Fauquier Hospital has for years been the site of a Veteran's Day ceremony, at the top of Hospital Hill.
On Tuesday, veterans gathered to remember their colleagues, both past and present. Rich Lee was the master of ceremonies, while Liberty High School's Symphonic Band, under band director Patrick Neidich, and the school's JROTC, under Lt. Col.(retired) John O’Sullivan, the Senior Army Instructor set the mood.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Home town hospital
Did you catch this post from the Old Town Front Porch blog on www.fauquier.com (the Fauquier Times-Democrat's site)?
http://www.fauquier.com/blogs/old-town-front-porch/2008-01-25/cookies-fauquier-hospital/
http://www.fauquier.com/blogs/old-town-front-porch/2008-01-25/cookies-fauquier-hospital/
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
It's from the Bistro. Mmm Mmm good.
Some things in life are so good, you've got to share the experience.
Have you tried the chicken and rice soup at Fauquier Health's Bistro on the Hill? No. I'm serious. It's unbelieveable. I won't say it's like mother used to make. My mom used to make Campbell's.
The Bistro version is rich and meaty, flavorful and fragrant. It'll warm you down to your toes.
Don't get me started on the chocolate chip cookies ...
Have you tried the chicken and rice soup at Fauquier Health's Bistro on the Hill? No. I'm serious. It's unbelieveable. I won't say it's like mother used to make. My mom used to make Campbell's.
The Bistro version is rich and meaty, flavorful and fragrant. It'll warm you down to your toes.
Don't get me started on the chocolate chip cookies ...
Friday, November 7, 2008
Speaking out for Vegetables
Fauquier Health nutritionist Aren Dodge is a strong proponent of eating smart. That includes a wide variety of vegetables.
There are a lot of good reasons to eat up all your veggies -- and reach for more. A quick perusing of easy-to-find Web sites, including one from the Tufts University School of Medicine, shows that there is a plethora of evidence that vegetables can be good for your health in dozens of ways.
-- "Tufts nutrition experts find that the vitamin folate – found in a variety of foods including vegetables and cereals – may help ease depression and prevent memory loss."
http://enews.tufts.edu/stories/856/2003/06/26/Folate
-- "Cutting edge research at Tufts uncovers the anti-aging powers of blueberries and other dark-colored fruits and vegetables, signaling the growing importance of a colorful diet."
http://enews.tufts.edu/stories/1154/2002/03/11/PowerOfBlue
-- "Vitamin K, found in the likes of spinach and kale, is crucial to maintaining good bone health."
http://tuftsjournal.tufts.edu/2008/06/briefs/04/
And here's a surprising study out of California that gives hope to parents everywhere:
-- "Contrary to popular belief, a new study released by First 5 California found that parents don't need to sneak fruits and vegetables into their children's meals -- kids say they actually like them! Interviews with more than 100 preschoolers across California revealed that kids not only know it's important to eat fruits and vegetables, they frequently prefer them to candy.
"The research found the common belief that it's an uphill battle to get young kids to eat healthy foods like broccoli or carrots is false," said Kris Perry, executive director of state agency First 5 California. "We were thrilled to see preschoolers express real enthusiasm for a variety of fruits and vegetables as well as healthy drinks like milk."
http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=127483
There are a lot of good reasons to eat up all your veggies -- and reach for more. A quick perusing of easy-to-find Web sites, including one from the Tufts University School of Medicine, shows that there is a plethora of evidence that vegetables can be good for your health in dozens of ways.
-- "Tufts nutrition experts find that the vitamin folate – found in a variety of foods including vegetables and cereals – may help ease depression and prevent memory loss."
http://enews.tufts.edu/stories/856/2003/06/26/Folate
-- "Cutting edge research at Tufts uncovers the anti-aging powers of blueberries and other dark-colored fruits and vegetables, signaling the growing importance of a colorful diet."
http://enews.tufts.edu/stories/1154/2002/03/11/PowerOfBlue
-- "Vitamin K, found in the likes of spinach and kale, is crucial to maintaining good bone health."
http://tuftsjournal.tufts.edu/2008/06/briefs/04/
And here's a surprising study out of California that gives hope to parents everywhere:
-- "Contrary to popular belief, a new study released by First 5 California found that parents don't need to sneak fruits and vegetables into their children's meals -- kids say they actually like them! Interviews with more than 100 preschoolers across California revealed that kids not only know it's important to eat fruits and vegetables, they frequently prefer them to candy.
"The research found the common belief that it's an uphill battle to get young kids to eat healthy foods like broccoli or carrots is false," said Kris Perry, executive director of state agency First 5 California. "We were thrilled to see preschoolers express real enthusiasm for a variety of fruits and vegetables as well as healthy drinks like milk."
http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=127483
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
CDC: Diabetes diagnoses up 90 percent over 10 years
November is American Diabetes Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported a 90 percent increase in the rate of new diabetes cases among U.S. adults in the past 10 years.
Based on data from CDC’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the rate increased from 4.8 cases per 1,000 people during 1995-1997 to 9.1 cases per 1,000 in 2005-2007. State-specific estimates ranged from 5 per 1,000 in Minnesota to 12.7 per 1,000 in West Virginia. States with the highest incidence were predominantly in the South.
“We must step up efforts to prevent and control diabetes, particularly in the Southern U.S. region where we see higher rates of diabetes, obesity and physical inactivity,” said lead author Karen Kirtland, a data analyst in CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation.
For news about diabetes control in Fauquier, see an earlier blog post at http://www.viewfromhospitalhill.org/2008/10/focus-on-diabetes.html.
Based on data from CDC’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the rate increased from 4.8 cases per 1,000 people during 1995-1997 to 9.1 cases per 1,000 in 2005-2007. State-specific estimates ranged from 5 per 1,000 in Minnesota to 12.7 per 1,000 in West Virginia. States with the highest incidence were predominantly in the South.
“We must step up efforts to prevent and control diabetes, particularly in the Southern U.S. region where we see higher rates of diabetes, obesity and physical inactivity,” said lead author Karen Kirtland, a data analyst in CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation.
For news about diabetes control in Fauquier, see an earlier blog post at http://www.viewfromhospitalhill.org/2008/10/focus-on-diabetes.html.
While we're on the subject, Fauquier Health's own Aren Dodge, diabetes educator, was recently honored at the American Diabetes Association’s Step Out: Walk for Diabetes on October 18 as a member of the community who is “changing the future of diabetes.”
An announcer read the following as Aren appeared, wearing a bright teal Fauquier Health shirt: “This is Aren Dodge. Aren was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes over 15 years ago when she was 13. Not long after her diagnosis, she discovered the rewards of helping others through their struggles with the same day-to-day challenges with diabetes.
“Aren is a certified diabetes educator and director of the nutrition and diabetes program at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. She is the educator for the Fauquier County school system, supporting a staff of students with diabetes, and also organizes diabetes education for the Fauquier Free Clinic.
She also leads classes on living healthy with diabetes, and coordinates diabetes support group and other community events -- like the Fauquier Health StepOut Team (which participated in the walk)! Aren is stepping out to change the future of diabetes.”
Saturday, November 1, 2008
November Calendar of Events for Fauquier Health
Tuesday, November 4
Health Education
When: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: Fauquier Health L.I.F.E. Center
Registration required: Yes
Topic: Holiday Eating
Cost: $12 for non-L.I.F.E. Center members
Call for info: 540.316.2640
Thursday, November 6
New-Driver Control Clinic
When: Classroom segment will be held at 7:00 p.m. Behind-the-wheel part of the course will be held November 8 or 9, morning or afternoon.
Where: Classroom segment – Sycamore rooms at Fauquier Hospital; behind-the-wheel – lower parking lots of Lord Fairfax Community College, Warrenton
Cost: $169
Details: Designed to give teen drivers skills to handle the unexpected.
Call for info: 800.862.3277 or go to http://teendrivers.com/mdva.htm
Health Education
When: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Health L.I.F.E. Center
Registration required: Yes (space is limited)
Topic: Holiday Eating
Cost: $12 for non-L.I.F.E. Center members
Call for info: 540.316.2640
Saturday, November 8
Free Advance Directives Seminar
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Meet at the Information Desk of Fauquier Hospital
Registration required: Yes
Call for info: 540.316.3588
First Aid, Adult, Infant & Child CPR, AED
When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Hospital Sycamore rooms
Cost: $65
Registration required? Yes
Call for info: 540.316.3588
Monday, November 10
Health Education
When: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Fauquier Health L.I.F.E. Center
Registration required: Yes
Topic: What’s Next? Taking Your Exercise to the Next Level
Cost: $12 for non-L.I.F.E. Center members
Call for info: 540.316.2640
Wednesday, November 12
Free blood pressure screening
When: Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Health L.I.F.E. Center
Call for info: 540.316.2640
Planetree Quilting Bee meeting (New quilters welcome)
When: 4:00 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Hospital Resource Center
Call for info: Terry Pfautz, ext. 1480
Thursday, November 13
Diabetes Support Group
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Will meet in Fauquier Hospital Sycamore rooms for talk on “Diabetes and You.” Deepak Kashyap, M.D., of Fauquier Health Endocrinology will speak to attendees about diabetes prevention and treatment.
Call for info: On support group -- Aren Dodge, 540.316.2640; for info on “Diabetes and You,” talk, call 540.316.3588
Diabetes and You
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Health Sycamore rooms
Details: Deepak Kashyap, M.D., of Fauquier Health Endocrinology will speak to attendees about diabetes prevention and treatment.
Call for info: 540.316.3588
Health Education
When: 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Health L.I.F.E. Center
Registration required: Yes
Topic: What’s Next? Taking Your Exercise to the Next Level
Cost: $12 for non-L.I.F.E. Center members
Call for info: 540.316.2640
Friday, November 14
Type O Blood Drive
When: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Health Sycamore rooms
Registration required: No
Call for info: 540.316.3588
Wednesday, November 19
Massage for Couples, Level II
When: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Health L.I.F.E. Center
Cost: $45 per couple
Registration required: Yes
Details: Therapeutic massage for couples, taught by Heidi Leavell. Couples should bring two pillows and a sheet and wear comfortable clothing. Ladies should bring a bathing suit or a halter top. Level II is for couples with some experience.
Call for info: 540.316.3588
Thursday, November 20
Free Joint Replacement seminar
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Health Sycamore rooms
Registration required: Yes
Details: Dr. David Snyder will discuss every aspect of joint replacement, from initial consultation to rehabilitation, as well as non-surgical alternatives.
Call for info: 540.316.3588
Friday, November 21
Holiday Craft Faire
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: First-floor conference areas at Fauquier Hospital
Registration required: Anyone who would like to reserve table space for the annual Holiday Craft Faire must do so by November 1.
Call for info: 540.316.5000 -- Brenda Bohon (ext. 3528); Carmen Contreras (ext. 4918); Evelyn Smith (ext. 3144)
Wednesday, November 26
Planetree Quilting Bee meeting (New quilters welcome)
When: 4:00 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Hsopital Resource Center
Call for info: Terry Pfautz, 540.316.5000, ext. 1480
Ongoing
Vascular screening
When: Wednesdays (Call for appointment)
Where: Fauquier Health Vascular Lab
Cost: $50 each; $125 for all three tests
Registration required: Yes
Call for info: 540.316.5800
Cholesterol screening
When: Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Health L.I.F.E. Center
Cost: $26
Registration required: Yes
Call for info: 540.316.2640
Health Education
When: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where: Fauquier Health L.I.F.E. Center
Registration required: Yes
Topic: Holiday Eating
Cost: $12 for non-L.I.F.E. Center members
Call for info: 540.316.2640
Thursday, November 6
New-Driver Control Clinic
When: Classroom segment will be held at 7:00 p.m. Behind-the-wheel part of the course will be held November 8 or 9, morning or afternoon.
Where: Classroom segment – Sycamore rooms at Fauquier Hospital; behind-the-wheel – lower parking lots of Lord Fairfax Community College, Warrenton
Cost: $169
Details: Designed to give teen drivers skills to handle the unexpected.
Call for info: 800.862.3277 or go to http://teendrivers.com/mdva.htm
Health Education
When: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Health L.I.F.E. Center
Registration required: Yes (space is limited)
Topic: Holiday Eating
Cost: $12 for non-L.I.F.E. Center members
Call for info: 540.316.2640
Saturday, November 8
Free Advance Directives Seminar
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Meet at the Information Desk of Fauquier Hospital
Registration required: Yes
Call for info: 540.316.3588
First Aid, Adult, Infant & Child CPR, AED
When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Hospital Sycamore rooms
Cost: $65
Registration required? Yes
Call for info: 540.316.3588
Monday, November 10
Health Education
When: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Fauquier Health L.I.F.E. Center
Registration required: Yes
Topic: What’s Next? Taking Your Exercise to the Next Level
Cost: $12 for non-L.I.F.E. Center members
Call for info: 540.316.2640
Wednesday, November 12
Free blood pressure screening
When: Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Health L.I.F.E. Center
Call for info: 540.316.2640
Planetree Quilting Bee meeting (New quilters welcome)
When: 4:00 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Hospital Resource Center
Call for info: Terry Pfautz, ext. 1480
Thursday, November 13
Diabetes Support Group
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Will meet in Fauquier Hospital Sycamore rooms for talk on “Diabetes and You.” Deepak Kashyap, M.D., of Fauquier Health Endocrinology will speak to attendees about diabetes prevention and treatment.
Call for info: On support group -- Aren Dodge, 540.316.2640; for info on “Diabetes and You,” talk, call 540.316.3588
Diabetes and You
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Health Sycamore rooms
Details: Deepak Kashyap, M.D., of Fauquier Health Endocrinology will speak to attendees about diabetes prevention and treatment.
Call for info: 540.316.3588
Health Education
When: 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Health L.I.F.E. Center
Registration required: Yes
Topic: What’s Next? Taking Your Exercise to the Next Level
Cost: $12 for non-L.I.F.E. Center members
Call for info: 540.316.2640
Friday, November 14
Type O Blood Drive
When: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Health Sycamore rooms
Registration required: No
Call for info: 540.316.3588
Wednesday, November 19
Massage for Couples, Level II
When: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Health L.I.F.E. Center
Cost: $45 per couple
Registration required: Yes
Details: Therapeutic massage for couples, taught by Heidi Leavell. Couples should bring two pillows and a sheet and wear comfortable clothing. Ladies should bring a bathing suit or a halter top. Level II is for couples with some experience.
Call for info: 540.316.3588
Thursday, November 20
Free Joint Replacement seminar
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Health Sycamore rooms
Registration required: Yes
Details: Dr. David Snyder will discuss every aspect of joint replacement, from initial consultation to rehabilitation, as well as non-surgical alternatives.
Call for info: 540.316.3588
Friday, November 21
Holiday Craft Faire
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: First-floor conference areas at Fauquier Hospital
Registration required: Anyone who would like to reserve table space for the annual Holiday Craft Faire must do so by November 1.
Call for info: 540.316.5000 -- Brenda Bohon (ext. 3528); Carmen Contreras (ext. 4918); Evelyn Smith (ext. 3144)
Wednesday, November 26
Planetree Quilting Bee meeting (New quilters welcome)
When: 4:00 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Hsopital Resource Center
Call for info: Terry Pfautz, 540.316.5000, ext. 1480
Ongoing
Vascular screening
When: Wednesdays (Call for appointment)
Where: Fauquier Health Vascular Lab
Cost: $50 each; $125 for all three tests
Registration required: Yes
Call for info: 540.316.5800
Cholesterol screening
When: Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Fauquier Health L.I.F.E. Center
Cost: $26
Registration required: Yes
Call for info: 540.316.2640
Flu Season Is Upon Us
Chris Kelleher of the Fauquier Health Radiology Department is not looking her best as she receives her flu shot Friday morning, October 31. Fauquier Health employees received flu shots as part of an initative to keep staff healthy this flu season. For residents 18 and older, the Rapphannock-Rapidan Health District will hold a Drive-Through Flu Clinic from 2:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, November 3 at Lord Fairfax Community College in Warrenton. A limited number of doses will be available.
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