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Nancy Burpee has overcome impossible challenges all her life. The latest was lung cancer.
Nancy Burpee has been swimming competitively all her life. Not only against other elite swimmers, but also against a rare connective tissue disease. Then she faced her greatest challenge: lung cancer. Nancy was told she faced a choice: either major invasive surgery or wait and see if the tumor would shrink. Instead, she turned to NYU Winthrop Hospital and Dr. Laurence Spier, one of the country’s top robotic lung surgeons. Dr. Spier not only removed the tumor without removing the entire lung, he was able to “tease” her lung free from the chest wall. Nancy was amazed at the improvement in her breathing and stamina. In just three weeks, she was back in the pool, swimming faster than she had in years. Thanks to NYU Winthrop, Nancy is still competing. And in all the ways that count, she remains undefeated. To learn more, call 1-866-WINTHROP, or visit nyuwinthrop.org.
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At the Forefront of Lung Cancer Care: NYU Winthrop Leads the Way in the Area of Robotic Surgery
With a host of lung conditions affecting so many Long Islanders, it is vital they have a place they can turn to that is equipped not only with the latest technology, but the expertise to be treated successfully. NYU Winthrop Hospital was pleased to recently welcome Laurence Spier, MD, Chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery, to its already stellar multidisciplinary cardiothoracic surgical team, which has long been committed to providing patients with the very best care. Dr. Spier is renowned for his skill in performing a wide range of procedures related to the chest including those aimed at eradicating lung cancer – the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States. Dr. Spier has a powerful tool to help combat the statistics. He utilizes the da Vinci Xi robot to perform minimally invasive surgery, a method that increases cancer survivability at the four-year mark by an impressive 15 percent. Why does the robotic procedure make such a difference?
“Robotic surgery allows for a minimally invasive platform, utilizing small incisions yet allowing for meticulous precision to the operation. This precision cannot be duplicated with any other approach available,” explains Dr. Spier, “The result is faster recovery, less scarring and better outcomes for patients.” When performing robotic lung surgery, Dr. Spier sits behind a console that provides him with a 3-D high-definition view of the inside of the chest cavity, which gives him a perfect view of the lung that he’s operating on. This visualization magnifies the surgical field 10 times, providing a superior view of the surgical field and enabling Dr. Spier to direct the robotic arms with extreme precision and seamlessly perform surgery. Dr. Spier describes how one can look at the back of a five-dollar bill and see all of the state names engraved at the top of the Lincoln Memorial. (Go ahead and try to find them with the naked eye. That’s what non-robotic surgery would be like!). With the robot visualization, the names of the states
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would appear much larger than the print on this page. “In the United States, only about 20 to 30 percent of lobectomies are performed with a minimally invasive platform. Here at NYU Winthrop, almost 100 percent of the procedures are minimally invasive,” added Dr. Spier. This cuts a patient’s hospital stay to less than half of what is customary with other platforms – to just two to three days – and in most instances, there are no physical restrictions upon discharge. Already, the Division of Thoracic Surgery at NYU Winthrop is recognized as a “Robotics Epicenter,” one of less than a dozen in the nation. This distinction was awarded by Intuitive Surgical, Inc., the world’s leading maker of surgical robotics, and the designation indicates that NYU Winthrop is a nationally recognized trainer of surgeons in the field of robotics. Physicians from all over the United States come to NYU Winthrop to observe and learn from Dr. Spier and see the thoracic team in action. Looking ahead, says Dr. Spier, “The future of robotics lies in software advancements such as imagery guided by artificial intelligence. I expect shortly that with the help of artificial intelligence, we won’t just see inside the chest cavity – we’ll be able to see directly into the lung itself. That will allow for easier resection of tumors and masses and thus cause even less damage to surrounding tissue.” Among other thoracic procedures performed within NYU Winthrop’s Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery is lung reduction sur-
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YOUR VISION
Looking Out For Your Health BY CHRISTOPHER BIRSNER cbirsner@antonmediagroup.com
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n the age of technology, we spend a lot of time in front of a screen, from our phone to our computer to our television. While we may enjoy being in front of our devices, it may cause damage to our bodies, especially our eyes, when we are in front of them for long periods of time. If you are worried about your eye health, especially if you are in front of gadgets all of the time, here are a few ways you can go about improving it.
Blinking This may seem like an act that you do involuntarily, but when you are staring at a screen, your eyes are focused on what is happening in front of you and aren’t closing as often. Not blinking for long stretches of time causes your eyes to become dry and may result in blurriness. Remind yourself to blink every once and a while, and consider looking away from the computer for larger amounts of time so that way your eyes don’t strain.
Take Breaks Speaking of looking away from the computer, consider getting up and doing something else for a while. There is a universal idea to this called the “20-20-20” rule. After every 20 minutes in front of a computer, get up and walk 20 feet away from the computer and stay there for 20 minutes before returning. Obviously, you don’t need to be as thorough as that, but the occasional break will allow your eyes (and even your mind) to take a quick breather.
Get An Eye Exam It is very important to get a checkup done by your optometrist as often as you can. They will let you know how your eyes are health-wise and what you will need to do to keep them from getting worse. If you wear glasses, it may be good to ask your doctor about getting a blue-light filter for your next pair, since blue light is what causes a lot of the harm to eyes when using technology.
Adjust Settings On Devices If you are really stubborn about moving away from your device, you could make your life a lot easier by changing the way that you look at it. Adjust the light levels so that it matches the lighting in the room, that way it isn’t too bright or too dark. Use darker backgrounds on your screen so it is easy on the eyes. Change the size of the text and font on your computer so its easier to read. Even turning away from your computer and cleaning your screen could go a long way to helping your eyesight out.
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A Visionary In Eye Surgery
Laser vision correction turns 30 thanks to local doctor who pioneered procedure BY CHRISTOPHER BIRSNER cbirsner@antonmediagroup.com
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or 30 years, LASIK surgery (otherwise known as LaserAssisted in Situ Keratomileusis) has developed into a new and easier way for people who have poor vision to get it fixed. Since the surgery was first performed on March 25, 1988, more than 40 million procedures have been completed worldwide. That first surgery was conducted by Dr. Marguerite McDonald, a Long Island-based ophthalmologist. McDonald, who grew up in Chicago, IL, was functionally blind when she was 5 years old. Luckily, after some treatment on her eyes, she was able to see 20/20 vision in both. Because of this, she realized what she wanted to do in life. “I decided that I had to provide this service to other people,” said McDonald. “My dad was also a doctor. He was an orthopedic surgeon. Every evening, he would tell us about his day. His joy in his work was obvious and contagious.” McDonald went on to study at Columbia Medical School in New York City, where she met Dr. Steve Trokel. While a professor at the college, Trokel conducted research and published it in a journal where he discovered that an excimer laser, which was used to make computer chips, could also be used to break through the cornea of an animal corpse’s eye. The laser does not harm the eye, so it can be used to improve the vision in that eye. “I was excited to read this article and contacted [Trokel],” said McDonald. “I told him that I knew that he had to move on to animal research, and that he had no significant access to such opportunities at Columbia. I told him that I did, since I had moved to LSU in Louisiana; we had access to a large animal vivarium.” The two doctors, along with Dr. Charles Munnerlyn, a California-based optical engineer, spent time performing thousands of treatments, starting with animal cadaver eyes, then moving on to human cadaver eyes. From there, they experimented on living rabbit and living monkey eyes. “We had perfected the laser and preoperative regimen to attempt living human treatments,” McDonald said. The human that decided to take a risk in participating in the first surgery was Alberta Cassady, a 62-year-old
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We might still be treating monkeys at the delta primate center today if it weren’t for the bravery, courage, and selflessness of Ms. Cassady.
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– Dr. Marguerite McDonald woman dealing with orbital cancer. At the time, her cancer was very aggressive as a tumor was completely wrapped around one of her eyes. “It required an exenteration, which means that her eye, her lids, and the contents of her eye socket would be removed,” McDonald said. “She would be left with an empty eye socket, lined with skin. This procedure was her only chance to survive.” Cassady was taking a huge risk considering that the chances of it being live-saving were still low, but she felt it was a risk worth taking. However, she authorized research of her eye before it
was surgically removed. After the FDA allowed the laser procedure to take place, McDonald and her colleagues brought Cassady to their research center to perform the first-ever laser vision correction surgery, which McDonald conducted. After 11 days of examination, the findings of the laser-eye correction, plus research done on Cassady’s eye following her exenteration, changed the medical world as we know it. “The clinical and pathological results were outstanding,” said McDonald. “These data allowed the FDA to let us leapfrog ahead and start
the blind eye clinical trial.” McDonald went on to take other major steps in laser-eye surgery. In 1993, she was the first to use the treatment for farsightedness and, in 2003, she became the first North-American to perform Epi-LASIK, which was a safer method to reduce someone’s dependency on glasses and contacts. She has won many awards and accolades for her work, including the 2010 Best Poster award by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the first ever Visionary Woman Award from the Ophthalmic Women Leaders. “We knew [LASIK] was important, but we had no clue how it would be accepted and utilized all over the world,” McDonald said. “[The awards] are stunning and humbling. They spur me on to continue my research.” Based in Lynbrook, Garden City, and Manhasset, McDonald continues to do exceptional work in the field. She is currently doing research on EBK (EpiBowman’s Keratectomy) and Opti-K, as well as dry-eye and blepharitis. She says if it weren’t for Ms. Cassady, the advances made in the industry would not be where it is today. “We might still be treating monkeys at the delta primate center today if it weren’t for the bravery, courage, and selflessness of Ms. Cassady,” said McDonald.
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arrots may be the best known food for eye health, but other foods may be even more important when it comes to keeping your eyesight in tip-top shape. May is Healthy Vision Month, a time to raise awareness about eye health and preventing vision loss. The most important thing you can do is get a regular eye exam with your eye doctor, but diet itself can play a role in keeping your eyes in good shape. Your eyes require special nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants to keep them functioning properly. Here are a few important foods to help boost eye health:
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Green Tea
Sweet Potatoes
Dark Green Leafy Vegetables
Spinach, kale, and collard greens are packed with lutein and zeaxanthin; these are antioxidants that can help prevent cataracts and macular degeneration. Other foods high in lutein and zeaxanthin include avocados, broccoli, and peas. Instead of iceberg lettuce or romaine, try spinach or mixed dark leafy greens for your salad at lunch. Incorporate broccoli as a side for dinner, and enjoy a portion-controlled side of guacamole during the week.
when dining out for an omega-3 boost as well. If you don’t eat fish, other vegetarian foods that are high in omega-3s include blackcurrant seed oil, flaxseed oil, chia seeds, and walnuts.
This vegetable is a good source of beta carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. Other foods high in vitamin A include deep orange foods such as carrots and butternut squash. These foods can help prevent dry eyes and night blindness. Opt for a sweet potato with dinner, and add some shredded carrots to your lunch salad.
Salmon
Cold-water fishes such as salmon, mackerel, sardines, and tuna are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. This can help protect against cataracts, macular degeneration, and dry eyes. Try tuna salad for lunch, and salmon once or twice a week for dinner. Order fish
This antioxidant-rich tea is full of anti-inflammatory substances called catcehins. The antioxidants in green tea can help lower risk of developing cataracts and macular degeneration. Add one cup of green tea with breakfast to start your day with an energy and antioxidant boost.
Whole Grains
These low-glycemic index grains can help reduce your risk of developing macular degeneration. Plus, whole grains contain Vitamin E, zinc, and niacin, which help to promote overall eye health. Try to swap out white rice for brown rice or quinoa at dinner. Incorporate steel cut oats in the morning for breakfast, and switch to whole wheat breads and wraps. When
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apply that to your body. • Become familiar with the Dirty Dozen, a list of conventional produce to avoid, per the Environmental Working Group (EWG.org). These 12 fruits and vegetables are known to be the most contaminated with pesticides, with strawberries and spinach being the worst on the list. Choose the organic form of these items instead.
colonies, it is depressing. One of these atrocities would be bad enough, but unfortunately, these examples are just the tip of the iceberg, so to speak. Our society has become so addicted to convenience and instant gratification, that we often don’t think about how our actions will impact future generations.
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What are the most common chemicals in our food and water?
In our food, we need to be concerned about the numerous pesticides and herbicides used on all of the crops that aren’t grown organically. For instance, glyphosate is the most commonly used agricultural chemical in the U.S. and has been linked to cancer. We can’t just wash this stuff off so it is important to buy organic produce and grains as often as possible. We also need to be concerned about the hormones and antibiotics that are given to factory farmed animals, as they wind up in our conventional meat and dairy products. Consuming too many antibiotics contributes to antibiotic resistant bacteria. Our water may contain chemicals such as lead, chromium-6, fluoride, chlorine, chloramine, 1,4-dioxane, and a variety of pharmaceutical drugs. The only way to know what you’re drinking is to have your water tested. My recommendation is to use a good reverse osmosis filtration system...or unfortunately, your body becomes the filter.
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What five easy tips can you offer people to live healthier? Tips they can start right now.
• Read ingredient labels. If there is an obscure ingredient that you can’t pronounce, look it up. Decide if you want to ingest or
• Stop buying plastic bottles of water. Besides being an environmental nightmare, plastic bottles are made from PET, an endocrine disrupting chemical, that can leach into your water and negatively affect your hormones. • Search for an eco-friendly dry cleaner that doesn’t use PERC, a chemical that has been classified as a likely human carcinogen. PERC off gasses and can cause respiratory problems and damage to the central nervous system. • Be aware of the term “fragrance” in cleaning products and personal care products. That one word is a catch-all term for proprietary formulas that can contain up to 100 different ingredients, and some of those could be toxic. Buy unscented products or those scented with essential oils instead.
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Do you think technology helps or hinders how we can live healthier lifestyle? Why?
Technology can both help and hinder our desire for living a healthier lifestyle. For instance, we are so fortunate to have information technology at our fingertips. And things like imaging tools or prosthetic limbs have saved and improved numerous lives. However, I often think that we have let our imaginations get the best of us without extrapolating all of the possible negative scenarios. For instance, I discuss antibiotics in my book. They are wonderful life saving medicines that were created to help people overcome bacterial infections. However, what began as a medicine to be used judiciously, soon became vastly overused in our livestock and often misused for things like viral infections. This has caused us to enter into an era of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, where it is feared by many scientists and doctors that we will not have the necessary antibiotics to fight off critical infections.
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Why should someone read Living in the Chemical Age?
One in two men and one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. About 50 million people have an autoimmune disorder. One in 68 children have autism. Almost half of all Americans are either diabetic or pre-diabetic. If these statistics bother you, then you will want to read Living in the Chemical Age. Now, more than ever before in our history, we are inundated with toxic, manmade chemicals in our food, water, air, cleaning products, personal care products and pharmaceuticals. These chemicals just didn’t exist 100 years ago. We have 85,000 chemicals on the market today and only a few hundred have ever been tested for safety. Some are proving to be neurotoxic or endocrine disruptors. I believe most of us are taking in more toxins than we’re able to excrete on a daily basis, and our bodies are struggling to keep up with the constant bombardment. And as a result, we’re getting sick with these devastating
Janet Newman, PhD diseases. Living in the Chemical Age will tell you where these chemicals are lurking, how they affect the body, and most importantly, how to avoid them and protect your family. Janet Newman has a PhD in psychology and a master’s degree in social work. She is the mother of two active boys and enjoys organic gardening, writing, yoga, bike riding, and cooking healthy meals for her family. To purchase Living in The Chemical Age, visit Amazon.com.
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Life can certainly overwhelm us at times, and its important that we take the necessary time to clear our mind. If Sudoku or a coloring book doesn’t cut it, there is always something to download. Technology can be a source of some of the stress at times, but it could also play a huge part in relaxing you as well. Below are five gadgets that you should consider using to help with that.
Available on iHome’s website & Amazon Sometimes, we can be extremely stressed before we go to bed, and this may cause us to lose sleep. This Sleep Therapy Machine is not only an alarm clock, but it can produce comfortable lightning and calming noises as well for the best night sleep. The machine is completely controlled in the iHome Zenergy app.
Leaf Urban Available on Bellabeat & Amazon If you are looking for a device that keeps track of your active lifestyle while also helping with your mental health, Leaf Urban is the perfect device. Leaf Urban is also paired with an app on the phone that will track your steps, how often you sleep, and other patterns. Using this information, Leaf Urban will determine when you will be stressed and gives advice as to how to avoid it.
Calm App Available on iTunes & Google Play There’s an app for everything nowadays, and one of the most popular apps right now is called “Calm.” Voted Apple’s App of the Year in 2017, Calm provides programs to teach you techniques to breath, relax, meditate, and sleep to improve your mental health. These techniques are built to reduce stress and help improve your mood. Sessions on the Calm App range from three to 25 minutes.
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HIV ‘Hot Spots’ Identified On Long Island And Queens
o reduce the number of new HIV diagnoses on Long Island and Queens, clinicians from Northwell Health’s Center for AIDS Research and Treatment (CART) at North Shore University Hospital are using new technology and data to identify communities where the virus is highly prevalent, and target prevention and treatment efforts there. The latest reports show there are 130,000 people living with HIV in New York State. On Long Island alone, 6,810 people are HIV-positive. In Queens, nearly 18,000 are infected with the virus. To help combat this dangerous trend, Joseph McGowan, MD, CART medical director and professor at Northwell’s Center for Health Innovations and Outcomes Research at the Feinstein Institute, presented data at a news conference at the hospital today that identified local HIV “hot spots”—Hempstead, Westbury and Huntington Station on Long Island, and Rosedale and surrounding areas in Eastern Queens. The CART team developed an extensive survey and customized web-based software, known as RED Cap, to collect and analyze data. The software and epidemiologic data from Northwell and the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute is able to produce “heat maps” showing the locations of the highest incidence of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. “The software enables us to query, collect and analyze information regarding mental health issues, substance use, housing status and other social issues,” said McGowan. “We’ve linked that to levels of treatment compliance, adherence to appointments and viral suppression rates. These data also demonstrates various health care disparities so we are able to get a comprehensive picture of people living in the community, which helps us better target our efforts. Dr. McGowan was invited to Atlanta on Wednesday to share his data and response plan with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. “We know where new HIV diagnoses and sexually transmitted infections are occurring,” McGowan said, “We know where those who don’t have viral suppression live. We are working with community leaders to determine how to reach those affected and ways to engage them
Above, Participating at the news conference at North Shore University Hospital was CART’s medical director Dr. Joseph McGowan, Jessica Clark, the center’s community mobilization coordinator, and Jeffrey Kemp, a patient at CART. Left, CART patient Jeffrey Kemp uses a “Get” app on his phone to securely track doctor appointments and lab work.
in care. We must work together to remove barriers to care.” Jeffrey Kemp, 35, a long-time Long Island resident who has been living with HIV for 15 years, participated in the conference. Thanks to the treatment he received at CART and a new social media app on his phone, he is stable for the first time and has an undetectable viral load. Kemp said the app was “a life saver.” It kept him on track with doctor appointments, medication reminders and lab results. Users of the GET! app also have the ability to text peer educators, known as Peeps, for questions and support. The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute’s YGetIt? Project developed the mobile application GET! The YGetIt? Project is one of 10 projects sponsored by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) special projects of national significance (SPNS) initiative. The GET! app was developed by Mount Sinai Applab and is currently available on Android and iOS to study participants. Northwell
anticipates it will be widely available to the public in 2019. CART is the only site in New York and one of nine nationwide selected to use the YGetIt app, developed by the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute. CART recently achieved a milestone of more than 100 app users. Jessica Clark, community mobilization coordinator at CART, outlined several community initiatives being pursued by Northwell to encourage local residents to get tested for the virus, including: a new collaboration this year with Walgreens in targeted communities to offer free, regular HIV-testing using Northwell’s mobile health van, educating women in high-risk neighborhoods and other outreach efforts. On Long Island alone, it’s estimated that there are approximately 1,000 residents with undiagnosed HIV. CART’s new research will help identify the best approach for reducing health disparities in low-income communities and improving access to care. Many of the health disparities identified by McGowan’s team reflect the social determinants of health, such as income, housing status, food security, trauma, and incarceration. Health care teams from CART will focus resources and interventions on
people with a history of domestic violence, suicide, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, mental health issues and other factors known to increase the risk of contracting HIV and to reduce adherence to care for those living with HIV. “As we delve into the outcome disparities that we see among our patients, it has become clear to us that the way we communicate and motivate has to be in the correct cultural context,” said McGowan. “In that regard we are looking to recruit Popular Opinion Leaders within the communities most affected by HIV to instruct us in the best ways to engage hard to reach persons living with or at risk for HIV infection.” North Shore University Hospital’s Center for AIDS Research and Treatment is the largest New York State-designated AIDS center on Long Island, treating 2,200 patients. Over the past 15 years, the center has seen a 10 percent annual increase in its HIV caseload. “Our approach is unique,” said McGowan. “We need to get interventions into the community, learn the root causes of health care disparities and communicate and act more effectively.” —Submitted by Northwell Health
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Words To Eliminate To Elevate Personal Power
Each word we speak carries with it a certain energy and has the power to create our experiences in the world. Our words communicate to ourselves and to others, our integrity and what we hold value for. As with all things, we have a choice to use phrases that elevate us or use phrases that keep us small. I invite you to get mindful about the messaging that your words are communicating. Consider removing
these words and phrases from your vocabulary to reclaim your personal power and create newer and more empowering experiences. I invite you to find alternate ways of conveying your messages that will serve and support you to grow. Whatever: Using this word conveys that you simply don’t care and that you’re potentially dismissing what someone has said to you.
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It’s not my fault: Would you rather be right or be happy? Move out of the problem mindset and do your part to be in the solution mindset. It’s not fair: Using this phrase points the finger at the outside world. Accept responsibility for your choices and move forward with the new information that is now available to you. Placing blame will keep you in a state of stagnancy.
Melody Pourmoradi Why me?: These words will keep us stuck in a victim mentality rather than helping us to feel like we have influence over a given situation. Accepting the reality of a circumstance and finding a way grow from it will set you on the right path. Someday: As far as I know, this day is not on the calendar. If you want to do something, time is of the essence. Get deliberate about your timeline and step into action. But what if...?: This phrase plants seeds of doubt and worry that a desired outcome is out of the realm of possibility. We are more powerful than we realize. Impossible: This word blocks creativity and blocks you from finding a way to make something work. Shout out to my dad for this one who always taught us that “Impossible is Impossible”. If only...: These words create a story for us to not go after what we want. We are creating scenarios in our mind of all the reasons that a given outcome is not possible. Should: Using this word usually identifies something that someone else thinks we ought to be doing and does not express our own true desires. Be mindful about your own true desires. I’ll try: This conveys indecisiveness and passive permission to fail without any actual effort. Often when we say, “I’ll try” we aren’t truly planning on following through. Just: This simple tiny word minimizes whatever comes after it often making ourselves and our accomplishments small and unworthy. I don’t care: Nobody wants to spend time with someone who simply doesn’t care. Chances are you do care and this is a defense mechanism that is employed to deflect from your true feelings. Allowing our words to be a true reflection of our power and our greatest potential can be truly life changing.
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Melody Pourmoradi is a women’s wellness and lifestyle coach at Life Evolutions Coaching and a columnist for Long Island Weekly’s Healthy Living Special Section. Learn more about her services at www.life evolutionscoaching.com.
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PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
Gurwin Jewish Announces Key Promotions To Medical Team Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is pleased to announce several recent staff promotions within its medical and rehabilitative disciplines. Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a five star, 460-bed nursing care facility located in Commack. Celebrating its 30th year of caring for the frail and elderly, Gurwin offers skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, medical/post-surgical sub-acute care, respiratory and ventilator dependent care, adult day care programs, on-site dialysis, memory care, palliative and hospice care, home care, assisted living, and a proposed independent living community, Fountaingate Gardens. For more information, call 631-715-2000 or visit www. gurwin.org.
Dr. David Siskind, MD, DABFP, CMD, has been promoted to Chief Medical Officer. An East Williston resident, Dr. Siskind has served as Medical Director at Gurwin since 2011.
Dr. Elizabeth Sturm, MD, has been promoted to Assistant Medical Director. Dr. Sturm, who resides in Commack, is a long-standing member of the Gurwin Medical Staff, serving as a staff physician since the facility opened in 1988.
Joseph D’Ambrosio, PT, has been promoted to Chief Rehabilitation Officer. A member of the rehabilitation team since 1994, D’Ambrosio most recently served as Gurwin’s Director of Rehabilitation. He is a resident of Stony Brook.
Christina Jones, RN, has been promoted to Associate Director of Nursing. Jones previously served as Assistant Director of Nursing. The North Babylon resident has been with Gurwin since 2008.
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NYU Winthrop Opens Expanded Hematology And Oncology Facility NYU Winthrop Hospital recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to herald the opening of a brand new office facility for its Winthrop Oncology Hematology Associates, NYU Medical Affiliates. More than 100 of the Hospital’s esteemed physicians, cancer specialists, administrators, medical support staff and VIP guests turned out for the unveiling of the elegant new facility. The large space enables the Hospital to offer comprehensive cancer services to patients under one roof. Within the same building, patients also have access to the Hospital’s Infusion Center, comprehensive diagnostic imaging services, as well as the offices of a multitude of other professional cancer service providers. The new Winthrop Oncology Hematology Associates space will be a central focal point among the Hospital’s greatly expanded cancer services, allowing for a more seamless delivery of care across a multitude of new and expanded cancer services now offered at NYU Winthrop. The overall expansion of cancer services includes the addition of new cancer specialists in both the oncology/hematology practice and several other cancer specialists, in line with the hospital’s mission to deliver the finest cancer care in the region. “NYU Winthrop has now emerged as the Long Island leader in the war on cancer,” said Jeffrey Schneider, MD,
informative pamphlets on various canChief of the Division of Oncology/ cers as well as a place where nurses— Hematology at NYU Winthrop including research team nurses—can Hospital. “Our new state-of-the-art educate patients on standard cancer facility will further support us in our treatment options, as well as innomission and commitment to best protect our patient population from this vative approaches available through dreaded disease at every level, incorparticipation in a broad array of active porating state-of-the art programs in cancer clinical trials. The facility is also cancer prevention, equipped with the early detection and most up-to-date multidisciplinary technologies, intreatments. We cluding teleconfernow combine encing that might these programs be used in the of excellence and future for elements compassion with of “virtual” patient a beautiful new care. facility where we On the first floor can most effectiveof the same buildly deliver them.” ing, NYU Winthrop The new offers radiology office, located in services, and on –Jeffrey Schneider,MD Suite 500 at 120 the sixth floor are Mineola Boulevard cancer infusion in Mineola, is services such as situated in more than 8,000 square feet, intravenous delivery of medications compared to a prior location spread for chemotherapy and other anti-tuover two separate suites. The new mor treatments. Additional plans space features an expansive entrance/ are currently in progress to convert waiting area designed in warm earth the remaining floors of the Mineola tones and with an elongated 35-foot Boulevard facility to house other reception desk shaped like undulating cancer specialists. The building also waves. The office suite includes 12 offers much-appreciated valet parking exam rooms, a soothing-looking and service for patients. comfortable consultation room, and “At NYU Winthrop, we offer the a Patient Education room. The latter seamless integration of all cancer serves as both a resource center with specialists and supporting staff,
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with patient-centered care delivered through an innovative and comprehensive approach,” added Eva Chalas, MD, Physician Director of Center for Cancer Care at NYU Winthrop Hospital. “We not only offer worldclass services but are a center with focus on quality of life and excellent long-term outcomes.” The newly opened Winthrop Oncology Hematology Associates, NYU Medical Affiliates cancer-treatment facility will host 58 staff members. The multidisciplinary team includes physicians, fellows, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, registered nurses, medical assistants, registrars, secretaries, file clerks, a social worker, academic coordinator, and office manager and office coordinator. Among those professionals are “Cancer Navigators”—nurses and physician assistants who offer personalized assistance to patients, families and caregivers throughout the cancer journey from pre-diagnosis through treatment and beyond. The Cancer Navigators’ complimentary and compassionate service helps those impacted to move seamlessly through the many diagnostic tests, procedures, physician visits and treatments and also offers additional holistic support services that include emotional and social support, financial and nutritional counseling. —NYU Winthrop Hospital
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PROFILES IN MEDICINE • MAY 16 - 22, 2018
Pajama Day Comforts Kids At NYU Winthrop Hospital
There are pajama parties, and then there was the pajama party to top all on Long Island. All nine schools in the Half Hollow Hills School District in Dix Hills hosted a pajama day, with students from elementary up through high school encouraged to arrive for classes wearing their favorite PJs. What made this fun day even more special was the reason behind the sleepwear: two of the schools’ eighth graders had previously received so much satisfaction from raising gift card donations to benefit pediatric patients that they Superintendent Dr. Patrick Harrigan s pictured with Half Hollow Hills students, an wanted to do even more. NYU Winthrop patient and Leonard Krilov, MD Every student who wore PJs to the Half Hollow Hills District’s pajama helping children understand and ensure that the hospital experience is day was encouraged to also bring cope with the hospital experience. as stress-free as possible for children with them a new pair to donate to Certified Child Life Specialists utilize and their families. Now, thanks to the Children’s Medical Center at therapeutic play, arts and crafts, the Half Hollow Hills School District, NYU Winthrop Hospital. Their efforts entertainment and other diversions to children will be gifted with a pair of were remarkable—and 1,650 pairs of pajamas were collected. The PJs were personally delivered to the hospital by four students who were, naturally, dressed in pajamas, and they were joined by the district’s superintendent—who chose not to wear pajamas. “After our success with a gift-card BY VICTOR ROMANO drive for pediatric patients, our suSpecialsections@antonmedia perintendent challenged us to think group.com about what we could do next, so we Arthritis is the leading cause of were inspired to dream even bigger,” disability among U.S. adults over 55, said Ashley Kalb, who together with and in many cases leads to total-joint fellow eighth grader Morgan Mandel replacements. That is a big decision orchestrated the gift cards as well as that is sometimes necessary, somethe pajama donations. times premature. “We hope that our pajama gifts Total-joint replacements are put smiles on the faces of kids in the wonderful and can be life-changing, the arches in feet tend to fail. Good hospital,” added Mandel. “What’s also but they also can wear down and shoes with arch supports improve the great about the drive is that it taught become infected. The best approach alignment of the feet and ultimately a lot of students that giving can be an for arthritis of the knee, for example, improve the alignment of the knees. awful lot of fun.” is to wait as long as possible before The feet and ankles act as shock “We encourage and fully support replacing the knee. There are several absorbers for the knees. our students in taking creative steps you can take to deal with arapproaches to community and thritis before a surgical option. These Have a daily exercise and charitable work,” said Dr. Patrick measures, some of which you can Harrigan, Superintendent of Half balance program perform without the aid of a medical Hollow Hills School District. “These Studies show that arthritic patients professional, often can significantly initiatives help develop leadership who exercise do much better than lessen the pain and improve the and well-rounded young adults, while those who don’t. Romano recommends quality of life. benefiting good causes.” a 20-minute daily exercise program Young patients who arrive at NYU all patients with arthritis. Exercise Eat nutritious foods; keep for Winthrop Hospital often do so withshould include stretching, aerobic your weight under control activity, and strength training. out overnight bags in tow, since their Weight loss reduces the stress on arrival may be due to an unplanned your knees and increases mobility. Use a hinged knee brace, event such as a trip to the Emergency Why not try an anti-inflammatory Room. Having 1,000 pairs of youth paas needed, for support diet? Sugar and processed foods jamas, for all shapes and sizes, is just Wear the smallest brace that makes cause inflammation of the arteries as you the most comfortable. Do not what the doctor ordered for a good well as inflammation of the joints. night’s sleep at NYU Winthrop. The wear the brace for everyday activities pajamas were accepted by Leonard but for extra activities such as golfing, Wear good shoes with Krilov, MD, Chairman of Pediatrics at shopping or exercise. It unloads arch supports NYU Winthrop, together with reprethe arthritic area and allows you to With weight bearing and time, sentatives from the Hospital’s Child pursue more pain-free activities, Life Program, which is dedicated to
cozy pajamas to further add to their comfort. “The Department of Pediatrics at NYU Winthrop is most appreciative of the students’ efforts to think beyond themselves and give back to our patients in such a special way,” said Dr. Krilov. “Families are often going through a trying time when they’re in the Hospital, and this unique gesture is sure to bring comfort.” Also spearheading the pajama drive were the siblings of Morgan and Ashley: Matthew Mandel and Hayley Kalb, both in grade 10, and Marissa Mandel, grade six. The District’s Central Office also contributed to the drive. For more information about the Child Life Program at NYU Winthrop, visit www.nyuwinthrop.org. —NYU Winthrop Hospital
Five Non-Surgical Steps For Treating Arthritis which you may not have been able to do otherwise.
Improve your bone health
Improving your bone health with increased calcium intake, daily vitamin D, and weight-bearing exercises can lessen the pain of arthritis. Should you eventually need a total joint replacement, building up your bone density will improve your chances of having a long-lasting replacement. Arthritis is not something that can be removed with surgery or scraped out with a scope. Listen to your joints. When you’ve tried all of these non-surgical measures and they don’t seem to work any longer, surgery may be your best option. If so, rapid and successful recovery is possible by having optimized your physical and nutritional health beforehand. Dr. Victor Romano is an orthopedic surgeon in Oak Park, IL., and the author of Finding The Source: Maximizing Your Results—With and Without Orthopaedic Surgery. He is board-certified in orthopedics and sports medicine with more than 25 years of experience in the field. He graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame and completed medical school at the University of Loyola-Chicago.
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