Dignity Health | St. Rose Dominican | Reach | Summer 2018

2 StRoseHospitals.org Inside How ERs work Knowing what to expect means less stress when it’s an emergency. 6 Weigh your options Could bariatric surgery be right for you? 7 Make the most of your doctor visits To get the best care, it’s best to be prepared. 10 We hope summer brings you fun with family and friends, carefree hours of floating in the pool or lounging under the stars. In this issue of Reach , you’ll find timely info— smart tips to help make this a blissful, brilliant summer in southern Nevada. Made in the shade. Starting on page 4, find out how to care for your skin all season and keep pets safe in the heat. No brain freeze. A healthy brain is an active one. From brain teasers to pleasers, find five ideas to keep your brain engaged (page 8). A well of wellness. Check out our online Health Library. It’s a free resource to help you live your best life. You’ll find articles, recipes, quizzes, and more. Go to StRoseReach.org/health-library . Blissful & brilliant Facebook “f”Logo CMYK / .ai Cool tool! Use our HeartAware online assessment to learn more about your risk of a heart attack. It’s free—and only takes about 7 minutes. Summer Tomato and Corn Salad with Basil. This bright, fresh dish is sure to become a family favorite. Online Find a doctor, locations, and services: StRoseHospitals.org See more great Reach content: StRoseReach.org “What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.” —Antoine de Saint-Exupéry REACH is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of DIGNITY HEALTH–ST. ROSE DOMINICAN. Information comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your primary care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. Physicians listed, pictured, or interviewed are licensed by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners (MDs), the Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs), or their respective boards. Physicians are independent practitioners and not employees of Dignity Health– St. Rose Dominican unless specifically noted. Holly Lyman , Womens Care / Outreach Center Director Kimber Haley , Marketing Manager, REACH Editor 2018 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. The Womens Care /Outreach Centers have supported Dignity Health–St. Rose Dominican’s commitment to improving the health of the women, men, and children in southern Nevada since 1998. A wide variety of free or low-cost wellness, nutrition, fitness, and health classes and screenings are offered at our three convenient locations. For information, visi t StRoseHospitals.org .