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November 21st - 25th

Inside Education

Argyle United Methodist Church: White Elephant Christmas

Is It Too Late to Save for College?

New Pitch Counts Going Into Effect This Year

Argyle HS Band Ranks 2nd in UIL State Marching

Inside Community

New Support Group for Families with Diabetes

November National Diabetes Awareness Month

Denton Square Christmas Shopping Can’t Be Beat

Bloom Where You Are Planted

What Every Woman Needs

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“The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug.” -Mark Twain

emember that cheesy saying we kids used to say back when we were getting picked on, “I’m rubber and you are glue, whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you?” If only that were true.

Negative words and actions leave such

lasting scars on the people in their path. I still remember hateful comments made to me as a child and as recent as yesterday. Unfiltered words

hurled at others feel like bullets that pierce the

heart and leave lasting scars. We all have those

“insert foot” moments but with swift action, a We all know that special heart can be mended. It’s feeling that sweeps over that age-old “forgive but us when someone shares not forget” scenario that is something sweet and literally replayed all over our lives. brightens our day, gives us a It’s crazy to me how the little spark and ignites our things people say will stick spirit! It puts extra pep in our with us, hurt us, motivate us step and lifts us a little higher. or shape us. Words are so The benefits of a compliment powerful! They’re just letters linger much longer than grouped together that can the words. In these days of give someone a smile when negativity and hearing words Kathryn Flores, to others that can pierce like a they need it most, or slice like Community Relations and Advertising Consultant knife, we adults are reminded a knife leaving egos bruised Argyle Living & Lantana Living of the very simple lessons we and hearts broken. We need Kathryn@murray-media.com teach our children. Each of to be careful how we use 214.734.5783 us has the power to make words because once uttered, someone else’s day. It’s amazing how positive they can’t be retrieved. words and actions affect more than just the I try to remind our boys that most things come recipients. They have two-fold benefits, which down to the basics…be kind and humble, use leave the giver of positivity receiving more. manners and smile. We certainly all have days “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but that a smile just doesn’t come even when it is words can never hurt me!” Goodness it sounds invited by someone else. I recently read a quote great and has a certain super-power feeling, but that summed up all of this for me. I’m not sure it simply isn’t true! who initially said it, but it’s a very powerful and Sticks and stones may very well break your bones, but words can break your heart and steal positive group of words: “Better to be the one life. Gossip and slander bring a cheap thrill to who smiled than the one who didn’t smile back!” As we near a time of thanksgiving, gratitude some, while exploiting and objectifying others. False testimony uses words to misrepresent, and pumpkin pie, it’s my prayer that we all caricature, or malign the reputation of fellow humans, usually for selfish gain. Words of cutting sarcasm create pain as they shame, belittle and discourage.

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remember that the little gestures sometimes

make the biggest differences. Choose words for kindness, watch what you say, say what you mean and mean what you say.

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espite all of the recent advances in medications and treatments, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in this country. In fact, more Americans will die this year of heart disease than ever before. The challenge is predicting who will suffer the deadly heart attack.

fruit. Remember, an avocado a day keeps the doctor away. Eating more white meats and seafood instead of red meat and pork lowers body inflammation. Get rid of the butter Heart disease requires both cholesterol and inflammation. How does inflammation occur inside the body? There are several conditions that result in higher levels of inflammation, such as skin diseases, joint diseases and intestinal disorders. Diabetes and cigarette smoke also damage the wall of the arteries. For most Americans, food is a major culprit for inflammation. The western diet has lead to higher rates of several diseases such as strokes, cancer, dementia and, of course, heart disease. Particularly red meats, pork products, processed carbohydrates (sugar, flour and all the products made from them), and the excess consumption of omega-6 vegetable oils like soybean, corn and sunflower that are found in many processed foods. The Mediterranean diet is an excellent dietary guide to avoid harmful foods, and, in fact, the Mediterranean diet is one of the few diets that has actually been shown to lower your risk of a heart attack. The focus is on eating fresh plant-

and use olive and coconut oil. Eat more healthy fats such as nuts and olive oils. Consuming foods that are high in Omega-3 such as fish or fish oil, chia seed and flax seed help balance against the damaging effects from Omega-6. Several other foods have natural anti-inflammatory properties such as ginger and turmeric. Lastly, do not forget about exercise.

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What can you do to help lower your heart attack risks? Lets take a look at what causes atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries, which is the most common cause of heart attacks and stroke. There is a misconception that if the cholesterol level is normal, the risk of a heart attack is low. That is not always true. Cholesterol is only one of the ingredients used by the body to form a plaque on the artery. Really, the process starts with inflammation. Chronic inflammation that lasts for several months causes injury to the arteries. This injury leads to an inflammatory response, similar to what happens with a cut on the skin. As the healing process occurs, cells ingest cholesterol particles that stick to the artery walls, this forms a cholesterol rich plaque. More commonly known as an atherosclerosis. Rupture of these plaques is what leads to heart attacks and stroke.

based foods, fresh vegetables and

Hilltop Welcomes

MARINE

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Argyle Schools Honor Those Who Served On Monday, Nov. 7th the 2nd grade students

at Hilltop Elementary held their annual Veterans Day Concert. Mrs. Chrestopoulos, the Music teacher at Hilltop led the 2nd grade students for

their special performance to honor those Hilltop

students’ loved ones who have served our country. The Student Council and NJHS groups

at AHS hosted a breakfast for Veterans on

November 10 while all of the AHS Social Studies classes had an opportunity to hear Veterans speak and present in the auditorium that afternoon.

There is no formal program on this day, but there

space for mission teams to be able to spend the

stand up for what is right.

they come a great distance to help.

is just a group of students who are willing to

Liberty Christian Students Serve in Community on Columbus Day More than 30 Liberty students volunteered

at Mission Arlington on a national and school

holiday. Their mission: move emergency water for families in crisis to a new storage facility. What

would have taken the staff of Mission Arlington days to do only took students a few hours.

“Liberty students are amazing workers,” said

Argyle Intermediate School hosted a breakfast

Suzanne Manning, Campus Minister to Girls.

special reception led by the band. Both were held

Mission Arlington keeps water on hand to

for Veterans while the middle school hosted a

“They serve with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.”

on Veterans Day, November 11.

help families in the area who may experience

Challenge Day Club Challenge Day Club (CDC) began 9

years ago as an extension of Challenge Day, a program whose mission is to provide a safe, positive, anti-bullying atmosphere at Argyle

High School. CDC addresses issues like gossip, cliques, teasing, violence, etc. CDC has a weekly

meeting during lunch where students are given a weekly “challenge” to help make our school a

positive place for all students to learn and grow. Over 100 students attend these lunches and they work on many activities that help build a

more unified community- like an appreciation

luncheon for our bus drivers, custodial staff, and maintenance as well as fundraisers in our school and community, and with our special needs students.

T.A.C.O. (Teenagers Affirming Classmates

Outreach) Tuesday- This group is a little

extension of CDC. CDC meets every Thursday and our officers have a specific program that

they present. Many of the students who attend

CDC felt that they would like to have another day during the week that students can come and

enjoy a positive place to eat lunch and just visit. The students that belong to T.A.C.O. Tuesday

hold each other accountable for their actions and

try to be a positive example to all in our school.

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difficult times.

Students moved a room full of water bottles

from a warehouse to a storage facility to free up

night at Mission Arlington in the warehouse if

Students made a line and passed hundreds of

cases of water from person to person from the

warehouse, down two flights of stairs, and into the truck. Another group of students moved furniture from one facility to another.

Mrs. Manning said, “My favorite part of the

day was hearing students sing songs from praise music to the latest hits to Disney tunes.

“It brought a whole new meaning to the saying

‘whistle while you work.’”

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LATE $AVE Is It Too

for

COLLEGE?

by Susan Neuhalfen

y son’s 7th grade pre-algebra teacher, Mrs. Drake, is my new hero. For his homework, the kids had to research the cost of college, a four-year degree, room and board, materials (because books probably won’t be used in a few more years), etc. Then came the best part--how would they finance it?

HERE’S THE BREAKDOWN: SAVING Years of Savings: Amount Saved Per Month: Savings Interest Rate: Loan Interest Rate: Loan Fees: Total Contributions: Total Interest Earnings:

10 years $200.00 7.00% 7.00% 4.00% $24,000.00 $10,818.89

Total Projected Savings $34,818.89

BORROWING Net Loan Proceeds: Total Loan Fees:

$34,818.89 $1,450.79 Total Loan Balance: $36,269.68

Monthly Loan Payment (10 yrs): Total Interest Paid (7.00%): Total Interest + Fees:

$421.12 $14,264.72 $15,715.51

Total Payments: $50,534.40

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The students had to figure the total amount with a loan and with credit cards (various percentage rates and numbers of payments) so they can see how much extra they are paying. This was a real eye opener for my son who is hoping to go to medical school. He first investigated Baylor University. He figured out that he would have to save $10,000 per year for the next six years to pay for his freshman year at Baylor. That’s just the first year. I told him that was a lot of lawns he was going to have to mow. I didn’t have the heart to tell him that that was THIS year’s tuition and that over the next six years it would continue to go up and up and up. So, is it too late to save for college now? Bill Collins, CFP (Certified Financial Planner) with Edward Jones in Flower Mound says it’s never too late. “In my experience there is no specific starting point,” said Collins who has over 13 years experience as a financial advisor. “I’ve had people come to me a year before college starts with nothing saved and another with a three day old baby ready to set up her future education account. There is no set formula.”

Saving vs. Borrowing

However when you do the math, it is less expensive to try to save for education now than to borrow the full amount later. For example,

saving $200 per month for 10 years with a 7% return will yield roughly $35,000. Whereas to borrow $35,000 at a 7% interest rate over a 10-year period will cost double --over $420 per month.

Don’t Borrow From Retirement

Collins went on to say that to give a child the gift of an education is wonderful as long as the parents don’t sacrifice what they will need for retirement. It’s important to maintain a certain standard of living in retirement and it’s going to be a lot less if you’re taking from that account. “You need to fully understand that by taking money from your accounts today for college, it may cost you your retirement,” said Collins. “You can always borrow and pay back money for education. You can’t borrow to fund your retirement.” Weigh your options and don’t put your eggs in one basket There are many options to saving for college and, as Collins points out, different options suit different situations. Having your money in different programs is the best way to save. Collins recommends researching plans along with a financial advisor in order to make the best choices. There are many plans available including the 529 plans specific to saving for higher education. Sometimes Municipal Bonds are a good option as well. It is also important to

note that every plan has its pros and cons. The younger your child is when you start investing, the more room for growth savings you have such as stocks. When your child is older, it’s more about preserving what you have since there isn’t a lot of time to grow your portfolio.

Ways to Save

A few savings “tricks” to think about include:

• As your family income increases, allocate more to education savings plans. • Redirect the money spent on daycare to the education savings plans once the children enter elementary school. • Consider asking family and friends to contribute to the child’s education fund for birthdays and holidays instead of giving them money for gifts or other presents • Use tax refunds or bonuses as contributions • Once your car is paid off, invest that monthly car payment in education

Don’t Count Out Financial Aid

Just because you’re saving, especially with a 529, doesn’t mean that you won’t qualify for financial aid. The good news is that saving in a 529 and some other plans, the funds are not considered part of the student’s assets so it won’t count against them when they apply. Another aspect of financial aid comes in the form of scholarships. While your student may or may not be able to qualify for an academic scholarship, there are many other possibilities that should be investigated. There are literally thousands upon thousands of scholarships, many of which you didn’t know existed. Nearly every college and university has countless applications for scholarships right online and then there are many more independent scholarships given by businesses and charities for which students may apply. There are scholarships for sports such as skeet shooting and fishing in some places. There are scholarships from businesses for creative ideas or community service projects. There are even unique scholarships for tall people as well as twins and triplets. Look it up and see what you find. It’s just a matter of doing your homework. The most important thing you can do right now, according to Collins, is start working your plan. “Don’t put it off. It doesn’t cost anything to have a meeting with a financial planner and see what’s possible,” said Collins. “Having your eyes wide open is the best first step when making a decision that works best for you and your family.” NOVEMBER 2016 | ARGYLE LIVING | 13

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NEW Pitch Counts Going Into Effect This Year

by Steve Gamel

he University Interscholastic League, upon a recommendation from its medical advisory committee, has adopted pitch count limits for all high school baseball players. The rule is effective immediately.

pitch counter for that game. The pitch counter

According to a UIL press release, the rule demands that all high school pitchers will be limited to no more than 110 pitches per day. Junior High pitchers will be limited to no more than 85 pitches per day. Days of rest between participation will be required based on the number of pitches thrown. The official ruling is slightly different from a proposed plan that would have called for different pitch counts for players aged 14-16 (95 pitches) than players aged 17-19 (110 pitches per game). The new plan creates one pitch count rule regardless of age. According to an article in the Dallas Morning News, the home team of a game will designate a person as the official

season when several high school pitchers ended

will not be allowed in the dugout.

While the conversation may have been there

for years, the decision to begin looking into

pitch counts a little deeper caught fire this past

up throwing what was considered by many to be too many pitches in a single game. The most

widely used example was former Dallas Jesuit pitcher and Texas signee Kyle Muller, who threw

134 pitches in a playoff game before being pulled in the ninth inning. He reportedly threw 123 pitches in a single game one week earlier.

At the time, coaches were able to manage

pitch counts at their discretion.

But the attention surrounding Muellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

stats created a fire storm as more people began

questioning whether it was healthy for a high

school baseball pitcher to throw that many pitches in one game.

The new plan creates one pitch count rule regardless of age. Evan Grant, a major league baseball writer for

the Dallas Morning News, said at the time that since the start of the 2014 season, there have been

only four performances (including postseason) in

which a MLB pitcher had thrown at least 130 pitches, topped by a 134-pitch performance by

Houstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mike Fiers in a no-hitter last year. According to another report, the number of MLB pitchers who threw 134 or more pitches dating back to 2007 was only six.

The UIL added in its press release that there is at least one more approval process involved in its new pitch count rule. But at this point, it appears to be a done deal for the upcoming season and beyond.

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• Argyle High School Band •

Ranks 2nd IN UIL STATE MARCHING

he members of the Argyle High School Band learned a very difficult lesson at the 2016 UIL Texas State Marching Band Contest: things don’t always turn out the way you expect.

by Susan Neuhalfen

The Argyle High School Band placed 2nd in the UIL Texas State

Marching Band Contest in San Antonio but, despite ranking first in

scoring, they received 2nd place in the overall competition due to a UIL clause.

UIL marching bands are ranked on music and marching. There are 5

judges total; three score on music and two on marching. Bands are scored

numerically with the lowest number ranking the highest. In other words,

a 1 score beats a 2 score so the band with the lowest score wins…usually. There is a clause in the UIL rules that if a band in the final state

performance gets at least two 1 scores from music judges and a 1 from a marching judge, they receive first place no matter what the total score

is between the contestants. So despite the fact that North Lamar High

School in Paris received an overall 13 score and Argyle High School received a 11, Paris won by the judges preference rule.

“It’s hard to accept, but that’s the way it is,” said Argyle Band Director

Kathy Johnson. “Our students handled this ranking—because it was

not a loss, it was a ranking—with grace and dignity and I’m very proud of them.”

Johnson noted that the UIL officials even approached her to tell her

how impressed they were with how the students handled the situation.

“Your students have great character,” she was told by the UIL Music

Director. “It’s clear they are winners and champions.”

The Argyle Band performed a compilation of music that was especially

arranged for their performance of iGeneration. The theme revolved around how we rely on technology in our everyday lives.

Argyle High School greeted the band after their return from San

Antonio with a pep rally to celebrate their achievement.

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Bartonville Town Hall To Be Remodeled

Eskandari Completes His Eagle Project for Troop 771

Bartonville will be remodeling its current town hall to better serve the growing community. They will use the existing space while improving security and safety. Some of the improvements include exterior repairs, a combined lobby area for the Town Hall and police department as well as a police interview room. Additionally, they will be converting the fire bay into a multipurpose room to be used for meetings, municipal court and a community room. The remodeling project was approved at the

Boy Scout Troop 771 in Flower Mound has a new Eagle Scout. David Eskandari, a senior at Ponder High School, repainted the historic schoolhouse in Ponder. The Shady Grove School, built in 1897, was Ponder’s first school and is still standing today. Eskadari not only repainted the one-room schoolhouse, but he also built benches on the front porch of the structure.

September Town Council meeting.

Keep Argyle Beautiful’s 3rd Annual Festival Of Trees To Benefit Ranch Hand Rescue Hundreds of families from all over north Texas

will converge on Argyle to hear music, shop

and play games for the Argyle Christmas Tree Lighting Festival on December 3 from 4-7pm.

One of the most unique aspects of this festival

is when people bid on trees specially decorated by school clubs, area organizations, businesses

and talented residents. All proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Ranch Hand Rescue and all bids will be matched dollar for dollar by a

generous sponsor. They will also have an “Elf on the Shelf ” hunt for the kids.

Those interested in decorating a tree may

decorate a small or large artificial tree in the

theme of their choosing. Keep Argyle Beautiful will pick it up and display it in a local business.

If you are a local business owner, you may

display your decorated tree, or another decorated tree, along with a bid sheet in your business. For

information

Keepargylebeautiful.com and email how you wish to help or call KAB @ 940-294-6277

Argyle Moms Teach Humility To 7th Graders A group of Argyle Moms got together to

teach their children to learn about appreciation for all that they have. They held a “Shoebox

Packing Party” for 7th graders and their parents at one mom’s house which included the kids

packing a box of gifts to be sent to children overseas. Through a Christian organization

called Samaritans Purse, shoeboxes are packed and distributed to children ages 2-14 filled with

all kinds of things from personal hygiene items to toys. They are then shipped overseas to hundreds of countries and distributed by churches with an invitation to hear the Gospel.

The kids concentrated on boxes for boys

and girls ages 10-14. More information about

the

program

may

www.operationchristmaschild.org

found

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Where the

WORLD is Their

CLASSROOM

by Susan Neuhalfen

hen the Selwyn School started in 1957, it was founded by parents who were looking for a more balanced educational curriculum for their college-bound children. Nothing about that has changed.

What has changed is that Selwyn School,

which was originally a boarding school in

to focus one-on-one with the students when

closer to Argyle in order to better serve those

better understand the curriculum, we can work

the NW corner of Denton, is now moving

same families looking to send their children to a smaller, more student-focused college prep school.

“We are moving from a 90

acre campus to a 10 acre campus because we’re now a day school and we don’t use dorms,” said

Deborah

want to be closer to

the community and the

families and we’re looking

forward to our new facilities.” Selwyn

School

needed,” pointed out Hof. “Not only do the kids

on what interests them specifically so that they may expand their knowledge.”

From kindergarten through 12th

100

grade, every student must study

art, drama, physical education, music and Spanish. Hof emphasized that they are

of our students go to

Hof,

Head of School. “We

the

COLLEGE only

independent school north of Dallas. They

not tied to standardized tests so they have flexibility

with their studies.

“100% of our students

go to college,” said Hof. “We

do everything possible to make

sure these kids are academically and

independently prepared.”

Grades 3-5 science and social studies teacher

are a member of the National Association of

Connie Miller has the unique perspective of

run by a private board of trustees. They still

the students. She is quick to point out that every

Independent Schools. They are non-profit and value parental input and focus on quality teacher

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“When you have 10 kids in a class, it’s easier

personal education.

being both a teacher and the parent of one of

school has its great teachers and unique classes and for the Selwyn School, it’s the perspectives program that sets them apart.

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“We believe in getting the kids into the world to experience the things they are learning,” said Miller. “We start them on overnight trips when they’re young to make sure they develop independence early on.” Miller talked about her daughter who has since graduated from Selwyn and how she came home after one of her trips when she was much younger and offered to make breakfast for her mother. “They cook and clean up after themselves when they are out on these trips,” said Miller. “We help them to become self-sufficient very quickly.” Through the perspectives program all of the kids travel from day trip as a kindergartener to a science/social studies camp for three days as a 3rd grader and then in high school they have a real opportunity for independent studies. The point is to take them out of the classroom and give them the opportunity to learn as well as to tackle problems on their own. “My daughter traveled to Key West to study marine biology which was life changing for her,” said Miller. “They also went to museums and other places which encompassed the arts, sciences and social studies. She grew so much.” Miller and Hof talked about how the high schoolers have a choice in where they travel for their independent studies citing one student who went to England to study Shakespeare as well as the history of the country. Their passion will lead them and the teachers are there to help them develop their further study. They are also working with their high school students on global leadership. They are spending a great deal of time studying the middle east competing in the Model Arab League, a multi-regional competition where students learn about politics and history. They also have history bowls and spelling bees as well as some competitive sports. Despite the wide range in classes, Hof said that the students also look for opportunities for college credits. Students can take advantage of

“We graduate bright, well-mannered and curious students

the opportunity for dual credit. Selwyn works with both TWU and UNT in areas of interest for individual students. There are roughly 50 students on campus right now but that number is expected to grow once they reach their new facility in January. Anyone interested in applying may go to www.selwynschool.com and go to the admissions tab. The staff is happy to have parents and potential students spend a day on campus to see if it fits for them. The best part of the school, according to Miller, is the real sense of community they have on campus. “The staff and students are very close,” said Miller. “We all help each other to be successful.” They would especially like for people to take a tour of their new campus on Old Alton Road now that the structure is almost complete. “We graduate bright, well-mannered and curious students,” said Hof. “The staff “We hope people in the area will give us a chance to introduce and students are ourselves. We want everyone to very close,” said Miller. get to know us.”

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“We all help each other to be successful.”

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Dr. Matt

Give Thanks I

for Dental Care!

t is the month for thanksgiving, and while most everyone is giving thanks for family vacations, holiday eating, and shopping bargains, in the usual fashion, I stand with a unique few finding upmost appreciation and gratitude for all things dental. The truth is we can all share in thankfulness for the many progresses made in

oral health care. So, for this article, I would like to distinguish those advances in dentistry that have benefited both dentist and patients that for which I particularly find thanks.

•

THE ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH – Though the

are faster, more comfortable, and, with

simple, there are many benefits generated by

they are overall safer for patients and

idea of an electric toothbrush itself seems

miniscule amounts of radiation exposure,

this little device. Not only does it do the

dental staffs.

work for you, but developments like timers, pressure sensors, and even auxiliary music

help to improve brushing efficiency, safety, and fun.

•

DIGITAL

X-RAYS

•

3D X-RAYS – While I’m on x-rays, the

advent of cone beam radiographs has added

remarkable

radiograph that allows dentists to virtually

only have digital radiographs improved

even down to the canal of a tooth. The extra

This

development is one of my favorites. Not the dentist’s ability to diagnose, but they

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give true depictions of relative anatomical

structures for the completion of treatment, such as root canals, extractions and dental implants.

•

DENTAL IMPLANTS – Another one of my

favorites. The advances of implantology in dentistry have made the treatment nearly

flawless, with placement success rates of

95-97%. I personally appreciate that when placing an implant, I can actually give

something back to the patient by restoring a missing tooth.

Of course, most of all, I am thankful this season

for my family, not only my wonderful wife and children, but also my dental family: those

wonderful people who make up my dental team

and the fantastic patients I get to enjoy every day. Happy Thanksgiving, and happy smiling!

incredible value for diagnosis in dental

care. Cone beam x-rays can provide a 3D –

radiographs helps find hidden lesions and

see all aspects of a patients head and neck, amount of information provided by these

Dr. Matt is a practicing dentist and owner of Country Lakes Family Dental

www.CountryLakesDental.com

New Denton County

SUPPORT GROUP

for Families

LIVING WITH

DIABETES

by Susan Neuhalfen

here is a new support group available for parents of diabetic children and teens in the area. Denton County T1 Diabetics formed recently as a Facebook group and have come together for the sake of sharing information and experiences to help others in the area with Type 1 Diabetes. “It’s hard for us to get to meetings and events in Dallas or Fort Worth by 5pm with our kids’ schedules,” said one mom whose daughter was diagnosed at 12. “There are a huge number of kids right here who have diabetes and the parents really need this network.” Juvenile Diabetes is now known as type 1 diabetes. It occurs when the pancreas no longer produces insulin. Though it cannot be cured, it can be managed. Though Denton County T1 Diabetics started as a support group for parents and kids, it has branched out to include T1 Diabetics of any age. The older kids share with the younger kids the experiences that they have had in order to make the journey less burdensome. The parents have also found that they are there for each other in times of need. The group is looking to grow here in the Denton County area with members from Flower Mound, Denton, Lewisville and Argyle. They get together for informational sessions with nutritionists. They do community walks and runs together and are looking for more fundraising opportunities to help people who aren’t able to afford pumps and censors and other equipment. The biggest weapon they have in their arsenal, though, is knowledge. The experience that only these people and their kids understand can help countless other families in the area to learn to live with diabetes. For more information go to their Facebook page Denton County T1 Diabetics.

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Gardening

NOVEMBERinTEXAS

rass growth is starting to slow down, temperatures and leaves are starting fall, it must be November in Texas! As we’re preparing to deal with the cooler temps there are many things to start thinking about in preparation of your landscaped spaces. We’ve listed a few of our most common Q&A’s for this time of year: Should I just cut the sprinklers back or do I need to shut them off completely and winterize my system? What should I plant that will put some color in my beds without dying after the first freeze? Which one of these trees should I go ahead and cut back and how much should I take off without causing damage?

There are way too many things going on this time of year to let these things stress you out. We’ve put together a short list to ensure you’re prepared for whatever this winter has in store:

Sprinkler Systems Reducing watering back to once or twice per week and shortening the runtime per zone will not only be adequate for your planting but should also save you a little on the monthly irrigation budget. If our temperatures are going to get below freezing, it’s a good idea to turn your controller to the off position, close and wrap valves, and drain water from any lines not deeper than 12 inches. Freezing temperatures can cause water/ ice to expand, eventually breaking your pipes and leading to costly repairs. If you’re familiar enough with your system to go ahead and prep for winter, than do so. If you’re not, sometimes it’s a good idea to call upon an irrigation professional to ensure things are done properly.

Pruning As long as temperatures remain above 32°F, winter is a great time to prune most all of your trees, shrubs and roses. Getting things cut back now will reduce on overgrowth too early in the spring and help keep your bed space organized throughout the growing season.

Winter Planting Winter isn’t the time to ignore your landscape. In fact, both rooted and bare-rooted plants do well when newly planted in the winter. Getting your larger plantings (30-100 gal) in the ground so that they can start to establish themselves before spring rolls around and they are not as affected by the early heat is a good thing. It’s also a good rule of thumb to ensure you have at least 2 inches of mulch in your beds to help regulate

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soil temperatures and keep things as consistent as possible through the up-and-down roller coaster of a Texas winter. Winter is a good time to assess your landscaping, figure out where the blah areas are and consider your options. Cedar trellises, stone seating areas, pots and all type of rock accents are good ways to get creative within your bed spaces, giving them that final “finishing” touch. Sometimes the greatest focal points of your landscape are not plants at all but rather the hardscapes they are supporting.

Hope this helps with getting your property ready for the winter months, as always we appreciate all the support and hope you’re able get outside and enjoy some fresh air!

by PJ Kratohvil of Complete Solutions completesolutionsdfw.com

TALONETTES

DANCE TO A NEW BEAT

by Susan Neuhalfen

rill teams are legendary in Texas. Many of the parents here grew up with drill teams and

some were even members. It is a tradition many hope makes its way into the Argyle School System soon. Chay Coulter and her team of Talonettes are hoping to be part of that change. The Talonettes is a dance team that is part of

the Argyle Youth Sports Association (AYSA), performing at football games and other events. They range in age from kindergarten to sixth

younger. Teaching them to work as a team has its challenges but they all learn from it.”

In addition to teamwork, the girls learn about

performing in front of a large group of people, showing up on time and being committed. Chay

also teaches the girls to encourage each other.

She tells them that they are “one” as a team. Most of the girls respond well to this but, like anything, it’s all a learning experience.

Chay herself was a drill team member

throughout her school years. While in college at UNT she helped choreograph many routines for area schools. She has enjoyed her first season with the Talonettes and is hoping to grow the group over the next several years. In fact, she would like

to see their efforts continue in the Argyle district

as it does in other schools districts. With 24 girls currently on the team, Chay points out that the

difficulty comes after they finish the 6th grade and then the team, for them, disbands.

“Our girls finish their time as a team and

the 5th grade team and so on. They also danced at the AHS homecoming pep rally this year and one Friday night AHS football game.

“They get excited when they have a brother

on the football team because the whole family comes to see them,” said Chay. “It’s really cute.”

Interested girls may register online. The cutoff

is typically the week before school ends to order the costumes and get the fittings done before

football season starts. They attend a week-long summer camp and then practice two days a week throughout football season. They performed at

about nine football games this year. Chay said

she would also like to see the girls participate in basketball and volleyball games on occasion as well as some community events.

“It’s important to learn community service

early,” said Chay. “This is a great way for the girls to learn to give back.”

Though her husband is from Argyle, Chay

grade and have been part of the AYSA for over a

that’s it,” said Chay. “It would be nice for them

is new to the area and said the best part about

are kept simple, but the routines require

throughout middle and high school.”

in Argyle.

not participated in team sports.

football game each week, taking turns to perform

Talonettes to be a great way to meet new people,”

smiles Chay, who voluntarily took over as coach

words, one week they perform for the second

decade. Because of their age range, the costumes teamwork, which is new to many girls who have

“The five year olds can’t handle hats and boots,”

in March of 2016. “The older girls help lead the

to continue their drill team experience together

doing this is getting to know all of the people

The girls perform at one AYSA Saturday

“Being new here I found being part of the

equally at the different grade levels. In other

said Chay. “This is a great community.”

grade team and another week they perform for

to www.argyleyouthsports.com.

For more information or to register for the Talonettes, go

photos courtesy of Amy Greenwood

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November National

DIABETES MONTH AWARENESS

ost are aware of diabetes as a condition, and some know that there are different forms of diabetes, but few understand the differences in what causes them and how they are managed. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) will be referenced today. I would like to improve upon the general awareness regarding the unique struggles of an individual with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). TD1M most commonly presents in childhood with some cases in early adulthood. It remains the most common form of diabetes in childhood, despite the rising incidence of Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM).

Parenting a child with T1DM means being your child’s pancreas. It means checking blood sugar levels nonstop and administering insulin based on carbohydrates eaten, activity level/exercise, hormones, growth spurts, stress, and everything else that could affect insulin needs. If blood sugar dips dangerously low or spikes dangerously high it could lead to permanent body damage, or even death. Parents feel that every day is like walking a tightrope with their child. Teaching and managing children means explaining to them the severity of their disease and how and why they are ‘different’ and have ‘different’ needs than their peers without making them feel alone and secluded.

T1DM is a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs when certain cells of the pancreas, an organ in the abdomen, produce very little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps the body to absorb and use glucose (sugar), store fat, and build up protein. When certain pancreatic cells, called beta cells, are destroyed by the immune system, insulin can no longer be produced; as a result, glucose stays in the blood stream. Over time blood glucose levels rise, the SOME WARNING SIGNS body lacks the insulin OF DIABETES INCLUDE: needed to utilize the Extreme Thirst glucose and the body

Special thanks go to James and Tamara Quilty for their personal insight and contribution with regard to this article.

by Dr. Rebecca Butler, who is Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is proud to be a resident of Lantana and the owner of Lantana Pediatrics. For more information on Dr. Butler or to schedule an appointment, call 940.455.7200.

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and blood sugar levels rise. In most cases, T2DM can be controlled and even cured with lifestyle changes and regular check-ups with your doctor and does not always require medications.

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Nutrition

Dear

Annette,

So how do I feed my brain? The research is clear, processed sugar is a big culprit for depression and overall brain health. Based on the latest research here are some of the best foods for your brain health.

Fall classes are progressing and my kids have a demanding schedule. Is it true that food can affect how they perform in school?

Dear Reader:

The new research proves that this is truer than we could have ever imagined. We focus on food for physical health but it may be even truer for mental and cognitive health. Our brains use 20-30 percent of all our calories. Calories from processed and fried foods hurt the brain, calories from whole foods feed it. The research shows brains can heal and change. Good diet, exercise and reduction of toxins is key. Researchers like Dr. Daniel Amen are leading the charge on how the foods we eat affect mood, depression, cognitive ability, memory, and overall brain function. As it turns out what is good for the heart and body is also good for the brain. Clean whole food, exercise (both mental and physical). The biggest news is we can shape and change our brains. This is very new and exciting research.

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The thing that bothers me the most is when I hear parents say â&#x20AC;&#x153;my kids are picky eatersâ&#x20AC;? and they have a diet of soft drinks, high sugar, and processed foods. Kids are adaptable and can be taught to eat healthy; it must be modeled and encouraged. Their little brains do not have a chance and they certainly will not be working on full potential without healthy foods. Once again the number one thing you can do for your brain for development and healthy aging is to get off processed and fried foods.

Chicken (lean protein)

Eggs

Nuts

Salmon (oily fish)

Sincerely yours, Annette Doody, Savory Bistro Owner & Wellness Coach

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Denton Square

Christmas Shopping Can’t Be Beat by Susan Neuhalfen

hristmas is right around the corner and the shopping season has just begun. This year when the Christmas list writing begins, think about two things: buying local and buying unique.

The Denton Town Square is the perfect place to Christmas shop. These are all unique, locally owned merchants. The money spent goes back into the community and the gifts are unlike the big box store boring stuff. These presents are treasured because they are uncommon, purchased with the individual in mind. Best of all, you won’t be hounded by kiosk vendors, herded through narrow passageways at the mercy of the slowest people in the noisy, closed-in atmosphere of the mall. You’ll have fresh air, beautiful holiday decorations and a friendly, happy place to get your holidays off and running. There are so many events held in the historic town square that you’ll want to plan several trips to go there. On Friday, December 2, the 28th Annual Denton Holiday Lighting Festival is where you’ll see the square light up. Also going on that weekend is the Wassail Weekend. Wassail is a fancy word for cider and many of the merchants mix up their own batch for free tastings. You can try something different with morning yoga on the square from 9am-10am or go over to the Chestnut Tree for the jazz brunch at 10am every Saturday. It’s the perfect place for the annual Christmas girlfriends’ shopping trip. There are great restaurants and wonderful boutique style stores as well as unique gift shops. You’ll find such an amazing variety of great things that fit in your budget. Start with the Palm Tree Boutique. They have affordable, beautiful clothing that’s perfect for women of all ages. From t-shirts to dresses, there

is something gorgeous here for everyone and it’s Right next door is Atomic Candy with retro candy not expensive. Over the knee socks and colorful like Fruit Striped Gum and lots of fun novelties scarves and hand mits make great stocking stuffers. for co-workers and friends. Another new addition Kate Spade luggage tags, tumblers and they even to the square is Shop the Barn is where you’ll find have vegan handbags. The jewelry ranges from fun antiques and collectibles. to spectacular. Goodworks bracelets are the perfect La Di Da boutique is another great locally owned gift for teens filled with inspirational messages fashion experience run by two fabulous ladies who and scripture. love everything cool and stylish. The atmosphere Honestly, there are so many great things in the is charming and quirky with dresses, shoes, store, a gift certificate may be the way to go. First, handbags and lots of great accessories. Simply put, however, go and get something for yourself. A little it’s chick heaven. pre-Christmas shopping for you should definitely If you need a bite to eat, there’s such a variety of be on the list. restaurants ranging from the raucous LSA Burger Garden Gate on north Elm St. is full of unique, to the divine Barley & Board and the wonderful high quality gifts that are Hoochie’s Seafood. There’s also perfect for the home. When some delicious restaurants on you walk in it’s like you stepped Industrial Street and further into the pages of Southern off the square. From pizza Stop dreading the mall, Living Magazine. Boot socks (Mellow Mushroom mmmmm) skip the chain stores and and scarves from Simply Noelle to the British pub-style restaurants and make a are very popular. Two way Abbey Inn, there’s something sweaters from Texas mother new resolution to buy for everyone. and daughter team August local and buy unique. After a wonderful day of Blue are perfect for taking to shopping, treat yourself to Beth an outside event or just to wear Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice to the work. Tyler candles, Cream & Soda Fountain. The washing soaps and warming line goes quickly, so don’t let that hold you back. waxes (flameless candles) make wonderful gifts and It’s so good. these are all made in Tyler, Texas. The Denton Square is beautiful at Christmas J.T. Clothiers has been a Denton tradition and or any time of year. In a way it feels like you a family owned business since 1970. It has great stepped back in time. It’s simple, it’s beautiful and men’s and women’s clothes as well as exclusive gifts it’s family-oriented. Not crowded and overbearing like JT Cologne and private label clothing. The like the mall, the open air feels great and everyone clothes range from elegant and classic suits and shirts to casual wear and there are lots of great gifts is friendly. This year do something different. Stop dreading like candles and grooming products for men and women. There’s even a kids’ section of classic books the mall, skip the chain stores and restaurants and make a new resolution to buy local and buy unique. and toys. More Fun Comics and Games has some Head to the Denton Square and really celebrate very unusual and fun comics, pop figures, retro the holidays. Don’t forget to buy something for memorabilia and collectibles as well as board games. yourself first. NOVEMBER 2016 | ARGYLE LIVING | 31

Sidelines

by Steve Gamel

Let’s Not Be So

QUICK TO JUDGE I

On Concussion Protocols

wrote an investigative article recently for the Denton Record-Chronicle on a high school right here in Argyle that is using head impact sensor technology in football helmets to help curb the threat of concussions. This school deserves a ton of credit for doing that.

But let’s stop short of chiding those who have yet 13 high schools and one college football program to embrace the same technology. (UNT) the DRC covers, Liberty Christian is the For those who don’t know, Liberty Christian only school currently using sensors. School had sensors installed inside every varsity and The logical follow up questions would be, “Well junior varsity football helmet this why aren’t the rest of them using it?” or ...the next step season in what team officials hope “Does Liberty Christian care more about toward being at the is the next step toward being at the its player safety than other schools do?” forefront of concussion awareness, forefront of concussion I don’t think it has anything to do awareness, player player safety and protecting the future with other programs not wanting to safety and protecting protect players. I have done enough of football. These sensors, which fit underneath the future of football. concussion stories over the last few the existing helmet padding and measure the force of a hit, are meant to monitor in real time hits players take in games and practices. They keep track of everything from how hard a player got hit to the exact location on the players’ head the hit occurred. Trainers then receive instant feedback on the sideline using tracking software. Simply put: If a player has too many questionable hits, he can be removed faster from a game. The sensors will not detect concussions. But it’s another tool to help limit them. If you didn’t read the full article online on Oct. 6, I suggest you do (and not just because I wrote it). The key point I want to make here is that out of the

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years to know that Liberty Christian is just like everyone else in the sense that they are all using a slew of tools to help promote player safety. That includes everything from proper tackling, the importance of hydration, having skilled trainers and doctors on hand, and educating players and coaches on what concussion symptoms look like. The latest sensor technology is simply another tool. And then there is the cost. Depending on whose product you use, the cost for a sensor ranges between $100-$150 per player. That’s far less expensive than you would initially think, but not every school district or university (large or small) is in the same position financially. The total cost balloons when you look

at larger school districts like Denton, Lewisville or

even Frisco. What you do for one district school in

the concussion battle, you must do for the other. And what about the middle schools? Do you include them, too? I say you have to.

There are thousands of high school and college

football programs across the country. According to

the sources from my article, there are a little more than 600 programs using some form of helmet sensor technology.

Do I think they all should be using sensors?

Absolutely! Are the ones that aren’t in the wrong? No. No one at Liberty Christian told me that the

sensors they are using in helmets are the be all, end all tool to promote player safety. In fact, team officials

stressed the importance of maintaining their existing concussion protocols and quality equipment as their

first line of defense. They are giving sensors a try, though, and if they have the means to do it, then by all means push forward. There

are

growing

number

helmet

manufacturers who believe sensors will be required in every helmet in the near future. To suggest those

not begging for the technology now are willing to

put their players’ lives at risk in the meantime ... well, that’s just ludicrous.

Until next time, I’ll see you on the sidelines.

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Where You Are Planted

hances are if you meet Ted Meador at Meador Nursery the first question he’s going to ask you is: “Where do you live?” That’s because he wants to make sure whatever it is that he sells you is going to work where you live. For example, the

type of city or well water used in a sprinkler system affects certain types of plants. One type

of flower that might grow well in Oakmont doesn’t grow well in Denton because of the soil. Then the soil changes once again after you cross over I-35 to Robson Ranch and that grows some great plants but it doesn’t drain well.

This is the kind of knowledge you can only get from a nursery that has been in the area since the 1940s. Ted’s grandfather, R.L. Meador started Meador Nursery over 75 years ago on U.S. 377 and the staff still works out of that original building. Located on several acres of property, the Meador family has grown with the changes at the Argyle/Denton

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border but despite the growing population, they have kept their focus the same. “People come here for the customer service,” said Ted about his family’s business. “We train everyone who works here to know about the plants. We don’t leave you floundering around with a cart, to carry your own stuff and try to guess what will work.”

by Susan Neuhalfen

Bloom

In addition to many years of experience Ted has a degree in horticulture from Texas A&M. At one point he also studied to be a professional artist, which is now reflected in his landscape designing and drawings. Though landscape design combines his two loves, horticulture and artistry, his real purpose at the nursery is making sure his customers get the right plants and products. Ted is very picky about the plants and trees that they carry. He won’t sell a customer on a plant that will not work in their area. It’s that simple. “I had someone come in wanting to plant a Japanese maple in full sun,” said Ted. “They’d read on the internet it worked well in full sun and it does, if you live way up north. It can’t handle the north Texas sun. I would much rather sell the customer something that’s going to work.”

Ted is also happy to help people in the area

understand what kind of water they’re using when it comes to watering their lawn and landscaping.

“The water in Argyle has too much sodium in

it,” he points out. “So you can plant azaleas but they won’t do well if you’re using the city water.”

He is also an expert on the soil in various

locations. For example the red clay soil in Denton is good for planting some things but when you

cross I-35 in the Robson Ranch area, the black “gumbo” soil doesn’t drain as well. If you’re planting

a tree and dig a huge hole for a root ball, it will

form a bathtub so you have to make sure you don’t

dig too deep.

Ted says it takes a while to train the staff, but

eventually they will be able to help customers with

stranger.

Even their bookkeeper Matthew, has

replace it with something else,” said Ted. “I don’t

Meador family since he and his mother came to

proven but sometimes you just have to take the

a degree in horticulture and has been part of the

visit Meador Nursery when he was four years old. He can describe the nursery as it was with Ted’s grandfather always in a sport coat and a fedora, and

Ted’s Father Vaughn Wayne tirelessly tending to the plants on the property.

“We don’t leave you floundering around with a cart, to carry your own stuff and try to guess what will work.” Don’t think that Ted and his staff aren’t up for

their selections. Luckily for him, most of the staff

some new challenges. They get new plants in all

Kathleen, the resident hippie, is a walking

out. Members of the staff will usually try the new

stays around for many years.

encyclopedia of plants. She came to the area to get

her PhD but loves working at Meador Nursery

so much she’s never left. Karin is a character who, too, loves plants of all kinds and has never met a

the time and they’re only too happy to try them

plants out first to make sure they will work in their respective areas and sometimes they have success.

“I’ve actually sold new types of plants to

customers and told them if it didn’t work I would

feel comfortable recommending plants that aren’t

chance because there are some great new plants out there and you want the customer to love the landscaping.”

Ted said that most of the soil in Dallas is

consistent, it’s just when you get up into Denton

County that the conditions vary so much. He says the most important thing they do is to keep their

plants healthy by watering and fertilizing them. Though they love trying new things, they always like to keep to the plants that have consistently worked for their customers which is why, after 75

years and lots of competition, they are still growing

and still educating north Texas customers on what works best.

“The sheer amount of plants offered has grown

astronomically over the years,” said Ted. “We keep

with the ones that we know work in this area. We don’t ever want the customer to be disappointed.” 940.382.2638 • www.meadornursery.com

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What Every

Woman

staff is very excited about providing women with such a convenient option. “We treat our patients like family and that’s why we’re working to provide as many services as possible in house so that we may ensure the women who come to Caring for Women get the treatment they deserve,” said Dr. Popov. In addition to providing pregnancy and gynecological care, they also have an in house lab so even routine preventative care bloodwork can be conveniently done in the office. They perform bone density tests, body composition evaluations, as well as genetic testing for hereditary cancer syndromes. by Susan Neuhalfen So often life gets in the way and the next thing you know your mammogram or bone density scan is a very woman is different. think of Certified Nurse Midwives delivering year overdue. Now all those tests can be done at the time of an annual. Every woman’s care needs to babies, women are excited to learn that they can Several minor procedures can be done under continue their routine gynecological care with their be different. Finding just the sedation in the office with a board certified midwife as well. anesthesiologist providing sedation, saving the right environment where she “For many of our patients, once they meet one can not only find the best provider but feel of our midwives, they are so impressed with their hassle and cost of a hospital visit. They also offer laparoscopic surgery, also called minimally invasive great about the overall experience is not caring, compassionate approach, they just want surgery (MIS) and robotic surgeries to stay with them,” said Dr. Monica just important, it’s imperative. at Texas Presbyterian Hospital Popov of Caring for Women. Flower Mound and Medical Caring for Women is the perfect place to find just Caring for Women also has “For many of our Center Frisco. Many other the medical expertise that each individual woman six doctors and two Nurse patients, once they offices are just beginning needs. With such a diverse group of physicians, Practitioners in addition to offer this, but Caring for midwives, and nurse practitioners, women can find to the four Certified Nurse meet one of our Women has been performing exactly the right person to fit their needs. Midwives so every woman midwives, they are so these surgeries for over 10 Four years in a row, Caring for Women has can find the provider that impressed with their years now. In fact, some been voted as having the best midwifery team in best meets her need. In caring, compassionate of the Caring for Women the Best of Denton. The team of Certified Nurse addition to such a diverse physicians actually proctor approach, they just Midwives works collaboratively with the physicians staff, the office comes with other doctors who are just to provide exceptional care in a family-centered way, all the technological advances want to stay with learning advanced MIS. but with the reassurance that almost all potential that you expect from such a them.” Caring for Women has spent complications can still be handled within the large and unique group. over fifteen years improving and Caring for Women family. For example, just in time for growing their facility as well as their The midwifery team at Caring for Women is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they nationally ranked by the American College of are opening a mammography center right in the staff, eliminating the need for the patient to take Nurse Midwivesas one of the best. Their dedication facility. No more separate trips to the hospital to more time off of work to go to a separate facility for to patients is an inspiration to the entire staff at get your mammogram done. All call-backs and additional testing. “We provide convenience and quality care to all Caring for Women. While many people only biopsies will be performed internally. The entire of our patients,” said Dr. Popov. “We strive to take care of everything internally so that we control that quality of care.” The most important thing at Caring for Women is that patients are involved in making the decisions. Everything is there for them, conveniently, but it’s up to the patient, in collaboration with her provider, to decide exactly what is best for her.

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