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| Pinewood Medical Center, 255 Route 108, Somersworth, NH 03878 · 603.692.4018 · Fax: 603.692.1083 | |
Open Evenings!
Wednesday:
Lab Hours
Monday to Thursday:
7:00am to 4:00pm
Friday:
7:00am to 3:00pm
Our Providers Katrina Diederichs, FNP, CDE
| Katrina Diederichs, FNP, CDE |
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I love learning new ways to help direct my patients in making their lifestyle changes" Treatment philosophy: Katrina believes that many patients do not change bad health habits until a significant health crisis occurs, for instance they get diagnosed with diabetes, cancer, or have a heart attack. "Your body is a precious yet temporary temple for your soul! It is the means with which you do the fun and necessary things in life. Don't treat your car better than you treat your body. Get tune ups (go for check ups), talk to your friends who guide you through life, visit a place that sets your spirit afire. Use good fuel (eat healthy most of the time). Go for a spin (exercise regularly). Life is an up and down journey…enjoy the ride." "I have always enjoyed meeting and getting to know my patients. I love listening to their life stories and I respect their unique needs. I believe in holistic healthcare and that an equal amount of emphasis needs to be placed on the patient's state of mind, spiritual health and physical body." Katrina believes that one of her critical roles is to help her patients identify their life dreams as well as lifestyle discrepancies that may get in the way. "It is not the goal that is important but life's journey." Special interests: "With a special interest in helping patients to live well with their diabetes or preventing diabetes altogether, I love learning new ways to help direct my patients in making their lifestyle changes. One of my greatest pleasures is working with patients who want to take an active role in staying healthy." Professional journey: "I’ve been in the nursing profession for 31 years, 22 as a nurse practitioner. Over the years my career focus has included medical-surgical, homecare, internal medicine, family practice, endocrinology and occupational health. For the last 8 years I have been a certified diabetes educator. I have a growing interest in Home Hospice Care and mind-body medicine." Professional certifications & associations:
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"When I'm not treating my patients, I enjoy... gardening, biking, yoga, hiking, woodworking, boating, travel, and reading or just about anything that allows me to avoid cleaning the house or doing paperwork." Joined the SFFH family... 2002 |
February is American Heart Month!
According to the CDC, cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death in the United States. Knowing the signs and symptoms is critical to the having the most positive outcome after having a heart attack. Rapid medical attention, calling 911 as soon as symptoms occur, will greatly increase the chance of survival. Although many still think of heart disease as a man's disease, women account for 47% of related deaths. The CDC also notes that women are more likely to delay seeking emergency treatment because they tend to experience the less common symptoms. |
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You CAN reduce your heart disease risk!The important thing is that you take steps now to prevent, or if you already have heart disease, to control your heart disease risk factors. |
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Surviving a Heart AttackFast action is your best defense! Getting help quickly, having clot busting or artery opening medications administered IMMEDIATELY after symptoms occur can stop or limit damage from a heart attack. The sooner these drugs are started the more good they'll do with the greatest chance of recovery! To be most effective these medications need to be given within 1 hour after symptoms begin. |
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Fighting obesity in YOUR community
Provider Education
| Our providers take pride in staying up to date with the latest trends in family health care. Continuing education programs on a wide array of health topics are offered monthly at our facility. |