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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

Stamford Hospital is a 305-bed, not-for-profit community teaching hospital serving Lower Fairfield County for more than 115 years. Providing access to the latest technology with a compassionate, patientcentered care approach, areas of expertise include Cancer Care, Heart Services, Orthopedics and Women & Children’s Health. Stamford Hospital is an affiliate of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System, a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and a member of the Planetree Alliance, a group of hospitals nationwide focused on patient-centered care. In support of our mission, the Hospital has a long tradition of community education and outreach.

physical, emotional and spiritual needs. The promise of a new state-of-the-art medical campus has been compassionately conceived as the springboard for this new definition of healing, where taking care of people involves providing the absolute finest in care across the entire continuum, from prevention and wellness, to diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support. The future of Stamford Hospital is that of a caring partner, not only in sickness but also in health. It is the interaction of mind and body. It is Healing. Reimagined. Distinguishing features of the new Stamford Hospital: • All new Patient Care Units with all private rooms and private bathrooms, centralized nurses’ stations for more flexible care delivery and two family lounges on each floor. • A unique approach to Emergency Care with separate treatment areas for trauma, cardiac, urgent, behavioral health and pediatric patients — more than doubling the number and size of exam rooms. • Significantly larger surgical suites to accommodate the latest technologies. • A new Pediatric Unit in the Whittingham Pavilion, adjacent to the current Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to centralize mother-child services.

THE NEW STAMFORD HOSPITAL: OPENING 2016

Designed to meet the needs of tomorrow’s patientcentered care, the new Stamford Hospital will allow for the continuous advancement of medicine while providing a more calming and welcoming environment for patients and their families. At Stamford Hospital, we believe that to heal is to make whole, to look not only at disease or injury, but more broadly at the complete person and his or her

• An expansion of the ICU, emphasizing the Hospital’s commitment to critical care and tertiary services. • A centralized location for all Heart & Vascular Institute services, including Electrophysiology, Catheterization and Interventional Labs.

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As you might know, the color pink has become synonymous with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With that in mind, Healthcare News has a request for our readers: If you don’t own an item of pink clothing, go out and purchase something pink. According to Cancer.org, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers. About 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. Here in Fairfield County, our families, our mothers, wives, daughters and sisters have been affected by the disease. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a special time for to promote breast cancer awareness and provide information on the disease. Established in 1985, this awareness month, now an international health observance, has from the start aimed to promote a mammography as the most effective weapon in the fight against breast cancer. Most of us have been touched by breast cancer in some way. So it’s time for you to be pretty, or handsome, in pink. Even better, you don’t have to wear your pink garb only in October. Sport it all year to support the wonderful cause. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Make a difference! Spread the word about mammograms and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved. Please share your stories with us at info@healthcarenewspaper.com Jim can be reached at 845-202-4737 and via email at Visit Fairfield County Healthcare News jim@healthcarenewspaper.com on Facebook to get even more updates on local health and wellness

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Use the Right Toothbrush Whether for children or adults, electric toothbrushes are best, there are many on the market and they really enhance teeth cleaning and are much better for the gums.

Sugarless Gum Chewing sugarless gum has been shown to reduce cavities. Look for gums sweetened with xylitol, which has been shown to reduce cavities much more than those using other sweeteners. Gum chewing stimulates saliva ﬂow which buffers acids and aids the activity of decay causing bacteria.

Stop Smoking Smoking is proven to be flat out terrible for your mouth and overall dental health. Smoking cigarettes is one of the greatest contributors to the aging mouth. According to the Center for Disease Control, more than 22 million women and 26 million men in the United States smoke cigarettes. In addition to staining teeth, smoking interrupts calcium absorption in the body and can also cause potentially life-threatening diseases such as oral cancer. Periodontal disease in smokers is more severe, progresses faster, and responds very poorly in treatment. So stop smoking and enjoy the health benefits as well as a healthy, beautiful smile. Visit Your Dentist Regular check-ups are necessary for good dental health and prevention of tooth decay, including digital images. Almost all oral diseases are asymptomatic (hard to detect) in their early stages; including periodontitis, gingivitis, decay and oral cancer. In addition, these problems are much easier and less expensive to fix when caught early. Filling a tooth costs far less than root canal treatment and crowns, early non-surgical treatment is less expensive and easier than gum surgery.

Floss Before Brushing Every Day The primary reason is to remove plaque thoroughly from all surfaces at least once a day. Both decay and periodontal diseases are caused by a number of speciﬁc bacteria which live in the plaque deposits. Once these deposits are removed it takes about 24 hours for the bacteria to grow to disease causing levels. Brushing alone allows these germs to thrive between the teeth, which is why ﬂossing is really important. Proper daily hygiene will prevent the majority of dental troubles for most people.

Brush Your Teeth at Least Twice a Day This must be done to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Brush after eating and always brush and ﬂoss your teeth before bed.

Sealants Most decay in children and young adults is found in the grooves on the biting surfaces of the back teeth. These deep pits are hard to reach with a toothbrush and toothpaste. The bacteria that cause most cavities love to hide out in these areas. Sealants ﬁll in the tissues of teeth and make brushing much more effective.

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8 Tips for Breast Cancer Prevention

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a movement that continues to grow, bringing much-needed attention to the disease.The month serves as a celebration of brave breast cancer survivors and those bravely battling the disease. Prevention is also key to National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and ﬁghting the disease all year.

What are the key statistics about breast cancer?

1. Avoid becoming overweight. Obesity raises the risk of breast cancer after menopause, the time of life when breast cancer most often occurs. Avoid gaining weight over time, and try to maintain a body-mass index under 25.

• The American Cancer Society's estimates for breast cancer in the United States for 2015 are:

Here are some breast cancer prevention tips:

2. Eat healthy to avoid tipping the scale. Embrace a diet high in vegetables and fruit and low in sugared drinks, reﬁned carbohydrates and fatty foods. Eat lean protein such as ﬁsh or chicken breast and eat red meat in moderation, if at all. Eat whole grains. Choose vegetable oils over animal fats.

3. Keep physically active. Research suggests that increased physical activity, even when begun later in life, reduces overall breast-cancer risk by about 10 percent to 30 percent. All it takes is moderate exercise such as a 30-minute walk ﬁve days a week to get this protective effect. 4. Drink little or no alcohol. Alcohol use is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. Women should limit intake to no more than one drink per day, regardless of the type of alcohol.

5. Avoid hormone replacement therapy. Menopausal hormone therapy increases risk for breast cancer. If you must take hormones to manage menopausal symptoms, avoid those that contain progesterone and limit their use to less than three years. “Bioidentical hormones” and hormonal creams and gels are no safer than prescription hormones and should also be avoided.

6. Consider taking an estrogen-blocking drug. Women with a family history of breast cancer or who are over age 60 should talk to their doctor about the pros and cons of estrogenblocking drugs such as tamoxifen and raloxifene. 7. Don’t smoke. Research suggests that long-term smoking is associated with increased risk of breast cancer in some women.

8. Breast-feed your babies for as long as possible. Women who breast-feed their babies for at least a year in total have a reduced risk of developing breast cancer later.

• Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancer. About 1 in 8 (12%) women in the US will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime.

• About 231,840 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women. • About 60,290 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be diagnosed (CIS is non-invasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer). • About 40,290 women will die from breast cancer • After increasing for more than 2 decades, female breast cancer incidence rates began decreasing in 2000, then dropped by about 7% from 2002 to 2003. This large decrease was thought to be due to the decline in use of hormone therapy after menopause that occurred after the results of the Women's Health Initiative were published in 2002. This study linked the use of hormone therapy to an increased risk of breast cancer and heart diseases. In recent years, incidence rates have been stable in white women, but have increased slightly in African American women. • Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by lung cancer. The chance that breast cancer will be responsible for a woman's death is about 1 in 36 (about 3%). Death rates from breast cancer have been declining since about 1989, with larger decreases in women younger than 50. These decreases are believed to be the result of earlier detection through screening and increased awareness, as well as improved treatment. • At this time there are more than 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. (This includes women still being treated and those who have completed treatment).

Source: American Cancer Society

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Stamford Hospital recognized by Women’s Choice Award in five areas

Stamford Hospital received five 2015 Women’s Choice Awards®, recognizing it as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care, Obstetrics, Cancer Care, Best Breast Center and Best Stroke Center. “We understand that women remain the primary healthcare decision maker for themselves and their families,” said Kathleen Silard, RN, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Stamford Hospital. “Having our programs recognized by the Women’s Choice Award is an honor and reinforces our goal to ensure patients are treated with the highest level of care in a personalized and compassionate setting.” The America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care list is determined by first identifying the top 25 percent of hospitals across the nation that offer a minimum number of cardiac and/or vascular services. Only hospitals that perform well clinically with regard to heart care measures reported to Medicare and also have a high Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) score are selected. The award criteria include patient satisfaction, clinical excellence and what women really want when it comes to treatment and a quality hospital experience. Stamford Hospital’s Heart & Vascular Institute offers the most comprehensive cardiac services in the region.

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Fatigue can signal, among other things, anemia, diabetes or hypothyroidism. But once your doctor rules out major medical causes of fatigue, it’s time to consider hidden ones.

Hidden causes can include:

1. A junk food diet Diets that are high in trans fats, saturated fats, processed foods and added sugars can sap your energy. Try switching to a diet high in good sources of protein — mainly ﬁsh, nuts, seeds and beans — with 8 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

2. Lost nutrients Today’s industrial farming practices may rob the soil of key fatigue-ﬁghting minerals, some experts say. To be sure people are getting the nutrients they need, try taking a multivitamin and mineral supplement.

3. Not enough omega-3 Fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids — but most of us don’t eat enough. Most Doctors recommend about 1,000 milligrams of an omega-3 supplement.

4. Vitamin D deficiency Vitamin D gives us energy. Low levels of this vitamin can cause low energy and depression. Vitamin D and omega-3 are necessary for every single cell in the body — including brain cells — to work properly. If blood tests reveal low vitamin D levels, you should try supplements.

5. Poor sleep Reasons for lost sleep include increased work responsibilities, living with teens, aging parents and falling magnesium levels.

6. A sedentary life Regular exercise will boost your energy as well as your mood and ﬁtness level. If healthy changes in diet, sleep and exercise don’t improve fatigue after a couple of months, try B complex vitamins — these help our bodies make energy, especially in times of stress.

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Surprising way to shed pregnancy weight fast

When it comes to shedding weight you acquired during a pregnancy, it’s important to be patient. Celebrity moms seem to snap back into shape in an instant after having a baby. But keep in mind that they often have the advantage of employing a team of personal trainers, clothing consultants and chefs to help. For the rest of us mere mortals, it can take several months for a new mom to get back to her prepregnancy size So what’s the most effective way to lose post-pregnancy weight short of hiring a full-time chef? Breastfeeding combined with exercise. Research has shown a link between breastfeeding and retaining less pregnancy-acquired weight after the baby’s birth One study showed that breastfeeding combined with exercise activity of moderate intensity at least four times per week produces the best weight loss. That’s because breastfeeding moms burn about 500 more calories a day. Burning

500 extra calories a day can mean one pound of weight loss per week. This calorie-loss boost, combined with increased activity, can help to accelerate your weight loss. Of course you’ll want to limit your calorie intake somewhat. But don’t go to extremes in cutting back. As a breast-feeding mom, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting enough nutrients and calories to properly nourish your baby. Breast milk transfers nutrients to your baby. So you’ll want to make sure you’re eating enough food and the most nutritious type to nourish you both. Good food choices include fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein, whole grains and low-fat dairy. In additional to helping you to lose the weight you gained during pregnancy, breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do for your child. Breastfeeding your child gives your child a stronger immune system, better vision, less constipation – and may protect against childhood leukemia.

Choosing the right physician is important. Just as important is knowing that the physician you choose has the resources to meet all of your medical needs. The physicians of Northeast Medical Group are patient-focused family practitioners and specialists. As part of Yale New Haven Health, they give you access to a comprehensive system of health experts, including three of the region’s leading hospitals – Bridgeport, Greenwich and Yale-New Haven. All of our physicians are board-certified. They accept most insurance plans and new patients are welcome.

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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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According to the National Underwriter Company, a $1 million policy with only $103,000 surrender value Can be worth as much as $638,000.

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Stamford Hospital receives American Heart Association’s Stroke Care Award PAGE 23

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Stamford Hospital has received the Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Gold Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA). “Our goal is to evaluate acute stroke patients quickly but thoroughly. We aim to provide rapid diagnosis and therapy to minimize the likelihood of loss of brain function,” said Louise Resor, MD, Director of Neurology and Medical Director of the Stroke Program at Stamford Hospital. The award is a testament to the dedication of the stroke team to ensuring comprehensive diagnostic assessment on admission and up-to-date care of our stroke patients during their hospital stay.” To earn the Gold Quality Achievement Award, Stamford Hospital achieved 85 percent or higher adherence to all Get With The Guidelines-Stroke achievement

indicators for two or more consecutive 12month periods. These quality measures are designed to help hospital teams provide the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing death and disability for stroke patients. They focus on the appropriate use of guideline-based care for stroke patients, including aggressive use of medications such as clot-busting and anti-clotting drugs, blood thinners and cholesterol-reducing drugs, preventive action for deep vein thrombosis and smoking cessation counseling. According to the AHA/ASA, stroke is the fifth cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States. On average, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds and dies of a stroke every four minutes. More than 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year.

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Western Connecticut Health Network receives $1 Million gift to PAGE 24

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establish Ovarian Cancer Research Endowment The Western Connecticut Health Network (WCHN) has announced a $1 million gift from the Abraham and Mildred Goldstein Charitable Trust to establish the Abraham and Mildred Goldstein Endowment Fund for Ovarian Cancer Research. The timing of the gift comes six months after WCHN recruited nationally known gynecologic oncologist Thomas J. Rutherford, MD, PhD as its network physician director of cancer services. Dr. Rutherford, a board-certified gynecological oncologist and a former professor of Gynecologic Oncology and director of Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine, is one of the nation's leading authorities on ovarian cancer and other gynecologic cancers. “As we transform cancer care for our communities and look to eradicate this silent killer, the Goldstein Fund supports educational and research initiatives that will bring new insights and create new care pathways for women,” said Dr. Rutherford. “This new endowment helps ensure our focus on ovarian cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. I can't underscore its importance to the future of women's health.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system, with approximately 20,000 new cases each year diagnosed in women and approximately 75 percent of those diagnosed succumbing to the disease. “We are very grateful to the Abraham and Mildred Goldstein Charitable Trust for its remarkable gift to establish the Goldstein Fund,” said John Murphy, MD, president and CEO of WCHN. “The value of philanthropy in establishing endowments cannot be overstated. Endowments not only support cutting-edge medical and scientific advancements, but also serve to recruit and retain the brightest minds in medicine.” Danbury Hospital's Praxair Cancer Center, New Milford Hospital's Diebold Family Cancer Center, and Norwalk Hospital's Whittingham Cancer Center are nationally accredited as Academic Comprehensive Care Programs by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). All three Centers have received Accreditation with Commendation from the Commission on Cancer, which recognizes cancer programs that strive for excellence in providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary quality care to cancer patients.

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What do doctors do to treat their own pain? PAGE 26

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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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