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page 2 • 2010 Grand County Health & Fitness

Getting to Know GC Public Health & Nursing Services

By Gretchen Bergen
Grand County
A lot happens in the small office behind
the Hot Sulphur Springs Library on
Moffat Avenue. Parents bring babies for
immunizations, adults arrive for flu shots,
and new mothers sign up for federal WIC
(Women, Infants and Children) assistance.
Grand County Public Health promotes
the health and well-being of Grand
County in many ways. The department
helps prevent communicable diseases like
pertussis (whooping cough), and prepares
for emergencies like pandemic flu out-
breaks and wildfires. It’s also ground zero
for Grand County’s H1N1 flu vaccine.
Public Health has three registered nurs-
es (RNs), a WIC coordinator, two admin-
istrative assistants, and an interpreter/com-
munity education person for the Spanish-
speaking population. Last year, Grand
County Nursing Services became Home
Health (medical) and Home Care (non-
medical). Public Health Director Brene
Belew-LaDue, RN, also oversees Home
Health and Home Care, plus Senior
Nutrition Services.
H1N1 and Immunizations
Since October, Public Health nurses
have given 3,700 H1N1 and seasonal flu
vaccinations. Last year, Jan Carrasco, RN,
established a county-wide immunization
coalition with local doctors and healthcare
providers, which paved the way for a
smooth rollout of H1N1 vaccine. Public
Health’s Carrasco also immunizes adults
for tetanus, pertussis and hepatitis B;
organizes the annual flu shot program; and
follows up on individuals with communi-
cable diseases to prevent outbreaks.
Helping the Uninsured
During economic hard times, the
demand on public health grows. And
Grand County is no exception. The coun-
ty has a high rate of uninsured — 25 per-
cent compared to the state’s average of 17
percent.
“When people lose jobs, they often lose
their health insurance,” explains Belew.
“The most recent Grand County Health
Assessment showed that the No. 1 issue
that the public is concerned about is access
to care.”
Like many rural areas, Grand County
has no community clinic for the uninsured.
To fill the gap, Grand County’s Rural
Health Network created the award-win-
ning ACHES & PAINS programs, which
Public Health helps administer. ACHES
(Advocacy for Children’s Health &
Education Services) and PAINS (Partners
for Adults In Need of Services) provide
medical vouchers to uninsured children
and adults with financial need. The pro-
grams are funded by county agencies, pri-
vate donations and state grants. All partic-
ipating healthcare providers donate their
time, or write off a portion of the bill.
Since beginning in 2005, ACHES has
issued 289 vouchers to children, with
demand for the program increasing 30 per-
cent from 2008 to 2009. Mobile medical
and dental vans served 165 children in
2009; 163 children in 2008; and 279 chil-
dren in 2007. In 2009, the PAINS program
served 79 adults, increasing almost 40 per-
cent from 2008.
WIC, Prenatal Services and
Children’s Health Outreach
Currently, Public Health handles a case-
load of 140 children and mothers with a
Tuesday WIC clinic administered by Ellen
Tinkum, plus once-a-month clinics in
Fraser and Kremmling. When children
and parents apply for WIC, the RNs check
their immunization records and assist with
housing and nutritional problems. Karen
HadleyDike, RN, handles prenatal care for
pregnant women, and helps mothers get
the care they need through Medicaid.
Heading up Children’s Outreach, Gail
VanBockern, RN, visits daycare centers
around the county, educating directors and
staff about health issues like nutrition,
immunizations and CPR.
Home Health
Home Health provides care for adults
and children requiring home medical care
ranging from physical therapy to post-
operative rehabilitation. In 2008, the State
of Colorado passed a law requiring all
home health agencies to be licensed. Today
Grand County Home Health and Grand
County Home Care are the only two
licensed home agencies in Grand County,
according to Tina Strang, Home Health
Administrator. Home Health’s new clinical
coordinator and clinical staff help patients
and families make a smooth transition
from hospital to home. A physical thera-
pist assists with both pediatric and geri-
atric patients. “Previously, our concentra-
tion was on Medicare patients, but we have
expanded our focus to try to serve a larger
community,” says Strang.
Home Care
Home Care provides non-medical assis-
tance with personal care and homemaking
services to help keep people out of long-
term care facilities. Home Care is available
to those on Medicaid and private-pay.
These services are for a wide range of cases
from elderly homebound patients to indi-
viduals who need a little help with chores.
Bathing, dressing, light housekeeping,
changing bed linens and vacuuming are
just some of the services Home Care pro-
vides.
Senior Nutrition Services
Senior Nutrition Services provides
healthy, affordable meals to anyone over
age 60 three days a week in Granby and
Kremmling. The program is funded partly
by the Older Americans Act and State
Funds for Senior Services. “Seniors do not
have to qualify financially,” Strang empha-
sizes. “The meals are fantastic with fresh
homemade bread, and this is a great way to
build a sense of community.” Home deliv-
ered meals are also available to homebound
seniors.
For more information, call 970-725-3288,
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Nordic skiing gets kids outside, into a healthy habit

By Reid Armstrong
Sky-Hi Daily News
ith all the talk these days of get-
W ting kids up off the couch, away
from the TV and video games, one Grand
County group is doing something to
introduce children to a way of enjoying
the outdoors in winter.
Grand Nordic Ski Club offers free les-
sons to the public and, particularly, to
young children at the area’s three largest
Nordic centers. The lessons promote
Nordic skiing as an family-oriented activ-
ity that children can enjoy for the rest of
their lives.
“If you can walk, you can cross-country
ski,” Diana Lynn Rau, president of Grand
Nordic.
Nordic skiing burns calories and works
off energy and anxiety. It’s easy on the
joints. It develops and tones muscles and
provides a cardiovascular activity at any
level, whether walking or sprinting.
“It gets the kids off their duffs,” Rau
said “It gets them outside, learning how to
deal with cold and teaching them how to
feel comfortable in the out-of-doors.”
The program is offered to children ages
1-15, but the majority of students are
between the ages of 3 and 10. Grand
Nordic provides the children with trail
Friday ski school at Devil’s Thumb. For more information go to www.grandnordic.org.
passes, equipment and instruction as part
of the deal.
“Our programs teach children how to
control their environment, how to dress
properly and how to deal with cold,” Rau
said.
It must be working. So popular has
Nordic skiing become among Grand
County’s youth that nearly one-third of
East Grand Middle School — nearly 70
students — signed up for the Nordic
team this year.
The Fraser Valley Metropolitan
Recreation District also runs an educa-
tional Nordic ski program through Fraser
elementary school. The program outfits
kids in grades K-5 and shuttles them to
Morning Star Ranch for lessons twice a
week. It’s one of the rec district’s most
popular programs, said parks and recre-
ation director Scott Ledin.
Once the kids have a solid foundation
in Nordic skiing, there is a world to
explore out their back door. Grand
County has some of the best cross-coun-
try skiing in the nation, even in a dry year.
With two competition-level Nordic cen-
ters and some 70 percent public lands,
there more than 300 kilometers of
groomed trails between the county’s five
major Nordic ski areas: Devils Thumb
Ranch, Snow Mountain Ranch, Grand
Lake Nordic Center, SolVista and Latigo
Ranch.
Volunteers also groomtrack along the
Granby to Fraser Trail and Grand Park
maintains trails for public use in Fraser.
Plus, there are countless trails and
unmaintained roads, offering hundreds of
miles of wilderness to explore in Rocky
Mountain National Park and the Arapaho
National Forest.
Nordic skiing provides some of the best,
low-impact exercise available. It is family-
friendly — even the dog can participate
— and relatively inexpensive compared to
downhill skiing.
“It encourages families to be outside
and to be active, together.” Raus added.
“And, it builds pride and enjoyment of
what we have here in the county.”
— Reid Armstrong can be reached at 970-
887-3334 ext. 19610 or rarmstrong@sky-
hidailynews.com.

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Dive head-first into brain health

By Tonya Bina
Sky-Hi Daily News

hen people think of exercise and staying healthy, they mostly

W think of the body from the neck down.
But what about the condition of your brain?
Top experts in the realm of brain health say keeping your brain
healthy can lead to defenses against neurological illnesses, such as
dementia.
Every 70 seconds, someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the
most prevalent form of dementia that targets one out of eight people
older than age 65 and half of the population older than age 85.
In fact, with Alzheimer’s the sixth leading cause of death in the United
States, there are more people diagnosed with that disease than prostate
and breast cancer combined, according to the national Alzheimer’s
Association.
There are currently about 72,000 people in Colorado living with the
disease, and with a rising baby boomer population becoming elderly, the
state is bracing for the second highest percentage increase of Alzheimer’s
diagnosis in the U.S.: To 140,000 people in the next 20 years.
With currently 5.3 million people in the U.S. with Alzheimer’s, it’s
projected 10 million baby boomers will have Alzheimer’s in their life-
time.
“Research is ongoing, but at this point, there isn’t anything that looks
like a cure,” said Emmalie Conner, the Northern Colorado Regional
Director of the Colorado Alzheimer’s Association.
But ongoing research is bringing about a better understanding of the
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disease, she said, and there are new drugs coming about that address With all its steps —do-si-dos, promenades, chasses and cast offs — the social, mental and physical act of
symptoms of the disease and may even slow its progression. square dancing is one good example of an activity that is healthy for the brain as well as the heart.
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Maintaining Your Brain
“It can be an exciting thing, starting the New Year being
proactive about your health,” Conner said. “Not just your
physical health, but your brain health too. It’s a great time to
look at things you can do to lower your risk.”
As part of her job, Conner travels around the state pro-
moting brain health through the Association’s program
“Maintain Your Brain.”
There are two factors people cannot change about them-
selves to reduce risk, she said, and those are age and genetic
predisposition.
But compelling research is pointing to a link between
brain health and heart health — and those are factors one
can influence.
Diet
Scientists believe there may be a link between type 2 dia-
betes and Alzheimer’s, going so far as to contemplate calling
Alzheimer’s “type 3 diabetes,” Conner said.
“Individual’s with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of
later developing dementia,” reads a 2006 Alzheimer’s
Association report on the subject.
Scientists have found evidence that links insulin resistance
and high blood sugar to an increased risk of dementia. But it
is not yet proven as to whether treating insulin resistance
can prevent or slow Alzheimer’s or other dementias.
Yet the research does point to the probability that lifestyle
changes can help reduce risk.
“A healthy brain diet is a healthy heart diet,” Conner said.
A 2009 report published by the American Medical
Association states “mid-life obesity, diabetes and hyperten-
sion are all vascular risk factors for late-life dementia and are
strongly influenced by diet.”
To help stave off cognitive impairment, experts recom-
mend foods based on a Mediterranean-type diet that is low
in sugar and fat and high in fruits, nuts, legumes and cereals,
fish, low to moderate intake of wine, and low intake of red
meat and poultry.
Exercise
And just as physical exercise is good for the heart, it also is
for the brain.
Any exercise is positive, but exercises that are both physi-
cally beneficial and mentally challenging are even better.
Conner recommends activities such as dancing lessons,
which can provoke thought as well as an increased heart
rate.
“We know it’s important to challenge one’s self cognitive-
ly,” she said.
Years ago, the belief was that individuals are born with all
the brain cells they can get.
“But now we know that when we learn, we create new
pathways and connections,” — no matter one’s age —
Conner said.
Take a walk while memorizing a poem, go square-danc-
ing, learn to Tango, learn t’ai chi or yoga.
The key is to stay active — both mentally and physically.
Socialize
Studies are also showing that one’s lack of social connec-
tions may be a variable that leads to developing Alzheimer’s
or related dementia, Conner said.
The Alzheimer’s Association endorses activities that can
combine physical, mental and social elements.
Be a volunteer, take a class — interact and stay connected.
“When we retire, we don’t want to just sit in front of the
television, we want to engage in other people,” Conner said.
And she practices what she preaches.
Even though she travels around the region delivering tips
on brain health, Conner still finds time to take Spanish les-
sons and is learning how to tap dance.
2010 Grand County Health & Fitness • page 5
10 ways to Maintain Your Brain
• Head first — Good health starts with your brain. It needs care and
maintenance
•Take brain health to heart — What’s good for the heart is good for the
brain. Do something every day to prevent heart disease, high blood pres-
sure, diabetes and stroke, all of which can increase your risk for
Alzheimer’s
• Your numbers count — Keep your body weight, blood pressure, choles-
terol and blood sugar levels within recommended ranges.
• Feed your brain — Eat less fat and more antioxidant-rich foods
• Work your body — Physical exercise keeps the blood flowing and may
encourage new brain cells. Do what you can, like walking 30 minutes a
day, to keep both body and mind active.
• Jog your mind — Keeping your brain active and engaged increases its
vitality and builds reserves of brain cells and connections. Read, write, play
games, learn new things, do crossword puzzles.
• Connect with others — Leisure activities that combine physical, mental
and social elements may be most likely to prevent dementia.
• Heads Up! Protect your brain — Take precautions against head injuries.
Use your care seatbelts, unclutter your house to avoid falls and wear a hel-
met when cycling and skiing.
• Use your head — Avoid unhealthy habits. Don’t smoke, drink excessive
alcohol or use street drugs.
• Think ahead: Start today! — You can do something today to protect
your tomorrow.
Source: Maintain Your Brain program, the Colorado chapter of the
Alzheimer’s Association
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Kremmling Public Library.
• “Caregiving tips: Activities for people with memory loss” — 2-
3:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 18, at Kremmling Memorial Hospital.
• “Memory Loss and Diabetes: Is there a link?” — 6:30 to 8 p.m.,
Wednesday, May 19, at the Juniper Library, Grand Lake.

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Jackie Wright: Ten Steps to Forever Fitness

f you are seeking a better quality of term goal is to lose 20 pounds within
I life in 2010 and beyond, you need to
look no further than integrating a con-
the next six months, and keep it off,
which is approximately three-four
sistent exercise program into your daily pounds per month. I will begin this
life. The concept of “forever fitness” process with the following weekly for
means that you make yourself a priority the next eight weeks:
in your life. • I will attend two boot camp/cycling
We all have demands placed on us classes per week at the fitness studio on
throughout our lives and fitness is one Mondays and Wednesdays from 8-9:15
of the coping mecha- a.m.
nisms that we have • I will walk/run for
right at our finger- ‘Step 2 maintain a daily 45 minutes on
tips. No matter Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m.
where you are on exercise journal.’ at an RPE of 4-6 fol-
your life's journey, if lowed by a 30-minute
you have not inte- Jackie Wright weight training pro-
grated physical fitness Owner, Never Summer Fitness gram provided to me
into your life, or have by my certified trainer
been on a hiatus, now which includes
is the time. Follow the steps described abdominal/core conditioning and flexi-
below and experience the most impor- bility/stretching.
tant benefit that “forever fitness” has to • On Fridays, I will work with my cer-
offer-a better quality of life for a life- tified trainer for a one-hour in-studio
time. As always, prior to beginning any training session.
exercise program, please consult your • Saturday or Sunday, depending on
physician. the week, I commit to either playing
tennis or sailing during the warm
Step 1 - Set written, specific, measur- weather months or snowshoeing or
able, attainable, realistic and timely fit- snowmobiling for a minimum of one-
ness goals (S.M.A.R.T.). two hours followed by the stretching
An example is as follows: My long continued on page 7

GRAND COUNTY

Public Health
150 Moffat Avenue - P.O.Box 264
Hot Sulphur Springs, CO - Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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10 steps to lifelong fitness
Continued from page 6
program that my certified trainer
has provided to me.
• I will expend a minimum of
400-500 kcal per workout.
Step 2 - Maintain a daily exer-
cise log. JACKIE WRIGHT
Step 3 - Maintain a daily food
journal. Most of my new personal train-
ing clients are unaware of how many calo-
ries they are inputting daily. One of the
first conditions of their training program
is to begin a daily food journal so that we
can calculate their caloric input. It is usu-
ally a real eye opener and helps the client
to be more aware of portion sizes, caloric
values of food and what it takes to “burn”
off those inputted calories.
Step 4 - Purchase a good quality heart
rate monitor. Make certain to purchase a
model which will display your calories as
well as your heart rate.
Step 5 - Periodically, modify your exer-
cise program. Change is important to
ensure progress and results. The body
adapts fairly quickly to exercise. Once it
adapts, plateaus may occur which can sab-
otage your fitness level and long term
progress. Consequently, every few weeks,
modify the frequency, intensity, time or
type of exercise you are performing.
Step 6 - Hire a qualified, certified, and
experienced instructor/trainer to
design an individual exercise pro-
gram for you. If money is a little
tight, ask a friend or co-worker
to go in with you.
Step 7 - Location, location,
location. Be honest with yourself
and choose a workout location
that you know will work for you.
Step 8 - Have a plan B, a plan C and a
plan D because life will happen and you
may have to miss a workout session. This
should include an in-home supplemental
workout plan.
Step 9 - Create a support/accountability
system. Whether this means finding a
workout buddy or just asking your family
and friends to encourage you to stay com-
mitted to your exercise program for life,
just find that support.
Step 10 - Be active daily. Active does
not mean “busy,” it means actually moving
your body through space and time by tak-
ing a brisk walk, taking the stairs rather
than the elevator, carrying your groceries,
walking around the office while you are
talking on the phone and sitting as rarely
as possible.
— Jackie Wright is the owner/manager of
Never Summer Fitness, LLC located in
Grand Lake, Colorado. She can be reached at
her website at www.neversummer
fitness.com or her email at NSFGL@com-
cast.net.
2010 Grand County Health & Fitness • page 7
9HealthFairs: A Healthy Tradition
All three 9HealthFairs in Grand County will
run between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 Dates and
Locations
a.m. this year. Coordinating the times was an
effort to, “eliminate confusion”, says John (all times are 7:30–11:30
Erwin, Fraser 9HealthFair organizer a.m.)
Free and low-cost screenings will continue to
be offered. No-cost screenings include vision, Kremmling
blood pressure, oral cancer, foot health, hearing Saturday, April 10th
West Grand High School
and breast, as well as height/weight/body mass
208 12th Street
measurements, talk with a professional, “ask-a-
pharmacist” site, body in balance tests, and a Granby
heart health corner. Please note that not all Saturday, April 17th
screening are offered at each site. Granby Elementary
202 East Topaz
In addition to free screenings, low-cost
Fraser
screenings are also available:
Saturday, April 24th
• Blood Chemistry Analysis - $30 Fraser Elementary School
• Blood Count Tests - $15 125 Eastom Ave.
• Prostate Specific Antigen Screening - $25
• Colon Cancer Screening - $20
Health Fair participants can use the internet to pre-register online and pre-
pay the cost of the low-cost screenings using a Visa or MasterCard. To pre-
register on-line, visit www.9health.com. The Kremmling site also offers on-
site registration from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, at the Kremmling
Memorial Hospital conference room.
Volunteers are always appreciated at all sites. Contact Sherri Solawetz at
(970) 724-3442 if you would like to volunteer as either a medical professional
or as a non-medical volunteer.
Perhaps the most common question is whether to fast. According to the
9HealthFair website, participants who opt for the low-cost blood chemistry
screening should fast for 12 hours in advance. Diabetics should never fast
because their blood sugar level may get dangerously low. It is important to
continue to drink water while fasting. Lastly, they recommend that those on
prescription medications continue to take as advised by their doctor.
“It is hoped that people will take these results to their doctors and follow
up with a healthy life style plan,” says Kremmling site coordinator, Sherri
Solawetz. She said that health fairs are not meant to replace a person's regu-
lar check-ups, just enhance it, possibly discover something early and keep
people on track for healthy habits.
Grand County
Senior Nutrition Program
Lunch served to Seniors over
60 years old
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Get pumped
By Reid Armstrong
Sky-Hi Daily News
f you’ve never heard of a pump track,
I you might be surprised to learn that
there are at least seven of them on public
lands, parks and open spaces in Grand
County.
A pump track is small, looping bike
trail system involving a series of dirt
rollers and berms — nothing over a cou-
ple of feet in height — that are spaced to
keep momentum going so that riders can
move around the track continuously with-
out pedaling.
Riders maintain speed along the track
by pulling up and pushing down with
their legs and arms, creating a ‘pumping’
motion. Proficient riders can hit speeds of
more than 20 mph without using a single
pedal stroke.
Developed to help mountain bikers
learn to generate speed, carry speed
through corners, and improve handling,
pump tracks have gained popularity
among the general public as great form of
exercise.
“It’s a full body workout,” said Wade
Wilderman, a local bike shop owner and
former pro who has been helping to
develop pump tracks around the county in
recent years. “It helps strengthen the legs,
shoulders and upper body.”
It’s the ideal 20-minute workout. “After
only three laps on a pump track, a rider is
anaerobic,” Wilderman said.
Relatively safe, and easy enough for a 3-
year-old or a 63-year-old, “A pump track
is something that anybody that rides bikes
can use to better their skills,” Wilderman
said. “It teaches you to accelerate for free
and get more speed out of the trail in
places.”
Any type of bike with dirt tires can be
used on a pump track, including BMX
bikes, dirt jumpers and mountain bikes,
Wilderman said.
Safer than skate parks, pump tracks are
a particularly good way to get kids out-
side, exercising, especially those who pre-
fer a little thrill in their activities.
“I’ve seen tiny kids out there, just 3 or 4
years old with 12 inch tires, and they love
it,” he said. “I’ve seen 8-year-olds who just
blow me away. There are also a lot of peo-
ple out there riding pump tracks that I’d
never think would dig it.”
Inexpensive and easy to build and main-
tain, pump tracks can fit into the smallest
backyards or corner of a public park. A
loop or figure-8 track can be built on a
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Pumped 2010 Bonfils blood drives scheduled

continued from page 8

10-by-30-foot, level plot of

land, using nothing more
Only 4 percent of Coloradans give blood 2010 Blood Drives
than shovels, Wilderman said. Bonfils Blood Center offers many opportu- pants can donate on a regular basis. Every Kremmling
Once built, pump tracks nities to donate blood in Grand County this 56 days is the rule. Kremmling Memorial Hospital Conference
require very little mainte- year. Lori Freerksen, community donor rep- Bonfils encourages donating blood by stat- Room
nance and, unlike a grassy resentative says that they are “impressed with ing that it takes less than one hour and that 214 S. 4th Street
lawn, need virtually no water- Grand County it can save up to 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
ing or fertilizing. Thursday, March 25
donors but due to three lives. Tuesday, June 1
“It’s xeriscape with a pur- budget restraints, The biggest users Thursday, July 29
pose,” writes Lee fewer blood drives of the donated Wednesday, Nov. 3
McCormick, author of will be offered in blood are cancer
Welcome to Pump Track 2010.” patients followed by Granby
Nation, a guide to building According to accident and sur- Granby Community Center
pump tracks. Freerksen, 60 per- gery patients. 3rd & Jasper
In Grand County, there are 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
cent of the popula- Blood must also be Monday, March 1
summer pump tracks at tion of Colorado is stored in case of Monday, May 24
Winter Park Resort, eligible to donate larger scale emer- Monday, July 26
Hideaway Park, Fraser Valley while only 4 per- gencies. Nearly 200 Monday, October (TBA)
Sports Complex, SolVista, cent actually do. Colorado hospitals Monday, Dec. 20
Snow Mountain Ranch, on With a weekly and other health Middle Park High School
public land along CR 8 and demand of 4,000 care facilities benefit 795 N. 2nd Street
in several neighborhoods. 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
donations per week, from the efforts of Thursday, May 6
— Reid Armstrong can be reached
supply is a chal- Bonfils and from Thursday, Dec. 9
at 970-887-3334 ext. 19610 or
lenge to meet and every pint is appreciated. the kindness of participants.
rarmstrong@skyhidailynews.com.
Bonfils reminds potential donors of how Registration is simple and can be done by Register for the Kremmling and Granby
easy it is to participate and that it is particu- phone or the web. For those who have blood drives in advance by calling the
Fun Fact larly important to give this year as there are donated in the past, Bonfils will call two Bonfils appointment center: 800-365-
0006 extension 2 or on line at
The first pump track on fewer local drives than last year. With two weeks in advance to make the appointment.
American soil was built in 2004 www.bonfils.org.
blood drive locations in Granby and All registered donors are given a courtesy
at The Fix Bike Shop in Boulder Kremmling, both with several dates, partici- reminder call one week in advance.
by Steve Wentz.

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Are supplements necessary?

By Tami Griffith, CFNP-BC
Granby Medical Center
very time you read a magazine or
E watch TV, there is an add for a par-
ticular vitamin or mineral that is sup-
posed to cure all of your ailments.
How do you determine the truth?
Vitamins are compounds that are
needed for normal metabolism and for
the body to function properly.
Vitamin D can be received by exposure
to sunlight but the other vitamins need
to be received through our diet. Our diet
in the Western world today is sometimes
lacking in the essential vitamins and
minerals. During pregnancy, excess alco-
hol consumption, and stress, our bodies
need an increase in some of these ele-
ments.
Folic Acid, one of the B vitamins, can
be found in green leafy vegetables,
legumes, nuts, fruits such as lemons and
bananas, and grains.
Over the years, we have learned that a
deficiency in Folic acid can lead to ane-
mia, neural tube defects in neonates, car-
diovascular issues, dementia, and osteo-
porosis.
Folic Acid is needed for cell division.
TAMI GRIFFITH
The neural tube is formed approximate-
ly 15-28 days after conception.
Therefore it is important that any female
considering conception receive an ade-
quate amount of folic acid before con-
ception occurs. One study showed that
females that took 400 mcg of folic acid
daily around the time of conception had
1:1000 chance of delivering an infant
with a neural tube defect. The women
who did not take any folic acid during
that time period had a 4.8:1000 chance
of delivering a newborn with a neural
tube defect. The current recommenda-
tions are 400 mcg/day for women of
childbearing years and 400-800 mcg/day
for women trying to conceive.
Other studies indicate that adequate
folic acid levels can prevent pre-eclamp-
sia in pregnant females as well.
Individuals diagnosed with cardiovas-
cular disease, dementia, and osteoporosis
show an increased level of homocysteine
in their system. Folic Acid along with
B6 and B 12 vitamins have been shown
to decrease those levels.
The current recommendations for
folic acid are 400 mcg/day for women of
childbearing years and 400-800 mcg/day
if trying to conceive.
Vitamin D is needed to help absorb
Calcium and make strong healthy bones.
This vitamin has shown to decrease the
incidence of falls in the elderly as well.
This may be due to an increase in muscle
strength from the vitamin as well.
Some studies have shown calcium to
be effective in decreasing breast, prostate,
and colon cancer, as well as depression,
heart disease, diabetes, and weight gain.
Vitamin D can be obtained through
exposure to sunlight however foods can
offer this vitamin as well. Salmon,
Mackerel, sardines, tuna, orange juice,
milk, and Vit. D fortified cereals all con-
tain good amounts of Vitamin D.
The current recommendation is
approximately 600 IU of Vitamin D
daily along with 1.2 g. of Calcium.
A blood test can be performed to test
your level of Vitamin D. If it is too low,
your provider may recommend a
Vitamin D and Calcium supplement.
Antioxidant vitamins include: A
(retinol and beta carotene),C, and E.
Some research shows that there are free
radicals in our body.. Free radicals are
unstable molecules that can break down
the cell structures in our body.
Antioxidants have been found to fight
these radicals by preventing them from
being effective in their destruction.
Vitamin A can be found in milk, liver,
egg yolks, and butter.
Beta-carotene converts to Vitamin A
in the body. Foods high in Beta-carotene
include: apricots, carrots, pumpkin, broc-
coli, and spinach.
Vitamin C helps with Red blood cell
formation, wound healing, and boosts
levels of noradrenaline. Noradrenaline
is a mood enhancer.
Foods high in Vitamin C include:
broccoli, tomatoes, orange juice, and
grapefruit.
continued on page 11

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Supplements Help Achieve Overall Health

continued from Page 10
Vitamin E slows the aging process
and helps with formation of Red
blood cells as well.
Vitamin E can be found in corn
oil, peanut butter, and hazelnuts.
Overall vitamin and mineral rec-
ommendations may need to be tai-
lored to each individual. A diet with
5-9 servings of colorful fruits and
vegetables everyday usually provide
enough nutrients for an individual so
that additional supplementation is
not needed. A healthy diet with a
variety of foods provide a good
source of vitamins and minerals as
well as fiber that is needed.
Some vitamins can be toxic if
taken in excess therefore you should
discuss vitamin supplements with
your provider.
Vitamins A and E taken in excess
have been shown in some studies to
be detrimental to a person's health.
Research has shown the possibility
of fracture increase in some people.
This appears to be true especially in
post-menopausal women with an
increased risk of osteopenia.
Individuals taking Coumadin should Omega-3 supplements help improve heart health.
avoid high doses of Vitamin E due to
the possibility of increased bleeding.
Pregnant females, individuals with disease, and those on hemodialysis or Eat healthy, baked or grilled chicken, drink plenty of water, have a little expo-
alcoholism, a history of gastric bypass parental nutrition may need to receive fish, or turkey, eat several colored foods sure to sunlight, and exercise. These are
surgery, vegetarian diet, malabsorption additional supplements. daily in the vegetable and fruit group, the tools needed for a healthy life.

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Research shows exercise saves money
By Beth Sands
Fraser Curves
n today’s uncertain economy, families
I are looking to cut any expenses that
seem like a luxury or even the slight-
est bit frivolous. One of the items receiv-
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membership may be exactly the wrong
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family.
According to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, inactive adults
have significantly higher direct medical
costs than active adults, and the costs
associated with physical inactivity
increase with age.
"To put it in perspective," said Beth
Sands, owner of the Curves women’s fit-
ness center in Fraser, "for every dollar you
spend on wellness, you save as much as
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• Exercising with others can "greatly
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both. (University of Georgia Department
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• Exercise may make you a better work-
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performance, ability to meet deadlines,
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• Exercise directly reduces stress by
decreasing the production of stress hor-
mones and increasing the production of
endorphins — your brain’s "feel good"
neurotransmitters. (MayoClinic.com)
• Exercise pays you back double: Each
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"The research is clear: Exercising regu-
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can save not only your life but your money
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run."
— For more information, contact Beth at
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 2010 Grand County Health & Fitness • page 13

Updates on screening for breast and cervical cancer

By Dr. Glancey & Dr. Kennedy

here have been multiple news stories lately regarding

T changes in screening guidelines for women. Changes
have come in both breast cancer screening and cervical
cancer screening, some controversial and some not so con-
troversial.
Most recently the United States Preventative Services
Task Force (USPSTF), an independent panel of doctors,
nurses and prevention experts, issued new guidelines for
breast cancer screening. These guidelines differ from
guidelines issued by the American Cancer Society as well
as the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
(ACOG).
The new guidelines recommend mammograms for
women starting at age 50 and continuing every other year.
They recommend against routine screening for women
ages 40-49 and against breast self-exam for any age group.
While formulating these recommendations the USPSTF
does not consider cost or cost-effectiveness as part of their
guidelines — they specifically look at the benefits of the
screening versus the harms.
There are several important things to understand about
these recommendations. The first is that the guidelines
use the word “routine” for women age 40-49 and do go on
to say that women should discuss the risks versus the ben-
efits with their doctor individually. While there are equal
A nurse assists with a mammogram screening.
benefits to getting a mammogram for women in their 40s
and women in their 50s, women in their 40s experience change the initiation of screening with a pap smear to the Women over 30 may also opt for HPV testing along with
more harm secondary to screening. Increased screening age of 21 regardless of initiation of sexual activity or their pap smear. If they are HPV negative they do not
leads to more radiation exposure, false positive and false whether women have had HPV vaccine. Women under need to have pap smears more than every 3 years as HPV
negative testing and anxiety while waiting for results. the age of 21 have a very low risk of developing cervical is the main cause of cervical cancer. Women over the age
Given this information some women may choose to con- cancer and harm done by overtreatment of abnormal pap of 65 can stop cervical cancer screening all together.
tinue screening while other may choose not to. smears is highly likely. Guidelines are always being revisited and revised to
While not as controversial and not as publicized there Once cervical cancer screening has been initiated pap meet the needs of the general population. It is important
have also been changes to cervical cancer screening guide- smears should be done every two years for women age 21- to remember that you should always discuss what is best
lines issued by ACOG. These new recommendations 29 and every two to three years for women age 30-65. for your specific situation with your family doctor.

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Partial knee replacements are

the way to go for some patients
By Eric Murray

otal knee replacements are project-

T ed to increase by 245,000 annual
procedures to 450,000 by 2030, accord-
ing to the American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons. This
anticipated increase is reflective
of the aging population who
intend to remain active and
mobile. But some problems
in the knee are isolated to a
single part, so why
replace the entire Eric Murray Dr. Bryan Bomberg
knee if only part of
it is damaged?
Bryan Bomberg, board certified for everyone with knee pain. It is estimated that 10 per-
orthopaedic surgeon, says that one cent of those who have knee arthritis are candidates. It is
of the more exciting areas of knee not appropriate if the arthritis is wide-spread throughout
procedures is partial replacement, the knee.
also known as unicompartmental It is a possible option for many who are not benefiting
knee arthroplasty. from conservative methods such as cortisone injections,
In a total knee replacement all car- bracing, strengthening exercises, weight loss or medica-
tilage is removed from the knee joint tions such as Advil among others.
and an implant is substituted. In a “If the pain is persistent and those methods aren't hav-
partial knee replacement, only the most ing a positive effect, it's time to see what's going on.”
damaged areas of cartilage is removed “It's great to see how many of my patients want to get
and those surfaces are replaced. While back to their active life style,” said Bomberg. “People live
the total knee replacement requires an here for a reason — to be active.” Partial knee replacement
incision about 8 inches over the front of might be the solution that gets some people back to doing

Middle Park the knee, the incision is only 3 inches for the activities they enjoy.
the partial knee replacement. Recovery time
Medical Foundation is shorter in the partial knee replacement, — Dr. Bomberg is board certified orthopaedic surgeon with
about one day as opposed to three or four. sub specialty training in sports medicine. He practices at
Annual Dinner & Meeting Another benefit of partial replacement is that Steamboat Orthopaedic Associates and has maintained regular
it is more bone-preserving and it retains more clinics in Granby (Timberline Family Practice) & at
ligament structure. Kremmling Memorial Hospital for since 1996. He has 2-3
“Dedicated to the advancement of medical care, Bomberg says partial knee replacement isn't surgical days per month at Kremmling Memorial.
healthcare education and relief of the poor in need of
medical care in Grand County ...”
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HPV: Should my child be vaccinated?

By Brandy Mitchell, RN, MN with this vaccine, no such cor- relationship. Men and women with a
relation has been established. past diagnosis of HPV should not be
ardasil was first licensed in 2006 Given the large number of vac- excluded from receiving the vaccine, as
G by Merck and Co. for vaccination
of girls ages 9 to 26. Now that the Food
cine doses given, it is expected
that, by chance alone, serious
they are still at risk for contracting
another strain prevented by the vaccine.
and Drug Administration (FDA) has adverse events and some deaths Some healthcare providers offer HPV
approved it's use in boys, parents have will be reported during the time vaccine to men and women of any age.
even more questions about whether their period following vaccinations. Talk with your provider about whether
children should be vaccinated. Based on the review of available or not the vaccine makes sense for
There are more than 40 types of information, the FDA and CDC you.
human papillomavirus (HPV ) that can maintain that Gardasil continues to
infect the genital areas of males and be safe and effective, and its benefits — Brandy Mitchell, RN, MN is a
females, making it the most common outweigh its risks. Board Certif ied Adult and
sexually transmitted infection. Gardasil Brandy Mitchell, RN, MN Whether to vaccinate your child is a Women's Health Nurse
has been proven to be 100 percent effec- personal decision. Vaccination prior to Practitioner. She practices at
The safety of the HPV vaccine was
tive against four types of genital HPV. the onset of sex offers the best protec- Planned Parenthood in
studied in 5 clinical trials in over 21,000
Two of these types are known to cause tion against HPV. Research studies Granby, and manages
girls and women ages 9 through 26
over 70 percent of cervical cancers in consistently find that most males and Mountain Valley Medical
before it was licensed. The most com-
women. The other two are responsible females become sexually active during Center in Kremmling and
mon side effects reported include pain
for over 90 percent of genital warts. their teenage years, and there is no evi- Timberline Family
and redness at the injection site,
Vaccinating males decreases their risk dence that vaccinating a child or Practice in Granby.
headache, fever, nausea, dizziness and
adolescent for HPV will encourage
for genital warts and helps decrease fainting.
earlier onset of sexual activity. For all
transmission of the cancer-related The FDA and Centers for Disease
of these reasons, it is recommended
strains to females. Control (CDC) co-sponsor a national
that Gardasil be administered earlier vs.
It is not possible to be infected with vaccine safety surveillance program
later.
HPV by receiving the vaccine, which is called the Vaccine Adverse Event
Many men and women ask whether
administered in a series of three injec- Reporting System (VAERS). This pro-
they should be vaccinated against HPV
tions. The first dose is given as early as gram collects information about possible
themselves. The recommended age of
age 9. The second dose is given two side effects that occur after the adminis-
9-26 was established based on the age of
months after the first dose, and the third tration of all vaccines licensed for use in
study participants and to encourage
dose four months later. the U.S. Common side effects reported
early vaccination of those most at risk
Parents typically have two main ques- to VAERS after Gardasil injections are
for contracting HPV. However, all sexu-
tions regarding this vaccine. They want similar to those found in the initial clin-
ally active men and women have the
to know if it's safe, and whether or not ical trials.
potential to contract HPV, especially if
they should wait to vaccinate their child Although parents often report hearing
they are in a new or non-monogamous
when he or she is older. that there have been deaths associated

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Keeping colon cancer at bay
By Eric Murray
ecause she was conscientious
B about colon cancer screening,
Annette's cancer was detected at an
early stage. Now that she has been
successfully treated, she knows she
must be equally conscientious about
keeping colon cancer from coming
back with regular screenings.
Colon cancer is the third most com-
mon cancer diagnosed among both
men and women in the United States,
and it's never to be taken lightly. It kills
about 50,000 Americans every year.
Survival is highly related to the
stage at which cancer is detected;
that's why screening is recommended
for persons age 50 and over. The
most common screening is the
colonoscopy.
Mark McCaulley, internal medicine
physician, performs several colono-
scopies each week at the surgery cen-
ter at Kremmling Memorial Hospital.
He says the procedure, which takes
only 30-60 minutes, looks for early
signs of colorectal cancer. During the
procedure, polyps, which are usually
harmless growths, can be removed and
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Give My Child Alcohol!
As a parent, I make the rules for
my family. And my rule is -
NO ALCOHOL UNTIL YOU’RE 21
My daughter works hard at
making good decisions. She’s a
great photographer, loves animals,
and plans to become a teacher
when she grows up. She is a
great kid. Please don’t put her
health and future at risk by giving her alcohol.
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tested for signs of cancer. Since most
cancer begins as a polyp, removing
them early is an effective way to pre-
vent cancer.
Staging of colon cancer is based on
the extent to which cancer has invad-
ed the intestinal wall and whether or
not the cancer has spread to nearby
lymph nodes and/or other parts of the
body.
Stage 0 cancer is present only in the
inner layer, or mucosa, of the colon or
rectum. Stage I is cancer that has
grown through this inner layer but no
farther. Stage II cancer has grown into
or through the wall of the colon.
Stage III has spread to nearby lymph
nodes. And Stage IV has spread to
other parts of the body such as the
liver or lungs.
Although advanced cancers can be
life-threatening, most stage I and II
colon cancers can be removed with
surgery and do not require follow-up
chemotherapy or radiation. Many of
these patients seem to be cured, but
about 10 percent of stage I and more
than 20 percent of stage II patients
have recurrent cancer, and it is some-
times serious. Recurrences are even
future risk. Subjects who ate a typical
“Western” diet with relatively high
intake of red meat, processed meat,
sweets, fatty foods and refined grains
were 3.3 times more likely have their
cancer return or to die compared to
those eating a “prudent” diet (fruits,
vegetables, beans, fish, poultry, whole
grains).
While a high-fiber diet by itself has
not been found protective against
colon cancer, whole grains such as
wheat, oats, barley and rye have nutri-
Eric Murray ents that may work together to pro-
tect against cancer.
more common and life threatening for Most persons recovering from colon
stage III and IV cancers. cancer treatment realize that they
At least two studies found that have to make changes in their behav-
patients who exercised regularly had a ior and lifestyle to stay healthy. The
50 percent lower risk than those who most important protection against
didn't workout. recurrence, however, is the same tool
A study of 1,009 patients treated for that helped them detect cancer in the
stage III colon cancer confirmed the first place-regular screening and mon-
strong influence of eating habits on itoring.
Colon cancer is the third most common
cancer diagnosed among both men and
women in the United States.
3 Health Fair Opportunities
in Grand County for 2010
a Healthy Tradition
Free and low-cost screenings will continue DATES & LOCATIONS:
to be offered. No cost screenings include (all times are 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)
vision, blood pressure, oral cancer, foot
health, hearing, breast, finger stick instant KREMMLING
glucose, osteoporosis as well as height/
Saturday, April 10th
weight/body mass measurements, talk with
a professional, “ask-a-pharmacist” site, body West Grand High School
in balance tests, and a heart health corner. 208 12th Street
Please note that not all screening are On-site registration from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
offered at each site. Wednesday, April 7th at the Kremmling Me-
morial Hospital conference room.
in addition to free screenings, low-
cost screenings are also available. GRANBY
Blood Chemistry Analysis $30 Saturday, April 17th
Blood Count Tests $15 Granby Elementary
Prostate Specific Antigen
Screening $25
202 East Topaz
Colon Cancer Screening $20 FRASER
Saturday, April 24th
Health Fair participants can use the internet
to pre-register on line and prepay the cost
of the low-cost screenings using a Visa or
Fraser Elementary School
125 Eastom Ave.
MasterCard credit card. To pre-register on-
line, visit www.9health.com.
Volunteers are always appreciated at all sites.
Please contact Sherri Solawetz at (970) 724-3442 if you
would like to volunteer as either a medical professional or
as a non-medical volunteer.