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Houston Heart
Institute adds
new technology
The Houston Heart
Institute, a service
of Houston
Healthcare, is upgrading
technology in its cardiac
catheterization laboratory.
According to Marsha Denny,
nurse manager, the Heart
Institute is replacing its cur
rent system with the new
state-of-the-art Allura
XPER FD 20, a combination
laboratory that will enable
staff and physicians to per
form both cardiac diagnostic
testing and vascular proce
dures.
“Until now, vascular pro
cedures were performed in
the hospital’s radiology
department,” Denny
explained. “But with this
upgraded system, we will be
able to do both types of test
ing in our lab at Houston
Heart Institute, which will
help eliminate stress and
add convenience for our
patients.”
In addition to its dual test
ing capabilities, the new sys
tem will also be fully digital,
complementing Houston
Heart Institute’s state-of
the-art digital technology.
“Our laboratory has been
digital since 1998, so this
new system will integrate
very well with our current
equipment and technology,”
said Denny. “Having digital
Houston Healthcare to
offer Senior Camp 2005
PERRY - Houston
Healthcare is once again
sponsoring their annual
Senior Camp, a two-day pro
gram providing health edu
cation and entertainment to
active senior adults in the
Houston County and Perry
community. This year’s
Senior Camp will be
Thursday, March 17, and
Friday, March 18, at Rozar
Park in Perry at the
Recreation Department
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. both
days.
Senior Camp will feature a
variety of educational speak
ers and entertainers includ
ing:
• Mayor Jim Worrall, City
of Perry
• Frank Aaron, CEO of
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capabilities allows us to pro
duce all of our cardiac
catheterization images with
a clearer picture on CD
ROM instead of the older
film method.”
While the new equipment
is being installed, the
catheterization laboratory is
temporarily located in a
mobile unit attached to the
radiology department at
Houston Medical Center.
However, the lab should be
back in its permanent loca
tion and fully functional by
April 1, said Denny. “We
start training on the new
system in a few weeks and
then we will be ready to go,”
she said.
The Houston Heart
Institute combines cardio
vascular care with personal
attention. It is a comprehen
sive cardiac catheterization
laboratory, equipped with
sophisticated equipment for
both diagnosis and treat
ment. Both non-invasive
and invasive testing such as
echocardiograms, 24-hour
and 48-hour Holter moni
toring, temporary and per
manent pacemakers, and
pericardiocentesis is offered
by a staff of highly trained
professionals. For more
information on the Houston
Heart Institute, call 542-
7811.
Houston Healthcare
• Dr. Dan Callahan -
“Healthcare Then and
Now”
• The Robins Rockets
Dance Team
• Play on Words Fashion
Show
• Perry Fire Department -
“Homeland Security”
• Souvenir photographs
with classic automobiles
from the ‘4os and ’sos
And so more!
Each day will include free
lunch and entertainment.
All activities will be inside
the Perry Recreation
Department building. The
cost is $5 per day. For more
information or to pre-regis
ter, call 923-9771.
HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH
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Senior Camp 2005 - Blast from
the Past
It’s a 40’s & 50’s theme this year! We
will also be having a “Play On Words”
Fashion Show. A fun and educational
way to spend a couple of days!
Call 923-9771 to pre-register.
Thursday and Friday, March 17 & 18
9 am - 2 pm
Rozar Park
Walk for Wellness
Need to exercise? We have the pro
gram you are looking for!
What: Houston Healthcare - spon
sored Walking program
Were: Sign up at Houston Health
Pavilion EduCare Center
When: Anytime! Call 923-9771 to
make an appointment to sign up and
get your first fitness evaluation.
Cost: S3O per person (free pedome
ter with sign up!)
Monthly evaluations including blood
pressure, weight, blood sugar (if dia
betic) performed by a registered nurse.
Participants will also receive a walking
logbook. Walking is done on your own.
Incentive awards will be given after
completing 100 miles, 500 miles 1000
miles, etc. Quarterly free dinners for
all walking participants and guests.
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers can help you lose
weight and enjoy a healthier lifestyle.
Call Faye Tripp at 987-6262 for more
information.
Mondays, 5 - 6 pm
Perry Hospital Medical Library
Cost: $lB to join with a weekly mem
ber fee of sl2
Inches Away
The principle behind losing weight is
simple —eat less, move more.
Changing our lifestyle behavior is the
hard part. This weight management
program includes weekly weigh-ins,
waist measurements, body mass index
calculation and 15-20 minute class on
topics ranging from calorie counting to
increasing physical activity tips.
Thursdays
6-7 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare
Center
Cost: $5 per session
Call 923-9771 to pre-register
THE CHOICE FOR DOCTORS.
THE CHOICE FOR TECHNOLOGY.
THE CHOICE FOR SURGERY.
Last scar, more than 12,000 people chose to have their
surgery at Houston Medical Center or Perry Hospital.
With state-of-the-art operating suites and a start ot
skilled professionals, Houston Healthcare is committed
to providing the best care for you and your family. From
orthopaedics to urology, general surgery to vascular
surgery, and gynecology to otolaryngology, vve provide
an array ot inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures
m a sate, comfortable and patient-friendly environment
And, were working hard to make having surgery less
stressful and more convenient by streamlining Pte*Op
and registering you by phone.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SKILLED PROFESSIONALS, THE CHOICE FOR SURGERY
HOUSTON HEAL THCAHE MARCH CALENDAR
Special Grief of Suicide
Emily Dennis, MEd, former bereave
ment coordinator/educator for Hospice
of Houston County, will address the
special grief that comes with a suicide.
She will also provide signs and symp
toms to look for to prevent suicide.
Thursday, March 7
7 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare
Center
Call 923-9771 to pre-register.
Diet Instruction for Special
Diets
Taught by Sandra Brenner, Ph.D.,
registered dietitian, this class is for
persons who have been prescribed a
specified diet by a physician. Call 923-
9771 to pre-register. Please state type
of diet when registering.
Tuesday, March 8
9 am - 1:30 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare
Center
Friday, March 11
11:30 am - 1 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare
Center
American Heart Association
CPR
Learn how to recognize a heart
attack and how to perform CPR and
the choking maneuver. All partici
pants will receive the American Heart
Course C Certification. Class size is
limited. Pre-registration is required
by calling 923-9771.
Saturday March 12, 9 am -1 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare
Center
Cost: $25
Re-certification for American
Heart Association CPR Course C
Saturday, March 12
1 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare
Center
Cost: $25
Accident prevention 55 Alive
A comprehensive driving course
designed to update drivers aged 50 and
over on the knowledge and skills of
driving. Upon course completion, par
ticipants are eligible for a 10% dis
count on auto insurance. Pre-registra
tion is required by calling Phil Baker
at (478) 922-4680.
Thursday and Friday, January 27 &
28
1-5 pm
Perry Hospital Cafeteria
Monday and Tuesday, February 14 &
15
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare
Center
Cost: $lO
Diabetes Diet Instruction
This class, taught by Sandra
Brenner, Ph.D., is for individuals with
diabetes who need a diet review or peo
ple with newly diagnosed diabetes. A
physician diet prescription is required.
Monday, March 28
6 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare
Center
Fridays, March 4,11,18,25
9 - 11:30 am
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare
Center
Diabetes “In Control” Course
This American Diabetes Association
course, taught by certified diabetes
educators, consists of 2 five-hour class
es. Attendance to the Diabetic Diet
Class is a pre-requisite. Physician
referral is required. Medicare and
most insurance companies accepted.
Pre-assessment is also required. For
more information and to pre-register
call 923-9771.
Tuesdays, March 15 & 22, 3 - 8 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare
Center
Alzheimer’s Support Group
For families, caregivers and friends
dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and
related disorders. Sponsored by the
Alzheimer’s Association - Central
Georgia Chapter.
Tuesday, March 22, 7 pm
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare
Center
Arthritis Support & Education
Wednesday, March 16
10 am
Houston Health Pavilion EduCare
Center
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