healthfocus MARCH 2016
LOVE Show your kidneys some
for National Kidney Month!
Page 3 How Can You Save Your Vision?
Pages 5-6 8 Ways to Prevent Colon Cancer
Page 7 10 Things to Know About Kidney Disease
Page 8 Surprising Reasons to Get More Sleep
Pages 10-11 Finding A Doctor Near You
UNITY HEALTHCARE News Unity Healthcare Welcomes New Practice: Flora Family Medicine Unity Healthcare is pleased to announce the addition of Flora Family Medicine on March 1, 2016. The practice is located at 4 East Main Street in Flora, IN. Flora Family Medicine provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages. We realize the importance of choosing a doctor for your family. That’s why we take the time to get to know you. It ensures us that we’re giving you quality individual care you deserve. From treating minor injuries to more complicated medical conditions, we are trained to treat or facilitate treatment for any medical issue you might encounter. Jordan Dutter, MD has been practicing in the Flora area for over 13 years. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University with a major in Biological and Physical Science in Kokomo, IN. He completed his medical degree from Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, OH. Dr. Dutter completed his family practice residency at Community Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Dutter is board certified by the American Board of Family Practice. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians and the American Association of Family Practice. Practicing with Dr. Dutter are Warren Root, FNP-C and Ryan Fay, RN, FNP-C. Warren has been with Flora Family Medicine since April 2009. He graduated with a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing at St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, IN. He completed his master’s of science in nursing / family nurse practitioner from Indiana University Purdue University in Indianapolis, IN. Ryan recently joined the practice in February. Ryan received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing at Ohio University in Athens, OH. He obtained his Masters of Nursing in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH. Ryan is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. He is certified in BLS and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. Flora Family Medicine is currently accepting new patients. The practice will be fully participating in the many health plans, in which Unity Healthcare currently participates. For more information, please contact Flora Family Medicine at 574.967.4523.
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Jamie Kondelis, MD Joins Regional Occupational Care Center Unity Healthcare is pleased to announce that Jamie Kondelis, MD joined Regional Occupational Care Center (ROCC) on February 16, 2016. She joined Elizabeth Riggs, MD; Patty Scheetz, NP; Kim Mills, NP and Shelley Pattison, NP as part of their medical team. ROCC is privileged to have such a prominent and experienced staff serving the employer-based needs of our community. Dr. Kondelis received her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, MI. She completed her occupational medicine residency at the University of Illinois. Dr. Kondelis is board certified by the American Board of Occupational Medicine. She is a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American College of Emergency Medicine. ROCC provides pre-employment physicals, CDL physicals, workmen’s compensation injury and illness evaluation, drug testing collections and other medical & wellness related services. Dr. Kondelis works with patients, health professionals and employers in providing cost-effective quality patient care and achievement of positive patient outcomes. Dr. Kondelis is fully participating in the many health plans in which Unity Healthcare currently participates. For more information, please contact Regional Occupational Care Center at 765.446.2450.
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How can you
SAVE your
VISION?
March is National Save Your Vision Month
After School Sports
and we want educate our customers on the importance of getting an annual eye examination and small changes in your daily routine that can give your eyes a break. Early signs of serious, age related eye diseases like cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and macular degeneration can be detected from an eye exam. Unfortunately, many people don’t understand that good vision doesn’t always mean good eye health.
Parents whose kids are involved in after school sports should consider providing them with protective lenses, also known as “RecSpecs” to wear while practicing and playing. RecSpecs can protect children’s eyes from accidents – like being hit in the face to being poked in the eye – and are available in prescription, nonprescription or UV blocking lenses.
The following are tips to provide your eyes relief throughout the day, as well as information on eye exams.
Morning Commute During your morning commute to school or work be sure to wear sunglasses that block harmful UV light. This harmful light is what causes skin cancer around the eyelids and is a major contributor to the development of macular degeneration.
While at Work Approximately 82% of Americans work on a computer or hand held device every day – give your eyes a break. Apply the “20/20” rule to your daily routine to relieve some of the symptoms that are associated with Computer Vision Syndrome.
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Why get an eye exam? Seeing your Optometrist each year promotes overall health and wellness in addition to correcting vision problems. Having an annual eye exam can help prevent and even detect sight-threatening, and in some cases even life threatening conditions.
For more information, please contact: Burgett Kresovsky Eye Care - 765.446.5130 Jason Burgett, M.D. Seth Kresovsky, M.D. Magnante Eye Care - 765.449.7564 David Magnante, M.D.
Source: http://www.visionworks.com/blog/march-is-nationalsave-your-vision-month/
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Nutrition Tips For Everyday Health
Here are my top ten favorite tips for healthy eating all year long, with lots of amazing links to more helpful information from Reboot. This is by no means a complete list of guidelines but a few key things to get you started or keep you moving forward on the path toward healthy eating as a lifestyle.
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EAT MINDFULLY.
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LIMIT PROCESSED FOODS.
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SEEK LOCAL FOODS OFTEN AND ORGANIC FOODS SOMETIMES.
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EAT PLENTY OF PLANTS.
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EAT AND DRINK OFTEN THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
These colorful gems provide essential phytonutrients, micronutrients, vitamins, minerals and enzymes – all of which are just as important for your health as the macronutrients we often hear about (think carbs, proteins and fats).
The jury is still out on whether 6 small meals or 3 meals is best so try to figure out what feels right for you. But overall, having high quality small snacks, “mini meals” or fresh juice during the day can help to boost energy and prevent over-eating.
Read labels carefully. Make natural, homemade versions of storebought foods. Like hummus or granola bars, yum!
Local eating not only has more nutrients it can also save you money. You don’t have to get everything organic if that isn’t feasible, for some items it matters more (like apples and strawberries).
7 INCLUDE HEALTHY FATS IN YOUR DIET.
Eating fat doesn’t necessarily make you fat! Many immune supportive vitamins, like Vitamin E or beta-carotene and hormones, like Vitamin D require some fat in the diet for absorption. Pass the avocado, please!
DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.
Our bodies are about 60% water – with muscle mass carrying much more than fat tissue! We need to drink water to keep our body systems running smoothly, optimize metabolism, boost energy levels, and promote good digestion, just to name a few. Besides water, electrolytes are important especially if you exercise.
Limit distractions and take time to experience eating and engage your senses. Up to 30-40% of nutrients may not be properly absorbed if you are distracted while eating. Like walking, watching TV, typing, working – all very common eating activities these days. Digestion begins in the brain so by looking at, thinking about and smelling your food, you can help your body benefit from the wonderful nutrients locked away in that meal while enjoying the experience even more!
8 INCLUDE HEALTHY PROTEIN RICH FOODS, INCLUDING PLANT-BASED CHOICES.
Protein rich foods can help to reduce reflux and keep blood sugar levels stable while supporting healthy muscles and your immune system. If you want to add more protein to your juices, chia seeds, hemp seeds, spirulina or protein powder are great choices.
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FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT, FOCUS MORE ON INCLUSION OF HEALTHY FOODS AND LESS ON RESTRICTION OF PORTIONS.
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WAYS TO PREVENT COLON CANCER
Colon cancer doesn’t get the same attention as some higher-profile cancers, but it should. It’s the third most common cancer in the United States, with 140,000 people diagnosed each year. And over a million men and women live with a history of the disease. Then there’s the good news about colon cancer: It can be prevented. Seventy-five percent of all cases could be avoided by things you can do. Use these eight tips as a guide to lowering your risk. Start with one or two and build from there. It’s your health. Take control.
Choose one of these recommended screening options. If a test finds anything suspicious, a follow-up colonoscopy is usually needed. Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT)/Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) • How often: every year • Tests that look for hidden blood in the stool, which can be a sign of cancer. The test is quick and easy. You just take small samples of your stool at home, which are then sent to a lab to be tested.
Getting regular screening tests for colon cancer is the single best way to protect yourself from the disease. It can catch cancer early, when it’s most treatable, and help prevent the disease by finding abnormal growths called polyps that can turn into cancer.
Colonoscopy • How often: every 10 years • A small flexible tube with a camera at the end is used to examine the full length of the inside of the colon. You are sedated for the test, so you need a ride home afterward. If the exam finds polyps or other suspicious growths, they can be removed during the test.
There are a number of effective screening tests for colon cancer. Some are easy to do but need to be done more often. Others are more involved but need to be done less often. Which test you have depends on your personal preferences and medical history. A doctor can help you decide.
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy • How often: every five years • An exam similar to a colonoscopy that uses a small flexible tube to examine the lower part of the colon (the sigmoid). You don’t need to be sedated for a sigmoidoscopy.
Most people begin getting tested at age 50. People with a family history of colon cancer or other important risk factors may begin testing at younger ages and get tested more often.
Virtual Colonoscopy • How often: every five years • A type of CT scan that creates a precise 3-D image of the inside of the colon. During the test, a small tube is inserted into the rectum to gently inflate the colon with air. The scan itself takes just a few minutes.
GET SCREENED
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MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT
Except for smoking, nothing else raises the overall risk of cancer more than being overweight. At least 11 different cancers have been linked to weight gain and obesity, including colon cancer. An ideal goal is to weigh around what you did when you were 18 years old. Realistically, if you’ve put on weight, the first goal is to stop gaining weight, which has health benefits by itself. Then, for a bigger health boost, slowly work to lose some pounds.
DON’T SMOKE
It hardly needs saying anymore, but not smoking is the single best thing you can do for your health. On top of raising the risk of serious diseases like heart disease, stroke and emphysema, smoking is a major cause of at least 14 different cancers, including colon cancer. If you do smoke, quitting has real benefits, which start shortly after your last cigarette. Talking to a doctor can double your chance of success.
BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE
It’s hard to beat regular activity. It lowers the risk of many serious diseases, including colon cancer, and provides a good mental boost. Any amount of physical activity is better than none, but it’s good to aim for around 30 minutes or more of moderate activity each day. Choose things you enjoy, like brisk walking, cycling, dancing or gardening.
DRINK ONLY MODERATELY, IF AT ALL
Alcohol is a strange thing when it comes to health. It’s heart-healthy in moderation but can increase the risk of colon and other cancers at even low levels. So what does this mean? If you drink moderately (up to one drink per day for women, two per day for men), there’s likely no reason for you to stop. If you don’t drink, though, there’s no reason for you to start. Heavy drinkers should try to cut down or quit.
LIMIT RED MEAT, ESPECIALLY PROCESSED MEAT
Eating too much red meat – like steak, hamburger and pork – increases the risk of colon cancer. And processed meats – like bacon, sausage and bologna – raise risk even more. Try to eat no more than three servings each week. Less is even better.
GET ENOUGH CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D
There is good evidence that getting enough calcium and vitamin D can help protect against colon cancer. Shoot for 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams per day of calcium and about 1,000 international units (IU) per day of vitamin D. Some groups recommend testing for vitamin D deficiency, especially in those with increased risk of low levels, such as those living in northern parts of the country as well as elderly people, very overweight people and people with darker skin.
CONSIDER A MULTIVITAMIN WITH FOLATE
A daily multivitamin is a good nutrition insurance policy that can also help protect against colon cancer. In addition to calcium and vitamin D, multivitamins contain folate, which has been shown in numerous studies to lower the risk of colon cancer. Avoid mega-dose vitamins. A standard multivitamin is all you need. Other Important Risk Factors for Colon Cancer Though colon cancer is very preventable, there are still a number of important risk factors that people can’t control. Knowing which ones apply to you can help you understand your risk and take steps to lower it. If you feel you’re at high risk, talk to a doctor or health professional. These can increase colon cancer risk: • Older age, especially 60 years or older • Family history of colon cancer • Inflammatory bowel disease • Being tall (5 feet 8 inches or taller for women; 5 feet 11 inches or taller for men) For more information, please contact: Gannamaneni Gastroenterology - 765.807.2787 Krishna Gannamaneni, M.D. Lafayette Gastroenterology - 765.807.0531 Ravish Mahajan, M.D.
Source: https://siteman.wustl.edu/prevention/take-proactive-control/8ways-to-prevent-colon-cancer/
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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT
KIDNEY DISEASE
The subject of kidney disease is one that many people would prefer not to think about. However, March is National Kidney Month and March 12 is World Kidney Day, so it’s as good a time as any to focus on some facts about this debilitating disease and, most importantly, to take steps to prevent it from happening to you!
WHAT IS CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE?
HOW IS CKD TREATED?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive loss in kidney function over a period of months or years. Damage to the kidneys means that your kidneys can’t do their job and, as a result, you can become very sick. Without proper treatment, which may include dialysis, you may go into kidney failure, which can be life threatening.
Like diabetes, there is no cure for CKD, but treatments are available. In the early stages of this disease, medication and changes in your diet are often needed. If CKD progresses and your kidneys start to fail, you will likely need dialysis to remove wastes and excess fluid from the body. A kidney transplant may also be an option for some people.
WHO GETS CKD?
WHAT IS THE DIET FOR CKD?
According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than 26 million American adults have CKD. While this condition can affect anyone at any age, it’s more common in African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and South Asians (people from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, or Pakistan), and people age 60 and older. Also, women are more likely to have CKD than men.
WHAT CAUSES CKD?
Again, similar to diabetes, there is no one diet for CKD. What and how much you eat may depend on how well your kidney disease is managed and on what stage of kidney disease you’re at. However, most people do need to make some dietary changes, especially in terms of how much sodium (salt) they eat. You may also need to cut back on how much potassium and phosphorous you consume, as well.
There are several factors that can lead to CKD, but the two heavy hitters are diabetes and high blood pressure. These two conditions make up for two-thirds of all CKD cases. Perhaps somewhat ironically, people with diabetes are more likely to have high blood pressure and kidney disease than people without diabetes. There are other conditions that can lead to CKD, as well. These include glomerulonephritis, a condition that includes inflammation and damage to the kidneys; lupus, a type of autoimmune disease; polycystic kidney disease; kidney stones; kidney tumors; frequent urinary tract infections; and malformations of the kidneys.
IS A LOW-PROTEIN DIET NEEDED TO MANAGE CKD?
WHAT ARE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CKD?
IS IT SAFE TO TAKE HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS IF YOU HAVE CKD?
In the early stages of CKD, you may not have any symptoms. On the other hand, some people notice that they: • Feel more tired and lack energy • Have swollen feet and ankles • Have a poor appetite • Have muscle cramping • Have trouble concentrating • Need to urinate more than usual • Have trouble sleeping • Have pink or dark urine • Have dry, itchy skin
WHAT ARE THE TESTS USED TO DIAGNOSE CKD?
Both blood and urine tests are used to check for kidney disease. One of the tests measures creatinine, a waste product made by the muscles and excreted by the kidneys. Levels of creatinine can build up in the blood if the kidneys aren’t working as well as they should. Your kidney function can be measured by an equation called the glomerular filtration rate, or GFR. This tells your doctor how well your kidneys are working. Another simple test is the urine microalbumin, or albumin-to-creatinine ratio. This test indicates if there is any protein in the urine. Talk to your doctor about what tests you need to check for kidney disease and make sure you ask about your results.
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Until fairly recently, doctors often recommended that people with CKD cut back on protein in the diet. Too much protein from, say, meat, chicken, or fish was thought to lead to waste build-up in the blood. However, newer research indicates that while you still may need to watch how much protein you eat, following a low-protein diet isn’t necessary and, in some cases, could lead to malnutrition. If you have CKD, it’s important to talk with your doctor and meet with a dietitian who specializes in kidney disease to learn about the best diet for you. It’s very important to talk with your doctor about any supplements you are taking or thinking about taking. Some supplements can be harmful to your kidneys and should be avoided. These include creatine (not to be confused with creatinine), licorice root, barberry, yohimbe, and astragalus. Other supplements, such as bitter melon, American ginseng, feverfew, and evening primrose, contain potassium. And some supplements contain phosphorous, including American ginseng, feverfew, and milk thistle. It can be very dangerous to take these supplements, so always talk with your doctor before you take any kind of supplement.
CAN CKD BE PREVENTED?
While there are no guarantees that you won’t ever get CKD, you can definitely take steps to prevent it. If you have diabetes, focus on managing your blood sugars and A1C levels. Everyone, especially those who are at higher risk for CKD, should aim to keep their blood pressure and cholesterol levels in a safe range. Reaching and staying at a healthy weight and stopping smoking are also important steps to take. Finally, talk with your health-care team about CKD, including your risk factors, screening tests, and specific things that you can do to lower your risk. Source: http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/blog/ ten-things-know-kidney-disease/
Surprising Reasons to Get More Sleep What difference could an extra hour of sleep make in your life? Maybe quite a lot, experts say. Studies show that the gap between getting just enough sleep and getting too little sleep may affect your health, your mood, your weight, and even your memory. If you're getting less than the recommended seven or eight hours of sleep a night, here are eight reasons that you should shut down your computer, turn off the lights, and go to bed an hour early tonight.
Better Health
Getting a good night's sleep won't grant you immunity from disease. But study after study has found a link between insufficient sleep and some serious health problems, such as heart disease, heart attacks, diabetes, and obesity. In most cases, the health risks from sleep loss only become serious after years. That might not always be true, however. One study simulated the effects of the disturbed sleep patterns of shift workers on 10 young healthy adults. After a mere four days, three of them had blood glucose levels that qualified as pre-diabetic.
Less pain
If you have chronic pain -- or acute pain from a recent injury -- getting enough sleep may actually make you hurt less. Many studies have shown a link between sleep loss and lower pain threshold. Unfortunately, being in pain can make it hard to sleep. Researchers have found that getting good sleep can supplement medication for pain. If pain is keeping you up at night, there are also medications available that combine a pain reliever with a sleep aid.
Lower risk of injury
Sleeping enough might actually keep you safer. Sleep deprivation has been linked with many notorious disasters, like the destruction of the space shuttle Challenger and the grounding of the Exxon Valdez. The Institute of Medicine estimates that one out of five auto accidents in the U.S. results from drowsy driving -- that's about 1 million crashes a year. Of course, any kind of accident is more likely when you're exhausted, says Jodi A. Mindell, PhD, a professor of psychology at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia and author of Sleep Deprived No More. "When you're overtired, you're more likely to trip, or fall off a ladder, or cut yourself while chopping vegetables," she says. "Household accidents like that can have serious consequences."
Better weight control
Getting enough sleep could help you maintain your weight -- and conversely, sleep loss goes along with an increased risk of weight gain. Why? Part of the problem is behavioral. If you're overtired, you might be less likely to have the energy to go for that jog or cook a healthy dinner after work. The other part is physiological. The hormone leptin plays a key role in making you feel full. When you don't get enough sleep, leptin levels drop. Result: people who are tired are just plain hungrier -- and they seem to crave high-fat and high-calorie foods specifically.
Better memory
Feeling forgetful? Sleep loss could be to blame. Studies have shown that while we sleep, our brains process and consolidate our memories from the day. If you don't get enough sleep, it seems like those memories might not get stored correctly -- and can be lost. What's more, some research suggests that sleep decreases the chances of developing false memories. In several experiments, people were asked to look over a series of words. Later they were tested on what they remembered. People who didn't sleep in between were much more likely to "remember" a word that they hadn't actually seen before.
Stronger immunity
Could getting enough sleep prevent the common cold? One preliminary study put the idea to the test. Researchers tracked over 150 people and monitored their sleep habits for two weeks. Then they exposed them to a cold virus. People who got seven hours of sleep a night or less were almost three times as likely to get sick as the people who got at least eight hours of sleep a night. More research is needed to establish a real link; this study was small and other factors may have influenced the results. Still, you can’t go wrong getting eight hours of sleep when possible.
For more information, please contact: Lafayette Neurology - 765.446.5220 Khaled Hammoud, M.D.
Better mood
Getting enough sleep won't guarantee a sunny disposition. But you have probably noticed that when you're exhausted, you're more likely to be cranky. That's not all. "Not getting enough sleep affects your emotional regulation," says Mindell. "When you're overtired, you're more likely to snap at your boss, or burst into tears, or start laughing uncontrollably."
Source: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/9-reasonsto-sleep-more
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Healthy Recipes Spring Asparagus Risotto 8 servings | Active Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 60 minutes
INGREDIENTS: • 4 cups (1-inch) sliced asparagus, divided • 3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided • 1 ½ cups water • 1 tablespoon butter • 2 cups chopped onion • 2 cups uncooked Arborio rice or other medium-grain rice • ½ cup dry white wine • 1 cup grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream • 1 teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS: • Place 1 cup asparagus and 1 cup broth in a blender; puree until smooth. Combine puree, remaining 2 cups broth, and 1 ½ cups water in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add 3 chicken breast halves to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until chicken is browned and done. Remove from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining 3 chicken breast halves. • Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine; cook 2 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add 1/2 cup broth mixture; cook 2 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining puree mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 30 minutes total). Stir in remaining 3 cups asparagus; cook 2 minutes. • Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, cream, salt, and pepper. Transfer risotto to a bowl. Serve with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. NUTRITION Per serving : 283 Calories; 7.7 g Fat; 44 g Carbohydrates; 10.5 g Protein Source: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spring-asparagus-risotto
Pineapple Mint Smoothies 3 servings | Active Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS: • 2 cups fresh pineapple, cubed • 6-7 mint leaves, chopped • 1 cup ice • ¼ cup water (add more if needed) DIRECTIONS: • Blend all ingredients together in the blender and serve!
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NUTRITION Per serving : 55 Calories; 0 g Fat; 15 g Carbohydrates; 2 g Protein Source: http://livingsweetmoments.com/pineapple-mint-smoothie/
Choosing A Primary Care Physician - The Smart Way Choosing a new physician can be a difficult task. Asking for recommendations is a good way to start, but ultimately you will have to decide which physician is best suited to your individual needs and situation. It is important to establish a relationship with a primary care physician (PCP), especially before you ever get sick. Primary care doctors should be the first line of defense in protecting your health, but millions of Americans don’t have a PCP. Even patients who regularly visit specialists don’t always have a PCP, leaving them unprepared when the flu or an infection strikes. Everyone gets sick at some point, so selecting a PCP ahead of time means you don’t have to scramble around when you need medical care. Here are some questions and answers that can help you select a PCP who understands your particular needs. What information should I find out about the doctor? It may help to ask the doctor’s office these questions: • At which hospitals does the doctor have privileges? • How long does it take to get in to see the doctor for a routine visit and for urgently needed care? • Who covers for the doctor when the need arises? • Is the doctor board certified? (This means he or she has had training after medical school and has passed an exam to be certified as a specialist in a certain field.) What personal qualities should I look for in a doctor? Find a doctor who listens carefully, explains things clearly, anticipates your health problems and allows you to ask questions. What information should I bring to my appointment? It is important to provide your doctor with the following: • Your health history. • A list of medications you’re taking. • Any vitamins or supplements you take. • A description of any current health problems you’re having. If you have symptoms, the doctor will want to know when they first appeared and how often. • A list of questions. Ask your doctor to explain any answers you don’t understand.
Find A Doctor...Near You. Allergy & Asthma
Gastroenterology
Ketan Sheth, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 145 A Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5040 | FX: 765.446.5041
Krishna Gannamaneni, M.D. 3930 Mezzanine Drive, Suite D Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.2787 | FX: 765.807.2786
Lafayette Allergy and Asthma Clinic
Anesthesiology
Lafayette Anesthesiologists
Barbara Conard, M.D. J. Joseph Farrell, M.D. David Gray, M.D. Robert Lempke, M.D. Cynthia Meyer, M.D. 1411 South Creasy Lane, Suite 200 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5000
Audiology
Innovative Hearing Solutions 3930 Mezzanine Drive, Suite D Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.250.3279
Family Medicine Diane Begley, M.D.
3801 Amelia Avenue, Suite C Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5161 | FX: 765.446.5160
Clinic of Family Medicine
Robert E. Darnaby, M.D. 1103 East Grace Street Rensselaer, IN 47978 PH: 219.866.4135 | FX: 219.866.0803
Flora Family Medicine
Jason Dutter, M.D. 4 East Main Street Flora, IN 46929 PH: 574.967.4523 | FX: 574.967.4994
Louck Family Medicine
Christopher Louck, M.D. 118 West Drexel Parkway Rensselaer, IN 47978 PH: 219.866.4300 | FX: 219.866.7591
Pickerill, Adler, Reed & Williams Family Medicine Jeremy Adler, M.D. Casey Pickerill, M.D. Darren Reed, D.O. Mark Williams, M.D. 2525 South Street Lafayette, IN 47904 PH: 765.807.2320 | FX: 765.807.2330
Rossville Family Medicine
Duane Estep, M.D. Wanda Estep, M.D. 5450 West State Road 26, Suite 300 Rossville, IN 46065 PH: 765.379.2222 | FX: 765.379.3222
Southside Family Practice
John Cusack, M.D. Shadi Resheidat, M.D. 3554 Promenade Parkway, Suite F Lafayette, IN 47909 PH: 765.471.9146 | FX: 765.477.0277
Gannamaneni Gastroenterology
Lafayette Gastroenterology Ravish Mahajan, M.D. 5 Executive Drive, Suite B1 Lafayette, IN 47905
PH: 765.807.0531 | FX: 765.807.0534
General Surgery Lafayette Surgical Clinic
John Francis, M.D. Jerry Jefson, M.D. Nathan Huber, M.D. Gerritt Smith, M.D. Thomas Summer, M.D. Eben True, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 235 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5065 | FX: 765.446.5170
Immediate Care / Lab Unity Immediate Care Center
Elizabeth Riggs, M.D. Jamie Kondelis, M.D. 1321 Unity Place, Suite B Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.1362 | FX: 765.446.1007
Internal Medicine
Abramovitz Internal Medicine
Ruth Abramovitz, M.D. 500 West Navajo Street West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.742.6774 | FX: 765.742.6914
Gagan Chadha, M.D.
166 Sagamore Pkwy W West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.497.2428 | FX: 765.497.4251
Gary Prah, M.D.
1318 Main Street Lafayette, IN 47901 PH: 765.742.5254 | FX: 765.742.4991
West Lafayette Internal Medicine Carlos Gambirazio, M.D. 152 Sagamore Parkway West West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.423.6556 | FX: 765.423.6024
Medical Oncology / Hematology Horizon Oncology Center
Wael Harb, M.D. Ajita Narayan, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 365 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5111 | FX: 765.838.5119
Lafayette Cancer Care
Nancy A. DiMartino, M.D. Glen Papaioannou, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 135 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5050 | FX: 765.446.5119
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Nephrology
Lafayette Kidney Care Sudha Rani. M.D. Paul Shin, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 145 Lafayette, IN 47905
PH: 765.446.5185 | FX: 765.446.5186
Lafayette Rehabilitation Services 1411 S. Creasy Lane, Suite 100 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.447.5552 | FX: 765.449.1054
Neurology
3451 Wyndham Way, Suite D West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.446.5250
Khaled Hammoud, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 310B Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5220 | FX: 765.446.5221
Miracles Rehabilitation Lafayette / West Lafayette
Lafayette Neurology
Occupational Medicine Regional Occupational Care Center
3806 Amelia Avenue Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.2773 | FX: 765.807.2774
Elizabeth Riggs, M.D. Jamie Kondelis, M.D. 1321 Unity Place, Suite A Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.2450 | FX: 765.446.1083
257 Sagamore Parkway West West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.463.2200 | FX: 765.463.3625
Ophthalmology
1411 S. Creasy Lane, Suite 200 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5000 | FX: 765.446.5011
Burgett Kresovsky Eye Care
Jason Burgett, M.D. Seth Kresovsky, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 245 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5130 | FX: 765.446.5131
Magnante Eye Care
David Magnante, M.D. 975 Mezzanine Drive, Suite B Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.449.7564 | FX: 765.807.7943
Orthopaedics
Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic
John T. Bauman, M.D. Daniel J. Daluga, M.D. Robert J. Hagen, M.D. Michael E. Highhouse, M.D. Michael D. Krauss, M.D. Mark C. Page, M.D. Peter J. Torok, M.D. Joel A. Virkler, D.O. 1411 South Creasy Lane, Suite 120 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.447.4165 | FX: 765.447.4168
Orthopaedics Spinal Surgery Indiana Spine Center
John Gorup, M.D. Mario Brkaric, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 310 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5210 | FX: 765.446.5211
Otolaryngology
Ear Nose & Throat of Lafayette Samuel Davis, III, M.D. 3930 Mezzanine Drive, Suite D Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.2784 | FX: 765.807.2786
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Outpatient Physical / Occupational Therapy
Outpatient Surgical Center Unity Surgical Center
Pain Management
Innovations Pain Management Group Tonia Kusumi, M.D. 3738 Landmark Drive, Suite A Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.2780 | FX: 765.807.2781
Pain Care Center
Robert Bigler, M.D. Ferdinand Ramos, M.D. 975 Mezzanine Drive, Suite C Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.7988 | FX: 765.807.7989
Pediatrics
Greater Lafayette Foot Care
William Oliver III, D.P.M. David Sullivan, D.P.M. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 225 Lafayette, IN 47904 PH: 765.449.2436 | FX: 765.449.1817
Hoover Foot Clinic
James Hoover, D.P.M. 2020 Union Street, Suite 100 Lafayette, IN 47904 PH: 765.447.7644 | FX: 765.448.9009
Christopher Moon, D.P.M.
750 Park East Boulevard, Unit #4 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.449.4700 1256 S. Jackson Street Frankfort, IN 46041 PH: 765.659.1843 | FX: 765.654.5380
Psychology
Sycamore Associates
Patricia Moisan-Thomas, Ph.D. Ryan Oetting, Ph.D. Norman Phillion, Ph.D. 2020 Union Street, Suite 101 Lafayette, IN 47904 PH: 765.449.8286 | FX: 765.449.0445
Froberg Pediatric Center
Radiation Oncology
Preferred Pediatrics of Lafayette
Mark Lobo. M.D. Mary Margaret Rhees, M.D. Bedatri Sinha, M.D. Faith, Hope & Love Cancer Center 1425 Unity Place Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.447.7460 | FX: 765.447.8396
Melanie Hayes. M.D. Lara Weeks, M.D. Anna Wildermuth, M.D. 324 N. 25th Street Lafayette, IN 47904 PH: 765.447.6936 | FX: 765.447.2536 Ann Jonkman, M.D. Jewel Marino, M.D. 3774 Bayley Drive, Suite A Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.8180 | FX: 765.807.8181
Plastic Surgery Lai Plastic Surgery
Khoa Lai, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 210 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5432 | FX: 765.446.5431
Podiatry
Family Foot Clinic
Nicholas Costidakis, D.P.M. 975 Mezzanine Drive, Suite B Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.447.4776 | FX: 765.447.4809
Lafayette Radiation Oncology
Radiology Unity Radiology
John Fiederlein, M.D. Kent Lancaster, M.D. Peter Simmons, M.D. InnerVision Advanced Medical Imaging 1411 S. Creasy Lane, Suite 130 Lafayette, IN 47905 3801 Amelia Avenue, Suite A Lafayette, IN 47905 3750 Landmark Drive, Suite A Lafayette, IN 47905 InnerVision West 3482 McClure Avenue, Suite 100 West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.447.7447 | FX: 765.447.1767
Urology
Lafayette Clinic of Urology
Richard Selo, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 110 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.447.9308 | FX: 765.447.2387
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