2 Bringing health care news to your home HOUSECALL is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of Columbus Community Hospital, 4600 38th St., P.O. Box 1800, Columbus, NE 68602-1800, 402-564-7118, columbushosp.org. Information in HOUSECALL comes from a wide range of medical experts. It should not be considered or used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. To recommend this subscription to a friend or family member, or request to be removed from this mailing, email aeblaser@columbushosp.org. 2024 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Connect with us: columbushosp.org Contents Staying active with diabetes 7 Learn the perks of physical activity and make a diabetes action plan. Columbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic has a talented crew Get to know the newest providers. Prostate cancer detection 8 New tool improves accuracy of prostate cancer screening. Do you suffer from depression? 16 A new medication has helped up to 70% of people with treatment-resistant depression. 12 GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT Commit to quit! If you smoke, you probably know it’s not great for your health. In fact, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS), more than 480,000 people in the U.S. die from smoking-related illnesses each year. Quitting smoking can be hard. Maybe you’ve tried to quit before — that’s great! Keep trying. The Great American Smokeout, held on the third Thursday in November, is the perfect time to try quitting again. If you’re ready to quit, you don’t have to go it alone. Research shows that support can increase your chances of success. Some support options include: ● Telephone quitlines. ● Group meetings. ● Smoking cessation programs, like the ACS-sponsored Freshstart program. ● Encouragement from family members and friends. ● Smoking cessation coaches or selfhelp books. ● Prescription medication. ● Nicotine replacement products, like patches and gum. Using two or more of these support options together often works better than trying just one. The ACS is available 24/7 at 800-227-2345 to answer your questions about quitting smoking and help you find local resources.
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