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A Message from the Chairman

Hypertension—high blood pressure—is

frequently referred to as the “silent killer.”

Often its fi rst symptom may be a stroke, a

heart attack, or kidney failure. One in three

Americans has hypertension, but less

than half of these have it under control.

However, hypertension can be managed.

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Which Summit Medical Group service

should you use when you aren’t feeling

well? Review the options on page 4 so you

can choose the right care at the right time.

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Summit Medical Group physicians and the

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Campaign Targets High Blood Pressure

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H igh blood pressure is called the silent killer because the first

symptom may be a heart attack, stroke, or kidney failure. One in three American adults has high blood pressure—also called hypertension—but fewer than half of those adults have it under control.

To raise awareness of the dangers of high blood pressure, Summit Medical Group has joined in a three-year nationwide campaign called Measure Up/Pressure Down™. The initiative was developed by the American Medical Group Association.

Enhancing community hEalth“Measure Up/Pressure Down is about

saving lives,” says Jamie Reedy, MD, the program’s lead physician at Summit Medical Group and a population health expert who studies the health outcomes of groups of people. “We know that if high blood pressure is treated properly, it will enhance the health of our community.”

Measure Up/Pressure Down encour-ages everyone to have his or her blood pressure measured by a health care provider at least once a year and aim for a reading of 140 over 90 or lower.

long-tERm haRm“You can’t feel high blood pressure, so it’s easy to ignore, but it can negatively impact your life in the long term,” says Ellen Lunenfeld, MD, FACP, FASN, co-chair of Measure Up/Pressure Down at Summit Medical Group and a nephrologist and hypertension special-ist. “Partner with your physician to keep your blood pressure under control.”

As part of the Measure Up/Pressure Down initiative, Summit Medical Group will boost awareness of high blood pressure to the public and staff mem-bers over the next few years. This will include lifestyle changes that Measure Up/Pressure Down promotes, such as:• Maintaining a normal weight• Exercising regularly, at least 30

minutes, three times a week• Following the DASH diet, a low-salt

eating plan (www.dashdiet.org)• Drinking alcohol only in moderation,

if you drink• Taking medications as prescribed

“We want to be proactive about identifying and treating individuals who have high blood pressure,” says Dr. Reedy. “By measuring, monitoring, and maintaining this condition, we can reduce its serious health complications.”

DIET MAKES A DIFFERENCE. Find out more about the role a healthy diet plays in managing blood pressure and browse our array of healthy recipes, all available at w w w.summitmedicalgroup.com/bp.

“Measure Up/Pressure Down is about saving lives.” —Jamie Reedy, MD, lead physician for the campaign

M A N A G I N G Y O U R H E A LT H

The Right Care at the Right Time

In healthcare, choice is a good thing. But sometimes it’shard to know where to go when you aren’t feeling well.At Summit Medical Group, we offer a variety of options

for minor health challenges. Which is best for you? Here’s a rundown:

SEEing youR PRimaRy PRoViDERYour primary care provider is the medical expert who knows you best. For adults and children, primary care is best suited for regularly scheduled appointments for preventive care such as wellness visits, routine screenings, immunizations, and tests, to stay on top of health year-round. Your PCP will also oversee and manage your ongoing chronic health conditions—diabetes or hypertension, for example—and any intermittent minor medical concerns, like sore throats or urinary tract infections. Your PCP can also refer you to specialists or other resources if necessary.

Putting youR caRE on thE FaSt tRacKWhen you can’t see your PCP, Summit Medical Group’s innovative new Fast Track service offers same-day evaluation and treatment for minor health problems, including cough, fever, strep throat, back pain, headaches, bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, sprains and strains, and more. Fast Track care is provided in Summit Medical Group’s Urgent Care Center, 1 Diamond Hill Road in Berkeley Heights and is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Holiday hours vary. Patients are seen by appointment, so call Fast Track fi rst to schedule a same-day visit with an experienced Advanced Practitioner. For a Fast Track appointment, call 908-277-8602.

PEDiatRic caRE aFtER houRSPediatric After Hours service, provided by Summit Medical Group pediatric specialists, is available for infant, childhood, and adolescent health problems that can’t wait until routine hours the next day. Pediatric After Hours service is available by appointment Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For an after-hours appointment with one of our pediatric specialists, call 908-277-8601.

WhEn to SEEK uRgEnt caREIf your condition needs immediate attention, but not a hospital emergency department, consider our Urgent Care Center (UCC). Staffed by board certifi ed emergency department physicians and nurses, you can receive care for an array of urgent medical problems, including allergic reactions, animal and insect bites, burns, and eye and head injuries. Diagnostic and imaging capabilities, including X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and laboratory testing, are available, with much shorter wait times than a hospital ED. The UCC at 1 Diamond Hill Road in Berkeley Heights is open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and holidays (hours vary) with no appointment necessary. You don’t need to be an SMG patient to use the Urgent Care Center. For more informa-tion, call 908-277-8880.

iS it an EmERgEncy?A medical emergency is a serious or life-threatening condition, such as chest pain, diffi culty breathing, severe bleeding, or head trauma. Don’t delay—call 911 or get to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.

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looKING FoR A DoC ToR? Choosing a doctor who f its your needs is as simple as v isit ingw w w.summitmedicalgroup.com/doctors.

CoMING SooN! More SMG locations will be of fer ing Fast Track ser vices and Urgent Care with imaging and laboratory ser vices. See our ad on page 8 for our newest location.

FREE LECTURESAll lectures are held at Summit Medical Group, 1 Diamond Hill Road, Lawrence Pavilion, Conference Center (near Café), Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, unless otherwise noted. For your convenience, please park in lot 1 or 2 and enter through the Lawrence Pavilion. Reservations required: 908-277-8889 or summitmedicalgroup.com/events.

JULYParental Preparations for Baby’s BasicsWednesday, July 16, 7 p.m.Wednesday, July 30, 10:30 a.m.Geraldine Summa, MD, PediatricianKathy Mueller, APN-C, IBClCJoin us during your third trimester for a lecture to help you prepare for your baby's arrival, including:• Challenges of, benefi ts of, and resources

to help support breast-feeding • What to expect during and preparing for

your baby’s doctor visits • A review of American Academy of

Pediatrics immunization guidelines • Information about our outstanding

pediatricians and pediatric services

Getting the Most from your Doctor VisitsThursday, July 24, 7 p.m.Marlys Howarth, Do, Internist Rafael Pajaro, MD, InternistLearn how you can help maximize your health care visits, including how to best prepare, save time during the visit, get answers to all your questions, and get the treatment you need.

AUGUSTPrevention and Treatment of Spinal Pain with Exercise Wednesday, August 13, 7 p.m.Rajesh Rao, MD, PhysiatristLearn about prevention and management of spinal pain. Our board certifi ed physiatrist also will explain about nonsurgical approaches to treating spinal pain.

Tackling Sports Concussions Head-onThursday, August 28, 7 p.m.Jeffrey Rosenberg, MD, Family Practice/Sports Medicine PhysicianAthletes (and nonathletes as well) are increasingly reporting concussions to parents, coaches, and school nurses. How can you recognize a concussion? We’ll review the diagnosis and treatments for concussions, review dangers of multiple concussions, and discuss the use of computerized neuropsy-chological testing before “return to play.”

SAVE & POST

SEPTEMBERGlaucoma Awareness: Protecting your Precious VisionThursday, September 18, 10:30 a.m.Hamed B. lari, MD, ophthalmologist/Glaucoma SpecialistGlaucoma is a silent disease that can perma-nently impair vision and cause blindness when it’s not treated. If you are age 60 or older, have a family history of glaucoma, or are African-American, you might be at high risk for the disease. Join us to learn how you can protect yourself from and slow the progression of glaucoma. We will answer your questions, advise you about how often you should be screened, and provide information about living with glaucoma.

Taking Control of AsthmaThursday, September 25, 7 p.m.Steven Weiss, MD, Allergist/ImmunologistOne in 12 people in the U.S. has asthma. Learn how to take an active role in managing your asthma treatment by understanding your medications and ultimately reducing asthma triggers.

SERIESConsidering Weight-loss Surgery?Mondays, July 14 and September 8, 7 p.m.Wednesdays, July 30, August 27, September 24, 7 p.m.Robert Bell, MD, Bariatric SurgeonDoes being overweight or obese have a negative effect on your life? Learn how weight-loss surgery can help you improve your health, feel better, and get your life back! Join us for a review of surgical options, including discussion about lifestyle changes to keep you on track with a healthy weight after weight-loss surgery.

treatment you need.

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CLASSES & EVENTSClasses and events take place at Summit Medical Group, 1 Diamond Hill Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

living with a Vestibular Disorder?Wednesday, September 10, 6 p.m.

Summit Medical Group, lawrence Pavilion,

private dining room next to the Café.

Dina leyden, PT, certifi ed in vestibular rehabilitation, and

Gina Byrnes, MSW, lCSW, ACT

Share experiences and concerns and learn strategies to

manage and cope with your symptoms. Call 908-277-8889

or sign up online at www.summitmedicalgroup.com/events.

Bariatric Surgery Support GroupMondays, July 7, August 4, and September 8, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Summit Medical Group, lawrence Pavilion,

Conference Center (near Café)

Robert Bell, MD, Bariatric Surgeon

Join the founder and former medical director of the

Yale-New Haven Hospital Bariatric Surgery Program to share

concerns, setbacks, and triumphs with weight-loss surgery.

Call 908-277-8950 to learn more.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Breast Cancer Support Group for Newly Diagnosed PatientsMondays, July 7, August 4, and September 8, 5 to 6 p.m. Carol Boyer, APN-C, Breast Nurse Specialist; Elizabeth Nikol, MSW, lCSW, ACTPatients share concerns and advice about their experience with breast cancer treatments and more.

Breast Cancer Survivorship Group for Patients Who Are a year or More PostdiagnosisMondays, July 28, August 18, and September 29, 5 to 6 p.m.Carol Boyer, APN-C, Breast Nurse Specialist; Elizabeth Nikol, MSW, lCSW, ACTReceive support from others who have similar experiences and share information about ways to manage common concerns.

The breast cancer support groups meet at the Berkeley Heights Campus, Bensley Pavilion, Breast Care Center Waiting Area. (The July 28 meeting will be held in the Conference Center near the café.) To learn more or to register, call 908-277-8670.

look Good, Feel Better (American Cancer Society sponsored)Monday, September 8, 10 a.m. to noon This free American Cancer Society-sponsored program teaches beauty techniques to women who are undergoing cancer treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Limited to 10 participants. To register, call 800-277-2345 by May 26. Visit lookgoodfeelbetter.org to fi nd out more.

Group meets at the Summit Medical Group Conference Center, 1 Diamond Hill Road, Berkeley Heights. For your convenience, please park in lot 1 or 2 and enter through the Lawrence Pavilion.

BREAST CANCER PROGRAMS

CLASSESBasic yogaWednesdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Chair yogaMondays, 11 a.m. to noonDina leyden, PT, teaches both Basic Yoga and Chair Yoga in the Lawrence Pavilion, Conference Center (near the café). A 10-class card ($100) is good at either Basic or Chair Yoga class. To register for either class, please call 908-277-8936.

Tai ChiThursdays, 10 to 11 a.m. Risa Silverstein, MS, lAc, teaches Tai Chi in the Lawrence Pavilion, Conference Center (near the café). The cost for 10 classes is $80. To register, please call 908-277-8936.

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café). A 10-class card ($100) is good at either Basic or Chair Yoga class. To register for either class, please call 908-277-8936

CANCER TRANSITIONS

SERIESMoving Beyond Treatment

Thursdays, September 4 to october 9, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Summit Medical Group Conference Center, 1 Diamond Hill Road,

Berkeley Heights

This is a free six-week support group designed for cancer survivors

making the transition from active treatment (one month to two years

ago) to survivorship. The program will address exercise, nutrition,

emotional health, and medical management as well as tools and

resources for life beyond cancer. Light refreshments provided.

Presented by the Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey,

in conjunction with the Summit Medical Group Breast Care Center and

the Medical Oncology Department.

For details and registration, call Karen larsen at

908-658-5400, ext. 104, or www.cancersupportcnj.org.

ATL ANTIC GASTROENTEROLOGY

JOINS SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP

Darren R. Blumberg, MD

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John M. Dalena, MD

SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP WELCOMES 3 NEW DOCTORS

O U R D O C T O R S

Marcelyn K. Coley, MDDermatologyShort Hills908-277-8668

looKING FoR A PHySICIAN? Check out our physician-f inder online at

w w w.summitmedicalgroup.com/doctors.

Nita R. Harwani, MDFamily MedicineWestfi eld908-277-8878

Kevin J. Holzman, MD, FACSColorectal SurgeryMorristown973-285-7622

Isaac Galandauer, MD

Kelly A. Krueger, MD

Nilaya B. Bhawsar, DO

David Blady, MD

John J. Vaccaro, MD

Neurological Consultants Join Summit Medical Group

Dr. Bhawsar, Dr. Blady, and Dr. Vaccaro will continue practicing at 230 Sherman Avenue in Glen Ridge, 1100 Clifton Avenue in Clifton, and 181 Franklin Avenue in Nutley. For a convenient appointment, please call 973-743-9555.

Drs. Dalena, Blumberg, Galandauer, and Krueger will continue practicing at 65 Ridgedale Avenue in Cedar Knolls, N.J. For a convenient appointment, please call 973-401-0500.

William Semel, MD

Daniel Oana, MD

Debra Semel Goldenring, MD

Pearl Chua-Eoan, MD

SEMEL, OANA AND GOLDENRING HAS JOINED SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP’S PEDIATRIC TEAM

Drs. Semel, Oana, Goldenring, and Chua-Eoan will continue practicing at 22 Old Short Hills Road, Suite 202, Livingston, N.J. For a convenient appointment, please call 973-533-1499.

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Doctor’s Childhood Cancer Leads to a Life of Healing

The weapons to eradicate cancer—chemotherapy, radiation, surgery—

kill the disease but also sap the energy and challenge the spirit of patients and their families helped at Valerie Fund

centers.Seven Valerie Fund

Children’s Centers for Cancer and Blood Disor-ders in New Jersey, New York, and the Philadelphia area provide comprehen-sive, state-of-the-art outpatient health care.

After treatment and a return to normalcy, many will not remember or choose not to revisit this time in their lives when getting well was all-consuming. But for a select few, the experience will have sparked an interest and a desire to return to the hospital and heal others.

Dr. Genghis E. Niver, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon at Summit Medical Group’s Department of Ortho-paedic Surgery, was one of those patients who recovered from cancer and discovered his calling in medicine.

Perhaps it was the timing. When he was diagnosed, Dr. Niver was a 17-year-old senior at Westfi eld High School. Making plans for college

abruptly turned into formulating a plan to combat a highly aggressive form of B-cell Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

The mass was on the left side of his neck. Dr. Niver’s original ear, nose, and throat surgeon and two other Westfi eld High School students who also had cancer all recommended he continue treatment with Dr. Steven Halpern at The Valerie Fund Center at Overlook Medical Center. Fortunately, Dr. Niver’s cancer had not spread anywhere else, but he needed two rounds of chemotherapy, each lasting four days with three weeks off in between.

Dr. Niver recalls the treatment being very taxing on his body and thinking how lucky he was to be treated at the Valerie Center.

“My worries about the chemotherapy process, my absence from school, and what to expect in the future were all alleviated by the Valerie Center,” he remembers. From the binder the nurses prepared explaining every detail of the chemotherapy agents he was receiving to the home tutoring program which allowed him to complete his coursework on time and graduate, “every step was seamless, and really all I had to worry about was getting better and recovering my health.”

The Valerie Fund is a not-for-profi t organization established in memory of 9-year-old Valerie Goldstein by her parents. Its network of hospital-based facilities allows sick children to receive care close to their homes.

Dr. Niver later graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, then earned his medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, in Newark.

Sixteen years later, Dr. Niver’s own medical expertise only strengthens his belief that the Valerie Fund Center was the right place to receive his treatment. “Although many people feel that going to large academic centers in major cities may offer cutting-edge treatment, this is not always the case,” he observes. “The physicians at the Valerie Center are completely up-to-date on the latest protocols, and can provide compassion-ate care in a very private setting. I always felt like I mattered the most, which is very important to a patient undergoing cancer treatment.”

STEP UP. The Valerie Fund Walk and JAG Physical Therapy 5K run takes place on Saturday, June 14. To sign up or to learn more, visit www.thevaleriefund.org/Walk2014/index.php.

Genghis E. Niver, MD

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Program Addresses Concussions Head-On Publicity surrounding the long-term neurological harm

to National Football League players who have sustained concussions has focused public attention on the seriousness of mild traumatic brain injury.

To protect athletes from the dangers of single or multiple concussions, Summit Medical Group now offers a comprehen-sive Concussion Program, which includes the evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of concussions using the latest technology.

imPact haS an imPact on concuSSion REcoVERy One of the key components of the Concussion Program is ImPACT, a 20-minute computer-based test of memory, concentration, focus, and reaction time that assesses an individual’s normal cognitive function. Athletes have a baseline ImPACT test once a year. If they sustain a concus-sion, they undergo a follow-up ImPACT test about 48 to 72 hours later at Summit Medical Group to scientifi cally assess the condition of their brain. Comparing the baseline test with the post-concussion results allows Summit Medical Group to confi rm when an athlete’s brain has recovered completely.

“There is a large population of student athletes in our area and we want their families to know that if they sustain a concussion, our program will help to ensure that they receive quality care for the management of their head injury by trained experts,” says Timothy Dunne, PT, a physical therapist with Summit Medical Group.

Knowing how to properly monitor the gradual recovery from concussion and prevent subsequent head trauma can prove life-saving for children who play contact sports.

“Our concussion team can pinpoint when the brain has recovered, so young athletes don’t start playing their sport before they are ready,” says Jeffrey Rosenberg, MD, a Summit Medical Group primary care sports medicine physician and credentialed ImPACT consultant. “If a child who has had a concussion returns to his or her sport and has another concussion before they are truly healed, it can result in a coma or even death.”

Anyone in the community can benefi t from the Concussion Program and Summit Medical Group is working with community sports organizations, such as traveling clubs, to offer services for their middle school, junior high, and high school athletes.

“Our focus is to keep all young athletes who are passionate about their sport as safe as possible, so we are introducing our Concussion Program and the ImPACT test to parents, young athletes, and coaches in schools and town leagues in the area,” says Patrick Ritter, Summit Medical Group’s Manager, Ancillary Therapies, New Program Development, and New Practice Transitioning.

KEEPing young athlEtES hEalthy FoR a liFEtimEChildren and teen athletes play hard, so protecting their long-term health is the focus of the Concussion Program at Summit Medical Group.

“We have seen the adverse effects that repeated concussions have on NFL players and it is a lesson learned,” says Dunne.

“Our Concussion Program includes the proven tools we need to prevent that tragedy from happening to our kids, and we are proud to offer it to the young people in our community,” says Dr. Rosenberg.

BE PREPARED. To fi nd out more about the Concussion Program at Summit Medical Group, attend our August 28 lecture (see calendar) or call 908-277-8936.

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Opening Summer 2014 574 Springfield Avenue, Westfield

Visit summitmedicalgroup.com for details.

It’s time to expand your perception

of what urgent care can be.

You don’t have to choose a trip to the hospital when struck with a sudden illness or injury. Summit Medical Group is opening a new urgent care facility in Westfield.

As a Summit Medical Group patient, you’ll receive personal care from a team who knows your medical history.

Advantages include:

Experienced, board-certified emergency department physicians and nurses

Expanded hours, shorter wait times, and less expensive than a regular hospital emergency visit.

1 electronic file connecting your urgent care to your primary care

Onsite diagnostic capabilities, imaging and lab testing

Additional services: orthopedics, physical/occupational/speech therapy, ENT/allergy and more

Discover how good urgent care can be at Summit Medical Group’s new Westfield location.

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With your busy life, it can be hard to stay on top of your family’s health care—even though it’s the most important thing of all.

To make things easier, we’re launching an online patient portal late this summer. The patient portal will allow you to communicate with us easily and safely—on your schedule. Using your own secure pass-word, you’ll be able to log on to the online patient portal 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the comfort and privacy of your home or office.

With our patient portal service you’ll be able to:•View and request appointments•Retrieve test results•View personal health information

•Browse health facts and information•View your billing statements and balance•Make secure credit card payments•Request prescriptions and refills•Communicate with your doctor’s office by sending and receiving secure messages

We’re offering the online patient portal to help you save time, avoid playing phone tag with your doctor, and stay educated about ways to keep your family healthy and safe.

CHECK oNlINE. Stay tuned for sign-up information by visiting www.summitmedicalgroup.com.

Coming This Summer: Health Care at Your Fingertips