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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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Start with a support group Sometimes all you need is an opportunity to share your feelings and swap strategies in a nonjudgmental and supportive atmosphere. Check to see if your local hospital, church or synagogue offers resources. Or try your town's recreation center, which may have a senior or elder program that also gives caregiver support. Keep a journal It’s a safe place to write out your thoughts, even if they don't make any sense, Rosenfeld says, and research shows that journaling can help relieve stress. Try a gratitude journal, where you jot down everything that you're grateful for; a venting diary; or a reminiscence log, where you record memories of your loved one.
Find the right online help A few places to get started: Caring.com features caregiver support groups for a wide range of conditions (including Alzheimer's, diabetes, cancer, MS and Parkinson's) at caring.com/support-groups. AARP’s online caregiving resource center offers a space to connect to others facing issues around caregiving for the elderly; so does the caregiver support section at AgingCare.com.
Organize with an app Apps for caregivers alleviate stress by helping you stay on top of the details. You can, for example, track appointments and medications and take notes at office visits. A good one to try: CareZone (free; iTunes and Google Play).
Steal time for you Often a caregiver brings in her loved one for an appointment and just sits in the waiting room, when she could be taking a quick walk outside or phoning a friend. Set aside time for things that nourish you; simply sipping your coffee on your patio for an extra 15 minutes can help renew your energy.
Helping to care for a sick or dying loved one can have an emotional toll on their loved ones. One study found that as many as one in three caregivers rate their stress level as high, and half say they have less time to spend with family and friends. However, when you’re caring for others, it's critical that you first take care of yourself. By not doing so, you put yourself at risk of exhaustion, health problems and even total burnout. These five tips from Healthcare News should keep your stress in check:
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Early symptoms of diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, can be subtle or seemingly harmless — if you have symptoms at all. Over time, however, you may develop diabetes complications, even if you haven't had diabetes symptoms. In the United States alone, nearly 7 million people have undiagnosed diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. But you don’t need to become a statistic. Understanding possible diabetes symptoms can lead to early diagnosis and treatment — and a lifetime of better health. If you're experiencing any of the following diabetes signs and symptoms, see your doctor. If you notice any possible diabetes signs or symptoms, contact your doctor. The earlier the condition is diagnosed, the sooner treatment can begin. Diabetes is a serious condition. But with your active participation and the support of your health care team, you can manage diabetes while enjoying an active, healthy life.
Healthcare News recommends that you should see a doctor if you experience some of the following symptoms:
Excessive thirst and increased urination Excessive thirst and increased urination are classic diabetes symptoms. When you have diabetes, excess sugar (glucose) builds up in your blood. Your kidneys are forced to work overtime to filter and absorb the excess sugar. If your kidneys can't keep up, the excess sugar is excreted into your urine along with fluids drawn from your tissues. This triggers more frequent urination, which may leave you dehydrated. As you drink more fluids to quench your thirst, you'll urinate even more
Weight loss Weight fluctuations also fall under the umbrella of possible diabetes signs and symptoms. When you lose sugar through frequent urination, you also lose calories. At the same time, diabetes may keep the sugar from your food from reaching your cells — leading to constant hunger. The combined effect is potentially rapid weight loss, especially if you have type 1 diabetes.
Blurred vision Diabetes symptoms sometimes involve your vision. High levels of blood sugar pull fluid from your tissues, including the lenses of your eyes. This affects your ability to focus. Left untreated, diabetes can cause new blood vessels to form in your retina — the back part of your eye — and damage established vessels. For most people, these early changes do not cause vision problems. However, if these changes progress undetected, they can lead to vision loss and blindness.
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When Concept:CARE® president Carol Greenberg talks to clients, they often use the word unique to describe the respected home healthcare operation.
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The Importance of Elder Law: 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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“Healthcare Auditions” Simulates Working in a Hospital
Northern Westchester Hospital has a new program for people interested in exploring job opportunities in healthcare. The objective of the Healthcare Auditions program is to help you gain a sense of what it's like to work in a healthcare environment. Throughout the training, the participant will gain a greater understanding of the expectations, job skills, and personality traits one must possess to be successful in a healthcare role. Throughout the training, the participant will gain a greater understanding of the expectations, job skills, and personality traits one must possess to be successful in a healthcare role. The program will be administered by professionals and subject matter experts employed by Northern Westchester Hospital. The curriculum will utilize a variety of training modalities including group discussion, classroom instruction, video, and simulated role plays. Throughout the program, participants will be assessed on their teamwork, collaboration skills
and intrinsic ability to follow the hospital’s Planetree Patient Centered Care Model. Based on performance during the training, a participant may be invited to interview for a position with the hospital or may be asked to exit the training. Participants will be paid a stipend for their participation in the program. Interested individuals will participate in an initial phone screen and will be asked a series of interview questions that assess the critical interpersonal skills needed to successfully work in a hospital environment. If the candidate answers these questions in a satisfactory fashion, they will be invited to participate in the Healthcare Auditions Program. The participant will then receive an email outlining the Healthcare Auditions curriculum, dates and times, expectations and an explanation of the stipend. Please visit http://www.nwh-hcauditions.com/index-3.html to apply online.
Upcoming Healthcare Auditions: Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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During Thanksgiving, it’s easy to go overboard with the calories and consumption. Temptations of pumpkin pie, grandma’s famous stuffing and sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows make it seem impossible to be disciplined. But eating healthfully on Thanksgiving doesn't mean you have to forgo all your favorite foods. If you've got your eating under control for the majority of the time, go ahead and have a piece of pie — just don't lose control entirely. Keep your willpower and your wits about you. You can do it!
1. Stick to healthy portions: Just one plate of Thanksgiving food is all you get. Fill up half your plate with vegetables, fruits and a whole wheat roll, a quarter of it with mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes, and a quarter of it with turkey or ham. And, the more colorful your plate, the better – so get lots of leafy greens, carrots, bell peppers and beets. It's a holiday, so indulge a bit if your diet allows it. But if you're going to eat dessert, allot for the calories elsewhere – don't go back for that second helping of marshmallow sweet potatoes. If you're going for the pie, pick fruit or pumpkin pies because they tend to have fewer calories than chocolate or pecan pies.
2. Substitute healthy ingredients for unhealthy ones: There are plenty of ways to make Thanksgiving For mashed potatoes, mix in chicken broth, herbs or roasted garlic to perk up the flavor instead of adding in butter. For green bean casserole, swap out fried onions with toasted almonds for a less-oily alternative, and instead of having cranberry sauce, opt instead to make a cranberry salad. Another easy way to cut fat out of your meal is to avoid eating the skin on the turkey.
3. Eat before you indulge: Don't starve yourself during the early part of Thanksgiving Day, with the idea that you're just "saving room" for all the food, or that this will make it okay for you to overeat later. It's a recipe for overeating. If you're going to a Thanksgiving lunch, be sure you eat breakfast before. If you're going to a dinner, be sure you eat lunch or have a snack in the afternoon. 4. Drink lots of water and take a walk after eating: Many times when people think they are hungry, they are actually just thirsty. By drinking lots of water throughout the day, you'll lower the risk of overeating. It's also a good idea to take a walk after eating to get your metabolism going instead of lying on the couch.
5. Avoid snacking throughout the day: Abide by the "out of sight, out of mind" mantra. Once you've filled your plate with food, cover up the food and put it away. It'll help you avoid mindless munching. When you snack throughout the day, it's easy to lose track of how much you've eaten.
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Patty Macias team at the Heart Walk.
More than 1,200 Westchester area residents participated in the Westchester American Heart Association’s Heart Walk, October 4th at Kensico Dam in Valhalla to help raise awareness and funds to fight heart disease and stroke, the number one and five killers. Many teams and individual walkers walked for their own heart health. But many walked in honor of loved ones who survived a battle with heart disease or stroke, or in memory of those lost to cardiovascular diseases. Patty Macias of New Rochelle, NY served as Heart Walk Honoree this year to raise awareness for heart disease, and life-saving research. Two years ago, she experienced what she called a sharp shooting pain in her head on her way to work. It went away, but when climbing the stairs at the train station, she felt severe chest, back pain and jaw pain. She attributed the symptoms of chest pain, shortness of breath to being out of shape. She thought the nausea, sweating and rapid heartbeat she had in the weeks prior were symptoms of a panic attack. Her sister convinced her to go to the emergency room where she was diagnosed with multiple, bilateral pulmonary emboli—or a sudden blockage of lung arteries by clots. An interventional radiologist performed a Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis, removing the clots through a catheter. She was also put on t-PA, a clot-busting drug. She was only 46 years old. Macias walked with her sister and family at the Heart Walk event and was recognized in the opening ceremony. “I’m alive today because my sister recognized the warning signs of a heart attack,” she said. Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Women can learn more about their risk at www.goredforwomen.org. One of the largest teams with more than 115 participants, Team Monie, walked in memory of Eugenia Sumone Taylor from New Rochelle, who died suddenly of a heart attack this past March at the age of 44. Dozens of members from the New Rochelle Cheer squad, part of Team Monie, cheered for walkers on the route.
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Lisa LaRocca, News 12 Westchester reporter, served as emcee for the event. LaRocca told the crowd that she lost her own father, Anthony LaRocca, to heart disease. He was the Principal at William E. Cottle Elementary School in Tuckahoe. The Heart Walk is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser that promotes physical activity to prevent heart disease and stroke, while raising funds for life-saving research. American Heart Association-funded research has yielded important discoveries such as the heart-lung machine, CPR, life-extending drugs, pacemakers, bypass surgery and surgical techniques to repair heart defects. Hands-Only CPR training was provided at the event, sponsored by Westchester Medical Center. New York Medical College students provided blood pressure screening to combat the “silent killer” which affects one in three Americans.
Patty Macias, Heart Walk Honoree
The Heart Walk is sponsored nationally by Subway, and locally by Signature and Regional Chain of Survival Sponsor, Westchester Medical Center, National Walking Day sponsor New York-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, White Plains Hospital, Fuji Film, Merit Direct and Stop & Shop, and media sponsors Examiner Media, Westchester Magazine, News 12 Westchester and The Peak 107.1 radio. Donations are still being accepted online at www.westchesterheartwalk.org or by contacting jennifer.gelick@heart.org at 203-295-2943. Photos from the event are online at www.facebook.com/americanheartnewyork. To learn more about the prevention and treatment of heart disease and stroke, visit www.heart.org.
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Wartburg’s New Director of Adult Day Services
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Ms. Maria Provenzano joins Wartburg as the Director of Adult Day Services. Ms. Maria Provenzano, LCSW, MS, comes to Wartburg from CenterLight Healthcare where she served as the Social Work Director for their Managed Long Term Care Program. With over 20 years of experience in senior care, she brings a strong knowledge, along with expertise in performance improvement, quality initiatives and program growth, in adult day care facilities. Ms. Provenzano has earned a BS from Fordham University and Master’s Degrees in Social Work and Management from New York University. “Ms. Provenzano brings a unique managed care perspective to the responsibilities of maintaining client services as well as increasing referrals for the traditional and non-traditional populations who will benefit from Wartburg’s Adult Days Services offer to the community,” said David Gen-
tner, Wartburg President and CEO. Ms. Provenzano will oversee Wartburg’s Adult Day Services Program, housed in our newest campus building, a modern $31 million dollar, 70,000 square foot Rehabilitation and Adult Day Services Center. Wartburg’s Adult Day Services program provides a safe, stimulating environment for seniors, with special support for those living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. This program is designed specifically to meet the needs of both the reasonably healthy looking for social interaction and the medically frail who may need extra attention, and also provides a peace of mind for loved ones. “I have a passion for senior care, particularly in Adult Day Services. I am excited to be part of the Wartburg family and look forward to growing this program to help more in the community and beyond live their best life,” said Ms. Provenzano.
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Burke Rehabilitation Hospital names new Senior Administrator of Marketing, Communications & Development Sgaglio is a resident of Brewster, NY. His office is located in the Billings Building on Burke’s main campus in White Plains. Sgaglio can be reached at 914-597-2491 or rsgaglio@burke.org.
About Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is a private, not-for-profit, acute rehabilitation hospital. Founded in 1915, it is the only
hospital in Westchester County dedicated solely to rehabilitation medicine. Burke offers both inpatient and outpatient programs for those who have experienced a disabling illness, traumatic injury or joint replacement surgery. The hospital is part of Burke Rehabilitation Center, which also includes Burke Medical Research Institute and Burke’s Outpatient Division. Burke’s world-renowned doctors and therapists pro-
vide state-of-the-art treatment while its research scientists explore the frontiers of neurological and rehabilitation medicine. All share the Burke mission to ensure that every patient makes the fullest possible recovery from illness or injury regardless of their ability to pay. For additional information on Burke Rehabilitation Center, please visit burke.org.
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Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is pleased to announce that Richard Sgaglio, Ph.D., has been appointed as the new Senior Administrator, Marketing Communications & Development. The appointment is effective immediately. Sgaglio had been the Director of Marketing & External Relations since 2011, overseeing the marketing, advertising, public relations, external communications and website of Burke Rehabilitation Center. He joined Burke in 2010 as a marketing specialist. In his new position, Sgaglio will continue to head the hospital’s marketing, advertising, digital and communications efforts, as well as oversee the strategic management of Burke’s development department and fundraising. In addition, he will oversee the Burke Auxiliary, a group of volunteers who sponsor events and help fundraise for the hospital. Before joining Burke, Sgaglio held positions as senior marketing and communication specialist at St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson, Nevada and Director of Business Development at Spectrum Medical, a medical service consulting firm in Las Vegas.
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Do You Have Term Life Insurance…? By Andrew J. Cavaliere, CLTC
I guess the more important question is really the tougher one. That is, do you really love your family? Do you care enough about their future to provide for them if you are no longer alive? How difficult will it be for your children to chase their dreams, attend college, get married or start a business if you leave them nothing but bills and debt? It used to be that most folks wanted a better life for their kids. It used to be that most folks didn’t want their children to struggle like they did.
Our office offers new clients a comprehensive FREE financial review. This includes tax planning, retirement planning & insurance planning for individuals and business owners. It simply amazes me to see just how many people who are married with small children come into our office and try to explain why they own no life insurance. This is especially disturbing when we know that term life insurance rates are lower than any other time in history. According to a recent 2015 study conducted by LIMRA1, 40% of all U.S. households have no life insurance.
Most insurance agents and financial consultants understand why people do not want to buy permanent life insurance. You may have heard of the two most popular versions of these products - Whole Life and Universal Life. The answer is simple. These products are more expensive. If people cannot afford the higher premiums of cash value life insurance, they cannot afford the higher premiums of cash value life insurance. Having said that, term life insurance equally protects your family in case of an untimely death.
A word to the wise, your family will not care whether you own Whole Life or Term Life insurance if you die. The death benefit is triple tax-free to your beneficiaries regardless. The death benefit is payable due to accident or illness regardless. The death benefit will bypass probate regardless. The death benefit will be available immediately regardless. Having personally delivered several death claims in my career, I must tell you that there is a huge difference between walking into a widow’s home to pay your respects with a cake in your hands versus a check for a million dollars. The chart below shows a sample of just how inexpensive 20 Year Guaranteed Term Life rates are currently. These rates assume the male insured is issued Preferred, Non-Smoking by an A rated or better carrier:
These rates assume the female insured is issued Preferred, Non-Smoking by an A rated or better carrier:
Do you have a non-working spouse and a mortgage? Do you want to guarantee your children go to college if you are no longer around? Do you have large amounts of debt or business loans that you do not want to burden your family with if you do not come into work tomorrow? Do you want to be able to buy out your deceased business partner’s stock for millions of dollars if need be so you can stay in business and protect your family’s interests? These are just a few questions we ask our serious clients.
For more information about Life and Estate Planning 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. 1
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Glen Taylor MS, RPh, of Sleepy Hollow has been appointed Vice President of Support Services at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center. He oversees the departments of facility services, food & nutrition services, information technology, pharmacy services and telecommunications. Taylor has more than 20 years of leadership experience in hospital and health system settings. For the past 12 years he was the Administrative Director of Pharmacy Services at Greenwich Hospital, where he also served on safety and operations improvement committees involved with cost containment, nursing leadership, service excellence and safety resources. Previously, he was the Director of Pharmacy Services at Lawrence Hospital Center in Bronxville, NY, and Assistant Director of Pharmacy Services at Mount Sinai Medical Center (now Mount Sinai Hospital) in New York City. Taylor, a licensed registered pharmacist in New York and Connecticut, has a bachelor of science degree in pharmacy from St. John's University and a master of science degree in organizational leadership from Quinnipiac University. He is a member of the American Society of Health System Pharmacists and the American College of Healthcare Executives. Phelps Memorial Hospital Center, part of the North Shore-LIJ Health System, is a full-service 238-bed acute care community hospital located in Sleepy Hollow, NY. With more than 1,700 employees and 500 medical staff members representing 60 medical specialties, Phelps offers one of the broadest ranges of community hospital services in Westchester County. Patients benefit from distinguished physicians, many of whom are pioneers in their field, offering the most advanced procedures using the latest technology. www.phelpshospital.org. Phelps' multispecialty medical group, Phelps Medical Associates, has nearly 20 practices located on the hospital campus and in the surrounding communities. www.phelpsmedicalassociates.org.
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Director of Interventional Pain Management, Spine, Musculoskeletal, and Sports Medicine
Dr. Qureshi joins WNC as a Interventional Pain Management, Spine, Musculoskeletal, and Sports Medicine physician. Dr. Qureshi completed medical school at Ross university and did his general surgery internship at Drexel university. PM&R residency was done at SUNY upstate followed by a fellowship in interventional spine and sports medicine at Alabama orthopedic, spine and sports medicine associates. During his fellowship, he worked as an inpatient physiatrist at St.Vincent's hospital East and Trinity Hospital Center in Birmingham. He specializes in minimally invasive, non surgical management of musculoskeletal, orthopedic and spine conditions. Dr. Qureshi has a strong interest in electrodiagnostic, sports, and regenerative medicine.
Some of the procedures that Dr. Qureshi can offer you: • Cervical, thoracic, lumbar epidurals (interlaminar and transforaminals) • Caudal epidural • cervical, thoracic, lumbar intra articular facet joint injections and medial branch blocks • sympathetic blocks • peripheral nerve blocks • ultrasound guided musculoskeletal injections (all joints) • electrodiagnostic studies • botox for spasticity and dystonia • Radiofrequency Ablations of facet joints, hip and knee • vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty • Intradiscal steroid injections and Discograms • spinal cord stimulator trials • Platelet Rich Plasma Injections
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Rehabilitation can make the difference not only in how you move but the life you live. The benefits of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and last speech therapy are countless throughout the lifespan. Unfortunately, these benefits and what these services offer are often unknown due to untold truths and misguided perceptions. For an example, Did you know that physical therapists (PTs) are experts in home safety modifications and durable medical equipment or that occupational therapists (OTs) are skilled in visual and cognition therapy? Or that truth be told, speech therapist (ST) help persons recover the ability to talk, but also swallow and eat safely? Take this quick quiz and find out how much you really know about rehabilitation therapists and the services they provide. Rehabilitation IQ Test (True or False) 1. After a stroke or traumatic brain injury, OTs work with you to gain independence again with activities of daily living (ADLs)? ( ie grooming, dressing, cooking, feeding) 2. PTs, OTs, and STs only work in hospitals and clinics. 3. Physical Therapists and personal trainers are the same and provide the same services. 4. PTs need Doctoral degrees and OTs & STs need Master’s Degrees to practice legally. 5. Physical Therapist treat disorders like Meniere’s Disease that cause dizziness and imbalance. 6. STs are skilled in accent reduction.
For more information about each service please visit the following websites: • Physical Therapy www.apta.org • Occupational Therapy www.aota.org • Speech Therapy www.asha.org
Written by Dr. Delali A. Goka, PT, DPT owner of Steps To A Healthier You Physical Therapy, LLC, a home physical therapy and wellness company. For more information about the benefits of home physical therapy call 914 458 2249 or visit www.AHealthierYouPT.com Answers
1. True. Occupational Therapist s focus on ADL training, arm and hand injuries/disorders, and visual and cognitive impairments. 2. False. PTs, OTs, and STs work at many different settings and entities, including but not limited to – at the home, schools, military, athletic teams, dance and performance companies, gyms. 3. False. Physical Therapists (PTs) are state licensed clinicians who work with medically compromised or injured persons and help them recovery independent function and mobility. Personal Trainers are certified practitioners who generally work with healthy individuals to improve athletic performance and strength, assist in weight loss, and provide guided exercise training. 4. True. At this present time these degrees are necessary to obtain state licenses to practice PT, OT, and ST. 5. True. This is called vestibular rehabilitation. Through physical maneuvers and specific exercises PTs can reduce the dizziness and help you gain your balance to move safely again. 6. True. Speech therapist not only help individuals with speech impairments but also are linguistic experts and can help you reduce your accent.
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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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White Plains Hospital opens lobby of the ‘Hospital for the Future’
White Plains Hospital ushered in a new chapter in its history when it recently opened the doors to a lobby designed to be as exceptional as the advanced care it offers to Westchester and the region. Local officials and business leaders joined White Plains Hospital President & CEO Susan Fox, Board Chairman Laurence Smith, and Montefiore Health System President & CEO Steven Safyer, M.D., in unveiling the very latest in hospital design. “This lobby is not just an entrance to a new building, but the gateway to a new era for White Plains Hospital,” Ms. Fox explained. “This is a major step in the redesign of our campus to better serve our community, bringing in more advanced services and an even greater focus on providing our patients with an exceptional experience.” The new lobby is one of the first finished components of the Hospital’s capital improvement project, which will be completed this year. The Hospital will have a new, sixstory patient tower; new operating rooms with the latest surgical equipment, 24 new private patient rooms and new labor and delivery suites. The Hospital will add a second cardiac catheterization lab for heart care and will double the size of its cancer center. These services, coupled with its partnership with Montefiore, are transforming White Plains Hospital into the hospital for the future.
“When our transformation project is completed later this year, we will have a facility that reflects our stature as the hub of innovative, advanced care in Westchester County,” explained Mr. Smith. "We will provide a healing environment second to none.” Steven Safyer, M.D., President and C.E.O. of Montefiore Health System, added, "The newly designed lobby reflects WPH's long-standing commitment to a positive and welcoming experience for both patients and their families.” The lobby’s design connects visitors to nature, both through the newly planted streetscape visible through the walls of windows and the wooden planters generously distributed throughout the lobby. Natural materials are used everywhere: elegant wood flows from the building’s exterior into the lobby and wraps into the entranceway. A walnut feature wall, glistening terrazzo flooring, soft carpeting, comfortable seating, greenery, and noise-dampening ceiling tiles allow for quiet conversation, relaxation, or even work. In addition, the Hospital commissioned an art installation by New York sculptor Paul Villinski, whose soaring clusters of butterflies— forged from recycled cans—inspire feelings of beauty, hope, and renewal among those who view his work.
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Phelps Memorial Hospital Center to hold 28th Annual Champagne Ball Emil Nigro, MD, Director of Emergency Medicine, and TD Bank to be honored
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Phelps Memorial Hospital Center’s 28th Annual Champagne Ball will be held Friday, November 6, 2015 at 6 pm at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Briarcliff Manor. The evening’s honoree will be Emil Nigro, MD, of Larchmont, Director of Emergency Medicine and TD Bank. “In the course of 38 years, Dr. Nigro’s contribution to Phelps and emergency medicine has been immeasurable,” said Daniel Blum, Phelps President and CEO. “Honoring him at the Champagne Ball gives us all an opportunity to recognize the tremendous impact he has had in establishing the Emergency Department at Phelps as one of the finest in the region.” A unique aspect of the event is the Fund-A-Cause auction, where guests pledge their support to a designated hospital program or service with the goal of completely funding the initiative
by the end of the evening. This year, the auction will fund the Phelps Emergency Department, where Dr. Nigro began working as a physician 38 years ago. He became Director of the Department of Emergency Medicine in 1984. A pioneer in emergency medical services programs, Dr. Nigro helped initiate the practice of providing lifesaving interventions for patients prior to their arrival at the Emergency Department. He was also instrumental in developing the Hoch Center for Emergency Education, where approximately 3,000 first responders receive training every year. In 2008, Dr. Nigro led the planning and design of Phelps’ new state-of-the-art emergency department. The TD Charitable Foundation is the charitable giving arm of TD Bank N.A., which operates as TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, and is one of the 10 largest commercial
banking organizations in the United States. The Foundation’s mission is to serve the individuals, families and businesses in all the communities where TD Bank operates, having made more than $135.8 million in charitable donations since its inception in 2002. The Foundation’s areas of focus are affordable housing, financial literacy and education, and the environment. The event will include a cocktail reception, dinner and dancing, with a silent auction featuring gift certificates, cocktail packages, accommodations, and jewelry. Co-chairs of the evening are Pamela and Paul Terracciano, MD, of Briarcliff Manor, and Laurie and Franklin Zimmerman, MD, of Mt. Kisco. For more information about Champagne Ball tickets and sponsorships, contact Marissa Coratti, at 914-3663104 or mcoratti@pmhc.us or visit www.phelpsevents.org.
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What do doctors do to treat their own pain?
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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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