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After helping hundreds of Westchester County herniated disc sufferers eliminated their pain, Local Doctor explains how…
“Back Pain Technology Cheats Mother Nature 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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Westchester’s first “Integrated Therapies” program for children to open in popular sensory gym The launch of personalized clinical program for children - ACCESS Sensory Kids at WeeZee - The Science of Play ACCESS Sensory Kids (“ASK”) is now being launched at WeeZee - The Science of Play as its new therapy division and the first clinical program for children that integrates key therapy services – physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Located at 480 N. Bedford Rd. in Chappaqua, WeeZee features an environment of therapeutic play with an 18,000 square foot open-gym facility and hundreds of multi-sensory challenges. Physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, tutors and sensory coaches will be available to work with each child individually, within a group or with teachers and families to create a Personalized Sensory Integration Plan that is proven to improve academic, athletic and social skills. ACCESS Sensory Kids is a personalized clinical program providing Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), and Speech and Language Therapy (ST) to children with autism, Sensory Processing Disorders, developmental delays, ADD and ADHD, eating and swallowing disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Down’s syndrome, and many other conditions that cause developmental delays and mental behavioral health issues. The in-house insurance experts at ACCESS Nursing & Healthcare Services will help parents understand how to optimize insurance policy coverage and special education services in an effort to maximize payment for services including OT, PT, ST, Gym Membership, WeeZee Programs, academic tutors and other developmental support services. All therapy sessions provided by
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Westchester County consists of so many different communities, spreading out from Scarsdale, to White Plains, to Bedford, to Pelham. But at the end of the day, we are all one community, which cares for each other. Especially when tragedy hits – because it touches us all on some level. And, sometimes, brings us closer together. Witness the fiery crash caused earlier this month when an SUV driven by Ellen Brody, 49, of Edgemont collided with a Metro-North train. Brody and five people on the train were killed on that chilly evening. Fifteen people were injured, many seriously. And our communities continue to mourn their loss. Also lost in the accident from Westchester County were Walter Liedtke, 69, of Bedford Hills, Chappaqua’s Robert Dirks, 36, Eric Vandercar, 53, of Bedford and New Castle’s Joseph Nadol. Aditya Tomar, 41, of nearby Danbury, Conn. also perished in the accident. With a heavy heart, Healthcare News would like to take this opportunity to wish our condolences to everyone touched by this horrific tragedy. There has been much speculation about the tragedy on the Harlem Line that night. Details of the crash will, in time, emerge. The National Transportation Safety Board has begun its intense investigation. Different experts and the public will continue to offer their opinions. In a difficult time, perhaps we should focus instead on the beautiful lives lost, and the grief and pain felt by their loved ones. There will be many tough days ahead, but we will get through this tragedy together as one community. That is one of the many things that makes Westchester County special. Visit Westchester Healthcare News Please share your stories with us at info@healthcarenewspaper.com on Facebook to get even more updates Jim can be reached at 845-202-4737 and via email at jim@healthcarenewspaper.com on local health and wellness
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Official ribbon-cutting event at New York Health & Wellness Center unveils breakthrough aging and weight loss programs NY Health & Wellness ribbon-cutting event emcee Tara Roseblum of News 12; former NY Met and Yankee player Lee Mazzilli; Westchester Deputy County Executive Kevin Plunkett; Westchester County Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler, M.D and a host of other politicians and dignitaries officially open Westchester’s new integrated wellness center An “evolutionary” approach to achieving maximum weight loss and a series of integrated wellness programs aiming to reverse the effects of aging by focusing on the mid-life hormone changes that most women and men experience, were unveiled at NY Health & Wellness, located at 450 Mamaroneck Avenue in Harrison, NY on Wednesday, January 14th. News 12 anchor Tara Rosenblum emceed the ribbon-cutting event, followed by remarks from Westchester Deputy County Executive Kevin Plunkett and Westchester County Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler, M.D. Lee Mazzilli, the famed former NY Yankees and NY Mets player/ NY Yankees coach/Baltimore Orioles manager, also attended and signed autographs. The new 6,000 square-foot facility will feature programs and treatments to elevate the wellness-consciousness of women and men seeking to restore their
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In a soothing, non-clinical atmosphere designed to decompress, heal, and renew – the Center will focus on “Natural Hormone Optimization” – achieving natural hormone balance through supplementation and nutrition, weight loss management, expert nutritional testing and guidance, healthy aging, bioidentical hormone replacement, perimenopause and menopause, andropause (the male menopause) and the diagnosis and treatment of chronic illness and detoxification. An individualized treatment plan will be created for each individual that combines the best of hormone and vitamin therapy, detoxification, holistic nutrition, and stress-reducing exercise. In addition, NY Health & Wellness will introduce a new weight loss program – the Revolutionary Leptin-Rx Diet, designed to change the course of weight loss.
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For nearly 150 years, Wartburg’s adult care community has cared for those in need, when and how they need it. Our experienced staff is dedicated to ensuring each person entrusted to our care lives their best possible life, and Dr. Frank Polcari embodies that mission. As Wartburg’s Medical Director, Dr. Polcari oversees the care provided by Wartburg’s team of primary care physicians. A board-certified internist who joined Wartburg in 2001, Dr. Polcari has more than 20 years’ experience providing long-term and subacute rehabilitative care to patients throughout Westchester. “Wartburg cares for people as they transition through their lives – sometimes during very difficult times. You become very close to the patients and their families, said Dr. Polcari. “Our range of programs means that we can provide the full continuum of long-term care services to our patients. At Wartburg, it’s not just about the clinical and medical component; it’s the emotional component that’s important too. This is a community of people caring for people. There’s a synergy among the staff. Everyone shares a vision of providing the best possible care to every patient. Combine that with our forward-thinking approach and our first-rate facilities, and I believe that the level of care provided is just exceptional.” Wartburg is proud to partner with Dr. Polcari. His commitment to Wartburg’s mission is making a difference in the lives of those we care for, and their families.
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If You Read Nothing Else, Read This: More than 20 million Americans suffer from peripheral neuropathy, a problem caused by damage to the nerves that supply your arms and legs. This painful condition interferes with your body's ability to transmit messages to your muscles, skin, joints, or internal organs. If ignored or mistreated, neuropathy can lead to irreversible health conditions. Why not get help by those trained to correct the major cause of peripheral neuropathy. Read the full facts on this page. More Pills Are Not the Solution A common treatment for many nerve problems is the 'take some pills and wait and see' method. While this may be necessary for temporary relief of severe symptoms, using them long term is no way to live. Some of the more common drugs given include pain pills, anti-seizure mediations, and anti-depressants -- all of which have serious side effects. The Likely Cause of Your Problem My name is Dr. Alex Hilario, clinic director at Chiropractic Rehabilitation Source. I've been helping people with neuropathy and nerve problems for more than 10 years.
Often neuropathy is caused by a degenerating spine pressing on the nerve roots. This can happen in any of the vertebral joints from the neck all the way down to the tail bone. The good news is that chiropractic treatments have proven effective in helping to remove the pressure on the nerves. By using gentle techniques, I'm able to release the pressure that has built up on the nerve. This allows the nerve to heal and the symptoms to go away. For example, numerous studies have proven chiropractic's effectiveness in helping nerve conditions. Patients showed an 85.5% resolution of the nerve symptoms after only 9 chiropractic treatments. - Journal of Chiropractic Medicine 2008 With chiropractic care, patients had “significant improvement in perceived comfort and function, nerve conduction and finger sensation overall.” – JMPT 1998 “Significant increase in grip strength and normalization of motor and sensory latencies were noted. Orthopedic tests were negative. Symptoms dissipated.” – JMPT 1994 What these studies mean is that you could soon be enjoying life...without those aggravating nerve problems. Could This Be Your Solution? It’s time for you to find out if chiropractic will be your neuropathy solution.
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The Importance of Elder Law: You must protect your assets, family and future now! For nearly 30 years, practicing law has been Ely Rosenzveig’s passion. His inspiration? That comes from, among other things, his life experiences, the people he has met, and the clients he works with every day. The widow who didn’t have a will and was concerned about her financial future. The family that was reeling from health issues impacting their elderly loved ones without any planning in place to address their needs, leaving them with the prospect of exorbitantly expensive care needs. Ely Rosenzveig was a rabbi in Westchester County. The plight of some in his congregation moved him to practice elder law and trust and estate planning. He would become a senior partner at one of the foremost elder law firms in the country, but left to join hands with his son, Ariel. “I really jumped at the opportunity to work in this area of law,” Ely Rosenzveig said. “I think it’s special kind of work. To help people and work with your son is incredibly rewarding. Ariel is a great asset – a wonderful and gifted young attorney.” The law firm of Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates, P.C. in White Plains practices in all areas of elder law, including trust and
estate planning, administration, and litigation, tax counsel, asset protection and special needs planning, Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security disability benefits, guardianships, long term care planning, spousal recovery claims, and Medicaid lien resolutions. Father and son pride themselves on an unyielding commitment to the zealous advocacy of their clients’ interests. Estate planning is one of the most important steps any person can take to make sure that their final property and health care wishes are honored, and that loved ones are provided for in their absence. A comprehensive estate plan can resolve a number of legal questions that arise whenever anyone dies. Appropriate estate and Medicaid planning can help preserve assets, reduce taxes, and help individuals qualify for Medicaid. “People don’t want to talk about illness and death,” Ariel Rosenzveig said. “It’s a tough subject. People are reluctant, but the type of measures that we implement for our clients can save them and their loved ones a lot of money. Proper planning will help provide financial and emotional security for all involved.”
The firm is very experienced in making sure that those eligible for Medicaid and Medicare get the benefits they deserve. Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates, P.C. has been very successful in negotiating the complex bureaucratic minefield in which Medicaid is now mired, a dynamic only exacerbated with the passage of the Deficit reduction Act of 2006, and the new rules regarding the look-back requirements, and penalty period calculations for non-Medicaid exempt asset transfers. The firm has achieved remarkable results for clients on a host of Medicaid related issues, from getting Medicaid approvals for coverage of home care and institutional care benefits, to very accommodative resolutions of Medicaid spousal recovery claims, where the office of Medicaid aggressively pursues the non-institutionalized (i.e., or “community”) spouse for Medicaid benefits provided. No matter what the case, Ely J. Rosenzveig & Associates, P.C. prides itself on working with each client individually, catering to each one’s diverse needs. Estate planning should begin at a young age with a will, health care proxy, living
will and durable power of attorney. As you grow older and accumulate assets, it is especially important that you speak with an experience elder law attorney issues pertaining to issues concerning Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and further estate planning. Elder law is about more than just saving money. When viewed properly, elder law is about two major things: First, ensuring that your personal wishes — financial, medical, and legal — are carried out; and second, understanding that elder law is a family matter affecting an intricate web of individual relationships. Knowing that your potential long-term care needs have already been addressed frees you and your family from needless worry. And Ely and Ariel Rosenzveig are there to help their cherished clients every step of the way. “We want every client to feel like they are our only client,” Ely Rosenzveig said. “We are totally committed to ensuring that we be fully responsive to our clients’ every need. For us, this is tremendously rewarding. It is the very reason why we have become elder law attorneys.”
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Dr. Esperanza Steinberg, psychologist Phone: 914-623-8822 whiteplainspsychology@gmail.com www.whiteplainspsychology.com Services Adjustment to major life changes Anxiety (e.g., generalized anxiety disorder, obessessive compulsive disorder) Body image issues and eating disorders Career indecision, career coaching Chronic medical illness (e.g., pain, Parkinsons' Disease) Coping with the effects of a stroke or traumatic brain injury Dementia Grief and loss Infertility Interpersonal/relationship issues Mood disorder (e.g., depression, bipolar) Physical disability (e.g., amputation, paralysis) Stress management Social phobia
Esperanza Steinberg began her graduate studies at Seton Hall University to become an occupational therapist. However, her course of study took a change after she was inspired by a patient she worked with during vocational training. That set the stage for Steinberg becoming Dr. Esperanza Steinberg, psychologist. She owns her own growing practice, White Plains Psychology. “That patient told me that she was significantly depressed,” Steinberg said. “She said she woke up every morning not feeling very functional. She had a stroke and I was moved that she felt depressed. I became fascinated by the emotional aspect of disability and wanted to help people.” Steinberg went on to earn a M.A. in counseling and Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Seton Hall. She completed her doctoral internship at Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital in Gardner, New Jersey. Steinberg has provided psychotherapy to adult, adolescent and geriatric patients presenting an array of psychological disorders, such as anxiety, bipolar, depression, dementia and schizophrenia. She has worked at Staten Island University Hospital Rehabilitation Department, where she conducted neuropsychological assessments across all ages. In addition, Steinberg has provided psychotherapy to adult and geriatric patients to assist them in coping with traumatic brain injury,
stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, and hip and knee replacements. She consults at various nursing homes in New York City and Connecticut. Steinberg is a licensed psychologist in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Steinberg, a native of Fairview, N.J., said she was also inspired to become a psychologist by her own personal experiences. Her father, Fernando Hernandez, sustained a traumatic brain injury when Steinberg was a kid – the result of a construction accident. Hernandez fell off a scaffold and almost died. He suffered, among other serious injuries, a severe skull fracture. “My dad really struggled and it had an impact on the entire family,” Steinberg said. “That was the 1980’s, before people knew a lot about head injuries. We never really knew what he was going to be like when he got home. That always stayed with me.” Steinberg said that her dad still deals with issues due to his accident, including dementia. Her mother, Maria Hernandez, helps take care of him back home. Of course, Steinberg, moved by her father, helps with his care as well. “I just want to help families that suffer losses like that,” Steinberg said. “It can just be such a traumatic experience. I just hope to make a difference in people’s lives. That is really what encouraged me to go into this field.”
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Help your child get healthy habits You can help your child develop healthy habits early in life that will bring lifelong benefits. Encourage them to evaluate their food choice and physical activity habits. Need some ideas? Here are some Healthcare News tips to get you started: Be a good role model - You don’t have to be perfect all the time, but if kids see you trying to eat right and getting physically active, they’ll take notice of your efforts. You’ll send a message that good health is important to your family. Get the whole family moving - Plan times for everyone to get moving together. Take walks, ride bikes, go swimming, garden or just play hide-and-seek outside. Everyone will benefit from the exercise and the time together. Limit TV, video game and computer time These habits lead to a sedentary lifestyle and excessive snacking, which increase risks for obesity and cardiovascular disease. Limit screen time to 2 hours per day.
Make dinnertime a family time - When everyone sits down together to eat, there’s less chance of children eating the wrong foods or snacking too much. Get your kids involved in cooking and planning meals. Everyone develops good eating habits together and the quality time with the family will be an added bonus. Pick truly rewarding rewards - Don’t reward children with tv, video games, candy or snacks for a job well done. Find other ways to celebrate good behavior. Stay involved - Be an advocate for healthier children. Insist on good food choices at school. Make sure your children’s healthcare providers are monitoring cardiovascular indicators like BMI, blood pressure and cholesterol. Make your voice heard.
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Resource Directory Adult Day Health Center JewishHome Lifecare / Sarah neuman Center 845 Palmer Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 phone: (914) 864-5800 www.jewishhome.org
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Earn an advanced certificate or an M.B.A. degree in the growing field of healthcare management at Long Island University’s Hudson Graduate Center at Westchester. Demand for healthcare managers with business skills has never been greater. Responding to this need, Long Island University has launched a new Healthcare Sector Management program, offering two graduate study options in the field of healthcare administration. After completing your advanced certificate or your M.B.A. at the University’s Hudson Graduate Center at Westchester, you will be prepared to advance in middle and upper management positions in the healthcare industry. Option A: The Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Sector Management Enhance your credentials by enrolling in the advanced certificate program. Certificate candidates will complete four healthcare sector management courses for a total of 12 graduate credits on a part-time basis in just two semesters. Option B:The M.B.A. Degree with a Healthcare Sector Management Concentration Students in the M.B.A. program follow the standard 48credit curriculum, normally completed by part-time students over a 24-month period, with a focus on leadership in healthcare organizations. The Healthcare Sector Management Program will be offered at Long Island University’s Hudson Graduate Center at Westchester, located on the grounds of Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, N.Y. Courses are offered on weekday evenings and on Saturdays. “The healthcare management field is one of the few sectors of our economy we know will continue to grow significantly over the next five years,” according to Dr. Lynn Gunnar Johnson, director of the M.B.A. Healthcare Sector Management program. For more information, please contact the Admissions Department at 914-831-2700 or Westchester@liu.edu. Long Island University Hudson Graduate Center at Westchester 735 Anderson Hill Rd. Purchase, NY 10577
Elder Law Estate Planning EttingEr Law Firm 150 Grand Street, White Plains, New York 10601 (914) 684-6100 Trustlaw.com 9 NY locations. Call 800-500-2525 ext. 117 or email pbrown@trustlaw.com to schedule a free consultation. Combining Elder Law and Estate Planning, we address our clients’ needs for comprehensive estate planning to avoid probate, save estate taxes and keep assets “in the blood”. At the same time, we take steps to ensure that our clients’ assets are protected from the costs of long-term care as they age by using Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts. Our trademarked free maintenance program includes a review every three years to insure your plan will work when you need it.
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Defer Your Minimum Required Distributions with QLACs By Andrew J. Cavaliere, CLTC Do you want to defer unwanted Required Minimum Distribution (RMDs) from your IRA after age 70½…? Well, now you can and at the same time avoid those unnecessary federal and state income taxes. RMD rules require all individuals with qualified money to take distributions from those accounts beginning at age 70½, with respect to a portion of their total retirement savings, whether they need the income or not. In July 2014, the U.S. Treasury Department removed a significant impediment to the ability of qualified plan participants and IRA owners to balance their use of annuities and other investments in their retirement plans by issuing final regulations that allow individuals to bypass Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) rules. The new regulations allow individuals to essentially defer a percentage of their RMD distributions and the taxes associated with those distributions with no penalty! The individual establishes a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract, or “QLAC,” a guaranteed deferred annuity, under which the amount of annuity payments is locked in at purchase, and those payments can be deferred at a later date up to age 85. These annuities are also referred to as Deferred Income Annuities, or “DIAs.” DIAs have been available in the marketplace for some time before these regulations became effective; however, when they were purchased under a qualifying employer-sponsored plan or Individual Retirement Account (IRA), the annuity payments generally needed to commence by age 70½, or the individual’s actual date when RMDs must commence. Thus, QLACs generally encompass such DIA contracts with income start dates after age 70½ and at or before age 85, while non-QLAC (or NQLAC) DIAs remain available for income start dates up to age 70½ are not subject to the new QLAC limitations. Limits on premiums / purchase payments ➢ Over their lifetime, individuals cannot allocate more than $125,000 of their qualifying retirement plan [401(a)/(k), 403(b), governmental 457(b)] and IRA (traditional; not Roth nor inherited IRAs) savings to QLACs. ➢ Additionally, no more than 25% of the participant’s account in any one qualifying retirement plan may be allocated to purchase one or more QLACs. This limit also applies to traditional IRAs; however, rather than applying to each separate IRA, the limit applies to the aggregate of the individual IRAs. Unlike Roth IRAs, Roth accounts within retirement plans are eligible for QLACs because they are also subject to RMD requirements. ➢ The 25% limit applies differently to plans and to IRAs. Under a plan the 25% limit applies to the most recent valuation of the plan, and under an IRA it applies to the prior 12/31 aggregated IRA balance. In both cases the value includes the present value of any previously purchased QLAC or NQLAC under the plan or the IRAs. The plan account value is also adjusted for any subsequent contributions or distributions. It is unclear whether this same adjustment applies to the 12/31 IRA value. The bottom line here is that individuals can avoid thousands of dollars in unnecessary taxes every year. They can defer their unwanted RMDs for very long periods of time without penalty. These RMDs can be deferred until age 85 allowing the IRA to continue to grow and compound overtime creating even more money for later years and for your family. I never thought I would say this, but thanks Uncle Sam…! For more information about Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts please call Andrew J. Cavaliere, CLTC at 914-682-2190 or toll free 877-676-9900. Andrew is certified in Long-Term Care (CLTC) from the Corporation for Long-Term Care Certification, Inc. Andrew is a member in good standing of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), the premier Association of financial professionals nationally. Andrew’s offices are located at 50 Main Street, White Plains, NY 10606 and at 500 West Putnam, Greenwich CT 06831.
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Resource Directory Psychology
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White Plains Psychology, PLLC Esperanza H. Steinberg, Ph.D. At White Plains Psychology, Dr. Steinberg treats both adult and geriatric patients to help them deal with life's dejections and disappointments, making them bearable and manageable - and ultimately seeking to restore hope, replenish optimism and regain the courage to press on... and to prevail. Reclaim your happiness and your peace of mind. Schedule a consultation today. 56 Doyer Avenue, Suite 1C White Plains, NY 10605 914-623-8822 www.WhitePlainsPsychology.com
Services DML LICE SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER (914) 424-1367 60 Blanchard Avenue Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 Dale Longworth, the Original Lice Expert of Dobbs Ferry/Westchester has removed lice and eggs from thousands of children and their families using all natural and non-toxic products. She has been in business as a professional lice technician since 1997 and is highly recommended by doctors and nurses throughout Westchester County. Her services provide a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere for you and your children during treatment and you will be guaranteed to leave satisfied and lice free!
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FREE Service Helping Families Find Senior Residences Golden Years Living Solutions is a FREE senior living advisory service. We help families navigate the overwhelming process of finding and selecting a new senior residence for a loved one. We work directly and personally with each of our clients to guide and assist them through the entire process in choosing the right residence. We provide information regarding various senior living options (including care, services, amenities, activities and costs) and we help evaluate the most suitable arrangement for you or your loved one. These residences include: 55+ Communities, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Residential Care, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Skilled Nursing, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, please call (914) 437-8675 or email info@goldenyearsls.com. Golden Years Living Solutions, Inc. 333 Mamaroneck Avenue #211 White Plains, New York 10605 Phone: 914-437-8675 Fax#: 888-900-9850 Email: info@goldenyearsls.com Website: www.goldenyearslivingsolutions.com
Getting better…. just got better. We are proud to announce that our stunning new nursing center has opened and has private and semi-private rooms with magnificent views of Long Island Sound. United Hebrew is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, multi-service senior living campus serving the Westchester metropolitan area since 1919. Our dedicated short-term rehabilitation suite is staffed by Burke Rehabilitation professionals. The exemplary clinical team of professionals will design a personalized treatment plan for care in our nurturing environment. Features include country kitchens, recreation rooms on each floor, a courtyard garden for recreational use, private dining and family rooms and wireless internet access. United Hebrew Family of Services: • Nursing Home Care • Burke Rehabilitation at United Hebrew • Willow Towers Assisted Living Residence • Soundview Apartments for Independent Seniors • Long Term Home Health Care Program • Azor Home Health Agency For more information or to schedule a tour please call Admissions at 914-632-2804 x1148 or email Maria Hood at mhood@uhgc.org. United Hebrew 391 Pelham Road, New Rochelle, NY 10805 914.632.2804 www.uhgc.org
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WELLU MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS Terry Ellman, M.D., M.P.H. 34 South Broadway, Suite 210 White Plains, NY 10601 (located next to The Westchester shopping mall) 914-920-7217 www.PhysicianDirectedWeightLoss.com WellU Medical Weight Loss offers the ultimate in bariatric care using a comprehensive and individualized approach crafted for you. Dr. Ellman specializes in preventive and bariatric medicine (non-surgical weight loss/management) and uses the most advanced innovative interventions consistent with the latest and best available scientific evidence and guidelines. Our medically-supervised weight loss programs will guide you through your journey to achieve and maintain a healthier weight and lifestyle. You will enjoy one-on-one physician support every step of the way. Call us today for an appointment at 914-920-7217 or schedule online at www.wellumd.com.
Women’s Health FULL CIRCLE WOMEN’S HEALTH Holistic, Integrative Health Care for Women of all Ages 1241 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605 914-421-1500 www.fullcirclewomenshealth.com
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Presbyterian/Westchester Division Certified as ‘Green Business’ NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Division is the first hospital to earn green business certification through Westchester Green BusinessCertified (WGB-Certified), a program launched by Westchester County and The Business Council of Westchester in 2014. The hospital accepted the award at a ceremony last month. “As members of the Westchester community, we are proud to achieve WGB-certification,” said Dr. Philip Wilner, vice president and medical director for Behavioral Health, NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester. “NewYork-Presbyterian believes that promoting environmental sustainability is an essential part of our mission to provide the highest-quality patient care.” In recent years, NewYork-Presbyterian/ Westchester has unveiled several initiatives aimed at reducing its environmental footprint: the hospital has reduced energy and water consumption by installing LED-lighting by roadways and sidewalks and low-water usage fixtures. The hospital also provides staff with greener transportation options in part through an extensive shuttle service program. Finally, the hospital has pursued and received recognition awards from organizations such as Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading healthcare environmental stewardship organization. WGB-Certified is an expansion of the highly successful Westchester Green Business Challenge, a public-private partnership launched in 2009 by Westchester County in partnership with The Business Council of Westchester. Companies that join WGB-Certified undergo a valuable and rigorous process resulting in measurable cost savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Through collaboration and peer-learning, WGB-Certified participants set environmental policies and implement strategies for energy efficiency, transportation, waste management, land use and water. For more information, visit www.nyp.org.
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ArtsWestchester celebrates 50 businesses that support the arts Organization forms 50 new business partnerships as part of 50th Anniversary Executives from some of the region’s top companies joined Americans for the Arts and ArtsWestchester at a recent partnership breakfast honoring businesses that are steadfast supporters of the arts. The event, held at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester in White Plains, is part of ArtsWestchester’s initiative to create 50 new business partnerships in celebration of its 50th anniversary this year. Those in attendance included County Executive Robert P. Astorino; Mara Walker, COO of Americans for the Arts as well as leaders from BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Con Edison, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, RPW Group, Wells Fargo and Alexander Development Group.
“Whether in real estate, healthcare, finance, pharmaceutical or the energy sector, arts and business partnerships add tremendous value to both the business and broader Westchester community,” said Joseph Oates, Senior Vice President, Business Shared Services, ConEdison and ArtsWestchester board member. “Westchester businesses underwrite valuable programs and services that color Westchester a vibrant place to live and work.” During the event, ArtsWestchester recognized the respective business leaders who then spoke of why they support the arts and how their businesses benefit from such a partnership. Many said supporting the arts was simply a good business decision.
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Pictured (L-R) Mark Alexander, Principal, Alexander Development Group; Mara Walker, COO, Americans for the Arts; Janet T. Langsam, CEO, ArtsWestchester; Jean Marie Connolly, Senior Director, BNY Mellon Wealth Management; Potoula Gjidija, Manager Community Relations, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; Joseph Oates, Senior Vice President, Business Services, Con Edison at ArtsWestchester’s recent partnership breakfast.
Robert Weisz, president of RPW Group, said Westchester’s real estate market is greatly strengthened by its cultural offerings. “While the arts play an important role in the broader community and in education, they also positively impact the economy in Westchester,” said ArtsWestchester CEO Janet T. Langsam. The cultural industry contributes over $156 million to the overall economy and there are 3,332 artsrelated businesses that employ over 13,500 people. “The arts are an important part of the life and culture of Westchester,” said County Executive Robert P. Astorino. “They inspire and enrich our quality of life and positively impact our economy.” To learn more, please visit www.artswestchester.org.
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What do doctors do to treat their own pain? 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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