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Aug/Sept Newsletter
Banner Payson High Country Seniors
Busting the Myths Behind How Much
Water You Should Drink
How much water should you drink?
Forget the simple math—eight glasses a day isn’t the answer. And forget the
complicated math, too—half your body weight in ounces isn’t right, either. In
fact, there’s no formula that gives you the magic number for hydration. “It’s really
dependent on your individual needs,” said Tyler Florek, a registered dietitian
nutritionist at Banner Del E Webb Medical Center in Sun City West, AZ.
How many calories you eat, how much you weigh, how active you are and what
health requirements you have all play into how much water you need to drink.
Florek said that instead of measuring cups or ounces of water, look to your urine
to tell if you’re drinking enough. Your urine should be light yellow and almost
odorless. Dark yellow urine with a strong odor means you aren’t getting enough
water. If you aren’t drinking enough water, you might also notice signs such as
fatigue or headaches.
You don’t want to overdo it with water, either. Drinking more than about a liter
of water per hour for several hours can cause water intoxication, where your
electrolytes get out of balance. It can cause headaches, nausea, and vomiting,
by Stephanie Thurrott , Contributing Writer
and in extreme cases it can be fatal. by Stephanie Thurrott , Contributing Writer
What’s the big deal with drinking water?
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Can drinking water help you lose weight?
“Water itself doesn’t have any special weight loss properties,” Florek said. But if you replace high-calorie, sugar-
sweetened beverages with water you could see some weight loss. Florek recommends choosing water as your main
beverage as much as possible.
Don’t waste your money on things like alkaline water, though. “Your stomach has a way of strictly managing the
pH of foods and drinks you consume. So as soon as you drink alkaline water, your body neutralizes it. There is no
scientifically proven benefit to drinking alkaline water,” he said.
And it’s a myth that caffeinated drinks dehydrate you. They may make you need to urinate, but you won’t expel more
water than you took in. Water is still the best choice, though.
Doc Talks
All Doc Talks are presented on Zoom Pro. To register, call High Country Seniors at 928.596.4740. Leave your name,
phone number and email address. You will receive an email with a link to attend the meeting. If you don’t have a
computer or IPAD, you can attend the meeting by phone.
DELTA VARIANT THE FOOD WE EAT
Wednesday, AUGUST 18, 2021, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 11:00 a.m.
Alan Michels, M.D., Ponderosa Family Care Lauren Turilli, Registered Dietitian
A recent mutation, the Delta variant, is now the dominant Is grilling meat healthy for you? What are the benefits of
strain of COVID in the U.S. Symptoms are similar to eating organic foods? What is the latest information on
those seen with the original coronavirus strain, including GMOs? How do I know I’m having a reaction to gluten?
cough, headache, fever and sore throat. What does this We asked Lauren Turilli, a registered dietitian with Banner
mean to people who have been fully vaccinated? Will we Health to discuss the food we eat.
need booster shots? What risks does this variant pose
for those who are unvaccinated? Join Dr. Michels when Call 596.4747 to register for any or all of the above
he discusses the Delta variant and its implications. Zoom classes.
FOOT PAIN
Wednesday, AUGUST 25, 2021 11:00 a.m.
Robert Evans, DPM
Bunions, Morton’s neuromas, ingrown
toenails, stress fractures, and many other
conditions cause foot pain. Join Dr. Evans as
he discusses the cause of foot pain and ways
to prevent and treat foot pain. There will be
time for open discussion.
KNOW YOUR NUMBERS
Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 11:00 a.m.
Kelly Griffin, N.P., Banner Clinic - Payson
No, we’re not talking about your lottery
numbers. These are some important
numbers the American Heart Association
and most doctors want you to know. These
numbers paint a picture of your heart’s
overall health. They are your blood pressure,
blood sugar, body mass index(BMI), total
cholesterol and triglycerides.
Join Kelly Griffin, nurse practitioner, when
she explains why these numbers are
important and how to get your numbers
within range.
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OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 2021. Checks should
resume on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. if we can get 8-12 be made to BPMC and received in the office by SEPTEMBER
people signed up. 30TH. We accept cash, checks or credit cards. For your
Be prepared to bring your vaccination record with you convenience, you can call to make a credit card payment by
phone. Our office will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
for the first session. Monday through Thursday. For your convenience, you can
also use the night drop (to the right of the entrance).
DIABETIC WORKSHOP
The next six-week diabetic workshop offered by John HOSPICE COMPASSUS BEREAVEMENT
Hancock, RN, CDE, will begin on Monday, SEPTEMBER SUPPORT GROUP
13th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. – noon. This workshop MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY 1PM – 2 PM
will continue each Monday through September and This is a drop-in group with no set agenda aside from
October. Participants should plan to attend all six meeting and supporting others experiencing recent
sessions. To attend, please call 928.596.4747 and leave loss. No mandatory attendance and No Charge. For
your name, phone number and e-mail address. You will more information, call Amelia Newton-Winiecki,
receive an email invitation. All you have to do is click the Bereavement Coordinator 928.821.5988.
link and follow the prompts. It’s easy.
The course will cover the following topics:
DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE 22ND
• What is diabetes and why do I have it
ANNUAL WOMEN’S WELLNESS FORUM
• Meal planning
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2021
• Movement
MAZATZAL HOTEL AND CASINO BALLROOM
• Monitoring
PRE-REGISTRATION - $15.00
• Weight loss
CALL THE MHA FOUNDATION AT 928.472.2588
• (How to avoid) Complications
• Mental Health
BRIDGES OF CARE
This is a 30-day program administered by the Pinal-
Gila Council for Senior Citizens to benefit adults 60+
or disabled adults 18+ in Gila County who have been
personally impacted by COVID -19. Participants will
be assigned a personal Care Transition Coach who will:
connect them to appropriate resources and services,
arrange for 30 days of home delivered meals and assist
in coordinating transportation, medical supplies,
groceries and reassurance phone calls. For more
information, call 520.836.2758 or 1.800.293.9393.
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AUGUST 18 - THE DELTA VARIANT
DR. ALAN MICHELS
AUGUST 25 - FOOT PAIN
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SEPTEMBER 8 - KNOW YOUR NUMBERS
KELLY GRIFFIN, NP
SEPTEMBER 15 - THE FOOD WE EAT
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215 N. Beeline Hwy., PaysonGila County Health Department
COVID Testing and COVID Antibody Testing
What tests are administered?
• Binax Rapid – a fast test, administered through a nasal swab, used to detect current COVID infections. Ready in 15
minutes or less. Useful for people experiencing symptoms.
• Abbot PCR – Most accurate test for current COVID infection, whether experiencing symptoms or not.
Administered through a nasopharyngeal swab. Ready in 15-20 minutes.
PCR tests can be used to test those who need negative test results before surgical procedures and/or travel to areas
that require a COVID test before entry. Appropriate paperwork for travel and surgery will be provided upon request.
Rapid COVID Antibodies Tests
• Antibodies are produced in the body as part of the Immune response. These antibodies help your body fight future
or potential COVID infections, and act as a protective factor. These protective antibodies can be present in the
body after a previous COVID-19 infection, or after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. Because of this, COVID
Antibodies testing can be useful for those who are curious to know if they have COVID antibodies, or if they have
had COVID in the past, even if they were never symptomatic or never diagnosed.
How are tests administered?
• Tests are administered while patients wait in their vehicle. Upon arrival, patients will call the office and will be
directed to a designated parking spot. Staff will administer the test. Patients can wait 10-20 minutes for results or
can request results be delivered via phone call.
Cost?
• FREE. NO INSURANCE REQUIRED. ANY AGE FROM ANYWHERE.
Location, contact information, hours?
• Location – 600 N. Beeline Hwy., Ste. A – Payson
• Open Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. by appointment only
• Office phone number 928.200.7668 …call or text
Why is COVID Antibody Testing useful?
• Besides satisfying the curiosity of those who would like to know if they have COVID antibodies, this testing is a
crucial component of data collection. The more tests performed, the better the researchers and public health
professionals are able to predict COVID hotspots, assess regional immunity, and collect information about the
timeline of the body’s immune response to COVID infections and vaccinations. Ultimately, antibody testing is a
crucial tool, used to track and address the pandemic.
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