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overwhelm them on their first visit. recommendations and guidelines are clear. All women over the age of twenty-one have an annual GYN During pregnancy,should a woman’s body begins to prepare for milk production. The breasts hypertrophy, meaning Women 30 and above should have HPV testing done exam.they Thisget is considered it is independent of may become larger. Theroutine, nipples and (areola) also enlarge and darker in color (pigment). There are glands with their pap. I will also review routine health and sexual(milk activity. I continue recommend women perform ducts) that aretocontained in the areola that also change. screening recommendations with her. I will take a family monthly self-breast exams (SBE). Women should start This is the way Mother Nature prepares a pregnant woman for the to birth and feeding of her baby.that During cancer history attempt to identify patients are atlabor their SBE when mature enough to perform such an exam following delivery,There certain are produced an thatincreased cause therisk body to begin to produce a thin white fluid or by and the age of twenty-one. arehormones several different of breast, ovarian, uterine, colorectal called colostrum. properties to protect the newborn until its ownreview immune system ways to perform a SBE. Colostrum Each differscontains in technique, but allthat help cancers. If patients are identified, I then available are equally effective. properly. If you are The not breast aware of how to do is functioning gradually starts to produce milk. The fluidcancers will become more opaque testing breast for genetically linked of those areas. We this, we can instruct you in the office or you can seek the have the capability to perform in-office testing for certain and white to yellow in color. As the baby begins to breast feed, a complex hormonal release of prolactin and information over the ever-popular Internet. Sites like the genetically linked breast, ovarian, uterine, colorectal oxytocin, (toSociety name aand few), fosters the good breastfeeding American Cancer Web MD are starting process. cancers. At ages 35 to 39, I recommend a baseline ofexam Breastfeeding points.Benefits Doing the empowers women to take charge mammogram. This allows the radiologist a reference to of their healthcare andofallows them to become familiar The benefits breastfeeding to a mother are many. Breastfeeding uses a tremendous amount of calories with the breast tissue. Knowing the feel of the breast tissue compare future mammograms with. Annual mammograms which translates into weight loss for mom. Imagine that-losing weight without exercise! If a woman has will help one distinguish what has been there, what is new, are recommended starting at age 40. There has been some breastfed sheabnormal, will also experience severalregarding long-term protective healthregarding effects, such as a lower controversy this issue in therate past.of breast disease. and what may be etc…. Concerns When prolactin is produced and released, a woman can feel a sense of relaxation. Some may refer to this as aage. I continue to recommend annual screening at this your SBE should be referred to your GYN provider for prompt evaluation. high. The calming effect prolactin has canI help also screen for HIV D deficiency. breastfeeding a new women mom cope with and sleepvitamin deprivation and other It is recommended for all women 13 tothe 64 two to have life stressors. There is also an emotional aspect to breastfeeding. The skin-to-skin contactages between fosters Yearly GYN examinations should include a review of annual HIV testing, independent of risk factors. This is to a maternal-child bond. medical, surgical, and sexual history, previous medications, identifybreasts asymptomatic is soSTD/urologic important forhistory the baby well.forThe mother’s are over HIV-positive her heart andpersons. lungs. The newborn menstrualBonding cycles, and as aasbasis is able to feel and hear beating. TheAnrhythmic rise and fall of her chest, as well as the sounds of the exam. I also include socialher andheart marital history. forget Vitamin D Testing important part ofare this exam is the psychosocial breathing, perceived by the baby. Theaspect breastsofare in Don’t close approximation to the mother’s face so the baby In addition, I also recommend vitamin D women’s I tryand to make provide open and freecanhealthcare. easily see her eyeancontact with her. There are also positive health effects for annual the baby. Contained flowing environment that allows a patient to discuss testing. Low levels of vitamin D have been associated in colostrum and breast milk are maternal antibodies that are transmitted to the baby. This provides passive or other issues and aspects of their lives. The annual GYN linked with increased risk of colon and breast cancers. the baby, thecare riskeach of the baby becoming sick. exam immunization allows the timefor to listen and reducing provide the Testing allows me to identify, educate and potentially Dodeserves. I HaveAnnual Enough woman pap Milk? screening is recommended prescribe certain supplements. As an aside, the to begin Many at age twenty-one is independent of is notrecommended new moms and havethis concerns that the baby getting enoughdaily milk. Well, the baby is bornDwith a IU. requirement for vitamin is 800 sexual activity. The pap is done with the annual GYN This is available overproduction the counterincreases. as vitaminThe D or vitamin special fat layer that helps to provide additional calorie support until milk size of a exam, which should include an examination of the breasts, D3. I generally recommend the vitamin D3. For women newborn’s stomach is very small. is approximately the size of a large marble. So, not too much can fit in there abdomen, genital, and vaginal areas at aItminimum. age of 65 and older (or younger with certain risk factors), at any one time. a bone or DEXA scan is recommended. This is to diagnose ForPatients all women between the ages of 21 and 25, testing and Practice and osteoporosis. 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pregnancy prevention, STD protection and prevention, I have tried to are provide a general sketch for what you andHuman error process. Most hospitals have lactation consultants. These health care professionals that have available Papilloma (HPV) virus now vaccinations, can expect at your annual GYN appointment. It is really training in thebeart andother science of breastfeeding. They are usually available soon after and ancompleted awarenessadditional of her body. There may many delivery, and during your stay on the postpartum unit. up to you to take full advantage of this information. psychosocial issues that surface during this time. in general are the Generals- the commander in Lactation Counselor Offered At Advanced CareWomen chiefs of the home. There is a tremendous amount of work The Talk Advanced Care now has a lactation counselor available in our office. I encourage each at of home. my pregnant patients you do to run a smooth operation You take care When it comes to the “Talk About The Birds and to meet with her during the pregnancy. This allows the patient to become educated on the art of breastfeeding. of everyone else first. Realize that you need to take care of the Bees,” this issue in particular may be hard and It is helpful do thisorbefore delivery it greatly stress. Meeting with hertowhile uncomfortable forto a mom dad tothe discuss or forbecause a you!reduces No onebreastfeeding else will do this for you and you need stay girl toyou hear,arebut nonetheless, important haveto a actually healthy continue toyour run child a smooth operation at home. pregnant helpsittoiseducate youtoprior having to breastfeed eliminating stress or worry conversation about. These topics are very important and it For those with daughters, they will closely mirror you and about not doing it right. She is also available after delivery if the need arises. may be easier for a girl to hear about them from her GYN follow your lead. So, show her that her own healthcare We at Advanced Care fully support breastfeeding. With the addition of a lactation counselor in our office,iswe doctor. I always welcome and encourage women younger important and she should take care of her health. We at attempt and women than 21 to havetoaeducate visit with mesupport as well.all Ideally, it isina their good endeavor to breastfeed. For pregnant women, maintaining Advanced Care OBGYN are here to guide you and help well balanced and continuing idea toa start discussingdiet these issues betweenprenatal the ages visits of 13is necessary. Seek education and support from a lactation you on your life’s journey. and 15. At this visit, a young woman is introduced to the

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Could Pelvic Endometriosis Be Interfering with Your Fertility? Presented by: South Jersey Fertility Center

Endometriosis is a female medical condition often associated with painful periods and pelvic discomfort. It consists of the uterine endometrial tissue from inside the womb- growing in areas outside of the uterus. During a pelvic exam endometriosis may be suspected by palpating tender nodules behind the uterus or by visualizing a persistent ovarian cyst on ultrasound that has certain echogenic characteristics (an “endometrioma”). Many times endometriosis can be found even in the absence of symptoms or signs. The diagnosis can only be confirmed or excluded by undergoing a laparoscopy. Endometriosis is staged based on the depth of the lesions and the extent of the involvement in the pelvis. Stages 1 and 2 are termed “minimal” and “mild” endometriosis, while stages 3 and 4 are “moderate” and “severe” disease. The presence of an endometrioma in an ovary usually translates to at least stage 3. The prevalence of endometriosis has been calculated to be 3-10% in the general population of reproductive age women; however, it is found in 40% of infertile patients. Endometriosis often runs in families. Most experts agree that endometriosis impairs fertility. One mechanism for infertility is the inflammatory response incited by the endometriosis lesions. White blood cells, the warriors in the body’s defense system, try to eradicate the abnormally located endometrial tissue and release substances into the pelvic cavity which have been shown to be toxic to sperm, eggs, and embryos. In addition, as the body tries to heal the inflamed areas it may inadvertently scar the fallopian tubes and/or ovaries

causing them to adhere to other pelvic structures, and thereby distort the normal anatomy. Having a normal anatomical relationship of the ovary and fallopian tube are crucial for natural conception since the egg must reach the fallopian tube where fertilization can take place. There are a number of treatment options to boost fertility for these women with endometriosis. Probably the easiest treatment from the patient’s perspective is to have the endometriosis lesions surgically eradicated during a laparoscopic procedure, which is done so that the doctor can make the definitive diagnosis. Laparoscopy is an outpatient procedure commonly referred to as “band-aid” surgery owing to the fact that the necessary incisions are so small as to be sufficiently covered by standard band-aids. In cases of moderate or severe endometriosis it has been SJFC Celebrating 25 Years of Creating Families in the South Jersey Area! well-established that surgical removal of both endometriosis lesions and adhesive scar tissue improves fertility by restoring Division of Regional Women’s Health Group, LLC the correct anatomical relationship of the Full Service Infertility Center With: fallopian tubes and the ovary. The addiSOUTH JERSEY FERTILITY CENTER · All Of The Doctors Are Board Certified In Reproductive tional use of medications such as Lupron, is now offering a discount for IVF to Endocrinology And Infertility a GnRH-agonist, to suppress any residual · Top Doctor Awards For 7 Years In A Row ACTIVE MILITARY AND VETERANS · Laparoscopic Tubal Reversals Call 856.596.2233 ext. 1227 for more information. endometriosis has been advocated by · Money Back Guarantee Available For Ivf And Donor Egg some. · Full Service Fertility Center However, numerous studies have · Robotic Surgery Available failed to show that these medications imRobert A. Skaf, MD FACOG prove fertility rates beyond that of surgery Top Row (left to right): Peter G. Van Deerlin, MD FACOG Dr. Gary Packin, alone. This may be, in part, due to the Dr. Stephen Sawin, Stephen W. Sawin, MD FACOG fact that patients must avoid becoming Dr. Peter Van Deerlin, Gary S. Packin, DO FACOOG, Dist. pregnant while on these medications for Dr. Oumar Kuzbari Oumar Kuzbari, MD, FACOG fear of possibly inducing birth defects. Yet Bottom Row (left to right): Barbara Alice, APN-C, MSN Barbara Alice, APN-C, MSN, the optimal time to achieve pregnancy Tracy Krause, APN-C,MSN Dr. Robert Skaf, may be immediately following the surgery Tracy Krause, APN-C, MSN (when the fallopian tubes have just been flushed and before any scar tissue has Visit us on our Website www.sjfert.com had a chance to re-form). Post-operative 400 Lippincott Drive Harbor Pavilions Burlington Prof Campus AtlantiCare Life Center medication IS recommended, however, Suite 130 570 Egg Harbor Rd • Suite B4 500 English Creek Ave. • #225 1900 Mt. Holly Rd #4A Marlton, NJ 08053 Sewell, NJ 08080 Burlington, NJ 08016 Egg Harbor Twp. , NJ 08234 when pelvic pain from endometriosis is 609-386-4701 856.596.2233 856.218.8863 609.813.2192 the patient’s biggest concern. www.TheCountyWoman.com

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Physical Therapy Is An Effective Tool

The ablation of minimal or mild endometriosis for the treatBalance plays a key role in the vast majority of typical ment of infertility in the absence of pelvic pain or other symptoms has activities we perform throughout our day. Whether it been controversial. In 1997 the results of a large well-controlled clinical trial carried out by the Canadian Collaborative Group on Endometriois reaching for a dish, standing while talksis were reported in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study ing to a neighbor, or swinging a golf club; compared the fecundity rate (pregnancy rate per month) of patients unthe importance of maintaining the highest functional level dergoing laparoscopy who were randomly assigned to have their endoof balance cannot be understated. metriosis lesions (minimal or mild disease) either ablated or left untreated. The authors demonstrated a clear benefit in the group randomized Balance tends to decline as we age; which puts older adults at an to ablation of the lesions resulting in a doubling of the fecundity rate increased risk for falls, and subsequent injury. However, difficulties over the ensuing 8 months when compared to the group whose lesions with varying levels of balance can affect people at all ages. Impairments in balance can often be a secondary effect of many were not treated during their laparoscopy. other conditions, including stroke, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Another common method for treatment of infertility in paand neuropathy; just to name a few. tients with endometriosis who have at least one patent fallopian tube Multiple Systems Impact Balance is injectable gonadotropin superovulation with or without intrauterine There are multiple systems of the body that impact balance; they include the insemination. Up to 3 cycles is routinely offered to such patients. This visual, somatosensory, vestibular, and musculoskeletal systems. The visual system plays practice is supported by a randomized study of patients with mild to a role in balance by allowing you to see any obstacles in your path, and react accordmoderate disease, which revealed that superovulation yielded a 15% ingly. The brain also receives visual signals to help perceive how the body is oriented fecundity rate (4 times higher than those patients who simply tried on in regards to its surroundings. The somatosensory system includes tactile sensation their own for 6 months). (touch), and proprioception (positional awareness). Tactile sensation in our feet allows us them on the ground below us. This allows us to be aware of any changes to feel For patients who fail to conceive within one year after surgiin the surface we are walking on. Our proprioceptive system allows us to understand cal ablation of moderate to severe endometriosis, the most successful the position of our joints, this is particularly important in our ankles in order to be therapy is in vitro fertilization (IVF). A study that compared IVF to

Physical therapy can be utilized to rehabilitate areas that have been weakened or re-operation for endometriosis found that only 24% of the re-operated injured and to increase the functional level of the others. For example, in a patient patients achieved a pregnancy by 9 months post-operatively while 70% with visual impairments, physical therapy can be utilized to improve the funcof the IVF patients were pregnant by their second cycle. Some doction of the vestibular system; as well as increase muscular strength and flexibility. tors reported in the 1990’s that patients with endometriosis had lower Physical therapy allows you to challenge your balance and perform activities success with IVF than did patients with other diagnoses (such as tubal that are difficult, while in a safe setting with professionals who can properly cue you for methods to better perform these activities. Your therapist will blockage, male factor, or unexplained infertility). Various mechanisms perform a comprehensive examination to determine where your particular were cited including diminished fertilization, poor embryo quality, and deficits lie, and will then establish a program focusing on your individual impaired endometrial receptivity. However, the national IVF data bank needs. Programs tend to encompass all areas that impact balance; includfor the past decade has not shown any diminished success rates in the ing stretching muscles that are overly tight, strengthening those that are weak, patients with endometriosis compared to those without that diagnosis. using varied surfaces/directions of movement, performing tasks with eyes closed, base of support. There is also a focus on incorporating functional and decreasing In summary, the prognosis for achieving a successful pregnantasks into therapy treatments. A common complaint we hear from people who cy in patients with endometriosis-related infertility is reasonably high, are coming to therapy for balance is they find they have increased difficulty especially if the lesions are ablated and if empiric gonadotropin supermaintaining their balance while walking in crowds, or in grocery stores when ovulation is employed. Post-operative medication to inhibit hormones trying to look for objects. Therapy will mimic these scenarios by providing does not seem to enhance fertility. IVF should be encouraged in papatient with perturbations (similar to being jostled in a crowd), and teachtients who fail to conceive with these less aggressive measures. Repeated ing appropriate reaction strategies. Another common exercise is having a patient walk surgical corrections of endometriosis, though perhaps useful for treating while both nodding and turning their heads, similar to what we do in a grocery store to look for the box of cereal we want while still moving down the aisle. These are just pelvic pain, is less successful than is IVF in overcoming infertility.

aware of any postural sway and react accordingly to correct balance. The vestibular system is located in the inner ear; it functions in balance by detecting movements of the head. This allows for clear vision with motion, and maintaining upright positioning. The musculoskeletal system involves our muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. It is important to maintain good flexibility and strength in our muscles; as they help to stabilize in balance tasks. If muscles are overly tight, they will be unable to allow for motion required to move correctly, or to compensate if you are losing your balance. Maintaining good muscular strength is important throughout the body. Our postural muscles (i.e. those in the shoulder, back, and abdominals) help to sustain optimal positioning for good balance. Lower extremity strength, from the hips down to the ankles, Knee To is important to preserve stability in both static (standing still) and dynamic (moving) tasks. Should one of these systems become compromised, it is important that the remaining function at the highest possible level to overcome that deficit. S occurs titive

a few examples of the many activities a patient may perform in therapy as part of a balance training program. Call to schedule an appointment at It is extremely important to feel safe and confident with functional mobility to uphold a high quality of life. Having feelings of limitations in balance will decrease the possibilityVisit of this. us Fortunately, therewebsite are treatment available to improve balance on our atoptions www.sjfert.com and mobility to uphold your personal lifestyle goals. Please ask your doctor if to find a location near you. balance training at All-Care Physical Therapy Center is right for you!

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Jennifer graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Rider University in 2006. She continued her education at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Stratford; where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2009. Since graduating in 2009, Jen’s primary professional focus has been in the outpatient setting; though she also has experience in acute care and sub acute rehabilitation. Jen’s areas of interest include geriatrics, nonoperative and post-surgical rehab, and balance impairments. She has taken continuing education courses in vestibular rehabilitation. Jen strives to provide each patient with individualized care, focusing on their primary concerns and goals.

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Tired of Sinus Pain & Pressure? How Do I Know If I Am a Candidate for Balloon Sinus Dilation?

Over the past year my whole approach to treating patients with sinusitis has changed. In the past I treated the vast majority of my patients in the operating room, under general anesthesia. This was followed by weeks of recovery with frequent sinus debridements as healing occurred. Now I am treating clients in the office unless their disease dictates otherwise. In-office balloon sinus dilation is changing the way patients with chronic sinus disease are being teated. For decades clients have had to undergo surgery with general anesthesia, extensive postoperative debridement, time missed from work and other activities. Balloon sinus dilation is performed in the office under local anesthesia with patients returning to work in 24-48 hours! with little to no need for debridement.

Make an appointment with an Otolaryngologist ( Ear, Nose and Throat ) specialist who is trained in balloon sinus dilation procedures. Only they can decide who can benefit from this procedure.

What Are the Risks Associated? Sinus dilation, like any procedure, has risks. However, the complication rate of balloon sinus dilation is less than that of traditional sinus surgery. Your doctor can explain the risks specific to your procedure.

Is It Painful? Local anesthesia is first applied via cotton applicators inserted in the nose. Injections of local anesthetic follow but the majority of patients have no discomfort due to already being “numb.” Post procedure pain medicine is provided but few patients use more than two doses.

What is Balloon Dilation? A small fiber with a balloon attached is threaded into the sinus openings and the balloon is inflated. This widens the sinus and causes permanent bone reformation which allows the sinus to function normally. The bottom line...breathing is much easier!

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Is It As Effective as Traditional Sinus Surgery? Clinical data from randomized controlled studies shows balloon dilation and traditional sinus surgeries deliver comparable, significant long term symptom relief. In addition, the recovery is much quicker, less painful and less disruptive to your life.

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No, but for properly selected patients 95% can be performed successfully in the office.

Entellus™ balloon sinus dilation is a convenient, comfortable in-office procedure that gently restores normal sinus drainage. Most sinusitis patients return to normal activity in 24 hours.1

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Dr. Nicola DeLorio is a graduate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She completed her residency training in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery at Saint Barnabas Union Hospital Health Care System. She has practiced in Linwood since 1998. Dr. DeLorio is board certified in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery and is the only physician trained in and performing balloon sinus dilation in Atlantic and Cape May counties.

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he best time of the year to buy winter clothing begins the first week of January, and the best place to buy premium quality clothing at fantastic winter savings is at Barbara’s Boutique. Now is the time to fill in the missing pieces of your winter wardrobe with beautiful fashion items at 50%-75% savings. The designer fashions you invest in this month will not only take you through the rest of the winter but are classic enough to look perfect next fall and winter as well. And if you’re not in the market for winter fashions, new spring lines will also be available – the perfect “pick-me-up” to get you though the upcoming colder months.

If those aren’t enough reasons to shop at Barbara’s Boutique, here are five more: 1. It’s Fun! No crazy crowds or unpleasant employees, and you have a large and varied selection of beautiful and unique clothing to choose from, with styles ranging from casual to elegant. 2. Excellent Personal Service! You will be pampered by a knowledgeable staff with whom you can create a personal-shopper relationship. Thanks to Karen and Stephanie’s expertise, you will leave Barbara’s with an ensemble that not only flatters your body but also lifts your spirits. When they have the chance to get to know you, they will be able you give you advance notice when your favorite style or line of clothing first appears in the store. Typically, there is only one size in each style of clothing, so being early is important, which leads me to the third reason to shop at Barbara’s. 3. Unique Styles and Accessories! Barbara’s specializes in unique one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories. When you find something you love, you need to buy it right then and there, because there is a good chance that it will not be available later. You will frequently be asked “Where did you buy that?” when you wear any fashion or accessory purchased at Barbara’s. 4. Premium Quality Clothing - Barbara’s specializes in quality clothing that will hold up to repeated use, as well as repeated washings! They purchase superior quality from boutique designers that results in a perfect fit; which leads to the fifth reason to shop at Barbara’s. 5. Perfect Fit Clothing! When you buy at Barbara’s, you not only get top quality clothing, you get a superior fit. Because many of these clothing lines are purchased from boutique designers in New York, the clothing is frequently manufactured in the United States, so there are more opportunities to “ fine tune” the fit. In addition, specialized manufacturers can choose to use a larger size model to create a better fit than mass marketed clothing. If these aren’t enough reasons to hurry to Barbara’s, here’s one more: Valentine’s Day is coming soon, and a gift card or beautifully wrapped item from Barbara’s is a perfect gift. So come on in to Barbara’s Boutique to enjoy the winter fashion savings and catch a glimpse of the upcoming spring collection. It’s one-stop-shopping for all your clothing and accessory needs! n

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Where Is The Hidden Treasure??? Mrs. B’s in Ventnor is truly a find! We offer unique fashions, a fabulous shoe boutique, accessories, and many more oneof-a-kind items. We pride ourselves on being “different from the rest” because we can outfit anyone head to toe from size xs-2x. Once a style is gone we do not repeat it. We like to keep fresh and unique at all times.

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February is American Heart Month

Manage Your Heart Health with Free Apps from AtlantiCare Heart disease impacts more than 40 million U.S. women — and takes more women’s lives each year than breast cancer and other types of cancer combined. To help you be as heart healthy as possible, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC) has developed the following online risk-assessment tools and apps — all free for your use.

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HeartCheck Risk Evaluation HeartCheck evaluates factors such as weight, blood pressure and cholesterol readings, smoking status, and family history to calculate your risk of developing cardiac disease. HeartCheck is confidential, quick and easy to use — and it provides you with a personal report that you can print and share with your doctor. You also can submit an online appointment request right from the report page if you need help connecting with a doctor near you. Take the risk assessment now: heartcheck.atlanticare.org

Heart Failure WOW ME 2000mg App If you or a loved one is diagnosed with heart failure, the WOW ME 2000mg iPhone® app will help you self-manage your condition. The app is a great way to support the care you receive from your primary care provider or cardiologist. Use the app to keep track of your daily self-management routine, such as monitoring your weight, intake of liquids and sodium and physical activity; taking medications as prescribed; evaluating symptoms of heart failure; and more. Download this app today: Search for “AtlantiCare” in the iPhone® App Store.

The AtlantiCare App The AtlantiCare app brings reliable health content and tools right to your iPhone® and iPad®. With the AtlantiCare app, you can integrate with other health and fitness apps, read health news headlines and healthy-living tips, and stay up to date on the latest medical research for your own health interests. Users also have simple one-touch access to AtlantiCare’s physician directory and patient portal. Download the app from the “Healthy Resources” section of our Heart Institute home page: www.atlanticare.org/heart The Heart Institute at ARMC has the region’s only full-service cardiac program. Call 1-888-569-1000 or visit www.atlanticare.org/heart to learn more about our services.

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you’re never too old for a new lifesaving procedure. At age 87, Vicky Miesemer was diagnosed with aortic stenosis. Open-heart surgery is usually recommended. But Dr. Dib, her cardiologist, suggested TAVR—a minimally invasive procedure. During a TAVR procedure, a surgeon inserts a new aortic valve within a diseased valve—while the heart is beating. Vicky’s daughter Taylor wanted a second opinion, believing the best of the best are in Philly or New York. However, Vicky trusted her cardiologist and decided on AtlantiCare for the surgery. Her two-hour procedure couldn’t have gone more smoothly. After three days in the care of Drs. Dib, Levite, Axelrod, Dralle and Van Hook, Vicky went home, without needing rehab or pain medication. Her Valve Program Coordinator, Dawn Christensen, MHA, BS RT (R) (CV), was especially appreciated during and after Vicky’s hospital stay, and is now like a member of the family. “The procedure was miraculous,” says Vicky. And it changed Taylor’s belief about where excellent doctors can be found: “The best of the best are right here. I thank them for giving my mom the heart of a 30-year-old!”

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Legal Documents For All Ages 18-118 Part 2 - Durable Power of Attorney

Legal Documents For All Ages 18-118 - Part 1

By: Nancy M. Rice, Esq., CELA

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What are the “top 3” legal documents

By: Nancyeveryone M. Rice,should Esq., CELA have?

1. Advance Medical Directive/Living Will 2. Durable Power Attorney What are theGeneral “top 3” legalofdocuments 3. Last Will and Testament everyone should have?

1) Advanced Directive/Living Will Which 2Medical documents take effect immediately, 2) Durable not at General death? Power of Attorney 3) Last Will and Testament Last month, we discussed the Advance Medical

Directive/Living Will, which I believe may be the most important document for eachisofmost us. important? Which document

Both the AMD/LW the Durable Powerabove of Attorney Arguably, theand documents are listed are used during our lifetimes, not at death as with a Will. in order of importance, meaning that the Advanced Similar in concept to the AMD/LW, a Durable Power Medical Directive/Living Will is arguably the mostof Attorney is critically important in the event of incapacity. important. When you turn eighteen (18) years, you are considered When a child attains age of eighteen (18) years, “legally competent” and arethe presumed legally competent he or and she becomes “legally competent” and parents lose unless until a Court determines otherwise (in a legal their right toproceeding). make medical decisons for the child. In guardianship

fact, the HIPAA privacy law can make it impossible for What is a “DURABLE POWER OF parents to gain access to the child’s medical information, ATTORNEY”? let alone A make medical decisions in the event the child Durable Power of Attorney is a legal document becomes incapacitated. Of course, same HIPAA prepared by an attorney which namesthis individuals you privacy law applies to the elderly, and everyone in choose to act as your Agent or “attorney-in-fact” inbetween. the In order your loved ones to have access to your event you to areallow unavailable or incapacitated. medical information and make decisions for you when happens if I am in a serious car have accident you can’tWhat (without involving a court, you must and don’t have a Durable Power of Attorney? a properly signed and witnessed Advanced Medical Similar toWill.) the problem with medical decisionDirective/Living

making if you don’t have an Advance Medical Directive, your spouse or adult children will NOT be able to pay What is a “Living Will”? your bills or access your savings or other assets unless those Thejoint, termallowing “Livingjust Will” coined in the midaccounts are onewas signature.

1970’s following the Karen Ann Quinlan matter which reached Most married assume that the spouseThe hasCourt access the Newfolk Jersey Supreme Court. to all assets if held in joint name; this is NOT the case, strongly recommended that every person over the age of however, with IRA’s, real estate (including your primary eighteen (18) have a document in writing- with his or residence), most joint brokerage accounts, and, of course, her wishes concerning life support. accounts held in just your name.

If youWhat do notishave a Durable Power of Attorney place a “Health Care Proxy”? Is itinthe (which covers ALL of your assets, not just accounts in one same as a “Living Will”? bank or financial institution), your family will need to file a costly and time-consuming Guardianship proceeding The New Jersey Advance Directive law went intoin the Courts if you become incapacitated. effect in January, 1992. After that time, a Living Will

came to be known different such What are by themany various types ofterms Powers of as: • AdvanceAttorney? Directive • Advanced Directive A General Power of 1. Medical General/Limited.

Attorney attempts to cover all types of transactions which your Agent may have to handle during your incapacity. It may authorize your Agent to handle things which you think • Health Care Proxy are not relevant, for example, access to a safe-deposit box • Health Power Attorney which youCare do not haveofright now. The document needs • Medical Power of to be all-inclusive to Attorney take into account issues which might • Medical arise five orProxy more Directive years down the road when you become incapacitated. The detail, Medical the better,Directive/Living in a document I favor the termmore “Advanced such as this. Will” so that people can figure out from the title what it is. Occasionally, we prepare Limited Powers of Attorney which a client wants for a limited purpose (eg. to sell a house) or for ado limited period. TheLiving LimitedWill Power of Why they time ask me for my Attorney should really be in addition to, and not in lieu of, when I go to the Hospital? a General Power of Attorney.

1990, Congress passed a law,attorneys known asdraft the “patient 2. In Financial/Medical. Sometimes, Self-Determination Act which requires all Hospitals documents called a “Medical Power of Attorney.” I & Nursing ask you, uponbeadmission, whether don’t use Homes this termtobecause it can confused with a you have an Advance Directive/Living Will, to follow General Power of Attorney designed to address legal andthe Directive if you have one, and to offer dispute resolution financial decision-making. Also, some attorneys combine in the eventand there a question regarding your Directive. the medical theislegal/financial provisions into one document. I do not do this because I like to keep the MedicalWhat Directive 2-3Legal pages,Requirements whereas the financial Power aretothe to make of Attorney often requires 8-10 pages.

a valid Living Will in New Jersey?

3. Immediate/Springing. All of my Durable Powers of In order to sign an Advance Directive, New Jersey and Attorney take effect immediately. Technically, you have most other state’s laws require: the option to make a POA “springing,” which means that it 1) signer in be the overfuture. 18 andThe competent signthis a takes That effect the sometime problemstowith legal document; option are several-fold:

2) That the witnesses must attest to the fact that you

First, if a POA is of no effect until you are determined of sound mind and of duress or undue to be are “disabled,” someone has free to make this determination. influence when you sign the document; Certainly, you want to avoid going to Court, and a bank teller or financial advisor isbenot qualifiedand/or to make this 3) That the document witnessed notarized. determination. So you must define the term “disabled” in thea)document, which attorneys by(2) requiring New Jersey lawmost requires eitherdo two witnesses a letterorfrom your doctor so stating. Have any of youwe a Notary Public. Pennsylvania law (which ever tried get a letter from amany doctor? Withchoose no offense musttoconsider because patients or end intended to the medical professionals out there, it can be up in a Philadelphia hospital for certain procedures) very difficult Wedoes havenot hadrecognize cases requiresand twotime-consuming. (2) witnesses, and wherejust we were unable to get the proper letter, which made a notary. For this reason, I set up my Advance the POA useless. Directive document for both two (2) witnesses and

a Notary sign.importantly, I ask clients this Second, and Public perhapstomore question: If you are concerned about what your designated b) Your Witnesses cannot be one of the peoAgents would do now, when you can watch them, shouldn’t ple you have designated as your Health Care you REALLY worry about what they would do with the Representative!! This is especially important to POA later, when you are incapacitated? remember if you are signing your Living Will

Third, you the control the document, around kitchen table . . . . meaning you keep the original or direct us to keep it in our safe, and you can

amend or revoke it at any time. If the thought of someone having broad powers makes you nervous, think about the alternative: a judge will decide who will handle your affairs Yourtake Witnesses your attending physiif youc)don’t the timecannot to do itbeyourself.

cian or the Administrator or Employee of the health

4. Durable/Non-durable. New Jersey requires that, for a care institution you are residing in unless he or she POA to be effective, it must clearly state that it “remains in is also your relative. effect even in the event of my incapacity.” The purpose of this rule is to make sure that you intend for your Agent to are when someyou of the consider be able What to act even can’tissues watchto him or her!

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when making a of Living Will? What are some the issues to consider when making a Power of Attorney?

A: PerhapsAsthe most thing toDirective/Living keep in mind is with the important Advance Medical that you need to choose a person or persons whom you Will, you need to carefully choose the person or persons know will carry out your wishes. You are not required you know will properly handle your finances. It is a goodto name and youtheir might not want tell idea tofamily name members, folks who manage finances wellto and, anyone who enough you have named youown feel that that they others may ideally, have money of iftheir would put pressure on you to change your mind. should never be tempted to make bad decisions withYou yours! always name a “backup” person in the event your first You are not required to name family members, and you Representative falls ill or dies. Remember, you can only might not want to tell anyone who you have named if you sign this document NOW when you are healthy! feel that others may put pressure on you to change your mind. You2, should always name a “backup” person in the In Part we will discuss another document which event named falls Durable ill or dies. Remember, all your of us first should haveAgent in place: youGeneral can onlyPower sign this document NOW when you are of Attorney. healthy!

In Part 3, we will discuss the third and final document which to Schedule Appointment all ofCall us should have in place: aan Last Will and Testament. Ocean City: 609.398.3447 Hill: 856.673.0048 Call toCherry Schedule an Appointment Ocean City: 609.398.3447 Nancy Rice has been Cherry Hill: 856.673.0048

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Nutrition utrition & &W N Wellness ellness

Will AchieveNew NewYear’ Year’s Resolution Success? Will You You Achieve s Resolution Success? Ah, Ah,aanew newyear! year! ItItisisthat thattime time of ofyear yearwhen when most people most people reflect reflecton onthe the past year and past year and look lookatatthe the New NewYear Yearasas a afresh freshstart. start.The The definition definition of a New Year’s resolution of a New Year’s resolutionis,according according to Wikipedia “a promto Wikipedia is, “a promise ise that you make to yourselfthat to start you make to yourself toor start doing something good stopdoing doing something good or stop doing something bad on the first day of the something bad on firstincludes day of the year.” For many of the us, this year.” For many of us, this includes improving our health in one way or improving our health in one way or another. We vow to exercise more or eat another. We vow to exercise more or eat less or make healthier choices. Many less or make healthier choices. Many share the desire for self-improvement share the desire for self-improvement and have good intentAions. However, and have good intentions. However, according to Forbes magazine, a dismal according to Forbes magazine, a dismal 8% of people actually achieve their new 8% of people actually achieve their new year’s resolution. resolution. year’s

We know that making changes in yourknow life isthat notmaking easy- if changes it was, weinwould We your all be slim,easyfit, and free from stress.all be life is not if it was, we would Whatfit, areand thefree secrets behind slim, from stress.those Whatthat are succeed? the secrets behind those that succeed? Here are are aa few Here few tips tips toto help helpyou younot notonly get started towards your goals, but tobut only get started towards your goals, do so with a realistic and productive to do so with a realistic and productive mindset. mindset. • Determine your readiness for • Determine change. your readiness for change. •• Keep Setone oneor ortwo two realKeepititsimple. simple.Set realistic goals.Many Manypeople peopleuse usethe theNew New istic goals. Year as an opportunity to make a large Year as an opportunity to make a large bucket list. A nice aspiration, but the bucket list. A nice aspiration, but the average person has so many competing average person has so many competing priorities that this type of approach priorities that this type of approach usually results in failure. A large usually results in failure. A large laundry list can be too daunting and laundry list can be too daunting and easier to abandon. A less overwhelming easier toisabandon. A less overwhelmapproach to set small, attainable ing approach is to set small, attainable goals throughout the year, rather than a goals throughout the year, rather than singular, overwhelming goal. a singular, overwhelming goal. • Make it Tangible. Setting ambitious • Make it Tangible. ambitious resolutions can be funSetting and inspiring, can in beachieving fun and inspiring, butresolutions the difficulty them but the difficulty in them means that your elationachieving can quickly means that your elation can quickly

give way to to frustration. Goals setset byby give way frustration. Goals anaachievable metric suchsuch as not eating an achievable metric as not fried foodfried or ice cream forcream six weeks eating food or ice for is easier to follow than to I’mfollow goingthan to cut six weeks is easier I’m outgoing junkto food. cut out junk food. •• Be Createspecific, specific,doable doable BeSpecific. Specific.Create action steps for your goals. Don’t saysay action steps for your goals. Don’t youyou areare going to eat healthy in 2013going to eat healthy in 2013setset a clear ambition, like I’mI’m notnot going a clear ambition, like going to to eateat wheat and gluten for 30 days. It is wheat and gluten for 30 days. said that if you can’t measure it, it’s not It is said that if you can’t measure it, a very good resolution because vague it’s not a very good resolution because goals get vague resolutions. vague goals get vague resolutions. • Make it Obvious: Write down your • Make it Obvious: Write down your goal, share your goal with others, or goal, share your goal with others, or make a vision board. If you are the only make a vision board. If you are the one that knows about your resolution/ only one that knows about your resogoal it will be easier to let go of, forget lution/goal it will be easier to let go of, about, or abandon. forget about, Our or abandon. • Be Realistic: lives are busy and • : lives arepotential busy and Be Realistic full of obstacles.Our Identifying full of obstacles. Identifying potential challenges you might face and creating challenges you might face and creating a plan on how to address them will a plan on how to address them willan help you avoid pitfalls and eliminate help to yougive avoid excuse up. pitfalls and eliminate an excuse to up. an action • Have a Plan. give Establish • Have anyou action a Plan. plan of why, howEstablish and when will plan of why, accomplish yourhow and when you will accomplish goal. Include your goal. Include a timeline and develop a timeline a support and develop sysa tem. system. support •• Believe BelieveYou You Can DoDo It.It. This Can This may thethe single may single most important most important step. step.

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Therapeutic Yoga For Cancer

Detoxify Naturally With Therapeutic Yoga

Traditional Western Medicine Integrated with the Eastern Science of Yoga

Take an active role in your journey to healing the body back into our bloodstream. Lymph is the fluid portion of our blood and it helps detoxify the body by removing the waste products that the cells make and by collecting bacteria and other invaders.

How does yoga improve the flow of lymph? Robyn Tiger, MD, PYT, RYT-500, CRMT

As we welcome this new year together, we also welcome the opportunity to start fresh and positive by adding new, clean pages to the journals of our lives.

For many of us, that clean page includes looking for ways to bring better health to our bodies and our minds. Therapeutic yoga is a wonderful and effective method for achieving these goals. One of the ways we can achieve good health is through natural detoxification. Detoxification is an important function that rids the body of harmful toxins. This is beneficial for everyone including those with cancer. Removing these damaging substances from our bodies requires normal cardiovascular, digestive, and lymphatic systems. Yoga is very useful in strengthening the cardiovascular system, stimulating the digestive system, and improving the flow of lymph in the lymphatic system. Yoga stimulates the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural processes for detoxification and cleansing. The lymphatic system holds a critical role in detoxification.

What is the lymphatic system and how does it help with detoxification?

The lymphatic system is part of the circulatory system. It carries fluid called lymph from the tissues in

Unlike blood which is pumped by the heart, the lymphatic system does not have a pump. The flow of lymph is usually slow and intermittent. Yoga enhances the flow of lymph in many ways: *The active movements of yoga cause increased contraction and relaxation of skeletal muscles adjacent to the lymphatic system and help propel the flow of lymph. This is the primary means for lymph movement. *Yoga deep breathing techniques enhance the movement of the diaphragm and increase lymph flow. This happens since the largest vessel carrying the lymph, the thoracic duct, travels through the diaphragm. Two main things happen with yoga deep breathing to increase lymphatic flow. First, because of the increase in diaphragmatic movement, there is an increase in the mechanical pumping of the thoracic duct. Second, the negative pressure in the chest cavity produced from the deep breath increases the lymph flow through the thoracic duct. *Yoga twisting postures increase lymph flow by pushing out the old fluid in our tissues and inviting in new fluid filled with fresh nutrients. *Inversion postures where the legs are elevated and the head is positioned lower than the heart aid the lymph movement by gravity. *Relaxation from yoga helps the lymph move more easily through the body. Stress causes the persistent contraction of muscles which slows the flow of lymph.

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Where does the lymph go?

As part of the detoxification, the lymph travels in ducts to the lymph nodes. The lymph nodes are filtering stations that fight against infection and filter out waste. The clean lymph fluid is then carried towards the heart.

What is the role of yoga therapy for lymphedema?

Edema means swelling. In lymphedema, swelling occurs when lymph fluid accumulates outside of the lymphatic system. This can result from surgery, radiation therapy, or trauma that disrupts the flow of the lymph and excess fluid builds up. Lymphedema can occur in the arms and legs of cancer patients when lymph nodes are damaged or removed in the armpit and groin regions. Yoga therapy has been shown to help manage lymphedema by increasing lymph flow and decreasing swelling.

It is very helpful to have a class that focuses on safety for cancer survivors. You are my angel. Thank you so much for all of your care and teaching. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what I would have done had I not met you. I was lost and I finally feel like myself again. I feel more balanced in my body and my mind. - Anonymous

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AtlantiCare’s Comprehensive Cancer Program Promotes Treatment, Healing and Recovery

The AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute - Quality Cancer Care, Close to Home At the AtlantiCare Care Institute, • “Look Good...Feel Better®” — This Radiation Oncology breast, prostate, lung, who work together to help More people areCancer surviving technologies to treat many a Fox Chase Cancer Center thanks Partner, our Cancer Society program colorectal, other cancersAmerican patients achieve the best cancer than ever before, types of cancer with greatertechnologies The innovative in useand at the patients have access toadvances renowned cancer women learn to copeCancer with the • RapidArc™ Fox Chase in part to medical accuracy and safetyCare and with Cancer Institute, including the radiotherapy helpsoutcomes. specialists, inataddition to leading treatment side effects of which delivers appearance-related Center and AtlantiCare work available the AtlantiCare fewer side effects. addition, region’sIn only Cyberknife,technology, treat all types advances, trials, and treatment. “Look Good...Feel treatment in safety, two minutes cancer toward seamless clinical Cancerclinical Care Institute. As supportivea Fox because these technologies of cancer with greater accuracy and careChase resources. ThCenter rough the Fox Chase Better®” held thethe first Tuesday or Our less Department careisbetween hospitals to of Cancer Partner, allow ARMC’s radiation and with fewer side effects. Center Partnershas program, AtlantiCareoncologists is everybroaden month access from 7top.m. 8:30 p.m. the to latest AtlantiCare invested precisely Oncology is • Intensity Modulated oftoRadiation accredited for ablemillions to offer of more treatment Cancer Care and Institute. clinical trials. pinpoint high doses oftherapy therapyby theRadiation dollars to bringoptions new than radiation AmericanTherapy (IMRT) at thetreatments many community-based hospitals. National Through the Fox Chase Center cancer-fighting technologies at the tumorCollege site, they can for solid-tumor cancers of Radiology. accreditation from theoncology American College • The Gilda’s Living Room at the PartnersClub program, AtlantiCare provide some treatments • 64-slice PET/CT scanning and distinguished of Surgeons Commission on Cancer in fewer sessions CaretoInstitute offers a variety specialists to southeastern over to stage tumors and track theCancer is able offer more treatment Journey to aSurvivorship provides external of our shorter period of time than in of programming address the needs options than to many community progress of treatment New Jersey —validation so those facing At the AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute, traditional radiation. • CyberKnife®, a nonbased with hospitals. cancer and their loved ones outstanding quality of care. of women cancer. we also consider your needs from a wellness invasive way of performing don’t have to drive far to find Treatmentand Options healing perspective so your inner radiosurgery for tumors Please call For1-888-569-1000 more informationorcall the the quality care they need Medical Oncology visit AtlantiCare’s Radiation spirit gets the care it needs while your anywhere in the body www.atlanticare.org/cancer AtlantiCare Access Center at deserve. of Medical Oncology for more Ourand Department Oncology Services include: body fights the cancer. We offer the 1-888-569-1000 visit information about theseor programs. andAtlantiCare Infusion Services provides ARMC’s Department of Regional Medicaloutpatient • High-Dose Rate (HDR) following support services for women www.atlanticare.org. chemotherapy and other intravenous brachytherapy for breast Medical Oncology and Infusion Center’s (ARMC) Department with cancer: AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute therapies in a patient-centered and gynecological cancers Services provides out-patient of Radiation Oncology is environment. Locations: Locations: • AtlantiCare Breast Cancer Support Ouraccredited team includes Fox Chase medical chemotherapy and other by the American (AtlantiCare is designated 2500 English Creek Ave. GroupBreast — Meetingsintravenous are held at the oncologists, ed oncology nurses,as a SAVI® Partial therapies. ARMC’s 2500 English Creek Ave College ofcertifi Radiology for Township, NJ AtlantiCare CancerMedical Care Institute the team Egg Harbor registered dietitians, pharmacists, social Egg Harbor Township, NJ Oncology Treatment Center of radiation therapy. James every month from workers, and other certified oncology Excellence) second Thursday ofincludes C. Wurzer, MD, medical PhD, is professionals 106House CourtS. House S. Dennis 106 Court Dennis Rd. Rd. 7 p.m. toImage8:30 p.m. nurses, registered dietitians, • Linear Accelerator director to of help Radiation whomedical work together our patients Cape MayHouse, Court House, NJ Cape May Court NJ Oncology. ARMC’s Radiation Guided Radiation Therapy pharmacists, social workers, achieve the best outcomes. Oncology team uses innovative

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At age 64, Frank Ricco fought cancer—then found his calling. Frank was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010 and went through radiation at AtlantiCare’s Cancer Care Institute, a Fox Chase Cancer Center Partner. He’s been in remission for four years and counting. Through it all, he remained hopeful—and, more important, grateful. Frank was so inspired by his experience that he wanted to do something in return. So he began driving the van that transports cancer patients to and from AtlantiCare. He still does it today, bringing smiles to the faces of those in need of a little friendly comfort. And he also brings them music. A passionate music fan, Frank makes CDs for the patients he transports. He’s truly doing his part to give back, and we couldn’t be more thankful. Frank is a valued member of the AtlantiCare team. He’s a symbol of the pride we have in our cancer treatment, and the dedication to great outcomes we share with our patients.

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ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER IN CHILDREN ⌘10 Year Old’s Story Dealing with ADD

Nathan M. is a 10 year old boy who has had recurrent struggles both at home and in school with focus and task completion. His parents thought it was “just a phase” and hoped that an organized school environment would improve the issue. He continued to experience these difficulties in his early grades with numerous communications sent home concerning generally poor behavior with excessive calling out in class, much difficulty focusing on school assignments and tasks assigned to him by teachers. His grades in the early school years were very good and he received many accolades for his intelligence and participation in class. As of lately, however, he is struggling academically and is beginning to “feel different” sometimes being ostracized by the other students because of his behavior.

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Dr Vekteris completed his residency in general pediatrics at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia in 1992 and has been practicing in the Atlantic County area ever since. He has been involved in youth leadership and development via Boy Scouts of America, 4-H, and the youth group program at Our lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Galloway, N.J.

⌘ An Unfortunate but familiar scenario

The above scenario is unfortunately a very familiar one in consideration of a relatively common childhood issue called attention deficit disorder (ADD), or attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD). This grouping accounts for approximately 11% of the pediatric population (CDC data from 2012) and can be broken into two major categories: inattention and hyperactivity with impulsivity. Classic examples of these behaviors include: difficulty or failure to pay attention to details, difficulty organizing tasks, fidgeting, excessive talking, and inability to remain still or seated for a prolonged period. In order to be diagnosed with ADD/ADHD according to accepted guidelines, a child must present with six symptoms in either the inattention criteria or hyperactivity and impulsivity categories or both categories. Accordingly, the disorder can present in three ways: combined type, predominantly inattentive type and predominantly hyperactive-impulsive presentation. In the field of understanding the cause for ADD/ADHD, there have been some interesting new findings. There are strong indications of a genetic (or hereditary) link, meaning that the disorder often occurs in family groupings. Brain imaging studies have revealed that in youth with ADD/ADHD, the brain matures in a normal pattern but is delayed, on average, by about three years. The delay is most pronounced in brain regions involved in thinking, paying attention, and planning. More recent studies have found that the cortex (the outermost region of the brain) shows delayed maturation overall, and brain structures important for communication between the two halves of the brain show an abnormal growth pattern. There have also been some links shown between other issues, such as brain diseases or infection, birth trauma, head injury, and environmental drug exposure.

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⌘Treatment can help.

Treatment can relieve many symptoms of ADD/ADHD, but there is no cure for the disorder. With treatment, most people can be successful in school and lead normal, productive lives. The hallmark of initial treatment is psychotherapy, or cognitive behavioral modification. Children affected are counseled and trained to counteract their impulses with normal responses and actions in academic and social scenarios. The next step, should this not be effective, is medication. There are numerous groupings of these, the most common of which is the stimulant class. Their mechanism of action is modification of neurotransmitter chemicals within the brain to allow for improved processing and responses to issues. Drugs included in this category are Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta and others. Often times both counseling and medication (in addition to a supportive home and school environment) are needed to help these children thrive. The academic environment for children with ADD/ ADHD often needs to be adjusted to help them succeed (such as more time for test-taking, in-class aids, tutoring, etc). These are also known as Individual Education Plans or IEPs. From a practical standpoint, any parents noticing some of the symptoms described above should begin by questioning their child’s teacher, school guidance counselor, and eventually their pediatrician. ADD/ADHD often exists in combination with other academic difficulties, such as learning disabilities and other psycho-social disorders. Due to this, a full psychoeducational evaluation is usually recommended at the beginning of the evaluation process.

⌘Screening Tools

Pediatricians are well-schooled in giving parents screening tools to further investigate their child’s problem, as well as providing paths for further evaluation and treatment for this often frustrating but treatable childhood disorder. They should remain the “gatekeeper” for these families, and can often serve as the go-between with regards to the school, family, and specialists involved in the child’s care.

Care Home Fine Close Art Pto hotography As part of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Care Network, our practices conveniently located in Somers Point, Smithville and Cape May provide comprehensive primary care for children from birth through age 21. We accept most insurance plans, and our doctors have staff privileges at local hospitals, in addition to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. We look forward to partnering with you to help your children stay their healthiest.

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Acuity - A Facility That Specializes In Removing Patients From Ventilators Health

Written by Claire Brown, BSN RN Director of Provider Relations.

“I think that Acuity Specialty Hospital, the LTAC, will offer the best care for Larry at this time.” Dr. Adams, Chief Medical Officer for Acuity Specialty Hospital, said to Phyllis, Larry’s wife, who gazed intently at her husband who was struggling to breathe. Larry grimaced while a ventilator forced air into his lungs.

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Mrs. Bean recoiled in horror “I think that if he has to go to a long term nursing facility, we may as Mr. and Mrs. Bean well pull the plug now.” Dr. Adams went on to explain that Acuity was not a long term nursing facility but a facility that specialized in removing patients from ventilators, and he believed that Mr. Bean had a good chance of coming off the machine and making a full recovery. “It is called long term because it gives patients an extended period of time, approximately twentyfive days to receive that specialized care.” Dr. Adams said.

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complex and a patient’s loved one needs clear and expert opinions from their physicians to make careful decisions with regards to The new Nursing Station at Acuity their healthcare.” Acuity Specialty Hospital celebrated its Five Year Anniversary in November by having an Open House in early December 2014 for tours to showcase the renovations made in the summer of 2014.

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Marge Hipple, the Director of Respiratory Therapy, has been an employee of Acuity Specialty Hospital since the hospital first opened in Atlantic City; however she has been a Respiratory Therapist for the past thirty five years. “What I find most rewarding is having the honor and the privilege to offer my knowledge, empathy and respect to our patients and families at some of the hardest times of their lives. It is a feeling of great accomplishment to see the patients’ transition to the next level of care especially if it is their home. It is wonderful knowing I may have touched someone’s life in a positive way and brought them some peace and comfort. In my profession, it just doesn’t get any better than that.”

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Mr. Bean, who is now 72 years old, cannot recall the finer details about those early days back in March 2013 as a patient at Acuity. Prior to his hospitalization, he had experienced various problems including an irregular heartbeat and a chronic lung condition. To complicate matters, he had acquired a ventilator related pneumonia. Mrs. Bean, however, vividly remembers the care her spouse received at Acuity. “Everyone was so kind and patient with him. They were so professional at all times.” She said, “I felt comforted by the fact that he was protected from further infections as everyone wore gowns when visiting or caring for him, but I was always allowed to hold his hand during those frightening times for us.”

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Under the Director of Respiratory Therapy, Marge Hipple’s, expert guidance, the respiratory therapists were able to remove Larry successfully from the Ventilator using Acuity’s tried and true weaning protocols. He spent close to a month on a ventilator and was unable to eat for many weeks. His airway was protected by a Tracheostomy and he received nutritional feeding through a gastric tube. Mrs. Bean remembered that when he first tried to eat, he was so excited; he attempted to place too large of a spoonful of applesauce into his mouth. “It felt wonderful to eat again!” he remembers. Three days before he left Acuity to go to HealthSouth, an acute Rehabilitation hospital, he was able to walk with a walker down the hallway. His tracheostomy tube and gastric tube had been removed. Today, you can barely see the remnants of a tracheostomy scar. He is now completely independent and is able to garden, drive and go shopping. As a retired carpenter, he is currently renovating the upstairs apartment in his home. Mr. Bean now makes routine visits to the Doctor every 4 to 6 months.

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Acuity Specialty Hospital celebrates its 5th year in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

acute and sub-acute rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities or their homes.

Our team specializes in the care of patients with needs that include:

Dr. Bill Adams is currently the Medical Director for Acuity Specialty Hospital. Prior to this, he had served Dr. Bill Adams Acuity as a pulmonary physician for 3 years. “The Acuity Specialty Hospital is unique in that we are ideally suited and specialized for ventilator weaning. This allows us the opportunity to restore mobility and independence to many patients who come through our facility. Being a Medical Director is a labor of love.” He stated. Dr. Adams also went on to say, “Sometimes, medical treatment can be very

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It’s A Mad World After All: A Treatise On Global Violence

Social “Fear” As The Never Silent, SilentOfPartner The Anxiety First Of A Disorder; Series Of Articles Exploring The Multifaceted Dimensions Aggression

Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). Antidepressants are used upon you and is felt like an internal combustion event “I don’t want to go;” “Can’t you Collective Violence. The categories are further broken for theReport, private prisons have he world has gone mad!” he said; Cole treatment of depression butamassed they areover also“2.9 help-billion in that escalates very quickly and intensely, then ends just say something came up? I got down from their broader context into smaller facets that revenue.” Porter circa 1935. His observation ful in treating Social Phobias though they may take quickly.” In contrast, Social Phobia often has a signifisick; my boss needs me to stay late, include physical, sexual, psychological, and deprivation or • Youth homicide rates in the United States are “more than was to depict the internal bedlam of cant anticipatory phase well in advance of the feared some time before working. Antianxiety medications neglect. 10 times that of other leading industrialized nations, on myromance, kids have a game—make my excusbut also the external chaos and fear event, i.e. such as benzodiazepines can bepar prescribed social the source is identifiable. Yet the resulting with thefor rates in developing On a more individual basis, es;”ofanan all-too-common for That was obviously apanic state imminent scenario world war. phobias. While they act quickly, they are very powerof mind and physical symptoms due to autocountries and those experiencing holidays are mixed in terms of anyone suffering from Social Anxiety different era and a long time ago. So what thennomic ful and should be time-limited.rapid Other options include nervousfrequency system deregulation social and economic reported of DV. Somecan feel exactly the or phobia. interferes with,acts and robs are all Itthe current of aggression coming a type of antidepressant called MAOIs or Monoamine samemicrocosmic as Panic Disorder. changes.” study cohorts these thefrom? individualWhat of theirfuels potentials andoften unbridled, heinous The Oxidase Inhibitors. These medications shouldthe be United used States symptoms of Social • Even though report an increase in DVPhobia duringusually linger as long has “less thaninteractions 5 percent of the to New Year’s Day.and/or situations with extreme caution because they can have acts all over the world? Is it possible “the worldas theThanksgiving unwanted exposure to others emotional dividends.

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Contrast in criminal treatment Intimate Partner Violence of the phobia, or theare situation causing It is considered requisite violence very varied andit.demonstrate degrees Pharmacological treatment is not a one size fits all. It Saturday, August 13, 2011] (IPV). Substance abuse and a of seriousness. The body literature is vast regarding unreasonable, irrational andof overwhelming to the indi- the Causes can be very dangerous in some people like adolescents, The Peace Alliance cites legacy of prior abuses such as factors affecting violence. It is beyond this article to try and vidual. There is no one factor that has been identified as the children and young teens. Labels now have warnings http://peacealliance.org/tools-education/statistics-onsexual and emotional, are all commonly major include the huge body of theoretical concepts surrounding causephysical, in Social Anxiety Phobia as in many mental health because of the potential for increased suicidal or •violence, Social phobias largely consist of what all other violence/#sthash.fcFSi8MJ.dpuf to learnthoughts more about contributing factors to this growing trend. The media, however future articles will explore smaller subsetsanomalies. Factors that have been stated as interrelated attempts. 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We can help! indicate social phobias run in families; natural physi-particularly public breakdowns in human respect and value, Theanywhere exposurefor canany bereason in several All contacts can and forms. any duration; Domestic chemicals in the body, such as the brain chemical Don’t suffer alone . . . please call our violent events covering celebrity violence sexual emotional ological become the which basis ofincludes negativephysical, judgments andand unkind serotonin and the structure of the brain. Environmental office at 609-484-0770. involvement. abuse—including incestdefensiveness or any form of Genocide scrutiny. 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All of these symptoms are compelling and people for peace, theabuse, following statistics religious or other extreme and biased origins toward conflicts, teasing, sexual ridicule intrusive. were published and reprinted anyone or any identified group; Random acts of criminal and humiliation among others. here about •aggression The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5 (DSM-5) and violence of physical, sexual or even financial the prevalence of violence: • The 20th century has been one of the nature. OtherPsychiatric forms of aggression alsomade occur, for example Treatment of the American Association minor most are violent in the history of humans corporate, governmental, bureaucratic and political. These There standardized psychometric changes in defining social anxiety disorder. The manual with an estimated “191 million people” can take the form of oppression, human rights infractions, scales that can be used to screen for the changes the “duration” from lasting at least 6 months to who “lost their lives” either “directly or financial and even moral turpitude transgressions. They presence of Social Anxiety. Two such “The fear, anxiety, or avoidance is persistent, typically indirectly as a result of conflict, and well can be sanctioned, condoned and may screening tools are the Liebowitz Social lasting 6 or more months.” Thereand arepersistent, no other changes over half of them were civilians. [World lead to feelings of powerlessness, disenfranchisement or Anxiety Scale (SAS) and the Social to the reminder of the definition that is a persistent fear Health Organization: visit http://www. even rage. Hence violence begets more violence. The Interaction Anxiety Scale. of one or more social or performance situations in which who.int/violence_injury_prevention scope and cyclical nature of human aggression is obviously Treatment thecounterproductive person is exposed as to well unfamiliar people or tobut pos-remains (2002)].” for Social Anxiety as counterintuitive Disorder includes Cognitive Behavioral sible scrutiny by others; exposure to the feared situation • Expenditures directly related “to incessantly and is everywhere. The common denominating Therapy (CBT) (i.e., in itsprisons two forms, cognialmost invariably provokes anxiety, corrections and jails) by local, theme of course---human beings! which Whatmay…. is innatetake and statebehavioral. and federalThese governments tive and methodsbetween assist theemotional form of a supersedes Panic Attack; the individual that all that is cognitiveisoraware intellectual. 1982 and 2005 increased 619 percent to think in different ways to theRighteous fear is unreasonable excessive; typically the indiindignationoroften backed by political, ideologicalthe individual $65 billion per year. [Direct Expenditures or financial beliefs almost invariably facilitates mindless acts and to react and behave differently in vidual will avoid fearful situations or they are “endured by Criminal Justice Function, 1982-2005, of heinous aggression to feed the number one addiction on situations where they would commonly with intense anxiety and distress;” the reciprocal behavBureauanxiety. of JusticeSome Statistics]” planet Earth---power viaa control. experience people do iorsthe encompassed in avoiding feared social or perfor• According to the Bureau of Justice, the In 2002, The World Health Organization published well with CBT alone but some may mance situation interferes with the person’s normal rounumber of people under some form of its summary about violence inand a document entitled require medication as well. tines; includingreport academic functioning relationships. correction supervision in the U.S. grew WORLD REPORT ON VIOLENCE AND HEALTH: The most commonly psychopPeople also feel extreme distress because of the phobia. from 200,000 peopleused in 1980 to almost 7 SUMMARY from its Geneva conference. 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H Wellness ellness Health ealth & &W is reaching for a dish, standing while talking to a neighbor, or swinging a golf club; the importance of maintaining the highest functional level of balance cannot be understated.

Physical therapy allows you to challenge your balance and perform activities that are difficult, while in a safe setting with professionals who can properly cue you for methods to better perform these activities. Your therapist will perform a comprehensive examination to determine where your particular deficits lie, and will then establish a program focusing on your individual needs. Programs tend to encompass all areas that impact balance; includBalance tends to decline as we age; which puts older adults at an ing stretching muscles that are overly tight, strengthening those that are weak, increased risk for falls, and subsequent injury. However, difficulties using varied surfaces/directions of movement, performing tasks with eyes closed, with varying levels of balance can affect people at all ages. and decreasing base of support. There is also a focus on incorporating functional Impairments in balance can often be a secondary effect of many tasks into therapy treatments. A common complaint we hear from people who other conditions, including stroke, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, are coming to therapy for balance is they find they have increased difficulty and neuropathy; just to name a few. maintaining their balance while walking in crowds, or in grocery stores when tryingto to maintain look for objects. Therapy will mimicschedule: these scenariosFor by providing Get your sleep. Do your best a routine sleep unMultiple Systems Impact Balance t’s January again, and that means it’s time to tackle your New Year’s patient with perturbations (similar to being jostled in a crowd), and teachThere are multiple systems of the body that impact balance; they include the known reasons, those who sleep too little or too much have been shown ing appropriate reaction strategies. Another common exercise is having a patientto walk resolutions. Is one of yours weight loss and a healthier lifestyle? If so you visual, somatosensory, vestibular, and musculoskeletal systems. The visual system plays while both nodding and turning their heads, similar to what we do in a grocery store have more issues with their weight. are probably well aware of some of today’sa challenges; workaholic adults, role in balance by allowing you to see any obstacles in your path, and react accordto look for the box of cereal we want while still moving down the aisle. These are just increased portion sizes, the ease and convenience andvisual more sedingly. of Thefast brain food also receives signals to help perceive how the body is oriented a few examples of the many activities a patient may perform in therapy as part of a balin regards its surroundings. Theactive somatosensory includes tactile sensation entary forms of entertainment which make it difficult totolead a healthy life systemWe ance program. hope these tips help to training set you on the right track for conquering your health and proprioception (positional awareness). Tactile sensation in our feet allows It is extremely important to feel safe and confident with functional mobility to and shed those unwanted pounds. But, you are(touch), determined. This is your year! loss resolutions. Know that ofour are ofhere to assist andwillguide us to feel them on the ground below us. This allows usand to be weight aware of any changes uphold a high quality life. coaches Having feelings limitations in balance decreaseyou the You’ve heard about the health risks of those unhealthy and have set your system in the surfaceways we are walking on. Our proprioceptive allowsjourney us to understand possibility ofprograms this. 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As you live and breathe! Finding the right pulmonologist and respiratory care team can help you breathe easier. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with breathing issues such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or asthma, it’s important to seek the care of a pulmonologist – a physician with specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases. And if you’re choosing a post-acute care center for rehabilitation or an extended stay, check to see if they offer high-quality respiratory care—like Linwood Care Center in Linwood, New Jersey. Dr. Allen Silvey, Jr., a Doctor of Osteopathy and the Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist at Linwood Care Center, says when searching for a pulmonologist or a center-based respiratory/ pulmonary program, “look for caregivers with great communication skills; skilled professionals who can effectively and compassionately communicate with you when it comes to explaining your illness, what it entails and the treatment options.” At Linwood Care Center’s Pulmonary Care Unit, many innovative treatment services are available including aggressive ventilator weaning and tracheostomy management. “Our respiratory care team treats a wide range of breathing ailments,” says Dr. Silvey. “These might include anything from the common cold and allergies to tracheostomy management and more serious diseases and conditions of the chest that may require ventilator care such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, emphysema and cancer.” Over the last couple of years, pulmonary care and treatment has experienced some major advances, especially when it comes to lung cancer detection. Historically, diagnosing lung cancer before it metastasizes or spreads to other regions of the body has been a huge challenge, but recently the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)

“Limited mobility, the ability to be independent and special dietary needs are just some of the things we address when developing a treatment plan for a patient.” endorsed lung cancer screening with a low-dose chest CT scan (CAT scan) for smokers 55 years old or older who smoked heavily for 30 years or more. “This is an important lung cancer screening test,” says Dr. Silvey. “If we can catch lung cancer at an early stage, the cure rate greatly improves. Medicare and many private insurance carriers now cover the cost of these scans, meaning more patients will be able to benefit from early detection.” At Linwood Care Center, a team approach ensures a continuum of care, which is important at any age but particularly for seniors who are more susceptible to pulmonary illness. Residents are cared for by a group of specialists that include a respiratory therapist, skilled nursing staff, a physical and occupational therapist, speech therapist, and social worker. In addition, specially trained nurses and therapists are on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Dr. Silvey is part of this multi-disciplinary team that Linwood put together to specifically treat senior patients and their unique needs. “Limited mobility, the ability to be independent and special dietary needs are just some of the things we address when developing a treatment plan for a patient.” He adds that all residents at the Center benefit from its respiratory care team even if they’re not in the pulmonary care wing. “Any resident at Linwood with a respiratory issue now has access to myself and our respiratory care team,” he says.

The program is helping many people to breathe easier. “Our primary goal when treating patients is to get them to a point where they can breathe on their own. And, since this program started in August 2014, we’ve had great success in liberating patients from their tracheostomies and ventilators. After they’re discharged, we encourage our patients to schedule appointments for long term follow up so we can monitor their health and be sure they’re doing well.” To learn more about the Pulmonary Care Unit and related respiratory care services at Linwood Care Center, call 609-927-6131 or visit www.reveralinwood.com. reveraLinwood.com

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At Shore Physicians Group, we don’t treat patients – we care for people. Our specialties have grown to include rheumatology, endocrinology, neurology, internal medicine, family medicine, general, laparoscopic and reconstructive surgery and pulmonary medicine. Our exceptional physicians and staff will treat you well, both medically and personally, taking a highly individualized approach to the wellbeing of you and your family. While our Shore Physicians Group facilities feature the most advanced technology, the foundation of our care is humanistic and people-centered. Shore Physicians Group has conveniently located offices in Egg Harbor Township, Margate, Marmora, Northfield and Somers Point, as well as Urgent Care facilities located in Northfield, Mays Landing and Atlantic City, NJ. Here are the new practitioners we’ve recently welcomed to Shore Physicians Group.

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Vijay babu Balakrishnan, MD, CCD, is board certified in internal medicine and completed his fellowship training in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. He practices out of SPG’s Northfield office located at 2605 Shore Road. Dr. Balakrishnan, who underwent his internal medicine training and also served as chief resident at Abington Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania, is an active member of The Endocrine Society, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American Diabetes Association. He is committed to providing the highest quality healthcare for patients with diabetes, including type 1 diabetes requiring insulin pumps, type 2 diabetes, thyroid disorders including underactive and overactive thyroid, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary disorders, diseases of the parathyroid, cholesterol disorders, medical management of weight loss, polycystic ovarian syndrome in females and testosterone deficiency in males.

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Manolito Cadacio, MD, is board certified in internal medicine and has been in practice for 16 years. Dr. Cadacio, who works out of SPG’s Somers Point practice at 401 Bethel Road, is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines. After completing his internship with the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center, he did a residency in internal medicine at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. Brian Geraci, MD, is board certified in internal medicine and works at SPG’s Somers Point location at 401 Bethel Road. Dr. Geraci, who is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Medical Association and Alpha Omega Honor Medical Society, graduated from Temple University Medical School in Philadelphia, PA, after which he went on to do his internship and residency at Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA. Vivian Gomez-Gonzalez, MD, received her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in the West Indies and completed her residency at Drexel University College of Medicine in its Hahnemann Hospital Internal Medicine Program. A native of Colombia, Dr. Gomez is bilingual in Spanish and English and has a special interest in hematology. She is seeing patients at SPG’s Marmora and 401 Bethel Road offices.

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Nursing Care at School for Children with Special Needs Submitted by: BAYADA Pediatrics Director Mary Kleva

hen Leilani Rodriguez, 6, hears that distinctive knock every weekday morning, it’s a sure sign that one of her BAYADA Nurses will soon be walking through the front door. “Leilani absolutely loves her nurses,” said her mom, Jennifer Barbosa. “She simply lights up when she sees them!”

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Indeed, for Cyndi Cartier, RN, who cares for this sweet little girl at school, the feeling is mutual. “She is a sweetheart,” said Cartier. “She is so easy going, and happy, and friendly. I love working with her.”

Leilani, who has significant physical and developmental delays, is also at high-risk for seizures. Her doctor felt that one-on-one nursing care at school would help ensure her safety while away from home. She attends The Atlantic County School for Special Services, which provides her nursing care through a contract with BAYADA Pediatrics, a BAYADA Home Health Care Specialty Practice. Although non-verbal, Leilani has no trouble communicating her wants and needs to those who love and care for her. Her favorite toy, a music box, is a constant, calming influence with its soothing, symphonic lullabies that make her smile. Before leaving for school, her mom and her nurses always make sure there are enough batteries to keep the music flowing throughout the day! According to Barbosa, Leilani has never received a definitive diagnosis to explain her multiple health challenges. At birth, everything seemed fine. However, as the baby neared her first birthday, Barbosa worried and wondered why her little girl had not reached all of her developmental milestones.

Leilani Rodriguez, 6, at school with her BAYADA Pediatrics Nurse, Cyndi Cartier, RN.

Then, the seizures began.

Called infantile spasms, Leilani experienced sudden, uncontrolled jerking movements that occurred in clusters. What’s more, the baby began to regress. “She stopped rolling over, stopped taking her bottle, and stopped sitting up,” explained Barbosa. As Leilani grew older, the seizures changed in nature and severity, prompting her doctors to try many different types of medications to get her fragile body under control. What’s more, unable to take food by mouth, Leilani relied on a NG tube that passed through the nose and into the stomach for her nutritional needs. At age 2, she had surgery to insert a G-tube through the abdomen, allowing food and medication to be delivered directly to the stomach. Today, Leilani has been seizure-free for three years.

Barbosa. “She is such a happy, well-mannered child who doesn’t complain. She’s always seems so content that it’s easy to forget about her. But I know that the nurses always have their eyes on her. She gets great care!”

BAYADA Pediatrics school-based services BAYADA Pediatrics nurses are experts in providing one-on-one nursing care for children at school, including: • Medication and treatments, such as respiratory therapy • Tracheostomy and ventilator care • G-tube feedings • Tube replacement • Self-care, such as toileting, cutting up food, and ambulation • Assistance with augmentive and technology devices such as computer switches or language boards • Care on the bus to and from school, and on school trips • Ongoing medical supervision and emergency response preparedness Partnering with schools and physicians to ensure the best possible care BAYADA works collaboratively with schools and physicians to ensure

that each student receives care from professionals who are deeply committed to compassion, excellence, and reliability – The BAYADA Way. • •

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All care is supervised by a registered nurse (RN) clinical manager who makes regular on-site visits, works with the physician to implement the plan of care, and participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings Each student’s specific needs are carefully matched with the right BAYADA caregiver, who has completed our rigorous hiring process, including written and skills testing, work history investigations, and criminal background checks The clinical manager meets with the student’s teacher to discuss expectations and classroom routine BAYADA educates school nurses, teachers, and other personnel on working with students with special needs BAYADA provides one-on-one nursing care in a variety of settings, including public school districts, private schools, and day camps BAYADA is a home care agency that is accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program for meeting the industry’s highest nationally recognized standards of care

To learn more about one-on-one nursing care at home or school, call BAYADA Pediatrics at 609-601-2200.

During a typical school day, the nurses ensure she gets her nutritional supplements and medication through her G-tube. In addition, they work in tandem with physical therapists to help Leilani learn to walk and spend less time in what her mother describes as a “wheelchair stroller”. They also partner with speech therapists on teaching Leilani how to chew, swallow, and eat by mouth. “She eats better for the nurses than she does for me,” said Barbosa, who describes her daughter’s favorite foods as peanut butter and jelly, mashed potatoes with gravy, and strawberry yogurt.

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“She is making great progress!”

exclaimed Cartier, who, along with her colleagues Mary Ann Michelfelder, RN and Marjorie Smith, RN, share the role of taking Leilani to school five days a week. “Thanks to the nurses, I don’t have to worry about Leilani being at school,” said

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BAYADA Pediatrics Helps Children in Need

s the director of BAYADA Pediatrics, Mary KlevaChelednik is responsible for

of care, as well as pediatric nurses who receive comprehensive age and diagnosisspecific training. The nurses help improve each child’s quality of life, avoid hospitalizations, and keep each child in the comfort and safety of home, surrounded by family and where they should be!

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the management of all facets of the business, including dayto-day operations, budget, marketing, recruiting, and supervising over 165 office staff and nurses. BAYADA Pediatrics provides hightech nursing care at home and school to children with special needs. At the core, their mission is to help people have a safe home life with comfort, independence, and Mary Kleva-Chelednik dignity, despite their illness or disability. She adds, “Our goal is to provide the highest quality of services. Nothing in life is more important than a child’s health and welfare. We believe our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, excellence and reliability, our BAYADA Pediatrics core values.”

How did you become involved in this field?

Being a part of this health care team allows me to make a positive difference in the lives of all of the children in our care. What’s more, it gives me great satisfaction to work for a company that is so supportive of career advancement opportunities for its employees. I started with BAYADA in 1995 as a client services manager. During my tenure, I have also worked as an on call manager and a recruiting manager. In 2009, I was promoted to a director and given the exciting opportunity to open our pediatric specialty office, serving Atlantic and Cape May counties.

What are the most common issues you see in your profession? At BAYADA, we place only the most qualified and experienced nurses with our clients who have multiple, complex medical needs. This demonstrates our commitment to high quality care and patient safety. However, it is an ongoing challenge to–recruit nurses such specialized experience. To overcome this Mary D.,with Kasey’s mother challenge, we offer free training to adult nurses who want to work with children, as well as nurses who want to learn high-tech skills such as providing tracheostomy and ventilator care. What are some exciting things happening at BAYADA Pediatrics? Pediatric nurses have the benefit of simulation lab training, which uses sophisticated software and true-to-life mannequins that mimic real life medical conditions, preparing the nurse to handle many types of emergencies. Our nurses also benefit from a number of reward and recognition programs, including the Hero Program honoring health care professionals at the local, regional, and national levels. Mary lives in Egg Harbor Township with her husband Anthony and their two children, Brianna and Anthony. She is active in many non profit organizations like the South Jersey Field of Dreams, Make a Wish Foundation, Sunshine Foundation, Cape May County Department of Aging & Disability, Children’s Miracle Network at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Making Strides against Breast Cancer to name just a few.

BAYADA started in 1975 with just one office in Philadelphia. Today, as Kasey D., BAYADA they celebrate their 40th anniversary, BAYADA has grownclient to nearly 300 offices in 21 states. It is largely due to caring folks like Mary Kleva-Chelednik that they are so successful. She adds. “My job requires a lot of hard work and dedication, yet services a team pediatric even afterand 19 years I still loveof what I do.”

What is the most rewarding part aboutWith your profession? a broad range of Most rewarding is having the privilege to be able to help someone in their who areto committed to keeping special children time of need and to be a support for a child andprofessionals their family. I also feel blessed go home after every long day and feel as though I made a difference in someone’s safe at home, BAYADA provides: BAYADA Pediatrics is accredited by CHAP (Community Health life. My job is challenging and rewarding in more ways than one. I work with a Accreditation Program), which sets the highest quality standards of practice for wonderful group of people in the office and our• wonderful nurses who all share Specialized care at home and at school compassion and love for our children. We work hard together, we cry together and home care providers nationwide. • Thoroughly screened care professionals we have fun together.

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What is the most challenging part? A variety of payment options One of the core values expressed in the • BAYADA mission is reliability. No matter what it takes, we need to be there to take care of our clients, day in and day out. Reliability requires a commitment to building relationships and trust. I treat people with respect, listen to the needs of our clients and our employees, show BAYADA specialty practices include love, and try not to let anyone down! Home Health Care, Pediatrics, Hospice, Habilitation. How does Home Health Care benefit the client,and specifically the children? At BAYADA Pediatrics we work in collaboration with families, schools,l www.bayada.com Call 609-601-2200 and the child’s physician to develop a comprehensive, written plan of care. Each child benefits from a registered nurse clinical manager who supervises all levels

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Financial distress. Everyone feels it, not many actually talk about it.

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Be proactive.

Like any difficult issue we encounter in life, the first step in dealing with a problem is to acknowledge that there is a problem. Although there is no such thing as a “point of no return”, the fact of the matter is that far too many clients I encounter on an everyday basis have suffered through long periods of emotional pain and suffering as a result of ignoring their financial difficulties. Ignorance is, most certainly, not bliss. Being proactive – even if it’s just a conversation – can help you start to move your life forward.

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UNDERSTANDING NEWIn ALIMONY LAW What Happens To MyTHE Business The Divorce?

By Marla Marinucci, Esq. By Marla Marinucci, Esq. n September 10, 2014, Governor Chris n New Christie Jersey, asigned business is owned a billthat (A845), which by one or both during thetomarriage madespouses substantial changes New Jersey’s alimony law. The resulting is often times subject to equitable revisionsThere to theare statute the culmidistribution. a lotwere of factors nation of over two years of efforts that go into determining, what, if any portionfrom of groups across the business isvarious to beinterest distributed. This isthis notState: to lawyers, legislators, alimony alimony say that both spouses will payors, walk away eachrecipients, owning just to name a few. part of the business, although it is possible, it is

the court is still necessary, but one thing that’s really important to know is that the new law permits you to make that application ahead of time so that when you The second thing to know is that the process turn 67, it can end. Another major revision to the statof valuing a business can be extremely complex. ute is that a payor may also be permitted to retire prior In those cases I handle involving a business, to attaining full retirement age in certain circumstances. IFor engage the services of a forensic accountant example a police officer who is paying alimony may who reviews business returns, credit card be granted relief from thetax court to modify/terminate statements, bank statements, copies of checks his alimony obligation after 25 years of service, and not and slips, myriad additional havedeposits to wait until ageand 67. aThere areof several factors for documents in orderintosuch perform the business the court to consider circumstances which are valuation and determine how much the business set forth in the new statute. Previously, when a police isofficer worth. The next question is: How is that wanted to retire at age 50, or even younger,done? it was nearly impossible to receive a modification of alimony. Valuing business Of course,athat person was allowed to retire, however Valuing a business several factors, the court would not grantinvolves any reduction in the alimony including: the assets and debts of the business; obligation. Finally, such relief is possible.

highly unlikely.ofInstead, is analogous to how The highlights the new itlaw, N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23, aare house with equity is divided: in the event one as follows: spouse stays in the home, the other spouse buys out the other interest, which is frequently There is Nospouse’s More “Permanent Alimony.” This phrase “permanent alimony” which was in the done via an offset with another asset. Similarly, former statute, was probably thespouse biggestoften issue in the with a marital business, one retains battle to reform the law. Proponents of alimony reform the income of the business; the formula used to the business and buys the other party out. The wanted tothen remove this phrase from thethe statute completeModification of Alimony Based question becomes: How will court value determine the value; the valuation date; and many ly. The compromise was terming it “Open Durational my business? other factors. Thus, things like inventory and Upon Loss of Employment. Alimony.” Additionally, under the revised law, alimony office equipment are taken into consideration, Under the prior law, when an obligor lost their job, cannot theduring length ofthe the marriage? marriage for marriages Was it exceed owned along with company debt. What the company the court often would not grant any applications to lasting under twenty years, unless the court finds there reduceinthat individual’s alimony obligationasuntil theit The first thing to know here is that owes liabilities is just as important what are “exceptional circumstances” warrant aislonger passage ofOne at least one most year’s time. Thisconcepts was not an regardless of whose name thetobusiness in, if term. owns. of the difficult forexact science and was largely up to the discretion the judge. it was started during the marriage, it is subject individuals to comprehend when their of business is Finally Possible. often than not, obligor not be money granted isMore being valued is theanissue of would how much toRetirement equitable distribution. Quite often there is Another major issue in the revisions to the alimony any reprieve at all, until at least months postfact job their business “makes.” The six is due to the a premarital component, meaning the business statute involves retirement. Under the prior law, it loss. most With businesses, the revised law in effect now, while there are was started prior to the marriage. In such cases, that especially closely held ones, was extremely difficult for an alimony payor to retire. a myriad of factors that must be considered in order to the premarital portion can be factored out with pay certain expenses out of the business, which Even worse is that you had to actually retire first before receive a reduction of an alimony obligation based upon the assistance of a qualified forensic accountant, technically may qualify as business expenses, but requesting relief from the court and there was no guarloss of employment, an obligor can file the appropriate which have a personal expense ring to them. For and the spouse who owned the business prior to antee that your alimony would be terminated or even request forcar modification days of unemployment example, expenses after (car 90 payment, insurance, the marriage will be credited accordingly for the reduced once the court ruled on your application. and, based upon the circumstances, may be a premarital value. It’s quite possible, especially gas, EZ Pass, maintenance); cell phone granted expenses; Under the new law, there is now a rebuttable presumpreduction instead ofcosts; having to are waitquite for more timepaid to insurance etc. often intion today’s economy, that the premarital value will health that “alimony shall terminate upon the obligor pass. In the past, matrimonial practitioners would genbe greater than the marital thus age.” leaving for by one’s business. However, when a forensic spouse or partner attaining fullvalue, retirement For erally advise aispotential client who just lostsuch their job accountant determining one’shad income, nothing distribute. most, thistomeans at 67 years old, your alimony obligaand who was seeking a reduction in alimony, to wait at expenses, in large part, go from being business tion will end. It’s not automatic and an application to least six months to a year before it was even worthy to

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seek relief from the court. Fortunately, and especially in the circumstances in which we find ourselves these days with the thousands of casino workers out of jobs, as expenses to income to one party. well as the unemployment rate in general these past few When it becomes clear that a couple will years, the revised law provides much needed relief for be taking a ride on the rollercoaster to divorce, those who find themselves in the unfortunate situation things have a way of mysteriously changing. A of losing their jobs.

business that has been quite successful in recent years and which has provided the parties with a Alimony and Cohabitation. lifeUnder of luxury, suddenly takes a turn forbethe the revised statute, alimony “may sus-worst once complaint divorce beenwith filed.another I pendeda or terminatedforif the payeehas cohabits have heard of this phenomenon being referred person.” The court can still find cohabitation even if to by as not SIDS: Sudden the other coupleprofessionals in question does reside togetherIncome on a fullDeficit Syndrome. A typical scenario is one in time basis, putting to rest the all too common he-onlywhich Husband runs the business andUnlike knows the stays-over-a-few-nights-per-week defense. before, ins of all the finances, while has thereand are outs now specific factors the court can Wife consider little to no knowledge about the finances because before suspending or terminating alimony: for example, Husband of everything. Once the the durationtakes of thecare relationship, sharing of household divorce process is underway, or sometime before chores, the frequency of contact, and the recognition of if hasinbeen planning toand filefamily for divorce, theHusband relationship the couple’s social circle. poverty somehow in and there and is hardly This is a much lowersets burden thannow previously, a much needed revision to the statute. In the past, alimomoney for groceries. Sound familiar?

ny payors found themselves in the situation of essentially supporting their ex andon their You can “count” usex’s paramour who (more oftenIfthan resided together in theispayor’s younot) or someone you know goingformer through home. A bitter pill to swallow as the payor was often left a divorce or is about to file and there is a business without relief because the burden was too great to carry, involved, don’t be fooled by accepting a value for not to mention expensive. the business without the appropriate steps being Theto revisions to the taken ascertain itsalimony value. statute If I hadarea plentiful nickel for and fairly complex. Additionally, quitebusiness possible that every time I heard the phrase,it’s “ My the new law may not benefit if you isn’t worth anything,” let’severyone, just say especially I would have already have a divorce judgment in place, which provides quite a few nickels! Contact my office for a for a defined termYou of alimony. The above consultation. can “count” on us.are just a few of the highlights in the new alimony law. Call me for a consultation to see if and how this new legislation may Call affect you.my office to schedule a

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efferson’s otolaryngologists have been recognized nationally and internationally for clinical and research expertise and innovations.

Research is an important mission in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. Over the past few years, the department has expanded its research effort with development of a basic science thyroid proteomics lab.

William Keane, MD Chairman and Professor

Edmund Pribitkin, MD Professorand Professor Vice Chairman

ACW: What exactly is the thyroid, and what function does it serve? TJ: The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland overlying the voice box and windpipe. The thyroid produces the thyroid hormone, which controls the body’s metabolism, among other important functions.

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David Cognetti, MD Assistant Professor

Joseph Curry, MD Assistant Professor

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ACW: What are the parathyroid glands and have there been advances in surgery involving these glands as well? TJ: The four parathyroid glands are located on either side of the thyroid and control the body’s calcium levels. When one or more of these glands become overactive, the body’s calcium levels rise and can cause changes in bone density, the development of kidney stones, abdominal pains and trouble concentrating. New radionuclide and ultrasound imaging techniques help pinpoint which of the four glands are to blame and enable their safe removal through small incisions. Confirmation that the correct gland has been removed is accomplished while the patient is asleep through rapid evaluations of parathyroid hormone levels or with the use of radionuclide guided probes.

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ACW: What conditions prompt most thyroid surgical procedures? TJ: Growths (nodules) can arise within the thyroid gland and at least 5% of these nodules will harbor thyroid cancer. The incidence of thyroid nodules is greater in women and increases with age.

ACW: What are the symptoms of thyroid cancer? TJ: Although most thyroid nodules are “silent,” some can present with pain, tenderness, changes in the voice or difficulty swallowing. Women can perform a thyroid neck check monthly (www.aace.com/neck_check.pdf ) much as they would a self-breast exam. ACW: How have advances in thyroid surgery benefitted patients? TJ: In the past, patients undergoing thyroid surgery typically received 6-8 cm incisions in their neck, had drains placed, and stayed overnight in the hospital. But advances in technology led to incisions of 3-3.5 cm without the use of drains, resulting in more rapid recovery.

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ACW: Do smaller incisions mean less visualization or increased risk? TJ: No, the doctors at Jefferson employ state of the art monitoring systems to protect the vocal nerves during surgery. Their patients typically recover more quickly than similar patients undergoing traditional surgery. Over three hundred patients have benefited from this new procedure, experiencing less bruising and discomfort. Drs. Pribitkin and Rosen encourage patients undergoing removal of only a portion of the thyroid to go home the same day. Even large thyroid masses can often be managed through surprisingly small incisions.

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ACW: What role have the physicians at Jefferson played in advancing the science of thyroid and parathyroid treatment? TJ: Dr. Pribitkin, Dr. Keane, Dr. Rosen and Dr. Cognetti have co- authored papers on the genetic origins of thyroid cancer, the treatment of advanced thyroid cancer and the potential application of ultrasound-guided contrast agents to trace the routes of the spread of thyroid cancer. ACW: What are the goals of the annual Thyroid Cancer Symposium? TJ: Jefferson has hosted this annual symposium for seven years, drawing more than 100 physicians each year from all over the region. The goal is to promote Jefferson’s tripartite mission of outstanding clinical care, innovative research, and progressive medical education, which results in practical benefits to patients throughout the region.

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If you have questions or concerns, call Jefferson Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at 1-800-533-3669.

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Jefferson Dept of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Morrow-Syed ENT Associates William J. Morrow, DO Zubair Syed, DO 715 Bay Avenue Somers Point, NJ 08244 609-601-1570

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What are some typical causes of these conditions?

Common musculoskeletal causes are inclusive but not limited to muscular strain, neck/ back injury from trauma such as “whiplash”, herniated disc, neural compromise (“pinched nerve /sciatica”), and degenerative changes due to advancing in age. Most of these elicit an inflammatory response/cycle that perpetuates a patient’s symptoms.

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Depending on the acuity, severity, and cause of the symptoms the treatment may range from conservative to surgical management. At Relievus/ ASAP we focus on non-surgical treatments. It is always best to let nature take its course to allow the body to heal naturally but when that does not occur, patients present to the office with their ailments. Initially I would recommend an antiinflammatory or some sort of multi-modal oral therapy if warranted and able to be tolerated. Manual therapy like physical, chiropractic or massage aids in biomechanical return to function. Injections are an integral part of treatment of spine pain and are considered if a patient is not responding to therapy or medications in a timely

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which is indicated for a patient with lower back pain that radiates into the lower extremities withtoms affec the goal of interrupting the inflammatory cycle in order to promote the healing process. This Mark Jam type of symptom is usually caused by a displaced Horm disc that irritates the spinal nerve that is in close proximity. Previously patients received a series of three injections but due to the advancement of X-ray technology, improved accuracy, proper patient history, and physical exam sometimes only one injection is all that is needed.

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Dorsal column or spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a pain treatment modality that is predicated to reduce frequency, duration, and intensity with which pain is felt by inhibition of pain pathways in the dorsal horn/spinal cord. The The Count outcomes for this procedure have been studied in those with

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Medical Professionals failed-back surgery syndrome (FBSS), refractory angina pectoris, peripheral vascular disease, and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) Type I formerly Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD). For the proper patient, an SCS trial is performed by placing an electrode(s) into the epidural space under Xray guidance. For a 4-7 day period the patient utilizes the device and if there is improvement of function as well as reduction of pain then a permanent electrode can be surgically implanted.

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and the intervention that was recommended did not provide significant benefit. In that situation, I have to regroup to discuss other options. This is why I appreciate the specialty because there is always another option. The most rewarding part is when a patient presents back to the office and the intervention that was recommended allowed the patient to return to work, play with their children, prevent surgical management, decrease medication, and just participate in activities of daily living.

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The physicians and nurse practitioners at Relievus/Advanced Spine and Pain are board certified in our respective specialties. Because medicine is dynamic, we are constantly trying to improve on our knowledge/foundation with continuing education courses and interacting with our peers. We network with our patients’ other providers (surgeons, primary care physicians, etc.) in order to have a comprehensive approach to treatment. We function as a team and treat our patients as if they are an integral part of the treating team.

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Long term goals for our patients are improvement of function and activities of daily living. A patient can expect top notch care from Relievus/ ASAP because we provide various options for pain relief. How did you become interested in this field? I became interested in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) after attending a medical conference when I was a 2nd year medical student. I met a few physicians and became intrigued with the field. I felt it most embodied the philosophy of an osteopath which is viewing the patient as a whole (mind, body, and spirit).

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Because I don’t want to miss a thing. Your heart has been there for all those special moments. Protect it with a Coronary CTA scan.

For many people there are no warning signs of heart attacks. Half of the people who suffer heart attacks have normal levels of cholesterol and/or normal blood pressure. For over 150,000 Americans per year, the very first sign of coronary artery disease is sudden death.

Because I don’t want to miss a thing.

In 2001, Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI) was the first imaging center in South Jersey to introduce Coronary CT angiography, technologically the most advanced CT exam for detecting coronary artery disease available in Your heart has been there for all the world. Since then, AMI has accumulated one of the world’s largest case experiences of more than 10,000 those special moments. examinations, setting the standard of excellence in Coronary CTA.

Protect it with a Coronary CTA What is Coronary CTA?

scan. Coronary CTA is a test that images the coronary arteries. It is non-invasive, involves injection of intravenous contrast, and can be done at very low levels of radiation. AMI pioneered the prospective gating technique which allows us to perform Coronary CTA with radiation doses ranging from 70-90% less than that of a SPECT nuclear medicine stress test. Coronary CTA has an outstanding sensitivity for coronary artery disease. It detects disease in patients that have it in greater than 95%, but most importantly, it has a 100% negative predicted value. This means that the test will be negative 100% of the time when the patients have normal coronary arteries. Coronary CTA can detect eccentric soft plaque. 86% of heart attacks come from the rupture of eccentric plaque that is not causing a blockage in the coronary arteries. These plaques are invisible to stress tests until there is greater than a 70% stenosis and usually invisible to a coronary artery catheterization for the same level of disease. Coronary CTA can offer an early warning of coronary artery disease decades prior to it potentially causing a heart attack.

Know Your Risk Many patients suffer under the burden of a significant family history for decades before knowing that their coronary arteries are normal. Relieving patients of this emotional burden is a tremendous benefit. More importantly, Coronary CTA is highly accurate for determining the degree of coronary artery disease and coronary artery stenosis. Statins and aspirin medications are available to modify a person’s risk of having coronary artery disease, as well as stroke. Imaging may play a key role in determining the level of coronary artery disease and ruling out whether a patient has or doesn’t have this disease. The level of disease can be determined by coronary artery imaging prior to a potential myocardial infarction and this level of disease is only detectable by Coronary CTA, when compared to stress test and coronary catheterization. Before having an imaging test, it is highly beneficial for patients to see their healthcare provider, have their risk factors examined, and determine whether they should proceed further with imaging. If it is determined that Coronary CTA will benefit you, call our office at (609) 677-XRAY (9729) to schedule an appointment.

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41 edical Professionals UnderstandingM Common Foot Conditions

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CORN AND CALLUSES he human foot is a complex structure containing Corns and calluses are protective layers of dead skin. They are caused by friction and 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 tenpressure from the skin rubbing against bony areas. Corns ordinarily form on the tops of the toes and calluses usually on the soles of the feet. The pressure and pain may be relieved by dons, muscles, and ligaments. An average day moleskin or padding on theealth affected area. Never cut corns or calluses with any instrument, hat is a diabetic wound? ellness e Vascular disease: walking brings a force equal to several hundred tons and never apply home remedies. Vascular disease can complicate a foot ulcer, reducing the body’s ability to heal and A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that increasing the risk for infection. Elevated blood glucose can reduce the body’s ability to HAMMERTOES bear on the feet. This explains why your feet are more fight off potential infection in andwhich also delay healing. Hammertoe is a condition any of the toes are bent in a claw-like position. most commonly occurs on the bottom of the foot in en subjected to injury than any other part of your body. It occurs most frequently with the second toe, often when a bunion crowds the second toe

L e Avoid pressure on the toes as much as possible, and shoes with a high and wide toe box will

it to becomeHow deformed. Hammertoes oftentreated? aggravated by poorly fitting shoes. aw are diabetic foot are ulcers FOOTapproximately ILLNESS 15% to 20% of people with diabetes. Diabetes is a forcing

Although some foot illnesses can be traced to heredity, many are caused by the leading cause of non-traumatic lower extremity ulative impact of a lifetime of abuse and neglect. Your feet are specialized structures thereforeamputation require specialized care. A podiatrist willapproximately make an important contribution to in United States and 15% r total health whether it is regular preventive care or surgery to correct a deformity. You uld see a podiatrist any of the following conditions occur. a foot to 25% when of patients with diabetes who develop

ATHLETE’S FOOT ulcer will go on to have an amputation.

The primary goal in the treatment of foot ulcers is to heal the wound

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as quickly as possible. Theinfaster healing, the less chance for infection. help. Surgery may be necessary to realign the toes theirtheproper position.

HEEL PAIN

There are several key factors in the appropriate treatment of a

Heel pain usually occurs when much stress placed prevention on the heelofbone, ligaments, diabetic foottoo ulcer. These willisinclude the infection, and nerves in the area. Stress results from walking or jumping on hard surfaces or taking pressure off the area called “offloading.” Removing from dead skin poorly made footwear. Being is also a major contributing factor.medications Some general andoverweight tissue, called debridement, as well as applying or dressings used to heal theproblems ulcer. Managing and other health conditions, i.e., arthritis, gout,areand circulatory can alsoblood causeglucose heel pain.

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Athlete’s foot is a skin condition usually starting between the toes on the bottom he feet. It is caused by a fungus that thrives in a warm, dark, and moist environment. is at risk developing diabetic can help s of athlete’s foot areWho dry scaling skin,for itching, inflammation, andfoot blisters. You ulcers? ent infection by washing your feet daily with soap and warm water and drying carefully Anyone diabetesshoes can develop a foot ulcer. Native cially between your who toes.has Changing and socks regularly will decrease moisture.

Americans, African-Americans, Hispanics and older men are more likely to develop ulcers. People who are insulin-dependent are at a BLISTERS risk ofby developing foot ulcers as are with diabetesBlistershigher are caused skin friction. Do not poppatients them. Apply moleskin or an adhesive related kidney, eye, and heart disease. Being overweight andbath usingor shower. Keep dage over a blister and leave it on until it falls off naturally in the alcohol and tobacco also contributes to the role in developing foot r feet dry and always wears socks as a cushion between your feet and shoes. ulcers.

HEEL SPURS

health problems are of particular importance.

Heel spurs are growths of are bone on the bottomfactors of thetoheel. mayfrom result when There several important keep Pain an ulcer becoming inflammation develops at the point where the spur forms. Both heel pain and heel spurs are infected. These include keeping blood glucose levels under tight control, often associated with plantar fasciitis, inflammation of the long ligament running from the keeping the ulcer clean and bandaged, and cleansing the wound on a heel to the ball of the foot. daily This basis may become inflamed, with pain noticed especially and avoiding barefoot walking. It is important to upon offload ulcersTreatments on the bottom the footexercise, to promote faster therapy, healing. The rising from bed in the morning. mayofinclude physical and cuspatient may be medications asked to wearand special footgear or use a wheelchair or tom foot orthotics, to anti-inflammatory cortisone injections.

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crutches. These devices will help to reduce pressure to the ulcer and

INGROWN NAILspeed the healing process.

Ingrown nails are nails whose corners or sides dig painfully into the skin, often causing an infection. They are frequently caused bysignificantly improper nail but alsoThe fromoldpresThe science of wound care has advanced overtrimming the past 10 years. Bunions are misaligned big toe joints, which can become swollen and painful. The How do diabetic ulcers form? thought “let the air getinfection, to it” is now knownand to be harmful to healing.Toenails Woundsshould heal sure from shoes,ofinjury, fungus heredity, poor foot structure. rmity causes theform firstdue jointtoof the big toe toofslant outward big toeintothe angle Ulcers a combination factors, such asand lossthe of feeling foot, poor be trimmed fasterstraight with a lower of nail infection if they are keptor covered and your moist.podiatrist The use of acrossrisk with clippers. If painful infected, may circulation, foot deformities, and and trauma, well as the duration remove Betadine, hydrogen whirlpools and soaking are not recommended. ards the second toe. Shoes that are toofriction narrowand in pressure, the forefoot toe as may aggravate the ingrown portionperoxide, of the nail. of diabetes.measures Patients who forthe many years canof develop neuropathy, ions. Conservative may have help diabetes minimize discomfort bunions, but fre- a lack NEUROMAS of feeling in the feet due to nervethe damage caused by elevated blood sugar levels. The Appropriate wound management includes the use of specialized dressings and topically ntly surgery is recommended to correct problem. Neuromas are an enlarged, benignfrom growth of the nerves, most commonly found nerve damage often occurs without pain and one may not even be aware of the problem. applied medications. These range normal saline to advanced products such as growth between the third and fourth toes. They are caused by bones or other tissues rub-in Your podiatrist can test your feet for neuropathy with a simple and painless tool called a factors, ulcer dressings and skin substitutes that have been shown to be highly effective monofilament. healing foot ulcers. bing against and irritating the nerves. Abnormal bony structure or poorly fitting Stuart W. Honick, D.P.M., P.T. shoes can contribute to this condition, resulting in pain, burning, tingling, or Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Fornumbness. a wound toTreatment heal there may mustinclude be adequate circulation to the ulcerated area. or Dr.injections, Honick padding, taping, orthotic devices, Stuart W. Honick, D.P.M., P.T. canbut determine circulation levels with noninvasive testing. If circulation is not adequate Diplomate American Board of Podiatric Surgery surgery is often necessary to remove the abnormal growth. Podiatric Medicine & Surgery

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4 Arthritis 4 Hammertoes 4 Athlete’s Foot 44 Heel Pain 4 Arthritis Hammertoes 4 Bunions 44 Nail Problems 4 Athlete’s Foot Heel Pain 4 Diabetic Foot Care 44 Neuromas 4 Bunions Nail Problems 4 Diabetic Foot Care 4 Neuromas 4 Foot & Ankle Injuries 4 Orthotics 4 Foot & Ankle Injuries 44 Orthotics 4 Foot Surgeries Warts 4 Foot Surgeries 4 Warts 4 Fungal Nails 4 Fungal Nails

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breaks. Children are most susceptible to the wart virus. Most warts are harmless •Blood sugar under control. •Appropriate debridement wound.procedures that and benign, evengood though painful and unsightly. There areofsimple •Treatment of infection. pressure.topical medicines and laser your podiatrist may use•Reducing to removefriction warts,and including •Restoring surgery. adequate blood flow.

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you may need to see a vascular surgeon for additional testing and intervention. The key to successful WARTS wound healing is regular podiatric care to ensure the following “gold standard” of Warts are caused by a virus, which enters the skin through small cuts or care.

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Dr. Stuart W. Honick received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey and went on to achieve his degree in Physical Therapy at The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/Kean College. Continuing his education at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Dr. Honick was awarded a degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D. P. M.) and completed a two-year surgical residency. Dr. Honick is Board Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. Dr. Stuart W. Honick has been selected as a “Top Doc” in Southern NJ.

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Roberta Foss-Morgan, D.O. completed post-baccalaureate training in Pre-Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. After which, she received her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her internship and residency in Family Medicine was completed at the Virtua Health System. Dr. Morgan was Board Certified in 1995. In 2005, Dr. Morgan authored her first book, What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Weight Loss. Further training in European Endocrinology, Mesotherapy, Medical Weight Loss, and Intravenous Therapies has required extensive travel throughout the US and Europe. Dr. Morgan has appeared on CNN, Ch 3 KYW, Fox News and numerous other live TV and radio shows. She is a frequently requested lecturer to physicians and patients.

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Extended Wear Devices And Are These Good Options Made-For-iPhone Hearing Aids: For Better Hearing? Presented By: Jefferson Audiologists, Thomas Jefferson University

e all make choices about how we present ourselves to the world. From our hairstyles and clothing choices, we like to feel good about our outward appearance. The Lyric, an extended wear hearing aid, presents a choice for those patients who want a discreet hearing aid.

Extended wear hearing aids are placed within the ear canal, invisible to the casual observer, that can stay in place without any adjustments for up to 3 months at a time. It is a soft and comfortable device that fits deep into the ear canal near the eardrum. Though the Lyric can only be placed in the ear by an audiologist, the patient can remove it at home. There is a small tool that allows for removal of the device as well as for volume adjustments that is given to the patient. The process of inserting the Lyric is quick and painless, taking 10 minutes from start to finish. Once inside the ear, the Lyric needs no battery changes or recharging. When the battery runs out and the Lyric needs to be replaced, all that is needed is a quick visit to your audiologist. The old device will be taken out and a new device placed in the ear. Patients who have concerns about missing important sounds when they are not wearing their hearing aid experience peace of mind when wearing the Lyric. While patients can remove the Lyric at home using a small loop tool, it does not need to come out every night. Having amplified hearing 24 hours a day allows hearing-impaired patients to feel more connected to their environment. The Lyric can even be worn while in the shower, but should not be used while swimming or diving. The Lyric device has undergone several size and programming upgrades since its release. The new Lyric model fits a wider variety of patients, such as those whose ears were shaped differently for the older, larger lyric device. Programming and software improvements also provide better fine-tuning ability for the audiologist and improved sound quality for patients. Patients who have a mild to moderate hearing loss may be good candidate for the Lyric device. The Lyric however may not be a viable option for patients who have had ear surgeries affecting the ear canal. In these patients, the Lyric may not fit tightly into the surgically altered space. Also patients who have a history of chronic ear infections or Eustachian tube dysfunction

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Difficulty Hearing? • Do you hear, but not understand, what is being said? • Does it sound like people are mumbling? • Do you have trouble hearing the television or radio, or do family members complain that the TV or radio is too loud? • Do you often ask people to repeat what they’ve said? • Do you have difficulty understanding what is being said on television? • Do you find it difficult to hear people speak or follow conversation in a noisy environment, such as a restaurant or party? • Do you have difficulty understanding women or children?

If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, you should have a full hearing evaluation. may not be good candidates due to the risk of more infections. Eardrops and ear rinses cannot be used when the Lyric is in place, as the device blocks the ear canal. A consultation with an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat physician) can help in evaluating if an extended wear hearing aid would be appropriate. Another product that was released to the market earlier this year is the made-for-iPhone hearing aids. With the increased use of smart phones and smart devices, hearing aid manufacturers are now incorporating features into hearing aid design that allow patients to use their phones to adjust and optimize their hearing aids in an array of listening environments. For example, having a conversation with a friend at a noisy coffee shop may be difficult due to the noise level. With a made-for-iPhone hearing aid, a patient can use their iPhone app to make real-time adjustments in the coffee shop until they can hear the person they are speaking with and save those adjustments as “Coffee Shop” on their hearing aids. The made-for-iPhone hearing aids will work with the iPhone 5, 5s, and 6 as well as many iPad and iPod devices. Patients with a mild to severe hearing loss can be good candidates for the made-foriPhone hearing aids. In addition to hearing aids, manufacturers also offer a range of accessories that may help a patient hear speech better in background noise. These include remote controls, Bluetooth streamers for wireless audio streaming directly to hearing aids, and remote microphones. After a patient or their audiologist pairs hearing aids with accessories, they can have a drastic improvement on speech clarity in noise, on the phone and in situations where the hearing aid users may need to listen to several speakers at once (family gathering, meetings, etc). With poor speech clarity in background noise as one of the leading complaint of hearing aid www.TheCountyWoman.com

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users, these accessories can be a solution to address these difficult listening situations. With all this in mind, the best way to find out if an extended wear hearing aid or a made-for-iPhone hearing aid is appropriate for you or a family member is to be seen by an audiologist. Seeking out a welltrained audiologist and scheduling a consultation are the first steps to better hearing. All of the products mentioned above can be customized for a wide variety of patients and can be a wonderful solution for you or a family member.

Audiologists Thomas Jefferson University’s Department of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery. The Jefferson Balance and Hearing Center works with patients who have problems with their auditory and vestibular systems. The highly trained physicians and audiologists at Jefferson’s Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 925 Chestnut Street, 6th floor, Philadelphia, PA and Jefferson at the Navy Yard, 3 Crescent Drive, Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA provide state of the art diagnostic care and follow best medical evidence practices in providing treatment.

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For People Over 55: Fountainhead, a community for people 55 and over, in Jackson offers manufactured homes from about 1,000 square feet and larger. Fountainhead is a land-lease community, a home ownership opportunity that allows the home buyer to buy the home and lease the lot. This allows the home owner to spend less at the time of the buy than if a comparable home were purchased on his own private property. Nice people who have led responsible lives live at Fountainhead. Over time, as people occasionally want to move, the Fountainhead home owner will sell their home to another prospective home owner who will enter into a lease with Fountainhead.

Land leasing in NJ is a secure relationship, based on credit history and income of the prospective home owner. It is usually

at the home owner’s election to terminate the lease arrangement. In this residential lease where the homeowner is invested in the home, there are several strong consumer protections supporting the longevity of the relationship. Fountainhead is one of the best ways to live comfortably in style as retirement approaches and leisure time becomes more precious. Our excellent location, in the middle of NJ, offers easy and rapid access to all the majors: I-195, Garden State Parkway, Route 9, 295, NJ Turnpike. Fifty miles to NYC, 40 miles to Philadelphia, 50 minutes to Staten Island, 1hr 15 minutes to Atlantic City and 20 minutes to the Jersey shore.

But what’s in a name? Terminology is so important- it can be so exact

there is no mistake what it describes or it can be a phrase that just doesn’t do it. In the world of manufactured housing there continues to be some confusion on the part of the home shopper. What is the difference between a manufactured home, a mobile home, and a modular home? In NJ, all homes must be built to NJ’s specific body of codes and standards; some are equal to the federal standards, some are more strenuous than the federal housing standards. This is good to know, but since all homes will be 100% inspected in NJ, the buyer can really take the durability of construction as “a given”, meaning that once it has a certificate of occupancy it meets or exceeds the requirements.

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The Way Of Future Home Ownership Manufactured homes differ from site-

built homes in that they are constructed somewhere other than the site and are transported to the site where they will be finished as necessary to be issued a certificate of occupancy. Manufactured homes are modular homes and mobile homes. To clarify commonly-heard terms: a manufactured home is built on a permanent chassis, and rarely moved from the initial site where it may be “sited” as a permanent residence. It will display a Certification Label and Data Plate attesting to its compliance with the construction code- US HUD Title 6. It does not look any different than a site-built home, it does not perform any differently than a site-built home, except if compared to an older site-built home it will be more energy efficient, more true to level 00 and offer more options at a better price.

costly than owning a site-built home, the access to the utilities of each home is well-planned and accessible.

The long-term benefits of leasing versus owning can be felt in the pocketbook.

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Contemporary & Rattan Furniture Quality Counts In Furniture

t is interesting to note that eight out of ten Affluents (those households earning $100,000.00) continuously shop for furniture according to a recent survey. That is 26.8 million U.S. households and 69% of those prefer to shop in a physical store. 28% of the Affluents are between the ages of 50 and 59 while 21% of affluent consumers are 60 or over. This information is based on the Furniture Today and Apartment Therapy Consumer Survey 2014. Heritage House Interiors is the right fit for Affluents. Simply, the Affluents are astute, knowledgeable shoppers and get plenty of practice. Heritage House Interiors gives the “Best Bang for your Buck”. Here, service is a top priority. “Affordable Quality” has been our moto for 40 years. Fair and Competitive pricing is an absolute. Prompt, courteous delivery and follow-up is consistent. Unlike other furniture stores our staff is salaried. There is no competition for getting the sale. We are here to share our 40 years of experience in making your house YOUR home. Upholstered furniture can be very deceiving when you are looking at it in a showroom. You have to rely on the expertise of the salesperson, the reputation of the store and the available customization to REALLY suit your needs. You unlikely cannot get this in a sofa that sells for $399.00. Heritage House Interiors fabrics-blends, naturals, performance and indoor/outdoor - are the finest for wear, beauty and selection. You have the options of soft, medium or firm high density seat cores in various thicknesses. Back and seat cushions can be firmed up to suit your body requirement. We can even offer you seat cushions with built-in springs that help lift you as you rise out of the seat. Sleeper Sofas come in Twin, Full or Queen and in a choice of springs, foam or even air mattress. Our sofas are hand made from the jointed hardwood frames to the complex stitching. Customization is a key component. Remarkable tailoring, premium fabrics, hardwood frames and deeper seating are key components of Quality Upholstery. Heritage House Interiors showcases the finest quality rattan furniture as well. Rattan poles are graded like wood. There are five grades. Heritage House Interiors uses grades 4 and 5 which are the quality of rosewood and stronger than oak. Our wood and rattan bedrooms have smooth, coated metal drawer glides with solid wood interiors for long lasting usability. They have the rich tonal finishes and luxury detail that only handmade furniture can offer. Luxury Sofas usually are priced beginning at $3000.00 and handcrafted dressers can begin at $1000.00. Our sofas begin at under $600.00 and dressers are under $500.00. Buy the best at Heritage House Interiors for the price of mediocre. Luxury furniture is a combination of quality materials, a level of detail and elegance of the design. Over time its timeless design and durability more than compensates for the initial cost making it less expensive than the $399.00 sofa in the long run. During these cold winter months Heritage House Interiors is getting ready for spring. Our Warehousemen are reorganizing our warehouses and setting aside odds and ends - furniture and accessories- for a giant blowout over the course of the winter. That is why we have temporarily cut our showroom hours in preparation. Please call us at 800-784-3885 or 609-698-7621 for the winter hours. On the days we are open come check out our BARGAIN priced furniture and accessory closeouts at up to 70% off. The quantities are very limited.

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Medical Professionals

High Doses of INTRAVENOUS VITAMIN C & CANCER √ Is required for your body to make

serotonin and other neurotransmitters? √ Is anti-inflammatory and a potent antioxidant? √ Supports the immune system? √ Helps in some neurological diseases? √ In Naturopathic Medicine, IV therapy of Vitamin C is commonly used for cancer support treatment and a booster for chemotherapy fighting power.

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believed in the power of scientific measurement over dogma. With the establishment of The Center in 1975, he routinely checked plasma Vitamin C levels in chronically ill patients. He found these sick patients to be consistently low in their plasma C levels. Interestingly enough, the cancer patients he was seeing had very low Vitamin C reserves. This matched scientific literature documenting low Vitamin C levels in cancer patients. Cancer cells were actively taking up Vitamin C in a way that depleted tissue reserves of Vitamin C.

conditions. At Atlantic Integrative Medical Center we offer and specialize an Alternative High doses of IVC Therapy. Our unique protocol is the combination of Super Oxygen, Super Antioxidants and Super Nutrition that involves high dose of unique Vitamin C. (It is not commercial grade Vitamin C, which is mostly GMO corn.) It is Cassava Root Non-Corn Compounded formulation of Vitamin C derived from the root of the cassava (tapioca) plant.

As Dr. Riordan said, we don’t treat cancer... we E lder Ltoaw treat people who happen have cancer. High Dose

IVC is a tool that allows our Center physicians to harness a healing mechanism that our human ancestors lost long ago. Now you have knowledge that there is a place that offers an option for those of you interested in alternative or supportive therapy for cancer treatment. We recommend that people being treated for cancer should talk with their oncologist before taking high dosages of Vitamin C or other antioxidant supplements. As latest research shows, IV Vitamin C Boosts Chemo’s Cancer-Fighting Power.

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Vitamin C (also called L-ascorbic acid or ascorbate) is a nutrient that humans must get from food or dietary supplements since it cannot be made in the body. Vitamin C is an antioxidant and helps prevent oxidative stress. It also works with enzymes to play a key role in making collagen.

When taken by intravenous (IV) infusion, Vitamin C can reach much higher levels in the blood than when it is taken by mouth. Studies suggest that these higher levels of Vitamin C may cause the death of cancer cells in the laboratory. High-dose Vitamin C has been studied as a treatment for patients with cancer since the 1970s. A Scottish surgeon named Ewan Cameron worked with Nobel Prize-winning chemist Linus Pauling to study the possible benefits of Vitamin C therapy in clinical trials of cancer patients in the late 1970s and early 1980’s. Surveys of healthcare practitioners at United States CAM conferences in recent years have shown that high-dose IV vitamin C is frequently given to patients as a treatment for infections, fatigue, and all types of cancers, including breast cancer..

Most important of all is to know that large doses of intravenous Vitamin C have the potential to boost chemotherapy’s ability to kill cancer cells, according to new laboratory research involving human cells and mice. Dr. Jeanne Drisko, director of integrative medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center, and her team conducted a pilot phase clinical trial involving 27 patients with stage III or stage IV ovarian cancer. The patients who received intravenous Vitamin C along with their chemotherapy reported less toxicity of the brain, bone marrow and major organs. These patients also appeared to add nearly 8.75 months to the time before their disease relapsed and progressed, compared with people who only received chemotherapy. The researchers did note that the study was not designed to test the statistical significance.

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synthesize more ascorbic acid. As a result, they are in less pain, they remain active, they can sleep, and they have a better appetite: all being functions that promote healing. The conditions we find that we can treat effectively with IVC are cold and flu; wound healing;

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furniture with flower cushions and remindLifeCenter you of in being on the Boardwalk in Atlantic Watsu® sessions arethe givenbenches at the AtlantiCare Egg Harbor Twp. For more information call 609-965-7229 or 609-839-3810. City. There is also a snack bar. This is very convenient to invite your friends and family to enjoy this facility. The room is also used for holidays. They remove the furniture and replace it with tables and chairs with linen tablecloths and napkins. Every table has a centerpiece pertaining to the holiday, including Veterans Day. The food is great and the aides assist in serving at this great social event. The rooms have furniture that you would choose for your own home. Each room has a shadowbox for your own personal pictures, cards and knick-knacks. There is a sitting room with a television as well as a library ... a perfect spot to have your guests visit. There are also activities every day such as playing jeopardy, bingo, skits and prayer services. It is fun and keeps us alert.

The food is great. I don’t know how the chef makes everything so tasty without using salt. And best of all, if you don’t like the menu that day, they will make changes.

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Business

Copiers Plus, Inc.

icoh Americas Corporation today announced that Copiers Plus, Inc. has been officially confirmed as a Ricoh Certified Managed Document and Business Process Services and Production Printing Professional Services Provider through Ricoh’s CHAMPS program for dealer transformation. Individual workstyles continue to quickly evolve in today’s dynamic work environment, and as a result Ricoh is focused on information mobility: helping workers at organizations of all sizes access relevant information from anywhere and at any time to make critical business decisions. Ricoh’s CHAMPS program is an innovative approach that enables dealers to successfully redesign their business models and gain the proper knowhow and Ricoh expertise to offer advanced services that deliver information mobility and ultimately help customers capture, transform and manage information more effectively in today’s new world of work. The program qualifies dealers to analyze customer business challenges and prescribe custom services drawing from Ricoh’s Business Information Solutions

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expertise. The CHAMPS certification program confirms that a dealer has successfully completed all Ricoh Services certification requirements for a particular specialized service or solution offering. The professionals at Copiers Plus have successfully completed expert training on delivering Ricoh’s Managed Document and Business Process Services and Production Printing Professional Services. Several of the dealer’s employees passed rigorous certification examinations that followed intensive training through the Ricoh Learning Institute, the company’s comprehensive training organization. “Congratulations to Copiers Plus and its newly certified staff,” said Jim Coriddi, Vice President, Dealer Division, Ricoh U.S.A. “This certification arises from a unique and transformative program in our industry. The overall goal is to give our dealers the tools to address their clients’ most pressing business problems. We remain committed to supporting our dealers with differentiating programs that allow them to be the best resource for information management in their region.” |About CHAMPS Program Ricoh’s CHAMPS program combines a proven methodology, best-in-class

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• Is your dizziness made worse by moving your head? any major stresses or recent life changes. • What medications, vitamins or supplements are you  Make a list of all prescription and over-the-counter n this issue, we will continue our discussion on taking? medications, vitamins or supplements that you’re taking. dizziness. Dizziness is a term used to describe Your doctor can narrow down possible causes of Write down questions to ask your doctor. everything from feeling faint or lightheaded to Presented by: Premier Neurology Acoustic neuroma. • An acoustic neuroma (vestibular dizziness after determiningsuch the type of dizziness you’re Your time with your doctor is limited, so preparing a Other dizzy sensations as floating, feeling weak or unsteady. Dizziness that creates Presented by: Premier Neurology schwannoma) isahead a noncancerous growth on the experiencing, reviewing your medical history and curlist of questions of time will help you make the Acoustic neuroma. • An acoustic neuroma (vestibular Other dizzy sensations such as floating, the sense that you or your surroundings are swimming or heavy-headedness vestibular nerve, which connects thegrowth inner ear to your izziness is a term used to describe rent medications, conducting a physical examination, most of your time together. For dizziness, some basic schwannoma) is a noncancerous on the spinning or moving is called vertigo. Other "dizzy"further sensations that are more to and swimming or heavy-headedness brain. 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First, congratulations on your new family member. The two main things are diet and training. Diet to help proper growth and health, and training to help your pup become a good citizen dog. In general I like pet foods that are grain free, high in MEAT protein, highly digestible and have no preservatives or added chemicals. This is harder to find than you may think! You must read the small print on the back of the bag. The first ingredient should be a meat of some kind, and not meat “by products”. Check for glutens. Animals can have food allergies also. A so-called “meal” is of higher protein, for example, chicken meal is higher that chicken. Crazy I know, but these are the definitions of AAFCO, the governing body of pet foods. Cats especially should be on meat “meal” type food. Many pet foods list corn or soybean as main ingredients. These makes the protein LEVEL of the food high, but remember, we are feeing carnivores here, not cows! Go with grain free, high meat protein. I like to rotate the protein sources so for example, feed chicken for 2 months, then beef, then fish, etc. The other advantage of grain free foods.......less poop to pick up! Part two. Training. Many people think puppies are “too young” for training. While it is true that their attention span is short, simple training such as sit, lie down, give me your paw, are all easy to train. As is leash walking and control. These early months are important in teaching your dog to act properly. House training is greatly helped by a crate. Some people think falsely, that crating an animal is akin to ‘caging’ them up. On the contrary, dogs are den animals. They like to have a space of their own. While they might whine and cry when you first put them in the crate, this is an attention getting behavior. Thus if you let them out when they are whining, they will learn....”hey, if I whine, I’ll get out” Make the crate fun by feeding them in the crate or next to it. Toss their favorite treat or toy in the crate and make them go in to get it. Kong makes a nice line of “time consuming” toys I call them. That is, you put a treat inside the Kong, the pup has to work and take up time to get it out. He now forgets he is “crated” and works on his toy. His attention is on the treat, not on Mom and Dad leaving. In fact, it’s now OK for Mom and Dad to leave because he gets his treat. In short, think like the dog. If you give him a treat every time you’re in the kitchen, the dog will learn that behavior. So train him now, like you want him trained in the future. If you want him to go to the bathroom outside, then don’t train him to ‘puppy pads’ inside. If you don’t want a big dog sleeping on the bed with you, don’t allow him to sleep there when he is a cute little puppy. It’s much easier to train for what you want in the future, then to retrain later.

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There are many different hormones available commercially. Some are natural and some are not. With compounded hormones, you are getting hormones from a natural source, usually either a yam or a soy source. The natural source hormones match the hormones that occur in your body naturally. More importantly, when your hormones are compounded, you are getting a hormone dose that is tailored to YOU! Commercially available hormones typically come in a few strengths. What if you need a different dose? That is where compounding can come in to help you. We can work closely with your prescriber to develop a custom formula just for you!

We may be able to help. When medications are discontinued by the manufacturer, we can usually obtain the ingredients and make the product in our compounding lab. We purchase our ingredients from FDA-approved facilities that test the drugs/chemicals to be sure they are pure. We then can use these products with reliability when we make something for a patient. We have human and veterinary inquiries daily about manufactured discontinued products and usually we can provide a solution to the problem. That is what compounding is all about. Disclaimer: The medical information on this page is provided as an information resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition.

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A New Year of Neighbors Helping Neighbors Village by the Shore welcomes new members in 2015 During its first year of operation, Village by the Shore has introduced many opportunities and services for older adults in Atlantic County to enjoy. Village by the Shore is open to all residents of Atlantic County, age 50 and over. From healthy living workshops and volunteer services to social events and transportation services, Village members continue to enrich their lives and the lives of others. Since its launch last November, Village hosted a variety of social activities. The Card Party, in June, became a signature event with over 100 guests playing Bridge, Canasta and Mah Jong. Held at Harbor Pines Golf Club, the afternoon featured a fabulous buffet, specialized exhibitor tables, amazing door prizes and an incredible raffle. Village by the Shore continued with specialty events such as an open Medicare forum, health and wellness seminars, and disease management workshops. Looking into 2015, members will have exclusive access to all types of educational seminars, cooking demonstrations, bus trips, and holiday parties. In addition to these events, members enjoy exclusive access to a trusted network of Service Partners. Service Partners are local businesses and organizations that provide access to affordable and trustworthy services.

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Whether you are interested in meal planning, home care, or snow removal, our trusted networks of service partners is here to help. Village by the Shore has a local and vetted Service Partner that is here to assist with your needs, often times at a discount. The Village by the Shore database has more than 200 volunteers providing services such as dog walking, grocery delivery, trash valet, and friendly visits. Often times our volunteers become members and our members volunteer. Whether receiving support, helping your neighbors, or providing expert services, everyone can join in the excitement of Village by the Shore as it expands into its second year. For a low introductory rate, a Village by the Shore membership is only $18 per month, or $180 annually. For more information on becoming a Member, Service Partner, Volunteer, or all three, please call 609-822-1109, email jfsvillage@jfsatlantic.org or visit our website at www.jfsvillagebytheshore.org.

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Compassion…people who are willing to put the needs of others before their own. Honesty…people who are willing to admit their shortcomings but strive hard to improve.

These are just a few of the characteristics that describe the team at Brandywine. But the best way to highlight how these unique qualities are put into action is to offer the following exchange between Sherry Sullivan, Executive Director and Dotty Mastripolito, INVEST Coordinator of the Reflections Memory Care unit at Brandall Estates.

“A Well Deserved Reputation” Brandywine Senior Living at Brandall Estates, located in Linwood, was the first assisted living community to be licensed in Atlantic County and has a long history of providing exemplary care to the community. Its reputation does precede itself! Of course, attaining a great reputation is not easy. It takes a team of dedicated employees from top-to-bottom, committed to one common goal: delivering the highest quality of care and customer service in an environment that honors and respects each individual’s right to independence, choice and dignity. So, what kind of a person accepts the extraordinary challenges that come with working in assisted living? Here are a few qualities that immediately come to mind. • •

Character…people who take pride in what they do. Heart…people who are motivated and fulfilled by serving others.

Dotty: “Great day to you Sherry. I’ve been working a little more with Mary pertaining to the dollar store. I asked her twice to go with me but she refused.This week, however, she gave me $20 with a small list of items to buy for her: cookies, soda, and Hershey Bars. I did this for her and she was very happy. I also found out that one of her pastimes was Pinochle. So I bought her two decks of cards, since that’s what she wanted.We are using this as a form of therapy as I am letting her teach me the game.” “Also wanted you to know that I am working with Robert. We are playing pool together, which he loves, and it allows him more relaxing time spent out of his apartment.” “It has been a little challenging to get Joan out of her seat in the dining room.The breakthrough came when we shared a cup of tea. She and I are now tea pals! As you see, now she’s participating in Happy Hour and the Joy Ride. I let her know that I’ll be there to make her tea for her when she returns.” Sherry: “Dotty, thank you so much for the updates. I am personally so proud and pleased to have you on our team!Your energy is infectious! Keep up the great work and know that I am behind you 100%.” The above dialogue truly embodies the spirit in which our service is delivered to our residents. As Sherry often says, “You can teach skills, but you can’t teach heart.” Indeed…Brandywine’s reputation has been built with the generous hearts of our valued employees.

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Rice Elder Law Nancy Rice is an Elder Law and Estate attorney with two offices in New Jersey: Ocean City and Cherry Hill. She has been practicing law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for over 25 years and is passionate about helping clients with any legal needs they might have. Her four-attorney firm, Rice Elder Law, focuses on Wills, Trusts, Estates and planning in the event of disability. Nancy is particularly passionate about providing a welcoming atmosphere in her firm- one that is both friendly and professional. Nancy was born and raised in Pennsauken, NJ and currently resides in Ocean City. She has two children, Sean and Meghan, and a dog named Mitzi. Her favorite hobby is boating in the spring and summer on her boat, Crabe Diem- often with Mitzi! Additionally, Nancy loves to travel and cook for her friends and family. For more information, please call 856-673-0048 or visit www.RiceElderLaw.com and take a look at our videos.

South Jersey Counseling and Parenting with Purpose Hilary Akman has been a psychotherapist since 1999, working in community mental health before starting her practice in 2004. Her practice focuses on helping people build new skills to solve their problems. She recognizes that people are seeking real life changes. She accomplishes this by creating a collaborative relationship with her clients based on rapport and trust. A unique aspect of her practice is integrating spirituality and mindfulness into a cognitive-behavioral therapy based practice. The outcome is profound insights into dysfunctional core beliefs and shifts into creating supportive beliefs thereby reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression and mental chatter. Hilary recognizes that most people’s pain and core beliefs are rooted in unfinished business from childhood. This prompted her to become a Parent Coach. She coaches parents through a transformation in their relationship with their children with the outcome of raising happy, caring, confident children in peaceful homes in which families are deeply connected and everyone thrives. Hilary is married with two children. She enjoys yoga, meditation and reading. She would be happy to speak with you during a free consultation at 609-5762586 or email HilaryLPC@yahoo.com. For psychotherapy services find her at www.southjerseycounseling.com or for parent coaching at

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Jessica Gurdgiel,

RN Clinical Manager

Audrey Filardi,

Owner at Full Circle Wellness

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Jessica Gurdgiel’s tenure at BAYADA includes two years as a field nurse and nearly four years as a clinical manager. She was intrigued at the idea of helping chronically ill children and families achieve the dream of coming home from the hospital, where they want to be. As a clinical manager, she manages complex medical care for children who have home-based technology that mirrors a hospital ICU. Jessica says the smile on the faces of her patients is the number one reason she loves her job! Jessica worked as a travel nurse with American Mobile Healthcare, working in pediatrics, neonatal intensive care, and pediatric intensive care all over the country. She also worked at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. Jessica earned both her associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in nursing from Gwynedd Mercy College. She has an interest in holistic and alternative medicine, and also enjoys nutrition, cooking, and learning about the benefits of whole foods living. When she is not caring for her pediatric patients, Jessica loves being with her husband Joshua, her threeyear old son Patrick, and six-month old son Maddox, who keep her very busy!

Audrey Filardi, owner of Full Circle Wellness, enjoys meeting new people and helping others find their way back to a healthy lifestyle. Audrey is a nationally certified massage therapist, and Reiki master teacher practicing for eight years. Prior to becoming massage certified, Audrey received her Master’s Degree in Art Therapy from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA, and worked in the mental health field for 10 years before moving on to work in the fitness industry. She worked as a personal trainer and fitness instructor on land and in the water. Her love of the water goes back to her childhood. After becoming certified in massage she learned about Watsu®, which is a form of bodywork given in warm water. Currently, Audrey is the sole Watsu® practitioner in Southern NJ and offers her services at the AtlantiCare LifeCenter in Egg Harbor Township, as well as her private pool in Sweetwater, NJ, where she resides. Audrey draws from a well-rounded knowledge base that empowers each person toward their own healing. She enjoys living a healthy, active lifestyle and loves the outdoors, swimming, bicycling, or kayaking the Millica River. You may call her at (609) 965-7229, email her at full.circle@comcast.net, or visit her website for more information at

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Women Of Atlantic County Sharon Held, D.O., FACOP

Alexa D’Amato Barrera, Esq.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Counselor at Law, D’Amato Law Firm

Dr. Held completed her general pediatric residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in 1992 and has been with CHOP Care Network/ Harborview for over 20 years. She is board certified in pediatrics and is on the medical staffs of Shore Medical Center, Atlantic Regional Medical Center and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Her special interests include the growth and development of premature infants and early childhood development. “I have enjoyed watching my current patients develop from infants to grown adults; many of them are now bringing their own children to the practice.” Dr. Held enjoys cooking, traveling and spending time with her family. She especially treasures time spent with her nieces and nephews at Broadway shows and football games. She remains a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan (sorry Eagle fans). She also likes to take long walks with Gidget, her very active West Highland Terrier. To contact Dr. Sharon Held, please contact The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Care Network - Harborview at 609-927-4235 or at www.chop.edu/locations.

Alexa D’Amato Barrera, Esquire is Partner at the D’Amato Law Firm in Egg Harbor Township where she practices plaintiffs’ personal injury law, representing those that have been injured in serious accidents. She has volunteered for Habitat for Humanity builds nationwide and is dedicated to the initiatives of FACES 4 Autism and Rotary International’s Somers Point Chapter, among other organizations based locally.r. Alexa received both the New Jersey State Bar Association’s and the Atlantic County Bar Association’s Young Lawyer of the Year Award. Alexa has been recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 in Atlantic County and as a top young lawyer by New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars since 2008 and as a New Jersey Super Lawyer since 2013. Alexa has been a speaker and moderator for NJAJ and on the national level for AAJ. The New Jersey State Bar Association, NJESQ Magazine and the American Associate for Justice have published her writings. Alexa lives in Linwood with her husband, Alexander J. Barrera, Esquire, their three children, Paul (6), Massimo (4) and Rocco (3), and their two cats, Mickey and Minnie.

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BJ Pinnock Associate Director, Village by the Shore BJ Pinnock has been working with older adults for most of her extensive career as a professional social worker. She served as Director of Older Adult Services for Jewish Family Service for the past decade, specializing in counseling and care coordination. Since joining JFS in 1995, BJ has undertaken many initiatives to improve the quality of life for older adults in Atlantic County. Under her leadership, the agency implemented the Senior Transportation Options Program (STOP) as well as diabetes education and improved Kosher Meal-on-Wheels delivery. As a community partner liaison, she works with the Richard Stockton Holocaust Resource Center to offer services and socialization activities to local Holocaust Survivors. BJ has been instrumental in envisioning and developing Village by the Shore. As the Associate Director, she oversees all aspects of client services including care coordination, counseling, nutrition assistance and transportation. BJ has been designated as the agency’s point person for The Solutions to Senior HungerTM program. Funded by MAZON, this initiative is designed to spread awareness that there is Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, or SNAP benefits; those community members might be eligible to receive. Under BJ’s leadership, the outreach efforts include educating the senior population through healthy lifestyle workshops, administering SNAP application assistance and advocating on behalf of older adults. BJ Pinnock received her master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. You may call her at (609) 822-1108 or visit www.jfsatlantic.org for more information.

Catherine Facciolli, Patient Coordinator Personal Enhancement Center Catherine was born and raised in Lacey Township, NJ and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing at Florida Atlantic University. Since 2010, Catherine has worked at Personal Enhancement Center as an integral part of Dr. Godek’s team. From scheduling the initial consultation to discussing financial information and reserving your surgery date, Catherine guides our patients every step of the way. Her goal is to ensure patients feel comfortable with their decision to have plastic surgery by educating them on the process, discussing their goals and expectations, and help alleviate any concerns that might arise during the process. She takes great pleasure in building relationships with patients and ensuring their visit is a pleasant one. In her spare time, Catherine enjoys spending time at the beach, reading, exercising, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. For more information or to contact Catherine, call 732-281-1988, email cfacciolli@drgodek.com, or visit www.drgodek.com.

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Sharon D’Angio Fund Development Coordinator, Seashore Gardens Living Center Sharon D’Angio was born and raised in Philadelphia. She attended Tyler School of Art of Temple University. Sharon moved to Margate in 1985 with her husband Dan and they have two children, Danni and Leon. Sharon is Fund Development and PR Coordinator for Seashore Gardens Living Center where she has worked for almost 5 years. After a varied career, working for a nonprofit continuum of care for the elderly is the most rewarding and challenging role she has undertaken. Sharon has worked and volunteered for many nonprofits. As Seashore Gardens prepares to celebrate 100 years, Sharon is busy coordinating the special events, various funds and programs and advertising necessary to support Seashore Gardens Foundation and Living Center. Sharon works with various committees and the Seashore Gardens Foundation Board of Directors to plan the annual gala at Seashore Gardens Living Center and the Black & White Ball which is held at the Tropicana. She is most proud of the Music Room in the Comfort Care Neighborhood for dementia residents which was funded by grants and the community and dedicated in 2011 with a drum circle led by Max Weinberg. There are currently drum circles in three days a week. Sharon is a people person and loves the arts, music, horticulture, social media, traveling and her dog, Ellis. You may contact Sharon at (609) 7484614 or visit her at www.seashoregardens.org for more information.

Stardust Santiago, Client Galloway Nutrition Local resident “Star” is active in our community serving roles including Fitness/ Personal Trainer at Athletes Arbor, full-time Air National Guard Military Police, and AFLAC Licensed Insurance Producer. After leaving law enforcement as a Sheriff Officer and fitness being a staple in her career, it was a natural transition to continue with fitness and share her passion & knowledge for healthy, fit living. Initially certified in Cardio Kickboxing, she has obtained certification for Group Fitness, Personal Training and Zumba. She is assisting her clients starting their healthy, active lifestyle changes by providing nutrition meal plans with her effective, dynamic, fun workouts. Her hobbies consist of exercise, LOVING to cook nutritious meals, golfing, the firing range, and reading. Married to her husband Luis for 6 years, they have 2 daughters Nevaeh, 5 and Elliana, 4, who are Star’s sole reason for wanting to be fit & healthy. They love the beach, getting their nails done, playing outside (exercise) and arts & crafts. She consistently reinforces fitness, healthy diet and positive mindset into her family’s lives. Contact Star directly for details on her “Star Fitcamp” classes at (609) 602-9986 or email her starfitcamp14@gmail.com.

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2 cups tomato juice ½ pound ground beef (or ground turkey, chicken), browned and drained 2 cups vegetable broth, low sodium ½ cup barley, quick cooking ½ tsp. basil, dried ½ tsp. parsley, dried ½ tsp. oregano, dried 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

1. Combine all vegetables, meat, tomato juice and water in Dutch oven. Bring to boil. 2. Reduce heat, cover and simmer at least 45 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors are blended. 3. Add barley and seasonings. Serves 8 4. Simmer an additional 15 minutes or until barley is cooked and tender.

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Most doctors are aware of what compounding is. We try to educate our health care practitioners on how compounding can help their patients with certain conditions or allergies. When we start talking about different types of compounding, physicians usually will think of ways those compounds can help some of their patients. We are always happy and available to discuss compounding with health care practitioners.

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Compounding is legal and safe. Keep in mind, all prescriptions used to be compounded when you went to a pharmacy. When large scale manufacturing of medications started to occur, prescriptions were compounded less and less. However, many patients still need compounding. All pharmacies are legally allowed to compound. Certain medications need special equipment or knowledge in order to compound them correctly and is New Year, e Friendly Cobbler is oﬀering beautiful Valentine’s Day safely. When choosing a compounding pharmacy, gifts for your loved ones. make sure you ask specific questions to determine the Will My Insurance Cover Compounded pharmacy’s ability to compound properly. Where do Medications? they buy their ingredients? Does the pharmacy strictly follow USP <795> and USP <797> guidelines? Does the The short answer... it depends. Because of the pharmacy have equipment such as powder containment magnitude of ingredients that can go into a compounded hoods to insure employee and medication safety? At prescription it is impossible to say until we submit a claim Jersey Shore Pharmacy, we are happy to answer to the insurance company. However, most insurance any questions you may have. companies will cover compounded medications. Once

Mark Taylor, RPh is the owner of Jersey Shore Pharmacy, where he is also a pharmacist. Here, he shares his experience and expertise to answer a few common questions.

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and nearly 4,000 women die every year from cervical cancer. When? Age 50 in the general population and age 45 in African Americans. If risk factors are present, discuss with What? Your healthcare provider will scrape cells from your doctor if you should begin screening at an earlier age. the opening of the cervix (lower part of the uterus) while using How often? Repeat surveillance those with a speculum to better visualize.inThe cells area then negative test is every 7-10 years until the age of 75. In examined under a microscope to look for indications of those with abnormal tests it needs to be repeated more cancer (referred to as cytology). Although the description frequently. of the test may sound unpleasant, do not be intimidated.

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WeOur strive to needs live long, andofprosperous health to behappy, at the top our long lives. In order to do so we must work at list of things-to-do. Women are vital to the home, maintaining good health—staying active, eating work, our meals, communities and ourand world. By doing balanced not smoking, undergoing so, we are positioning ourselves to be the routine health screenings. Our health is best our foundation and it is up to us to make sure that us. mother, wife, worker, sister, or daughter. The best that foundation stays strong in order to support Stay tunedthat forlies part everything on2it.in the

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ABOUT NINA RADCLIFF, MD: Dr. Nina Radcliff is dedicated to her profession, her patients and her community at large. She is passionate about sharing truths for healthy, balanced living as well as wise preventive health measures. She completed medical school and residency training at UCLA and has served on the medical faculty at The University of Pennsylvania. She is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist and a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists where she serves on committees for Young Physicians and Communications. Author of more than 200 textbook chapters, research articles, medical opinions and reviews; she is often called upon by media to speak on medical, fitness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle topics impacting our lives, today.

Connect with Dr. Nina at: Info@DrNinaRadcliffMD.com; Follow her on Twitter.com/DrNinaRadcliff or Facebook.com/DrNinaRadcliff

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ho are we now? Can we continue to use our experience and courage to speak out? Our world is ever changing and has challenges, which we can provide support and try to change more than ever before. The neighborhood feeling of caring and sharing seems to have slipped away and we can easily become fearful of all that we see everyday in the media from all over the world. We need to bring it back to our town, our friends and our family. We depend and trust on so many levels and working together to build strength, faith and hope can change our lives and the lives of those we love...and for the better. Balance your life with kindness and you will see changes for the good. We have a plan to start. “When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change” Start with sign up sheets in your church, neighborhood or group for those with needs and one for volunteers .... post both for your small, but growing group and distribute. Encourage all to participate and see how good it feels....receiving and giving is a great combo.

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AtlantiCare Community Healthcare Access Program To Benefit Displaced Casino Workers, Community AtlantiCare President and CEO David Tilton recently announced details of

the AtlantiCare Community Healthcare Access Program – or AtlantiCare CHAP. Funded by the AtlantiCare Foundation, the program is intended to assist residents of Atlantic, Cape May and southern Ocean counties who recently lost jobs at Atlantic City casinos. Director, Division of Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing, New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Stefanie Mozgai, and Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian joined Tilton for the announcement at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Atlantic City Campus, Atlantic City. AtlantiCare has served our community since 1898,” said Tilton. “Sometimes it takes more than medicine to help us reach our vision of building healthy communities. True to our mission of delivering health and healing for all people, we evaluated how best to help our friends, family members and neighbors who have been impacted by the recent casino closures. That is why we have initiated AtlantiCare CHAP.”

AtlantiCare CHAP highlights

For those who qualify, the program includes education, counseling and assistance around health insurance coverage and options; health insurance premium subsidy support; and a resolution for outstanding medical bills for services received from AtlantiCare before September 30th of this year. AtlantiCare will also make $500,000 in donations to charities that support residents in AtlantiCare’s service area, in addition to the nearly $400,000 in community benefit donations it makes annually. AtlantiCare’s Community Healthcare Access Program will serve as a vital lifeline to thousands of workers and their families,” said New Jersey Health Commissioner Mary E. O’Dowd. “AtlantiCare is a treasured asset in its community--not only caring for patients but also caring for the greater needs of its community.” I applaud AtlantiCare for caring about those individuals who lost their jobs due to the recent closings of casinos,” said Atlantic City Mayor Guardian. “It’s a tough time for us who live in South Jersey, but when organizations like AtlantiCare step up to do what they can to ease the pain, we must thank them. Thank you, AtlantiCare.” Through the program, AtlantiCare is providing health care enrollment assistance for 2015. The Open Enrollment period for national health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace for 2015 healthcare coverage is between now and February 15, 2015; and those who enrolled in 2014 are required to re-enroll for the new year.

AtlantiCare CHAP specifics

• AtlantiCare CHAP support will be available to any resident of AtlantiCare’s service area, defined as Atlantic, Cape May, and southern Ocean counties, who was laid off within 60 days (pre and post) of the closing of The Atlantic Club Casino Hotel, Revel Casino Hotel, Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, or Showboat Atlantic City, who meets financial need criteria (household income below 400% of the federal poverty level) and does not have access to health insurance coverage or benefits/stipends. AtlantiCare is also extending support to employees of businesses that operated within any one or all of the above casinos. Dependents of eligible participants who are permanent residents in AtlantiCare’s service area and who are not covered by any other health plan or benefit/stipend are also eligible. • The AtlantiCare Access Center will schedule individual, private appointments with AtlantiCare certified financial counselors, who will provide education about health insurance coverage options and assist residents who qualify in enrolling in NJ FamilyCare, or health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Counseling sessions will likely last 45 minutes to an hour. Appointments will be at AtlantiCare locations in Atlantic City, Galloway and Egg Harbor Township, and additional locations as needed. Counselors will be available for follow-up questions and assistance. AtlantiCare has posted to its YouTube page abbreviated video examples of what a private counseling session might be like in English and Spanish. AtlantiCare has long assisted those who qualify in getting coverage. As a Certified Application Counselor Organization, AtlantiCare is certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assist people with the Health Insurance Marketplace application process. AtlantiCare is increasing awareness about the service and partnering with the New Jersey Hospital Association to add additional counseling during this transition period. • AtlantiCare will cover up to 75 percent of the federally unsubsidized Silver Plan premium (capped at $1,200 per individual covered under the plan) available through the Health Insurance Marketplace for eligible participants. Participants must not be eligible for other state-sponsored insurance programs, such as NJ FamilyCare, which includes Medicaid, or any other health insurance benefit/ stipend, including through a spouse, partner, parent, or employer/union. This support would continue for up to 12 months, as the participant remains eligible for assistance and remains current with his or her portion of the premium.

Left to right are David Tilton, president and CEO, AtlantiCare; Eugene Arnone, chair, AtlantiCare Health System Board; Evelyn Benton, executive director, Community FoodBank of New Jersey-Southern Branch; and Robyn Begley, DNP, RN, chief nursing officer, AtlantiCare and FoodBank Advisory Board member. The FoodBank is among six charities to which AtlantiCare donated a total of $500,000 through its Community Healthcare Access Program. AtlantiCare CHAP, which includes education and counseling around health insurance options and health insurance premium subsidy support for those who qualify, is intended to help those who recently lost jobs at Atlantic City casinos.

• AtlantiCare CHAP financial counselors will work to resolve outstanding bills or patient balances of eligible displaced casino employees for healthcare services received from AtlantiCare prior to September 30, 2014. • AtlantiCare will offer a free Flu vaccination to participants. • AtlantiCare will also identify options for those who do not qualify for AtlantiCare CHAP assistance. “AtlantiCare contributes nearly $400,000 to charitable organizations that share its vision of building healthy communities,” said Tilton. “This year, through the AtlantiCare CHAP program, the AtlantiCare will make a special corporate donation of an additional $500,000 to local charities that are likely to see increased demand for service as a result of these economic challenges our region is facing in light of the casino closures,” said Tilton.

The charities and amounts Tilton detailed are: • Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Southern Branch - $225,000 • United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey - $150,000 • Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City - $50,000 • Atlantic County Women’s Center - $25,000 • Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties - $25,000 • Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Atlantic and Cape May Counties $25,000 “As the state’s largest charitable provider of food for the hungry, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey is deeply grateful for this very generous gift to support our food distribution programs,” said Evelyn Benton, executive director, Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Southern Branch, “It will go a long way in helping us respond to both the immediate and long-term needs of those affected by the casino crisis.” Benton was among many representatives of the above charities who attended the announcement. “As leaders in our region and of southeastern New Jersey’s largest healthcare provider, we believe we can make a difference one person at a time – especially for those who lost health insurance coverage due to the recent closures,” said Tilton. “It is our hope that AtlantiCare will inspire others to give what they can to local community charities so they are able to help our friends and neighbors.”

Those seeking AtlantiCare CHAP assistance should call the AtlantiCare Access Center at 1-888-569-1000 to schedule a private appointment with an AtlantiCare CHAP certified financial counselor. To learn more, visit www.atlanticare.org.

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Garden State Film Festival The Garden State Film Festival returns to Atlantic City for its thirteenth annual event, March 19-22, 2015. Now, in its second year here since moving from Asbury Park, the festival planners intend to build on the momentum begun when it attracted tens of thousands of people to view 180 films, attend parties and other events. Leading the efforts to provide more benefit to the local community is Executive Director and Founder, Diane Raver. She is aided by the deployment of a local ground crew of volunteers led by Ventnor resident Barbara Berman, and newly elected board members: freelance writer Harriet Diamond; Francesca Santoro, general manager of the Chelsea Hotel; and Stephanie Clineman, theater manager at Stockton College’s Dante Hall. “Just priceless,” is how Ms. Raver describes the enthusiasm, connections, ideas and hard work that these board members bring to the festival. “Not only are Harriet, Francesca and Stephanie great ambassadors but they are hands-on managers who have recruited a fantastic corps of local volunteers. I sleep easier at night knowing there are great go-to people we can count on to make 2015 a fantastic year for the festival,” she adds. The Garden State Film Festival’s 2014 move to Atlantic City was made possible by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA). Its premiere was a star-studded event with Ed Asner, Laura Dern, Diane Ladd and Bebe Neuwirth feted alongside Margate’s favorite son, award-winning screen writer Scott Neustadter (500 Days of Summer, The Fault in Our Stars) and character actor/Stockton College professor Franklin Ojeda Smith. Hundreds of independent filmmakers and their casts were also in attendance and filled the Taj Mahal ballroom for the closing ceremonies overseen by Honorary Chair, Mayor Don Guardian. Mark Giannantonio, president and chief executive officer of Resorts Casino Hotel, takes over from Mayor Guardian as the 2015 Honorary Chair and will preside over events, many of which will take place within Resorts. Additional venues include The Claridge Hotel, Dante Hall, and the Arts Garage. The festival’s benefit night is Thursday, March 19, with this years beneficiary The Atlantic City Boys and Girls Club. Thursday will also incorporate a matinee movie block for groups. The festival continues Friday, March 20 with a kick-off party and screening at Resorts. Among the highlights of the festival will be a diverse roster of up to 200 films and interactions with filmmakers from around the world. Festival staff and screeners are reviewing over 750 entries and making selections to fill out the four days of presentation. The festival closes on March 22 at the Annual Awards Dinner for which honorees are now being selected with well known celebrities honored as well. Announcements will be made in early 2015.

Top photo: left to right, Ed Asner, Executive Festival Director Diane Raver, Christopher Caulkin, Franklin Ojeda Smith and Bebe Neuwirth at the 2014 Film Festival in Atlantic City. Left photo: left to right, GSFF Board Members Harriet Diamond, Francesca Santoro and Stephanie Clineman

The Garden State Film Festival, just named NJ Monthly’s 2014 Readers Choice for best film festival in southern New Jersey and a runner-up for best in state, was recruited to help build the arts and cultural presence in Atlantic City. As Ms. Raver notes, “Atlantic City was built as a seaside family resort and transformed into a primarily adult, gaming attraction. We at the GSFF want to emphasize that we offer something for everyone from g-rated films for kids, edgy independent and experimental works, foreign language fare, LGBT themed films, and so on.“ “The 2014 event was a triumphant debut,” says GSFF board vice chair, Harriet Diamond. “Feedback was great, things went smoothly, and a good time was had by all. Between festivals we’ve held a number of cultivation events throughout the area including screenings in Brighton Park, the Atlantic City Public Library, Dante Hall, Noyes Museum, and the Crofts Farm Arts Center in Cherry Hill. We are planning an event with the Katz Jewish Community Center and a mixer with the Chamber of Commerce at the Hamilton Mall.” “We were fortunate to receive wonderful media coverage – abundant and positive,” she adds, “but much of it was concurrent with festival activities. Now there is a real buzz about town – many people are sorry they missed last year’s fest and plan to attend in 2015. We are very excited and optimistic. “A recent survey conducted by marketing students at Stockton College reveals that 94 percent of 2014 attendees plan to attend again. All this bodes well for a successful fest in 2015. GSFF only happens once a year so be sure and mark your calendars now! See you at the movies!!

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Taking Advantage of Consumer Education Programs Can Ease the Alzheimer’s Journey

ith the New Year, there will certainly be more diagnoses of Alzheimer’s. That’s because every 67 seconds, someone in the United States develops the incurable brain disease, which remains the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death – killing more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. So when a family learns their loved one has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, it can understandably cause feelings of disbelief, sadness, denial, or even relief to finally know why a spouse, parent, or other family member has been acting so differently lately, seeming confused, and not remembering what just happened 15 minutes earlier. Perhaps they’ve been less productive at work – missing important meetings, making serious mistakes that they no longer are able to hide and they can’t figure out why. Maybe they’ve even been fired as a result. Oftentimes, families do not know what to expect, now that they know their loved one has dementia. They might ask themselves, “How will she change?” Or, “Is there a cure – or even medications to keep his dementia from worsening?” Or they’ll perhaps wonder, “Will I change as my loved one with dementia changes?” These are questions that Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter’s 24/7 Helpline staff members can answer. “They are experts at what they do,” said Linda Coppinger, the Chapter’s Executive Director South Jersey. “If they don’t have the answer, they can get it for you.” They can also provide resources for home health care agencies, assisted living or nursing facilities with dementia or memory care units, local and state agencies, lawyers specializing in elder law, and many other types of resources. “We never favor one resource over another. Instead, we provide you with lists of a variety of resources so you and your family can choose the ones that best fit your particular needs,” said Coppinger. The Delaware Valley Chapter also offers year-round consumer education programs throughout Delaware-South JerseySoutheastern Pennsylvania territory, serving people who would like more information about Alzheimer’s or related disorders

and interaction with others who also have connections to dementia. Consumer education programs are free, and feature seminars on different topics related to dementia that are led or moderated by a representative from the Chapter’s Programs and Services department. Topics include, “Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s: The Basics,” “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters,” “Understanding Communication and Behavior Issues,” “Legal and Financial Planning,” and others. “These free consumer education seminars are a great way to not only learn more about dementia and its impact on the person living with it and the family, but to meet other people who know exactly what you are going through, because they are going through the same thing,” explained Coppinger.

About the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Delaware Valley Chapter, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the local arm of the national nonprofit organization, and serves 18 counties in South Jersey, Southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware, providing programs and services to more than 294,000 individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. The Atlantic County Branch Office is located at 25 Dolphin Avenue, Building D, Ground Floor, Northfield, NJ 08225. For more information about the Chapter and the disease, visit alz.org/delval or call 800.272.3900.

There are also several specialized forums each year, which focus on the specific needs of diverse communities, including African American, Asian American, Faith, Latino and LGBT populations. The next forum in Atlantic County is a Latino Forum, March 21 in Pleasantville. “Our diversity outreach programs are a crucial component of all of our outreach efforts because they underscore the fact that Alzheimer’s knows no boundaries,” said Krista McKay, the Delaware Valley Chapter’s Director Programs & Services. “This disease and related disorders can strike anybody, regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, educational attainment or any other factors.” Because dementia strikes so many people – more than five million in the U.S. of all backgrounds, the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline provides translation services in more than 170 languages. “There is no reason to not call,” said McKay. “It’s the first step toward getting the answers to your questions and receiving the help you need as you navigate the Alzheimer’s journey.” More information about Delaware Valley Chapter seminars, forums, and other programs and services is also available at the Chapter’s website, alz.org/delval.

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Flying High As Eileen Collins she went on to earn a master’s of science degree in operations research from Stanford University and a master’s of arts degree in space systems management from Webster University. Eileen Collins was selected as one of 120 females to participate in the Undergraduate Pilot Training school at Vance Air force base in Oklahoma. At the young age of 23 Eileen became the first female flight instructor on base. By 1989 Eileen had gained a reputation for being one of the most elite in the Air Force logging over fifteen hundred hours of flight time and being one of the most “cool, level-headed pilots.” Keep in mind this experience and education was gained in male dominated military environment. Eileen is noted for her “Operation Grenada evacuation of medical students and their families, which earned her a reputation as a serious and dedicated pilot regardless of gender. Eileen also earned the position as the first female Space Shuttle Commander in 1995. After Eileen’s historic guide into space, she was awarded with the Harmon Trophy, which is a prestigious honor awarded each year to recognize the highest achievement in space flight. Eileen became one of seven astronauts who participated in a mission after the Columbia voyage accident in 2003 to lift off and test new safety protocol and procedures in space. To provide you with some insight to Eileen’s training, it included land and water survival method training, parachute training, weather training, medical training and mechanics. Eileen Collins received accolades and prestigious awards and also had many books and stories written about her impact and imprint she has made upon the United States as a military pilot and Astronaut. Keep in mind she was a female pilot and Astronaut during a time where women were not generally respected or held high levels of rank.

Eileen Collins’ life began on November 19, 1956.

he was born to Rose and James, who later divorced when Eileen was only nine years of age. Eileen Collins was raised in a low socioeconomic environment where at one point her family lived off of government assistance that included food stamps. Eileen expressed an interest in flying at a young age. During high school Eileen obtained employment raising the funds needed to participate in flight school. Eileen had an intrinsic motivation for the path she wanted to take in her life. After high school, Eileen attended the local community college and majored in mathematics. Eileen also joined the ROTC military program to gain experience in the military and to train for experience to serve as a pilot. It is noted that through the ROTC program not only did Eileen gain the knowledge necessary to learn about flying and the military, she was also provided with a scholarship that provided a bachelor of science degree from Syracuse University in New York in mathematics and economics. Eileen Collins did not end her education with a bachelor’s degree,

Above all of the accomplishments of Eileen Collins, she appears humble and maintains a family life in addition to her service and dedication to her country and career. Eileen Collins has two children and also married a fellow pilot. Eileen is not only a mentor to her children but she also provides advice to future math and science students. Eileen Collins is truly a unique individual. She was raised in an environment where her dreams were quickly diminished when her parents divorced and there was no money coming into the home. Eileen Collins knows what it is like to have a dream, she knows what it is like to not have the financial means to pursue a dream, however she had the determination to find a way fulfill her dream. Not only did Eileen Collins fulfill her own dream, she made her mark in history setting an example to young girls and women as another amazing woman and in the STEM industry!

References: Collins, Eileen. UXL Newsmakers. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved on December 1, 2014. 1. Collins, Eileen. 2014. www.biography.com/people/eileen-collins-9542232, Retrieved on December 1, 2014. Wikipedia.com, retrieved on December 1, 2014

Rita King, MSW, LSW is a full-time mental health therapist and advocate of women’s history. During her undergraduate studies in psychology, Rita developed a strong passion for women’s history after completing classes in political science. As an activist, Rita has raised awareness of the importance of women’s history through lectures, history lessons in elementary and middle schools and creating women’s history displays at local libraries. Rita also utilizes her knowledge of women’s history to empower women and young girls in her current role as a mental health therapist.

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Demand better care . . . n this month’s article I would like to present to you the concept Okay so then what is the answer? of choice. Acupuncture In nearly every day experience we have the ability Koehler Simple! Demand better care! to make a choice. WeRoad choose what we want and don’t want to 128 Drum Point Would you be accepting of a restauCoping with your symptoms isn’t controlling your eat and drink, what we watch on TV, our friends, what wesymptoms! do for Brick, NJ 08723 rant thatinterested serves cold in coffee, warm eith Koehler first became acupuncture when he was about ten years Don’t alet... nt living, etc. As far as our healthcare is concerned, we have limited andsuffering uncookedfrom food?varying How degrees of back and neck pain for old. His father had beer been HOT FLASHES SWEATSwe• purchase INSOMNIA ANXIETY of choices in terms•ofNIGHT the coverage and• what is affordable years and when heabout triedaacupuncture experienced quickly.all He able carpenter that ishe building your homerelief and chooses the was fixtures, colors and DEPRESSION • JOINT PAIN • HEADACHES • LOSS OF SEXUAL DESIRE to return to athletic activity and the following baseball season, he became his little league 732.262.0637 to and afforded to us. appliances for your “custom” home? Of course not, so why accept this in your healthcoach. As Keith went through school, he developed an intense interest in anatomy and VAGINAL DRYNESS • BRAIN FOG • WEIGHT GAIN... www.koehleracupuncture.com Coping with ea care? how Is yourthe health notworked, life’s mostand precious commodity? physiology. “I wanted to know body what could help it enhance and But, in regards to what treatment we receive from our become the ‘new norm’! Don’t let... a living, physicians and healthcare providers, we areimprove,” told whathe weadds. Complementary and Alternative Medicine . . . HOT FL Despite popular (mis)belief, CAM serve complementthe not replace choices must do and rarely given an explanation why. Traditional Chinese medicine explains acupuncture as aphysicians technique fortobalancing DEPRES Take contol and solve your symptoms at their and affo flow of energy or life force –(known as Chi) which It is is believed to flow through pathways current medical practices. the conventionally close-minded practitioners that feel VAGINA source for natural, lasting relief through in your body. By inserting needles intoby specific points along these meridians, practitioners You must legally be informed ... intimidated CAM physicians and principles that make the decision of “should I orBut, in r believe that your energy flow will re-balance. become the The reality is that yourHormone healthcare provider legally must offer Therapy you choices after Bio-Identical Replacement (BHRT). shouldn’t I” consider alternative therapies. The biggest problem arises for those withphysici all pros and cons, including the risks and benefits. Unfortunately, most of us do not critical illness. Despite a patient’s failing health and mental, emotional and physical must do exercise this right and believe that the “doctor knows best” and you should follow his/ Ta ailing, the only time a traditional “allow” therapies is when it is How would you describe your practice philosophy? What isprovider the bestwill part aboutCAM working in this

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Cupping Arthritis Nausea & Digestive Disorders beginning has always been to more g issues, or without Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). He hasDisorders helped numerous individuals take their lives backyou and reclaim theirwith health. do have options Gua Sha Autoimmune Neuropathy Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). He has helped numerous treat his patients in the way that medical procedures like IUI toms aff Skin Disorders Back Pain & Sciatica Electro–Acupuncture and IVF. Acupuncture is also and a choice. he would want toindividuals be treated. take their lives their health. Chronicback Fatigueand reclaim Smoking Cessation very useful during pregnancy, Genitourinary Disorders Strains & Sprains Since opening his practice in 2004, for symptoms like morning Gynecological Disorders Stress Mark J his core beliefs remain the same. sickness, high blood pressure, Headache & Migraine Tendonitis H His favorite Chinese principle isDrive, to 24 Nautilus Suite 5 • Manahawkin, NJ 08050 | back pain, swelling, and even Hypertension Weight Management breech presentation and to Infertility Whiplash treat everyone of his patients as 50424Hamburg Tpk, Suite Suite5205 • Wayne, NJ NJ08050 | Nautilus Drive, • Manahawkin, | 609-978-9002 induce labor. For women an individual. When he is not in going through menopause, 504 Hamburg Tpk, Suite 205 • Wayne, NJ | 973-790-6363 the office you can find him surfing, acupuncture can help with hot practicing tai chi By and spending flashes, night sweats, fatigue, Drum Point Road • Brick, 08723 Appointment Only: 639 Stokes Road,128 Suite 202 • Medford, NJ NJ 08055 | 609-654-5900 and hormone balance. 732.262.0637 time with his family.

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RESOLUTION REBOOT: A New Year, A New You!

very year it seems we resolve to eat better, exercise more, lose ten pounds, stop stressing, and start meditating. But while our intentions are good, our follow-through is often lacking. Research has found that after just six months, more than 50 percent of us have given up the goals we set in January. Not this time! The Oprah Magazine featured a series of rules on how to make resolutions so you can set yourself up for success- all year long. We share four of them with you here!

“screw-it syndrome”- instead, say to yourself Yes, I got off track, but I don’t need to make it worse. It’s easier to dig out of a 300-calorie hole than a 3,000-calorie one.

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Day one of the new year may seem like the perfect time for a fresh start, but let’s face it: After a season of indulgence, going cold turkey on anything is iffy at best. Spend a week ramping your brain up for a new behavior and take it a little at a time.

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Yes, this can be the year you finally give up sweets or get a new job. But why can’t it also be the year you read more books, laugh daily, and daydream freely? These habits belong on everyone’s list.

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Resolutions Can Be Small and Fun!

There are several apps available to help you reach your goals. If you are trying to quit smoking, you may want to check out MyQuitCoach, a free app developed by livestrong.com that allows you to track cravings and devise a quitting plan with short-term and long-term goals. There are also apps to help you count calories (like Countertop) or give you tutorials on getting started with meditation (Headspace). Written by: Arianna Davis & Sarah Z. Wexler

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