Owensboro Health | Lift | March 2019

Owensboro Health News OwensboroHealth.org  5 young at heart Owensboro Health, Inc., complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Owensboro Health, Inc., does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Owensboro Health, Inc.: 1. Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as: » » Qualified sign language interpreters » » Written information in other formats, based on an individual’s needs 2. Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as: » » Qualified interpreters » » Information written in other languages If you need these services, contact a staff member or supervisor. If you believe that Owensboro Health, Inc., has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex, you can file a grievance with the Office of Risk Management: Office of Risk Management Owensboro Health 1201 Pleasant Valley Road Owensboro, KY 42303 Phone: 270-691-7887 TTY: 270-688-3719 Fax: 270-417-4809 Email: riskmanagement@owensborohealth.org You can file a grievance in person or by mail, fax or email. If you need help filing a grievance, a Patient Relations specialist is available to help you. You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/smartscreen/main.jsf , or by mail or phone at: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave. SW Room 509F, HHH Building Washington, DC 20201 Phone: 800-368-1019 TDD: 800-537-7697 Complaint forms are available at: www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html Public notice of nondiscrimination and accessibility Bob Howe doesn’t look either of his ages. In 1947, at age 16, Bob lied about his age and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He became a hospital corpsman (the Navy’s version of a medic) and served four years, which included action in the Korean War. “In the military, I'm 88, but I'm actually 87. I've reverted back, and I can't take any more off,” Bob explained with a laugh. In 2007, a routine check found decreased blood flow in the arteries around Bob’s heart, so his cardiologist recommended Bob have two stents placed. “He thought it would be better to do it now instead of in an emergency,” Bob said. “It was a preventive thing.” Bob was serving as Daviess County coroner at the time (he held the office from 1985 to 2010). After undergoing the stenting procedure and completing the six- week heart portion of Owensboro Health’s Heart and Lung Rehabilitation program, Bob decided he wanted to make fitness a priority. “At the time, I was still in office and a lot of my work was at the desk. I decided I'd better start moving around a little more,” Bob said. “I come here five days a week, walk and do some of the machines.” Physical and social activity As a medical-based fitness center, every last person working at the Healthpark — from the director to the maintenance workers — are trained and certified in CPR and the use of automated external defribillators, or AEDs for short. The fitness staff and other personnel also have educational credentials and certifications that take them far beyond ordinary gym staff. “I would recommend the Healthpark. It's a nice, safe place,” Bob said. “They’re very attentive about looking after you. Everyone is nice and helpful.” Bob added that he enjoys not just the physical activity, but also the social activity. “I've met a lot of nice people. I sit and work my mouth sometimes more than anything else,” Bob joked. “It gets you up and gets you out. I'm fortunate, and I feel good. I attribute a lot of it to the exercise. Moving around is a good thing.” Healthpark Come visit the Healthpark. Looking to keep the spring in your step? Check out OwensboroHealth.org/Healthpark — or just stop by. We’re located at 1006 Ford Ave., Owensboro. Staying

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