PeakYour guide to healthy

living in the

Pikes Peak regionLivingFALL 2014

Winners Never QuitMemorial’s expert team saves a young man’s life

Breast Cancer BreakthroughOur single-dose radiation therapy is state of the art

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Peak LivingMelissa Blevins Director, Marketing, Communications, Public and Media Relations

Erin EmeryEditor, Communications and Marketing

Travis GreerArt Director

Chuck Bigger Cover Photo

Peak Living is published four times annually by Diablo Custom Publishing 2520 Camino Diablo, Walnut Creek, CA 94597.

The material in Peak Living is not intended for diagnosing or prescribing. Consult your physician before undertaking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines.

For permission to reprint any portion of this magazine, call 719-365-5235. If you wish to be removed from the mailing list, please tear off the shipping label and mail to Memorial Hospital, Communications and Marketing Department, 1400 E. Boulder St., Colorado Springs, CO 80909.

• Meeting the Growing Need for Radiologists •

Memorial Hospital’s top-notch

School of Radiology has a

new home—and more students.

The School of Radiology

recently moved from Printer’s

Park Medical Plaza to the Memo-

rial Administrative Center so that

it can accommodate up to 29

students, a big jump from the

maximum of 18 students enrolled

in previous years.

“We are excited about our

new beginning and our bond with

University of Colorado Health.

University of Colorado Hospital

has really embraced the radiology

school,’’ says Scott Smith, a clini-

cal coordinator and instructor who

schedules students for on-the-job

training at Memorial and Uni-

versity Hospital. Eight first-year

and seven second-year students

enrolled in the program are doing

their clinical training at University

Hospital, he adds.

According to the U.S. Bureau

of Labor Statistics, the need

for radiologic technologists is

expected to grow by 28 percent

from 2010 to 2020, faster than the

average for all occupations.

Memorial’s school is one of

nine radiology schools in Col-

orado. Memorial’s school is

accredited in radiologic technology

by the Joint Review Committee

on Education and is approved

and regulated as an institution

of higher learning by the state of

Colorado.

Memorial offers one of two

hospital-based radiology programs

in Colorado. Tuition at Memorial

costs half the amount of tuition

that is charged at other radiology

schools in Colorado, Smith says.

Hospital programs, while

expensive to run, supply hospi-

tals with a steady stream of job

candidates. Applications for next

year are due by March 1. For more

information, go to uchealth.org/

radschool. Or call 719-967-2147.

Pictured on cover: Ollice Burke IV

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B Y T H E N U M B E R S

Laughter, it turns out, may be the best medi-

cine of all.

A new study from researchers at Loma

Linda University looked at 20 people, ages 60

to 70, to determine if laughter had an effect

on stress and short-term memory. One group

sat quietly, not talking, reading or using cell-

phones. Another group watched funny videos.

After 20 minutes, participants gave

saliva samples and took a memory test. The

“humor” group showed lower levels of the

stress hormone cortisol and did better with

memory recall. And a recent Vanderbilt Uni-

versity study estimated that 10 to 15 minutes

of laughter a day can burn up to 40 calories.

So, start tickling your funny bone.

40 No matter how long you’ve been a smoker, it is never too late to quit. Make a commitment to yourself to conquer those nicotine cravings. Write down why you want to quit, read it every day, and stick to it. When you quit, you will improve your health, literally within minutes.

TWO minutes

• Twenty minutes after you quit smoking, your heart rate and blood pressure drop.

• Two weeks to three months after quitting, your circulation improves and your lungs work better.

• One year after quitting, your risk of heart disease is half that of a smoker’s.

Memorial Hospital offers tobacco cessa-tion classes. To register for a class, call 719-365-5924.

20minutes

Calories

It’s football season. Hallelujah.

For a lot of folks, that means

it’s time to huddle around the TV

to watch your favorite team. You’ll

likely fill your coffee table with all

kinds of appetizing—and fattening—

goodies and munchables: cheese and

crackers, chips and dip, maybe some

greasy Buffalo chicken wings.

To counter the binge eating of

football snacks, here is a suggestion.

During every commercial break, take

full advantage of the two minutes

you have to get up and move. Do

reps of 20 jumping jacks, pushups,

squats and planks.

By the end of the game, whether

your team manages to win or lose,

you will have done something good

for your health.

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N E W S A N D N O T E S

At Your ServiceThe North Springs physicians and medical staff include:

1. Jamie Glover, MD

2. Jodie Mesa, DO

3. Greg Howland, PA

4. Vernon Rubick, DO

5. Mark Smith, PA

6. Linda Steimling, PA

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Unexpected illnesses and sprained ankles always

seem to happen between the hours of 8 a.m. to

5 p.m., Monday through Friday, right? Nope. That’s

why North Springs Family Medicine has extended and

weekend hours and is open every day of the year except

for Christmas.

North Springs is conveniently located in northern Col-

orado Springs at 8540 Scarborough Drive, at the north-

west corner of Research Parkway and Powers Boulevard.

Medical care is available by appointment or on a walk-in

basis from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Walk-in

care is also available on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays

from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 719-423-7991 for an appointment

or visit memorialprimarycare.org.

When You Need After-Hours CareNorth Springs has extended and weekend hours

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H E A LT H T O G O

Step by StepImprove your quality of life while hiking at Ute Valley Park

Colorado Springs is known for its terrific hiking trails and bike paths, and some of the

city’s favorites are in Ute Valley Park.This 338-acre park is nestled

between suburban neighborhoods on the city’s northwest side at the inter-section of Vindicator Drive and Cen-tennial Boulevard. Ute Valley Park features diverse terrain, including a wetland area, cool rock formations and views of Rampart Range.

Hiking in Colorado’s great out-doors is not only enjoyable but also good for your health. It burns up to 370 calories per hour and improves your quality of sleep and mental and physical health. Among benefits of

the latter are improved performance of the heart, lungs and blood vessels; lower risk of coronary heart disease and stroke; lower risk of high blood pressure; and increased bone density.

Be sure, as well, to fully appreciate the boost exercise can bring to your outlook on life, says Anna Taylor, a well-being coordinator at University of Colorado Health, which comprises Front Range hospitals that aim to improve lives and move patients “from health care to health.” As Taylor puts it, “Focus on the sense of achievement your hike gives you, not on the things in life you can’t control. Exercise will make you proud of what you can do—enjoy the sense of achievement.”

Have Favorite Hikes?

To trade tips on our Facebook page, scan

the QR code with your smartphone.

Tips and Useful Information• The park is open every day from

dawn to dusk.

• Entry to the park is free.

• Take plenty of water to stay

hydrated.

• Mountain bikes are permitted.

• Park in the lot in the 1700 block

of Vindicator Drive.

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After 26-year-old Ollice Burke suffered his surprising stroke, rehab at Memorial Hospital

was the main game plan for the semipro quarterback and basketball coach.

FROM TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH

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TThe high temperature on that February day was only 36 degrees, but

inside the Fort Carson gymnasium, it felt like 136 to Ollice Burke IV.

Aided by his family’s love and Memorial Hospital’s expert care, stroke survivor Ollice Burke scores personal victories [

At 26, Ollice was physically fit. He played quar-terback for a semiprofessional football team and also worked as a basketball coach. He was playing a pickup basketball game when “I got really hot,’’ Ollice says. “I got a drink, and then my friend said I was having a stroke. They called the ambulance, and they put me in a drug-induced coma and took me to Memorial.”

It was about 7:30 p.m. that night when the young man’s father, Ollice Burke III, got the phone call. He was on the north side of Colorado Springs. “I went flying through the north end of town; I ran about six or seven lights before I got stopped,” says the elder Ollice. “I told the officer that my son had collapsed on the court and I needed to get to Memorial Hospital.’’

By the time he arrived at the most experienced emergency room in Colorado, doctors and nurses were feverishly working to save the life of his only son and to spare LaTrica, Ollice’s fiancée, from losing the father of their daughter, LeeKaya.

“It was hard for me to see my child on the table flat-lining,” Ollice III recalls. “I asked, ‘Can I touch him?’ His body was still warm.’’

A doctor explained to him and LaTrica, who had also arrived at Memorial, that the younger Ollice had a lot of fluid on his brain and would need emergency

surgery. There was a chance, they learned, that the injured man might not make it out of surgery. “The only thing we were thinking at the time,” says Ollice III, was ‘Save Ollice, just save Ollice.’ ’’

The Family FactorLife as a stroke survivor was probably the furthest thing from his mind back in 2004 when young Ollice met his future wife, LaTrica, at the state track meet in Denver.

Ollice had just been crowned state champion in the 800-meter run and the 4-by-800 relay. The two began to date, and much of their courtship took place in a gymnasium, where they shot hoops all day, every day. LaTrica was a track-and-field and basketball star who earned a basketball scholarship to McCook Community College in Nebraska.

When their daughter, LeeKaya, was born in 2007, the little girl seemed destined to follow in her parents’ footsteps. She started playing basketball at the age of 3, and her father taught her how to dribble, pass and shoot. “Be tough,’’ he told her. “Be strong—if you fall down, get back up.’’

The little girl took her father’s advice to heart. By age 6, LeeKaya was playing third- and fourth-graders in the YMCA basketball league. She dribbled between C

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her legs and could dribble two balls at once, cross them over and switch balls.

Even with all of her daughter’s precocious incli-nations, LaTrica waited a few days before she told LeeKaya that her dad was in the hospital. “We just told her that he was sick,’’ LaTrica says.

After the surgery to relieve pressure on Ollice’s brain, he lay in a coma for 13 days in Memorial’s Inten-sive Care Unit. The young man remained motionless. Ollice’s father would poke his son on the legs with a safety pin to see if he could get a response, but for days nothing happened. The worried father would talk in his son’s ear: “Ollice, can you hear me?’’

Meanwhile, the family prayed, and as hard as it was, they tried to continue their day-to-day lives. One Saturday, when it was time for LeeKaya to play in a YMCA basketball game, she asked her mother to paint the number 4—her father’s number—on her cheek. Before the game, LaTrica began filming her little girl.

“I’m going to play for my daddy,’’ LeeKaya declared,

with the camera rolling. And that she did—hustling, scoring and being tough, just like her daddy taught her.

Later that day, LaTrica took the video to Ollice and held it up to his ear. Hearing the sound of LeeKaya’s voice made his eyes flutter. As he regained conscious-ness, the alarms on the machines in Ollice’s room began squawking: beep, beep, beep.

Ollice’s father ran to get a doctor and a nurse, who hurried to Ollice’s room. “Let him hear it,’’ the doctor said. “Let him hear it.’’

Getting Back on His FeetOllice’s long road to recovery had begun. With no motion and no feeling on his left side, and only mono-syllabic speech, Ollice had a long way to go.

His memory, though, was fully intact. Two days after he emerged from the coma, Ollice asked his father, “Where’s LeeKaya?’’

The next day, LeeKaya made her first visit to see her father since the stroke. LeeKaya did not miss a beat when she saw her father. She began to encourage him: Be tough. Be strong.

In the coming days, coaches, trainers, teammates, high school buddies and family visited Ollice at Memorial, where his room’s walls were lined with get-well cards.

About five weeks after the stroke, the cause of which hasn’t been determined, Ollice began to regain some feeling on his left side. When he moved to the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Memorial, Ollice was determined

Every day, Ollice worked with physical, occupational and speech therapists. He never lost hope that he would walk again. Never.

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to walk again, but, he recalls, “[My legs] wouldn’t move.’’Physical therapists placed Ollice in a sling and

hoisted his body above a treadmill. At first, therapists moved his legs for him so that his brain would “rewire’’ itself. Every day, Ollice worked with physical, occupa-tional and speech therapists. He never lost hope that he would walk again. Never. “I just always figured that I would walk, so I just kept trying,’’ Ollice says.

But it wasn’t easy. Ollice left Memorial Hospital in a wheelchair after 47 days. He had begun to move his legs, ever so slightly, but he was not close to walking. On the day he left the hospital, Ollice did not go home right away. He asked his father to drive him around town to visit friends, especially those who had visited him in the hospital.

Ollice wanted to thank people for their support and show them that he was back.

Extraordinary ProgressOver the next five months, Ollice went to Memorial’s outpatient rehabilitation program for physical, occu-pational and speech therapy. He did not miss a single appointment. Over time, the young athlete learned to walk again. And then he learned how to run again. He and LeeKaya would line up at a starting line and run down the street. At first, LeeKaya won those races.

Whenever she saw her father favoring his right hand over his still-weak left hand, LeeKaya would always remind her father to use his left hand, and to not forget.

It was during outpatient rehabilitation that therapists began to wrap Ollice’s left leg with weights—up to 7 pounds—and asked him to run as fast as he could. The therapy helps build functional strength and balance and improves the recovery power of the brain.

“His progress has been extraordinary,” says Kristy Kelly, a physical therapist at Memorial’s outpatient rehabilitation clinic. “He’s come as far as anyone that we’ve ever seen.”

Ollice’s goal is to make it back to the football field. No matter what the future holds, Ollice already has triumphed. He has felt the love of his family and his friends, and he has returned that love.

“I feel like I can do anything,’’ he says with determi-nation and pride. “I do. I feel like I can do anything.’’

Call 911 when a person exhibits stroke

symptoms: facial droop, uneven smile, arm

numbness or weakness, slurred speech or diffi-

culty speaking or understanding. Every second a

patient suffers a stroke, 32,000 brain cells die.

(Opposite page) Like father, like daughter: Ollice has worked with LeeKaya on her agility skills and other basketball maneuvers since she was just 3 years old. (Below) Often accompanied by his family, Ollice never missed an appoint-ment with Memorial’s outpatient rehab program.

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Memorial’s state-of-the-art, single-dose radiation therapy is delivered in the operating room when and where the tumor is removed

ADVANCING ON BREAST CANCER

GGeorge Fiedler remembers the day in Catholic grade school when he first laid eyes on her, the striking brunette whose wavy locks stood out against her crisp white shirt.

“Honestly, she was beautiful,’’ recalls George, nearly seven decades later. “When I first saw Emilie, I said, ‘My goodness.’ ’’

By the eighth grade, the boy and girl from Detroit were “steadies.’’ George hitch-hiked across town to reach Emilie’s doorstep. Young George quickly endeared himself to the family by joining Emilie’s parents and her eight siblings in prayer. “I lived far away, and sometimes I would stay the night. I’d sleep on one couch and Emilie would sleep on another couch, and then we would reach out and hold hands,’’ George says.

At his senior prom, held at one of the Ford auditoriums in the Motor City, George proposed to his dear Emilie. They married a month after graduating from high school, on Aug. 1, 1953. They moved to Colorado Springs in 1970 and have called it home ever since.

Life’s Ups and DownsDuring six decades of marriage, the Fiedlers became parents six times, grandparents 13 times and great-grandparents 14 times. In sickness and in health, and when their first-born daughter died in 2011, George and Emilie have relied upon each other.

Over the years, Emilie has been diagnosed three times with cancerous tumors. One was found in her back and two in her breasts—the most recent tumor was

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Together through thick and thin: George and Emilie Fiedler

ADVANCING ON BREAST CANCER

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Top left: Emilie Fiedler points to a photo of her children that hangs

prominently in the couple’s home. Right: Emilie is pictured with one

of her grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Above: High school graduation photos of Emilie and

George Fiedler.

discovered this spring. “I found out that I had breast cancer through a mammogram,” says Emilie. “Since Dr. Laura Pomerenke did my other breast surgery years ago, I went back to her and asked, ‘Will you take care of me again?’

“I just felt so secure with her having been my surgeon before, so I didn’t ever regret or fear my surgery,” she adds. “I just went along with what she said, and everything turned out beautifully, and here I am.’’

New Tools in Radiation TherapyWhat Dr. Pomerenke, a breast surgeon with Memorial Hospital, had to offer her brave patient this time was not available in southern Colorado the last time physicians found a tumor in Emilie’s breast. Dr. Pomerenke told Emilie that Memorial, in conjunction with its sister hospitals from University of Colorado Health, had a new radiation treat-ment called intraoperative radiation therapy, or IORT.

Dr. Pomerenke explained that she would remove the tumor in a surgery called a lumpectomy. Then Dr. Jane Ridings, medical director of radiation oncology at Memorial, would insert a balloon with an X-ray tube in the center of it to radiate any microscopic cancerous cells left in the tissue surrounding the tumor. The balloon is custom-sized to fit the cavity left by the tumor.

Emilie learned that physicians would leave the balloon in the cavity for approxi-mately 20 minutes while she was still under anesthesia, remove the balloon and then close the surgical incision.

Emilie agreed to be the first woman in southern Colorado to have IORT. The one-time treatment eliminated her need to travel back and forth to the hospital for traditional radiation therapy, which typically occurs for 20 minutes a day, Monday through Friday, for three to six and a half weeks.

“Traditional radiation therapy is a fairly fast treatment, but for people who work or live a long way away, like Cripple Creek or Lamar, that makes it very difficult for C

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“Breast cancer treatment is about curing cancer and decreasing rates, but it is also about making the experience better for the patient.”

them to consider saving their breasts,’’ Dr. Ridings says. “Many of those patients decide to have mastectomy or, worse yet, have the lumpectomy but skip the radiation. [IORT] allows women for whom radiation has been a considerable inconvenience to save their breast.’’

Establishing the IORT Option in Southern ColoradoA small number of women with breast cancer are candi-dates for IORT. The women must have a nonaggressive type of cancer—generally, they also are over the age of 60 because breast cancer is less likely to recur in older patients.

Studies have shown that the cancer control rates after five years for selected IORT patients in this popula-tion are virtually identical to those who opt for more traditional radiation. While the treatment is relatively new in the United States, IORT has been available in Europe for more than 10 years.

Physicians from Poudre Valley Hospital—also part of University of Colorado Health—have collaborated with Memorial’s physicians in bringing the treatment to southern Colorado. “We worked closely with our colleagues at University of Colorado Health to bring this treatment to Memorial,’’ Dr. Ridings says. “We are, in fact, sharing the radiation machine that is being transferred back and forth from Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, and we are sharing expertise. It has been a wonderful collaboration.’’

At Memorial, three breast surgeons, two radia-tion oncologists and a physicist are now trained in the

IORT procedure—demonstrating the multidisciplinary approach that extends not just among UCHealth col-leagues in Colorado Springs but across the Front Range.

According to Dr. Pomerenke, one of the goals of the Marylou Beshears Breast Care Center at Memorial is to make patients as comfortable as possible. “Breast cancer treatment is about curing cancer and decreasing recurrence rates, but it is also about making the expe-rience better for the patient,’’ Dr. Pomerenke says. “It’s another reason why our program is so strong.”

For Emilie and George, the IORT treatment was a blessing—one of many they have shared over their long marriage.

“When you find out that you have cancer, it is shocking. But when you have a wonderful facility and doctors who take care of you, if it has to come to this, you have confidence that it will turn out all right,’’ George says.

Emilie agrees. “I feel good and I’m happy.”

For You: Memorial’s state-of-the-art

mammograms are performed by experienced,

specially trained technologists and radiologists

who specialize in breast diagnosis. If cancer

is detected, we have every expert you may

need—from a surgeon to a spiritual adviser.

To schedule a breast exam, call 719-722-3227.

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S O U N D B I T E S

Curried Chicken With Raisins and Mushrooms

––• 1½ teaspoons olive oil, extra virgin or virgin• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 ounces), diced into 1-inch cubes• 2 cups sliced fresh white mushrooms• 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms• ½ medium red bell pepper, cut into ¾-inch squares• 2 cups chicken broth, lower sodium• 1 cup raisins• 2 cups instant whole-grain rice• 1½ tablespoons curry powder––(1) Heat olive oil in large sauté pan.(2) With heat on medium-high, place chicken in

pan and cover with lid.(3) Cook chicken about 5 minutes.(4) Add mushrooms and peppers to pan and sauté

3–4 minutes.(5) Add chicken broth.(6) Gently mix in raisins, rice and curry powder;

bring to boil, reduce heat and cover.(7) Simmer until rice is done; fluff with fork and

let sit 3–5 minutes before serving.

Serving SuggestionsAdd a side salad with light dressing and an

8-ounce glass of fat-free milk.

Nutrition( MAKES 4 SERVINGS )

Calories: 440Calories from fat: 50Total fat: 6 gSaturated fat: 1 gTrans fat: 0 gCholesterol: 55 mgSodium: 410 mgTotal carbohydrate: 71 gDietary fiber: 6 gSugars: 3 gProtein: 6 g

Savory chicken and mushrooms balanced with the sweetness of raisins and red bell peppers will make this curried one-pan recipe a family favorite. Preparation time: 30 minutes.

Scan this QR code with your smart-phone to share recipe tips on our Facebook page.

Source: ChooseMyPlate.gov

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C O M M U N I T Y C A L E N D A R

EXERCISE AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Create Your WeightDuring these 90-minute classes that run for six con-secutive weeks, students will learn how to manage their weight through healthy eating and exercise. Each student will be individually evaluated, and a proper caloric intake will be calcu-lated for meals.Fee: $135

PilatesStretching, strengthening and toning improve flexi-bility, balance and posture through a unique system of exercises. Eight classes.Fee: $65

Yoga for Beginners Yoga improves strength and flexibility and helps relieve stress.Fee: $55

Yoga for SeniorsThis class is suitable for seniors or those who prefer gentle yoga. Meets once a week for four weeks. Fee: $50

PARENTING

Boot Camp for New DadsNew dads and dads-to-be discuss fatherhood’s joys and responsibilities. Topics include newborn care, bal-ancing work/family, support-ing new moms, dealing with relatives, providing safety and preventing child abuse.Fee: $45

Love & LogicGet practical tips and learn to enjoy parenting using the “C.O.O.L.” formula created by Jim Fay and Foster Cline.Fee: $55

PRENATAL

Prenatal PilatesGeared to the pregnant woman, this class helps build strength, increase circulation and relaxation, and relieve common aches and pains. Fee: $40

Events SIGN UP NOW: For a complete listing of class dates and times, and to register for classes, please go to our website, uchealth.org. Prices, dates and times are subject to change. Registration is available online at uchealth.org, or by calling 719-444-CARE (2273).Registration information: Please have your credit card number ready when you call. Payment is required at time of registration. If you are unable to attend a class, we require a seven-day notice for a refund. Cancellation policy: We reserve the right to cancel any program for lack of partici-pation or inclement weather. In such cases, a full credit will be applied toward another class.

Newborn Care

ZumbaThis dance exercise has global roots: merengue from the Dominican Repub-lic, salsa from Cuba, samba from Brazil with a twist of African tango. No matter what shape you’re in, you’ll get moving! Fee: $45

ZumbaNewborn CareThis two-night class provides hands-on experience in newborn care: diapering, dressing, bathing, soothing techniques and much more.Fee: $45

Free Car Seat Safety Checks Courtesy of Memorial Hospital and Kohl‘s Cares®. Call 719-365-5834 for an appointment, or attend these events:• First Wednesday, 4–7 p.m., American Medical Response, 2370 N. Powers Blvd. • Second Wednesday, 2–4 p.m., Police Operations Center, 705 S. Nevada Ave. • Third Wednesday, 2–5 p.m., Colorado Springs Fire Station No. 19, 2490 Research Parkway • Fourth Wednes-day, 3–5 p.m., Colorado Springs Fire Station No. 8, 3737 Airport Road • Fifth Wednesday, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Strat-moor Hills Fire Dept., 2160 B St.

Car Seat

That’s why UCHealth at Memorial Hospital is offering current and former smokers, age 55 and older, a low-cost, low-dose CT scan.*

Knowing your status means you can take steps to treat or beat lung cancer. Or, have the peace of mind to know that you’re cancer free.

To assess your risk and to see if you qualify for the CT scan, visit whatsmylungcancerrisk.org.

*The CT scan is $75, payable at the time of appointment. This offer is open to asymptomatic patients who meet specific risk criteria and who are not currently diagnosed with lung cancer and who have not had a chest CT scan within the past 12 months.

In its most curable and treatable stages, lung cancer doesn’t exhibit any symptoms, making it tough to

know where you stand.

Knowing makes a difference.

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