Monmouth Health & Life's November 2009 issue by Wainscot Media

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M O N M O U T H H E A LT H & LIFE ■

NOVEMBER 2009

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Contents

36 November 2009

Features 29

Your guide to green eating Smart food choices will boost your health and help protect the environment.

‘My week of green living’ An average working New Jerseyan promises to follow an eco-friendly lifestyle for seven days. Here’s what she learned—and how she fared.

40 At home /

Earth-minded makeover

The redesign of a local living space proves that sustainable can be stylish.

Departments 4 Welcome letter 6 Editor’s letter 13 Monmouth Mix · Wake, paddle & troll · Fashionista flashbacks · Clothes minded · What I’m listening to ... · Book smarts

16 Flash

18 Profile Gift for teens Inspired by a cancer victim’s spirit,

a businessman brightens young patients’ lives.

20 Health link · Fighting the H1N1 flu · Special care for kids’ bad breaks · Welcome back, ’copters · The genius of follow-up · Downturn blues? · Kids’ doctors find the right place

44 Monmouth gourmet Mangia verde With chef Mario Batali at the helm, Manhattan’s Del Posto—a Certified Green Restaurant—is refined, different and memorable.

46 Where to eat Your Monmouth County dining guide

50 Be there! A listing of local events you won’t want to miss

52 What’s happening

at Monmouth

Medical Center

56 Faces of Monmouth Captured moments around the county

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ANY STRAIN OF INFLUENZA CAN BE DEADLY, usually in those who have underdeveloped immune systems (such as infants and very young children) and those with weakened immune systems (including the elderly or those with prior immune deficiencies). The H1N1 virus—referred to as “swine flu” early on—has spread from person to person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. Most people who have become ill with this new virus have recovered without requiring medical treatment. As with any virus, there is no cure; there is, however, treatment available for severe cases. In this issue of Monmouth Health & Life, R. Sivaprasad, M.D., chief of infectious diseases at Monmouth Medical Center, and Meg Fisher, M.D., chair of Pediatrics and medical director of The Children’s Hospital at Monmouth who specializes in pediatric infectious disease, discuss precautions you can take this winter to keep your family healthy. Infectious disease specialists are qualified as experts in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases, and their extensive training focuses on all kinds of infections, including those caused by viruses like H1N1. Along with their specialized knowledge comes a particular insight into immunology (how the body fights infection), epidemiology (how infections spread) and infection control—and Monmouth is so fortunate to have these renowned pediatric and adult infectious disease specialists leading the hospital’s efforts to combat H1N1. The Saint Barnabas Health Care System is receiving regular updates from the New Jersey Department of Heath and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and is making preparations in the event New Jersey experiences a large number of H1N1 flu cases. And as always, Monmouth Medical Center stands ready to confront this emerging threat and together, as a hospital family, we are prepared to protect our community.

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We do it better. And we can prove it.

Monmouth Medical Center: Mitchell F. Weiss, M.D. Chairman Institute for Advanced Radiation Oncology

At Monmouth Medical Center, we know that it’s results that matter.

The Regional Leader in Cancer Care • One of only three Brain Tumor Centers in the entire state. • The region’s only Valerie Fund Cancer Center for Children. • First in the region to offer protocol-tested sentinel lymph node procedure.

That’s why more patients choose our Leon Hess Cancer Center for their cancer care and our Jacqueline M. Wilentz Center for their breast cancer care.

• Access to more than 150 clinical trials.

And that’s why we’re revolutionizing radiation therapy as the region’s first and only hospital offering TomoTherapy.

• Recognized by the Commission on Cancer with the 2007 Outstanding Achievement Award--an honor attained by only 15% of programs surveyed nationally

TomoTherapy uses real-time CT scanning to image a tumor and deliver exactly the right doses of radiation…while minimizing exposure to healthy tissue. For many cancers, especially prostate, head and neck, lung and retreatment, it’s the new treatment of choice. And it’s only available at Monmouth Medical Center. We do it better. And we can prove it. That’s why we’ve earned the coveted Thompson 100 Top Hospitals Performance Leaders award.

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“WHEN DID YOU BECOME SUCH A TREEHUGger?” This question was posed by my college-aged son, after I insisted he follow some silly-to-him-but-important-to-me eco-friendly habit. The fact is, my proclivity for sustainability has been coming on slowly for more than two decades—since just after my son was born. Presented with this tiny bundle of responsibility, I couldn’t help but think about how my decisions would affect both him directly and the world he would grow up in. But when it comes to going green, things aren’t black and white. There’s a whole spectrum of habits that go into eco-living, and making just a few swaps can have a big impact. For a get-started primer, see “My Week of Green Living,” in which environmental activist Sloan Barnett offers a 13-step to-do list. These tips in hand, our writer embarked on an eco-experiment: a week of following an earth-friendly lifestyle. For a full report on her adventures, see page 36. More guidance can be found in “Your Guide to Green Eating” on page 29. There, you’ll take a quiz to reveal your diet’s carbon impact, learn why eating green does both the planet and the body good, get concrete advice for making your meals more eco-friendly and find tips on when to go organic. Of course, we’ve also included plenty of greentinged fun in this issue. On page 40, you’ll read about a local home makeover that truly embraces the credo “reduce, reuse, recycle.” And in Gourmet, page 44, we review one of Manhattan’s top Certified Green Restaurants. And if you like what you read in these pages, we suggest an earth-friendly way to spread the green news: Pass this issue on to a friend.

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NOVEMBER 2009 Monmouth Health & Life Staff

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art director SARAH LECKIE

senior editor TIMOTHY KELLEY

managing editor JENNIFER CENICOLA

assistant editor KRISTIN COLELLA

art intern ALEXANDRIA PATE

executive vice president, sales & marketing JOEL EHRLICH

regional advertising director DOUG BARKER

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director, internet and new media NIGEL EDELSHAIN

production manager CHRISTINE HAMEL

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senior art director, agency services KIJOO KIM

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Monmouth MIX YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL TRENDS, TREASURES, PEOPLE & WELL-KEPT SECRETS

FASHIONISTA FLASHBACKS

Wake, paddle & troll Not quite ready to cruise the Amazon? Save yourself the airfare and discover local natural wonders with REEL THERAPY KAYAK ECO-ADVENTURES (732-922-4077, www.usgreenzone.com), which offers guided tours of area rivers, streams and estuaries—complete with an up-close look at a wide variety of wildlife. “One of our most popular excursions is a three-hour trip that starts in Red Bank on the Navesink, then runs into the Swimming River in Tinton Falls,” says Captain Paul Eidman, your guide. “During the tour you’ll see turkey vultures, ospreys and hawks from above, kingfishers and songbirds at the tree level, and fiddler crabs, river otters and turtles at the water level.” Eidman began chartering personalized kayak fishing excursions in the mid-’90s—a business he still carries on—but expanded it to eco-tours about three years ago. In addition to fabulous fauna, he notes, paddlers can now expect to spot remarkable fall flora, so cameras are highly encouraged. Open tours are scheduled throughout the month, and private group tours can also be arranged. No experience is needed, and Captain Paul takes you through all the safety drills. The price, $60,

Think of them as super-hip hand-medowns. From the fabulous ’40s to the awesome ’80s, BACKWARD GLANCES in Red Bank (732-842-9156, www.backward glances.com) has chic vintage duds from many a bygone era. Indeed, Cindy Ciullo’s clothing shop—in business since 1985—is now selling the threads her fellow Broad Street clothiers were peddling when she first opened. “Eighties outfits are very big right now,” says Ciullo. “And the Woodstock anniversary brought a lot of people in for ’60s stuff like bell bottoms, tie-dyes and anything with a peace sign.” Backward Glances carries a mix of genuine vintage and new period-style clothing—an option especially appealing to folks looking for authentic looks in modern sizes, which are often more generously cut than true vintage duds. Ecoadvocates will also appreciate the shop’s snappy handbags and bracelets made from repurposed vinyl ’45 records. And if it’s a hot costume you’re looking for, BG specializes in unique Halloween attire you won’t find at bigbox outfitters. “Most of our clientele tends to be younger people looking to dress up in a certain period,” Ciullo notes, “but we also get a lot of folks who want to relive a bit of their past through the fashions of the day.”

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‘What I’m listening to ...’ New York Public Radio (WNYC) on-air personality and Atlantic Highlands resident Kerry Nolan began her radio career at Brookdale’s student radio station, WBJB. These days you might hear her as a host of WNYC’s “Weekend Edition” or guest-hosting for talk mavens Leonard Lopate and Brian Lehrer. Nolan’s list spans decades of music; at first she observes wryly that “it simply serves to illustrate how old I really am.” But on further reflection, she concludes, “It’s not that I’m old, it’s that it is really tough to find good rock ’n’ roll these days—I refer you to numbers 3, 4 and 6.” Grab a little good rockin’ right here:

Clothes minded As a 20-year vegetarian, Nancy Erlich wanted her first foray into retail to be an earth-friendly venture. And indeed, ORGANIC STYLE in Asbury Park (732-775-1051, www.organic styleshop.com) is an eco-oasis, featuring organic clothing, baby clothes and accessories, animal-friendly cosmetics and lots of other earth-conscious items. “I’m trying increase awareness that everything we touch affects the planet,” says Erlich. “Besides using organic fibers and vegetable–based dyes, most of our goods are fair-trade certified, which means manufacturers we work with provide a living wage for workers in developing countries.” Going green doesn’t cost a lot of green either. You can slip on a natural cotton T-shirt for just $14, add some dazzle with a chic $14 fair-trade glass bead bracelet or swaddle your wee one in an organic cotton hooded towel for $25. Suzanne Fix of Point Pleasant, who loves the Beads for Life paper bead jewelry from Uganda, sums up Organic Style succinctly: “It’s a great place to shop responsibly and still have fun with fashion and style.”

1. “NEW YORK CITY SERENADE,” Bruce Springsteen, from The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle 2. “GETT OFF,” Prince & the New Power Generation, from Diamonds and Pearls

3. “I PREDICT A RIOT,” Kaiser Chiefs, from Employment

4. “NEVER FORGET YOU,” Noisettes, from Wild Young Hearts

5. “WHEN YOU DANCE,” Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, from This Time It’s for Real 6. “BECAUSE I’M AWESOME,” the Dollyrots, from Because I’m Awesome

7. “CAN’T YOU HEAR ME KNOCKING,” the Rolling Stones, from Sticky Fingers

8. “BIG SKY COUNTRY,” Chris Whitley, from Living With the Law

9. “BIRDLAND,” Patti Smith, from Horses 10. “(GET UP—I FEEL LIKE BEING A) SEX MACHINE, PART 1,” James Brown, from 20 All-Time Greatest Hits

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THE PAPERBACK EXCHANGE in Belmar (732-681-6829, www.apaperbackexchange.com) was way ahead of the “choose to reuse” groundswell when it opened in 1977. And today this reader’s refuge still offers the chance to trade in all those old paperbacks for credit toward new tomes. Proprietress Sharon Stanford was a customer for many years before taking over the shop’s nearly 40,000 titles last June. All the store’s books are preowned, and no hardcovers are accepted. Nothing to trade? No problem, says Stanford. Just browse around and you’re sure to find a great deal—some books on special can be nabbed for as little as 10 cents! Speed reader Kelly La Banca of Neptune was stocking up recently for an upcoming convalescence. The seven titles she selected totaled less than $10 with her accumulated credits. “These would normally last me about a week,” she said. “But with nothing to do but read, we’ll see.”

We have New Jersey’s only high risk family colorectal cancer registry.

We do it better. And we can prove it.

Monmouth Medical Center: The Regional Leader in Treating High Risk Colorectal Cancer •

Only high risk familial colorectal cancer registry in New Jersey.

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Performs among the most laparoscopic colorectal resections of any hospital in New Jersey.

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The state’s only Multidisciplinary Gastrointestinal Tumor Team that meets monthly to review ongoing cancer care.

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That’s why we’ve become the regional leader in the treatment of high risk colorectal cancer.

Lowest conversion rate from laparoscopic to open colorectal surgery in the region (4% at MMC vs. 15% nationally).

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First in the state invited to broadcast “live” (real time) laparoscopic colon surgery to a meeting of the American College of Surgeons.

It’s why we created the Patricia Burton High Risk Colorectal Cancer Program, which offers the only high risk familial colorectal cancer registry in New Jersey.

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Lowest surgical mortality in New Jersey (.2% at MMC vs. 1.0% statewide), as part of the Department of Surgery.

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Recognized by the Commission on Cancer with the 2007 Outstanding Achievement Award-an honor attained by only 15% of programs surveyed nationally, as part of the Leon Hess Cancer Center.

Michael Michael Arvanitis, Arvanitis, M.D., M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.R.S. F.A.C.R.S. Section Section Chief, Chief, Colorectal Colorectal Surgery Surgery Monmouth Monmouth Medical Medical Center Center

At Monmouth Medical Center, we know that it’s results that matter.

And why we built the state’s only Multidisciplinary Gastrointestinal Tumor Team to meet monthly to review ongoing cancer care. The fact is that we do it better. And we can prove it. We not only perform among the most laparoscopic colorectal resections of any hospital in New Jersey, we also have the region’s lowest conversion rate from laparoscopic to open colorectal surgery (4% at MMC vs. 15% nationally). Just a few of the reasons why we’ve earned the coveted Thompson 100 Top Hospitals Performance Leaders award.

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FLASH GUESTS DONNED THEIR BEST ROSY attire for the annual Power of Pink luncheon, held at the Fort Chapel in Sandy Hook. Proceeds from the event will benefit the TomoTherapy patient waiting area at the Leon Hess Cancer Center at Monmouth Medical Center. A tasty celebration greeted attendees of the Holiday Express Sunset Clambake, held at McClooneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pier House in Long Branch. The beach-themed gathering raised funds for Holiday Express, which provides gifts, entertainment and seasonal cheer to the less fortunate during the holiday season. And Jumping Brook Country Club in Neptune was the site of a golf outing hosted by Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. The event raised more than $36,000 to benefit Girl Scouts in Monmouth and Ocean counties.

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POWER OF PINK LUNCHEON 1. Michele Karagianakis; Frank Vozos, M.D.; Andrea Jung; honoree Andrew Elkwood, M.D.; Kellie Enstrom; and Meridith Lehman

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Gift for teens INSPIRED BY A CANCER VICTIM’S SPIRIT, A BUSINESSMAN BRIGHTENS YOUNG PATIENTS’ LIVES Ezra Abraham “To Life” Foundation members (left to right) Susan Abraham, Irwin Abraham, Rachel Pardo, Michael Shweky, Elaine Parker, Sari Shamah, Zeke Abraham and Craig Viechec

IT’S HARD ENOUGH TO BE AN ADOLESCENT fighting cancer without the indignity of being treated like a small child. That’s what Michael Shweky decided. Shweky wasn’t a sick teen himself. He didn’t even have one in his family. But the Oakhurst businessman, a married man of 50 with three grown children, is someone who looks for chances to do a good deed for others—a mitzvah, his Jewish faith calls it. And today, thanks in part to his efforts, teens at The Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center have a special room where they can relax, hang out and get away from that hospital-patient feeling. They’re not consigned to the “kiddie room.” Shweky’s opportunity came in 2005 at the funeral of a family acquaintance, Ezra “Eddie” Abraham, who’d been diagnosed at 16 with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare pediatric cancer, which claimed his life seven years later. “I noticed many people wearing green bracelets and asked Eddie’s parents, Irwin and Susan, what they were,” Shweky recalls. He learned they were symbols of the Ezra Abraham “To Life” Foundation, which Eddie had founded during his treatment as a way of raising funds for several charitable organizations—including a summer camp for sick kids. 18

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“I was touched by such a sick boy finding the strength to ‘give back,’” Shweky recalls. Experience had primed Shweky to spot his chance to help. Growing up in Brooklyn, he’d seen his father, Jack, visit area hospitals to raise patients’ spirits as a member of a religion-based group that practiced bikur cholim—a Hebrew phrase that translates as “visiting the sick” but actually encompasses many ways of providing comfort and support to people who are ill, homebound or otherwise in distress. “My father was a self-made man who struggled to create a business, but he was always good to people,” says Shweky. (Jack, now 82, founded Regent International Inc., an apparel company now run by Shweky and his brother, Richard.) “Visiting sick people was just part of his kindness. And he liked that it was hands-on, not just giving money.” Not surprisingly, Shweky bought a green bracelet and joined the late Eddie Abraham’s foundation. Discussing ways to honor Eddie by helping other teens in his name, he and other members realized that while many hospitals have rooms for children, a teen hangout is rare. “In the hospitals that treated him, Eddie often had nowhere to go to relax that felt right for his age,” Shweky says. “He had to sit at a little kids’ table or on a little couch surrounded by blocks and coloring books. That’s insulting. I am very passionate about people’s self-esteem. I believe it’s important in fighting illness.” With Shweky’s help, the “To Life” Foundation raised money through fashion shows, basketball tournaments, cabarets and other events. These funds were then given to the Monmouth Medical Center Foundation as part of its Pediatric Unit capital renovation project. An existing room was split, one side remaining a young children’s area and the other outfitted with computers, a TV, couches, an ageappropriate library and other teen-friendly amenities. The Living Room, as it’s now known, was officially dedicated on August 25—Eddie’s birthday. Eddie’s parents and four siblings were there. “It was a tremendous feeling to finally see the end result,” says Shweky. “I gave a speech, but I could barely get through it.” ■

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Fighting the

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American lives and causes hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations each year. “Most of the symptoms of H1N1 and seasonal flu are similar,” agrees R. Sivaprasad, M.D., Monmouth’s chief of infectious disease. They include fever, cough, headaches, body aches, chills and sore throat. “But H1N1 also causes more vomiting and diarrhea than seasonal flu,” he says. Still, H1N1 is, so far, no more lethal than its annual cousin. It’s the unknowns—and the potential numbers—that make the new global pandemic scary. “Perhaps 50 percent of the population could be infected by H1N1 alone,” Dr. Sivaprasad says. To find out more about the treatment of infectious diseases at Monmouth Medical Center, please call 1-888-724-7123.

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INFLUENZA—THE FLU—IS A HEALTH CONcern every autumn, but it’s a special worry this season, as infectious-disease specialists prepare for the return of the much-discussed H1N1 (“swine flu”) virus first seen earlier this year. “It caused significant illness in the Southern Hemisphere’s winter [our summer], and was circulating here in New Jersey in the spring and early summer as well,” says Margaret C. Fisher, M.D., chair of the Department of Pediatrics and medical director of The Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center. “It’s very likely that H1N1 will be back, but when is anybody’s guess.” So far, the new virus has acted much like the typical seasonal flu, says Dr. Fisher, who is a pediatric infectious disease specialist. But that’s not too reassuring, because, as she points out, the flu claims 36,000

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No wonder there has been to earlier flu strains similar to a major push for prevention H1N1 and thus may have some heading into the flu season. And immunity to it. the best way to prevent flu, both Everyone is still encouraged Check out the websites of the American doctors agree, is with vaccination. to get the seasonal flu vaccine as Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers The Centers for Disease Control well. As of late summer, it was for Disease Control and Prevention for upand Prevention have issued speunclear if the different shots could to-the-minute information on H1N1 and cific guidelines for both H1N1 be administered at the same time, seasonal flu: and seasonal flu vaccination. so both physicians recommend • www.aap.org The seasonal flu vaccine is keeping a close eye on the news • www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu designed to provide immunity for and staying in touch with your prithe three to five strains of flu that mary care doctors to learn when, are expected to affect us this winter. H1N1, as an entirely where and how to get the appropriate vaccinations to different strain, needs a different vaccine. protect your family’s health this fall. ■ The CDC have developed a priority list for who should receive the vaccine, based on who seems to be most likely to get sick from the virus and who can more safely wait Besides getting vaccinated, here are other things you can do until more doses are manufactured and disto help prevent the spread of flu, seasonal or H1N1: tributed. The first groups that should be vacWash hands often, but especially whenever you are in cinated are: contact with someone who coughs or sneezes. • Pregnant women. “They are at risk of more severe complications from the disease, Maintain a healthy lifestyle—you’re less vulnerable if you are and their unborn babies are at risk,” Dr. well rested and have eaten well and exercised regularly. Fisher says. “The vaccine will also protect the Keep some distance from other people. “Cough babies after birth.” droplets can travel about 3 feet, so avoid close contact • Health care workers and first responas much as possible,” says Margaret C. Fisher, M.D., chair of ders. These people will be more exposed to the Department of Pediatrics and medical director of The the disease and more likely to spread it, so Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center. they have been placed at a high priority for Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you vaccination. cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or • Family members of infants under 6 sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands. Clean your months old. The H1N1 vaccine has not hands after coughing or sneezing. Wash with soap and water been approved for infants, so the CDC recor with alcohol-based hand cleaner. ommends protecting their families. Pay attention to public health announcements about the • Children and adults from 6 months to

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24 years. • Persons between 25 and 64 who have medical conditions that put them at high risk for complications, such as asthma,

heart disease and diabetes. “One big difference between the two flus is that seasonal flu affects more older individuals, while H1N1 has caused greater disease in those under 25,” says Dr. Sivaprasad. No one knows for sure why that is, he says, but older adults may have been exposed

flu epidemic, such as school closings and the availability of vaccine.

See your doctor at the first sign of flu. Prescription antiviral medications such as Tamiflu and Relenza may help shorten the course of the disease and ease symptoms.

If you get sick, stay home from work or school and limit your contact with others to keep from infecting them. Most people should stay home at least 24 hours after symptoms have gone away.

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growth centers,” says Lawrence Stankovits, M.D., director of pediatric orthopedics at The Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center. “These fractures may require special management in how they are set and how casts are put on.” Other orthopedic problems in kids are also frequently different from those of adults and need careful treatment to ensure not only healing but proper development as the child grows, says Dr. Stankovits. Procedures may also require that the youngster be sedated, and Dr. Stankovits’ team includes pediatric anesthesiologists, also specially trained in treating children. Pediatric orthopedics is “a bit of a scarce subspecialty,” says Dr. Stankovits, who did residency training at Monmouth and then a fellowship at the A.I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware. “You have to like dealing with kids and parents, and many doctors do not,” he says. “But I love it. I was going to be a pediatrician before I was accepted in the residency.” It helps that he’s a father of three, ages 4 to 11, who are all “jocks,” he says. “And I played football at Princeton, so I know about injuries. I have a good rap with the kids.” ■

What pediatric orthopedic surgeons do “Pediatric orthopedic surgeons treat children from the

WHEN YOUR CHILD HAS A BONE OR JOINT

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children is learned from advanced training and experience in practice. “Pediatric orthopedic surgeons diagnose, treat and manage children’s musculoskeletal problems including the following: • limb and spine deformities, such as club foot and scoliosis • gait abnormalities, such as limping • bone and joint infections • broken bones Source: American Academy of Pediatrics

For more information on pediatric orthopedic care at The Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, please call 1-888-724-7123.

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ANY PARENT KNOWS THAT KIDS ARE ACCIdents waiting to happen. Toddlers topple on the furniture, teens get hurt playing hockey, and the childhood years in between are filled with a hundred other possible detours to the emergency room. And when they’re injured, children often require orthopedic care. What’s rare is to find, once you reach the hospital, that there’s a specially trained pediatric orthopedic surgeon there to treat children’s bone or joint injuries. Take a bone fracture, the most common reason kids are brought to the ER—especially now that school sports are back in season. “Kids’ fractures often are in different patterns than adults’, and there are different consequences, especially if they involve the bone’s

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WELCOME BACK, ’copters

HAVING A HELIPAD HANDY WILL REDUCE TRAVEL TIME FOR HOSPITAL PATIENTS WHO NEED TO MOVE FAST

THERE’S GOOD NEWS FOR THE OCCASIONAL patient who requires a quick transfer to or from Monmouth Medical Center: On the grounds of Long Branch Middle and High Schools, located down the street from the hospital, the helicopters are back. For five years, as the campus underwent extensive renovations, the playing field that had been used as a landing zone for helicopters bringing patients in and out of the hospital was closed. The only other suitable landing site was at Allaire Airport, nearly 15 miles away. “It was a real inconvenience to the ambulance squads, the patients and the hospital,” says Bill Arnold, Monmouth’s chief operating officer. “It took 20 to 25 minutes to get to and from the airport. We really needed a local spot.” That spot returned this fall. The Long Branch School District once again is allowing its land to be used as a helipad. “School superintendent Joe Ferranti, the town council and our hospital officials all worked together to help to make the location work,” Arnold says. “We thought the new soccer field at the high school would be perfect,” says Mike Perdoni, Monmouth’s administrative director of support services. “It has a fence all around it to keep bystanders away and out of danger. There are no tall impediments such as trees, light towers or electrical lines to block the pilots’ sight lines. The town, the school officials and MONOC, the ambulance service that owns the choppers, all looked at the site and agreed it would work.” Only small modifications, such as installing a larger, locked gate to allow

ambulances onto and off of the field, were needed to satisfy state regulations for a helipad. Monmouth is not a trauma center, so the pad will rarely be used for immediate emergencies such as car accidents. But should an emergency takeoff or landing be needed, the school, hospital and MONOC have carefully planned how the various parties will communicate. “When we do a landing, our procedures are to notify the school to get the field cleared in time, the police and fire departments to deploy units to the site and the hospital’s internal departments to get them ready to receive patients,” Perdoni says. The helicopter is most often used to transfer patients to Monmouth from other regional hospitals, or from Monmouth to other facilities. For example, patients sometimes are flown to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center—like Monmouth, an affiliate of the Saint Barnabas Health Care System—for certain cardiac procedures. “On average, we do two helicopter transports a month, and most of our transports can be planned ahead of time, so we often have several hours to get things ready,” says Arnold. In fact, most flights will be scheduled for the evening, after school lets out, he says. Arnold is grateful to the school and the town for returning the helipad to its former location. “It’s as close as you can be to the hospital without actually being on the premises,” he says. ■ To find out more about services available at Monmouth Medical Center, call 1-888-724-7123.

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AN ELDERLY WOMAN WHO LIVES ALONE WAS only makes life easier for the patient; it also makes it less startled. “She told me no hospital has ever offered to likely that they’ll need another hospital stay soon. help her with anything before,” says Ginnie Costello, The potential savings from such services are sigcustomer service representative at Monmouth Medical nificant. According to a study published in the New Center, who in August was installed as the hospital’s first England Journal of Medicine that looked at nearly 12 “concierge.” But Costello million Medicare hospital did assist her—and the claims from 2003 and 2004, “We thought, ‘Why don’t nation’s health care system one in five patients was we focus on the patient too—by scheduling her readmitted within 30 days. after discharge from follow-up doctor visits for Half of all such nonsurgical after her discharge. patients were rehospitalized the hospital?’” Hospital readmiswithout having seen an outsions cost society billions— patient doctor for follow-up that’s one thing all sides in the health care care. The estimated cost of unplanned hospital reform debate agree on. Many readmissions readmissions in 2004 was $17.4 billion. The are due to patients not making or keeping researchers recommended intervention at the time follow-up appointments, not taking their medof discharge, including improved transition planications correctly and otherwise failing to follow ning, reliable and prompt follow-up care by pritheir postdischarge instructions. Monmouth’s mary care physicians and aggressive management new concierge program tackles that problem of chronic illnesses to reduce these frequent and head-on. The in-hospital concierge helps costly readmissions. soon-to-be-discharged patients arrange the The Obama administration has estimated follow-up services they need. Doing this not that incentives and penalties aimed at encouraging Ginnie Costello

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better oversight of care in the 30 days after a hospital disHelp for patients as they charge could save $26 billion over a decade—and that’s leave the hospital just with Medicare patients. The New York Times called The concierge program at Monmouth Medical such a strategy “a sound idea that should also improve Center works to meet many postdischarge the lives of patients.” needs and requests, including: At Monmouth, the idea is already at work. • scheduling of follow-up physician appointment Costello, whose background includes 14 years as an or appointments office manager at the brokerage firm Morgan Stanley, • scheduling of outpatient services such as radicurrently offers help to patients in three hospital areas: ology and laboratory tests medical (which includes patients with heart, orthopedic, • filling prescriptions from the hospital’s diabetic and other common or chronic conditions), surpharmacy gical and stroke. “I touch base with everyone on those floors and • calling patients after they are discharged to remind them about follow-up appointments tell them about what we offer,” Costello says. She meets with new patients as they arrive in the hospital and fol• arranging for transportation to appointments lows them right up to discharge. “I can develop a rapport if needed with them throughout their stay here,” she says. “And then, if they wish, I stay in contact with them as long as day,” Delgado says. “We can shop around and find them they like. My job is to ensure that the patients are satisthe best and most convenient follow-up care.” She fied and their overall needs have been met.” recalls hearing words of gratitude from an elderly couCostello reports that in the first month of the new ple’s adult daughter. Even though she and her two sibinitiative, about 25 percent of the patients used her help, lings had been involved with their parents’ care, says which is free to the patient. “And every week we are getDelgado, “they all have very busy lives and they really ting more interest,” she says. “The program eases the welcomed and appreciated the help.” burden on the patients, and it also puts physiSeniors, however, are not the only ones takcians’ minds at ease by ensuring that their ing advantage of the program. “I’ve had About patients get the follow-up care they need patients in their 20s and 30s say that they are 18% of in an efficient and timely manner foljust really bad at scheduling doctor Medicare patients lowing their discharge. It contributes to appointments and tests, and were very are readmitted to better outcomes and decreases unnecpleased to have someone else take care of the hospital within essary readmissions.” this for them,” Costello says. 30 days of their The concierge program is An added benefit of the program, she original visit. offered under the aegis of Saint Barnabas says, is that it has raised awareness of the benHealth Care Link, the customer service cenefits of using the hospital pharmacy. Many patients ter for all patients of the Saint Barnabas Health don’t realize that, as part of the discharge process, they Care System, of which Monmouth Medical Center is can have their prescriptions filled on their way out of the an affiliate. hospital rather than having to make a stop at their local “Since we already do so many things on behalf of drugstore. “This is a huge convenience to our patients, patients,” says nurse Belynda Delgado, Health Care and one less thing to have to worry about immediately Link’s director, “we thought, ‘Why don’t we incorporate following discharge,” Costello says. everything and focus on the patient after discharge from “Quality of patient care is what it’s all about,” she the hospital?’ We decided to put someone right in the says. “Our concierge program is just one more way to facility, to meet with the patients and offer assistance help meet that goal.” ■ once they leave the hospital.” The service is especially helpful for elderly To obtain more information on the concierge patients, she says. They can be confused by dealing with program at Monmouth Medical Center, please call insurance companies, new doctors, new pharmacies and 1-888-724-7123. a host of other challenges. “But we do that all day, every MONMOUTH

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Where to turn for help If you think you or a loved one needs help coping with stress, call the Monmouth Medical Center Behavioral Health Intake Coordinator at 732-923-5270. A representative will speak with you and direct you to the type of therapy best suited for you. If you or a loved one are in a serious mental health crisis with thoughts of suicide, call Monmouth’s Psychiatric Emergency Screening Service at 732-923-6999. Representatives are available 24 hours a day to send help, including police and ambulance, and even to come to your house if needed. ISTOCK

THE GOVERNMENT POINTS TO SIGNS OF AN economic rebound, but people are still hurting. It’s no surprise that money and the state of the economy are two top sources of emotional stress for 80 percent of Americans, according to the American Psychological Association. Fortunately, help is available. “We have seen an increase in the use of all our services, both by people newly seeking help and by those with preexisting mental health conditions, and a large percentage of that increase is due to the economy,”

says Jorge Cagide, administrative director for behavioral health services at Monmouth Medical Center. “We can’t solve people’s economic problems, so we try to get them to talk about their feelings and direct them to resources that can help them cope,” says Stephen M. Theccanat, M.D., chair of the Jorge Cagide department of psychiatry and medical director of outpatient behavioral health services, who says at least 25 percent of the patients he sees are being seriously affected emotionally by the economy. If you need professional help, Monmouth’s mental and behavioral health experts can direct you to the proper therapy, in an individual or a group setStephen M. ting. “Groups can give you a sense that Theccanat, M.D. you are not alone,” says Dr. Theccanat. “A group can help with suggestions to improve your situation, such as job-training workshops. That kind of support can be very helpful while you wait for the job market to improve.” When symptoms are more severe and impair daily functioning, a psychiatrist may prescribe medication. If you have thoughts of harming yourself or others, hospitalization may be necessary. Taking action is key, Dr. Theccanat says. “Come to us whenever your symptoms are preventing you from being a part of your world.” ■

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Kids’ doctors find the right place KEREN PHILLIPS, M.D. TEENAGERS ARE FAMOUS FOR CLAMMING up when an adult asks questions. But time and again the adolescents Keren Phillips, M.D., sees in the Monmouth Family Health Center prove they didn’t get the memo. “Once I’m alone with them, with their parents in the waiting room, they easily open up about what’s hurting or bothering them, or what difficult issues they’re struggling with, such as drugs, sex or eating disorders,” she reports. Dr. Phillips, 41, joined The Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center in March 2009 after taking time off from medicine to focus on her own two children: Jordan, now 8, and Samantha, 4. She graduated from the State University of New York Health Science Center of Syracuse School of Medicine in 1996, finished her pediatrics residency at the Children’s Hospital of New York–Presbyterian Hospital/ Columbia University Medical Center in 1999, and completed a fellowship in adolescent medicine at North Shore University Hospital in 2002. Having been an assistant professor of pediatrics at New York Medical College from 2002 to 2004, she now teaches medical students and pediatrics residents on rotation through the Monmouth Family Health Center, a federally qualified health center. She is working to expand adolescent medicine services at The Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center—for example, she’s developing an eating disorders program. A self-described “New York City girl trying to become a Jersey girl,” Dr. Phillips lives in Manalapan with her husband, Bradley, and their children. They enjoy visiting Jersey Shore beaches and hiking around the Manasquan River Reservoir.

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I. THOMAS COHEN, M.D. AFTER 30 YEARS OF PERFORMING SURGERY on children of all ages, I. Thomas Cohen, M.D., is embarking upon what he calls an “amazing opportunity.” As the first full-time pediatric surgeon at The Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, he plans to establish a comprehensive inpatient and same-day surgery program for newborns, children and adolescents. This will allow him to continue to use his expertise in neonatal surgery and childhood surgical oncology care. Dr. Cohen and his wife, Dianne, settled in Tinton Falls almost two years ago, leaving behind the bitter winters of Massachusetts and upstate New York, where they had worked for more than two decades. “The timing was perfect” for his new career challenge, says Dr. Cohen. “The Children’s Hospital at Monmouth is a state-of-the art facility and I’m 15 minutes away from my home and the Jersey Shore beaches.” Originally from South Africa, Dr. Cohen and his wife emigrated to the U.S. more than 30 years ago. He completed his medical education, general surgery residency and pediatric surgery fellowship in South Africa and England, and also had fellowship training in pediatric surgical oncology at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. The Cohens have two grown sons: Paul, a cardiology fellow in Boston; and Justin, who is completing a doctorate in wine marketing. ■

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YOUR GUIDE TO GREEN EATING

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SMART FOOD CHOICES WILL BOOST YOUR HEALTH AND HELP PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN FIGHT GLOBAL WARMing with a knife and fork? Our eating habits have a significant impact on climate change, because the food system is responsible for a whopping one-third of the world’s greenhouse gases. By adopting a green, or “low-carbon,” diet, you can help reduce emissions—and it’s also much better for you. “Eating green is a win-win for both your health and the environment,” says Linda Antinoro, registered dietician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. To get a grip on how our food choices affect the environment, we teamed up with Helene York, director of the Bon Appétit Management Company Foundation, an organization based in Palo Alto, Calif., that’s committed to educating consumers and chefs about low-carbon eating. Take our quiz to assess your eating habits, then read on for tips about continued greening up your diet.

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HOW GREEN IS YOUR DIET? Answer these questions and add up your score 1. What food source does the majority of your protein come from? a) red meat

b) prepared snacks with organic or natural ingredients c) a handful of nuts or seeds d) a cup of yogurt

b) poultry c) legumes, nuts, leafy greens and whole grains

2. How often do you eat cheese? a) every day

6. When you eat out, what do you do with the leftovers? a) I rarely take them home and when I do, I usually wind up throwing them out.

b) a couple times a week

b) I split meals or order small portions in restaurants so I rarely have leftovers.

c) rarely

c) I always eat my leftovers the next day.

3. When you buy seafood, you look for: a) fresh and regional fish b) fresh, but I’m not sure where it’s from

7. How much of the food you buy at the grocery store is actually consumed?

c) fish that’s been processed and frozen at sea

a) I often end up throwing out produce and other perishable items.

d) I don’t eat seafood.

b) I occasionally throw things out.

4. What’s your starch of choice?

c) I’m really good about using all of the products I buy.

a) bread b) pasta

8. Breakfast is usually: a) cereal with milk

c) rice

b) yogurt and fruit

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9. In the winter, which of these fruits do you

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buy most often? a) apples b) pineapples c) oranges and grapefruit d) fresh berries e) frozen berries

10. How often do you buy packaged, prepared foods? a) Often, but I look for “eco-friendly” boxes or companies that buy renewable energy credits. b) Often, but I don’t pay attention to packaging. c) I buy packaged foods occasionally, some in “green” packaging, some not. d) I try to avoid packaged food.

11. When you prepare food at home, you usually: a) consolidate items to be baked in the oven, when possible. b) bake items one at a time.

12. How often do you drive your car to pick up groceries, buy prepared food or go to a restaurant? a) Rarely: I bicycle commute or use public transportation. b) no more than once a week

d) 4 or more times a week

13. Which of the following types of sandwiches would you most commonly order at a restaurant (or make for yourself)? b) cheeseburger c) chicken d) grilled vegetable and hummus

Green machine! You’re doing a great job of maintaining a diet that’s good for you and for the planet. Next task? Share your strategies with others.

19–29 POINTS: Eco-admirable. You’re making respectable choices, but a few tweaks could dramatically alter the impact your diet has on the environment. Believe it or not, you may hardly even notice the changes.

c) 2–3 times a week

a) grilled cheese

10–18 POINTS:

30–38 POINTS: Earth shattering. You need a green makeover, pronto! Read on to find out how your diet is affecting our planet—and tips for making it more environmentally friendly. For a more customized assessment of your diet’s global warming effect (and suggestions for change), check out the online calculator at www.eatlowcarbon.org.

SCORING: 1) a = 3 points; b = 2 points; c = 1 point

LEIGH BEISCH

2) a = 3; b = 2; c = 1 3) a = 1; b = 3; c = 2; d = 0 4) a = 1; b = 2; c = 3

5) a = 3; b = 3; c = 1; d = 2

10) a = 2; b = 2; c = 1; d = 0

6) a = 3; b = 1; c = 1

11) a = 1; b = 2

7) a = 3; b = 2; c = 1

12) a = 0; b = 1; c = 2; d = 3

8) a = 3; b = 1; c = 2

13) a = 3; b = 4; c = 1; d = 1

9) a = 1; b = 3; c = 2; d = 3; e = 1 MONMOUTH

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ways to eat greener Try these tips to make your diet more earth-friendly

Cut back on red meat, dairy products and rice. Of all the food changes you can make, this is by

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Buy seasonal, regional food, especially produce and fish. Avoid air-freighted food. These days, we’re used to getting whatever foods we desire, regardless of season. But fresh produce and fish are highly perishable; if they aren’t grown or caught locally, they’re most likely air-freighted (sometimes very far from where you live), which is extremely inefficient. Aside from the environmental effects, “Local produce has been picked more recently, it’s fresher and it’s probably of a higher nutritional value than something grown 3,000 miles away, picked a month ago and preserved,” explains York. But don’t get carried away with the idea of “local” and forget about “seasonal.” Fruits and veggies grown in local hothouses (think tomatoes in winter) usually generate far more emissions than those coming by train or truck from a warmer region of the country. If you’re in a pinch and need something out-

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far the most eco-significant. “Everything else pales in comparison,” says environmental educator Helene York of Bon Appétit Management Company Foundation. Why? Animals like cows, sheep and goats—the sources for our red meat and dairy—emit a greenhouse gas called methane, which is 23 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. All told, livestock is responsible for 18 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, one study shows that a diet high in red meat contributes more to global warming than driving an average sedan. Meat production also requires a tremendous amount of resources, from energy and water to the huge stretches of land used to produce feed. In one year, it takes 60 percent of all irrigated farmland in the country to produce feed for U.S. livestock, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The energy used to create the fertilizer alone could provide power to about 1 million Americans for a year. Of course, you needn’t shun these foods entirely. “We just need to think of them as treats rather than everyday must-haves,” says York. Cutting down on portion sizes, going meatless once a week or substituting other meats for beef can have a big impact. For example, choosing a chicken sandwich instead of a cheeseburger once a week for a year saves 132 pounds of emissions. Vegetarians, too, can make a difference by watching their dairy intake. Calcium and other

nutrients found in dairy can be obtained from a plantbased diet, says dietician Linda Antinoro. Kale, broccoli and calcium-fortified soy foods are all good choices. As for starches, rice (brown and white—not wild) also has a large carbon footprint because it’s cultivated with manure; when fields are irrigated, methane gas is released into the atmosphere. Opt for bread over pasta, which requires more processing to produce.

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of-season, frozen fruits are a better choice than air-freighted or hothouse varieties. For monthly tips on seasonal produce in your area, see www.fieldtoplate.com/guide.php. As for fish, finding fresh regional offerings caught from healthy, well-managed populations or farms can be a challenge in our area, because the Atlantic Ocean has been overfished. The next best option for East Coasters is fish that has been “processed and frozen at sea,” which chefs widely regard as high quality. This fish travels by ship, which is 10 times less emissions-intensive than airfreighting them. For more info about the best seafood choices by region, see www.seafoodwatch.org.

“As food becomes more expensive—and it certainly has over the past year—we have an opportunity to consider whether we really need as much food as we’re used to purchasing,” says York. “It’s OK to buy less and better quality.”

Don’t waste food. Scientists estimate Americans waste 4.5 million tons of food a year—which also means wasting the energy that went into producing, transporting and cooking it. And while many people are concerned about throwing away plastic and other recyclables, most don’t bat an eye at tossing food scraps. But food waste in landfills releases significant amounts of methane gas. What can you do? Composting food waste prevents emissions, but making an effort to reduce your consumption is even better. Advance planning for meals ensures you’ll make the most of the food you purchase; if you routinely toss out leftovers from restaurants, order smaller portions or split entrées.

Avoid highly processed, packaged foods. They might boast “healthy,” “organic” or “natural” ingredients, but the fact is, processed and packaged snacks, sweets and other foods generally aren’t good choices for the environment. The energy that goes into producing, processing, boxing and transporting these items—from frozen dinners to breakfast cereal to fruit juice—is considerable, especially compared with their whole-food alternatives (an apple instead of apple juice; nuts instead of chips). Try to buy these items sparingly, and don’t be thrown off by packaging that promises “eco-friendly” boxes or the purchase of renewable energy credits. “Many messages out there right now about ‘green cuisine’ have more to do with marketing than with real environmental responsibility,” says York. The difference made by eco-friendly packaging is fairly minimal in terms of environmental effect, she notes; it’s the products inside that have the biggest impact on the earth. ■

WHEN TO BUY ORGANIC Here’s why it makes a difference—and where to start From a climate change perspective, focusing on regional

DIRTY DOZEN: Most contaminated produce

and seasonal produce packs a bigger punch than organics,

(in descending order—items on top have the greatest contamination)

because the latter can travel great distances to get to you. Still, organic produce has environmental benefits: The

Peaches

Cherries

Apples

Lettuce

Sweet bell peppers

Grapes, imported

Celery

Pears

Nectarines

Spinach

Strawberries

Potatoes

absence of chemicals is better for the health of the soil and prevents pesticides from contaminating lakes and streams and damaging aquatic ecosystems. Plus, it spares farm workers and others from exposure to potentially harmful substances. If you want to eat organic but aren’t sure where to start, consider the Environmental Working Group’s “dirty dozen”: a list of the most contaminated of conventionally grown produce. “If you’re budgeting your orSHUTTERSTOCK

ganic dollars, you’ll get the biggest bang for your buck here,” says Linda Antinoro, a dietician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

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ECO-EATING DOES A BODY GOOD! A REGISTERED DIETICIAN AT BRIGHAM AND Women’s Hospital, Linda Antinoro often finds that her healthful-eating recommendations—from reducing saturated fat intake to eating more veggies and whole foods— “go hand-in-hand with an environmentally friendly diet.” While a plant-based diet helps extend the life of the planet, it might do the same for you. Case in point: A diet high in animal fats and low in fruits, veggies, beans, nuts and whole grains is a major cause of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and several

DON’T WORRY, EAT VEGGIE! Protein can come from other sources too Worried that eating less meat means not getting enough protein? Stop, says Linda Antinoro, registered dietician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital: Most Americans get far more than they need. The recommended daily allowance (63 grams for men, 50 for women) is relatively easy to meet with beans, nuts, whole grains and vegetables. Other nutrients such as iron can be found in foods like raisins, spinach and broccoli. Ideally, someone making big changes will consult a dietician. But try to eat an array of brightly colored veggies and don’t get stuck in the rut of eating the same old salad every day.

types of cancer, notes the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Some specific low-carbon choices are teeming with health advantages. Take forgoing processed and packaged foods, for example. “Processed products tend to contain more unhealthy ingredients,” Antinoro explains. Antinoro recommends the “balanced plate” method to remember what portions are best for you and the planet: “Think of the plate as half filled with vegetables, a quarter filled with a starch and a quarter filled with a protein.” In combination with other gradual diet changes (like trying to eat vegetarian once a week), the method helps people be more conscious of what and how much is on their plate at every meal. ■

SPICE IT UP 6 ways to make planet-friendly eating fun for the palate Anyone who thinks eating green has to be boring or bland

CINNAMON—may help with blood-sugar management,

should think again. The variety of flavor and texture in a

lower cholesterol and reduce your risk of diabetes. How to

largely plant-based diet can put plain-old meat and pota-

try it: Sprinkle some on your oatmeal or add sticks to your

toes to shame. One of the keys to keeping your palate

coffee or hot chocolate.

guessing is being adventurous in your use of herbs and

GINGER—soothes nausea and may have cancer-fighting

spices. And not only do spices make your meal tasty, but

properties. How to try it: Chop up fresh ginger as a zesty

research suggests they pack added health benefits:

addition to stir fries, marinades and vinaigrettes.

CHILI POWDER—may act as a pain reliever for conditions

OREGANO—this antioxidant superstar is a powerful anti-

like arthritis. How to try it: Add zip to Mexican dishes or a

inflammatory. How to try it: Sprinkle oregano over pizza or

twist to chocolate desserts (chocolate-chili cake, anyone?).

Greek salads and add to tomato sauces. try it: Pair with lemon, garlic and olive oil for a yummy marinade or add to rolls or focaccia bread. SAFFRON—may have powerful antidepressant effects.

How to try it: Use in seafood dishes and soups for delicate, savory flavor. ■ Source: Environmental Nutrition newsletter

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ROSEMARY—may have anticarcinogenic effects. How to

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elcome to the latest edition of Fiscal Fitness. In this issue, we are all committed to Go Green. The stimulus bill gives dozens of energy initiatives the green light, extending existing tax credits for energy-efficient upgrades to homes through 2010 and includes a new tax credit of at least $2,500 for the purchase of plug-in hybrid vehicles. Please talk to your tax advisor prior to implementing any tax strategy. As we head into the fourth quarter, most people are asking “Now What”? Recent evidence suggests that positive economic figures are becoming less influential in moving the markets (LPL Financial Research, Sept. 09). Is further market fluctuation likely in the weeks and months ahead? When will inflation peak its head around the corner? With a 50% rise in the market since the March low (as of 9/14/09), is it time to take profits or reallocate your portfolio? In my opinion yes, eventually and finally, yes.

7 tips for successful investing 1. Understand what you own and why. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. 2. Acknowledge a bad investment and move on. Ever hear the phrase “paralysis by analysis”. Sometimes just getting it off of your statement makes all the difference. 3. Rebalance at least annually. Trying to time the market is extremely difﬁcult. Rebalancing on a regularly scheduled period may help you stick with your long-term investment strategy. 4. Diversify your portfolio. Diversiﬁcation means more that stocks and bonds. Learn from the past and prepare for the worst. Be

open to alternative ways of thinking and different investment strategies. 5. Hedge against things you can’t control. And I don’t mean buying a hedge fund. Do you have investments that should bode well in an inﬂationary environment? Do you have risk management strategies in place or products designed to provide protection? 6. Know your tolerance for risk. Could you sleep at night if we had another 30% drop in the market? What return do you need to work toward your goals? Is it 4% or 7%? I call this my personal index number. What’s yours? 7. Conﬁrm your exit strategy.There’s a point where we begin to dollar cost average out of the market, particularly as you begin or near retirement.What’s your exit strategy?

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‘My week of green living’ AN AVERAGE WORKING JERSEYAN PROMISES TO FOLLOW AN ECO-FRIENDLY LIFESTYLE FOR SEVEN DAYS. HERE’S WHAT SHE LEARNED—AND HOW SHE FARED

I’M GREEN … AT GOING GREEN, THAT is. That’s not to say I’m eco-oblivious. After all, I don’t drive an SUV. I buy only cage-free eggs. I turn off lights when I leave a room. My trunk is filled with reusable shopping bags—granted, they invariably come to mind only when I’m up next in the checkout line. And I’m a fierce nonbeliever in bottled water (can you spell S-C-A-M?). “Good job!” said my mentor, green activist Sloan Barnett, author of Green Goes With Everything: Simple Steps to a Healthier Life and a Cleaner Planet (Atria Books, 2008). I was thinking Maybe this green schtick won’t be so bad! when she proceeded to give me my 13-step to-do list: things like tossing toxic cleaning products, swapping all the plastic containers in my kitchen with glass and buying organic foods (see sidebar, page 39). All right, so maybe this is more complicated than I thought. But that’s OK; I can read labels and toss (er, recycle) plastic; heck, I like Whole Foods …

Other people gulp a shot of O.J. to wake up. My eye-opener? Brushing my teeth. And until today, I’d just let the water run while I did my ADA-approved three-minute routine. But this time I used a little water to moisten the paste, then turned off the faucet until it was time to rinse. No sweat. I also skipped my usual Starbucks (sure,

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the paper cup is partly made of recycled material, but still …) and instead boiled a cup of water and tossed it over some Folgers granules. With some organic halfand-half, it was actually tasty, and I got to sip it while putting on my makeup. If I make this a habit, my boss and my bank account will thank me—the former, for being alert upon reaching the office; the latter, for saving several bucks a day. Then there was the grooming. Barnett says, “Pick one product a week and replace it with a safer, greener choice.” This morning, I made not one but two switches: 1) I used an Alba Botanica organic moisturizer and 2) applied a Body Shop foundation. All of the Body Shop’s products are natural, not animal-tested, made of sustainable raw ingredients and packaged in eco-friendly material. Even better? It makes my 47year-old skin look smoother! Proof positive: Completely unsolicited, a 28-year-old colleague told me I look younger now than I did a year ago.

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Y DA 2: Pedi-power I walked to work today. It’s 3 miles door to door and takes about 50 minutes. I even carried a tote with some green gear—a mug, a set of silverware, my son’s circa-1993 Power Rangers bowl and a home-packed ... well, let’s call it “lunch”: two hardboiled eggs and an oat ’n honey bar. While perhaps not the greenest foods on their own (an apple would have been a better ecochoice than the prepackaged bar), they did save me from having my customary $5 bowl of tomato-cheddar soup driven to my office, thus sparing the world some fossil fuel while reducing demand for plastic containers. But back to the walk. It was invigorating and gave me a chance to organize my thoughts. And since I was actually trying to get somewhere, it was a lot more motivating than, say, circling a track

or using an electricity-sapping treadmill. Footnote: A coworker who spotted me en route asked where I was walking from. When I said “Home!” she looked duly impressed … and I felt pretty proud of myself. (Clearly such foot-powered commutes are impossible for some folks; if that’s you, Barnett recommends taking public transportation, car pooling and avoiding gas guzzlers.)

Y DA 3: The paper chase I’m sorry. I can’t give up my New York Times. Sure, tree huggers recommend reading it online, but curling up with my laptop? I don’t think so. Plus I’ve never read a paper or magazine I didn’t pass on to another reader. Take that, carbon footprint! What I can give up? Those mailboxclogging catalogs. I actually weighed the tomes in my mailbox this morning—they came to a whopping 4.5 pounds! So I logged on to www.catalogchoice.org, a free service that lets you pick and choose which catalogs you do—and do not— receive. Farewell Pottery Barn, Neiman Marcus, Ulta, Bloomingdale’s … And the mug I now keep on my desk means I can skip my daily Styrofoam cups. That’s a big deal, since, according to the EPA Gulf of Mexico Program (which analyzes how long it takes for objects to break down in the ocean), a single Styrofoam cup survives for about 50 years. And after wondering for years if the sheets of paper tossed into my office’s big blue container actually got recycled, I called the company administrator to ask. “Yep,” she said, adding that recycling bins for glass and aluminum are on the way. Good news all around! I thought as I reached for the daily “Priority List” memo that had just landed in my “in” box. I didn’t simply recycle it, I asked the woman who distributes the list if she could e-mail it to everyone instead. “Sure,” she agreed. “I don’t see why not!” continued MONMOUTH

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Y DA 5: Unplugged! I went wireless about two years ago, canceling my landline. Yet, until this morning, my cordless phone was still on the wall, plugged in. Bad, bad, bad, says Barnett, who explains that even if you’re not using certain appliances, keeping them plugged in leaves them in energy-sucking “standby mode.” The Energy Department estimates that 25 percent of the power used by home electronics is consumed while they’re turned off! While it’s not a panacea, I discovered a worthwhile device called the APC Power-saving Essential SurgeArrest ($24.99 on Amazon). Simply plug your computer, printer, scanner and monitor into the strip; every time your computer shuts down or goes to sleep, the strip cuts power to its peripherals.

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Shopping smart

I put it off till now. The supermarket run. Truth is, I’m a lazy cook. At the end of a long day, pregrated cheese on tortilla chips (microwave for 1:30) or a bowl of Grape-Nuts hits the spot. But it wasn’t just food I needed; there was still that matter of cleansers. Instead of taking the easy way out and going to Whole Foods, I decided to go to my ordinary supermarket, where buying organic might require some reading. Following Barnett’s advice, I shopped the store’s perimeter first. Some things in my cart: Earthbound Farm Organic Salad Mix, $3.99; organic broccoli, two heads for $4; organic red delicious apples, $1.69/pound; organic salmon fillet, $12.99/pound (versus $7.99/pound for nonorganic!); Land O’ Lakes Cage-Free All-Natural Eggs ($3.99); and Seventh Generation eco-friendly glass/surface cleaner, laundry detergent and dish liquid. (I logged on to www.seventhgeneration.com for $1-off coupons.) I even had my reusable bags ready. How did I remember? I moved them from the trunk to the back seat, and wrote my shopping list on a Post-it note that I stuck to one of the bags. And when I got home, I made myself a broccoli omelet—on a non-Teflon pan. (At

CARSTEN REISINGER

I’m doing my very own energy audit today by leaning on the good folks at Energy Star, as per Barnett’s recommendation. To do so, I went to www.energystar.gov and clicked “Home Improvement.” There, you can find tools and tips to assess and improve your own energy usage. For starters, I focused on my air filters, figuring it was a bad sign that I couldn’t remember the last time I’d changed them. Shame on me, because dirty filters not only force your heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system to work harder and waste a ton of energy, they also cause a debris buildup that can lead to premature system failure—and a several-thousand-dollar bill. The whole operation took just 10 minutes (mostly because I had to climb on a chair to replace a filter), and I felt foolish for having put it off so long. Next, I went to my water heater and turned the temperature down from 140 to 120 degrees. Easy enough—and well worth the effort, since each 10degree reduction shaves 3 to 5 percent off water-heating costs. And from now on, I’m washing all my clothes in cold water. No matter the instructions on your machine-washable garment, Barnett tells me cold is safe for everything. Then, armed with new compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs, I followed Energy Star’s advice and replaced the bulbs in my home’s five most-used fixtures. Each CFL shaves $20 to $30 off energy costs and lasts about four years. And since they generate less heat than incandescent bulbs, they’ll help my air conditioning operate more efficiently in summer. Another Barnett tip: “Before you crank up the heat, try snuggling up in your favorite slippers and sweater.” So when it was time for Top Chef, I wore my

ratty Rutgers sweatshirt over a T-shirt, my favorite sweats and a pair of red crocheted slippers—and turned the thermostat down 2 degrees. I definitely felt toasty and Barnett says that small adjustment will cut my heating costs by 2 percent.

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high temperatures, the coating has been proven to release up to 15 types of toxins. Safer? Cast iron, copper, stainless steel.)

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Y DA 7: Final thoughts While I’m nowhere near being as green as Kermit, I’ve had a revelation: Simply keeping the environment top of mind when making everyday decisions—Can I bundle my errands and make one trip instead of five? Can I save my scraps of paper for the recycling bin rather than tossing them in the (more convenient) receptacle under my desk?—helps the planet. What’s more, many of the steps I’ve taken this week have been one-offs. Changing light bulbs, turning down thermostats and investing in a surge protector are one-time—or once-in-a-while—activities that go a long way toward conserving energy. Admittedly, some of Barnett’s to-dos are a little daunting. Did I immediately get rid of all the plastic in my kitchen? No, but I am slowly switching over to more glass. What’ll I do going forward? It’s like going on a diet: Consistency counts. So I won’t beat myself up for the occasional slip-up—like ordering in lunch or indulging in an extra-long, extrahot shower—but I will be aware of the lapse and try to balance it out with an extra effort elsewhere. For example, I have a big old computer monitor that was bound for the trash heap. But I learned that Staples will recycle computers, so I vow to get rid of it responsibly—just as soon as I can find help transporting the behemoth! And focusing on the rewards, even little ones, helps. Every time I see that “Priority List” e-mail, catch my daughter unplugging her cellphone charger unprompted or realize that the crossing guard recognizes me on my walk to work, I feel like I’m spreading green karma around. ■

How to get started Sloan Barnett, author of Green Goes With Everything (www.green goeswitheverything.com), set me on the path to green with these tips:

1. Gather all your cleaning products and put any that say “Danger” or “Poison” or contain bleach and ammonia in a garbage bag. Next, call your sanitation department and ask how to dispose of them properly. Finally, replace them with green cleaning products. (If you must use paper towels, look for those made of 100-percent recyclable, unbleached paper. Better yet, use a washable, reusable cloth.)

Replace one grooming product a week with a safer, greener

choice (those made with wholesome raw materials, listed as at least 95 percent natural or featuring biodegradable packaging, for instance). Some good options? Burt’s Bees, Jason Natural Cosmetics, Origins Organics. Not sure if your products qualify? Check out www.cosmeticdatabase.com, where you can find detailed information on many personal care products.

Shop the perimeter of the grocery store, which contains less

processed, prepackaged goods, choosing organic and locally grown produce when possible.

Swap all the plastic containers in your kitchen with glass.

Replace your laundry detergent with a natural, nontoxic one so

the clothes you wear and the sheets you sleep on have no fumes for you to breathe in.

6. Stop buying bottled water. Instead, purchase a metal water bottle that you can use over and over.

7. Use reusable bags—even if you’re going to the department store. 8.

Turn off your computer when you’re not using it. Even the fans

used to keep the computer cool use a lot of energy.

9. Buy a power strip and plug in as many of your electronic appliances as possible; switch them off when not in use.

10. Try snuggling up in your favorite slippers and sweater before you turn up your heater.

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Print double-sided if you insist on printing at all.

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Drive less.

13. Read your favorite newspapers online. MONMOUTH

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THE REDESIGN OF A LOCAL LIVING SPACE PROVES THAT SUSTAINABLE CAN BE STYLISH

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN—THAT’S THE green idea behind this living and dining room makeover. The forward-thinking homeowners wanted to breathe new life into their space but in an eco-friendly way. The solution? Work with designer Carrie Oesmann of Bailiwick Design in Mount Olive to revamp their own furniture—and add a few new eco-chic accents. “I always ask my clients what they like about their space and the pieces they currently have,” Oesmann explains. “Then we can repurpose things so they don’t have to throw everything away and start from scratch.” In fact, refurbishing your own furniture saves up to 95 percent of the energy required to construct new pieces. Plus you avoid disposing into landfills. “When you reupholster, 60 percent of the item is reused,” explains Jorge Coyoy of Creative Upholstery in Paterson, who renovated the room’s pieces. “We use natural fibers and foam that has longevity, lasting from eight to 20 years.” Here, it was fabrics from Duralee and Duralee’s Highland Court that made a major impact on the decadescontinued

ABOVE, the owners’ existing furniture gets a face-lift from Duralee fabrics. Track lighting from WAC shines on new artwork from Soicher Marin. RIGHT, Hunter Douglas window shades keep heat in while giving the sitting area a soft glow. MONMOUTH

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LEFT, the original dining room set is complemented by a funky Stonegate Designs pendant light and an Uttermost mirror with Greek-key-inspired trim that echoes the carved antique table.

old furniture. Unlike many synthetic materials, natural fabrics—like cotton and wool—are gentle to the environment because they have no “off-gassing” of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). “Designers are definitely reupholstering furniture pieces in an effort to be eco-friendly,” says Lisa Rivera, marketing and advertising brand manager for the fabric company. “It is a great way to reuse and recycle.” The square ottoman pops with an eye-catching blue-and-white geometric, 100-percent cotton fabric. A pair of Breuer-style chairs from the homeowner’s father 42

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are also enveloped in cotton with a yellow-and-white floral. Wool is the predominant fiber of the contemporary solid blue blend on the sectional, while the dining chairs boast new life thanks to whimsical stripes that echo the room’s warm color palette of creamy yellow and serene blue. Restyled furniture in hand, Oesmann then fashioned a new floor plan for the L-shaped living and dining room: The homeowners’ sectional, originally laid out in a U-shape, was rearranged to create two seating areas on opposite sides of the room. An ottoman was given new life by the addition of casters, making it easy to move and multifunctional, as a table in the main living room or an extra place to perch in the impromptu sitting area. For the walls, Mike O’Brien, president of PaintTek in Dunellen, applied cheery hues of latex paint from SherwinWilliams’ Harmony series, which has a no-VOC formula and is low in odor. “People are moving toward eco-friendly paint, because you get the same result without the harmful environmental effects,” he says. On the room’s 11 windows, Hunter Douglas Silhouette 3-inch vane shades provide privacy, insulation and light control. A triple threat, they sport an excellent energy-efficiency rating (90 to 95 percent), UV protection and sound absorption. Featuring soft fabric vanes suspended between two sheer fabric layers that diffuse light, the shades insulate against winter colds and summer heat. “Statistics show that nearly 5 percent of all energy consumed in the U.S. is lost through windows of

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Shopping guide BELOW, a mirrored screen from Uttermost divides the

Designer: Carrie Oesmann, Bailiwick Design,

spaces while Sherwin-Williams “banana cream” walls and

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homes,” says Donna Lobosco, director of brand communications for Hunter Douglas. “Effectively designed window coverings can cut that waste in half.” Other design elements are eco-friendly too. Wool area rugs from J. Herbro are actually remnants bound by a cloth trim. Three new ceiling fixtures—two versatile tracks from WAC Lighting and a funky pendant from Stonegate Designs—are on dimmers to optimize light and energy control. Sleek floor and table lamps from Uttermost are illuminated with fluorescent bulbs. Decorative radiator covers by Frank Bednarczyk used reclaimed wood to camouflage an eyesore, while still allowing the home’s heating system to function. And the homeowners’ own artwork is augmented by new pieces from Soicher Marin. Together, these simple earth-minded choices make a big impact visually—without exacting a major cost environmentally. ■

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where TO EAT If you’ve got a craving, there’s a dining establishmentin Monmouth County (or nearby) that will satisfy it. Turn to this listing next time you want a wonderful meal out.

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C O LT S N E C K

BISTRO OLÉ Latin-infused Spanish and Portuguese cuisine. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 230 Main St., Asbury Park · 732-897-0048

GREEN MEADOWS RESTAURANT Continental cuisine featuring 1954 Steak. MC accepted. · 270 Route 34 South, Colts Neck · 732-431-8755

BRICKWALL TAVERN AND DINING ROOM American fare featuring a variety of steaks and salads. Major credit cards accepted. · 522 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park · 732-774-1264 CARMINE’S Italian favorites: Pasta, pizza and seafood. Major credit cards accepted. · 162 Main St., Asbury Park · 732-774-2222 JIMMY’S Italian cuisine featuring dishes like chicken scarpariello. Major credit cards accepted. · 1405 Asbury Ave., Asbury Park · 732-774-5051 LANGOSTA LOUNGE Vacation-inspired cuisine and libations. Major credit cards accepted. · 1000 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park · 732-455-3275 MARKET IN THE MIDDLE Innovative global cuisine with late-night tapas and wine bar. Major credit cards accepted. · 516 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park · 732-776-8886

I CAVALLINI Italian cuisine with seafood and pasta. Major credit cards accepted. · 29 Hwy. 34, Colts Neck · 732-431-2934

FA I R H AV E N RAVEN & THE PEACH International fare featuring steak. Major credit cards accepted. · 740 River Rd., Fair Haven · 732-747-4666

THE GREYSTONE MANOR Continental cuisine featuring seafood and steaks. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 260 South St., Freehold · 732-431-1500

MATISSE Ocean-front restaurant and catering. V/MC/AMEX accepted. · 1301 Ocean Ave., Belmar · 732-681-7680

BRIELLE DUE AMICI Northern Italian with 10 nightly specials. Major credit cards accepted. · 420 Higgins Ave., Brielle · 732-528-0666 SAND BAR RESTAURANT Seafood and American cuisine. House specialty: blackened mahi mahi bites. Major credit cards accepted. · 201 Union Ln. Brielle · 732-528-7750

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SALLEE TEE’S GRILLE Pasta, seafood and burgers. Major credit cards accepted. · 33 West St., Monmouth Beach · 732-834-9899

OAKHURST METROPOLITAN CAFÉ American cuisine with a Pacific Rim flair. · 8 East Main St., Freehold · 732-780-9400

MIKE AND NELLIE’S Italian grill with entrées including prime steaks and seafood. BYO. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 1801 Hwy. 35, Oakhurst · 732-531-7251

RED BANK BIENVENUE Classic French cuisine featuring duck. BYO. Major credit cards accepted. · 7 East Front St., Red Bank · 732-936-0640 GAETANO’S Regional Italian Cuisine, featuring homemade pasta, ravioli, seafood, veal and chicken dishes. BYO. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 10 Wallace St., Red Bank · 732-741-1321 NICHOLAS New American cuisine featuring signature braised suckling pig. Major credit cards accepted. · 160 Rt. 35 South, Red Bank · 732-345-9977

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KLEIN’S Fresh fish, raw bar and sushi. Major credit cards accepted. · 708 River Rd., Belmar · 732-681-1177

MAHOGANY GRILLE Creative grill cuisine, steaks and seafood. Major credit cards accepted. · 142 Main St., Manasquan · 732-292-1300

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JULIA’S Elegant Italian and Mediterranean Dining. BYO. Major credit cards accepted. · 91 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands · 732-872-1007

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Veal Roberto. BYO. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 3333 Rt. 9 North, Freehold · 732-462-2233

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BELFORD BISTRO New American cuisine. Major credit cards accepted. · 870 Main St., Belford · 732-495-8151

AVENUE Combining French and American traditions. Major credit cards accepted. · 23 Ocean Ave., Long Branch · 732-759-2900

CAFÉ COLORÉ Unique Italian eatery. Try

TAKA Stylish Japanese eatery. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 632 Mattison Ave., Asbury Park · 732-775-1020

BELFORD

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SAM VERA RESTAURANT Northern Italian fare. Major credit cards accepted. · 476 Rt. 520, Marlboro · 732-292-1300

FREEHOLD

MOONSTRUCK American/Italian/ Mediterranean cuisine and cocktail lounge. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park · 732-988-0123

GRENVILLE HOTEL & RESTAURANT American & French cuisine. BYO. Major credit cards accepted. · 345 Main Ave., Bay Head · 732-892-3100

cards accepted. · 123–125 Markham Pl., Little Silver · 732-758-8166

HIGHLANDS BISTRO ON THE BAY Seafood and Italian cuisine featuring oysters, lobsters, clams and more. Major credit cards accepted except Diner’s Club. · 1 Willow St., Highlands · 732-872-1450 CHILANGOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT Authentic Mexican fare. Major credit cards accepted. · 272 Bay Ave., Highlands · 732-708-0505 DORIS & ED’S Contemporary American fare featuring seafood. Major credit cards accepted. · 348 Shore Dr., Highlands · 732-872-1565

KEYPORT DREW’S BAYSHORE BISTRO Cajuninfluenced fare. Major credit cards accepted. · 58 Broad Street, Keyport · 732-739-9219 TRINITY RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE Inspired American fare. Major credit cards accepted. · 84 Broad Street, Keyport · 732-888-1998

L I T T L E S I LV E R RAY’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AND MARKET Fresh seafood selection. No credit

RED American menu featuring seafood, sushi and steak. Major credit cards accepted. · 3 Broad St., Red Bank · 732-741-3232 TEAK Stylish restaurant featuring many flavors. Major credit cards accepted. · 64 Monmouth St., Red Bank · 732-747-5775

RUMSON SALT CREEK GRILLE American cuisine and seafood. Major credit cards accepted. · 4 Bingham Ave., Rumson · 732-933-9272

SEA BRIGHT MCLOONE’S RIVERSIDE New American cuisine featuring large lobsters. MC/V/AMEX accepted. · 816 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright · 732-842-2894 OCEAN AVENUE GRILL Modern, eclectic cuisine. Major credit cards accepted. · 1250 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright · 732-933-4400 THE QUAY Steak and seafood dishes with a location directly on the waterfront. MC/V/ AMEX accepted. · 280 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright · 732-741-7755 continued

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SEA GIRT FRATELLO’S RESTAURANT Italian fare featuring seafood. Major credit cards accepted. · 810 The Plaza, Sea Girt · 732-974-8833 SCARBOROUGH FAIR Eclectic American fare. Major credit cards accepted. · 1414 Meetinghouse Rd., Sea Girt · 732-223-6658

SHREWSBURY SAN REMO Italian cuisine. BYO. Major credit cards accepted. · 37 East Newman Spring Rd., Shrewsbury · 732-345-8200

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Drumming Up Health, October 22, 7:30–9 p.m.; Introduction to the World of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, November 3, 7:30–9 p.m.; Exploring the Dynamics of Complementary Medicine, November 10, 7:30–9 p.m. At Tatum Park Activity Center, Red Hill Road, Middletown. To register for any session, call 732-842-4000, ext. 1. Fee required. ■ Parenting Education Series “Dating and Domestic Violence,” October 23, 6–8 p.m.; “Internet Safety,” November 20, 6–8 p.m.; “Current Drug Trends,” December 4, 6–8 p.m. Cosponsored by The Coastal Monmouth Alliance and Monmouth Medical Center, with speakers from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. At Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch. Registration required; call 1-888-724-7123. ■ Free Glucose Screening November 10, December 8, 10–11:30 a.m. At the Center for Diabetes Education, Monmouth Medical Center, Diabetes Education Classroom, Maysie Stroock Pavilion, corner of Pavilion and Second avenues, Long Branch. ■ Meditation for Inner Calm, November 10, 7–9 p.m.; Releasing Worry, Finding Peace, December 8, 7–9 p.m. At Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch. Registration required; call 1-888-724-7123. $10/person. ■ Free Child Car Seat Inspection November 19, December 17, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Offered by the Long Branch Police, N.J. Highway Traffic Safety, The Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center and the Medical Center’s Safe Kids Chapter. At Long Branch Union Fire Company, 199 Union Avenue, Long Branch. ■ Free Blood Pressure Screenings October 28, 11 a.m.– 1 p.m. At Monmouth Medical Center ground floor lobby, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch. ■ Diabetes Self-Management Series Four-session program focusing on nutrition, glucose monitoring, medications, exercise and prevention/treatment of complications. For dates and times, call the Center for Diabetes Education, 732-9235025. Fee required. ■

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The Importance of Breast Self-Exams October 21, 1 p.m. SCAN.* ■ Understanding Celiac Disease October 28, 1 p.m. Presented by Margaret Weiss Masiello, clinical coordinator, Kogan Celiac Center at Monmouth Medical Center. SCAN.* ■ Strategies to Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease November 4, 1 p.m. Presented by Priya Angi, M.D., geriatrics and internal medicine. SCAN.* ■ Understanding TIAs November 11, 1 p.m. Presented by Florence Armour, Stroke Center coordinator. SCAN.* ■ Reduce Your Diabetes Risk November 18, 1 p.m. Presented by Autumn Dempsey, Center for Diabetes Education. Includes a free glucose screening for first 30 registrants. SCAN.*

(Also see sibling preparation programs above.) ■ Safe Sitter (one-session program) November 7, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. For 11- to 13-year-olds on responsible, creative and attentive babysitting. Monmouth Medical Center. Call 1-888SBHS-123. $50/person. (Bring snack and bag lunch.)

*SCAN Learning Center (Senior Citizens Activities Network, for those age 50 and over) is located at Monmouth Mall, Eatontown. To register for programs, call 732-542-1326. SCAN membership is not required. ■

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Paul, tell our readers a little about yourself and how you chose this line of work?

Paul, how would you recommend that someone begin the process of renovating their home?

A I have spent my whole life around construction. My father is an Engineer, and I remember visiting construction sites with him when I was a kid and sitting there for hours just watching in amazement as all the pieces came together to form a project. When I was in high school I worked part time in the construction business for my friend’s father and got to experience the rewards of building something myself ﬁrst hand. It was after that ﬁrst summer that I decided I wanted to pursue a degree in Architecture.

A I am a true believer of the saying, “plan your work, and work your plan”. It is important to establish a plan for what they want to achieve with their project. I encourage every homeowner to think about what they would like to accomplish, and then we can help them assemble the team of professionals who will allow them to realize their dreams. It could be as easy as maybe they are looking to add a family room, or renovate a kitchen or bath, or a much more involved project where a “master plan” is put in place so that even though the project will have various stages we always know what the ultimate goal will be. Either way, we have a team of professionals who do these things day in and day out. Like any well run business, we involve our clients to whatever extent they choose, and follow various procedures to try to systematically help people build their dream with minimal stress and no surprises.

Tell us why you feel that now is the time for someone to renovate? A At this point, I have been in the construction business almost 20 years, and have been running my own ﬁrm for over 16 years. Never before have I seen so many favorable factors for homeowners: interest rates are at or near historical lows; material and labor prices have come back to reasonable levels. With such volatility in the ﬁnancial markets and really no where to invest to make even modest interest rates, homeowners realize their home is a place where they can not only make a sound and secure investment but also enjoy it as well. People are choosing to spend more time home with family and friends.

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