Faith Regional Health Services | living WELL | Fall 2018

Have good health at any age Regardless of what life milestone you may be approaching, Faith Regional believes it’s important for everyone to have access to high-quality, convenient care. This issue is full of articles and health tips covering many stages of life, from important vaccines during pregnancy that help protect you and your baby (page 6) to questions to ask when considering a knee replacement (pages 12 and 13). Faith Regional also encourages you to establish a relationship with a primary care provider if you don’t already have one. Turn to page 4 to learn how these providers partner with you to determine when screenings are right for you and set you up with a specialist when needed. Get started down the path to a lifetime of good health today. LIVING WELL is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES Faith Regional Health Services, 2700 W. Norfolk Ave., Norfolk, NE 68701 402-371-4880 frhs.org KELLY DRISCOLL President and Chief Executive Officer SHANTELL SKALBERG Director, Marketing and Public Relations ASHLEY PRAEST Media Coordinator Faith Regional Affiliate Hospitals: Niobrara Valley Hospital, Lynch, NE Genoa Medical Facilities, Genoa, NE Faith Regional Health Services Board of Directors John Dinkel, Chairman Linda Miller, RN, Vice Chairwoman Daniel Karmazin, DDS, Treasurer Brett Jackson, Secretary Craig Boche Mark Davis, MD Steffan Lacey, MD John Lammli, MD Richard Meyer, OD John Robertson Travis Rutjens Jim Scheer Cory Shaw Troy Strom Todd Voss, MD Information in LIVING WELL comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. 2018 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. PRINTED IN THE USA 2 FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES LUNG CANCER Are you at risk? These screening guidelines and a visit to your doctor can help you find out. 6 PREGNANT? Don’t miss these two shots that could save your baby’s life. 10 WHAT’S AN ENDOCRINOLOGIST? Learn about what conditions and diseases these specialists treat. 11 12 SAY GOODBYE TO KNEE PAIN To relieve knee pain, consider iovera ° treatment or knee surgery. Read more about these options. T H E family care I S S U E 4 MY OWN DOCTOR Having a primary care provider can help you live a healthier, longer life.