WOMEN'S GUIDE
The Women's Guide
AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR EVERY WOMAN
As women, we sometimes put our needs to the side, making sure those we love are taken care of first. In this Do South® Women’s Guide, we’re changing that. In these pages, we’re putting you front and center, showcasing local businesses, organizations, and services designed to make your life better. So, grab a cup of coffee, carve out a little time for yourself (you deserve it!), and get to know the devoted local experts who work so hard to serve you. When you stop by to see them, make sure you tell them
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Norma Basinger, MD 2713 South 74th Street, Fort Smith 479.484.7100 arveinandskincare.com
Beauty through Health 8500 South 36th Terrace, Fort Smith 479.648.1800 fsro.net
Varicose Vein Care: Varicose vein symptoms include aching, burning, swelling, itching, pain, heaviness, restless legs,
My staff and I invite you to join us in the Arbonne 30 Day
venous stasis ulcers and difficulty standing for long periods.
Challenge. The Challenge is a kit, filled with nutritious prod-
Treatments provided are Endovenous Laser Ablation, Ambula-
ucts that we order for you. At the beginning and the end of
tory Phlebectomy and Sclerotherapy, performed in office with
this program, we are paying to have your lab drawn and vitals
normal return to work the same or following day.
checked here at our office, to let you see how much your
Physician Supervised Aesthetics: Delivered by Janet Newman,
health improves. Start anytime in October. For each person
RN, a practicing registered nurse for over 20 years who’s
who signs up with us, we will donate $10 to the American
worked with Dr. Basinger since 2003. Janet is an Aesthetic
Cancer Society. Call today to launch yourself into better health.
Nurse Injector, providing patients with the latest and most advanced techniques using Dermal Fillers, Neurotoxins, Laser and Light Skin Treatments, Micro-needling, Kybella, Hair
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Regrowth and Removal.
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4300 Rogers Avenue, Suite 29, Fort Smith gallivantingladiesapparel.com 479.646.7555
Untreated hearing loss can impact our lives in many different
Gallivanting Ladies Apparel is all about making you feel good
ways. Dr. Kelley Linton and Dr. Lori Boyd understand the
and look your best. Feeling like your clothes aren’t fitting right,
struggles of keeping up with busy families as well as helping
or feel like you’re caught in a rut with your current style? Come
those with hearing loss enjoy their lives through better
see us! We are locally owned and offer trendy, unique apparel
hearing. The newest hearing aid technology helps bring focus
and accessories, such as Sympli, Tribal and Brighton. Exclusive
to otherwise complex listening situations and ultimately helps
styles, wonderful fabrics and friendly service!
us feel less fatigued. If you’re not hearing as well as you used to, or if you just want to establish a baseline for your hearing, call for an appointment. Do it for your health, your happiness, and your relationships.
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4300 Rogers Avenue, Suite 15, Fort Smith centerforhearing.net 479.785.3277
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5622 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith 479.452.2140 johnmaysjewelers.com Fall is upon us and with the changing of the seasons comes a change in the fashion world. Colored gemstone jewelry and pearl jewelry are seen everywhere this year! Everyday opera length necklaces combined with traditional pieces you love in sterling silver and gold are where it's at. Mix, match and
5921 Riley Park Drive, Fort Smith 479.649.3376 johnsondermatology.com Johnson Dermatology offers Mohs Surgery, Botox, Laser Therapy, Hair Loss Treatment, Dermal Fillers, Kybella™, and Clinical Trials. Please join us November 20-22 for our Gratitude Week!
layer different styles and statement pieces to go with jeans and your game-day shirt, or to give your favorite little black dress a new look!
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Interested? Contact study team at: JOHNSON DERMATOLOGY 5921 Riley Park Drive, Fort Smith | 479.649.3376
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my darling,
We’re passionate about the services we offer and their ability
but so are you
to help you become the best version of yourself. If you don’t
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9220 Highway 71 South, Suite 5, Fort Smith 479.755.6656 mkosmo.com
like something the mirror is showing you, we want to help. With M-Kosmo, you not only have a personal trainer to help you transition into a healthy lifestyle, but also the benefit of a doctor who can help boost metabolism and help suppress appetite. Whether it’s enhancement or reduction, our MD has gone through specialized training in each of the services we offer, and all of your appointments will be with a licensed physician.
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3017 South 70th Street, Fort Smith 479.274.6600 passmoreplasticsurgery.com
479.883.3379 RiverValleyOCA.com
Want to do away with your ex? If you’re wearing the tattoo
Through countless volunteer hours, generous financial support,
of your old flame’s name, the PiQo4 laser can provide fast, complete removal. Dr. Ann Passmore now offers PiQo4 therapy – the latest and greatest in technology for laser tattoo removal. PiQo4 is a unique, 4-wavelength laser system that offers the highest power, largest spot size, and picosecond as well as nanosecond pulses. Users report clearance with 40% fewer treatments as compared with other lasers. Whether you want to remove an unwanted tattoo, or want to clear your skin for a new design, the PiQo4 can deliver effective results in the fewest
positive thoughts and many powerful prayers, the River Valley Ovarian Cancer Alliance has helped many women and families in our community. RVOCA’s goal is to give back to the River Valley area through programs, awareness and assistance to those ladies and their families fighting ovarian cancer. By providing many forms of awareness and education, they hope to help ladies recognize the signs and symptoms that can lead to early diagnosis. Volunteers meet the first Tuesday of each month at 6:15pm at the Reynolds Cancer Support House.
number of treatments. Schedule a consultation to learn more.
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Sodie's is your premier beverage store for everything wedding.
Now you can add a new dimension to the fight against breast
From our Wedding/Stock-the-Bar Registry to helping you plan
cancer. Sparks Health System now offers 3D mammography,
the beer, wine or signature drinks for your engagement party,
which increases early invasive cancer detection by 41% over 2D
rehearsal dinner, and reception, we can help you decide the
mammography alone.* This all could mean greater clarity, fewer
quantity and products to make your event perfect. Our Wedding/
callbacks and a greater chance for survival. For more information
Stock-the-Bar registry is one of our hottest trending services.
or to schedule a 3D mammogram, call 479.709.DOCS (3627).
Come in and choose the products that you wish for your guests to purchase for you. We will set up a basket in the store for
* Comparative data using 3D and 2D mammography to detect
them to choose from. Let us help you set up your registry today!
invasive cancer, BreastCancer.org, June 2014.
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5401 Phoenix Avenue, Fort Smith 479.783.8013 sodiesliquor.com
The Women’s Center 1500 Dodson Avenue, Suite 140, Fort Smith 479.709.DOCS (3627) sparkshealth.com
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WOMEN’S CENTER AT SPARKS ADDS 3D MAMMOGRAPHY
The Women’s Center at Sparks will soon offer breast
•
Starting at age 40, all women can choose whether
tomosynthesis, commonly called 3D mammography, for
to start annual screening with mammograms.
breast cancer screening. Breast tomosynthesis produces
• Women age 45-54 should have a mammogram
a three-dimensional view of the breast tissue that helps
detect breast cancer in its earliest stages, when it can be
• Women
easier to treat and more curable.
mammograms every 2 years, but can choose to
continue annual screenings.
Though the 3D mammogram is performed in the same way
•
Screening should continue as long as a woman is in
as traditional mammography, this type of mammography
good general health, and is expected to live 10 more
is beneficial for women with dense breast tissue because
years or longer.
every year. age
55
and
older
should
switch
to
it provides a clearer picture for radiologists, which reduces the risk of a false positive. The new system also comes
The Women’s Center at Sparks offers a wide range of
with software that provides contrast enhanced 2D imaging,
services for women, including digital mammography,
which serves as an alternative to a magnetic resonance
breast ultrasounds, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast
imaging (MRI). Sparks Regional Medical Center is the only
cancer assessment and genetic testing, breast self-exam
hospital in the state with this type of software. Another
instruction, and stress-relieving massage.
feature unique to Sparks is the 2D and 3D prone breast biopsy table which provides 360 degree access to the
To schedule a mammogram call (479) 441-4000, option 3.
breast to better accommodate patients.
For questions about 3D mammography or any services
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provided, call the Women’s Center at (479) 709-1913 or Between 1990 and 2013, the death rate from breast cancer
visit SparksHealth.com.
decreased by 37 percent, or nearly a quarter of a million lives. The decrease is due in large part to aggressive
Sparks Health System includes Sparks Regional Medical
campaigns encouraging women over 40 to be vigilant
Center, Sparks Medical Center – Van Buren, Sparks Clinic,
about mammograms. While recommendations have
Sparks PremierCare and the fully hospital-integrated
changed through the years regarding who should get
Marvin Altman Fitness Center. For more information about
screened and when, the general standards for women at
Sparks Health System, visit www.SparksHealth.com.
average risk remain the same: