.... The Daily Sentinel • Tuesday, March 9, 2010 9A HEALTH & WELLNESS HEALTH SENTINEL STAFF BRIEFS Ou r com mun ity’s choice since 1993 Doctor named cancer liaison physician States ranked for health spending Dr. Gregory Chipman of Grand Junction recently received a Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foun- 3-year appointment as cancer liaison physician for St. Mary’s dation released a new study that ranks Colorado 28th out of 50 Hospital’s cancer center. states in the amount of federal funding received from the U.S. Cen- Cancer liaison physicians are an integral part of cancer pro- ters for Disease Control and Prevention to support state disease grams accredited by the American College of Surgeons’ Commis- and injury prevention programs in fiscal year 2009. sion on Cancer. According to the study, “Shortchanging America’s Health: A Chipman is part of a national network of more than 1,600 volun- State-By-State Look at Public Health Funding in the United States,” teer physicians responsible for providing leadership and direction Colorado received $19.59 per person or a total of $98,459,583, which to establish, maintain and support cancer programs. is above average for the Western region. Chipman, who has a significant interest in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with malignant diseases, is a member of the The report found that overall federal spending for public health has been virtually flat for nearly five years, at $19.23 per person. It Hospice Embraces the Family multidisciplinary cancer committee at St. Mary’s Hospital. Cancer has not kept pace with inflation. liaison physicians are responsible for spearheading Commission States in the Midwest received the least amount of federal “I have a hundred year old man who is dying with on Cancer initiatives within their cancer program, collaborating funding for public health at $16.50 per person. Northeastern states with agencies, such as the American Cancer Society, and facilitat- received the highest amount, at $19.80 per person. Western states a ninety-one year old wife. Right now, as much of ing quality improvement initiatives utilizing data submitted to the received $19.22 per person, while Southern states received $19.75 Hospice’s focus is on the spouse and the daughter National Cancer Database. per person. Approximately 75 percent of CDC’s budget is distributed as it is on my patient. Advanced care planning symposium set through grants or cooperative agreements to states and communi- ties to support programs to prevent diseases and prepare for health Hospice is keeping them going and will also be Communicating end-of-life wishes to loved ones, appointing a disasters. there to help in dealing with their grief afterwards. health care power of attorney and addressing legal issues are just a few of the seminars scheduled for the advance care planning Aid to disabled adults, seniors provided I think that that’s a huge deal.” symposium. The event will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 16 at the Saccoman- Adult Resources for Care and Help (ARCH) is a program admin- - Dr. Phil Mohler, Family Practitioner no Education Center at St. Mary’s Hospital. istered through the Adult Services Division of the Department of Cost is $10 per person and includes lunch. Human Services. To register, call 211 by April 12. Seating is limited, and reserva- The program intends to be a “one-stop shop” for resources for For more information please call (970) 241-2212 tions are required. disabled adults and seniors. or visit our website www.hospicewco.com Rocky Mountain Health Plans will be available for health care providers. April 16 is National Health Care Decisions Day, a national grass With the opening of the new Community Services West DHS of- fice in Fruita, these services will be offered to residents in the west end of the valley. Services are offered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first We’ll be there for you! roots initiative to encourage individuals to express their health and fourth Thursday of each month at the new DHS Fruita office, care wishes through conversations and the completion of advance 215 N. Plum St. directives. The program assists disabled adults and seniors exploring op- For more information, go to www.hospicewco.com. tions for long-term care services. For more information, contact Jeremy Kuebler, ARCH resource Former Vision month: Protect your eyes specialist, at 248-2746. March is Save Your Vision Month. The American Optometric Association reports that visual discomfort, eye strain and eye An ARCH resource specialist will be able to discuss concerns, needs and help answer questions. The specialist can also make referrals for services, identify resources and assist with the ap- URANIUM MILLERS, injuries in the workplace cost billions in lost worker productivity each year. Safety experts and doctors of optometry agree that 90 percent of plication process. Take Steps Walk fundraising set to begin MINERS & HAULERS all eye and vision injuries could be prevented with simple safety steps, such as wearing properly designed and fitted protective A rally for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Take Steps Walk eyewear, according to Dr. Andrew J. 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Crohn’s and colitis are digestive diseases and affect more than Program (EEOICPA) benefits Try holding the screen to reduce glare, and reduce your overall 1.4 million Americans. usage time. Those participating will receive information, including all the you may also qualify for Follow the 20-20-20 rule. For every 20 minutes spent on a com- necessary fundraising tools. Each registrant will receive a free FREE medical care? puter or portable electronic device, take a 20-second break and look Web page to use for fundraising support, fundraising advice and at something 20 feet away. assistance and banners for social networking sites. SNEEZE: Services can range from weekly health visits to 24/7 nursing care. ® Continued from facing page Air, Md., and prides herself on knowing what’s going on at the tive of Virtual Global, a Morgan- speedy service. office “would drive me nuts,” town, W.Va., provider of “cloud the changing work force, found “I don’t take ANY days off. he said, so he managed a few computing” systems that help that 63 percent received at least five paid days off per year for Even when I had swine flu I checked e-mail at least once or hours of work each day during a recent bout of strep. employees work at home. “Man- agers and HR executives need to Professional Case personal illness. Low earners were much less likely to receive that number, which has been on a downward trend since 1997. twice a day — and I was so sick I could barely shower,” she said. “Vacations are a challenge. I usually make sure I have some “I don’t even tell some clients that I’m away,” he said. “I gener- ally don’t expect employees to be connected the way I am, but take a look at those policies to make sure that we’re getting the most out of it without tying a Management virtual rope around people who “More than half the work wireless access just in case.” I like them to check e-mail, etc., are home sick or on vacation.” force says their employers call Her availability to clients is to be sure there isn’t something Galinsky, of the Families and Helping Uranium Workers Live at Home them at times when they’re not expected, she said, “but I’m not being missed.” supposed to be working, on a sure that it increases productiv- The rise of mobile devices Work Institute, agreed. pretty regular basis,” said Ellen ity. It’s definitely bad for being and computing systems that “Work is a marathon. We keep running harder and faster,” Galinsky, the group’s president and co-founder. 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