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Why don’t we take more time off?

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MEN VS. WOMEN Why the work divide matters.

12 WOMEN BUYING CARS Tips to get the car you need at the price you want.

14 DRINK UP! Natural, refreshing watermelon beverages.

15 TOP MEN’S HEALTH ISSUES Reasons the man in your life should get a check-up.

20 HE’S YOUR GUY – KEEP HIM ON TRACK Facts you should know about prostate cancer.

22 WHILE WE WERE OUT See what your colleagues have been up to!

22 WOMEN TO WATCH New hires and promotions.

22 ACHIEVEMENTS & APPLAUSE Awards and accomplishments.

23 MEET AND GREET Regional networking events and meetings.

5 COVER STORY It’s not often that you see men on the cover of BusinessWoman. But June is Men’s Health Month and we all have men in our lives, whether it’s our spouse, significant other, dad, brother, son, uncle, or friend.

We thought we would take the occasion to highlight not only an accomplished and successful local businesswoman, but also the men that have worked alongside her.

Cover photography courtesy of GeorJean Photography.

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e all have men in our lives – whether it’s a has a lot of helpful information, including how to negotiate spouse, father, son, brother, or friend – and for the best price. Go prepared and armed with the right June is Men’s Health Month. And not that information. Who cares about the cup holders!? you don’t already have a lot on your plate, but Will you be taking a vacation this summer? Come the sometimes our men just need a little nudge to do some of end of the year, will you have used all of your vacation the things that give them angst … like time? Why not? A recent initiative going for a checkup. discovered why we should not only In this issue of BusinessWoman, take time off, but also why most of us you’re going to read a couple of don’t take all of the time we’ve earned.

No one can make you articles about some of the top men’s It’s an enlightening article. feel inferior without health issues. After reading them, Thank you to all of the women who I hope you’ll find a little time to came to our spring women’s expos. your consent. discuss with “your guys” the They were great fun for thousands of importance of making regular women. Now we’re diligently working ~ Eleanor Roosevelt appointments for screenings. on putting together exciting fall You already know that women women’s expos. If you have a business, interpret words and react differently call or go online to find out how you to situations than do men. That can participate. Everybody else: makes an impact in our work register online to attend. You’ll be glad environment and how we relate to you did! each other. Men and women also build contrasting types of business relationships. You may not agree with everything Have fun this summer. in the article included in this issue about men vs. women, but I think you’ll agree that a lot of it hits home.

Christianne Rupp Are you thinking about buying a new car or a car new to Vice President and Managing Editor you? Don’t do it until you’ve read “Women Buying Cars.” It

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Probing a Little Deeper

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ver wonder what might be lurking deep down underground right there in your own backyard?

Maybe an underground storage tank?

A sinkhole or an abandoned mine tunnel—even a dead body?

Thanks to Felicia Bechtel, owner of Enviroscan, it’s possible to find out exactly what is hidden below without endangering your health and wellbeing and without your having to lift a shovel!

A Lancaster native and the youngest of five children, Bechtel grew up with parents who were in the medical field.

“I was always around science from the time I was tiny,” she said. “I thought I would be a physician … but ended up taking a geology class my sophomore year in college and was hooked.”

That college career began with undergraduate work at Bryn Mawr College and graduate work at Yale and Brown—all in geology. She married her husband, Tim, a geophysicist, right out of graduate school. At that time, while her husband was finishing his Ph.D. at Brown, Bechtel discovered that there were no jobs for geologists in the region.

“This was the mid-’80s, preenvironmental consulting push,” she said.

After a varied career journey, Bechtel and her husband ended up working with an environmental consulting firm in Lancaster, where they were asked to become partners in 1991.

However, Bechtel said that “a relative encouraged us to work up an alternative business plan for starting our own firm—not environmental consulting, but geophysics, our specialty.”

After initially joking about the idea, they eventually realized this was the path they should actually take.

“Thus, Enviroscan, Inc., was born in February 1992.”

So what is geophysics and what do Bechtel and her business partners—her husband and brother-in-law—actually do for their clients?

“Enviroscan specializes exclusively in land, marine, and borehole geophysics,” Bechtel explains. “Think of geophysics as medical radiology, except we are scanning the earth rather than people, looking for things underground.”

Helping their clients avoid digging and hitting something they weren’t expecting, or helping them locate precisely where to dig to find something, is the ultimate goal.

“It is used to minimize danger, cost, time, and, of course, liability for anyone doing intrusive work,” she said.

Bechtel’s husband, Tim, is Enviroscan’s technical director, staying “on top of the latest and greatest with regard to new science practices,” she said.

He also teaches geology and related courses at F&M College and often works with legal cases that may require the type of expertise Enviroscan can provide.

Her brother-in-law, Geoff Stankiewicz, vice president, is an accountant who handles all financial projections and manages the company properties and equipment. He also manages the marine geophysics division of the company, as they scan for underwater targets like downed aircraft, drowning victims, clear shipping lanes, or sunken ships.

“I am the primary client contact,” Bechtel said. “When a client has a

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Think of geophysics as medical radiology, except we are scanning the earth rather than people, looking for things underground.

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problem to solve … they usually contact me first and I determine how to help them.”

She composes a proposal that describes the procedures and costs in detail and also provides all the necessary report reviews for completed projects. Additionally, Bechtel does a lot of educational outreach for her clients, community, and other interested groups.

Operating a business together and working so closely on a daily basis with your family might seem challenging for some, but Bechtel has found it to be quite beneficial, considering each of them brings something unique to the table.

“We can pinch-hit for each other … but it is great for each of us having our own specialized niche where we can be super-efficient. It has helped us thrive for 23 years. That and a really fantastic staff of professionals working with us.”

In the 23 years they’ve been in business, Bechtel said they’ve found that each assignment is exciting and special in its own way.

“Either the work is wild, or the client is really fun to work with, the results are spectacular, or the venue is unusual … I love it when we are solving a complicated puzzle or really helping someone understand something about their property or site that they didn’t know before.”

Enviroscan is proud to be a Socially and Economically Restricted Business (SERB) and also a certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE), an honor they’ve held since 1994 and have updated yearly since then.

“Being a certified WBE means that we have been scrutinized by several governmental agencies over the years to verify that ownership and the dayto-day operations are governed, by at least 51 percent, by a female—me,” Bechtel proudly stated.

The benefits of being a certified WBE come into play when large companies going after big government contracts, which are typically longterm contracts, need to subcontract part of the work to certified WBEs or other minority business enterprises.

“They will look to us if they need geophysics, so it sometimes helps us in the selection process,” Bechtel said.

Other than the fact that there are still fewer women than men in the professional technical fields, Bechtel doesn’t think being a woman has made a big difference in how she’s navigated her career in geophysics.

“When someone uses us and deals with me directly, they may remember me better because I am different from a male counterpart,” she said. “And I try every single day to make sure that my clients have a positive experience with us, so hopefully they will remember that too.”

Bechtel said she feels very lucky to

be part of the thriving community and emphasized her belief that it is every person’s responsibility to give back, both personally and as part of any organization in which they’re involved.

Leading by example, she has been engaged with many communityservice projects and volunteer organizations over the years.

“The hardest thing is to learn how to balance work with community service so you can give your best to both without going crazy,” she said.

“I am really proud of my entire extended family … and especially my husband and our three children,” she said. “It reminds me that I am part of a grand network of amazing people.”

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mericans are over whelmed—but they aren’t taking the breaks they’ve earned. Nearly three-quarters of workers say they are stressed at work, with one in four reporting they are either “very” or “extremely” stressed.

It’s no surprise that Americans feel this way. Many workers leave their paid time off (PTO) unused, despite nearuniversal recognition of the importance and benefits of using PTO, from reducing stress to improving productivity when we return to work.

But when Project: Time Off asked GfK Public Affairs and Corporate Communications to examine the attitudes and beliefs underlying America’s hard-charging work culture, GfK discovered that the benefits of PTO were no match for the fears that are keeping them at work.

Key Findings • Nearly everyone surveyed (96

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Companies that encourage their workers to take • Returning to a “Mountain of Work” – Fully 40 percent of American workers cite the heavy workload awaiting their return as the top challenge in taking PTO.

PTO have happier, healthier, and more productive employees.

percent) recognizes the importance of using PTO, including 95 percent of senior business leaders.

91 percent believe employees return from PTO recharged and renewed— and ready to work more effectively.

• Huge majorities of American workers say PTO helps them relax and recharge (90 percent), offers the opportunity to do what they enjoy (88 percent), and makes them happier (85 percent).

In a survey of more than 1,300 employees and senior business leaders across the United States, it was revealed that workers construct many of their own biggest barriers to taking time off. More than four in 10 of us will leave PTO on the table, even though it is part of our compensation.

• Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) say their concentration and productivity improve with PTO, and 61 percent report greater satisfaction at work.

• Senior business leaders agree that time off from work delivers benefits to their employees and companies:

What’s Holding Us Back?

A variety of justifications lead about two in five workers (37 percent) to conclude it is not “easy” to take the PTO they have earned.

• The Work Martyr Complex – More than one-third of employees (35 percent) won’t use their time off because they believe “nobody else can do the work while I’m away.”

• Face Time, All the Time – Roughly three in 10 (28 percent) respondents do not use all their time off because they want to show complete dedication to the company and their job.

• Lingering Effects of a Tough Economy – One in three respondents (33 percent) say they simply “cannot afford” to take PTO. More than one-fifth of respondents (22 percent) said they didn’t want others to see them as “replaceable.”

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America’s Hard-Charging Work Culture America’s always-on work culture exerts a powerful influence on our decisions about using paid time off.

Some of the leading cultural barriers include: • A Negative Vibe about PTO – Two-thirds of American workers (67 percent) say their company culture either says nothing about taking time off, sends mixed messages, or discourages them from using PTO. • No Control When it Comes to Earned Benefits – PTO is typically a defined employee benefit, just like salary and healthcare. Yet despite being a significant part of their total compensation, nearly one-third of workers (31 percent) say they do not control their own PTO—the company does. It’s like one-third of Americans refusing to see the doctor until their employer allows them to.

A Failure to Communicate Senior business leaders know the company benefits when workers take time off. Yet our research shows that many are sending mixed messages to employees.

• Poor Communication from Above: One-third (33 percent) of senior business leaders state they never (19 percent) or rarely—just once a year (14 percent)—talk with employees about the benefits of taking time off.

• Staying Connected 24/7/365: When taking time off from work, many senior business leaders have a hard time unplugging—just over a third (37 percent) reported being able to get away from work completely. Nearly half (46 percent) keep responding to emails, while roughly three in 10 (29 percent) return calls from work during their PTO—all the while sending the signal that it’s never OK to be away from the job.

• Grudgingly Granting PTO: More than one-quarter (28 percent) do not find it “easy” to approve paid time off requests, and among those who do not find it easy, 32 percent worry it puts an extra burden on other employees.

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The Full Effect A closer examination of these findings reveals that companies that encourage their workers to take PTO have happier, healthier, and more productive employees.

• Happier personal lives. Employees whose companies encourage the use of PTO have happier personal lives.

Nearly three-quarters (74 percent) of employees whose companies encourage PTO use report being “extremely” or “very” happy with their personal relationships with family and friends.

• Happier at work. Workers who are “extremely” happy with their jobs work within corporate cultures that encourage PTO. Over half (55 percent) of extremely happy employees are encouraged to use PTO, versus only one-third (32 percent) of the total population.

• More successful and financially secure. Companies that encourage PTO employ more people who are “extremely,” “very,” or “somewhat” happy with their professional success and personal financial situation compared to those companies that discourage PTO, send mixed messages, or send no message on PTO (91 vs. 79 percent and 84 vs. 68 percent, respectively).

Senior Business Leaders Agree: Paid Time Off is Good for the Company • Senior business leaders agree that employees who use their PTO return recharged and renewed, ready to work more efficiently and productively (91 percent).

• The vast majority of senior business leaders agree that using PTO cuts down on sick days and burnout, reduces turnover rates and improves morale, and boosts employee focus and creativity (90 percent for each).

• Project: Time Off is an initiative to prove the personal, business, social and economic benefits that taking earned time off can deliver. We aim to shift culture so that using personal time off is not considered frivolous, but essential to strengthening families and improving personal health; a business investment with proven returns and an economic necessity. Visit www.ProjectTimeOff.com for more information.

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little while back, we appeared on a late-night television show to promote our new book, Mean Girls at Work—How to Stay Professional When Things Get Personal. Our hosts, two male comedians, were very surprised to learn that women react to teasing, sparring, and criticism very differently from men.

“You don’t understand,” Kathi explained, “that when you insult or yell at one of your female employees, she takes it very personally; she goes home and thinks about it.”

“Really?” one of the hosts responded. “I find that hard to believe.”

And yet, once our male television host asked a female member of his staff whether Kathi’s statement rang true, she agreed wholeheartedly.

“Absolutely,” she said. “It really affects me.”

“Taking things to heart” may be a phrase that encapsulates a primary difference between men and women at work. Relational by nature, women take their work relationships personally and invest in work emotionally.

Most women join companies with the desire to be part of a team, to connect with the other players, and to deliver outstanding results. While men are friendly toward their colleagues, women often relate to coworkers, clients, and vendors as friends.

Men, on the other hand, seem to assume and accept that the workplace is a competitive environment, and competition sometimes includes delivering and receiving verbal jabs.

A study from the University of Chicago discovered that men are

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94 percent more likely than women to apply for a job with a salary potential that is dependent on outperforming their colleagues. This would support the general view that men experience work as a forum for applying their skills, delivering results, and beating their competitors.

Why do women care so much?

What makes a sarcastic remark delivered at work more hurtful to a woman than it is to a man? The answer may lie partially in biology and partially in socialization.

In the realm of biology, women are wired differently from men. The female brain has language and emotion centers in both hemispheres and more connective tissue between the two. These factors alone could explain why women are more sensitive to and adversely affected by harsh words.

In addition, as Dr. Marianne Legato explains in Why Men Never Remember and Women Never Forget, estrogen causes women to feel and

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These are superficial observations that convey a deeper message: “Let’s get along.”

Men, on the other hand, are more likely to connect by giving each other a hard time. “Look what the cat dragged in!” “Are you still here?” “Is your team ready to be demolished by my team?” These types of statements are often said in jest to establish rapport between two men.

Even if you are only joking, words like slow, stupid, lazy, difficult, incompetent, weak, or loser leave a lasting, negative imprint with many women. To get the best performance and the greatest loyalty from female employees and coworkers, you’d do well to choose the words that you use carefully.

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The majority of workers: • Lack clear focus • Feel disconnected • Demonstrate low morale

Here are Two Guidelines for Men: 1. Understand that women hear what you say differently from how guys hear you. It’s really true that your words leave a stronger imprint and have a longer-term effect on the women with whom you work.

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remember stressful events better (and longer) than men do. This enhanced memory skill makes it difficult for a woman to forget a cutting remark or tough feedback once she’s heard it.

Socially, men and women bond differently. Two women coming together typically connect by exchanging compliments, such as “You look wonderful,” or “Love that jacket on you,” or “Great haircut.”

Given these fundamental differences in connecting and communicating, what guidelines might help men deliver feedback to women more effectively? And what tips might help women take harsh or sarcastic statements uttered by their male colleagues less personally?

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Make sure at the end of the day to remind her not to take it personally—that you spoke in the heat of the moment.

Here are Two Tips for Women: 1. Accept that you are more sensitive to harsh or sarcastic words than your male colleagues. If words do leave a stronger impression on the female brain, then part of your selfmanagement plan is finding ways to release the impact of those remarks that hurt.

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We aren’t condoning abusive behavior, but we are saying that you may want to give men a little wiggle room in the area of remarks. If a statement really bothers you, go back later and ask that individual not to use that kind of language again. In most instances, he’ll apologize and comply.

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f you are a woman buying a new or used car, follow these tips to get the car you need at the price you want.

Women buy 54 percent of the cars in the United States and influence 84 percent of all vehicle purchase decisions. Yet most women dread the car-buying experience, with good reason. Women often get ignored, patronized, or, sometimes, just plain ripped off at car dealerships.

And lack of knowledge about cars and the car-buying process isn’t always the culprit.

In a study conducted by two economists in Chicago, car dealers quoted higher prices to a test group of women than to a similar group of men, even when those women came to the dealership armed with the same information as the men and followed the same “script” as the men.

Why does this happen? Many car salespeople believe that women don’t know much about cars or the carbuying process and then take

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advantage of that. Yet even when women are informed and savvy, they often encounter different treatment from men and have a harder time getting what they want.

So, as a woman, how do you combat this? First, get informed. Second, let the salesperson know you are knowledgeable and want solid information. Third, learn how to negotiate effectively. And last, if the salesperson isn’t giving you the service you deserve, find another salesperson or even another dealership.

Do Your Homework The cardinal rule for any car buyer is to do research before walking into a dealership. The importance of this rule is doubled for women.

Decide what you want. Before you enter any dealership, get online or read auto magazines and decide what car you want. Think about your lifestyle, driving habits, and financial situation, and narrow your search to cars that fit your needs.

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Then, do some comparison shopping. There are many private and government websites that provide useful information about vehicle reliability, gas efficiency, and many other aspects of cars.

(For a list of some of those resources, read Nolo’s article “Buying a New Car.”) Learn about your chosen cars. Once you have narrowed your search down to one or a few cars, read as much as you can about them. Learn about the pros and cons of the vehicle, compare the model year you are looking at to other model years, and read reviews of the car. Make a list of all the features that you like and don’t like, and write down questions to ask the dealer.

Decide on trim line and extra features. Be sure to research the differences between the trim lines and find out what “extras” are available.

Decide ahead of time what you want and don’t want. Sometimes sales

personnel persuade buyers (especially women) that they really need the extra fabric guard for $200, the added security system for $350, and the extended warranty for $1,200.

Let the Salesperson Know You Mean Business Once you are armed with research, it’s time to hit the dealerships. Walk in confidently, ask for a salesperson, and tell them what car or cars you would like to see. Follow these tips to get good service and good information: Make sure the salesperson knows you are informed. Some women have reported that sales personnel will spend hours talking about insignificant features (like seat fabric colors) and never provide information about the things that are more important to the buyer.

Head off chat about colors and cup holders as quickly as possible by asking questions that let the salesperson know you have done your homework and that you want solid information about

the warranty, vehicle reliability, horsepower, gas efficiency, or whatever else concerns you.

If reviews have flagged some issues with the car, ask the salesperson about them.

Take notes. Take notes on important information and jot down what you did and didn’t like about the car.

Test drive the car. Take the car for a test drive. Turn the radio off, drive on both freeways and surface streets, test the air conditioning, listen for noises, pay attention to seat comfort, and take note of anything else that is important to you.

Negotiate!

Once you’ve decided on the car you want, it’s time to negotiate.

Many women aren’t familiar or comfortable with the negotiating process. In fact, according to one study, some women aren’t even aware that negotiating is possible.

Keep this in mind: To get the best price possible, you must negotiate.

Don’t assume that the price quoted,

sales departments of all dealerships within driving distance of your home and ask for bids on the exact car you want. Let them know you are willing to order a car, rather than settle for one on the lot that doesn’t fit your criteria. This is a great way to get the dealerships to bid against each other without having to visit each showroom.

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The cardinal rule for any car buyer is to do research before walking into a dealership. The importance of this rule is doubled for women.

Don’t spill your financial information or bottom line. The minute you walk into the dealership, the salesperson will try to find out how much you are willing, or able, to pay and what your financial situation is.

Don’t reveal anything—no discussions of your top price tag or your maximum monthly payment.

Find out what the dealer paid for the car. Negotiate “up” from what the dealer paid, not “down” from what the dealer is asking.

Use the Internet. Email the Internet

Negotiate price, not payments. Negotiate the price of the car and stay away from discussions of what that will mean in terms of monthly payments. Only when you have settled on a price should you discuss financing.

Sit on it. When it comes to negotiating, time is your friend. Make an offer that is lower than what you are willing to pay, and if the dealer doesn’t accept it, tell the salesperson how to reach you and then leave. The salesperson will get back to you within a few days with a new offer.

Then it’s your turn again. Keep going until you get a fair price. The whole process can take days or even a week or more.

Usually, the longer you negotiate, the lower the price goes. There is the possibility, however, that the car will be sold by another salesperson, so if you hold out for your price too long, you could lose the car and have to start again.

Don’t be patronized. Even if you display confidence and knowledge, some salespeople still won’t take you seriously. If this happens, switch salespeople or go to another dealer.

Today, more than ever, there are dealers and salespeople that want, and will work for, your business. Find those dealers, and then tell your friends about them.

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Bring used cars to a mechanic. If you are looking at a used car, get an inspection by an independent mechanic. (To learn more about special considerations when buying a used car, see Nolo’s article “Buying a Used Car”).

even if the car is on sale or discounted, is the lowest price the dealer will accept. In fact, the quoted price might be jacked up quite a bit just because you are female.

Learn as much as you can about the negotiating process. If you have never negotiated before, read a few books or articles on negotiating. Here are some tips:

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Whether you’re trying to achieve wellness goals or just looking for simple ways to add more nutrient-rich food sources into your family’s diet, now is the time to dust off that blender or juicer. Naturally sweet and nutritious, watermelon is a great addition to drinks that nourish and replenish the body.

For years, health professionals have touted the many benefits found in nature—especially in fruits such as watermelon. But with hectic schedules, it can be hard to reap the rewards of these power foods.

Thankfully, there are a few helpful contraptions in the kitchen to help you quickly and easily power up your diet.

When incorporating these delicious drinks into your family’s diet, use a strong blender when you can. This will help retain essential phytonutrients and antioxidants within the blended mixture. Many conventional juicers require you to throw away the pulp, which means throwing out these bonus health benefits.

Boasting the Benefits of Watermelon Whether you need to flush out toxins or reduce bloating, healthy and hydrating watermelon is the all-natural solution conveniently found at your local grocer’s produce section.

Packed with arginine and citrulline, watermelon may help improve blood flow. The watermelon’s high water and potassium level may also help the body flush out unwanted fluids. Plus, watermelon is said to have a diuretic effect, which helps the body beat bloating.

The following cocktail recipes all feature this star ingredient, which, along with other healthful ingredients, offer, natural solutions for common conditions.

Juice all ingredients in conventional juicer.

-or In blender, place watermelon first, and then remaining ingredients. Turn blender on low until watermelon is liquefied, and then gradually increase speed. Blend 2 minutes.

Watermelon Zapper Servings: 2 (21⁄4 cups total in blender, or 13⁄4 cups total in juicer) 2 cups watermelon cubes 1/3 large lemon, peeled 11⁄2 tablespoons peeled fresh ginger 2 medium carrots

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1/3 medium cucumber, peeled 3 medium carrots, washed 2 celery stalks 1/2 red pepper, washed and seeded 1/4 cup fresh parsley 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro 2 cups watermelon Dash of horseradish In juicer, extract juice from all ingredients. Serve plain or over ice.

Source: National Watermelon Promotion Board (Family Features)

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national survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that women are three times more likely than men to see a doctor on a regular basis. This is the case despite the fact that, on average, men have shorter life expectancies than women and face high mortality rates for conditions like heart disease and cancer.

If it’s been far too long since an important man in your life went for a checkup, urge him to consider these prevalent men’s health issues—and then to book an appointment with his M.D.

Basic Health Considerations for Men According to Dr. Robert A. Sallavanti of Sallavanti & Cotter Family Medicine, if a man hasn’t been to the doctor in a while, the first step will be to review his medical history and get an overview of his current health habits.

“Before the age of 50, the biggest concerns are the basic healthcare issues, like cholesterol, blood pressure, weight issues, basic exercise patterns, and smoking,” said Sallavanti, whose primary-care practice is affiliated with the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center and Lancaster Regional Medical Center.

“Those are the questions we’re going to review right away, along with others depending on the patient’s specific risk factors.”

For many men, the first steps toward getting healthier are quitting smoking, if they currently do, and working toward a healthy weight.

Cardiovascular Disease. While heart disease is the leading cause of death among both men and women, the condition catches up to men a bit earlier, and therefore their average age of death from cardiovascular disease is younger—under 65 years old.

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When he’s not helping patients or spending time with his family, Dr. Robert A. Sallavanti creates stained-glass masterpieces, such as this double-sided hanging panel featuring trumpet vines and clematis.

Because of the early onset, it’s never too soon for men to start taking steps to improve their cardiovascular health, such as smoking cessation, healthier eating, and increasing physical activity.

Sallavanti also likes to discuss the symptoms of heart attacks with his male patients.

“It’s not just the chest pain you usually hear about,” he explained. “For some it’s a shortness of breath, or the feeling of someone sitting on your chest. There is sometimes no real chest pain.”

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Prostate Cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in men and the second leading type of cancer death in men, second only to lung cancer. Fortunately, if it’s found in the early stages, prostate cancer is usually treatable.

“In younger men, if you find it at an early age, you’re going to save their lives,” said Sallavanti.

The problem is that prostate cancer is often asymptomatic, meaning that the majority of patients diagnosed show no obvious symptoms of the disease—which makes screening that

much more vital. On the other hand, some of the screenings can actually lead to more problems, and “patients can end up with symptoms they didn’t have in the first place,” Sallavanti explained.

That’s part of the reason having a strong connection with your doctor, who can help determine when and how to screen for prostate cancer, is so important.

“It’s so dependent on age and other risk factors,” Sallavanti said. “All males should have a conversation with their doctors about when to screen.”

Sexual Health. While sexual health issues may not threaten the very lives of men, they are still significant problems that should be discussed between men and their doctors. It’s not just a problem among older men, either.

“While the older we get, the higher the risk,” Sallavanti explained. “Sexual dysfunction can show up even in someone 30 years old.”

Sometimes the issue is one of functionality, other times one of desire, but either way, “it’s clearly a fairly significant problem,” said Sallavanti.

With that in mind, doctors will usually ask about sexual health problems as part of their overall health review, and men shouldn’t be afraid to speak up if they are facing any issues in this area.

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Colon Screenings. While having a colonoscopy is generally a dreaded experience, this screening is absolutely vital for both men and women after the age of 50.

“In terms of truly being able to save lives, this is so important,” Sallavanti said.

That’s because regular testing is one of the most effective tools for both preventing colorectal cancer in the first place—since removing polyps that appear in the test can actually help stop the cancer from ever starting—and for finding colorectal cancer early, when it’s much easier to treat.

Getting Men to the Doctor Going to the doctor regularly is key for maintaining good health and catching diseases early—or preventing them from ever developing, if possible.

But getting men on board isn’t always easy. If you’re struggling to convince a man in your life to make an appointment, Sallavanti recommends making an emotional appeal.

“Tell him that you want him to live a long, healthy, and productive life,” he suggests, “and that you want to be able to enjoy your time together, even when you’re older.”

Another factor to consider, especially for younger men, is children.

“We men like to be providers,” Sallavanti said, “so we want to see our kids get older and go through school; we want to meet our grandkids. That’s a pretty powerful motivator to prioritize our health.”

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By THOMAS R. CLEMENTS, M.D.

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prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men.

underneath the bladder and in front of the rectum.

A normal prostate is about the size of a walnut. As the prostate grows, it can squeeze the urethra, the tube in which urine flows, and cause difficulties with urination.

Prostate cancer begins at the cell level. Normal cells in the prostate and other parts of the body grow and divide from new cells as they are needed. Sometimes, however, this process goes wrong.

New cells form when the body doesn’t need them, and old or damaged cells don’t die as they should.

The buildup of extra cells often forms a mass of tissue called a growth or tumor.

What’s so important about prostate cancer, you ask? Well, after skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men.

Thomas R. Clements, M.D., urologist with Urology of Central PA in Harrisburg.

Yes, that’s right; it’s the second most common cancer in men! In 2015 alone, it is estimated that there will be 220,800 new cases of prostate cancer. In addition, there will be 27,540 deaths from prostate cancer.

How does that rank in overall deaths from cancer? It’s in second place, only behind lung cancer. Prostate cancer can be a serious disease.

Fortunately, most men diagnosed with prostate cancer will not die from it. About 60 percent of the cases are diagnosed in men over the age of 65.

Some of the risk factors for prostate cancer include: race, family history, diet, age, smoking, and obesity.

Screening for prostate cancer is the best way to stay protected (and be informed). In general, screening is recommended for all men between the ages of 55 and 69 years old. Getting checked for prostate cancer involves three simple steps: a visit to your

doctor, a blood test, and a digital rectal exam.

The visit with the doctor will include an analysis to one’s personal health history to look for any potential risk factors.

There is a blood test is for the PSA (prostate specific antigen). This is a protein that is secreted by the prostate into the blood stream and will be elevated in most cases of prostate cancer.

In years past, we used to say that a PSA over the level 4 was concerning.

We now know that the PSA gradually increases as we get older, so there are new age-specific levels of normal.

In the last few years, there has been a lot of press about the PSA. To that I would say that it’s not a perfect test, but it’s simple, and over the last 20 years

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o, what does a woman need to know about prostate cancer? Last I checked, women don’t have prostates; however, most woman have a man in their lives, whether that be a husband, father, grandfather, son, or friend who does have a prostate.

Let’s face it: Men don’t have the greatest track record when it comes to keeping tabs on their own health. So every woman should know something about prostate cancer to keep the men in their lives on the right track.

The prostate is a part of the man’s reproductive system. Its primary function is to make part of the seminal fluid that carries the sperm out of the body. It is located deep in the pelvis,

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The rectal exam is also a critical test to screen for prostate cancer. If either the PSA or rectal exam findings are concerning, a biopsy would be recommended. This is performed with an ultrasound probe through the rectum followed by 12 small needle cores taken from the prostate. It is typically done under anesthesia.

After the biopsy is done, a pathologist will look at the tissue and decide whether or not cancer is present. If it is, they will give it a Gleason grade, which is a way to look at how aggressive the cancer is.

There are also several new genetic tests that help grade aggressiveness. Fortunately, there are many good treatment options for prostate cancer. Some include: active surveillance (watchful waiting), surgery, radiation therapy, brachytherapy, hormone therapy, cyrotherapy, and chemotherapy.

Each treatment has specific

advantages and risks associated with it and will be discussed in great detail with your urologist once the diagnosis is made.

Prostate cancer is treatable and even curable when detected early.

According to the most recent data, when including all stages of prostate cancer, the five-, 10-, and 15-year survival rates are 100 percent, 99 percent, and 94 percent, respectively.

So, take time to ask the men in your lives about their prostates. Ask them about the last time they got checked. Have them tell you their latest PSA. Remind them that a simple blood test and a rectal exam is nothing compared to what you have to go through every time you see your gynecologist or have a mammogram.

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Watch Richelyn Penn Mekile has been named the director of human resources for Elizabethtown College. She came to Elizabethtown College from Kutztown University, where she was associate director of human resources. Mekile is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management.

Melissa Kitch has been hired as a branch manager for Union Community Bank.

Kitch is responsible for business development and branch management at the bank’s branch on Old Philadelphia Pike in Lancaster.

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at Stock and Leader, Attorneys at Law, was recognized by The Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Environment and Energy Law Section (EELS), in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board, for her service as chair of the section’s Pro Bono Program.

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Jill S. Welch was listed on the 2015 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list, which highlights those attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practices.

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Metro Bank chief retail officer Elisa Cintron presents the Penn State Hershey Center for the Protection of Children with a donation of $6,335 on behalf of Metro Bank. The money was raised by Metro Bank team members through a “Dress Down Fridays” campaign during Child Abuse Awareness Month in April.

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Nicole Teets recently joined Metro Bank as electronic payment operations manager in its cash management department. She earned her Payments University ACH Certification in 2012.

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Jennifer L. Craighead was listed on the 2015 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list, which highlights those attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practices.

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3rd Wednesday of the month Lancaster Country Club 1466 New Holland Pike, Lancaster Jennie Weinhold 717.715.2595 info@LAEN-ABWA.com www.LAEN-ABWA.com Lebanon Valley Chapter 6 p.m.

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2nd Thursday of the month Hamilton Club 106 E. Orange St., Lancaster Donna Anderson 717.392.8285 donnatroptan@yahoo.com Wheatland – Conestoga Chapter 6 p.m.

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2nd Tuesday of the month Sept. through April Mary Meisenhelter Debra Goodling-Kime Yorkview Hall Willman Business Center York College of PA 441 Country Club Road, York jsternerwbco@ycp.edu www.wbcoyork.org Women’s Independent Networking Group (WING) Noon 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month Heritage Hills 2700 Mount Rose Ave.,York Lisa Barshinger 717.747.6393 info@wingofyork.com www.wingofyork.com Women’s Network of York 11:30 a.m.

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