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A healthy
new year
At Sharon Hospital,
we are dedicated to
continued success in
serving the healthcare
needs of our community.
In 2012, we have many
exciting new growth
initiatives, programs and
technological advancements planned.
These programs and services continue
to enhance our vision and ability to care
for our community with compassionate,
patient-focused care.
Our patient satisfaction scores and
quality measures continue to surpass
hospitals both regionally and nationally,
and our multidisciplinary teammaintains
a daily focus on our patient and quality
initiatives.
As we welcome the new year, remem-
ber to practice healthy habits. Eat well.
Get a checkup and join an exercise class.
At Sharon Hospital, we’re committed to
making our hospital the community’s
choice for healthcare every day.
Kimberly A. Lumia,
President & CEO
Kimberly A. Lumia, MSN, MBA, RN
President & CEO, Sharon Hospital
Make plans
for a healthy heart
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MANY
women are great plan-
ners. Their organizational skills
help keep everything from school
lunches to board meetings in line.
But there’s one thing that women
sometimes forget to plan for—a
healthy heart.
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer
of women in the U.S. And the path
to this disease often starts early—
60 percent of women ages 20 to 39
have at least one heart disease risk
factor.
Those early years are the best
Protect yourself from heart
disease. Call the Sharon Heart
Center at
860.364.4505
to
make an appointment.
time to form habits for a long,
healthy life. But no matter your age,
you can protect your heart with
these steps:
Make a date with a friend to get
some exercise.
Go for a walk or bike
ride together. Or stay home and do
some yard work. Aim to be active at
least 30 minutes a day on most or all
days of the week.
Write a heart-healthy grocery
list.
Plan meals with plenty of fruits,
vegetables and whole grains. Go
light on salty and fatty foods.
Ditch the cigarettes.
If you
smoke, find out about programs that
can help you
quit.
Pick a
target weight.
Your health-
care provider
can help you determine your best
weight and how to achieve it.
If you have risk factors for heart
disease—such as diabetes, high
cholesterol or high blood pressure—
your provider may prescribe
medicine to control them. It’s all
part of the plan for your healthy
heart.
Sources: American Heart Association;
National Heart, Lung, and
Blood Institute