Health Resources

An Easy
Access Guide of
Medical Services for Iron County
& Surrounding
Areas

2014
A supplement of the Iron County Reporter
www.ironcountyreporter.com 906.265.9927

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The Iron County Reporter is proud to present our

Health Resources Guide to our readers and the community.
This is one special issue youll want to keep nearby for many
months, as it is chock-full of medical resource information,
health service options, topics for healthy living and a
directory of medical services in our local area.
Youll be able to keep on hand a comprehensive listing of
specialists and health care providers, support groups and
medical access programs for all ages.
Be sure to support our local health care providers whenever
possiblemaking a difference in our community by offering
professional services close to home.

Health Resources
Directory
Crystal Falls Health Mart (Pg 4)
1340 U.S. 2 Crystal Falls, MI 49920
906.875.3601
Dickinson County Healthcare System (Pg 8)
1721 S. Stephenson Ave., Iron Mountain, MI 49801
906.774.1313 www. dchs.org
Dickinson Iron District Health Department (Pg 9)
818 Pyle Dr., Kingsford, MI 49802 906.774.1868
601 Washington Ave., Iron River, MI 49935
906.265.9913
Essential Kneads Massage Therapy (Pg 10)
173 Erickson Dr., Iron River, MI 49935
906.265.5310
First Financial Insurance Agency of Iron River (Pg 10)
426 West Genesee St., Iron River, MI 49935
906.265.6457

Women relax and refresh for healthier living

Georgias Resale Boutique (Pg 4)

400 Superior Ave. - Suite A, Crystal Falls, MI 49920
920.969.9779
Jacobs Funeral Home (Pg 10)
405 Cayuga St. Iron River, MI 49935
906.265.5129
Northpointe Behaviorial Healthcare Systems (Pg 13)
715 Pyle Dr. Kingsford, MI 49802 906.774.0522
703 2nd Ave. Iron River, MI 49935 906.265.5126
401 10th Ave. Menominee, MI 1.800.750.0522
NorthSTAR Health System (Pg 6-7)
1400 W. Ice Lake Rd., Iron River, MI 49935
906.265.0477 855.NHS.HEALTH
www. northstarhs.org
Potrykus Family Dentistry (Pg 10)
213 N. Railroad Street, Eagle River, WI 54521
715.479.4686 www. potrykusfamilydentistry.com

Fortune Lake was an ideal

backdrop for outdoor yoga
and kayaking instruction provided during the Total Woman in the Outdoors program
on June 17, sponsored by
NorthStar Health System and
Bewabic State Park in Crystal
Falls. Women had the opportunity to learn about campfire
cooking, gardening, outdoor
first aid, self-defense, fitness
and yoga in a northwoods
setting.

Phelps Care WI, LLC (Pg 10)

4288 S. Maple Dr., Phelps, WI 54554 715.545.3144
Tri-County Communication Services (Pg 4)
U.S. 2, Florence, WI 54121
715.528.4350 888.528.4350
www. tricountyaudiology.com
Wild Rivers Realty & Associates (Pg 4)
Iron River, MI 906.265.7325 Crystal Falls, MI
906.875.0100 www.wildriversrealty.com

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Dambeck offers acupuncture, hypnotherapy as natural health care options

IRON RIVERAcupuncture has been
around for a couple thousand years
and most of us have at least heard of
it, if not seen pictures of someone with
several small needles sticking out of
various parts of their body like a porcupine.
Looks kind of painful. But the ancient Chinese practice of inserting thin
needles into points on the body is actually a means of treating pain, both
physical and emotional.
Iron River resident Alicia Smith
Dambeck is a board-certified, licensed
acupuncturist and certified hypnotherapist who offers a range of natural
options to health care, including nutritional therapy and supplements. Dambeck practices with Dr. Charles Newby
at the Alternative Healing Center at 415
River Avenue and also has an office in
Marquette. She also does phone consultations.
Dambeck has a bachelors degree in
natural health sciences and a masters
degree in acupuncture from Bastyr
University, a natural medical school
in Seattle. Dambeck treats a variety of
health concerns with special interest in
pediatrics and womens health. However, she treats all ages and both sexes.
Dambeck moved back to the U.P.
from the Pacific Northwest about a
year ago and has been practicing in
Iron River since February.
This is a calling for me, said Dambeck, who hails from Appleton, but
now lives at Brule Village with her
husband, Rudolph Dambeck. I am a
gentle practitioner. I welcome all clients
that desire more balance in their life.
Balance is a key concept within traditional Chinese medicine, of which acupuncture is a part. Basically, traditional
Chinese medicine teaches that acupuncture is a technique for balancing
the flow of energy or life force (known
as chi or qi, pronounced CHEE). This
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Alicia Smith Dambeck is a board-certified, licensed acupuncturist and certified hypnotherapist who offers a range of natural options to health care, including nutritional therapy and supplements.

energy flows through pathways, or

meridians, in the body.
Acupuncturists believe that illness
occurs when something blocks or unbalances chi. By inserting needles into
specific points along these meridians,
acupuncture practitioners believe that
the energy flow will return to balance.
Its a philosophy different from
what Westerners are generally exposed
to from an early age.
As an acupuncturist, I view health
as a dynamic, ever-changing process
between body, mind, spirit and environment, Dambeck said. Im putting
needles into you and directing your
current of energy back to the right circuit.
Dambeck stresses that her approach
is very gentle, especially given her specialty is pediatrics.
If you are needle-shy or just need
to feel supported and comfortable, I am
your practitioner.
Dambeck said she has long been
drawn to medicine and became a believer in natural medicine because it
has helped her in her own life. Not that
she was immediately a believer in these
natural methods, however.
If you would have told me five
years ago that I would be an acupunc-

turist, I would have laughed at you. I

would have said, No, Im going to be a
pediatrician.
But after getting acupuncture treatments herself (she now gives herself
treatments), 3 years of study at Bastyr
and seeing numerous success stories,
Dambeck has changed her focus.
While acupuncture has long been
connected to treating adult physical
pain, Dambeck said its benefits extend
to digestion, emotional issues and even
to childrens health concerns.
As a means of working with children, Dambeck has become a practitioner of shonishin, a specialized
technique developed in Japan that is
based on acupuncture theory without
needles. It involves the use of custommade tools to brush, tap and stroke on
top of the skin to stimulate certain energy pathways.
Dambeck has used acupuncture
with childrens issues like colic and
even autism. With colic, for example,
Dambeck said she can use flower essences, a type of energetic medicine
that teaches that flowers have certain
essences in them that help align the
body naturally.
An example would be a lavender
flower essence that Dambeck said is

helpful for anxiety. Its a liquid that is

taken internally from a dropper.
Children are very sensitive, and a
little bit goes a long way.
With autism, Dambeck said she has
found that autistic children like tuning
forks, and she can also use shonishin
techniques.
Ive treated autistic kids and seen
dramatic results within just one session. They make more eye contact, and
parents tell me theyre less stressed.
Dambeck also treats emotional issues in adults like anxiety and depression with both acupuncture and hypnotherapy. She stresses that in hypnotherapy she is in no way interpreting
what the patient is saying as he or she
becomes relaxed and begins talking
about the emotional issue.
Rather, she helps connect the patient
with the subconscious mind.
Basically, in hypnosis I make you
really relaxed with my voice and then
we sort of go through some things that
are really important to you. The subconscious mind is very creative and has
a lot to show you.
With these techniques, Dambeck
aims to treat people in a holistic manner, rather than targeting a specific
symptom.
The theory behind her approach is
that the chi inside us gets stuck from a
range of issues like disease, stress, accidents, trauma and scar tissue. These
stagnate the meridians and cause pain.
The number of sessions to treat these
difficulties varies, Dambeck said.
It totally depends. Ive had people
get off my table with no pain. It just depends on what it is, truly.
She also offers community acupuncture, where a group of people are
treated at the same time. This can be a
more affordable option for some.
I always put the heart before the
medicine, and its hard to see people
who need care but cant afford it. So I
am very flexible, and the community
acupuncture is really a great substitute
and it does work.
Dambeck is also set to begin working in natural childbirth techniques in
the fall and will continue to travel and
treat those who can benefit from her expertise.
I feel the U.P. needs more natural
medicine, and thats what I love, to bring
the medicine and keep growing.
For an appointment, call Dambeck
at 906-236-0032.

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New memory care unit opens at ICMCF

CRYSTAL FALLSAs the population
of Iron County, the state of Michigan
and the country as a whole ages, the
demand for medical care for the elderly
population expands.
One of the most vital aspects of
medical attention for elderly patients
centers around dementia care. To help
meet that need locally, the Iron County
Medical Care Facility recently opened
its new memory care unit, the Willow
Living Center.
Administrator Chester Pintarelli
said the need for an expansion of the
previously named Chickadee Lane had
become clear.
Willow Living Center will expand
the number of beds designated for
dementia residents from 24 to 44 when
the new unit is completely up and
running. Some residents began moving
into the new unit on March 13, and
the relocation was completed in early
May.
The project began in the fall of
2012 after about a four-year process of
discussion, study and planning.
Some of those needs centered
around designing a living space that
help memory-care patients feel less
agitated and more at home. So Willow
Living Center has a soothing feel to it,
complete with color schemes of green,
brown, gray and burgundy that dont
cause overstimulation.
The center also has a hardwoodfloor path around the unit that helps
residents feel safe and keeps them from
becoming lost. Also, because of the
wander risk of dementia residents, the
unit is secured.
The path goes around in a circle, so
they dont get to an exit and try to get
out, explained Kim Mastie, director of

nursing. Lots of them try to find exits

because they think they need to go to
work or go home or take care of kids.
Theyre trying to find a way home.
The exercise also decreases agitation
and helps the residents walk off excess
energy.
Willow Living Center is comprised
of semi-private rooms, large living and
dining areas, large-screen TVs that can
show relaxing videos and fireplaces.
Numerous large windows throw
light throughout the unit, which has
nurses stations at each end and a
dietary services and kitchen area in the
middle.
To design the space, ICMCF worked
with the National Council of Certified
Dementia Practitioners of New Jersey.
The council also provided training in
dementia care to the staff.
The ribbon cutting ceremony for the
renovation was June 22. Tours were
given of the Skyway Short-Term Rehab
Living Center and Willow Memory
Care Unit.

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NorthStar becomes 4th U.P. Aspirus partner

IRON RIVERMore changes in the
local health scene seem certain in light
of the news that NorthStar Health
System, based in Iron River, will become the fourth hospital partner of
Aspirus Health System in the Upper
Peninsula.
The affiliation agreement takes effect on July 1.
NorthStars intent to join Aspirus was first announced on Dec. 17,
2013, in a letter to NorthStar employees. On June 16, both sides announced that NorthStar will become
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aspirus
effective July 1.
Aspirus, which is based in Wausau,
Wis., has offered to retain all current
NorthStar staff members.
NorthStar will become Aspirus
fourth hospital partner in the Upper
Peninsula. Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital was the first in November 2007;
Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium joined in July 2008; and Aspirus Grand View Hospital in Ironwood
joined in October 2010.
No announcement was made concerning a possible name change for
the Iron River-based facilities.
NorthStar Health System includes
a 25-bed critical access hospital, clinics in Iron River and Crystal Falls and
award-winning home health and hospice services. It employs more than

Connie Koutouzos, president and chief executive officer of NorthStar, spoke at a press conference on Monday, June 16 when
the affiliation between NorthStar Health System and Aspirus became official.

300 professionals from the community and includes more than 80 credentialed physicians and mid-level providers across a wide range of health care
specialties.
Aspirus is a non-profit, community-directed health system with more
than 6,000 employees.
It serves people in 14 Wisconsin counties and the western U.P.
through a series of affiliated hospitals,
home health and hospice care, critical
care and helicopter transport service,

skilled nursing homes, an affiliated

physician network and an extensive
network of clinics.
The affiliation with Aspirus, said
Mark Tousignant, chairman of the
NorthStar Hospital Board, is an extremely important event for NorthStar
and the community.
It will help sustain the mission of
NorthStar Health System and also
provide the support for meeting the
future health care needs of the community.

NHS Home Health Care & Hospice receives honors

NHS Home Health Care & Hospice was named an honors recipient in the HHCAHPS program. Front row, from left: Mary Lou Alexa, Rhonda Seguin and
Renee Westphal. Back row: Nancy Ponozzo, Faye Atanasoff, Jeanelle Maki,
Georgi Tomasoski and Michele Quayle. (submitted photo)

IRON RIVERNHS Home Health

Care & Hospice was named an
honors recipient in the 2013 Home
Health Consumer Assessment of
Healthcare Providers and Systems
(HHCAHPS).
This annual review recognized
the top 20 percent of agencies that
continuously provide the highest
level of satisfaction through their
care, as measured from the patients
point of view.
The HHCAHPS honors acknowledge the highest performing agencies ranked by an analysis of satisfaction measures covering both performance and improvement of care.
All services are provided seven
days per week by arrangement. For
more information, call 265-6118.

Connie Koutouzos, president and

chief executive officer of NorthStar,
said its goal has always been to continue providing high quality health
care to the community.
We are excited, she said, to
be part of a system that focuses on
providing excellent, compassionate
care and look forward to exploring
new ways to expand and improve our
services with the support of a thriving
system.
Matthew Heywood, president and
CEO of Aspirus, said NorthStar will
be a tremendous addition to the Aspirus family.
This will increase our ability to
serve communities in the western Upper Peninsula by collaborating and
sharing resources with our other regional partners.
Chuck Nelson, Aspirus U.P. regional CEO, said he is looking forward
to the addition. We welcome the opportunity to work with the NorthStar
team to coordinate care across our
region.
The affiliation, said Aspirus, will allow NorthStar to access new resources, share best practices and realize
business efficiencies.
That collaboration, Aspirus
statement continued, will be vital
in the systems efforts to constantly
improve quality and efficiency and
to thrive in an industry that presents
challenging financial, workforce and
regulatory issues.

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Mission
Statement

NORTHSTAR Health System is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization responsible for the physical and
emotional health of people living in south central Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Northern Wisconsin. Directly,
and in general partnership with communities, employers, schools, and government officials, as well as select
partnerships with other health care providers, we guide individuals and families in their lifelong journey toward
optimal health. We are committed to providing high quality, reliable, cost-effective, total health solutions with
respect and compassion. Our innovative efforts will positively impact health care delivery in our service area.

Home Care
Hospice

Services
Asthma/Allergy
Behavioral/Psychiatric &
Mental Health
Cardiac Echocardiogram
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac Stress Testing
Cardiology
Celiac/Gluten-Free Care
Chemotherapy/Oncology
Computed Tomography
(64 Slice)
Coumadin Clinic

Diabetes Education
Diagnostic Imaging
DOT Physicals
Ear-Nose-Throat
24/7 Emergency Room
EMS/Ambulance Service
Express (Urgent) Care Clinic
Family Medicine
General Surgery
Hemodialysis

Infusion Therapies
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Inpatient Care
Internal Medicine
Joint Replacement
Laboratory
Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI/MRA)
Mammography/Digital
Memory & Dementia

Nephrology
Nuclear Medicine
Nutrition Counseling
Occupational Therapy
Oncology
Orthopedics
Outpatient Services
Patient Support Groups
Pediatrics
Physical Therapy
Primary Care
Radiology
Rehabilitation Services

1400 West Ice Lake Road

Respiratory Care
Respite Care
Senior Services
Smoking Cessation
Social Services
Speech Therapy
Sports Medicine
TeleHealth/TeleMedicine

Hu

Urology
Women's Health
Wound Care

Iron River, MI 49935

PRIC

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NORTHSTAR Health System is Iron County's Leading Healthcare Provider!

NORTHSTAR Health Systems

Locations
NORTHSTAR Hospital

NORTHSTAR Crystal Falls

1400 W. Ice Lake Road

Iron River, MI 49935
855-NHS-HEALTH

1328 U.S. Hwy 2

Crystal Falls, MI 49920
Medical Clinic: (906) 875-4486
Dialysis: (906) 875-4739
Rehab Services: (906) 875-4749

NORTHSTAR Behavioral
Health
927 Riverside Plaza
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-3936

NORTHSTAR Surgical
Associates

James E. Harrison, M.D.

NORTHSTAR Crystal Falls
(906) 875-4486

Emergency Medicine
906-265-0402

Facility Maintenance

906-265-0420

Human Resources

906-265-0434

Family Medicine

Marketing/Public Relations

906-308-0232

Materials Management

906-265-0454

Marites Ansay, M.D.

NORTHSTAR Riverside Plaza
(906) 265-2165

Patient Advocate

906-265-0474

Patient Financial Services

906-265-0493

Physician Referral Service

906-265-0477

Volunteer Services

906-265-0402

Bruce Benkley, PA-C

NORTHSTAR Crystal Falls
(906) 875-4486
Nicole Bice-Anderson, PA-C
NORTHSTAR Hospital
(906) 265-6121

26

41

Terry Sue Hayrynen, D.O.

NORTHSTAR Ice Lake
(906) 265-9189

BARAGA

28

Marquette
28

41

45

Marenisco

141

MARQUETTE
ALGER

IRON

IRON

51

41

2
VILAS

Crystal Falls

45
Eagle
River

ONEIDA

Scott Hagle, M.D.

NORTHSTAR Hospital
(906) 265-6121

Administration

HOUGHTON

ONTONOGAN

32

Iron River
DICKINSON
FOREST

Katalin Szloboda, M.D.

NORTHSTAR Crystal Falls
(906) 875-4486

Andrew Oberlin, PA-C

NORTHSTAR Ice Lake
(906) 265-9189

Nephrology

Behavioral Health/Psychiatry

Ray H. Cameron, M.D., PhD

NORTHSTAR Crystal Falls
(906) 875-4486

Houghton

45

Tracey Nelson, FNP-PMHNP-BC

NORTHSTAR Riverside
(906) 265-2165

Tracey Nelson, FNP-PMHNP-BC David Puskala, PA-C

NORTHSTAR Associate
NORTHSTAR Riverside
(906) 265-9908
(906) 265-2165

Contacts

1300 W. Ice Lake Road

Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-9189

Robert Han, M.D.

NORTHSTAR Associate
(906) 265-9908

229 W. Genesee Street

Iron River, MI 49935
Medical Clinic: (906) 265-5423
Rehab Services: (906) 265-9123

3257 U.S. Hwy 2

Iron River, MI 49935
Diabetes Education:
(906) 265-2153
Home Care & Hospice:
(906) 265-6118

NORTHSTAR Ice Lake

CE

Ray Meyers, CRNA

NORTHSTAR Hospital

Terrance Kearney, D.O.

NORTHSTAR Associate
(906) 265-5378

NORTHSTAR Genesee

927 Riverside Plaza

Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-2165

GOGEBIC

Robert Koski, D.O.

NORTHSTAR Hospital

Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT)

NORTHSTAR Riverside
Plaza

rley

Anesthesiology

Steven Miljour, D.O.

NORTHSTAR Riverside
(906) 265-2165

NORTHSTAR Bates

1500 W. Ice Lake Road

Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-9001

Ironwood

Medical Staff

70

FLORENCE

DELTA

Sharisse Holinej, M.D.

NORTHSTAR Crystal Falls
(906) 875-4486

Iron
Mountain

(906) 265-6121

www.northstar hs.org

Donald Smith, D.O.

NORTHSTAR Associate
(906) 875-6681
Michael Yard, D.O.
NORTHSTAR Associate
(906) 265-5378

General Surgery
David Cecconi, M.D.
NORTHSTAR Surgical Associates
(906) 265-9001
Richard Cecconi, M.D.
NORTHSTAR Surgical Associates
(906) 265-9001
Joseph Donohue, M.D.
NORTHSTAR Surgical Associates
(906) 265-9001
Medhat Fanous, M.D.
NORTHSTAR Surgical Associates
(906) 265-9001
Nasseem F. Rizkalla, M.D.
NORTHSTAR Surgical Associates
(906) 265-9001
Steven Terrian, M.D.
NORTHSTAR Surgical Associates
(906) 265-9001

Internal Medicine
Nagaraju Choragudi, M.D.
NORTHSTAR Associate
(906) 265-6121

John Whitney, M.D.

NORTHSTAR Crystal Falls
(906) 875-4486

Oncology
Gustavo Morel, M.D.
NORTHSTAR Hospital
(906) 265-0433
Michelle Morel, PA-C
NORTHSTAR Hospital
(906) 265-0433

Orthopedics
Steve Cline, M.D.
NORTHSTAR Genesee
(906) 265-5423

Pathology
John Weiss, M.D.
NORTHSTAR Hospital

Pediatrics
Marites Ansay, M.D.
NORTHSTAR Riverside Plaza
(906) 265-2165
Tiffany Darling, M.D.
NORTHSTAR Crystal Falls
(906) 774-1205

Radiology
John Maesaka, M.D.
NORTHSTAR Hospital
(906) 265-0463

Urology
Kevin Scott, M.D.
NORTHSTAR Crystal Falls
(906) 875-4486

2014 HEALTH RESOURCES, Iron County Reporter, Page 8

Ways to be a fit family

IRON COUNTYObesity is a global
epidemic affecting people of all ages.
According to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, more than
one-third of Americans are considered
obese, while Statistics Canada notes
about 25 percent of Canadians are
obese. Being overweight or obese has
been linked to cardiovascular disease,
diabetes and some forms of cancer, and
children who are overweight are likely
to be overweight or obese adults.
While eating a diet that is low in
fat and high in whole-grain fiber,
vegetables and lean proteins is
important, exercise remains one of the
key factors in maintaining a healthy
weight.
However, many adults and children
simply do not get enough exercise
during the day. An active lifestyle is
often hampered by the prevalence of
digital devices or sedentary jobs that
encourage more screen time than fitness
time. But there are ways for the entire
family to get fit. Exercising together is
not just a great way for families to get
healthy, but also a great opportunity to
spend time together. The following are

Did you know?

According to the National Sleep

Foundation, a short nap of 20 to 30

minutes can improve alertness and
performance without creating feelings
of grogginess or interfering with
nighttime sleep. A NASA study that
examined sleepy pilots and astronauts
found that those who napped for 40
minutes improved their performance
by 34 percent.
According to the American Heart
Association, relaxation that calms
tension in the mind and body can be
a great way for men and women to
combat stress. Deep breathing is one
relaxation technique thats simple and
effective when done the right way.
People with diabetes know they
must monitor their blood sugar levels
on a daily basis. Its vital to maintain
a healthy level of blood sugar. Doing
so often means making smart dietary
choices. Those who have diabetes
should be careful when choosing
sweeteners and foods that may cause
rapid changes in their blood sugar.

a handful of ways families can work

together to incorporate more exercise
into their daily lives.
- Tackle chores. Yes, tasks around
the house can count as exercise.
Working together not only gets you
moving but also cuts down on the time
it takes to tackle tasks around the house.
Mowing the lawn, vacuuming the
rugs, sweeping the floor -- all of these
activities can get the heart pumping.
Make it fun by setting chores to music
or competing against one another to
see who gets their task done first or the
best.
- Compete in the pool. Swimming
is a low-impact activity that works
many muscles in the body. Taking a
dip in the pool can be both relaxing and
beneficial to your health. Compete with
family members to make the most of
the time spent in the water. Host relay
swimming races, see how long each
member of the family can tread water
or create any other competitions that
keep everyone in the pool moving.
- Create an outdoor obstacle course.
Set up a series of obstacles in your yard
and host your own triathlon. You can
jump through tires, climb through
tubes and scale trees. Make it fun by
having adults try to ride tricycles or
pair up an adult with a child for sack
races. The opportunities for fun are
only hampered by your imagination.
- Go for family bicycle rides.
Traverse your neighborhood or blaze
new trails by riding bikes together.
Young children can be strapped into
trailers that are pulled behind the bike
or ride in seats attached to the bike
itself. This gives everyone a chance to
enjoy the great outdoors and hone their
cycling skills.
- Go hiking. Hiking is another
fun family activity that also happens
to make for great exercise. Choose a
trail that may not be level and push
everyones endurance to the test.
- Stroll the beach. Walking or
running on sand offers more resistance
than walking on pavement. Take a
stroll at the lakeside. Break up the walk
by collecting stones or stopping by the
water to observe marine wildlife.
- Hit the dance floor. If youve been
invited to a wedding or a Sweet 16
party, cut a rug and take advantage of
the DJ and dance floor. When enjoying
yourselves, you probably wont even
realize how much youre exercising.

IRON RIVER

CRYSTAL FALLS

FLORENCE

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Health Department offers many services to the community

IRON COUNTYCommunity Health
services provided by the DickinsonIron District Health Department include Women, Infants and Children
(WIC); hearing and vision testing; Childrens Special Health Care Services
(CSHCS),;Maternal and Infant Support
Services (MSS/ISS); MIChild, which is
a health insurance program for uninsured children in Michigans working
families; influenza immunizations; immunizations clinics; family planning
programs; breast and cervical cancer
control programs; as well as others.

Childrens Special Health Care

Services (CSHCS) is a program within
the Michigan Department of Community Health. It is for children and some
adults with special health care needs
and their families.
CSHCS helps persons with chronic
health problems by providing:
- Coverage and referral for specialty
services based on the persons health
problems.
- Family-centered services to support
you in your role as primary caretaker
of your child.

Dickinson-Iron District Health Department

www.didhd.org
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program (BCCCP)
x

Michigan resident, age 40-64 and

who meets generous income
guidelines, un-insured or underinsured (call for details)
Medicaid application assistance for
treatment, if cancer is diagnosed

Immunizations
x
x

Low cost immunizations for children,

adolescents and adults
Private insurance, Michigan Medicaid and Medicare Part B and D accepted

Family Planning and

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Program
x
x
x
x

Exam and contraceptive supplies

STI testing and treatment
Fees based on sliding fee scale
Private insurance and Michigan Medicaid accepted

Other Services
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
Senior Screening Program
Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP)
Communicable Disease Investigation
Preschool and School Vision and Hearing Screenings
Childrens Special Healthcare Services
Environmental Health Services
Provider for Michigan Medicaid, Medicare Part B and D, and most insurance companies

For information or an appointment call:

Dickinson County
818 Pyle Dr., Kingsford MI 49802
P: (906) 774-1868 Fax: (906) 774-9910
Iron County
601 Washington Ave., Iron River MI 49935
P: (906) 265-9913 Fax: (906) 265-2950

Dickinson-Iron District Health Department staff gathered for a photo at the flu clinic at the
Windsor Center in October. Pictured, from left, are Joyce Ziegler, RN; Margie Surface, RN;
Melissa Weston, RN; Louis Johnson, RS; Claire Denecke, RN; and Patty Cowell, RN.

- Community based services to help

you care for your child at home and
maintain normal routines.
- Culturally competent services that
demonstrate awareness of cultural differences.
- Coordinated services to pull together the services of many different
providers who work within different
agencies.
Early On is a statewide, comprehensive, coordinated interagency system
of early intervention services for infants
and toddlers birth to age three years
with disabilities and their families. In
Michigan, Early On is coordinated by
the Michigan Department of Education
and provides services under Part C of
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Every local health department has a
professional in place that is designated
as its liaison to help families access Early On services. Any family concerned
about the development or health of
their child can access the system by
contacting a local agency or by calling
1-800-EARLY ON.
Available services include assistive
technology device; audiology; family
training, counseling, and home visits;
health services; medical services; nursing services; nutrition services; occupational therapy; physical therapy;
psychological services; service coordination services; social work services;
special instruction; speech-language
pathology; transportation and related
costs; and vision services.
Early On is a family-focused process with emphasis on family strengths
and abilities, which requires the devel-

opment of an individualized family

service plan specific to each enrolled
family, based on the findings of a multidisciplinary evaluation of the child
and family.
Maternal-Infant Health Program
(MIHP) is a program for all Michigan
women who are pregnant and infants
who have Michigan Medicaid health
insurance. MIHP provides support to
promote healthy pregnancies, good
birth outcomes, and healthy infants.
MIHP provides specialized preventative services to pregnant women and
their infants who are eligible for Michigan Medicaid.
The Senior Screening program is
funded through the UPCAP Services
Inc., U.P. Area Agency on Aging.
Promoting healthy lifestyles of
older people is vital in helping them
to maintain health and functional independence and lead healthy and independent lives. The science of aging
indicates that chronic disease and disability are not inevitable. As a result,
health promotion and disease prevention activities and programs are an increasing priority for older adults.
Like exercise, eating right, and doing other things to keep healthy, preventive care is up to you. Some tests can
help find problems or diseases before
you start to have symptoms. Treating a
health problem sooner rather than later
improves your chances of getting better - it even can save your life.
These are just a few services offered
at the Dickinson-Iron District Health
Department. For more information and
eligibility, contact DIDHD at 265-9913
or 906-774-1868.

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Walking for your health and for a cause

IRON COUNTYAcross the county,
walkers are taking part in organized
events to raise funds for a cause while
promoting healthy strides.
The American Heart Association
(AMA) states walking is low-risk and
easy to start. It can help keep you fit and
reduce your risk of serious diseases,
like heart disease, stroke, diabetes and
more.
A regular walking program can also
improve your cholesterol profile, lower
blood pressure, increase your energy
and stamina, boost couch potato bone
strength and prevent weight gain.
The AMA recommends that adults
get 150 minutes or more of moderateintensity physical activity or 75 minutes
of vigorous activity each week. Even
short 10-minute activity sessions can
be added up over the week to reach
this goal. If you would benefit from
lowering your blood pressure or
cholesterol, aim for 40-minute sessions
of moderate to vigorous activity three
to four times a week. You could do this
by walking two miles briskly (about 4

mph). If thats too fast, choose a more

comfortable pace.
All you need to get started are
comfortable clothes and supportive
shoes. Layer loose clothing, keeping
in mind that brisk exercise elevates the
bodys temperature. Shoes designed
for walking or running are best. Make
sure you have a little wiggle room
between your longest toe and the end
of the shoe. Avoid cotton socks since
they retain moisture and can promote
blisters.
Begin with short distances. Start with
a stroll that feels comfortable (perhaps
5-10 minutes) and gradually increase
your time or distance each week by 1020 percent by adding a few minutes or
blocks. If its easier on your joints and
your schedule to take a couple of 10- to
20-minute walks instead of one long
walk, do it.
Focus on posture. Keep your head
lifted, tummy pulled in and shoulders
relaxed. Swing your arms naturally.
Avoid carrying hand weights since
they put extra stress on your elbows

and shoulders. Dont overstride. Select

a comfortable, natural step length. If
you want to move faster, pull your
back leg through more quickly.
Breathe deeply. If you cant talk or
catch your breath while walking, slow
down. At first, forget about walking
speed. Just get out there and walk.
Pick up the pace. To warm up,
walk at an easy tempo for the first
several minutes. Then gradually adopt
a more purposeful pace. A good way
to add variety is to incorporate some
brisk intervals. For example, walk one
block fast, two blocks slow and repeat

several times. Gradually add more fast

intervals with shorter recovery periods.
Concentrate on increasing your speed
while maintaining good posture.
Walking hills is a great way to tone
your legs. Using Nordic walking poles
can help you burn more calories and
give you better posture and overall
muscle endurance. Treadmill walking,
while not as scenic, can be convenient
during bad weather.
The end of your walk is an ideal time
to stretch since your body is warmed

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Walking...
up. Stretch your hamstrings and calves
as well as your chest, shoulders and
back. Hold each stretch for 15 to 30
seconds.
Track your progress. Although
experts recommend walking at least 30
minutes a day, there are no hard and
fast rules. Walking 60 minutes/day
and brisk intervals will help you burn
more calories. Fit walking into your
schedule whenever you can. That may
mean three 10-minute walks over the
course of a day. The best schedule is
one that keeps you walking and keeps
you fit.
Be safe. Avoid traffic accidents.
Listening to lively music while you
walk is a great way to energize your
workout. But if you wear headphones,
keep the volume down and watch out
for traffic that you may not hear. Wear
light colors or reflective clothing and
carry a flashlight or glow stick if you
walk when visibility is low.
Walking on sidewalks is best, but if
you have to walk on the street, stick to
streets with lower speed limits. Faster
streets are riskier because motorists are
less likely to see pedestrians and cannot

stop as quickly. Accidents involving

pedestrians have an 85 percent chance
of becoming fatal if the car is moving at
40 mph as compared to only 5 percent
if the speed is 20 mph.
Know your area. Pay attention to
what businesses are open in the area
youll be walking and know the location
of emergency telephones. Walk on
well-traveled streets rather than taking
shortcuts in less crowded areas such as
alleys or parking lots. If you give the
message that you are calm, self-assured
and have a purposeful gait, youll lower
your chances of becoming a victim.
Two heads are better than one.
Walking with a partner or in groups
discourages crime and may help
alert you to dangers such as speeding
motorists or unleashed dogs.
If you experience foot, knee, hip
or back pain when walking, stop
and check with your doctor to find
out the cause. You may need special
exercises or better shoes. If you have
osteoarthritis and experience increased
joint pain lasting an hour or two after
walking, consider an alternate activity
like stationery cycling or water exercise.
But dont stop exercising.

Big crowds at annual Bass Run

Colorful and healthy

West Iron County students, teachers and administrators joined with the local community
to make a chain of more than 700 that walked the Apple Blossom Trail on June 4 for the
Rainbow Run. The event was designed to encourage a healthy heart by walking and a giving
heart by donating to the Iron County Cancer Unit. The event raised $3,000 in donations from
participants.

Big crowds showed up to run and walk for the Run Your Bass Off event in Crystal Falls last
July. A big field of runners took part in the 10K Run Your Bass Off race, which started at

Runkle Lake Park as part of the Bass Festival. The Half Bass race drew nearly double the
runners. Registration for the 2014 races is available online at www.crystalfallsmi.com.

Pumpkin run becomes community event

Rodeo runners kick up their heels

The Pumpkin Run was held last October at the Iron County Chamber of Commerce. The
event included a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile fun run/walk. The Pumpkin Run was a fundraiser
to raise funds for the Dickinson Iron Community Services Agencys (DICSA) Iron County
Walk for Warmth Program.

A total of 99 runners took part in the 2013 Rodeo Run/Walk in Iron River last summer. The
Windsor Recreation Authority sponsored the event. Three races were available: a 2-mile
walk/run, a 5K walk/run and a 10K run. For a 2014 registration form, visit www.windsorcenter.org.

2014 HEALTH RESOURCES, Iron County Reporter, Page 12

The Community Thinks Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an
annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. While
most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take
the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages
and encourage others to do the same. Local support is growing
and more and more people are Thinking Pink in October. Many
local donations are given to the Iron County Cancer Unit. It is a
non-profit organization whose volunteers manage funds in order
to assist patients and their families with items like prostheses
(wig and breast), food supplements, colostomy supplies, cancer
related medications, transportation, meal and lodging expenses
for out-of-town treatments, blue pads, incontinent supplies and
respite care. The cancer unit can be reached at 906-265-4420.

Each October, The Miners State Bank participates in the nationwide Lee National Denim Day fight
against breast cancer. Each employee donates $5, the bank matches that donation, and everyone
wears their denim along with their favorite breast cancer awareness apparel. The money raised
is then sent to Lee to aid in its fight against breast cancer.

West Iron County and Forest Park girls volleyball teams put
on their pink during the Oct. 22 match to show their support
during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

NorthStar Health System hosts Cancer Support Group

meetings each month. The group was formed to provide
support for those with cancer, along with families,
friends and loved ones. The groups emphasis is based
on the desires of the participants. For more information,
contact Jackie Wiegand at 265-0433. Shown here, from
left: Laverne Smith, Gwen Lemke, Michele Chernach,
Jackie Wiegand and Betsy Stegbauer. (submitted
photo)

Golfers Rally for a Cure at

the local fundraising event at
the Iron River Country Club.

Avery Osterlund rode in the Wild West

Parade dressed in pink as a Cowlgirl
for a Cure. She was assisted by her
mother, Nikki. They are both Tough
Enough to Wear Pink.

During breast cancer awareness month, Angeli Foods accepted donations.

In 2012, the store raised $1,466.70. A few of Angelis employees gathered for
a photo, showing support by wearing pink. Pictured, from left, in front are,
Kelly Jorczak, Carrie Lambert, Sue Gibson and Pat Presti. In the back row,
from left, are, Shelly Petrusch, Judy Hemeleski and Cory Saigh.

It may have not been Breast Cancer Awareness week, but it is always a good
time to think pink. NorthStar Health System staff and those involved in the
revamping of the Ice Lake Clinic gather around the improved space during
the Ice Lake dedication ceremony last July. Pictured are, from left, front, Linda
Gicius, Jill Sundell, Tracey Nelson and Sharon Weber; center, Leanne Phillips,
Shari Ponozzo; back, Mike Dobson, Dr. Kim Mahler and Betsy Stegbauer.