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Hoffman, Timothy

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Timothy Hoffman, MD
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Timothy
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Hoffman
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MD
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2023
Year Began Practicing
2019
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2951 Maple Avenue
Zanesville, OH 43701
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1922569979
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2015 - 2019 University of Michigan Health System

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2019 - 2022 The Ohio State University

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Hardman, Michael J.

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Michael J. Hardman, MD
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Michael
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J.
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Hardman
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Year Began Practicing
2013
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Hospitalist
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2009 - 2013 Marshall University - School of Medicine

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2013 - 2014 Hahnemann University Hospital

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2014 - 2016 Hahnemann University Hospital

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Internal Medicine

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Chinchic, Natalie

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Natalie
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Chinchic
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2020 - 2022 Youngstown State University

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(Recipe) Healthier homestyle meatloaf

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Ingredients: 

• 2 tablespoons fat-free milk 

• ¼ cup ketchup 

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 

• 1 lb. 93-97% lean ground beef 

• 1 slice (1½ oz) whole grain bread 

• 1 teaspoon dried basil 

• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped 

• ¼ teaspoon pepper 

• 2 egg whites 

• ½ cup steamed broccoli florets, chopped 

• ½ cup roasted red pepper, chopped 

• ½ cup white onion, chopped 

 

Nutritional information: 

• Serving size: 2 slices 

• Calories: 178 

• Total fat: 4 g 

• Saturated fat: 1 g 

• Cholesterol: 47 mg 

• Sodium: 189 mg 

• Carbohydrates: 10 g 

• Fiber: 1 g 

• Protein: 20 g 

 

Instructions: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a 9” x 5” loaf pan with cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, combine milk, one tablespoon of ketchup, mustard and egg white. Add onion, red pepper and broccoli and set the mixture aside. In a food processor, pulse bread until completely crumbled. Add ground beef and breadcrumbs to the vegetable mixture. Add basil, parsley and black pepper. Mix all ingredients together by hand. Place meat mixture into loaf pan. Brush the remaining three tablespoons of ketchup over the top. Bake for one hour or until the thermometer inserted in the center of the pan registers 160 degrees. Let stand for 10 minutes. Cut meatloaf into 12 slices. 

Find more recipes at genesishcs.org/eatwell. 

 

Meatloaf

Try this healthier version of a classic for your next family dinner.

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Four Ways to Give Your Brain a Workout

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The word crossword might conjure up an image of a grandfather sitting around the kitchen table with a cup of joe, a newspaper and a pencil. Does that crossword help keep his mind sharp? Well, that’s still up for debate. Although study results have been mixed, most researchers agree that our brain needs exercise like our body. Brain games can’t hurt us, and they’re less smelly than going to the gym. Here are five ways to give your brain a workout: 

1.  Keep learning new skills 

Whether it’s a new type of brain game or learning how to quilt, the Synapse Project study published in Psychological Science found that learning new skills helped the memory of older adults.  

2.  Play around with number puzzles 

A study published in 2019 in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found that number puzzles can help with things like attention, reasoning and memory, even in adults with dementia.  

3.  Try complex and challenging things – and keep practicing 

According to Harvard Health, a complicated puzzle or challenging brain game fits the bill. You can also take a challenge you already enjoy and turn it up a notch. If you are a golfer, take a swing at a more challenging course. Knitter? Stitch a new pattern. Studies show these challenges will sharpen your thinking.  

4.  Tackle that word puzzle  

According to the online PROTECT study published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry in 2018, older folks who completed a word puzzle a day showed better cognitive skills than those who did not often do puzzles.  

5.  Experiment with brain teasers – and involve your children 

Brain games are not just for the elderly. A recent study published in the International Journal of Environmental and Science Education found that brain teasers can even help young kids increase their attention span. 

You don’t need fancy gadgets or the latest app to keep your mind sharp. Weave some new and challenging puzzles, brain games and crosswords into your day-to-day life, and you might notice your memory or thinking skills improve. At the very least, you had some fun. 

Four ways to give your brain a workout

You don’t need fancy gadgets or the latest app to keep your mind sharp. Here are five ways to give your brain a workout: 

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Blisters 101

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Self-control + sanitary conditions  

Question: What do spider bites, sunburns, chicken pox and tight shoes have in common?  

Answer: They can all lead to blisters.

While blisters may begin as small, bothersome bubbles that form under the skin and fill with fluid, they can lead to infected areas needing medical attention. To help blisters heal quickly and without further issues, follow these guidelines:  

1.  Don’t pop it 

That billowing booboo may call to you like a plump pimple, but white-knuckle-grip your self-control and don’t pop that blister. Picking, popping and probing blisters increases the chances of introducing bacteria to the wound, which can lead to festering infections.  

2.  Keep it clean 

To keep bacteria at bay, wash the sore area with warm water and mild soap, then apply an antibacterial cream. Top it off with a fresh bandage or gauze, then give that blister time to  

heal. Most blisters heal naturally within one to two weeks. 

3.  Know when to see a doctor 

Generally, blisters don’t require a doctor’s expertise, but if a blister oozes with green or yellow pus, feels hot to the touch, or becomes more painful to the touch over the course of a few days, it may be infected. Don’t ignore an infected blister. A doctor can determine if your infection needs antibiotics for healing.  

4.  Change shoes/equipment 

Blisters most often pop up due to excessive friction and pressure. So, stop the heavy, rubbing irritation that caused the blister in the first place. Sometimes that’s as simple as changing shoes, other times it means putting down the hand tools or baseball bat for a few days.  

Are blisters preventable? 

Research confirms that friction blisters form most easily on thick, stiff skin (like the soles of the feet) versus thinner skin. That’s why avid hikers, marathon runners and other athletes eagerly try all kinds of potential prevention tricks and tips to avoid blister pain. 

“When it comes to blisters on the feet, I get asked about taping, specialty socks, foot powders, bandages and buying expensive shoes,” said Sierra Giesey, APRN-CNP. “I can’t guarantee any of those treatments will prevent the development of blisters. However, it may reduce the risk. I recommend finding out what works best on your skin through trial and error.” 

blisters 101

While blisters may begin as small, bothersome bubbles that form under the skin and fill with fluid, they can lead to infected areas needing medical attention. To help blisters heal quickly and without further issues, follow these guidelines:

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To Freeze or Not to Freeze?

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Health and safety tips for frozen meat 

As demand for protein – from beef to poultry – steadily increases, consumers stock up on their favorite cuts. Stashing it all in the freezer remains the go-to option, but what does this do to food long-term? You may have found yourself frantically searching the internet to see if your hamburger is still good after a month, or maybe even a year.  

While freezing meat prevents unwanted bacteria, the process also impacts the meat in different areas. For example, one study posted on the National Library of Medicine website in 2021 claimed that freezing improves meat tenderness. However, it can have a negative impact on other qualities, including color and flavor. The intensity of changes to the meat mostly depends on the freezer’s size and distribution of ice crystals caused by the freezer’s temperature and the meat’s length of time in the freezer.  

Unfortunately, researchers have not created a set of hard and fast rules about freezing and storing meat because all freezers are different, as well as the cuts of meat and other factors. However, a study on the National Library of Medicine website from 2013 recommends storing meat at 0° F. According to the USDA, food stays safe indefinitely in the freezer, but once removed and beginning to thaw, bacteria start to spread.  

The USDA also gives suggestions for three methods for safely thawing food: 

  1. In the refrigerator – this method takes the most time, so plan ahead. Ever forget to cook the thawed meat sitting in the fridge? The USDA says not to worry. It stays safe for an extra day or two.  
  2. In cold water – while faster than the fridge method, this requires more supervision. Place the meat in an airtight, leak-proof container before giving it a cold-water bath.  
  3. In the microwave – for safety’s sake, cook meat thawed in the microwave immediately. 

Even after an extended stay in the freezer, frozen meat retains its nutrition and most of its flavor. So, check the freezer temperature, follow the USDA’s thawing suggestions and enjoy a delicious meal. 

Go to genesishcs.org/yourhealth for more Wellness Resources.

To freeze or not to freeze?

As demand for protein – from beef to poultry – steadily increases, consumers stock up on their favorite cuts. Stashing it all in the freezer remains the go-to option, but what does this do to food long-term?

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Choosing a Hospice Care Provider

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Life is a journey, and when your loved one enters the last stages of that journey due to a serious illness, it’s comforting to know the same local healthcare system caring for your loved one will also be there to help you and your family when you need it the most. 

When and how to choose hospice 

When it’s not possible to cure a serious illness or a loved one doesn’t want to undergo further treatment, it’s wise to consider hospice care. So, how do you choose a hospice provider? How can you find information about hospice services? We want to help you understand the hospice options in our community and how to choose one that will best meet the needs of your loved one and your family. 

For example, is your hospice provider a for-profit or a non-profit organization? What kind of hospice services does the provider offer, such as in the home, in the hospital, at an outside facility that specializes only in hospice care, or in assisted living or nursing facilities?  

Does your insurance cover hospice?  

If not, or you don’t have insurance, how expensive would hospice care be for your loved one? 

We have a list of questions you may want to ask when considering a hospice provider. We also have a list of all area hospice providers. Go to genesishcs.org/hospice to find information that can help you make these important decisions before your loved one enters the last stage of life. 

What does Genesis Hospice offer patients and families? Genesis Hospice is the area’s only charitable, non-profit organization offering a full continuum of hospice care.  

We are with patients in their homes or at the Morrison House, the only designated inpatient hospice in our area. We also provide care to patients if they need to be in Genesis Hospital or in assisted living or nursing facilities. Genesis Hospice is rated a 5 Star organization — the highest that can be achieved — by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid. 

Our team of professionals work together to manage symptoms so that patients’ days are spent with dignity and quality, surrounded by loved ones. Hospice care is also patient- and family-centered, with the patient and the family making the decisions.  

As Genesis Hospice is a non-profit organization, no one receives a bill for care, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. 

To learn more about Genesis Hospice, go to genesishcs.org/hospice. 

Choosing a hospice care provider

We want to help you understand the hospice options in our community and how to choose one that will best meet the needs of your loved one and your family. 

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The Path to a Top 100 Hospital

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Fortune Magazine and Merative, a data, analytics and technology partner for the healthcare industry, included Genesis HealthCare System in its prestigious Top 100 Hospitals list for 2022. Here’s a look at one of the Genesis HealthCare System initiatives that helped Genesis earn this recognition.  

Heath Herron, R.N., who has worked for Genesis for more than 15 years in various patient-facing roles and participates in the Patient Safety Committee, said, “We set a goal to provide the best patient care and to continually get better.” 

One of the ways that Genesis is continually achieving excellence is that the health system has created a culture where anyone on the Genesis team can suggest improvements. Bedside nurses, technicians, doctors and everyone else can suggest improvements at any time. After a suggestion is made, the Patient Safety Committee reviews the ideas and establishes teams to implement solutions that result in better, safer patient care. 

The Patient Safety Committee is typically analyzing five to six improvement opportunities at any time.  

One example of these efforts involves blood thinner medicines, which lots of patients use to lower the risk of harmful blood clots. These medicines require physicians, nurses and pharmacists to analyze many factors to make sure these medicines are safely given. The team identified an opportunity to standardize how these medicines are ordered and used powerful data tools to add automated safety checks.  

The result is an increase in safety for patients on these life-saving medicines. Genesis is one of the first health systems in the country with this capability, and it is all because of the power of Genesis teams.  

Genesis Chief Nursing Officer Shon Bender, R.N., and Genesis Chief Medical Officer Scott Wegner, M.D., spearhead the team that reviews suggestions. “However, they don’t make final decisions,” Herron said. “They bring solutions to a larger team for a vote. It’s a powerful thing when frontline staff sees changes within a week. It makes them feel good to make a difference beyond their normal responsibilities.” 

“We have great people with great suggestions,” said Dr. Wegner. “It’s become part of our culture for everyone to speak up. Improvement is an ongoing process.”  

The direct lines of communication Herron referred to go beyond Genesis. Genesis also shares challenges and successes with other hospitals. “Who gets the credit is not important. Only that we can provide the best care,” said Dr. Wegner. “We’re going to keep getting better. If we are recognized with awards, well, that is okay too.”   

Using independent public data and proprietary analytics, the Top 100 Hospitals study recognizes hospitals that have clearly demonstrated top performance in care, efficiency and community value. 

path to a top 100 hospital

Here’s a look at one of the Genesis HealthCare System initiatives that helped Genesis earn this recognition.  

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