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Physical Therapy and the Treatment of Vertigo A question I am often asked when people are diagnosed with positional vertigo is, “Can physical therapy really help my dizziness?” They are usually surprised to find out that physical therapy has been shown to effectively treat positional vertigo and that many of our patients are now symptom free after one treatment session.
bending forward or rolling onto the affected ear can trigger an onset of symptoms. These symptoms may include vertigo (a room-spinning sensation), dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, unsteadiness and/or loss of balance. The vertigo symptoms usually come on suddenly and can last up to 60 seconds until the dislodged crystals stop floating around and settle in again at the bottom of the posterior canal. The onset of symptoms usually occurs again each time the person initiates a head movement into one of the provoking head positions; hence the term “positional vertigo”. The condition will cease only when the crystals are out of the posterior canal.
What is Positional Vertigo?
Diagnosis and treatment of BPPV
by Alyssa Pillco, DPT
The type of vertigo I am referring to is called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and it is the most common form of vertigo in both men and women age 60 and older. BPPV is an inner ear disorder that begins when the sensory receptors of the ear known as the Otoconia, made up of calcium-carbonate crystals, break away from their normal home in the utricle (see figure 1) and begin floating around in one of the ear’s three canals. The most common canal these crystals get dislodged into is called the posterior canal. This canal is responsible for telling the brain which direction (up or down) your head is moving in when you move it. The canals play an important part in balance because they send signals to your brain to let it know exactly which position your head is in at every given moment in time. This enables you to have clear vision and helps you maintain balance.
Why Do the Crystals float out in the First Place?
Normal aging is the most common reason the crystals break away and float out of the utricle. As the inner ear ages, some of the crystals can “loosen” spontaneously and float into the posterior canal. Other reasons the crystals of the ear loosen can be attributed to head trauma, viruses that affect the ear, migraines, and, sometimes prolonged periods of inactivity.
Symptoms of BPPV
Once dislodged crystals get into the ear’s posterior canal, head movements such as looking up or down,
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BPPV can easily be diagnosed by using the DixHallpike Maneuver. (See Figure 2) This is where we position the patient in an upright seated position and then passively move them into a lying position where the head is extended off of the treatment table and rotated right or left to a 45 degree angle. This position usually provokes the patient’s symptoms. The patient is also asked to keep their eyes open during the maneuver so we can detect if “nystagmus” (eye beating) is present. If nystagmus is present, we are able to figure out which canal is affected based on the direction the eyes beat toward. This maneuver is considered the gold-standard for diagnosing BPPV and also indicates to us which of the two ears are affected. After the maneuver is performed, our next goal is to try to get the dislodged crystals out of the posterior canal and back into the Utricle where they belong. We do this by using a sequence of head positions called the Canalith Repositioning Treatment (CRT). The CRT moves the crystals out of the canal and repositions them back into the Utricle where they either settle or get reabsorbed. Studies show the CRT is effective 80% of the time and helps rid patients of their symptoms in one week. Yes! – I said one week! Patients are always amazed that their symptoms can be relieved in one week with only one simple head treatment – but it’s true and I’ve seen great results with the patients we have treated throughout the years at All-Care. After the CRT is performed, patients are given a protocol they have to follow for one week after their
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treatment. This consists of avoiding activities that require them to bend forward, tilt their head upwards, or turn their head quickly to the left or right. They must also avoid sleeping on the affected ear. Patients are advised to sleep propped up or on their backs to ensure the crystals don’t float back into the posterior canal. One week after treatment and appropriately following the protocol, the 64 Women Ofcessation Ocean County patient should notice a complete of symptoms and should be able to return to life as normal, making Alyssa Pillco, DPT Kathleen Dotoli, Esq. Manager, All-Care Physical Therapy Center their physical therapy treatment a complete success! Alyssa Pillco is a manager at All-Care Physical Therapy’s Toms River location, where she currently practices physical therapy and helps with leadership development of the staff. She holds a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from the Richard Stockton College of NJ that she received in 2011 and also became a certified leadership coach in 2013. As a physical therapist, Alyssa believes that a constant focus on improving yourself through continuing education and lifelong learning is the key to offering the best physical therapy possible. She strives to create a comfortable yet dynamic atmosphere to help with the recovery of her patients. As an All-Care manager, Alyssa is passionate about helping each person grow to their fullest potential in the company as well as striving to set a standard of excellence within the field of physical therapy. Alyssa describes All-Care as a company with vision that strives for excellence and cares about their patients, their employees and their community, which is why she’s enjoyed working there for over 10 years. For more information about AllCare Physical Therapy, please visit our website at www.allcareptc.com.
Ms. Dotoli devotes her law practice to Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability and has been a practicing attorney for over 20 years. “There are very few attorneys in the Ocean/Monmouth County community who make regular appearances in Workers’ Compensation Court, so it’s extremely important that whomever you choose to represent you in a Workers’ Comp case is well versed in that area of the law, not someone who has just has a few files. Your health and financial well being is at stake, so you can’t afford to make a mistake.” Ms. Dotoli is the co-chair of the Ocean County Bar Association’s Worker’s Compensation Committee and a member of the NJ State Bar Association’s Worker’s Compensation Executive Committee. Ms. Dotoli also completed ten years of training with the Justice James Coleman Workers’ Compensation Inns of Court. Additionally, Ms. Dotoli is a Board Member of the American Red Cross, South Jersey Division and a Trustee of the Ocean County Bar Association. Ms. Dotoli holds several free lectures each year so the public can learn more about Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability benefits. To learn more about how to protect your rights, call her office today at 732-228-7534.
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Frank Discussions about Housing Decisions Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? Your spouse has had a recent medical incident that has impacted his or her ability to live independently. You have come home to visit your mother for the holidays and realize your mother’s home is in disarray, her clothing soiled, the refrigerator nearly empty, and her bills are unpaid. A neighbor has called to tell you your father seems confused and has been getting lost.
Any of these scenarios give rise to concern and may trigger the need to consider a safer living environment. The recent pandemic has made addressing these issues even more challenging. Typically, once you realize there is a need to address a living situation, the next questions usually include: What do we do? Where will we/our parents go? Do we/ our parents try to stay at home with additional assistance? Do we/our parents move in with one of the children? Do we/our parents move into an assisted living facility or a nursing home? A major life change such as a change in one’s living environment deserves careful and thoughtful consideration. The following are some tips that may make the process a little easier. 1. Open Discussion. An open, candid and honest discussion should take place. A family meeting with all interested parties will help determine everyone’s views and expectations and will also help to decide the best course of action. This is a stressful time for all concerned but an open discussion can help to alleviate that stress. 2. Plan. A plan must be put into place. A decision needs to be made as to where the new home or living environment will be located. All
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possible residential options need to be evaluated, such as assistance in the current living situation, or a home closer to family members, or moving in with a family member, or moving into a care facility, whether it is a continuing care community, a nursing home or an assisted living facility. 3. Level of Care. The level of care required will often dictate the residential option selected. Consider the level of independence and what activities of daily living,issuch as bathing eating, can be done also known as a and health care proxy directive, independently. Evaluate the level of supervision or assistance that a durable power of attorney for health care or an advance directive.isAn needed. Evaluate the health andperson physical of the caregiver ifinthat individual appoints a trusted to beabilities his or her representative the caregiver is to be a family member. Determine the level of medical care event the creator of the document can no longer make medical decisions for needed. him- or herself. 4. Financial Considerations. Needless to say, the economics of affordability is always consideration. much money isstates available is a alegal document inHow which an individual his or to pay for theregarding needed care or available to and pay end for the new living her wishes medical treatment of life care. An individual’s arrangement must be a factor when making a decision. preferences for medical treatment and end of life care are often included in Of course, each family’s circumstances are unique. However, it is hoped that with open discussions and careful consideration, the process of making housing decisions will go more smoothly. As a certified elder law attorney, I have often been called upon to help families through this process. If you or a loved one is facing the tough decision of a change in a living arrangement and need guidance, please contact me for a free consultation.
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Reaction To Reality: Should I Reassess My Risks? “A Big Part of Financial Freedom Is Having Your Heart and Mind Free From Worry About the What-Ifs of Life” - Suze Orman For many of us COVID-19 has caused a reaction to reality: Should I reassess my risks? We all have a renewed sense of just how fragile we are, and are evaluating the steps we can take to reduce that fragility. In terms of family financial security, there are ideas you can act on to reduce some risks immediately, moves that have little or no costs associated with them. A recent Forbes article has highlighted a survey suggesting a renewed focus on estate planning has arisen as we consider our mortality, and highlighted these steps we often recommend: 1. Share passwords and make arrangements for digital assets. 2. Create a medical directive (Living Will). 3. Aggregate and inventory your assets. 4. Create a Will, Power of Attorney, or Trust. Communication is one of the keys to success, and the key to communication is information. If you don’t know what you own and how you own it, it’s going to be difficult for others to get that information too. If your passwords are all in your fingerprint or face ID, what happens when that fingerprint is no longer available to unlock those accounts? Once an inventory of both physical and digital assets is created, you can move on to the next step of creating an asset distribution plan. The plan should answer these questions: Who will inherit? What or how much will each beneficiary inherit? When will they inherit (immediately or at a future date)? If the inheritance is delayed, who will manage the assets in the meantime? Once you have the answers to these questions, it will be much easier to create a will or trust. At that point you can also better assess your own needs, and consider the divesture [I think this should be “divestiture” but since it’s sued multiple times, maybe check
with author] of particular assets to reduce confusion and arguments and take them out of the estate settlement process. The sentiments, value, or origin stories of particular objects often get lost because it is believed that the beneficiaries already know those details. Approaching the divesture head-on can preserve that sentimental value because a conversation is had about the divesture as it’s occurring. Having an estate plan in place provides some peace of mind that may be really needed right now for loved ones, and also could have a tremendous impact should the worst come to pass. Proper estate planning helps preserve not only assets, but also independence, dignity, and values. Should I be considering other risk mitigation? It isn’t always wise to reduce risk, and sometimes risk reduction for one item implicitly increases the risk of another. These strategies can have tradeoffs such as: • Reduction of exposure to gains in the stock market can increase portfolio stability (especially in volatile times), but historically increases the risk of reduction of purchasing power due to inflation. • Tax-preferred retirement accounts will increase the growth of assets over a long time-horizon, but also subject them to penalties should the money be needed before retirement age. • A term life-insurance policy may only be needed to protect dependents for a short time, but may lapse before ever being utilized. There are many factors to take into consideration when determining what the appropriate amount of risk is for a person’s unique circumstances, such as their time horizon, liquidity needs, or dependent’s needs. Every situation is different, and the professionals at Garden State Trust Company can review these risk factors and tradeoffs with you to assess your risk tolerance and so you can understand what strategies might be most appropriate to create family financial security.
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Breast Cancer Screening: 3D Mammography Thermogram No Substitute for Mammogram Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death
suspicious, patients need to be called backcancer for additional views.inThe multiple among women. One in 8 women will develop breast with breast About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed sometime their lives, reports the National Cancer Institute, images created by 3D mammograms part of the National Institutes of Health. Rarely, men also can have breast cancer. But thereCancer has been in a decline in cancer in her lifetime. Each year it is estimated that over have such increased accuracy that breast cancer deaths in recent years, and one reason is because cancers have been detected earlier this breast through 252,710 women in the United States will be diagnosed mammography, according to the American Cancer Society. Breast cancer is among the leading of death there is decreased need for this. On is difficultcauses to with breast cancer and more than 40,500 women will among women between 25 and 65 years, with an expected incidence of 1 in 8 women in most countries. Screening average 3D mammograms reduce detect on die from the disease.and Thisearly is why earlyare detection is so diagnosis still the best way to reduce the number of breast cancer deaths. However, there can be some callbacks by up to 40% compared to this standard important. With earlymisinformation detection, the five-year survivalof screening over the best method patients for this disease. traditional mammograms. This means mammogram. rate is nearly 100%. The latest weapon in the fight against less radiation exposure, increased Cyrus Khorrami, M.D. breast cancer is 3D mammography (also known as breast convenience for our patients,Why and more is thermography not the tomosynthesis). This new technology has increased early peace of mind. preferred method of breast cancer
On behalf of the Radiologists at Toms detection over traditional mammograms, especially in River X-Ray, I wanted to remind you accuracy means women with dense breasts. Greater better breast cancer detection. that mammography is still the most effective breast cancer screening test. Q: What is a cancer 3D mammogram? How is it different from Proper breast screening lets regularcare mammograms? health providers check for cancer A: 3D mammogram--also called breast tomosynthesis--is one of the most even before there may be signs and advanced forms of breast cancer detection. It uses a very low level of radiation to do you symptoms of the ofdisease. take multiple pictures the breast. The x-ray tube movesWhy over the breast in need an
Q: What can I expectscreening? when The heat recordings of thermography may change with having a 3D mammogram? inflammation, infection, exercise, or sometimes hormonal changes. Thermography is not adequate for certain A: The process of having a 3D
mammogram is the same as asituations like older or morbidly obese women, those with conventional 2D exam. The larger cancers, breast implants, and large or pendulous breasts. The sensitivity and specificity of thermography are technologist will position you, still not comparable to those of mammography as it cannot compress your breast, and take images pick up very small cancers or those buried in the breast from different angles. There’s no tissue. to compress the Using 3D mammogram additional compression required, it the detection Atand present, rate for thermography is only breast incomputer mammograms? Can that arc, capturing multiple images of each breast from different angles. A technology, the only takes a few extra seconds. 42% to 80% of cancers, as against 82% to 93% with reconstructs these pictures to create a 3-dimensional picture of the breast. A regularbreast cancer? About mammography cancer was bethan spread potential mammography. Its false positive rate able is 25%,to more mammogram Mammography is aaradiographic method uses lowtakes single picture of thethat breast. Breast compression is important spread the breast Q:toDo insurance companies clearly seen. double that of mammography.
dose X-rays to image the breast tissue for both screening tissue around to expose potential underlying cancers. There Because of these lower detection rates, the FDA cites cover 3D mammograms? and Any suspicious high-density Q:diagnosis Whatofisbreast thecancer. advantage of 3D mammogram? is a 100-year-old myth that compressing the breast can thermography as an adjunctive or additional tool which A: isMedicare, andthere many insurers, cover 3D mammograms. In the past, not regions patterns such as microcalcifications potential breast cancer. That utterly false; is private A: Oneorofunusual the challenges of interpreting mammograms isspread normal dense breast should not be used alone to rule out breast cancer. Patients are examined carefully. Suspicious findings could be due all private insurance companies covered mammograms. However, in August or data that shows this. who wish to 3D undergo a thermography test should do so in tissue hiding breast cancer. Additionally, overlapping areasnoofreliable normalevidence dense breast to a range of abnormalities, such as tumors (benign and In addition, mammograms aren’t 100% and 2018, Newaccurate, Jersey enacted a mandate requiring nearly all the major health insurers conjunction with mammography. tissue can look suspicious. This is why detecting breast cancer in women with dense malignant), areas of scarring, or cysts with solid areas. factors—such as your age and breast density—may result in to cover 3D mammograms. is more difficult. The 3-dimensional images tomosynthesis help breasts Mammograms do not prevent breast cancer, but they of breast false-negative or false-positive mammograms. Advice patientsmammograms getting a breast decrease theby tissue overlap canasobscure cancers. It also helps distinguish normal Toms River X-ray has been for performing can save lives finding breastthat cancer early as possible. cancerfor screening overlapping breast tissue from breast Mammography is a fast procedure (about cancer. 20 minutes), and About thermography and serving the community over 30 years. Our 3D If you are worried about having a mammogram, talk Studiesis have shown that women. 3D mammograms significantly improve the discomfort minimal for most The procedure is Thermography is an imaging mammogram procedure that screensis the latest on the market and has the most to your health care provider about what you can expect. safe: there isofonly a very tiny amount of radiation exposure detection breast cancer, especially in women with denser tissue. It also forbreast cancerous tissue using temperature differences at the advanced technology. is toour provide the specific very AlsoIttalk yourmission health careto provider if you have from mammogram. picksa up breast cancer at an earlier stage, which may be missed traditional breast by surface, detected by infrared cameras. The theory is for our patients. thank for trusting us with your questions aboutyou mammography, including questions about malignancies usually warmerbest than normal tissue, leading We mammography. 3D mammograms find 20-65% more invasive breast are cancers when and how frequently you should be screened. As a health and the health of your loved to increased flow through the tumor, as well as the Does the radiation mammograms compared to traditional 2Din mammograms, with an average increase blood of 41%. rule, you should also call your health care provider if you higher rate of metabolism in cancer cells. We look forward to offering ones. cause breast cancer? notice any change in either of your breasts such as a lump, Q: Is there increased radiation performing a 3D you this significant advance in breast Mammograms expose you to low-dose radiation, causing thickening or nipple leakage, or changes in how the nipple Thermography pros and cons cancer screening. looks. little to no risk. There are no reliable studies that show mammogram? Thermography is appealing because it is non-invasive the radiation in mammography causes breast cancer. The A: Mammograms expose patients to very low levels of radiation. level ofradiation exposure. In addition, and doesThe not involve radiation dose is very low, and for most women the benefits To schedule a breast cancer screening, it is capable of picking up asymmetric increases in heat radiation exposure from a 3D mammogram is the same as that from a traditional of regular mammograms outweigh the risks posed by this call Toms in any the breasts, which M.D.River X-Ray today: mammogram. So a patient receives all the benefits without increased risk.could alert women to the need for Cyrus Khorrami, tiny amount of radiation. (732) 244-0777. serial screening years before a cancer is detectable by Medical Director With traditional mammograms, when a radiologist finds an area that is mammography. PARVIZ KHORRAMI, M.D. CYRUS KHORRAMI, M.D. Founder Medical Director PARVIN MOTEMADEN KHORRAMI, M.D.
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Toms River X-Ray, CT, And MRI Center: The Last Of The Family Run Radiology Practices As a Radiologist, Dr. Cyrus Khorrami is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and ultimately directing the treatment of disease and injury by using medical imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT, MRI, mammography, and ultrasound. Born into a family of physicians, he has been surrounded by medicine his entire life. “Growing up, I would hear fantastic stories my parents told about how they were able to change people’s lives. I knew this was what I wanted.” He adds, “Radiology answers the question of why someone is sick or why they are in pain. We work closely with all types of medical professionals to diagnose and treat patients. Every case is unique, which makes this field challenging. Reading hundreds of studies a week, I potentially diagnose and help hundreds of patients each week, which makes my job extremely rewarding.” After graduating from George Washington University, he moved to Philadelphia and conducted research at the University of Pennsylvania in creating a melanoma vaccine. He stayed in Philadelphia and attended medical school at Temple School of Medicine. After obtaining his medical degree, Cyrus spent the next four years at Cooper University Hospital for his radiology residency. After becoming a Board Certified Radiologist, he went on to Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore for a Cross Sectional Body Imaging Fellowship. Although his work has taken him all over the tri-state area, he moved back to Ocean County and enjoys living close to his family. Both of Dr. Khorrami’s parents are physicians. His father, Parviz Khorrami, is also a Radiologist and founded Toms River X-Ray, CT, and MRI Center. The practice began in 1981 when his father decided to leave the hospital system and open his own practice. He opened a small office on Route 37 with a single X-ray machine. Dr. Parviz Khorrami has slowly built his practice up over the last 30 years to now having over 40 employees and offering all imaging modalities. “We are the oldest and the largest privately owned imaging center in the area,” he says. Patients will immediately feel a different level of comfort when treated at Toms River X-Ray, CT, and MRI Center. “Large corporations or hospitals run most radiology practices,” he explains. “Ours is a family-run practice, which is very unusual in radiology. There used to be lots of privately owned radiology centers. Over the years, it became
harder and harder to stay independent. Those other family run, privately-owned centers either closed down or were absorbed by larger radiology groups. It is a story we have all seen a million times. The family owned stores cannot compete with the corporate chains. “My father founded our practice. My mother has been the office administrator for many years. I serve as the medical director. As with any family-run business, we take pride in what we do and work hard to provide the very best service possible. In my experience, larger corporations have less flexibility and less a person touch. We try to be as helpful and understanding as we can. We care deeply for our patients and strive to treat each and every one like they are a part of our family. I believe that is the reason we are able to prosper.” Dr. Khorrami enjoys the field of radiology because there are constantly new technologic breakthroughs and advances in imaging happening. He adds, “It is extremely important to have the most state-of-the-art methodologies and to hire and retain the best staff.” He makes it a priority to keep in close contact with the referring physicians he works with. “All doctors should work together as a team to provide the very best and most complete care for our patients.” Part of his responsibility involves working closely with other referring physicians to help guide diagnosis and treatment for his patients. Once he is able to help figure out the cause of a patient’s symptoms, he can quickly direct appropriate treatment. This can potentially result in catching life-threatening illnesses as quickly as possible. All of their radiologists are highly trained and have many years of experience. Almost all of them have advanced subspecialized training from top academic centers. This allows them to provide the type of quality care seen at any university hospital while still providing the personal attention and level of service of a family-run business. Dr. Khorrami has been married to Dr. Ladi Ilkhani Khorrami for last eight years. “Ladi is incredible. She is the most amazing wife, mother, partner, best friend, doctor, and confidant anyone could dream of.” Ladi is originally from New York and has been working for Hackensack Meridian Health as a primary care physician. Cyrus and Ladi have been blessed with two beautiful healthy boys, Dean (4 years old) and Dylan (2 years old). “Family is so important to us. We are overjoyed we can all work and live near each other. It is exciting to me that I can raise my children right here where I grew up.” Cyrus and Ladi often look to the future. “Perhaps one day our children will become doctors, to grow our practices and to keep the legacy alive.”
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Reciprocal IVF In today’s world, fertility treatments have evolved to include both heterosexual and same-sex partner therapy. Compared to traditional in vitro fertilization (IVF), where the female patient undergoes ovarian stimulation with injectable medications, followed by use of partner or donor sperm and subsequent transfer of embryos into the same patient, reciprocal IVF is a term commonly used for treatment in female-female couples. Through this approach, one patient serves as the egg donor and the other female serves as the recipient (has an embryo transfer using a partner’s eggs). In this manner, both individuals take part in the treatment process, which results in inclusivity and a truly cooperative treatment approach. Also known as co-IVF, this treatment methodology is often requested by couples where one patient does not have a desire to be pregnant, but still wants to be involved in the IVF process. This allows the patient to be an egg donor, while not having the same individual carry the pregnancy. The reasons for selecting reciprocal IVF are numerous and can be both medically indicated and/ or voluntary.
Medical reasons include increased age (resulting in lower egg quality and overall lower chance of success), decreased ovarian reserve due to medical procedures, prior surgery, or prior cancer treatments that decrease ovarian function, among others. Elective reciprocal IVF is when one partner voluntarily chooses not to become pregnant but wants to be genetically involved in the process of embryo creation. Reciprocal IVF is part of what is termed thirdparty reproduction. Third-party reproduction is when the sexually intimate partners (including male-female, male-male, and female-female) use either sperm or eggs from a “donor” as a means to conceive. In recent years these treatment modalities have expanded the ability of couples to conceive and are now a common mainstay of fertility treatments. For couples interested in reciprocal IVF, they should establish care and undergo fertility testing at an IVF center. Once the results of testing become available, their fertility doctor can recommend the best approach (who may be better served as the egg donor and who will undergo the embryo transfer). In many cases, couples may choose to select a sperm donor with an excess of specimen at the sperm bank. This provides an opportunity to have children in the future that are genetically related, using the same sperm donor. In other situations where the female partners are willing and their testing shows good overall fertility health, they may switch roles with further care, where one patient is then the donor and the other is now the recipient. In this case, the children share a sperm donor and are genetically related even though the egg source is different between siblings. For more information, please contact RSCNJ for an initial consultation and evaluation. We are sensitive to your needs, and provide the highest level of individualized care for our patient family.
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October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help find breast cancer early when it’s easier to treat. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Make a difference! Spread the word about mammograms and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved. For more information about Breast Cancer Awareness Month, visit www.nationalbreastcancer.org.
Did You Know? • 240,000 New Cases Of Breast Cancer Are Diagnosed Each Year • 25-30% Reduced Mortality Rate For Women Ages 50-70 With Early Detection • Women Age 40+ Should Have A Yearly Mammogram Screening (Don’t forget self exams!)
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Reliance Medical Group: The Benefits of Telemedicine and Vaccinating Your Children One of the prevailing tenants at Reliance Medical Group is that access to quality healthcare is an absolute right, not a privilege. That statement rings true now more than ever before. Covid-19 has impacted the way we live and forced us to make important social and behavioral changes in practically every area of our lives. These behavior changes will become part of our “new normal” and is precisely why the technology of telemedicine is so critical right now. Essentially, telemedicine allows health care professionals to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients in remote locations using telecommunications technology. Patients in remote locations can access medical expertise quickly, efficiently, and most importantly without travel. By using remote monitoring and telemedicine physicians can continue to monitor their patients health without skipping a beat. Whether it’s pediatrics, women’s health, or adult medicine, Reliance Medical Group has implemented systems to continue their effective treatment. Telemedicine does not mean that you’ll never visit a doctor’s office again. But it does make care more accessible and affordable in many cases. Most importantly, it can reduce the time you spend in your doctor’s waiting room. The need for more accessible healthcare is a driving force behind the growth of telemedicine. Whether a patient lives in a remote area or has a busy schedule that doesn’t allow time to visit their physician, this technology allows them access. Further, using telemedicine has been shown to allow for better long-term care management as well as patient satisfaction. For the patient, it becomes extremely convenient and encourages them to assume greater responsibility for their own care. As advances in technology are made, telemedicine will become even more sophisticated. Reliance Medical Group continues to lead the way as a progressive, multi-specialty practice with various locations through the state. Their patients will continue to access the affordable managed medical care and their experienced physicians. Although healthcare today has a very different look, the level of care remains the same. Remember, taking care of your health (especially in these times) is the greatest gift you can give to yourself as well as your family. Your family’s vaccine schedule is a significant part of their wellness. For kids entering 6th grade, the state has mandated they be protected against pertussis and neisseria meningitis. The former causes whooping cough, the latter lethal meningitis. The two vaccines for this are called Adacel and Menactra. While pertussis is a more common infection, human beings are the only known host and the only way to protect yourself is to be vaccinated. The Chinese have called pertussis, “the cough of one hundred days.” The importance for new parents to get this vaccine cannot be overstated. Unfortunately, the incidence of pertussis has increased from 3000 cases annually in the 1970’s to 25,000 cases in the 2010’s. The fatality rate has almost tripled. Another essential vaccine for adolescents is Gardasil. It protects against cancers caused by the Human Papillomavirus. Originally this vaccine was used to protect women from cervical cancer. However, research has demonstrated that the Human Papillomavirus causes other cancers in both men and women. In fact, there are over 33,000 new cases of Human Papillomavirus cancers every year.
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Intuitive Women’s Health Is Expanding! Our practice providers believe that each woman should be evaluated and cared for beyond their physical complaint alone.
“We are the body and mind, yet we are the soul and spirit too.” Conflicts between spirit’s needs and body’s needs many times result in a shift in our ability to function and heal, eventually leading to the “disease.” Intuitive Women’s Health practice mission is about servicing women of the community according to their needs of both “body & spirit.” Incorporating knowledge of traditional science and medicine with the alternative therapies, like Meditation, Yoga, Acupuncture, Massage, Physical Therapy, and many more is the focus of our practice. Intuitive Women’s Health providers have a passion for teaching and we are compassionate advocates for Women’s Health spanning the ages of adolescence, through the child-bearing years to postmenopausal care. No woman is too young or too old to be seen at our Practice! We are affiliated with Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, NJ, the only “Planetree Designated® Person-Centered Hospital” in South Jersey. Uninsured or Underinsured? We participate in the Cancer Education and Early Detection (CEED) Program at Shore Medical Center, which coordinates FREE GYN EXAM, PAP SMEAR, and MAMMOGRAM.
Natalia Rezvina Dr. Rezvina competed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 2006. She is a well- respected Ob/Gyn physician servicing patients from Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May Counties. She is specializing in treating pelvic prolapse, urinary incontinence, painful intercourse, minimally invasive surgeries to treat variety of GYN problems. Dr. Rezvina is known as “baby whisperer” at the Natalia Rezvina, MD, FACOG maternity unit at Shore Medical Center. Her primary C/S rates are the lowest among all Ob/Gyn providers in the Department (13-25 %).
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Maggie is originally from Lexington, KY and received her nursing degree from University of Kentucky. During an OB clinical rotation, she discovered her passion for the magic of birthing process. She received her Master’s Degree in Midwifery from Frontier Nursing University and has over 25 years of clinical experience in OB. As a nurse midwife she believes every woman should be cared for in a respectful and inclusive manner and should play Maggie Stanley, ANP, CNMs a part in making healthcare decisions for herself. Maggie strives to provide unique, yet safe, birthing experience for all women, incorporating their desires, values and beliefs with the modern standards of care in Obstetrics.
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• Comprehensive prenatal care, childbirth and postpartum care • Family planning (preconception counseling, infertility, contraception) • Quick and easy “90 seconds” IUD placement • Routine women wellness exams • Menstrual abnormalities (fibroid uterus, adenomyosis, PMS, heavy periods) • Intractable pelvic pain, painful intercourse, painful bladder syndrome • Pelvic floor relaxation (bladder/uterine prolapse) • Evaluation and treatment of urinary incontinence, medical and surgical (TVTO sling) • Minimally invasive gynecological surgeries (laparoscopic hysterectomy, vaginal hysterectomy) • Laparoscopic treatment of ovarian cysts, endometriosis
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My Doctor Says I Have Hepatitis! Written By: Omar Tamimi, WRITTEN BY: OMAR TAMIMI, MD, Chair, Division of Gastroenterology GASTROENTEROLOGISTS OF OCEAN COUNTY Community Medical Center
Hepatitis is an often-misunderstood condition of the liver that can, at times, be fatal. Proper management in its early stages can prevent long-term injury and liver failure. What does hepatitis mean? Hepatitis is a general term used to describe an illness caused by the inflammation of the liver itself. The individual cells of the liver become inflamed, which results in the dysfunction of the entire liver. How did my doctor discover that I have hepatitis? Hepatitis is usually first diagnosed by routine blood tests that measure quantities of proteins (enzymes) that are normally produced by liver cells. When these levels are high in the bloodstream, this suggests the liver cells have been damaged and are leaking the enzymes into the blood. Hepatitis is defined as acute or chronic, based on how long the inflammation has been present. Inflammation lasting greater than 6 months is considered chronic. Not all causes of hepatitis are capable of causing a chronic condition, for example, Hepatitis A infection. What causes hepatitis? There are many causes of hepatitis—too numerous to mention here. The most common causes are viruses; thus the frequent description of the diagnosis refers to it as a viral illness. The viruses that designate Hepatitis A, B and C are the most prevalent. Other common causes include hepatitis from excess fat in the liver, alcohol consumption, as well as ingestion of prescription and over-the-counter medications, such as acetaminophen. Our own immune system can also cause hepatitis by producing antibodies against liver cells. Can I have hepatitis without symptoms? Many, if not most, patients with hepatitis have no symptoms or are unaware of the symptoms they may be experiencing, which is why patients may be suffering a chronic condition and not even know it. Common symptoms, when they are present, include fatigue, fever, vague abdominal pain, dark urine and yellowing of skin and eyes. Acute hepatitis will cause symptoms in the patient more often than chronic hepatitis. What testing will I need to undergo? The vast majority of the investigation will involve extensive blood testing. This will allow your physician to narrow down the potential cause of your hepatitis. An ultrasound of the liver is almost uniformly ordered to evaluate the anatomy for any structural defects or growths, as an early part of the investigation. A biopsy of the liver is frequently required to determine the severity of inflammation, help isolate and exclude the cause as well as scarring from chronic inflammation. This is usually performed under ultrasound or CT guidance. How serious is hepatitis? Acute hepatitis that becomes overwhelming can lead to liver failure and possible death. Chronic hepatitis can lead to extensive scarring of the liver called cirrhosis. This may eventually result in liver failure or possible liver cancer. Is hepatitis curable? There are many causes for hepatitis with just as many treatment options. Your doctor will advise you on the appropriate treatment for your individual condition. Some medications can clear viral infections from the bloodstream with eventual eradication. This results in resolution of the hepatitis. Other treatments slow the progression of hepatitis to cirrhosis and liver failure. Therefore the appropriate detection, identification and treatment of hepatitis is mandatory for good health. In summary, hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver caused by a variety of factors. The exact cause must be properly identified to optimize treatment regimens. This will minimize the likelihood of the long-term complications of liver disease. Call today to schedule your appointment at Gastroenterologists of Ocean County.
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“I cannot say enough, how everyone was kind and understanding. This was my first time using Dr. Tamimi and I now have become a patient for life. There was no judgment from anyone. Thank you all, for being so caring.” ~ Wayne, age 51, Bayville
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Christine Genovese works with educators and other adults experiencing grief, anxiety and major life change. We are partners in healing.
Being invited into another person’s space to help them heal is an honor and a privilege. Seeking counseling is actually selfeducation, and learning about grief, anxiety and major life change, is a partnership. The focus of this practice is structured to support all adults including educational professionals who are experiencing stress, grief, anxiety, depression and major life change. Working through life changing experiences, no matter how great or small, can be difficult especially when navigating
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multiple situations at once. I am here to listen, validate what you are experiencing, discuss possible solutions, and hold space with you. Having worked in an agency setting as well as the school system has allowed me to develop a wide variety of methods for reaching people who are hurting or simply want to sort things out. Through the use of a pointer and a strong relationship, Christine and the client use the natural gaze to incorporate Brainspotting into the therapeutic session.
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A Safe, Clean, And Friendly Environment
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Mothers in particular have been forced to deal with COVID-19, quarantine, on-line school learning and home schooling, civil unrest, and the uncertainty and stress that accompanies the world we now live in.
You have had to hold the family together through shortages of food and household items, and to comfort your loved ones and reassure them that they will be alright when our lives become more normal. You have had to explain to your children hand hygiene, social distancing and wearing a mask. The health and well-being of you and your family is of paramount concern. If you or your family members are suffering from any conditions regarding the face, mouth, and jaws, please know that our office is a safe, clean, and friendly environment for treatment. We have always adhered to the highest standards of asepsis and sterilization, a topic I have lectured on many times. We have changed our patient scheduling to allow for social distancing, and our office team members have always worn appropriate PPE to prevent transmission of diseases. We have continued these practices and have added further protective practices to enhance our safety. We are open every weekday and offer our full scope of services including injectable facial cosmetic enhancements, RevitaliZe dental implant solutions, wisdom tooth extractions, and treatment of children and adolescents for various oral and maxillofacial conditions with local, sedation, or general anesthesia options available. Please know that treatment is available for you and your family here in our modern, clean and friendly office where our number-one concern is your safety and comfort.
For more information, call 609-488-2325 or visit www.drbanksoms.com.
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Women And Their Feet
HIGH HEELS
Women inflict more punishment on their feet than men, in part from improper footwear that can bring about unnecessary foot problems. Some of the problems result from high-heeled shoes (generally defined as pumps with heels of more than two inches). Doctors of podiatric medicine believe such heels are medically unsound, and attribute postural and even safety problems to their use. Women face increased pressure, due to fashion and changing models, to wear shoes that are not always best for their feet. With more women working outside of the home, their feet are taking even more punishment, and the footwear that some feel obliged to wear in the workplace may be playing a role.
Wearing high-heeled shoes will cause many foot problems over time. Podiatrists in general will not recommend wearing high-heeled shoes for long periods of time. They believe them to be biomechanically and orthopedically unsound. High-heeled shoes may contribute to knee and back problems, injuries and falls, shortening of the calf muscle, and an awkward and unnatural gait. Over time high-heeled shoes can cause enough changes in the foot to impair proper function of the foot. Most women admit that high heels make their feet hurt, but they tolerate the discomfort in order to look taller, stylish, and more professional. If you are not willing give up very high-heeled shoes, there are some ways to relieve some of the aggressive effects. Limiting the time spent wearing them and alternating with a good quality Oxford-type shoe or flats for everyday use can be helpful. Arch supports can also be added to high heels to gain slightly Stuart W. Honick, D.P.M., P.T. Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Diplomate American Board of Podiatric Surgery Board Certified In Foot Surgery
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more comfort. The key is wearing the right shoe for the right activity -- and that means varying heel height, determining what heel is most suitable. There are comfortable and attractive walking pumps for women for work and social activities. These pumps offer fashion with athletic shoe-derived construction with reinforced heels and wider toe room. They use space-age materials -- like long-lasting memory cushioning that acts as a shock absorber -- and the soles are more pliable.
PREGNANCY
Pregnant women need to observe good foot health to prevent pain and discomfort. With the body undergoing changes in acquiring a new weightbearing stance, women should wear shoes with broad-based heels that provide support and absorb shock. The expectant mother often experiences increased swelling of her feet and ankles, which can aggravate existing foot conditions. Pregnancy also triggers release of hormones that increase laxity of ligaments, which can contribute to foot strain. If problems develop, she should see her podiatrist as soon as possible.
WOMEN OVER 65
As women age, they have more trouble with their feet than when they were younger. The fat pads on the bottom of the feet will atrophy or deteriorate during the aging process. Arthritis is also more prevalent as they age. Many foot deformities occur, such as bunions, hammertoes, neuromas, and pump bumps, all contributing to foot pain. Dr. Honick has been trained specifically and extensively in the diagnosis and treatment of all manner of foot conditions. This training encompasses all of the intricately related systems and structures of the foot and lower leg, including neurological, circulatory, skin and the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves.
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Education
Free College Tuition and Bundled Costs = Big Savings for OCC Students
Much has been discussed about the potential for students to attend college for free, but at Ocean County College, we have made this possibility a reality. Prospective students who file their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (www.fafsa.ed.gov) and have an adjusted annual gross income of $65,000 or less will qualify for free college tuition at Ocean County College, New Jersey’s leading community college. The Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG) (https://www. hesaa.org/Pages/ccog.aspx) allows eligible students to receive a grant covering the entire cost of tuition for a semester, along with several associated fees. Students may take as many as 18 credits, allowing them to save up to 30 percent of the total cost of an associate’s degree program. As long as students are enrolled at OCC for at least six credits and have completed the FAFSA, they are already being considered for a CCOG grant. And with the fall 2020 semester, OCC also has bundled the costs of books, electronic materials and fees, saving all students even more! Not only will you no longer pay for books separately, the Student Fee, Tech Fee, IMAT, and registration fee have all been eliminated! (https://www.ocean. edu/admission_and_aid/tuition-now-includes-books-and-most-fees/) With all these ways to save, why not choose Ocean County College as the perfect place to continue your education? College graduates earn more money than non-graduates and are more likely to find fulfilling careers, so don’t delay. To learn more, visit go.ocean.edu/free or call 732-255-0481.
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Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Tallwoods Care Center A Premier Nursing, Rehabilitation & Long-Term Care Center 18 Butler Blvd., Bayville, NJ 08721 www.TallwoodsCareCenter.com 732-237-2220
Staying Connected in Uncertain Times The COVID-19 pandemic has added insurmountable pressure on the entire health care system but the most tragic impact has been on long-term care facilities. Especially at risk are the residents living in nursing homes where close to 85% of the residents are highly vulnerable.
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Two Family Members Per Resident! and potential social isolation. It is even more important in these uncertain times. Visits can create new memories for them or even a chance to relive some happier times. Reminiscing with your family can make them feel young again and that is “good medicine” for their mental health. In fact, sometimes just the presence of a visitor can remind the patient they are loved and important in your life. If there are certain weeks where it is impossible to physically get there, then try other, creative ways to make a family member feel loved. Sending cards, photos, or emails in lieu of a visit is better than nothing. So whether your visit is virtual one or an in-person one, the benefits cannot be overstated. It really is the key to making them feel happy and connected.
At FountainView and Tallwoods Care Centers they are easing into this new normal. The facility has always been about smooth transitions and the global pandemic has forced family members and patients alike to find new ways to communicate. FountainView and Tallwoods take great pride in providing highly personalized care with the addition of cutting edge medical attention to their residents. These days thanks to technology and a great deal of tenderness, To schedule an outdoor visit with a residents are able to stay in touch with family and friends. There are countless ways to bring folks together whether it’s through the help family member, contact our main office. of video-equipped digital equipment, Face time meetings and Zoom calls. There are also designated windows meant for family visits and sometimes just seeing loved ones faces Say Hello to Tallwoods Care Center can make all the difference in the world. Newest member Pet Therapy Dog Although talking via Face Time and holding up signs “Dakota” at windows are not a substitute for the real thing, the Dakota is a well-trained, smart, emotional support that visits provide is critical to residents caring, comforting Therapy Dog and their loved ones. Family visits are an invaluable part of who loves people. the care residents in long-term care facilities receive. Not only do they keep the patient engaged, but also gives loved Dakota will be available the fourth ones a peak into their mental health and provides them a Thursday of every Month at 10:00am brief snapshot into their life. Just a short visit can make patients feel less lonely and can ward off any depression
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MEMORY LOSS IS A DISEASE. AGE HAS NO IMPACT ON GETTING FORGETFUL.
MEMORY LOSS IS NOT A NORMAL PART OF AGING
IDENTIFYING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE EARLY IS THE KEY TO TREATMENT
JEFF’S STORY Jeff Borghoff was a software architect and developer responsible for the design, implementation and project management of technical solutions to help companies solve document-intensive business challenges. In March of 2016, at the age of 51, Jeff was diagnosed with younger-onset / Early-State Alzheimer’s disease — a type of dementia that causes issues with memory and thinking, which worsens over time. Jeff felt his life as he knew it just ended. He asked his doctor what his life expectancy was, and her answer inspired what would redefine his life’s work. She told him that the scientific community was very close to a cure. She felt that within the next four to five years a cure would be available to stop Alzheimer’s and possibly reverse the damage. He quickly realized he had new purpose: raising awareness and improving the lives of people with Alzheimer’s and similar diseases. “I wanted to do something right away to help. I got involved with the Alzheimer’s Association to advocate for research, funding and awareness. But I also wanted to be involved with the clinical trial process as well. That is how I got involved with AMRI.”
ABOUT CLINICAL RESEARCH Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and it causes more deaths than prostate cancer and breast cancer combined. Unfortunately, most Americans believe that memory loss is a normal part of aging. This misconception can lead people to ignore early signs of dementia, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or AD. 64% of family members said they initially mistook behavioral symptoms as normal aging. In fact, there are almost no symptoms in the early stages of AD. By the time one experiences the first symptom, they would have had the disease for about 7 or 8 years. One in ten Americans is predisposed to memory loss. Detecting early symptoms is key to effective treatment. The people who are going to diagnosed with this disease may already have it. Currently, the goal of clinical research with respect to Alzheimer’s is to preserve the memory that is still there. Current treatments cannot bring back what is already lost, but they may be able to slow this cognitive decline. Getting patients into clinical research trials as early as possible to target this core cause of the disease is very beneficial to successful treatment.
To learn more about about memory evaluations or clinical trials, call AMRI at 732.341.9500 or visit amrinj.com
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JOIN A STUDY AT AMRI Our team at AMRI has more than 50 years of combined experience conducting clinical trials. We specialize in the most innovative study options in every stage of cognitive decline. Do you or someone you know have concerns about memory loss? At AMRI, we are dedicated to preventing your loved one’s memories from fading away. We stand by our work and invite you to our center for a free consultation. This 45-minute evaluation will look at the patient’s general memory health and capacity for recollection. One of our doctors will then provide a detailed analysis of those findings. All our services are free of charge. If you are concerned about yourself or a loved one, call AMRI today and put your mind at ease. SANJIV SHARMA, MD, CPI Founder & Principal Investigator - AMRINJ “We now have amyloid PET imaging – which can diagnose patients before they even know they have this disease. 90% of the clinical research protocols are focused on these early patients.”
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WHERE THE CARING CONTINUES. If you’re too well to stay in the hospital or nursing home, but not quite ready to return home independently, The Havens’s Transition to Home program may be perfect for you.
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For minor injuries, you probably don’t need the services of an attorney unless you need help getting your medical bills paid. If any of the following is true, however, you probably do need the services of an attorney who is well-versed in the area of Workers’ Compensation law. • You need surgery. • Your injuries will impair your ability to function as you did before the accident. • You can no longer do your job because of limitations or pain. • You have to change your job to accommodate your limitations. • The insurance company is contesting your claim and will not pay your medical bills or wage replacement. • Your doctors have released you from treatment prematurely. • You would like a second opinion regarding your condition. • You’ve been fired or have had your hours significantly reduced as a result of your work accident. • The process is overwhelming and you would like the opinion of someone who is well-versed in this area.
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Fecal Incontinence: Dealing with an Embarrassing Condition Nina Paonessa, DO, FACOS
What is fecal incontinence?
Fecal incontinence, or bowel incontinence, is the inability to control bowel movements, causing the involuntary passage of stool. Symptoms of this often embarrassing disorder range from occasionally leaking small amounts of stool and passing gas, to completely losing control of bowel movements. Classified as a pelvic floor disorder (PFD), fecal incontinence occurs when muscles in the pelvic area cannot support the organs in the pelvis. These organs include the bladder, uterus (women), prostate (men), and rectum.
What causes fecal incontinence and PFD? The brain controls the muscles of the pelvic floor through the nerves. Medical conditions or injuries that impact the health of nerves (such as diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, back surgery, spinal stenosis, or childbirth) can result in weakness or injury of the pelvic floor muscle, resulting in fecal incontinence and PFD. Those with PFD are unable to control the muscles in the pelvic floor to have a bowel movement. People with PFD contract these muscles rather than relax them, and because of this, they either can’t have a bowel movement or they have an incomplete one. PFD also includes urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. In fact, many people suffering with fecal incontinence also experience urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence is a loss of bladder control due to bladder muscles that are too weak or too strong. Symptoms range from mild leaking to uncontrollable wetting, and become more common with age. Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition in which the uterus, bladder and bowel may “drop” onto the vagina and cause a bulge through the vaginal canal. Also common is a disorder in which the rectum becomes “stretched out” and slips out of the anus. This is called rectal prolapse. It is estimated that nearly one-third of all U.S. women are affected by one of these types of pelvic floor disorders in their lifetime.
Is surgery required to treat fecal incontinence? Those who continue to experience fecal incontinence that continues even with medical treatment may benefit from surgery to correct the problem. Several options exist, depending upon the underlying cause of the incontinence. In most cases, surgery options are minimally invasive, offering less pain, less scarring and shorter recovery time. Dr. Paonessa is a fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon who is trained and has a special interest in treating patients with PFD and fecal incontinence. She always approaches the problem with conservative measures prior to exploring surgical options, if and when necessary.
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How is fecal incontinence diagnosed? Physicians will begin the exam by asking about symptoms, taking a careful history and performing a visual inspection of the anus and perineum. A physical examination will determine the patient’s ability to control the pelvic floor muscles. The physician will check for nerve damage, muscle spasms or muscle weakness. Additionally, the physician may request or perform any number of medical tests available, including blood work, X-rays and ultrasounds, to uncover the cause of fecal incontinence.
Who is at risk for developing fecal incontinence? Although men and women are at risk of developing fecal incontinence and PFD, pelvic floor disorders occur more frequently in women than men. Nearly one in 10 women older than the age of 40 has fecal incontinence, possibly as a complication of childbirth. Other risk factors include being over the age of 55, overweight, postmenopausal, having a past pelvic surgery, nerve damage or a connective tissue disorder.
How is fecal incontinence treated? Fecal incontinence can be treated in a number of non-invasive ways. Treatment usually combines self-care, medicines, physical therapy and home exercise. Treatment depends on the cause of the problem you have and what best fits your lifestyle. Dietary changes often reduce the occurrence of fecal incontinence. As stool consistency is affected by what you eat and drink, your doctor may recommend diet modification and adjusting nutritional supplements taken. If nerve or muscle damage is the cause of the fecal incontinence, the physician may recommend exercises and similar therapies to improve function and strength. These exercises include bowel training and biofeedback. Biofeedback is a technique taught by specially trained physiotherapists that can increase anal muscle strength, allowing patients to learn to relax or contract pelvic floor muscles. Medication sometimes helps patients with fecal incontinence. When appropriate, these may be prescribed by your physician.
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Jay has been a pharmacist since 1992, after graduating from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. He moved to the Jersey Shore and then worked at Thrift Drug in Tuckerton, NJ. After working for several different chains and small independent pharmacies he decided to open his first pharmacy in Barnegat in 1999. After selling the franchise in 2007, Jay now owns and operates his own private retail pharmacy in Barnegat, NJ with his own compounding lab on site. Jay is a member of IACP, PCCA, NCPA, and NJPhA. Jay is an active member in the community and lives locally. He is a Board of Directors member at Coastal Volunteers In Medicine, which is a free clinic located at 239 South Main Street in Barnegat, NJ. Jay & his partners also run Jersey Shore Pharmacies, one specializing in compounding and the other specializing in long-term-care facilities.
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Chemotherapy And Radiotherapy Often a necessity in cancer treatments, chemotherapy and cranial radiotherapy reduce or stop cellular activity at the follicular level and in sebaceous glands. Hair will fail within days of starting the treatment.
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Committing to ‘Memory’ – Designer Turns Her Baking Hobby Into a Full-Blown Career
AnnMarie Cooney AnnMarie Cooney did not grow up dreaming of becoming a baker. Visions of sugar plums and intricately decorated cakes were not dancing through her head as a young girl. By trade, Cooney was a kitchen designer, but retired early to raise her daughters. “With three girls, my job was to raise good women,” Cooney says. It was a special request from her daughter that would eventually turn her into a highly sought-after cake designer and baker. “It all started because my daughter wanted a cake,” Cooney says with a smile. Cooney’s middle girl, was born with health issues that resulted in special needs. So when she wanted a circus cake for her fifth birthday, Cooney made her the best circus cake around. That was 14 years ago, and her girls quickly caught on to their mom’s special talent. At every birthday, they requested a special cake. “It became, ‘what can we do next’ and ‘how can we top that,’ Cooney says. Then she began making cakes for friends. Cooney’s husband had to build an additional kitchen at her house just to accommodate all of the special cake requests. When Cooney’s youngest daughter entered kindergarten six years ago, Cooney decided she wanted to go back to work. “But, I needed to figure out what I was going to do,” Cooney says. Sadly, Cooney’s grandmother, with whom she was very close, passed away during this time. “I was sitting at home, just very sad, and my cousin called me to meet her at the park with her kids,” Cooney says. However, in the midst of grief, she didn’t feel up to it. “My cousin sad, ‘come on grandma would want us to.’ So I went, Cooney says. On the way to the park, she saw the real estate sign. She checked it out and immediately knew that it would be the perfect location for her bakery, A Sweet Memory Cake Shoppe & Tea Room. “My grandmother left each of her grandchildren a small inheritance and it was just enough for me to open my business,” Cooney explains. Cooney spent about five years at that location before moving to another larger space six months ago just two miles down the road in Waretown. A beautiful picture of her grandmother has watched over her since the day she opened. It’s difficult to simply call Cooney’s creations “cakes.” Some designs are so intricate that they look like art. Cooney and her team created a three-dimensional depiction of Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” that captured the essence of this masterpiece with sweet, swirly curves and lines of vividly hued icing. Then there’s the adorable panda birthday cake that could easily be mistaken for a cuddly toy. The list of unique, edible masterpieces goes on and on, That’s because they average a minimum of 30 specialty cake orders per week, mostly by working with different catering and special event venues in and around Long Beach Island. However, they also have a long list of loyal customers. “Some of our customers started with a gender reveal and now we’re doing their fifth birthday cake,” Cooney says. Customer Kathy Helm of Waretown got her grandson’s birthday cake from Cooney close to five years ago. “It was perfect, I brought a couple
pictures of what I wanted and they just did their thing,” Helm says. And she has been coming here ever since. “I’m in sales, so I bring my clients treats from here all the time,” Helm says. She’s also brought her granddaughter to Sweet Memory’s princess tea parties. “Our clients really do become our friends,” adds Cooney. In addition to the special-order cakes, A Sweet Memory, has a selection of seasonal cakes, mini desserts, cookie sandwiches and other baked goods readily available daily. Other creative creations include their cake pies; cakes topped with pie filling and decorated to look exactly like a pie. “Our baking is very seasonal,” Cooney explains. Winter flavors includes a tasted snowball cupcake, which is a chocolate cake filled with marshmallow and chocolate fudge, frosted with coconut buttercream, rolled in toasted coconut, drizzled with chocolate and topped with marshmallows. Or their gingerbread scone with maple cream. Or the orange, cranberry Christmas scone with orange cream. “My grandmother used to always have her ‘lady friends’, as she called them, over for tea,” Cooney explains, adding that she wanted to honor her grandmother by adding a high tea to her bakery. “We squeezed one table in our previous location and began hosting afternoon teas.” They were all so well-received Cooney has expanded her operation to include a full-time tea room. Decorated with a lovely mix of china and flowers, the tea room serves tea, lunch and snacks from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. They also offer a high tea, but reservations are required. “Our clients have really created the charm of this place,” says Cooney, who adds almost of her china, platters and place setting have been donated by her customers. High tea ($27.95) is served on tiered platters and begins with an individual pot of tea, chosen from their selection of more than 50 teas. Followed by seasonally inspired salad and homemade soup, four varieties or tea sandwiches, freshly baked scones served with their specialty creams, and completed with a selection of their miniature desserts. “Everything from our meats to spreads, our dressings and chutneys, our soups are all made fresh inhouse,” Cooney says. Cooney also places an emphasis on healthy fare. “We source organic whenever possible and offer a large selection or vegetarian friendly dishes,” she says. With the extra space the tea room has added to A Sweet Memory Cake Shoppe and Tea Room, Cooney is able to host special events. “We’ve done cake-decorating classes and other ladies events,” Cooney says. They’ve also hosted princess teas, American Girl teas, unicorn teas and more. They even carry a line of tea geared towards little ones. “We even have a dress up section that ladies and little ladies love,” Cooney says. A little help from above has turned Cooney’s one-time hobby into a business that brings customers joys bite by bite. The business that Cooney started out of her home has grown into a full-time operation with a staff of eight. “We work hard and we work a lot, but we really do love each other,” Cooney says. She says they have become a great team and she couldn’t do all of this without them. Cooney’s brother-
in-law, Paul Cooney, recently joined the team as chef and baker. There’s also Sarah Rod, the head decorator, and Cindi Reider, head fondant who works in fine detail. “Sarah and Cindi are so talented, they really are the best around, they’re artists,” Cooney says. Together, what they create can easily be considered art, but at the end of the day-or party or wedding or afternoon tea- and after the last bite, their masterpiece has been turned into a sweet memory.
Our tea room serves lunch Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 4pm.
Specialty Cakes • Wedding Cakes Cupcakes • Cookie Favors Loose Leaf Tea • Vintage & New Tea Pots Tea Related Gifts & Baskets 609-242-0153 • www.asweetmemory.net 521 Route 9 • Waretown, NJ • asweetmemorycakeshop@gmail.com
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YOUTH GROUPS M M T TH FT H
YOUNG MEN'S & WOMEN’S GROUP
This group is designed to help young people explore and discuss gender specific issues and challenges. Topics include: Toxic Relationships, Body Image, and Perception. WHEN: 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
ART EXPRESSION
This group allows youth to express themselves through different mediums and guided practice. These activities are for any art skill level. Projects include: Drawing, Painting, Collaborative Art, Collages, and Word Expression. WHEN: 1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
TEEN RAP
This group provides youth with the opportunity to discuss a variety of different topics that are prevalent in the daily life of youth. Topics include: Peer Pressure, Assertive Communication, Boundaries, and Social Anxiety. WHEN: Tuesdays, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
ANGER MANAGEMENT
This is a group to help youth explore anger and its social, emotional and physical effects, as well as ways of successfully communicating and managing it. Topics include: Fight or Flight, Coping Strategies, Triggers, and Forgiveness. WHEN: Thursdays, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
TEENS LIVING CLEAN
A support and prevention group for youth interested in drug or alcohol abstinence. Topics include Risks & Protective Factors, Getting Clean, Coping Skills, and Cycle of Addiction. WHEN: Fridays, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Once a month sessions: one dedicated to parents/guardians and the other for youth. Topics include: Back-to-School, Suicide Prevention, Bullying, Stress Management/Relaxation & Mindfulness, and Family Engagement with Teenagers. PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Last Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm YOUTH: Last Thursday of the month, 3:30 pm
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St. Francis Counseling Service
St. Francis Counseling Service offers individual, family, couples and group therapy to all residents of southern Ocean County on a sliding scale fee based on annual household income. Survivors of sexual violence and victims of crime are eligible for grant funded services. Our staff consists of Masters level therapists specially trained in Sand Play and EMDR therapies.
St. Francis Servicio de Consejería está ofreciendo consejería centrado en el trauma para los residentes Latinos de Ocean County. Si usted ha sufrido abuso o asalto sexual y está listo para hablar, por favor llamenos para mas información. Servicios de consejería están previstos sin costo para los sobrevivientes. Locaciones seguras y confidenciales disponibles en la comunidad para mejor servir nuestros clientes.
Confidential Sexual Violence Advocates serve as 24 hour support to survivors reporting a sexual assault to any Ocean County hospital or police department. They also provide 24 hour support through our Confidential Sexual Violence Hotline at 609-494-1090.
If you are interested in joining our team, please call 609494-1554 for more information.
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Celebrating Jennifer you swore you would never get, and there are days that you truly feel like There are many women in our lives who appear to an object, not a woman. The process becomes emotionally exhausting, seamlessly balance successful careers and family and only YOU truly can understand the full experience. There is stress life. They always present themselves flawlessly from associated with any job; just imagine managing a medical condition in hair and make-up to their fashion, not to mention their children always seem to be well-behaved. A few years addition to working full time and managing a family. What is unique about Jennifer is that she also exhibits similar qualities to the high-profile news ago, I attended a Women’s Forum luncheon where anchor in that you would never guess that she has endured the emotional the keynote speaker was a highly prominent news and physical challenges that are a “package deal” with a breast cancer anchor. I watch the woman every day and could not diagnosis. Jennifer shared her diagnosis with very few individuals at work. wait to see her in person. I anticipated a presentation Many were not aware that she would get up very early prepare her children about women in business and empowering the guests for school, drive in one direction to receive her treatments and then head with her wisdom of how she manages her work/life in another direction to the office, all while working through any side effects balance. during her 12-to-14-hour days. Jennifer has not only lived through breast As the speaker began with her introduction, she was not just a news cancer herself, but her mother, who resides with her, was diagnosed with anchor; she became everyone’s friend. Then, just as she naturally engaged breast cancer in 2018, who proudly “rang the bell” in September 2019. everyone with her professional biography, she transitioned to a more serious If that was not enough, Jennifer’s best friend from college was diagnosed note. Allowing herself to be vulnerable in front of about 500 people (mostly with breast cancer in December of 2019, and when her friend was losing females with a few men), our friend shared her breast cancer diagnosis. her hair due to her chemotherapy treatments, Jennifer offered to shave her The presentation was real, raw and heartfelt as she chronologically went head. Jennifer compromised with her husband and still cut over 10 inches through her experience from initial diagnosis, panic attacks, fear, family off of her hair that she has had for decades! and treatment. It was an emotional experience for not only our guest but Jennifer has displayed amazing resilience in the darkest of days. So much everyone in the room. On that day we were all connected to our newfound so that although she does not speak of it, but she was the sole provider friend as she shared her experiences and the attempt to manage her when her husband’s company shut down and he was unemployed. Jennifer professional life and life as a mother and a wife. The openness to process has a competitive edge that keeps her motivated, and yet she is the most her diagnosis of breast cancer she shared was through medical intervention, kind and generous woman you will ever meet with her Midwest charm. support from her family and friends, therapy and talking about it out loud. When the family returned to financial stability, Jennifer continued her I was given the gift of “Jennifer” in my life. Jennifer is a wife, mother, education, and 24 years after completing her bachelor’s degree, Jennifer daughter, sister, friend and a successful female executive in the medical obtained a Master’s of Science in Healthcare Administration. Keep in mind profession. Jennifer has raised two daughters along with her husband, this was accomplished while working full time, managing her mother and whom she met college. Jennifer attended a private liberal arts college that friend’s breast cancer diagnosis and her family. requires all students to work for the school in exchange for affordable Although Jennifer is not a high-profile news anchor, she is an amazingly tuition in the Midwest. Jennifer and her best friend were known to be the powerful woman with incredible energy, resilience and determination, first female general managers for the work program back in the 1980s. which are character strengths that make her a famous woman in history. Jennifer graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1992 and immediately Jennifer’s first-hand experience has been an integral part in the recovery started working in the healthcare industry. Jennifer worked her way not only for Jennifer’s mother and friend, but all of the women who have up through the ranks, starting as a purchasing agent up to a practice been diagnosed with breast cancer. I chose not to incorporate any photos administrator and currently the Director of Clinical Services at a school of into this feature because we all have a “Jennifer” in our lives who has medicine in the Midwest. Jennifer has managed to balance family and an invited us into their lives through their cancer journey. I encourage you to amazingly successful career through hard work and determination. use “Jennifer” to envision that special woman in your own life and allow Jennifer is a trustworthy and dependable friend who “always has your yourself to be motivated by her strength to fight every day. To all of the back.” In 2008, Jennifer challenged herself to complete a 60-mile breast female readers, remember that early detection saves lives and that you are cancer awareness walk just to support a friend who was diagnosed with far from done in making a difference in the world! breast cancer. Blisters and all, she slept in a tent in the rain and shared the incredible emotional experience, bonding with other female survivors and others who were actively in treatment diagnosed with breast cancer, Rita King, LCSW is a mental health clinician for three days. Then, in 2009, the winds shifted for Jennifer. She had providing psychotherapy services to adults and taken a trip to meet her husband out of state for a minivacation. Shortly children. Rita has worked with individuals with after her arrival, Jennifer was rushed to the hospital and diagnosed with mental illness in the community mental health pancreatitis. Upon her return home, follow-up testing revealed that setting, criminal justice system and private Jennifer had breast cancer. Being the trailblazer that she is, Jennifer practice setting. Rita is a “De-escalation for immediately began researching treatment options, and along with her Individuals with Special Needs” training facilitator medical team and her family, she developed a plan for her treatment. and has trained approximately 1,200 law Breast cancer treatment is a humbling experience that not many speak enforcement professionals to date. Rita is also a CIT trained mental health professional. Rita has a strong passion for about. After receiving your diagnosis and while still in shock, you are women’s history and in her free time she continues to raise exposing yourself to every healthcare worker on your “team.” Your areas awareness of the importance of women’s history through lectures of treatment are given an “x marks the spot” with a tiny tattoo which and community speaking engagements.
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Anna Brocco, PharmD, MBA Director of Operations and Clinical Research Advanced Memory Research Institute Anna Brocco grew up in Toms River, New Jersey and currently lives in Forked River with her husband and toddler son. She is a graduate of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy with her doctorate in pharmacy and later, a master’s degree in business. Throughout pharmacy school and after graduation, Anna worked at Community Medical Center in the pharmacy department where she specialized in IV medication preparation. Anna joined Advanced Memory Research Institute of NJ in 2014 as a clinical research pharmacist and then in 2015, she became the operations manager and then the director of operations and clinical research. Anna uses her clinical trial and business knowledge to bring more research opportunities to the center so that all those who wish to participate in research can have the opportunity. Anna is also an adjunct clinical professor of pharmacy practice at Fairleigh Dickinson University, School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. In this role, she educates future pharmacists about clinical research and about Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss. If you would like to learn more about AMRINJ, please reach out at 732-341-9500 or www.amrinj.com.
Christine Genovese, LPC Genovese Counseling Services, LLC Christine Genovese is a Licensed Professional Counselor with offices in Tuckerton and Somers Point. Raised in Absecon, she has combined her love of education and healing and started her private practice in 2018. After a successful career in education, Christine retired as a teacher and school counselor from the Galloway Township school system. During that time, Christine earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Marygrove University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Georgian Court University. In 2005, she received the Governor’s Teacher Recognition, and in 2009, she received the School Community Advocate for Education award along with her fellow school counselors. From 2012-2016 Christine worked as a per diem therapist for JFS in Margate. Christine is a Brainspotting Practitioner, which uses a person’s natural gaze along with the therapeutic relationship to process strong emotions. Christine’s practice is limited to adults experiencing major life change, grief and anxiety, and she is especially passionate about working with educators. She is a member of the New Jersey Counseling Association and has enjoyed being in private practice since 2012. Christine enjoys learning about neuroscience, taking metalsmith classes, and hunting for sea glass. Please call 609 568-6299 or visit genovesecounseling.com for more information. Photo by Donna Andrews Photography
Mary Ciccone FountainView Care Center Mary Ciccone, FountainView Care Center’s centenarian and COVID-19 survivor, was born on February 21, 1920 in Newark, New Jersey. Her parents, Italian immigrants, came to this country for a better life, she stated. She had a large family: she is one of 19 siblings, four surviving. Mary says it was different years ago—“people had large families and we all helped each other.” She recalls having a wonderful childhood. “Life was simple but people were happy and you appreciated everything.” Mary completed high school in 1938. She said she was lucky because most girls back then had to work to help their families, but her parents wanted her to get what education she could. Mary met her husband, John, shortly after high school. They were married in 1940. She was 20 years old, and some would say too old to be married at that time. They had four children together: John, Loise, Florence and Herman. She was a homemaker for many years. Mary later worked as a cashier at Valley Fair grocery store. She said, “I enjoyed working, it was nice to be out of the house and I enjoyed being around people.” Mary has not changed a bit even at 100, propelling herself around the building daily. Mary is one tough cookie! She knows everyone and everything as she is very social with staff and peers. She loves to tell stories of years ago. When she talks, you listen; she just has that way about her. We are lucky to have Mary as one of our residents.
Rhoda Kopy, CH Nationally Certified Consulting Hypnotist & Wellness Coach, Founder, Hypnosis for Women Rhoda helps people break free of negative habits, and limiting fears and beliefs, as a master hypnosis practitioner and wellness coach with specialty certification in Medical and Dental Hypnotism. Building each client’s sense of calm, focus, confidence, and empowerment is the hallmark of her approach. She firmly believes that when you learn to make your mind work for you, instead of against you, anything is possible. Rhoda recently celebrated her 16th anniversary as a clinical hypnotist. Ms. Kopy’s Toms River practice, Hypnosis for Women, which she founded in 2005, serves primarily women, teens, and children, throughout the tri-state area. After studying nursing and earning a B.S. in Biomedical Communications in 1984, she worked for various organizations providing community health education and counseling services. She later segued into career services and founded A Hire Image, which offered motivational coaching, marketing, and training services. As a result of success she achieved using hypnosis to improve her life, she completed an advanced training program in 2004, parlayed her education and experience, and opened her private practice. Rhoda also co-founded Jersey Shore Hypnosis Practitioners, a peer support and networking group, and is a certified member of leading professional hypnosis organizations. Born in Bayonne and raised in North Plainfield, she has lived in Toms River for most of her life. She enjoys coordinating Bookie Babes, watercoloring, watching meteor showers, traveling with her husband, and connecting with friends and family. She has a daughter, two grandsons, and an adopted cockapoo, Gracie. Rhoda can help you determine if hypnosis and coaching are appropriate for you. She offers confidential in-person and online sessions. Call her at 732-270-0080 for a brief complimentary phone screening, and visit www.HypnoForWomen.com
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Women Of Ocean County Teresa Menadier, MD,
Gastroenterologists of Ocean County
Doctor Teresa Menadier recently joined Gastroenterologists of Ocean County after completing her Gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Virginia. She is a graduate of Tufts University. She obtained her medical degree from Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School in 2012 where she was elected President of the NJMS chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society. Dr. Menadier went on to complete her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Pennsylvania. Sponsored by the ANMS Clinical training program in GI Motility and Neurogastroenterology in October 2017, Dr. Menadier received specialized training in high resolution esophageal and anorectal manometry and pH/impedance interpretation under the supervision of Dr. Henry P. Parkman at Temple University. Her clinical interests include esophageal and anorectal motility disorders, as well as liver diseases. Doctor Menadier loves spending time with her family, baking, dancing and listening to flamenco guitar. For more information, call 732-349-4422 or visit www.GastroOfOcean.com.
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Patricia L. Morello Certified Medical Assistant Paonessa Colon & Rectal Surgery Patricia L. Morello lived in Manhattan with her father and two siblings before moving to New Jersey. She was always outgoing and had a passion for helping others as such she has pursued a career in healthcare. She first began working with patients as a pharmacy technician. At the same time, she attended Brookdale Community College and then went on to Star Career Academy to become a certified medical assistant in 2012. Patricia has a passion for caring for others, especially the elderly. As a certified medical assistant, Patricia has gained experience in the specialties of nephrology, cardiology, and most recently in colon and rectal surgery with Dr. Nina Paonessa at Paonessa Colon and Rectal Surgery. It is here that she has gained experience in office-based surgery and treating acute and chronic diseases of the colon and rectum. She is directly involved in the care of patients. The patients recognize her dedication and commitment to providing excellent patient care and outcomes. Throughout her career, Patricia has demonstrated her dedication and passion for working in healthcare. Her patients recognize her as being kind hearted, caring, friendly and compassionate. In her free time, Patricia enjoys cooking, baking, walking on the beach and drinking coffee. For more information, call 732-2821500 or visit www.paonssacrs.com.
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Jennifer Courlas
Amy Hatt, CNMT, NMTCB(CT)
Administrator, Complete Care at The Havens
Jennifer Courlas currently resides in Bayville. She was born in Washington, DC, and grew up in Maryland. At 16 she moved to New Jersey with her family. She graduated from Montclair University with a degree in Psychology. She is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and a Certified Assisted Living Administrator. Jennifer’s current position is Administrator at Complete Care at The Havens, a 78-apartment Assisted Living Community nestled on the campus with Silverwoods Independent Living and Complete Care at The Arbors, a Sub-acute Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility. She is very proud of their “Transition to Home” program. Some patients leaving a rehabilitation stay could benefit from additional therapy before heading home. They can come to The Havens, to a private furnished apartment, and enjoy the amenities including nursing and therapy services, planned social programs and three nutritious meals a day, for one all-inclusive fee. Jennifer is married to her husband of 40 years; Sam, and they have two daughters, Jillian and Samantha. Jillian and her husband, Jay, gave them their first grandchild, Colton, who will be three in February. Samantha and her boyfriend, Doug, will be giving them their first granddaughter in May of 2020. Bentley and Kenzie, Samantha’s two French Bulldogs, are an integral part of the family. Jennifer enjoys being a grandmother, listening to county music and following the weather. For more information and a tour of The Havens, please call 732-341-0880.
Amy is a nuclear medicine and PET/CT technologist who began her career 12 years ago. She has earned her BS in Allied Health Technologies from UMDNJ, now known as Rutgers, and is licensed in both nuclear medicine and CT. Before joining Toms River X-Ray, she was the lead nuclear medicine technologist at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus and worked as a technologist at Community Medical Center. Amy currently performs among the highest volume of Alzheimer’s disease PET/CT studies in the nation. She has always had a passion for helping others, making a career involving patients the perfect fit for her. Born and raised in Toms River, Amy currently resides in Bayville with her husband and two dogs. In her free time she enjoys indoor rock climbing, is an avid runner, volunteers with Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue, and is an Independent Consultant with Arbonne. For more information, call 732-244-0777 or visit www.tomsriverxray.com.
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Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Toms River X-Ray, CT & MRI Center
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