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Thursday, August 23, 2007
Urology Health is Topic of Free Sacred Heart Seniors Seminar in Pace
Sacred Heart Hospital’s SeniorSpirit! program will present a free seminar on urology health on Thursday, Sept. 6 from 12 – 1 p.m. in the Rehabilitation Center at Sacred Heart Medical Park in Pace.
The seminar will be presented by Dr. Maurice Bouchard, a board certified urologist with Pensacola Urology. The seminar will cover various urologic health topics for men and women, including incontinence, overactive bladder, and kidney stones.
Registration is required and seating is limited. To register, call (850) 416-1620 or 1-877-416-1620.
Sacred Heart Medical Park at Pace provides diagnostic, rehabilitation, and outpatient surgery services to the Pace community, as well as family practice, OB/GYN and other specialty physician’s offices. The facility is located on the north side of U.S. 90 in Pace, between Woodbine Road and Chumuckla Highway.
Sacred Heart SENIORSpirit is a free program for persons 55 and older. Benefits include free screenings, seminars, special in-patient benefits such as a free daily guest meal ticket and newspaper delivery, a monthly calendar of events detailing all SENIORSpirit events, and a quarterly newsletter containing health and event information.
For more information, please call (850) 416-7000 or visit www.sacred-heart.org.
Pediatric Dental Clinic Wins Community Dentistry Award
The American Dental Association has chosen Sacred Heart Health System’s Pediatric Dental Clinic as winner of the Meritorious 2007 Community Dentistry Award.
The competitive national award is recognition of a non-profit organization that has improved oral health in the local community. The Pediatric Dental Clinic was one of only three community dental programs in the United States to win a Meritorious award.
As part of the award, the American Dental Association granted $2,500 to the Sacred Heart Foundation for use at the dental clinic.
“Sacred Heart and our dental clinic staff are thrilled to receive this prestigious award,” said Dr. Carl Wright, the clinic’s director and dentist who has developed and expanded the clinic’s programs during the past seven years. “We are grateful to be recognized for the clinic's work in providing care to needy children who otherwise would not be able to receive quality dental care.”
The Dental Clinic for children was established by Sacred Heart in 1997 with the help of the late Dr. Lynn F. Johnston, who served as the clinic’s first dentist, and Cynthia Rivers, nurse manager of Sacred Heart’s Pediatric Care Center. The clinic is a partnership between Sacred Heart Health System and the Florida Department of Health, Escambia County Health Department.
The facility has a staff of 13 people and is funded by the Escambia County Health Department along with donations received by the Sacred Heart Foundation. Support also is provided by several local dentists who donate their time and services to clinic patients.
Dr. Dan Henry of Pensacola, immediate past president of the Florida Dental Association, offered his congratulations to Dr. Wright and several local dentists who donate time and services to help the clinic’s patients. “Our profession is fortunate to have caring dentists such as you working tirelessly and often without recognition, for the benefit of those who can not help themselves. You and the volunteers at the Lynn F Johnson Pediatric Dental Clinic are servants of the highest caliber.”
The Dental Clinic aims to children from low-income families, especially those who qualify for Medicaid or have no insurance. Located in the Escambia County Health Department on Old Palafox Road in the Ensley area, the Clinic sees more than 6,000 patient visits each year.
It provides preventive services such as cleaning, x-rays and exams, as well as restorative services such as fillings, extractions, crowns and partial dentures. In addition, the Dental Clinic focuses on community education, with a special focus on preventing tooth decay in children and encouraging healthy dental and eating habits. A dental hygienist visits elementary schools, talks to groups of new mothers, and speaks to other parent groups to spread this message of prevention.
For more information about the clinic’s services, please contact Anna Church at 494-7150.
Radiation Oncologists Join Sacred Heart Cancer Center
The Cancer Center at Sacred Heart Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of two Medical Center Clinic physicians who specialize in radiation oncology.
Dr. Gerald Lowrey and Dr. Rod Krentel have joined the Sacred Heart medical staff and will provide radiation therapy services at the hospital's Cancer Center.
Dr. Lowrey is a Pensacola native and has practiced at Medical Center Clinic for 16 years. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Florida College Of Medicine and also performed his residency training in radiation oncology at the University of Florida.
Dr. Krentel has served as an assistant clinical professor of radiology at the University of South Alabama hospitals in Mobile since 1996. He also has worked as a radiation oncologist at Springhill Cancer Center in Mobile and at Baldwin County Cancer Center in Fairhope, Ala.
Dr. Krentel obtained his medical degree at Louisiana State University School of Medicine and performed his residency training in radiation oncology at the University of Kentucky.
The Cancer Center at Sacred Heart is a full-service cancer center affiliated with M. D. Anderson Physicians Network®. As a result of this affiliation, Sacred Heart cancer patients can gain access to the latest clinical care guidelines developed by teams of specialists at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, the nation's leading cancer center.
The Sacred Heart Cancer Center also provides:
Care provided by board certified oncologists, radiation oncologists and cancer surgeons, as well as nurses with advanced training in cancer care.
A 39-bed inpatient unit dedicated to care of cancer patients.
Radiation therapy services, including a precise, advanced form of treatment known as Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT).
Inpatient and outpatient chemotherapy, including services of an infusion center.
Cancer surgery, including the surgical services of the area's only gynecologic oncologist who specializes in care of women with gynecologic cancers of the ovaries, uterus or cervix.
PET/CT advanced imaging technology for earlier diagnosis of cancer.
Pediatric care provided by specialists with Nemours Children's Clinic who are board certified in the field of pediatric oncology.
The Ann L. Baroco Center for Women's Health, offering digital mammography and other services dedicated to the early detection of breast cancer
A support group for cancer patients and their families.
Dr. Lawrence "Lance" King, a general neurologist who specializes in treatment of headaches as well as muscle and nerve disorders, has joined the team of neurologists with Sacred Heart Medical Group.
Dr. King received his medical degree from the University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and then performed his residency training in neurology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
He recently completed fellowship training at UAB with specialized training in diagnosis and treatment of muscle and nerve disorders including neuropathy, myopathy, muscular dystrophy, Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS), myasthenia gravis and Guillain-Barre syndrome. He has special interest in general neurology and treatment of migraine headaches.
Dr. King joins the practice of Dr. Rodney Soto, a vascular neurology who specializes in the care of stroke patients, and Dr. Terry Neill, who has specialized training in stroke and all aspects of intensive care neurology, including cerebral hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury.
"The addition of Dr. King gives our group added expertise so we can diagnose and treat the broad spectrum of neurological disorders and injuries," said Dr. Soto. Dr. King will practice at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
Active and Retired Nurses Invited to Enrichment Program on Aug. 24
Nurses who are currently employed in their profession or who are retired are invited to attend “The Gathering,” a time for spiritual enrichment and community awareness that will be held Friday, Aug. 24, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Hospital’s Conference Center on Ninth Avenue in Pensacola.
The program is free of charge and is designed to unite nurses in spirit and purpose. Nursing students also are invited to attend.
Breakfast will be served and door prizes will be given away. Major sponsors of the event include “One Love Nursing Ministries,” a Christian interfaith ministry, Sacred Heart Hospital, and Olive Baptist Church.
To register, or for more information, please call Suzie Farthing, RN, at (850) 941-2317.
Sacred Heart Offers Free Screenings to Needy, Elderly, and Uninsured
Sacred Heart Health System’s mobile health unit will provide free health screenings in August at sites in Escambia County and Santa Rosa County.
The screening program targets persons who are poor, uninsured, or elderly.
At a few sites, the staff of Sacred Heart’s Mission in Motion bus will offer screenings to detect osteoporosis. At six other locations, Sacred Heart will provide screenings to measure blood pressure, blood sugar, total cholesterol and blood count. These blood tests are helpful in diagnosing conditions that put people at high risk for heart attack, stroke, anemia diabetes, and other health problems.
The monthly schedule is as follows:
• Aug. 1 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Little Flower Catholic Church, 65th Ave. and Lillian Highway, Pensacola. Blood tests.
• Aug. 7 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Alternative Health Food Store, 5533 Hwy. 90, Pace. Blood tests
• Aug. 8 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 401 Van Pelt Lane, Pensacola. Osteoporosis screening only.
• Aug. 9 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Pensacola Retirement Village, 1800 W. Moreno St., Pensacola. Osteoporosis screening only.
• Aug. 14 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Salone Church, 3307 Martin Luther King Drive, Pensacola. Blood screening.
• Aug. 15 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Century Seniors Center, 6025 Industrial Blvd, Century. Osteoporosis screening only.
• Aug. 16 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Pace First Methodist Church Seniors Center, Pace. Blood screening.
• Aug. 21 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Beulah Council on Aging, 7425 Woodside Road, Beulah. Osteoporosis screening.
• Aug. 22 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Milestone Aquatics Club, 35 New Market St., Cantonment. Blood screening.
• Aug. 24 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Cobb Center, 601 E. Mallory St., Pensacola. Blood screening.
Mission in Motion is a community service provided by Sacred Heart Health System in Pensacola. The mobile unit’s free services also are made possible by support from the law firm of Kerrigan, Estess, Rankin and McLeod, as well as the Gannett Foundation and other community donors. For more information, call (850) 416-7826.
Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola will offer its “Freedom From Smoking” program starting Aug. 14 and Aug. 15 to help with the physical, psychological, and habitual components of nicotine addiction.
Participants can choose to attend the seven-week course at sessions in the afternoon or evening. The classes will be held:
Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. starting Aug. 14
Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting Aug. 15
All classes will be held at Sacred Heart Hospital and will cost $75 per person. However, the orientation class is free and a limited number of scholarships also are available for the entire program.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please call (850) 416-7764 for more information or to register.
Sacred Heart to Host Free Seminar in Gulf Breeze on Hand Pain
Sacred Heart Hospital’s Senior Service’s program will present a free seminar on hand pain and arthritis on Thursday, August 16, from 12 – 1 p.m. in the Rehabilitation Center at The Club in Gulf Breeze.
The seminar will presented by Mary Randell, an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist with Sacred Heart Rehabilitation. The seminar will help attendees understand the signs and symptoms of arthritis in the hand, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as treatment and rehabilitation techniques. Dr. Kenneth Long, a board certified family practice and sports medicine physician with Sacred Heart Medical Group at Tiger Point, will also be available to answer questions after the presentation.
According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis affects nearly 46 million adults and 300,000 children in America alone. Arthritis-related joint problems include pain, stiffness, inflammation and damage to joint and surrounding structures. This damage can lead to joint weakness, instability and visible deformities that, depending on the location of joint involvement, can interfere with the most basic daily tasks.
Registration is required and seating is limited. To register, call (850) 416-1620 or 1-877-416-1620.
Located at The Club at 1230 Crane Cove Blvd. in Gulf Breeze, Sacred Heart Rehabilitation focuses on patient education and provides treatments which help individuals to strive towards improving and maintaining their own health. The clinic is staffed with two full-time physical therapists and physical therapy assistant to help get patients back on their feet quickly after injury or illness and help reduce or eliminate pain. Services include aquatic therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, post-arthroscopic rehabilitation, injury rehabilitation, sports medicine, and joint replacement rehabilitation
Sacred Heart SENIORSpirit is a free program for persons 55 and older. Benefits include free screenings, seminars, special in-patient benefits such as a free daily guest meal ticket and newspaper delivery, a monthly calendar of events detailing all SENIORSpirit events, and a quarterly newsletter containing health and event information.
For more information, please call (850) 416-7000 or visit www.sacred-heart.org.
The American Dental Association has chosen Sacred Heart Health System’s Pediatric Dental Clinic as winner of the Meritorious 2007 Community Dentistry Award.
Sacred Heart Health System’s mobile health unit will provide free health screenings in August at sites in Escambia County and Santa Rosa County.
