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CMHVI Wellness VanTo visit Rumford Hannaford and Walmart SupercentersThe CMHVI Wellness Van provides cardiovascular risk assessments at the following Wal-Mart Supercenters from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as indicated: Augusta Oxford Windham Mexico Wellness Van Hannaford visits The CMHVI Wellness Van will visit the Rumford Hannaford from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 18, July 20, September 21 and November 16. Because scheduling disruptions occasionally occur, the Wellness Van's visiting schedule can be checked by calling Donna Jordan, R.N., at 795-2614 or emailing her at jordand@cmhc.org
Ski & Learn Conference'Heart Disease - A Family Affair'Skil & Learn Conference scheduled for Friday, March 10th through Sunday, March 12, 2006 Bethel Inn and Country Club, Bethel, Maine Topics Related to Cardiovascular Disease Management For: ER physicians, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physicians assistants, ED nurses, critical care nurses, cardiac recovery nurses, EMTs and anyone interested in cardiovascular care For more information contact either Kristel Wagner at 753-3910 or Megan Boyd at 753-3916 Download the Ski & Learn Brochure
6th Annual Heart Disease ConferenceFebruary 25thThe Central Maine Medical Family and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute will host the 6th Annual “A Heart to Heart” Heart Disease Conference on February 25 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will be held in the Chairmen’s Room on the ground floor of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building. The program will be telecast to Bridgton and Rumford hospitals. The event is open to both men and women. There is no charge for participation. The conference will begin at 8 a.m. with registration and a heart-healthy continental breakfast buffet. At 8:30 a.m., Kelly LeBlond, R.N., manager of the cardiac prevention program at the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, will briefly discuss “At the Heart of Wellness – Mind, Body, Spirit,” the theme of the day’s schedule of events. “The program will offer information about preventing or controlling not only heart disease but many other chronic illnesses with approaches to wellness that compliment medical management,” LeBlond says. From 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., Lynn Durham, R.N., a well-being coach, will discuss “At the Heart of Wellness – Mind Body Spirit Alchemy.” Her presentation will offer insights and illustrate skills for managing stress and practicing mind-body-spirit techniques that contribute to a balanced lifestyle, increase clarity of decision-making, and promote relaxation. Durham is a registered nurse and adjunct professor at Saint Joseph's College in Standish. She has attended programs at the Harvard Deaconess Mind Body Medical Institute in Boston. Her programs inspire participants to release the power within, become more self-aware, and choose healthy, life-enhancing thoughts and behaviors. From 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Elaine McGuillicuddy, a certified Iyenger yoga instructor, will discuss “Yoga -- Healing From the Inside Out” and will present an active demonstration that will involve the audience. McGillicuddy, a former English teacher, has been teaching yoga since 1980. She is a certified Iyengar style hatha yoga teacher and a certified Relax and Renew trainer. Her ongoing studies of yoga and anatomy have taken her to many parts of the U.S. and abroad. She teaches at Portland Yoga Studio, which she and her husband Francis founded in 1989. From 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Durham and McGuillicuddy will discuss “Dancing Gracefully with Life.” Their presentation will encourage audience participation. From 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Central Maine Medical Center chef Joe Thornton will present a heart-healthy cooking demonstration. He will discuss healthy alternatives and substitutions for making heart healthy fare. Recipes will be available. Following the last presentation, a heart-healthy cold buffet will be served. For more information about this event, or to register, call Kelly LeBlond, R.N., at 795-2638.
CMHVI Third AnnualWinter Ski and Learn Symposium“Heart Disease – A Family Affair” will be the topic of the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute’s Third Annual Winter Ski and Learn Symposium set for March 10 through 12 at the Bethel Inn and Country Club in Bethel. The conference is designed to explore the clinical characteristics of seven fictitious patients from the same family. The program faculty will consist of physicians and a doctorate-trained researcher. Continuing medical and nursing education credits are available for program participants. The three-day program is designed for primary care and emergency physicians, family practice residents, critical care and emergency nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and others interested in learning about advances in the prevention, treatment and management of cardiovascular disease. At the conclusion of the course, participants should have a better understanding of: contributors to cardiovascular risk profile; workups of outpatients with a high-risk cardiovascular profile; recommendations for lipid management in adults and adolescents; emergent care for coronary ischemia, including lytic therapy; catheter-based intervention for coronary ischemia; impact of diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on surgical risk for coronary bypass; indications and choices for patients with valvular heart disease; and the impact of cardiovascular disease in the critical care setting. The following topics will be considered during the symposium: Angina “Scorekeeper™ As A Screening Tool For Cardiovascular Disease” with N. Burgess Record, M.D., medical director of outreach and prevention, Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, and medical director, Center for Heart Health, Franklin Memorial Hospital, Farmington. “Lipid Management Of The Patient With Suspected Coronary Disease” with Mary McGowan, M.D., director, Lipid Treatment Center, Concord Hospital, Concord, N.H. “Outpatient Workup For Angina” with Henry S. Jennings III, M.D., president-elect, St. Thomas Hospital Medical Staff, Nashville, Tenn. “Anesthesia For Non-Cardiac Surgery In A Cardiac Patient” with David A. Heimbinder, M.D., cardiac anesthesiologist at the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, Lewiston. “Perioperative Complications In The ICU Setting In A Patient With Ischemic Disease” with Michael J. Sterling, M.D., medical director of the Central Maine Medical Center Critical Care Unit in Lewiston. Questionable Cardiovascular Risk “Use Of Scorekeeper™ In This Setting” with N. Burgess Record, M.D.z “Hormonal Replacement Therapy: Risks, Facts And Fiction” and “Exceptional Cases For Hormonal Replacement Therapy” with Barbara Croft, M.D., obstetrician-gynecologist, Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta. Acute Myocardial Infarction “Prehospital Management Of ACS/MI Patient” and “ER Management Of ACS/MI Patient” with Kevin Kendall, M.D., medical director, LifeFlight of Maine, regional medical director for Tri-County EMS, and director of EMS at Central Maine Medical Center. “PCI In ACS/MI Patient” with William J. Phillips, M.D., medical director, cardiology, Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. ScoreKeeper ™ with N. Burgess Record, M.D. Adolescents at Risk “ScoreKeeper™ evaluation” with N. Burgess Record, M.D. “Lipid Management In High Risk Adolescent” with Mary McGowan, M.D. Primary Pulmonary Hypertension “Management Of Primary Pulmonary Hypertension” with Evan L. Ramser, D.O., pulmonary and critical care physician at Central Maine Medical Center. Coronary Artery Disease “ScoreKeeper™ evaluation” with N. Burgess Record, M.D. “Evaluation Of Viability In The Setting Of Low Ejection Fraction” with Henry S. Jennings III, M.D. “Impact Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease In Coronary Artery Bypass Patients” and “Impact Of Diabetes In Coronary Artery Bypass Patients” with Bruce J. Leavitt, M.D., Fletcher Allen Health Care, and professor of surgery at the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, Vt. “Predictive Biomarkers For Renal Dysfunction After Cardiac Surgery” with Karyn S. Kunzelman, Ph.D., director of research, Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. Aortic Stenosis and Aneurysm “ScoreKeeper™ evaluation” with N. Burgess Record, M.D. “Evaluation For Valvular Heart Disease” and “Surgical Options For Aortic Valve And Aneurysm Disease” with R.P. (Pat) Cochran, M.D., medical director of cardiothoracic surgery, Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. “Biomechanical Analysis Of Surgical Options For Aortic Valve And Aneurysm Disease” with Karyn S. Kunzelman, Ph.D. Interesting Cases “Intraoperative Surprises” and “Combinations Of Intervention And Surgery” with R.P. (Pat) Cochran, M.D., William J. Phillips, M.D., and Henry S. Jennings III, M.D. There will also be a “Question the Experts” session featuring the entire faculty for the event. Anyone seeking more information regarding the symposium is urged to call 753-3910. The following companies have provided support for the event: Edwards Life Sciences, Genentech, GlaxoSmithKline, Guidant Corporation, Pfizer, Inc., Sanofi-Aventis, and Scios, Inc. Download the Ski & Learn Brochure
“The Beat Goes On! Understanding Heart Disease and Menopause”Discussion at March 8 Red Hot Mamas meeting“The Beat Goes On! Understanding Heart Disease and Menopause” will be the topic of discussion at the March 8 meeting of Red Hot Mamas, a nationwide support group dedicated to menopause management education. Anne Fereday, director of cardiovascular services at the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, will discuss the high incidence of heart disease amongst women, and in post menopausal women, in particular. “Cardiovascular disease kills a half million women in the United States each year – 10 times more than die from breast cancer. Postmenopausal women are more than twice as likely to develop heart disease as perimenopausal women, and mortality rates increase with age. Heart disease is no longer a male disease,” Fereday says. Fereday earned her nursing degree in 1973 and has been in cardiology since 1984. Her clinical experience includes works as a cardiac care nurse and manager of the cardiac service line at Albany Medical Center in Albany, N.Y. She joined the management staff at CMHVI in 2004. She holds a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management and is presently a healthcare management doctoral candidate. The Red Hot Mamas is a nationwide support group dedicated to menopause management education. The group provides medical information and peer support to women, men and family members dealing with the physical and psychological impact of menopause, which usually affects women age 40 and beyond. Its mission is to empower women to be educated healthcare consumers and actively manage their menopause. The Red Hot Mamas was founded in 1991 and has become the largest program of its type in the United States. Karen Giblin, the group’s president and founder, has said the organization’s name came from her daughter, who came home from school one day to find a red-faced Karen in the midst of a hot flash. She said that her daughter said to her: “Oh, mom, you’re a red hot mama.” All women, their partners and family members are welcome to participate in the Red Hot Mamas March 8 meeting which will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Chairmen’s Rooms on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building, located next to CMMC. The Red Hot Mamas meet at CMMC on the second Wednesday of every other month. For more information or to register for the March 8 presentation, call Dee Forgues at 795-2633.
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