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Once again, the doctors of University Urology Associates of New Jersey (UUANJ) have been recognized by fellow medical practitioners to be among the best urologists in the Garden State. Read more about their dedication and commitment to excellence on pages 31, 32 & 33.
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NUMBNESS, ALTERED SENSATION TINGLING OR BURNING SHARP, SHOOTING PAIN MUSCLE WEAKNESS, CRAMPING LOSS OF BALANCE, COORDINATION DIFFICULTY WALKING When functioning normally, the peripheral nerves relay messages from the central nervous system, brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. However, this key function becomes disrupted by disease processes that may impair circulation to peripheral blood vessels, particularly the smaller ones (capillaries), which enter nerve tissues. Without sufficient blood flow making it through the capillaries, essential oxygen and nutrients cannot get into the nerve tissues while the waste products of metabolism cannot get out. The peripheral nervous system eventually becomes distressed and damaged due to starvation and toxicity.
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Prepping to See a Fertility Specialist
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REHABILITY................................................................................. 2 Allen Morgan Fertility & Reproductive Medicine.......................... 3 All-Care Physical Therapy Center, LLC........................................ 9 Garden State Vein Care.............................................................. 12 Ocean Otolaryngology Associates, PA....................................... 13 Kathy A. Banks, DMD........................................................... 16, 17 Hackensack Meridian Int. Health & Medicine............................ 21 Toms River X-Ray, CT & MRI Center.......................................... 22 Gastroenterologists of Ocean County........................................ 23 Atlantic Neurosurgical Specialists........................................ 24, 25 Relievus...................................................................................... 26 Bio-Behavorial Health................................................................ 27 Advocare Stafford Orthopedics.................................................. 29 Memory Enhancement Center................................................... 34 Paonessa Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC....................................... 35 Ocean Hematology & Oncology................................................. 36 Quality Dermatology................................................................... 40 Personal Enhancement Center............................................. 66, 67
Speech Therapy
Wise Words.................................................................................. 3
Holistic Veterinary
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Fashion & Beauty
Lavish Salon................................................................................. 8 Lynne’s Fashion Boutique.......................................................... 18
Professional Dentistry
Aesthetic Dental Creations................................................... 10, 11
Health & Wellness
The Natural Pharmacy................................................................ 14 Cleansing Concepts................................................................... 19 Two River Health........................................................................ 27 Freehold Yoga Center................................................................. 30 Lice Lifters.................................................................................. 37 Hypnosis for Women.................................................................. 44
Legal Professionals
The Matus Law Group................................................................ 15 Kathleen M. Dotoli, Esq.............................................................. 45
Bakery
The Macaroon Shop................................................................... 18
Adult Day Care
We Care Adult Day Care............................................................. 20
PACE Program
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Financial Management Pediatric Dentistry
Koehler Acupuncture.................................................................. 41
Morgan Stanley: The Shore Bitterly Group................................... 5 Tender Smiles 4 Kids.................................................................... 6
Home Health Care
United Methodist Communities Homeworks............................... 7
Financial Independence
Freedom Capital Management..................................................... 8
Vagabond Travel Agency............................................................ 46
Theatre & Entertainment
Cape May Stage......................................................................... 52 Two River Theater....................................................................... 57 Show-Score................................................................................ 60 This One’s For the Girls.............................................................. 60 Vitality......................................................................................... 61
Psychotherapy
Sharon Flaherty, Ph.D. ............................................................... 53
Nutrition & Wellness
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Women’s History
Kate Spade................................................................................. 54
Radio
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Business & Finance
Pearls of Wisdom Media............................................................ 63
Community........... 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 55, 56, 58, 59, 64, 65
Beacon of Life............................................................................ 28 University Urology Associates of New Jersey................ 31, 32, 33 Women of Monmouth County.................... 38, 39
Blue Sage Veterinary Wellness Center......................................... 4
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Dentistry Solutions For Teething Babies Any parent of a toddler or child can certainly tell you that when a baby begins to get those first baby teeth, it is no fun for baby or for the parent. Teething can occur at any time from about six months on. It varies wildly from baby to baby; some are born with already erupted front teeth and some seem to take forever to get those first teeth in. But most babies have some teething pain at one time or another, and anything a parent can do to help is welcomed.
First, be sure to establish that teeth are really the reason for the crying, drooling, low-grade fevers and fussiness. You can run your finger along the gum line and usually feel the swollen areas where teeth are trying to come through. But if there is any question at all, let the baby’s doctor tell you if it is teething or something else. Teething babies love to bite down on things; it seems to relieve the pressure even if just for a bit. There are water-filled teething rings you can buy, and when they are either put into the refrigerator or freezer, the cold helps the discomfort a lot. You need to have several of these so that when they warm up, another cold one is ready. Another possibility is a clean, frozen washcloth to chew on. Cold foods can help quite a bit. Try feeding baby chilled applesauce or favorite baby food fruit, and try offering it on a cold spoon. Putting some chilled water in a bottle can also help. Just make sure it is not too cold, of course. This can also help to make sure baby does not get dehydrated from all of the drooling. There are analgesic gels that you can buy and rub on the baby’s gums. These should not be over-used but they can numb the area for a time. Just make sure you get the gels that are specifically made for babies. If all else fails, consider giving baby some Tylenol. Be careful with the dose and do
not over-use this, but it can be helpful at bedtime and if baby has a lowgrade fever. Due to the excessive drooling that teething causes, baby may get a rash on the chin or around the mouth. Do your best to keep that area dry and if a rash occurs, gently pat some baby lotion onto it. Teething can be a trying time for both parent and baby. Just remember it will pass. But if it seems to last longer than you think it should, take the baby to see a pediatric dentist just to be safe.
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Summer Safety Tips for Seniors Deborah Walsh,
Executive Director, HomeWorks
Summertime is a time for fun and relaxation, but for seniors, the heat and sun can be dangerous unless proper precautions are taken. Here are some tips that can be used to make sure summer is safe and fun. • Stay hydrated – Seniors are more susceptible to dehydration than
younger people because they lose their ability to conserve water as they age. They also can become less aware of their thirst and have difficulty adjusting to temperature changes. Remember to drink water often and be sure to pack some for those long summer drives. • Talk to your doctor – Check with your medical team to make sure that any medications you are taking won’t be affected by higher temperatures. Some medications are less effective if stored at temperatures higher than room temperature (approximately 78 degrees). • Keep cool – Even small increases in temperature can shorten the life expectancy for seniors who are coping with chronic medical conditions. Shopping malls, movie theaters and libraries provide welcome, cool spaces if a senior’s own home isn’t air conditioned. They also provide a great opportunity to get out of the house and get some exercise, without the exhaustion of the heat. • Stay in touch – High temperatures can be life-threatening, so communication plays an important role in ensuring the safety of the elderly. For seniors you should let friends and family know if you’ll be spending an extended period of time outdoors, even if you are only gardening. Caregivers should check on the health and welfare of their loved ones at least twice a day.
• Wear the right stuff – Dress for the weather. Natural fabrics (such as
cotton) are cooler than synthetic fibers. Wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothes to help feel cooler and more comfortable. • Rub on sunscreen and wear a hat – Caregivers, family and friends can help by gently reminding loved ones about applying sunscreen and wearing a hat. • Know the early sign of hyperthermia – Be particularly cautious about abnormally high body temperatures – a condition known as hyperthermia. Heat stroke is an advanced form of hyperthermia that can be life-threatening. Make sure to know the warning signs and get medical attention immediately if you or anyone you know experiences these symptoms: o Body temperature greater than 104 degrees o A change in behavior, such as acting confused, agitated or grouchy o Dry, flushed skin o Nausea and vomiting o Headache o Heavy breathing or a rapid pulse o Not sweating, even if it’s hot out o Fainting If you follow these tips, there’s no reason you can’t have an enjoyable and fun-filled summer, no matter how old you are.
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thickens and shortens, forming knots, creating a thick cord that can pull one or more fingers into a bent position. The lumps or knots that form are uncomfortable to some people; however, rarely is it painful. Dupuytren’s contracture mainly affects the ring and small finger, followed by the long finger, but it can occur in any digit. In many cases, both hands are affected, but each hand can be affected differently.
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Understanding Shoulder Impingement
CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS The cause for Dupuytren’s contracture is unknown and there is no cure at rest, and a sharp pain during positional changes such as overhead, lifting and reaching Some people become accustomed to shoulder pain and do not helping you to maintain finger extension bathing and reaching behind the back or for a seat belt may also cause for this disease. However, the condition usually develops slowlyactivities. and isDressing, non-lifepay attention to the gradual onset of weakness and limitations shoulder aggravation. Neck pain may exist as inappropriate neck muscles functional help to raise performed and regain use of y in their shoulder range of motion. may a tendency to threatening. The disease onset They is seen inhave more middle-aged adults. It is and shown the shoulder avoid further aggravation of symptoms. As the inflammation becomes will be designed specifically for you. The ignore shoulder pain and continue with their normal everyday more chronic, a patient may begin to have difficulty sleeping, as the pain becomes more to be more common in men than women and particularly those of Northern routines and recreational activities without pause or consideration. intense and comes on suddenly. A patient may complain severerange tenderness exercises to oftreat ofwith motion and str European descent. Certain things may make you more develop Dupuytren’s This may cause further aggravation and slowly, over time, maylikely to contact. Flexibility is restricted, motion is limited, and muscular strength is decreased and deficit. Treatment cause increased paininclude: and more problems. This may be the case weakened. Medical care should be sought for the shoulder because itcan couldinclude: eventually lead contracture. They with some patients who are referred to physical therapy with a to a more serious injury. • A custom-fabricated splint for the in • Drinking alcohol diagnosis of shoulder impingement. Physical therapy treatment goals for shoulder impingement This splint would be worn during ac • Diabetes injury are to: Shoulder impingement is the pinching of soft • Stretching and strengthening exercis • Smoking tissue between the bones that make up the shoulder • decrease inflammation • reduce pain complex structure during repetitive shoulder functional use of hand. • Seizures movement. The humerus, which is the upper • improve shoulder range of motion • Modalities such as therapeutic ultras • Having a family history of Dupuytren’s portion of the arm; the clavicle, also known as the • increase strength collarbone; and the scapula (or shoulder blade) are relieve pain and inflammation. • restore patient to prior level of to function SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS bones which make up the anatomy of the shoulder • Providing education on adaptive tec complex. These bones are surrounded by muscles,may beDuring the acute stage of impingement, patients are advised to modify shoulder • Lumps or knots start to form in the palm. The lumps tender to touch. tendons and a fluid-filled bursa sac which allow for activities tofunctional tolerance and discontinue enhance abilities.any • Over time it may be difficult to lay your hand down flat. mobility. They are educated to perform everyday stability and easy, unrestricted shoulder movement.
activity that replicates symptoms of pain. This may include any heavy lifting or overhead
Rest is stressed until inflammation and pain are decreased. Physical therapy • Thick cords may develop that feel like they are attached toactivities. the skin. treatment will utilize modalities such as ice, phonophoresis, and interferential stimulation Dupuytren’s contracture can have • Sometimes One the ormuscles morewhich fingers bend or curl in toward the palm of the hand, making in order to improve bloodit flow, reduce swelling and stimulate healing. Manual treatment surround activities, making them difficult will focus on reduced muscle guarding and muscular tone. The manual treatments will to comp the shoulder blade and to the upper difficult to attach straighten. help to improve flexibility and neuromuscular increase scapulaeof (shoulder arm become weak and no longer work in help facilitation slow theandprogression the disease a blade) mobility. When pain and inflammation are controlled, therapy treatment will aTREATMENTS unison pattern with each OPTIONS other, causing Physical Therapy, ouronhand therapists sp focus on shoulder range of motion. In addition, the patient is educated appropriate a muscular imbalance. This instability Occupational therapy can help treat your symptoms conservatively. upright posture and correct body mechanics shoulder Therapeutic exercise causes a narrowing of the acromion andwith they can movement. create custom-fabricated sp of active assisted and stretching program using pulleys, finger ladder and cane will be space during shoulder movement. The However, because Dupuytren’s is a progressive disease, the contracture cannot be these conditions and ask if implemented. When pain and swelling experiencing are sufficiently reduced and symptoms are no longer imbalance and instability causes the soft changed unless is some cases, various reproduced with shoulder motion, a strengthening is thencan initiated. Elastic tissue impingement. Thethere supraspinatus and type of surgical intervention. In severe Physicalprogram Therapy help. OTtubing, hand the free weights and upper body bike (ergometer) will help to correct muscular imbalance, bicep tendon are more commonly affected muscles; however, the infraspinatus and the treatment options are available to straighten the finger. These options may include Tomsnormal River (732-505-1300), Whiting (7 strengthen rotator cuff muscles, and reinforce shoulder scapulae motion. subscapularis can be impacted as well. Over time, the repeated pinching of these muscular needles, injectable orswelling. surgery. a surgical intervention is impingement performed, Shoulder injury can be a debilitating injury where everyday activities can tendons and bursa can cause medicine, inflammation and OnceAfter inflamed, every shoulder locations. become painful and difficult. Early detection and treatment is a key factor for preventing movement furthers the impingement until the range of motion and muscular strength in occupational therapy is recommended to evaluate your condition, focused on further injury, resulting in additional treatment. Patients respond well to a conservative the shoulder is affected.
One common symptom of shoulder impingement is a complaint of pain on the superior and anterior portion of the shoulder. Pain may refer into the upper portion of patient’s arm and travel as low as the elbow. Patients may complain of a dull ache while
treatment in physical therapy and help to avoid further complications. In time, a patient will return to a normal functioning lifestyle with a home exercise program that will help maintain strength and shoulder mobility and avoid reinjuries.
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Diane earned her Associate degree in Our founder, Michael Yorke, Applied Science for graduate the Physical Therapist in 1997, majoring in Exercise Scien Assistant program from Mercer County Trainer. He continued hisCollege, education a along with a Bachelors degree from the College earning a Master’s degree in Physica of New Jersey. Diane has for aclinical facility that encourages an em completed rotations and has worked for several years in an outpatient orthopedic setting. patients, All-Care was founded in 20 She is an active member of the American Physical Therapyand Association. Dianeexcellence. strongly believes All-Care in a clinical ha one on one treatment approach for her patients. This year Diane will further expand her skills by Ocean and Monmouth County. Thro attending continuing education courses in Joint stayedTreatment the same: to give people thei Mobilization, of the Shoulder Girdle Complex and Sacroiliac Mobilization techniques.
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Professional Dentistry
Smiles Come Easy At Aesthetic Dental Creations After a visit with Dr. Balaji Srinivasan, otherwise known as Dr. Balaji, and his team at Aesthetic Dental Creations you quickly realize that this is not your typical dentist’s office. They are all about creating relationships along with your dental health. He adds, “We provide our patients with the highest standard of care and service. When coming up with goals for my practice, the main priority was to treat our patients the way I would like to be treated. That would mean he would know me personally, and I would not feel like a number when visiting their office.” Dr. Balaji is a stickler for quality care and not having his patients wait. You will never see a waiting room full of people. “I don’t expect my patients to wait. I respect their time and providing quality dental care is my priority. Quality over quantity every single time.” Besides having the latest in advanced technology and cutting edge procedures, Dr. Balaji and his staff take the time to educate their patients about their oral health. In addition to general dentistry, Dr. Balaji and his talented team perform root canals, veneers, periodontal therapy, deep bleaching, TMJ treatment, and all-porcelain crowns. Your first visit to their office is the most critical and thorough one. From our digital radiographs which have one tenth the radiation exposure as traditional x-rays, to our digital photography, you will be able to see the condition of your dental health in high definition.” Also part of this exam is a head/neck exam, oral cancer screening, and periodontal evaluation. Once he compiles all of the results, Dr. Balaji comes up with recommendations on how to treat your dental, as well as your overall health. A treatment that Dr. Balaji offers is “Six Month SmilesTM”, also known as short term orthodontics for adults who do not want to have comprehensive orthodontic treatment and are mostly concerned with the appearance of their front teeth. In fact, he was one of the first dentists in Ocean County to offer this procedure. “Essentially, we have perfected a revolutionary combination of proven orthodontic techniques, modern materials, and innovative thought which is known as Six Month SmilesTM,” he says. If you or someone you know is not 100% happy with their smile, then this treatment might be for you. Besides being a safe and effective
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Calling 911, FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FROM PATIENTS WITHzDIZZINESS: Ocean • being male stopping the use of tobacco. Occasionally medications to room improve reporting to the nearest emergency or, at minimum, discussing the situation with 1. What is dizziness? Dizziness is a generalized term suggesting a sense of • being overweight the ability to breathe through the nose may help. is strongly recommended. On many occasions, Otolaryngology your primary care physician patients will be unsteadiness or lightheadedness. A feeling of being in a fog or the sense of passing out are • age greater than 40 One of the morereferred common therapies is CPAP (continuous to an ear, nose and throat physician (otolaryngologist) for consultation. • having a large neck 4. What is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): positive pressure to prevent the airway collapsing or to frequently initiate in the circumference (over 17 common form offrom dizziness and occurs population. Most Dr.elderly Stephen Kupferberg is atypically, board our sense of balance is maintained by a very complex interaction among several components inches in a male and 16 BPPV is described as a spinning sensation and occurs with an abrupt change in body certified Otolaryngologist and has of our nervous system, including: inches in a female) been in practice for 20 years. He is a out position. In many cases, the initial onset of symptoms occurs when rolling over or getting • • having large tonsils graduate of Jefferson Medical College, • due to anatomical variation in patients. Some patients may need • having a large tongue Philadelphia, Pa. and completed his • internship and residency at the Medical • having a small mandible (lower jaw bone) • College of Georgia, Augusta, Ga. Dr. pressure with inhalation and exhalation. 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Matus, Esq. of care intended to meet both the provider charges, called “balance billing.” Statistic #4) The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) states medical and non-medical needs of individuals struggling with Here’s an example from an actual case for the has a 70% chance of needing some form of LTC total cost of all services rendered to a Medicaid some form of disability, most often brought on through the aging that a person turning age 65 today Say you or a loved one with special needs services in his or her lifetime. beneficiary That’s more than of all Americans, and based over two-thirds a two-and-a-half-year period: process. be administered in numerous types of venues such on the first statistic we listed, you can anticipate just wonIta can multi-million-dollar lawsuit award that number to continue to rise. billed:have $1,034,079.35 settlement. While the case adult was pending, asorskilled nursing facilities, day care facilities, or even in the Statistic #5) HHS also states• thatProviders women—who longer life expectancies than Medicaid was paying the medical bills. By individual’s home. • Medicaid paid: $129,524.04 men by around 5 years—on average will spend much more time in LTC than men. setting up a special needs trust, you can preserve Woman can anticipate approximately 3.7 years in LTC, while menkinds will spend an the Most of us will beeligibility forced to deal the need You can see that with these of costs, beneficiary's for with Medicaid andfor and cost of LTC at some point average of 2.2 years. Thus, women plan for significantly more expenses when it inother our lives, whether forbenefits. our own needs or for newly those of a loved one. Below we have even must a large award could be quickly consumed government But many comes to LTC planning. “wealthy” ask what the about value LTC is of in staying detailed sevenclients eye-opening statistics the state of New Jersey as well by non-Medicaid medical bills. After all,statistics shouldn’t millions of the importance of proper Statistic #6) On average, 8% of people between the ages 40 and 50 havedue a as on the Medicaid. US as a whole. These should emphasize Finally, Medicaid’s billofdoesn’t come dollars be sufficient to pay for health care? Why future LTC needs. If you disability which may require LTC. This HHS statistic demonstrates that, while financial and practical planning for any and all potential until the beneficiary dies, which could be 40 do questions, we need awant special needs trust? may develop a need for LTC their have to learn more, or you are in need of LTC legal guidance, contact primarily utilized by seniors, anyone or 50 years down the road. And services there isinno There are a number of reasons why this is lifetime. the Matus Law Group today! interest on this Medicaid debt. To the contrary, usually not a good idea and staying on Medicaid Statistic #7) As of 2012, according to the Centers Control and the inevitable marchfor of Disease inflation should reduce Statistic #1) According to the AARP, the number of New Jersey aged 85 is the far better choice. homeresidents and community-based services(CDC), that New Jersey Prevention had the highest rate in the country for enrollment the size of the debt in real dollar terms. And and older is setwithout to increase 70%insurance, by 2030. What this mean? It meansoften that, provides. thanks Medicaid Moreover, First, health the does person in adult day Medicaid services, meaningMedicaid adult day care help relieve burden is, ofintended course,to repaid only ifthe there are on towith medical and technological advances, Americans are living longer than ever. The can provide residential services thatproviding you’ll never special needs may not be able to get any caregivers at-home funds LTC services. At a rate of 12ofindividuals remaining at time death. enrolled per older we get, the stronger the likelihood we will pointcovered become in disabled standard private insurance treatment at all. Medical providersthat – such as at somefind 1,000, New Jersey triples the average national rate of 4 individuals per 1,000. This is why special needs planners policies. doctors, hospitals, typically want and have need of LTC. laboratories LTC needs are– shifting from a possibility to a probability, and All of these statistics demonstrate that, no matterup your age, it isneeds absolutely setting a special trustvital to to bill some insurer. This anchange area in the previously Americans musttype plan of appropriately withisthis established Third, with Medicaidthat youyou will notplans be for your recommend make potential future LTC needs. There are numerous tools where cash is definitely not king. Medicaid preserve Medicaid in most cases, even after a paradigm. paying the provider’s regular “fee-for-service” available to help ensure you can afford the medical care you require as you age without solves this health care access problem (as long as ratherpay the state’s far lower pre-negotiated seemingly large award or settlement. 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10 minutes, you can have When teeth are missing, the sinus that lies above the topIn jawabout will expand downward into the ridge and cause bone loss in the gum ridge. This is a correctable problem as well, according more sculpted appearance with to Dr. Banks. “A Sub-Antral Sinus Augmentation – commonly called a ‘Sinuscheeks. Lift Procedure’ – can be natural-looking The results performed, sometimes even at the time of implant placement. This procedure increases the amount typically last up to eighteen months,of bone in the area where we would like to place a dental implant. a bone replacement product or and Again, the procedure has no down-time. even the patient’s own bone can be used.”
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JUVEDERM XC® is a tried-andtrue product that can be used to A common misconception is that the bone is placed intoUPPER the sinus. InFACIAL reality, the sinus membrane is actually lifted up (hence to name “sinus lift”) back to where it should be, and the bone graft material improve the appearance of the lower REJUVENATION with face. JUVEDERM XC® will soften is placed under the sinus membrane, restoring the gum ridge and the sinus contour together in one BOTOX® Cosmetic the appearance of the lines around the procedure. BOTOX® Cosmetic can be used mouth and nose, can be used to lift Dr. Banks incorporates state-of-the-art diagnostic procedures, such the as 3D cone beamofCT scanning to soften appearance forehead of the face and jaws, to evaluate her patients for bone grafting procedures. “That way, I can accurately the corners of the mouth and to fill in wrinkles, lines between the eyebrows, diagnose the magnitude of the bone loss in the area where we would like to place implants and the qualityhollow areas next to the chin. There and wrinkles to the sides of the of the patient’s bone ridge in that area, and pre-plan the surgery to ensure the best possible outcome.” is minimal down-time and the results (often called crow’s She also prepares and uses advanced biologic materials into eyes grafting procedures such asfeet). L-PRFThe can last from six months to a year. procedure takes about 15 minutes, (Leukocyte-Platelet Rich Fibrin) which are made right in the office at the time of surgery. KYBELLA® is a newer product that and the results appear usually within a And finally, there is a preconceived notion that these procedures are painful procedures. “There removes unwanted fat under the chin week. For most people last are multiple anesthesia options for the surgical part of the bone grafting process,” she the says.results “We offer area. Dr. Banks calls this treatment about to foursomonths. Justpatients aboutcan intravenous general anesthesia and sedation, nitrous oxide and localthree anesthesia” that all her “liposuction in a syringe.” Treatment everyone says their face looks and feels be treated comfortably. with KYBELLA® requires several more refreshed, relaxed, and their eyes “Of course, I’m making it sound easy but these procedures are technically demanding and take years appointments, but the results last more noticeable. of practice to gain the proper expertise. You only want yourare bone grafting procedures performed by a forever! well-trained, ABOMS-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon.”
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Patients Are Treated Like Family at the Office of Dr. Kathy Banks In addition to caring for her patients, Dr. Kathy Banks is highly focused on perfecting her team in the office. Although it did take some time, she has now found the ideal fit. Team members Monica, Danielle, Diana, Amanda, Jessica and Sonya work exceptionally well together and enable her to provide the excellent patient care that she is known for. She adds, “The most important aspect of our team is that we mutually respect and care about one another. Silly interpersonal conflicts and office politics are distractions, and stand in the way of delivering excellent patient care. It takes extra work to achieve and maintain this level of professionalism, but it allows us to keep our focus centered on our patients.”
As an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, she has had numerous papers published and is a frequent presenter for continuing education classes. With more than 15 years of experience treating patients of all ages, she is able to treat most of them comfortably in her office. However, when circumstances dictate, Dr. Banks holds hospital privileges in three hospitals: Jersey Shore University Hospital, Southern Ocean Medical Center, and Community Medical Center. She treats patients on an outpatient basis when necessary. Another enhancement to her practice has been starting ongoing education in various areas of expertise. “Before opening this office, I witnessed staff members elsewhere going through the motions of their jobs. I did not want this to be my team. As a life- long learner, I insist on investing in the professional development of all of my team members, including myself. The more knowledge and new skills we are able to master, the more we have to offer our patients. Adding new skills and reinforcing techniques we already practice will enhance our patients’ experience from start to finish,” she says. Dr. Banks’ philosophy is that every patient deserves to be treated like a family member. This often means that team members must stay late, come in early, or adjust their lunch hours to accommodate a patient with a truly serious condition. This is their commitment: to provide excellent, quality care to their patients. When you are a patient of Dr. Banks, quality care begins the moment you call the office, and continues until discharged. She explains, “Staff members Monica, Danielle and Diana guide patients through the registration and scheduling process, and answer the myriad of insurance related questions and concerns. Then, Amanda, Jessica
and Sonya take over with the “hands on “ part of patient care, assisting me with evaluation, taking x-rays and the surgical-anesthetic aspects of care. These three ladies are so compassionate with our patients that they are able to make a surgical appointment pleasant. Their clinical abilities allow me to perform my work at a much higher level,” she adds. New technology plays a big part in the office of Dr. Banks. “Hands down, the number one development in oral and maxillofacial surgery has been integrating 3D imaging into patient care. Cone Beam CT scanning is indispensable in diagnosing common oral conditions such a cysts, tumors, and impacted teeth ” she says. She also uses 3D images for dental implant surgery and can perform virtual surgical implant surgery using either of the two software programs. She explains, “From this work up, a surgical guide can be fabricated and used in the surgery procedure so that the implants are placed in the exact angulation and depth as planned. This is called “guided surgery” and I use this routinely.” Another use for the CBCT scan is jaw reconstruction. “I have used CBCT scans to plan orthognathic surgery procedures where the jaws are cut and repositioned so the teeth match up. The virtual surgery plan done on the computer is used to generate surgical guides that help me perform the jaw surgery with enhanced precision,” she says.
Dr. Kathy Banks received her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and received her DMD from Temple University School of Dentistry. After dental school, she completed an Advanced Education General Dentistry program and then completed her 4-year specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. She was later awarded her Board Certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Board of Anesthesiology. She is currently the first female Chair of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation, and organization dedicated to improving the quality and safety of patient care by advancing innovation in oral and maxillofacial surgery research and education.
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Essential Oils for Seasonal Allergies About 30 years ago, I started developing allergy symptoms such as sinus pressure, headaches, congestion, sneezing, phlegm and an annoying cough. Also about that time, I had a personal and spiritual awakening about my health and my life. I knew I needed to be more mindful and seek a natural and holistic approach to treating this condition. I started using Essential Oils to treat my sinus and upper respiratory symptoms. I use them religiously and cannot remember the last time I took an over the counter allergy medication. The predictions for the upcoming allergy season sound dreadful! Allergens trigger symptoms in the nose, throat, lungs, ears and sinuses. Therefore, I thought perhaps you might like to try something a little different if you suffer with these symptoms. I diffuse essential oils in my home almost constantly. I switch up my essential oil choices depending on the time of year and the symptoms I have. Here a few tips that might help you too! First, find yourself a moderately priced diffuser with an ultrasonic cool mist humidifier. They hold anywhere from 150 ml – 500 ml of water. Be sure to get one that has a timer and an automatic shutoff. n
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Depending on the capacity of your diffuser, use 2-5 drops of any of these oils mentioned, in whatever combination you like. You could also use 1 drop of each of these oils on a tissue and just directly inhale deeply. Experiment to find the combination that gives you the most relief. As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, this affirms for me that this is the best treatment for so many ailments. Here’s hoping that this information brings you some healthier options for relief this allergy season. — By Grace Orosz RN-BC, CCAP
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Prostate MRI Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. The American Cancer Association predicts there will be 164,690 new cases of prostate cancer in 2018. It is typically diagnosed in men 65 years and older. One out of every 41 men will die of prostate cancer. Despite these ominous statistics, most men diagnosed with prostate cancer will not die from this disease. This is due to early diagnosis and treatment. One of the newest tests in diagnosing prostate cancer is the prostate MRI.
Q: What is prostate MRI?
A: The MRI is a machine that uses a powerful magnet instead of
Q: What is the prostate gland?
A: The prostate gland is found in men, located in the pelvis just
below the bladder at the base of the penis. Its function is to excrete fluid which helps make up semen. It is the size of a walnut, but it can grow. As men get older, most prostate glands grow in a condition called benign prostatic hypertrophy. It is not known why this enlargement occurs; however, it is not cancer, nor does it cause cancer.
Q: What is prostate cancer?
A: Prostate cancer occurs when the cells of the prostate gland grow
This subtle prostate cancer is located in an area that is difficult to biopsy. This MRI guided the urologist to the exact location of the cancer so it could be removed with surgery
uncontrollably. Some cases of prostate cancer can grow and spread quickly; however, in a great majority of cases the prostate cancer grows very slowly. In most cases, men will never know they have prostate cancer because it is not causing symptoms or affecting their health. It has been shown that 70% of all men in their eighties who die from other causes will have prostate cancer found incidentally at autopsy.
Q: How do you diagnose prostate cancer?
A: The digital rectal exam is the most commonly used physical exam to diagnose
prostate cancer. The doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to examine the prostate. The doctor can evaluate the texture and size of the gland, and is able to feel for suspicious nodules. There is a blood test called a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test that is used to determine the presence of prostate cancer. PSA is a protein produced by the prostate gland. It is normally found in the bloodstream in very small quantities. If there are elevated levels of PSA in the blood, this could be a sign of different diseases of the prostate gland, including prostate cancer. If there is a suspicion of prostate cancer, a urologist will perform a biopsy. Usually 12 individual core samples of the prostate gland will be performed in various locations to detect cancer.
radiation to create images of the body. A prostate MRI is able to create excellent images of the prostate gland. It is used to diagnose prostate cancer and to determine whether the cancer is contained within the prostate gland or has spread outside of the prostate gland. It is also able to detect other non-cancerous diseases of the prostate such as prostatitis (infection of the prostate gland), an abscess of the prostate gland, and benign enlargement of the prostate gland called BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). Some centers use an endorectal coil. This is an instrument that is inserted into the rectum and is used to help obtain the images of the prostate gland. Our powerful cutting-edge MRI is state of the art and uses the most sophisticated computer system available to create the most detailed images possible. Our MRI does not require the use of an endorectal coil and therefore creates a much more comfortable experience for our patients.
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spinal stimulators, cochlear implants, and blood vessel stents that are not compatible with an MRI and therefore can pose a danger to the patient. Patients with hip replacements are safe to enter an MRI; however, the metal of the hip replacement can distort the images of the prostate gland. Prostate MRI is a new and exciting test to detect prostate cancer in men. You may wonder why I would be discussing prostate cancer in a newspaper dedicated to women. I have found that in many households, women manage the healthcare for their families. Most questions I am asked about prostate MRI have been from women inquiring for their husbands, fathers, or uncles. Therefore it is important for both men and women to have the information they will need regarding prostate health.
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What You Need To Know About Celiac Disease Celiac Disease is a common disorder that affects 1 in 133 people. In this disease, individuals have a reaction to gluten, which is contained in certain food products. This reaction injures the lining of the digestive system and causes a wide variety of symptoms. What are the symptoms of Celiac Disease?
The most common symptoms of Celiac Disease are diarrhea, bloating and abdominal pain. Some patients may experience weight loss, anemia or other vitamin deficiencies. There may be delayed growth or delayed puberty in children. Other symptoms may include fatigue, bone pain, headaches and muscle aches. Some people with the disease may have no symptoms at all. The disorder is often attributed to Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Fibromyalgia as the symptoms are so varied.
What causes Celiac Disease?
Certain individuals have a genetic susceptibility to Celiac Disease and something then triggers the disease to develop, such as stress or other illness. If you have a parent or sibling with this disorder, you will have a 1 in 20 chance of developing the disease. Celiac Disease may be diagnosed in childhood. Others may not find out about the disease until adulthood due to later onset of the disease or a delay in the diagnosis.
What is gluten and what foods contain it?
Gluten is a mixture of proteins contained in wheat, rye, barley and malt. Due to crosscontamination, oats may also contain gluten if not labeled strictly gluten free. As you might imagine, gluten is therefore in many food staples such as bread, pasta, cakes and pizza.
specific and if positive, almost certainly reflect the underlying disease. Some patients with immune deficiencies may have the disease even with negative blood testing. Genetic testing is also available. Once positive blood tests are identified, your doctor will need to obtain a biopsy of the small intestine to confirm the disorder. A procedure called an upper endoscopy can be scheduled to obtain the necessary tissue. This procedure takes only about five minutes and is performed by a gastroenterologist with the patient asleep with intravenous sedation.
How is Celiac Disease treated?
Celiac Disease is treated with a gluten-free diet. This diet means avoiding all foods that include wheat, barley, rye, malt or oats (unless specified gluten-free oats). All prepared foods are labeled and required to list these ingredients, which makes shopping easier than it had been in the past. Many foods are also clearly marked as gluten free. Foods such as meats, eggs, fruits, vegetables and cheeses are naturally gluten free. There are many glutenfree prepared foods now available in the local supermarket and many restaurants have gluten-free menu options.
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Who helps to manage Celiac Disease?
Once a patient is diagnosed, it is important to meet with a nutritionist to learn about a gluten-free lifestyle. Patients and family members can educate themselves about the disease from numerous books and websites. Local support groups are also available.
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How does gluten affect the bowel in Celiac Disease?
When patients with Celiac Disease eat products containing gluten, an inflammatory reaction started by their body’s own immune system takes place in the digestive system. This reaction causes the surface lining of the small intestine to become damaged. An injured small bowel cannot function properly and absorb the nutrients in food. This causes the patient to develop malabsorption or the inability to process food products.
As you can now understand, Celiac Disease is a common disorder, which may lead to diarrhea and abdominal pain. It is often misdiagnosed as other common illnesses. It can be diagnosed with lab and endoscopic testing. Treatment is available in the form of diet modification. If you think you may have Celiac Disease, contact your gastroenterologist to initiate the proper testing.
How is Celiac Disease diagnosed?
Celiac Disease can be detected with blood testing. Blood tests can show elevated antibody levels in affected patients. The blood tests are very
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Why Minimally Invasive Surgery Isn’t Always the Answer High school math teacher Carrie Mazak credits her recovery from a ruptured brain aneurysm to a calculated decision to perform open surgery. It was 5:40 a.m. when Joe Senerchia heard his wife, Carrie Mazak, reciting her ABCs in the guest bedroom of their Ocean Township, New Jersey home. “I had heard that if you think you’re having a stroke, you may not be able to recite the alphabet,” says Carrie. “I could, but it felt like an explosion went off in my head and my right leg was numb.” “I checked in on Carrie and saw her sitting on the floor,” recalls Joe. “When she told me her right leg was numb, I asked if she thought she was having a stroke. She said she just needed a minute. But in less time than that, she was passing out and struggling to breathe, so I called 911.” Within 60 seconds, emergency responders took over and transported Carrie to Jersey Shore Medical Center, where a CAT scan revealed blood on her brain. After administering an angiogram to visualize the blood vessels in her brain, Dr. Pinakin R. Jethwa – a board-certified, dual-trained neurosurgeon at Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists (ANS) – explained to Carrie and her family that she had a ruptured middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysm. “Dr. Jethwa went out of his way to include and educate all of us about Carrie’s options for treatment to stop the bleeding, in a way we could actually understand,” shares Carrie’s sister Sarah Mazak. Brain aneurysms are typically treated with clipping or coiling. Clipping requires a craniotomy to open the skull and place a small clip across the neck of the aneurysm to prevent blood from entering it. Alternatively, endo-vascular coiling is a minimally invasive procedure that uses small coils – inserted through a tiny catheter in the blood stream – to promote clotting and block blood flow from entering the aneurysm.
“We’re incredibly grateful that Dr. Jethwa had the dual training and expertise in both traditional and newer treatments to give us this recommendation,” says Joe. “The outcome for Carrie – and for all of us – has been tremendous.” After the seven-hour surgery, Carrie recovered at the hospital for just over two weeks before returning home. Today, Carrie is neurologically intact, physically healthy and planning to return to teaching high school math.
“Patients like Carrie are the reason I went into neurosurgery,” says Dr. Jethwa. “This aneurysm could have permanently disabled or even killed her, but because she got the right treatment, she is going to live a normal life again. It takes many years of training to become a neurosurgeon, and even more to become a dual-trained neurosurgeon. Seeing Carrie’s recovery makes it all worth it.” ANS is New Jersey’s largest neurosurgical practice and one of the most advanced in the country. For more information, visit www.ansdocs.com.
“Minimally invasive doesn’t necessarily mean minimal risk,” explains Dr. Jethwa. “Because of the size, shape and location of Carrie’s aneurysm, as well as her young age, coiling would have likely presented problems and could have put her at risk for a large stroke or further hemorrhage. Clipping would take a major risk – blood leaking back into the aneurysm or out onto her brain – off the table, decrease the chances of causing a stroke and ultimately lead to a better long-term recovery.”
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Parvez Mahmood, MD, FACS Dr. Mahmood has been in practice in Ocean County since 1974. He received his training in New York City at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York University Medical Center, Bellevue Hospital Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He is currently an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Fox Chase Cancer Center and Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. of the American College of Surgeons.
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drink 8-10 glasses of water.aOther beverages contain cancer caffeinesurgeries or alcoholusing will How Didcommon you know are born with hemorrhoidal her patients, butper sheday performs majority of herthat colorectal is we colorectal cancer and who is at tissue, risk? it’s a part dehydrate you so try to decrease your intake of those beverages. These measures help ofColorectal our anatomy? tissueand lies within the analStates canal laparoscopic surgery. colorectal is a minimally invasiveto cancer is Hemorrhoidal thecolorectal second mostcancer common cancer in is the among her patients, but sheLaparoscopic performs a majority of surgery her colorectal cancer surgeries using How common is who atUnited risk? create a soft, formed stool thereby eliminating excessive straining during bowel movements. and perianal area and consists of blood vessels, connective surgery in which small incisions are made to perform major surgery. This allows both men and women. It affects 140,000 people annually and causes 50,000 laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic colorectal surgery is a minimally invasive Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States among in turn will decrease the decreased pressure onincisional the hemorrhoids. Theearlier use of warm water soaks tissue, a small amount muscle. Hemorrhoids are described forsurgery shorter stays, and work and deaths. The and average person aof one in 20 chance of developing colorectal cancer This inhospital which small incisions are made topain perform major return surgery.to This allows bothand men women. It has affects 140,000 people annually and causes 50,000 (sitz baths) will also provide relief. as veinsThis of the anus and rectum because theyofare other activities. invaricose his/her lifetime. risk is increased if there is a family history colorectal shorter hospital stays, decreased incisional pain and earlier return to work and deaths. The average person has a one in 20 chance of developing colorectal cancer for There are several outpatient treatments that may be performed in the office to help treat enlarged, bulging vessels anus andwith lower rectum. polyps or cancer, and blood is even higher stillininthe those a history of breast, other activities. in his/her lifetime. This risk is increased if therepatients is a family history of colorectal symptomatic hemorrhoids. These include: rubber band ligation, infrared photocoagulation The only time wecancer, actuallypatients feel hemorrhoids is they become Can colorectal cancer be prevented? uterine withina those history of when extensive polypsororovarian cancer, and is and even higher still patients with ainflammatory history of breast, and sclerotherapy. All of these procedures are painless. Dr. Paonessa’s procedure of choice enlarged or symptomatic. Dr. Paonessa likes use the analogy: Colorectal cancer is one ofSclerotherapy thebe few cancers thatan is injection preventable. Obtaining a into bowel disease such ascancer, ulcerative colitis or with Crohn’s colitis.to Additionally, a person’s Can colorectal cancer prevented? uterine or ovarian and patients a history of extensive inflammatory in the office is sclerotherapy. involves of a chemical irritant “We all developing have teeth, but we all don’t have cavities”. Likewise, screening colonoscopy at regular intervals is the single best way to prevent risk for colorectal cancer increases significantly with age. Colorectal cancer is one of the few cancers that is preventable. Obtaining a bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s colitis. Additionally, a person’s the hemorrhoid which causes scarring and shrinkage of the blood vessels present within we all have hemorrhoids, but we all don’t have symptomatic colorectal cancer. Your colorectal surgeon or specialist is able to review the colonoscopy atprocedure regular intervals is and the has single waycomplications. to prevent risk for developing colorectal cancer increases significantly with age. the screening hemorrhoidal tissues. This is painless few,best if any, hemorrhoids. guidelines for screening colonoscopy based upon yourany age, medical history What causes colorectal cancer? colorectal cancer. Your colorectal surgeon or specialist is able to review theneed to Sclerotherapy is safe for patients on blood thinners. As with procedure, you will There are two types of hemorrhoids, internal and external. Both can have different and family history. Although not definitively proven, studies published in the It is generally agreed that nearly all colon and rectal cancer begins in benign discuss this with your physician. guidelines for screening colonoscopy based upon your age, medical history What causes colorectal cancer? symptoms and often different treatments. Internal (inside) hemorrhoids form in the literature mention additional factors that may lower your risk of developing and External Hemorrhoids may also not be treated on an outpatient basis aspublished well. Excison of the polyps, called adenomas. These pre-malignant polyps, or growths, occur in the family history. Although definitively proven, studies in the Itbeneath is generally agreed nearly all colon rectaltocancer beginsstretch in benign anus a lining calledthat mucosa, which is not and sensitive touch, pain, or colorectal cancer and include eating a high-fiber, low-fat diet; maintaining a hemorrhoidal tissue can be performed. The hemorrhoid will be injected with a numbing wall of the colon and/or rectum and may eventually increase in size and become literature mention additional factors that may lower your risk of developing polyps, called adenomas. These pre-malignant polyps, or growths, occur in the temperature. As such, internal hemorrhoids are commonly associated with painless bleeding andweight; excising of the hemorrhoid alongawith all blood clot (thrombus) is done. Inathis healthy and engaging regular, vigorous exercise. cancer, orthe medically speaking, carcinoma. This is known as thein “adenomacolorectal cancer and includeineating high-fiber, low-fat diet; maintaining wall of colon bowel and/or rectum and may eventually increase size and become agent and protrusion during movements. It is only when the hemorrhoid completely case the entire external hemorrhoid is removed not lanced, so as to avoid any residual skin carcinoma sequence.” Several factors have been mentioned in the literature that healthy weight; and engaging in regular, vigorous exercise. prolapses from the openingspeaking, of the anus and cannot This be pushed back as inside that it becomes cancer, or medically carcinoma. is known the “adenomatag once healed. This procedure provides instant pain relief for those patients suffering from may increase a person’s risk for developing colorectal cancer and include age, a diet severely painful.sequence.” Several factors have been mentioned in the literature that carcinoma severe pain. Often hemorrhoids that and are not thrombosed can becolon treatedcancer, with dietary change high in fat and cholesterol, an inactive/sedentary lifestyle, obesity, smoking and “After I had my colonoscopy found out I had my may increase a person’s risk for developing colorectal cancer and include age, a diet and sitz baths. Internal hemorrhoids are classified in four grades: environmental exposures. primary recommended see Dr.out Paonessa. Not only is she high in fat and cholesterol, an inactive/sedentary lifestyle, obesity, smoking and “After Iphysician had my colonoscopy andI found I had colon cancer, my There are other procedures that can be done on an outpatient basis at surgery centers Grade One: The hemorrhoid is not protruding from the opening of the environmental exposures. an excellent surgeon, I would recommend Dr. Paonessa to anyone primaryThese physician I see Dr. Paonessa. only is and she or hospitals. include:recommended traditional hemorrhoidectomy, Transanal Not Hemorrhoidal anus (no prolapse).
What are the symptoms of colorectal cancer?
Grade Two: The hemorrhoid protrudes from the anus but it goes back in Unfortunately, polyps and early cancers do not produce any physical signs or are the symptoms of colorectal cancer? on What its own. symptoms. Therefore, symptoms usually indicate late or disease. The Unfortunately, and earlyprotrudes cancers doand not requires produceadvanced any signs or Grade Three: Thepolyps hemorrhoid thephysical patient to push most common symptoms of colorectal cancer are rectal bleeding and changes symptoms. Therefore, The it back inside the anus. symptoms usually indicate late or advanced disease. in bowel habits suchhemorrhoid as constipation or diarrhea. These symptoms common mostFour: common symptoms of colorectal cancer are rectal bleeding and changes Grade The cannot be placed back into are the anus byin in many other disorders the gastrointestinal tract These so it issymptoms very important to have in bowel habits asofconstipation or diarrhea. are common the patient. Thissuch is often very painful.
everyone.” an excellent(THD), surgeon, wouldhemorrhoidectomy. recommend Dr.AsPaonessa to anyone and Dearterialization and Istapled with any surgery you will need to have your physician evaluate your condition and see what the best option for you Josephine B. everyone.” is. With advances in local anesthetic and surgical technique, hemorrhoidectomy is not - Josephine B. the painful procedure it had been associated with in the past.
“I credit Dr. Paonessa for saving my life. Her thoroughness and attention to“I If you are experiencing the symptoms ornever conditions discussed detail made the difference forofmy recovery. met aand doctor like credit Dr. Paonessa forany saving my life. HerI’ve thoroughness attention please contact Paonessa Colon and Rectal surgery to make an her-so attentive and caring. to detail made the difference for my recovery. I’ve never met a doctor like a thorough examination you experiencetract them. ALL RECTAL many other disorders ofshould the gastrointestinal so itNOT is very important to have with Dr. Paonessa. Dr. Paonessa is well trained in all BLEEDING External (outside) hemorrhoids form around the anus areimportant covered by for verypatients sensitiveto appointment DUE TO should HEMORRHOIDS. isand very - Patricia E. her-so attentive and caring. a thorough IS examination you experienceItthem. NOT ALL RECTAL aspects of hemorrhoid management and surgery. In fact, she is the coskin. The most common complaints associated with external hemorrhoids are occasional remember this and seek evaluation if they are experiencing rectal bleeding. Other to BLEEDING IS DUE TO HEMORRHOIDS. It is very important for patients - Patricia E. editor of the textbook Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids, 2nd edition swelling, pressure or discomfort. When a hemorrhoid is symptomatic it becomes a symptoms, such as abdominal pain and weight loss, are usually late symptoms and
remember painful this andlump seekoutside evaluation if they areexternal experiencing rectaldevelops bleeding. Other and authored three of the chapters within this textbook. bluish-colored, the anus. If the hemorrhoid a clot quite possiblysuch indicate advanced/extensive disease.loss, are usually late symptoms and symptoms, as abdominal pain and weight (thrombosis) it becomes a hard, painful lump. When the pressure becomes elevated it can possibly indicate advanced/extensive disease. causequite the thrombosed hemorrhoid to breakdown the overlying skin and the clot begins to How is colorectal cancer diagnosed? leak out. Even after the hemorrhoid has healed some patients complain about soft tissue Evaluation of called colorectal cancer isdiagnosed? first with history How colorectal cancer outside theis anus an anal skin tag. An begun anal skin tag aiscomplete the residual effects and fromphysical the exam, including ahemorrhoid. digital rectal and possibly theability stool forclean blood. Aa thrombosed external A exam skin tag may hinder a apatient’s to Evaluation of colorectal cancer is first begun withtesting complete history andafter physical colonoscopy is the most definitive test used to diagnose colorectal cancer. A bowel movement. Although there is no treatment for anal skin tags, they can be removed exam, including a digital rectal exam and possibly testing the stool for blood. ifA colonoscopy performed by a colorectal surgeon or other colorectal specialist in order A to hygiene becomesisan issue for the patient. colonoscopy is the most definitive test used to diagnose cancer. getcolonoscopy There are several factors that can cause hemorrhoids although the exact cause is a direct visualization of the inside of the colon and rectum. A colonoscopy is performed by a colorectal surgeon or other specialist in order to unknown. Upright posture, alone, increases on the rectalrectum. cause is get a safe, painless, outpatient performed under a veins light and sedation. Based a direct visualization ofprocedure the insidepressure of the colon and A can colonoscopy them to bulge. Additional factors include aging, chronic constipation or diarrhea, straining upon colonoscopy, your colorectal surgeon othersedation. specialistBased may is a the safe,findings painless,onoutpatient procedure performed under or a light during pregnancy, heredity, straining bowel movements, overuse of laxatives or may recommend other testing such asduring blood work, a CT scan of the and upon the findings on colonoscopy, your colorectal surgeon or abdomen other specialist enemas, and extended periods ofsuch time as onblood the toilet (i.e.areading). pelvis, pelvic MRI recommend otherand/or testingultrasound. work, CT scan of the abdomen and Here are some symptoms you should be aware of to determine if you may have a pelvis, pelvic MRI and/or ultrasound. hemorrhoid problem. If you are having bleeding during bowel movements, itching in Colon and ReCtal SuRgeRy How is colorectal cancer treated? the anal area, pain, sensitive lumps or prolapsing during bowel movements. If you do Nearly all cases of colorectal cancer require surgery. Radiation and chemotherapy Colon and ReCtal SuRgeRy How is cancer treated? Board Certified in General Surgery and Proctology experience anycolorectal of the symptoms do not treat with over the counter medication. Call and are sometimes required in addition to surgery. If the cancer is diagnosed and Nearly all cases of colorectal cancer require surgery. Radiation and chemotherapy make an appointment with your doctor. It is very important to understand that NOT all Board Certified in General Surgery and Proctology treated in theis earliest stages, approximately 80-90% of patients restoredwith to a • laparaoscopic surgery • anorectal surgery arebleeding sometimes required in addition surgery. If the cancer isare diagnosed and rectal caused by hemorrhoids. Astosuch, it is crucial to seek consultation their normal health. The cure rate decreases to80-90% 50% orofless when the restored cancer isto treated in asthe earliest approximately patients are • laparaoscopic surgery • anorectal specialist such a colon andstages, rectal surgeon to be sure that the rectal bleeding is not caused • abdominal/pelvic surgery • pelvic floor surgery disorders diagnosed in the later/advanced stages. Less than 5% of all colorectal cancer their normal health. The cure rate decreases to 50% or less when the cancer is by a serious disease such as anal or colorectal cancer. • abdominal/pelvic • pelvic floor disorders • fecal incontinence surgery • office proctology require a colostomy “bag,” thanks tothan modern technology. Dr.cancer Paonessa diagnosed in the later/advanced stages. Lesssevere 5%condition of all colorectal patients How hemorrhoids are treatedor depends on how the is. If the symptoms • fecal incontinence • office proctology • endoanal/rectal ultrasound • anorectal manometry/ herself in being able tohave maintain this standard ofintake caretechnology. in practice. areprides mild your doctor may simply increase your in her yourown diet Dr. (i.e fruits, patients require a colostomy or you “bag,” thanks to fiber modern Paonessa Not only is she able to minimize the number of colostomies/“bags” created for vegetables, cereals)able or by an oral supplement. recommended • endoanal/rectal ultrasound • anorectal manometry/ prides breads herselfand in being to adding maintain thisfiber standard of careItinisher own practice. physiology thatNot you consume 20-35 of fiber per It is very important to make sure that you only is she ablegrams to minimize theday. number of colostomies/“bags” created for Nina Paonessa, DO, FACOS, an established Nina Paonessa, FACOS, an established colorectal surgeonDO, practicing in Ocean and Nina Paonessa, DO, FACOS, an established colorectalsurgeon surgeonpracticing practicing inOcean Oceanand and Monmouth Counties, answers in questions about colorectal Monmouth Counties, answers questions colorectal cancer, one of the leading cancers in Monmouth Counties, discusses hemorrhoidsabout and their and treatments. colorectal cancer, one of the leading cancers in both men women. both men and women.
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Getting To Know Your Blood Cells
Ocean Hematology & Oncology Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
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Leucopenia: When the number of white blood cells (WBCs) in the blood is lower than normal (LEUCOPENIA), it affects the immune function and makes a person more susceptible to infections. There are different types of WBCs in the blood – neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, etc. Neutrophils are important in fighting against bacterial infections. So the number of neutrophils in the blood (absolute neutrophil count: ANC) is more valuable than total white count when assessing the risk of infection. Causes of Leucopenia: Medications: Certain prescription drugs, including
some antibiotics and drugs used for the treatment of seizures, can lower the white cells. If the count is only slightly low, there is no need to change the drug, and close monitoring of the blood count is all that is necessary. Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy drugs, given for the treatment of cancer, almost always lower the white count, along with red cells and platelets. This is reversible, and counts should return to normal within two to three weeks. Infections: Viral infections and some bacterial infections can cause leucopenia. Once the infection is resolved, blood counts will return to normal. Autoimmune Diseases: Diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis can cause a suppression of the bone marrow and result in a low white count. Bone Marrow Diseases: Since the blood cells are produced inside the bone marrow, anything that affects the normal function of the marrow can result in a low blood count. This includes leukemia and other cancers, aplastic anemia, and myelodysplasia (MDS). Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS): MDS is a group of diseases where the bone marrow’s function is altered and this results in suppression of one or more cell lines. It is usually a disease of the elderly, but can affect young people as well. Depending on the cell line that is affected, MDS can present with anemia (low red blood cells), leucopenia, thrombocytopenia (low platelets) or a combination of all three. Most cases of MDS progress slowly. In some instances, this can develop into leukemia. Treatment of MDS is based on the degree and severity of the disease. Mild anemia and leucopenia may not require treatment. Injections such as Procrit or Aranesp are used to treat anemia from MDS. Neupogen is a drug that is given as an injection to help stimulate the white cells. If the anemia is severe, blood transfusions might be necessary. More advanced cases of MDS require chemotherapy to lower the number of blood transfusions required and to slow down the progression into leukemia. Younger
patients can be considered for a bone marrow transplant if they have an available donor. Platelets: Platelets are the blood cells that help to prevent bleeding. Normal blood platelet count ranges from 140,000 to 450,000. When the platelet count is low, the risk of bleeding increases. In severe cases, it can result in bruises, nose bleeding, gum bleeding and even bleeding into the internal organs. If the platelet count is really high (thrombocytosis), it can result in blood clots. Thrombocytopenia (low platelets): There are a number of reasons why the blood platelets can be low. Most often, this is very mild and does not cause any bleeding.
Causes: Medications: Certain drugs can lower the platelet
count. This is usually mild and reversible when the drug is discontinued. Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP): ITP is a condition where the bone marrow makes normal platelets but they are destroyed in the blood by an auto-antibody in the blood. The actual cause of this is not well-known. Auto-antibodies are antibodies directed against one’s own cells. When the platelets are destroyed, the bone marrow makes more platelets to compensate. ITP is most often mild and does not require any treatment unless the platelet count is significantly low (<50,000). This disease can cause fluctuations in the platelet count on a day-to-day basis. Bone Marrow Diseases: Leukemia, other cancers involving the bone marrow, aplastic anemia and similar bone marrow disorders can also result in a low platelet count. Treatment: If the platelet count is lower than 10,00015,000, the risk of bleeding is very high and one would need transfusion of platelets. In general, treatment is based on the underlying cause. ITP is treated with drugs such as steroids, gamma globulin and Rituxan. In some cases of ITP, removing the spleen (splenectomy) is one way of improving the platelet count. Thrombocytosis: When the platelet count is higher than normal, it can result in blood clots that clog the blood flow. This can occur in the legs or in any internal organs. Platelets can be transiently increased in infections, inflammations, stress, from smoking and conditions such as iron deficiency anemia. Essential Thrombocytosis: Bone marrow makes abnormal amounts of platelets in this condition and results in extremely high platelet count in the blood. Treatment of thrombocytosis is usually directed towards the cause and towards reducing the risk of getting blood clots. Taking a baby aspirin or regular aspirin a day would lower the risk of blood clots.
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Erin Sullivan, DPT Freehold Facility Manager All-Care Physical Therapy Erin graduated from the Richard Stockton College of NJ with her Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2011 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2013. Erin completed her clinical affiliations in a variety of settings, one of which was in All-Care’s Toms River facility. In addition to her clinical rotation at All-Care, Erin completed affiliations in school-based pediatric, acute care, and hospital-affiliated outpatient settings. Clinically, Erin works with post-surgical orthopedics, musculoskeletal injuries, adult neurological conditions (Parkinson’s disease, stroke, spinal cord injury, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and multiple sclerosis) as well as pediatric and genetic neurological conditions (cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, and muscular dystrophy). Erin is certified as an LSVT: Big Clinician. The LSVT: Big program is an unique treatment approach for patients with Parkinson’s focusing on big, large amplitude movements to promote independence. Erin also has clinical experience with patients with cardiopulmonary complications and other comorbidities. Erin’s treatment approach is very handson with a focus on keeping her patients as involved as possible during their physical therapy experience and rehabilitation. For more information, call 732-431-4222 or visit www.allcareptc.com.
Geeta K. Brana Senior Vice President, Freedom Capital Management Geeta K. Brana is a Senior Vice President at Freedom Capital Management in Colts Neck, NJ. Geeta provides comprehensive wealth management and advisory services to Women in Transition, assisting women in all phases of their lives – with a special focus on divorce. Geeta has a long history in the financial services sector and she uses her diverse international banking background to help simplify complicated wealth planning issues for her clients. “My goal is to build long-term relationships with my clients based on education and trust,” Ms. Brana said. Geeta started her investment banking career in London (1995) where she was trained in all aspects of international finance and credit analysis. She has extensive experience structuring and trading debt packages for multinational companies throughout the UK, Eastern Europe, Japan and the U.S. In 2002, Geeta began her career in the U.S., turning her extensive knowledge to helping individual investors. In a primarily male-dominated environment, she was able to build a successful wealth management practice in Washington, DC and New York, working with high net worth individuals and institutions. For more information, call 732-546-9315 or visit www.fcmadvisor.com.
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Susan Jacobi Recruiter/Sales Coordinator United Methodist Communities HomeWorks Susan has been involved in senior home care for several years and brings over 25 years of experience in marketing, product management, event planning and sales to her responsibility for the marketing, sales and recruiting efforts for United Methodist Communities HomeWorks. She has a great appreciation for the ability to “age in place” and is excited to be a part of a team that is committed to providing excellent home care to seniors in our local communities within Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties. Susan is a graduate of Centenary College in Hackettstown, NJ. In her early career, she worked in a large corporate setting in various roles including account management, financial management and product development. Prior to joining United Methodist Communities, Susan was the Marketing Manager for a senior home care company in Pennsylvania. She especially enjoyed providing educational forums on home care and its many benefits and how much it can improve a senior’s quality of life. Susan was born in New Jersey and lived most of her life in the state. However, for the past 14 years she lived in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania before moving back to the Jersey Shore. I guess she will always be a “Jersey girl” at heart. Susan enjoys traveling, beach days and day trips to NYC with her family. For more information, call 732-838-1950 or visit www.UMCHomeworks.org.
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Grace Orosz, RN-BC, CCAP Integrative Health Nurse, Hackensack Meridian Integrative Health and Medicine Grace Orosz, RN-BC, CCAP, is the Integrative Health Nurse for Hackensack Meridian Integrative Health and Medicine at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy and Old Bridge. She is an RN, board certified in Medical-Surgical Nursing. Grace is also a Certified Clinical Aromatherapy Practitioner and Reflexologist. With 38 years of nursing experience, she has a strong clinical background working with patients who have alcohol/substance addictions and other behavioral health problems. Grace also worked with HIV/AIDS and oncology patients, many with quality-of-life and end-of-life issue. She is committed to supporting the overall health and well-being of her clients in the acute care setting. Grace sees patients by consultation and provides non-pharmacological, complementary interventions to help with the management of specific symptoms like pain, anxiety, nausea and difficulty sleeping. Dedicated to furthering her skills in Holistic Nursing, she is presently preparing for Holistic board certification. Grace brings a deep loving kindness and compassion to the bedside of her patients to meet their special needs and support families. “Being a nurse is all I ever wanted to do. My present position is a dream come true.” For more information, call 732-263-7999 or visit www.HackensackMeridianHealth.org/ Integrative Medicine.
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Women Of Monmouth County Christine L Matus, Esq. The Matus Law Group Christine is an attorney that resides in Toms River, New Jersey. She was born in New York City but raised in Toms River, New Jersey. Her parents had moved here in 1975. With a degree in Economics from Rutgers and then a Juris Doctorate from Touro Law School, she started her legal career in Toms River, New Jersey. She worked for an insurance defense firm early on and then worked for a law firm primarily located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey but at their satellite office in Northfield, New Jersey. During her legal career, she has had vast experience in real estate and estate planning. She and her husband Steven, who is a civil engineer, have two children. Being a mother of a special needs child, Christine has seen the incredible relationship created between her older child and the lessons learned by being a parent of a child with special needs. As a result, a large portion of her practice is devoted to protecting the assets of special needs children and adults so that they can have the lifestyle they deserve. She is a board member with many nonprofit organizations such as President of 21 Plus, Inc., Board Member and Of Counsel to MOCEANs, Inc., Trustee for the Ocean County Bar Association, former Co-Chair of the Ocean County Bar, Women’s Committee, Board Member of the Down Syndrome Association of Central New Jersey, past Board member of Central Ocean Rotary, Ocean YMCA, Jersey Shore Down Syndrome Group, American Cancer Society Ocean County and Special Needs Lawyer of the Year 20172018 by Coroprate Livewire. She is also dedicated to helping her fellow Filipinos by being a former Board Member with the Filipino American Cultural Development Center of Toms River, New Jersey, legal advisor for the Filipino American Medical Society, as well as the Philippine Nurses Association of Ocean County. Christine greatly enjoys spending time with her family. You can reach her at 732-281-0060 or visit www.MatusLaw.com for more information.
Alexia Tsakiris, BVetMed, CVA, CVWH Blue Sage Veterinary Wellness Center
Dr. Tsakiris was born and raised on the Jersey Shore in Monmouth Beach. She lives in West Long Branch with her husband, their two boys, and two rescue dogs. After graduating from the Royal Veterinary College in London in 2005, she quickly realized the limitations of conventional medicine and the need for an integrative approach. Dr. Tsakiris is passionate about treating the individual patient by focusing on their health and wellness, from the inside out. She earned her Certification in Veterinary Acupuncture from the Chi Institute in 2009. In 2015 she earned her Certification in Western Veterinary Herbal Medicine from the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies and in 2017 she earned her graduate Diploma in Western Veterinary Herbal medicine. Her passion for herbal medicine led her to David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies Program which she completed in September of 2016. In her spare time she can be found having family dinners, building sand castles with her boys, and creating pottery. For more information, call 732-576-8594 or visit www.bluesagevet.com.
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Liya Ostrow, DMD TenderSmiles4Kids
Known as Dr. Liya, emigrated from Russia in 1991 at the age of ten. She was a Summa Cum Laude graduate in 2003 from Hunter College in New York. That same year she relocated to Philadelphia to attend the University of Pennsylvania Dental School where she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree, Cum Laude. While at UPSDM she was keenly involved in programs and visits providing underprivileged children and adults with much needed dental care and education. Advanced studies in her field of Pediatric Dentistry took place at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. There she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Liya takes pride in providing exceptional dental care with a warm sense of humor and gentle style which helps the children and parents relax during their visits. Caring for children and their dental needs is paramount to everything she does. Dr. Liya is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is a standing member of AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry), the NJDA, NJDPA, and the ADA. Dr. Liya is surrounded by medical professionals in her family. She resides in Morganville with her husband Vlady, who is a pediatrician and their three children, Julian (11 yrs.), Kayla (7 yrs.) and Aaron(6 months) plus a 13 yr. old Pekingese named Archie. Dr. Liya enjoys entertaining at home and traveling. For more information or to contact Dr. Liya, please call 732-625-8080 or visit www.tendersmiles4kids.com
Lynne Goldberg President, Lynne’s Fashion Boutique Lynne Goldberg, President of Lynne’s Fashion Boutique, was born and raised in Monmouth County where she attended public schools. Lynne began her career as a teacher. She married and soon became a full time mother of two sons. Lynne was always interested in clothing and design and her love of fashion blossomed. She has always enjoyed shopping with an appreciation for excellent quality. Her professional career in the retail field began in 1989. She selects designer clothing only available in specialty shops, and not found in department stores. Together with her exceptional staff, Lynne provides women with expertise in choosing styles that flatter and enhance their physical assets. Her clients greatly appreciate the personal attention they receive. Currently, Lynne resides in Ocean County and enjoys spending time with her family which includes her three grandchildren and two miniature schnauzers. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing yoga and healthy nutrition. Lynne is a member of the Little Silver Professional and Business Association. Lynne can be reached at 31 Church St. in Little Silver and at www.lynnesfashionboutique.com.
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Medical Professionals # Medical Professionals What You Need To Know About MOLES Warning Signs Of Skin Cancer
Moles, or nevi, are skin growths made up of cells called melanocytes.
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Kristina and Louis Corominas welcomed their first child, Juliana Rose in April! Both Mom and Dad are educators by profession, and are hard at work teaching baby to sleep through the night. Some lessons take a while Mom and Dad, so hang in there!” - Kristina Wheeler Pruitt
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Answering Needs. Advancing Potential. Serving infants, children, and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays in Monmouth and Ocean Counties
Since its founding by a small group of families in 1949, LadaCIn network (formerly Cerebral Palsy of Monmouth and Ocean) has offered opportunity and hope for people with disabilities and their families living in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Today, LADACIN Network is a multi-faceted non-profit organization providing lifetime services to over 3,500 individuals and their families and operating 14 facilities. The mission of LadaCIn network, a non-profit agency, is to provide a continuum of care, including educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services to infants, children, and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays.
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: EMDR One of the most revolutionary processes to come along in the field of psychotherapy is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR for short. This process was developed in the early 1980s by Dr. Francine Shapiro, while she was working at the V.A. She discovered that a series of eye movements could help people overcome trauma more quickly and more effectively than ever before. At that time, it was not known how EMDR worked, but more research has been done on EMDR than probably any other psychotherapy. If Dr. Shapiro had not had the wisdom to do a tremendous amount of research to establish its validity, EMDR would probably never have been accepted by the psychological and psychiatric communities. Instead, it is now being used around the world as a treatment for trauma of all kinds, small and large. And its results are stable and long term.
EMDR is very helpful for children and adolescents, as well as adults. A very readable book which clearly demonstrates the use of EMDR with adults is Emotional Healing at Warp Speed by Dr. David Grand, who went on to use EMDR for other purposes, such as cultivating people’s creativity.
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Women’s History
Kate Spade: Fashion Icon to Nieman Marcus in 1999, who later sold the brand to Fifth & Pacific, which was formerly known as Liz Claiborne; however, both Kate and Andy remained active with the promotion of the brand. Kate Spade was known to have taken some time off when daughter Frances Beatrix was born and returned in 2006 with a new brand called Frances Valentine. According to The New York Times, in May the full brand and business was sold to Coach. Kate Spade did not stop at fashion. She utilized her writing skills and wrote three books that included Manners, Occasions and Style. Kate Spade was 55 years old and it has been reported that she suffered from severe depression and anxiety. As a mental health professional, when I hear that someone has taken their life as a result of their inability to cope, it has a significant impact on me. Regardless of a person’s socioeconomic status, mental illness, including depression and anxiety, does not discriminate. I would be remiss if I failed to mention that no matter where we live or which career paths we choose, we could all be affected in one way or another by the daily stressors we encounter. It appears evident that the stigma of mental illness continues to create a barrier for society to It is with a heavy heart that I present this feature to all of seek treatment. There are a multitude of services available for individuals, and where the AC Woman readers. A fashion icon has left the building there is help, there is hope. with no return. Kate Spade was born as Katherine Noel As we unpack our summer accessories, Brosnahan on December 24, 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri. from our sunglasses to our colorful Kate attended Arizona State University, University of Kansas purses and our favorite summer dresses, let’s take a moment to and earned a degree in journalism. Kate met her husband, remember our dear friend Kate. Andy, during her college years; however, they did not She was a woman who made marry until 1994. Kate started her career in the journalism history making people all field working at Mademoiselle magazine. For the younger across the world feel alive, even readers, this magazine was a amongst her quiet suffering. very popular publication in the Lastly, in honor of Kate Spade 1980s and 1990s. Kate moved up and to anyone who may be having the ranks at Mademoiselle and some difficulties in their lives, I want became the senior fashion editor you to know that you are not alone and hope is a phone call away! and “head of accessories,” which is no surprise based upon her brand. In 1991 Kate Spade left the magazine industry to launch a business with her husband, Andy. The “Kate Spade” brand was presented to the city of New York by way of handbags in 1993. The first location was in a small boutique store in SoHo. I recall attending a wedding back in the 1990s with a good friend and she was carrying a bag which she referred to as “her Katy.” I had never heard of Kate Spade at the time; however, my friend was gushing over her new investment and her new friend “Katy.” I was educated about this amazing new designer. At the time I could not afford such a beautiful purchase, and it would not be until years later that I would acquire my first “Katy” bag when I received it as a generous gift from my sister. Kate Spade expanded her retail business as the popularity of her handbags grew. The handbags were known to be shaped in all different sizes, came in beautiful, vibrant colors and provided a modern accessory to mesh with the latest fashion trends. Kate Spade was a monument of fashion in New York and around the world, wearing her signature glasses and wearing her hair in a relaxed, pulled-up style that made us all want to have that look. The Kate Spade brand displays such an eclectic style that makes you feel in touch the latest fashion trend regardless of age. In fact in 1996, Kate Spade was awarded with the “America’s New Fashion Talent in Accessories” award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Kate Spade’s designs were sold in high-end stores ranging from Bloomingdale’s to Saks Fifth Avenue to Nieman Marcus! By 2006 Kate Spade’s retail resume included eyewear, shoes and even paper goods in addition to accessories and handbags. It has been reported in the biography of Kate Spade that she and her husband sold their business
Rita King, LCSW is the Associate Director of Justice Involved Services at Jewish Family Service. In this role, Rita currently supervises a Re-Entry program for incarcerated individuals as well as a community based diversion program for consumers experiencing mental illness and involvement with the criminal justice system. Rita is a “De-escalation for Individuals with Special Needs” training facilitator and has trained approximately 1,200 law enforcement professionals to date. Rita is also a CIT trained mental health professional. Rita has a strong passion for women’s history and in her free time she continues to raise awareness of the importance of women’s history through lectures and community speaking engagements.
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JoinAdults SCANMeet in Celebrating our 30th Anniversary 2018! Where Active To Be Informed, Empowered AndinInspired SCAN’s Fall Semester begins September 10th and will continue through December 7th. Call us at for a copy of the class view the full catalog our websiteProgram at www.scannj.com. Successful Aging & on Technology Returns SCAN (Social 732-542-1326 Community Activities Network) is alisting or A wide variety classeseducation and workshops are available – there’sto sure to be something of interest to everyone so sign up now! non-profit adultofsocial and resource center Freehold Tuesday 7:00-7:30pm. Past programs are also available for listening to by the clicking SCANevenings, returned its Successful Aging and Technology program founded in 1988At and conveniently located the SCAN’s “Engage Every Age” SENIOR EXPOinAND the YouTube icon at SCAN’s website, www.scannj.com. Hosts Pat Bohse and Andrea Tarr YMCA Community Center in Freehold Borough in October. Once again FASHION SHOW at the Mall wasinaFreehold Huge Monmouth Mall and ourMonmouth satellite location highlight community resources and services for Monmouth and Ocean Counties and feature the Affordable Housing Alliance provided funding for free tablets for limited Success! The name reflects the action-oriented profile informative guests sharing information and providing inspiration. Borough. income participants, coaches provided training on how to use the tablets SCAN celebrated Older Americans Month in May with our “Engage at Every Age” Senior Successful Agingand and Technology Program News of its members and the vibrancy and social networking Expo and Fashion Show, which emphasized that you are never too old (or too young) to take and accesscompleted the Internet. In addition weekly technology coaching and in SCAN Successful Aging andto Technology (SAT) programs in Keansburg part in activities enrich your physical, mental and emotional well-being. strength ofthat thecanorganization. The main draw of mentoring sessions, participants are provided classes participants on healthyreceived aging. free A new May and Keyport in June. In these programs, limited-income Forty vendors provided information on wellness, healthcare, technology and many other tablets while others brought their own. Coaches provided training from on howMonmouth to use the tablets membership, which is open to anyone aged 50 and over, aspect of the program has been the addition of students subjects of interest to today’s active adults. The highlight of the event was our Fashion Show and navigatewho the internet. leftcoaches. the program email, internet serve asParticipants technology Weproficient hope toinhear from yousafety, if you isheld the opportunity to socialize, meet and be University in coordination with Macy’s. Our mature adult modelsnew modeledfriends the latest Macy’s and Facebook and other social media. In addition to the weekly technology coaching and would like us to bring this program to your Community; please call us at 732fashions. proactive in staying healthier. mentoring sessions, participants were provided classes on healthy aging. Additional sessions 542-1326. of SAT are planned throughout the remainder of 2018. For further information about the
program, including how to apply for future classes, contact SCAN at 732-542-1326 or visit www.scannj.com. The Keansburg participants proudly display their diplomas on graduation day.
SCAN Honors Awardees at Annual Luncheon
SCAN held our Annual Awards Luncheon on October 25th at Seabrook in Tinton Falls. The annual luncheon was an opportunity for SCAN to honor key individuals who provided outstanding support to SCAN in 2016. This year’s honorees were: Four of the Keyport participants Leaders of Distinction: Cynthia Joy, President/CEO YMCA Western receive instruction on their tablets. Monmouth County and Donna M. Blaze, Chief Executive Officer, Affordable Housing Alliance SCAN (Social Community Activities Network) is a non-profit social education and resource center Neptune Successful Aging andadult Technology Class founded in 1988. The name reflects the action-oriented profile of members and the vibrancy and social Leaders of Distinction in the Field of Aging: Colleen Smith, Caregiver Graduates networking strength of the organization. SCAN programs sustain independence, health and happiness among Specialist, Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities & Veterans people fiftycompleting years of age andtheir older in12 Monmouth Ocean Counties.and SCANcoaching, itself is a placethe where Active After weeks and of instruction Neptune Services and Luanne Kane, Coordinator of the Take Control of Your Health Adults meet to be Informed, Empowered and Inspired. SCAN’s Mission is to provide an active support system Successful Aging and Technology participants graduated from the program on for those over the age of 50. SCAN uses education and technology to create an environment where the aging Program in Ocean County September continue toasmeet monthly to ensure retain population can27th. continueThey to growwill intellectually as well physically and emotionally, therebythey allowing older the SCAN’s Volunteer Recognition: Yachi Pan and Mai-Uyen Nguyen SCAN’s fashion plates showed off their style adults to thrive – not just survive. SCAN’s programming falls within four divisions: the Hub includes the valuable lessons learned. All the attendees enjoyed great food,the great company and numerous great Monmouth Mall location where social education classes and information and referral services are provided; during Fashion Show. Congratulations SCAN on Wheels brings our highGraduates! impact programming directly into high-needs communities; the Multi-Media prizes and raffles. SCAN’s Executive Director Pat Bohse and emcees Liz Jeressi, Tom Hayes and Lou Russo also featured Macy’s outfits. Tom is Director of Customer Relations for New Jersey Natural Gas The Medicare Open Enrollment Period October 15, and Lou and here he’sbegan flanked by 94.3 FM2016 The Point’s and Liz. ends on December 7, 2016. There have been significant changes in the plans
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available to New Jersey residents, and some plans, such as the AmeriHealth SAVE THE DATE for SCAN’s Awards Luncheon and Geisinger/Meridian Health Plans,Annual will no longer provide coverage toat Seabrook in Tinton Falls on October 23rd NJ residents in 2017. If you’ve been affected by plan changes, or if you’re Our 2018 luncheon figures to be bigger and better than ever! Join us in saluting our 2018 considering changing plans, don’t miss the December 7th enrollment deadline! Honorees while enjoying a great buffet luncheon with loads of raffle gift baskets. You can receive information aboutBlue Medicare from theirof website (Medicare. Honorees for 2018 include Horizon Cross Blue Shield New Jersey, Monmouth gov) by calling 1-800-633-4227. You can contact Family &Church Children’s Park or Charity Fund, VNA Health Group, St. Andrew United Methodist and SCAN VolunteeratJane Schaff. Services 732-222-9111 for SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Tickets counselors. are $25 for SCAN $50 for non-members. Call 732-542-1326 to an Program) You members can also and contact SCAN at 732-542-1326 to make register and for additional details. appointment with a SHIP counselor.
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“SCAN’s Community Connection” radio show is broadcast weekly on Good News Radio 88.1 FM. Broadcasts are live on Friday mornings, 8:30-9:00am with a rebroadcast
division includes our three cable TV shows which can also be seen on our YouTube channel, our social media, and our weekly radio show – Friday mornings, 8:30-9:00am and Thursday evenings at 7pm on Good New Radio 88.1 FM; Caregivers First, our newest division, is entirely devoted to the specific needs of Caregivers. If you would like SCAN to come into your community to present any of the programs or events outlined • NOVEMBER 10at 732-542-1326. – Fundraiser for ifSCAN, Bling in like above, just give us a call anytime Similarly, you have Bubbles any issues or and questions you would discussed, recommend to appear on our radio show, we’d love to hear from you! Redor guests Bank,you11am-1pm.
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Red Cross: Be Prepared During Hurricane Season The American Red Cross New Jersey Region wants to help keep you and your loved ones prepared and safe. Here are three simple steps you can take to prepare your household for an emergency: 1. Build an emergency kit with a gallon of water per person,
per day, non-perishable food, a flashlight, battery-powered radio, first aid kit, medications, supplies for an infant if applicable, a multi-purpose tool, personal hygiene items, copies of important papers, cell phone chargers, extra cash, blankets, maps of the area and emergency contact information. See the full list and learn more at redcross.org/kit. 2. Talk with household members and create an evacuation plan. Practicing the plan minimizes confusion and fear during the event. 3. Be informed. Learn about the community’s emergency response plan. Plan routes to local shelters, register family members with special medical needs as required and make plans for pets.
Stay Safe In and Around the Water This Summer This summer, many New Jersey families will be taking to the water to help beat the heat. Every day, about ten people die from unintentional drowning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is the leading cause of injury deaths for 1-4 year-old children.
The American Red Cross is stressing the importance of constant, active adult supervision and ensuring that everyone learns to swim as critical layers of protection to help prevent drowning. The following tips are layers of protection that will help people stay safe in, on and around the water: • Do your part, be water smart! Ensure that everyone in the family learns to swim well.
• Adults: actively supervise children; stay within arm’s reach
Download Free Red Cross Emergency App For tips on what to do before, during and after severe weather such as hurricanes, download the Red Cross Emergency App. It offers emergency alerts and information about what to do in case of flooding, as well as locations of open Red Cross shelters.
Users can find it in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross, texting GETEMERGENCY to 90999 for a link to download the app or going to redcross.org/apps.
of young children and newer swimmers. And kids: follow the rules. • Don’t fool with a pool: fence it in. Enclose your pool and spa with four-sided, four-foot fencing and use self-closing, selflatching gates. • Don’t just pack it; wear your U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket – always when on a boat and if in a situation beyond your skill level. Inflatable children’s toys and water wings can be fun, but they are no substitute for a life jacket and adult supervision. • Swim as a pair near a lifeguard’s chair - everyone, including experienced swimmers, should swim with a buddy in areas protected by lifeguards. • Reach or throw, don’t go! Know what to do to help someone in trouble, without endangering yourself; know how and when to call 9-1-1; and know CPR.
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