Health & Wellness - July 2013 Archives

 Join @USNewsHealth for a #PatientChat on Thursday. Learn how to take charge of your health care: http://bit.ly/15bNLTn.  The discussion follows last week’s release of Best Hospitals, a resource for patients with particularly difficult or complex conditions. It ranks America’s best hospitals across various geographical regions and in 16 medical specialties. Deciding on a hospital is only part of the process, though. The chat will be held to help further the conversation and to guide consumers’ choices. Our experts are prepared to discuss how patients in a hospital can take ownership of their care and become actively engaged and informed about their treatment. This includes topics such as computerized health records, being honest with your doctor and getting the most out of your visit.   Mayo Clinic experts joining the chat: Victor Montori, M.D., @vmontori, Sharonne Hayes, M.D.,@SharonneHayes and Annie LeBlanc, Ph.D., @Annie_LeBlanc Date: Thursday, July 25 Time: 2 to 3 p.m. ET Hashtag: #PatientChat Moderator: @USNewsHealth View Live chat stream below:  

In a move designed to strengthen the delivery and quality of health care in northwest North Dakota, Mayo Clinic welcomes Trinity Health to the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Medical director for the Mayo Clinic Care Network, David Hayes, M.D., says, “We welcome our colleagues from Trinity Health, who diligently work to provide patient-centered care to the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Trinity Health was founded nearly a century ago to serve a region in need of a quality health care provider, and Trinity continues that mission of service today. By working with such committed organizations, Mayo Clinic hopes to develop new models of care and increase quality for patients by providing the right care, at the right place, at the right time.” As a member of the network, Trinity Health’s physicians and other providers will have direct access to Mayo Clinic experts and clinical resources. Click here for news release Journalists: B-roll of the Trinity Health and Mayo Clinic in Minnesota campuses is available in the downloads

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The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health today approved Medicare reimbursement legislation that would repeal the Sustainable Growth Rate and lead to a physician payment system focused on health care quality. Mayo Clinic President and CEO John Noseworthy, M.D., issued the following statement in reaction to the vote: “Mayo Clinic is pleased to see the committee move forward with reforms that eliminate the SGR and establish a transitional payment period that will lead toward a payment system focused on provider quality measures. We believe physician payment must be based on evidence-based quality measures that lead to better patient outcomes.   By making this the core of payment reform, we can put in place a structure that motivates providers to offer higher-quality care for Medicare patients and to deliver that care cost-effectively.” The legislation now moves to the full committee for its review. Read entire news release: SGRlegislation    

Mayo Clinic is announcing that Bill George, a member of the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees and former Chairman and CEO of Medtronic, has accepted the appointment to be Mayo Clinic’s representative on the Destination Medical Center Corporation (DMCC) Board. Mayo Clinic President and CEO John Noseworthy, M.D., says,“Bill George brings a wealth of experience to the DMCC, having led one of the most respected global medical companies in the world. Bill’s experience and expertise will be a critical asset to the work of helping shape the DMC vision and building the exciting future of Rochester and Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.” Dr. Noseworthy added,“As we embark on this important long-term economic development initiative for Minnesota, it’s important that the appropriate governance structure is in place to oversee the Destination Medical Center-related projects. The skills and expertise brought to the board by those appointed today by Gov. Dayton and Mayo Clinic complement the strengths of the local appointees already in place. Rochester and Minnesota will be well served by the DMCC Board.”    Click here for news release

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How long after a heart attack do I need to wait to resume sexual activity? ANSWER: For men and women with cardiovascular disease — no matter how young or old — sexual activity is important to quality of life. But after a heart attack, it’s not uncommon to lose confidence in your heart’s ability to work properly under stress. In addition, your partner may worry that resuming sexual activity might harm you or cause physical pain, especially if you had open-chest surgery. The good news is, it may be safe for you to resume sexual activity sooner than you think. But because each person’s situation after a heart attack is unique, be sure to talk with your doctor about your specific situation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX6avReaoNE A new study of attitudes about health care costs reveals that an overwhelming majority of U.S. physicians feel a responsibility to address costs, ...

ROCHESTER, Minnesota — 22 de julio de 2013.   Mayo Clinic anunció hoy su firma en un acuerdo de varios años de duración con Valurise Health ...

JOIN THE TUESDAY TWITTER CHAT JULY 23,  1 - 2 pm ET Getting to Know your #baby the first three months. Bring your questions to @DrRichardBesser, ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Slide show: 7 fingernail problems not to ignore Fingernails — See photos of fingernail conditions that warrant medical attention Heat exhaustion: First aid How to recognize and provide first-aid treatment for heat exhaustion EXPERT ANSWERS Pet allergy: Are there hypoallergenic dog breeds? Sleep and weight gain: What's the connection? HEALTHY RECIPES Summer fruit gratin Italian flags (tomato and mozzarella salad) Edamame and summer bean salad Summer vegetable soup HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK Want whiter teeth? If your pearly whites are dulled by surface stains, a whitening toothpaste may help lighten your teeth slightly. A whitening toothpaste can't change the natural color of your teeth, however. For more noticeable results, ask your dentist about tooth-whitening bleaches.

    On Saturday, July 20, Charanjit Rihal, M.D., will join us to talk about coronary artery disease. Many people suffer from chest pain, but ...

Baptist Health Care (BHC) based in Pensacola, Fla., is the most recent member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Mark Faulkner, president and CEO of Baptist Health Care, says, “Through this relationship, Baptist and Mayo Clinic share a desire to improve the delivery of health care throughout the region with high-quality, evidence-based medical care and treatment. Working together, we can treat an increasing number of patients closer to home.” Baptist is the first organization in the region to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network. The organization remains the area’s only locally-owned, not-for-profit health care system, providing services across northwest Florida and south Alabama. Journalists: Mayo Clinic in Florida campus b-roll and sound bites with Dr. Lange are available in the downloads