Rochester Woman Magazine June 2013

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A Painful Lifesaving Choice Preventive

mastectomy beautiful voices

Dr. James Woods

Advocating for Women’s Health

The Morgan Twins

Peace of Mind for every woman

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SPECIAL FEATURE: A Life Saving Choice

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QUEEN OF ARTS: Beautiful Voices

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FABULOUS FINDS 22 GO RED FOR WOMEN

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SPECIAL FEATURE: Brother Wease

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MOMPRENEUR: Stroller Strides

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SPECIAL FEATURE: Advocating for Women’s Health 32

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COVER STORY: Highland Breast Imaging Center 36 HEART HEALTHY 41 RW INSPIRES 43

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LEADING WOMEN 48 FITNESS CORNER 50 SPECIAL FEATURE: AIDS Care

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HEALTHY WOMAN 54

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WOMAN magazine Letter from the PUBLISHERS To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. --Buddha

Healthcare is an important topic that’s discussed time and again at your local bar, over dinner and in classrooms and boardrooms around the country. We are fortunate here in Rochester to have access to award winning healthcare facilities right in our back yard. This is why every year we dedicate one complete issue to health and wellness to highlight some of the highly skilled professionals that are all around us.

Featured on our cover is a team that leads Highland Hospital’s Breast Imaging Center.

Dr. Avice O’Connell and Dr. Raddha Iyer, lead one of the finest facilities of its kind in the area. The Center is on the cutting edge of technology and research, redefining the standard for breast cancer detection and care. Read this informative story on page [36].

For the past few decades, Dr. James Woods, Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Rochester Medical Center has been one of the area’s strongest advocates for women’s health. A key player in the development of the URMC Women’s Health Center at Lattimore, which opened in April 2012, Dr. Woods has been instrumental in improving the quality of health care for women locally. Read his story on page [32].

When you think of first aid, you generally don’t think of mental health in the same thought. Mental Health First Aid is an important and growing field and we are fortunate to have not one, but three of only 14 certified instructors in New York State, right here in Rochester. Read about Ronni Boyars, Sarah Karpie and Kathy Steblen on page [48].

Our Mompreneur series returns this month as Iris Zimmermann shares her experiences with Stroller Strides, an organization founded 11 years ago in San Diego, and now has 1300 franchises throughout the United States. Stroller Strides provides workouts for women to help them get their bodies back after child birth. Read the story on page [30].

The launch of this issue also marks the launch of our first annual Ultimate Health and Wellness Expo. The largest event of its kind in Upstate New York, we have filled Eastview Mall with the some of the finest vendors in the health and wellness industry, plus we’ve put together a fabulous line up of events on two stages including two huge fashion shows, live music and demonstrations and much more. We hope that you enjoy the expo and this, our largest issue to date.

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Dr. Avis O’Connell, Director and Dr. Raddha Iyer, Assistant Director along with Mammography Technologist Patti Engleman from the Highland Breast Imaging Center. Photos by Elton Photography Group, hair by Salon Bella Vita and Make-up by Joan Lincoln.

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The Memorial Art Gallery Annual Arts and Treasures Sale!

From June 13th-16th, the Memorial Art Gallery will host its annual “Arts and Treasures” sale. Dubbed by the Gallery Council as “Rochester’s most prestigious garage sale,” this event is one that local treasure hunters and art collectors won’t want to miss.

The sale is open to the public and there is no admission fee. Everyone who attends is sure to find something to touch their fancy. Gently used antiques, artwork, jewelry, china, porcelain, silver, crystal, fine linen and small furniture items will be available. Donations (tax deductible) will be accepted by the Council as well from June 11-June 13 (please refer to www.mag.rochester.edu for drop-off designated hours). To arrange a drop-off, please notify the Gallery Council at 585.276.8910.

For those who like to get a head start and peruse the valuables, ‘Early Bird Night’ will start on Thursday, June 13 from 6-8pm. Admission is $10 at the door, and guests are welcome to purchase tapas, beer and/or wine for Tapas Night!

This annual fundraiser presented by the Gallery Council is one of the most significant in raising support to the Gallery’s upcoming exhibitions. Guests might be lucky enough to bring home copies of artwork done by internationally-acclaimed artists, or original pieces by local or nationally-recognized artists. Choice pieces of fine jewelry and furniture are among the trove of riches and they are all priced to meet almost any budget.

Volunteers are also welcome at the event. For more details, visit: http://mag.rochester.edu/events/art-treasures-2013/

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Romantic Dining on the River

Pane Vino

By Nicole Shein | Photos by Brandon Vick It’s a beautiful, earlysummer evening in Rochester. What do you want to do? If you’re like me, you want to have a romantic dinner date on a waterside patio, with sumptuous food and live jazz music. Pane Vino Ristorante in the St. Paul Quarter offers courtyard seating overlooking the Genesee River, an extensive Italian-American menu, and live music Thursday-Sunday.

“We offer old-school fine dining,” says Pane Vino’s General Manager Martin Martinez, “in an atmosphere that is warm and friendly.” On the late afternoon when I visited the seven year-old restaurant, sun was slanting in narrow beams through the blinds onto wooden floors and beams, the exposed brick of the walls, and the tables covered in formal white cloths. It was easy to see that Pane Vino would set the stage for an intimate dinner, the kind during which you rearrange the place settings in order to hold hands across the table, sip wine and share tastes of one another’s food. Yet the setting is also entirely appropriate for a business dinner, a group of friends enjoying laughter and cocktails, or a family celebration.

The food at Pane Vino, prepared by chefs Kirk Smith and Darrell Madison, is just what you’d expect to enjoy in this environment: decadent pasta dishes, specials made with chicken or veal, steak and seafood. Diners can choose from a variety of antipasti, including a classic caesar salad, a caprese salad, three varieties of calamari, three types of clam dishes, and of course shrimp cocktail.

I ordered the bocconcini, which is fresh mozzarella swaddled in prosciutto and then baked with bread crumbs and marinara, then began dunking fresh, crusty, house-baked bread into olive oil with garlic and red pepper. The bread basket also offered an addictive herb butter, but I pushed it aside, reluctantly, when my bocconcini arrived. This reminded me of a grown-up mozzarella stick, with all the ooey-gooey goodness of that appetizer staple but with added sophistication lent by the prosciutto and the delicate bread-crumb coating. I also couldn’t resist swabbing another piece of bread in the leftover marinara, which was rich and perfectly spiced.

Next I tried the Chicken Anthony, a popular Pane Vino dish. Fans of that old Rochester favorite, Chicken French, will really enjoy this departure. It has a similar buttery, garlicky wine sauce, served over a generous portion of pasta and tender, butterflied chicken breasts, but also boasts roasted red pepper, peas, prosciutto and artichoke hearts. Shaved asiago cheese dusts the top of this.

Steak and seafood are classic choices for a decadent dinner out, and the Seafood Vincenzio I tasted was positively swoon-worthy. Shrimp, sea scallops and a butterflied 4 oz. lobster tail were plated artfully, and the light brandy cream sauce that coated them was flavorful and luscious, complementing rather than competing with the sweetness of the seafood. So enamored was I of this entree that I nearly ignored the accompanying asparagus rice pilaf, which would have been a mistake.

Neither gummy nor dry, the rice was a bit peppery, generously herbed, and delicate.

Pane Vino also serves up tried and true pasta dishes like primavera, carbonara and pesto tortellini, as well as steaks, veal chops, center-cut pork chops and rack of lamb.

At lunchtime, there are grilled pizzas and a variety of panini.

Dessert was pistachio cheesecake, with a chocolate-cookie crust. This cheesecake was of the light-and-fluffy variety, rather than a denser, NY-style cake, and the signature pale green of its namesake nut. It was an unusual ending to a classic, satisfying meal.

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By Joan Lincoln

Pregnant Kim Kardashian beams most of the time. With her raven hair and perfect makeup, Kim’s expecting a baby is a bit less stressful than for most of us. But she refuses to let go of her body hugging attire throughout her pregnancy. I challenge the majority of women who have been blessed with the gift of pregnancy, is that comfortable pregnancy attire or even healthy for Mom-to-be and baby?

Every pregnant woman has a different take for proper maternity attire.

I can recall a time as recent as a decade or so ago, when a pregnant belly was something to hide! Maternity clothes in the past were big, bulky and unattractive. Rather than hide the belly, today’s maternity fashions are designed to show it off!

Some women like to maintain their fashion-plate status throughout their entire nine months, regardless of cost.

Many top designers have created maternity designs for these Fashionista Mamas. Others prefer to spend as little as possible on a wardrobe that is only good for as long as their pregnancy.

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· Find dresses that hide bra straps. · Choose v-neck style dresses. Wear maternity dresses that accentuate your ever growing cleavage.

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gather at the side and drape across your new pregnancy curves. Wrap dresses can accommodate your belly as it continually grows.

· Wear a maternity dress that fits the occasion. Purchase

empire waist dresses. Dresses with higher waist lines fit and look better on a pregnant figure.

· Look for busy patterns on the maternity dresses. If you

do not wish to draw attention to your pregnant belly, you can wear a dress that has a detailed pattern on it.

I encourage women everyday whether they are expecting or not to embrace their figure and celebrate their curves.

What’s wrong with a curvy woman? We have lots of choices that allow us to express ourselves through our way of dress. Body shapewear or “foundations” (aka girdles) as we trendy women choose to refer them, are also available for pregnant woman, designed with tummy support for baby. Kim Kardashian has been enjoying the benefits of this garment under those skin tight baby threads she chooses to wear during her pregnancy!

Regardless of their style, pregnant women should consider comfort when maternity shopping. Sure, those low-rise, hip-hugging slim pants might look cute now, but during the ninth month, in the summer heat they won’t be at the top of the want-to-wear list of favorites.

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Story and Photo By Caurie Putnam

As an architect, Pam Marcotte has spent her career designing and helping build structures.

But, in 2011, her life changed dramatically when she realized she would have to rebuild her body.

In late 2010 Marcotte, whose mother and four maternal aunts died of metastasized breast cancer learned she carried a mutated BRACA 1 gene making her 50 – 80% more likely to develop breast cancer in her lifetime.

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Marcotte carefully researched all of her options and followed through with additional testing and some chemoprevention with the drug tamoxifen.

But, ultimately Marcotte decided that for her, the best option would be not be a wait-and-see approach, but a preventive double mastectomy of her still healthy breasts.

BRACA stands for “breast cancer susceptibility gene.”

“What’s right for one person is not right for another person,” Marcotte said. “I am respectful of anyone’s decisions. But when I put all of my experiences together, I knew I needed to choose surgery.”

According to the National Cancer Institute’s Fact Sheet on BRCA1 and the similar BRCA2 gene:

Marcotte’s three teenage sons Michael, Stephen, and John were driving forces behind her decision, as was the memories of losing her mother to aggressive breast cancer when she was only 54.

“A woman who has inherited a harmful mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 is about five times more likely to develop breast cancer than a woman who does not have such a mutation.”

“I had an opportunity my aunts and mother didn’t have to avoid dying of breast cancer,” Marcotte said. “Whether I was going to act on it or not was my choice.”

“The statistics were really quite startling,” Marcotte said. “It was not a matter of if I would get breast cancer, but when.”

Marcotte had her surgery in August of 2011 at the age of 47. The surgery was the same type Academy Award winning actress Angelina Jolie, also a faulty BRACA1 gene carrier, recently had and made public last month.

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“The surgery was traumatic for me on a physical and emotional level,” Marcotte said. “I wasn’t prepared for the pain.”

“There is an opportunity for more collaborative efforts between doctors and trainers,” Marcotte said.

Marcotte was in a constant state of pain in her pectoral area and where her breasts had been that left her doctors baffled; injections of pain medication into the sites did not help, nor did physical therapy. And Marcotte did not want to turn to potentially addictive pain medications.

She also is sharing her story for women who have gone through or will go through the surgery.

“I was experiencing chronic pain at very high levels,” Marcotte recalled.

“I went to my breast surgeon and plastic surgeon several times, and they both looked at me and said this was unusual and didn’t know what was causing all the this pain.”

To women that have gone through the surgery and are in chronic pain, she offers this advice:

Bovee, who has worked in the health, wellness, and fitness industry for thirty seven years and has written four books on strengthening and conditioning the body, had never seen a client quite like Marcotte.

“The courage she had, I can’t express that enough,” Bovee said. “But you could see the pain she was in. Excruciating pain.”

Bovee began a rehabilitation training program he customized for Marcotte to address her post traumatic mastectomy pain syndrome.

“Part of what happened to Pam was that her brain got stuck on the pain,” Bovee said. “Pain is a deterrent to healing and we had to get her by it. We had to break it [scar tissue] down and start over.”

“My hope is to reach one person and help them live with manageable pain after this traumatic surgery,” Marcotte said.

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In December 2012 serendipity intervened when she met Robert Bovee, certified and master professional personal trainer and regional director of personal training at the Rochester Athletic Club.

“Don’t lose hope and despair that you will be in for a lifetime of pain after a prophylactic double mastectomy. Refuse to accept the chronic pain and go talk to an exercise/fitness therapist or rehabilitation therapist.”

Marcotte still has more surgery ahead of her and plans to stick with her training with Bovee. In the next three or four months she will undergo a hysterectomy.

According to the National Cancer Institute’s Fact Sheet on BRCA1 and BRCA2: “Lifetime risk estimates for ovarian cancer among women in the general population indicate that 1.4 percent (14 out of 1,000) will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer compared with 15 to 40 percent of women (150– 400 out of 1,000) who have a harmful BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation.”

In getting through and recovering from her hysterectomy and another possible breast reconstructive surgery, Marcotte will continue to do what she needs to do to re-build her body physically and emotionally.

Working very specific angles and inches and utilizing measurement evaluations, Bovee was able to help break down the extensive scar tissue in Marcotte’s peck muscles and re-build and strengthen them.

“I’ve always been extremely persistent – it’s just built in,” Marcotte said.

“As I’ve told my boys, ‘If you can’t get through the front door go through the side door. If you can’t get through the side door go through the window. Go through the chimney if you need to.’”

On days she did not meet with Bovee, she would often be at the Rochester Athletic Club in the evening after work doing her exercises.

Advice From the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health:

“It wasn’t rare to see her here at 8:30 – 9:30 at night working,” Bovee said.

“She works extremely hard.”

A person who is considering genetic testing [for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene] should speak with a professional trained in genetics before deciding whether to be tested.

“Training became my form of pain management,” Marcotte said.

“It was almost meditative. I’m not completely out of pain, but it has diminished significantly.”

Marcotte’s doctors were surprised at the success she had using strength training to reduce her pain and have since recommended it to other patients.

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Her surgery led to post traumatic mastectomy pain syndrome - a complex chronic pain state that is typically associated with nerve fiber injury following the extensive cutting and removal of the breast tissue.

She is speaking out about her own experience in the hope that more medical professionals will see there is a place for strength training after a preventive double mastectomy.

These professionals may include doctors, genetic counselors, and other health care workers trained in genetics.

For help finding a health care professional trained in genetics, please visit NCI’s Cancer Genetics Services Directory at http://www.cancer.gov/ cancertopics/genetics/directory

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“We were inspired by Whitney Houston,” said Rhian. “We remember watching her on MTV and VH1. We wanted to be just like her.”

Around the age of 13 the twins’ father encouraged his musicallygifted daughters to audition for ‘It’s My Party,’ a 60’s-inspired allgirl band. Throughout their fiveyear journey with the band, they learned how to perform flawlessly in sync with each other, eventually perfecting their harmonization.

After winning a ticket to Hollywood on the FOX’s hit show, American Idol ten years ago, the ambitious sisters recently decided to venture onto the The Voice featuring vocal coaches Blake Shelton, Usher, Shakira and Adam Levine. The contestants must be picked by any one of the four and placed on their teams during the “blind auditions.” If the contestant is chosen by two or more coaches, the decision of who to be under the tutelage of is solely the aspiring singer’s.

After being selected, the contestants need to contend through the battle rounds, where the coaches picks two of their own team members to sing against one another, leaving the coach to pick a winner at the end.

The champion advances to the third round, or “the knockout round” where the contestants endure the same style battling, only learning about their partner minutes before.

Last, but not least, are the live performance shows in which the finalists compete weekly on a live broadcast and the TV audience votes for the winner, the grand prize being a record contract.

The twins effortlessly made it past the blind auditions and were the first of two to have all four coaches spin their chairs on the opening

night of season four singing Alicia Keys’ ‘Fallin.’ Having a pick at any of the four coaches, they decided to team with Shelton.

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Being the first ever set of twins to grace the stage of reality singing show The Voice, the Morgan twins surely proved that having two is not only double the fun, but double the talent!

Growing up in the Rochester area, Rhian and Cara Morgan, 28, knew that by the age of seven that singing was what they always wanted to do.

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By Brandy White Whitbourne | Photo by Elton Photography Group

“It was hard deciding between Blake and Usher,” said Cara. “We picked Blake mostly because we wanted to do country and we found it was the best business decision for us.”

During the battle round, the twins faced-off against Justin Rivers singing Rascal Flatt’s ‘Easy.’ Shelton chose Rivers as the winner, leaving Rhian and Cara no choice but to go home.

“It was a really nerve wrecking because we knew that there was no steals left so one of us would be going home,” said Rhian.

Ultimately, the girls were devastated.

“We didn’t think we would be going home so early on in the game,” said Cara. “Justin had something that Blake wanted. We cried for days until we thought to ourselves ‘For what reason?’ We need to use this as a window of opportunity and this was our motivation to do it.”

Having been stuck in a hotel for days, Cara was homesick for her English Bulldog, Snot, whom she insists is their dog, she just owns him.

Overall, the girls had a better experience the second time around. “Everyone was so nice and encouraging,” said Rhian. “It was much more organized than American Idol. We were on that show 10 years ago, so we’re unsure if it has changed, but this show had programs to help us be more effective and efficient. They try to give you the most experience, treating you like a star with wardrobe, make up and choreographer people.”

Quitting their full time jobs, the twins are going to try to make it big in the entertainment business. “We want to sing professionally,” said Cara. “We want to be entertainers whether it be singing, hosting or modeling. We want to make a living off of singing and writing songs. We are open to moving if we have to, but we love it here and this will always be home to us.”

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When packing for a recent vacation to Florida, Doreen Levin, wife of Alan Levin, better known as popular radio personality “Brother Wease,” realized just how heavy 62 pounds is. “As I was lifting the suitcase onto the scale to make sure it wasn’t over 50 pounds, I realized that he lost more than that!” says Doreen. “So I said, ‘Honey, take this suitcase, put it on your back and walk around the house!’ ‘Why?’ he says. I said, ‘Because you lost more than that!’”

Since early February 2012, Levin has lost 62 pounds using Jenny Craig – and regained his health. “Jenny Craig, I believe, saved my life,” says Levin. “I’m totally off my blood pressure medication; I’m not carrying around that heavy suitcase anymore – I feel great.”

Thrilled that it has dramatically changed her husband’s health, Doreen also credits the program for changing the way Wease looks at food. “It’s changed his whole vision of food and eating,” she says. “It’s so different from what it used to be.” Doreen recounts the days when Levin would use half of two different cereal boxes to create one huge bowl of cereal.

“Then, because there was still milk left, he would fill it up with even more cereal,” she says. “Now,” she says, “he’s satisfied with just the tiny amount that the Jenny Craig package gives you.”

Even though she laughs about his former cereal habits, Doreen has believed that he could do it since the beginning. “I really wanted him to try it,” she says. “Even the radio station was apprehensive, thinking it wouldn’t work; that he wouldn’t be able to do it. But I knew he could do it – I know how he is. He’ll stick right to something and learn to adapt when he needs to.”

It’s not the first diet Levin has ever done – “We’ve done Atkins and all sorts of other things,” says Doreen – but it’s the first one where he’s found lasting success. “I’m a slug like everyone else,” says Levin. With nothing to measure or weigh and no points to calculate, Levin says “this thing is a piece of cake – if I can do it and lose 60 plus pounds, anyone can do it.” And although he and Doreen walk three miles five times a week, he says that exercise is unnecessary. “Jenny Craig isn’t going to force exercising because they don’t need to – and everyone already knows it’s good for them.”

When he first began Jenny Craig, Levin would meet with a representative every week to carefully select his meals. “Now,” he says, “I go in there, grab a sheet, mark off my food and just take it with me.” Some of his favorites? Meatloaf and Salisbury steak. “I almost exclusively eat the meatloaf and Salisbury steak – they’re just so good.”

Being on the maintenance plan, he can eat non-Jenny Craig meals, too.

He balances out all that meatloaf with lots of fish and sushi, as well as plenty of vegetables.

With his busy schedule though – we had to schedule the interview around multiple after-school activities – the pre-packaged meals make everything a lot easier. “It’s really nice to have Jenny Craig for nights like this,” says Doreen. “I’m making Lucy pancakes and I don’t know what I’m going to feed Sam once he gets home, so it’s nice to not have to worry about him, too.”

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Levin’s new eating habits haven’t affected the rest of the family too much – who Doreen says are all toothpicks. “There’s still the kids’ whole snack area,” she says. “And I still have my Ben ‘n’ Jerry’s in the freezer!” Levin says there’s nothing to be jealous of, though. “Jenny Craig has so many different meals – breakfasts, snacks, desserts up the ass! – you could never get sick of them.”

And he doesn’t plan on it: “I’ll still be on Jenny Craig as long as they’ll have me,” he says. One of the most exciting effects of his weight loss: being able to tuck in. “I lost 8 inches around the tummy – I went from being a size 44 for years to a 36, maybe a 34,” he says. “And I could never tuck in – I always wore my shirt out, even with suits. This is really fun – the tuck in thing at my age – it’s a really big thrill for me!”

On a more serious note, Levin says the best part of losing weight is inspiring others. “I’ve met many cats that have lost a ton of weight because of me,” he says. “It’s one thing to have a radio show but to actually affect people’s lives is…wow!” The day before this interview, he was approached by a man at his daughter’s track meet who had been inspired to sign up for the program after listening to Levin’s radio show. “This guy had lost 80 pounds! I thought my 62 was something,” he says.

His favorite story is one he found on the wall at the Jenny Craig center. “Every month, they name a client of the month,” he says. “I just went down there yesterday, and this month, there’s a fella named Dan. This guy went to Seabreeze or something and couldn’t get on the rides with his kids because he was too heavy. Then, he heard me on the radio and it inspired him to go down and get on the plan – and in eight months, he’s lost 115 pounds!”

Levin thinks that his straightforward attitude is what inspires people: “I’m not lying to sell something,” he says. “Something I’m very proud of and have been nationally recognized for is being honest on the show.” And while he’s “happy and excited” about reaching his weight loss goals, the honesty that makes him so relatable emerges: “There was a [weight loss] program back in the day that had one day where you could eat whatever you want – a cheat day!” he says. “I haven’t had any cheat days on Jenny - but if I did, boy, am I dying for a Bubba double cheeseburger from Bill Gray’s!”

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By Iris Zimmermann A few months ago, I told my husband that I was going to Eastview Mall with our four month old daughter Emma to workout with some other Moms. I think he pictured something along the lines of a bunch of sweat suit clad women power walking while discussing the latest in Crock Pot cookery. Admittedly, I kind of thought the same thing when Meg Boller, owner of Stroller Strides of Rochester, handed me a free trial class offer.

Stroller Strides was founded 11 years ago by mom and CEO Lisa Druxman in San Diego, California. Now there are 1,300 franchises throughout the United States that offer hour long group workouts for pregnant women, women who are post-partum, and women who want to get their bodies back after having children. What is most unique is that the workout is designed around keeping mom active and the children in strollers entertained. For example, some exercises are done to children’s songs to keep pace or to count out cardio repetitions. It turns out that “Wheels on the Bus” can be a really long song if you are doing bicep curls at the same time.

My first workout at the mall started off easy enough. The moms warmed up by their strollers while introducing themselves and their child or children. It was shortly after the warm up when the workout got real.

We did pushups on benches, step-ups on planters, and there were sprints somewhere near Eddie Bauer. I knew this workout was serious when a pregnant mom with two kids in a Bob stroller was doing modified squat jumps while the rest of us were doing burpees. If you don’t know what burpees are, then think of throwing pushups and jumping jacks in a blender with some fatigue and an elevated heart rate. At the end of the workout I was sweaty, tired and impressed with the level and variations of all the exercises that we did.

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Along with the element of fitness, Stroller Strides offers a free mom’s club called Plum Mom’s Club of Rochester through the website meetup.com.

There are weekly play groups, monthly Mom’s Nights Out, and group charity work so the women and children have more opportunities to form lasting friendships. Meg says that she originally joined the national franchise because of those close relationships and it was the only fitness membership she actually used. So when ownership was offered to her in 2012, Meg quit her position as a Speech-Language Pathologist and jumped at the chance to become a Momprenuer. Being her own boss offers Meg the flexibility of raising her three children while providing the opportunity to earn some income for her family.

Like most Momprenuers, she finds that the demands of owning her own business can be quite challenging. It means that work is fit in the little slices of time before the kids get up, after they go to bed, and during their naps. Luckily Meg has a supportive network with her husband, parents, in-laws, and friends that help her to maintain balance when the work piles up. Also, she says, “I absolutely love what I do. I love that I help to provide a support system for mothers who have one of the most important, difficult, and rewarding jobs in the world.”

For me, Meg has become the steward of an organization that fosters fitness and friendships. Now that workouts and play groups are outside at Perinton Park, there is a lot to look forward to. What truly keeps me coming back each morning are the bonds I have developed with the Stroller Strides Moms. In between squats and pushups we talk about our families, our children, our lives and somewhere in that hour we become more than just a bunch of Moms but a group of lifelong friends.

Iris Zimmermann is a former Olympic Fencer and co-owner of Rochester Fencing Club.

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By Jenn Bergen | Photo by Brandon Vick A woman is more likely to consult her Ob/Gyn than her primary care physician to discuss basic health care needs and concerns.

“Over 50% of women will turn to the Ob/Gyn first with questions and worries,” says James R. Woods Jr., M.D., Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Rochester Medical Center(URMC). “Which means - the reality is, we are going to be asked to do more.”

As an advocate for women’s health, Dr. Woods has been doing exactly that for decades.

“The evolution of women’s health is right in front of us,” he says. “Positive things are going on in terms of women’s health, as a result of many people working hard to improve healthcare.”

Dr. James Woods may be one of those working the hardest.

He began his career by canvassing Rochester with high-risk obstetric care. Today, he focuses on complex women’s health issues at midlife and beyond, with a concentration on menopause management. He embraces those moments when the role of the Ob/Gyn evolves into that of a teacher, and works to disseminate misinformation and “create a life plan.”

Dr. Woods has been recognized in Best Doctors in America for many years, lectured extensively on loss and grief in the medical setting, and pioneered strategies for transforming communication between medical professionals and their patients and family members.

The abundance of information available on the Internet, and number of medicines now readily accessible on pharmacy shelves, necessitates a demand for education, says Woods. Patients increasingly request access to their medical charts and the opportunity for increased communication with their physician, often through email. This is the evolving story of the patient-centered partnership, he says.

“Medicine is much more refined and technology is evolving rapidly,” says Woods. “But, there will never be a substitute for the fact that medicine is two people – it’s the patient and the physician.”

Most recently, Dr. Woods championed the development of the URMC Women’s Health Center at Lattimore, which opened in April 2012. URMC expanded its Women’s Health Practice and Ultrasound service from the hospital’s ambulatory care facility to a renovated space that was designed to meet the outpatient obstetric and gynecologic needs of women. The center emanates warmth, as opposed to a sterile hospital environment, and was designed to ensure that women feel comfortable and welcome, says Woods.

The Women’s Health Center at Lattimore was selected by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of health care, as an early adapter of the “medical home,” a patient-centered, comprehensive and collaborative approach to health. The center provides care across the spectrum of women’s health. In addition to outpatient special and general Ob/Gyn care, some of the many services provided include: ultrasound, fetal monitoring, genetic counseling, laboratory testing, and dermatology, as well as support such as nutritional counseling, social work services, and financial assistance for health care.

“It enhances our ability to deliver care, ultimately improve health outcomes, and reduce disparities for many who find it a challenge to come to appointments at the hospital,” says Woods. The center offers extended hours, is structured for timely patient flow, offers free parking and is accessible by RTS bus service, which also takes patients to and from the hospital if they need to pick up prescriptions or are in need of other services. rochesterWomanMag.com :: june 2013

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Dr. Woods has long recognized the importance of addressing women’s health in our community’s underserved population, by striving to meet the needs of those who struggle and may need care the most - yet have the most obstacles to access, often due to issues such as limited mobility or financial concerns.

“We who have not lived in their shoes, can never really understand their lives,” he says. “How difficult it may be as a single mom, to cart three kids in from the inner city for a standard doctor’s visit.”

He initiated the annual Women’s Health Screening Fair at the Public Market, which will mark its 5th year on September 7.

The event offers free health screenings for dozens of health issues ranging from asthma, diabetes and skin cancer, to breast and cardiac health. In addition, health-related information booths are available, where women can speak with a nutritionist, pharmacist, MD, Ob/Gyn, or health insurance provider. Results and follow-up are also facilitated.

“When the idea came about to do this, I said ‘okay, well then let’s make it big’,” says Woods. The only requirement was that every participating medical professional must screen something. “I wanted to actually do something. I didn’t want to just see a bunch of brochures lying in the mud.”

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The event is a “snapshot of our community,” he says. Similarities throughout the history of the event make it clear that it also serves as a socio-medical pilot which is offering a much clearer picture of what the health of our community looks like. Last year, over half of the women screened were overweight or obese and nearly 20% had elevated blood pressure or hypertension. Yet, 80% actually have health insurance and are not actively receiving care. This event is making strides to change these statistics.

This year, Dr. Woods will resign as Chair of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at URMC. But don’t mention retirement.

“I don’t know that word,” he says.

His advocacy for women’s health is a not just a career – it’s a passion, and it’s personal. Pictures of his daughters and their children fill his office. He is inspired by the women in his life, including his own mother, and a wife he lost to breast cancer.

“Through them, I’ve lived through all these same struggles and moments that my patients face,” he says. “I care. I can understand.”

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These are the six words my eyes initially reposed upon when inspecting the worldwide web for additional information regarding the services provided at the Highland Breast Imaging Center. In fact, they are conveniently and purposefully positioned on the Center’s home page. Peace of mind is the envy of all women. And certainly, by the time a woman is of the recommended age to pursue a mammogram, peace is unarguably what she deserves.

Upon walking into the Highland Breast Imaging Center’s main campus on Red Creek Drive, it was evident by the constitution of the staff that “peace of mind for every woman,” is not only a mantra, but a precept. I noted the abounding camaraderie among the representatives, which doubtlessly reflects upon the incoming clients as well.

After all, breast cancer is indiscriminate. The only risk factors, according to the Center’s director Avice O’Connell, M.D., F.A.C.R, are “being female and growing older.” Affecting 12% of the population in the United States, breast cancer is the affliction that most of us are familiar with on a personal level—whether we’ve been diagnosed ourselves, or whether we know someone close to us who has endured it-this can no longer afford to be a taboo. We will be more effective in raising awareness, in increasing prevention education and in advancing treatment if we unite as women with a vision greater than ourselves and help one another.

The quality of service at the Center is exceptional. Breast imaging is the sole service provided, guaranteeing that clients will benefit from the expertise of the highly experienced technologists (10-30 years of experience in mammography in tow). The Center is additionally on the cutting edge of technology and research, its radiologists active in the community, committed to the cause of refining the standard for breast cancer care. It is also affiliated with the local hospitals, cancer treatment centers and imaging facilities, making the level of medical management in the Greater Rochester area even more impressive.

Dr. O’Connell and Dr. Raddha Iyer, Center Director and Assistant Director respectively, are indisputably passionate about what they do. Outside of the Center, they are both educators, voluntary community servants dedicating their time to local non-profit organizations and ensuring that all demographics receive care, and they are both mothers who understand the value of bedside manner and are devoted to presenting their clients with the information they need to make their own healthcare decisions confidently.

I was fortunate enough to sit down with both Dr. O’Connell and Dr. Iyer and benefit from their wealth of knowledge and decades of experience regarding the current “hot-button” issues in the breast cancer dialogue.

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younger a woman is, the denser her breast, making the detection of cancers more difficult. The law now states that imaging centers must notify clients with comparatively denser breasts in the event that they would want to proceed with an ultrasound. The topic at hand is creating a lot of confusion, and understandably, a lot of concern among women. Both Dr. O’Connell and Dr. Iyer offered clarification in this matter, deflating the unnecessary hubbub and worry.

“There is always research being conducted,” said Iyer. “At this point in time, mammography is still the gold standard for screening for breast cancer. There are other ways to screen, such as ultrasound and MRI, but an ultrasound does not take the place of mammography, which has a proven track record of finding the earliest possible cancers.”

Iyer continued to explain that if a client shows 50% or more density in their tissue, a letter is sent to them explaining the risks. It is then up to the client to discuss with their physician any additional testing precautions. Clients must keep in mind as well the bigger picture. The American Cancer Society (2013) reports: “The chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is about 1 in 8. The chance of dying from breast cancer is about 1 in 36. Breast cancer death rates have been going down. This is probably the result of finding the cancer earlier and better treatment.”

O’Connell shared that factually, the screening procedure that is associated with reducing the mortality rate of breast cancer is mammography exclusively. She maintained that the plethora of accessible information is overwhelming to the public. When research is incorrectly presented to the masses as a result of the media’s attempts to translate academic jargon to laypeople, befuddlement abounds.

O’Connell firmly believes in women as managers of their own health once they’ve approached a physician in whom they trust.

“There’s a controversy about when to screen, how often to screen, whether or not supplemental screening in the form of ultrasound or MRI should be offered to women with dense breasts and the last one is the controversy over when you find ‘something’, whether or not you should even treat it!” said O’Connell. “And some of these ‘things’ we find that I’m talking about, Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS), which is not an invasive cancer, it’s a stage zero cancer, some of those may never progress outside the breast. So the question is, ‘Should we even be treating them?’”.

O’ Connell explained that when a woman undergoes a biopsy as a result of detected calcifications, she may receive the diagnosis of DCIS which is not, in fact, a cancer, but a precursor. The difficulty is predicting the timeline-it could be 5 years, 10 years or perhaps even 20 years. “In fact, some of them may never become invasive,” said O’Connell. “DCIS cannot kill unless it invades. As long as it stays in the breast, it can’t kill. But when it leaves the breast, there is potential for serious health issues.”

A diagnosis of DCIS therefore begs the question, “Why surgery? Why radiation? Why tamoxifan? If DCIS can’t kill as a non-invasive entity, are we being over-treated?” Peggy Orenstein, in her controversial article for the New York Times (April 2013) entitled: “Our Feel-Good War on Breast Cancer” asks the same questions, provoking further controversy.

“The answer is that we want to offer people what we know and then a decision has to be made as to what should be done. I think nowadays, women need to stop and say, ‘I’m going to be a part of the decision

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making. We’re not going to let the doctors make the decision for us.’

So, as the doctor, I’m going to give you the information. I’m going to say, ‘This is what you have available to you. This is why we’re saying this. Now it’s your decision.’”

O’Connell reminded that, in many circumstances, there is no right decision. Any decision involving a treatment plan should not be made in haste. Second or even third opinions are encouraged. However, the decision must be one that the client feels at peace with, and is not apt to second guess. For all that is known, there is much more that is unknown. A peace of mind is the ultimate ambition.

Of course, if a suspected cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, the right decision perhaps becomes clearer. In that circumstance, O’Connell stated, “It is not the right decision to ignore it. But if you have a DCIS in the breast that we found on a mammogram, the right decision is your decision, but watch it. We often suggest a 6 month follow-up, but you should never feel forced.”

Both O’Connell and Iyer maintain that the recommended age to begin annual mammograms is 40, which is supported both by the American Cancer Society and the American Radiological Society. 18% of breast cancers occur in women younger than the age of 50, and 70% of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have no predisposing risk factors. In spite of the research, there remain objections to mammography.

A common objection that O’Connell and Iyer encounter is the fear of radiation. We know that radiation dosages accumulate over a lifetime, but Iyer assures that the amount of radiation is extremely minimal. “Mammograms are not contraindicated,” stated Iyer.

Concerned women with thyroid diseases also do not need a shield as the barrier can overbear some of the breast tissue, impeding an accurate mammogram. Clients must remember that the technologist’s job is to prevent cancer and therefore the patient’s best interest is at the forefront. Iyer even explained that in very rare circumstances, a woman with unique concerns and not in her first trimester can safely have a mammogram done.

Other objections include cost and travel barriers. The Rochester health community has not overlooked these potential concerns. The Center has teamed up with the Anthony Jordan Health Center, the Women’s Health Practice at Strong, Highland Family Medicine and the Cancer Services of Monroe County in efforts to reach out to the community in need. Free mammograms are frequently offered on Saturdays at the Center and at other local imaging facilities as well. Free screenings are conducted four times per year, and educational work shops and health fairs are also open to the public.

Highland Breast Imaging Center has an East Side campus in Penfield and one on the bus route at Highland hospital as well. The hospital has even implemented a navigation program for individuals who would like assistance to their appointments. “No one should ever go to a doctor’s appointment alone,” stressed O’Connell. The other party is advised to take notes to ensure information will be accurately internalized.

This October, the Center will host a breast cancer education event entitled, “Pampered in Pink” at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The evening will be informative and fun-filled with delicious comfort foods, manicures and massages.

For more information, please visit: http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/ highland/departments-centers/breast-imaging.aspx

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Fruits and vegetables are loaded with fiber, essential vitamins and minerals, and simple carbohydrates. Eating the recommended amount can lower your risk of heart attack or stroke by 10-25%. The most heart healthy foods from this group include cruciferous vegetables (e.g. broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts), green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, and others high in vitamin C (e.g. peppers, kiwi and strawberries).

2. Fish (at least two 3.5 ounce servings per week)

Meat is an important source of protein but red meats are high in saturated fats and trans fats and are associated with a 50% higher risk of heart attacks than lean white meat.

Oily fish, such as salmon, trout and tuna, which are high in omega-3 fatty acids, have added advantages including a 1030% reduction in heart attack risk, as well as the potential to prevent dementia, improve depression, and alleviate asthma.

3. Fiber-rich whole grains (three 1-ounce-equivalent servings per day)

Whole grain foods (e.g. whole wheat bread, whole grain cereal, oatmeal and brown rice) are an excellent source

4. Sodium (less than 1,500 mg per day)

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Trends in diet and nutrition move quickly, fueled by science and fad. If you don’t follow the field closely, advice in the media and claims on food packaging can be overwhelming.

Fortunately, the American Heart Association has developed a simplified list of five easily understandable and achievable dietary goals.

of fiber. Foods from refined grains (e.g. white bread and white rice) have significantly less fiber, iron and B vitamins.

Refined grains are associated with long-term weight gain while whole grains are associated with weight loss. High fiber diets are also associated with a 40-50% reduction in heart attacks and strokes, as well as decrease in diabetes and colon cancer.

Sodium increases blood pressure and risk for heart attacks and strokes. It cannot be completely eliminate sodium from your diet but getting rid of the salt shaker, reading labels to become aware of foods particularly high in sodium and eliminating the worst offenders (e.g. potato chips, canned soups, cheese, and pickles) can result in significant health improvement.

5. Sugar-sweetened beverages (less than 450 calories [36 ounces] per week)

Soft drinks and other sweetened beverages (e.g. fruit drinks) are high in refined sugars, which are associated with weight gain and high blood pressure. They are also associated with poor nutrition because they are often consumed in place of nutrient-rich foods. Drink plain water in the place of these sugary drinks.

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Josephine Braitman Philanthropist

By Ashley Cooper | Photo by Todd Elliott

“…the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives the passion that she shows. The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years.” -Audrey Hepburn

Local philanthropist Josephine Braitman welcomed me, quite literally with open arms into her enchanting home nested in Irondequoit’s charming bay front. Braitman, once a general contractor, and her husband built the condominium units in the mid-1980’s at the height of Rochester’s building season. Donning a hard hat and boots, Braitman embarked on a two-year, seven days per week, mountain-of-a-project. Featuring a breathtaking view of the water, the remarkable structure is truly worth the blood, sweat and tears poured into it.

“Really, it’s our legacy,” shared Braitman. “It’s very avant-garde for Rochester; most people don’t even know that we exist out here.”

The impressive building project is a testament to the work ethic that the Braitmans have always applied to their endeavors and to the love of the surrounding community which they continue to pour their life’s energy into. In fact, many of the non-for-profit organizations, academic programs, public campaigns, building projects in both the secular and Jewish sectors and hospitals would not be in existence without the investments of generous supporters like the Braitmans.

Josephine Braitman’s current success is the result of a lifelong devotion to hard work. Braitman, a Lyons native, moved to Rochester at the age of 13 after tragedy struck her family. Her brother, one year and four days her junior, had accidentally drowned in the canal at the age of 9. Grief-stricken, Braitman’s parents relocated to the city where Braitman entered the 9th grade at Jefferson High School.

Unable to afford college, Braitman immediately entered the workforce in the early 1950’s. She began doing clerical work and purchasing for a products company located on Lyell Avenue. She then joined Wollensak Optical first as a secretary to the purchasing agent, and then as a buyer. Braitman was one of the few female buyers in the area at that time, which would later prove to be significant when she was elected the first woman president of the Rochester Industrial Buyers’ Association. She shared that her business savvy came as a result of, “baptism by fire. I was always in the right place at the right time. You apply yourself and you learn as you go. As important as I believe education is today, I don’t believe that I could have succeeded in anything I did with a college education.”

Braitman found herself recruited by her now-husband Simon, who at the time owned Simcona Electronics. She began as an expediter and then moved to buyer for the successful industrial electronics corporation. “We had a wonderful business relationship,” said Braitman of her affinity with Simon. In time, the two married, forming one of the most dynamic powerhouses Rochester has ever seen.

“We have always thought of ourselves as cooperation,” said Braitman. “My husband is the most wonderful thing that could have happened to me. He’s very special.” (continued on page 46)

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“Nothing good has ever been written about cowards.”

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Belimar Velazquez Director of Marketing, Carestream

By Kari Cameron | Photo by Jenniffer Merida

She has gone through many transitions in her life, starting out with pursuing a bachelor’s degree in optics and then onto a contracting career in engineering at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Today, Belimar Velazquez is the Director of Marketing and Inside Sales for United States and Canada at Carestream.

A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, where her parents and other family members still reside, Velazquez earned her initial degree from the University of Rochester. Progressing throughout her career and observing various business disciplines, she developed an interest in strategic marketing, which, in turn led her to the decision to pursue the goal of working in this chosen field. This professional focus eventually led to her earning an MBA from the Simon Graduate School of Business Administration and securing her current position with Carestream.

Velazquez credits her diverse professional and cultural background with enabling her to make unique contributions to the organizations with which she is involved. One such organization, of which she is a board member, is Latinas Unidas, a locally based organization for Latina women in the Greater Rochester region that is focused on promoting and fostering Latina women and girls’ common interests, unity and cultural identity. Latinas Unidas also encourages Latina women to be proud of their accomplishments and to strive to reach their full potential in whatever they are engaged.

Velazquez notes that the greatest impact she has had from working with Latinas Unidas is from the people in the community. Latinas Unidas’ mission to help women achieve their full potential extends into her personal life, as Velazquez noted that her proudest moments are when she is able to witness those around her and in particular her own daughters, grow and achieve their individual goals.

In 2013, Velazquez also became a member of the Rochester chapter of the American Heart Association’s 2013 Circle of Red. The Circle of Red is part of the Go Red for Women Campaign and is a special group of women who are passionate and committed to impact their local community by making a personal financial gift to help women live longer and healthier lives. Go Red For Women encourages awareness of the issue of women and heart disease, and also action to save more lives.

The movement harnesses the energy, passion and power women have to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease. It challenges them to know their risk for heart disease and take action to reduce their personal risk. Velazquez is proud of her role in helping to spread awareness of heart disease.

When seeking motivation, whether it is professional or personal, Velazquez says “I have a passion to learn and try new things that promote my own personal growth”. She also greatly enjoys traveling and immersing herself in the diversity of our world.

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When asked what inspires her, Velazquez responded that it is in her faith that she finds both inspiration and refuge. She also credits her been written about cowards.” This is sound advice for us all. (continued on page 46)

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“One of the main reasons I came to Rochester was the demand for more female podiatrists. “

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Katrina Hallahan

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Every year, thousands of people unknowingly abuse, malign and ignore their feet. From the athlete pounding the pavement, to fashionista’s cramming their toes into the unnatural angle of high heel shoe, these daily assaults often result in chronic pain or injury.

In addition, serious diseases like diabetes can have a devastating effect on the lower extremities if not treated properly.

After completing her residency in Boston roughly a year ago, Podiatrist Katrina Hallahan joined the Westside Podiatry group here in Rochester. Despite great strides by women in medicine, podiatry still lacks a significant number of female practitioners and Rochester is no exception. “One of the main reasons I came to Rochester was the demand for more female podiatrists. The senior partner at our practice had his daughter working there until she got married and moved away. The realized they had a huge population of patients that wanted a female practitioner. They were looking to hire another female, and I inherited her practice. Patients who had left, came back after they heard they hired another female doctor.”

Coming from a long line of nurses, Hallahan became the first doctor in her family, and her motivation to specialize in podiatry was influenced by the significant difference podiatrists had made in the lives of both her grandfather and mother. “My grandfather had diabetes for years and suffered multiple complications as a result, but he was able to keep all of his toes and feet thanks to routine visits to a podiatrist. I also watched as my mother, after a severe ankle injury, and several unsuccessful surgeries by an orthopedic, finally found relief from a podiatrist after years of suffering.”

While Hallahan treats common complaints such as bunions, ingrown nails and heel pain, she is also a skilled surgeon working in an exciting time for podiatric medicine. With advances in both internal and external fixation devices, patients can receive greater mobility and healing in a much shorter time. “Diagnostic imaging has also improved significantly to reduce unnecessary exploratory surgery. We can make a better diagnosis before going in.” Some of her more challenging and successful surgeries have been in the areas of rear foot fusion for severe arthritis and working with children on complicated deformities. “Club feet can be very hard to treat, and often, children need surgical intervention as early as five months of age.”

One of the biggest breakthroughs for Hallahan and other New York podiatrists is the recent legislation to allow podiatrists ankle privileges. “The political podiatric community has been fighting for this for decades in New York. Many other states already have ankle privileges. This is great news for us.” Previously, podiatrists were forbidden to treat bone and soft tissue above the foot. This new action expands the definition of the practice of podiatry to include conditions of the ankle and all soft tissue structures of the leg below the knee anatomically affecting the foot and ankle. It’s a breakthrough in the field of podiatry that will help practitioners (continued on page 46)

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After the afore-mentioned building project, the Braitmans decided it was time to give back to the community that had given so much to them.

family and close friends with showing her an unconditional love that she looks to each day.

In addition, she recognized a group of people with whom she has connected that have faced adversity and who have challenged that adversity with strength and courage. Velazquez said that what these people have faced and how they have done so has helped her to examine her own life and to allow her to put her own challenges into perspective, as well as to help her count her blessings and to take pleasure in life’s more ordinary moments.

effectively treat conditions of the foot in proximity to the ankle and foot without having to divide a patients time between specialists.

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Over the years, Josephine has either helped fund or sat on the board for a multitude of entities including the Kidney Association of Rochester, the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, the Ronald McDonald House, Geva Theatre and Nazareth College. As Simon endured unspeakable horrors in Gunskirchen, a sector of the Austrian concentration camp Mauthausen, the holocaust survivor and his wife have heartily invested in the Jewish community in Rochester as well. The Braitmans helped to implement the Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Project at Monroe Community College. They also support the Jewish Community Center and were pioneers in the establishment of the United States Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. Perhaps the cause most dear to Josephine Braitman’s heart is that of Rochester General Hospital, whom she refers to as, “the hospital of her heart.” Upon giving birth to her son, doctors informed Braitman that he would not live beyond three months. To the credit of Dr. Ronald Kirshner and the incomparable staff and physicians at Rochester General Hospital, Braitman’s son, who has endured three open heart surgeries, is alive today.

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Belimar Velazquez has made many professional and personal accomplishments. She gathers inspiration and motivation from those around her as she sets out to achieve her goals. As for what she would like to tell others who are reaching for their own goals, “People must be ready for the opportunities that come their way and they must have the confidence to try new things, Velazquez said. She credits her mother with the following saying,, “Nothing good has ever been written about cowards.” This is sound advice for us all.

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While the previous restrictions could make it difficult for practicing New York podiatrists to catch up in training and hours, Hallahan’s recent work in Boston allowed her to obtained experience in ankle procedures working with an orthopedic group. “It won’t be difficult for me to get ankle privileges in New York State after my recent years and numbers of ankle training in Boston. It will be much more difficult for those practicing here for years to get the credentialing.”

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By Mallory Diamond | Photos by John Schlia Ronni Boyars, Sarah Karpie and Kathy Steblen were en route to McCarran International Airport to catch their red-eye home when confusion over how to split the fare (as is prone to happen in taxi cabs) caused their driver to lose his temper.

“When I think about it as director, the task is daunting for me,” Boyars says. “It’s not only about teaching people the coursework, but really having our community embrace this model, which is such a viable model. The work we have to do is just remarkable.”

“He said, ‘This is my cab, I’ll pull over right now and you can get out and find another cab,’” Karpie recalls. In the passenger’s seat, she had a close-up view of the driver’s mood as it nosedived. She knew she had to act fast to prevent things from worsening, so she did what she was trained to do. Coolly and calmly, she deescalated the situation.

The three women are longtime staff of Delphi Drug and Alcohol Council, a small not-for-profit organization based in Rochester that provides education, counseling, and recovery services in a wide range of mental health and substance abuse issues, including school-based counseling, outpatient treatment, and intervention programs.

“I said, ‘It’s alright, just keep driving, everything’s cool…we’ll figure it all out when we get there,’” Karpie says. “I quickly just started talking to him about him.”

Delphi’s president and CEO, Carl Hatch-Feir, and its board of directors tapped $12,000 in special funding to send the trio to Last Vegas for training. But the $2,000 per person registration fee didn’t guarantee they would return as certified MHFA instructors.

It seems an uncanny coincidence that the same day, the three women had completed a rigorous week-long training course to become certified instructors in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) – which, of course, was the reason for their visit to Vegas.

MHFA is an evidence-based public education program that helps people identify signs of mental illness and substance use disorders, and oftentimes implement an appropriate intervention until professional help arrives or the person can be connected with care.

A diverse mix of attendees is not atypical in MHFA training courses, but reflective of the wide range of occupations that can benefit from MHFA, including doctors, public transit workers, employers, policymakers, church leaders, educators, and many more.

Boyars, Karpie, and Steblen are now three of just 14 certified instructors in New York State. It’s clear that this energetic trio is a perfectly balanced team – Boyars and Steblen’s extensive experience in mental health issues, coupled with Karpie’s natural gift for teaching, is a formidable force in bringing MHFA to the masses.

“This is team Mental Health First Aid right here,” Karpie laughs. The immensity of this task isn’t lost on any of them – they know they have a long road ahead.

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“We were reminded on a regular basis that there was a chance that we might not become instructors by the end of the week,” Karpie says.

“We were a little nervous…so we studied hard every night to make sure we were prepared enough.”

Karpie’s description of the experience conjures thoughts of a military boot camp. They trained every day from 8:30AM to 5:30PM, with a strict 40 minutes for lunch, and 15 minute reprieves that dwindled depending on the intensity of the coursework.

Participants must pass a written test, and achieve a minimum score on an evaluation of their skill in teaching MHFA to others. As new instructors, the trio is required to teach three courses every year, the first within six months of their certification.

Karpie says the program’s rigid structure is meant to ensure it is taught with absolute fidelity, so an individual taking the course in Rochester would have the same experience as someone training in Oklahoma City, for example.

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The course’s no-nonsense reputation hasn’t prevented the MHFA movement from making significant advances. As of this year, MHFA training has been delivered to nearly 100,000 Americans through a growing network of 2,600 instructors. MHFA can be found in all 50 states, and in 16 countries around the world.

The program’s ultimate goal is to make MHFA as common as CPR and first aid training in the U.S. by 2020 – a goal that Boyars is confident will be achieved.

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Boyars, a Delphi veteran who has been with the organization for more than 30 years, says President Obama’s public support of MHFA, a complementary action to proposed gun control reforms, has resulted in explosive growth. In April, the president called for $235 million as part of a new budget proposal to fund mental health initiatives.

It’s no surprise this nationwide push for improved mental health care is happening now. In light of recent tragedies, especially those violent events linked to mental illness, Boyars, Karpie, and Steblen adamantly agree that MHFA could provide an invaluable tool in the early prevention and possible diffusion of dangerous situations.

“We live in a violent society, there’s no doubt about it,” says Boyars.

“This is something that can really help.”

Steblen says one in four people in the U.S. will experience a mental health issue in their lifetime, and when it does occur, there is usually a delay of 10 years between the onset of symptoms and when a person seeks help – partially due to stigma and self-blame, a huge issue that MHFA seeks to address by teaching empathy and inclusivity.

“The goal is to reduce the stigma that people have toward mental illness, and to help folks not feel so afraid,” says Boyars. “A lot of the fear is just fear of the unknown.”

Karpie says that particularly with anxiety and panic disorders, the first signs become evident in a person’s early teenage years – a perfect illustration of MHFA’s value in the prevention of more serious mental illness down the road.

“Oftentimes, people with panic disorders have their first panic attack when they’re 11, but it doesn’t have to turn into a full-blown panic disorder,” says Karpie. “Think of the impact you can have on a child’s life if you connect that child with some care early on.”

With such staggering statistics, Boyars says it’s imperative that MHFA become standard issue in the way our society evaluates and responds to mental health issues. Ideally, mental health care would become a routine part of doctor’s appointments (mental illness can sometimes manifest in physical ailments), emergency situations, and more.

“It shouldn’t be treated any differently than a physical illness,” Boyars says. “This is a biological, psychological, and social problem that needs to be addressed.”

Boyars, Karpie, and Steblen have already made inroads with the 25 school districts of Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES through a co-operative services agreement. Delphi will provide MHFA training to all school staff, and the following year, the New York State Education Department will reimburse the schools for up to 70 percent of the cost.

“We’re just over the moon that it all worked out,” Karpie says. “We’re hoping to get [agreements] with the other BOCES in the area, so those schools can also offer this training to their professional staff.”

Delphi will offer its first two 12-hour courses in MHFA on June 25–26 and July 11–12. Course registration is available on Delphi’s website, www.delphidrug.org. The trio notes that these training courses are in high demand, however, and will fill up quickly.

“I may not be able to prevent every tragedy out there,” Karpie says.

“But I can definitely do something, better than someone who’s not trained.” rochesterWomanMag.com :: june 2013

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By Rebecca Even Getting started with a healthy lifestyle is hard for everyone. When your significant other isn’t in the same mind set, bettering your lifestyle can be disastrous. There isn’t anything enjoyable about eating a salad while the person across the table is wolfing down a pizza. This is one of the biggest reasons why people fail at switching over to healthy eating habits.

In order to fix this problem, one must start at the very beginning — the grocery store. I know many of you are trying to be diligent with your food choices. Yet, no matter how careful you are, you seem to end up with a collection of frozen pizza, Cheetos, dip, and multiple loaves of French bread in your cart. Your significant other has added his/her impulse purchases to your shopping cart. I wouldn’t mention that this is happening. Let’s face it, if someone doesn’t have the same game plan as you—they’re not going to want to play along. Instead, try to change how you shop for your groceries.

If you can, stop by the store every night after getting out of work. Getting into this habit allows you to pick up ingredients for each individual meal.

By the time the weekend rolls around you’ll only need to pick up nonfood items (laundry detergent, toilet paper, etc). I will warn you, you’ll need to start looking up recipes. Keep it simple. Being overly ambitious with limited time will eventually tire you out and send you right back to processed, pre-packaged meals.

Now, if your other half is adamant about not needing to change their eating habits you are going to have to trick them. The same way that you’d trick a toddler by letting them believe that their tomato soup is really made with ketchup. Simple substitutions and portion manipulation usually work. Take a pasta primavera for example. It’s a pasta dish. Even though it is one of the healthier ones, it is still a high carbohydrate dish. Start by cutting the veggies rather large. Add extra vegetables that the recipe doesn’t

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call for, it’s your dish, make it work for you. Then you can use whole wheat pasta; just make sure that you cook it a little longer as these tend to be a little tougher. When it comes time to plate the dish, spoon out a minimal amount of pasta and heap those vegetables on. It’ll still taste delicious and the person across the table from you will probably only register that they are eating a yummy pasta dish. If a dish is a hit, add it to the rotation. It is imperative that you NEVER tell them how healthy it actually is. It is only a matter of time before you’ve changed their habits, they will start to request dishes and sides that complement your goals.

Children can be a little harder to get on board. I remember going to school and pretending that my organic applesauce tasted as sweet and creamy as my classmates decadent whoopie pies. Try involving them in the preparation of their meals. Children absolutely love helping in the kitchen. Letting them take tails off of shrimp or sprinkling the cheese on their homemade pizza will make some of the healthy dishes seem cool.

Homemade popsicles, smoothies, and fruit salads are always summer favorites. Being able to recognize and cater to what their bodies are craving will keep them (and you) away from the junk. Your child tells you that they want ice cream. Give them a sugar free sorbet, and you won’t hear a single complaint. It still is cold, smooth and extra sweet. Your child will be satisfied and you won’t have to worry about resisting a half gallon of ice cream all night.

Getting everybody around you on board is a game of strategy. The easiest way to win is to not let them know that they are playing in the first place.

If any of you have questions about how to get started feel free to send your questions to pdpt@rochesterathletic.com Rebecca Even, Fitness Director RAC for Women Pittsford

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By Jade Mathis | Photo by John Schlia

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AIDS Care Rochester was established on January 1, 2010 after a successful merger between AIDS Rochester and the AIDS Community Health Center.

The coalition between the two forces proved to be beneficial in the mission to constitute a more progressive level of care and outreach in the way of HIV/AIDS in Rochester. With the best assets of its two predecessors combined, AIDS Care Rochester now has the capacity to effectively serve more people and to continue in meeting the vision of witnessing a world void of HIV/AIDS. At present, the Center is attending to approximately 750 patients with no partiality toward sex, marital status, race and/or ethnicity, age or sexual orientation.

AIDS Care Rochester is unique in that its approach to treatment is comprehensive, with the best possible interest of the patient in mind. Among the services offered are clinical trials and advanced medical treatment, free HIV testing, case management, nutrition counseling, behavioral wellness, substance abuse and addiction counseling, support groups and pharmaceutical dispensation. Other utilities include transportation assistance, peer interaction, smoking cessation, housing services, women’s health, dental screenings, legal services and neurological care. AIDS Care also has satellite campuses in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions.

Valenti is working in collaboration with the Rochester Victory Alliance, which is the University of Rochester’s HIV vaccine imitative. “If you’re talking about protecting large numbers of people, the vaccine strategy is what’s best in terms of prevention,” he said. Not wanting to present a false sense of hope to the public, Valenti explained that through each of these clinical trials, though the said vaccine may not prove to be wholly effective yet, researchers are learning more about the immune system and therefore closer to understanding the necessary components to the counteragent.

Other initiatives are underway as well. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a form of preventative therapy that includes treating a non-HIV positive person because they are leading a high-risk lifestyle. “There are a number of those kinds of strategies that prevent transmission,” said Valenti. The PrEP portion of the Aids Care Rochester website (http://www.acrochester. org/en/242/pre-exposure-prophylaxis-prep) states: “In July 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the combination medication Truvada(TM), a combination of two HIV drugs for use as PrEP in sexually active adults at risk for HIV infection.”

The next strategy would be an ultimate cure, or the notion of being able to completely eradicate HIV/AIDS from the body. The endeavor is difficult, explained Valenti, as once the virus enters the bloodstream and immune system, it also “hides out” in certain areas of the body, making it indefinitely dormant. Valenti referred to the recent breakthrough that was discovered when a Mississippi woman, who was found to be HIV positive, gave birth to her daughter, who consequently acquired the virus. The child immediately required medical intervention, and, after 18 months of treatment, the virus was undetected.

Dr. William Valenti is not solely the co-founder of AIDS Care Rochester, but also a staff physician and serves as the senior vice president of organizational advancement. He also a fellow of the Infectious Disease Society of America, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and the Honorary Chair of the Rochester White Party. Valenti was gracious enough to share with RWM the current state of treatment in terms of HIV and AIDS and the exciting initiatives that are in effect in the direction of the future.

“So the question becomes, ‘If you can’t prevent it, can you cure it?’” said Valenti. “The answer is yes, the other part of it being if you treat it very early and very aggressively, you may be able to eradicate it in a select group of people.”

With the advent of multiple drug therapies in the mid1990’s, Valenti explained that the world encountered a shift in the HIV/AIDS perspective. HIV/AIDS transitioned from being a fatal illness for many to a chronic illness for many. “Some of the terror regarding HIV and AIDS disappeared because the media changed their focus to something else,” said Valenti.

“The treatment today is lifelong therapy. People are living longer, but HIV and AIDS is certainly a gamechanger in their lives. We have some tools today that we didn’t have available twenty years ago that help us understand if our treatments are effective or not, to monitor how well people are doing.”

Still, the greatest component in prevention. “I’m still a believer in regular HIV testing in sexually active people,” said Valenti. As mentioned, HIV screening is offered for free at Aids Care Rochester, but if an individual prefers to take the test in the comfort of his or her own home, an FDA-approved kit can be purchased at a cost ranging from $40-$50. Condoms are available to protect not only against pregnancy, but in the host of sexually-transmitted diseases.

However, Valenti noted that the treatment, as it stands, places a lot of the responsibility of the patient.

“Medicine only works if you take it,” he said. Having contracted a chronic illness, it is important for the patient to understand that treatment is a permanent

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Local infectious disease physicians William Valenti, M.D. and Steven Schiebel, M.D. founded the AIDS Community Health Center in 1989 to address the need for a medical clinic in the area for HIV positive patients.

The future, however, holds some exciting prospects.

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The New York State Health Department instituted AIDS Rochester nearly three decades ago as part of the instilment of community service programs. It has maintained a level of excellence in providing social services to local families affected by HIV/AIDS and been a chief component in the prevention awareness movement.

part of his or her life and requires not only a daily medication but other forms of regular therapy.

Valenti stressed that it’s still very early in the processes of total eradication and a successful HIV vaccination, but he also acknowledged that the fact that we can even have a reasonable discussion about eradication is a testament to the progress that’s been made.

“I know that to say, ‘knowledge is power’ is a cliché, but it really is better to know,” he explained. “Part of the problem is that people misunderstand the risk.

Knowing your HIV status and that of your partner is very important. I think that as part of our sexual health, we need to be aware. You need to take the necessary steps to protect yourself, and not make assumptions, which is what a lot of people do in terms of embarking in a relationship with a sexual partner.” rochesterWomanMag.com :: june 2013

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It appears that spring is finally making long awaited yet hesitant entrance this year.

The increasing temperatures harbor in many wonderful things during the spring and summer months. This warmer weather also brings some challenges to gynecologic health and we particularly see an increase in the number of women complaining about vulvovaginal symptoms. These symptoms can range from itching and irritation of the external genitalia or the labia or vulva and vaginal irritation and discharge.

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The external genitalia is a specialized area of skin, glands and nerves that are involved in sexual stimulation and intercourse and can miraculously accommodate a baby during vaginal childbirth. This anatomic region also protects the vaginal opening and urethral opening (opening for urination) that is located on the front part of the vagina. This area has hair follicles and sweat glands. With the higher temperatures many women experience problems related to the increased sweating and the resulting irritation to this skin. Some women also complain of irritation and discharge from the vagina, or birth canal.

There are some simple things that every woman can do to maximize her vulvovaginal health this spring and summer and avoid annoying symptoms and unnecessary visits to the doctor’s office. With the warmer temperatures, sweating seems to be a main culprit whether it’s sweating from the heat or sweating from the increased exercise and physical activity. Practical undergarments are key. Simple cotton underwear or underwear with cotton lining can be key in drawing moisture away from the skin and keeping the skin dry. While many people like to wear thongs during this time, they are not the most practical piece of underclothing and do not help with this problem. Soon after exercise, showering and changing into dry clothes can also help in avoiding problems. Do not remain in exercise clothing for an extended period of time after your workout.

If needed, shower when you have become sweaty and use plain water on the genital area, paying attention to spreading the labia and cleansing all the folds of skin.

Remember, the vagina is an internal canal that is anatomically different than the external skin and it is a self-cleaning organ that does not need to be douched. Avoid using soaps and products on the genitalia as well. Water will do when care is taken to separate the folds of skin and clean it all.

The use of certain feminine hygiene or protection products can be irritating to the skin with the increased heat as well. Be sure to change them in regular intervals, every 4 hours even, if needed to avoid irritation during your day.

The labial skin needs to breathe so keep it happy by avoiding constricting clothing.

Unfortunately many of the latest fashions for both men and women involve very constricting, tight-fitting designs. While this may look appealing on the runway, the tight pants and shorts can lead to vulvovaginal pain and irritation if habitually worn.

Pick looser yet flattering designs for a win-win fashion situation!

Many summer time activities can also lead to direct vulvovaginal injury or trauma.

Biking can lead to discomfort due to the direct pressure on the labia. Make sure when picking a bike, even to rent, that seat is properly adjusted and comfortable and applying to much pressure on the external genitalia. Use a gel seat if needed for extra cushion. If direct trauma to the genital area occurs, seek medical evaluation.

With the summer months also comes a wonderful bounty of fresh produce. Food is key to gynecologic health. Eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants and avoiding sugar can help decrease inflammation. This can help you avoid annoying vaginal irritation and sometimes pain that comes from inflammation.

Consuming foods with probiotic properties is helpful for vulvovaginal health and your immune system. Simple yogurt can suffice but there is a plethora of options available in the grocery stores nowadays. Explore healthful foods and enjoy the culinary experience and good health!

If irritation, pain or discomfort exist despite these simple measures to maximize your vulvovaginal health or if trauma and injury occur, then most certainly see your doctor to rule out serious conditions.

These simple measures can assist in avoid simple and common gynecologic problems and allow you to make the most out of the coming beautiful months here in Rochester and the Finger Lakes region. While we physicians are always happy to see our patients, we’d prefer to see you healthy and happy out in the community enjoying your time with those you care about and who care about you! To your health and happiness...

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Dr. Prativadi is partner at Madonna OBGYN, Invision Health and is accepting new patients. She enjoys working with each woman in creating a plan of action to maximize her health and creating an empowering relationship through which each patient can achieve her highest level of health, physically, mentally and emotionally. www. madonnaobgyn.com

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By Caitlin Mack | Photo by Todd Elliott

In 1991, Christine Wagner was involved in a small-scale initiative to get local Rochesterians better health care. After complaints of inadequate access to health care were overheard at a South Wedge soup kitchen, Christine directed the establishment of St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center, including renovation, fund-raising, and site management, to address this community need.

Today, St. Joseph’s provides health care, dental care, mental health counseling, adult education, and social services to 3,000 individuals annually, with approximately 35,000 annual visits. Individuals that are eligible for services at the Center are the uninsured and underinsured, which includes low-income families, unemployed individuals, and students. “We have a ‘no wrong door policy’,” explains Christine. “Nobody that asks us for healthcare placement gets turned away.”

After serving as project coordinator and helping to rehab the space where the Center now stands (across the street from the same soup kitchen that inspired its creation), Christine has served as Executive Director since the building’s opening in 1993. Today, she runs a primarily-volunteer staff of over two hundred professional physicians, nurses, counselors, specialists, and lay people that make their services available to those in need.

Born in Rochester, Christine has been helping others and cultivating community in her hometown since a young age. After realizing she wanted to devote her life to social change, she joined the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester at the age of 24. In the late 70s and 80s, she served as an instructor for mentally handicapped children and adults, a junior high school teacher, and as Regional Director of Justice and Peace Development at the Genesee Valley Office of Social Ministries before pursuing a Ph. D. in social science from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.

“I decided that living a life of community and service to others, with God as the center, was going to be my life choice,” explains Christine. “It was after I got back from Syracuse that the whole idea of the Neighborhood Center started and I kind of got hooked. For me, the Center is the perfect place for what I want to do.”

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On a day-to-day basis, Christine deals with everything from general building maintenance to making sure volunteers have a good experience.

“My second office is the kitchen,” Christine says, smiling. “I’m in there a lot making something for someone.”

Another duty she will face increasingly in the coming years is the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and how it’s going to impact the lives of the Center’s patients. “We thought, naively, that the problem of people not having health insurance might get fixed, but twenty years later, here we are, and we’ve got a national uninsured problem,” says Christine.

“The Affordable Care Act isn’t the solution, but it’s a necessary first step to improving health care, and we will help our patients as they try and figure the system out,” she explains.

After 20 years of service, St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center has some leverage in terms of community outreach, and is able to “go to the community and suggest change.” “Making sure we have strong links with the community, sitting on boards with other agencies, and making sure we are well-connected is very much a part of my responsibility,” says Christine.

Her network of liaisons and active outreach has led to investments that have garnered both personal achievement and community reward. Most recently, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield agreed to donate a 5-year, $1 million-dollar grant to open “Fisher Prime Care,” a nurse-run outreach program, at the Center. This will give the students and faculty of St. John Fisher College’s Wegmans School of Nursing more clinical sites and patients in the Rochester community, provide St. Joseph patients with extended care, and will include a research component of tracking patient outcomes. As a result of her efforts, St. John Fisher College presented Christine with the President’s Medal for service to the Rochester Community at the 2013 undergraduate graduation ceremony, a much-deserved honor for a woman who has dedicated her life to the well-being of others.

“What motivates me to get up in the morning is my relationship with the volunteers; they are caring, committed, compassionate individuals, and it’s a privilege to be with them every day,” says Christine. “Their creativity fires up my creativity to take the Neighborhood Center to places that we never dreamed it would go, and we go there together. We have for twenty years.”

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By Ashley Cooper

The things this silly writer will do for a good story.

I make this rather vainglorious remark half in jest, for those who have undergone acupuncture know the truth. There really wasn’t much “self-sacrificing” shed upon this assignment.

Acupuncture is…just...awesome.

Those who are needle-shy may be skeptical. I admit that I went in more afraid of getting my picture taken than of the needles being stuck into my body; while I don’t have anxiety regarding holistic healing treatments, I was curious to see how my body would respond.

Ever a proponent of ‘all things natural,’ I was thrilled to take on the assignment. After researching the credentials of local health practitioners, I decided to contact licensed acupuncturist Christina Sluman in Webster. The decision proved to be the right move. In Sluman’s presence, I was instantly put at ease. Sluman was gracious enough to satisfy my multitude of questions.

Although I entered Sluman’s practice without any immediate health concerns, I came to understand that individuals opt for acupuncture as a natural remedy to a plethora of ailments. Sluman has treated clients with concerns ranging from allergies and migraines to more severe conditions like fibromyalgia, infertility, immune disorders and hypertension. Sluman has even utilized acupuncture to induce labors!

Patients with chronic pain frequently seek assistance from an acupuncturist as a sort of “last resort,” when they’ve become dissatisfied by their medication or its side effects.

Many, however, use acupuncture to maintain general wellness and view it as an advantageous and oftentimes necessary preventative ritual. I confessed to Sluman my distress with highly afflictive pre-menstrual symptoms. I felt almost as if I were contracting the flu month after month only to find out that I had been potentially contending with PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder).

At 24, I am not interested in any physical disturbances that interrupt my perpetually “on-the-go” lifestyle.

Sluman acknowledged, much to my suspicion, that my symptoms were related to a serious hormonal imbalance; she compared the state of my body to a waning battery.

Unmanaged stress, poor eating habits or general negligence to the body in its entirety cause an excessive buildup of internal “heat,” as Sluman explained. The body, in its intricate design, is constantly striving for a state of homeostasis. According to Sluman, acupuncture works by stimulating “the body’s own response to imbalance and disease.”

Before I knew it, I was comfortably lying on a cushiony medical bed ready to begin with some gentle aromatherapy.

Sluman applied a lavender-based essential oil beneath my

nose to prompt relaxation. The atmosphere collectively was highly calming; peaceful music subtly took effect in the background, natural lighting abounded and the soft, minimalistic interior design all provided for a soothing ambiance.

As she explained some of the core concepts and philosophy of acupuncture, Sluman begin inserting the needles. She placed them at very specific points to better connect the “meridians” which act as channels for the body’s internal energy to flow through. This is the part that many who are weary of the procedure may start to flinch.

I assure you that the process is virtually painless.

When the needles were placed in unexpected areas, such as my ears and fingers, I admit I initially felt a minor puncture, but the pain was more minimal than a standard finger-prick. In but a few moments, I forgot that the needles were there; they are sterilized, fine needles, no thicker than a strand of hair. When needles were placed in the soles of my feet, I was slightly more sensitive to these insertions…but that is wholly because they’re über ticklish!

Sluman left me to heal for the next approximate half hour.

Although she stated that it is common for clients to fall asleep during the treatment, I knew I wouldn’t be able to. This girl does not know how to relax very easily, but I was very very relaxed in those moments; you can’t possibly understand--that is a big deal for me! I suspect that the more frequently I go, the easier I will be able to snooze.

When Sluman came back into the room, I sat up with the feeling that I had woken up from a hearty, much-needed nap. She explained that everyone reacts differently posttreatment. Some are slightly light-headed and need a moment to rejuvenate, but I felt very energized and ready to tackle the rest of the day. When I got home, I cleaned my apartment in less than an hour, including a deepcleansing of the bathroom!

The healing art of acupuncture has worked wonders for individuals all over the world for thousands of years. I encourage those who are entertaining the idea to at least try it! Many health insurance policies are now including several sessions at full coverage, so I would rally your looking into it. Personally, I look forward to going back for more treatments and achieving an optimal state of health!

To schedule a session with Christina Sluman, please visit www.christinaslumanacupuncure.com There you will find additional resources and learn what to expect from your first visit. And check out Renee Woodruff’s article in Shape magazine, “Why Every Busy Woman Should try Acupuncture” –it’s worth your while!

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By Pam Werts

Why is it the minute the weather starts to warm up we become renewed and hopeful for romance? Trying to attract the opposite sex can be confusing, painful and downright draining. Attracting another requires skill, beauty and of course, “coolness”. It is that last requirement that has eluded me my entire life. I always think I am cool. I TRY to be cool. Lord knows I WANT to be cool but I never quite get there. I am the girl strutting out of the ladies room, feeling sexy, feeling confident only to realize my skirt is all wadded up and tucked into my pantyhose.

I knew I was “hetero” in second grade when Chris Moore walked into Mrs. Raneri’s second grade class. I had NO idea WHY I wanted to be around Chris but boy, did I. I did everything I could to try to get him to notice me, but I wasn’t one of the pretty, cool-type girls. My left eye turned in and I had to wear a pirate patch over my right eye to try to correct my “lazy eye”. Yes, I said a pirate patch. Not exactly a “babe” in the making. Not to mention I would walk into walls because of my poor depth perception so you can understand why Chris was able to keep his unbridled passion for me, in check.

Fast forward to high school and now both my eyes look in the same direction and I have boobs! Chris is BOUND to notice me now! We grew up in the Catskill Mountains. There were cliffs that jutted out and were high enough that people would hang glide off them. On a clear day, one could see as far as two counties over. It was no wonder these cliffs were a favorite place for us to go and party. We would haul a beer ball up the mountain and spend the afternoon listening to Springsteen, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bon Jovi. And I was thrilled to find out Chris was going to be at the next “kegger”. I spent HOURS doing my hair and agonizing over which outfit made me look the slimmest and, let’s be honest, showed off my boobs. Chris Moore was going to be speechless at my beauty…at my “coolness”.

When my friend Sue and I got there, I immediately saw Chris. The weather was perfect. I was rocking amazing 80’s hair and my “bananarama” outfit was comfortable and stylish. The sun was hot, the beer was ice cold and going down easily. After some time I realized that my bladder had had its fill of Genny Red Eye and I grabbed Sue to come with me to find a place

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to go the bathroom. There was NO way I wanted Chris Moore to even KNOW I urinated so I made Sue hike WAY up the mountain in an effort obtain privacy and safeguard my “coolness” Once we found an acceptable place I assumed the position and began to relieve myself. If you are unfamiliar with what effect lots of beer has on a bladder, I will share this with you, I sounded like a “cow pissing on a flat rock” It was a forceful stream of urine! Once I was finished. I got up, pleased that I was able to satisfy that need AND keep my “coolness” around Chris.

As I was fastening my belt, I could hear Chris and his friends gathering around this one area down the hill. And then I heard the words, that even today at 45 yrs old, send shivers down my spine. “WHERE THE HELL IS ALL THIS WATER COMING FROM?!” Yep…I had created my very own urine waterfall and it was heading straight for Chris and company and washing away every last bit of my “coolness”.

Details become so magnified when we want to impress that one person. We can get all caught up on superficial things instead of just being ourselves. I mean if Chris had recognized my “hotness” and spent any amount of time with me, I am confident he would have figured out that I, like all human beings, have to go “potty” every now and again so what was the big deal?

So I peed?! It happens! Yet, as far away as I am from that time and place, this memory still makes me cringe but now I can look back, smile and say “Your loss, Chris Moore!”

Pam is a frequent contributor and local stand-up comic who performs frequently at local comedy clubs. Pam also produces one of the only local allfemale comedy shows called “Comedy With Curves” The popular show features local and national female comedians.

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Dr. Matthew Boheen, Restoration Wellness Chiropractic

By now, we’ve all heard about the bold decision Angelina Jolie made with regards to the “faulty” BRCA1 gene she carries and her intention to reduce the risk of developing (breast) cancer. This begs the question(s): was this a truly informed decision or something done out of fear? If you have the mutated BRCA1 gene, should you get a mastectomy and/or oophorectomy? What really causes a person to develop cancer?

Cancer itself is probably one of the scariest and misunderstood concepts around today. The word itself is hard to say because chances are, you or someone you know has been affected by cancer in some way. It’s estimated that approximately 250,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, and roughly 20% of those cases will be fatal.

It is also estimated that less than 1% of women have the abnormal form of the BRCA1 gene that we all possess; the BRCA1 gene mutation is only implicated in approximately 5% of all breast cancer cases.

A better way to view the concept of our genetic makeup and the effects on our health would be our genes acting as a network of roadways. Imagine you are going on a cross-country trip. There are hundreds of roads you could travel to get to the same destination. The decision about which highway to take or backstreet to travel would be determined along the path and detours could be made along the way. Your genetic makeup is the same way. It lays out many paths; which route is travelled is determined by us through our lifestyle. Your genes do not necessarily determine your fate, however continuing down a road marked bridge out ahead is not always as obvious when it is happening inside your body.

So what should you do to focus on improving your health and specifically what can you do in relation to breast cancer as a woman?

1.) Supply Your Organs With A Proper Connection To The Brain.

How does every cell and tissue function? At this moment, your heart is beating, lungs are filling with oxygen, and stomach digesting your last meal…all under the unconscious control of your nervous system.

Maintaining a healthy nervous system before your body ends up in a state of disease and dysfunction is crucial to allowing proper function and health. That is first conversation I have with our patients and is at the heart of how chiropractic works with the body.

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2.) Soy Is Evil!

Soy is a very misunderstood food. It appears healthy, but unless it is fermented (miso and tempeh are examples), the anti-nutrients of soy wreak havoc in the body especially in relation to a woman’s hormones. Soy acts as like estrogen in the body, which can increase your levels and distort the normal balance with progesterone. The result can be anything from PMS symptoms, to infertility, to cancer.

3.) Change Your Deodorant.

Antiperspirant deodorants, especially those containing aluminum are extremely detrimental. Not only does this block your body from releasing toxins through the sweat, but it also can accumulate in the lymphatic system which you have a dense network of in the axilla (armpit) and throughout the breast tissue. Shaving (breaking the skin’s surface) and then applying deodorant of this type can be especially problematic. The majority of breast cancers occur in the upper outer quadrant of the breast.

“Funk Butter” from Oyin Handmade is a wonderful product that contains no harmful ingredients and keeps you dry and comfortable without the concerns mentioned above.

4.) Underwire Bras Are Not Your Friend.

Your body uses the lymphatic system to clean waste throughout the body, like a street sweeper. Underwire bras put a lot of pressure on the same upper quadrant of the breast, affecting the normal lymph flow. Again, the problem results in accumulation of toxins which, over time, can lead to abnormal cell changes-especially in the lymph nodes, which are commonly a source of cancerous cell transformation.

5.) Fluoride…It’s Not Just In The Water Anymore.

Fluoride is what’s called a halide. It has a special relationship to iodine which is an essential nutrient critical for thyroid function, immune balance and breast tissue health. Fluoride displaces iodine in the body and we are seeing this occur much more frequently today because our water is not fluoridated. Dental products (including toothpaste) and foods are beginning to test high for fluoride due to pesticide content and topical application to preserve freshness. Take care of your teeth but do not use fluoride. On top of the other concerns, it is also neurotoxic.

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By Jade Mathis

After hearing about the merits of juice fasting from family (‘my friend lost seven pounds in five days!’) and my health-minded friends, I decided I wanted to give “juicing” a try. I envisioned healthy, homemade vegetable juices reminiscent of the V8 I love so much and satisfying fruit smoothies complete with umbrella straw.

I tried juicing a few months back. I invested in a juicer, bought all the ingredients for two days of green smoothies, and gave up at the end of the first day. However, this time around, I was determined to actually follow through. Keeping it simple, I aimed for a very reasonable threeday juice fast to jumpstart my summer of health.

After a jaunt to Barnes and Noble with a friend who decided to accompany me in my juicing adventure, we set off to Wegmans with a copy of The Complete Book of Juicing written by Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Michael T. Murray. In this book, Murray lists the numerous benefits that a juice diet provides the body: dense supply of nutrients, disease-fighting antioxidants, digestive aid, increased energy, appetite suppressant, lower blood pressure, etc. The book also contains fifty juice recipes, as well as information on how to juice each individual fruit and vegetable.

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After a week of sugar, caffeine, and carbohydrates during a stressful week of final exams, I was ready to switch to juicing for three days and “detox.” We prepared our juices the night before (a process that takes two to three hours between the grocery store run, juicing, and clean-up), stored the juice in large mason jars that we had purchased, and put the juices in the fridge overnight. We chose one fruit juice and one vegetable juice, making enough servings of each to get around 1,200 calories of juice per day.

Day 1: Bone Builder’s Cocktail: Kale, collard greens, parsley, carrots, apple,

and green bell pepper. (3 servings, 630 calories)

Mint Foam: Mint, kiwifruit, and green apple (3 servings, 520 calories)

I sipped on the refreshing mint-kiwi-apple drink for most of the morning, drank a lot of water, and overall felt pretty good. I carefully avoided the ominous green-brown veggie drink until the early afternoon, and after a few sips, I realized that the taste of the green bell pepper (one of the only vegetables I dislike) was overwhelming. I decided I needed to plug my nose to get the rest of the drink down, which I did slowly for the rest of the day, accompanied by copious amounts of water. My stomach was growling by 4pm, and continued to do so for the rest of the day. I went to bed hungry.

Day 2: Iron Plus: Beets, kale, broccoli, carrots, apple (3 servings, 530 calories) Immune Power Fruit: Orange, pineapple, strawberries, banana

(3 servings, 750 calories) The morning of Day 2, I had about half of the fruit smoothie, which was very yummy and filling; the recipe calls for blended (not juiced) banana. I made a note to make this drink for breakfast this summer.

I also much-preferred the taste of the veggie “iron plus” drink to the veggie drink from Day 1. Beets and carrots are naturally sweet vegetables, and are great for juicing. In the afternoon, I felt energetic, and definitely didn’t feel as hungry as Day 1. I alternated the fruit juice and veggie juice all day, drank water and tea, and went to bed without a growling stomach.

replacement. Not only that, my bank account took a hit with the several pounds of fruit and vegetables I had bought in the past few days, and as a recent grad, I can’t afford the juice diet on a regular basis.

Nevertheless, I was proud of myself for actually committing to a liquid diet for three days and found that I appreciated healthy, solid food more in the days following the juice fast.

Day 3: Super V-7: Parsley, carrots, spinach, tomatoes, celery, cucumber, green

bell pepper (3 servings, 450 calories)

Ginger Hopper: Ginger, apple, carrots (615 calories)

In order to round out the last day of juicing, we chose two friendlysounding vegetable juices. To avoid the Day 1 mistake, we nixed the green bell pepper and added a little more of the other ingredients instead. The “Super V-7” I actually really liked- it tasted like an earthy, super-healthy version of the V8 I had envisioned drinking for three days. The ginger-apple-carrot I was also fond of, and I alternated both throughout the day whenever I felt hungry. Surprisingly- though I admit I was a little hungry- I wasn’t starving at the end of the day.

Conclusion:

By the end of the three days, I had lost five pounds. I felt great, other than the fact that when I woke up on the fourth day, I wanted to eat the entire contents of my fridge. Juicing is definitely great for detox, but for the future, I think I’ll stick to fresh juice as a once-a-day meal

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sports ::world of women

By Sarah Jane Clifford

Jean Giambrone was a role model for me and I’m sure for many other girls and women over the years. Giambrone, often called “Rochester’s First Lady in Sports” died in January at the age of 91 after a brief illness.

Giambrone was a sportswriter at the now-defunct Rochester Times-Union for four decades and a female pioneer in the male-dominated world of sports journalism. In 1967, she became the first female golf writer awarded full press credentials at the Masters tournament in Augusta, Ga. She had been turned down the year before, but some of the world’s top golfers said she should be there. Over the years she became friends with the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Lee Treveno, Ken Venturi and so on.

Her boss at the Times-Union, Frank Cardon said at the time of her death: “To say that Jean Giambrone was a pioneer in covering women’s sports would be an understatement. She realized that female athletes deserved coverage and helped personalize the athletes in her stories and columns while working at the Times-Union.

“She helped blaze the trail for the many women sports writers of today.”

Giambrone’s involvement in her community went well beyond her work as newspaper reporter. For instance in 1978 she conceived the idea for a golf tournament to raise money for the Mary Cariola Children’s Center. That first tournament raised nearly $3,000.

In recent years, the annual total has ballooned to $40,000.

She also founded an annual “Sportswomen of the Year” luncheon which originally was part of the Press Radio Club’s Day of Champions. Eventually

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it became the WHAM-Radio Sportswomen of the Year Luncheon. It lasted some 30 years before WHAM pulled the plug on it in 2008.

Fifteen of the top female athletes in the five-county area were honored each year. There were five finalists each in the local high school... local college … and local at-large divisions.

Guest speakers included Robin Roberts, Wilma Rudolph and Pat Summitt.

The Jean Giambrone Service Award (for an exemplary lifetime commitment by a female to local women’s sports) was one of the major features of that luncheon. It was first given to Jean herself in 1982 upon her retirement from the Times Union.

I am proud and honored to say I was presented with that award on May 18, 2009 at the annual Press-Radio Dinner where the award was shifted to after the luncheon was canceled.

That plaque is prominently displayed in my gymnastics center.

“I have been blessed because I was able to do a job I loved and not have it interfere with my family,” Giambrone said.

“We were blessed to have been able to be around Jean all these years and to have been able to call her our friend.

If you have information, ideas, comments or suggestions for “World Of Women Sports,” please contact Sarah Jane Clifford at 585/388-8686. Her e-mail is gtc@frontiernet.net. Clifford owns and operates The Gymnastics Training Center of Rochester, Inc., 2051 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd., Penfield, NY 14526

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100 Word Book Reviews Because Life’s Too Short To Read A Dud

By Kristine Bruneau

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

How do you stay healthy and active and maintain some sense of balance every day? The answer is you have to work at it, and there is a seemingly endless stream of self-help books out there to help you do just that.

However, don’t judge a book by its cover (one of my favorite idioms). Like people, it’s what’s inside that counts. Ask friends and others you trust for recommendations on books that can help you achieve your goals such as to lose weight, improve your strength, or manage stress in your life. And don’t underestimate the power of fiction to help you cope with challenge.

Take heart, I’ve pulled a sample of books I love that will feed your mind, body, and soul. Two are nonfiction in the class of self-help and two are works of fiction that will surprise and delight you. Enjoy!

Category: Nonfiction, (More than) Diet You On a Diet: The Owner’s Manual for Waist Management

by Michael Roizen, M.D. & Mehmet Oz, M.D. (2005, revised edition 2009)

I’m no fan of diets, but I’m intrigued by diet books. While America’s most trusted doctor team – and authors of the bestselling “You” series – use the d-word in their Owner’s Manual, it’s not a diet book. It’s a system for living. If you want to shrink your muffin top, you have to understand how your body stores and burns fat. The authors help redefine what a healthy figure is, debunk myths, and show which organs influence body size and health. Forget about weight loss and focus on waist size. When I find myself drifting, I return here to reboot.

Category: Nonfiction, (More than) Meditation Quiet Mind: One-Minute Retreats from a Busy World

by David Kundtz (2000)

Feeling stressed, anxious, or just on edge? Stop! Think you can’t? Think again, according to David Kundtz, author of Quiet Mind: One-Minute Retreats from a Busy World. What we need – women and men – is a sabbatical from unnecessary self-restrictions and false guilt burdens that we tend to carry around with us as we navigate the jungle of life. Quiet Mind is a terrific little nonsectarian book offering wisdom and encouragement,

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and inviting us to take time for ourselves to rest, reflect, and breathe. Quiet moments really can make a difference.

Category: Fiction, Friendship The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows (2009)

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is a poignant story of post-war friendship, love, and books told in a series of letters between the Society’s members and newspaper columnist Juliet Ashton. The Society is actually a book club devised by a plucky cast of characters to save them from being punished by German soldiers for breaking curfew. Over time, Juliet comes to know the extraordinary personalities and their lives under the German occupation of the island. Moved by their stories, Juliet visits Guernsey to meet the members, and unwittingly changes the course of her life forever.

Category: Fiction, Love, and Food Like Water for Chocolate: A Novel in Monthly Installments with Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies

by Laura Esquivel (1995)

When someone is said to be “like water for chocolate,” it means that they’re at the point of boiling over with emotion. The heroine Tita in Like Water for Chocolate understands life through food. Preparing food gives Tita the power to nurture, while also giving outlet to her emotions. A recipe is featured at the beginning of each chapter, and its preparation and consumption is woven into the fabric of this powerful, magical, and epic love story. With every turn of the page, we learn of Tita’s struggle to pursue true love and claim her independence.

For more than two decades, Kristine Bruneau has made a career from writing and communications. Her commentaries, stories, and reviews have appeared in a variety of regional and national publications. She posts regularly to her Mommy Musings blog – a mash-up of commentary, humor, and insights on motherhood, love, and life at kristinebruneau.com.

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