Athens Medical Group is now accepting applications for a scholarship for Rad Tech School. The scholarship includes tuition, books, and lab fees with the guarantee of a job at the ADSC upon graduation.

If you know anyone who is interested in becoming a Radiology Technician, have him/her contact Teresa Daniel at (765) 359-1660.

How Much do you Know About Your Heart?

Try this Heart Quiz to find out!

Your life depends on it, but how much do you really know about your heart? Answer these quiz questions to find out!

Knowing the Symptoms of Heart Disease Could Save Your Life

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. One American will die every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Because knowing the symptoms may save your life or that of a loved one, keep in mind that not everybody will experience a heart attack in the same way. Women and diabetics may be more likely to experience symptoms outside of the classic “crushing chest pain.” Nausea, dizziness, stomach or abdominal pain, shortness of breath, sweating, paleness, anxiety, weakness or fatigue may all be indicators of a heart attack. Be particularly aware of all heart attack symptoms if you have the following risk factors:

	Smoking
	High blood pressure
	High blood cholesterol
	Diabetes
	Lack of physical activity
	Obese or overweight
	Family history: you have a first-degree male relative (father, grandfather, brother) with heart disease before the age of 55 or a first-degree female relative (mother, grandmother, sister) with heart disease before the age of 65
	Woman after the age of 55
	Man after the age of 45

Are there great things going on in your office? New staff? Promotions? Oustanding employee accomplishments? If you'd like these recognized in next month's edition of The Pulse, contact Kim Johnson at kjohnson@athensmed.org or at 361-2272.

Spotlight on the Employee Assistance Program through St. Vincent's Stress Center

Athens Medical Group now has a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all its employees.

What is an Employee Assistance Program?

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a counseling and referral service, designed to assist employees and their families in over-coming personal problems. EAP counselors are trained to deal with a wide variety of employee problems. They will offer you professional support and direction toward resolving the problem. St. Vincent Hospitals and Health Services has been selected as the provider of our EAP. St. Vincent EAP, as a program offered by St. Vincent Stress Centers, is staffed with professional counselors committed to providing you with services of the highest quality. A network of counselors has been developed to make this service as convenient as possible.

Who Can Use the EAP?

Employees and eligible family members.

Are my Contacts with the EAP Confidential?

In providing services, EAP’s professionally trained counselors maintain confidentiality. EAP complies with all state and federal laws regarding confidentiality.

Will I be Charged for EAP Services?

The services of EAP are an employee benefit. You and your family members who use the program do so at no cost. If you and your counselor decide that additional services are re-quired by an outside resource, you will be responsible for any costs not covered by insurance.

What services does the EAP Offer?

	Identification/evaluation of problems.
	Short-term counseling.
	24-hour crisis phone line:   1-800-544-9412   317-338-4900
	Educational workshops/seminars
	Referral to other resources, such as:   legal services   financial counseling   self-help groups   physicians   specialized treatment services

How do I Contact the EAP?

To schedule an appointment or find out more information about locations and office hours, call St. Vincent EAP at (317)338-4900 or 1-800-544-9412.

Healthy Eating!
This months low fat recipe comes from Cooking Light. Watch this spot each month for healthy cooking options.

Rosemary Potatoes

Ingrediants:

Instructions:

Place butter and garlic in an 8-inch square microwave safe baking dish. Microwave at MEDIUM-HIGH (70% power) 45 seconds or until butter melts. Add rosemary, salt, pepper, and potatoes; toss well. Cover and microwave at HIGH for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Yield 4 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup).

Calories: 155 (18% from fat); Fat: 3.1g (sat 1.9g, mono 0.8g, poly 0.2g); Protein: 3.9g; Carb 29g; Fiber 3.2g; Chol 8 mg; Iron 2.4mg; Sodium: 182mg; Calc: 30mg.

Quote of the Month

"Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell."

Answers to the Heart Quiz!

1.c. An adult’s blood vessels laid end-to-end would stretch about 100,000 miles, more than four times around the earth.

2.d. The heart muscles work twice as hard as the leg muscles of a person who’s sprinting.

3.b. Your blood travels 12,000 miles in a single day, four times the distance from coast to coast.

4.c. The heart of a mouse beats more than 500 times per minute.

5.a. Your heart exerts enough power each day to lift one ton 41 feet high.

6.d. The heart of a fetus compared to its body is proportionately nine times greater than that of an adult.