VISITOR’S REPORT
June Visits
Cape Cod Hospital…......13
Telephone……........……….... 1
Home.….………………................0
Email..…………………................1
Cardiac Rehab............... 2
Men. Hrts. Affair......... 0
Visits listed were on hospitalized patients and phone calls with any type of heart disease. Phone calls were also included.
VISITORS: Ellie & Mike Brennen, Bill Lipsky, Maryse & Ken Ethier, Charlie Fosgate, Tim Crane, Don Moberg, Bob Silverberg, Phyllis & Bart Kazin
ACCREDITED VISITORS
Tim Crane – Visiting Coordinator
Ken Ethier 
Hyannis 775-8675
Maryse Ethier Hyannis 775-8675
Bart Kazin S. Dennis 385-4313
Phyllis Kazin S. Dennis 385-4313
Don Moberg E. Sandwich 888-1117
Bill Lipsky Dennis 385-5654
Bob Silverberg Centerville 778-4578
Ellie BrennenE. Dennis 385-7472
Mike Brennen E. Dennis 385-7472
Ron Levesque Dennis 385-6922
Tim Crane Brewster 896-2560
Charlie Fosgate Pocosset 563-6334
Betsy Gerhardt W. Yarmouth 790-8758
These members take regular turns visiting in the hospital. They are willing, if necessary, to converse via the telephone and home visits. Visits in the hospital will take place on Fridays. The time? To be determined by the volunteers.
CONSIDERING A CONTRIBUTION?
What better way to honor the memory of a loved one? Or pay respects for an anniversary or special event? Or support Mended Hearts?
Acknowledgement will be made in the newsletter
The donation is tax deductible.
Please make checks payable to: Mended Hearts Chapter #315
Mail to:
Edward Harris, Treasurer
15 Reflection Way
S. Yarmouth, MA 02664
edreflec@verizon.net
THANK YOU
Take Note
DONATING TO THE AHA IS A WONDERFUL WAY TO TO GIVE TO A CHARITY. IT SHOULD BE MADE CLEAR, HOWEVER, THAT NONE OF THE MONIES DONATED TO THE AHA ARE RECEIVED BY THE LOCAL CHAPTERS OF THE MENDED HEARTS.
IF YOU PLAN TO MAKE A DONATION, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE MENDED HEARTS.
MONIES ARE DESPERATELY NEEDED AND YOUR BENEVOLENCE WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Heather Roberts, R.N.
BIRTHDAYS - July - August 2006
JULY
Ed Beach
Marilyn Branzetti
Bobby Brown
Teresa Davis
Ed Eckland
Ken Ethier
Theresa French
Sandra Jean Kelleher
Janet Levesque
Royston Nash
AUGUST
Maurice Katz
Bart Kazin
Ray Levesque
Hans Maas
Happy Birthday and Many More
If you elected not to, or neglected to put your birth date on the membership application your birthday will not appear in the newsletter. This can be corrected by contacting the editor.
This newsletter contains health related topics
It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of your physician.
Always check with your medical professional about any symptoms or concerns you may be experiencing.
Donations Received During June -- Thank You
Joanne Wiseman
aPrintery - Kathy St. George
Meeting Schedule for 2006
All meetings will be held the third Thursday of each month.
No meetings, July & August.
Meetings will be held in the Martin's Conference Room in CCH unless otherwise specified.
Meetings start at 4:00 p.m.
- 4:00 p.m. - Business meeting
WHEN YOU FINISH READING THIS NEWSLETTER...
...please don’t throw it away. Pass it along to a friend, a relative, a neighbor, or drop it off in your doctor’s waiting room. This way more people will get the Mended Hearts’ message.
“It’s great to be alive - and to help others!”
ASSISTANCE FOR HOSPITAL VISITORS
Our member Dayna Jacobson a Physician’s Assistant who’s specialty is cardiology and a resource to be called upon to answer most questions pertaining to heart disease is available and offers her services, (free of charge) should any of our members or hospital visitors be unable to supply a Complete answer to a question. Please use her expertise...if needed. She can be contacted at 781-335-1461 and at medicalpa1411@comcast.net
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A MENDED HEARTS VISITING VOLUNTEER?
Would you like to share your experiences and be an encouragement to other heart patients and their families? We would like to have you join us in such an endeavor.
What is required?
- That you and/or your spouse has had a diagnosis of heart disease and/or a heart procedure, e.g. angioplasty, stent, valve repair, by-pass surgery, etc.
- A Mended Hearts Membership.
- Attendance at a Mended Hearts training session.
- Attendance at a Cape Cod Hospital training session.
Mended Hearts, Inc. has provided our chapter with an easy-to-follow, step-by-step training program.
New volunteers start out with experienced volunteers to gain familiarity with procedures and to build self-confidence.
For further information or to answer your questions, please contact:
Ken Ethier
hiseas@capecod.net
508. 775.8675
THREE QUESTIONS TO ASK OF SOMEONE YOU BELIEVE IS HAVING A STROKE
Recognizing a Stroke
Neurologists say if they can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours, they can possibly totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally.
They say the trick is getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and getting to the patient within 3 hours...which can be tough.
Ask the person these 3 questions
1. Ask the individual to SMILE.
2. Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
3. Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e... It is sunny out today)
If any one of these questions can not be performed...dial 911 immediately.
A 4th question to Ask: Ask the person to "stick" out their tongue. If the tongue is crooked. if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke.
Objectives of Mended Hearts
The purpose of Mended Hearts, Inc. is to offer help, support, and encouragement to heart disease patients and their families and to achieve this objective in the following mannner:
- to visit, with physician's approval, and to offer encourahement and support to heart disease patients and their families.
- to distribute information of specific educational value to members of the Mended Hearts, Inc. and to heart disease patients and their families.
- to establish and maintain a program of assistance to physicians, nurses, medical professionals, and health care organizations in their work with heart disease patients and their families; to cooperate with other organizations in education and research activities to heart disease.
- to assist heart disease rehabilitation programs for members and their families.
- to plan and conduct suitable programs of social and educational interest for members and for heart disease patients and their families.
BOSTON CHAPTER #20 RESURRECTED
By Bill DeSimone
21 Peabody Dr.
Stow, MA 01775
978-897-7141
Web Site: http://mhchapter20.home.comcast.net
Email: mhchapter20@comcast.net
Encompassing the following towns and cities: Ayre, Nashoba Valley, Concord, Marlboro, Leominster, Fitchberg, Littleton, Worcester, Lexington, and Waltham.
Interested? Please contact Bill
VNA OF CAPE COD’S
“Young at Heart Stress Training for Seniors”
The exercise program is for Cape seniors who want to improve their muscular strength, flexibility, & coordination.
- 13 sites from Falmouth to Wellfleet
- All instructors trained through the Arthritis Foundation
- Classes run for 10 weeks – 2 mornings per week
- $50.00 per 10 week session- $2.50 per class
Interested? Contact: Kathy Berry
Toll free 1-877-267-7700
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SILENT AUCTION, A RESOUNDING SUCCESS
On June 8th our chapter put together it’s first big fund raiser, ever,...a silent auction. Held in the lobby of the Cape Cod Hospital from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. More than 60 people bid on 44 items.
The event garnished more donations than what was expected giving us enough capital to run the chapter into next year.
This achievement could not have been attained without the help of the following members who spent most of their day “working the tables and promoting our chapter: June Carmel, Bev & Don Moberg, Dot Fleischer, Marion Cooke, Ken Traugot, Joanne Wiseman, Bill & Judy Lipsky, Marylee Pelosky, Marilyn Branzetti, Phyllis & Bart Kazin,
The following members did an outstanding job of getting local merchants to donate to our cause.
Theresa Davis, Dot Fleischer, Bev & Don Moberg, Lou Doben, June Carmel, Bart Kazin, Marion Cooke, Ann Bruni, Charlie Fosgate, Bill Lipsky, Marylee Pelosky, Ed Harris, Joanne Wiseman, Ken Traugot, Sue Crosby, Christy Stusse
All the members that took part, we cannot thank enough.
The membership also wishes to thank the Cape Cod Hospital for their willingness to allow the chapter to hold this fund raiser and to all the hospital personnel who helped to inure its success.
The following people, merchants, and organizations contributed to the auction:
Sue and Richard Crosby, All Occasion Cakes, Aqua Grille, Beechwood Inn, Beverly Moberg, Boston Red Sox, Bradford Hardware, Cakes by Lill, Cape Cod Dinner Train, Cape Cod Playhouse, Christy Stusse, Cubellis Association, Inc., Dorothy Fleischer, Phillip and Christine Duda, Edward Harris, Francis Chenaille, Gallery Consignment Shop, Gingies’ Boutique, Gold World, Green Spot Garden Center, Grille 16, Hyannis Whale Watcher, J.F.K. Museum, Joseph’s Beauty Salon, Lindsay’s Restaurant, Bill & Judy Lipsky, Lomenzo Properties, Louis Doben, Luke’s Liquors, MaryAnns Hair Styling, Marylee Pelosky, Old Yarmouth Inn, Olson’s Garden Center, Orleans Inn, Pam Pryor (Village Academy) Pauline Philie, PhotoGlow, Picture This, Portuguese Whale Watch, Scargo Cafe, Swift Financial Services, Way Ho Restaurant, Wianno Grille, Wild Birds Unlimited, Dr. Lorraine Wincor, and Zooaquarium.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
by Bart Kazin
Well, here it is the beginning of another summer on “olde Cape Cod.”
Visitors are crowding onto this peninsula, the traffic becomes horrendous, and the restaurants...goes without saying. Getting to the beautiful Cape Cod beaches is always a challenge .
Just keep in mind we only have the tourists for approximately 12 weeks.
With all of this, look how good it is for the economy of this island of ours. Ain’t that great?
Our next regular meeting will be on Thursday September 21, 2006 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
The speaker will be Dr. Nandita Scott, cardiologist from the Cardiovascular Specialists. Her topic? “Women and Heart Disease – Update 2006.”
Our summer event will be held on August 17, 2006 at the home of our member, Christy Stusse. You guessed it, The Third Annual Popplebottom Pot Luck Picnic. As those members who have attended this affair in the past know, it is a wondrous adventure.
Everyone brings an entree item and the chapter takes care of the set-ups; drinks (no hard “stuff“ - unless you bring your own) ice, chips. etc.
It is an amazing occurrence, but there is generally little duplication.
All members will get a flyer in the mail telling the particulars.
Be sure to bring your bathing suits & lawn chairs. Christy has a beautiful swimming pool.
The time will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. ...or whenever.
This wonderful time should not be missed.
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Secretary’s Report
By June Carmel
The 2006-08 Installation Dinner was held at the Wianno Grille in Hyannis Massachusetts on Thursday evening June 15, 2006.
Bart Kazin, President; Ken Traugot, 1st Vice President; Tim Crane, 2nd Vice President; Ed Harris, Treasurer; and June Carmel, Secretary were installed by Northeast Regional Director, Priscilla Soucy.
After an impressive installation, National Vice President, Raul Fernandes offered words of encouragement explaining how important the leadership of a Mended hearts Chapter is.
Marion Cooke, Special Events Chair did another fine job of putting together this event. The Wianno Grille was an excellent choice of restaurant. The Hors d’ Oeuvres and the entrees were wonderful.
Our speaker for the evening, Pauline Philie, RN and Director of Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes Commitment for the Cape Cod Hospital, spoke on “Stroke the Other Cardiovascular Disease.”
The two different kinds of strokes; a blockage (clotted) or a bleeding blood vessel; and the importance of an accurate diagnosis were stressed.
Much of what was explained focused on identifying the symptoms and getting help quickly.
If one is experiencing numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg on one side of his/her body; sudden confusion; trouble speaking or understanding; trouble seeing or walking; dizziness; or sudden severe headache...call 911 immediately!
Pauline elucidated the risk factors for stroke: high BP and obesity. Merely 20 lbs. overweight can put one at risk for heart disease and stroke.
Diabetes is another risk factor...if proper diet is not followed and poor adherence to medication regimens. Smoking increases the risk factor by a factor of three.
Pauline stressed anyone could be at risk...but now armed with the information on how to spot signs and symptoms, those present will now know what to do.
Before the evening ended, Bart reminded the members of the Third Annual Popplebottom Pot Luck Picnic to be held on August 17th at the home of Christy Stusse from 4 pm– 7 pm.
Rain date? The next day.
REMEMBER: bring your favorite recipe; bring your bathing suits; lawn chairs; sodas, cups, dishes, and utensils will be supplied by the chapter; BYOB.
Those members unable to attend the installation missed a very enjoyable evening...excellent food and good conversation.
MASSACHUSETTS TRIVIA QUIZ
Subject: Arts & Literature
(Answers on page 8)
1. In what city was the nation‘s first Jewelry manufacturing business founded in 1780?
2. The Shaker‘s “fingered” lap boxes were made in how many sizes?
3. What was the name of General Douglas MacArthur‘s father, born in Chicopee, MA?
4. How many Boston Citizens were killed in the Boston Massacre?
5. How many times was John Winthrop, the first Massachusetts Bay Governor, married ?
6. How were wagons pulled on the first railroad in America, built in Quincy ?
7. What New Englander thought we should drop the letters C,J,Q,W, and Y from the alphabet and substitute other
symbols for them ?
8. In 1864, what weapon did the Springfield Armory produce 1000 every day ?
9. Susan B. Anthony was honored on what American coin?
10. What coin did the Massachusetts colony first issue?
A CHAPTER VISITOR HAS AN INTERESTING VISIT
The chapter received a call from a nurse wondering if we might have someone with an implanted defibrillator talk with a patient who is about to have one implanted. The patient was quite concerned and apprehensive.
The nurse was given two names from which to call upon. Charlie Fosgate was called by the patient.
Charlie relates he had a 15 minute phone conversation and felt he had helped allay the fellow‘s concerns.
As a follow-up to the call, Charlie sent the following email:
Clarence,
“Nice to talk with you today. I had my defib put in two years ago and have had no problem. Worst part is the apprehension you will have for the first few weeks. This goes away as you get used to it. It should not affect your activities in any way.
Suggest these two web sites
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4654
http://www.capecodmendedhearts.com/
The latter is our particular group on the Cape. You may find one not too far from where you live.
Call any time you want to talk.”
Charlie received the following email from Clarence’s family:
“Hello! Mr. Fosgate,
We wanted to send you a thank you note for taking the time to speak with Clarence.
It has been very helpful and eased his mind. As family, we appreciate your help. Thank you again.”
Best Regards,
Clarence’s Family
This was very nice follow-up and an example of what we do and how we do it.
Thank you Charlie.
HEART SMART RECIPE CORNER
(American Heart Association)
Category: Entree
CHICKEN DIVAN
4 whole chicken breasts, split, skinned, and boned
(1 pound boneless, raw)
1 (10-oz package frozen broccoli spears, cooked and drained (or two cups fresh, steamed)
2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1/8 teaspoonful salt
1/8 teaspoonful pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
1 1/4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In non-stick skillet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, over medium high heat, brown chicken breasts.
In 8-inch square baking pan, arrange broccoli. Place chicken in single layer over broccoli.
In medium saucepan, over low heat or in a double boiler, melt margarine. Add onion; cook about 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in flour; cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, sherry, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; cook until thickened and smooth, stirring constantly.
Pour over chicken and broccoli. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake about 20 minutes or until bubbly.
Approx. Nutrient Analysis Per Serving
- Potassium: 732 milligrams
Food Group Units:
Fruit:
Other Carbohydrates: 2
Meat and Alternatives:
Milk Products:
Fat:
Serves: Makes 4 servings, about 3 ounces chicken each
Answers to THE MASSACHUSETTS TRIVIA QUIZ
...on page 5
1. Attleboro
2. 15
3. Arthur MacArthur
4. 5
5. 4
6. By horse
7. Benjamin Franklin
8. Muskets
9. The one-dollar piece
10. Three-pence
THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO “Hmmmmmm?”
If nothing ever sticks to TEFLON, how do they make TEFLON stick to the pan?
If you tied buttered toast to the back of a cat and dropped it from a height, what would happen?
If you’re in a vehicle going the speed of light, what happens when you turn on the headlights?
SOME THINGS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW
Taken from “A Woman’s Heart Health” Workshop – 4/8/2006
(Suggested for the newsletter by MaryLee Pelosky)
Being a woman does not let you off the hook for heart disease. You may think that because you are a woman, you don’t have to worry about heart disease because heart disease is a man’s disease. WRONG! Heart disease is an equal opportunity killer. It’s true that women have fewer heart attacks than men before they reach menopause, but after that women quickly catch up with men. Every year 500,000 women die of cardiovascular diseases, according to the American Heart Association.
You’re in the driver’s seat when it comes to controlling many of the risk factors for heart disease. There are certain risk factors for heart disease that you can’t control, like having a family history of coronary heart disease, your age ( the risk of heart disease increases with age), or your race and ethnicity ( African Americans, Mexican Americans, American Indians, and other Native Americans are at greater risk than whites for heart disease). These are factors you can’t control, there are plenty of other conditions and behaviors to your lifestyle that you can control to lessen your risk of heart disease. The more of those you can get a grip on, the better your odds.
If you smoke, you’re doing your heart no favors. If you’re a woman and a smoker, you are 2-6 times more likely to develop heart disease than if you are a non-smoker. Your risk increases with the number of cigarettes smoked per day. Being around other people’s smoke isn’t healthy for your heart either; it increases your risk of heart disease even if you’re a non-smoker.
The good news is that kicking butt, as in quitting smoking, dramatically cuts the risk to your heart, even during the first year, no matter what your age.
You should have your blood cholesterol checked beginning at age 20 and have the test repeated at least every 5 years. Lowering your blood cholesterol through exercise, diet and, if necessary, medication as well, can have a big payoff for your hearth’s health.
Be aware of diabetes. Diabetes or high blood sugar, is a serious disorder that raises a woman’s risk of heart disease enormously. About 75% of women with diabetes die of some type of cardiovascular disease.
You can lower your risk by keeping your blood sugar as close to normal as possible. Prediabetes is a condition that millions of Americans have. It’s not full blown diabetes but it can develop into it. Exercising, losing weight and, if necessary, taking medication can protect you.
Stress...and your response to it...might break your heart too. While stress is not considered an illness, it can cause specific medical symptoms, some serious enough to send women to the ER or their health care professional’s office. Women who have too much stress, or an unhealthy response to stress may be at greater risk for heart disease.
The good news is that sensible health habits can have a protective effect. Regular physical activity not only relieves stress, but also can directly lower your risk for heart disease.
If you take hormone therapy (HRT) for the treatment of menopause, your risk of heart attack and stroke could increase.
Some women, but not all, who take hormone replacement therapy for the treatment of menopause may have increase risk of blood clots, heart attack and stroke. You need to discuss your individual risk with your health care professional.
