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

2 StRoseHospitals.org Foods and your medicine. Learn what common medications and foods shouldn’t be taken together. Inside Stress less, make merry Five ways to stay in good cheer. 7 Inspired to keep fighting Support from her family and R.E.D. Rose helps Maria Contreras stay strong. 8 A popular pal Meet Gavin, a therapy dog who’s all heart when it comes to helping people heal. 16 On the cover From left: Sanaa Makram, Terry Maurer, Andrea Liebl, Gina Burgos, and Sue Berry “You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.…Youmust do the thing you think you cannot do.” —Eleanor Roosevelt This Empowered issue of Reach highlights some courageous journeys in our community—and the power of humankindness . Paving the way for positive change. Starting on page 4, read how St. Rose Dominican helps pregnant women and babies gain health and freedom from addiction. Be a lifesaver. Learn the signs of stroke— and five prevention steps you can start today—on page 10. Gain strength, confidence, and calm with our fall and winter classes (pages 11 to 15). And check out our online Health Library—free resources to help you live your best life. Go to StRoseReach.org/ health-library . The power within 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 Greg Preston , Sampsel Preston Photography: cover, pages 8–9 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 . Facebook “f”Logo CMYK / .ai Find a doctor, locations, and services: StRoseHospitals.org Sweet Hot Pumpkin Seeds With Autumn Spices. Carving a pumpkin soon? Turn the seeds into a sweet and spicy treat. Online See more great Reach content: StRoseReach.org