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“Back Pain Technology Cheats Mother Nature
After helping hundreds of Westchester County herniated disc sufferers eliminated their pain, Local Doctor explains how…
Helps Herniated Discs Heal Naturally… In As Little As 25 Minutes!”
At Last! Westchester County Doctor Offers Technology That Doesn’t Just End SEVERE Pain From Herniated Discs, But Helps Your Body To Start Rebuilding Them… As Fast As Humanly Possible! Best Part: You can check it all out for FREE if you like! There is no doubt… technology has made all of our lives better… and easier. Just about every miraculous medical cure and comfort of modern living can be attributed to amazing breakthroughs in technology. Heck, laser eye surgery can give people who are almost as blind as a bat perfect 20/20 vision. How amazing is that? That’s why it’s no surprise that technology might be able to solve your back and neck pain from herniated/bulging discs or sciatica…for good. Here is why: Back and neck pain can be devastating. And nothing is worse than going to doctor after doctor… trying treatment after treatment… spending money you can’t afford… and still suffering in pain. That’s why… I bet you would love to instantly end your pain… without any risk what-soever… and have it never come back for the rest of your life? Well, that might NOT be so easy. But, what if there was a wonderful advancement in technology that, with a handful of simple, non-invasive treatments, could possibly have you out of pain and on your way to healing naturally? Better yet, what if this technology could possibly heal your herniated/bulging discs (instead of cutting it out like surgery) so you have the best chance to live pain-free and do all the things you want and love to do? And what if this technology was: 3 FDA cleared! 3 Proven safe and effective! 3 Allows your herniated discs to heal naturally without the risky and dangerous side effects of surgery! 3 Relieves pain fast… in some cases in as little as 25 minutes! Well, guess what? There is such technology and there is a very good chance it can help you… like it has already helps thousands of herniated/bulging disc and sciatica sufferers all around the country… No Matter How Bad Your Pain Is, How Long You’ve Been Suffering Or How Many Other Treatments And Doctors Have Failed You! Don’t laugh. It’s really true. Here’s proof…
When you have a herniated disc, compressive forces cause your spinal bones to come together… basically squashing your disc. The space in between your bones decreases and the soft, jello-like disc material leaks out. This disc material that leaks out is called a herniated disc and can cause severe pain, numbness and tingling in your neck, back, arms or legs when the herniation pushes into and “pinches” a nerve. So it makes sense, if you could slightly pull the spinal bones apart… that would open up the space, take the pressure off the disc, the disc off the nerve and solve the problem. Right? But the only problem is… how do you do that? For years and years, doctors have been trying to do it with traction. But traction has been proven ineffective and often very painful. Why? Traction doesn’t work because when you have a herniated or bulging disc, the area is injured and when you try to move, your muscles go into spasm. Spasm is your body’s way of trying to protect you from causing further injury. That’s why traction hurts so much. As soon as the traction starts… your muscles overprotect the area and spasm. But the good news is: Now there is technology that out-smarts your body’s natural spasm reaction. In other words: It fools mother nature! This technology is called non-surgical spinal decompression (NSSD) and here’s how it works… NSSD is very different from plain traction because it has advanced computer technology that actually senses your spinal muscles. When it starts to gently pull, it immediately knows when your muscles start to contract and it stops pulling. As soon as your muscles relax, it starts pulling again. The amazing thing is: the computer senses your muscles contraction so early… you don’t even feel what is going on. Which means you never feel any pain! In fact, the only thing most patients feel is… RELIEF!!! But the best part is: NSSD is able to gently separate your spinal bones which, in many cases, actually sucks the herniated disc material back into the disc where it belongs! This takes away your pain and allows your herniated and bulging discs to heal naturally!
And check this out: Treatments are pleasant and simple. All you have to do is lie on your back, listen to your favorite music, read a magazine… or… take a nap! The wonderful technology does everything while you simply RELAX the pain away! To sum up NSSD: • For most patients it is 100% painless… in fact many patients actually fall asleep during treatment! • Works fast! Most patients get relief after a handful of treatments – some after the very first! • Is non-invasive so it does not have the dangerous risks of surgery! • Gets to the root cause of the problem and helps it heal naturally! Isn’t modern technology wonderful? And wouldn’t you like to… Give This Great Technology A Try… For Free? If you would, there’s great news. There is a Doctor located at 222 Westchester Ave. Suite 405 in White Plains who has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in this wonderful technology and has been treating herniated/bulging disc and sciatica patients with incredible success. His name is Dr. Jonathan Donath DC, MS and he is so excited about the results he’s been getting, he would like to share it with as many pain sufferers as possible. But There Is A Catch… There’s always a catch... isn’t there? Even though this technology has helped a majority of the patients Dr. Donath has treated… it is not a wonder cure and it does not help everyone.
On the right: healthy disc. Center: Herniated disc with soft disc material leaking out. On the left: Herniated disc material compressing or “pinching” nerve.
For that reason, Dr. Donath does a complete examination on every potential patient and only accepts you if he feels you are most likely to get the pain relief and outcome you are looking for. Dr. Donath’s Special Deal For You! Because the economy is so bad and Dr. Donath wants to help you if possible, he is offering the first 17 people who respond to this article a free consultation and NSSD qualification examination. And if you qualify for NSSD treatments, Dr. Donath will also give you one treatment for FREE! And if you do not qualify, Dr. Donath will help you find the best option for you. That’s why, if you suffer with pain from a herniated/bulging disc or sciatica you should call 914-259-8104 right now. When Barbara answers the phone, simply tell her you would like your free non-surgical spinal decompression consultation and examination. If you are one of the first 17, she will schedule you within the next few days. If you are in a lot of pain or already scheduled for surgery, tell Barbara and she will be sure to get you in immediately. Maybe even today.
On right: Herniated disc with spinal bones “squished” together. Center: NSSD slightly pulls the spinal bones apart, opens up the disc space and allows herniated material to move back into the disc. Left: Herniated material completely back in center of disc allows the disc to heal naturally. Your consultation and examination should take about 60 minutes. During this time you can get all of your questiones answered in a warm and friendly environment. You will know exactly what’s causing your pain and the best possible way to solve it. Dr. Donath will explain to you all your possible options along with his recomendations so you can make the best choice for YOU.
Why Limited To 17? Dr. Donath has limited the number he will accept right now to 17 because he does not believe patients should wait and they should also get the quality personal attention they deserve. When you go for your free visit, I’m sure you will see how unique and pleasant the experience is. It’s nice to be treated like a person and not a number or based on insurance coverage. It’s also nice to know exactly what’s causing your pain and how to relieve it as fast as possible. Dr. Donath’s favorite cases are the one’s that were able to cancel back surgery after only a handful of treatments. Dr. Donath also loves when a herniated disc patient that is in excruciating pain and thinks they’ve tried everything, lays down on the NSSD table, takes a 25 minute nap… and… wakes up with all their pain GONE! Just imagine how it would feel to have all your pain finally gone. Imagine going to bed and being able to sleep the entire night through… … and waking up refreshed and energized… ready to take on the brand new day – without the pain and stiffness that has been terrorizing you. And imagine finally knowing you have the solution to your herniated disc pain. Well, you may not have to just “imagine” anymore… because… NSSD might start relieving your pain… in just 25 minutes! So, if you’d like to see if you qualify and give this amazing technology a try for free… give Barbara a call at 914-259-8104 right now. Why wait one more day in pain when the solution may be one quick phone call away? Call now before someone else gets your free spot. One More Thing It’s Important… Ever since getting this wonderful technology, Dr. Donath’s office has been flooded with calls. For that reason, if when you call, the lines are busy or you go to voice mail… just keep calling back. The possibility of living pain-free is well worth the time and effort it may take you to get through and schedule your appointment. 914-259-8104
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Stamford Hospital is a 305 bed not-for-profit community teaching hospital serving Stamford and the surrounding communities for more than 115 years. We provide access to inpatient and ambulatory services, the latest technology and compassionate, patient-centered treatments that include cancer care, heart services, orthopedics, rehabilitation and women’s health. The Hospital is an affiliate of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System, a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and a Planetree Designated, patient-centered hospital. In support of our mission, the Hospital has a long tradition of community education and outreach.
Specialties & Research • Level II trauma center with a nationally recognized adult intensive care unit. • The Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center combines state-of-the-art technology and advanced clinical knowledge with individualized, holisticcentered care. • The only hospital in lower Fairfield County with a Heart & Vascular Institute offering open heart surgery and advanced interventional cardiac treatments for complex arrhythmias. • Designated Primary Stroke Center by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and Joint Commission. • Advanced mother-baby services include Level IIB Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and 24/7 maternal-fetal medicine specialists. • Specialized Centers for Robotic Surgery, Surgical Weight Loss, Integrative Medicine and Wellness, Sleep Medicine, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Endoscopy, Stroke care, Breast Center and Wound Care.
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Noteworthy Accomplishments Genetic Counseling • Received 2014 Women’s Choice Award: America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience for women and their families. Maternal-Child Health Units received a Gold Level CQIA Innovation Prize from The Connecticut Quality Improvement Award Partnership. • Breast Center was the first in the nation to be recognized by the American College of Surgeons as a National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. • Bennett Cancer Center accredited as an Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program and received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. • Joint Commission certification for Total Hip and Total Knee as well as the Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery program (first hospital in Connecticut with this certification.)
Stamford Hospital Address: 30 Shelburne Road, Stamford CT 06904-9317 Phone: 203-276-1000 Website: www.stamfordhospital.org
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Healing. Reimagined. Opening in 2016, the new Stamford Hospital is the boldest, most sophisticated public health initiative ever undertaken in Fairfield County. Offering the highest level of acute care and an exceptional array of integrative therapies, the new facility has been designed to embody our PlanetreeŽ philosophy of patient-centered care. All to help our patients heal better, faster — and ensure the health of our communities fo for generations to come.
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Father’s Day is a day to celebrate our dads. We love and respect them because of everything they have done for us, providing us guidance and support throughout the years. Of course, they are still there for us. Most countries in the world celebrate Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June every year. This year, Father’s Day will be held on June 21, 2015. On Father’s Day, we show our love and appreciation to our fathers in many ways. Make sure to tell your dad how much you appreciate him on Father’s Day. We are honored to pay tribute to dads across Fairfield County in this edition of Healthcare News. Check out our gift guides for your very own No. 1 Dad. We are sure that you will find something perfect for him. Still, some of the best gifts include just spending time with your father. Have him over for a barbecue, play a round of golf, go for a walk, take him to a baseball game, take him out for a fabulous brunch. Most of all, enjoy the special day with your dad. Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Healthcare News! Please share your stories with us at info@healthcarenewspaper.com Jim can be reached at 845-202-4737 and via email at jim@healthcarenewspaper.com
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Men’s Health Week: How you can keep your favorite man healthy PAGE 8
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Eat Healthy Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables every day. They are sources of many vitamins, minerals, and other natural substances that may help protect you from chronic diseases. Limit foods and drinks high in calories, sugar, salt, fat, and alcohol. Choose healthy snacks. Stop Stress Sometimes stress can be good. However, it can be harmful when it is severe enough to make you feel overwhelmed and out of control. Take care of yourself. Avoid drugs and alcohol. Find support. Connect socially. Stay active.
He is your favorite guy. Maybe it’s your dad. Or he’s your loving brother. Perhaps, he’s your uncle or grandfather. No matter who this special guy is, you want to keep him around and in good health for years to come. Enter Men’s Health Week – set for June 15-21 – which promotes a healthier lifestyle for men. The purpose of Men’s Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men. Men are less likely to lead a healthy lifestyle. They are more likely to smoke, drink alcohol to hazardous levels and be overweight or obese. These lifestyles can lead into serious diseases such as cancer, heart diseases and stokes, the risk of which can be reduced by leading a healthy lifestyle. Here are some keys for all men to stay healthy:
Get Good Sleep Insufficient sleep is associated with a number of chronic diseases and conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression. Also, insufficient sleep is responsible for motor vehicle and machinery-related accidents, causing substantial injury and disability each year. Sleep guidelines from the National Sleep Foundation have noted that sleep needs change as we age. In general, adults need between 7-9 hours of sleep.
Move More Adults need at least 2½ hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (such as brisk walking) every week, and muscle strengthening activities that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms) on two or more days a week. You don’t have to do it all at once. Spread your activity out during the week, and break it into smaller chunks of time during the day.
Stay on Top of Your Game See your doctor or nurse for regular checkups. Certain diseases and conditions may not have symptoms, so checkups help diagnose issues early or before they can become a problem. Pay attention to signs and symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, excessive thirst, and problems with urination. If you have these or symptoms of any kind, be sure to see your doctor right away. Don’t wait! Keep track of your numbers for blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, body mass index (BMI), or any others you may have. If your numbers are high or low, your doctor or nurse can explain what they mean and suggest how you can get them to a healthier range.
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There’s No Need To Suffer From Leg Pain!
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LEG PAIN CAN BE A SYMPTOM OF A SERIOUS BUT TREATABLE MEDICAL CONDITION.
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With Father’s Day approaching, here’s a little hint for you: Dad probably has more ties and coffee mugs than he knows what to do with. So why not give him something unexpected that really shows how much you care this year? The Healthcare News gift guide can help you find the perfect present that not only keeps dad's interests in mind, but his overall health, too. Health tracker Help Dad make healthier choices with a fitness tracker. Once he has a handle on his daily activities, he can spot unhealthy patterns, make smarter decisions, and achieve his health goals.
Personal training sessions Sometimes dad needs, how do we say, some motivation. Give dad a hand with some personal training sessions. The individualized attention will help him develop a plan that's right for him.
Digital barbecue thermometer Dad can rest easy knowing meat is cooked to the proper temperature, keeping himself and his guests safe from food poisoning.
Hydration belt Whether he's training for a marathon or jogs at the local park, drinking enough water is essential.
Ice Massager For Dad's achy muscles, a good massager can do the trick.
Pedometer A pedometer can help dad by recording the distance he walks or runs, calculating calories burned, and monitoring his heart rate. Many can be synced with a computer so he can download and track his progress.
For his mind Recent studies show that adults with hobbies that regularly exercise their brains are 2.5 times less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, so get Dad something to keep his mind in shape, like puzzles, models, or even certain video games.
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The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce
held its first Health & Wellness Expo… for People & Pets at the Fairfield YMCA
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce held its first Health and Wellness Expo for People and Pets on May 3, 2015 at the Fairfield YMCA. “It was a very special event, states Beverly A. Balaz, President of the Chamber, as we had a wonderful variety of exhibitors, reflecting a great cross-section of health-related information, to meet the needs of the attendees.” Open and free to the public, attendees had the opportunity to speak to professionals about their health-related questions. The Vein Institute of CT, the event sponsor, provided important information on Vein disease, Treatments, and the importance of day-to-day vein health. Stamford Hospital Mobile unit was there to give onsite mammography screenings, while other exhibitors provided chair massages, product sugar analysis, and demos (including Tai Chi, Pedal & Pump, TRX Suspension Training, dance, and exercise boot camp) to name a few. Dentists and Podiatrists were represented, along with elder care facilities, such as Maplewood Senior Living. Yummy fresh food, smoothies & frozen yogurt provided by Fairfield’s Red Mango. Outside, on the YMCA green, were the pet professional exhibitors where pet owners could find information on pet dental health (Southport Veterinary), specialty information for cats/kittens from Aristokatz Veterinary, organic foods and treats from Earth Animal, and other information to keep our pets happy and healthy, including grooming options. Beverly continued by saying that the Fairfield YMCA, as event partner and the host site, provided a perfect facility to have the event, both inside and outdoors … complimenting, Susan McCall, Healthy Lifestyle Director, and Facilities Manager, Mr. Lewis for all their help, guidance and operational expertise. The event closed at 4PM on Sunday, with a lot of happy attendees and exhibitors … all saying they will look forward to the next Chamber Health & Wellness Expo for People & Pets!
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How Creative Advances in Medical Aesthetics Have Changed the World As We Know It…Permanently
Remember that 70s ad? The one with those girls with perfect legs that we females both envied and hated at the same time?
It’s amazing how times have changed! Back then, they were advertising perfect legs because they had a fancy new cream that removed hair. Nowadays with the advent of lasers, hair isn’t much of an issue anymore. Unfortunately, some things haven’t changed since then. Most women still are not comfortable wearing short shorts, or just plain shorts, because most women still don't feel they have presentable legs. A recent survey showed that THIGHS AND CELLULITE rank #2 and #3 of the top concerns women have about their bodies. So even if the legs are hairless, they are still not getting shown. What a shame. We have waited all winter to slip into something cute and bare, but a flirty and cute dress or even just plain shorts may not feel so sexy or fun when our cellulite is exposed. It is a source of embarrassment for many women no matter their size or shape, and exercise doesn’t always work. I have marathoners come to me for cellulite…if they can’t get rid of it, how does the average woman have a fighting chance? The answer is it’s 2015…we have the technology and it is called TRUSCULPT. It is the latest non-surgical, no downtime procedure that’s clinically proven to target problem areas on the body that are stubborn to diet and exercise. TruSculpting is an energy based procedure that delivers controlled, yet comfortable, doses of therapeutic heat to targeted zones, firming and smoothing the problem areas over time. Most people need 2-4 treatments, although some lucky ducks like the girl below see significant results after just one treatment! TruSculpting doesn’t just work on the legs, it can help anywhere we have loose skin and/or a layer of unwanted fat. So hey, ladies! Let’s revisit those short shorts and pretty dresses and feel great about ourselves this summer!
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Go Red for Women Dr. Coady speaks to attendees at the luncheon
Healthcare News was proud to be a sponsor for the 12th Annul Go Red for Women American Heart Association event on May 7th at the Stamford Marriot! The event featured a Women’s Wellness Showcase featuring different aspects of wellness, allowing attendees to educate themselves on staying heart healthy! Activities in the exhibition included health screenings, chair massages, hands-only CPR, a tribute wall, and much more. The luncheon included talks from Michael A. Coady, MD, MPH Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Stamford Hospital and President of the Lower Fairfield County American Heart Association Board of Directors. Kathy Silard, RN, BSN MS, Fache, Executive VP & COO of Stamford Hospital spoke about Stamford’s Hospital’s Heart & Vascular Institute that has the highest standards of care. Kathy spoke, “Incredible strides have been made in the fight against heart disease. Together let’s keep the trend going” You can find out more or make a donations at www.heart.org
Hands only CPR was highlighted and shown to many attendees
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My daughter is a member of the American heart Association, speaking at previous events, here we are before the luncheon begins
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A Solution to a Growing Problem For Seniors
When seniors and business owners own a life or Key-Man Insurance, they’re essentially sitting on untapped funds. Through a life settlement, Advanced Loan or 1035 Exchange transaction they have the ability to harness the power of their life insurance. These options are not known to many, in tapping into funds to pay for:
Advanced Benefit Loan versus Mortgage Loan: As people look to finally settle down and enjoy the fruits of their labor, it is estimated that 75 million people will look to retire over the next twenty plus years. This calculates to an average of 10,000 people a day as they reach the age of 65. These numbers have many businesses reaching out to this particular demographic in the fields on medicine, travel, finance, and home development. Home developers have started to market their new home developments in an effort to reach out to this growing community. These new developments look to cater to residents, who are 62+ years, in small towns in the tri state are. These new developments have all the amenities of a self-contained community, such as restaurants, marinas, yacht clubs, shopping and access to mass transit to travel in and out of New York City. With the construction of all these new communities and all of its luxuries, these developments come with a high price tag. For some retirees, the price is too exuberant and taking out a mortgage is not desirable. Most retirees just want to enjoy their new home and not work on paying a 30 year mortgage. This is where an Advanced Benefit Loan can help. Taking an advanced benefit loan against their life insurance, they will not have to take a mortgage to pay for their new home. The loan is collateralized against their life insurance. When the life insurance contract matures, the loan is paid by the life insurance proceeds; anything left will be inherited by their heirs. Why do this?? 1. No payment of income tax, this is a loan against your life insurance. 2. No home mortgage loan, you will own your home out right. 3. No credit checks or credit approval by banks.
This loan program is designed to assist seniors in accessing cash from their existing life insurance policy with no income requirements, no future premium obligations, and no out-of-pocket expenses. In order to qualify, a senior must have in-force a life insurance policy. A senior will never be rejected due to lack of income, poor credit history, or previous bankruptcy.
If you would like to apply or have questions, call us today, we can speak with you to access your financial need, review your life insurance policy and determine your eligibility. If you are eligible, you will be asked to complete a loan application and provide requested documentation. Once we complete our review of your policy, we will notify you of approval and the amount of the loan.
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Connecticut Expos, producer of several women’s events in Connecticut has announced dates for the 2nd annual St. Vincent’s Southern Connecticut Women’s Expo. The event will take place September 27 and 28 at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport. This event will attract thousands of women looking to shop for the latest products and services in fashion, beauty, health, wellness, nutrition, fitness, financial planning, careers, home decor, automobiles, gifts, vacations, spas, education and much more. Attendees will get to experience free health screenings, including mammograms along with health & wellness related discussions provided by St. Vincent’s physicians. Attendees will be pampered with free beauty treatments including: makeovers, facials, massages, and hair touch-ups provided by Marinello School of Beauty.
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Greenwich Hospital celebrates “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day”
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Tyler Mayeran, 9, creates a greeting card for patients during Greenwich Hospital’s Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day. A total of 66 children of hospital employees enjoyed a day of hands-on activities and tours.
Nine-year-old Tyler Mayeran from Trumbull echoed the sentiments of many of the children who recently took part in Greenwich Hospital’s fifth annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. “I would say that this day so far is great,” said Mayeran, a fourth-grader whose mother works at the hospital. Mayeran was among the 66 children of Greenwich Hospital employees who enjoyed a day of interactive activities, clinical demonstrations and behind-the-scenes tours showcasing a variety of hospital operations and careers. Children toured the physical plant and the data center, viewed the inside of an ambulance, and learned about radiology, physical medicine, pharmacy, the emergency department and other medical specialties through handson activities. “This is a very special event for our staff and their families. We are so proud to offer such a unique opportunity for a connection between busy home and work lives” said Melissa Turner, senior vice president of Human Resources for Bridgeport and Greenwich Hospitals. “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day has become a wonderful tradition and been attributed to some children claiming a newfound career interest in medicine. Our patient’s often remark at how much they enjoy the touching and often encouraging handmade get well cards they receive with their meal tray as just one of the day’s activities.”
Greenwich Hospital’s Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day was a family affair for Melanie Armstrong, a recovery room nurse who brought her three children – 11-year-old twins Alexis and Megan and 7-year-old Connor.
Norman G. Roth, interim president and chief executive officer, kicked off the festivities which was open to children from kindergarten through 12th grade. The day also included breakfast and lunch capped with a visit from Polar Pete’s ice cream truck. Melanie Armstrong, RN, a nurse in the post-acute care unit, brought her three children – 11-year-old twins Megan and Alexis and 7-year-old Connor – for the first this year. Armstrong said the event was a good way for her children to understand how the hospital operates and learn more about what their mother does as a nurse in the recovery room. “It’s good for them to see what it’s all about,” said Armstrong. “They’re always asking about what I do at the hospital.” Medical Jeopardy was by far the most popular activity of the day. Categories included “Ouch,” “Eww, Gross,” “Whatchamacallit,” “My real name is,” “Spelling Bee” and “Organs.” “I really liked playing jeopardy,” said Megan. “I learned a lot about the human body.” “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day has become a wonderful tradition and been attributed to some children claiming a newfound career interest in medicine…
Greenwich Hospital to honor Greenwich businessman Terry Betteridge at Gala Fundraiser Healthcare News - Fairfield County June, 2015
Greenwich Hospital has announced that Terry Betteridge, CEO of Betteridge, will be presented with The President’s Award, at the hospital’s annual Gala fundraiser on Saturday, October 24 at Greenwich Country Club. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the hospital’s nationally-recognized oncology services department. Greenwich residents Sabrina Forsythe, Mary Rolla and Jennifer Seidel are co-chairing this major event. The President’s Award is given an individual for their dedicated support of Greenwich Hospital and the communities it serves.
“The award means the world to an old fellow who has seen this institution watch over us all so well. I am humbled and honored to be recognized in this way.”
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“As a businessman and native resident of Greenwich, Terry Betteridge has come to embody the essence of civic mindedness,” said Norman G. Roth, the hospital’s interim president and chief executive officer. “It is a privilege to recognize him for his long standing commitment to Greenwich Hospital and the citizens who put their trust in us.” Betteridge has been chief executive officer of Betteridge fine jewelers since taking over the business from his father in the mid-1970s. From its landmark location on Greenwich Avenue, he has transformed the company into one of the leading hi-end jewelry designers and retailers in the world with stores in Greenwich, Palm Beach, Beaver Creek and Vail and serving a global clientele. “Greenwich Hospital is not only in the literal heart of Greenwich, but for those of us who've been here since childhood, it was the first arms around our brothers and sisters; our children as they were born and it remains in our hearts always,” Betteridge said. “The award means the world to an old fellow who has seen this institution watch over us all so well. I am humbled and honored to be recognized in this way.”
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As a board-certified internist who has been in practice for over 13 years, I spend much of my time attempting to alleviate the pain and suffering of my patients. As a clinician, one of the biggest challenges I face is helping my patients deal with musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain syndromes—those all-too-common, yet frequently debilitating ailments caused by bad backs, pinched nerves, arthritis, and the like. Unfortunately, much of what I have to offer my patients boils down to the following: take a pain pill, stretch if you can, wait, and hope for the best. After a failed trial of “conservative” therapy a call might go out to the orthopedic surgeon for assistance; a truly satisfactory result is not common. The simple fact is that physicians are not well trained to deal with musculoskeletal pain, and patients can suffer as a result. Thankfully, my views on this topic have been turned completely upside down since I havepersonally discovered Dr. Jonathan Donath’s outstanding practice. After beginning a vigorous exercise regimen I started to experience awful neck and upper back pain, accompanied by numbness and tingling down my left arm and fingers. For weeks I tried to nurse the pain with non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, but the pain persisted and got to the point that I was almost unable to work, sleep, or most importantly, play guitar. I wasliterally in tears from the excruciating pain. A neurosurgeon diagnosed a herniated disc and pinched nerve in my neck and offered to decompress it with an operation. In desperation I called Dr. Donath instead. My visit to Dr. Donath’s office was an outstanding experience. He spent about an hour with me and combined multiple modalities to fix the herniated disc in my neck: deep massage, active release techniques, traditional manipulation, cold therapy, and finally spinal decompression. After that first hour with Dr. Donath my pain had decreased from a 10/10 down to a manageable 4/10, and I was able to comfortably move my head and neck. That very night I was able to play guitar again. Two days later I went back for another series of treatments and the pain decreased even further. After about five days the pain was absolutely gone. Unbelievable! Since then he has used the same wonderful techniques to help me overcome painful bouts of sciatica as well. My own patients and family members have become “believers” in Dr. Donath’s abilities as well--- the results he achieves are real and lasting. He is my go to guy for the majority of musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain syndromes that I now realize are truly treatable. Dr. Robert Sidlow MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
I am a pediatrician and in my work, I have to bend down a lot and I’m constantly lifting kids. I usually have one to three bad flare ups of low back pain every year. When my back would "go out", I could barely walk to the bathroom and would have to lie down in bed for a few days. I have tried everything: doing nothing and "toughing it out", muscle relaxants, physical therapy, chiropractic, therapeutic massage, and even painful steroid injections. Nothing worked. When I moved to Westchester, I met Dr. Jonathan Donath. In just a couple of sessions with Dr. Donath, the pain completely disappeared. If it hadn't happened to me, I wouldn't have believed it. During my last flare up, I was expecting to be on my back for 2-3 days and in pain for 2 weeks. Instead, after one session with Dr. Donath, I was able to walk; two more sessions and I was fine. I could walk, bend down and I had almost no pain. Since that last back episode, Dr. Donath has helped me with my tendonitis in my right hand and with my chronic knee problems. I recommend Dr. Donath to everyone with back, muscle or joint pain. Even if you have not had relief with other treatments and other Chiropractors, give Dr. Donath a chance. I did and he changed my life. Eugene Dinkevich MD, Mount Vernon, NY It’s my great pleasure to write about Westchester Spinal Decompression Center. I really don’t have words to express my feelings about the care I got in last 3 months. I was almost handicapped, living with terrible pain all the time, crippling my day to day life. I am a medical doctor and work in a hospital with all sorts of amazing physicians, but after seeing a physical therapist, getting epidural steroids injections, many orthopedists and neurosurgeons, finally my destination lead me to see Dr Jonathan Donath. With great skepticism, I lied down for spinal decompression therapy. It was unbelievable that after only two initial sessions, my radiating pain down my leg had almost disappeared. Gradually, I started getting better, started doing exercises that they gave me midway through the treatment. Now, I am doing all my daily activities without any pain. I highly recommend Dr Jonathan and his colleague Dr Kavita for any problems related to the musculoskeletal system, you will definitely feel at home and will get better. Dr. Pankaj Jain, M.D New York, NY Dr. Jonathan Donath DC, MS, Clinic Director Joint Effort Chiropractic / Westchester Spinal Decompression Center www.jointeffortchiro.com www.westchesterpainrelief.com
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