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mild aerobic exercise, such as produce might seem out of reach. HEALTH
swimming or walking, at least But there are ways that you
30 minutes per day. can become healthier without The heart is like a car engine. Taking
»» Saying no to salt. Decrease breaking your budget. preventive actions, such as getting
fluid retention by minimizing »» Exercise—You don’t have to go
the amount of sodium in your an oil change or cutting back on
daily diet. to an expensive gym to exercise. fatty foods, is far less costly than
»» Taking care of other health Instead, try exploring the beautiful having to invest in reactive remedies,
conditions. If you live with walking trails at Amerson River such as an engine replacement or
diabetes or high blood pressure, Park or another area park. angioplasty. Prevention will give you
follow treatment plans as »» Eat healthier foods—Through a better chance of a longer life.”
directed by your doctor. a partnership with Wholesome
Wave Georgia, vendors at several —Erskine James, MD, FACC, cardiologist
YOUR PARTNERS IN PREVENTION Georgia farmers markets— with Navicent Health
including the Mulberry Farmers
The journey to cardiac wellness is Market in Macon and others in YOUR HOME FOR
not one that you must navigate on Milledgeville, Warner Robins HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
your own.The team at Navicent and Perry—will double the value
Health is dedicated to helping you of SNAP dollars spent on fresh Care coordinators, community health educators, counselors,
prevent congestive heart failure and produce. nurses and social workers are part of the Healthy
other cardiac conditions. »» Stop smoking—In addition Communities collective at Navicent Health. Together,
to the smoking cessation this group seeks to offer information and interactive
By participating in educational classes available at the Peyton opportunities for individuals to achieve personal health
programs hosted by cardiac health Anderson Cancer Center, objectives. Services that Healthy Communities offers may be
experts, including dietitians, Navicent Health, you can also divided into three key areas:
doctors, pharmacists and physical get help as you stop smoking »» Health and Prevention—Navicent Health works with area
therapists, you empower yourself from the Georgia Tobacco Quit
with information to help you be Line (1-877-270-STOP). Here, organizations to offer blood pressure screenings, health
healthier. And by staying engaged you can get tobacco cessation fairs and tool kits to manage chronic illnesses.
with your primary care provider, counseling, free nicotine »» Chronic Care Management—Person-centered care in
you are taking proactive steps to replacement therapy (while the community focuses on disease management training,
address health issues early. supplies last) and referral to preventive care and linking patients and families with
community services. community agencies and organizations such as Meals on
“Having someone tracking “We are working to get the Wheels and Area Agency on Aging.
and seeing changes in your body message out that there is power in »» Advanced Illness Management—Case managers evaluate
and health to recognize when prevention where congestive heart the needs of patients living with advanced illnesses and
something has gone amiss is so failure is concerned,” Babcock help them take steps to enhance quality of life. They are
important,” says Carol Babcock, says. “This is a message we can also available to assist with advance care planning.
Director of Healthy Communities share everywhere—in schools, “Our team truly cares about every family we serve, and we
and Palliative Care at Navicent recreational centers, churches are here to be on the front lines with everyone,” says Carol
Health. “If you need support and and beyond. We all benefit from Babcock, Director of Healthy Communities and Palliative
advice, don’t be afraid to reach out. getting away from computers and Care at Navicent Health. “We have seen great success stories
We are here to help you.” video games, spending more time from our dedicated patients.”
outside, and eating more fruits and
The Cardiopulmonary vegetables, whole grains, and other TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HEALTHY COMMUNITIES,
Rehabilitation program at heart-healthy foods.” VISIT WWW.NAVICENTHEALTH.ORG/
Navicent Health is also rich with HEALTHYCOMMUNITIES.
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healthy habits, including the CARDIOPULMONARY FALL 2018 | navicenthealth.org 5
Congestive Heart Failure Exercise REHABILITATION AT
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cessation classes are available SERVICE-CENTER/
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AND-INFORMATION OR
ADDRESSING THE HEALTH CALL 478-633-9090.
OF AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS
You might think it’s expensive
to become healthier—after all,
joining a gym and buying fresh
