Marshall - For Your Health - Winter 2020

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FOUNDATION NEWS Donations Made Virtual Visits a Reality said Maia Schneider, Executive Director of Business Development for Marshall Medical Center. Although the initial surge of COVID-19 did not lead to the patient volume Marshall Medical Center was prepared for, they continue to watch the current viral spread with caution, and Marshall Foundation for Community Health remains at the ready to help where possible. To support the wellbeing of the residents of the Western Slope, visit www.marshallfound.org/donate-now or call (530) 642-9984. SPECIAL AD SECTION The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives. How we shop, attend school, and how we visit the doctor are all different than they were just months ago. Prior to this crisis, Marshall had already been researching the possibility of virtual visits, but suddenly the need was urgent, Marshall Foundation for Community Health jumped into action. The COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund was created in March 2020, and the community came through with donations. Within weeks, more than $64,000 was raised to support the impact of the virus on local healthcare needs. At the top of the list of needs was the ability for providers to care for patients virtually, allowing for patient appointments from the safety of home. Thanks to many generous donors, Marshall Foundation for Community Health was able to procure 70 iPads for physician use, making telehealth for Marshall possible in a few short weeks. “Since the deployment of the iPads, telehealth has been widely accepted and embraced by patients. Virtual visits are vital to ensuring that our patients, especially those with chronic or acute issues, are treated in a timely manner. ICU patients are also able to communicate with their families, alleviating their anxiety and isolation,” JAMES WHIPPLE ENDOWMENT In honor of retired CEO James Whipple’s 38 years of service to Marshall Medical Center, Marshall Foundation for Community Health, in partnership with the Parker Family Foundation, is proud to announce the James Whipple Endowment. The public is invited to honor James by contributing to this fund. Money raised will support Marshall employees in financial crisis, a cause close to his heart. To donate, visit marshallfound.org/ donate-now, or call the Foundation at (530) 642-9984. 6 | FOR YOUR HEALTH | www.marshallmedical.org
FEATURE Screening by the Numbers It’s easy these days to let routine healthcare lapse. Especially during these times, it’s important to keep up with your regular health screenings. Regular screenings lead to earlier detection of medical issues including certain types of cancer as well as chronic health issues like diabetes and heart conditions. Earlier detection in turn results in to better outcomes and easier disease management. Many screenings are age specific. Here’s a guide to help you determine what annual screenings you’ll need and when. Beginning at Ages 18 – 39 • Cholesterol – a cholesterol check should be completed in your twenties and then every five to ten years once you turn 35. • For women – a pap smear every three years starting at age 21 Beginning at Ages 40 – 64 • Fasting blood sugar levels – to check for signs of diabetes if you’re obese • Colonoscopy – at age 50 and every three to ten years thereafter • For women – mammograms every other year starting at age 40 - 50 (earlier if you have a family history of breast cancer) • For men – annual prostate screenings beginning at age 50 (earlier if you are high-risk) if you choose Age 65 and older • Bone density study – starting at age 65 every two to five years, or age 60 if you’re high-risk • Pneumococcal and shingles vaccines • Height and weight – shrinking could be a sign of osteoporosis Many of these and other screenings can be done during your annual physical with a Marshall doctor. During this visit, your doctor will also likely order routine blood work to screen for other common issues like vitamin deficiencies and cancer markers. To make an appointment with a Marshall doctor at any of our five convenient locations throughout El Dorado County, call 530-622-1441 or visit marshallmedical.org. ENHANCEMENTS TO YOUR CARE Marshall Medical Center is dedicated to your care and wants to help you live as healthy a life as possible. Behind the scenes, your primary care provider is part of a larger care team to assist with keeping your preventive care up-todate. Your clinic’s Medical Director is the captain of your care team. In the coming months, you may receive messages from the medical director regarding your regular screenings for breast cancer, colon cancer, blood pressure and A1C (blood sugar) to ensure you’re receiving comprehensive care. Your primary care doctor, physician assistant or nurse practitioner is still your main provider and will contact you as usual with your test results and plans for follow up care. www.marshallmedical.org | FOR YOUR HEALTH | 7 SPECIAL AD SECTION
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