Expecting
Someone?
Expect the Best
,00.51 VC
"A - AO1,
Nationally
Recognized
Expertise
DMC Huron Valley-Sinai and Hutzel Women's Hospitals are recognized as Centers of Excellence in minimally invasive
gynecology by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) Only a handful of hospitals nationwide
are certified as a Center of Excellence in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
:t in Minimally Invasive
.
Gynecology
.
'44 '1 VIEW C,OVO''''
When you're expecting, you can expect the best from the Merle & Shirley
Harris Women's Center at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
To schedule a tour of the Merle and Shirley Harris Women's Center at Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital,
call (248) 937-5220. To schedule an appointment with one of our physicians, call (888) DMC-2500
DMC
Huron Valley-Sinai
Hospital
always there.
1 William Carls Drive
Commerce, Michigan 48382
DMC Your Destination for Women's Care
hvsh.org
Ask Dr. Vieder
LAKES URGENT CARE
When your health concerns can't wait.
What steps can I take to keep my family safe and healthy during the winter months?
This time of year we see quite a few patients with knee, hip, rib and head injuries caused by slipping on icy surfaces. The freezing and
thawing of ice caused by the application of salt or the sun can give a false sense of security when walking on pavement. Be aware of
the surface you are walking on and don't take anything for granted. Wearing the wrong footwear often causes injuries. Even if you
need to quickly clear a path on your driveway or walkway before leaving for work, don't do it in your dress shoes!
With the extreme cold temperatures we have been experiencing, it's imperative to protect your skin from potential frostbite. As little as
five minutes of direct exposure with wind chill factors in the -30° range can cause frostbite to occur. We lose about 70% of our body
heat from our head, so wearing a hat is very important in preventing the quick onset of hypothermia and other cold related injuries.
Tobacco use causes our vascular system to constrict, which may also lead to increased potential for frostbite in our hands and feet.
Don't forget to keep plenty of hand sanitizer readily available and wash your hands as frequently as possible when outside the home
to avoid potential contamination and exposure. That's the number one thing you can do to protect yourself from viral and bacterial
related illness exposure.
Is it too late for me to get a flu shot?
It is not too late to get a flu shot, although its range of effectiveness continues to diminish quickly over the next several
weeks. It generally takes about two weeks for a flu shot recipient to gain effective immunity from the vaccine and we
are just about at the peak of our flu season right now. It's definitely not too late and certainly not harmful, but the
ideal time to get an annual flu vaccine is between September and November. This provides you and your family with
the greatest level of immune protection.
For more info, visit the Ask Dr. Vieder page at
LakesUrgentCare.com
Dr. Sanford Vieder, DO, FACOEP, Medical Director at Lakes Urgent Care, West Bloomfield
January 30 • 2014
53