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Kelly Jorn Cook’s dentistry Fynes Audiology offers service spans 3 decades help with hearing issues GSN NEWS STAFF
BY ALLISON STANTON GSN Contributor
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r. Kelly Jorn Cook, D.D.S., offers a wide range of dentistry services to suit almost any dental need. Located at 3800 W. Ray Road, Chandler, his practice includes the most recent dental technologies to make a patient’s visit safe, convenient, painless and positive. “We offer full-service dentistry, including dental implants, Invisalign, and cosmetic restorations,” Cook said. “The entire team strives to provide the highest quality personalized dental care for patients of all ages in a stress-free, fun environment. Our unique approach to dentistry is in the office atmosphere.” While providing “the highest quality of dentistry,” he said he creates an environment of more fun and less fear. Cook
Dr. Kelly Jorn Cook, D.D.S. balances “being the doc that rocks and with keeping it simple” and is continually upgrading his ability and knowledge through continuing dental education
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eople who are dealing with a hearing loss are sometimes reluctant to get a hearing aid, because they envision the large and uncomfortable devices their grandparents used to wear. As Dr. Cassandra Fynes, owner of the full-service audiology clinic Fynes Audiology noted, hearing aids have come a long way. “Today’s technology is getting smaller all of the time and more discreet,” she said, adding that current hearing devices also include rechargeable batteries, which eliminates the need to buy and fumble with small batteries. Most modern-day hearing aids can also connect to Bluetooth, Fynes said, and many offer streaming from other
devices; this means people can listen to television, music, audiobooks and telephone calls with greater ease. In addition, hearing aids now often come with an app, which allows the wearer to easily make small adjustments to the device. “Hearing aids are definitely not just for old people,” Fynes said. In addition to featuring a number of hearing aid options for their clients, Fynes and audiologist Roger Knighton conduct comprehensive hearing diagnostic tests for hearing loss and tinnitus, and they also offer custom earplugs and earbuds. “We work with our clients to help them decide which options are best for them,” she said.
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Ohana Cardiology is focused on healthy hearts GSN NEWS STAFF
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edefining Healthcare by Improving inequalities, patient satisfaction, cost-effectiveness, and outcomes by offering compassionate culturally sensitive complementary & guideline driven care,” says Dr. Michael Barry, founder of Ohana Cardiology in Gilbert. “We are mindful patients have a “choice” when choosing a specialist, we hope to earn each relationship by validation. We strive to provide patients with the resources they would need to make well-informed decisions in their cardiovascular care and/ or treatments.”
While conventional healthcare is important, Ohana Cardiology combine advanced technologies to diagnose, treat and manage all conditions of the heart through a minimally invasive approach. “Our practice views a multidisciplinary model which provides each healthcare provider participating in our patients’ overall care, to achieve their optimal healthcare goals,” he said, adding that Ohana “ promotes an evidence-based approach with sound emphasis on functional outcomes. Our core is fostering a supportive environment, not a competing environment, as leaders in Cardiovascular care, while fostering the tradition of our name, ‘family.’” Information: ohanacardiology.com
Dr. Michael Barry, founder of Aloha Cardiology in Gilbert, is surrounded by his team, which includes Michelle Gentsch, far right, an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner. Barry is is board certified in cardiovascular disease and nuclear cardiology and has practiced independently since 1996. (Courtesy Ohana Cardiology)
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The goal is to protect your feet from the repetitive stress of everyday activities. “We have several treatment options to not only relieve foot pain but help improve how your feet work. If we can help your feet function better, in many cases the need for surgery can be avoided or at the very least postponed,” says Schulman. “Patients are always happy to learn about ways to alleviate their symptoms.”
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Choosing the best baby monitor for your needs STATEPOINT
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f you’re like most parents, you probably have questions about baby monitors. Thanks to many new and exciting technological advancements, these essential gadgets have totally transformed over the last few years. To choose the best one to meet your needs, here’s what to know and consider about the latest features: • A fuller picture: For a fuller picture
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and encourages and supports his staff to do the same. “What you see with the doc is what you get: great dentistry and a really good time,” he said. When not practicing dentistry, he is golfing with his wife or hanging out with their 12 dogs. “The health and well-being of our patients and team members continues to
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of your child’s slumber, look for a model that not only features both audio and video monitoring, but also gives you greater control over how you view your baby. VTech Communications, Inc., a leading manufacturer of award-winning baby monitors, has launched its first-ever line of LeapFrog Baby Monitors. Among the line-up is the LF920HD, which offers 360-degree horizontal viewing capability and an 80-degree vertical tilt anbe our top priority,” Cook added. “We practice all COVID-19 safety protocols and are seeing patients by appointment only. Many of these safeguards have always been a part of our practice, but we have taken additional precautions to ensure your protection for your appointment.” Information: kellyjorncook.com
gle on its built-in, wide-angle lens. Plus, advanced color night vision technology allows you to see your baby with vivid clarity, even in low-light on its 7-inch, 720p high-definition LCD parent unit display. • Multiple functions: Some of today’s top-of-the-line monitors double function as nightlights, giving you the ability to remotely light the nursery as needed. Hint: to create the ideal sleeping environment and ease fussiness, look for a model with adaptive lighting that automatically adjusts to the brightness of your nursery in day or night. • Greater connectivity: Wi-Fi technology is a good solution for on-the-go parents who want the ability to check in, even when someone else is on caregiving duties. This is why four new LeapFrog baby monitors were just introduced and additional models will be released later this year that offer a 5-inch, 720p high-definition LCD parent unit display to be used at home, as well as the option
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Fynes opened Fynes Audiology in Mesa 18 years ago. Since then, she has helped countless clients regain the confidence and security that comes with being able to hear well. “We are small and locally-owned and are not a chain, and we are not owned by a manufacturer of hearing aids,” Fynes said. “We do what is best Dr. Cassandra Fynes and audiologist Roger Knighton help peofor our clients, and be- ple deal with hearing loss. (Special to GSN) cause we are small we can offer a more personal experience.” coming up,” Fynes said, adding that she Fynes said she and Knighton enjoy and Knighton have been delighted by the getting to know their clients, and will steady increase in both patient and prospend time chatting about their families fessional referrals. in addition to their hearing issues. Fynes Audiology is located at 2058 “We know who is having grandchil- S. Dobson Road, Mesa. Information: dren, and who has kids who are grad- 480-456-0176 or fynesaudiology.com. uating, and who has a special birthday
to see and hear your baby remotely on a smartphone or other device through a free synced app. The app also offers an array of expert tips and advice about sleep and child development inspired by the experts at WeeSleep and LeapFrog. The monitors are available online and at select retailers. • Soothing sounds: Sometimes all a baby needs to get to sleep is to be comforted. That’s why some baby monitors play soothing sounds when crying is detected. Nothing beats a lullaby from you though. Monitors featuring two-way, talk-back intercoms allow you to comfort your infant from any room of the house, or in the case of models with WiFi, from your smartphone. There’s no comparison between today’s best baby monitors and those of just a few years ago. New technologies are offering better sleeping environments for babies and unprecedented peace of mind for parents.
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