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From the Editor Happy 2013! As this New Year begins, I like to think of it as a time of starting fresh and new. A time of new adventures and journeys in our lives. And that is exactly what we are doing at Wisconsin Woman.

Now, don’t panic. We are still going to bring you great stories about women as well as all of your favorite columns, such as recipes, pets, etc., but we are also adding some new and exciting columns. They are: · Our new financial column by Rusty Coyle. He actually started writing for us at the end of 2012, but we are glad that he has joined our magazine. This month, he writes about estate planning. · From a Man’s Perspective. We thought it might be nice to get a man’s perspective on specific topics each month. This month, we talked to Dr. Mark Lodes, chief medical officer of Froedtert and The Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Practice Group, about the future of health care. · Mary Bub’s Take Care of You! Column. Mary is a grass roots activist and social innovator. She is also the founder and president of Wisconsin Rural Women’s Initiative, a non-profit organization that provides on-site grass roots programs to individual women and organizations through a Gathering Circle process promoting personal development, transformation and systemic change.

I think you will find her column refreshing and different. · Our fashion section also has a new local viewpoint. Check out the new column by Faye Wetzel, owner of Faye’s located in Brookfield and Mequon.

As you can see, 2013 is beginning with new adventures and journeys for Wisconsin Woman magazine. We hope you like what you read.

Our main focus for this January issue is health. From our cover story about the Women in Science series and the women involved, to our annual health care guide, to careers in nursing and the medical field to beginning an exercise program. It is all right here at your fingertips.

Also in this issue, we have included a section that points out some of the latest bridal trends in the greater Milwaukee area. Whether you are planning a wedding or know someone else who is, we hope this helps give you a place to start with your planning.

As 2013 begins, we hope this year brings you many new and wonderful possibilities. Whatever you do, we hope you take control of your life and make it all you wish it to be.

-Cyndi Strayer

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The Women in Science Series Brings Strength

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o raise awareness, to advance practices, to develop treatments, to discover cures, to question results, to lead further exploration -- “When women set their minds to do something, it usually gets done,” said Jan Lennon, a community volunteer and a founding member of the Women in Science program.

In 2005, The Medical College of Wisconsin convened a committee with the goal of showcasing outstanding research and to provide financial support for women scientists at the college. The committee dedicated time and treasure to begin what is now a much-anticipated luncheon series presenting researchers and clini-

Community Volunteers Jan Lennon

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By Judith Berger

cians, each speaking on an interesting and relevant topic from their field of study. The series began in 2007. Every year it concludes by celebrating the accomplishments of an influential female on the faculty honoring her with a $10,000 Women in Science Research Award. A $1,000 award is also given to an outstanding female postdoctoral researcher. The awards are used to fund their research.

The WIS advisory committee is currently made up of 41 members. Five women have been involved in the Women in Science series since the beginning. Each brings a different passion and perspective to showcase and support the valued research and work that may someday affect the lives of millions and advance human health in our community and beyond.

To honor her husband, Jan Lennon created the Edward J. Lennon, MD, Award for outstanding women postdoctoral researchers. The $1,000 award is given annually at the conclusion of the Women in Science luncheon.

“This speaks to the hallmark of my husband’s leadership,” she said. Dr. Lennon, who passed away in 1994, was the dean of the Medical College of Wisconsin from 1978 to 1985 and its president from 1984 to 1990. “He felt strongly that deserving women should be afforded opportunities to advance their research.”

Lennon, who was a longtime magazine editor, is involved in Marquette University’s Women Council, the MACC Fund and the SHARP Literacy program. She has taken on a leadership role with the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse. “We have raised $4.75 million for prostate and breast cancer research. Having awareness is one thing, we are looking to advance cures,” said Lennon who always hoped her community work toward this effort might someday benefit her grandchildren until she was diagnosed with breast cancer eight years ago. She received her treatment at the Medical College and continues to be monitored for a particularly aggressive strain.

She sees the Women in Science program as a philanthropic outreach effort for the community to come together to support medical research being conducted right in our own backyard. “I have a passion for the Medical College. There is so much talent and expertise there. It really is a gift and an honor for me to be involved and support their research,” she said.

“Our hope is to increase the number of people who join us for this series. The topics are always of interest to the community. The event gives our researchers more visibility. It’s important for their research to be recognized, tracked and supported.”

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Linda Mellowes

Linda Mellowes, raised in Arkansas, majored in biology and chemistry in college. After graduating, she made her way to Washington D.C. where she eventually worked for the National Institute of Health. “I’ve always been interested in how the body works – blood flow, hematology,” she said in the lightest of accents.

During that time she met her husband-to-be, John, at a party. He was serving in the U.S. Navy.

Mellowes is known throughout the city as ‘community volunteer extraordinaire.’ “She is an angel for us,” said Jan Lennon. Mellowes has a history of being an angel for many charitable and community organizations in Milwaukee. Starting with boots on the ground going door-todoor to chairing boards and leading fundraising efforts for the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and the United Performing Arts Fund campaign – just to name a few.

Mellowes has been involved at the Medical College of Wisconsin from the committee level to the Medical College board, when she served as chair. “I learn more than I give,” she said. “Every opportunity like this is continuing education for me.”

In her role on the WIS committee, she steadfastly holds a spotlight.

“These women are superstars in our medical community. It’s inspiring to hear them talk about their work and research.”

Now a trustee emeritus for the college, Mellowes will be the emcee for the 2013 luncheon series. “This series is great exposure for these women and their work. Those attending find the presentations topical and interesting. There’s always a Q&A. People appreciate being able engage that way.”

The series is also meant to be a fundraising effort to help women clinicians, researchers or postdoctoral researchers in furthering their work. Awardees are determined by the Women’s Faculty Council. “This award may help a researcher take a clinical trial to the next level,” Mellowes said. “It also helps to build a CV; and it shows they are respected in the medical community.”

Dr. Lucy Rosenberg, MD

Dr. Lucy Rosenberg gives the Women in Science series a unique perspective. She has a long lens of the progression of women in the sciences. At 86 years old, she entered medical school in 1946, and has seen the ebb and flow of the number of women in medical school classes. “I was in medical school as the war was ending,” she said of World War II. “There were 13 women in my class of 75 students; but after that, there was a rapid decrease of women medical students. Back then, men and women thought differently in medicine, but that’s changing.” Today, MCW medical classes are equally split down gender lines.

Dr. Rosenberg did a pediatric residency, married and had five children. Her first husband was a pediatric surgeon, but she did not defer her dream of medicine for his. She specialized in pediatrics and child psychiatry until retirement in 1996. She is a retired professor of psychiatry at UW-Milwaukee Medical College campus and the Medical Col-

lege of Wisconsin; and has been medical director of Sinai Samaritan Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic and the director of Psychiatric Consultation-Liaison Services for Children’s Hospital. Rosenberg was president of the board of the Children’s Outing Association, is a past chair and director of the Mental Health Association of Milwaukee County.

When the Women in Science project was just an idea, Dr. Rosenberg was a logical person to be involved.

She was a member of Women in Medicine and the County Medical Society, which held peer lectures that were highly regarded and well attended.

Dr. Rosenberg is on the advisory committee of WIS and has sponsored medical student participation in the award program annually since the beginning. “It’s important to have female med students attend the series.

They are our future scientists and doctors. To see and hear these impressive scientists, doctors and researchers speak about their work may help them further focus in their field of study.”

Never shying from expanding her interests, Dr. Rosenberg is a published author of poetry. Dr. Rosenberg’s second husband, Jack, passed away eight years ago after 20 years of marriage. She has 12 grandchildren and a two-year-old great-granddaughter, whose first word was ‘book.’

Dr. Candice Klug, PhD

Dr. Candice Klug, professor of biophysics, is the chair of the Women in Science committee and has been on the MCW faculty for 11 years. Dr. Klug has a history of advocating for women scientists. She was the chair of the Women Faculty Council that focused on career development and related women’s faculty issues.

“Times have changed and it’s gotten better,” she said. But few constructs get better without a catalyst of change.

“Women come at careers differently. We don’t tend to advocate for ourselves.”

Dr. Klug remembers being good at math and science as a child. “I especially enjoyed the logic of chemistry in high school. Plus, I had a fantastic high school chemistry teacher at Homestead High School who was so inspiring that I majored in chemistry in college. As for research, I love to solve puzzles and figure out how and why things work. The advantage of being in academia is that I get to choose what I study – as long as I can get the research funded – and that independence is important to me.”

Dr. Klug has been on the WIS committee since its inception. “Men and women bring different strengths to research,” she admits. The Women in Science series proJanuary 2013 WISCONSIN WOMAN | 5

From left to right: Daisy Sahoo, PhD, Medicine/Endocrinology, Jacquelyn M. Paykel, MD, FACOG, OB/GYN and Integrative Medicine, Paula Traktman, PhD, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and Terri deRoon-Cassini, PhD, Surgery, Trauma and Critical Care.

vides an opportunity for speakers to gain a different perspective. “These women are doing amazing work; and the series allows them to justify their research and explain the implications to public health. That’s not an opportunity we often get. Researchers typically present to other researchers.”

Topics such as breast cancer research, viruses, cancer vaccines and stem cell research are topical, informative and, sometimes, controversial. “We are looking to raise awareness while creating an atmosphere of philanthropy,” she said.

“For attending students, it gives them an opportunity to see and hear women talk about their career paths as they embark on their science careers.” It exposes students to the community, allows them to network and to hear about other scientific work.

Dr. Paula Traktman, PhD

Dr. Paula Traktman is the senior associate dean, chair and professor of microbiology and molecular genetics at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Originally from New York City, Dr. Traktman has always been interested in how the world works. “It seemed real to me – I liked the exploration and the elements of truth,” she said of the empirical nature of experiments, collecting data, interpreting results and the lessons that move the next experiment.

Dr. Traktman has been at the Medical College of Wisconsin for 15 years and has been with the Women in Science project since the beginning. She was honored in 2008 with WIS Women Pioneer in Research Award. “She is doing amazing work in studying viruses in advancing cancers,” Mellowes said.

“Yes, historically my lab studies viruses to understand the choreography of the virus cycle.” Dr. Traktman speaks of viruses and cell construction in almost poetic verse. “Science relies on serendipity. When we study proteins and how they affect tumor development, we follow the data to see where it takes us,” she said. Dr. Traktman will be a speaker in the 2013 series.

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Dr. Traktman has been awarded a grant to study infertility and its connection to viruses. She also spends her days teaching medical and PhD students and running a lab of 10 scientists. “People tend to think of scientists as men. This series showcases incredibly talented women from the basic researcher to the clinician. It allows women in science to tell the journey of research – to change practices, to further questions and to continue the exploration.”

The Women in Science Series

The WIS goal of reaching $200,000 in the endowment fund was accomplished in 2012. Income from the fund supports the annual Women in Science Research Award.

The 2013 Women in Science series is open to the public and held at the Woman’s Club of Wisconsin. The series subscription has a minimum donation of $250, which supports two annual awards for promising women scientists. For more information, contact Linda Hruska, lhruska@mcw.edu or (414) 955-5863.

The series schedule: April 25, 2013: Integrative Medicine and

Women’s Health by Jacquelyn M. Paykel, MD, FACOG May 30, 2013: Viruses & Why They Are Hard to Treat by Paula Traktman, PhD June 27, 2013: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder by Terri deRoon-Cassini, PhD September 12, 2013: Gender Differences in Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Disease by Daisy Sahoo, PhD October 17, 2013: “Women Pioneers in Research Awards” Presentation

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prospective prospective When asked about the future of health care, Mark Lodes, M.D., chief medical officer of Froedtert and The Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Practice Group, said, “I think health care is increasingly moving toward providing better health care for the population. In the past, the focus was on disease care and treatment once the disease was identified. Now we are moving to a system of population health management. We are trying to decrease cost by keeping people healthier.”

Dr. Lodes went on to say that women in a family make most of the decisions when it comes to health care, such as what physicians to see, what clinic, etc. “And now, there are increasingly wider choices when it comes to health care, with a more robust care delivery.” He then went on to explain, “What I mean by that is before you had your primary care physician that took care of you with the help of his or her assisting staff. Most of your care was done at your annual office visit. In the future, regular office visits may become extinct, like the dinosaurs, if you will, as we move more toward monitoring a population of patients. This type of monitoring will identify when a patient would need her first mammogram or a male patient needs his first prostate exam. By monitoring overall health in this way the hope is to prevent diseases as well as identify any health issues early for early treatment.”

patient’s ongoing care, including being responsible for providing or arranging all of a patient’s health care needs.

As Dr. Lodes said, “There are many varying factors of health, including stress.” When you look at stress and obesity being a factor, sometimes this can be connected to behavior health. “In this case, the patient may need an exercise regimen, medication or even a change in dietary habits to deal properly with his or her health.”

According to Dr. Lodes, when it comes to the future of health care, “There will be coaching and support within the clinics that will help bring health care into more of a home setting and in real-time. And the bottom line is it will make it more convenient for busy families.”

According to Dr. Lodes, when it comes to the future of health care, “There will be coaching and support within the clinics that will help bring health care into more of a home setting and in real-time. And the bottom line is it will make it more convenient for busy families.”

Those with chronic disease will also be better monitored. “For example,” Dr. Lodes said, “a person with diabetes may have to come into the doctor’s office every three months—but with better monitoring and new technology the patient’s diabetes can be monitored in real time, downloaded and sent to the doctor’s office. This would mean not having to come to the office at all.”

With more health managers, Dr. Lodes says that hopefully physicians won’t have so much disease to treat. “This individualized type of care is based on a medical home concept model.” A medical home is predicting, comprehensive monitoring and referral management outside of the office.

Care coordination is a key component in changing health care for the better. If all aspects of a patient’s care were integrated (the hospitals, clinics and physicians would work together and share information), health care would be simpler, more effective and would cost less. Therefore, in a patient-centered medical home, patients would benefit from not only having a long-term relationship with a personal primary care physician, they would also have a practiced-base care team to take collective responsibility for the January 2013 WISCONSIN WOMAN | 7

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ast month, as the 2012-year was winding down, I day—especially young women—is that they go looking for somefound myself in a delightful conversation with a one who can make them happy. “Marriage isn’t about finding woman at New York’s LaGuardia Airport where our someone to make you happy,” she said, “it is about finding someflight had been delayed by several hours due to one you can trust.” weather. As the woman approached the vacant seat “Love isn’t about getting all sparkly, although that is nice, esnext to mine she seemed to hesitate. I looked up pecially at the start. It is about putting up with irritations, having from the book I was reading, the courage to stand up for yourself in an smiled and moved my briefcase argument and being willing to hug someone to provide more room. A stout you’d just as soon spit at.” woman, she was dressed comI chuckled in agreement. pletely in black; her hair was She continued. “Telling someone goodpulled back and tucked under a bye ‘because I don’t love you anymore’ is knitted black hat. She parked her foolish. Girls need to understand that they’re luggage, stood looking around going to get mad at their husbands. They’ll by: Susan Marshall the area for a few minutes, and remember old boyfriends. They’ll wonder if then asked if I would watch her their real prince is still somewhere out there things while she went for a cup of waiting. But none of this is worth dwelling tea. I told her I would be happy to do so. on because someone at home needs your understanding, special When she came back, she settled into the seat and asked if I recipe or a hug.” was going to Milwaukee for a visit or returning home. Thus began “And believe me, that cute guy over there is going to turn into a fascinating conversation. I learned that she was born in Milwau- a big lout like every other man. It’s just what happens to them.” kee, but has lived in Brooklyn nearly 40 years. She is an orthodox At this, I laughed out loud. “You doubt me?” she asked.

Jew, has eight children and is expecting her 30th grandchild. She I still chuckle at the unlikely conversation. Here was a woman arranges flowers for weddings and attends every one to congratu- as different from me as could be in appearance, upbringing, delate the bride and groom and visit a short while with the families. meanor, background, education and life experience, and yet we She loves her neighborhood because it is full of children and con- wholeheartedly agree that you have to learn to find ways to make stantly buzzing with activity. yourself happy.

She was on her way to Milwaukee to visit her father who is in No one—not husband, best friend or dear family member— a nursing home. He is 86 years old and frail. Her sister lives in is in charge of this important aspect of life. Your happiness is up to Brown Deer. She doesn’t think she could live “west” anymore—it you. is too quiet.

So whether it is a fine cup of tea, favorite TV program, beauThe woman graduated one year ahead of me in high school, tiful sunset, the song of a bird in the yard or a good laugh with a adopted orthodox beliefs in her early 20s and has been married to crazy friend, find ways to give yourself a boost without making her first husband for 36 years. She doesn’t know what has gone someone else responsible. wrong with young people today.

Tickle your own armpit.

At this point in her soliloquy, I began to wonder if engaging Susan Marshall is an author and speaker whose book, “How to her in conversation had been a mistake. I wondered if I would Grow a Backbone: 10 Strategies for Gaining Power and Influence at have any chance to get back to my reading. Mostly, I wondered if Work,” has been translated into multiple languages and is especially I was going to have to endure a tirade on religion. popular in Asia. Her work is dedicated to building strong leaders I needn’t have worried. She told me that she wanted her email who create successful organizations, transform school systems, and address to be tickleyourownarmpit but it is too long. When I gave develop leaders at all levels. You can reach her at 262-567-5983 or her a puzzled look, she said the trouble with young people to- execadvise@mac.com.

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The State of Your Estate (Planning)

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By Rusty Coyle

istorically, the topic of estate planning isn’t a great conversation starter. But it’s a conversation you truly need to have. If you haven’t yet begun planning for the future in this way, you aren’t alone. According to a July 2011 survey commissioned on behalf of EZLaw™, just 44 percent of Americans report that they currently have a will or estate planning documents in place[1]. Many people think they are too young, too busy, too confused or simply avoid the topic altogether. But it is an important topic and now is the perfect time for you to buck the trend.

Estate planning may conjure up images of sprawling mansions and four-car garages. You may feel that estate planning is best only for those who have, well, estates. But I’m going to let you in on a little secret: you have an estate.

Your car, your house and everything in it, your checking and savings accounts, investments, life insurance and other possessions are all your estate. So in actuality, estate planning will help you to manage and preserve your assets while you are alive and to distribute them after you die.

How estate planning helps

As you read above, less than half of adults in the United States have the proper documents in order to plan for their estate. This planning would allow you control over what happens if you were to die unexpectedly or become otherwise debilitated. In the case of a mental or physical incapacitation that left you unable to control your assets, a court-appointed representative would have final say in all assets held under your name, not your family. And if you died, your assets would simply be distributed according to the probate laws in your state.

By having a plan in place, you can rest assured your final instructions and wishes are carried out.

spouse should each have your own will. In it you can name a guardian for your minor children in case you both die simultaneously. If you fail to name a guardian, the court will appoint someone you may have not chosen. If you do leave a spouse behind, your children may receive some of the property instead of your spouse.

4. Your health. If you’re elderly or ill, it’s vital you either have a will or update your existing one. You may also want to consider a revocable living trust. A revocable living trust is a document created while you’re alive that names someone to be responsible for managing your property in the event you are unable to or pass away. It is “revocable” because as long as you’re mentally competent, you can change or end the trust at any time for any reason.

If you are unsure of where to begin, contact a trusted financial advisor to help you navigate your options. Start out with what you can afford now and then adjust as your needs and situations change.

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The preceding article was written by Rusty Coyle and is meant to be general in nature and should not be construed as legal or financial advice related to your personal situation. Waddell & Reed does not provide legal or tax advice. Please consult your financial, legal and tax advisors prior to making financial decisions. Rusty Coyle is a Financial Advisor with Waddell & Reed and can be reached at (262) 521-9492. Waddell & Reed, Member SIPC.

Estate planning basics

At its most basic, estate planning is deciding what you want to do with your assets after you die, so it’s important to note that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all estate plan. It largely depends on who you are: your age, health, wealth, lifestyle, life stage, goals and many other factors. There are a few factors to take into account for estate planning: 1. Your age. While an 18-year-old may be skeptical about estate planning, the fact is incapacitation can strike at any time.

Younger individuals should consider having a durable power of attorney, which allows you to name someone to manage your property for you in case you are unable to do so. Writing a will is also not a bad idea. If you are young and single and pass away, anything you leave behind will likely go to your parents. If you’d like to divide your assets, you must have a will in place.

2. Your relationship status. If you are committed to a life partner but are unmarried, a will is essential. If you were to pass away without a will, state law dictates only your closet relatives will inherit your property and your partner might get nothing. For married couples, a will can help to transfer assets that should go to your spouse.

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A Woman’s Health & Wellness Guide for the Whole Family

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omen are, and have been, the major coordinators of the family’s health and wellness; they are often the link to the health care system for their families. Many women also assume the role as caregivers for their families, themselves and relatives who are sick, disabled or elderly. This has not changed much.

However, when it comes to how we look at health care, especially women’s health care, it has changed considerably.

Health care is no longer looked at as a series of medical conditions but in terms of all the factors that affect a person’s health and quality of life throughout his or her lifespan. For example, women’s lives have changed on every level. They are living in different family structures than their mothers did. They are marrying later in life, if at all.

They are more likely to be the sole heads of households because they work. And they are living longer. Therefore, health care must encompass all functions that relate to the mental and physical wellness of a person from birth through old age, the factors that affect wellness and the activities and behaviors that promote it.

As this year begins, many of us will be thinking and reflecting about fitness and health. It is our hope that this 2013 health and wellness guide will empower you to lead your family to a healthier lifestyle now and in the future, which includes eating healthy foods, staying physically active, getting regular checkups and paying attention to your environment. And to all Wisconsin women, don’t forget to take care of yourselves, too.

Your General Health Care

There are many factors that affect your health. Some you cannot control, such as genetic makeup or your age. But you can make changes to your lifestyle and the lifestyle of your family to help all of you live healthier lives. And by taking these steps toward healthy living, you can help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke and other serious diseases. You can begin by: Health & Wellness cont. on page 13 12 | WISCONSIN WOMAN January 2013

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4 An osteoporosis test at age 65 and older.

4 Mammograms every two years to screen for breast cancer between the ages of 50 and 74 (if there is a family history of breast cancer, a woman may need to have mammograms more often or start having them sooner).

4 Tests for colorectal cancer beginning at age 50 and continuing until at least age 75.

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Health & Wellness cont. from page 12 Seeing the doctor for regular screenings, not just when you’re sick. By seeing your doctor on a regular basis, he or she can use your medical and family histories to design and follow a plan designed to help you stay healthy. These regular screenings allow the doctor to check your general health with regular measurements of weight and blood pressure; advice about diet, exercise, stress and tobacco, alcohol and drug use; immunizations and other special tests at certain times in your life such as mammograms, a colonoscopy, etc. What types of tests and screenings should women have?

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CHILDREN should have

regular checkups so the doctor is able to determine they are growing and developing properly. These visits are also important for the doctor to administer one of the most important preventive services for children: immunizations, which protect children from diseases such as polio, measles and mumps. Your children’s doctor may also give you advice on how to: keep your children safe from accidents and injuries (for example, using car seats and seat belts and keeping your children away from poisons and electric

outlets); teach your children about healthy eating and exercise habits and talk to your children about the dangers of drugs, alcohol and tobacco. And as a parent, you can ask your doctor for tips on how to talk to an older child about avoiding pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections and AIDS. These are all routine tests that everyone should have. If your doctor orders these tests for you, it does not mean he or she thinks you have a health problem. Your doctor will also make sure you have all the shots you need.

Your doctor may also give you advice about exercise and diet. For example, your doctor may tell you how much calcium you need to prevent bone problems, or he or she may talk to you about taking folic acid before you get pregnant.

Your doctor may also give you advice about alcohol and drug use and sexually transmitted infections, as well as lowering the fat and cholesterol in your diet. Your doctor may even talk to you about injury prevention practices, such as using seat belts and having smoke detectors in your home.

Eating Healthy and Exercise

You and your whole family will benefit from maintaining a healthy weight through good nutrition and exercise.

Nutrition is the key to our overall health. By simply including physical activity into your daily schedule and nourishing Health & Wellness cont. on page 16

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Health & Wellness cont. from page 14 your body with the right nutrients, vitamins and minerals it needs to work at its best level, you can achieve better health. Good nutrition can also: 4 Improve cardiovascular and other body system functions, mental well-being, cognitive performance and wound healing or recovery from illness or injury 4 Reduce the risk for diseases, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some cancers and osteoporosis 4 Increase energy and the body’s ability to fight off illness

Most of us will eat what is available at home. That is why it is important to control the foods you serve for meals and have on hand for snacks. Start by following these basic guidelines: 4 Work fruits and vegetables into the daily routine, aiming for the goal of at least five servings a day. Be sure you serve fruit or vegetables at every meal.

4 Make it easy to choose healthy snacks by keeping fruits and vegetables on hand and ready to eat. Other good snacks include low-fat yogurt, celery with peanut butter or whole-grain crackers and cheese.

4 Serve lean meats and other good sources of protein, such as fish, eggs, beans and nuts.

4 Choose whole-grain breads and cereals to increase the amount of fiber in your diet.

4 Limit fat intake by avoiding fried foods and choosing healthier cooking methods, such as broiling, grilling, roasting and steaming. Choose low-fat or nonfat dairy products.

4 Limit fast food and low-nutrient snacks, such as chips and candy. But don’t completely ban favorite snacks from your home. Instead, make them “once-ina-while” foods, so you don’t feel deprived.

4 Limit sugary drinks, such as soda and fruit-flavored drinks. Serve water and low-fat milk instead.

The best way for you to encourage healthy eating in your home is to eat well yourself. By eating fruits and vegetables and not overindulging in the less nutritious stuff, Health & Wellness cont. on page 17 16 | WISCONSIN WOMAN January 2013

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Tobacco, alcohol and other drugs

Another way to stay healthy is to avoid tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. All of these can harm your body and your health. Smoking, for example, harms nearly every organ of the body, causing many diseases and affecting the health of smokers in general.

As for alcohol, it also affects every organ in the body.

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Health & Wellness cont. from page 16 you’ll be sending the right message. You could also serve appropriate portions and not overeat.

And if you are a mom, you can help your children learn about good nutrition by getting them involved. Let them decide what to make for dinner. Talk to them about making choices and planning a balanced meal. Some might even want to help shop for ingredients and prepare the meal. At the store, teach kids to check out food labels to begin understanding what to look for.

There’s another important reason why kids should be involved. It can help prepare them to make good decisions on their own about the foods they want to eat. That’s not to say they’ll suddenly want a salad instead of French fries, but the mealtime habits you help create now can lead to a lifetime of healthier choices.

You should also make physical activity part of you and your family’s routine. Not only does regular exercise burn calories and reduce the risk of weight gain and obesity, it also helps reduce the chance of developing cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, some cancers and other degenerative diseases. It also strengthens bones and muscles, improves mental health and mood and improves the brain and immune system.

Exercise can increase your chances of living longer.

In fact, science shows that regular physical activity can reduce your risk of dying early. Only a few lifestyle choices have as large an impact on your health as physical activity.

People who are physically active for about seven hours a week have a 40 percent lower risk of dying early than those who are active for less than 30 minutes a week. Best of all, you don’t have to do high amounts of activity or vigorous-intense activity to reduce your risk of premature death. You can lower your risk of dying early by doing at least 140 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as walking. That is just 20 minutes a day; plus, everyone can do it no matter what your age, ethnicity, shape or size.

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Health & Wellness cont. from page 17 absorbed from the stomach and small intestine into the bloodstream. The intensity of the effect of alcohol on the body is directly related to the amount consumed. When too much alcohol is consumed, especially over time, it can cause such health problems as liver cirrhosis (damage to liver cells); pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas); various cancers, including liver, mouth, throat, larynx (the voice box), and esophagus; high blood pressure and psychological disorders.

Drugs can be an entire topic of their own. There are numerous drugs available that can cause great harm and addiction, including prescription drugs.

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child. The fact is, many children have already tried alcohol and marijuana by the time they reach middle school. So, what can you do to help prevent your child from abusing these substances?

Studies have shown the sooner you start talking to your children about the dangers of using tobacco, drinking alcohol and using other drugs, the more likely it is that they will avoid them. And when you talk to your children, you should: 4 Explain why these substances are harmful. Encourage them to ask questions. A true story may get your children’s attention more effectively than facts and statistics alone. Give real-life examples of people who have experienced negative consequences from using alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.

4 Talk to your children about peer pressure. Role-playing can prepare them to say no if they are offered cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, alcohol or other drugs.

4 Know your children’s friends and their friends’ parents. Always ask your kids where they’re going, what they’re doing, who will be there, when they will return and how you can reach them.

4 Set a good example. Pay attention to how your behaviors may affect your children. For example, when they see you using tobacco, it may send them the message it’s okay for them to use tobacco, too.

While abstinence is the only way to completely avoid pregnancy or a sexually transmitted infection, the reality is people, and teens, are having sex and should be practicing safe sex. Although sexual health isn’t always an easy topic to address (with a partner, a parent or a child), it is something that needs to be discussed in order to keep everyone safe and healthy.

As a parent, you especially play an important role in helping your kids understand sex in terms of love, intimacy and respect, as well as how to protect themselves from pregnancy and disease. You can do this by: 4 Offering age-appropriate information. A good rule of thumb to follow with younger children is to answer questions about sex when they bring them up. With an older child, you can discuss STIs and other risks of being sexually active and how to minimize those risks. It’s important to talk about this even if your expectation is that your children are not sexually active.

4 Being honest with your children about your family’s values, opinions and expectations about sex.

4 Thinking about the sexual messages your children get in school, on television or in movies. Talk to your children about these messages and encourage them to ask questions.

Be kind to your feet. Years of wear and tear can be hard on them. So can disease, bad circulation, poorly trimmed toenails, and wearing shoes that don’t fit. Foot problems are sometimes the first sign of more serious medical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes and nerve or circulatory disorders.

Step in the Right Direction

Practice good foot care. Take a look at your feet often; use a mirror to look at the bottoms of you feet. Look for cuts, blisters and ingrown toenails.

Ask a member of your family for help if you need it. If you have diabetes, be sure to check your feet every day.

Remember to put your feet up when you are sitting down. This helps the circulation in your feet. So can stretching, walking or having a gentle foot massage. A warm footbath is also helpful. Make sure your feet are dry before you put on your shoes. Wear shoes when you’re outside. If you are sitting for a long time, stand up and move around every now and then. If you cross your legs, reverse or uncross them often. Don’t smoke.

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The Sleep and Health Connection

Another important factor of good health is sleep. Sleep lets your heart and vascular system rest. The body releases hormones during sleep, including those related to stress and growth. The immune system creates more infection-fighting cells.

If you are not able to get the six to eight hours of necessary sleep per night, you may be doing yourself and your body a great deal of harm. In fact, several studies have shown that lack of sleep has many well-known consequences, such as interfering with work productivity, concentration, learning and problem solving. It has even caused many accidents at work, home and play. Sleepiness is also an obvious danger on the road.

To help maintain a good night’s sleep, you should try to maintain a regular night and morning schedule, even on weekends. You should establish a regular bedtime routine, and create a good sleeping environment that is dark, quiet, comfortable and cool.

It is important to remember that sleep isn’t just “down time,” when your brain shuts off and your body rests. As we learn more about sleep and sleep disturbances, we are finding that not getting enough sleep can increase the risk of many health problems, including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity and infections.

Make it a priority to get the rest you need.

And if you are having problems sleeping, talk to your doctor. Together you can find a solution to better sleeping and better health.

Make Sure The Shoes Fit

Wearing comfortable shoes that fit well can prevent many foot problems. Here are some tips for making sure your shoes fit: 4 Shoe size may change as you age, so always have your feet measured before buying shoes. The best time to measure your feet is at the end of the day when your feet are largest.

4 Most of us have one foot that is larger than the other.

Make sure your shoes fit your larger foot.

4 Don’t buy shoes without trying them on first. Shoe sizes can vary depending on the kind, make and style. For example, the size you wear for sneakers may not be the same size you need for dress shoes.

4 Walk in the shoes to make sure they feel right. The heel of the shoe should not slide up and down when you walk.

4 Choose a shoe that is shaped like your foot. Styles with high heels or pointed toes can hurt your feet.

4 Stand up when trying on shoes to make sure there is about 1/2 inch between your toe and the end of the shoe.

4 Make sure the ball of your foot fits comfortably into the widest part of the shoe.

4 Don’t buy shoes that feel too tight and hope they will stretch.

4 The upper part of the shoes should be made of a soft, flexible material.

4 Soles should give solid footing and not slip. Thick soles cushion your feet when walking on hard surfaces.

4 Low-heeled shoes are more comfortable, safer and less damaging than high-heeled shoes.

Be Alert

Both diabetes and peripheral artery disease can cause poor blood flow to the feet, which can cause scrapes or bruises to become infected more easily. This makes good foot care very important. Make sure to check with your doctor if you develop a sore on your foot that does not heal.

Don’t Get Off on the Wrong Foot

Good foot care and regular foot checks are an important part of your health care. Your doctor should look at your feet often. If you have foot problems, don’t be afraid to talk to your doctor.

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Don’t Forget to Take Care of Your Eyes

Good vision is a vital part of feeling your best. We rely on sight more than any other sense to enjoy life to the fullest. Your vision will change naturally throughout your life. For example, you may know that with age your eyes need more light to see, it becomes harder to tell the difference between some colors (especially blues and greens), it becomes more difficult to focus on things that are near or adjusting to glare and darkness can become more troublesome.

The most important thing you can do to help maintain your eye health and the eye health of your family is to make regular appointments with an eye doctor—at least once every other year--even if you have no problems seeing. Why? Because there are several eye diseases that have no symptoms during their early stages and only your eye doctor can tell if you have them.

The eye doctor can treat common eye problems, keep eyeglass prescriptions up-to-date and check for eye diseases. And if there are any problems with the eyes, the eye doctor will be able to discuss the best way to treat the problem.

Another way to grow older with good vision is to learn about vision changes that occur as you age. By being well informed, you can learn what problems may develop with your vision, how those problems can be detected and what steps you can take to save your sight. When you go in for an eye examination, talk to your doctor about your eyes and your vision.

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Resolve to be Says: Heart Healthy

By Sue Ann Thompson

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t is the New Year, and many of us have already made our resolutions.

Whether it’s losing weight, reading more or spending more time outside, many of us have things in our lives we would like to change. This year, I have made the resolution to be heart healthy. While this may seem daunting, it is the most important goal.

On November 15th at our annual research luncheon in Milwaukee, we were honored to have Dr. Marc Gillinov speak to us about how we can promote our heart health. Dr. Gillinov is a staff cardiac surgeon at The Cleveland Clinic Heart Center and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He holds the Judith Dion Pyle Chair in Heart Valve Research at Cleveland Clinic and recently co-authored the book Heart 411: The only Heart Guide You Will Ever Need.

At the luncheon, Dr. Gillinov explained that the resolution to be heart healthy is as easy as knowing three numbers: 1. LDL cholesterol level 2. Blood pressure 3. Body mass index If your numbers are not where they should be, give yourself the whole year to fix them and be patient. As Dr. Gillinov explained, “Rapid isn’t lasting;” in other words, losing weight quickly isn’t a lasting solution to being heart healthy.

The Numbers at a Glance Cholesterol:

Cholesterol levels are measured in milligrams (mg) of cholesterol per deciliter (dL) of blood. A total cholesterol level of 200 or below is desirable, while above 240 is considered high.

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Blood Pressure:

A blood pressure reading includes two numbers: the top number, or systolic, and the bottom number, or diastolic. Getting this number checked regularly can help make sure you are taking the appropriate steps for your health. Although medications are sometimes needed, there are other ways you can help lower your blood pressure: · Reduce sodium in your diet · Limit your intake of alcohol · Avoid tobacco products and secondhand smoke · Cut back on caffeine · Reduce your stress · Monitor your blood pressure at home · Make regular doctor’s appointments

Body Mass Index:

The Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a number calculated from your height and weight and is used to determine if you are at risk for being overweight.

Knowing the Causes

The other main causes of heart disease are: not exercising, smoking, having a poor diet and not knowing the important numbers. Complacency, Dr. Gillinov states, is also a cause of heart disease. Many people may think, “I feel pretty good,” but the first symptom of heart disease is often a heart attack. He further explained that the confusion surrounding medicines could also be dangerous.

Dr. Gillinov said, “The big problem today is the confusion and misinformation about statins. Statins are the most widely prescribed cardiovascular medicine in the world.” Many people worry about taking medicines and having side effects that may come with them. However, Dr. Gillinov recommends that if you have a prescription for a statin, work with your doctor to change the dose, the dosing schedule or even the type of statin you are taking. For statins “make people live longer, reduce stroke and heart attacks. They absolutely positively work. They are the biggest medical miracle heart-wise in the last 20 years.”

So this month, get your numbers checked and make the resolution to be heart healthy. And if your numbers are good, keep doing what you’re doing, and instead, resolve to help someone whose numbers do need help.

Because it all begins with a healthy woman.

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Aging Gracefully

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hether you are concerned about your own aging or the aging of your parents, the truth is people are living longer. Life expectancy has nearly doubled over the last century, and today there are 36.8 million Americans age 65 and older. The aging of the population — in past decades and in the foreseeable future — presents both a challenge and an opportunity for all of us as we seek to stay healthy throughout our longer lives.

When it comes to aging, genetics can play a key role, especially for those who are blessed with genes that predispose them to living longer lives or looking younger longer.

But even if you have not inherited those specific genes, you can still keep a youthful appearance.

As for keeping that youthful appearance, diet, exercise and drinking plenty of water are the beginning steps toward good skin care. You should also use proper skin cleansing daily, as well as sun protection, moisturizing and facials. And with all the advances in technology and science, it has definitely become easier to have youthful, beautiful skin.

The process of aging is still unique to every individual.

For some, the years of sun exposure has caused photo aging that has changed the tone, texture and color of the skin. For others, it is the expression lines or the slowing of the skin renewal process and production of collagen that has caused sagging, fine lines and wrinkles. Whatever the case, there are treatment options available to help renew the appearance of any aging face.

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From looking deep within cells at what causes aging to testing the effects of healthy behaviors or other approaches, scientific research has revealed some secrets to aging well.

While the chances of discovering one magic pill or potion to fight off all the effects of aging may be slim, scientists believe that today’s research will lead to tomorrow’s interventions for a longer, healthier life. Let’s address a few of the most common concerns about aging:

1. The Brain, Memory and Alzheimer’s disease

As adults age, many worry that they are becoming more forgetful. They think forgetfulness is the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In the past, memory loss and confusion were accepted as just part of growing older. However, scientists now know that people can remain both alert and able as they age, although it may take them longer to remember things. Physical and mental exercises are your best defense against memory issues and Alzheimer’s disease. You may also want to talk to your doctor about other options that include anti-dementia drug therapies and advances in early detection.

2. Bones and Joints

The weight-bearing bones and the movable joints take much wear and tear as the body ages. The most common age-related conditions are:

Osteoporosis:

a disease that weakens bones to the point where they break easily—most often bones in the hip, backbone (spine) and wrist—and most often in women.

As people enter their 40s and 50s, bones begin to weaken.

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aging gracefully cont. from page 24 help combat and minimize wrinkles while helping to firm the skin, the most popular forms of treatment today include the injectables and skin fillers. These include Restylane, Hylaform and Botox. The skin fillers are used to fill in the deep lines and wrinkles using collagen or hyaluronic acid. The Botox is injected into the muscles of the forehead and/or glabella to inactivate the muscles that are producing the lines and wrinkles. Both of these procedures last anywhere from three to six months on average.

In order to reveal the healthier skin beneath the wrinkles and pigmentation issues caused by aging, sun damage or other factors, you may want to consider a skin resurfacing procedure, which removes the superficial skin layers.

This can simply be the Retinol-A used in your skin care products, microdermabrasions or chemical and laser peels. Most of these procedures have little to no down time; however, a deep skin peel will take a week or two for recovery.

If you have sagging skin, deeper wrinkles or bags under your eyes, you may consider a cosmetic surgery procedure, such as a mini-facelift, eyelid surgery, forehead lift or full facelift. These procedures can improve the skin giving a more youthful appearance for years.

Another way to keep that youthful appearance is through cosmetic dentistry. Some of the procedures done by a cosmetic dentist include teeth whitening, bonding (to improve small cracks and chips), dental veneers and oral maxillofacial surgery. Dental veneers are used to cover misshaped or crooked teeth using sheets of translucent porcelain to create a refined appearance. Where oral maxillofacial surgery is used to shift the chin and jaw to improve the appearance of thinned lips, an overextended chin or enlarged jaw. Both veneers and surgery can last for years.

Getting older can also come with a variety of health challenges. But you can take action to maintain good health and reduce your risk of disease and disability. Exercise, good nutrition, regular health screenings, getting vaccines, having enough sleep and participating in activities you enjoy are just a few ways to promote healthy aging.

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aging gracefully cont. from page 25 prevent osteoporosis, make sure you get the recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D (three a day of low-fat milk, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, ice cream and other calcium enriched foods), engage in regular exercise (walking, running, etc.), don’t smoke, drink in moderation, talk to your physician and have a bone density test when needed.

Arthritis:

There are different kinds of ARTHRITIS, each with different symptoms and treatments. Arthritis can attack joints in almost any part of the body. Millions of adults and half of all people age 65 and older are troubled by this disease. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis in older people. OA starts when cartilage begins to become ragged and wears away. At OA’s worst, all of the cartilage in a joint wears away, leaving bones that rub against each other. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an AUTOIMMUNE disease. In RA, that means your body attacks the lining of a joint just as it would if it were trying to protect you from injury or disease. Talk to your doctor if you think you suffer from arthritis, he or she will be able to offer suggestions to help ease your discomfort. Stretching, heat, exercise, calcium and surgery may help.

3. Eyes and Ears

About the age of 40, eyesight weakens; and at around 60, cataracts and macular degeneration may develop. Hearing also declines with age.

Sight:

Presbyopia (prez-bee-OH-pee-uh) is a slow loss of ability to see close objects or small print. It is a normal process that happens as you get older. Holding the newspaper at arm’s length is a sign of presbyopia. Reading glasses usually fix the problem.

Cataracts are cloudy areas in the eye’s lens causing loss of eyesight. Cataracts often form slowly without any symptoms.

Some stay small and don’t change eyesight very much. Others may become large or dense and harm vision. Cataract surgery can help. Cataract surgery is safe and is one of the most common surgeries done in the United States.

Glaucoma comes from too much pressure from fluid inside the eye. Over time, the pressure can hurt the optic nerve.

This leads to vision loss and blindness. Most people with glaucoma have no early symptoms or pain from the extra pressure.

You can protect yourself by having annual eye exams that include dilation of the pupils.

Retinal disorders are a leading cause of blindness in the United States. The most common is age-related MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD). AMD affects the part of the retina (the macula) that gives you sharp central vision. PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY uses a drug and strong light to slow the progress of AMD. Another treatment uses injections. Ask your eye care professional if you have signs of AMD. Approximately 4.1 million U.S. adults 40 years and older have DIABETIC RETINOPATHY, a degenerative disease affecting vision. Proper medical care, lifestyle changes and frequent follow-ups can help reduce this alarming statistic.

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Hearing:

About one-third of Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing problems. About half the people who are 85 and older have hearing loss.

Presbycusis (prez-bee-KYOO-sis) is age-related hearing loss. It becomes more common in people as they get older. The decline is slow.

Tinnitus (tih-NIE-tuhs) accompanies many forms of hearing loss, including those that sometimes come with aging. People with tinnitus may hear a ringing, roaring, or some other noise inside their ears.

Tinnitus may be caused by loud noise, hearing loss, certain medicines, and other health problems, such as allergies and problems in the heart and blood vessels.

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ith the weary economy and competitive job market many people are considering going back to school for a degree in the medical field. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics defines “faster than average” growth as a projected increase in employment of at least 27 percent through the year 2014. Just a handful of those careers include nursing, medical assistants, surgical technologists, dental assistants and physician assistants.

If you are someone thinking about a career in the medical field, you may feel overwhelmed about the number of choices of colleges and financial assistance options. Here is some information about the growth and education options of health care careers from three of those many options. Hopefully, this information will help clear the muddy waters enough to help you make a well-informed choice so you’re ready to begin your journey.

Dr. Steven Rush, PhD, RN Associate Academic Dean for Healthcare at Herzing University – Madison said the nursing field continues to attract more and more “non-tramedical careers cont. on page 34

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“Full-time and part-time options at Bryant & Stratton provide the opportunity for anyone seeking a career in nursing to be successful,” she said. Bryant & Stratton offers an Associate Degree in Nursing.

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medical careers cont. from page 33 ditional” students. That is, older students, second career students and men.

“Employment opportunities for nurses remain strong, and all projections for the next few years indicate that there will be another nursing shortage,” he said. “This is due to an aging nursing workforce, and many nurses approaching retirement age.”

Herzing University was one of the first post-secondary institutions founded to prepare students for careers in the computer industry. Founded in 1965 by Henry and Suzanne Herzing, providing a career-focused, convenient and caring education has been the focus of Herzing, even as it grew to encompass campuses in eight U.S. states and the founding of its online and continuing education divisions. In Wisconsin, there are campuses in Madison, Madison West, Kenosha and Brookfield.

While expanding its campuses, Herzing also diversified its educational programs to include the fields of business, electronics, healthcare, graphic design and public safety. It also raised the level of credentials from diplomas to associate and Bachelor of Science degrees at all U.S. campuses and master’s degrees at the online campus.

With the poor economy, many nurses who would like to retire have chosen to not do so, Rush explained.

Rush said that now many hospitals are now requiring that registered nurses have a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN), and are no longer hiring two year, associate degree nurses (ADN). Herzing University-Madison is responding by planning to offer a BSN program in January 2014. Our Brookfield/Kenosha campuses already offer a BSN program.

“Our ADN program can be completed in 20 months, and our BSN program is designed to be completed in three years,” he said.

As far as demographics of students entering the nursing field, Rush said there is a wide range of students, including younger, older, male and female students. Although nursing still remains predominantly a female profession, with approximately only fiveto-six percent of the workforce represented by men. “As a man in nursing, I, of course, would like to see more men, as well as other under-represented groups consider nursing as a profession,” he said.

The new nursing graduates can command a relatively high salary – another reason to consider nursing as a profession. Madison area hospitals, hire new RNs at approximately $24-28/hour, Rush said. “If you include shift/weekend/holiday differentials as medical careers cont. on page 36

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medical careers cont. from page 34 well as an occasional extra shift, many new nurses make upwards of 75 to 80K a year.”

At Bryant & Stratton College, Dr. Susan Bonis, PhD, RN, Nursing Program Director – Milwaukee Campuses, said the number of people living with chronic illness is increasing while enhanced medical technology and new methods to treat the disease process are prolonging life. Couple this with the aging nursing population; the need for nurses around the world is increasing.

“Full-time and part-time options at Bryant & Stratton provide the opportunity for anyone seeking a career in nursing to be successful,” she said. Bryant & Stratton offers an Associate Degree in nursing.

Bryant & Stratton College is a premier career college that delivers outcome-based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment. It has served in Milwaukee since 1863, and offers 20 career-oriented bachelor’s and associate’s degree programs including nursing, medical assisting, medical administrative assistant, medical reimbursement and coding, health services administration, business, criminal justice, financial services, office information management, paralegal, accounting, human resources specialist, IT-networking, IT-security, IT-mobile application development and media design.

Nationally, Bryant & Stratton operates 18 campuses in four states and online. In Wisconsin, Bryant & Stratton has three campuses located in Milwaukee, the Bayshore Town Center and Wauwatosa. Regionally, these Bryant & Stratton colleges are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education with a student faculty ratio of 20-to-1.

“Our enrollments remain consistent due to the ability of students to complete the nursing program in 18 months and because we consistently score high on the NCLEX-RN exam,” she said.

Bryant & Stratton’s two-year rolling average is 93 percent success on the NCLEX-RN. Bonis said the biggest piece of advice she has for prospective students is to create a back-up plan for car problems and child care issues. “I also suggest they ‘carve out’ dedicated time specifically for each aspect of their life, including time that is dedicated specifically to their course work, reading, studying and completing assignments,” she said.

As Wisconsin’s largest nursing program, the College of Nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has made its home in the commercial, cultural and economic capital of Wisconsin since 1965. The university is one of three institutions in the state to offer students the full range of nursing degrees: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS), Master of Nursing (MN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD.) UW-Milwaukee is ranked by the prestigious US News and World Report in the top 10 percent of the hundreds of nursing programs nationally that offer graduate degrees. Nationally and internationally, our competitive, collaborative nursing program is valued for its ability to prepare science-based, compassionate nurse leaders through innovative, quality educational programs.

The university is a partner with four other UW System nursing programs in the development and implementation of the innovative BSN@Home program for BSN completion. For more than a decade UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing has been an international leader in the provision of on-line doctoral education by augmenting the longstanding campus-based PhD in nursing program with the launch of the first asynchronous PhD in nursing program in the nation in 2001. The initiation of a very successful student cohort model has set this program apart.

Sally Peck Lundeen PhD, RN, FAAN, Dean, UWM College of Nursing said that as health care changes, individuals interested in the nursing profession need to explore and understand the increasing complexity of the nursing role. “Professional nursing is increasingly ‘knowledge work.’ In addition to the many hands-on skills that nurses must learn to perform, nursing practice is largely about the ability to assess the complex needs of individuals, families and communities and provide nursing interventions that medical careers cont. on page 37

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medical careers cont. from page 36 are tailored to each situation and are compassionate, culturally relevant and scientifically sound. Because of this, the field requires the ability to think critically and an educational path that is built on a solid scientific foundation.”

Lundeen said the current and future demand for nurses is greater than any other healthcare profession and will include positions in health education, prevention, wellness care and also the growing role of the nurse in coordination of care delivery across many different venues from acute care to home and community settings.

“There are currently a number of educational routes to become a Registered Nurse,” she said. “A major Institute of Medicine report, chaired by former UW Chancellor Dr. Donna Shalala and released in 2010, recommends that 80 percent of all registered nurses nationally obtain a BS degree or higher.”

This is consistent with the need to educate nurses in the areas of leadership, mastery of critical analysis, the use of research and evidence-based practice and the ability to promote the highest levels of health and wellness possible in partnership with families and communities as well as individuals, Lundeen explained.

The new UWM Flexible Degree program for BSN completion (and potentially master’s preparation) offers a financially viable education option for the thousands of nurses in Wisconsin that are practicing nurses but have not completed a Bachelor’s degree.

“Nurses will be able to receive an assessment of their knowledge and skills on a variety of issues and work with CON faculty to devise a personalized, self-paced program of study,” she said. “Students will be guided to learn at their own pace from a variety of

learning materials and tools – many of which are available online.”

Lundeen said assessment of well defined competencies in general education and nursing will be available through both distance and face-to-face evaluation. “We believe that this will streamline preparation of nurses at the BSN level and above by eliminating current redundancies in the BSN completion program, thus offering the opportunity to many students to shorten their time to degree while decreasing the time to degree completion,” she said. “Our colleagues in the Wisconsin Technical College System and area employers are indicating great enthusiasm for this approach and we anticipate working closely with them to craft a high quality program of study that meets the needs of many nurses already employed but seeking more leadership opportunities.”

Lundeen said UWM welcomes non-traditional students and has many program options for these students. The RN to BS and the RN to MS Flex Degree Programs will target the associate degree nurse who is likely employed with a family. “Students will have the option enroll to meet as many competency requirements as they are able to manage at any given time,” she said. “Students begin graduate studies in nursing as an undergraduate student through this unique program.”

The Flexible Degree option in Nursing is the newest addition to the UWM array of nursing programs, she said. “The Flex Degree option gives nurses the ability to complete university credit at their own pace,” she said. “This program will allow students to earn college credit by demonstrating knowledge they have acquired through previous coursework, military training, on-thejob training and other learning experiences.” medical careers cont. on page 38

Put your caring nature to work in a Nursing career.

Herzing University nursing programs offer: 3 Hi-fidelity simulation lab to experience patient childbirth, illness, and more 3 Financial aid for those who qualify 3 Convenient “blocks” of classes for a set schedule you can work around (ASN) Associate of Science in Nursing* — Two-year degree offers classroom instruction, theory, and clinical experiences focusing on health promotion, disease processes, and more.

(BSN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing* — Three-year program centers on health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention/management, and technology.

(BSN-Bridge) Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Bridge Program — This program is opened to licensed, registered nurses who have completed an associate degree or diploma in nursing from an accredited school. Prepares critical thinkers to be nurse leaders, managers, and change-agents.

(MSN) Master of Science in Nursing — Offered online-only, these CCNE-accredited* programs provide expertise to licensed RNs to become family nurse practitioners, nurse educators or nurse managers in diverse environments. Scholarships available!

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A nursing faculty to gain knowledge and skills in areas where knowledge gaps are assessed, Lundeen explained, will mentor students. Students will than make progress towards a degree by passing a series of assessments that demonstrate mastery of the required knowledge and skills consistent with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing.

If you would like to know more about a degree in the medical field contact one of these colleges or universities at www.herzing. edu, www.bryantstratton.edu or www.nursing.uwm.edu or contact one near you.

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Open enrollment provides equal educational opportunities to students from different walks of life. In other words, open enrollment brings with it the benefit of a more diverse student population, which provides enhanced socialization and cultural exchanges.

Open enrollment can also be beneficial to students who need more of a challenge or have specific educational wants, such as enhanced science or engineering instruction. Because of the significant differences in the instructional, extracurricular and other offerings that are available from one school to the next, not all students have the same access to learning opportunities. Consequently, there is a segment of the student population that is unable to reach their potential during their basic educational experience. Open enrollment can benefit these students by providing them access to a better staffed, supplied and developed educational option in an institution of higher learning, allowing them the chance to demonstrate their full talent and ability.

However, before you decide to enroll at any educational facility, it is important to learn as much as you can about a school. The best way to do this is to visit the school when it has an open house.

This allows you to see everything a school has to offer in the value of education and more. It also allows you to speak with advisors and staff, take specialized tours of buildings and departments and so much more! Visiting an educational institution is the opportunity to get a taste of everyday life at the school.

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any of us feel guilty about all of the extra calories we indulged in over the holidays and then promptly make resolutions to lose weight and get healthy.

Maybe those skinny jeans don’t fit quite right. Or maybe you simply want to look and feel better? Millions of people resolve to begin some sort of exercise or fitness goal in the New Year. But how do you start?

What can you do to be successful this year?

The first step is to make a commitment to build and embrace a healthy lifestyle. That means more than just getting in shape; it means building a strong spirit, mind and body. It also means being committed to making long-term lifestyle changes that transcend the New Year’s resolution.

To make sure you stay on track with your resolution, follow these tips from fitness experts: Set realistic goals. If you haven’t worked out in 20 years or if you have

never stepped on a treadmill, don’t expect to have a perfectly toned body in a month.

Keep your fitness goals realistic and adjust them throughout the year. Have a personal fitness coach work with you to establish your goals. They are here to help you stay on course.

Start slow. Too many people try to do too much with their body too quickly. This can result in injury, burnout and disappointment. A personal fitness coach can work with you to establish a safe, realistic program specifically tailored to your needs and goals.

Talk to a pro. It’s important to learn proper techniques for exercise and

stretching to prevent injuries. You won’t make it very far toward your goals if you hurt yourself. Most wellness staffs will provide a full equipment orientation and work with you to develop your own unique program. Remember to check with your doctor before starting any exercise program, especially if you have health problems.

Make an appointment with yourself. One of the most common reasons for not sticking to a fitness program seems to be, “I’m just too busy.” We encourage you to schedule your workout just like you would a business meeting or doctor’s appointment. Put it on your calenFitness cont. on page 45

When you have friends or loved ones who are working toward a goal with you, you’re less likely to let it slip as the year goes on. Having a friend along for the ride also makes reaching your goal a lot more fun.

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So You’re Planning a

Wedding: A look at wedding trends and more

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ou recently got engaged and now it is time to begin making those wedding plans.

While this can be an exciting time in your life, it can also be a bit overwhelming.

One place to start is to look at the current wedding trends, both nationally and locally.

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One of the first tasks to tackle when planning your wedding is creating your guest list. Not only is it exciting to think about those with whom you wish to share your big day, but your guest count will also Bridal cont. on page 41

Bridal cont. from page 40 determine where your wedding will take place—because a large headcount requires a larger ceremony and reception space—and what your budget will be.

According to The Wedding Report, the average number of guests in 2012 ranged from 140-150, with an average expense per guest of $150-$160. So if you’re on a tight budget, you might opt to plan a wedding that’s smaller in size.

The Guest List

Creating a guest list can be confusing, especially when parents apply pressure to invite extended family members. Use these tips to help you decide on a guest list that works for you: · Begin your list with your closest must-have guests such as parents, siblings and their spouses, nieces and nephews, grandparents, the bridal party and their dates and your absolute best friends and their spouses or dates. · Your next class of guests will likely be your aunts and uncles and first cousins with their partners, and perhaps their children. · Next your circle of close friends. · Finally, there are your co-workers, as well as bosses and their partners. It’s become a strong trend to include your “work family” in your wedding, since you spend so much time with them and may have discussed your wedding plans while at work.

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According to Sara Dahmen of Golden Chic Events and Consulting here in the greater Milwaukee area, couples want invitations with panache and uniqueness. “They want their guests buzzing about the paper products well before the wedding,” she said. “We’re seeing a lot of thicker papers, unique printing choices and fun, funkier wording. Even the more formal invitations have something with a little flair, whether that means using a trendy printing press, colored envelopes or paper with shimmer.

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Locally, wedding gowns have moved toward lots of lace and satin, as well as more streamlined styles. “Very few of our brides have gone anywhere near a ball gown lately,” says Dahmen.

“Mini-mermaids and flares, as well as sheaths or very, very small A-lines are the direction. Straps of any kind are also making a comeback. We are also seeing more ivory colored gowns over pure or diamond white.”

Flowers

While roses and peonies lead the way in romantic, vintage and rustic weddings, additional top trending flowers according to the Association of Bridal Consultants include daisies, lilies, tulips and hydrangeas. These particular flower types spread across the seasons. They are joined by similarly romantic flowers such as ranunculus, gardenias and orchids. For tiny dots of white or color, kalanchoe is a leading bloom, and succulents are taking their place at green-friendly weddings.

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“Last year,” Dahmen says, “we were seeing a lot of vintage details. We still are, but with a more detailed decision of that vintage styling. For instance, some brides want a distinctly French or Victorian vibe to their vintage look. Others are going with a modern traditionalism, meaning clean lines with a lot of color infused throughout, or a fantasy wedding with a lot of trees and ‘wonderland’ wow factors.” As for colors, purples have been hot lately, as have gold and gray.

Dahmen joked that besides needing a wedding planner, every bride needs a detailed support system in her family and bridal party. “These people need to be supportive without constantly giving their opinions or versions of ‘how to make things better,’” she says. They should instead simply jump in and help with whatever the bridal couple needs to get done.

“My best advice for the couple getting married is to remember what the day is about so the planning process has their priorities in order,” says Dahmen. “With the Internet and the advent of Pinterest, there are so many gorgeous images and ideas out there at your fingertips; however, because of this, it’s so easy to get overwhelmed with choices. So first, remember this wedding day is about getting married to each other. Focus on that and what makes this ceremony special to you. Secondly, you want to have a wonderful, memorable fun night for you and your guests to take away forever, so try to create a great party with delicious food, beverages and music. The other pieces will fall into place once you prioritize them. For example, if you are a paper person, you’ll want to splurge on invitations. If photography and video memories are your thing, book the best. But in the end, remember you want that wonderful day to be yours, with your style and personality. Focus on that throughout the planning process and you’ll be golden.”

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y hope is that you aspire to this mantra. And if you do, this is the time of year to take a deep cleansing breath. Because it’s SALE time, and the temptation to buy something because it’s “so darn cheap” can be overwhelming.

One thing I know is there are some very definite “Rules Of The Road” when it comes to sale shopping. Follow these guidelines:

· Take stock of what you are missing in your closet this season. Has that Little Black

Dress seen its better days? Are you constantly wishing for a little more color in your wardrobe, even if it is a cardigan sweater? Or perhaps, you love the look of a leather jacket thrown over a t-shirt or a dress, but it’s not in your closet? Whatever you think might make your fashion life a little more pleasant is what you should hunt for at SALE time. · Don’t pass up a basic: black t-shirts, cardigans, blazers, pencil skirts, pants, etc. Even if you don’t need them now, there will come a time sooner rather than later when you’ll be grateful for your forethought. Trust me on this. · Check peripheral sizes! What is the number one reason something hits the sale rack? It fits differently than it’s sized. A small can fit like a large and vice versa. Eyeball the piece. Does it look like it has a chance of fitting? Haul it into the dressing room and try it on. You may very well be in for a pleasant (and cheap) surprise!

· Just because it’s a “Seasonal Sale” doesn’t mean everything is seasonal. These

days, many fabrics can be worn nine-to-12 months out of the year. Be on the lookout! Who knows? You maybe getting your spring/summer wardrobe at the 50 percent off fall/winter sale. · Buy outfits! Don’t assume you’ll find something to match that technicolor skirt. (Oh, I could tell you stories.)

· Don’t worry about something not fitting perfectly. When you are able to purchase an item at

a great sale price, you can afford a nip and a tuck. A good tailor can be your best friend.

The best advice I can give you about shopping a sale is to ask for help. Many times something will end up on the sale rack because it has no hanger appeal. But, once you try it on you realize, “BABY-OH-BABY.” Salespeople often know exactly which items those are. So, my advice is to walk into your favorite store and ask, “Hey, what’s on the sale rack that I have to have?” Trust me – you’ll be amazed.

Oh, did I mention that you should ONLY WEAR WHAT YOU LOVE? Faye Wetzel is the owner of Faye’s located in Brookfield and Mequon. If you would like more information, visit the web site at www.

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what’s COOKING

Movie night bites bring family and friends together

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Spaghetti with Pinot Grigio and Seafood

ong weekends present a perfect opportunity to cel­ebrate good wine, good food and the good company of family and friends. What better way to create a beautiful evening than to host a fun gathering with easy-toshare fare, delicious wine pairings and a great movie?

When it comes to movie night entertaining, Emmy award-winning chef and cookbook author Giada De Laurentiis recommends serving sharable nibbles and setting the scene with inspired wine pairings.

Spaghetti with Pinot Grigio and Seafood Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1 pound spaghetti 1/4 cup olive oil 3 shallots, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 1 1/2 cups Pinot Grigio 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 pounds littleneck clams, scrummed 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups arugula, tough stems removed Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, eight to 10 minutes.

Drain.

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook for three minutes, until tender but not brown. Add sundried tomatoes and cook for another minute. Add wine, shrimp and clams, and bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pan, and simmer until shrimp are pink and clams have opened, about seven minutes. Discard any clams that have not opened.

Add spaghetti to skillet with seafood mixture. Add salt and pepper and stir to combine, then gently fold in arugula. Mound pasta on a serving platter and serve immediately.

Reprinted from “Everyday Pasta” by Giada De Laurentiis. Copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter/Random House, Inc.

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Apple Zeppole with Cinnamon Whipped Cream Yield: 4 servings

1 large apple, peeled and grated (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup sugar 1 stick butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup water 1 cup flour

4 eggs 1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon cinnamon Olive oil for frying In medium saucepan, combine butter, salt, sugar and water over medium heat. Bring to a boil.

Take pan off heat and stir in flour. Return pan to

Skewered Greek Salad

Skewered Greek Salad Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Skewers: 24 grape or small cherry tomatoes 3 ounces firm feta cheese (see Cook’s Note), cut into 12 (1/2inch) cubes 12 pitted kalamata olives 1/2 small red onion, cut into 12 (1/2-inch) pieces Vinaigrette: 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 4 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Special Equipment: 12 6-inch bamboo or wooden skewers For skewers: Thread skewers

starting with a tomato, then a cube of feta cheese, an olive, a piece of onion and finally, another tomato. Repeat with remaining ingredients and skewers.

For vinaigrette: In small bowl, mix together lemon juice, red wine vinegar and half of the oregano. Whisk in olive oil until mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper.

Arrange skewers on a serving platter. Spoon vinaigrette over skewers and sprinkle with remaining oregano.

Cook’s Note: Buy feta packed in water; it is moist and easier to skewer and it won’t crumble.

Reprinted from “Giada At Home” by Giada De Laurentiis. Copyright © 2010. Published by Clarkson Potter/ Random House, Inc.

medium heat and stir continuously until mixture forms a ball, about three to five minutes. Transfer flour mixture to a medium bowl. Using an electric hand mixer on low speed, add eggs, one at a time, incorporating each egg completely before adding the next. Beat until smooth. Add grated apple and stir to combine.

If not frying immediately, cover with plastic wrap and reserve in refrigerator.

Combine whipping cream, 2 table­spoons confectioners’ sugar and cin­na­mon in medium bowl. Whip until medium soft peaks form. Trans­fer whipping cream to serving dish.

Meanwhile, pour enough oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of two inches. Heat oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325°F. Using a small ice-cream scooper or two small spoons, care­fully drop about a rounded tablespoon of dough into hot olive oil.

Turn zeppole once or twice, and cook until golden and puffed up, about four minutes. Fry zeppole in batches so as not to overcrowd pan. Drain on paper towels.

Transfer zeppole to a serving dish and sprinkle with powdered sugar using a small sieve. Serve with cinnamon whipped cream alongside for dipping.

Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis As seen on “Everyday Italian” in episode “Apres Ski.”

Fitness cont. from page 39 dar and keep that time to yourself. Leave the cell phone in the locker- this is YOUR time.

What are you eating? Your diet plays a vital role in achieving fitness. It isn’t enough to simply exercise if you have serious fitness goals. Along with developing your fitness program, it is essential to establish strong nutritional habits by eating a healthy breakfast, watching snacks and eating well-balanced meals.

Learn something new. Exercise should be something you enjoy; otherwise it can become a drag. Learn something new, step out of your comfort zone and have fun and grow by exploring personal interests. Is there a swimming, Zumba or Yoga class you’ve always wanted to take? Try something new you’ve always wanted to do to build your spirit, mind and body.

Find one that works for you.

Don’t do it alone. When you have friends or loved ones who are working toward a goal with you, you’re less likely to let it slip as the year goes on. Having a friend along for the ride also makes reaching your goal a lot more fun. Socializing is good for your well-being and spending time with people you care about helps strengthen meaningful relationships.

Have fun! Exercise should be something you enjoy. Get a workout buddy or take a fitness class to make your routine a little more dynamic. If you work out alone, vary your routine so you don’t become bored.

New Year’s is a great time to start your journey or to get back on track toward living a healthy lifestyle. And you don’t have to go it alone.

This was provided by the YMCA. For more information about starting an exercise program, visit us online at www.ymcamke.org.

Fighting the Fat This Winter and Beyond

When the cold weather sets in, it’s natural to want to avoid the chill by staying huddled inside the house. While lounging by the fireplace may be cozy, this can lead to inactivity, overeating and indulging in unhealthy comfort foods.

Amy Hendel, nutritionist and author of the 4 Habits of Healthy Families offers these tips to help you and your family avoid the winter weight gain:

Plan and Prepare

Plan your menus and prepare snacks and meals ahead of time so you are less likely to slip and reach for something unhealthy. Portion control is also important.

Stay Hydrated

Water should be your go-to beverage because it hydrates, and drinking more water can lead to weight loss, according to a study presented at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society.

Release Your Inner Child

Don’t use cold weather as an excuse to stop being active. Try to exercise for 45 minutes to an hour per day. When you’re out and about, park farther away from buildings, take walks in shopping malls and always use the stairs. If stormy weather prevents you from going outside, exercise inside by climbing stairs for a cardio workout or playing an active game, such as freeze dance, with your family.

Practicing yoga, martial arts and Pilates are also great ways to fight the winter blues.

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book of the month

Life Be In It. Words of Wisdom, Humor and Encouragement

By Susan A. Marshall

If you are looking for a book to inspire you in 2013, look no further than Susan Marshall’s new book, Life Be In It. Words of Wisdom, Humor & Encouragement. This book offers a buffet of goodies to energize, comfort and encourage you on those days that rock your equilibrium.

It is one of those books that you will find yourself coming back to again and again to refresh and restore your spirits.

As the author of How to Grow a Backbone: 10 Strategies for Gaining Power and Influence at Work, speaker, columnist, executive coach, workshop facilitator and founder of the Backbone Institute, Susan Marshall, for nearly 30 years, has been encouraging readers and audiences to take a clear-look at life, find the opportunities it holds and position themselves to pursue their dreams.

Her current book, Life Be In It. Words of Wisdom, Humor & Encouragement, is a delightful collection of her writings, dating back to newspaper articles from 1984, captures the challenges of our times and offers timeless inspiration. Here you will find lessons, reminders and the occasional poke in the ribs we all need to maintain a healthy sense of perspective.

And if you are a regular reader of Wisconsin Woman Magazine, you may even recognize some these articles from this publication as well.

I am sure you will enjoy this eclectic collection of Susan Marshall’s keen wit, observations and chuckle-out-loud humor. As I said before, this book can raise your spirits and regain your faith in humanity, after all, it is Susan’s mission to help people grow. Reviewed by Cyndi Strayer, Editor

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5 Ways to Avoid

Colds and FLU Here are a few important steps you’ll want to take to avoid

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colds and flu this season.

By Bridget McCrea

t starts with a simple sniffle and a mild headache. This can’t be the flu, you say to yourself as you start to think back over the people you’ve come in contact with over the past few days and whether they were sick. Then you look at your full schedule for the next week and wonder how in the world you’re going to tackle it if you do come down with a full-blown case of the flu—or even just an annoying head cold.

We’ve all been there during those initial stages of sickness, when you will wish the cold or flu away only to have it hit you full on by the time the sun goes down that evening. For cancer patients, the issue can be particularly onerous, as layering a new illness on top of an existing condition can be especially uncomfortable and disruptive.

“Immune system function is of utmost importance for cancer patients and their caregivers,” says Daniel Kellman, ND, FABNO, a naturopathic oncology provider at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® in Newnan, Georgia. “The good news is that many prevention strategies not only ward off colds and flu but also help you maintain generally, good health.”

Here are five strategies that you can begin using today to ensure a healthier, happier cold and flu season: 1. It starts with proper hand washing and hygiene.

Washing your hands regularly and using antibacterial soaps and lotions will go a long way in decreasing the number of germs your body is exposed to (and the number of germs you spread to others) on a daily basis. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water before, during and after preparing food; before eating; after using the restroom; after touching garbage; and after touching animals or animal waste, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Your first line of defense against colds and flu is proper hygiene,” says Kellman.

2. Stay hydrated.

When you stay hydrated, you flush out the pathogens and the toxins from your body, says Kellman, reducing your chances of getting sick. Staying hydrated helps the mucous membranes remain moist and minimizes opportunities for a cold or flu to Colds & Flu cont. on page 48 January 2013 WISCONSIN WOMAN | 47

Colds & Flu cont. from page 47 take hold in your lungs or nose. “Keeping the tissues hydrated is extremely important and something that tends to get overlooked,� he explains. A good rule of thumb is to consume 0.5 ounce of non-caffeinated fluids per pound of body weight each day. So a 150-pound woman should drink a minimum of 75 ounces of liquids daily.

3. Avoid excess sugar.

The holidays are filled with promises of fruitcake and eggnog, but be aware of the impact that the high sugar content of these treats can have on the immune system. Kellman says that by avoiding these temptations, you can give your body a fighting

chance against both viral and bacterial infections: “Studies show that white blood cell function—a crucial part of the body’s immune system—decreases for six hours or more after the ingestion of glucose and/or sugar.�

4. Choose cold-fighting foods.

Fresh fruits, vegetables, berries, garlic and ginger are all superfoods that help ward off colds and flu, according to Kellman.

Fresh garlic, for example, not only assists with the prevention of such illnesses but it can also help treat colds and flu. Simply adding more fruits and vegetables, which helps maintain proper digestive function, to your diet is also effective. “Seventy percent of your body’s immune system is located in your digestive tract,� says Kellman, “so a good diet can make a big difference in how your body combats common illnesses.�

5. Find ways to reduce stress.

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Regular exercise and sweat help the body rid itself of toxins while increasing circulation, which in turn helps it combat and eradicate pathogens. Such activities also assist in reducing stress, which makes tissues susceptible to inflammation and illness. “Whether you’re doing yoga, tai chi or meditation or even painting a picture,� says Kellman, “finding your passion can be a good way to decrease stress and keep the cold and flu bugs at bay.�

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As people age, they often start having trouble with shopping, cooking, taking care of the house, their personal grooming. If that is the case with your parents consider: talking to them about getting help, offering to gather information about locally available services and discussing with other family members how they can help. Some service and concerns you may need to address may include: y Personal care: If bathing or dressing is getting harder to do, a nearby relative or friend may be willing to help.

If not, you could hired a trained home health aide for an hour each day to meet this need. y Homemaking: Do your parents need help cleaning the house, grocery shopping or doing the laundry? Try a residential cleaning service. Or maybe a friend or neighbor has a housekeeper to suggest. Increasingly, grocery stores and drug stores offer telephone ordering and home delivery service.

Some drycleaners will pick up and deliver, too.

y Meals: Are you concerned about your parents eating habits? Many senior centers, churches, synagogues and mosques serve meals for all, and eating out gives people a chance to visit with others. If getting out is too difficult, a community program like Meals on Wheels will bring hot meals into your home. y Money management: Are their bills piling up because it’s too tiring or confusing to keep track? Here’s where a trusted relative can prove invaluable. If that’s not possible, there are trained volunteers to call on, or financial counselors or geriatric care managers to hire. Just make sure the helper comes from a trustworthy source, like the local Area Agency on Aging. y Health Care: Organizing and tracking medications can be very stressful. However, there are simple devices to help sort them and even prompt when to take them. If an older person is just out of the hospital and needs temporary at-home help, Medicare often pays for a home health aide. A concerned son, daughter, or other relative can help clarify available options.

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all about

Sir Barks-a-lot

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Dear Uncle Matty:

arking is as natural as breathing.

Triggered by a state of excitement, barking is a dog’s means of communicating anger, loneliness, fear, playfulness or a need for something.

Excessive barking is barking’s obnoxious and intolerable cousin. It’s an exaggeration of natural canine behavior that can only be eliminated by either giving in to the dog’s demand or reconditioning the dog. I’d advise doing the latter -- yesterday.

The excessive barking of an overindulged or neglected dog has ruined friendships, destroyed relationships and added to the overwhelm of courts already jammed with frivolous concerns that are largely solvable without the aid of lawyers and judges. Time and money are wasted.

Friends and credibility are lost. Furthermore, if you’re a renter, you may come home to find yourself staring at a notice to vacate.

So don’t ignore your neighbor’s complaints about your dog’s barking. Instead, first find out whether you have a dog prob-

lem or a neighbor problem. Do a little sleuthing. Leave the dog with a friend or relative, or board him at a local kennel for a few days. During that time, ask your neighbor whether the barking has been a problem. If he complains even when the dog isn’t there, you have a neighbor problem. But if the dog turns out to be the culprit, there are adjustments that can and should be made to your approach, to the dog’s environment and/or to the dog’s temperament.

Possible reasons behind excessive barking are vast but rarely mysterious: tethering, improper confinement (e.g., in a room behind a closed door), outside distractions (e.g., construction, stray animals, lawnmowers, a steady stream of strangers), bad weather, separation anxiety, heightened territorialism, lack of exercise, genetics, temperament, hunger...

There’s a great cartoon that features an impatient pup sitting next to an empty food bowl at the feet of his master, an artist consumed with the masterpiece-in-the-making on the easel before him.

PETS

By Matthew “Uncle Matty” Margolis

The caption: “And how about some dinner, huh? One of the great masters, indeed.”

The cartoon makes it clear that some problems come with simple solutions: u Keep the dog in a fenced backyard or dog run, rather than tethered to a tree out front. u Ensure he gets sufficient exercise -two or three vigorous walks every day, with some spirited games of fetch thrown in for good measure. The amount of exercise depends on the breed of dog. u When inside, keep him confined to an area of the house with a baby gate so he can see his world, rather than shutting him off from the world in a room behind closed doors. u While you’re gone, close window blinds and drapes, and play soothing music or low-level talk-radio to ease the pain of separation and dull unpleasant exterior distractions. pets cont. on page 53

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Meet Snuggles the Puggle

Snuggles is a very handsome, six-years-young Pug/Beagle mix, a.k.a. “Puggle.” He is looking for a home with an adult family that will share his sense of adventure and zest for life. Snuggles is very friendly and would love to live with someone who can spend time playing and having fun, fun, FUN! Since he came to HAWS, Snuggles has been taking part in manners class for shelter dogs - and really enjoying it! The instructor even uses him to show the other students how things should be done.

Snuggles loves to learn and is eager to please, but he will need a home without small children because they make him very nervous. And because he can be a little overzealous, a doggy sibling may not work out...but Snuggles does get along with the other shelter dogs in his class and on walks. However, a cat sibling would be fine.

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Call HAWS - the Humane Animal Welfare Society - at (262) 542-8851 or log onto www.hawspets. org for more information on all our great adoptable pets. And resolve in the New Year to train your Best Friend at one of HAWS’ classes for puppies through adults! At HAWS, we believe every pet deserves a second chance; choose HAWS, and help us Build a Society that’s Humane.

e of you take good Bycar Mary Bub

Meet Mary Bub!

Mary Bub is a grass roots activist and social innovator who will be writing a new column for each month entitled “Take Good Care of You!” Mary is the Inifounder and president of Wisconsin Rural Women’s itiative, www.ruralwomensinitiative.com, a non-profit organ ual individ to ms progra roots zation that provides on-site grass process prowomen and organizations through a Gathering Circle e. She is chang ic system and n rmatio transfo , pment develo moting personal e Prize Purpos A 2008, for the winner of the Social Innovation Prize in Wisconsin r of winne and Award arian Femin the Fellow with Civic Ventures, recipient of . ves Wisconsin’s Top Rural Development Initiati

Take Good Care of You!

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he holiday presents are all unwrapped, grandma’s cookie plate is empty and the little black dress is hung neatly back in the closet.

The season of riding the roller coaster of feasting but keeping your wallet and waistline in check has passed; and a merry season it was to be sure.

As always, the New Year brings with it talk of resolution. New Year’s resolutions have followed the Hap-Happiest time of the year for as long as I can remember. How did all of this start in the first place? I decided to do a little research and found some interesting morsels that give food for thought.

First, a little history; it seems that the year 153 B.C was the beginning of the tradition we now call New Year’s Resolutions. Janus, a mythical king in Rome, was installed at the head of the calendar. Janus had two faces and this enabled him to reflect on things in the past as well as look forward to the future.

At first, I thought, “What a good way to decide on my resolutions for the coming year.” With paper and pen in hand, I started looking back to make a list of last year’s resolutions. I listed those that I had accomplished and those that had gone by the wayside. Soon I was feeling stressed and I wondered why I felt this way.

It seems that we are intent on being our own worst critics. We are harsh judges when it comes to ourselves. I

did accomplish some of them, but perhaps I had bitten off more than I could chew? Maybe my “resolutions” were not realistic.

An old saying I recall goes something like this, “The road is paved with good intentions.” I did have good intentions, as I am sure all of us do when we make out our New Year’s resolutions’ list. Perhaps I just get a little too overzealous in the moment and why not? There are real statistics that tell us that 47 percent of Americans who make resolutions give up on them after only two months. So I am not alone in not reaching all of my goals. There is a whole new year ahead. So I conclude that maybe I wasn’t really serious about my resolutions and decided that this year would be different.

What does resolution mean anyway? While looking up the definition in the Webster’s Desk Dictionary, I noticed that the root word, of course, is resolute, which means firmly or strongly determined, persevering, resolved and unwavering.

One Christmas, my granddaughter got a miniature horse. She decided that she was going to learn to ride him bare back. I was watching her from the kitchen window as she jumped onto his back and just a quickly slid off again. Over and over again, she jumped on and slid off. After several tries, she stayed on for just spiritual cont. on page 52 January 2013 WISCONSIN WOMAN | 51

spiritual cont. from page 51 a couple of minutes. Pretty soon, she was not only staying on but she was riding him all around the back yard. I believe this might be a great example of someone who was resolute. She was determined, persevering, resolved and unwavering. She hasn’t changed; she is still passionate about her future goals.

Let’s take a few minutes in-between the looking back and the looking to the future. Perhaps it would serve us well if we spent a little time thinking about the kinds of goals we want to set. Where do we want to focus our energy in the coming year? Do we have greater needs in the area of personal health, managing our stress more effectively, developing healthy relationships or perhaps we want to spend some time on our soul work. In order to make realistic resolutions or realistic goals, this time in-between can serve us well. Now we can resolve to succeed because we have created a firm foundation for our looking forward.

What are the choices that we make that will keep us from getting back up on the horse of our desires? What has to happen

for each of us to become resolute about our hopes and dreams?

What are the things we are passionate about? I have found over the years in my work around issues of personal development that writing down and sharing goals with others, creating a realistic time line for your progress and planning a celebration of your success can help you achieve even the loftiest of goals.

How about hosting a 2013 party? Invite at least two others who have zero tolerance for guilt or judgment, one goal at a time and three ways to celebrate. If you are not the party type, consider writing yourself an invitation. After all is said and done, what is most important is that you believe that you are worth the effort to reach for your hopes and dreams. In the beginning of this article I mentioned Janus and his two heads. I am sure that if you take a few minutes to look back, you will see a path full of past accomplishments and I hope that they will inspire you to travel the path of the future with confidence and success.

Wisconsin Rural Women’s Initiative

Our mission enables us to reach out to women in ways that empower them to grow emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. We focus on rural/ farm women who lack the opportunities for personal growth in areas where they reside. For these women, traveling to larger cities for self-enrichment is often prohibitive because of the constraints of finances, time, and in some cases, abusive relationships and low self-concept.

Wisconsin Rural Women’s Initiative (WRWI) empowers women through gathering circles. This unique and safe circle process promotes the development of personal skills and cultivates the total wellness of women. The goal is to empower the participants so they are able to take on roles of leadership and expand the circle of service.

The ultimate goal is wholeness and transformation to effect systemic change within local and world communities.

In order to alleviate the sense of depression, isolation and loneliness experienced by many rural/farm women, we are working to establish Gathering Circles in all areas of Wisconsin and beyond to provide safe environments in which women can share their stories, receive support and experience a sense

of belonging. Women Gathering Women, facilitator training empowers women to take leadership in the development and continuation of gathering circles. These trained facilitators allow the process to be replicated in other geographic areas.

To date WRWI has engaged in gathering circles more than 2,800 rural/ farm women in 57 of 72 counties within the state.

In addition to the Gathering Circles, WRWI provides other activities that reach out to create an environment of mutuality among rural women. The Bridge of Understanding program gathers rural/farm and urban/suburban women together providing opportunities for exploring commonalities, accepting differences, and opening lines of communication. The Elderwoman program was created for gathering socially isolated women to address loneliness, abuse, transition and their value as elders in the community. Farm women’s weekends provide an overnight experience that includes the gathering circle process, input on self-care, assertiveness, communication skills and women’s wellness. A number of these retreats have included free health screenings.

Farm/Rural Women’s Day Away gathers women using the circle process around

a variety of topics focused on personal development, holistic lifestyle and empowerment.

WRWI also provides Women Gathering Women Facilitator Training.

This trains women in a process empowering them to facilitate Gathering Circles that bring women together in a non-threatening, nurturing environment. The training provides facilitators with tools needed to gather women together affecting transformation and systemic change for themselves, their families, and their communities Comments from Participants Each individual who attends learns skills and knowledge so she can make a difference in her home and community.

It has a ripple effect of offering better solutions to family and community. It also helps women make connections that can help support them through some of the difficult times they may face. Rural and farm women deal with some unique issues and are often isolated. Gathering Circles help make connections and give the women tools to find needed resources. L. Aldrich ADVOCAP I want to take the time to thank all of you for helping me to believe in myself and achieve my dream of helping Women’s initiative cont. on page 53

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pets cont. from page 50

Come for a

Statewide

Gathering Circle

Farm, rural and urban women are invited to join Wisconsin Rural Women’s Initiative for a weekend of rest, reconnecting with old friends, making new ones and unplugging from the day to day stresses of busy lives. Participants will experience a Gathering Circle and workshops on personal development. “Throughout the weekend participants will learn stress reduction techniques, self-awareness skills and how to create an action plan. Gathering Circle- create a safe environment where women can share their stories, receive support, and experience a sense of belonging,” said Christy Harteau, Vice President of WRWI. Harteau went on to say, “These techniques allow women to grow in their self-esteem, self-confidence and self-care through the unique elements of the Gathering Circle process.”

The Get Away Weekend, scheduled for February 9th & 10th, 2013, will be held at the Wintergreen Resort and Conference Center in Lake Delton, WI. The weekend gathering includes lodging, food, materials and on-going education and support. Sponsorships have been made possible by Wisconsin Farmers Union, Wisconsin Rural Women’s Initiative and private donors.

Space is limited; registrations will be accepted until January 20, 2013 The cost for the weekend is $75.00 inclusive of food, lodging and programming. There are full and partial scholarships available.

For more information about WRWI or register, please contact Christy Harteau at (262) 723-4156 or visit wisconsinruralwomen@ gmail.com.

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A satisfied dog is a quiet dog.

Barking problems that are more a matter of DNA than environment are less likely but more complex, and require a reconditioning of the dog as opposed to a mere adjustment to the dog’s environment. This demands patience and persistence on the part of the dog owner.

Considering the problems brought on by excessive barking left unchecked, the effort is worthwhile.

For information on effective reconditioning techniques and tools -- including the Margolis Maneuver and the proper use of the human voice in dog training -- visit unclematty. com or read “When Good Dogs Do Bad Things,” available at your local library or online at unclematty.com. Remember, don’t get rid of the dog. Get rid of the problem!

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Gastroenterologist Veronica M. TenCate, D.O., has been appointed assistant professor of medicine (gastroenterology and hepatology) at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She sees patients at Froedtert. She is Board certified in internal medicine and board eligible in gastroenterology, Dr. TenCate’s clinical interests are focused on transplant hepatology, end-stage liver disease and viral hepatitis.

WOMEN on the move Medical College of Wisconsin radiation oncologist Candice Johnstone, MD, MPH, has been appointed medical director of Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Network. Dr. Johnstone has served as medical director of radiation oncology at Froedtert Health St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend since she joined the Medical College of Wisconsin faculty in January 2011. As medical director of the Cancer Network, Dr. Johnstone will lead its clinical operations and oversee coordination and development of network sites. She is also responsible for assuring clinical quality, care access and patient satisfaction goals are met.

Pediatrician Melissa Mosel joins Medical College faculty, Children’s Hospital staff as assistant professor of pediatrics (emergency medicine). She sees patients at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Board eligible in pediatrics, Dr. Mosel’s clinical interests include newborn care and breastfeeding, sports medicine and dermatologic conditions.

Sarah J. Nickoloff, M.D., has been appointed assistant professor of medicine (general internal medicine) at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She sees patients at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. Her clinical interests include primary care, palliative care and end-of-life care. Before joining the MCW faculty, she completed a fellowship in palliative care and hospice medicine at MCW.

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Cedar Home Health and Hospice has added a new adult care manager to its expanding Pathfinders care management program. Katie Deprey, RN, brings her experience as a nurse care manager to a growing client list in homes throughout Washington, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, Waukesha and Sheboygan counties.

Stowell Associates announced that Jan Homan, RN, has joined their staff. Homan is a registered nurse who has devoted her career to inhome health care services to individuals and families, specializing in chronic disease management.

Jessica Catherine Phelps, M.D., has been appointed assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She sees patients at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin’s Child Psychiatry Center in Wauwatosa and Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Dr. Phelps is board eligible in adult psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry with clinical interests in cultural diversity and psychotherapy.

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January events the airwaves. marcuscenter. org/box_office.html/(414) 273-7206 or toll free (888) 612-3500.

Through January 13

Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough: The Treasures of Kenwood House, London Milwaukee Art Museum 700 North Art Museum Dr. An exhibition of forty-eight masterpieces on tour from the Iveagh Bequest collection. (414) 224-3200/www.mam.org.

Through January 6

Let it Snow - Holiday Show Mitchell Park Domes Snowboys and snowgirls keep their cool this holiday season. Sleighing, sledding and having fun, these snowkids play throughout the poinsettia-filled scene. A large tree decorated with snowflakes, icicles and snowmen is the centerpiece of the show. (414) 257-5611.

January 1

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Cool Kite Festival Veteran’s Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee Over 50 kites will take to the skies.

Ice Sculpting and horse drawn buggy rides will take place during the day (small fee). This is a free event with plenty of free parking, 8 a.m. (414) 305-3145.

January 8 - 13

Memphis Marcus Center for the Performing Arts From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee. Inspired by actual events, MEMPHIS is about a radio DJ who wants to change the world and a club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of

January 12 - 27

Lois Ehlert’s Mole Hill Stories Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 West Walnut St. Based on the books by Lois Ehlert, journey with Mole as she discovers, with the help of her friends, that there is more to life than looking at what’s right in front of you.

Sometimes you need to look up and dream big! (414) 273-7206 or toll free (888) 612-3500.

January 15

Waldorf Joy of Learning Playgroup Tamarack Waldorf School 1150 East Brady St. Experience the warmth of the Waldorf environment during ten weeks of activities with the teacher.

For children ages 2 - 4 years old, accompanied by a parent.

Through April 9, 9 - 11 a.m. $140.

Additional session beginning January 16. Pre-register at (414) 277-0009 or www.tamarackwaldorf. org.

January 19 - 20

Waukesha JanBoree Throughout Waukesha This city-wide event boasts many free children’s activities with many of them taking place right here in historic downtown Waukesha. The celebration downtown begins 6 - 8 p.m. For more, www.janboree.org or (262) 524-3737.

January 20

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Marcus Center for the Performing Arts The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration programming highlights the youth in our community who every year interpret Dr. King’s words through

(414) 277-0009 www.tamarackwaldorf.org. an art, speech and writing contest.

Free event, 1 p.m., (414) 273-7206.

January 20

Samson Stomp & Romp Milwaukee County Zoo The 5K run at 9:30 a.m.; a variety of other race distances follow. All proceeds benefit the zoo’s animal collection, with an emphasis on the relatives of Samson, the silverback gorilla (1950-1981).

Samson was an icon at the zoo.

The 5K field is limited to 1,500 participants, so make sure to register early to ensure a spot in this popular event! www.milwaukeezoo.org/events.

January 24

Puttin’ on the Ritz Potawatomi Bingo Casino 1721 W. Canal St. Get ready for a night of gourmet food, premium cigars, drinks, a live voice auction and at least six rounds of amateur boxing arranged by the Al Moreland Boxing Club. For additional information or an invitation, call Special Events at (414) 258-2333 or specialevents@zoosociety.org.

January 25 February 10

To the Promised Land Todd Wehr Theater, 929 N. Water St. Witness young people find the strength and courage across generations to break barriers and reach their own promised land by being inspired by those who came before them. (414) 273-7206 or toll free: (888) 612-3500 www.firststage.org.

January 27

Waldorf Open House

Future Events

February 16

Sixth Annual Wine & Whiskers Fundraising Gala Westmoor Country Club 400 S. Moorland Rd. in Brookfield.

“New York, New York” is the theme of Elmbrook Humane Society’s fundraiser. Reservations are recommended, (262) 782-9261 or visit www.ebhs.org. All proceeds directly benefit the Elmbrook Humane Society, the only no-kill animal shelter in Waukesha County.

Support Groups Alzheimer’s Association Support Groups Milwaukee County Support groups are led by trained facilitators, where family members, care partners and persons in the early stages of memory loss can share solutions to challenges posed by this disease. A complete list of support groups in southeastern Wisconsin is available at www. alz.org/sewi.

American Cancer Society Finding out that you have cancer is hard. Getting information to help you should not be. Please call the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345 or locally (414) 778-5500.

Circle of Hope The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Wisconsin chapter, offers monthly meetings (self-help group) for individuals with MS and their family members or support persons. Meetings are at various locations. For a complete list of area meetings visit nationalmssociety.org.

Tamarack Waldorf School 1150 East Brady St. Learn about education for pre-k through 8, Meet teachers and more.

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THE NEW AURORA MATERNAL METABOLIC CENTER

A Successful Balance Nurturing healthy pregnancies for women with metabolic conditions

The management of metabolic disorders before, during and

Our multidisciplinary team of specialists works together to

after pregnancy requires specific expertise. We offer prenatal

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planning, a closely monitored pregnancy and delivery, as

ensure the health of women and their babies.

well as follow-up care. Our comprehensive, sensitive care

Batul Valika, MD – Medical Director Reproductive medicine and hormonal disorders

helps minimize the concern that comes with hormonerelated health issues, and maximize the joy of pregnancy and motherhood.

David Merrill, MD – Medical Director Medically-complicated obstetrics and prenatal screening Vickie Flask RD, CD, CDE – Dietitian & Diabetes Educator

Aurora Health Care introduces experienced, specialized

Candice Geyer – RN Care Coordinator

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For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 414-855-2912.

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