery (i.e., hysterectomy), stress incontinence is due to weakened or damaged pelvic fl oor muscles and connective tissue, which are important for supporting the urethra and bladder. the weakened pelvic fl oor allows small amounts of urine to leak during bouts of abdominal straining, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting or exercising.

Urge incontinence. urge inconti-nence is primarily a problem with bladder function. When the bladder contracts, the pressure within the bladder increases, triggering a sudden, strong desire to uri-nate. When this urge is so strong that you cannot overcome it, involuntary leak-age—moderate to large amounts—occurs.Most often you have little warning time, so you have to quickly dash to the

bathroom. this type of incontinence is often associated with symptoms of an overactive bladder.

Overactive bladder (OAB). OAB is a syndrome associated with urinary ur-gency with or without urge incontinence, frequency of urination (more than eight visits to the toilet in a 24-hour period), and often nocturia (more than one visit to the toilet during sleeping hours). these symptoms are suggestive of hypersensitiv-ity or overactivity of the bladder, which may lead to spontaneous contraction of the bladder.

Doctors must rule out sources of ir-ritation to the bladder that may also cause these uncontrollable contractions, such as infection, tumors or stones, before they can make the diagnosis of overactive bladder.

Another common problem leading to symptoms of OAB in women is chronic spasticity of the pelvic fl oor muscles. Here, other pelvic-oriented symptoms are often present, such as pelvic pain, constipation, irritable bowels or pain with intercourse.

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St. Francis Women’s Services physical therapists (from left) Tami kropiwka and Roselee Wondra confer with Suzette E. Sutherland, MD, of METRO uROLOGY, about recent test results.

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Especially for womenthe women’s health physical therapy program at St. Francis is designed for any woman who is experiencing a decline in her physical or sexual function due to weakness and/or pain.

examples of conditions the program treats include:■ Muscular or joint impairment related to pregnancy or child-birth, such as back, tailbone or pubic pain; sciatica (tingling sensations); numbness of the arms or hands; and separation of the abdominal muscles.■ pelvic fl oor muscle tension or pain.■ postsurgical abdominal or pelvic pain.■ incontinence or pelvic fl oor weakness.■ Muscular or joint impairment related to child care activities or menopause.■ lymphedema.

St. Francis physical therapists may treat these problems with:■ Manual therapy techniques to relax tight muscles and restore pelvic symmetry.■ therapeutic exercises to strengthen, stretch or retrain involved muscles.■ Modality treatments, such as ultrasound or electrical stimula-tion for pain relief.■ Biofeedback treatments to improve body awareness.■ education about posture, body mechanics, bladder and bowel health, general fi tness, and pre- or postnatal fi tness.■ use and fi tting of support gar-ments and orthotics.

to schedule an appointment with one of our women’s health physical therapists—tami Kropiwka, heidi ohlmann or roselee wondra—or to request a prescription for physical thera-py from your physician, call 9�2-�03-2001.

not all types of urinary leakage or blad-der symptoms are the same. Appropriate treatment plans vary, depending on the type of symptoms.

TREATiNG STRESS iNCONTiNENCEtreatments for stress incontinence

involve rehabilitating or repairing the weakness or damage to the pelvic fl oor muscles and connective tissue.

Kegels/pelvic fl oor muscle exer-cises. Some people who have main-tained a consistent regimen of Kegel exercises have achieved as much as a 50 percent to 75 percent reduction in stress incontinence.

Urethral bulking agents. using a scope through the urethra, doctors inject a bulking agent into the lining of the urethra to plump up the walls and provide more resistance against stress-related leakage.

Mid-urethral slings. In this procedure, a piece of mesh (sling) is placed under the urethra like a tension-free hammock to support the urethra during stress-related activities. Results of long-term (seven- to eight-year) research on this treatment indi-cate a greater than 90 percent cure rate.

TREATiNG uRGE iNCONTiNENCE AND OAB

Because the symptoms of urge incon-tinence and OAB are associated mainly

with a functional bladder problem, a combination of treatment approaches is usually most successful. combinations can include any of the following.

Behavior modifi cation. Identifying the volume of your fl uid consumption and your dietary habits is an important fi rst step. caffeinated products and alcohol act as diuretics and increase the amount of urine produced. You can reduce bladder symptoms by 50 percent to 70 percent with such behavior modifi cations.

Biofeedback/pelvic fl oor physio-therapy. Kegel exercises, associated with a formal program of biofeedback and urge suppression, are the mainstays for OAB treatment directed at the pelvic fl oor. this form of therapy teaches you how to de-lay voiding and gain control over these symptoms by squeezing the pelvic fl oor

muscles when the urge to urinate occurs. A program of pelvic fl oor rehabilitation can retrain these hyperactive pelvic fl oor muscles and return them to their normal relaxed state at rest.

Medications. A class of medications called anticholinergics serves as the fi rst-line drug therapy for OAB and urge in-continence. these medicines have a direct relaxation effect on the bladder and can help to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of urinary urgency and frequency.

Minor surgery. When conservative modalities don’t provide enough relief, a few minimally invasive surgical options are available, such as the following pro-cedures.

Botox. Botulinum toxin is a muscle paralytic agent. When it is injected directly into the bladder muscle, the muscle be-comes partially inactive and is then unable to contract spontaneously.

InterStim. By stimulating the pelvic nerves, neuromodulatory therapy acts like a mini-pacemaker to the bladder and pelvic fl oor muscles, modulating the bladder’s sensory perception and muscle activity.

Major surgery. If other treatments have failed to improve symptoms, doctors can perform major bladder and bowel surgery, which can include removal of the bladder, enlarging the bladder with a piece of bowel, and/or diverting the

urinary stream away from the bladder and allow-ing it to drain into a bag from the abdominal wall. You should carefully

consider your options before proceeding with major surgery.

urinary incontinence is a problem that can have a major impact on your daily life. no amount of urinary incon-tinence is normal, and you should not accept it as a natural and inevitable part of aging. nor is it something you should be ashamed about. Any problem that affects your overall quality of life is worth treating. Fortunately, there are many suc-cessful medical and minimally invasive surgical treatment options available today that have proven to be both safe and effective.

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MORE >> For more information about urinary incontinence and bladder dysfunction, visit www.metro-urology.com.

Any problem that affects your overall quality of life is worth treating.

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Do you jump right in with drastic changes but soon find yourself back with your old eating habits and wondering where you got derailed?

If that’s your typical cycle of diet improvement, you could be making things harder than they need to be.

“People feel like they have to do a complete dietary overhaul to eat well. But it’s really not so,” says Elisa Zied, MS, RD, spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association (ADA). “You just need to do little things, one at a time.”

With that in mind, consider a two-step approach in a few key areas of nutrition. Start with step 1 in each area, then progress to step 2 when you feel ready.

Remember, it’s OK to start small when overhauling your diet. Over time, those little steps will add up to some big improvements.

have you tried to overhaul your diet?

Choose fats wiselySaturated and trans fats—which are found mainly in meats, full-fat dairy products, and baked and snack foods—are the artery cloggers, responsible for promoting high cholesterol levels and increasing the risk of heart disease.

polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats—found mostly in plant foods and in oils made from olives, canola and peanuts—are good fats that may actually help lower cholesterol levels, a boon to your heart’s health.

to make the transition to healthier fats, try these ideas:

Step 1 if you use butter, opt instead for canola oil, olive oil or soft margarines that don’t have trans fats.

Step 2 read food labels when you shop. look for products with minimal amounts of or no saturated fat and trans fats. and always look for the lower-fat options when choosing meats or dairy products.

other ways to get healthy fats into your diet are by eat-ing oily fish (such as salmon and tuna) and small amounts of nuts, avocados and olives, suggests Marisa Moore, rd, also a spokeswoman for the ada.

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MORE >>  To schedule a nutrition consultation with a St. Francis dietitian, call 952-403-3324.

healthier diet Go for whole grainswhole grains are rich in fi-ber, vitamins and minerals. they may help protect you from heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

to eat more whole grains, try these steps:

Step 1 Make the switch to whole-grain bread. For this step, read labels—products that say stone- ground wheat or cracked wheat aren’t necessarily whole grains.

look at the ingredients list, and make sure that the first thing listed is a whole grain, such as whole wheat or whole oats.

Step 2 replace other refined grains with whole grains until you’re eating at least three servings per day. For example, mix whole-grain brown rice with processed white rice until you get accustomed to the heartier taste of the brown rice.

Color your world with produceMost people need to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables they eat each day, according to the u.S. Centers for disease Control and prevention (CdC). Fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of vitamins, minerals and fiber, as well as disease-fighting phytochemicals.

For the most part they are also low in calories and high in fiber, so eating plenty of produce can help you lose or maintain weight.

how many servings of fruits and vegetables you need to eat each day depends on your sex, age and activity level, reports the CdC.

pump up your produce intake with these steps:

Step 1 Begin by drinking a 6-ounce glass of 100 percent fruit juice at breakfast and eating a piece of fruit at lunch.Step 2 eat a variety of fruits and vegetables throughout the day. aim to “eat a rainbow,” as the various colors of fruits and veggies hold unique health benefits. add fruits and vegetables to foods you enjoy—tomatoes on your sandwiches or blueberries in your cereal, for example.

it may not be the most glamorous part of your diet, but in addition to helping prevent constipation and hemorrhoids, fiber has a host of other potential health benefits. it may help lower your cholesterol, says the american academy of Family physi-cians, as well as lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.

Most americans need between 20 and 35 grams of fiber daily but get only about half that much.

the good news: if you eat more whole grains, fruits and vegetables, you are well on your way to getting the recommended amount, since most of those foods are excellent sources of fiber.

you can also take these steps to up your fiber quotient:

Step 1 Start your day with whole-grain toast. look for breads that contain at least 3 grams of fiber per slice, says Moore. Bran cereal and low-fat bran muffins are great choices too.

Step 2 Keep your focus on plant-based foods. in addition to fruits, vegetables and whole grains, eat more beans, nuts and seeds.

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St. Francis staff members demonstrate the new ARJO Maxi Sky 600 ceiling lifts to be purchased with donations to the Annual Community Appeal.

Community organizations receive grantson behalf of St. Francis regional Medical Center, the St. Francis Foundation has awarded the following grants through its healthy Communities grant program:

St. Mary’s health Clinic was awarded $15,000 to provide health care services to low-income, uninsured people through its Shakopee valley Clinic.

the river valley nursing Center was awarded $15,000 to support technology and database infrastructure to improve program evaluation in client services.

the Cap agency in Shakopee was awarded $5,000 to provide funding for health- and medical-related requests received in its emergency Services program.

Southern valley alliance for Battered women was awarded $5,000 to support development of the organization’s latina advocacy program.

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Community gifts result in new equipment Thank you to the community for your generous contributions 

to the Foundation’s Ceiling Lift Fund. Your gifts, made during 

the Annual Community Appeal, will allow St. Francis to 

purchase additional ARJO Maxi Sky 600 ceiling lifts. The 

lifts help staff with patient transfers and will be incorporated 

into the Care South patient room renovations. 

Community donations directly impact the comfort and 

safety of our patients and enable St. Francis to continue its 

tradition of unique, patient-centered care right here in our 

community. Thank you for your support.

St. FranCiS Foundation

NOTESRecipients of the St. Francis Foundation’s Healthy Communities grant program gathered at St. Francis to accept their awards (from left): Mary Ann Bigaouette, executive director, Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women; Mike Baumgartner, president, St. Francis Regional Medical Center; Merrilee Brown, board member, River Valley Nursing Center; Barbara Dickie, executive director, St. Mary’s Health Clinics; Allison Gontarek, chairman of the board, The Cap Agency; and Carley Stuber, executive director, St. Francis Foundation.

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Mark your calendarsANNuAL GALAonce again oak ridge hotel and Conference Center in Chaska will host the Foundation’s gala on Saturday, oct. 25. the 22nd annual event will bring the community together for an elegant evening of dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, and more. we hope to see you there as we celebrate the spirit of St. Francis.

For more information about these events, including donations and sponsorships, contact Joan Fawcett at 9�2-�03-2072 or joan.fawcett@allina.com.

 TEE TiME RiGHT AROuND THE CORNERthe 11th annual St. Francis Foundation tee one for hope golf tournament will be held thursday, June 12, at Stonebrooke golf Club in Shakopee. the 18-hole shotgun scramble will start at 9 a.m. all proceeds benefit cancer care services at St. Francis.

last year proceeds reached an all-time high, $68,000, including in-kind donations. thank you to our supporters and players. we look forward to another successful and fun sold-out event.

For more information, call the St. Francis Foundation golf line at 9�2-�03-GOLF (9�2-�03-�6�3).

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St. Francis celebrates with ribbon cutting and open house A RIBBOn-cuttIng cEREMOnY kicked off the opening of the new 1601 Medical Office Building at St. Francis Regional Medical center on Feb. 9. the open house, including community health screenings and education, was sponsored by the new clinics in the 1601 Medical Office Building—Allina Medical clinic, Minneapolis Heart Institute and St. Francis Orthopedic & neuroscience center.

medical office building opens!

Shown at the medical center’s ribbon-cutting are Michael Baumgartner, president of St. Francis Regional Medical Center (center), flanked by Gary Van Eyll, mayor of Chaska (center  left) and John Schmitt, mayor of Shakopee (center right); along with physicians and representatives from each of the clinics.

Neil Johnson, MD, from St. Francis Orthopedic & Neuroscience Center, discusses joint pain and replacement with visitors. 

St. Francis diabetes education instructor Colleen Roethke (right) visits with a community member at the Diabetes Wheel during the 1601 Medical Office Building’s community open house.  

newServices near youClinics in the new 1601 Medical Office Building Call for information or to make an appointment.

Allina Medical Clinic 952-403-3535

Minneapolis Heart Institute 952-403-2099

St. Francis Orthopedic & Neuroscience Center

St. Francis Rehabilitative Services

952-403-2001

Orthopedic Surgical Consultants

952-403-3399

Park Nicollet Orthopedics 952-993-3230

Park Nicollet Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

952-993-3670

Park Nicollet Orthotics and Prosthetics

952-993-5040

Orthopedic Consultants 952-808-3000

Twin Cities Spine Center 952-403-2199

St. Francis Mental Health 952-403-2563

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Help support kids’ healthy choicesif you’re concerned that your child might be too heavy, talk to your child’s doctor. you can also try these tips from the american academy of Family physicians:

1 Focus on teaching your child how to make healthy food choices—not on losing weight to look better.2 eat together as a family whenever possible. it can help minimize the number of fast-food meals consumed.3 Serve more fruits and vegetables and fewer fatty foods. put a clear limit on high-calorie snacks.4 Keep lots of healthy snacks around, such as fresh fruits and whole-grain crackers.5 limit tv and computer time. encourage active games and sports instead.

OnE-tHIRD of American children and youth are either obese or at risk of becoming obese, reports the Institute of Medicine.

the extra pounds are making kids sick. Some are getting type 2 diabetes, once considered a disease of adults only. Others develop bone and joint problems, sleep apnea or asthma.

Many obese children even have high cholesterol and high blood pressure—risk factors for heart disease.

to make matters worse, overweight kids don’t leave their pounds behind as they get older.

HEAVY kiDS, HEAVY ADuLTSA child who is overweight just once during elementary school is 25 times more likely to be overweight at

Focus on teaching your child how to make healthy food choices—not on losing weight to look better.

overweight kids: too many pounds risky

age 12 than a child who was never overweight during elementary school, reports the national Institutes of

Health. And overweight adolescents are likely to grow into overweight adults.

Step on a scale, and it won’t necessarily tell you whether you’re at a healthy weight. that’s because your weight doesn’t reveal how much fat you carry and where you carry it.

your percentage of body fat matters because excess fat raises your risk for health problems, from heart disease and high blood pressure to diabetes.

where your body stores fat matters because fat that settles around your middle (rather than your hips and thighs) also raises your risk of serious health problems, such as heart disease.

So along with monitoring your actual weight, you also need to know your body mass index (BMi) and waist size.

your BMi is based on your height and weight and is generally a good gauge of how much body fat you have. a BMi of 18.5 to 24.9 typically means a healthy weight.

your waist size may signal a risk for health problems if you’re a woman with a waist of more than 35 inches or a man with a waist of more than 40 inches. thus, even if your BMi falls within a healthy range, you still may be prone to health problems if you’re apple-shaped. Sources: american academy of Family physicians; american dietetic association

MORE >> To figure your BMi, visit www.stfrancisshakopee .com, click on “e-Health Resources,” “Health Library,” then the topic “Weight management.”

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Jaundice common in newbornsShortly after birth and again before leaving the hospital, your newborn will be checked for jaundice. this is a condi-tion that results when a baby’s immature liver can’t process bilirubin, a pigment in bile that gives a yellow cast to the skin and whites of the eyes.

in general, jaundice is mild and harmless and usually goes away on its own within two or three weeks.

however, if a baby has jaun-dice for more than three weeks, he or she needs to be seen by a doctor. Severe jaundice may lead to deafness, cerebral palsy or death.

one treatment for jaundice involves placing the undressed baby under special lights that help lower bilirubin levels. Source: american academy of pediatrics

MORE >>  To help you prepare for your newborn, take a parenting class at St Francis. See Page 12 or check our website at www.stfrancis-shakopee.com.

DO YOu REMEMBER your last physical?

Your doctor probably did some basic tests to check the health of your heart, lungs and muscles. You probably had a blood test too.

In the hospital, your newborn will have a similar checkup.

On his or her fi rst day, your baby will be given a full physical exam. the checkup may include:

APGAR TESTthis examination is done one minute after the baby is born and again fi ve minutes after birth.

the doctor gives the baby a score based on a scale that measures heart rate, respiration, muscle tone, refl exes and color.

ten is the highest possible score. Babies who score 7 or more points are usu-ally considered healthy. ninety percent of newborns score 8 or higher, reports the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

A low Apgar score doesn’t necessarily mean that something is wrong, however. Many healthy babies have low scores shortly after being born, according to the u.S. Department of Health and Hu-man Services.

SCREENiNG TESTS  Your baby may be given a hearing test to measure how he or she reacts to sound. Early detection and treatment of hearing loss can help prevent serious speech and language problems, according

to the March of Dimes.A blood test, with blood taken from

your baby’s heel, helps the doctor check for metabolic disorders, including phe-nylketonuria (PKu) and hypothyroid-ism. testing for both of these disorders is required by law. Early diagnosis and treatment of PKu and hypothyroidism can help prevent mental retardation.

VACCiNES AND MEDiCiNES the AAP recom-mends that new-

borns receive a hepatitis B vaccination and a shot of vitamin K. Babies are often born with low levels of vitamin K, which is needed for blood to clot.

Your baby may also receive antibiotic eye drops or ointment to help prevent infections that can affect vision.

Some shots may be given before your baby leaves the hospital; others can wait briefl y. If you are interested in delaying these injections for a little while, talk to your doctor or midwife before your baby is born.

On your baby’s fi rst day, he or she will be given a full physical exam.

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edwin Bogonko, Mdinternal Medicineallina Medical Clinic–Shakopee appointment: 9�2-�03-3�3�

Michelle Brezinski, MdFamily Medicinepark nicollet Clinic–Shakopeeappointment: 9�2-993-77�0 

Katie Chirkova, Mdemergency MedicineSuburban emergency associates, St. Francis emergency departmentappointment: 9�2-�03-2200 

elizabeth grey, MdCardiologyMinneapolis heart institute appointment: 9�2-�03-2099

navarrete gustavo, Md Family Medicinepark nicollet Clinic–Shakopeeappointment: 9�2-993-77�0

gary Jonson, MdSurgerypark nicollet Clinic–Shakopeeappointment: 9�2-993-77�0

Jonathan pohland, Mdemergency MedicineSuburban emergency associates, St. Francis emergency departmentappointment: 9�2-�03-2200

Joshua riff, Mdemergency MedicineSuburban emergency associates, St. Francis emergency departmentappointment: 9�2-�03-2200

Michael Severson, Mdemergency MedicineSuburban emergency associates, St. Francis emergency departmentappointment: 9�2-�03-2200

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Allina Medical ClinicShakopee . . . . . . . . . 952-403-3535■ Family medicine■ internal medicine■ nephrology■ obstetrics/gynecology■ podiatric medicine and surgeryAllina Medical Clinic CrossroadsShakopee . . . . . . . . . 952-496-6700Chaska. . . . . . . . . . . 952-448-2050prior lake . . . . . . . . 952-447-1700■ Family medicineJonathan ClinicChaska. . . . . . . . . . . 952-448-3500■ Family medicinekidney Specialists of Minnesota . . . . . . . . . 612-823-8001Metropolitan Pediatric Specialists, PAShakopee . . . . . . . . . 952-445-6700Minneapolis Heart institute . . . . . . . . . . 952-403-2099Orthopedic Surgical Consultants, PAShakopee . . . . . . . . . 952-403-3399Park Nicollet ClinicShakopee and prior lake . . . . . . . . 952-993-7750■ allergy ■ Cardiology surgery■ endocrinology■ Family medicine■ obstetrics/gynecology■ ophthalmology■ orthopedic surgery■ orthotics and prosthetics■ otolaryngology■ pediatrics■ physical medicine■ podiatry■ pulmonology■ urology■ vascular surgerySt. Francis Specialty Care ClinicShakopee and Chaska. . . . . . . . . . . 952-403-2600

Advanced Dermatology952-915-6000Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates 651-312-1700Metro urology 952-403-2600Minneapolis Children’s Heart Clinic 612-813-8800Minneapolis Clinic of Children’s Neurology952-403-2600Minneapolis Otolaryngology952-920-4595MN Gastroenterology, PA 612-870-5412Orthopaedic Consultants, PA 952-808-3000Silverman Orthopaedics, PC952-920-4333St. Francis Breast Clinic 952-403-2700St. Francis Mental Health Services 952-403-2563St. Francis Sleep Diagnostics Center952-403-2800Surgical Specialties, Ltd. 952-224-9350Twin Cities Spine Center 952-403-2199urologic Physicians 952-920-7660

St. Francis Emergency Department . . . . . . . . 952-403-2200■ Suburban emergency associatesSt. Francis Cancer Center . . . . . . . . . . . 952-403-2031

Radiation Oncology(952) 403-2031

Valley Family PracticeChaska. . . . . . . . . . . 952-448-3303■ Family medicinein-hospital physicians■ anesthesiology■ pathology■ radiology

at St. Francis we value the contributions of our physician and clinic partners, not only as

providers of quality health care, but as community and organizational leaders. recognizing

the need for strong medical services in this rapidly growing area, they have committed to

meeting that growth with added resources and services. For more information about our

physicians or clinics, call the ‘Ask St. Francis’ information line at 9�2-�03-2000.

partnerS in health is published as a community service for friends and patrons of:ST. FRANCiS REGiONAL MEDiCAL CENTER1455 St. Francis ave., Shakopee, Mn 55379-3380. St. Francis regional MedicalCenter is jointly owned by the Benedictine health System, park nicollet health Services, and allina hospitals & Clinics.

Lee Shimek, Board ChairMichael Baumgartner, presidentJeffrey Hill, MD, Chief of StaffLori Manske, editorkaren Cook, assistant editor

Contributors: Theresa Johnson, Molly Johnson,Gina Swanson. Cover photo by Custom Creations Photography.

information in partnerS in health comes from a wide range of medical experts. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. if you have any concerns or questions about specifi c content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider.Copyright © 2008Coffey Communications, inc. hSM21644c

HOW TO REACH uSGeneral information . . . . . 952-403-3000

‘Ask St. Francis’ . . . . . . . . 952-403-2000

St. Francis urgent Care, 

Shakopee . . . . . . . . . . . . 952-403-2111

Monday through Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.

weekends, 1 to 10 p.m.

Diagnostic Services . . . . . 952-403-2151

Family Birth Place . . . . . . 952-403-2062

Cardiac Rehabilitation . . . . 952-403-2080

Capable kids Pediatric

Rehabilitation Center . . . . . 952-403-3980

St. Francis Cancer Center . . 952-403-2031

St. Francis Foundation . . . . 952-403-2068

St. Francis Pediatrics . . . . 952-403-3360

St. Francis Physical, Occupational and 

Speech Therapy

Shakopee . . . . . . . . . . . . 952-403-2001

Chaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 952-448-5077

St. Francis Specialty Care Clinic 

and Breast Clinic 

Shakopee . . . . . . . . . . . . 952-403-2600

St. Francis Specialty Care Clinic

Chaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 952-403-2600

TTY . . . 800-682-8786 or 800-627-3529

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C L A S S E S A N D   E V E N T SCall Medformation® at �00-�77-7�7� to register for prenatal classes, or go to www.allina.com and click on “Be healthy.” dates and times subject to change.

New Parent Connection Meets the fi rst Wednesday of every monththis class is co-sponsored by eCFe and is designed for children up to 4 months of age. For information, call 9�2-�96-�033. Breastfeeding Support group is now offered following the new parent Connection. For more information and to register, call 9�2-�03-206�.

Small Talk and Baby Sign LanguageMeets quarterlythis is a sign language class for babies that hear. this class will help you and your baby/toddler understand each other and decrease frustration.

New Brother/New SisterMeets every � to 6 weeks  a one-night class to help children ages 2 to 8 prepare for the birth of a sibling. all participants should bring a doll or stuffed animal.

Breastfeeding Preparation Meets once a month one-night class offering helpful hints to prepare for breastfeeding.

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Healthy Pregnancy Meets every other monthone-night class providing impor-tant information about the devel-opment of babies and how to makepregnancy easier and more fulfi lling.

Childbirth and Parenting PreparationChoice of a fi ve-week series of one session each week or the Weekend Express, available Friday evenings and Saturdaysplan to attend classes during the last three months of pregnancy and complete about one month before due date.

All About Babies Meets every monthtwo-night class or weekend express class designed for new parents.

Refresher Childbirthand ParentingOffered every other month one-night class for parents who have taken a childbirth preparation class within the last three years.

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Meets quarterlydesigned for women who have had previous cesarean births and are considering a vaginal birth. Class should be taken in addition to re-fresher Childbirth and parenting.

infant and Child CPR Meets every four to six weeksthis course does not qualify you for Cpr certifi cation.

Car Seat Safety Meets once a monththis class helps the expectant or new parent learn about car-seat safety. u-Care members covered. Scholarships and seats available for those in need of assistance.

infant MassageFor infants 3 weeks to 1 year old. to register, call 9�2-�96-�033.

Prenatal Yoga Six weekly classes exercise your minds and body during pregnancy to increase well-being and heal more readily after the baby is born.

Yoga BondingSix weekly classesthis class incorporates fi tness, fun and togetherness for mom and baby.

Emergency Medicine Services Education/CPRFor information and to register, call 612-262-�0�0.

Skin Cancer ScreeningWednesday, May 1�, 6 to � p.m.provided for uninsured and un-derinsured patients only.

S u P P O R T   G R O u P SLow Vision Support GroupMeets the second Thursday of every month, 10 to 11:30 a.m. For infor-mation, call 9�2-�03-2002. 

Heart Support GroupMeets the fi rst Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m.For people who have been diagnosed with heart disease. For more information, call 9�2-�03-20�0.

Grief Support GroupMeets every Wednesday, 7 p.m.For more information, call 9�2-�03-2002. 

Smoking Cessationif you’re ready to stop smoking, call ���-3��-PLAN (���-3��-7�26).

Women’s ConnectionMeets the fourth Monday of every month (Note: May and December meets the third Monday), 7 p.m. Support for women with cancer. For more information, call Marti auringer at 9�2-�03-2700. the american Cancer Society’s look good...Feel Better representa-tives will be on hand at each meeting. Call �00-ACS (227)-23�� to sign up.

Child Loss Support Groupoffers hope to those who have ex-perienced the death of a child. Call 9�2-�03-2�02 for more information.

infant Loss Support GroupMeets the fi rst Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. For more information, call 9�2-�03-2002.

Diabetes Support GroupMeets the fi rst Monday of every month, 7 p.m.For more information, call 9�2-�03-332�.

Oncology Support GroupMeets the third Wednesday of every month, � p.m.explore opportunities for cancer support. Family and friends welcome. For more information, call 9�2-�03-2031.

For class cancellations, tune in to WCCO TV Channel � or WCCO Radio �30, or go to www.wcco.com or www.830wccoradio.com. 

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