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 A Word From Our President
In honor of October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Carson Health has gone pink! You will find our website has temporarily changed to pink, as well as this issue of our newsletter. Breast Cancer affects one in every eight women during their life.
This week, the Carson Foundation will be hosting the Pink Ribbon Affair. The event will be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, October 10 at St. Mary's Hall in Carson City. This is a wonderful event that I welcome the entire community to attend. Admission is free, there will be music from the Flat River Big Band, a 16-piece music ensemble, great food to sample and a silent auction. Some of the items up for auction include: a pink Tupperware set, pink Legos, a pink bicycle, jewelry, concert tickets, a private air plane ride, and the opportunity to bid on one of two vacations to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico! Proceeds will benefit local breast cancer and survivorship programs. Please join me as we honor survivors and loved ones that we have lost by raising awareness for a very worthy cause.
The Carson Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing health and wellness resources in Montcalm, Gratiot, Ionia and Clintion counties. If you are interested in volunteering for an event or participating on a planning committee, please contact the Carson Foundation at 989-584-3971 ext. 101 or complete the online volunteer form.
Matt Thompson, MHA, FACHE
President and CEO
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FREE Health & Wellness Information
Please join us for this FREE event at the Carson City-Crystal East Gymnasium on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
"The annual FREE event brought to the community by Carson Health will feature something for families of all ages," remarks Daniyel McAlvey, Director of Corporate Communications.
Booths such as pediatric and adolescent care, dentistry, home care, assisted living, women's services, Zumba fitness, a kids corner, give-away's and much more. Carson Health will also be giving out 100 free flu shots.
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 Help Carson Health Auxiliary Feed the Hungry Carson Health's Auxiliary (CHA) in collaboration with Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) is conducting a Harvest Food Gathering now through October 31.
"All donations from the community and surrounding areas are greatly appreciated," said Nancy Seals, First Vice President of CHA. The best items to donate include commercially canned fruits, vegetables, and soup; canned meals such as spaghetti, ravioli and beef stew; tuna and canned meats; peanut butter; baby food and infant formula; dry foods such as cereal, dry beans, and personal hygiene and paper products.
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 Knowledge is Power
As women we know just being a woman puts us at risk of breast cancer. It is important we empower ourselves and know the risk factors associated with breast cancer. In recognition of October as National Breast Cancer awareness month, below are three references.
1. Know your risk factors. Some risk factors cannot be changed, such as your age, genetic, race/ethnicity, family history, abnormal breast biopsies or age of your first period, all of which are factors that contribute to breast cancer.
However, there are many you can change, such having a child, age of first pregnancy, pregnancy and breast-feeding, use of postmenopausal hormone therapy, alcohol, obesity, physical activity.
2. Talk with your doctor about taking a risk assessment test.
3. Follow your doctor's recommendations for early breast cancer detection. Be sure to have yearly mammograms beginning at age 40. If you are under 40 and have family history discuss with your doctor when to begin screenings.
Above all, help to reduce your risk with yearly health screenings, regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and limiting alcohol intake. Early detection and improved treatments are making it possible for women to survive breast cancer every day.
*Information provided by American Cancer Society
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Breast Cancer Awareness
Drastic improvements in cancer research, treatment and early detection, have saved lives for millions of women from breast cancer each day. Here are five things you should tell your friends about breast cancer.
1. All women, even those without family history can get breast cancer.
2. The two most important factors for breast cancer are being a woman and growing older.
3. Regular mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early.
4. You can help reduce your risk for breast cancer with regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and limiting alcohol intake.
5. More women than ever are surviving breast cancer because of early detection and improved treatments.
*Information provided by American Cancer Society
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Quick Links
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 Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
Just one of the many women's services offered at Carson Health are stereotactic breast biopsies. This is a minimally invasive procedure to remove tissue samples from the breast. The procedure last approximately 60 minutes and is performed under local anesthesia. Afterward, the patient is able to go home with "light duty instructions" This is a state-of-the-art service Carson Health is happy to provide for our community. If you would like to learn more about stereotactic breast biopsy, click here. |
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Carson Health Welcomes New Associate
 Carson Health would like to extend a warm welcome to the newest associate, Paige Spalsbury, R.N. Paige joined our hospital family in the Obstetric Department in September. Thank you for choosing us! |
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Carson Health Expo, Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Carson City-Crystal East Gymnasium. This is a FREE event with health screenings, wellness information and give-aways. Pintrest Workshop, Carson Health will host a Pintrest Workshop, Thursday, October 17, 2013 in the Conference Center from 5-7 p.m. |
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