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FALL 2015 A Publication of Oswego Health — Care for Your Lifetime
HEALTHCARE Keep On Movin’ p. 2 Joint Replacement p. 6 Breast Cancer Can you get it?
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Diabetes Support Group To learn more about the latest treatments and medications to treat diabetes, Oswego Health’s certified diabetes educator offers two free opportunities each month. Members of the community can participate in a group that meets the first Thursday of the month from 10 to 11 a.m. at Springside at Seneca Hill, located halfway between Fulton and Oswego on Route 45A. A second group meets in Oswego the third Wednesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. in the lower level JPC conference room of the Oswego Health Services Center, which is adjacent to Oswego Hospital. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Leading the conversations will be Susan Callaway, CDE, RN. For more information on the support groups, please call 349-5513.
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What is total joint replacement? Joint replacement can relieve the pain and allow you to return to everyday activities. Arthritis pain? If other treatments don’t work, your doctor may recommend joint replacement surgery. Pain from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can leave you wishing for a brand new knee. It’s not an outrageous thought: Joints can be replaced. Total joint replacement is used when arthritis has caused severe damage to a joint’s cartilage. The damaged joint is replaced with an artificial joint. This relieves the pain and disability caused by the arthritis and allows a person to return to everyday activities, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Replacement surgery
In general, it is encouraged to use the joint shortly after the operation. Your physician will recommend exercises to strengthen the joint.
After Surgery To prevent infection after surgery, tell your dentist that you’ve had a joint replacement and talk to your doctor before you have any dental work performed. You may need to take antibiotics before some dental procedures. If you’re at risk for blood clots after surgery, your surgeon will tell you how to prevent this complication.
Joint replacement will only be considered after nonsurgical alternatives fail to relieve pain and disability. During surgery the damaged parts of the joint are removed and artificial parts are inserted to replace them. The recovery period after surgery depends on the person’s overall health and which joint was replaced.
My patients tell me that a joint replacement changes their lives,” said orthopedic surgeon Jerod Hines,MD. “They are able to resume their lifestyle, pain free.”
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Just Keep on in’
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Stay active, watch your weight, listen to your body.
If painful joints due to osteoarthritis are controlling your life, here’s a reminder: It’s possible to live a more active, independent life with less joint pain. But you’ll have to do your part. First, talk to your physician, who can help you develop a treatment plan that addresses your specific needs. Your plan could include some of these self-help remedies recommended by experts at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Arthritis Foundation. Stay active. Regular physical activity can help improve muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness, control weight, reduce joint stiffness, and increase flexibility. A well-rounded exercise program includes weightlifting and resistance exercise (using flexible bands); walking or low-impact exercises, such as water aerobics; and range-of-motion exercises. However, the type of exercise you should do depends on the joints involved and what your doctor or physical therapist recommends.
Oswego Health’s orthopedic surgeon, John Ayres, MD, encourages community members suffering from arthritis to listen to their body. “Be as active as you can and increase your activity as your body allows,” he said, adding, “Don’t be too proud to use a cane, it can really help.”
Listen to your body. Follow the Two-Hour Pain Rule recommended by the Arthritis Foundation: If you have more joint pain two hours after you exercise than you did before, cut back a little and alternate exercises to reduce stress on the affected joints. Rest your joint if it becomes extremely painful or swollen. But avoid long periods of inactivity that will cause muscle weakness and more joint instability. Watch your weight. No specific diet is recommended for people with arthritis. However, if you need to lose weight, a healthy diet—along with exercise—will help. For example, losing just 5 pounds would take 20 pounds of stress off your knees, according to the foundation. Rest easy. To improve your sleep, exercise early in the day, avoid caffeine and alcohol at night, and take a warm, relaxing bath at bedtime. Hook up with assistive devices. Use self-help devices, such as jar openers, reach extenders, zipper pulls and buttoning aids that put less stress on affected joints. An occupational or physical therapist can suggest other devices that might help.
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Welcome
to the Advanced Orthopedic Group
JOHN AYRES, MD Dr. Ayres is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with more than 30 years of orthopedic experience.
JEROD HINES, MD
Look for alternative pain relief. Apply heat using warm towels or hot packs, or take a warm bath or shower to reduce pain and stiffness. Cold packs can numb the sore area. Ask your physician which method is best for you.
Dr. Hines provides a wide range of orthopedic services as well as treats sport injuries such as ACL tears, sprains and ligament injuries.
More ideas: Consider massage therapy with a therapist experienced in treating people with arthritis. Ask your doctor about transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), a device that blocks pain messages to the brain. Practice good posture. Stand straight to protect the joints in your neck, back, hips and knees. Change positions regularly (whatever you’re doing) to decrease stiffness in muscles and joints. Use the right joints for the job. When lifting or carrying, use your largest and strongest joints and muscles to avoid strain on smaller joints. Prepare for activity. Start new activities slowly and safely until you know how your body will react to them. This will reduce the chance of injury. Ask for help. Don’t try to do a job that is too big for you to handle. Get another pair of hands to help out.
DAN BIRKLIN, PA Birklin is well-versed in sport injuires. He earned his undergraduate degree in athletic training from SUNY Cortland.
To make an appointment with Dr. Ayres, Dr. Hines or Dan Birklin, call the Advanced Orthopedic Group at: 315-349-5873
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Could you get
breast cancer?
No matter what your risks, you can help protect yourself from breast cancer.
Some risk factors for breast cancer—such as age— can’t be avoided. On the other hand, there are some risks that you can control. It’s important to be aware of both the risks you can’t change and those you can do something about.
Risks you can’t control Family history. If family members have had breast cancer, you may have a higher risk for the disease. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), this is especially true if you have multiple close relatives who had breast cancer. Genes. Some gene mutations can increase your risk for breast cancer. If you inherit an altered BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, your risk of breast cancer increases dramatically. Age. Your risk of breast cancer increases sharply around age 55. That’s part of the reason the ACS recommends yearly mammograms for all women over 40. Previous cancer. Having cancer in one breast increases your risk for cancer in the other breast or for a second cancer in the same breast. Early menarche. If your first menstrual period occurred before you were 12, your risk of breast cancer is slightly higher. Late menopause. Studies show that women who reach menopause after age 55 have an increased risk for breast cancer. Radiation therapy to the chest. Women who have had radiation therapy to the chest, as children or young adults are at higher risk for breast cancer, especially if the therapy was given while the breasts were still developing. Diethylstilbestrol (DES). If your mother took DES while she was pregnant with you, you have a higher risk of breast cancer. From 1938 until 1971, this drug was prescribed for some women to help prevent miscarriage.
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Risks you can control Hormones. Using hormone therapy after menopause, especially if it includes estrogen and progesterone, increases breast cancer risk. Women who use oral contraceptives also have a slightly higher risk. Obesity. Being overweight can increase breast cancer risk, especially after menopause. Alcohol. Research clearly shows that drinking alcohol increases breast cancer risk, according to the ACS. Women who have one drink a day have a slightly increased risk, and women who drink more than that have about 1.5 times the risk. Exercise. Women who get regular exercise have a lower risk for breast cancer. A Women’s Health Initiative study showed that 1.25 to 2.5 hours of brisk walking each week reduced women’s breast cancer risk by 18 percent. Pregnancies. Women with no biological children have a higher risk for breast cancer, as do women who gave birth for the first time at age 30 or older. Breastfeeding. Women who breastfeed their children, especially if they breastfeed for 1.5 to 2 years, may have a lower risk.
Make the most of
your
Schedule Your Mammogram Today
349-5540
Appointments Available in: Oswego • Fulton • Pulaski • Central Square
mammogram
Planning, preparation and follow-up can help you get more from mammograms. If you’re 40 or older, regular mammograms belong on your to-do list. This screening test offers substantial benefits for fighting breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).
To get the full benefit of this tool, try these tips.
Plan ahead It’s essential to get this test regularly. If your doctor’s office or insurance company doesn’t mail you reminders, find some way to remind yourself, says Robert A. Smith, PhD, senior director of cancer screening for the ACS. Oswego Health conveniently mails its patients letters the month they are due for their digital mammogram. We always welcome new patients as well. To make an appointment for a mammogram at one of our convenient locations in Oswego, Fulton, Central Square or Pulaski, please call 349-5540. Our staff will be glad to set an appointment that meets your schedule. Oswego Health’s highly trained imaging staff can also provide ultrasounds and breast MRI screenings.
If you’re still having menstrual periods, schedule your mammograms a week after your period. Your breasts are less likely to be tender, and some research suggests women get more accurate test results in this phase of their menstrual cycle.
Go prepared On the day of the test, don’t wear deodorant or lotions. They can interfere with the x-ray. And remember you’ll need to undress from the waist up, so you may want to wear a skirt or pants instead of a dress. Bring a list of where and when you’ve had mammograms, biopsies or other breast treatments before. Prepare yourself to talk about any symptoms or problems you’re having with your breasts, hormone use, family or personal history of breast cancer, and any previous surgeries.
Follow up For most patients, same day mammography results are available.
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Help prevent type 2 di•a•be•tes with 3 simple steps When it comes to prediabetes, knowledge really is power. Unfortunately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says nearly 90 percent of those with prediabetes don’t know they have it.
With STAT, everyone is encouraged to follow a simple formula to help prevent diabetes:
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Screen for your risk of prediabetes with this quiz. www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/prediabetes
The American Medical Association (AMA) and CDC have teamed up to help reverse this trend with the new Prevent Diabetes STAT (screen/ test/act today) program.
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Specifics on STAT
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The Prevent Diabetes STAT program is designed to engage the nation. Employers can include testing in their wellness programs. Health system administrators can make prevention a priority.
Tet for prediabetes with the help of your doctor.
Act today by contacting prevention programs that can be found at www. cdc.gov/diabetes.
For more information on caring for your diabetes call Susan Callaway, CDE, RN. 315-349-5513. An ideal fasting blood glucose is between 80 and 100 mg/dL
The AMA and CDC want everyone to participate in the new program. But if you have prediabetes risk factors, it’s especially important for you to get with the program, STAT. Your risk is raised, according to CDC, if you: 3 Are 45 or older. 3 Are overweight. 3 Have a family history of Type 2 diabetes. 3 Exercise fewer than three times per week. 3 Have high blood pressure. 3 Developed diabetes while pregnant. 3 Gave birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds.
Endocrinologist Francis Clifford Arce, MD. To make an appointment, call 216-4871
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Your physician can diagnosis you with a blood test. If your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not so high that they merit a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, you may have prediabetes. Prediabetes is very treatable, as long as you know it’s there. By participating in the Prevent Diabetes STAT program, you’ll get the knowledge you need to put your health on the right track.
Diabetes management:
Plan ahead for healthy holidays
Tips for enjoying a safe and healthy holiday season. We will soon be approaching the holidays, often a time of overindulgence. If you have diabetes, you’re right to be concerned about managing the disease in the face of all these temptations. Planning ahead is a key part to enjoying the holidays and staying healthy with diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA).
Watch what you eat One of the biggest holiday challenges for people with diabetes is eating right. Overindulging can raise your blood sugar and cause you to put on unwanted pounds. It’s all about eating in moderation and planning ahead. The ADA and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offer these tips for healthy holiday eating: Time your medication. Holiday meals are often eaten at odd times. You may need to have a snack at your normal meal time or have another plan in place.
Watch what you drink, beverages contain calories too.
Circumvent stress It’s also a good idea to avoid stressful situations during the holidays. Stress can have a negative effect on your blood sugar level.
Remember to exercise The best way to compensate for eating more than usual is to be active. Go for a walk, take the stairs or enjoy an afternoon of skiing or snowshoeing with your family. According to the academy, adults should aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week.
Talk with your physician If you have questions or concerns about the holidays, talk to your physician. Ask for suggestions about how to modify your diet and get the most out of your diabetes medication during the holiday season.
Cook with care and consider some minor changes. For instance, there are ways to make traditional holiday foods healthier. You can use fat-free or low-fat ingredients when cooking and cut. back on sugar when making holiday sweets. Set realistic goals. Try to maintain a healthy weight, but don’t attempt to lose weight during the holiday season. Watch portion sizes. Take small tastes of high-calorie foods. Use a smaller plate at a buffet-style gathering. Keep your overall carbohydrate and calorie intake the same as at a normal meal. Eat a healthy snack before holiday parties so that you aren’t famished when you arrive. Check out the buffet before making your selections. Decide which foods will be best for you before filling up your plate.
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COMMUNITY medical staff Allergy/EAR NOSE & THROAT Nicholas Groch, DO Melanie Pence, DO 140 W. Sixth St., Suite 210 Oswego • 315-349-5828 Stella Castro, MD 4402 Medical Center Drive Suite 202, Fayetteville 315-663-0005 ANESTHESIA Anthony Ascioti, MD Arturo Castro, MD Mervat Eid, MD Michael Makayan, MD Thangam Malaisoodumperumal, MD Virginia Nelson, MD Jacob Thomas, MD Rajender Varakantam, MD Sanjeev Verma, MD Richard Allen, CRNA Darielle Dartt, CRNA John Meade, CRNA Kathy Mills, CRNA Debra Piercey, CRNA 110 W. Sixth St., Oswego 315-349-5598 AUDIOLOGY Karah Gottschalk, Au.D./CC-A 140 W. Sixth St., Suite 210 Oswego • 315-326-3792 CARDIOLOGY Zaeem Ansari, MD 522 S. 4th St., Fulton 315-593-2010 Thomas Grady Jr., MD David Downey, PA 140 W. Sixth St., Suite 270, Oswego • 315-349-5752 Moses Kyobe, MD Carrie Marlow, PA Sha-Wanda White, NP 33 E. Schuyler St., Oswego 315-342-2733 Ronald Caputo, MD Michael Fischi, MD Alessandro Giambartolomei, MD Ayman Iskander, MD Mark Rothschild, MD St. Joseph’s Cardiology Assoc. 4820 W. Taft Rd, Suite 209 Liverpool • 315-448-6215
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COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES Brenda LaMay, FNP Nancy Dowd, FNP Tonya Forshier, NP Catherine Okoniewski, FNP Patricia Okoniewski, NP Elaine Shaben, FNP 140 W. Sixth St., Suite 180, Oswego NY • 315-343-3315 Dentistry - general Thomas Kearns, DDS 327 W. Seneca St., Oswego 315-343-2450 EMERGENCY SERVICES Wajeeh Sana, MD ER Medical Director W. Seventh St., Oswego 315-349-5522 Mohamed Ahmed, MD Michael Boyle, MD Brett Cherrington, MD Scott Glick, MD David Haswell, MD Walter Kantor, MD James Mangano, DO Cheryl Neely, MD Jamie Syrett, MD Thomas Tully, MD Megan Coghlan, NP Colin Coniski, PA Michael Dobrinski, NP Michael Doolittle, NP Rebecca Dottolo, NP Kevin LeRoy, NP William Stilwell, NP Port City Emergency Physicians, LLP ENDOCRINOLOGY Hasan Zakariyya, MD 946 S. First St., Fulton Fulton • 315-592-2300 Francis Clifford Arce, MD 101 W. Utica St. Suite A Oswego • 315-216-4871 FAMILY MEDICINE Corliss Varnum, MD Christina Liepke, MD 33 E. Schuyler St., Oswego 315-343-6974 Carmen Bautista-Dator, MD Carlos Dator Jr., MD 177 W. Fourth St., Oswego 315-343-2151• 342-8551 Heather Finger, MD Vandana Patil, MD Timothy Tramontana, MD Claudia Krider, PA Cassandra Hunsberger, FNP-C 3045 East Ave., Central Square 315-668-1202 Marie-Jeanne Desravines, MD Anthony Rotella, DO 510 S. Fourth St., Suite 600 Fulton • 315-598-4790 Thomas Hanna, MD 5856 Scenic Ave, Mexico 315-963-4133
Douglas Guenter, MD Mark Humphrey, DO Robert Morgan, MD Micheal Stephens, MD 110 W. Utica St., Oswego 315-342-2024 Karl Hafner, MD 98 N. Second St., Fulton 315-598-1220 Esther Lubinga, MD 20 Canalview Mall, Fulton 315-598-1237 Suryakant Patel, MD 21 N. Second St., Fulton 315-598-7105 Gerald Simmons, MD 11 Fourth Ave.,Oswego 315-342-7360 Scott Van Gorder, DO 10 George St., Oswego 315-598-4790 GASTROENTEROLOGY Ajoy Roy, MD Bishnu Sapkota, MD Lawrence Conley, PA Gary Stoltz, PA Seneca Hill Health Campus 105 Co Rt 45A, Suite 400 Oswego • 315-312-0089 GERIATRIC/hospice & palliative care MEDICINE Renante Ignacio, MD 101 W. Utica St., Suite C Oswego • 315-216-4641 HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY Sam Benjamin, MD Diana Gilligan, MD Rahul Seth, DO Deborah Cloonan, PA Oswego Health Services Center 140 W. Sixth St. Suite 110, Oswego • 315-342-6215 HOSPITALISTS Michael Alcasid, MD Leandro Bernardo, MD Marie Margaret Castillo-Alcasid, MD Carlos Dator Jr., MD Ma. Clarissa Del Rosario, MD Pio Oliverio, MD Angelo Porcari, MD Edith Senyumba, MD Katrina Wojciechawski, PA Denise Carter, NP 110 W. Sixth St., Oswego INTERNAL MEDICINE David Barber, MD 7 Bridge St., Phoenix 315-695-4700 Carlos O. Dator, MD 90 W. Utica St., Suite 2 Oswego • 315-342-8552 Kamal Gautam, MD 3045 East Ave., Central Square 315-668-1202
Patsy Iannolo, MD 5180 W. Taft Rd N. Syracuse • 315-458-4622 Soo Kim, MD 29 W. Oneida St., Oswego 315-343-5970 Yves Lafond, MD 451 S. Fourth St., Fulton 315-598-5795 Matthew Liepke, MD Joan Newell, MD 33 E. Schuyler St., Oswego 315-343-6974 Mario Magsino, MD 437 St Rte 104, Oswego 315-207-0120 Renato Y. Mandanas, MD 144 W. Fifth St., Oswego 315-342-1765 Michael Nupuf, MD 177 W. Fourth St., Oswego 315-343-2151 Padma Ram, MD Bruce Pecorella, PA 300 St. Rt 104E , Oswego 315-342-0030 Rajeev Saini, MD Sushma Sapkota-Pandy, MD 21 N. Second St., Fulton 315-598-7105 Margaret Sennett, MD 10 George St., Oswego 315-598-4790 Hasan Zakariyya, MD 946 S. First St., Fulton • 315-592-2300 NEUROLOGY Jonathan Braiman, MD 106 W. Utica St., Suite A Oswego • 315-343-4436 Nephrology Vikram Aggarwal, MD 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse Philip Ondocin, MD 1304 Buckley Rd Syracuse • 315-478-3311 Sylvia Betcher, MD Kimberly Gilbert, MD Apurv Khanna, MD Stephen Knohl, MD John Leggat, MD Sriram Narsipur, MD 140 W. Sixth St., Suite 110, Oswego, • 315-342-6215 OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY Daniel Coty, DO Venkata Ramani Dasari, MD Raj Mahajan, MD Fulton • 315-593-8393 Oswego • 315-343-2590 Theresa Naro, CNM Michelle LeFort, CNM OPHTHALMOLOGY Ivan Proano, MD 15B Bronson St., Oswego 315-342-6176
OPTOMETRY Stephen Baker, OD David Dexter, OD 147 W. First St., Oswego 315-343-2020 3333 Maple Ave, Pulaski 315-298-6966 ORAL/MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY David MacGregor, DMD 105 Co. Rte. 45A, Oswego 315-343-6160 ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY August Buerkle, MD 522 S. Fourth St., Suite 1400, Fulton • 457-4400 John Ayres, MD Jerod Hines, MD Dan Birklin, PA 140 W. Sixth St., Suite 280 Oswego • 315-349-5873 PATHOLOGY Ahmad Al-Salameh, MD Christian Ezidiegwu, MD 110 W. Sixth St., Oswego 315-349-5586 PEDIATRICS Shashikant G. Bhopale, MD 33 E. First St., Oswego 315-343-0405 James Campbell, MD 63 S. First St Canal Landing, Fulton • 315-598-6700 Farzana Chaudhary, MD 510 S. Fourth St., Suite 600 Fulton • 598-4790 Sarah Finocchiaro, MD Carla Overton, MD Brian Tran, MD Stuart Trust, MD 63 S. First St., Fulton 315-598-6785 Vilma Junio, MD 101 W. Utica St., Suite B, Oswego • 315-342-4217 Young Kim, MD 50 W. Utica St., Oswego 315-342-2313 Matthew Liepke, MD 33 E. Schuyler St., Oswego 315-343-6974 Elmer Plantz, NNP Janet Rasbeck, NNP Karen Szewczyk, NNP PODIATRY Douglas Dickson, DPM 98 N. Second St., Fulton 315-598-4037 Marc Grosack, DPM Nancy Dean-Grosack, DPM 178 S. First St., Fulton 315-593-3971 154 W. Fifth St., Oswego 315-343-5300 Karen Stanley, DPM Mark Post, DPM Freddie Edelman, DPM Justin Beabes, DPM 15 New St., Oswego 315-342-9743
PRIMARY CARE / NOCHSI Fulton Health Center Marie J. Desravines, MD Farzana S. Chaudhary, MD Anthony D. Rotella, DO Randolph Snow, DO 510 S. Fourth St., Suite 600 Fulton • 315-598-4790 Mexico Health Center Thomas A. Hanna, MD 5856 Scenic Ave, Mexico 315-963-4133 Oswego Health Center Scott C. Van Gorder, DO Joy Ellen Dolorico-Magsino, MD Margaret A. Sennett, MD 10 George St., Oswego 315-342-0880 Parish Health Center Carlton Drive, Parish 315-625-4388 Phoenix Health Center David J. Barber, MD 7 Bridge St., Phoenix 315-695-4700 Pulaski Health Center Patrick J. Carguello, DO Jay W. Chapman, MD Patricia L. Chapman, MD Megan M. Pecha, MD Amanda L. Ray, DO Glenn F. Thibault, MD 61 Delano St., Pulaski 315-298-6564 PSYCHIATRY Ahmad, Bilal, MD Michael Camillo, MD Gregory Max, MD Victor Otokiti, MD Suresh Patil, MD Teresa Piotrowicz, MD Sharifuzzama Siddiqui, MD Mary Useva, PA Joyce Behling, NP Toni Usev, NP 74 Bunner St., Oswego 315-326-4100 Marija D. Mutabdzic, MD Shannon Cavedine, NP Erika DeMarche, NP 98 N. Second St. Fulton 315-326-3555 RADIATION ONCOLOGY Paul Aridgides, MD Alexander Banashkevich, MD Jeffrey A. Bogart, MD Michael LaCombe, MD Anna Shapiro, MD Seneca Hill Health Center 105 Co. Rte. 45A, Suite 200 Oswego • 315-207-9066 RADIOLOGY Gerald Black, MD Scott Buckingham, MD Richard Rozanski, MD Stuart Singer, MD James Suchnicki, MD Ann Marie Sullivan, MD James Sherwood, MD
Matthew Westpfal, MD Lisa DeMarche, PA 315-349-5540 CRA Medical Imaging SURGERY Allison A.N. Duggan, MD Jai Singh, MD 90 W. Utica St., Oswego 315-342-6771 Dawn Holman, MD Aleksandr Sokolovsky, DO 38 Erie St., Oswego 315-207-0670 Lucinda, Coffin, PA Mary Ditzer, PA Timothy Ko, PA Rosemarie Rockwell, RNFA UROLOGY/SURGERY Gary Bozeman, MD Elizabeth Bozeman, MD 806 W. Broadway, Fulton 315-297-4700 Gennady Bratslavsky, MD Oleg Shapiro, MD 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse • 315-464-4473 Felix T. Oben, MD 17 S. First, Fulton 315-592-7375 URGENT CARE CENTERS Central Square Medical Center Martin Weitzel, DO, Director 3045 East Ave. Central Square 315-668-5212 Fulton Medical Center Martin Weitzel, DO, Director 510 S. Fourth St., Fulton 315-592-3500 Eva Briggs, MD Douglas Guenter, MD Richard Koehler, MD Jill Peterson, DO Daniel Keith Spanganburg, MD Michael Dobrinski, NP Michael Doolittle, NP Rebecca Dottolo, NP Jennifer Drake, NP Lorraine Ladd-Flanga, NP Amanda Markham, NP Megan Somers, PA Vascular Surgery Vivian Gahtan, MD 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse 315-464-6241
This is a listing of physicians in Oswego County. The physician assistants and nurse practitioners listed are credentialed through Oswego Hospital.
Strong for life
You can’t see it or feel it. But if you’re a woman older than about 30, you’re likely losing some bone mass.
30
is the age which most people slowly begin to lose bone mass.
10 million
is the number of Americans age 50 and older with osteoporosis, which can cause bones to become weak and fragile.
43 million
is the number of Americans age 50 and older with low bone mass. This condition puts people at risk for the bonethinning disease osteoporosis.
30 minutes
is the minimum amount of physician activity adults should get each day to help maintain a strong skeleton. Start with weight-bearing exercise, like walking. Then mix in a balance with strengthening exercise, such as weight lifting. Sources: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; National Institutes of Health; National Osteoporosis Foundation.
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Prevent school sports injuries Basic precautions can reduce the risk of injuries during sports.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) offers these guidelines for parents and coaches to help keep young athletes safe from injury: 3 Make sure there is a trained coach leading the sport program. 3 Make sure practices include warm-up and cool-down times, rest periods and water breaks to help prevent dehydration and overheating. 3 Enforce game rules and discourage dangerous or risky playing tactics. 3 Don’t push kids too hard. Make sure they can handle the physical and emotional pressures of the sport. 3 Check that facilities are maintained and that protective equipment is in good shape, is used properly and fits well. 3 Make sure each child has a preseason physical. 3 Help children get in shape before the season begins. This helps prevent fatigue and injuries. 3 Watch for signs of pain or problems during games.