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Community educator Ofelia Orozco uses her personal experiences to help teach Weld’s Latinos the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Page 6. PLUS...

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HEALTH EVENTS FOR MAY « Yoga Flow, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

by a board-certified cardiologist, bone density screening, peripheral arterial disease, education about peripheral vascular disease, stroke prevention and osteoporosis prevention, ankle brachial index, ultrasound of the carotid vessels and ultrasound of the aorta. Screenings are $175, payment is due at time of service. To make an appointment, call (970) 350-6070.

Mondays through June 10 (no class week of Memorial Day). Explore the strength, cardiovascular stamina and freedom of flexibility offered through the practice of Yoga Flow. This class offers traditional yoga poses linked together through movements called Vinyasa, which means to move with purpose. The flow style of moving practice puts the body into a fat-burning zone through anaerobic activity. For students of all levels. $48 for six weeks. To register, call (970) 350-6633.

« Man to Man Prostate Cancer

Support Group, 5:30-7:00 p.m. May 16 at NCMC Cancer Institute Lobby. For more information, call (970) 350-6567.

« Yoga Basics, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, May 1-June 12 (no class week of Memorial Day). Yoga Basics is an introduction to the foundational poses in a beginning yoga practice. This class will focus on careful physical alignment for the creation of a safe practice that students can take into their homes or other yoga classes. Yoga basics also will emphasize Yoga as a tool for strength, flexibility and balance. For students of most physical abilities. $48 for six weeks. To register, call (970) 350-6633.

« Yoga Support Group for

Cancer Survivors, 5-6 p.m. Thursdays, May 2-June 13 (no class week of Memorial Day). Located in the Union Colony Room. Free. To register, call (970) 350-6633.

« Heartsaver CPR with AED —

Windsor, 6-8 p.m. May 2 at the Windsor Recreation Center, 250 11th St., Windsor. Taught by the American Heart Association certified health care professionals. Topics include adult and infant/ child CPR, obstructed airway, Heimlich maneuver and the use of a barrier device. Upon comple-

« Blood tests, 7-8:45 a.m. May

8 and May 22 at NCMC in the Union Colony Room, Area C on the ground floor. Please fast 12 hours prior to blood draw. Payment is due at time of service. To make an appointment, call (970) 350-6633.

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tion, participants will receive a Heartsaver course completion card. The certification is valid for two years. $48. To register, call (970) 674-3500.

« Breast Cancer Support Group,

5:30-7 p.m. May 2 at NCMC Cancer Institute Conference Room. For more information, call (970) 350-6567.

« CPR for Health Care Providers

(Initial), 5-8:30 p.m. May 6 at NCMC, Longs Room, second floor. For licensed and nonlicensed health care providers. Topics include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway obstruction and rescue breathing for adult, children and infants. The certification is valid for two years. $55.

To register, call (970) 350-6633.

« Pre-diabetes classes, May 6,

13 & 20 at Banner Health Clinic. $30 for the 3-class series. For more information, call (970) 392-2344.

« Body Check ... What you need

to know: Head to Toe, by appointment May 7 and May 21 at Summit View Medical Commons, 2001 70th Ave. Head-to-toe health screening includes: health fair panel (fasting blood work, please fast 10-12 hours), sleep questionnaire, lung function test, body composition, weight and body mass index, hip and waist measurements, health education with a wellness specialist, EKG with results read

« Spirit of Women Hot Flash

Havoc, 5:30 and 7:15 p.m. May 14 at The Kress Cinema & Lounge, 817 8th Ave. in Greeley. Hot Flash Havoc is a crash-course in what you need to know about menopause. The film includes stories shared by real women and interviews with women’s health experts. $5 for members and nonmembers. Advanced ticket purchase is required, and tickets can be purchased from the NCMC gift shop.

« Greeley’s Diabetes Informa-

tion Group/Support Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 14 at North Colorado Medical Center. For more information, call (970) 392-2344.

« Heartsaver First Aid, 4-6:30

p.m. May 15 at Family FunPlex. Taught by the American Heart

Association certified health care professionals. Topics covered include first aid basics, medical emergencies, injury emergencies and environmental emergencies. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a Heartsaver first aid course completion card. The certification is valid for two years. This is a contract class with the City of Greeley Leisure Services. For more information, call (970) 350-9401.

Services. CPR: $48, First Aid: $45, Combo: $88. For more information, call (970) 350-9401.

« Walk with a Doc, May 18 at Sanborn Park, 2031 28th Avenue, on the west side of the park. For more information, go to www. walkwithadoc.org.

« Safe Sitter — Greeley, 9 a.m.-3

p.m. May 30 at Family FunPlex. For ages 11-13. Topics covered include care of the choking infant and child, babysitting as a business, success on the job, child care essentials, safety for the sitter, preventing injuries, injury and behavior management and preventing problem behavior. This is a contract class with the City of Greeley Leisure Services. To register, call (970) 350-9400.

« Heartsaver CPR with AED, 7-9

p.m. May 15 at Family FunPlex. Taught by American Heart Association certified health care professionals. Topics covered include adult and infant/child CPR, obstructed airway, the Heimlich maneuver, the use of a barrier device and AED hands-on training. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a Heartsaver course completion card. The certification is valid for two years. This is a contract class with the City of Greeley Leisure

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100 deadliest days for teen driving: Memorial Day to Labor Day Teens across the nation are counting the days until summer break. They are ready for more free time with friends, summer jobs and driving. Are they ready, however, for safe summer driving? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “Summer is the deadliest time of the year for teen drivers and their passengers. Seven of the top 100 deadliest days of the year occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day. An average of 422 teens die in traffic crashes each month during the summer compared with a monthly average Lyn of 363 teen deaths during TAUSON the non-summer months” DRIVE Smart in America. This data is correlated by the American Automobile Association. It is also the time of year when most teenagers ask for and receive increased driving privileges. Parents, the following are tips on how to protect your teen driver during the summer months: » Set limits on when your teens drive, which includes high-risk times during the night, weekends and inclement weather. Limit how many passengers they can have in the car. » Be an example for your teen driver through your own actions behind the wheel. Demonstrate respect for road rules, eliminate distractions such as checking a text, phone calls, emails, or your GPS. Exercise proper decision-making at all times. » Write a parent-teen driving agreement or contract. Contracts are available from many insurance companies. » If you are buying a car for your teen driver, remember it doesn’t have to look great

and can be underpowered but be sure it’s serviceable. » Stay in control with your teens. If they become impatient or rebellious, suspend the instruction until he or she resumes a better attitude. It is good to remind them that parental supervision doesn’t stop with having a driver’s license; it just shifts into higher gear. Here are some tips for teens as you prepare for the summer driving: » Request your parents drive with you more than the required 50 hours of supervised driving for the six months prior to receiving your driver’s license. This is the minimum … aim for more hours. » Buckle up, keeping you in the “room to live” area. » Understand and keep control of your distractions. Don’t use mobile devices while driving — put them away where they can’t be seen or heard. Limit number of passengers. These two factors are the most dangerous risk factors as “they account for more than 80 percent of all crashes,” according to American Automobile Association. » Don’t tailgate and speed. “Parental involvement in the teen driving experience can literally mean the difference between life and death for their child,” said Susan Duchak, who leads the Allstate Foundation’s teen safe driving program. Lack of parental involvement can be painfully expensive, and the pain of loss lasts a long time. Parents, be more vigilant about enforcing rules, safety and road strategy, and set a good example for your almost-grown children. Make it a safer summer for your teen driver. Lyn Tauson is a retired school administrator and resides in Greeley with her husband. She is the marketing/public relations specialist for DRIVE Smart Weld County.

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A Therapist’s Story

t was a typical, busy Monday in the therapy gym when the news came of the explosion at the Boston Marathon. The therapy team and patients stopped in shock and sadness to watch the unfolding of the devastation following the blasts. These senseless and horrifying events affect all of us, but as therapists we are also keenly aware of what the victims and families may be facing in the coming hours, days and months during their recovery. Many of us who choose the professions of physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech language pathology have had some kind of personal experience that guided us to pursue our careers. My own story involved watching a close friend go through physical rehabilitation following a spinal cord injury she got from an accident on a trampoline. I was in 8th grade and had no idea what physical therapy was before that time. It seemed interesting, challenging and important. I have been a physical therapist now for 28 years. Most of us who work in the field of rehabilitation feel extremely lucky to be able to go to a job where we are given the opportunity to have a profound impact

on improving someone’s life. As therapists we get to help others regain their functional independence; their ability to walk, to dress, to bath, to eat, to speak. Many times a strong bond is established between the patients, families and therapists because we share in the daily struggles and celebrations of progress made by our patients. It is a truly unbelievable feeling to be part of helping someone walk, who has lost that ability. Maybe they broke a hip or had a stroke, or lost a leg, as unfortunately happened in Boston.

Each therapy discipline plays an important role in a patient’s rehabilitation. Therapists treat patients of all ages, from the baby with a developmental delay to a centenarian with a broken hip. Our overall goal is to help someone with an impairment or disability regain as much functional independence as possible. Physical therapy is primarily focused on the remediation of impairments

and disabilities and the promotion of mobility, functional ability, quality of life and movement potential. Speech language pathologists specialize in communication disorders as well as swallowing disorders. These disorders include the cognitive aspects of communication, speech, language, voice, sensory awareness and swallowing.

those who have dedicated themselves to this important rehabilitation profession. Occupational therapy is centered on treatments to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and working skills of patients with a physical, mental or developmental condition. Occupational therapy places a premium on the patient’s personal goals. Occupational therapy interventions focus on adapting the environment, modifying the task, teaching the skill, and educating the patient and family in order to increase participation in and performance of daily activities. April has been designated as Occupational Therapy Month, a time to recognize and celebrate

As I watched the news of the aftermath of the Boston Marathon explosion and the stories started circulating about the heroic acts so many people

performed, I am reminded of the daily acts of courage I witness from the patients participating in rehabilitation and the heroes, the therapists, that I work with. I was right - being a therapist has been interesting, challenging…and important.

Author’s Bio:

Carol Fustos Director of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapist Carol is the Director of Rehabilitation at Grace Pointe Continuing Care Senior Campus in Greeley. She has been a physical therapist for 28 years and has a special training and interest in neurological disorders. Additionally, she serves as an accreditation surveyor for CARF, the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission - an independent, nonprofit organization focused on advancing quality rehabilitation services.

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Local expert uses her personal experiences to sha importance of healthy living with Weld’s Latino com By KATHARINA BUCHHOLZ gtreporters@greeleytribune.com

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felia Orozco teaches Latina mothers they have more power over their community’s health than they know. “In my classes I say, ‘Who buys the food in the house? The mom,’ ” she said. Orozco is one of four Spanish-language community health educators at the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. She is the only Spanish-speaking educator who focuses on obesity and type 2 diabetes risk. Orozco’s strategy is tailored to her community. She visits women in their homes and encourages them to share with their wider network. When the 50-year-old started her job eight years ago, she knew that in order to encourage others to be good examples, she first had to be a good example herself. On a recent home visit in Fort Lupton, Orozco pricked Librada Salinas’ finger and scooped up a drop of blood with her glucose meter. The machine showed a blood sugar level of 149 milligrams. Orozco was pleased. It was only a 29 milligram increase from before the group of five women who were meeting in Salinas’ home had their breakfast, a shake Orozco made from frozen blueberries, milk, oatmeal, bananas and peanut butter. If they would have had a hamburger, this number could be up 200 milligrams, Orozco explained in Spanish and the women gasped. Unlike in the case of genetically caused type 1 diabetes, a person with type 2 diabetes produces insulin, but cannot use it effectively. The reasons for this insulin resistance are not fully understood, but there is a strong link to being overweight. About 80 percent of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are obese, according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Latinos are especially at risk. The American Diabetes Association estimates that almost 12 percent of Latinos and more than 12 percent of blacks in the United States suffer from type 2 diabetes, compared with about 7 percent of whites and 8 percent of Asian Americans.

» Ama Tu Vida, Cuida Tu Corazón support group: The Spanish-lan people dealing with diabetes, obesity and heart disease meets at 6 of the month at Monfort Family Clinic, 2930 11th Ave. » Individual nutrition counseling in English or Spanish: This servic residents who are overweight or pregnant, have diabetes, pre-diabe elevated cholesterol or triglyceride levels. To make an appointment, 304-6470, ext. 2325. » Pláticas, walking group: For more information on pláticas, or the Kaufman at (970) 304-6470, ext. 2123.

OFELIA OROZCO PRACTICES A little skipping April 13 in Bittersweet Park. Orozco is one of four Spanish-language community health educators at the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. She uses her own experience and enthusiasm to help teach others about staying healthy. Salinas heard about the program through word-of-mouth six months ago and has invited her sister-in-law, her niece and one of her friends to join her when the health educator comes to visit. “That’s my culture,” Orozco said. “We like to share everything with our families. If I find something good for me, I want to share it with my sister, my friend, my comadre.” Orozco teaches a monthly diabetes support group, but home visits — “pláticas” in Spanish — are what she likes most about her job. She takes the women’s blood pressure, answers questions

or just listens to their concerns. “We are friends,” she said, and the women agreed. Orozco uses her own bowls and plates as examples of healthy portion sizes. Even though many women think the plates are very small, Orozco assures them that those are the sizes she uses in her own home. All the changes Orozco advocates, she has gone through herself. When she started her job as a health educator in 2005, Orozco weighed almost 190 pounds and had just received a diagnosis for type 2 diabetes herself. The mother of three was not exercising and was eating foods high in fats and carbohydrates, like beans, tortillas, pasta and beef. Orozco took the opportunity to try the healthy lifestyle she was advocating. She started eating fresh vegetables, went for daily walks and replaced all plates and pans in her house with smaller ones. Today she is 40 pounds lighter and diabetes-free. Her youngest daughter, who still lives at home, has lost weight, too, and started exercising regularly. “My community gave me motivation, being honest with them,” Orozco said. Orozco has so far educated six “promotoras,” lay health educators who help bridge the differences between Spanish and English speakers in the county. In a 2010 survey by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, about 32 percent of Weld County Latinos said

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OFELIA OROZCO STANDS AT the end of the bridge April 13 in Bittersweet Park. After battling with diabetes and obesity, Orozco now educates the Latino community about the importance of eating healthy and exercise.

» Ofelia’s tips for healthy eating and living » Include all food groups: Eat vegetables, protein and grains with every meal. » Learn portion control: A standard portion is much smaller than you might think. For example, a serving of lean meat (3 ounces) is about the size of a deck of cards. » Eat five small meals a day: Eating small portions throughout the day will help curb your appetite. » Do light exercise: Walk or bike for 30-40 minutes every day. If the weather is bad, home exercise videos are an affordable option. » Do it together: Families are most successful if all members change their diet. It’s motivating to know that you are not only losing weight, but also improving the health of your spouse and your children.

“If I have to walk, the only place I have to eat is 7-Eleven,” Campbell said. Campbell and Orozco are planning a new program encouraging convenience and neighborhood stores to label healthy choices and expand

their produce selection. They also organize a community walking group that offers activities on all days of the week. Many Latino families could not afford the $4.50 entry fee for the recreation center or even $2 for a drop-in Zumba

class or open gym at the Jesus Rodarte Community Center, Campbell said. “Ofelia understands that whole dynamic,” Campbell said. “Cultural competency is something that many of us are lacking.” Fort Lupton resident Salinas has lost nine pounds since Orozco first came to her house, enough to reduce her diabetes risk significantly. She learned that she was at a high risk for diabetes in 2007, but decided to change her life after losing her brother-in-law to diabetes last year. She explained, while Orozco translated, that she didn’t realize the devastating consequences until she saw the damage in her own family. Now she eats healthy every day and tries to convince her family to do the same. She said they are going slow and taking small steps, but every step counts.

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Expert: Protect your skin during summer months By Jason Webb For The Tribune

With summer on its way, Coloradans will start turning their thoughts to fishing, biking, hiking and barbecuing. However, experts recommend putting skin health before fun summer activities. The American Cancer Society has designated May as Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. According to a 2010 fact sheet published by the Environmental Protection Agency, melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer, is the fifth-most commonly diagnosed cancer in Colorado. The state ranked 13th in the nation for new melanoma diagnoses. “We have so much sunlight, and our altitude increases the risk,” said Dr. Jacqueline Bearden, one of Banner Health’s board-certified family medicine physicians. Skin cancer is a malignant tumor that grows in the skin cells. In the United States, more than 2 million Americans are expected to be diagnosed in 2013 with non-melanoma skin cancer, and more than 76,000 are expected to be diagnosed with melanoma, according to the American Cancer Society. “Melanomas are often seen on the back and the legs because they tend to be caused by sunburns,” says Bearden. She also notes that fair-skinned people tend to have higher rates of skin cancer, and melanoma does run in the family. Because skin cancer is linked to sunburns, everyone, especially young children and teenagers, should properly protect themselves. Protection includes wearing clothing, hats and avoiding the middle of the day’s most intense sunlight. It also means sunscreen. The Food and Drug Administration recommends using a sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB radiation, commonly called broad-spectrum sunscreen. Coloradans should use sunscreens with at least SPF 15, but dermatologists, as Bearden notes, may suggest SPF 30 to SPF 50 for higher risk individuals, including fair-skinned or redheaded people or those with previous skin cancers. With the proper amount of precaution and a sensible amount of protection, you can still get out and enjoy the summer sun and your favorite outdoor activities.

» Check yourself Even when using protection against the sun’s harmful radiation, people should get in the practice of checking their skin for changes. Things to look for include moles or lesions that are new or changing; elevated from the skin surface; itchy or painful; or prone to bleeding if scratched. Get in the habit of checking over your skin regularly because survival rates for melanoma are about 99 percent when the disease is found in its earliest states. As you do this, remember A-B-C-D: A = Asymmetry. Moles should be symmetrical. If you draw an imaginary line through the center of a mole and the two halves differ in shape and/or color, further evaluation may be necessary. B = Borders. Borders that are jagged, uneven or blurry are considered abnormal. C = Color. Moles are generally brown and consistent in color. Moles that contain different colors or shades of color may signify a problem area. D = Diameter. Normal moles are smaller in diameter than a pencil eraser. Skin spots that are larger should be evaluated.

» Don’t forget sunscreen Sun protection factor — SPF — is a rating that tells consumers how effective a sunscreen is. The higher the number, the more protection one can expect from the sunscreen. However, according to the National Cancer Institute, an SPF 15 sunscreen blocks 92 percent of UVB rays and going up to SPF 40 only increases the percentage of blocked UVB rays to 97.5. So, by using a sunscreen above SPF 40, it means your protection only increases by less than 2 percent. There is no sunscreen that blocks 100 percent of UVB rays. The American Academy of Pediatrics approves the use of sunscreen on infants younger than 6 months old only if adequate clothing and shade are not available. Parents should still try to avoid sun exposure and dress the infant in lightweight clothing that covers most surface areas of skin. However, parents also may apply a minimal amount of sunscreen to the infant’s face and back of the hands.

Jason Webb is a public relations specialist for Banner Health

April 24, 2013

GRAPHIC NOVEL TEACHES TEENS ABOUT HIV/AIDS McClatchy Newspapers COLUMBIA, S.C. — Looking for a new

and more effective method for delivering important messages about HIV/ AIDS to teens, University of South Carolina researchers turned to the graphic novel format. Aiming for a story line that would grab those readers, they turned to students at the Department of Juvenile Justice for ideas. The result is “AIDS in the End Zone,” a graphic novel that relays a story of high school sports, teen jealousy and unprotected sex to teach about HIV/AIDS. Kendra Albright and Karen Gavigan, research professors in USC’s school of library and information science, plan to give the graphic novel format a test drive this spring. They’ll talk with teens during special events at local library branches asking them questions about HIV/AIDS before and after they read the graphic novel. “AIDS in the End Zone” certainly is a non-traditional way to get across a health safety message. Graphic novels use a comic book-like format to tell a story. At 34 pages, this one takes five to 10 minutes to read. Albright is a believer in tailoring the message to the audience. During her HIV/AIDS research work in Africa, the most effective way to reach Ugandans was via radio and drama. That makes sense in a country with a strong tradition of oral history, she said. Some efforts to disperse HIV/AIDS information to African-American adults in South Carolina have focused on barbershops and hair salons, where many topics traditionally have been discussed. Albright and Gavigan thought graphic novels seemed appropriate for broaching HIV/AIDS talk with teens.

They recruited illustrator Sarah Petrulis to ink the novel. Tailoring the message to the teen age group, however, seemed beyond the professors. “What can two white, middle-aged women say to African-American teens that they will listen to?” Albright said. For ideas, they went to the Department of Juvenile Justice’s school in Columbia, where about 900 students in grades 4-12 attend classes while incarcerated or detained. Over eight weeks of discussion, the students came up with characters, a plot and a moral message to go with the health lesson. A new student moves to a fictional South Carolina town and takes over as the quarterback for the high school football team. The spoiled rich kid he replaces as quarterback plots to punish him. The former quarterback decides to set up the new guy with a young woman who only a few kids at the school know is HIV positive. The students worked on character development, coming up with family backgrounds for each of the main characters. They offered suggestions to Petrulis on high school clothes and settings. The messages dropped in along the way involve alcohol consumption, sexual abstinence, condom use, HIV testing and living with HIV/AIDS. Those messages can be found in plenty of other places — textbooks, brochures, pamphlets. “But the existing items on HIV/AIDS are boring, and that makes a difference on what information they retain,” Gavigan said. Some studies have found the knowledge retention from a graphic novel format was better than a textbook for young people. The USC study aims to test that idea on an important health topic.

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Gunter Hall, Room 0330 Greeley, CO 80639 Phone: (970)351-2012/TTY Fax: (970)351-1601 Web Site: www.unco.edu/NHS/asls/clinic.htm Professionals: Diane Erdbruegger, Au.D., CCC-A; Erinn Jimmerson, M.A., CCC-A Jennifer Weber, Au.D., CCC-A

1800 15th Street, #310 Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970) 392-0900 Professionals: James H. Beckmann, MD; Harold L. Chapel, MD; John Drury, MD; Lin-Wang Dong, MD; Cynthia L. Gryboski, MD; Cecilia Hirsch, MD; Paul G. Hurst, MD; Brian Lyle, MD; Randall C. Marsh, MD; Arnold Pfahnl, MD; James E. Quillen, MD; Gary A. Rath, MD; Shane Rowan, MD; Ahmad Shihabi, MD;

HEART FAILURE CLINIC (NCMC)

THE BRIDGE ASSISTED LIVING

1124 E. Elizabeth Street, #E-101 Fort Collins, CO 80524 Phone: (970)221-3372 Fax: (970)493-9237 3820 N. Grant Avenue Loveland, CO 80538 Phone: (970)461-0225 Fax: (970)593-0670 Web Site: www.allabouthearing.com Professionals: Renita Boesiger, M. A., CCC-A Rachel White, M. A., CCC-A Cheryl Hadlock, M. S., CCC-A

CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE (NCMC)

GREELEY DENTAL HEALTH

CARDIAC, THORACIC & VASCULAR SURGERY (NCMC) 1800 15th Street, Suite 340 Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970)378-4593 Fax: (970)378-4391 Professionals: Lyons, Maurice I. Jr. DO Richards, Kenneth M. MD Tullis, Gene E. MD

CARDIOLOGY

1600 23rd Avenue Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970)353-4329 www.greeleydentalhealth.com Professionals: Randy C. Hatch, DDS Charles W. Johnson, DDS

JULIE KAVANAUGH, D.D.S. 3400 W. 16th Street, Suite 8-E Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970)351-0400 www.drjuliekav.com

ENDOCRINOLOGY

ENDOCRINOLOGY CLINIC (NCMC) 1801 15th Street, Ste 200 Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970)378-4676 Fax: (970)-378-4315 www.bannerhealth.com Professionals: Nirmala Kumar, MD

FAMILY PRACTICE MEDICINE

BANNER HEALTH CLINIC 1300 Main Street Windsor, CO 80550 Phone: 970-686-5646 Fax: 970-686-5118 Providers: Jonathan Kary, M.D. Trina Kessinger, M.D. Anthony Doft, M.D.

2013 FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF GREELEY, LLP-CENTRAL 2520 W. 16th St. Greeley ,CO Phone: (970) 356-2520 Professionals: Joanna H. Branum, M.D.; Ann T. Colgan, M.D.; Jennifer D. Dawson, D.O.; Douglas A. Magnuson, M.D.; Lori A. Ripley, M.D.; Andrew P. Stoddard, M.D.; D. Craig Wilson, M.D.

FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF GREELEY, LLP-COTTONWOOD 2420 W. 16th Street Greeley ,CO 80634 Phone: (970) 353-7668 Professionals: Christopher T. Kennedy, M.D.; Daniel P. Pflieger, M.D.; Mark D. Young, M.D.; Stacey L. Garber, M.D. Amy E. Mattox, M.D.

FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF GREELEY, LLP-WEST 6801 W. 20th Street, Suite 101 Greeley ,CO Phone: (970) 378-8000 Professionals: Daniel R. Clang, D.O.; Tamara S. Clang, D.O.; R. Scott Haskins, M.D.; Mathew L. Martinez, M.D.; Chima C. Nwizu, M.D.; Michelle K. Paczosa, D.O.; Jeffery E. Peterson, M.D.; Kyle B. Waugh, M.D.; Charles I. Zucker, M.D.

KENNETH M. OLDS

6801 W. 20th Street, Suite 208 Greeley ,CO 80634 Phone: (970)330-9061

WESTLAKE FAMILY PHYSICIANS, PC 5623 W. 19th Street Greeley, CO Phone: (970) 353-9011 Fax: (970) 353-9135 Professionals: Richard Budensiek, D.O.; Jacqueline Bearden, MD; Janis McCall, MD; Angela Mills, MD Frank Morgan, MD; David Pols, D.O. www.bannerhealth.com

FUNERAL SERVICES

ALLNUTT & RESTHAVEN FUNERAL SERVICES 702 13th Street, Greeley, CO Phone: (970) 352-3366 650 W. Drake Road, Ft. Collins, CO Phone: (970) 482-3208 8426 S. College Avenue, Ft. Collins, CO Phone: (970) 667-0202 2100 N. Lincoln, Loveland, CO Phone: (970) 667-1121 1302 Graves Avenue, Estes Park, CO Phone: (970) 586-3101

HEALTH

THRIVENC

TRiBUNE MEDiCALDiRECTORY DiRECTORY TRiBUNE MEDiCAL GASTROENTEROLOGY

REHABILITATION AND VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION 2105 Clubhouse Drive Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970) 330-5655 Fax: (970) 330-7146 Web Site: www.rvna.info Professionals: Crystal Day, CEO

HOSPICE

HOSPICE OF NORTHERN COLORADO Administration Office 2726 W. 11th Street Road Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970)352-8487 Fax: (970)475-0037

PATHWAYS HOSPICE

305 Carpenter Road Ft. Collins, CO 80550 Phone: (970)663-3500 Fax: (970)292-1085 Web Site: www.pathways-care.org

INDEPENDENT ASSISTED LIVING

DOWGIN, THOMAS A., MD. CENTERS FOR GASTROENTEROLOGY 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg J Greeley, CO Phone: (970)207-9773 3702 Timberline Ft. Collins, CO Phone: (970)207-9773 2555 E. 13th Street, Suite 220 Loveland, CO Phone: (970)669-5432 Website: www.digestive-health.net

GRACE POINTE

1919 68th Avenue Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970) 304-1919 Website: www.gracepointegreeley.com

MEADOWVIEW OF GREELEY

5300 29th Street Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970)353-6800 Website: www.meadowviewofgreeley.com

INDEPENDENT ASSISTED LIVING W/SERVICES

NORTH COLORADO GASTROENTEROLOGY (NCMC)

STUDIO Z FITNESS

3483 W. 10th Street, Unit A Greeley, CO 313-6924 or 388-7956

WORK OUT WEST

CARING HEARTS HOME HEALTHCARE 6801 W. 20th Street, Suite 207 Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970)378-1409

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

BREEN, JOHN F., MD (NCMC) 1801 16th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970)350-6071 Fax: (970)350-6702

INTERNAL MEDICINE

BANNER HEALTH CLINIC 2010 16th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970)350-5660 www.bannerhealth.com Professionals: Giovanna Garcia, MD Steven Kalt, MD

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

BANNER HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT (NCMC) Phone: (970)506-6420

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

NCMC - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Susan Goodrich, LCSW Banner Health Clinic-Loveland Pediatrics Loveland Pediatrics Loveland CO Banner Health Clinic- Windsor 1300 Main Street Windsor CO, 80550 Renee Rogers, LMFT Banner Health Clinic 1300 Main Street Windsor, CO 80550 Banner Health Clinic 303 Colland Drive, Fossil Creek Fort Collins, CO 80525

MIDWIFERY CARE

CENTER FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH 1715 61st Avenue Greeley, CO Phone: (970)336-1500 Professionals: Marie Foose, CNM; Krista O’Leary, CNM Brenda Bridges, CNM

NEPHROLOGY

GREELEY MEDICAL CLINIC 1900 16th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970) 350-2438 Professionals: Donal Rademacher, MD

NEUROLOGY

Dr Patricia Al-Adsani, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Banner Health Clinic-Internal Medicine 2010 16th Street, Suite C Greeley, CO 80631 Banner Health Clinic- Windsor 1300 Main Street Windsor, CO 80550

BONELL GOOD SAMARITAN 708 22nd Street Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970)352-6082 Fax: (970)356-7970 Web Site: www.good-sam.com

Elise Pugh, LPC Banner Health Clinic Westlake 5623 W 19th St Greeley CO 80631 Banner Health Clinic 1300 Main Street Windsor, CO 80550

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2010 2013 NURSING HOME REHABILITATION

CENTENNIAL HEALTH CARE CENTER 1637 29th Ave. Place Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970) 356-8181 Fax: (970) 356-3278

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

CENTER FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH 1715 61st Ave. Greeley, CO Phone: (970)336-1500 Professionals: Stewart Abbot, MD; Michael Plotnick, MD; Marie Foose, CNM; Krista O’Leary, CNM; Karen Vorderberg, CNM; Bea Bachenberg, WHCNP; Kecia Doll, Licensed Esthetician;

WESTLAKE FAMILY PHYSICIANS, PC 5623 W. 19th Street Greeley, CO Phone: (970) 353-9011 Fax: (970) 353-9135 Professionals: Jacqueline Bearden, MD; Richard Budensiek, D.O.; Janis McCall, MD; Angela Mills, MD Frank Morgan, MD; David Pols, D.O. www.bannerhealth.com

ONCOLOGY & HEMATOLOGY

CANCER INSTITUTE (NCMC) 1800 15th Street, Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970) 350-6680 Toll Free: (866) 357-9276 Fax: (970)350-6610 Professionals: Elizabeth Ceilley, MD Brian Fuller, MD Kerry Williams-Wuch, MD Ariel Soriano, MD

OPTOMETRY

FOX HILL VISION CLINIC

2001 46th Avenue Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 330-7070 Professionals: Dr. Nancy Smith, OD Dr. Tarry Harvey, OD Website: www.visionclinic.com

Stephanie Carroll, LCSW, CACIII Banner Health Clinic 1300 Main Street Windsor, CO 80550 Banner Health Clinic Fossil Creek 303 Colland Dr Fort Collins, CO 80525

HEALTH AND FITNESS

HOME HEALTH CARE

1720 60th Avenue Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970)353-7773 Fax: (970)330-9708 Web Site: www.good-sam.com

Shawn Crawford, LPC Banner Health Clinic 222 Johnstown Center Drive Johnstown, CO 80534 Banner Health Clinic-Internal Medicine 2010 16th Street, Suite C Greeley, CO 80631

2010 16th Street, Ste. A Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970)378-4475 Fax: (970)378-4429 Professionals: Mark Rosenblatt, MD Ahmed M. Sherif, MD Yazan Abu Qwaider, MD

Health & Recreation Campus 5701 W. 20th Street Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: 970-330-9691 www.workoutwest.com

FOX RUN SENIOR LIVING

ORTHODONTICS

CENTENNIAL NEUROLOGY Dr. David Ewing 7251 W. 20th Street, Unit C Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970) 356-3876

NCMC NEUROLOGY CLINIC 1800 15th Street, Suite 100B Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970) 350-5612 Fax: (970) 350-5619 Professionals: Jeffery Siegel, MD William Shaffer, MD; Todd Hayes, DO Christy Young, MD

GREELEY ORTHODONTIC CENTER 2021 Clubhouse Dr., Suite 110 Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970) 330-2500 Fax: (970) 330-2548 E-Mail: gocpc@doctork.com Website: www.doctork.com Professionals: Dr. Gary J. Kloberdanz

ORTHODONTIC ASSOCIATES OF GREELEY, PC

Professionals: Bradford N. Edgren, DDS, MS 3400 W. 16thSt., Bldg 4-V Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970) 356-5900 Website: www.drbradsmiles.com

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HEALTH

THRIVENC

TRiBUNE MEDiCAL DiRECTORY ORTHOPEDICS

MOUNTAIN VISTA ORTHOPAEDICS

5890 W. 13th Street, Suite 101 Greeley, CO Phone: (970)348-0020 Fax: (970)348-0044 Web Site: www.bannerhealth.com Professionals: Randy M. Bussey, MD Daniel Heaston, MD Thomas Pazik, MD Shelly Remley, PA-C Kelly R. Sanderford, MD Steven Sides, MD Linda Young, MD

PEDIATRICS

BANNER HEALTH CLINIC 6801 W. 20th Street, Suite 201 Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970)350-5828 www.bannerhealth.com Professionals: Amanda Harding, MD James Sando, MD

PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION

BANNER REHABILITATION CENTER 1801 16th Street Greeley, CO Phone: (970)350-6160 Fax: (970)378-3858

PERSONAL RESPONSE SERVICE

BANNER LIFE LINE (NCMC) 2010 16th Street, Suite C Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 1-877-493-8109 (970) 378-4743

PHYSICAL THERAPY

HOPE THERAPY CENTER (Formerly North Colorado Therapy Center) 2780 28th Avenue Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970)339-0011 Website: www.GCIinc.org Professionals: Chris Denham, PT; Kryste Haas, OT; Kathie Hertzke, PTA; Moni Kohlhoff, PT; Alex Luksik, PTA; Jeanne Rabe, PT; Howard Belon, PhD, Clinical Psychologist

NORTHERN COLORADO REHABILITATION HOSPITAL 4401 Union Street Johnstown, CO 80534 Phone: (970) 619-3400 Website: NCRH@ernesthealth.com

PODIATRY

FOOT & ANKLE CENTER OF NORTHERN COLORADO P.C. 1931 65th Ave., Suite A Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970) 351-0900 Fax: (970) 351-0940

4401 Union Street Johnstown, CO 80534 Phone: (970) 443-0925 Web Site: www.footandanklecolorado.com Professionals: Daniel J. Hatch, D.P.M. Mike D. Vaardahl, D.P.M.

PULMONARY/CRITICAL CARE

NORTH COLORADO PULMONARY (NCMC) 1801 16th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970)392-2026 Professionals: Kelli Janata, DO Robert Janata, DO David Fitzgerlad, DO Michael Shedd, MD Danielle Dial, NP

PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS

CERTIFIED PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS, LLC (GREELEY LOCATION) 1620 25th Avenue, Suite A Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: 970-356-2123 Fax: 970-352-4943

NORTHERN COLORADO REHABILITATION HOSPITAL 4401 Union Street Johnstown, CO 80534 Phone: (970) 619-3400 Website: NCRH@ernesthealth.com

PEAKVIEW MEDICAL CENTER 5881 W. 16th St. Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970)313-2775 Fax: (970)313-2777

SKIN CARE

KECIAS SKIN CARE @ CENTER FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH 1715 61st Avenue Greeley, CO Phone: (970)336-1500 Professinal: Kecia Doll, Licensed Esthetician

SKIN TRANSFORMATIONS LLC 1711 61ST Avenue, Unit 102 Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970) 353-3008 Professionals: Lorrie Beamer, Licensed Esthetician Melissa Mclean, Licensed Esthetician Terri Crouch, Licensed Esthetician Alissa Siegfried, Licensed Esthetician

SKILLED CARE/REHAB

1801 16th Street Greeley, CO Phone: (970)392-2496

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

BANNER REHABILITATION CENTER 1801 16th Street Greeley, CO Phone: (970)350-6160 Fax: (970)378-3858

NORTHERN COLORADO REHABILITATION HOSPITAL 4401 Union Street Johnstown, CO 80534 Phone: (970) 619-3400 Website: NCRH@ernesthealth.com

SURGERY GENERAL & TRAUMA

2013 BARIATRIC SURGERY (NCMC) 1800 15th Street, Suite 200 Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970)378-4433 866-569-5926 Fax: (970)378-4440 Professionals: Michael W. Johnell, MD

SURGERY WESTERN STATES BURN CENTER (NCMC) 1801 16th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970)350-6607 Fax: (970)350-6306 Professionals: Gail Cockrell, MD Cleon W. Goodwin, MD BURN

SURGICAL ASSOCIATES OF GREELEY PC (NCMC) 1800 15th St. Suite 210 Greeley, CO Phone: (970)352-8216 Toll Free: 1-888-842-4141 Professionals: Lisa Burton, M.D.; Michael Harkabus, M.D.; Jason Ogren, M.D.; Samuel Saltz, D.O.; Robert Vickerman, M.D.

URGENT CARE

SUMMITVIEW URGENT CARE 2001 70th Avenue Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970)378-4155 Fax: (970)378-4151 www.bannerhealth.com Professionals: Thomas Harms, MD Amy E. Shenkenberg, MD Linda Young, MD

UROLOGY

MOUNTAIN VISTA UROLOGY 5890 W. 13th Street, Suite 106 Greeley, CO 80634 Professionals: James Wolach, MD Curtis Crylen, MD www.bannerhealth.com

VEINS

REHABILITATION

VEIN CLINIC (NCMC)

ASCENT AT LIFE CARE CENTER

Phone: (970)350-6160

NORTH COLORADO SPORTS MEDICINE

Gunter Hall, Room 0330 Greeley, CO 80639 Phone: (970)351-2012/TTY Fax: (970)351-1601 Web Site: www.unco.edu/NHS/asls/clinic.htm Professionals: Lynne Jackowiak, M.S., CCC-SLP Julie Hanks, Ed.D Patty Walton, M.A., CCC-SLP

7251 West 20th Street, Building M Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970)330-9449 Fax: (970)330-4217 2500 Rocky Mountain Avenue, Suite 2100 North Medical Office Building Loveland CO 80538 Phone: (970) 619-6585 Fax (970) 619-6591 Website: www.hanger.com Professinal: Ben Struzenberg, CPO Michelle West, Mastectomy Fitter

BANNER REHABILITATION

UNC SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY CLINIC

HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS

4800 25th Street Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970)330-6400 Website: www.lcca.com Professionals: Annie Bennett Leslie Vail

SPORTS MEDICINE

MOUNTAIN VISTA ORTHOPAEDICS

BONELL GOOD SAMARITAN 708 22nd Street Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970)352- 6082 Fax: (970)356-7970 Website: www.good-sam.com

GRACE POINTE

1919 68th Avenue Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970) 304-1919 Website: www.gracepointegreeley.com

1800 15th Street, Suite 340 Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970)378-4593 Fax: (970)378-4591 Professionals: Maurice I. Lyons Jr., DO Kenneth M. Richards, MD Gene E. Tullis, MD

HEALTH

oise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) refers to a gradual, cumulative and preventable decline in hearing function that follows repeated exposure to loud noise. Noise is the leading cause of preventable hearing loss. It is estimated that 10% (30 million) of Americans are encountering hazardous levels of noise, that 25% of those working in the construction, mining, agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, that military industries routinely encounter noise levels above 90 dB (A), and that such noise exposure has already generated a sizeable population of workers who meet the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) definition for “material impairment of hearing” (over 25 dB hearing thresholds at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz). Since workers and those with recreational hearing losses can have significant effects on their employment, social interactions, family interactions, protecting hearing health in the workplace and while having fun has become very important. Programs and regulations for occupational exposure (e.g. maximum allowed daily noise doses) have been designed, but no matter where you live there are virtually no standards for recreational noise, an emerging contributor to noise-induced hearing loss. There are numerous sources of nonoccupational noise exposure. These include motorcycles, auto racing, and others but music transcends the recreational setting to pose an occupational risk of NIHL for groups such as music venue workers and music performers, even the audiences......

Think back ......

Most of us have “been there” at one time or another.........You are a fan! ….A BIG FAN (LL Cool J, Beyonce, Madonna, maybe even the Stones or others)..... and your favorite musical artist is in town for a greatest hits concert! You have a baby sitter, a designated driver..... So, look out you are out on the town! As Rick Nelson said, “Sang them all

The “Morning After” Pill

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have already found that the drug AuraQuell. During clinical studies what the compounds were they can be given up to seven hours in Michigan, guinea pigs who had felt that,“This is a very exciting after the noise is experienced been administered AuraQuell finding,” said Dr. Floyd, who holds and still be effective. “It doesn’t experienced about eighty percent the Merrick Foundation Chair in preventative blockage of a noisemean it’s going to work for longAging Research at OMRF. “The induced hearing impairment. “The research is still at a pre-clinical standing hearing loss, but it does [AuraQuell] treatment one hour mean that in the early stages, you stage, but we’re hopeful that we before a five hour exposure to could intervene and keep it from soon can begin testing in humans. 120 decibel (dB) sound pressure becoming permanent,” she said. More recently, Dr. Kathryn level noise, and continued The research will then move into Campbell’s work at Southern once daily for five days.”, said determining if even more time Illinois University involves the Josef M. Lynn, Ph. D., the Lynn can elapse before the drug is given use of an antioxidant called and Ruth Townsend Professor and the hearing loss becomes D-methionine, a component of Communication Disorders, permanent. In a discussion in of fermented protein that is Director of the Center for Hearing November 2012 Dr. Campbell found in yogurt and cheese. The Disorders at the University stated that the human clinical antioxidant, in concentrated of Michigan, Department of trials with the U.S. Army are in the doses, has been found to improve Otolaryngology’s Kresge Hearing early planning stages, Campbell some forms of hearing loss and Research Institute and co-leader said. even prevent hearing loss before of the research. He feels that So, with AuraQuell in field tests the exposure to noise. “We’ve AuraQuell could effectively block to defend against noise-induced been able to show in animal fifty percent of noise induced hearing loss, the D-methionine studies that if we give it before hearing loss in humans. Clinical possibilities also in clinical trial, and after noise exposure, that human testing of AuraQuell and the ongoing stem cell research we can get pretty full protection is being evaluated in four reported by Hearing International from noise-induced hearing loss,” multinational trials: “Military trials Campbell said. According to (www.hearinghealthmatters.org) in Sweden and Spain, an industrial Campbell and her colleagues will last fall, a “morning after” pill for trial in Spain, and trial involving that tinnitus and noise induced continue their studies by looking students at the University of at the effects of varying dosages of hearing loss created the night Florida who listen to music at before may soon be a simple D-methionine on animal subjects high volumes on their iPods and swallow away. exposed to different noises. They other PDAs.” The human clinical trials for AuraQuell maybe in the form of a tablet or snack bar. These trials studies are funded by National Institute of Health Author’s Bio: (NIH). “This is the first NIH funded clinical trial involving the prevention of noise-induced hearing loss.” AuraQuell may Miller, a co-researcher at Michigan, that the noise-induced hearing loss prevention concoction could be prove to limit induced hearing available within two years. loss of military personal exposed to improvised explosive devices The Morning After (IEDs) and other noises. It Studies in this area have been appears that AuraQuell is still ongoing for a number of years. in clinical field trials, but if Based upon their studies, these trials are successful, Dr. researchers at the University Robert M. Traynor is the CEO and practicing audiologist at Audiology Associates, Joseph Miller, a co-researcher of Michigan’s, Kresge Hearing Inc., Greeley, Colorado with particular emphasis in amplification and operative In another study funded by the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, at Michigan, that theand noiseResearch Institute have monitoring. Dr. Traynor holds degrees from the University of Northern Colorado researchers Dr. Robert Floyd retired Army surgeon, Dr. Richard Kopke, M.D., discovered a inducedofhearing loss prevention developed AuraQuell (pill) which combination two compounds stopped damage to the inner caused acute Ed.D., acoustic1975), traumathe – University of Phoenix (MBA, 2006) as well (BA,ear 1972, MAby1973, something like an could IED exploding. Although they did not indicate what the compounds were they felt University (1984). He taught Audiology concoction be available is a combination of Vitamins A, as Post-Doctoral Study at Northwestern that,“This a veryyears. exciting finding,” said Dr. Floyd, who holds the Merrick Foundation Chair in Aging withinistwo C and E, plus magnesium, taken at the University of Northern Colorado (1973-1982), University of Arkansas for Research at OMRF. “The research is still at a pre-clinical stage, but we’re hopeful that we soon can begin In another study funded by the before a person is exposed to Medical Sciences (1976-77) and Colorado State University (1982-1993). Dr. testing in humans. Oklahoma Medical Research loud noises. The funding for the Traynor is a retired Lt. Colonel from the US Army Reserve, Medical Service Corps Foundation, researchers Dr.work at Southern and Michigan project was provided by More recently, Dr. Kathryn Campbell's Illinois University involves of an Professor of Audiology at the University of currently serves as the an use Adjunct antioxidant protein Robert called FloydD-methionine, and retireda component Army of fermented General Motors and the United Florida, the University of Colorado, and the University of Northern Colorado. surgeon, Dr. Richard Kopke, Auto Workers that led to the For 17 years he was an Audiology Consultant to major hearing instrument and M.D., discovered a combination 2007 study of the mechanism equipment manufacturers providing academic and product orientation for their of two compounds stopped attributed to induce hearing loss domestic and international distributors. A clinician and practice manager for damage to the inner ear caused and the pre-clinical research that over 35 years, Dr. Traynor has lectured on most aspects of Audiology in over by acute acoustic trauma – contributed to the development forty countries. something like an IED exploding. of a pill that will be marketed Although they did not indicateis found in yogurt and cheese. The antioxidant, in concentrated under the trade name of that the old songs, thought that’s why they came”…and that IS why they came…..and a super time was had by all! The Next Day: You wake up with horrible tinnitus (ringing in your ears), probably a hangover as well and wonder why it was so important to get close to the speakers during the rock concert the night before.......As the day goes on you begin to feel better, but the tinnitus lingers on reminding you of a major noise exposure the night before. Over the next day or so, the tinnitus will usually subside and you will end up OK, but there has been some hair cell destruction in the inner ear from the noise exposure. What happens is that the noise exposure causes levels of toxic chemicals called “free radicals” inside the hair cells of the inner ear to rise beyond manageable levels, and the cell dies. So, too many concerts cause too much exposure to intense sound levels, releasing the “free radical” toxic chemicals to these hair cells that, ultimately, lead to a number of hair cell deaths and, subsequently, a permanent hearing impairment. BUT....What if we could reverse the process, make it like we had never been exposed at all....a “Morning After Pill”.....Now it probably will not do too much for the hangover, but there may be a method to minimized or eliminate the effects of the noise exposure due to taking a pill that actually works.

Robert M. Traynor, Ed.D., MBA, FAAA