Rutherford Weekly

Page 2 - Rutherford Weekly www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Cancer Program Family Care General Surgery Home Care Imaging Orthopaedics Breast Care Thursday, November 7-November 13, 2013 Urology Women's Services Wound Care OutlookOnHEALTH Healthy Living Along with the season comes seasonal flu Football, shorter days, the Holidays and the flu – these are just some of the things that we have to look forward to in the coming months. Even though it is hard to predict, usually flu activity begins in October and peaks in January or February in the U.S., but the flu season can continue into May. Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness that is caused by a virus. Flu symptoms include cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, tiredness and sometimes a fever. Most people who get the flu will recover in a few days, but for some people, the flu can be deadly. There are people who are at higher risk if they do become sick with the flu, and they include those 65 of age and older; those with chronic health issues such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease; pregnant women; and young children. Complications of flu can include pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus and ear infections and worsening of conditions such as asthma and heart conditions that are already present. On average, 36,000 people a year die from flu and its complications. So, what are the best ways to prepare for the flu season and hopefully avoid getting the flu? First of all, get a flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control recommends a flu vaccine for everyone who is 6 months of age or older as the first and most important step in protecting against the flu. It is especially important for those in the high risk groups mentioned above as well as the people close to them to be vaccinated. Other ways to avoid getting the flu include washing your hands to reduce the spread of germs, and staying away from others who are sick. If you are sick, stay home to avoid infecting others. Flu vaccines are available in doctor's offices, pharmacies, health departments and even some schools. Please take advantage of the flu vaccine in order to protect yourself and others from getting the flu. EVEN T CA LEN DA R Mastectomy fittings: Every other Thursday by appointment, Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; fittings provided by Smith's Drugs of Forest City; for an appointment, call 828-245-4596. Freedom from Smoking Class: Every Monday, 4 to 5 p.m., Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; for more information, call 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie.ingraham@ rutherfordregional.com. Pink Ladies Support Group: First Monday of every month from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Rutherford Regional's Cancer esource Center; for women Cancer Resource Center; for women who have been diagnosed with cancer; for more information, call 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie. ingraham@rutherfordregional.com. Nutrition During Cancer Treatment: First Thursday of each month at 1 p.m., Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation; presented by Rutherford Regional dietitians; to register for the class, call 828-245-4596. Survivin' Cancer Support Group: Third Monday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. at Rutherford Regional's Cancer Resource Center; for anyone who has heard the words "you have cancer;" for more information, call 828-245-4596 or e-mail jamie. ingraham@rutherfordregional.com. Stroke Support Group: Third Tuesday of each month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Crawford Building (Auxiliary Room) at Rutherford Regional Medical Center; for more information, call 828-286-5509. MEDICAL CENTER 828-286-5000 FA M I LY M E D I C I N E Chase Family Care Forest City Family Care Rutherford East Family Care Boiling Springs Family Care GOLDEN VALLEY 828-657-5371 828-245-7626 828-453-0703 704-434-2281 WA L K- I N C L I N I C The Clinic at Walmart MORGAN CHIMNEY Y ROCK CAMP CREEK CANCER PROGRAM Rutherford Regional Cancer Resource Center R U T H E R FO R D C O U N T Y LOGAN STORE ALT 74 64 Carolina Home Care Rutherford Children's Care The Mammography Place 16 1 10 12 14 POLK COUNTY 108 UNION 74 COLFAX Rutherfordton Spindale 13 Forest City 15 74 9 7 8 11 221 3 6 ALT 74 2 Caroleen 26 SULPHUR SPRINGS OneSource Rehabilitation Services HIGH SHOALS Boiling Springs 5 828-287-9260 P SYC H I AT RY 74 4 828-247-1588 O R T H O PA E D I C S Rutherford Orthopaedics Mooresboro COOL SPRING 828-286-5670 R E H A B I L I TAT I O N CLEVELAND COUNTY 120 5 Miles 828-287-9325 S P E C I A LT Y 64 GREEN HILL 828-245-3575 or 855-848-3575 P E D I AT R I C S 221 9 828-245-4596 HOME CARE DUNCANS CREEK Lake Lure GILKEY 828-286-9438 Insights Psychiatric Resources 828-287-3928 S U R G E RY Rutherford Surgical Associates 828-286-1743 WO U N D C A R E Rutherford Wound Care & Hyperbarics 828-351-6000 U R O LO GY Rutherford Urology 828-287-7332

• Cover