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TREATMENTS continued from Page 5 Interpretation

nately, showing that our foods play now, migraines have been treated with services and audio-
less of a role in headache than we drugs that were created for totally different loop amplifiers are
thought in the 1980s or 90s. Most issues – such as high blood pressure, depres-
modern headache clinics no long use sion and aesthetics (smooth wrinkles). Of available 24/7 for
food trigger lists or rigid diets, as we the more than 6,000 medications on the Interpretation services and audio loop amplifiers
did in previous decades. Many food market, about 25 to 30 have also been help- patients and families.
supplements have also been studied ful in preventing headaches. These medica- are available 24/7 for patients and families.
Please ask your healthcare provider for more information.
and only about five have evidence of tions can be quite effective and have been Please ask your healthcare
Interpretation services and audio loop amplifiers
being helpful and that help is modest proven to be safe with long-term use. It is provider for more information.
are available 24/7 for patients and families.
at best. However, we always try dietary our goal to use medications, precisely tai- INTERPRETATION
supplements first. Please ask your healthcare provider for more information.
Over-the-phone interpretation services are available in
Ÿ The fourth category of preventative lored to each individual’s type of headache more than 170 languages
treatment is using medications. and lifestyle to reduce the headaches the INTERPRETATION
However, until this point there have most with no side effects. Often, unlike INTERPRETATION
Over-the-phone interpretation services are available in
more than 170 languages
been no migraine-specific medications other bad diseases, headache disorders Over-the-phone interpretation services are
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Video-remote or in-person American Sign Language
on the market to prevent headaches. often resolve over time naturally. I will pres- available in more than 170 languages
interpretation available. In-person sign language must be
That will all change this year when sev- ent these new treatments in detail in the scheduled in advance.
eral exciting new treatments specifical- next issue of Heartbeats Magazine. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
ly targeting migraine prevention will J. Michael Jones MPAS-C provides services Video-remote or in-person American Sign Language
interpretation available. In-person sign language must be
be available. at the Headache Clinic in the Medical Office AMPLIFIERS
scheduled in advance.
The development of these new migraine- Building, 2511 M Ave., Suite C, Anacortes. For Audio loop amplifiers provide a clear sound for individuals
with hearing loss. Works with headphones or individuals
specific medications is unique because, until appointment or more info, call (360) 299-4929. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
who have T-Coil equipped hearing aids.
AMPLIFIERS
Video-remote or in-person American Sign
Audio loop amplifiers provide a clear sound for individuals
Language interpretation available. In-person
with hearing loss. Works with headphones or individuals
sign language must be scheduled in advance.
BARTLETT continued from Page 7 who have T-Coil equipped hearing aids.
her community and finds this an exciting time in the fields of oncology and palliative care.
“Folks are living longer,” she said, “and many are being cured thanks to astounding medical
advances. Additionally, for those faced with terminal illness we now have more to offer in
terms of support and symptom management.” AMPLIFIERS
Bartlett, her husband and dogs are enjoying trail running, hiking and camping in the Audio loop amplifiers provide a clear
beautiful Pacific Northwest. sound for individuals with hearing loss.
The Merle Cancer Care Center is located on the upper level of the Medical Arts Pavilion, Works with headphones or individuals
1015 25th Street, Anacortes. For more information or a consultation call (360) 299-4200 or who have T-Coil equipped hearing aids.
visit www.islandhospital.org.

J. Michael Jones
PAIN MANAGEMENT MPAS-C

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