Gila Regional Medical Center | Wellness Companion | Winter 2018

WELLNESS COMPANION w 7 IF you’re looking for a doctor who can take care of your entire family— from your children to your aging parents—then you just might want a type of doctor whose specialty name says it all: family doctor. Comprehensive care Family doctors are educated in all areas of medicine, which gives them the skills to care for people of all ages. After medical school, family doc- tors complete three years of resi- dency. During that time they receive training in hospitals, doctor’s offices and other settings. Family doctors update their training even after they begin practicing. This keeps them current with medical breakthroughs. Family doctors are expert in: w  w Treating all organ systems and diseases. w  w Providing preventive medicine to help you maintain your health. w  w Managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes. w  w Providing well-woman care, reproductive counseling and fam- ily planning. Some family doctors also offer prenatal care and deliver babies. w  w Caring for you as a whole person, including your mental, physical and emotional health. With these skills, family doctors Learn more about Gila Family Medicine by visiting grmc.org . John Stanley, MD, and Cindy Moreno, CNP, are here to take care of you and your family. with. Ask your friends and family to recommend someone. Then make an appointment to meet and talk with the doctor. At the visit, be aware of whether the doctor answers all your ques- tions in a manner you can under- stand and whether you feel rushed during the appointment. What is a FAMILY DOCTOR often serve as primary care physi- cians. If you have a health condition that requires a specialist, your family doctor will guide you through that process and coordinate your care. Finding the right doctor It’s important to choose a fam- ily doctor that you’re comfortable If possible, you’ll spend your baby’s first hour after birth cuddled up together skin to skin. This helps regulate baby’s heart rate, body temperature and breathing. Your baby stays in your room day and night, as long as you’re both healthy. That’s the best way to bond from the start. EXPECTING? Attend our next Childbirth Education Class series. To register, call 575-538-4194 . Since your baby will be close, you’ll be able to breastfeed as soon as you’re ready. And our trained staff will be there to help if you need it. Breastfeeding support Home sweet home. Our staff can also help if feeding problems come up after you go home. Rooming in We’re a designated BABY-FRIENDLY HOSPITAL . That means we meet the highest standards for maternity care and infant feeding. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative is a global program launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Skin-to-skin time Here to take care of you and your family

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