Rutherford Weekly

Our 19th Year • Issue No. 3 • January 20, 2011 EZ WIRELESS Works On The Nations Largest Network NO CONTRACT • NO CREDIT CHECK Starting At “SMALL T WN FRIENDL “SMALL TOWN FRIENDL In & Out Inspections & Service Center Inspections • BrakesInspections • Brakes ...Much More!...Much More! 431 West Main Street Forest City Across From Dollar General 828-382-0081 SPECIAL... ALIGNMENTS $ 40.00 OIL CHANGE SPECIAL! $24.99 Honest & Fair Prices & Up to 5 quarts premium oil Honest & Fair Prices & Service In A Christian Environment! Service In A Christian Environment! Meet our lucky READER OF READER OF THE WEEK! See page 22. y THE WEEK! See page 22. Jamie Ingraham, Cancer Outreach Program Manager Y”® Y” 369 Butler Road, Forest City, North Carolina 28043 • Phone: 828-248-1408 • 644 S. Broadway Street, Forest City Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm; sat. 10am-2pm 828-202-5597 $14.32 pageplus Email: advertising@rutherfordweekly.com Rutherford Hospital's Unique Cancer Navigator Program By M.A. Andrews By M.A. Andrews maandrews@rutherfor weekl com maandrews@rutherfordweekly..com It's about two years old. It's a successful, car- ing and wonderful program for cancer patients. The Rutherford Hospital Cancer Care Patient Navigator Program involves a registered nurse who serves to provide individualized assistance to patients and their families to help them better understand their diagnosis treatment options and available support services. They sometimes are referred to as a "Can- cer Coach". To most, being told that you have cancer can be a depressing and horrifying experience. It is a very fearful time for the patient. The idea of the Patient Navigator is to assist them, help them and let them know they are not alone in their fight for survival. We all are aware that medical terms may not al- ways be easy to understand. Also, it is very difficult for an individual to remain comfortable during the trying times that cancer brings. Confidence and the will to survive as well as a positive commitment is a necessary attitude during treatment. When some- one is told they have cancer, they, their families and friends all of a sudden have a million questions. The Patient Navigator is there to help, night and day. Each Patient Navigator is a registered nurse who of- KICKIN THE NEW YEAR KICK IN THE NEW YEAR Building Positive Mind Body • Spirit Since 1975 DevelopKARATE Develop greater greater respect respect forfor teachers,teachers, parents & aw and order. parents & llaw and order IIt willt will encourage achieving encourage achieving worthwhile worthwhile goals, better Years-Adult Age 4 goals, better fi tness, motor skills, tness, motor skills, strength & coordination. Classes forming this week. strength & coordination. Classes forming this week. •Free uniform •No sign up fees † Three great nights • three great shows! Joy Performance Theatre Kings Mountain, NC www.mypersonaldojo.com 140 W. Main St. • Forest City 828-245-5792 Fo January 20 2 shows •7pm •9pm Community College Spindale, NC January 21 Isothermal Don Gibson Theatre Shelby, NC April 8 For online tickets and more shows visit: funniestman.com KARATE fers the patient information and educational materials about the patients diagnosis and treatments. Connec- tions with financial resources is also important. When you have to see a doctor, the Navigator is there, to as- sist in transportation, help you communicate with healthcare providers and make sure you get timely care. One of the Cancer Patient Navigators, RN Dee Allen states that: "It's my job to run interference for the patients, making certain that they understand their situation and helping them verbalize their concerns so they can make informed decisions. In other words I am their advocate." She speaks of Marion who has stage IV breast cancer that has spread to her lung and bones and has been in treatment for five years. This brave lady continues to work at her job with a local bank. She is not only an inspiration to her fellow co-workers but reaches out and counsels others facing difficult times. She is always ready to share her story of hope. She is one lady who is very grateful for Rutherford Hospital's Patient Navigator Program. Marion will emphatically state that: "I am living with - NOT dying from cancer!" One of the benefits of this programs is that both nurse and patient are recipients of inspirational benefits. They both give and receive. The program is definitely and answer to many patients prayers. All who are involved are to be congratulated and thanked for such an outstanding service. Aren't you glad that you live in Ru- therford Coun- ty and have a hospital which is so caring? No Connection Fee! Unlimited Minutes Unlimited Text Message Nationwide Cellular HOME PHONE SERVICE • GREAT COVERAGE! EZ WIRELESS $4495 Per Mo. Dee Allen, RN, Patient Navigator, also a breast cancer survivor herself. Elaine Waters, RN, Patient Navigator, experienced in Med/Surg, Health Ministry and Hospice. Cancer Resource Center is located at One Source Healthcare located at 2270 US Highway 74A, Suite 343 in Forest City. ©Community First Media Community First Media ©Community First Media Community First Media ©CommuniCommunity First Mediaty First Media ©Community First Media Community First Media 16,000 COPIES EVERY 16,000 COPIES EVER THURSD THURSDAY

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