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P e a c e H e a l t h
May/June 2012
In this issue:
Finding lung
cancer early
- page 4
Ask the experts
- page 5
How to take control
of your health
AS THE WEATHE R TURNS WARME R AND
spring is all around us, our lives just naturally get
busier. Between juggling work demands, family
activities, home maintenance and community
involvement, the last thing we need is to take on
another project. Instead, consider an opportunity
that will serve you for years to come—taking
control of your health.
The truth is that many people spend more time
planning their summer vacation than they do
making decisions about their health. In this era
of medical advancement and health information,
it is more vital than ever that you become the
CEO of your own health. When you take charge,
you’ll be armed with the information you need to
make better decisions.
“Research shows that when people engage in
their health, they tend to have better outcomes,”
says Thomas Goetz, author of
The Decision Tree:
Taking Control of Your Health in the New Era of
Personalized Medicine
. In an interview, Goetz states,
“We need to think about our healthcare as a series
of deliberate choices, where we are the primary
decision-makers. When we take on that role, we
tend to have better health.”
Whether you want to fuel your life with a healthier
diet, bring new life into the world, or restore your
quality of life after an illness or injury, this issue of
Southwest Health
is filled with examples of how you
can make the best decisions for maintaining your
health. From screenings to surgery to seminars,
we’re here to help you find the information you need
to make the right decisions about your health.
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you make the best decisions for your health.