Welcome to the North Valley Hospital newsletter! It's all about matters of the heart this time of year - which is a perfect time to talk about your heart health! Find out more below, along with other great programs and activities North Valley has been up to lately.
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North Valley Hospital Selected to be a Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organization
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced 121 new participants - representing 49 states and the District of Columbia - in an innovative initiative - Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACO's) - designed to improve the care patients receive in the health care system and lowers cost.
You're Invited to the Birth Center Open House!
Tuesday, March 15
4:30 to 6:30 PM
North Valley Hospital Welcomes Dr. Daryl MacCarter and North Valley Rheumatology
(406) 862-5575
North Valley Rheumatology is the newest clinic to join the NVH family and is located in the NVH Medical Office Village on the south side of the campus, in the Surgical Services building.
Dr. MacCarter, board certified Internist and Rheumatologist, is certified in musculoskeletal ultrasound, a technology which greatly enhances the ability to diagnose various rheumatologic conditions, follow disease treatment and perform joint, bursa and tendon sheath injections.
Dr. MacCarter received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis and did his Medicine Residency at Yale University Affiliate Hospitals and Yale New Haven Hospital. He completed his Rheumatology Fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has a Masters Degree in pharmacology.
Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 - 5:00. For more information call or visit their website at www.nvhosp.org.
Scholarship Opportunity for High School Students in Columbia Falls, Whitefish and Eureka!
North Valley Hospital Foundation is committed to helping prepare the next generation of healthcare employees and is proud to again be able to offer three, $1000 scholarships to high school seniors in Whitefish, Columbia Falls and Eureka planning a career in healthcare!
Deadline to apply is April, 15 2016. For more information please call the Foundation office at (406) 863-3630, or click HERE to download the application.
North Valley Hospital Gift Shop Seeking Volunteers
(406) 863-3661
Would you like to help North Valley hospital and get a free, delicious lunch? We have an immediate need for volunteers to work in the gift shop on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm!
We'll teach you to use a computerized cash register - which most find easy to use! Volunteers are required to get a seasonal flu shot (provided at no cost). As part of our Safe Hiring Process, we conduct reference and background checks, including criminal checks.
You'll meet friendly people and enjoy a free meal in the Valley Cafe before or after your shift.
For more information please call Denise Grabowski, Volunteer Services Coordinator at (406) 863-3661.
February is Heart Health Month!
Here are a few ways to keep your heart healthy and beating strong!
1. Eat healthy
You don't need to be a chef to create heart-healthy meals. Cook with fresh ingredients like fruits and vegetables and try to avoid processed foods which typically contain hidden fats and calories that you don't need. While at the grocery store try to shop from the perimeter where the fresh ingredients typically are!
2. Get plenty of physical activity
It may seem like a struggle to get physical activity into your day, but a little goes a long way! Aim for 30 minutes a day, most days a week. The 30 minutes can even be broken up during the day - 10 minutes in the morning, 10 minutes at lunch and 10 minutes in the evening. Do anything that gets your heart rate up...have fun with exercise! Try new activities.
3. Manage your stress levels
Stress affects us physically (tense, sore muscles perhaps) and emotionally (feeling helpless or depressed). Fight stress with healthy habits such as: Talking with family and friends; Embrace the things you can change; Remember to laugh; Slow down; Get enough sleep; Try not to worry about the small things; Get organized; and Practice giving back.
All of these items will help you combat the harmful effects of stress!
Learn more tips from the American Heart Association to improve your heart health on their website!
Strawberry Yogurt Parfait
This is a perfect, heart healthy dessert to serve with Valentine's Day dinner. Substitute with any fruit of your choice.
INGREDIENTS:
3 pints strawberries
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 cup plain low-fat Greek style yogurt
PREPARATION:
1. Slice tops off 3 pints of strawberries and cut lengthwise into wedges. Toss with brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest in a medium bowl. Let sit at room temperature until juicy, about 20 minutes, or chill for 2 hours.
2. Meanwhile, whisk cream and powdered sugar in a bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold in remaining 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest and the yogurt. Cover and chill until used, up to 2 hours.
3. Divide half of the strawberry mixture among 6 parfait glasses. Top with half of cream mixture, divided equally. Repeat layering and garnish with strawberry halves, or your choice of topping - from granola to a few dark chocolate pieces!
NUTRITIONAL FACTS: Makes 6 servings
Calories: 246
Fat: 16 g
Protein: 7 g
Carbohydrate: 23 g
Fiber: 3.6 g
Cholesterol: 56 mg
Sodium: 30 mg
