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Debbie Shook, RN, Stroke Coordinator • Kris Welborn, OTR • Emily Morley, PT
Michael Sutton, EMT • Beth Miller, BSRT, Dir. Lab Services
Sharon Stafford, MD
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In this issue:
Welcome! Appalachian Brian Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Appalachian Summer Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Blowing Rock Medical Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Thank you for picking up our latest edition of High Country Health Blue Ridge Acupuncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
& Fitness Magazine! Blue Ridge Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 33

Blue Ridge General Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23, 41
We are constantly looking for new ways to get you the most, and the latest, infor- Blue Ridge Regional Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
mation possible and are very proud to introduce QR (Quick Response) Bar Codes Blue Ridge Plastic Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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your Smartphone, snap a picture of the bar code and get linked to web pages, Caldwell Memorial Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
videos and more. Click on this code and get linked to our website and more infor- Deer Valley Racquet & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 30
mation on how to use QR Bar Codes with your Smartphone. Dr. Carol Schaffer, DDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Dr. Kim Reed, DDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Frye Regional Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 32
Scan these codes with your Glenbridge Health & Rehabilitation . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 20
Smartphone when you see one The Gym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 27
throughout the magazine! Healthcare Hero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16

High Country Soccer Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Kids’ Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
Local events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
We have truly been amazed at all the positive feedback and comments we’ve Mack Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 39
received from readers like you. In this issue, we’re proud to introduce more doc- Marathon Chiropractic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
tors and health-related businesses in the area. Please support them, as they make Pepper’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
this magazine possible! We’re also excited, along with Piedmont Federal, to in- Physicians Age Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 21
troduce our next High Country Healthcare Hero Award winner, Dr. Pat Geiger, Piedmont Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 16
Physician at ASU’s Infirmary, who for many years, has provided so many students RealDealsNow.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
of our area with quality health services. This award is presented in each issue of Sanctuary Day Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 28
our magazine to someone in a health-related field that has gone above and be- Spotlight on Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
yond the call of duty for their profession and community in our part of the state. If Tobacco Initiative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
you know of someone deserving of this award, please complete the nomination Total Vein Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
form in this issue. WMC: BLAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
WMC: Cancer Clinical Trials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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She’s On Her Way to Optimal
Age Management Health/Vitality
Lesli, Sheila’s P.A.M. Fitness/Nutrition Consultant:
“Sheila has made typical progress in 8 months. Her weight has dropped
from 155 to 130 while her resting metabolism increased by over 400 calo-
ries (representing her improved ability to burn fat at rest). Her VO2 went
up by 14 ml per kg of body weight, an astounding improvement in her ob-
jective cardiopulmonary fitness. Max heart rate went up by 10 beats, and
fat burning capacity at every heart beat was up. Overall fitness picture has
significantly progressed and she looks and feels fabulous.”
Dr. Bell:
“Sheila’s substantial improvements towards optimal
health/aging in a short period of time on the P.A.M.
program are very typical of my patients, NOT the
exception. In her case, the biggest things that her
Sheila before Sheila 8 Months Later traditional medicine was missing was her significant
insulin resistance (i.e. Type 2 Diabetes) and side ef-
fect of her lipid lowering medicine. Thanks to her
My name is Sheila: wonderful progress with the P.A.M. program, she
“Retaining some of my pregnancy weight from age 30, by the age of 43, has moved far away from diabetes risk and is off her
I was adding about a pound per year. By 2010 my weight had steadily lipid medication with more favorable blood lipid
climbed to 155 pounds in spite of all the diet plans I had embraced. levels. Truly the only way to fail this program is to
In addition to the extra weight, I was experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, not do it. It’s not difficult, just a new habit to fall in to, to commit to really
vaginal dryness and low libido. My family history contained the additional age healthier and not succumb to the chronic illnesses and lifestyle related
concerns of cancer, heart disease, hypertension and hyperlipidemia. I was al- weight gain that deprive us of quality living/vitality as we age. This is not a
ready requiring medication to control my cholesterol and was on the verge fad diet, or on again/off again. This is the way I live, my P.A.M. team lives, and
of needing medication to lower my blood pressure. Testing by Dr. Bell also the way I teach my patients to live. The science is real, and safe. Through a
revealed borderline diabetes, something my annual regular medical check- team approach, we test and then treat in a manner that an Olympic caliber
ups never did. Fatigue at work was a common experience and poor sleep at athlete undergoes, but without the requirement of hours of exercise weekly
night was only adding to my overall lack of energy. or counting calories. We teach our patients how to achieve optimal fitness
quickly and then sustain it. Hormone optimization and targeted science
Having heard of age management medicine, I was anxious to attend a proven supplements are part of most patients’ program (based on testing/
listening session Dr. Bell was offering about the Physician’s Age Manage- retesting), and are very important, very safe, but not the only part. My P.A.M.
ment program. Following enrollment in the plan, Dr. Bell developed a com- team continues to monitor each patient and adjust necessary things as the
prehensive plan exclusively for me based on extensive blood-work analysis/ patient progresses with repeat testing/continuing interaction, to insure we
scientific exercise assessment, body comp, and cognitive analysis. The plan keep each patient in the sweet spot. Sheila is a perfect example of a P.A.M.
involved a sensible diet, a reasonable exercise plan, targeted supplements, patient, not content with the passing grade of “C” that traditional medicine
and safe hormone optimization. Under his guidance, in eight months I tries imperfectly to deliver to the masses (usually just trying to control, rath-
have now lost 25 pounds, seen my hormone levels return to more nor- er than reverse major diseases/conditions). We help patients reverse un-
mal limits, successfully eliminated the need for cholesterol medication, healthy aging and/or avoid it going forward. Our patients strive for an “A+”
avoided hypertension, veered far away from diabetes, experienced a since they know this correlates with highest odds of vital longevity.
marked increase in energy levels, and am enjoying a level of intimacy
with my husband that had been missing for years. The body is a beautiful machine. So for Sheila, if she wishes, she
will just continue to improve internally and externally.
The plan requires commitment from me but has yielded results that are With some simple science driven ongoing adjust-
truly astounding. The P.A.M. program is not a miracle fix for all that is wrong ments, our age to a large degree really is
with your health or your body, but it is an opportunity to implement life- just a number.”
style changes that produce results and hold promise that one’s life will be
healthier and more satisfying in many aspects. The outside resources Dr. Bell
brings to the personalized plan have been both informative and integral to
my success. Consultation with a personal trainer, access to some health man-
agement resources and bio-identical hormones compounded and dosed
specifically for my needs have all contributed to a comprehensive plan that
is working for me. I would highly recommend the P.A.M. program to anyone
who is concerned about their long-term health and fitness.”
Physicians Age Management • Joseph Ty Bell, M.D.

Cenegenics© AMM Certified
Boone: (828) 264.4181• Asheville: (828) 367.3488 • www.physiciansagemgmt.com
Everyone Has to Breathe…
B reathing is required for everyone for general everyday function. But for many, breathing isn’t so easy. Many dis-
eases such as emphysema, asthma and difficulties breathing related to lung cancer are just a few of the adult
breathing issues treated by Dr. Kevin Wolfe at Appalachian Regional Pulmonology.
Breathing problems are definitely not a new issue, but many of the treatments helping to making breathing easier
have improved and progressed tremendously over the past several years. Dr. Wolfe is committed to keeping up with
the newest medications and therapies to help his patients be at their highest and best health level possible.
Problems with breathing can often affect other health areas for patients because if they can’t breathe well then they
often will not get enough exercise. If this happens then a cycle causing health decline in other areas can begin put-
ting patients at further risk. Dr. Wolfe’s holistic approach to lung issues using
the most up-to-date treatments and diagnostics, including Spirometry,
give patients the best results possible.
Spirometry is a diagnostic tool used to test the amount of air you can
inhale and exhale and the rate at which you can exhale. This test,
which gives an objective measure of respiratory function, is the guid- Dr. Kevin Wolfe
ing tool used in practice at Appalachian Regional Pulmonology.

Appalachian Regional Pulmonology accepts patients with or without a referral and is a part of the Appa-
lachian Regional Medical Associates, which is the medical practice management division of Appalachian Re-
gional Healthcare System.
For more information about Appalachian Regional Pulmonology, visit www.apprhs.org/locations/arma/pulmonology.
Appalachian Regional Pulmonology

Watauga Medical Center • Boone, NC • (828) 268.1185 • www.apprhs.org/locations/arma/pulmonology
Nancy Dennett:
Activities Director for
Appalachian/Brian Estates
N ancy Dennett has been involved with Appalachian/Brian Es-
tates since 1993 when her mother moved from New York to Ap-
palachian/Brian Estates to be closer to her daughter. In order to spend “quality time” with the vivacious little lady from New
York, Nancy participated in all the activities and parties. Sadly, her mother passed away after 1½ years. We did not see Nancy
again until the summer of 1999 when management called her to see if she would consider becoming the Activity Director.
Enthusiastically, Nancy accepted the position and has been keeping the seniors at Appalachian/Brian Estates active both phys-
ically and cognitively. She has created an environment for continued learning, living, and experiencing all life has to offer.
There are a variety of ways in which activities of independent living speak to the differ-
ent parts of the human experience. For example, physical fitness activities such as chair
exercises are offered daily to help the residents maintain and improve mobility, flexibility,
strength, balance, and even cognitive function. An older adult who incorporates physical
activity into their daily routine has been shown to reduce their risk of many chronic con-
ditions, avoid hip fractures, control weight, and improve their overall physical function-
ing. Often, when the weather is nice, you will see Nancy taking the residents on a walk
or an inside game of bowling on the Wii. Every year the residents compete in the High
Country Senior Games that incorporate athletic ability as well as artistic talent.
In addition to many other activities offered at Appalachian/Brian
Estates, Nancy provides opportunities for the residents to go to Appa- “Movement,
lachian State University events, the Barter Theater in Virginia, and even whether it be
baseball games in Hickory. She gets to know the residents interests and
encourages them to stay as active as possible. “Movement, whether it exercising or
be exercising or cultivating the mind is so important as we age. Not only cultivating
is the quality of life enhanced, but the personal growth from learning
new skills and the social interactions provided optimize their health.” At the mind is so Nancy and her mother
4’10” in height this little activity director is a BIG part of each resident’s important as
life at Appalachian/Brian Estates.
we age.”
Appalachian/Brian Estates
163 Shadowline Drive • Boone, NC • (828) 264.1006 • appalachian@choice-health.net
THE GYM… The name tells it all!!
THE Best Equipment… THE Best Personnel… THE Best Trainers…
THE GYM!!
T he Gym is the newest workout facility in the High Coun-
try, recently opened at New Market Center in Boone by
7-time National Champion and American Championship
Max Boutelle, Tim Cook, and Matt Roten have many years of
experience working with clients helping them achieve the re-
sults they are looking for in the best way. Tim Cook has a degree
weightlifter, John Roten. John and his brother Jack opened in exercise science and Max Boutelle is also a licensed massage
the first gym in Boone in 1972. The Gym was sold about 5 therapist. Matt has many years of experience in weightlifting
years later, then in 1992. competitions, record holder in power lifting and an ASU grad.
Many of you may be familiar with John Roten as he is from this
area and is now on his third gym in the High Country. John
opened another gym, Appalachian Fitness, and sold that one
in 2000, and ten years later, John opened THE Gym in New
Market Center. So, if you were wondering about the experi-
ence behind this new gym, THE Gym, most all of your ques-
tions should be answered. THE Gym is all about providing a
place for you to come and work out at your level at a time that
is convenient for you. They offer membership levels allowing
you 24-hour access or a lower fee you can ac-
cess THE Gym from:
6:00am-10:00pm • Monday – Thursday
6:00am-9:00pm • Friday
9:00am-4:00pm • Saturday
1:00pm-5:00pm • Sunday
Seniors are also a focus at THE Gym with ex-
They also allow memberships for teens as perience working with cardiac rehab patients.
young as 14 with parents’ consent and will Once you have completed your rehab and
work with them on their workout plan so they been released by your doctor after a cardiac
are not just guessing at how to best reach the incident, they are happy to put you on a pro-
results they want. THE Gym offers custom- gram to fit your needs and maintain your
ized workout plans for all of their members at no additional health. Cardio strength, as well as overall strength, is helpful
charge. This is a great offering as many facilities seem to be in preventing a heart attack or stroke.
done once they have signed you up, leaving you wondering
Personal service, supervision, and training leading to success
what you really need to do to accomplish the results you are
are the focus of John Roten and everyone involved at THE
looking for.
Gym! So come in and experience the top-quality equipment
They also have 2 certified personal trainers available if and training THE Gym has to offer and you too will realize that
you would prefer to work one-on-one with some- THE Gym really is that… THE Gym!!
one for your workouts. Their certified male
and female trainers,
THE Gym
New Market Center • Boone, NC • (828) 355.9988 • www.TheGYMinBoone.com
Growing Soccer in the High Country
M any have heard of the High Country Soccer Association (HCSA), but
may not really know what the association has to offer. They are a rap-
idly growing soccer club in the High Country specializing in
youth soccer programs coached by professional, licensed
youth soccer coaches with extensive coaching and playing
backgrounds. In addition to the many youth programs for These teams feature the
ages 4-18, HCSA also offers an adult league in the spring most talented youth soc-
and fall. While HCSA has been around for over a decade, the cer players from a nine
completion of the state-of-the-art, turf Ted Mackorell Soc- county, three state region
cer Complex (TMSC) in the fall of 2008 has sparked quite a surrounding the High
bit of interest resulting in tremendous growth for the club. Country. Most recently,
the ’92 Lady Avalanche
There are four core programs that make up the foundation
team reached the
for HCSA’s youth programs; Junior Avalanche, Kicks for
President’s Cup semi-
Kids, U10 Avalanche Academy, and HCSA Avalanche trav-
finals and has a number
el teams. In addition, HCSA offers two supplemental train-
of players who have ac-
ing programs; Winter Futsal and Summer Soccer Camps.
cepted collegiate playing
HCSA’s programming begins at the youngest level with the opportunities.
Junior Avalanche program. Junior Avalanche is designed to be a fun in-
Futsal and Summer Soccer Camps are supplemental training programs
troduction to the world’s most popular game for those between ages 4
for the off-season. Futsal is an indoor soccer training program for players
and 7. Junior Avalanche is offered each season and is broken into separate
between the ages of 5 and 18 held at the Sofield Indoor Training Facility
4-5 year old and 6-7 year old classes which meet once weekly for practice/
at Appalachian State University. This program is a combination of training
game sessions.
and match sessions designed for players of any level interested in further
In spring of 2010, HCSA began Kicks for Kids, a recreational soccer pro- developing individual technical skills and creative footwork. The first an-
gram for kids between the ages of 6 and 14 offered each spring. Practices nual HCSA Soccer Day Camp will be held in the summer of 2011 and is a
are coached by HCSA licensed coaches and feature age-appropriate activi- one-week camp for players between the ages of 4-13.
ties, training and games to provide players with a solid foundation of soc-
In addition to the youth programs, HCSA hosts two annual soccer tour-
cer skills and encourage enjoyment of the game of soccer.
naments and an adult league. The King of Hill Tournament, typically the
HCSA’s fastest growing program is U10 Avalanche Academy which is de- first weekend of May, is held for U11 and U12 travel teams and has drawn
signed for players in the 8-10 age group desiring the highest level of age- teams from a five state region. The 3v3 Mountain Madness is a 3 on 3 soc-
appropriate training, offered in the fall and spring seasons. The training cer tournament held each summer with age divisions from youth to adult.
curriculum focuses on developing individual ball control, fast footwork, The HCSA Adult League plays 7v7 with a fall and spring season.
and creativity in a challenging environment, while fostering a lifelong pas-
HCSA’s coaches are licensed through US Soccer and the National Soccer
sion and enjoyment for the game of soccer. The Academy teams host area
Coaches Association of America and have extensive playing and coaching
clubs and travel to area clubs for weekly matches in addition to training
backgrounds. Having coaches with this level of certification ensures the
twice weekly at TMSC.
players are receiving the best possible technical and game training.
The longest active HCSA program is the Classic
For more information on soccer programs available through the High
Level travel teams, known as HCSA Avalanche. An-
Country Association visit their website at www.hcavalanche.org or email
nual try-outs for the Classic Level teams are held
Kiki Wallace, Director of Coaching at doc@hcavalanche.org.
in May for the formation of these travel teams.
High Country Soccer Association

Boone, NC • (828) 355.5821 • www.hcavalanche.org
Clinical Trials for Cancer Patients Are Here
W atauga Medical Center has entered into an affiliate agreement with UNC Lineberger Comprehensive
Cancer Center’s UNC Cancer Network to make cancer clinical trials available to patients here in the
High Country.
A team of practitioners at the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Treatment Center in Boone has been es-
tablished to coordinate the clinical trials locally. Anna Sobol, MD, Medical Oncologist, is the Principal In-
vestigator for the Boone site, along with Teresa Callahan, RN as the Clinical Research Nurse, and Darrell
Bare, MDiv, Staff Chaplain, is the Human Protections Administrator. This team will screen cancer patients to
determine appropriate clinical trials available for their care.
“I am thrilled to be part of such a huge commitment to cancer patients here in our area,” says Teresa Callahan, RN. “It is not common to have a medical
facility in a smaller area willing and/or able to make the commitment to a clinical trial program. There are a tremendous amount of rules, regulations and
legalities that must be addressed behind the scenes for a partnership with UNC Lineberger for clinical trials and we are lucky to have it available in the
High Country.”
How to most successfully treat cancer is an area of medicine that is constantly being
researched and developed. This research and development often results in the need
for clinical trials with actual cancer patients. Cancer patients who are interested in par-
ticipating in these trials often have to make a greater commitment of time with very
specific and more regular follow-up appointments so that the results of the impact on
the cancer can be properly documented for research. If the guidelines established to
participate in a clinical trial are not followed precisely, the patient can often no longer
participate in the trial.
The commitment of participating in a cancer clinical trial in the past often meant a
great deal of expense with travel by the patient and often a friend or loved one that
travelled with them. The travel and follow-up commitment meant a lot of time off
work, overnight stays and other general travel expenses. This commitment to a pro-
gram out of our area often generated extra stress and exhaustion to an already tired
and stressed patient and their family.
Clinical cancer trials at Watauga Medical Center through the partnership with UNC Cancer Network now available in the High Country continues to show
the commitment of Appalachian Regional Healthcare System to our area with the best opportunity for care right here at home.
For more information about the Seby B. Jones Cancer Treatment Center, call 828-262-4332 or visit www.apprhs.org/services/cancer-center.
About the UNC Cancer Network

The UNC Cancer Network seeks to improve cancer care and support across the state through
clinical trials partnership to improve patient access to leading-edge cancer care, tele-
medicine consultations and videoconferencing of multidisciplinary team meetings
with UNC’s top-notch patient care teams as they review individual treatment
plans, patient navigation programs to connect oncology nurses with patients,
families and caregivers to help overcome health system barriers and facilitate
timely access to quality care through all phases of the cancer experience, com-
munity-based support and education.
The UNC Cancer Network is a program of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer
Center and is supported by the University Cancer Research Fund. For more information,
see http://cancer.unc.edu/unccancernetwork.
“It is not common to have a medical

facility in a smaller area willing and/
or able to make the commitment to a
clinical trial program. “
UNC Cancer Network / Seby B. Jones Cancer Treatment Center

http://cancer.unc.edu/unccancernetwork • www.apprhs.org/services/cancer-center
Modern Family Medicine with a Small Town Feel
D id you know that Blowing Rock Medical Clinic has been serving the folks of the Blowing Rock area and
beyond since 1948 with over 6,000 patient visits a year? All the doctors are certified by the American
Board of Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine, as well. They provide a broad range of medical services
ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, including office gynecology and minor surgery. Hospital affiliations
include both Blowing Rock Hospital and Watauga Medical Center.
This private, physician-owned clinic has not one, not two, but three highly trained and experienced physi-
cians well known to the area that have served on numerous medical boards locally and on the state level
and all are active in the community.
Dr. Charles “Bunky” Davant, III,, graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill School
One of the many of Medicine in 1972. He is married to Teena and they have one son, Charles
things that sets Davant, IV. Dr. Davant has been at the clinic since 1975, but actually came Dr. Charles “Bunky” Davant, III
to Blowing Rock as a young child back in 1948.
Blowing Rock Clinic
Dr. John Davis, Jr. graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine in
apart from other 1978 with honors all 4 years. He is married to his wife Anne and they have
clinics is their on-site 3 daughters, Christi, Erin, and Lauren.
lab. Many lab tests Dr. Glen Liesegang graduated from the University of KY College of Medi-
cine in 1983. His wife Linda is a pharmacist and they have two daughters,
can be completed Holly Christine and Emma Christine.
with results available
One of the many things that sets Blowing Rock Clinic apart from other
before the patient clinics is their on-site lab. Many lab tests can be completed with results
leaves. available before the patient leaves.
“One of the big reasons patients love our clinic is our great staff,” said
Dr. John Davis, Jr.
Dr. Davant. Dr. Davis added, “Many of our staff members have been here for decades including Sylvia
Burns, our Office Manager. She has been at Blowing Rock Medical Clinic for 39 years!”
The Blowing Rock Medical Clinic, P.A., is open 6 days a week and they try to keep several early morning ap-
pointments open for patients with acute illnesses. If you or your child is ill and you’re at the Clinic by 9 am,
your waiting time should be very short.
Can’t make it through the week? Blowing Rock Medical Clinic, P.A., is open on Saturdays 9 – 12 noon.
For more information, call the clinic at (828) 295-3116.
Dr. Glen Liesegang
Blowing Rock Medical Clinic

366 Chestnut Drive • Blowing Rock, NC • (828) 295.3116
Dr. Pat Geiger, Healthcare Hero
S ome may think that being a physician at a university health
clinic couldn’t be that challenging. Surely all they ever see are
healthy, young patients needing nothing more than flu shots and
“…my passion is with
helping these young
cough medicine. While the typical colds and flu are definitely seen adults with every aspect
on a college campus, the cases seen on a daily basis might just be
surprising.
of their health and how
to best manage this new
Dr. Pat Geiger knows, all too well, what young adult college stu-
dents face with their health and health care. Dr. Geiger has been a
challenge in their lives.”
physician at Appalachian State University’s Health Services since
1987. Dr. Geiger started her career as a pediatrician at Northwest The pressures young adults
Children’s Clinic with Dr. Bill Horn from 1981-1987. “I have always face can lead to depression,
loved working with children and adolescents but felt drawn to stress, substance abuse and
work with adolescents and young adults in such a formative time anxieties that many of them have never experienced before and do
in their lives. The young adults I work with every day are learning not know how to manage. Geiger feels honored to be in a role of
how to manage their own health, how our healthcare system works mentoring these students at such a pivotal time in their lives. A time
and understand how to make wise decisions in managing it all. I when developing and managing their health can be the difference
truly enjoy helping guide these students through this part of their in whether or not they mature into successful, healthy adults.
lives,” explained Geiger.
Geiger has definitely diagnosed quite a bit of flu, strep and other
Geiger shared that all of the cases she sees are very interesting more common illnesses – but unfortunately she has also had to
because each student has their own situations that play a part in share the news of more than one cancer diagnosis with some of her
their health. Many of the students she sees are not getting enough young patients. “Having to tell a young, ambitious student with the
sleep, they may not be eating well or they may be dealing with tre- world in front of them that they have been diagnosed with cancer
mendous financial, academic or personal stresses that are affecting is, as you can imagine, very difficult,” said Geiger, “But my passion is
their health. Often the students she treats do not realize how much with helping these young adults with every aspect of their health
of an impact these issues can have. and how to best manage this new challenge in their lives.”
Her dedication to young adults in our community is
why Dr. Pat Geiger is selected as our Piedmont
Federal Healthcare Hero. She reluctantly and
humbly accepts this award, but wants to
make sure that the focus remains on the stu-
dents and support staff she works with on a
daily basis as none of this would be possible
without them.
Tim Baxter Dr. Pat Geiger Susan Norris

HCH&F Magazine App State Health Services Boone Branch Manager
Piedmont Federal Savings Bank

1399 Blowing Rock Road • Boone, NC • (828) 264.5244 • www.Piedmont Federal.com
You Can Nominate A High Country
Healthcare Hero!
K now someone that has gone above and beyond the call
of duty in a health-related field and in serving their High
Country community? Why not nominate them for our next
Piedmont Federal High Country Healthcare Hero Award to be
presented in the summer of 2011? Just fill out the form below
and drop it off at Piedmont Federal in Boone. You may also visit
www.HighCountryHealth.net or just click on the QR and nomi-
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By submitting a nomination, you’ll be eligible

to win a 6-month membership to the
Paul H. Broyhill Wellness Center in Boone.
All entries must be received no later than June 15, 2011, in order to give
the selection committee ample time to select the recipient.
Winner of the Wellness Membership will be notified by mail and our next
Piedmont Federal High Country Healthcare Hero will be featured in our
next magazine, due out in July, 2011. In the event more than one person
nominates the same person, a drawing will be held to decide the winner This issue’s Healthcare Her
o, Dr. Pat Geiger
of the Wellness Center Membership.
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Getting on My Last Nerves: Peripheral Neuropathies
M ore than 20 million Americans suffer from varying degrees of
peripheral nerve pain (Neuropathy). Peripheral nerves con-
nect all the nerves of your body to your brain and spinal cord al-
his prolonged poor posture has lead to
thoracic outlet syndrome of the nerve
root exiting between the 7th cervical
lowing information to be sent back and forth. Each nerve is made and 1st thoracic vertebra. That could
up of thousands of nerve fibers called axons which vary in size and be simply described as pressure on a
responsibility. Axons’ carry motor, sensory, and autonomic signals nerve root.
simultaneously back and forth within the nerve creating a seam-
So pressure on a nerve root leads to
less function of movement and sensation. Just like any other tis-
numbness? Not for the person shov-
sue in the body, nerves can be cut, torn, compressed, or otherwise
eling snow who suddenly feels the Ryan Woods, D.C.
damaged in accidents. The most common disorders involving the
most sharp and excruciating pain he
peripheral nervous system take the form of a peripheral nerve en-
has ever experienced in his low back. He can’t stand upright and
trapment, or just simply pressure on a nerve. That’s right, pressure
feels shooting pain down his leg into his little toe. He just herniated
from our own body’s poor biomechanics or our daily workload cre-
his 5th lumbar disc. Likewise for the trucker driving hour after hour
ate the damage that causes most nerve pain.
who eventually develops a sharp pain in his gluteal region which
What does a neuropathy feel like? Common descriptors of nerve radiates down his hamstring. He has developed sciatica, irritation
pain would be sharp, shooting, stabbing, or radiating. But that’s not of the sciatic nerve. Both could be simply described as putting
all of them. As severe and intense as those descriptors are others pressure on a nerve root.
Peripheral neuropathy treatments vary just as wildly as the symp-
toms. Some are severe enough to require surgery while many oth-
The nervous system is the master ers respond well to conservative chiropractic care. Damage or dis-
control unit inside your body. It is comfort to a nerve may be mild when compared to the examples
responsible for sending, receiving, and above but be aware that with the slightest of symptoms damage
processing nerve impulses throughout is occurring. These symptoms should not be ignored as they may
the body. gradually worsen to a point where activities of daily living are af-
All organs and muscles inside your fected and the recovery time is significantly prolonged. Help your
body rely upon these nerve impulses chiropractor help you by addressing these symptoms early. Your
to function. nervous system will thank you.
The nervous system consists of the by Ryan Woods, D.C.
central (brain and spinal cord) and
peripheral (nerves after exiting the
brain or spinal cord).
may describe nerve pain as not pain at all. They would There are three kinds of nerves in the human body:
1
complain of weakness, clumsiness, numbness, or a pins Autonomic nerves are responsible for controlling the semi or
and needles sensation. So which is it? Both! non voluntary movements of the body. Digestion, blood pres-
For example, the computer programmer who has been sure, heart rate and temperature regulation are a few of the
logging heavy hours at his laptop no longer has just a many process controlled by the automatic nerves.
stiff neck but is also experiencing numbness from his
2
palms through his pinky finger on both hands. Odds are Motor nerves send information from the brain and spinal cord
to the skin and muscles. They tell muscles how and when to
contract to create controlled motion.
3
Sensory nerves work in the opposite direction of motor nerves.
They send information from your skin and muscles to your
brain. They give sensations of touch, pain, or hot and cold.
Marathon Chiropractic
920 W. King Street • Suite B • Boone, NC • (828) 264.6474 • www.marathonchiropractic.com
Let’s Talk Food… Glenbridge Style
Meet Sabra Townsend, Director of Food Services
S abra is a native of Watauga County (the Aho community) and has been working at Glenbridge
Health & Rehabilitation for more than 32 years. She took the time from her busy schedule to
reflect upon the past and tell us how it all began. “I started November 1, 1978, working at the old
building, formerly known as Watauga Nursing Center.” As you may remember, Watauga Nursing
Center was located off State Farm Road near the National Guard Armory. Later it became Glenstone
Health Care. Sabra continued to share her work history. “My first job there was preparing trays and
washing dishes.” She went on to say that in a few months they asked her if she wanted to cook.
“OK, I’ll give it a shot,” she said, even though she had no previous cooking experience. However, she
proudly mentioned that both her mother and grandmother were wonderful cooks.
“After I had been working there for about 3 or 4 years, they asked me if I would like to take the di-
etary manager’s course.” She enthusiastically replied, “Of course, I’ll give it a try.” She took the course
and got her certification from Auburn University in 1985. At that time, she was the assistant to the
kitchen supervisor. When her supervisor retired in 1998, she took over the job and has been in that
position ever since.
When asked about her staff, Sabra cannot say enough about her incredible crew. “I have a wonder-
ful crew of 17, in which most of them have been with me for years.” She commented on how hard
and fast they work as they only have a certain amount of time to get things done. Sabra said she
depends on them and they’re always there for her. “They have
their own little thing down and they just go right to it.” She
“When the expressed how blessed she was to have such an experienced and dedicated, caring staff.
residents tell me One of the distinctive features that make Glenbridge Health & Rehabilitation so special is the food. Sabra calculated
the meals prepared daily and stated, “We prepare approximately 135 for each meal 3 times a day; breakfast, lunch,
my lunch or supper and supper, so over 400 meals a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.” She went on to explain that she and her staff
have to take into consideration the different types of meals necessary to meet the residents’ needs and dietary
was so good or that requirements. She said they have some residents who are diabetic, some have to watch their sodium intake, some
require low fat or pureed foods, and those are just a few examples. “We prepare 21 different diets each meal and also
they want more - have special requests from the residents.”
that just makes me Sabra fondly said, “When the residents tell me my lunch or supper was so good or that they want more - that just
makes me feel like I’ve done my job.”
feel like I’ve done At Glenbridge, you will not find the typical ‘institutional kitchen’. “We try to go a step above which sets us apart.
my job.” We prepare food more like home cooking and we buy top of the line, name brand foods; no generic brands.” Sa-
bra stated. She went on to praise the Administrator of Glenbridge Health & Rehabilitation, Scott Borum, and said
that he wouldn’t want her to do anything else;
it has to be good quality food, and that’s what
she strives for.
Sabra finished by saying, “Glenbridge is the
most wonderful place; I wouldn’t be anywhere
else. These residents are absolutely the most
precious people and I just love what I do.”
Scan this QR code with

your smartphone to view
an interview with Sabra.
Glenbridge Health & Rehabilitation

211 Milton Heirs Rd. • Boone, NC • (828) 264.6720 • www.Glenbridge.org
A Better Way
Age Management Medicine
The REALLY BAD news:

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Unsightly body fat (especially belly fat) is positively
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DiaBeTes
es
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hearT Disease
“But I diet and exercise and I just
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70% of Americans are now overweight/obese, and this number keeps rising.
Traditional medicine only attacks this problem with another pill, fat sucking
or stomach staple surgery, but does nothing to address the underlying
unhealthy causative hormonAl/metAbolic chAnges that just worsen
as we age. Winning the battle is easier than you think when armed with the
right program based on the science of Age Management Medicine.
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Now accepting children!
Stay Safe!
With spring right around the corner, children and families will start spend-
ing more time outdoors. Stay safe while having lots of fun outsides. Did
you know that too much sun can have serious health effects, especially if
you are a kid? You can take simple steps to protect yourself.
ACTION STEPS FOR WORD SEARCH!

SUN PROTECTION! How many of these fun words can you find
in the grid below?
• Do Not Burn
UV Index Exposure S L I P B A L M S S F U N S N
• Seek Shade Number Level
fun beach B E A C H B T W T U L U M L I
• Watch for UV Index 2 or less Low
slip tree S A N D S E P A U N F I S O R
• Get Vitamin D Safely 3 to 5 Moderate hat slop S U N T L A H T V S U N P P A
• Wear Protective Clothing 6 to 7 High sun snow S U A A O C A E I C N S F U N
8 to 10 Very High burn sand F H N N P H T R N R F S L O P
• Generously Apply
S U N G U V I N D E X U E I M
Sunscreen 11+ Extreme slap water
The higher the UV Index the
S A N D L S T R E E F D N D P
• Avoid Sun Tanning and lip balm
more important it is to be S L I P B A L M X N A U N T N
Tanning Beds SunWise! UV index L M S U N N S E U H F I N R A
• Use Extra Caution Near W B U R N D D S S R M T R E E
seek shade
Water, Sand, and Snow
sunglasses A S N O W N P K E A T R E E L
• Early detection of melanoma can save your life. T U U O I A E T T S B E A C H
sunscreen
E N N V L E A I S U N S L O P
Be SunWise! vitamin D
R S U S S W V S P N D M S A V
WWW.EPA.GOV/SUNWISE
Another way to stay safe this summer is by following these tips

from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
• Always wear a helmet and other protective gear, whenever you ride a skateboard, scooter, bike and/or skates,
no matter how short the ride will be or how close to home you are. Ride in designated areas and never in or
near traffic. Helmets should meet CPSC safety standards and should be worn level on the head with the strap
securely fastened and not tipped to the front or back.
Illustrations by Chris Brock; iStockphoto

• When you have prolonged physical activity, make sure to drink plenty of water even if the child does
not feel thirsty. During the activity, periodic drinking should be enforced at 20 minute intervals. Appropriate
examples include 5 oz of cold tap water or flavored sports drink for a child weighing 90 lbs, and 9 oz for an
adolescent weighing 130 lbs. Persons involved in prolonged physical activity should wear light colored and
light weight clothing.
• NEVER swim alone. Make sure an adult is supervising.
• Bug Safety – Avoid perfumes, hairspray, scented soaps and lotions. Avoid areas of
stagnant pools of water, flowers, gardens and food that is uncovered as well as insect
nests. Avoid wearing bright colored clothes and flower prints. Contact your health-
care provider or pharmacist to find out the best insect repellent for your child’s age.
• Never pick and eat anything from a plant without your parent’s approval no matter
how good it looks.
Kids pages created by Shelly Klutz and Kristin Wike.
Fun!
Blue Ridge General Dentistry
Dr. Michael Taylor
(828) 264-3333
www.BRGD.com
Be Fit!
• Exercise is a great way to stay fit and feel good about ourselves.
• Exercise helps to make our muscles and bones strong, keep our heart healthy and our mind
clear. It helps us learn coordination and balance, how to share and cooperate, and how to
work as part of a team.
• Exercise is a great way to have fun and make new friends.
Look at the pictures above and circle the ones that show someone exercising.
Tips to a healthy lifestyle

From the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• Find an activity that you enjoy. Always stay positive and have fun.
• Choose an activity that gets your heart pumping increases your heart rate and makes you breathe harder.
Some good aerobic exercise are swimming, running, basketball, bicycling, and even Zumba.
• Make small increases in your exercise, taking it one step at a time.
• Anytime you exercise make sure you take time to warm up before, and cool down after. This helps prevent injury.
• Set a goal to exercise at least once a day.
• Spend more time outside playing then watching T.V. and playing video games.
• You need to eat 3 healthy meals a day which should include at least 4 servings of fruit, 5 servings
of vegetables and 4 servings of dairy.
• Help your parents with the grocery list so you get healthy foods you will enjoy and also help you
parents prepare the meals with their permission.
• Start cutting down on soft drinks and replace this with water.
• Choose healthy snacks over junk foods.
Eating a healthy diet is important!

A healthy diet can help you function better in school, give you energy to play, and help you fight illnesses.
Below is a list of foods. Mark each food category with an H for healthy or a U for unhealthy.
Banana Pizza Fish Broccoli Cookies Nuts
Ice Cream Candy Eggs Soda Tomatoes Yogurt
Mack Brown, Inc.
Cares about the High Country and Salutes our Healthcare Professionals!
Salute to Health Care Professionals

All the nurses agree, when you have 4324 students along with 700 faculty/staff to serve, it makes for a rare but thrilling profession. School nurses are
often perceived as providing direct care to students, especially with acute needs, when actually we do so much more. We have a unique role in provision
of school health services for children with special health needs, including children with chronic illnesses and disabilities of various degrees of severity.
Because there are only 4 nurses for 9 schools we also provide leadership in the provision of health services, policies and programs. We screen and refer
for health conditions, promote a healthy school environment, and act as a liaison between school personnel, family, health care professionals, and the
community. The range of services we provide varies daily, which in turn makes it always remarkable.
MEET THE NURSES of Watauga County Schools…
My name is Kristin Wike and I have been a My name is Shelly Klutz. I joined the Watauga
school nurse for Watauga County for the past County Schools Health Team in July 2007 and
4 years. As well as being the School Nurse and serve Blowing Rock, Valle Crucis and Bethel
504 Coordinator for Watauga High School, I Schools. Each day as a school nurse brings new
am also the lead nurse for Watauga County and exciting adventures and is a continuous
Schools. The best part of being a school nurse is learning experience for myself. I feel the key to
the appreciation and respect you receive from having a good school health program is through
students, parents, faculty and staff. There is just prevention. This is accomplished with educating
something to be said about the warm feeling students, parents, faculty and staff. Good health
you get when you help a person in need, be it a child or adult. enhances the learning environment. There is nothing better than coming
into the schools and hearing a student say “hey Nurse Shelly” or “I am glad
you are here today Nurse Shelly, can you look at this for me” but the best is
to hear “I feel so much better today”.
My name is Tracie Combs and I have been with

Watauga County Schools since May 2007 ser-
vicing Hardin Park and Cove Creek Elementary.
I currently serve approximately 1080 students My name is Amy Quesinberry and I am the Re-
along with teachers and staff. I must say that gional School Nurse Consultant for the North-
school nursing is very unique from any other west region; I have been in this position For 11
nursing practice. Every day brings a new set of years. My area includes 13 counties but within
surprises as we try to evaluate the special needs that 19 school systems.
of each student and their families along with the
needs of the teachers and staff. Each child I come in contact with holds a
special place in my heart; however the Exceptional Children’s Program is
the most fascinating to work with. These children hold an unconditional
love for their teachers and the staff that they encounter which adds much
delight and satisfaction to my position as a school nurse. I am sure I can
speak for each of us when I say that every hug, wave in the hall, and smile
that is sent our way makes school nursing a rewarding career choice.
My name is Tamara Stonesifer and I have

been working as a school nurse in Watauga
County since October 2007, currently serving
as school nurse for Green Valley, Parkway, and
Mabel School. After joining the Watauga County
Schools Health Team for a year, I received my
national school nurse certification. I feel truly
honored and blessed to serve Watauga County
as one of four school nurses. I love going and
talking with kids about different health topics. It is quite an experience to
be out in town and have one of my students come talk to me about some-
thing I’ve said. It really goes to show you that they really are listening.
Treatment for Vertebral Compression
Fractures from Osteoporosis…
F or many years the treatment for Vertebral Compression Fractures related to osteoporosis has been bed
rest, pain management and back braces. These treatments, while successful for some, have not provided
much relief or have been very limiting to the lifestyle of many.
Many, but not all, who suffer from osteoporosis are active “on the go” people and a treatment requiring
they resort to bed rest, pain medication and/or a back brace are very disappointing options. The pain ex-
perienced with these fractures is often debilitating and can result in other health issues developing from a
treatment causing them to be sedentary.
Balloon Kyphoplasty, offered locally at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, is a treatment option for
many with acute (recent) vertebral compression fractures. The procedure typically takes less than an
hour and is almost always an outpatient procedure. Tiny incisions are made so balloon catheters can be
inserted. The balloon catheters are carefully inflated to restore the height of the spine. Bone cement is
then inserted and serves as an internal cast stabilizing the fracture. Pain relief, often dramatic, occurs
over the next several days in most patients.
Kyphoplasty addresses the collapse of the vertebral
bodies due to osteoporosis or acute back injuries
which can lead to adjacent fractures if left untreated
and result in bowing of the spine, often referred to
as kyphosis (or Dowager’s Hump). This bowing of
the spine can cause breathing problems, difficulty in
sleeping, loss of appetite and depression.
To reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis, calcium
and vitamin D should be included in your diet as well as
consistent exercise is a weight-bearing manner (running,
walking and weight training). If you believe you have an
acute vertebral compression fracture or are at risk for osteopo-
rosis, consult your family healthcare provider.
Dr. Pat Holmes and Dr. Richard Geldmeier,, both certified
in Balloon Kyphoplasty, perform the procedure at Watauga
Medical Center in Boone. Dr. Holmes states “In my experience
kyphopasty has provided real relief in most of the patients un-
dergoing the procedure and many of these patients return to
normal daily activities in short order.” If you are experiencing
pain from a Vertebral Compression Fracture, please ask your doc-
tor about this life-restoring treatment.
For more information about Balloon Kyphoplasty,, visit www.apprhs.
org/services/radiologyimaging/kyphoplasty.
“In my experience kyphopasty has

provided real relief in most of the patients
undergoing the procedure and many of
these patients return to normal daily
activities in short order.”
Watauga Medical Center

Boone, NC • (828) 268.2606 • www.apphrs.org/services/radiologyimaging/kyphoplasty
Airbrush Tanning Our Feat
ured Spa
!
Safer – and Better Than Ever!
W ith all of the concerns about overexposure to the sun, skin cancer,
and premature aging from UV exposure, is there a safe and easy way
to get that natural looking, healthy glow that a tan gives you? “There cer-
studies condemning UV light, specifically indoor UV light. Awareness is
more prominent than ever since about 30 million people use some form
of indoor tanning.
tainly is,” replies Debra Grosswald, owner of the Sanctuary Spa in Boone
Many people think that a base tan protects them from damaging UV or
and a skin care specialist for over 25 years. “Airbrush, sunless tanning is safe
UVA, but to the contrary, there is no protection from having exposed the
and quick, and when applied with professional equipment by an experi-
skin to that radiation. “People may think that a ‘base’ tan will protect them
enced technician, it can be a beautiful, natural looking tan.”
from skin cancer,” says Martin A. Weinstock, MD, professor of dermatology
Spray tanning is not a surface dye, but an actual browning of the skin at Brown University and chair of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) skin
caused by a natural ingredient in the tanning solution called DHA. DHA is a cancer advisory board. “But in reality, the lights just act as a radiation mul-
simple carbohydrate derived from vegetable sources and has been widely tiplier, further increasing their skin cancer risk.”
used in cosmetics for over thirty years. According to the FDA, there is no
known toxicity from the ingredient.
The DHA reacts with proteins in the skin which causes the natural darken-
ing. A bronzer may be added so that the technician can see that the solu-
tion is being applied evenly, and clients can expect it to take about four
hours for the natural browning to reach its full depth of color. Typically the
tan lasts about a week, the same as a single exposure to radiation tanning
by either the sun or a tanning bed, but a variety of factors can extend or
diminish that time.
The Sanctuary Spa has recently purchased the Norvell professional air-
brush equipment from OuterSanctum, a Boone salon that recently closed.
Along with the equipment, several of the staff have joined the Sanctuary,
including owner Brent Horner. Jessica Martin, an esthetician who has
done thousands of tanning sessions, will train the Sanctuary staff in air-
brush technique.
“Spray tanning has changed in recent years,” says Martin. “Equipment and
techniques are greatly improved as well as the airbrush solution used. Re-
sults are great and very natural.”
Martin continued by saying that
they did a lot of research before “Airbrush, sunless tanning is safe Similarly, spray tanning does not protect against further
acquiring the Norvell system. “It’s
very high quality,” Martin said,
and quick, and when applied with exposure to damaging UV radiation, so it is important
for people to use some sun lotion protection if planning
“and was recommended by spas professional equipment by an a trip to the beach. But a healthy, natural airbrush tan
in larger cities.” will make you look ready for the sand and sea before the
Airbrush tanning is a safe alterna-
experienced technician, it can be a first sun’s rays take over.
tive to sunbathing or indoor tan-
ning, according to Dr. Lawrence
beautiful, natural looking tan.”
Gibson of the Mayo Clinic. “Expo-
sure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation damages your skin, whether the exposure
comes from tanning beds or natural sunlight,” Dr. Gibson says in a report
for MayoClinic.com. “This damage increases the risk of skin cancer and pre-
mature skin aging.” A staggering amount of people in the US expose them-
selves to UV or UVA light and health institutions have released numerous
The Sanctuary Day Spa

643-B Greenway Dr. • Boone, NC • (828) 268.0003 • www.sanctuaryinboone.com
Stroke? Help is here when seconds count…
E xperiencing a stroke yourself or having a loved one begin to show signs of a stroke is always very scary. You begin to go through what you have heard
about stroke in the past, but may not have paid really close attention if stroke has not affected your life directly. You do recall that the most important
move you make in getting treatment for yourself or someone else showing signs of a stroke are to act F.A.S.T.
Watauga Medical Center’s recent designation by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, affords residents and visitors to the High
Country a piece of mind to know that, in the event of a stroke, doctors, nurses and technicians move into action as soon as a stroke victim is identified.
When the patient arrives at Watauga Medical Center’s Emergency Department, the action starts immediately. Protocols are enacted to quickly diagnosis
and ensure the appropriate care is started in an effort to save valuable brain cells.
Watauga Medical Center’s certification was earned after undergoing an onsite evaluation and demonstrating compliance with nationally
developed standards for stroke care, and is the only hospital in Northwest North Carolina with this certification.
“We’re proud to achieve this distinction confirming our commitment to providing the best stroke care to our patients,
but really want to make sure people are aware of the signs of stroke because when dealing with a stroke, TIME =
BRAIN,” says Claire Cline, Vice President, Patient Care Services for Appalachian Regional Healthcare System.
The acronym to remember when suspecting a stroke is F.A.S.T.,

and check the following:
Face – Ask the person to smile. Does one side droop?
Arms – Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift
downward?
Speech – Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence.
Does their speech sound slurred or strange?
Time – If the answer is yes to any of these, call 911!
This guide, along with a person becoming confused or unbalanced, are indications of stroke and the sooner a patient receives care the better their
chances of recovery with the least amount of long-term damage. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, but quick action can go
a long way in saving a stroke victim’s life.
A stroke is simply a “Brain Attack” cutting off blood flow and oxygen to the brain. While there is more than one type of stroke, the loss of brain cells at the
rate of 2 million per second is present with any stroke. Minimizing the loss of brain cells is crucial to the survival and recovery from a stroke.
When brain cells die during a stroke, the areas controlled by that part of the brain are affected and often lost. Patients can lose the ability to speak and
move and also lose their memories. How a stroke patient is affected depends on where in the brain the stroke occurs, how severe the blockage and how
quickly they receive treatment.
There are several very effective drugs which help to reestablish blood flow by dissolving the clot(s) blocking the blood flow in the brain and minimizing
damage. However, the key to the best outcome after suffering from a stroke is how quickly these drugs are administered reestablishing blood flow to all
areas of the brain minimizing loss and damage of brain cells.
Remembering the warning signs of a stroke and responding quickly if you or someone else begins to show these signs, are the most important first steps
to the best possible outcome after the stroke.
For more information about Watauga Medical Center’s designation as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, visit www.apprhs.org. For more information
about Stroke and what you can do to protect yourself, visit www.stroke.org.
Watauga Medical Center Stroke Center

Boone, NC • (828) 262.4100 • www.apprhs.org
Game – Set – Match!…
. . . will be the rallying cry this summer as Deer Valley Racquet and Fitness club takes
to the outdoor courts for their summer season. The club’s 2011 schedule of tennis tour-
naments, round robins, clinics, lessons, socials, and Ladies, Men’s, and Mixed Doubles
league play is full and exciting.
Tennis Director, Aaron Petersen, has spent the last 2 years building the tennis program
at Deer Valley to offer something for everyone. “Growing the tennis program at Deer
Valley has made a huge difference in the number of players that have become excited
about playing tennis again or moved tennis up on their priority list. My goal is to
continue to reach out to those who have a life-long love of tennis, or are looking
to learn to play this sport of a lifetime. We offer many opportunities for all levels
of play,” expressed Petersen.
Deer Valley’s weekly clinic schedule offers opportunities for both adults and ju-
niors, and beginner through advanced level players. In addition to the weekly
clinics, the club offers a variety of both social and competitive events and activi-
ties including Ladies Doubles, Men’s Doubles, Singles and Doubles Club Lad-
ders, USTA League competition, and Friday Socials, as well as a full calendar of
tournaments and special events. At Deer Valley there is no need to worry about
missing play time due to bad weather because, in addition to their 4 outdoor clay
and 2 outdoor hard courts, the club boasts 3 recently resurfaced indoor courts.
While tennis is a huge part of the day-to-day goings on at Deer Valley, it is defi-
nitely not all this club has to offer. Heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools are also a huge part of the fun, especially during the
summer months. There are only a few outdoor pools in the High Country, and some can get very crowded and may not offer much for
someone interested in say, lounging by the pool with a good book while the kids swim. Deer Valley’s heated outdoor pool creates a fun
family atmosphere with a large pool deck fully outfitted with lounge chairs, tables and shaded areas to accommodate whatever your
desire may be for your day at the pool.
Fitness classes have become very popular at Deer Valley with Zumba classes now offered every weekday, along
with evening Yoga and Pilates. The club’s fitness class schedule continues to grow with new classes being added
all the time due to increased demand, and the club currently offers free childcare during evening class times. Fully
equipped cardio, Nautilus, and free weight equipment rooms round out the club’s fitness offerings.
Deer Valley operates as a private club offering reasonably priced memberships in both Tennis and Pool and Fit-
ness versions with both Regular year-round and Seasonal options, however the club’s fitness classes as well as
both tennis clinics and private lessons are open to non-members all year long. Deer Valley is open 7 days a week
and is also an excellent location for private parties and events.
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Caring About Our Community…
I n May of 2006, the first patient received FREE treatment in the Community Care Clinic opened by Marian Peters, then
a Physics Professor at Appalachian State University. Almost five years later, the clinic is open 40 hours per week treat-
ing those who otherwise would not be treated. Peters, a licensed Physician Assistant, treats low-income persons in the
community who do not have health insurance. “Believing that everyone is entitled to good health care that improves
their quality of life, no matter what their income, is the philosophy of the Community Care Clinic,” says Peters.
The Community Care Clinic provides services for:
Primary Care
Mental Health Counseling
Lab Testing
Neurology
Gynecology
Orthopedics
Physical Therapy
All of the services at the Community Care Clinic are free to low-in-
come, uninsured people in the community. While only being able to
operate a few hours a week when first opened, the clinic has expand-
ed to now being open more than 40 hours per week. This is now pos-
sible thanks to the many business and individuals in the community Above: Volunteer lab director, Betsy Harris,
who generously provide financial and volunteer support. draws blood; Left: Volunteer Medical Director,
Dr. Jack Whitlock, checks a patient’s heart;
“We have the best, most dedicated volunteers an agency could Below: Volunteer Neurologist, Dr. Darrell Lewis,
hope for,” says Peters. “From our volunteer Board of Directors, to our conducts an exam
volunteer medical providers, to people who answer the phones and
do filing, the Community Care Clinic relies on approximately 75 vol-
unteers. Our volunteers include busy professionals, retired persons,
and college students. The Clinic could not operate without them.”
The Community Care Clinic is a resource for uninsured patients who may normally use the hospital emer-
gency room as their primary care facility. While emergency care is the most expensive form of medicine, the
Community Care Clinic practices preventive and primary care, thus saving a tremendous amount of money
in the community. Uninsured patients often cannot pay for preventive and primary health care and end up
delaying treatment until the situation becomes serious or life-threatening. Watauga County has the highest
rate of uninsured adults of any North Carolina County resulting in a tremendous need for the Community
Care Clinic.
The Community Care Clinic receives generous support from Watauga Medical Center as well as from
area doctors, physician assistants, and nurses. The clinic works closely with the Appalachian Healthcare
Project, the Watauga County Health Department, the Hunger and Health Coalition’s Free Pharmacy
Program and area physicians to ensure that everyone in our community has access to high quality
health care. In addition to offering primary and preventive care, the clinic offers mental health care and
specialty clinics for neurology, gynecology, and orthopedics.
Providing health services to those in need in our community takes a tremendous amount of volunteers
and the Community Care Clinic is always looking for additional health care providers, including doctors,
physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in all medical specialties. If you are able to volunteer for a few
hours each month please contact Marian Peters at the clinic.
Another area of great need is in donations from individuals and community organizations who would like
to support the financial needs of the clinic. If this is an area in which you can help, Executive Director
Melissa Selby would love to hear from you to share more about the clinic and their work.
Community Care Clinic

P.O. Box 1148 • Boone, NC • (828) 265.8591 • www.ccclinic.org
Awesome Upcoming Events…
Watauga Lake Triathlon
The 7th Annual Watauga Lake Triathlon begins with
a 1,000 meter swim in Watauga Lake leaving from
the banks of a family farm. The “start,” in a setting as
beautiful as Watauga Lake is just the beginning of
the unique experience of the Watauga Lake Triath-
lon. Watauga means “beautiful water” and Watauga
Lake is the epitome of beautiful water enhanced by
the surrounding Cherokee National Forest.
Following the swim is a 35 kilometer bike loop encompassing challenging climbs, welcoming
down hills and rolling to flat terrain following the contour of the lake and Roan Creek. The bike
follows along a beautiful course showcasing the more of this incredibly scenic area.
Rounding it out is the 8 kilometer out and back run in a pastoral farm setting leading to a por-
tion following the perimeter of the lake before the turn-around back to the finish.
The Watauga Lake Triathlon will be held on August 6, 2011 this year which is about 6 weeks earlier than in the past. The August
date should provide for a little warmer water temperature in Watauga Lake, which will be a welcome change for many.
This year the WLT is proud to announce that a portion of this year’s triathlon will benefit The Cancer Resource Alliance, and
outreach program of the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center.
The Watauga Lake Triathlon is organized and directed by co-directors Scott Vandiver and Travis Triplett. For more information
about the Watauga Lake Triathlon including online registration, visit their website at www.wataugalaketriathlon.com.
New River Marathon

The inaugural New River Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k will be held on May 7, 2011 showcasing the New River
Valley. The marathon’s figure 8 course runs primarily along the banks of the New River, one of only 14 American
Heritage Rivers in the United States.
Of the 17 miles with pastoral views of the New River, 13 miles are along
Railroad Grade Road, a North Carolina Scenic Byway. For the 9 miles that wind
away from the flat and fast New River Valley, the course offers several short, ag-
gressive climbs, rolling country roads, and a challenging 2-mile section between
15.5 and 17.5 miles rewarding racers with a near 180 degree breathtaking view at the
end of the stretch.
While only in its first year, The New River Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K has been awarded
certification by USA Track and Field (USATF). This certification provides 2 assurances to the runners; the first being
that the marathon course complies with the strict criteria of the USATF and secondly that the New River Marathon
is officially a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon.
The race will begin and end at the Riverside Restaurant, the former herb and root warehouse for Brownwood and
the surrounding area, situated on the banks of the New River and on the National Register of Historic Places. The
family-owned restaurant will be a popular spot for the start and finish of each race and cheering on the marathoners
at mile 11 of the figure 8 course. The 1-mile fun run on Friday, May 6, will be held during
the pre-race pasta dinner at the Riverside Restaurant.
The New River Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K are organized and directed by Blue Ridge Endurance, LLC. LLC For more informa-
tion, including online registration, visit their website at www.newrivermarathon.com or call 336-877-8888.
WHEN CHOOSING SOMEONE TO STRAIGHTEN TEETH,
WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR?
An Orthodontist! An orthodontist undergoes 2-3
additional years of specialized training after 4 years of
dental school making us uniquely qualified to correct
Dr. r.r. “Kim” reeD

mal-aligned teeth.
WHAT BROUGHT DR. REED TO BOONE?

Ann and I began visiting Boone over 14 years ago when
our daughter, Emily married Jeff Greene. Through
those years, as many young people began asking me
to consider opening an orthodontic practice here, I
realized that Boone would be a great place to do just
that. So after practicing orthodontics in Ocala, Florida
for over 30 years, I sold that practice to my son, Dr.
Juddson Reed, opening Reed Orthodontics in Boone
in July 2010. I absolutely love working with kids and
adults, helping them achieve more beautiful smiles. I
look forward to meeting more of the wonderful people
in Boone. Living across the street from four of our six
grandchildren just adds to the many benefits Boone
has to offer.
WHAT IS THE OFFICE LIKE?

The office is large, bright and very open, conveniently
located on State Farm Road in the Blue Ridge Medical
Building. The office space was refurbished with the
help of a local designer and has been open since
late July 2010. From the huge north facing windows
in the treatment area we get first hand views of fall
leaves, blowing snow with spring and summer colors
upcoming. The latest digital equipment is present
throughout the office with a focus on enjoyment and
fun with braces.
WHEN SHOULD SOMEONE SEE AN ORTHODONTIST?

The American Dental Association and American
Association of Orthodontists recommend a first visit
to the orthodontist by age 7. As a child begins the
transition from baby teeth to a mixture of baby and
permanent teeth, the comfortable fit of the new teeth
is a significant event. The timeliness of the loss of the
baby teeth and proper eruption of the permanent
successors often needs observation. Ideally, one set of
braces around age 10-13 is preferred but interceptive
minor early correction is sometimes necessary to help
maximize development.
HOW DOES SOMEONE GET APPOINTED TO SEE DR. REED?

Just call us to schedule. The decision to see the
orthodontist is entirely yours. Often the patient is
directed to see an orthodontist by the general dentist,
Reed Orthodontics but the desire to have your questions answered about
mal-positioned teeth can be fulfilled by a phone call.
The initial exam will often lead to a comprehensive plan
with treatment times and fees. In office financing is
available and conventional insurance benefits are also
accepted. The initial exam visit takes about half an hour
and is free with a report forwarded to your dentist.
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Boone, NC 28607
828-268-9797
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Kids Having a BLAST!!
S tudies have shown that if people are taught, and practice good health habits as children they have
the greatest chance of being healthy adults. Teaching kids good health habits they can imple-
ment in their own lives, while having fun is the mission of the BLAST program offered through
the Paul E. Broyhill Wellness Center in Boone.
We’ve all heard a lot about childhood obesity, and while this program is definitely beneficial in that
regard for children and their parents, BLAST is a great experience for all children. As a part of this
program, children learn that being active is fun and doesn’t have to feel like work. The kids build
confidence and learn how to make good choices in picking their meals, snacks, activities and have
a BLAST doing it!
In a play based format, BLAST builds strength through resistance training showing the kids proper form
with their exercises. This provides them with the life-long knowledge of how to correctly do the exercises they
learn. The BLAST program has also partnered with the Exercise Science depart-
ment at ASU giving the kids the opportunity to participate in the Treadmill Max
Test and actually chart their progress through the program.
In addition to the exercise portion of the program, BLAST also incorporates a nutritional component through the
nutrition department at ASU teaching the kids and their parent’s nutrition tips and showing cost effective ways
to be healthy.
BLAST runs in the Fall and Spring as an 11 week Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 3:30-530 program and in the
summer as a Monday through Friday 8:00-4:00 Summer Camp. The program is open to children 8-12 years of
age and any level of exercise ability.
For more information about BLAST, visit www.apprhs.org/services/wellness-center/blast or call 828.266.1060.
Paul E. Broyhill Wellness Center

232 Boone Heights Drive • Boone, NC • (828) 266.1060 • www.apprhs.org/services/wellness-center/blast
Your Secret is Safe with Us…
W ouldn’t it be great to walk in to work and have your co-work-
ers wondering what you did to look so much younger? Did
you get a lot of sleep, have a relaxing getaway or find the fountain of
an excellent resource for a
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The “Weekend Facelift” is a Boone. Set up your consul-
tation today and see what
modification of the S-lift devel- Set up your little it takes to have your
oped in the 1990’s. Dr. Anagnos
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ing what you did!!
hind the tragus of the ear to the
back of the earlobe. Through
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underlying muscle and removes Care Center, staffed by a li-
excess skin from the jowl and friends staring and censed aesthetician with 26
neck areas. Since there is such a wondering what years of experience. The
Skin Care Center offers a
you did over the full range of services and
weekend!! products, like the Obagi
system, including facials,
peels, dermaplaning, wax-
small area of disruption ing, tinting and manual
to tissue, the recovery is lymph drainage.
much quicker than other
Another one of the many
facelift procedures and
areas Dr. Anagnos spe- BEFORE AFTER
the results are amazing!!
cializes in is Skin Cancer
(It does take longer than
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healing.) This is not the
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knew then what we know
is advertised on TV as
now!! Subsequently, the
the Lifestyle Lift.
diagnosis of skin cancer
Dr. Anagnos, FACS, Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive is continually increasing.
Surgeon, has years of experience with this procedure on men and Complete removal is the BEFORE AFTER
women in the High Country and may well have performed it on primary treatment for
one of your friends or co-workers. Have you seen anyone looking most skin cancers and that can be quite invasive. What may often
exceptionally younger lately?? look like a very small area of affected tissue on the surface of the
While many of us in our younger years always said, “I will NEVER have skin, can reveal a very large and deep area in need of reconstruc-
plastic surgery; I will grow old gracefully”, did not realize that would tion once uncovered. Having the skill and training of Dr. Anagnos
include sagging jowls and loose neck skin. Fortunately, you have for reconstruction insures the best possibility of healing and mini-
mal scarring.
Blue Ridge Plastic Surgery is located at 141 Doctors Drive in Boone
and is dedicated to providing the highest standard of surgical and
patient care. Dr. Anagnos is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery, Hand
and Microsurgery, and General Surgery. His practice is home to his
private accredited OR Suite creating a comfortable, relaxing environ-
ment for his patients. For more information regarding any of these
and the many other specialty procedures Dr. Anagnos performs,
please visit their website at www.blueridgeplasticsurgery.net.
Blue Ridge Plastic Surgery

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Blue Ridge Acupuncture
A t Blue Ridge Acupuncture & Natural Medicine, we strive to provide the best possible care to our pa-
tients. We believe each person is unique, each presenting with their own constitution and set of com-
plaints. There is no one size fits all medicine at our office. We take the time to listen and understand what
is going on with patients, and attempt to achieve correction and restore health. We educate our patients
about their bodies, Chinese Medicine, and nutrition so they can make good lifestyle and healthcare choices.
Here’s what a couple patients have to say about us:
I was referred to Torrey, initially, by my primary care physician after Torrey Gorla, MSOM, L.Ac.
my back went out (again) and all my PCP could do was give me muscle relaxers, which weren’t
working. I called and Torrey’s office staff worked me in that afternoon for an initial treatment.
Torrey was very thorough in explaining to me how acupuncture worked to provide relief from
Services Offered:
back pain. I have been pain free since that initial treatment. Acupuncture
Since that time I have been working with Torrey to address several other chronic medical con- Chinese Herbal Medicine
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Prior to seeing Torrey, I was taking 7 different medications for these conditions. Now I take
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only 2 and some vitamin supplements.
Nutritional Science
Torrey has effectively treated my back pain, a sinus infection, high blood pressure, head-
aches and is working to improve my overall health by addressing the underlying causes of Hair Mineral Analysis
the autoimmune disorders, instead of just treating my symptoms. Testing for: Adrenal/Stress Related Disorders,
Torrey is a wealth of information and not only do I feel better physically, but I feel more knowl- Hormones, Food Allergies, G.I. and Yeast
Disorders
edgeable about my own health.
Personalized Nutrition
— C.O., Boone
After a lifetime of respiratory illness including asthma, sinus infections, bronchitis,

acute rhinitis, pneumonia and extreme fatigue, I have found a healing answer and wanted you to hear
about it. Yearly, I had grown more dependent on antibiotics, prednisone, inhalers (you name it) with lim-
ited results. From Thanksgiving 2009 until March 2010, I was continually sick and felt like I was on a slip-
pery slope to health defeat. I felt completely out of balance.
My wife, Morgan, said we are going to try something else. I went in for a medical consult with Torrey at
Blue Ridge Acupuncture (BRA). After just 3 weeks of acupuncture and a Chinese herbal formula, I felt 100%
better. This 4,000+ year old medicine works! I’m a believer.
Torrey Gorla and his staff gave me hope and helped change my understanding of my healing process.
I have dealt with symptoms all my life; now I am addressing the root cause of my illness. With the care,
knowledge, and compassion for healing that I have received from BRA, I feel 1000% better with an
abundance of energy that I thought was gone forever.
— Jim Thompson, Professor, CCC&TI
Commonly Treated Disorders:
Allergies & Asthma
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Women’s Health
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Blue Ridge Acupuncture & Natural Medicine

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