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Health and Wellness News You Can Use
Here’s to a Happy, Healthy Winter If winter isn’t your favorite season, look inside for some great ways to keep your health and spirits intact.
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Welcome to the premier issue of Sewickley Magazine! You may be asking yourself, “What is this new magazine and why am I getting it?” Allow me to answer that. I founded Community Magazines over a decade ago with the belief that people want to read news about their community and the people who live and work there. They want positive, uplifting news, and information about their municipalities and schools. We are supported entirely by advertising, not taxpayer dollars. While we do offer school districts and municipalities the opportunity to purchase pages in our magazines, we give them rates that, in most cases, are less than what they are paying to put out their own newsletters to constituents. We accept no advertising for alcohol, tobacco or firearms. We can guarantee that what you read in our pages will be family-oriented, upbeat and something that you can be proud of. In fact, we encourage you to submit your ideas for stories to our managing editor, Marybeth Jeffries, at marybeth@incommunitymagazines.com. What’s a good story? That depends on you! We routinely cover nonprofit organizations and the good they do in the community. We cover fundraising events. We feature local houses of worship. We want to know about the Boy or Girl Scout troop that’s working on a community project. We want to feature the team that makes WPIALs. We want to feature the team that is just starting out as a club sport. We’ve done features on centenarians, librarians and veterinarians. If you think hard enough, I bet that you can think of at least one person who’s making a difference in your community. That’s what we want to know about. I look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with you, Sewickley!
WINTER 2010 IN Sewickley is a non-partisan community publication dedicated to representing, encouraging and promoting the Sewickley area and its comprising municipalities by focusing on the talents and gifts of the people who live and work here. Our goal is to provide readers with the most informative and professional regional publication in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. PUBLISHER
Wayne Dollard AS S I STA N T TO T H E P U B L I S H E R
Mark Berton mark@incommunitymagazines.com M A N AG I N G E D I TO R
Marybeth Jeffries marybeth@incommunitymagazines.com O F F I C E M A N AG E R
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Jonathan Barnes Kelli McElhinny Pamela Palongue GRAPHIC DESIGN
Wayne Dollard Publisher As the holiday season approaches, I hope you'll step away from the list making and cookie baking for just a few minutes to enjoy the information we havecompiled for this edition of Sewickley. As always, our goal is to offer a bit of insight into the community. Some of our most interesting features focus on residents and their passion in all things “community.” As you are going through your busy days (and holiday parties) please don't forget to let us know about any person or organization who you feel would be interesting for us to feature. We get some of our best story ideas and are so inspired, by our readers! The amount of good will and charitable activity that seems to flow from the Sewickley Community is amazing and awesome. From all of us at In Community Magazines, we hope your holiday will be filled with a good dose of of peace and a little bit of joy, and that you're surrounded by the love and companionship of those who mean the most to you.
Marybeth Jeffries Managing Editor
Michael Andrulonis Cassie Brkich Anna Buzzelli Susie Doak Pati Ingold
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Lifting your Face to the Future
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en and women often ask me about the facelift/necklift procedure. The reason this is a frequent request at consultations is because the face usually shows the first signs of aging. Diminished volume and gravity both play a part in the facial aging process. The main indication for a facelift is the jowling that occurs on the jawline. These patients still feel young and energetic, but their faces portray a much different image of a tired, older person. Although a facelift procedure cannot stop or slow down the aging process, it can turn back the visual signs of aging by smoothing the skin of the face and neck, tightening the underlying tissues and muscles, and removing excess skin. Often, additional procedures are performed at the time of the facelift surgery, such as eyelid lifts, browlifts or reshaping of the nose. The greatest level of patient satisfaction seems to be when the necklift is done along with the facelift procedure. It must also be noted that sometimes fillers alone can address the problem, but sometimes fillers
are needed in addition to the facelift. The facelift addresses the lax skin and muscles, the fillers combat the loss of facial volume that accompanies aging. Over the decades, the facelift procedure has changed and continues to evolve. It has changed from a simple skin lifting to a more complex deeper plane lifting technique. It usually involves incisions in front of and behind the ear. Once these incisions are made, varying degrees of undermining of the skin are performed and the deeper layers of the face are lifted. Sometimes liposuction of the neck and jowls are performed
“Although a facelift procedure cannot stop or slow down the aging process, it can turn back the visual signs of aging by smoothing the skin of the face and neck, tightening the underlying tissues and muscles, and removing excess skin.�
in addition to the tightening of the muscles. The much welcomed results are an age reversing effect of gravity and lax tissue of the face to a more youthful looking contour. Smokers will be asked to stop smoking well in advance of your surgery. Smoking can impede healing. Certain medications that can increase the risk of bleeding such as aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory meds, and some vitamins should be discontinued prior to surgery. If you have shorter hair, you may want it to grow out enough to cover your incisions as they heal. Any chemical processing of your hair should be done before surgery, because these must be stopped for one month or more after surgery. You should also plan on having someone stay with you the first night after surgery. During the recovery period, there are certain guidelines that should be followed, such as elevation of your head, even when sleeping, as it is very helpful in reducing post-operative swelling. Again, blood thinning medications should be avoided for the first week after surgery. Bending, straining activities, and lifting should also be avoided in the early post-operative phase as these too can cause bleeding. Another patient concern that is often expressed to me is the fear of looking mask-like after the procedure. When I adjust the skin and muscles during the facelift, I make them tight enough to make a difference in the overall outcome, but not too tight that will make them appear like they are wearing a mask. The patients will still look like themselves, just a much younger looking version of themselves! Because with any surgery the healing process is gradual, you should expect to wait several weeks for an accurate picture of your new look. Additional minor changes may occur as more settling takes place over the next several months after surgery. But one thing is for certain, you will enjoy the youthful results of your facelift through many seasons of your life. This may be a good time to take in the beauty all around you and your newfound youthfulness. This Industry Insight was written by Anna Wooten, MD. Dr. Wooten, the founder of Beleza Plastic Surgery, is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. She completed her General and Plastic Surgery Residency and Fellowship at one of the leading Plastic Surgery Training Programs in the country, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Her unique and extensive education and training brings a special perspective to the discipline and art of Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Three Rivers Cookbook
Still a Recipe for Success It’s been 37 years since the first Three Rivers Cookbook started giving Pittsburghers a taste of the locallygrown recipes of the region, but the demand for its place in the kitchen is still going strong. Sales of the book have benefitted the Child Health Association of Sewickley, an organization started in 1923 to provide fresh milk to undernourished Sewickley school children. Today, the organization allocates more than $3.5 million to children’s programming throughout western Pennsylvania. Much of that money has been the result of the Three Rivers Cookbook, in addition to the Sewickley House Tour, and more recently, the Annual Sewickley Valley Antique Show. All of this occurs with an all-volunteer organization of 60 active members and many more associate members. But it was the cookbook that garnered the most notoriety among Child Health’s endeavors to raise money for the children they serve. In 1973, Child Health became the publisher of one of the top five community cookbooks in the country, garnering praise from USA Today, Ladies Home Journal and Town and Country, as well as features in Better Homes and Gardens, Good Housekeeping, Southern Living and US Air Magazine. The cookbook, and its three subsequent volumes, have featured recipes from local celebrities ranging from Tom Ridge and Theresa Heinz to Franco Harris and “Chilly” Bill Cardille. Nancy Kury, former president of Child Health, said that over the years, the cookbook has taken the back burner as far as Child Health endeavors.
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“This is 37 years since we introduced the first one and we were putting out one every 10 years,” she said. “But recently, we hadn’t put much effort into them. Now, there seems to be a resurgence for the Three Rivers Cookbook and a desire to pass on the legacy of the books.” That resurgence started with an October luncheon to discuss logistics. Kury said the focus isn’t to create a new volume of the Three Rivers Cookbook, but rather to get the current books into more kitchens. “We have a total of four volumes, and we were the first and only community organization to put out a series of community cookbooks,” she said. “We’re trying to get the books we have into the hands of Pittsburghers since they’re the ones who are asking for us to do this.” The resurgence of the Three Rivers Cookbook isn’t just a celebration of hometown pride. The book actually has critical merit. In 1992, it was one of 12 charter members of the Southern Living Community Cookbook Hall of Fame, selected out of thousands of cookbooks nationwide for its content, clarity, design and graphic appeal. In 1990, volumes I and II were selected for the Walter S. McIlhenny Hall of Fame for Community Cookbooks. Inside, you’ll find recipes for delicacies such as Pesto and Goat Cheese Bombe, Savory Basil and Tomato Phyllo Pizza, Sewickley Café Flank Steak, Tomato and Basil Pie, Balsamic Spaghetti Squash, Panzanella Salad, Strawberry White Chocolate Tiramisu, and Sunburst Fruit Tarts. For more information on the Three Rivers Cookbook, call 412.741.3997, or go to ww.childhealthassociation.org for updates.
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Tuskegee Airmen Get Sewickley Memorial Two local Tuskegee Airmen veterans provided the namesake for a memorial to Black American servicemen that will forever stand in Sewickley Cemetery. “The Mitchell Higginbotham & James T. Wiley Tuskegee Memorial of Western Pennsylvania,” is the culmination of more than two years of planning by the Daniel B. Matthew Historical Society of Sewickley. Joyce Jones, CEO of the Daniel B. Matthews Historical Society of Sewickley, said more than five years of research went into the history of the local Tuskegee Airmen and at least two years of planning went into the memorial itself. Jones said Tuskegee Airmen were integral to the war effort and need to be recognized for that effort.“They’re very highly held in the Black community, but not everybody knows the names. They know that they were pilots,” Jones said. “The Tuskegee Airmen were not mentioned in a history book. The history books that I grew up on did not include African American soldiers. You might get Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Harriet Tubman. Other than those people, you didn’t get a full history of contributions African Americans made. It wasn’t an inclusive history.” Named for the Alabama Air Force base where they were trained, there were 996 Tuskegee Airmen who graduated flight school and went on to fight for the United States. Nearly half of them served overseas in the theaters of Northern Africa, Italy and Sicily during WWII. What makes the Tuskegee Airmen so unique among WWII veterans is that not only were they fighting abroad, they were fighting at home against a homegrown enemy – racism. In the Air Force, that fight lasted until 1947, when President Harry S. Truman ordered desegregation and equal treatment in the US Armed Forces, an order that laid the groundwork for civilian desegregation efforts in the ensuing decades. Prior to that, Tuskegee Airmen were transferred from base to base, where racial incidents against them forced their relocation. Their journeys ended at Freeman Field, Indiana, when more than 100 black officers were arrested for trying to enter an all-white officer’s club. All but one of the court martial hearings against the men were dropped, leaving one conviction. Their records were cleared 50 years later in 1995.
From Sewickley, there were eight Tuskegee Airmen, quite a large concentration from such a small town. Regis Bobonis, Sr., vice president and senior project manager and volunteer for the Daniel B. Mathews Historical Society, said that Sewickley’s growing middle class in the late 1930s was a reason why. “The main reason was, you have to understand the times, it was the late 30s, and there were still a lot of pressures to integrate the armed services,” Bobonis said. “Most of the African American service people were assigned to menial or dangerous jobs like handling ammunition or cleaning latrines. There was a lot of pride within these families, in Sewickley. They were all sons of all college educated or working class, middle class people and they saw a chance to learn to fly and get into math and the sciences opposed to these menial jobs that were traditionally assigned.” Bobonis said that despite only being recognized decades later for their service, the airmen he interviewed were thankful that that recognition finally came through. “They were very happy because, at long last, with all they had gone through, the country came through for them,” Bobonis said. “Out of the 900-some pilots that were originally commissioned out of Tuskegee, these 400 were still alive. They could come to Washington and be awarded. At long last, history would show what their contribution was to WWII. That medal had a lot of meaning.” The Tuskegee Airmen Memorial is a privately-funded endeavor. Anyone wishing to support the effort, can send a check to: The POISE Foundation - Tuskeegee Airmen Memorial, One Gateway Center, 420 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Ste. 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 A black-tie dinner on Nov. 27, at the Edgeworth Club, also will help raise money for the memorial. The cost is $75. Those interested should call Jones at 412.415.3032. Less than two tables were left at the time of publication.
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Gut Feeling and Decision Making – The Monty Hall Problem I
f you’ve ever invested a dollar in your life, you know that you have had to make some decisions about the future using incomplete information. This can be unsettling to some, daunting to others and some may even find it amusing. To add to the confusion, as time goes on, you are faced with even more decisions as you encounter new information in the marketplace and must discern if your original decisions were wise or not. New evidence suggests that individuals are finding it harder and harder to effectively implement new information into their financial decision making efforts. In the 1700s, Rev. Thomas Bayes developed a framework for analyzing these types of decisions called Baye’s Formula. A good illustration of his formula was represented on the hit game show, Let’s Make a Deal hosted by Monty Hall. Here’s the scenario: you are given the option to choose one of three closed doors and awarded the prize that is waiting behind. Behind one door is a brand new car while a goat stands behind each of the other two doors. Let’s say you pick door number 1. Monty, already knowing which door the car and the goats wait behind, then reveals to you that a goat is behind door number 3. Here comes the twist: Monty asks if you would like to swap your door for door number 2 or stick with door number 1. What does your gut tell you to do? Your assumption is most likely that it doesn’t matter what you do – it’s a 50/50 shot of winning the car because there are only two options left, the other goat and the brand new car. You should just stick with your original choice, right? Wrong. Here’s why: When you are first given the option to pick one of the three doors, most players recognize that they have a 1/3 chance of picking the car (33%). Should you choose NOT to take Monty up on his subsequent offer to swap doors after he reveals a goat then the chances don’t change and you still have a 33% chance of winning the car. Effectively it is as though Monty never showed you what was behind any door. But should you choose to swap your door, you can up your chances of winning to 66%! How is that possible? It lies in the fact that
when you first picked your door you were more likely to pick a goat than the car (66%). Since Monty must reveal (eliminate) the other goat, and you were more likely to pick a goat, it benefits you to swap EVERY TIME. Swapping will not guarantee you will win the car, but your chances will be improved. The figure below illustrates the mathematics behind the decision (remember, you picked door number 1). Door 1
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So, how did you do? Did you get it right? If not, you’re not alone. It is highly counterintuitive as we don’t seem to be wired for probabilistic thought. Believe it or not, this simple game and the underlying probability theory are used in the biological sciences, e-mail spam blockers and investment decision making. It may be time to allow a professional help you as you encounter and react to new incoming information as things are not always as they seem. For a more detailed video explanation of this problem, go to www.hwwealth.com and click on “Monty Hall Problem Explained” under the “Announcements” section.
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Art Leads to Family at Masonic Village By Babs Leaver, Marketing Counselor As the snow whirls around outside, an orange glow emanates from a warm and cozy room full of people. “Homey” is a better word, as it best describes the atmosphere and the relationship of the members of the Masonic Village at Sewickley Art Group, numbering around 30. “We are a second family,” explains Edie Keeney. “We are very close and have a lot of fun together!” Edie moved from Ben Avon to Masonic Village seven years ago with her husband, Jim. Masonic Village at Sewickley is a 65-acre, notfor-profit continuing care retirement community offering apartments and villa homes along with personal care and nursing facilities. Two years after they moved in, her husband succumbed to lung cancer. “This place was a God-send to me. I was so glad we were here during that time. I used to be shy, but with all the people around, I’ve changed. I feel so comfortable and content.” The Art Group offered Edie new life. “I didn’t know I was so interested in art, and now it is a big part of my life. I’m in the studio almost every day of the week,” she said. The studio’s big picture window features the group members’ artwork, and the masterpieces also decorate the office of Masonic Village Executive Director Eric Gross. On Tuesdays, the group meets to “paint and schmooze” and then have lunch together. Some of the artists even sell their work, while Edie chooses to give her art to friends and family. Ellie Oliver, a more recent member of the group, also credits this new Masonic Village family for helping her cope with the recent loss of her husband. “This place saved my life,” she said. “My kids live in different states, so my neighbors and Art Group members became my family. We would do anything for each other; we take care of each other.” They also share artistic techniques and ideas and often critique each other’s work. What makes this group work? “Personality,” said John Wagner, one of the original members of the Art Group. While there are many activities available at Masonic Village at Sewickley, the Art Group is special to many because the members are unselfish with their time and enjoy sharing their knowledge. “For me, it’s heaven on earth,” Edie said. “It’s the best thing that has happened to me – even my kids are jealous!” If you would like to visit Masonic Village at Sewickley, call 1.866.872.0664 to schedule a personal tour and view the art room, attend an upcoming open house or learn how Lifecare protects your assets. For more information and directions, please visit www.masonicvillagespa.org.
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The Sewickley Heights History Center Transports us Back in Time at their
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"Riding & Driving Party" On a beautiful Saturday in September, guests at the History Center's "Riding & Driving Party" got a taste of a Sewickley summer tradition from the early 1900s. This wonderful, unique event featured must-see automobiles and carriages from the late 1890s/early 1900s and equestrian eventing, which included dressage and jumping. The Hunt & Hounds, a traditional fox hunt, was also demonstrated. Dinner was served, amongst a lovely view of Sewickley Heights, while everyone enjoyed live jazz reminiscent of the Frank Sinatra era. For more information on the Sewickley Heights History Center, visit www.sewickleyheightshistory.org
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Marianne Fadden, and Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Smith Andy Komer David Muders, Bill Scalercio, and Bob Bagans help to maintain Sewickley Borough's 1927 American LaFrance.
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James, Ben, and Elena Mohan Daryl Kemerer with his 1911 Flanders
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Health and Wellness News You Can Use
Here’s to a Happy, Healthy Winter If winter isn’t your favorite season, look inside for some great ways to keep your health and spirits intact.
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Taking the Fear Out of Pain After Surgery
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The Difference a Number Can Make When the Snow Comes Down ... Should You Pick Up the Shovel?
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Be Happy and Healthy This Winter Are You Sad? Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder
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New Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
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When Kids Get Hurt, We’re Ready
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Eat Healthy and Still Be Merry This Season
Taking the Fear Out of Pain After Surgery New nerve-blocking techniques bring relief and boost recovery for UPMC Passavant surgery patients Whether you’re having surgery to replace a hip or to remove a tumor from your abdomen, new nerve-blocking techniques recently introduced at UPMC Passavant can help ease your postoperative pain, boost recovery, and even shorten your hospital stay. Jacques E. Chelly, MD, PhD, professor and director of the Acute Interventional Perioperative Pain Service at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, says the peripheral nerve block administered adjacent to the spine is so effective, most postoperative pain is no longer “a must.”
Impressive benefits “The vast majority of patients feel they benefit greatly from nerve blocks,” Dr. Chelly says. “Not only are they much more comfortable after surgery, many of them can leave the hospital earlier.” Other important benefits of nerve blocks may include: • less need for morphine and other narcotic pain relievers • reduced side effects from narcotics (including nausea, vomiting, itching, urine retention, constipation, and confusion — particularly in the elderly) • faster recovery and return of movement • quicker start of therapy But perhaps most importantly, easing the fear of pain from surgery encourages more people to go ahead with needed surgery. “Many people delay having hip or knee replacement surgery after hearing stories from friends or relatives who experienced postsurgical pain. That does not need to be the case any longer,” Dr. Chelly says.
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How nerve blocks work Under the direction of Charles B. Luke, MD, clinical assistant professor of anesthesiology, University of Pittsburgh Physicians’ Department of Anesthesiology and staff anesthesiologist at UPMC Passavant, specially trained anesthesiologists perform nerve blocks to relieve pain during and after surgery. By numbing the nerve that carries pain messages to and from the brain, the nerve block provides targeted pain relief to the specific surgery area — an arm, leg, chest, or abdomen. According to Dr. Luke, the presurgery procedure begins once the patient is examined, hooked up to monitors, and given oxygen. The anesthesiologist then administers a mild sedative through an IV to help the patient relax. Using an ultrasound machine — sometimes along with a nerve stimulator — the doctor locates the nerve involved with the surgery site and, in many cases, guides a threadlike catheter into the area surrounding the nerve. A numbing agent similar to Novocain is injected, bathing the nerve in medication so the receptors are unable to receive any pain messages. Nerve blocks can be used for outpatient procedures or more-involved inpatient surgeries, says Dr. Luke. If you need only a few hours of pain relief, your anesthesiologist may use a single injection of local anesthetic. For longer pain relief, a catheter will deliver a continuous infusion of a numbing agent through a portable pump for a few days, allowing you to begin therapy while receiving medicine. Some patients go home with a disposable pump to control pain up to 60 hours after discharge.
Organization and teamwork key to pain control Dr. Chelly says controlling postoperative pain begins before surgery starts and involves an organized team approach that is unique to UPMC and its Acute Pain Service. To ensure continuity of care, follow-up, and pain management, the acute pain team — a specialized anesthesiologist, a dedicated acute pain nurse, and an acute pain physician in training — works closely with the surgeon, floor nurse, pharmacist, physical therapist, and, most importantly, the patient. “It requires significant time and a great deal of planning, organization, and cooperation to provide this service,” says Dr. Chelly. “That’s what the team at UPMC Passavant does — to the great benefit of our patients.” For an extended version of this article, please visit www.UPMC.com/Today.
The Difference a Number Can Make See how your numbers stack up for See how your numbers stack up for peace of mind — or a wake-up call peace of mind — or a wake-up call! Many numbers are part of your daily life, from your cell phone to your ATM code. But do you know the numbers that are critical to your physical health? Here are the three top numbers you should remember and monitor regularly:
120/80: Optimum blood pressure There’s a reason high blood pressure (hypertension) is known as the “silent killer.” You can have it for years and never know it. As it damages the walls of your arteries, it also can wreak havoc on your heart, kidneys, and brain. High blood pressure can lead to a heart attack, kidney failure, or stroke. When you have high blood pressure, the pressure of blood within the arteries — which carry blood from the heart throughout the body — is persistently elevated. Optimal blood pressure in an adult is under 120/80. The range for prehypertension is 120 to 139/80 to 89. High blood pressure is any reading of 140/90 or higher.
It’s the bad, arteryclogging cholesterol (LDL) that puts you at risk, so shoot for an LDL of under 130 mg/dL. Conversely, the higher your good cholesterol (HDL) the better, because it helps remove harmful LDL from your arteries. An HDL of 50 mg/dL or higher is ideal.
99: Blood sugar level It’s a good idea to have your blood sugar checked. High blood sugar — diabetes — can lead to a host of other medical problems if left unchecked, including vision and circulatory problems. Your optimal blood sugar level should be 99 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) of blood or less. A count of 100 to 125 mg/dL is a pre-diabetes wake-up call; a level of 126 mg/dL or higher indicates diabetes.
You should aim for a total cholesterol number (HDL + LDL) under 200 mg/dL. A count of 200 to 239 is considered borderline, while levels of 240 and above double your risk of coronary heart disease.
200: Optimum cholesterol Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made by the liver — and not all forms of it are bad. Sometimes, our bodies create too much cholesterol, which then circulates through the blood stream. To check your cholesterol levels, your doctor will ask you to fast before having blood work drawn. Your test results will show the amount of cholesterol in your blood.
For more information about important lifesaving numbers like body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, grip strength, and thyroid level, visit www.UPMC.com/Today. Sources: American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association
When Snow Comes Down ... Should You Pick Up the Shovel? Every winter in western Pennsylvania, walkways and driveways disappear when snowflakes begin to fall. Before you tackle the white stuff, consider your heart health, advises Joseph A. Gerard, MD, a cardiologist at the UPMC Cardiovascular Institute at UPMC Passavant. “The risk of having a heart attack when shoveling snow is five to six times greater for someone with heart disease,” says Dr. Gerard. Cold air makes it harder to breathe when working outside, adding extra strain on the cardiovascular system. That’s because blood vessels constrict to conserve heat, increasing blood pressure as the heart works harder to squeeze blood through the narrow vessels. At the same time, arteries around the heart constrict, inhibiting blood flow and the supply of oxygen to the heart.
Snow shoveling also can unmask a sick heart. “When clearing a small driveway, you’re lifting almost 2,000 pounds of snow, and each shovelful weighs between 15 and 20 pounds,” explains Dr. Gerard. Most people tend to hold their breath when lifting that much weight, causing an even bigger jump in heart rate and blood pressure. Heart disease is just one factor that can put you at risk when shoveling snow. Think twice about shoveling if you: • lead a sedentary lifestyle • are overweight • have a history of heart disease • have high blood pressure or high cholesterol • smoke • are diabetic (or borderline diabetic) • have unhealthy eating habits
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Be Happy and Healthy This Winter Is your favorite winter activity staying indoors under a warm blanket in front of the television with a bag of snacks in hand? You’re not alone. Getting through the cold weather with your health and spirits intact is difficult but not impossible. Follow these suggestions for a happier, healthier winter.
Fight the flu Cold and flu season is fast approaching. Here are some ways to avoid the sniffles. • Washing your hands for 15 seconds using soap and warm water is your best defense against germs. If soap and water aren’t available, use an alcohol-based antibacterial product. • Getting a flu shot can reduce your risk of infection by 90 percent. If you don’t like needles, a nasal spray vaccine is available. • Eating plenty of fresh fruits and veggies, getting plenty of sleep, and reducing stress will help boost your immune system.
Winterize your skin As the weather turns colder, the dry air causes itchy, dry skin. To keep skin more comfortable during the winter months: • Switch to oil-based moisturizers with a minimum SPF of 30 for your face and body, and use them frequently. • Protect your hands from the elements with a heavy-duty hand cream, and always wear gloves outdoors. • Lips need extra protection, too. A moisturizing lip balm with vitamin E will help prevent chapping. • Use a humidifier to add moisture to the air in your home.
Banish the winter blahs with exercise Don’t pack your exercise gear away with your summer clothes. Staying active during the winter months can lift your mood, help your immune system, and keep you from gaining weight. Be sure to talk with your doctor before beginning an exercise program. • Walk indoors at a local mall. Need extra motivation? Join a walking group. • Check out an exercise video at your local library or borrow one from a friend. • With proper planning, walking outdoors in winter can be fun and exhilarating. Walk during daylight hours, dress appropriately, and wear skid-resistant shoes.
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Are You Sad? Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
If the darker, shorter days of winter really get you down, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that begins in the fall and gets better in the spring. “Seasonal affective disorder is directly related to a decrease in sunlight during the winter months,” says Edward S. Friedman, MD, a psychiatrist at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC. The lack of sunlight disrupts the body’s internal clock, which can lead to feelings of depression. In addition to seasonal onset, SAD sufferers experience what Dr. Friedman describes as a kind of hibernation. “They stay indoors, conserve energy, eat more, and sleep more,” he explains. Those behaviors can distinguish SAD from other types of depression. And individuals who already suffer from clinical depression may feel worse in the fall. If you are diagnosed with SAD and your symptoms are severe enough to affect your daily life, your doctor may recommend antidepressant medications, light therapy, or psychotherapy. While it’s normal for anyone to have a down day occasionally, don’t brush off those feelings. “Anyone with symptoms of depression that last more than two weeks should see their doctor,” advises Dr. Friedman.
Did You Know? • People with SAD are more likely to have a blood relative with the condition. • More women than men are diagnosed with SAD. • Exercise can help boost your mood, and relieve stress and anxiety.
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New Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Patients Robotic technology revolutionizing Whipple surgery When Coy Smith* found out he had pancreatic cancer and needed a Whipple procedure, he started getting his affairs in order. He even considered going without surgery. “It occurred to me that I might not come back home,” says Mr. Smith. Although he left most of the worrying up to his wife, a licensed practical nurse, he knew enough to realize the surgery would not be a simple task. Whipple surgery — one of the most complex surgeries performed — involves the removal of the head of the pancreas, gallbladder, bile duct, part of the stomach, and small intestine. But the 58-year-old Altoona-area resident was lucky. He was one of the first patients at UPMC Cancer Centers to undergo a non-invasive version of the Whipple procedure using state-of-the-art robotic technology. He was operated on in October 2009 by the surgical team of A. James Moser, MD, and Herbert J. Zeh, MD — co-directors of the Pancreatic Specialty Care Center and two of just a handful of surgeons worldwide who perform the Whipple procedure using robotic surgical technology. Mr. Smith woke up in recovery and immediately began joking with the nurses. After a week’s stay in the hospital, Mr. Smith began six months of chemotherapy. One year later, he is cancer-free. “I’m healthy and very fortunate,” Mr. Smith says. * Mr. Smith’s treatment and results may not be representative of similar cases.
“This is pioneering technology — the first major innovation in pancreas surgery in more than 100 years — and UPMC is considered among the world’s leaders,” says Dr. Moser.
Potential Benefits of the Robotic Whipple Procedure • smaller incisions • minimal scarring • reduced blood loss and need for transfusion • less pain • shorter hospital stays • faster recovery time and start of treatment
Precise robotic technology Surgeons use the da Vinci® Si Surgical System, a robotic surgical device that allows them to operate through a series of small incisions (including one to accommodate a miniature camera) with greater dexterity and range of motion, plus a magnified threedimensional view of organs on a large, high-definition screen. Instead of the “chopsticks” used in laparoscopy, robotic surgery equipment allows for more natural movements, including wrist function, explains Dr. Zeh. “It has a 360-degree range of motion, which has much more freedom of movement than your own hand,” says Dr. Zeh. “You can get into places where your hand can’t go.” The robotic technology enhances the surgeon’s ability to see detail and manipulate anatomical parts with great precision. Like conventional laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery is minimally invasive.
Patients benefit The two surgeons have published papers on the robotic Whipple procedure and have spoken at conferences around the world. They are now compiling data on patient outcomes.
While it is not yet clear whether this approach produces better surgical outcomes, both surgeons say it is clear that patients may benefit in many ways, including less pain, reduced recovery time, minimal scarring, and reduced need for blood transfusions. That means patients can begin chemotherapy sooner. “We are pleased to be able to offer this new technology,” Dr. Zeh says. “The data shows that as a whole, patients who undergo the robotic-assisted Whipple procedure do as well as patients who have the traditional open surgery.” Perhaps the biggest benefit is reducing fear in patients. According to Dr. Moser, as many as one half of all pancreatic cancer patients choose not to have surgery to remove their tumor because they are afraid of a large incision and the long recovery time associated with traditional surgery. “We hope that by minimizing the trauma of surgery we can get more people to select this treatment and continue on with chemotherapy,” Dr. Moser says. “Not everyone with pancreatic cancer is doomed. This procedure is giving patients hope.” For more information about the robotic Whipple procedure or any of UPMC's pancreatic cancer treatments, call 1-888-623-PANC (7262).
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When Kids Get Hurt, We’re Ready Children’s Express Care Centers open in Pittsburgh’s North and South Hills It never fails. Just as you settle in for a relaxed evening or weekend, your child suddenly develops a painful earache or takes a nasty tumble and breaks an arm. Thankfully, parents in the North Hills and South Hills now have convenient “after hours” access to the pediatric specialty care found at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. The new Children’s Express Care Centers in Wexford and Bethel Park offer expert care for minor injuries and illnesses. “All we do is take care of kids — that’s our specialty. That’s important because kids are different from adults. Their illnesses and injuries are different and their medicines and treatments are different,” says Raymond D. Pitetti, MD, medical director of Children’s Express Care.
Urgent care just for children Some pediatric health concerns are urgent but not life threatening. Those are exactly the types of cases that the Children’s Express Care Centers are designed to handle, says Dr. Pitetti. The Express Care Centers provide exclusively pediatric-focused treatment in offices that are specially designed for children. Staffed by pediatricians, emergency medicine physicians, physician’s assistants, and nurses who are specifically trained to care for kids, the Centers operate evenings and weekends when pediatricians’ offices are closed. “The entire experience is geared toward kids — from the size of the equipment, to the medications and staff, and even the décor. We also know how to interact with kids and their parents to make them feel at ease,” Dr. Pitetti says.
After-hours service, convenient locations The new centers in the North Hills and South Hills — Children’s North in Wexford and Children’s South in Bethel Park — are open 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. No appointments are necessary, and walk-ins are welcome. Parking is free. A third location will open in the Monroeville/Murrysville area next spring.
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Children’s Express Care Centers Can Help The pediatric specialists at the centers can treat a wide range of illnesses or injuries in children and teens, including: • animal bites • bronchitis, pneumonia, and asthma attacks • colds, fevers, flu, and other viral illnesses • cuts, bumps, lacerations, abrasions, and splinters • ear, throat, and sinus infections • incisions and abscess drainage • nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration • rashes, poison ivy, and allergic reactions • simple fractures, twists, sprains, strains, and dislocations • splinting • cyst removal The Express Care Centers also offer on-site x-ray services, EKGs, blood tests, urine and throat cultures, and urinalysis.
If necessary, children with more serious conditions will be fast-tracked to the Emergency Department at Children’s Hospital, or referred to pediatric specialists. If follow-up care is needed, children will be referred back to their own pediatricians along with a report on their visit to the Express Care Center.
Children’s Express Care Wexford Children’s North 2599 Wexford Bayne Road Sewickley, PA 15143 Phone: 724-933-3644 Monday through Friday: 5 to 9 p.m. Weekends: Noon to 8 p.m. No appointments needed. Walk-ins welcome. Children’s Express Care Bethel Park Children’s South 1300 Oxford Drive Bethel Park, PA 15102 Phone: 412-692-3145 Monday through Friday: 5 to 9 p.m. Weekends: Noon to 8 p.m. No appointments needed. Walk-ins welcome.
Benefits of the Express Care Centers include: • access to treatment when your primary care physician is not available • quality pediatric care for non-life threatening illnesses and injuries for children and teens • convenient locations • free parking • no appointments needed • referrals for further evaluation and treatment • access to lab tests and diagnostic imaging
Eat Healthy and Still Be Merry This Season For most Americans, the holiday season is a feasting season, a time to savor the tradition of sharing wonderful meals and sweet treats with family and friends. Making healthy food choices at this time of the year is challenging. According to the National Institutes of Health, holiday eating can result in a weight gain of one to two pounds. Over the course of a lifetime, those extra pounds can really add up. The holidays don’t have to be a time to gain weight. With a healthy balance of food, activity, and fun, you can enjoy the season without regret. • Be realistic. Don’t plan to lose weight during the holidays. Focus on maintaining your current weight. • Get moving. Exercise helps to relieve holiday stress and can help partially offset increased holiday eating. • Plan ahead. Every holiday table features a wide variety of food so choose healthy foods first. Offer to make a healthy dish to share with family and friends.
What’s Happening at UPMC Passavant These free events are offered by the Passavant Hospital Foundation: Classes Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Busy People Tuesday, Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m. Community College of Allegheny County North Campus Speaker: Registered dietitian Learn some important tips to help get you pointed in the right direction for eating as healthy as possible.
Healthy Living With Diabetes Wednesday, Nov. 17, 12:30 p.m. Senior Center, Cranberry Township Municipal Building Speaker: Patrick McCarthy, RN An overview of diabetes, plus tips on how to handle living with diabetes, including exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle changes that can reduce or eliminate the risk of diabetes.
• Eat before you feast. Avoid arriving at a party famished so you aren’t tempted to overeat. Eat a little something beforehand and drink one or two glasses of water to feel fuller. • Avoid temptation. Position yourself far away from the buffet table, and focus on spending time with family and friends instead of the food. • Change it up. Use ingredient substitutions to make your favorite recipes healthier. For example, ditch the fat in dips and dressings by using fat-free or low-fat yogurt instead. • Stuff the turkey, not yourself. Sit down, relax, and enjoy smaller portions of your favorite holiday treats. Eat just until you are satisfied. If you do overindulge, get back on track the next day with lighter meals. Remember: It takes 500 calories a day (3,500 a week) above your normal consumption to gain a pound. Just something to think about when you’re tempted to overindulge. Sources: American Diabetes Association, National Institutes of Health
Welcoming New Physicians Please visit www.UPMC.com/FindADoctor or call 1-800-533-UPMC (8762) for more information about any of our physicians.
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Time to Take Care of You Holidays are for celebrating all of the things that make life special. Don’t let a major illness, injury, or even a sore throat keep you from enjoying them. UPMC Passavant physicians’ offices are open and conveniently located near you. Our physicians are accepting new patients, and in most cases even offer same-day appointments. Just call 1-800-533-UPMC (8762) or visit www.UPMC.com/PatientCare, and we’ll get you an appointment with one of our doctors. It doesn’t matter why you need us; it matters that we’re here if you do.
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What should mine be? You’ve done your homework. You’ve spent lots of money on every kitchen magazine you can find, and you’re still confused about how you want your new kitchen to look. It’s actually very helpful for a client to bring in photos from a publication to which they are attracted. In sifting through them, an intuitive designer will pick up on the thread of consistency that goes through each. Did you know that 90% of buying decisions are based on color? That very well may be the clue! Does each photo you’ve pulled out have cabinetry that is painted white, for instance? While this process helps the homeowner to begin thinking about the project (light cabinets or stained? dark countertops or medium tones?), it helps greatly to visualize how you imagine the final product will look . However, the proper way to address the style for the kitchen issue is to first consider the architecture of the home, beginning at the front door. The average life of a kitchen is 15-20 years – provided that the originally purchased products were top
shelf– so it makes sense both financially and aesthetically for it all to be in harmony. Even in terms of re-sale, it would be a difficult sale to find a slick, contemporary kitchen in a Victorian home. People simply don’t know what it could possibly cost to have that kitchen replaced. So, immediately the offer comes in at what? $50K? Less? It’s that simple. When design work is done, adhering to strict styles of moldings, or matching existing entry doors, or perhaps using a particular species of wood that is identified with a certain look, such as quarter-sawn oak with Arts & Crafts details. This is known as “period design.” For a kitchen designer, it can be a great challenge to come upon an older home that might have a butler’s pantry that is still in good shape, and then the task becomes matching the existing doors, finishes, moldings, style, etc. in order to replace the kitchen and keep it in period. More recently, say for the last 20-30 years, architects have pretty much veered away from period design, unless they have been specifically contracted for that. You’ll find that the exterior elements of the home tend to be an eclectic blend of some of the best details found in several periods. You might see a split timber Tudor style detail at the entry peak and then find over-sized windows, which are particularly out of character for this period; the architect giving a nod to more current homeowner requirements for a natural home , full of light. To make that kitchen in context with the rest of the house, a stylized version of the period details would probably bring that right into focus. So, make your decisions based on what you would like to live with, but don’t ignore the architectural details of the structure. Your finished kitchen project will be a terrific asset to your home, not a mistake you have to explain to your realtor and the next owner.
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The Parks Department will once again offer both free and paid skating lessons throughout the season to residents ages 5 and older. The North Park and South Park ice rinks offer gift certificates, and the rinks are available to rent for special occasions. For additional information, call the North Park Ice Rink at 724.935.1280 or the South Park Ice Rink at 412.833.1499.
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Good Tidings for the Greatest Generation
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by Jamie Ward Marzina says that the question many So you could give gifts of up to mericans filing federal returns can expect year-end tax planning to be a $13,000 to 15 grandchildren and not pay people are asking is, if you have assets that have significant capital gains built in, a tax on it. According to the IRS, You bit more complicated this time around because we don't know what the tax rates can't deduct the value of gifts on your income tax return unless they are left to a will be for 2011 just yet. The current charitable organization. rates, known as the “Bush tax cuts” from Federal estate taxes may have been 2001, are due to expire on Dec 31 of repealed for 2010, but they are set to return this year. on January 1, 2011, and will tax up to 55% So when the new rates get passed, taxpayers won't have a whole lot of time to on estates valued at more than $1 million. plan. Jeff Marzina, executive vice president In 2009 the rate only imposed a 45% tax on estates in excess of $3.5 million, and all at Bill Few Associates says that the best assets got a “step-up” in basis when plan of action here is to be prepared. “For this year," says Marzina, “I think someone died. This meant that no tax would have to be paid on appreciated assets its very important that people be paying attention to what happens in the political like stock and real estate. But under new spectrum in terms of tax rates for the new laws all assets inherited may be subject to should you accelerate taxes and sell those the capital gains tax. year and to make sure you have your assets in 2010 to ensure 15% tax rate, If the current administration's advisers lined up so when rates are set, instead of waiting for 2011 and having proposal to allow rates to expire and you don’t wait.” the rate jump to 20%? return to 2009's rate, the “step-up” in Each year, an individual is allowed to The problem here is that taxpayers basis will return. Another proposal is to give a financial gift of up to $13,000 to any or as many individuals as they want to have most of the current brackets stay but wont have a lot of time to make these without being subject to a gift tax. If you raise tax rates of the highest bracket, and decisions. According to Marzina, if the taxes on dividends and capital gains jump new tax laws are in place by Dec 1, give beyond this, you must fill out a gift there will only be a 30-day window to tax return, which goes against the unified from 15% to 20%. The Republican proposal is to extend current tax rates for make any decisions this year. So the best credit amount that they are allowed to give at their death. Right now, this is not a period of 2 years and cap dividends and thing to do is make those decisions as capital gains at 15%. quickly as possible. determined. 28 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE
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jackets. It's also time to start thinking about safety. According to the National Institute of Health, more than 1 in 3 Americans over the age of 65 slips and falls each year. It's the number one cause of injury related deaths. So with snow and ice just around the corner (and if moving to Florida is out of the question), it's a good idea to review some tips on keeping yourself safe this winter. • Buy shoes with a non-skid sole or with good traction to get a better grip with the ground. Leather– and plastic-soled shoes have the worst traction in winter weather. • Check for icy railings and avoid icy and uncleared sidewalks and walkways. • Take your time to map out the best route to get wherever you are going and don’t hesitate to ask for assistance when you feel you may need it. • If you have to walk over an icy surface, bending your knees and taking slower steps can reduce the risk of falling.
Senior Agencies ACCESS 65 Plus and ACCESS ADA Program 412.562.5353 or TDD 1.800.654.5984 ACCESS is door-to-door, advance reservation, shared-ride transportation provided throughout Port Transportation For Authority's service area. Older Adults It serves primarily senior There are several agencies citizens and persons with that offer free or reduced disabilities. There are no rate transportation services restrictions on the purpose to individuals who qualify. or number of trips which may be taken by riders, Medical Assistance except that riders are Transportation Program required to share their (MATP) vehicle with others 1.888.547.6287 traveling in the same Provides non-emergency direction and at the medical transportation to same time. residents of Allegheny County who have a valid Older Persons Pennsylvania Department Transportation of Public Welfare Medical Transportation for medical Assistance Card. appointments, grocery Free Bus Pass for Senior shopping, senior center activities and other needs Citizens throughout Allegheny The Port Authority allows County is available to Allegheny County adults 60 years of age residents, 65 years of age and older who live in and older, to ride free on Allegheny County. Call SeniorLine at 412.350.5460. Valley Care Association 400 Broad Street Suite 203 Sewickley, PA 15143 412.749.5257
Are you a nonprofit Senior Center serving the needs of our community’s older adults? We would be happy to post your contact information. Please contact Marybeth@incommunity magazines.com with your center’s name and phone number.
And as always, safety begins at home. Make sure the areas around your home are salted and cleared. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention suggests using rock salt or another chemical de-icing compound. If needed, as a family member or neighbor to help you.
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Child’s Play: It’s All in a Day’s Work In Choosing a Preschool, Experts Recommend Child-Centered Play ith so much information about preschools available to parents, it can be difficult to choose the right program. One approach to evaluating a school that can help parents choose is the level of emphasis on learning through play. For young children, play is the natural way to learn, according to the experts. In fact, research studies confirm that children who are allowed to play function better later in life, both socially and academically. “Young children who learn through play are more ready to make their own decisions, advocate for themselves and use creativity to solve problems as they grow,� says Dr. Kyle Pruett, a Yale University child psychiatrist and consultant to the Goddard School, the fastest-growing franchise preschool program in the United States. Dr. Pruett points out that play helps children learn to solve problems, promotes flexibility and motivation, teaches regulation of emotions and builds resilience and confidence. Play is also essential to the development of the child’s brain, triggering trillions of neural connections that form the basis of healthy cognitive function and mastery of the child’s physical world. Playing alone and with others not only builds brain development, it also helps children develop social skills and a sense of ethics. The most
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Drugs in Your Drinking Water? et’s put the pharma frenzy in perspective. Recent news headlines have reported that trace levels of pharmaceuticals have been found in certain drinking water supplies. These chemicals are currently not regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This news should be a concern; however, it is important to remember that contaminants* may not be in every water supply. Their levels can vary from region to region. Additionally, prescription drugs are not the only contaminants* found in tap water. Lead, mercury, volatile organic compounds, cysts and chloramines may also be in your water supply. If you’re concerned about the quality of your drinking water, there are several home water-treatment options available to address your local water conditions and lifestyle needs. According to the Water Quality Association, home filtering systems provide the best protection for pharmaceuticals found in drinking water. Culligan’s reverse osmosis (RO) technology will reject at least 80% of organic molecules if the molecule has a molecular weight ™ higher than 250, as most pharmaceuticals do. The heart of an RO
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