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CASHTONScenic Bluffs Community Health Center» Sherry Harris, RN, CNP Family Nurse PractitionerEAU CLAIREMayo Clinic Health System – Luther Campus» Sakti Chakrabarti, MD OncologyHOLMENMayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare» Joel Dekrey, DO Family MedicineLA CROSSEMayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare» Rifat Elkhatib, MD Oncology/Hematology» Sadaf Altaf, MBBS Pediatrics» Johanna Iturrino, MD Gastroenterology» Molly Ness, MD PediatricsONALASKAStein Counseling and Consulting Services» Jacquelyn Brown, LPC Professional Counselor» Deborah Olson, LCSW Clinical Social Work» Juliette Olson, LPC Professional CounselorRICHLAND CENTERRichland Medical Center, Ltd.» Lindsey Lawless, PA-C Family MedicineWABASHA, MNMayo Clinic Health System – Lake City» Joshua Froman, MD General Surgery

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Raising Awareness for Breast CancerThe Dragon Came Alive at Riverfest in La Crosse

Tips for Avoiding Back Pain

Don’t Let Fall Chores Become a Pain in Your BackOur leaf-filled autumns can add beauty to our lives, but they can also be a pain – literally! If you’ve ever said, “Oh, my aching back,” after a day of lifting, raking or working, you’re not alone. Common back pain causes include: » Improper lifting » A sudden, strenuous physical effort; an accident, sports injury or fall » Excess weight, especially around the middle » Sitting in one position for a long time Healing will occur most quickly if you can continue your usual activities in a gentle manner while avoiding what may have caused the pain in the first place. Avoid long periods of bed rest, which can worsen your pain and make you weaker. Follow these home care steps: » Use cold packs initially to relieve pain » After 48 hours, you may use heat to relax sore or knotted muscles » Gradually begin gentle stretching exercises » Use over-the-counter pain medicationsSeek medical care immediately if your pain is severe, is due to a fall or blow to your back, produces weakness or numbness, is accompanied by fever, or produces pain shooting down your arms or legs.

Note: The providers in Hillsboro (St. Joseph’s Hospital and Clinics) can only be accessed at a St. Joseph’s Hospital or Clinic location. Health Tradition may not provide services by these providers at other locations.

Enthusiastic dragon boat paddlers changed the face of Riverfest on Saturday, July 6, as breast cancer survivors (see photo below right) and corporate teams raced up the mighty Mississippi to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. The inaugural event was sponsored by Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare. “This was an exhilarating and moving day,” said Tim Johnson, M.D., CEO, and one of the “Crews in Blue” paddlers. “We saw great examples of teamwork and friendly rivalry,

and yet were touched with the reminders of all the lives that have been affected by breast cancer.” A breast cancer survivor recognition ceremony was held, where survivors walked under the “paddle

salute” held aloft by the paddlers (see photo to left below). Plans are already underway for next year!

For Your Safety:Updated Notice of Privacy PracticesHealth Tradition is committed to keeping your personal health information safe and protected. To comply with amendments to the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the HITECH Act, we have updated our Notice of Privacy Practices. You can see a copy of this Notice on our website at: healthtradition.com/feedback-please/privacy-notice-2 or by contacting us at 1-888-459-3020. For more information about Health Tradition’s Privacy Practices, to exercise your privacy rights or to file a complaint, contact our Privacy Officer at:

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WARRENSWarren’s Walk-In Clinic» Laura Miller, RN, CNP Family Nurse Practitioner» Kelly Sanjari, RN, CNP Family Nurse PractitionerWINONA, MNWinona Health Services» Paul Schwiger, MD Orthopedic Surgery» Gordon Kaplan, MD Family Medicine

HOLMENMayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare» Thomas Gahl, MD, Family Medicine

LA CROSSEMayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare» Susan Halter, MD Physical Medicine and Rehab» Pam Hanson, MD, Pediatrics

MENOMONIEMayo Clinic Health System – Red Cedar» James Haemmerle, MD, Orthopedics

ONALASKAMayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare» Timothy Hanson, MD, Family Medicine

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Learn more about back pain and self-care by using the Mayo Clinic Guide to

Self-Care, now FREE to our members (a $24.95 value). Click on the “FREE video and book” icon at healthtradition.com

to register for your free book. Once you receive the book, you can use it to watch the award-winning Health Savvy video.

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Everywhere you turn these days someone is talking about health care – including the Affordable Care Act. As the changes of this piece of legislation unfold, you may have some concerns. How will the changes affect you and your family?

Rest assured, at Health Tradition, we’re ready for these changes. Health Tradition will continue to provide affordable health insurance options for medical care that meet or exceed the new federal mandates, including proactive preventive and well-ness services that keep you healthy. Whether you enroll via the 2014 Federal Health Care Marketplace (the Exchange), or directly with Health Tradition Health Plan, you will benefit from the excel-lent, compassionate care of Mayo Clinic Health System physicians in your own community.

If you have individual coverage, you may be eligible for federal subsidies to reduce your 2014 health insurance premiums. If you currently have employer-sponsored coverage, your employer must notify you before Oct. 1, 2013 if you will continue to be covered by Health Tradition or if you will be offered a different benefit package.

Watch for Healthmate newsletters and see our website at healthtradition.com for future updates about the Affordable Care Act. To learn more about the 2014 Federal Healthcare Marketplace, visit healthcare.gov. We thank you for your continued trust in us.

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Health Tradition is Prepared for 2014

Helping You Take Charge of Your Health

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Are you ready to take charge of your health? Watch, learn and get Health Savvy! Health Tradition invites you to participate in an award-winning educational video workshop.

Healthwise U: Knowledge is Power Through this 30-minute video workshop, you’ll gain confidence in making decisions about illness and injuries and learn how to save money on health care. Ninety-nine percent of past participants found the video workshop information to be useful! It features easy-to-do, interactive scenarios featuring the Mayo Clinic Guide to Self-Care (a $24.95 value). If you don’t have a copy, you can order your FREE copy when you log in.Watching the video is a requirement of the Health Tradition Health Plan Eat Well Move More annual rebate program. If you have Health Tradition insurance through your employer, you can earn up to a $200 rebate toward membership fees for participation in an eligible fitness center, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm, A New Me, Camp Wabi, and/or Weight Watchers.® All Health Tradition members are encouraged to participate in the Healthy Savvy video workshop. Please have your member number handy to view this video and to order your free copy of the Mayo Clinic Guide to Self-Care. Your member number is located on your Health Tradition Health Plan member card.The video is available on the homepage of the Health Tradition website at: healthtradition.com.

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Are you overdue for your mammogram? Health Tradition encourages all women age 40 and over to have a yearly screening mammogram. Annual mammograms help detect breast cancer at an early stage, when treatment is most likely to be successful. In fact, when breast cancer is caught and treated early, the survival rate is close to 100 percent.That’s why Health Tradition is co-sponsoring the second annual “Mamm & Glam” on October 10 at Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare in Onalaska. As the title implies, the evening is an opportunity for women to have their annual screening mammograms and enjoy some glamorous pampering at the same time. Invitations will be mailed to members in the greater La Crosse/Onalaska area who are overdue for their mammograms.

Complimentary offerings:

» Massage Therapy » Energy work » Aromatherapy

» Acupuncture » Facials

Attendees will also be able to visit educational booths and shop for special merchandise and discounts from The Canticle. Insurance will be billed for the cost of the screening mammogram.

2nd annual Mamm & Glamm:

An Evening of Prevention and Pampering

October 10 » 4:30 - 8:00 p.m.Mayo Clinic Health System -

Franciscan Healthcare Onalaska

Invitations will be mailed to members in the greater La Crosse/Onalaska area

who are overdue for their annual screening mammogram

Complimentary pampering services & refreshments

Breast Reconstruction SurgeryRegaining Confidence For many breast cancer patients, the emotional and physical scars last long after the chemo or radiation are finished. Some women find that breast reconstructive surgery makes them feel and look more like themselves – restoring self-confidence and quality of life. Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare now offers a wide variety of reconstructive options for restoring breasts of cancer patients following mastectomy, lumpectomies and radiation. These procedures restore the form, symmetry and appearance of natural-looking breasts. For women with other breast issues, our plastic and reconstructive surgeons work closely with each patient to create solutions that achieve each patient’s very personal, desired results. To make an appointment, call: 608-392-9930.

Fighting Breast Cancer

Bringing Digital Mammography to You Have you had your mammogram this year? Don’t let convenience be the reason that you haven’t scheduled your mammogram this year. Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare has taken mammography on the road – literally! Our mobile mammography unit offers appointments in a location close to your home – including some worksites. The modern, deluxe unit is self-contained with everything needed to provide digital mammography right in your community. Of course, permanent site mammography is also offered in many of our locations.

Digital Mammograms mean quick resultsBecause the mammograms are digital, your images can be interpreted quickly and shared for consultation with any of our specialists at any of our sites. Doctors can also compare your past results with current tests. For more information or to make your appointment, contact your primary health care provider.

By Matthew Sherrill, MDPlastic & Reconstruction SurgeonFranciscan Healthcare - La Crosse

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