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Show Lakeside I iUWle Tuesday Jufytl Wit H Heartburn common and treatable malady Py Oft MiOtATl CHAf f i W ifeim Utfq Lo v-'- (. Do you ever Ms a burning, awful feeling behind your E rclicscd by rcdihony that aniictJ? Da you fed stomach aetd mov up from jour stomach fo your throat when you eat ecr-Ufood or lay down won after Ctiung a meat? rn This widespread affliction, known commonly as heartburn, aifecit about 4) percent of adults monthly and about 1 5 percent of adults on a daily or weekly basis. Heartburn, also know as Gas troesophageal Menus Disease (Cil KD). is caused by acid and other irritating substances rising up or refluxing from your mom ach into your esophagus. This can damage the esophagus oxer time. In healthy people, stomach acid is usually presented Most happy with their Utah HMO New survey finds 78 percent of residents satisfied with health plan btUMOMhM The first Independent satisfaction survey of the five largest health-maintenan- organizations in Utah found 78 percent of consumers were satisfied with their health plan. Eighty-seve- n percent expected to stay with their current HMO and 87 percent would recommend their carrier to a family member or friend. In the 10 categories surveyed, IHC Health Plans consistently ranked first in a poll of 2,000 members enrolled in commercial HMOs. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah ranked second. United Healthcare of Utah and Inter- group swapped third and fourth places in the 10 categories. And HIP of Utah, which recently was bought by PacifiCare, ranked last 'The survey asked consumers about overall quality and range of medical care and services, how well mcdical-car- e needs are met, ease in choosing a physician and number of doctors to choose from, communication among people and departments and sat- health-insuranc- Additionally, consumer satis faction ii just one of many variables used to judge health plans, they argue. choose their health plans on perceived quality of care, access to care, benefit de- sign. administrative services and cost." said Tom Davis, CI O of The Health Department hired DataStat Inc., an independent research firm, to conduct a telephone survey of HMO members from June to October 1996. IHC and Blue Cross Blue Shield offer several different types of plans, so only one of their HMO plans (IHCCare and Healthwise, re- spectively) were included in the study. The other three managed-car- e companies offer HMO coverage solely. While many factors influence how satisfied consumers are with their health plans, case in choosing' a physician and the number of doctors to choose from made the most difference in how a th rates from cancer and cardiovasPress cular diseases - about half that se; The live j Want to longer? of the general population. cret, some researchers say, may Moreover, the healthiest Morbe to live like a Mormon. mons ' i enjoy a life expectancy Devout Mormons dont 1 1 to eight years longer than that smoke, take drugs, or consume of the general white population Caffeine. They also practice prein the U.S. marital chastity and marital moAccording 1995 statistics from nogamy. the U.S. Department of Health t. ' These may be among the reaexsons that they are some of the and Human Services, the life pectancy for an American white peohealthiest and longest-livin- g male is 73.4 years, while it was ple in the country, according to 65.4 years for black men, 79.6 University of California, Los Anfor white women and 74 sum-ne- r. years this geles study published years for black women. ' Vicki and Clair Eckersell, I Conducted by UCLA epideMormons who live in the practicing E. Enstrom, miologist James research tracked the mortality Los Angeles, said they werent surprised at the studys findings. fates and health practices of nearThis is our religion - its our ly. 10,000 California Mormons whose church rank is called high way of life, said Vicki Eckersell, priest. Wives were also tracked in 29. Not only do we reap the benefits at end by living longer, the study. Mor-jnowe live a healthier life but -- The found that study who follow religious manthroughout our lives. We dont have any addictions or health dates barring smoking and drinking have one of the lowest death problems related to addictions. ns - The Clearfield or S30 for session Masons will hold a family picnic from I to 4 p m. Sunday at the Layton Commons Mark in the phase I bowery by Surf N Swim. All members of the Clearfield Masonic family are invited to join in the fun and bring dishes to share. Meat will be provided. 771-85- ph.4u your esophagus. Prolonged symptoms pose a risk of chronic inflammation winch can lead to cancer of the esophagus. Dr. th A.I,- - St Lu lling Is afamb A pun imotitr at Tamv SLnutrtut Cluiic. Cnnith i him at 77J-tsj- i). wrrririH:ii I 1000 NEW CUSTOMERS LOANS UP TO S50000 and 2. Phono Applicants Welcome Children ages 6 through 10 can sign up at the Parks and Recreation office (inside Surf N Swim) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 465 N. Wasatch Dr. For further information call For more information call or SECURITY FINANCE 3020 774-593- 6. B. Washington Blvd..s'Ogden Anotocaiedat2iTOW.d600S.rC 546-858- 0. Layton High Class of 1992 plans reunion five-ye- Study published about Mormons living longer 14-ye-ar LAYTON chase some of the acid hhvkcrs oxer the counter. I recommend that you siu with sour primary care tf you arc experiencing heartburn because your symptoms may not be caused by acid refluxing into NOW OPEN IN OGDEN LAYTON - The Layton United Healthcare of Utah. High School class of 1992 will "The survey addresses one of hold its reunion at 6 those criteria." four-mon- hfe-styl- Clearfield Masonic family picnic slated for Layton park would benefit more from a come parison of alt type of options in the marketplace, not just five HMO." "Consumer symptoms (ce aboxe), Dont lie down for three to four hours after eating, Stop smoking, Maintain your ideal weight. Axoid tight clothing, Cut down or eliminate alcohol and caifcine intake. Although you may not experience improsement right away, e some of these changes may be alt that is needed to relies e your symptoms. Many people take antaci U regularly which offer temporary relief. Also you may now pur COMMUNITY BRIEFS health plan scored compared isfaction of outcome of care. On average, the HMOs scored with the overall average. best in satisfaction in outcome of IHC, for example, was above care and overall quality of mediaverage in all 10 categories, but cal 'services, and worst in ease of especially excelled in those two choosing a personal physician physician-choic- e questions. And and communication. FHP, which scored below averThe survey is the first in a se- age across the board, did least ries report cards the Utah De- well in those two categories. partment of Health plans to pubWhile IHC had a larger seleclish to help consumers compare tion of health-car- e providers than and choose health plans. surthe FHP during ,This is only the starting vey, there could be other reasons point, said Denise Love, the deconsumers were more or less satpartment's director of the diviisfied with physician choice, said health-data sion of analysis, Love. which put together the questionnaire. We will be expanding on People respond based on difthe type of information we are ferent experiences to the same gathering and the types of insurquestion. If people are having to ers' well be getting that informachoose among a restrictive list of tion from. physicians for the first time, they JMany other forms of managmay automatically be less satised-care plans are offered in the fied, Love said. While others market, but the state started with may simply be satisfied because HMOs because more than their family doctor happens to be 758,000 Utahns are enrolled in on the list of providers in their those plans. health plan. I Officials with the HMOs all While United rated above had varying problems with the in the number of doctors average is for no there data, saying way choose to from, the health plan consumers to judge the signifisignificantly below avercance of small differences in scored scores. They also complained age in ease of choosing a personal physician. that the survey included only 65 market HMO Under Uniteds plan, patients Utahs of percent and no other forms of managed can choose any physician or specare or insurance coverage. cialist they want without first ; There seems to be a predishaving to get a referral. So its low position that HMOs need polic- ranking in one of the two physician categories makes no sense, ing, said Dee Brewer, spokesConsumers according to Uniteds Davis. man for FHP. thelAssodated from getting Into the esophagus eoho use. high amounts of e, by a tightening of the muscle obesity and certain medicawhere the esophagus joins the tions. stomach. If this muscle is not The goal of treatment is to working at full strength there keep stomach acid out of the may be swelling of the lining of esophagus This presents further the esophagus, ram and burning damage and allows the esopha- symptoms of heartburn. gus to heat, f ollowing is a list of Vou may notice that certain tips that may present heartburn. foods such as those high in fat Put 4- - to bed blocks uncontent or those that are sricy der the head of your bed to help may make your condition worse. grasity keep the acid in your Other factors that ran aggra-vat- e stomach, tat smaller meals. the problem are smoking, al Avoid foods that cause your caf-fem- DAVIS HEALTH TODAY . ComnedtmgPomf.'MMM "Where computers make sense." ar p.m. Aug. 29 at the Layton Commons Park bowery. The cost is S25 per couple or $13 per person for eat steak, chicken, salad, rolls and sundae bar. Reservation deadline is July finally 801 62 1 5244 Hewlett Packard LaserJet 6L xi Printer ON SAXE NOW! 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