Martin Health System | For your health | Winter 2018

2 MARTIN HEALTH SYSTEM More than 80,000 Martin Health patients have discovered MyChart is the easy, quick and convenient way to communicate with your Martin Health Physician Group doctors. Review visit summaries, lab results and imaging reports; ask a question; request medical records or prescrip- tion refills; and schedule or change an appointment. Help is here. As the MyChart customer service support specialist, Kathy Klaffer is happy to help patients with any questions related to the online system. SIGN UP TODAY. Visit mychart.martinhealth.org . If you need assistance, click on “Contact Us” at the bottom of the log-in page. 24/7 access MyChart is your secure online health connection ON THE COVER: Steve and Marthe Silver joined the Martin Health Auxiliary in 2012 and have donated hundreds of hours working in guest relations and at the reception desk at Tradi- tion Medical Center. Both enjoy giving back by assisting the hospital’s patients and visitors. For Your Health magazine 6 ALWAYS THERE Abby Hindman’s caring nature exemplifies the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. INS IDE & ONL INE 4 DIGESTIVE DISORDERS Learn the causes of some common ailments—and how to get relief. 12 KEY PLAYERS ON YOUR TEAM Find out how advanced practice clinicians help keep you well. 13 Unstoppable New cycle helps patients regain their strength and mobility. MARTIN HEALTH SYSTEM is a not-for-profit, community-based health care organization offering a continuum of care, including preven- tive, primary and acute hospital care, as well as cancer and cardiac care, wellness and rehabilita- tion services. Its 4,500 associates, 450 affiliated physicians and 850 volunteers provide care at 13 different locations throughout Martin and St. Lucie counties. Call us at 772.287.5200 . FOR YOUR HEALTH, a publication of the Marketing Communications Department of MARTIN HEALTH SYSTEM, is designed to help you and your family make informed health care decisions. You can also find answers to your health-related questions by visiting our website at martinhealth.org . To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to provide us with your com- ments or questions, e-mail Donna Murphy, editor, at foryourhealth@martinhealth.org or call 772.223.2835 . FOR YOUR HEALTH is published as a com- munity service for the friends and patients of MARTIN HEALTH SYSTEM. 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 health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2018 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. More Martin Health: martinhealth.org Online