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Tuesday, July 5, 2005
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VOLUME 2
ISSUE 7
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Advanced Lung Disease Program Opens
http://www.cpmc.org/advanced/lung.html
California Pacific Medical Center is happy to announce the opening of our new Advanced Lung Disease Program. Adults with chronic lung diseases can now breathe easier with the knowledge that California Pacific is offering a comprehensive approach to caring for patients with chronic lung conditions.
The Advanced Lung Disease program offers leading edge diagnostic and therapeutic care,as well as patient support and education for more complicated therapies. A team of health care professionals including pulmonologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, radiologists, infectious disease specialists, and respiratory therapists supports the program. Read more.
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Vertical Gastrectomy
Successful Weight-loss Surgery Option
http://www.cpmc.org/lapsurg
John Feng, M.D., Medical Director, Bariatric Surgery at California Pacific presented a research paper in Chicago on the newest weight loss surgical technique, the Vertical Gastrectomy. According to Dr. Feng’s associate, Paul Cirangle, M.D., “Vertical Gastrectomy is emerging as the quickest and most successful obesity-related surgery.”
In addition to Vertical Gastrectomy, our surgeons also perform Adjustable Gastric Banding also known as LAP-BAND®, the only completely reversible obesity surgery, Duodenal Switch, and Roux-en-Y (RNY) gastric bypass, the most common of weight reduction surgeries.
The vertical gastrectomy procedure is recommended for older, higher risk patients or patients with a BMI of 50 or above. Since Vertical Gastrectomy is not a malabsorption weight-loss surgical technique nor rearranges the intestinal tract, and the stomach is reduced in size but functions normally, risks of protein deficiency and vitamin deficiency are almost eliminated. Another advantage of Vertical Gastrectomy is that it removes the portion of the stomach producing hunger-stimulating hormones.
To learn more about obesity surgery at California Pacific Medical Center please go to our web site at www.cpmc.org/lapsurg, or call 1-888-637-2762 for more information on this program.
Read the press release on Vertical Gastrectomy.
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On-line Pre-Registration
http://www.cpmc.org/services/pre-reg.htm...
Planning for surgery at California Pacific Medical Center just got easier with our on-line surgical pre-registration. You can access the on-line pre-registration information form from the CPMC home page www.cpmc.org or from our ambulatory surgery site cpmc.org/ambulatory-surgery. Start by selecting the campus where you are scheduled for surgery, then just fill out the on-line forms.
After you have completed your registration, let us know how it worked for you by taking our survey. We appreciate your input.
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New Summer Classes at the Health & Healing Center
http://www.cpmc.org/ihh/
IHH is offering two new classes starting this summer.
A weekend retreat on ritual and sacredness with African healer Malidoma Some July 15 -16
Guided Imagery with Sue Steele July 11 - August 1
Visit www.cpmc.org/ihh for the IHH complete class listing or call 415-600-HEAL to register.
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Mental Health and Children
http://www.cpmc.org/services/mental-hlth...
On June 7, 2005 the San Francisco Chronicle published an article on a recent medical report stating many symptoms of depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder emerge in children as early as age 11. The report also stated that approximately 50% of American adults with mental disorders began with mild symptoms by age 14 such as low-level anxiety or persistent shyness. Bipolar disorder is rare in childhood and more often can first declare itself in the mid- to late teenage years. According to the press release from the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH), “Untreated psychiatric disorders can lead to more frequent and more severe episodes, and are more likely to become resistant to treatment. In addition, early-onset mental disorders that are left untreated are associated with school failure, teenage childbearing, unstable employment, early marriage, and mental instability and violence.” Additionally many teens with bipolar disorder abuse alcohol and drugs to self-medicate.
Bipolar disorder causes powerful mood swings, from overly excited or irritable to extreme sadness, with normal moods in between. Extreme energy and behavior changes accompany these mood swings. The periods of highs and lows are called episodes of mania and depression. It is important to note that many symptoms--including periods of decreased sleep, increased energy and elevated mood-- are common in adolescence when present briefly or periodically. There is greater concern when these symptoms persist day after day or for a week or more. NIMH provides these signs and symptoms of mania and depressive episodes.
Signs and symptoms of a mania episode include:
Increased energy, activity, and restlessness
Excessively "high," overly good, euphoric mood
Extreme irritability
Racing thoughts and talking very fast, jumping from one idea to another
Distractibility, can't concentrate well
Little sleep needed
Unrealistic beliefs in one's abilities and powers
Poor judgment
Spending sprees
A lasting period of behavior that is different from usual
Increased sexual drive
Abuse of drugs, particularly cocaine, alcohol, and sleeping medications
Provocative, intrusive, or aggressive behavior
Denial that anything is wrong
Signs and symptoms of a depressive episode include:
Lasting sad, anxious, or empty mood
Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, including sex
Decreased energy, a feeling of fatigue or of being "slowed down"
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
Restlessness or irritability
Sleeping too much, or can't sleep
Change in appetite and/or unintended weight loss or gain
Chronic pain or other persistent bodily symptoms that are not caused by physical illness or injury
Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts
If your child or teenager displays any of the signs or symptoms of bipolar disorder, talk to your pediatrician and find out more about the services offered at the California Pacific Medical Center Mental Health Clinic to help children and adolescents with mental health needs.
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Are You At Risk for Heart Attack?
http://www.cpmc.org/cardiac
Learn more about your risk of developing heart disease by taking the on-line heart risk assessment. Just visit www.cpmc.org and click on the "Are you at risk for heart attack?" link. This free, confidential cardiovascular risk assessment takes about 10 minutes to complete. After answering a few questions, you will receive an assessment of your personal risk factors, based on your answers - along with ideas for improving your health. Print this assessment and take it to your doctor.
Also, visit California Pacific Medical Center's Cardiac Services Web site at www.cpmc.org/cardiac to find out more about our wide array of cardiac services for treating the tiniest infants to adults with heart failure. Take advantage of our classes and lectures to learn more about improving your heart health and reducing your risk for developing heart disease.
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Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week!
August 1-7
http://www.cpmc.org/newbornconnections
California Pacific Medical Center’s Newborn Connections is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week with two events open to the community.
Newborn Connections Open House
Wednesday, August 3, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Newborn Connections, 3698 California Street, 1st Floor, San Francisco
Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week at Newborn Connections. Food, fun and prizes will be distributed as we toast new parents and babies, and answer breastfeeding questions. This event is open to the community. For more information on breastfeeding, visit www.cpmc.org/newbornconnections.
World Breastfeeding Week Family & Children's Event
Saturday, August 6, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Yerba Buena Gardens; 4th and Howard Streets, San Francisco
Show your support for breastfeeding and join other families at this outdoor celebration. Learn from breastfeeding experts and get information on caring for your baby. Live entertainment, face painting and raffle prizes are available to attendees. This event is sponsored by Blue Cross of California, California Pacific Medical Center, Community Health Network of San Francisco, UCSF Women's Health, and Yerba Buena Gardens.
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