Jackson Hospital | Partners | Fall 2019

www.jackson.org 3 Fall 2019 PARTNERS is published quarterly as a commu- nity service for the friends and patrons of JACKSON HOSPITAL 1725 Pine St. Montgomery, AL 36106-1117 334-293-8000 | jackson.org MIA MOTHERSHED Marketing Director JESSICA BAREFOOT Communication Specialist jackson.org For address changes, comments or suggestions about PARTNERS, please contact us at jessica.barefoot@jackson.org or 334-293-8805. Founded in 1946, Jackson Hospital is a community not-for-profit hospital serving Montgomery and the Alabama River Region. Our comprehensive healthcare services include cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, orthopedics, surgical care, and women’s and children’s care, along with 24-hour emergency services. Information in PARTNERS 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 healthcare provider. 2019 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. WELCOME INSIDE 10 Heart conditions explained Helping you understand all matters of the heart. 13 A taste of South America Brazilian chicken with black beans is full of flavor. 8 High-tech and highly skilled At Jackson Hospital, your heart is in good hands. 14 Heartfelt help Jackson Hospital Foundation’s goals for the best care. TOUCHING HEARTS IN THE RIVER REGION DEAR FRIENDS, It is my great privilege to an- nounce the 20th anniversary of open heart surgery at Jackson Hospital. At the center of this momentous celebration is the expertise of cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Stephen Kwan. Performing over 8,000 open heart procedures within the last two decades, Dr. Kwan, along- side his highly trained cardio- vascular team, has solidified Jackson Hospital as a premier open heart surgery facility. This issue of Partners takes you through our open heart sur- gery journey in innovation and dedication to the River Region. Advances in open heart surgery and other cardiovascular condi- tions laid out in this issue will help you find one of our cardi- ologists that is just right for you. Also within this issue, you will learn about the new hospital expansion projects funded by the Jackson Hospital Foundation. For over 40 years the Foundation has channeled your support to assist in the continued growth and reach of Jackson Hospital. We are committed to health and wellness, centered on you. I appreciate the trust you have placed in your Jackson team for your family’s healthcare needs and wish you good health and a beautiful fall season. Joe Riley President and CEO of Jackson Hospital & Physician Clinic Help work out the kinks while you’re on the job. • Tilt head to one side. • Hold 15 seconds, relax. • Repeat 3 times on each side. Source: National Institutes of Health • Close eyes. • Slowly and gently move eyes up to the ceiling, then slowly down to the floor. • Repeat 3 times. • Close eyes. • Slowly and gently move eyes to the left, then slowly to the right. • Repeat 3 times. Office Stress Relievers