Central Ozarks Medical Center: October 2019

Friday, October 25, 2019

Health Tips for Your First Pregnancy

Being pregnant for the first time can be exciting and scary all at the same time and our OB Providers at the Lake of the Ozarks understand that. You should never feel alone during this time in your life, no matter what your personal situation is. Our Lake of the Ozarks health clinics are here for you and we assist patients with and without insurance. Our goal is to gear our services to work for your financial situation, not the other way around. Keep reading for a few health tips for your first pregnancy. If you are pregnant and currently searching for an OB Provider in the Lake of the Ozarks area you can count on, consider Central Ozarks Medical Center. Visit our website at www.CentralOzarks.org for more information on our services and providers.

Health Tips for Your First Pregnancy

Know what's normal for weight gain during pregnancy.
According to the National Institute of Health:
"If you are underweight (BMI* less than 18.5), you should gain about 28 to 40 pounds,
normal weight (BMI of 18.5 to 24.9), you should gain about 25 to 35 pounds, overweight (BMI of 25 to 29.9), you should gain about 15 to 25 pounds, and obese (BMI of 30+), you should gain about 11 to 20 pounds."

Ask your doctor about prenatal vitamins.
Many healthcare providers may advise you to take a prenatal vitamin every day, but it's best to ask your doctor what you should specifically do. Every mother-to-be is different.

Avoid eating or drinking the following:

Alcohol
Caffeinated beverages, such as coffee or soda
Fish with high levels of mercury, like swordfish or shark
Undercooked meat
Raw eggs

...it's best to get a list from your doctor of everything you shouldn't eat, but these are a few good examples that will likely be on it.

Meet Our Obstetrics and Gynecological Provider, Terry Krantz, FNP!

Terry Krantz received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1979 from Grand View College in Des Moines, Iowa. She worked primarily in Obstetrics in hospitals across the country until she returned to school, graduating summa cum laude with the President's Award for Scholarship in 2001 from Graceland University. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing and is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Terry is a recipient of the Higdon Award for Clinical Excellence. Her special area of interest lies in bridging cultural divides through the power of story. Her work in this field earned her an invitation to Sofia, Bulgaria where she presented a seminar by weaving an original parable to encourage the participants to reach for a higher level of wellness - resulting in women forming walking clubs across the city. She has found the arts to be a very useful adjunct in her approach to patients and enjoys finding this common ground with people from all walks of life.

When she is not at the clinic, she is a musician, a cyclist, a reader, and enjoys trying her hand at fly-fishing in the mountains of the West.

To schedule an appointment with Terry, please call our Camdenton Medical Center today. You can reach us there by calling 573-346-4446. For more information, you can always visit our website at www.CentralOzarks.org.

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Friday, October 18, 2019

Healthy School Night Snacks For Your Kids

Weeknights can be crazy when it comes to feeding your kids and our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks understand that. With all of the after school extracurricular activities, your kids likely have going on this year, it can be tempting to just run through a drive-through and get your kids something to eat because it's convenient but that's not always the healthiest option. Our Mid-Missouri health clinics are here to share a few healthy school night snack recipes we found online with you in this week's blog. Your child's health is important. To book an appointment with a Pediatrician at the Lake of the Ozarks you can count on, call Central Ozarks Medical Center today. All phone numbers and clinic locations can be found on our website at www.CentralOzarks.org.

Source: https://www.foodfanatic.com/recipes/no-bake-granola-bars-recipe/

No Bake Granola Bars Recipe

Ingredients
2/3 cup Coconut Oil
2/3 cup Coconut Butter
2/3 cup Honey
2 1/2 cups Certified Gluten Free Oats
1/3 cup Chocolate Chips, Optional

Directions
Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large microwave safe bowl, melt the coconut oil, coconut butter and honey. Whisk until combined and stir in the oats.
Press the oat mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly over the bottom. Refrigerate until hardened, about two hours. When the granola is set, use the parchment paper to lift the granola bars from the pan. Slice into 20 bars.
If using the chocolate, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave according to package directions. Drizzle or pipe the chocolate over the bars and refrigerate until set.
Store bars in the refrigerator.

Source: https://diethood.com/homemade-baked-banana-chips-recipe/

Homemade Baked Banana Chips Recipe

Ingredients
10 ripe, but firm bananas, thinly sliced
freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 lemon is plenty)

Instructions
Preheat oven to 200F.
Cover a sheet pan with foil and lightly grease with cooking spray.
Toss the bananas in lemon juice.
Arrange the bananas in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 2 hours, flip the slices with a metal spatula, and continue to bake for 1.5 hours longer, or until desired crispness.
Remove from oven and transfer the chips to a wire rack.
Cool completely. The longer they cool, the crunchier they will get.
Store in an airtight container.

Source: https://www.tastingpage.com/cooking/clean-eating-banana-blueberry-cookies

Clean Eating Banana Blueberry Cookies
Makes About 15 Breakfast Cookies

INGREDIENTS
2 ripe bananas
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/2 cups of gluten free oats
3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1 cup of fresh blueberries

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350.
Peel and mash the bananas in a large bowl. Add the vanilla, cinnamon, flax, and walnuts and stir. Combine the oats and oil, and then gently fold in the blueberries.
Place a silpat or parchment paper on a baking sheet and scoop about a 1/4 cup of batter down for each cookie. Gently press down to flatten slightly. Place in oven and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack and then put in tupperware container in the fridge for up to a week. Heat before serving.

Cereal Trail Mix

Source: https://www.whattheforkfoodblog.com/2015/09/13/cereal-trail-mix/

Ingredients
2 C Cheerios
1 C peanuts* (or almonds)
1 C dried cranberries
1 C banana chips
1/2 C mini chocolate chips (I used dairy free)

Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and store in an air-tight container up to 2 weeks.

All of us here at our health clinics in Central Missouri hope you enjoyed ready about these healthy school night snack recipes for your kids. Again, your child's health is important! You should be able to trust your Pediatrician immensely. For a Pediatrician at the Lake of the Ozarks, you can count on, call Central Ozarks Medical Center today!

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Friday, October 11, 2019

5 Reasons to Get Your Flu Shot

It's that time again, unfortunately. Flu season has officially started. According to CNN, flu season typically starts in October and there have already been flu-related deaths reported. This is tragic. Our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give you a few reasons to get your flu shot in this week's blog.

5 Reasons to Get Your Flu Shot

1. The flu can be fatal in some cases.
Flu-related deaths have already been reported this year. The flu is no laughing matter, while it's not always fatal, the fact is that it can be. So, why not protect yourself from this potentially fatal illness by getting the best known defense against it, a flu shot?

2. If you got a flu shot last year, it won't help for this year.
Some people may think that one flu shot lasts forever, but it doesn't. The best thing to do is to check with your doctor on the type of flu shot you're getting and how often you should be getting it for it to be effective.

3. The flu shot is known as the best way to prevent getting the flu.
According to the CDC, getting your flu shot is the best way to prevent yourself from getting the flu.
"An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to help protect against flu. Vaccination has been shown to have many benefits including reducing the risk of flu illnesses, hospitalizations and even the risk of flu-related death in children."

4. A flu shot for your children can keep them from being hospitalized for flu-related issues.
Children can get the flu too, it's not just an adult illness. Ask your doctor what the best shot for your child's particular age would be. According to the CDC, "Everyone 6 months of age and older should get an influenza (flu) vaccine every season with rare exception."

5. Getting your flu shot can keep you from spreading the flu to someone else.
The flu can be highly contagious, unfortunately. This means if you contract the flu, you could be giving it to your children, your spouse or significant other, your friends, and possibly anyone you come into contact with.

Get Your Free Flu Shot with COMC Today

Here is the need-to-know information on our free flu shot clinics going on today:

COMC Camdenton: October 11th
1652 N Business Route 5, Camdenton, MO 65065
8am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm

COMC Osage Beach: October 11th
3870 Columbia Ave, Osage Beach
8am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm

No appointments necessary
Short intake form can be completed on the day of fair
First Come/ First Served

Our Lake of the Ozarks health clinics can't stress enough how important it is to get your flu shot. You could potentially be saving your life and others just by getting it. The flu, while not in every case, but in some, can be fatal and it's important to not forget that. To get your flu shot today stop by one of our health centers at the Lake of the Ozarks listed above. If you have any questions, please give us a call. Our phone numbers for each located are listed below.

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

5 Important Factors To Know in Regard To Breast Cancer Awareness

It's October 2019 and in case you didn't realize, our health clinics at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to tell you it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! In the spirit of it being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our Mid-Missouri health clinics are here to give you a few important factors to know in regard to breast cancer awareness. For a reliable healthcare provider at the Lake of the Ozarks, you can count on, call Central Ozarks Medical Center today. All of our phone numbers and locations can be found on our website at www.CentralOzarks.org.

5 Important Factors To Know in Regard To Breast Cancer Awareness

You can prevent your chances of getting breast cancer by:

1. BEING ACTIVE AND EXERCISING EVERY WEEK.
Doing this can help you maintain your weight, which can in return help reduce your risk of breast cancer.

2. DRINKING LESS ALCOHOL.
It's important to realize the more alcohol you consume, likely the greater your risk is of getting breast cancer. A good rule of thumb is to limit yourself to less than 1 drink per day.

3. MAINTAINING A HEALTHY WEIGHT.
Obesity or being overweight increases your chances of getting breast cancer, especially after menopause.

4. REFRAINING FROM SMOKING.
Studies suggest that there is a link between smoking and breast cancer, especially in menopausal women.

5. BY AVOIDING RADIATION AND POLLUTION.
Different medical-imaging methods use high doses of radiation. Certain studies suggest that there could be a link between breast cancer and radiation exposure.

All of us here at Central Ozarks Medical Center hope you found this blog enlightening and that it made you more aware of ways you can reduce your chances of getting breast cancer. In other news, Central Ozarks Medical Center has a few upcoming Flu Fairs and we'd like to share that information with you below:

Upcoming Flu Fairs:
COMC Richland: October 4th
Medical Center Main Entrance
304 W Washington,
Richland 7am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm

COMC Camdenton: October 11th
1652 N Business Route 5, Camdenton, MO 65065
8am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm

COMC Osage Beach: October 11th
3870 Columbia Ave, Osage Beach
8am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm

No appointments necessary
Short intake form can be completed on the day of fair
First Come/ First Served

If you have any questions about any one of these fairs, please do not hesitate to give us a call. Contact the clinic at which the fair you are interested in attending will be held. All of the phone numbers and clinic locations can be found on our website at www.CentralOzarks.org. You can also follow us on our social media channels listed below to start up to date on our latest news.

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