Page 4 - Stuart Exposure - February '20

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Cleveland CliniC Martin HealtH news

Heartfelt Advice blockage in the left anterior descending artery, often There was also tremendous satisfaction for Lord,
referred to as the widowmaker. in what he calls, “the remarkable care” he received at
Take Time To Take Care Of Yourself Stephen McIntyre, M.D., performed the catheterization Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital. “It was a very
At the suggestion and advised Lord and his wife, Bethany of the results. emotional experience for me to see the care and the spirit
of his physician, Rob “Because of the location of the blockage, the right answer that not only took care of me, but all the other patients
Lord jumped on a for me was to have open heart surgery. And they wanted during my hospital stay.”
treadmill for a routine to do that the following morning.” In a matter of hours, Months after surgery, Lord is 30 pounds lighter,
stress test on June 7, Lord’s world had been turned upside down. walking up to three miles a day and relishing the idea
2019. The following One certainty amid the emotional stress was that he of watching his grandchildren grow. He says he can’t
day, the president would have heart surgery at the Frances Langford Heart overstate the importance of the support he received while
of Cleveland Clinic Center at Cleveland Clinic. “I could have gone anywhere, recovering, from his wife, daughters, family members and
Ma rt i n He a l t h but I didn’t hesitate to have it here, because I knew we friends.
underwent open-heart had as fine a team as anywhere in the country.” He’s also eager to share lessons learned from his
surgery. A year before Cleveland Clinic and Martin Health medical emergency. “My health had deteriorated and I
He had no System began integrating in 2019, the two healthcare did not know it, because it was so slow, so gradual.”
symptoms and systems had established a cardiac affiliation to share best His advice is twofold. First, establish a relationship
in fact felt good practices in cardiology and heart surgery. with a physician. “My physician looked at my chart and
during the stress As part of that initial affiliation, cardiothoracic surgeon realized that I had not had a stress test in quite a long
test requested by his Edward Savage, M.D., was brought in from Cleveland time.” He’s also advocating personal responsibility. “I
cardiologist, Joseph Clinic Florida as medical director of Cardiovascular got so busy, I didn’t take care of myself, so I’ve changed
Gage, M.D. However, Surgical Services. Less than a year later, Lord entrusted that and I hope my story will motivate others to do that
results signaled the Savage with his own life. “The care I received was too.”
need for a cardiac phenomenal. Savage is obviously a very skilled physician, To find out more about the Frances Langford
catheterization, Robert L. Lord Jr., president of but he also communicated so well with me. The same was Heart Center at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, visit
which revealed a Cleveland Clinic Martin Health true of his staff.” martinhealth.org/heart.

Cleveland Clinic Martin from its former location to the newly constructed area residents in need of emergent care. That includes an
North Hospital Now Seeing next door. The former emergency department location will urgent care, expedited appointments to primary care
be renovated over the next 10 months, with the second
providers, and access to Cleveland Clinic Express Care
Patients In New ER Space phase of the expansion expected to be complete by fall Online.
2020. When the expansion is finished, the transformed About Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
As part of its commitment to continue providing high- ED will be doubled in size. Cleveland Clinic Martin Health is part of the Cleveland
quality care to Treasure Coast residents, Cleveland Clinic The $20 million project was funded entirely by Clinic Florida region. It features three hospitals with
Martin North Hospital has opened the first phase of its donations through the Cleveland Clinic Martin Health 521 total beds, a freestanding emergency center, and
renovated emergency department. Foundation. The facility will be named the Gwen and numerous outpatient centers and clinics across Martin
Patients will now be seen in the newly renovated Jules Knapp Emergency Center to honor the Knapps for and St. Lucie counties on Florida’s east coast. Cleveland
space, which will accommodate our growing community their $3 million contribution toward the new emergency Clinic Martin Health offers preventive, primary and acute
and provide an enhanced patient experience. department. hospital care, as well as cancer care, a heart center,
Phase I of the emergency department (ED) renovation The emergency department is one of many options wellness and rehabilitation services, and much more.
offers a bright new space featuring larger, all-private Cleveland Clinic Martin Health offers Treasure Coast Learn more at clevelandclinic.org/martinhealth.
exam rooms developed with patient comfort and safety in
mind. It also was designed to create an efficient working
area for caregivers. United Way To Hold Third Annual Tikis from page 1 Visit http://www.UnitedWayMartin.org/Tiki to learn
The emergency department was relocated on Jan. 5 more and register today.
Polynesian entertainment provided by Aloha Islanders About United Way
Entertainment. Tickets are $85 before Feb. 15 and $110 after United Way of Martin County’s mission is to improve lives
and can be purchased online at UnitedWayMartin.org/Tiki. by mobilizing the caring power of our community. Since 1972,
Last year more than 200 guests attended the second the United Way has been working to create long-term social
annual Tikis on the Terrace and raised $14,000 for change and provide support to Martin County residents by
Martin County’s hunger relief initiatives. This year, investing in programs that strive to: enhance healthy living,
funds raised will go toward United Way’s Tools for improve education and support financial stability.
Success program. Nearly 60 percent of students in Photos by Liz McKinley
Martin County do not have the
basic school supplies to start the
year off right. In its first year, Tools
Andre’s East For Success provided over 8,300
children with supplies for their
classroom, saving Martin County
Hairstyling families over $58,000. This program
has a lofty goal of supporting all
Martin County schools by year five.
United Way of Martin County
invests in programs that strive to enhance
healthy living, improve education, and
support financial stability.
Sponsors include Bank of
America, C&W Business Systems,
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health,
HBK CPAs and Consultants and Left to right: Carol G. Houwaart-Diez, Mark Roberts, Dana Denzel, Jamie
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