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Where do doctors go to treat their own pain? Dr. Robert Sidlow MD, MBA—Internist, New York, NY “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 allyet frequently too-common, 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 have personally discovered Dr. Jonathan Donath's outstanding practice. After beginning a vigorous exercise regime, 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 was literally 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.”
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As a board-certified sports medicine orthopedist, I see many patients with activity-related joint, back, and neck pain. Often I am confronted with patients that have exhausted other conservative forms of treatment, but fail to have lasting relief. Many of these patients would like to avoid surgery or may not even be good candidates for surgical procedures. Dr. Donath has proved extremely helpful to this patient population. He spends a great deal of time listening and examining the patient in order to formulate an individualized treatment plan. He offers innovative treatment options which include chiropractic, active release therapy, Graston technique, non-operative spinal decompression, and even exercise and nutrition programs. Having shared many patients with Dr. Donath, I have seen firsthand the positive interventions he has made in their daily lives and activities. They express the utmost respect and confidence in his clinical evaluation and knowledge, as well as his treatment techniques. I have no reservations recommending him highly to any patient I think may benefit from his services. Dr. Annebeth Litt, MD Internist, White Plains, NY
“Dr. Donath is amazing. As an internist, I have to decide between traditional western medicine and chiropractic care for my patients with back pain and other joint-related complaints. Dr. Donath's thorough and comprehensive approach to care allows my patients to get relief faster and less invasively. The result is invariably positive. One of my patients said he got his life and golf game back after seeing Dr. Donath. Another said that he was able to get rid of a pain she had for over 5 years in just a few sessions. I can confirm his success first-hand: Dr. Donath relieved my chronic pain with multiple techniques: manipulation, spinal decompression, vitamins and supplements, exercise and stretching. His hands-on approach and love of his work is reflected by the excellent results he gets. I continue to send my friends, family and patients to Dr. Donath because I know he gets results.” Dr. Pankaj Jain—Pediatric Cardiologist New York, NY “I really don't have words to express my feelings about the care I got in the 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 for any problems related to the musculoskeletal system, you will definitely feel at home and will get better.”
Dr. Eugene Dinkevich MD—Division of General Pediatrics SUNY Downstate Medical Center Brooklyn, NY “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.” Dr. Harold Weissman, MD Ophthalmic Surgeon Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY “My wife actually went to Dr. Donath before I did. She was experiencing terrible neck pain and literally could not move her neck in any direction without excruciating pain. It was so bad that initially she was unable to drive herself to Dr. Donath’s office. After only two spinal decompression treatments by Dr. Donath, she was able to resume driving. Following a few weeks of treatment, she was pain free and her range of motion was back to normal. A few years later, I started having arm and elbow pain. I tweaked something in my arm while working out and anti-inflammatory medication and pain killers did not help. The problem affected my ability to function as an eye surgeon. I saw Dr. Donath who diagnosed my condition as lateral epicondylitis (more commonly known as tennis elbow). He treated me utilizing Active Release Techniques and I improved almost immediately. He also gave me numerous exercises to do at home. After three visits to his office, my pain was completely gone. I highly recommend Dr. Donath to my family, friends, and patients who experience any sort of musculoskeletal pain.
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I had trouble believing this myself, but what if I told you that there exists a recently FDA approved laser that can grow your hair back? It feels like an episode from a SciFi movie, only better because it is true, and the FDA agrees. Pioneers in laser medicine have discovered that Low Level Laser Light Therapy (known as LLLT) can resuscitate dying hair follicles and stimulate hair to grow again. How does it work? The laser heals the follicle by improving blood circulation, nutrient flow, and rate of removal of harmful DHT (from testosterone) among other positive benefits. On a cellular level, this means improved metabolism and protein synthesis, increased ATP (energy) production to repair the weakened follicle and cellular stimulation. All this means prevention of hair loss, improved hair quality and hair growth. But don’t take just my word for it, take the FDA’s. The FDA looked at data from thousands of patients who received a full treatment cycle, and they found it to be SAFE and EFFECTIVE. There is no pain, no surgery, no drugs, no side effects. And it works. This all translates into a modern day medical miracle. Very few people are not candidates for benefit from this device, whether you are young or old, male of female. (If all your hair is dormant, and your scalp is shiny bald with no inkling of remaining hair, you would have been excluded from the study). Of course, it takes a commitment to your hair. Each cycle is 20”, and you need to complete a 48 treatment cycle… so far, hair doesn’t grow from trees…but it can grow from a laser!
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Quick Tips for Optimal Women’s Health by Age from Healthcare News By Nancy Sorbella
20’s: Find a good physician that you are comfortable with and schedule your annual well-visit. Identify a physical activity that you enjoy and can regularly fit into your lifestyle. Quit Smoking, drink in moderation and get into a regular sleep routine, drink your H20. Review birth control options for long term family planning. Spend quality time with supportive and like-minded friends.
30’s: Continue to schedule regular well-visits with your physician. Determine which medical tests are necessary for your age; don’t over-test Review physical activity to include new exercise modalities based upon your lifestyle and current trends to find what works best for you. Stick with it. If you are having children or planning to, find a good OB/GYN and schedule your appointment. Increase activities that make you happy and share them with supportive friends. Drink in moderation, sleep well, drink your H20 and consistently eat a healthy diet. 40’s:
Well-visits should be combined with age-appropriate screenings for cancer and heart health. Discuss peri-menopause and maintain a healthy weight. Get a mammogram. Continue to exercise regularly, drink in moderation, sleep well, and drink your H20. Stay connected with friends and family.
50’s: At your well-visit be sure to include colonoscopy, cancer & heart health screenings. Discuss menopause symptoms with your doctor. Evaluate your fitness routine for age and ability appropriate adjustments Drink in moderation, sleep well, drink your H20 and eat a healthy diet. Expand your horizons; open your mind to new experiences; its never too late. 60’s: At your well-visit add bone density testing, get advice on shingles and other relevant vaccines, colonoscopy and cancer and heart health screenings. Stay physically active and consider low-impact forms of exercise alternatives: swimming, aquatic exercise, yoga, walking, etc, but continue to do it regularly. Drink in moderation, sleep well, drink your H20 and keep weight at healthy level. Stay curious.
70’s: At your well-visit continue mammogram until age 74, colonoscopy to 75, ask your medical professional for all other relevant tests and vaccines but don’t over-test. Stay fit with regular age and ability-appropriate exercise. Drink in moderation, sleep well, drink your H20 and keep weight at a healthy level. Find friends who are younger to supplement your peers. Good for long-term mental, emotional and physical support. Stay connected and curious. 80’s: At your well-visit review any concerns and get tests that are necessary. Many screenings are no longer considered necessary; don’t overtest. Consider your doctor a resource, not part of your daily routine. Stay fit with age and ability-appropriate exercise and don’t overdue. Know your limits. Learn to prevent falls by taking yoga, aquatic exercise and stretch classes. Take your Vitamin D. Drink in moderation, sleep well, drink your H20 and maintain a healthy weight. Stay connected to family and friends. Stay curious. Take enrichment classes, travel, read and explore to keep your mind sharp. Be sure you know who will make your health care decisions if you are unable to. 90’s: At your well-visit be sure to discuss all concerns with your doctor, open dialog on holistic medical options, ask about any new vaccines and testing. Drink in moderation, sleep well, drink your H20, be sure to eat enough at this age. Stay active, stay curious, stay connected. Don’t take unnecessary risks; prevent falls, and speak up to family, friends and professionals.
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Keynote by ABC News Reporter & Best-Selling Author Mara Schiavocampo
Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year – more than all cancers combined. But the American Heart Association (AHA) is seeking to change that with prevention and awareness through their Go Red For Women Luncheon, set for Friday, June 2nd from 10AM to 2PM, at the Hilton Westchester in Rye. Tickets are available online at http://westfairgoredluncheon.heart.org/. The Go Red For Women Luncheon begins with a morning health and wellness exhibition featuring local health professionals. Also on tap is networking, inspiring survivor stories, and a keynote address by Mara Schiavocampo, an ABC News correspondent and author based in New York. She reports for many ABC News programs and platforms. Schiavocampo is a two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, covering major news stories, including the Boston Marathon bombing, Hurricane Sandy, the Occupy Wall Street protests, the Gulf oil spill, the Haitian earthquake, and the 2008 Presidential election. In her best-selling book, “THINspired” she shares personal journey of losing 90 pounds after the birth of her daughter. The goal of the Go Red For Women Luncheon is to educate women about the facts of heart disease, and the healthy benefits of prevention, lifestyle changes, and advocating for oneself. Far too many women still don’t know that heart disease is their number one health threat, and they’re not acting aggressively enough to prevent it, nor getting help fast enough when symptoms arise. An estimated 44 million women in the U.S. are affected by cardiovascular diseases, and 90% of women have one or more risk factors for heart disease or stroke. The good news is 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action. Small, incremental changes to lifestyle can go a long way in preventing these leading killers. Quitting smoking, exercising at least 30 minutes per day, maintaining a healthy weight, and eating more fruits and vegetables can help prevent heart disease and stroke. More information is available at GoRedForWomen.org and at this year’s Go Red For Women luncheon. The American Heart Association’s year-round efforts to fight heart disease in women locally include National Wear Red Day in February, the Morgan Stanley Go Red Women’s Leadership Breakfast, the Go Red For Women® Red Dress Collection™ Fashion Show presented by Macy's, Circle of Red women’s group, company and community-based awareness events, and the annual Go Red For Women Luncheon. Go Red For Women is sponsored Nationally by Macy's, and locally by Signature Sponsor, Stamford Health. Other sponsors include Greenwich Hospital, Morgan Stanley, New York-Presbyterian, Fuji Film, White Plains Hospital, Buzz Creators, Healthcare News, Professional Women of Westchester, WHUD, Westchester Magazine, and ABC7. Tickets and event information are online at http://westfairgoredluncheon.heart.org/.
About the American Heart Association The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – the two leading causes of death in the world. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHAUSA1, visit heart.org or call any of our offices around the country. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Dr. David Brady – A new approach to fibromyalgia By Dale McKnight
Nearly 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. And for many of them, a combination of ongoing, widespread physical pain coupled with fatigue, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances and even gastrointestinal problems sends them to doctor after doctor in search of relief. “Physicians sometimes end up just dismissing a patient by telling them it’s all in their heads – but that’s rarely true,” says Dr. David Brady, whose private practice, Whole Body Medicine, is based in Fairfield, Connecticut. For more than two decades, Dr. Brady - an internationally known speaker, researcher and author on the subject of nutritional, functional and integrative medicine - has treated thousands of patients coping with body-wide pain, as well as conditions involving autoimmunity, thyroid and the gastro-intestinal systems. A special focus of his practice: helping patients recover from the sometimes-puzzling condition known as fibromyalgia. Characterized by diffuse pain and body tenderness, fibromyalgia syndrome often has pain symptoms confused with arthritis. But it doesn’t affect the joints or trigger inflammation or damage to joints, muscles or tissues as arthritis does. Fibromyalgia can also cause fatigue and other symptoms that impact the sufferer’s ability to carry on daily activities. “It isn’t always easy to pinpoint, and there’s a lot of misdiagnosis,” says Dr. Brady, a licensed naturopathic medical physician in Connecticut and Vermont and a board certified clinical nutritionist who also completed his initial clinical training as a doctor of chiropractic.
“Some patients come to me as a last resort, after no one has been able to help them,” says Dr. Brady, who also serves as vice president for Health Sciences, director of the Human Nutrition Institute, and associate professor of Clinical Sciences at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. “Part of the challenge is that most physicians aren’t taught enough about fibromyalgia and how to accurately diagnose it. If a patient, especially a woman, says they’re achy, tired and depressed, they’re often diagnosed with fibromyalgia before ruling other things out. They are then usually prescribed one of the FDAapproved medications for fibromyalgia, which are basically re-purposed antidepressant and anti-epileptic drugs given new names for use in fibromyalgia.” He adds that, on the other hand, “Some patients insist they have fibro, when it turns out they actually have something else with similar symptoms. It can take time to work through the possibilities and diagnose accurately to arrive at the most appropriate treatment plan.” Over the years - as a result of treating patients from around the region, nation and world, and publishing numerous medical
research papers, medical textbook chapters and articles on fibromyalgia - Dr. Brady has become known as a leading patient advocate in the field of fibromyalgia and global (body-wide) pain syndromes. His most recent book, “The Fibro-Fix,” published by Rodale, outlines his methods to help patients determine if they might be suffering from fibromyalgia - or other conditions with similar symptoms that are often confused with it. Dr. Brady uses a multifaceted approach to dealing with fibromyalgia. “It’s individualized for each patient,” he says. “The overall approach is based
partially on health and lifestyle modifications to help improve nutrition and deal with other factors such as stress. Sometimes we use botanical medicines and targeted supplements - they’re important in chronic-disease management. We also use safe movement to regain range of motion, as well as Dr. Brady adds: “I wrote the fibromyalgia book for the public – I wanted to ‘take the story to the streets’ to let people know there is hope in dealing with it.” Whole Body Medicine is located at 501 Kings Highway East, Suite 108, Fairfield, CT. (203) 371-8258 His website is drdavidbrady.com; the website for his new book is fibrofix.com.
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Five Connecticut nursing students receive scholarships nursing student who is well respected by faculty Nightingale Nursing Awards 2017 and peers." Kathleen has expressed academic ex-
Lisa Dupuis, President & CEO of the Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Connecticut, has announced that five local nursing students each received a $1,200 scholarship through the Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing program. The Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing program was originally developed by the VNA South Central to be a collaborative effort to celebrate outstanding nurses and elevate the nursing profession. The goals of the program are to encourage retention, focus public attention, recognize the breadth and scope of nursing practice at the local level, and inspire future nurses. To help achieve these goals, for the past fourteen years, the Nightingale program has provided scholarships to outstanding students from five local nursing schools: Yale School of Nursing, Southern Connecticut State University Department of Nursing, Quinnipiac University School of Nursing, Sacred Heart University College of Nursing, and Gateway Community College Department of Nursing. Fanta Bayoh, the recipient from Yale University, is a first year Master's student in the Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Program. During her undergraduate years at UCLA, Fanta worked in the Translational Oncology Research Labs and Haworth Surgical Institute. Fanta currently founded Yale School of Nursing's Black Minority Nurses Organization and she is a volunteer at the HAVEN free clinic. Nguyen Nguyen, the recipient from Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), is a native of Vietnam. Nguyen is currently a student in the SCSU Accelerated Career Entry program. She previously received a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of Connecticut. Her career goals include practicing as a pediatric APRN in order to give back to those less fortunate.
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Charles E. Crocco, the recipient from Quinnipiac University School of Nursing, is a junior in Quinnipiac's undergraduate program. Charles is described as a spokesperson for his class, representing them when there are questions about curriculum, course schedules or engagement in philanthropic work. Kathleen Shea, the recipient from Sacred Heart University College of Nursing, is described as "a humble and unassuming senior undergraduate
cellence, personal integrity and dedication to others as a Freshman Nursing Peer Mentor. At the time of her nomination, Kathleen maintained a 4.0 Nursing GPA. Her scholarship, leadership and service were recognized last spring when she was inducted into two national honor societies, Sigma Theta Tau International for nursing excellence and Delta Epsilon Sigma. Molly Louis, the recipient from Gateway Community College, is a senior in the Associate Degree nursing program. Molly demonstrates leadership skills as President of the Student Nurses Association. Throughout her time in the program, she has demonstrated dedication to the community by raising funds for local organizations and volunteering at a local nursing home in East Haven. In addition, Molly works Personal Care Assistant at Yale-New Haven Hospital and a Lifeguard at Soundview Family YMCA. All 2017 scholarship recipients were honored at a special reception hosted by the VNA South Central. In addition, thanks to the generosity of Platinum sponsor Yale-New Haven Hospital, they will be recognized at the Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing, which will be held on Wednesday May 10, at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven. For more information about the Nightingale Awards, visit www.nightingalenursingawards.org or call the Nightingale hotline at 203-859-6765.
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Women’s Heart Wellness honors Csuka, Marrakech at Brunch
From left, Diane Millan and Jill Cretella, of Marrakech, Inc., of Woodbridge, receive the 2017 Caring Heart Award from Dee Klingaman, of the Women's Heart Wellness committee.
The Women’s Heart Wellness committee recently honored Claudia Csuka, of Beacon Falls, and Marrakech, Inc., of Woodbridge, with its Caring Heart Award at The 12th Annual Women’s Heart Wellness and Caring Heart Award Brunch. The award recognizes individuals and groups that foster initiatives to promote and improve the general health and well-being of all. This is the ninth year that the award was bestowed. As a volunteer at Griffin Hospital, Csuka positively impacts many patients’ lives as part of the hospital’s vital patient stories and complimentary therapies programs. She also volunteers to provide free rides for individuals needing transportation to their medical appointments.
Claudia Csuka, of Beacon Falls, receives the 2017 Caring Heart Award from Diane Betkoski, MS, RD, director of Planetree Programs and Services at Griffin Hospital.
Marrakech, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization that has provides services to assist individuals with special needs in achieving greater self-sufficiency while they experience the best quality of life possible. The Women’s Heart Wellness Committee consists of healthcare professionals, heart patients and women from throughout the Valley communities. The primary focus of the group is to increase heart health awareness among women, empower them to love and save their hearts, and ensure they are provided the means to do so through education and rehabilitation. Membership is open to all interested persons. For more information, call Eunice Lisk at 203-732-7107 or whw@griffinhealth.org.
Regular physical activity is good for everyone
Regular physical activity is good for everyone’s health, and people of all ages and body types can be physically active. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is a great time to spread the word about the benefits of getting active.
Here are just a few benefits of physical activity:
• Children and adolescents – Physical activity can improve muscular fitness, bone health, and heart health.
• Adults – Physical activity can lower the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer.
• Older adults – Physical activity can lower the risk of falls and improve cognitive functioning (like learning and judgment skills).
Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to create opportunities for everyone to get more physical activity.
How can National Physical Fitness and Sports Month make a difference? We can use this month to raise awareness about the benefits of physical activity — and spread the word about fun ways to get moving!
Here are just a few ideas: • Encourage families to make small changes, like taking a walk after dinner or going for a bike ride. • Motivate teachers and administrators to make physical activity a part of every student’s day. • Identify youth leaders in the community who can talk to their peers about the importance of being active.
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Healthcare News - Fairfield County May, 2017
Take the path to better health with Griffin’s Wellness for Life
Griffin Hospital is helping individuals make the change for a healthier life this summer with its Wellness for Life program. Wellness for Life is a 12-week, evidence-based lifestyle change program that helps prevent and treat many chronic diseases. According to a report by the US Department of Health and Human Services, 80 percent of chronic diseases, like obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol, can be prevented with better lifestyle choices in nutrition, activity and emotional health. Starting Tues., June 13 from 13:30 p.m., the program offers a custom fitness evaluation, individual nutritional guidance, one-on-one coaching, and small, interactive health seminars so participants can make a commitment to a healthier life. Each participant also receives a Fitbit, which helps track participants’ activity, sleep patterns and food intake. “Making changes for a healthy lifestyle isn’t easy – it requires oneon-one guidance and on-going support,” said Wellness for Life Program Director Eunice Lisk. “This program helps people assess their lifestyle, provides them with a personalized plan to increase vitality and gives one-on-one and group support every step of the way to better health.”
Griffin Hospital is offering its 12-week lifestyle change program Wellness for Life starting June 13.
Wellness for Life focuses on hands-on learning, featuring an activity monitor, health coaching, and weekly group sessions to establish healthy weight control, lowered cholesterol and blood pressure, better sleep and energy, and increased personal strength and resilience.
Since its start in 2015, Wellness for Life participants have seen significant weight loss and reductions in blood pressure, and the program has received high satisfaction scores from participants in meeting expectations and for presentations by the expert speakers.
Wellness for Life meets on Tuesday evenings from 1-3:30 p.m. at the new Occupational Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, 10 Progress Dr., Shelton. For more information about Wellness for Life, visit griffinhealth.org or call Program Director Eunice Lisk, MS, at 203-732-7107.
What are warning signs of stroke?
You and your family should recognize the warning signs of stroke. You may have some or all of these signs. Note the time when symptoms start and call 9-1-1 or the emergency medical number in your area. Stroke is a medical emergency! Don’t ignore these warning signs, even if they go away. Timing is important.
Stroke Warning Signs: • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination • Sudden severe headache with no known cause
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F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember how to recognize a stroke and what to do. Spot a stroke FAST. Face drooping. Arm weakness. Speech Difficulty. Time to call 9-1-1. Call 1-888-4-STROKE (1-888-478-7653) to learn more about stroke or find local support groups, visit StrokeAssociation.org.
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May, 2017
Healthcare News - Fairfield County
Middlesex launches new partnership with Rwanda Hospital
Middlesex Hospital has a new partnership, and it’s with the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali, the main teaching hospital in Rwanda. Each year, Middlesex Hospital will send a physician and a resident to Rwanda for one month to work with pediatric doctors there. This year, Dr. Cliff O’Callahan, a member of the pediatric faculty and director of nurseries at the Hospital, and Dr. April Diep, a family medicine resident, made the trip. The partnership mutually benefits both parties. Middlesex Hospital is able to help medical staff and patients in Rwanda. In turn, Middlesex residents are able to learn about health care in a resource-limited country that deals with diseases and conditions that are rarely seen in the United States. The partnership is the result of a long-standing relationship between Dr. O’Callahan and the hospital in Rwanda. A few years ago, Dr. O‘Callahan worked with Human Resources for Health to establish a functional pediatrics residency program in Rwanda, and he’s visited the country several times since. Funding for the Human Resources for Health Project is now at risk. Although the program’s future is in jeopardy, there is still a great need for doctors and residents from resource rich settings to work alongside teams in Rwanda, and Middlesex Hospital will do just that.
Now back in Connecticut, Dr. O’Callahan and Dr. Diep have returned to work at Middlesex Hospital. However, they continue to reflect on their trip. There are difficult stories and happy memories, and it takes a long time to process, Dr. Diep says. For more information, please visit www.middlesexhospital.org.
Middlesex’s approach to this new partnership is unique and a model for others. While many residents and students from other hospitals do visit Rwanda, attending or supervising senior physicians don’t usually go with them. Middlesex’s arrangement allows for daily discussion, mentoring and reflection. It also means not burdening local Rwandan faculty, who are already incredibly busy, with overseeing American residents. “I’m hoping more and more training programs will adopt this model,” Dr. O’Callahan says. Dr. Diep described her month in Rwanda as a powerful experience. She was able to take on a teaching role and help Rwandan residents learn about quality improvement. She also provided guidance and served as a teaching resident for medical students in Rwanda. They have so much talent, but need that extra guidance because there are so many learners to every teaching doctor, Dr. Diep says. While in Rwanda, Dr. Diep saw many conditions that are not common in the United States, such as malaria, and other conditions that were more advanced due to poor access to medical care. She learned how to deal with these conditions and other difficult issues, such as lack of medicine and lab tests. “I really feel I learned so much, and it was an experience I will never forget,” Dr. Diep says.
Emergency Room or Urgent Care: Where should I go? When to go to the Emergency Room First and foremost, the ER is meant for true emergencies and is equipped for nearly any type of medical emergency. Emergency rooms are found at most hospitals and they are typically open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Emergency rooms can handle trauma, x-rays, surgical procedures, and other life threatening situations. If you have a true emergency go to your nearest ER or call 911. While the ER can help care for any medical situation, it comes at a steep price. The ER costs an average of three times more than a visit to the urgent care. In a non-life threatening situation, you can most likely be treated at an urgent care.
When to go to Urgent Care Did you know the wait time for a typical visit to the emergency room in New York can sometimes take a few hours and carry a high price tag? It's true! Visiting an urgent care center is a great alternative where you will be treated quickly while saving money. Most urgent care centers are equipped to handle non-life threatening situations that you can typically find at your doctor's office. Most urgent care centers are open late and on weekends and holidays. A true urgent care center will be staffed with doctors and nurses who have access to x-ray and a lab onsite. When you need immediate care but you do not have time to see your doctor, urgent care can help you with common conditions. source: www.cigna.com
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Visit the ER for care when you experience any of the following:
allergic reactions to food, animal or bug bites broken bones chest pain constant vomiting continuous bleeding severe shortness of breath deep wounds weakness or pain in a leg or arm head injuries unconsciousness Go to Urgent Care with common conditions like:
flu and cold coughs and sore throat high fevers vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain cuts and severe scrapes broken bones minor injuries and burns sports injuries and more
Healthcare News - Fairfield County May, 2017
Putnam Bank signs on as title sponsor for Day Kimball Hospital Golf Classic, pledges $25,000 to support healthcare services in Northeast Connecticut
Putnam Bank and the Putnam Bank Foundation have pledged $25,000 in support of Day Kimball Healthcare programs and initiatives through major 2017 event sponsorships, including the title sponsorship for the 33rd annual Day Kimball Hospital Golf Classic. The sponsorship funds will support Day Kimball’s current and short-term priorities for providing the highest quality care and latest technologies in the areas of surgical care and diagnostic imaging, as well as support for inhome care services and the Northeast Connecticut Cancer Fund of DKH. “Community support is absolutely essential to sustaining growth at Day Kimball Healthcare, allowing us to continue to provide high quality programs and services that the community of northeastern Connecticut so richly deserves,” said DKH Director of Development Kristen Willis. “We are deeply grateful to Putnam Bank and the Putnam Bank Foundation for their generous contribution in serv-
ice to the health and welfare of those in the communities that both our organizations serve. We’re also so thankful for Putnam Bank’s ongoing, steadfast support and genuine interest in improving our community hospital,” Willis said. “We are pleased to partner with and provide continued major support to another pillar of the community that plays such an important part in the quality of life here in Northeast Connecticut” said Putnam Bank President and CEO Thomas Borner. The Day Kimball Hospital Putnam Bank Golf Classic will be held Friday, July 14 at Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam. The event will include first and second place prizes, a grand prize new car for a hole-in-one and complementary food and drinks on the course. Two tee times will be offered with an “after party” and awards reception for participants and guests at the conclusion of play. Visit www.daykimball.org/golfclassic for more information.
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Putnam Bank President and CEO Thomas Borner (center) presents a check toward a $25,000 pledge to support Day Kimball Healthcare’s facility, technology and service initiatives to DKH Development Director Kristen Willis and DKH President and CEO Joseph Adiletta outside Putnam Bank.
Bridgeport Hospital classes, seminars, lectures, in May
Childbirth preparation – Saturday, May 20, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, or Sunday, May 21, 9 am - 4 pm, Park Avenue Medical Center, 5520 Park Ave., Trumbull. A class on the essentials of labor and birth. Topics include stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, comfort measures, positioning, partner's role, pain management, medications, cesarean birth, and postpartum adjustment. Newborn care is discussed during the four-week class or during your hospital stay if you elect the one-day class. The class is taught by a certified childbirth educator and provides total preparation for childbirth. To register, call 888-357-2396 or visit www.bridgeporthospital.org/events.
Expectant parent classes and tours – Bridgeport Hospital offers classes and tours for new and expectant parents, including:
• Birthplace Tours - Thursdays, May 4, 11, 18 and 25, 6 - 7 pm
• Infant CPR Anytime - Thursdays, May 4, 11, 18 and 25, 7:15 - 8:15 pm To register, call 888-357-2396 or visit www.bridgeporthospital.org/events.
First aid and safety classes – Bridgeport Hospital’s Emergency Care Institute will offer the following American Heart Association self-care classes at the hospital, 267 Grant St. Registration is required. Call 888357-2396 or visit www.bridgeporthospital.org/events.
• Administration of medicine – Thursday, May 11, 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Cost is $60 for the full program and $25 for injectables only (6:30 - 8 pm). • Pediatric first aid/safety and adult, child and infant CPR/defibrillator training two-year certification Saturday, May 13, 8:30 am - 5 pm. Cost is $110 for the full class or $80 for the first aid portion only, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm For information about workplace or community-based group classes, call 203-384-4497.
Understanding weight-loss surgery – Free informational seminars are held regularly at 112 Quarry Rd., Trumbull, for people interested in learning more about weight-loss surgery. The seminars are presented by Andrew Duffy, MD, program director, and Saber Ghiassi, MD, Bridgeport Hospital site director, Yale Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery Program. Candidates for weight-loss (bariatric) surgery are generally 60 or more pounds overweight or have type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, gastric reflux, hypertension or cardiovascular disease. For dates and times and to register, call 203-789-6237.
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“Back Pain Technology Cheats Mother Nature
May, 2017
Healthcare News - Fairfield County
After helping hundreds of Fairfield County herniated disc sufferers eliminate their pain, Local Doctor explains how…
Helps Herniated Discs Heal Naturally… In As Little As 25 Minutes!” At Last! Fairfield 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-so-ever… 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: • FDA cleared! • Proven safe and effective! • Allows your herniated discs to heal naturally without the risky and dangerous side effects of surgery! • 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 alof ready helps thousands 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 nonsurgical 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 April 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 April 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 April a call at 914259-8104 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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