CCRHN Quarterly Newsletter | Spring 2019
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On March 10, Day Light Saving time begins. This lost hour of precious sleep can often leave many people groggy for days. To help you adjust to the spring time change, doctors with
Healthcare
Network
recommend the following sleep tips.
- In the days leading up to the time change, try to push your bedtime up 15 minutes earlier each night. This can help your body gradually transition to the new time.
- Create a relaxing bed time ritual to encourage sleep, such as taking a warm bath, sipping a warm cup of decaf tea, or reading a book.
- Set the mood. Make sure your bedroom is dark, quiet and cool.
- Light inhibits the secretion of melatonin, a hormone that naturally promotes sleep so turn clock towards walls, turn phones over, or wear a sleep mask.
- Your body temperature naturally drops as you drift into sleep, so cooling down your bedroom can jump start the process and make it easier to doze off.
- Use ear plugs or white noise machines to drown out sleep disruptions.
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A head injury is any sort of injury to your brain, skull, or scalp. This can range from a mild bump or bruise to a more serious traumatic brain injury. The most common type of traumatic brain injury is a concussion.
In recognition of National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month,
Healthcare Network’s
Dr. Reinier Ramirez addressed common questions related to concussions in
Neapolitan Family Magazine's
March issue.
Dr. Ramirez described a concussion as a type of brain injury caused by a sudden blow to the head or the body which shakes the brain inside the skull, temporarily preventing the brain from working normally. Often, there are
no visible signs
and the person does not lose consciousness. Although concussions are often described as “mild” brain injuries, as they are non-life-threatening,
their effects can be serious.
In his article, Dr. Ramirez noted headache, nausea or vomiting, dizziness or balance problems, drowsiness, blurred vision and difficulty concentrating or processing information as some of the most commons concussion symptoms
For more information, please read Dr. Ramirez’s
full article
beginning on page 18.
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Good health is about the whole person, the mind and body. Mental illness causes disturbances in thinking, behavior, energy or emotion that make it difficult to cope with the ordinary demands of life.
Untreated, mental illness can contribute to higher poorer performance at school and work, fewer employment opportunities and increased risk of suicide.
Stigma and misinformation can be an overwhelming obstacles for someone who is struggling with a mental health condition. Here a few things you can do to help end the stigma so those impacted can feel safe in seeking treatment:
- Show acceptance and support
- Help others understand mental health is a physical illness to the brain that needs to be treated as seriously as other diseases such as cancer or diabetes.
- Learn more about mental health
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All medications - prescriptions, over-the-counter and vitamins – can be harmful if taken the wrong way or by the wrong person. Remember, to keep children safe by engaging the safety cap and by storing all medications, “Up, up, and away” from curious little hands.
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- 47.3% of adult Floridians have had a permanent tooth removed because of tooth decay or gum loss.
- In 2017, 77.3% of Florida’s population received optimally fluoridated water through community water systems, contributing to better oral health.
- 51 County Health Departments provide school-based preventive dental programs.
- Every $1 invested in dental sealants applied by County Health Department dental programs yields $1.88 in dental treatment savings.
- In 2017, there were 134,991 preventable emergency room visits among people under age 65 due to dental conditions
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An Immokalee street becomes car-free, family friendly, and a vibrant place to move, walk, run, bike, skateboard and meet your friends and neighbors. Upcoming events:
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Reduce the impact ageing has on overall health by adopting a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and healthy food choices. The senior care team at Healthcare Network is dedicated to empowering and helping seniors remain healthy.
Now Accepting Medicare.
Call 239.658.3000
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1454 Madison Ave.,
Immokalee, FL 34142
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