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Transitional Living Services of Northern New York

TLS, established in 1977, provides adult, child and family mental health and social support services for individuals throughout the North Country.

We currently serve Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence Counties.

T he agency employs over 120 staff serving 1,200 individuals. S ervices provided include community residences for adults, group home for boys,

supervised apartments, supported housing, case management, child respite services, home and community based waiver services for children and

families, eating disorders linkage, referral and education, and 24/7 mobile crisis services. We are also an approved B2H waiver service provider and

operate an a dvantage after school program in Lewis County.

482 Black River Parkway, Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 782-1777 • Fax (315) 785-8628

Website: www.tlsnny.com

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Hospice of Jefferson Countybegan serving patients in 1985 af-ter a group of concerned commu-nity citizens sensed the need foran alternative for end-of-life care.

Leona Brown and five othernurses attended a Hospice seminarin Montreal sponsored by Davidand Jane Knowlton, communityleaders, Tom and Mabel Walkerprovided seed money, New York AirBrake provided office space andHospice of Jefferson County wason its way to becoming the vital partof the community it is today.

Leona Brown went on the be-come the first Executive Directorwith Sandy Carpenter, CarolynBanville, Jane Grappotte, Dr. JohnPoggi, Rev. Alan Smith, Dr. Bar-bara Ure, Dan Villa, Cindy Reed,John Marra, David Blenco, SisterRose, Alice Shear, Louise Smithand Adele Swift fulfilling the roles

for required services.

The first Hospice offices werelocated in donated space at NewYork Air Brake until April of 1987when the offices moved to 714Washington Street. In 1994, theneed for more space promptedthe move to the present locationat 425 Washington Street.

Today Hospice staff consistsof 25 full and part time nurses,LPN's, social workers, and ad-ministrative personnel.

Since its beginning Hospice ofJefferson County has dependedon volunteers and communitysupport to make the programs andservices it offers possible. Volun-teers serve on the Boards of Direc-tors; raise funds; help in the office;help with our patients and families.Many of those same people whohelped Hospice become a reality

25 years ago are still providingsupport in a variety of ways.

Soon, as we remain in touch withthe changing needs of the commu-nity, we will be expanding our servic-es to include a Hospice Residence.

The plans are drawn, the landhas been generously donated byMrs. Aline Taylor, the bids havebeen awarded and we recently re-ceived word that we have beenawarded a $3.3 million New YorkState Regional Economic Develop-ment Grant. Site work is slated tobegin this fall and if all goes well weshould be in our new space nextyear. What an exciting time this is.

Hospice of Jefferson Countyhas come a long way since thoseearly years; one thing that remainsconstant is the generosity andcommitment of this community.The old saying “we couldn't do it

without you”, never rang more true.

This year marks the 25th An-niversary of Hospice of JeffersonCounty. This very special occasionwill be observed with an Anniver-sary Celebration and Charity Auc-tion on Saturday, November 6th, atthe former Dealmaker Dodge Storeat 1068 Arsenal Street in Water-

town. A VIP Reception and AuctionPreview will take place from 6-7pm, with a dinner and charity auc-tion held from 7-10 pm. Cost for theVIP reception, dinner and auction is$75 per person; the dinner andauction only is $50 per person. Liveentertainment will be provided byJim Burr and Zarni DeWet. Wehope you will join us as we cele-

brate 25 years of quality compas-sionate care in Jefferson andsouthern St Lawrence Counties.

For reservations or more infor-mation please contact HospiceFoundation of Jefferson County at788-7323, email [email protected] or visit our websiteat www.jeffersonhospice.org.

Hospice of Jefferson County Celebrates 25th Anniversary

During October's NationalPhysical Therapy Month, physi-cal therapists will be educatingpeople of all ages and abilitiesabout the importance of physicalactivity in preventing and com-bating obesity. No matter whatyour age, physical ability, or pastexperiences with exercise,Northern Physical Therapy canhelp you and your family achievebetter health through physicalactivity. Making the commitmentto be physically active is one ofthe best ways children andadults can prevent or combatobesity. The therapists at North-ern Physical Therapy often en-counter children and adults whohave experienced difficulties inmaking physical activity a part ofdaily life. The guidance and en-couragement of a physical thera-pist who understands individualneeds, priorities, and challengesand who is able to closely sup-port and monitor progress canbe the determining factor in help-ing an individual achieve his orher goals.

In recognition of National Phys-ical Therapy Month, NorthernPhysical Therapy is sponsoringcommunity events, seminars, andfitness specials to encourage andsupport healthy living. On Octo-ber 30, we will be hosting our firstever Halloween Howl 5KWalk/Run and 1 Mile Fun Run.Costumes are not necessary, butare encouraged! There will beplacement medals for runners andwalkers as well as medals for bestcostumes. All of the proceedsfrom our fundraiser will be donat-ed to Fort Drum Wounded War-riors to support soldiers in need ofrehabilitation.

We will also be hosting free fit-ness seminars to the public atboth our Ogdensburg and Clay-ton locations. We will offer fit-ness advice and information aswell as provide free fitness as-sessments, which are designedto assess body composition,strength and endurance, cardio-vascular ability and flexibility. Fit-ness assessments can help youto see where you need improving

and what you should focus onwhen designing your exerciseroutine. If you have already es-tablished a fitness routine, fit-ness assessments are a greatway to measure your progressand make sure your routine isworking for you!

NPT is offering our "Refer aFriend" program through October.Any fitness member that refers afriend that signs up for any mem-bership will automatically be en-tered in a drawing for a FREE oneyear fitness membership at NPT!We are also currently running a 3month membership special. Sodon't wait until the New Year tostart your exercise routine… getthe most out of the last quarter of2010 and take advantage of ourspecials today!

It's never too late to get moving!You can visit us at www.nptny.comor call us at 393-2024 or 686-1757to learn how Northern PhysicalTherapy can help you establish alife-long pattern of physical activi-ty!

Northern Physical Therapy Supports National Physical Therapy Month Located at 111 S. Mechanic St.,

Carthage, LaClair Family Dentalcontinues its commitment to qualitydental care and community dedica-tion. Completing its fourth year ofpractice, Dr. Scott LaClair reflectson how proud he is of the LaClairFamily Dental practice as it contin-ues its approach to complete pa-tient care in a team-oriented, hightech setting. Dr. LaClair says; "I amproud of our staff, and I am proud ofwhat we have done in Carthage. Iam thankful to our patients and amhumbled by our success."

The practice continues to growand it is with humility that theythank the Carthage and surround-ing area residents for their patron-age and most especially for theirkind referrals of family and friends.Della Ramsdell, Practice Manager,says; "The kind referrals of the out-standing patients that we are sofortunate to have along with thetalent, dedication and compassion

of our staff members is the drivingforce of our success." The staff isalways improving their skills andabilities by attending continuingeducation sessions to bring theirpatients the latest and best in den-tal procedures and technology.

Keeping pace with an everevolving cosmetically minded pa-tient has been a source of ongoingchallenge and excitement. Con-tinuing this ongoing effort was theaddition of services to includeBotox and dermal fillers to compli-ment the extensive esthetic dentalarsenal that is featured at LaClairFamily Dental.

As a commitment to cuttingedge dental practice, you cannow visit LaClair Family Dental onFacebook. The team is workinghard to provide patients withpoints of interest through this so-cial networking site. The page willbe updated periodically with pho-tos and points of interest to pro-

vide pertinent information to theirpatients, friends and staff.

The team at LaClair Family Den-tal continues to provide generaldental care to include fillings, ex-tractions, root canals and singlevisit crowns. Dentures and minidental implants, an advancementthat has proven to be invaluable todenture wearers, are available. Dr.Deeney continues his commitmentto the area in providing both in-visalign and traditional orthodonticprocedures. Zoom whitening re-mains a popular procedure for La-Clair Family Dental patients. All ofthese procedures are secondary tothe comprehensive approach thatthe LaClair team continues to buildon.

The doctors and staff of La-Clair Family Dental are proud toprovide consistent care in thecomfortable, safe anxiety free en-vironment that the community hascome to expect from them.

LaClair Family Dental

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(NewsUSA) - If you are one ofthose who struggle to fit in exer-cise, know that you can find waysto overcome your barriers to bet-ter health.

The Weight-control Informa-tion Network (WIN), an informa-tion service of the National Insti-tute of Diabetes and Digestive andKidney Diseases (NIDDK) and theNational Institutes of Health (NIH),offers tips for overcoming the fol-lowing barriers:

"I am too busy." No matter howbusy you are, you can find ways tofit activity into your daily life. Forexample, designate one part ofeach day for physical activity. Youcan also schedule exercise inshort bouts, such as taking 15-minute walks in the morning, atlunch, in the afternoon and afterdinner.

Try performing active chores.Examples include gardening,washing cars, mowing grass andvacuuming. You can also get yourfamily involved by taking familywalks around your neighborhood

and visiting community parks andrecreation centers on weekends.

"I am too tired." At the end of along day, doing anything but veg-ging in front of the television mightseem downright Herculean. Buthere's a secret: exercise gives youmore energy. Going for a jog orbrisk walk might help you feel lesstired. Exercise also reducesstress, so a gentle walk can helpyou unwind after work. Finally,make exercise fun! If jogging on atreadmill sounds like torture, turnon some music and dance to yourfavorite song.

"I don't like physical activity."How many times have you saidthat you just don't like exercise?To bring more joy to physical ac-tivity, ask a friend to be your exer-cise buddy -- you can motivateeach other and socialize at thesame time. Also, choose an ac-tivity that you like, such as walk-ing. You are more likely to stickwith it. You can visit with a friendor take in the scenery as youwalk.

Overcome Your Exercise Barriers

Is happy to welcomeJody Hill, CNM to theirpractice.

Dr. Nanci Hawkins, JoyceWilder, CNM and Jody Hill, CNMat Wise Woman, offer gynecologicand midwifery services for obstet-rical care to moderate and low riskpregnant women.

The midwifery model of careemphasizes patient and familyparticipation in self-care, healthpromotion and decisions concern-ing health care throughout the life

span, all in a homey environment. Wise Woman OB-GYN offers

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Mobile Crisis Services is an in-tervention program for JeffersonCounty and Fort Drum residentsof all ages and is available 24hours a day, 7 days a week, in-cluding holidays.

Mobile crisis services assistscallers with emotional or mentalhealth issues, relationships orchild behavioral difficulties,thoughts of suicide, depression orother concerns not easily dealtwith. Mobile Crisis counselor'sprovide supportive listening, as-sist with problem solving, and ed-ucate callers on area resourcesand connect the individual with

services meeting their specificneeds.

Mobile Crisis Services alsoprovides support for traumaticevents, and critical stress. If an in-dividuals needs are beyond whatcan be handled over the phone aface to face meeting can bearranged.

In 2010 Mobile Crisis Serviceshas received and provided assis-tance to over 900 calls to date.The MCS counselor can bereached by calling (315) 782-2327. The service is free-of-charge, anonymous and confi-dential.

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(ARA) - Last year's flu seasonturned out to be less severe thaninitially feared, perhaps becausethe H1N1 scare made peoplemore vigilant about flu vaccina-tions. Still, according to the Cen-ters for Disease Control and Pre-vention, an average of 24,000people in the U.S. die from the flueach year, and more than 275,000were hospitalized from just theH1N1 virus last season.

Now another flu season is up-on us. And while the World HealthOrganization has declared an endto the H1N1 pandemic, the organ-ization expects the virus to circu-late for years to come and to con-tinue affecting young people mostseverely. That means getting vac-cinated against the flu is just asimportant as ever.

It's never been easier to get aflu shot when it's most convenientfor you. Here are five new thingsyou should know about this year'sflu vaccine that could help keepyou and your family healthy

throughout the season:1. One shot - Last season, mil-

lions of people were vaccinatedtwice - first for seasonal flu start-ing in September and later for theH1N1 virus. This year, only oneshot is needed for protectionagainst both seasonal flu andH1N1.

2. Everyone 6 months and old-er - For the first time, the CDC isrecommending universal flu vac-cination - with everyone olderthan 6 months recommended toget a shot, including pregnantwomen.

3. Never too early (or too late) -Flu shots were available early thisyear, with some retailers offeringthem in early August. A shot nowwill protect you all season long.Most retailers will offer shotsthrough the spring, or while sup-plies last. Health experts agree:It's best to get the shot early andbe protected for the duration ofthe flu season, especially becauseflu season is unpredictable and no

one knows when viruses will be-gin to circulate or when flu activitywill peak.

4. More convenient than youthink - Many local pharmacies of-fer flu shots. In fact, Walgreens,the nation's largest retail providerof flu shots, offers immunizationsat every one of its 7,500 pharma-cies and all of its Take Care Clinicsnationwide, every day, duringnearly all pharmacy and clinichours and without an appoint-ment. Walgreens even offers flushot gift cards that make it easyfor those you care about to get aflu shot (especially kids away atschool and distant relatives). Thecost of $29.99 is covered under anumber of medical plans. Wal-greens is able to bill a number ofnational providers directly.

5. Plentiful supply - Accordingto the CDC, more than 160 milliondoses of flu vaccine have beenproduced. That's more than everbefore and a 40 percent increaseover last year's vaccine produc-

tion, when shortages made itchallenging for many to get a flushot.

"Whether you're among themore than 100 million Americanswho get a flu shot every year or areon the fence about whether to getone, it's as important this seasonas it's ever been and now as easyas a trip to your neighborhooddrugstore," says Kermit Craw-ford, Walgreens president of phar-macy services. "Pharmacies havebecome one of the fastest-grow-ing and most-trusted resourcesfor flu shots in recent years, offer-ing convenient, accessible and af-fordable flu prevention and healthcare services in thousands ofcommunities nationwide."

Things to Know About the 2010-2011 Flu Season

East Road Adult Home Inc. is aprivate facility owned by JimSchlieder. The facility, which is lo-cated four miles north of Lowvilleon the East Road, has a 28 yearhistory of providing caring, profes-sional service to the area’s olderpopulation.

The adult home offers manybenefits to make its residents feelat home and to ensure their safety.Some of these include 24 hourstaffing, an emergency call sys-tem, nutritious home cookedmeals, medication management,housekeeping, laundry service,an in-house beautician and bar-

ber, and transportation to medicalappointments.

There are also planned activi-ties such as games, crafts,movies, church service, pet thera-py, group outings and exerciseprograms.

If someone you love is no longerable to live on their own and needsa place they can call home, EastRoad Adult Home Inc. may be justwhat you’ve been looking for. Jim,his family and staff are committedto continuing the tradition of qualityelder care in Lewis County. Formore information or a tour, call 315-376-7072 or 315-376-4462.

A Place Where YourLoved Ones Feel at Home

(ARA) - School nutrition pro-grams nationwide are servingmore fresh fruits, vegetables,whole grains and low-fat dairy, ac-cording to the Back to SchoolTrends Survey released this fall bythe School Nutrition Association(SNA). Findings also reveal nearly70 % of districts are reducing orlimiting sodium and two-thirds re-ported reductions or limitations onadded sugars in the foods avail-able in school cafeterias.

These improvements come ata critical time as Congress de-bates Child Nutrition Reauthoriza-tion, the legislation that governsthe National School Lunch andSchool Breakfast programs.School foodservice professionalsare joined by doctors, dietitians,nutrition advocates and First LadyMichelle Obama in calling for in-creased funds to cover the risingcosts of healthy foods such asfresh produce and whole grains inschool meals.

Survey results indicate morethan three-quarters of districts ex-pect food costs to increase in thecoming school year and 65 % an-ticipate that the federal reim-bursement for free and reducedprice meals served under the Na-tional School Lunch Program willfail to cover the cost of producingthe meals.

Despite limited budgets,

school nutrition professionalsand advocates seek new ways topromote healthy lifestyles forchildren to help reverse increas-ing childhood obesity rates. Inaddition to encouraging studentsto try nutritious foods, schoolsare working to incorporate nutri-tion education activities that ad-dress food choices in and out ofthe cafeteria.

"We feel the cafeteria is alearning classroom for students,and we do everything within ourmeans to provide them with nu-tritious options as well as the ed-ucation to make healthy choic-es," says School Nutrition Spe-cialist and Registered DietitianPenny McConnell, FairfaxCounty Public Schools (Va.)food and nutrition services di-rector. "We host student tastingparties, hold kids' cookingclasses and provide age-appro-priate learning tools to encour-age students to try the wide vari-ety of healthy foods served in thecafeteria. On our website wefeature nutrition information,recipes and a nutrition calculatorfor parents and students to learntogether."

Fairfax County Public Schoolswas named 2010 national Districtof the Year by SNA for its commit-ment to excellence in creating nu-tritious and appealing meals, im-

plementing innovative nutritioneducation initiatives, maintaininga strong professional develop-ment program and exercising su-perior financial management.These components are empha-sized in SNA's Keys to Excellencebest practice standards, which of-fer schools nationwide a bench-mark for improving their pro-grams.

The award provided the dis-trict's food and nutrition servicesdepartment national recognitionand $25,000 from the NationalDairy Council. The grant will beused to expand Fairfax County'snutrition education programs,including development of an in-formational DVD for parents and

an animated video for elemen-tary classrooms to help promotethe "5 Star Lunch" emphasis onwell-balanced choices: low-fatmilk, whole grains, lean proteinand two fruits and/or vegeta-bles.

Fairfax County food and nutri-tion programs will be featuredamong other school meal successstories on a new resource site forparents, www.TrayTalk.org. TrayTalk was designed by SNA to helpparents learn more about schoolmeals. The "Latest News on theTray" section of Tray Talk will fea-ture monthly posts on hot topics inschool nutrition, and include de-tails from the Back to SchoolTrends Survey.

Students to See More Whole Grains, Fresh Fruits,Vegetables and Low-Fat Dairy on Lunch Trays

(WMS)- The U.S. De-partment of Agriculturerecommends that individ-uals use the food pyra-mid for a balanced diet.

For a 2,000-calorie di-et, follow the recommen-dations below from eachcategory:

Grains: 6 oz. (3 oz.whole grains) daily

Vegetables: 2 1/2 cupsdaily

Fruits: 2 cups daily

Milk: 3 cups low-fatmilk products daily

Meat & Beans: 5 1/2oz. daily

Fats, Sugars & Salt:Go sparingly.

Courtesy of the USDA

Food Guidelines for Good Health

With a reputation as the pre-mier provider of state-of-the-artorthotics and prosthetics, a mod-ern, easily-accessible facility andcredentials that allow service toveterans and civilians alike,Howard Orthotics & Prosthetics,LLC, 316 Sherman St., Water-town, boasts an impressive re-sume.

In 2010, Roger Howard was in-vited by the Army to rehabilitate anactive duty Fort Drum soldier whohad received an experimental mi-croprocessor knee called the OttoBock X2. Mr. Howard visited Wal-ter Reed Army Medical Center inWashington, D.C.. The X2 is beingbeta tested on 30 U.S woundedwarriors, including the Fort Drumsoldier working with Howard Or-thotics & Prosthetics. This newmilitary-grade knee has many fea-tures such as more durability andfunctionality, extended battery lifeand wireless field diagnostics andserviceability. The X2 is also de-signed to handle higher weightlimits. The leg allows its users to

traverse stairs foot over foot andto walk and run backward and for-ward. Soldiers fitted with this kneeare more likely to be able to returnto combat.

In addition to the advanced mili-tary work, in 2010 Mr. Howard fittedfive patients with the latest state-of-the-art computerized ankle/footsystems for below-the-knee am-putees, called the Proprio Foot ®."This system increases life-likefeelings, with artificial intelligenceon board, resulting in a safer, moreefficient way to walk," explainedMr. Howard. "The ankle/foot is rep-resentative of how far technologyhas advanced, and how HowardOrthotics is at the cutting edge ofthis advancement."

In 2008, Howard was awardeda contract from the U.S. Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs to provideorthotic and prosthetic care toveterans living in the Greater Wa-tertown area. Mr. Howard's com-pany was chosen for this contractbased on his excellent reputationand past performance as a

provider of orthotics and pros-thetics, the education of Mr.Howard, the quality of the facility,and the management capabilitiesand approaches of the staff.

Howard Orthotics & Prosthet-ics, LLC ensures comprehensiveorthotic and prosthetic manage-ment for its patients. Its scope ofpractice includes pre-operativeevaluations and fittings, and im-mediate post-operative fittingswhile patients are in the operatingroom or at the hospital, as well astraditional out-patient care. TheHoward Orthotics & Prostheticsoffice incorporates patient carewith an on-site laboratoryequipped with the machinery toadjust and fabricate orthotic andprosthetic devices for custom-fits. Howard works directly withpatients, and in consultation withphysicians, to custom-design de-vices for patients with short-termneeds caused by accident or in-jury, or for long-term needs suchas the replacement of a lost limb.His state-of-the-art orthotics and

prosthetics are designed to meetspecific needs, from everyday useto such activities as running,swimming and skiing.

Mr. Howard is the only ABCdual Certified Prosthesist and Or-thotist (CPO) available five days aweek in Watertown, and he wasamong the first thirty practitionersin the U.S. to be credentialed inthe C-Leg, the custom-fit pros-thesis with a microprocessor-controlled hydraulic knee that isthe pre-cursor to the new OttoBock X2.

To provide continuity of care forhis patients, Mr. Howard is on staffat Samaritan Medical Center, Wa-tertown and at Claxton-HepburnMedical Center in Ogdensburg asan Allied Health Professional. Heis also on an on-call basis withLewis County General Hospital,Lowville, and at Carthage AreaHospital, Carthage.

Howard Orthotics & Prosthet-ics, LLC has been offering orthoticand prosthetic services in Jeffer-son, Lewis, Oswego, and St.Lawrence counties since 2003.


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Massena, NY- Massena Memo-rial Hospital is pleased to announcethe launch of their new website:www.massenahospital.org. TheWebsite project team at MassenaMemorial Hospital and MedTouchare very proud to unveil a profes-sionally designed website that trulyreflects the community hospital'svision and brand aspirations.Massena Memorial Hospital is a 50-bed, acute-care hospital offeringstate-of-the-art diagnostic andtreatment services to the greaterSeaway Valley community.

To improve engagement andonline conversion, MassenaMemorial Hospital integrated newfunctionality for business transac-tions on the hospital's website. Pa-tients can now find a physician inthe hospital's online directory, pre-register for care and services, as

well as request appointments. Visi-tors can email patients a messagethat will be delivered by a nurse orother support staff. An online billpay center and donations pagehave also further expedited cashtransactions and support for cus-tomer service and billing.

"Storytelling has become centralto the hospital's communicationsand identity," said Tina Corcoran,Massena Memorial Hospital's Se-nior Director of PublicRelations/Planning. "MedTouchhelped us capitalize on this visionand identity by implementing newinteractive features on the hospitalwebsite, including a newsfeed com-ponent that automatically renderscontent and headlines on the home-page and in the side column on se-lected pages throughout the site, aswell as an employment module

which displays on both the home-page and in the professionals sec-tion. Additional home page links tohealth alerts and Stork Reportdemonstrate a hospital that is dedi-cated to patient wellness and care."

"Massena Memorial Hospitalunderstands the importance ofhealth information technology andis committed to continually mak-ing progress toward meetingmeaningful use criteria," explainedCharles F. Fahd, II, Chief ExecutiveOfficer. "The Information SystemsDepartment has made significantgains with the implementation ofBedside Medication Verification,Physician Office Integration, andongoing training with Clinical Re-view and Computerized PhysicianOder Entry, CPOE. In addition, thenew interactive websitewww.massenahospital.org was

designed offering convenient toolssuch as online pre-registration, billpay, apply for a job online, searchfor a physician and patient educa-tion. All meaningful use require-ments that we have implementedand are implementing improvequality of care and patient safetygoals. We are changing the 'waywe do healthcare', which enablesus to continue delivering the high-est level of quality of healthcare."

Highlighted areas of the web-site include:

Looking for a physician…Youcan search by name, specialty oreven selecting a gender. You willfind the physician's office andphone number, training informationalong with directions to the office.

Pay your bill on-line...pay yourbill from the convenience of yourhome and know all the informa-

tion provided is on a secure sitePre-register for in- and out-pa-

tient services...just register on line24-hours before your appoint-ment, then pick up your paperwork at registration when youcome to the hospital. It is that easy!

Find a job and apply online...search for all job opportuni-ties and then fill out the on-line ap-plication, you can even attachyour resume if you would like to.

Email a Patient...email a pa-tient Monday through Friday be-fore 3 p.m. and it will be hand de-livered that day!

Upcoming events & supportgroups...Check out the communi-ty calendar for upcoming events.

View our video clips to showareas and new services at MMH.

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Directory Listing... Find a phonelisting of all departments and/orcontact any director or departmentmanager by phone and email.

Additionally, Massena's newwebsite offers information dedicat-ed to staff and referring physicians.Now, the site rotates a news piecehighlighting a staff member and of-fers a directory of care providerssorted by specialty for referringphysicians to choose from.

Members of the MMH Websiteproject team includes: Corcoran,Ty Batten, Lisa Rotonde, AnneLambert, Maryellen Judware,Jane Ward, Jonnie Dorothy, andPenny Gladding.

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If you're one of the many peoplewho have been waiting for laser vi-sion correction to be perfected,your time has come. Center ForSight is now offering the most ad-vanced LASIK eye surgery to theNorth Country. The AdvancedCustomVue Procedure offers safe-ty, precision, and exceptional re-sults to patients who are nearsight-ed or farsighted and those whohave mixed astigmatism. Even pa-tients who are extremely nearsight-ed may now be eligible for the Ad-vanced CustomVue Procedure.Center for Sight is the only practiceto offer LASIK Eye Surgery on thepremises in Northern New York.

"This state-of-the-art proce-dure is able to treat the broadest

range of vision imperfections pos-sible," explained Practice OwnerDr. Noaman Sanni. "The ExcimerLaser system represents the mostadvanced laser technology plat-form available today. Nationally,more than six million eyes havebeen treated with this system, giv-ing them the opportunity to reducetheir dependence upon glassesand contact lenses, so they canbetter enjoy life. Dr. Robert John-ston and I have done over 10,000procedures, so we offer the combi-nation of state-of-the-art technolo-gy, with the most experienced eyecare team, in Northern New York."

"In addition to LASIK EYESurgery, Center For Sight is thelongest, continuous eye care

provider in the North Country, pro-viding service to our patients forover 40 years. We cover every as-pect of ophthalmology," says Dr.Sanni. The practice provideseverything from eye glasses andcontacts to advanced eye surgery.They specialize in treatment forglaucoma, macular degeneration,diabetic eye diseases, pediatriceye surgery, cataracts, cornealtransplants, plastic surgery andcosmetic services. They also offeroptical centers at many of their lo-cations where patients can pur-chase glasses and contacts.

Dr. Sanni works closely withassociates, Debra A. Koloms,M.D., Ophthalmologist; Robert M.Johnston, M.D., Ophthalmologist,

Ritu Bajaj, O.D., Optometrist,Grace Y. Burke, O.D., Op-tometrist, Mark Hershowitz, O.D.,Optometrist, Jonathan Ludlow,O.D., Optometrist, Paul O'Don-nell, O.D., Optometrist, and mostrecently they have welcomed InezM. Reyna, O.D., Optometrist totheir practice. They offer over 150years of combined experiencedand have performed over 50,000surgeries. Dr. Sanni states, "It isvery important; when you think ofany sort of eye surgery, to haveexperienced surgeons and eyecare providers taking care of you."

They offer locations in Water-town, Lowville, Ogdensburg, Gou-verneur, Massena and Potsdam.The physicians at Center For Sight

also make the location of their sur-geries convenient for their patientsby performing them at all of the fol-lowing hospitals: Samaritan Med-ical Center, Lewis County General,E.J. Noble in Gouverneur, ClaxtonHepburn in Ogdensburg, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, and MassenaMemorial Hospital.

They are always accepting newpatients, emergencies and walk-ins. Center For Sight accepts mostInsurances and the Care CreditPlan. A special LASIK Hotline hasbeen established: Call Tanna at315-286-2721. Or for more infor-mation visit their website atwww.centerforsightnny.com

LASIK Now Available to Northern New York

One aspect of the human bodyinvolves growth. And InnovativePhysical Therapy Solutions (IPTS),316 Sherman St., Watertown, treatthe human body. In an interestingcorrelation, IPTS is continuing togo through its own growth spurt.Since 2006, when IPTS relocatedto the Sherman St. location, thecompany has continued to grow inscale and scope of service by en-couraging staff to learn up-to-the-minute techniques, offering greatcustomer service, and by stayingengaged with the community.

Owned and operated by CherylL. Howard, PT, Certified MDT, IPTSis proud to offer one-on-one per-sonalized care, and a full range ofphysical therapy services for pa-tients throughout NNY. Some ofthese services include a spine pro-gram, post-surgical and neurologi-cal rehabilitation, chronic pain,arthritis, fibromyaglia, headaches,carpal tunnel syndrome, and othertreatments to assist in recoveringfrom all types of injuries.

IPTS offers traditional and al-ternative hands-on treatmentsalike. Mrs. Howard is certified inthe McKenzie method of assess-ing neck and back problems, ap-plying corrective actions andproactive exercises for long-term

benefits. Other non-traditionaltreatments like myofascial re-lease, kinesio taping, deep-tissuemassage and electrotherapeuticmodalities give patients access toa wide variety of treatments tohelp them recover as quickly andas successfully as possible.

In 2010, IPTS continued tomake community involvement apriority, participating in the Mem-ory Walk for Alzheimer's and theSave the River 5K. IPTS staff alsovolunteered their time for the firstRiver Rat Triathlon.

As always, IPTS strives to re-main accessible. The practice hasan efficient in-house billing/finan-cial department and participateswith most major insurances in-cluding Blue Cross/Blue Shield,Empire, United Healthcare,Medicare, MVP, POMCO, RM-SCO, RR Medicare, Statewide, Tri-care, Univera, VA, most Work-man's Compensation and auto-mobile policies. Extended busi-ness hours make it easy to findtime for an appointment. IPTS isopen 7 am - 5 pm. Appointmentsare also available during lunchhours. Coming soon in Novemberwe will be offering till 7PM Tuesdayand Thursday. For first-class care,call 786-0655.

Physical Therapy PracticeGrowing With You

Drs. Larry Silverstein and BeckyKeshmiri have made their local busi-nesses on Arsenal Street a family af-fair. Northern Lights Chiropractic andits sister office Spinal Disc Regenera-tion Center have been serving peopleof all ages in the Jefferson Countyarea for over 30 years. Drs. Larry Sil-verstein and Becky Keshmiri are thehusband and wife team that foundedthis practice to better serve the localcommunity. They and their 2 daugh-ters are residents of Watertown.

Northern Lights Chiropractic has atits roots the knowledge and under-standing that symptoms are a by prod-uct of a malfunctioning system, and bylocating and addressing the bigger un-derlying cause of health problems, thesymptoms go away leaving the bodyhealthier, stronger and in better condi-tion for the future. Most common ail-ments, acute or chronic can be im-proved through the care they providewithout the use of drugs or medication.Every new patient receives a cus-tomized one on one report with Dr.Keshmiri for free. The staff of doctorsalso includes Pamela Thompson, DCand Karoly Toth, DC.

The Spinal Disc RegenerationCenter focuses on DecompressionTherapy for those people who sufferfrom severe and chronic neck or backpain and want to avoid surgery. Theyoffer the VAX-D Spinal Decompres-sion for treating debilitating conditions

such as chronic back pain as a resultof bulging discs, herniated discs, de-generative disc disease and sciatica(irritation of the sciatic nerve). Onlyeight doctors in the state provide Vax-D decompression therapy. Blue Crossreleased a research study on the Vax -D Therapy which reported an 88%success rate in preventing back sur-gery by those having Vax-D SpinalDecompression Therapy.

"I even had my mother, who is 68years old, try the Vax-D decompres-sion machine, My Mother had somany problems that she sufferedfrom severe back pain and constantlywoke up in the middle of the night.

Dr Becky Keshmiri said "She wasthe worst case I could put on the ma-chine, and she improved dramatically."

Spinal Disc Regeneration Centerwas recently the subject of a featurearticle in the Watertown Daily Times.In that article it was reported that lowerback pain affects at least 80 percent ofpeople at some time in their lives, ac-cording to the American Spinal De-compression Association.

It is often recurrent, and subse-quent episodes may increase in sever-ity, according to the organization. Low-er back pain is common in those wholead sedentary lives or engage in man-ual labor. The pain can occur at anyage, but is most prevalent in peopleages 30 to 60, according to the ASDA.

It was also stated in the article thata team of Duke Medical Center re-searchers reported that patients suf-fering from back pain account formore than $90 billion annually inhealth-care expenses, according tothe ASDAWeb site.

There are tremendous costs asso-ciated with lower back pain, includinglost productivity and income fromwork, the expense of medical, rehabil-itation and surgical interventions, andthe costs of disabling pain and limiteddaily function, the ASDAreported.

Dr. Larry Silverstein is a graduate ofthe esteemed Palmer College of Chiro-practic. He has personally helped thou-sands of people over the years throughhis service in this community. Dr. Silver-stein is currently overseeing the opera-tions of the two businesses.

Dr. Becky Keshmiri received herBachelors of Science from ExcelsiorCollege. She then went on to Life Uni-versity in Marietta Georgia where shewas awarded a Doctorate of chiroprac-tic. Dr. Keshmiri has been in practice for

over 16 years in New York State. Arenowned educator on spinal healthand the correction of degenerative jointdisease, Dr. Keshmiri frequently pres-ents seminars to the public on healthrelated topics. She participates inmany free clinics, at least a few times ina month, as well as several charitablefundraisers for various organizations.She is well diversified in the manymethods of chiropractic she utilizessuch as adjusting, the Thompson ad-justing technique, activator technique,sot, network, biophysics, bio geometri-cal integration, trigger point therapyand spinal decompression therapy.

Dr Silverstein and Dr Keshmiri con-sider the Jefferson County residents asmembers of their extended family andwould like to offer any of them whohave not yet come in for a visit a FREEInitial Consultation and Exam. This$150 value is their way of thanking thecommunity for their overwhelming sup-port for Northern Lights Chiropracticand Spinal Disc Regeneration Center,1116 Arsenal Street, 315-782-7166.

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Helping Americans recognizehealthy habits and making them atop priority in daily life

(ARA) - Are you and your healthcare provider on the same pagewhen it comes to discussing yourhealth? Does he or she think you'redoing as well at maintaining yourhealth as you think you are? Proba-bly not, according to a new surveyconducted by StrategyOne on be-half of GE, the Cleveland Clinic andOchsner Health System.

While about a third of patientssurveyed gave themselvesgrades of "A" on managing theirpersonal health, eating well, exer-cising regularly, managing stressand getting preventative screen-ings, the majority of health careproviders gave Americans agrade of "C" or lower on all points,according to the survey of morethan 2,000 Americans age 18 andolder, and more than 1,200 doc-tors, nurses, pharmacists and di-eticians.

What's more, 70 percent ofthose surveyed admitted to avoid-ing their doctors at some point, eventhough 95 percent recognize the im-portance of regular doctor visits. Andwhile 70 percent of providers saytheir patients only come to see themwhen they're sick, only 38 percent ofAmericans say this is true.

"Healthy living is not easy andcan be overwhelming at times,"says Olympic figure skating cham-pion Michelle Kwan, who hasteamed up with fellow Olympicchampion Scott Hamilton, GE,Ochsner Health and the ClevelandClinic to educate Americans on howto take simple daily steps to im-prove their health, and their com-munication with their doctors. "Welearned there are times whenAmericans would rather clean theirhouse than take care of their health,and with my hectic schedule, I cantotally relate. You have to work toimprove your health - it's not some-thing that gets better overnight."

"It's crucial for people to takeownership of their health if they wantto maintain it," says Dr. JosephBisordi, chief medical officer ofOchsner in New Orleans. "This isnot just a question of motivation;we're seeing a significant doctor-pa-tient communication gap. Healthcare professionals are eager to helppeople achieve better health."

So how can Americans im-prove their health and their com-munications with their physician?GE's "healthymagination: Year ofBetter Health for More People" ini-tiative aims to help. On the Website www.healthymagination.com,Americans can get advice on:

* What questions to ask yourdoctor about your overall healthand specific medical conditions thatmight concern you. Developed withWebMD, the Better Health Conver-sation asks you a series of ques-tions about your health status andgenerates suggested discussionpoints to cover with your doctor.

* A free mobile application foriPhones or Androids that suggestseasy-to-do activities to improveyour health in surprising, imagina-tive ways.

* An interactive tool that allowsyou to share health news, featuresand blogs with others on a varietyof sites.

* Interactive data, graphicallypresented allows you to apply thedata and learn about health issueslike the major health issues facingAmericans and conditions fre-quently experienced by peoplewith health profiles similar to yours.

"Unfortunately the surveyshowed most Americans areavoiding the one person whocould help them live healthier,"says Bisordi. "It's time for Ameri-cans to have a more collaborativerelationship with their health careproviders, and we believe that im-proving your knowledge of goodhealth is the best way to start." Courtesy of ARAcontent

Are You and Your Doctor on theSame Page? Maybe Not.

(ARA) - With children gettingback to the books and moms re-organizing extracurricular sched-ules, maintaining a healthylifestyle is more important thanever. Even with busy back-to-school schedules, it's importantto eat and drink healthfully.

Incorporating healthy habits in-to this year's routine can be easy -and rewarding. For instance, with afew simple substitutions parentscan transform a typical packedlunch into a delicious yet nutritionalpowerhouse. And when it's doneproperly, kids won't miss a thing.

* Swap white bread and tor-tillas for whole wheat.

* Replace high calorie spreadswith lower calorie versions, and/ormustard.

* Think about increasing flavorand texture with healthful additions.Layering veggies on a sandwich re-

ally amps up its nutritional content.* Consider baked or air-popped

treats instead of fried chips.* Trail mix, especially one full of

healthful nuts and dried fruits, is agreat snack that provides lastingenergy.

* Packing a bottle of water in-stead of a sugary beverage is aconvenient way to help save 145calories a day. Water keeps kidshealthfully hydrated and it can al-so help maintain concentrationand alertness, whether at schoolor on the playing field.

Did you know that the averageAmerican guzzles three sugarydrinks a day?

"Much of eating and drinkinghealthfully starts with simpleawareness," says Bob Greene, fit-ness trainer to Oprah. "Caloric in-take from beverages is on the rise,as are the health risks associated

with diets high in calories."According to a survey this year,

most Americans realize the num-ber of calories they are knockingback with every sugary drink is justas important as the calories in thefood they eat. However, fewer thanhalf of those surveyed rarely pay at-tention to the caloric content of thedrinks they serve to their families.

"That's why I helped to createthe Nestle Pure Life Pledge," saysGreene. "We're encouraging con-sumers to get the family involved bytaking one easy step: replace onesugared beverage a day with waterfor one year, to eliminate more than50,000 calories from their diet."

For more information, and totake the pledge, log on towww.nestle-purelife.us.

When it comes to healthy liv-ing, making simple adjustmentscan have a big impact.

Building a Healthier Diet? Foods and Beverages Both Matter

(WMS)- Dieting doesn't haveto mean giving up everything thatyou love. A few simple changescan trim a few calories from yourdaily intake -- and that can meanfaster weight loss. Followingthese suggestions in choicesmade at home, work, school, oron the go can help cut about 100calories each day. While 100 calo-ries may not seem like a big thing,over the course of one year you

will have saved yourself 36,500calories in total. Instead of:

- potato chips, try a baked ver-sion

- 12-oz. regular soda, replacewith water

- 6 oz. fruit-on-the-bottom yo-gurt, try a light yogurt with no-calorie sweetener

- a bagel, replace with 2 piecesof whole-grain toast

- butter and margarine on

pans, try non-stick cooking spray- white bread, try light whole-

wheat bread- traditional pizza, use half the

cheese and add veggies- whole milk, try nonfat or 1%

milk- supersized meat portions, re-

duce to 3 oz. portions (deck ofcards size)

- layer cake, try an angel foodcake instead.

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• Design, Fit & Fabricate Prosthetics (Artificial Limbs) Upper & Lower Extremity, Microprocessor Knees, Microprocessor Proprio Foot/Ankle, Myoelectric Upper Extremity

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(WMS)- Cardiopulmonary re-suscitation, or CPR, is a life-sav-ing method that has prevented thedeaths of scores of individualsthroughout the centuries. CPR isoften used to keep a person aliveuntil more in-depth medical atten-tion can be provided. It's an es-sential skill to know and can be alifesaver for people of all ages.

The American Heart Associa-tion reports that effective by-stander CPR, provided immedi-ately after sudden cardiac arrest,can double or triple a victim'schance of survival. Despite thesestatistics, less than one-third ofout-of-hospital sudden cardiacarrest victims receive bystanderCPR. It could be because manypeople still do not know how toperform it.

CPR has been around since1740, when the Paris Academy ofSciences officially recommendedmouth-to-mouth resuscitation fordrowning victims. In 1891, Dr.Friedrich Maass performed thefirst documented chest compres-sion in humans. Roughly 10 yearslater, successful chest compres-sions were used in human resus-citation.

In the 1950s, it was determinedthat exhaled air was enough toprovide oxygenation of anotherperson. Peter Safar and JamesElan, thusly, invented mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. In 1960, theAmerican Red Cross officiallyadopted cardiopulmonary resus-citation and began to teach thepublic the techniques.

The ability to do CPR is notbased on age but rather bodystrength. Studies have shown thatchildren as young as 9 years oldcan learn and retain CPR skills. It'simportant to keep in mind thatwhile CPR can keep a personalive, Automated External Defibril-lators (AED) devices are needed torestore a natural heart rhythm toan individual who has sufferedfrom cardiac arrest. Unless resus-citation is provided within minutesof collapse, an individual canrarely be saved.

CPR training courses are pro-vided for individuals at manyplaces, often free of charge. Somehospitals even offer CPR training

to new parents. Check with a hos-pital, medical provider or policestation on where CPR can belearned.

Performing CPRFor those who want to know

the basics of CPR, follow theseguidelines, courtesy of The MayoClinic.

Think ABC -- Airway, Breath-ing and Circulation -- to remem-ber the steps explained below.Move quickly through airway andbreathing to begin chest com-pressions.

Airway: Clear the airway1. Put the person on his or her

back on a firm surface.2. Kneel next to the person's

neck and shoulders.3. Open the person's airway

using the head-tilt, chin-lift ma-neuver. Put your palm on the per-son's forehead and gently tilt thehead back. Then with the otherhand, gently lift the chin forward toopen the airway.

4. Check for normal breathing,taking no more than five or 10 sec-onds. Look for chest motion, lis-ten for normal breath sounds andfeel for the person's breath onyour cheek and ear. Gasping is notconsidered to be normal breath-ing. If the person isn't breathingnormally and you are trained inCPR, begin mouth-to-mouthbreathing. If you believe the per-son is unconscious from a heartattack and you haven't beentrained in emergency procedures,skip mouth-to-mouth rescuebreathing and proceed directly tochest compressions.

Breathing: Breathe for theperson

Rescue breathing can bemouth-to-mouth breathing ormouth-to-nose breathing if themouth is seriously injured or can'tbe opened.

1. With the airway open (usingthe head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver),pinch the nostrils shut for mouth-to-mouth breathing and cover theperson's mouth with yours, mak-ing a seal.

2. Prepare to give two rescuebreaths. Give the first rescuebreath -- lasting one second --and watch to see if the chest rises.

If it does rise, give the secondbreath. If the chest does not rise,repeat the head-tilt, chin-lift ma-neuver and then give the secondbreath.

3. Begin chest compressionsto restore circulation.

Circulation: Restore blood cir-culation with chest compressions

1. Place the heel of one handover the center of the person'schest, between the nipples. Placeyour other hand on top of the firsthand. Keep your elbows straightand position your shoulders di-rectly above your hands.

2. Use your upper body weight(not just your arms) as you pushstraight down on (compress) thechest 2 inches (approximately 5centimeters). Push hard at a rateof 100 compressions a minute.

3. After 30 compressions, tilt thehead back and lift the chin up toopen the airway. Prepare to givetwo rescue breaths. Pinch the noseshut and breathe into the mouth forone second. If the chest rises, givea second rescue breath. If the chestdoesn't rise, repeat the head-tilt,chin-lift maneuver and then givethe second rescue breath. That'sone cycle. If someone else is avail-able, ask that person to give twobreaths after you do 30 compres-sions. If you're not trained in CPRand feel comfortable performingonly chest compressions, skip res-cue breathing and continue chestcompressions at a rate of 100 com-pressions a minute until medicalpersonnel arrive.

4. If the person has not begunmoving after five cycles (abouttwo minutes) and an automaticexternal defibrillator (AED) is avail-able, apply it and follow theprompts. Administer one shock,then resume CPR -- starting withchest compressions -- for twomore minutes before administer-ing a second shock. If you're nottrained to use an AED, a 911 oper-ator may be able to guide you in itsuse. Use pediatric pads, if avail-able, for children ages 1 to 8. Donot use an AED for babiesyounger than age 1. If an AED isn'tavailable, go to step 5 below.

5. Continue CPR until there aresigns of movement or until emer-gency medical personnel take over.

CPR Can Save Lives By Donald Holmes, CPO

A revolution is under way inprosthetic rehabilitation, and tinymicroprocessors are leading theway. Concepts we thought of asscience fiction not too long agohave now become reality, resultingin vastly improved outcomes foramputees of all ages and lifestyles.This article will examine some of theleading innovations in prostheticscience today.

Smart knees - Even the most so-phisticated mechanical knees lackone essential ingredient: the abilityto "sense" and react quickly tochanges in the wearer's gait andoperating environment. While vari-able cadence may be possible withsome of the more-advanced me-chanical components, changes inwalking speed occur only gradually.But with computerized "smart"knees such as the C-Leg and theRheo Knee, these cadencechanges can occur almost instantly,producing a much more natural andcomfortable gait for above-kneeamputees.

Sensors in the prosthesis con-stantly channel information to themicroprocessor about what thelimb is doing--for example, a sud-den increase in walking speed or astep onto different terrain, typicallydifficult for people with an above-the-knee limb deficiency. Instanta-neously, the microprocessor signalsthe knee controller to react so thelimb will be ready for heel strike atthe appropriate instant and place.Once the prosthetic foot strikes the

ground, the system restricts kneemovement to provide stability dur-ing weight-bearing. Smart kneescan further detect danger of fallingor slipping and react to keep theknee from contributing to a tumble.It's all done electronically--thewearer walks without having tothink about every step. AdvancedArm Systems - Although upper-ex-tremity amputees comprise lessthan 10 percent of persons withlimb loss, some of the most ad-vanced technology has beenachieved in upper-limb prosthetics.Notable innovations include bat-tery-powered hand, elbow andwrist actuators controlled by elec-tric signals generated by muscle ac-tuation in the wearer's residual limb.

An impressive new system, theDynamic Arm, gives amputeesfaster elbow actuation, greater lift-ing capacity, and a more naturalswing motion than previous limbs.This prosthesis can lift loads weigh-ing up to 13 pounds - Think aboutthat!-and will hold steady up to 50pounds. It also offers an integratedforearm balance system, whichstores energy when the arm is ex-tended and reuses it for flexion,translating to a smooth, naturalswing while walking.

Powered Lower Limbs - Until re-cently, powered components hadbeen limited to upper-extremity ap-plications. That all changed with theintroduction of the Proprio Foot.This component enables below-knee amputees to ambulate confi-dently on many surfaces. It identi-fies slopes and stairs after the first

step and signals its powered ankleto flex appropriately for the nextstep. With a traditional prosthesis,the foot and shin are locked at a 90degree angle, making negotiatingstairs, walking on ramps, and risingfrom a sitting position quite difficult.All of these activities become sec-ond-nature with the Proprio Foot.

This system's active ankle mo-tion also allows users to tuck bothfeet back behind their knees whengetting up from a chair and pointsthe "toe" down for a more naturalappearance once seated. Despiteits sophistication, the Proprio sys-tem is extremely user-friendly.

These are just a few of the pros-thetic advances opening new vistasfor individuals with limb loss. Addi-tional information on these systemsis available by calling (315) 782-9079.

American Board Certified pros-thetist-orthotist Donald Holmes isDirector of Prosthetic and OrthoticClinical Services for Northern Ortho-pedic Laboratory with offices in Wa-tertown, , Potsdam and Ogdens-burg. Now in his 42nd year of prac-tice, Mr. Holmes has served as pres-ident of the American Academy ofOrthotists and Prosthetists, respon-sible for continuing education; aspresident of the American Board forCertification in Orthotics, Prosthet-ics and Pedorthics, the national cre-dentialing and accreditation body;and National Office chairman. Be-fore establishing Northern Orthope-dic Laboratory in 1981, he served asChief Research Prosthetist at North-western University in Chicago.

(NU)- Aches and pains aren’talways readily attributable to aparticular disease, and receiving amedical diagnosis often takesmore than one doctor’s visit. Doc-tor-patient teamwork can help fa-cilitate an efficient and proper di-agnosis. Becoming an advocatefor your own health and knowingthe right questions to ask yourdoctor can help.

How can you take a more ac-tive role in helping your doctor un-derstand your health condition?One simple solution provided bythe Arthritis Foundation (AF) is to

“Take P.A.R.T.”P - Prepare a list of questions

and concerns to discuss. Keep adetailed journal of your symp-toms, including the times they oc-curred and associated environ-mental factors. For example, wasa particular pain triggered by acertain food or activity?

A - Ask questions during yourappointment. It’s a good idea tobring a list of questions with you,as well as a friend or family mem-ber to ask questions you mightnot have identified.

R - Repeat what your doctor

recommends so you can under-stand. Ask for written instruc-tions.

T - Take action. Inform yourdoctor of your lifestyle, habits, aswell as any concerns and prefer-ences, so a treatment plan can becustomized to your needs.

“Patients who track theirsymptoms are better prepared tocommunicate effectively with theirdoctors,” said Dr. John Klippel,with AF. “Accurate informationhelps both parties work togetherto determine the best possibletreatment options.”

How to Be a Prepared Patient

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(NAPSI)- As girls get older,they tend to drink less and lessmilk - precisely when they need itmost. The most important bone-building years, it turns out, are be-tween ages 9 and 18.

Beginning at age 9, girls in par-ticular need more calcium and vi-tamin D than when they wereyounger. By age 18, girls havebuilt 90 percent of their bonemass.

Fortunately, you can help a girlbuild strong bones and take ad-vantage of the benefits of dairyproducts - even if she doesn’t likemilk.

To help, here are tips fromBest Bones Forever!, a programthrough the U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services’ Of-fice on Women’s Health, to en-courage girls and their BFFs(best friends forever) to get ac-tive and choose foods with cal-

cium and vitamin D.Find calcium in unexpected

places. Did you know that aglass of calcium-fortified or-ange juice has the same amountof calcium as a glass of milk?You can find other sources ofcalcium at www.bestbonesfor-ever.gov/parents/foods/foods_list.cfm. Plain yogurt, for exam-ple, has up to 450 milligrams ofcalcium per serving - that’smore than milk.

Breakfast starts it off right. Eat-ing breakfast can increase energyand boost brainpower and can bea great time to get foods with cal-cium and vitamin D. In a recentpoll onwww.bestbonesforever.gov, morethan 60 percent of girls said theyprimarily have milk when eatingcereal.

You do make a difference! Par-ents who think that they no longer

have an influence on their tweenor teen daughters are wrong - themajority of adolescent girls citeparents as their biggest influencewhen it comes to nutrition.

Get active. Physical activity isjust as important for strong bonesas foods with calcium and vitaminD. Your daughter needs 60 min-utes of activity each day, so en-courage her to get involved withan after-school activity such assoccer, gymnastics or tennis. Getactive as a family by taking walksafter dinner or playing basketball.

Sneak it in. Make a smoothiefor a snack (try the below recipe),roll up string cheese in a fortifiedtortilla with salsa, prepare soupswith low-fat or fat-free milk, andadd bok choy and fortified tofu toa stir-fry.

Black and Blue Smoothie

2 cups blueberries

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(NAPSA)- While each year 1.5million new cases of cancer are di-agnosed in the U.S., there are stepsthat can help decrease your risk.

"If you put issues of nutrition,physical activity and tobacco inone basket, that could account foras many as 50 to 60 percent ofcancer deaths," said Dr. AndrewSalner, director of the Helen & Har-ry Gray Cancer Center at HartfordHospital. He also notes that asmany as a third of cancers are re-lated to nutrition and physical activ-ity.

What You Can Control -- Dr.Salner shares simple lifestylechanges, which may help boostyour cancer defenses:

Tobacco: Put It Out * Don't start using tobacco,

whether cigarettes or smokelesstobacco.

* If you are a smoker or some-one in your household is, quit.

Weight: The More Excess YouCarry, The Higher Your Risk

* Maintaining a healthyweight is extremely important.From breast, colon and kidney

cancers to lymphoma, endome-trial and ovarian cancers, manycancers have an increased riskin a person who is overweight orobese.

Eat Right And Get Moving * Get in at least 30 minutes of

rather vigorous exercise at least 5days a week. What counts as ex-ercise? Any kind of aerobic activity,but more than just a relaxing walk.Something where you're short ofbreath, perspire a little bit and putyourself to work.

* Physical activity actually has adouble benefit: It'll help you loseweight, which reduces the cancerrisk, but it also helps with generalhealth benefits and it increases yourcancer defenses in and of itself.

Making The Right Food Choic-es

* To get to the right bodyweight: decrease the amount ofcalories coming in, reduce fat andcarbohydrates, and replace themwith healthier foods such as leanprotein, fruits and veggies, andwhole grains. These foods con-tain antioxidants and vitamins.They don't have things like hor-

mones or nitrates that exist in cer-tain kinds of meat.

* Decrease saturated fat to lessthan 30% of caloric intake.

* Eat at least 5 helpings of fruitsand vegetables per day.

* Increase intake of wholegrains.

* Consume alcohol in modera-tion only: one glass of wine per dayfor women, two per day for menmaximum.

* In addition to the cancer pre-vention benefits, dietary, physicalactivity and weight factors can alsohelp to reduce risk of heart diseaseand diabetes, and are helpful forgeneral physical health as well.

Screening A Must For Earl De-tection

* Follow the screening guide-lines for your age group.

* Get a mammogram every yearstarting at age 40, in addition to con-ducting regular breast self-examsand annual provider exams.

* Colorectal screening shouldtake place every 5 to 7 years start-ing at age 50, and for men,prostate cancer screenings start-

ing at 50 should be discussed withyour physician.

* Know your family history andits given risk factors, and be sure todiscuss this with your physician,because your screening guide-lines may be modified if there is afamily history of cancer.

Decompress And Be Aware OfYour Surroundings

* There's relatively little harddata on stress and cancer, butthere may be a link between thetwo. We need to learn how to dealwith stress, have a sense of humorand cope with it as best we can.

* There are known carcinogensin the environment, tobaccosmoke being one of the biggest.For those working in certain indus-tries, environmental hazards suchas air pollution and other industrialhazards should be monitored.Specific data on how to protectyourself is available from theAmerican Cancer Society andOSHA.

Find more helpful health infor-mation atwww.hartfordhospital.org.

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(ARA) - Do you sometimeswheeze or stop to catch yourbreath when walking up stairs?Perhaps you get tired while gro-cery shopping or when walkingaround the mall. Maybe you havea cough or a cold that just won'tgo away.

These seemingly simple inter-ruptions to your daily life could bea sign of a serious disease calledchronic obstructive pulmonarydisease, or COPD. COPD - whichincludes emphysema and chronicbronchitis - is a serious lung dis-ease that over time makes it hardto breathe. In COPD, people's air-ways - the tubes that carry air inand out of the lungs-- are partiallyblocked.

People often ignore theirsymptoms, passing them off asnormal signs of aging. In fact,COPD is the fourth leading causeof death in the United States.Twelve million Americans are cur-rently diagnosed with COPD,while an additional 12 millionAmericans may have the diseaseand remain undiagnosed. COPDaffects one in five people olderthan 45 and occurs most fre-quently in people age 40 and olderwith a history of smoking. Currentand former smokers are at risk.

Smoking is the most commoncause of COPD, accounting for asmany as nine out of 10 COPD-re-lated deaths - but smoking is notthe only cause. As many as oneout of six people with COPD havenever smoked. Heavy or long-term exposure to secondhandsmoke or other air pollutants alsomay contribute. Environmentalexposure also can be a factor.People who have had long-termexposure to substances that can

irritate the lungs, such as certainchemicals, dust, or fumes in theworkplace, can develop COPD.

In some people, COPD iscaused by a genetic conditionknown as alpha-1 antitrypsin, orAAT, deficiency.

"Recognizing the signs andsymptoms of COPD and yourown risk factors is an importantfirst step. But it must not stopthere. COPD can be treated,''says James P. Kiley, Ph.D., direc-tor of the Division of Lung Dis-eases at the National Heart, Lungand Blood Institute (NHLBI), partof the National Institutes of Health."It's critical that people talk to adoctor if they are experiencingsymptoms. The earlier a personreceives proper treatment, thebetter their chances to improvequality of life."

Schedule a visit with the doctorif you or a loved one is experienc-ing:

* Constant coughing* Shortness of breath while do-

ing everyday activities* Excess sputum production* Feeling like you can't breathe* Not being able to take a deep

breath* WheezingCOPD is diagnosed with a sim-

ple breathing test called spirome-try. It's quick and painless - andworth it. With proper diagnosisand treatment, COPD patientscan breathe better.

You can find out more by visit-ing COPD.nhlbi.nih.gov. This edu-cational Website is part of a COPDawareness campaign from theNHLBI of the National Institutes ofHealth.

Shortness of BreathCould be a Sign of COPD



(WMS)- For those who aren'tfitness fanatics, getting back inshape is a goal to strive for.Though rates of overweight andobesity are high, society has alsogrown increasingly health-con-scious in the last 10-20 years, asthe growing number of gyms andother fitness centers can attest.

Still, for those hoping to shed afew extra pounds, the first step to-ward doing so can be the hardest.Many instantly think of the oft-in-timidating nature of the local gym,where muscular fitness enthusi-asts dominate the landscape.However, getting fit does not haveto include weight training. Whileweight training can be a valuablemeans to get healthier and shed-ding pounds, there are a host ofother exercise options that canlead to very positive results.

* Spinning. Spinning is a popu-lar and valuable alternative exer-cise option. However, because itcan be so demanding, spinningcan be a tough routine for thosemaking a lifestyle change. Onceyou've gotten into an exercisegroove, spinning might be some-thing to explore. Often set to ag-gressive, pulsating music, spinninginvolves riding a stationary bikethrough demanding courses fea-turing hills and other difficult terrain.

* Aqua aerobics. For those whoenjoy time in the pool, see if yourgym offers an aqua aerobicsclass. This might not be as readilyavailable at most gyms as spin-ning classes are, as lots of gymsdon't even have pools. For thosewho love swimming, look for agym that does have a pool, andchances are, that gym will offer

some derivation of aqua aerobicswhich consists of intense cardiomovements mixed with somestrength training. The chief benefitof a good aqua aerobics workout isthat it will work all your musclegroups with low impact on joints --making it ideal for seniors.

* Pilates. The popularity of pi-lates classes is now so great thatmany gyms offer classes severaltimes per day. Not unlike yoga, pi-lates is both a physical and mentalexercise. The exercises them-selves can be quite demanding,focusing on stretching and breath-

ing that strengthens the abdomi-nal core.

* Abdominals. Few people lookat their abs and don't think theycould use some work. That said,nearly every gym offers a class fo-cusing strictly on abdominal exer-cises. These usually range any-where between 15 and 30 minutesin length. Anything longer than thatmight cause painful and unneces-sary muscle strain, so beware ofab classes that might be longerthan 30 minutes, especially ifyou've only recently gotten backinto exercise.

* Fusion. For those who sub-scribe to the idiom that "variety isthe spice of life," fusion classes (al-so known as total body condition-ing) classes could be the perfectfit. That's because such classesare a combination of other class-

es. Because they combine somany different elements, theseclasses tend to run a little longer inlength, oftentimes exceeding anhour in length. The benefit of theseis that they build up your cardio-vascular as well as muscularstrength.

* Yoga. Arguably no alternativeexercise class is more widelyknown than yoga. A centuries-oldHindu discipline aimed at promot-ing control over the body andmind, yoga classes are offered atnearly every gym or fitness centeracross the country. Much of yogais concerned with helping you be-come stronger, more balanced, fo-cused, and flexible. If you're look-ing for a non-competitive environ-ment where you can move at yourown pace, this might be the bestworkout program for you.

Getting Fit Goes Beyond Lifting Weights

(NAPSI)- Experts agree thattotal fitness includes mental fit-ness. That's because a healthymind can help you pursue all thethings you love to do, whether it'sorganizing activities for your familyand friends, pursuing a new hobbyor even learning a new language.Recently, a group of experts fromvarious relevant fields participatedin a Cognitive Health Roundtable.According to these experts, thereare four pillars of cognitive health:nutrition, physical activity, sleep,and cognitive exercise. Here aretips to help keep your mind aliveand active -- whatever your age:

• Nutrition: Dr. Thomas Shea,University of Massachusetts Low-ell, said that in addition to eating ahealthy, well-balanced diet, sup-plements may be needed to com-plement healthy eating patternsand to ensure adequate nutrition.Dr. Ruth Remington, University ofMassachusetts Lowell, reportedthat research suggests that certainnutrients, such as folate, vitaminB12 and vitamin E, and antioxi-dants may help protect and sup-port healthy brain function andmemory.

• Physical Activity: Dr. ErinSnook, University of Massachu-setts Amherst, said that keepingthe body active often results in amore active mind. Adults shouldstrive to be physically active for 30minutes three or more days aweek.

• Sleep: Experts agree thatstriving for an average of 7 to 8hours of quality sleep daily is im-portant for maintaining a sharpmind. According to Dr. Jeffrey El-lenbogen, Harvard MedicalSchool, putting your brain andbody to sleep is not like puttingyour computer to sleep. Sleep isan active, rich and complex biolog-ical process that works to improveyour cognitive function.

• Cognitive Exercise: Just as it'simportant to exercise the body, it'salso important to exercise the mind.John Gabrieli, Massachusetts Insti-tute of Technology, described thebenefits of finding new and chal-lenging things to do that stretch youbeyond the daily norm. He arguedfor continually challenging the mindwith crossword puzzles, gamesand new hobbies that help the mindstay sharp and active.

Expert Tips On Keeping Mentally Fit (NAPSI)- No bones about it,

you need to protect your bonesfrom conditions such as osteo-porosis. Fortunately, it's preventa-ble for many people. A compre-hensive program that can helpprevent osteoporosis includes:

• A balanced diet rich in calci-um and vitamin D

• Weight-bearing exercise • A healthy lifestyle with no

smoking or excessive alcohol in-take

• Medication, when appropri-ate.

To help you understand yourbones and how to protect them,information about bone health isavailable from the experts at theNational Institutes of Health (NIH),a part of the U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services(HHS).

The NIH Osteoporosis and Re-lated Bone Diseases~NationalResource Center provides pa-tients, physicians, other healthprofessionals and the public ingeneral with an important link toresources and information onbone diseases. Ways to search forscientifically accurate bone healthinformation on the Center's newly

launched Web site include by au-dience type, language, readinglevel and disease. The Center isdedicated to increasing aware-ness and enhancing knowledgeand understanding of the preven-tion, early detection and treatmentof osteoporosis and related bonediseases, as well as strategies forcoping with them.

The materials fill importantgaps in information, such as os-teoporosis in men. Many diseasessuch as asthma and diabetes andcertain medications can increaserisk for osteoporosis and brokenbones. The site also provides linksto other resources.

One feature is the Check UpOn Your Bones tool, an online in-teractive bone health checkup.After answering a few questions,you can get personalized informa-tion about your bone health, in-cluding factors that may increaseyour personal risk for osteoporo-sis and broken bones and waysyou can minimize your risk andimprove your bone health.

Go to www.bones.nih.gov tofind free, timely, accurate and re-search-based information on top-ics such as bone health for adultsand children, osteoporosis, os-

teogenesis imperfecta andPaget's disease of bone.

The Center also distributes in-formation packets, pamphlets,fact sheets and other materials re-lated to bone diseases in English,Spanish and Asian languages.

Publications are download-able or can be ordered at nocharge. To order publications, or if

you have questions about bonediseases or bone health, you cancall (800) 624-BONE. Informationspecialists answer calls in Englishand Spanish. All information isconfidential. You can also write tothe NIH Osteoporosis and Relat-ed Bone Diseases~National Re-source Center, Two AMS Circle,Bethesda, MD 20892-3676.

Take Steps To Improve Your Bone Health

(ARA) - From wrinkle cream tohair dye and everything in be-tween, some people go to greatlengths to disguise the signs ofaging. However, despite the wis-dom that comes with getting old-er, we often overlook the less visi-ble signs of age, like everyday ac-tivities becoming more difficult,which can have a more significantimpact our lives than a few grayhairs.

Muscle loss can occur asyoung as age 40, causing weak-ness or lack of energy that mayforce people to give up or cut backon activities they once enjoyed -from golfing to gardening to keep-ing up with their children or grand-children. But the good news, ac-cording to muscle health experts,is that muscle loss can not only beprevented but even reversed, al-lowing people to stay active andvibrant.

"Getting older is a fact of life, sowe should take action now to pro-tect our muscles so we can stayhealthy as we age," says Dr. VondaWright, an orthopedic surgeonspecializing in sports medicine foradults over age 40. "Strong mus-cles help people continue doingthe things they love. Taking stepstoday to protect and strengthen ourmuscles can keep us active and in-

dependent, leading to a greaterquality of life down the road."

Dr. Wright offers her expert tipson how to take charge of yourmuscle health:

* Get a move on: Even if you'recompletely new to exercising, dai-ly activity is important and there'sno better time to get active thanright now. Start out with the ba-sics, like taking daily walks aroundyour neighborhood. Once that be-comes a habit, switch up yourroutine with other light activities.Daily exercise can also reduce therisks for diabetes, breast cancer,heart conditions and even de-pression.

* Take the muscle test: Testyourself and see just how strongyou are. There are many simple,at-home tests you can do tomeasure the strength of yourmuscles. For instance, do asmany pushups as possible untilexhaustion to test your upperbody strength. For average 40-somethings, men should be ableto complete 21 to 28 pushups andwomen should complete 18 to 24modified pushups.

* Feed your muscles: Regularactivity is only one ingredient in arecipe for better muscle health.Make sure you're eating a bal-anced diet that includes protein,

fiber and brightly colored fruits andvegetables. And there's some-thing new to help rebuild musclestrength: new Ensure (R) MuscleHealth, specially designed to helprebuild muscle and strength natu-rally lost over time. It has 13 gramsof protein and Revigor (TM) (asource of HMB), a naturally occur-ring amino acid metabolite thatcomes from protein. Revigor canhelp protect muscle cells, preservemuscle tissue and promote mus-cle growth so you can keep doingthe things you love.

* Use it or lose it: The old adageis true. Muscles can deterioratewith time if you don't use themregularly, leaving you feelingweak. But there is good news:Studies show that muscle atrophyfrom inactivity is reversible nomatter your age, so the more youuse your muscles, the strongerthey'll be.

While the aging process can'tbe stopped, muscle loss can beprevented or even reversed withexercise and proper nutrition.Everyone, from weekend walkersto after-work athletes, can takesimple steps now to build andmaintain strong, healthy musclesand continue doing the activitiesthey enjoy for years to come.

More Than Skin Deep: Preventing the Unseen Signs of Aging

(NAPSI) - For almost half of theAmerican population, prescrip-tion medicines are a part of dailylife. When taken as prescribed,they can play an important role inthe treatment and prevention of avariety of health conditions. How-ever, they can be harmful in thehands of those who do not have avalid prescription.

"Many people don't realize thatthe most common source of pre-scription medicine abuse is themedicine cabinet of a familymember or friend, not 'dealers' orillicit drug sources," says Jan En-gle, pharmacist and Executive As-soc. Dean at Chicago’s College ofPharmacy. "That's why it's impor-tant for everyone to know how tostore and dispose of prescriptionmedicines properly."

Dr. Engle is working with theAmerican Chronic Pain Assoc. tooffer advice about prescriptionmedicine storage and disposal aspart of the When Good MedicinesBecome Bad Drugs SM program(www.GoodMedicinesBad-Drugs.com). To keep your familymedicine cabinet safe, Dr. Englerecommends these tips:

"Start with a bi-annual inven-tory of all over-the-counter andprescription medicines," says Dr.Engle. "Any medication past itsexpiration date, showing signs ofdecay, or left over from a previousillness should be set aside for dis-posal." Prior to throwing away inthe trash, medication should beremoved from its original con-tainer and mixed with an undesir-able substance such as kitty litter

or coffee grounds in a disposablecontainer with a lid or in a seal-able bag. Or, check with yourpharmacy for disposal days orother programs for unused medi-cines.

Dr. Engle also says medica-tions should be stored in an areathat is cool and dry, since heat andhumidity can damage medicines.Locking medications in a cabinetor drawer can also keep prescrip-tions safe and prevent others fromgaining access, either intentional-ly or accidentally. "We all have re-sponsibilities to ensure our pre-scription medicines are usedsafely and appropriately," says Dr.Engle. "By keeping these helpfultips in mind, we can all do our partto help prevent misuse or abuse ofprescription medicines."

Staying Smart About Prescription Medicines

(NAPSI)- Your feet can helpprotect your sight. If, that is, youdirect them to your eye care pro-fessional for a comprehensive di-lated eye exam -- the only way toknow if your vision is at its bestand your eyes are healthy.

Millions of people in the U.S.have undetected vision problemsthat can cause vision loss andeven blindness, according to theNational Eye Institute. Unfortu-nately, many eye diseases haveno early warning signs, so youmay be affected without evennoticing it. The good news is that acomprehensive eye exam canprotect your vision.

During this exam, drops areplaced in your eyes to dilate, orwiden, the pupil. This lets the eyedoctor get a good look at the backof your eyes and examine themfor any signs of damage or dis-ease. Detecting eye diseases intheir early stages can help saveyour sight.

Healthy vision can help keepyou safe while you're driving, par-ticipating in sports or taking part inrecreational activities.

Helpful Hints:• Know your family's eye

health history. It is important toknow if anyone in your family hasan eye disease or condition sincemany are hereditary.

• Eat right to protect your sight.Perhaps you've heard that carrotsare good for your eyes. Eating adiet rich in fruits and vegetables,particularly dark leafy greens suchas spinach, kale and collardgreens, is also important for keep-ing your eyes healthy. Researchhas also shown that there are eyehealth benefits from eating fishhigh in omega-3 fatty acids, suchas salmon, tuna and halibut.

• Wear protective eyewear.Many eye injuries occur aroundthe home during householdchores, while playing sports or

doing yard work. Protective eye-wear, including safety glasses andgoggles, safety shields and eyeguards, are specially designed toprovide the most effective protec-tion for a particular activity. Manyeye care providers sell protectiveeyewear, as do some sportinggood and home supply stores.

Healthy Ideas:If you take care of your eyes,

they will help take care of you, saythe experts at the National Eye In-stitute. For eye care tips and infor-mation about eye health, visitwww.nei.nih.gov/healthyeyes.

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The Hospital continues tomake progress on Phase II of theCommunity Health Center, locat-ed in downtown Carthage. In midNovember the new building willbe home to the CAH MedicalCenter and CAH Pediatrics. It willserve two purposes; it providesneeded healthcare services forthe community and it will enhancethe downtown business areawhere a fire destroyed an entireblock in that area.

To further expand/enhancehealth services, CAH's HarrisvilleMedical Center welcomed FamilyPractice physician Jamal Janania,MD. Dr Janania is seeing patientson a full time basis in Harrisvilleand is accepting new patients.The site provides primary cares

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In September, CAH startedworking with Carthage Centraland Jefferson County BOCES tostart a New Visions program at theHospital. Through the programapproximately 18 high school jun-iors and seniors will rotate throughthe various departments at theCAH to learn more about careersin the health profession. BOCESprovides a full time instructor whowill work with the students and the

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The Hospital is participating inthe Jefferson County CommunityAssisted Living and the JeffersonCounty Legislatures grant appli-cation through the Department ofHealth HEAL NY- 20. The $33.9million dollar grant was approvedand will be used to build two as-sisted living facilities, one in Wa-tertown and a 60 bed facility inCarthage. The new facilities willensure that seniors have the ac-cess

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(ARA) - What does "light,""low" or "mild" mean to you? Formany consumers, these wordsmay suggest a healthier or saferproduct. But when it comes tocigarettes, there's no such thingas a safe cigarette. Health expertsagree that no matter what theytaste, smell or look like, all ciga-rettes are harmful to your health.

According to research from theNational Cancer Institute, the useof descriptors like "light," "low"and "mild" in the labeling and ad-vertising of tobacco productsmislead many smokers to believethat these products are less harm-ful and may help smokers quit oreven reduce the risk of developingsmoking-related cancers and oth-er diseases.

Recognizing this fact, the U.S.Food and Drug Administrationnow prohibits the use of the words"light," "low" or "mild" on thepackages of tobacco products, inaccordance with the FamilySmoking Prevention and Tobacco

Control Act."It is crucial that the public un-

derstand this law, the FDA's ac-tions, and how they are intendedto protect the public health," saysDr. Lawrence R. Deyton, directorof the FDA's Center for TobaccoProducts.

Because the Tobacco ControlAct is aimed at providing the pub-lic with a better understanding ofthe health effects of tobacco use,here are a few other common mis-conceptions about smoking.

Myth: Tobacco is only addic-tive for certain people.

Fact: While level and characterof nicotine addiction varies fromperson to person, nicotine ischemically addictive. Accordingto the U.S. Surgeon General, to-bacco addiction can be as difficultto break as addiction to heroin orcocaine.

Myth: Lower levels of tar andnicotine in "light," "low" or "mild"cigarettes offer smokers a safer

alternative to full tar and nicotine.Fact: The National Cancer In-

stitute has concluded that lightcigarettes provide no benefit tosmokers' health. People whoswitch to light cigarettes from reg-ular cigarettes are likely to inhalethe same amount of hazardouschemicals, and remain at high riskfor developing smoking-relatedcancers and other diseases.

Myth: If you've always been asmoker, quitting now won't doyou any good.

Fact: Quitting will always leadto better health. A 35-year-oldman who smokes will, on aver-age, live about five years longer byquitting, according to the NationalInstitute on Drug Abuse.

If you or somebody you knowis struggling to quit smoking, youare not alone. Immediate re-sources are available online orover the phone. Visitwww.SmokeFree.gov or call (800)QUIT-NOW.

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(NAPSI)- Experts say there areseveral heart disease risk factorsthat can be controlled through acombination of behavior and diet.One of the more important of these isblood cholesterol. Cholesterol canbuild up in arteries and cause bloodflow to be restricted. This can raiseblood pressure and strain the heart; italso raises risk of developing heartattacks and strokes.

Stay on top of your health by get-ting your important numberschecked regularly. These includeblood cholesterol, LDL cholesterol,HDL cholesterol, BMI (body massindex) and blood pressure.

Total Cholesterol: If your totalcholesterol is less than 200 mg/dL,your risk for heart attack is thoughtto be relatively low.

LDL Cholesterol: "Bad" choles-terol is one of the most importantnumbers for determining your riskfor heart disease. The ideal level isless than 100 mg/dL.

HDL Cholesterol: "Good" cho-lesterol ideally is greater than 60mg/dL.

Blood Pressure: the measure ofblood as it pushes against arteries.

A desirable blood pressure is120/80 mm Hg.

Another way to help is to getsome physical activity every day tokeep your heart strong.

Regular exercise helps boostyour levels of HDL. It can also helpmaintain a healthy weight, whichmakes your heart's job easier whilelowering stress. Chronic stress canstrain the heart, just like extraweight. Try healthy ways to ventstress, such as breathing exercises.

A heart-healthy diet includes:Fruits prepared with little or noadded sugar, fat or salt; Vegetablesprepared with little or no added sug-ar, fat or salt; Lean meats, poultry;Soy protein: soy milk or soy meatanalogs; Fish: Preferably with"healthy fats" such as salmon or tu-na, baked, broiled, grilled or boiled -- but not fried; Dairy: Low-fat or fat-free milk (1% or skim), low-fat yo-gurt, low-fat cheese; Whole grains:cereals, breads, pastas, tortillas,and brown rice; Oats, which containsoluble fiber that can help soak upsome cholesterol and prevent itfrom being absorbed by your diges-tive tract.

Drs. Mandy and Sam Vassallohave been practicing chiropracticfor the past 9 years in North Countryand love to call it there home! Theyboth received their Doctor of Chiro-practic degrees from New York Chi-ropractic College. Since gradua-tion, Drs. Mandy and Sam have de-voted their practice to the safe andeffective healing of patients of allages. After practicing a few years,Dr. Mandy took a special interest incaring for pregnant women andchildren. New York ChiropracticCollege prepared her well for treat-ing patients of all ages, but she feltthere was so much more to learnabout this special population of pa-tients. After doing some research,Dr. Mandy enrolled in the Interna-tional Chiropractic Council on Chi-ropractic Pediatrics Diplomate pro-gram. This rigorous 3 year programcovered all aspects of pediatricsfrom pregnancy, birth, infancy toadolescence. Each stage of preg-nancy and of a child's developmentwere covered in-depth. This helpedher acquire greater skills and com-

petencies in a wide range of evalua-tive, diagnostic and assessmentprocedures, as well as correctiveand adjustment skills for differentstages of pre-natal care, neonataland up to adolescence. After goingthrough this intense training, shegraduated with her Board Certifica-tion/Diplomate degree in Dec. 2008.

For people curious about whatchiropractic is, it's a conservativeand natural healing art and sciencethat concentrates on keeping peo-ple well. Its drugless and preventiveapproach to good health makes itperfectly appropriate for infants,children, and teenagers. Chiroprac-tic is licensed in all 50 states of theU.S. for the care of children of allages. A chiropractor does not ad-just an infant or child the same wayas he or she adjusts an adult. A ba-by's spine is very supple during thefirst few months of life, so the doctorof chiropractic applies only a slightpressure to make an adjustment.For older children whose spine isstill made of mainly cartilage, slightpressure followed by a gentle push

is all that is required to put the verte-bra back in place.

Many people ask when youshould bring an infant of child in tobe checked by a chiropractor, it isimportant to have a chiropractic ex-am during the first year of a child'slife as spinal trauma can occur dur-ing birth, as well as from tumbleswhile learning to sit up or walk. Yourchild's spine grows almost 50% inlength during the first year. This isequivalent to a six-footer growing tonine feet in just 12 months! It's thiskind of tremendous growth and de-velopmental changes which make acomplete chiropractic examinationso important in the early stages of achild's life. If there is a problem, theearlier it is corrected the less likeli-hood there is of it becoming achronic or more serious problem lat-er in life.

Some of the most common con-ditions for which children visit a chi-ropractor are: earaches, neck pain,check-up, headache, upper respi-ratory, low back pain, allergies,asthma, enuresis, scoliosis and mid

back pain. Other reasons are ADDand ADHD, colic, torticollis, insom-nia, growing pains, and persistentcrying in infants.

You may not realize it, but as achild grows, there are many in-stances that can throw a vertebraout of alignment. Falling off a bike,tripping, trampolines, sport injuries,getting tackled on the football field.These underlying injuries, if left un-corrected, can cause serious prob-lems as the child grows into adult-hood.

If your child suffers from any ofthese conditions, or if they havegone through a recent trauma,please call Family Chiropractic Careand schedule an appointment tohave their spine checked. Also, ifyou are pregnant and experiencingback pain, associated leg pain,neck pain, headaches or if you'vefound out your baby is in the Breechpresentation, call the office to beevaluated to see if Dr. Mandy canhelp you! The office is located in at24304 Rte. 37, and the phone num-ber is 315-785-9588.

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Lowville, NY- Lewis CountyGeneral Hospital is proud to offersome of the most unique health-care services to the North Coun-try. Our Rehabilitation Departmentcontinues to grow and add newtechnology and our RadiologyDepartment utilizes the mostmodern equipment in the area forthe diagnosis of breast cancer.

The Audiology Center, part ofthe Rehabilitation Department atLewis County General Hospital,recently announced new servicesadded to provide necessary diag-nosis and treatment of hearingloss. The new services includeFull Hearing Evaluations, HearingAid Assessments and Central Au-ditory Processing for childrenages seven and older. The Audiol-ogy Center also has low cost, highquality hearing aids available. TheCenter also provides HearingScreenings, Impedance Testing,VNGs (vestibulonystagmogra-

phy), and Hearing Aid Mainte-nance.

The Balance Center at LewisCounty General Hospital's Reha-bilitation Department opened itsdoors in spring 2010 and sincethen has provided an exceptionaloutlet for the community to re-ceive help with their balance anddizziness problems. As a patient,a comprehensive evaluation isperformed during the very first vis-it. Posture, balance, strength, eye-hand coordination and walkingare assessed. From the results ofthe evaluation, the therapist willprovide an individualized treat-ment program and educate thepatient on how to control symp-toms of dizziness and imbalance.

Diane Freeman is a WoundCare Certified specialist in the Re-habilitation Department at LewisCounty General Hospital. Dianesees patients on a wide variety of

cases and guides them throughthe wound healing process fromstart to finish. With new additionslike the negative pressure therapysystem, the Wound Care programat Lewis County General Hospitalallows patients to receive thor-ough care for wounds in our owncommunity.

The North Country Neck Trau-ma Center, also part of the Reha-bilitation Department, opened itsdoors a few years ago and sincethen hundreds of clients havebeen treated for various neckproblems usually with a very posi-tive result. The Center utilizes themost modern technology avail-able and was the first of its kind inNew York State and one of only 36in the United States when it wasopened. The types of injuriestreated at the North Country NeckTrauma Center are usually the re-sult of falls, motor vehicle acci-dents, sports/recreation acci-

dents and construction acci-dents. To contact the Rehabilita-tion Department at Lewis CountyGeneral Hospital, please call (315)376-5225.

The Radiology Department atLewis County General Hospitalprovides women access to themost modern technology for earlybreast cancer detection. The Digi-tal Mammography Program fea-tures the area's only True Full-Field Digital Mammography sys-tem. The mammography systemoffers Computer Aided Detection(CAD), which is a "computer look"at the images initially. This formatthen alerts the radiologists to sus-picious areas. The new technolo-gy allows for a more thorough,precise mammogram with fewerretakes and call backs. Womenfrom all over the North Countryhave come to realize the value ofTrue Full-Field Digital Mammo-grams over non-digital mammo-

grams.

Breast MRI, or Magnetic Reso-nance Imaging, is continuallygrowing in popularity as an addi-tion to mammography and ultra-sound in the early diagnosis ofbreast cancer. Offering BreastMRI as an option in our BreastCancer Diagnostic Programmeans a more detailed look atmany breast conditions will beavailable in a simple and non-in-vasive process. Digital Mammog-raphy, along with Breast MRI andthe Stereotactic Breast Biopsyprogram at Lewis County GeneralHospital, make our Breast CancerDiagnostic Program one of thevery best in the North Country. Tocontact the Radiology Depart-ment at Lewis County GeneralHospital, please call (315) 376-5213.

Recently, Lewis County Gen-eral Hospital announced Nicole

Garnsey MA, RD, CDN, CDE willbegin seeing patients two daysper month at the Hospital. Nicoleeducates patients in several nutri-tion specialties including dia-betes, pre-diabetes, chronic kid-ney disease, hypertension,BMI>30, gastric bypass, food al-lergies, irritable bowel syndrome,celiac disease, bariatric nutrition,weight management, and geri-atric nutrition. Nicole is able toprovide Medical Nutrition Therapy(MNT) for the nutritional manage-ment of many of these conditions.She is currently accepting newpatients at Lewis County GeneralHospital. Referrals from your pri-mary care provider are requiredand most insurances are accept-ed.

For more information about allof the services offered at LewisCounty General Hospital, pleasecall (315) 376-5200 or visit ourwebsite at www.lcgh.net.

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Sunshine Dental, PC, Water-town, is commemorating theirsixth anniversary as a dentalpractice by celebrating the"good deeds" of our area youth.Dr. Aeklavya Panjali, SunshineDental, PC is once again spon-soring its annual "Good Deeds"contest. For the fifth year, Dr.Panjali and staff are sponsoringthe contest as a way to show hisappreciation to the local com-munities for their tremendoussupport of his practice. The"Good Deeds" contest honorsthe local area youth who make apositive difference -- in a some-times unnoticed way. The con-test, open to grades K - 12, hasdistributed forms and guidelinesto all area schools, looking fornominations. The entry formscan also be downloaded fromtheir website: www.sunshine-dentalny.com. All nominationsmust be received by November8, 2010 and the "Good Deeds"

should have occurred betweenOctober 1, 2009 and September30, 2010.

Dr. Panjali believes that, "chil-dren should be rewarded fortheir good choices and deci-sions just as they are rewardedwith healthy teeth when theytake care of them responsibly.What makes these youth andtheir circumstances extraordi-nary is the fact that they are notlooking for rewards for their ac-tions, but are only responding toa call for goodness." Sometimesthese good deeds take place athome, in the classroom, or in ourcommunity. Often the "GoodDeeds" are acts of kindness,helpfulness, generosity, forgive-ness - all modeling how takingresponsibility and working hardmakes our world a better placeto live. "It is my continued desireto honor those who have exem-plified true courage, a sense ofpurpose, a belief in what mat-

ters, a willingness to sacrifice,and good citizenship . . . to rec-ognize the "Good Deeds" of ouryouth. It is my hope that the giftsthey will receive will encouragethem to continue living the ex-emplary lives they have chosen,while helping with the educationand enrichment of the recipientsand their families. I am lookingforward to receiving the nomina-tions to recognize all that theydo."

The top three nominees willbe awarded very special gifts ata reception honoring all of thenominees for their good deedsDecember 1st. The gifts havebeen chosen to encourage fur-ther pursuit of excellence byproviding items supporting theyouths' educational develop-ment. First place will be a newcomputer system; second placea $250 gift certificate; and thirdplace will receive a digital cam-era.

Bolton's Pharmacy, Inc, WestMain St. in Watertown, has beenserving the pharmacy needs ofNorthern New York since 1895.Over the years, Bolton's hasgone through many changes tocontinuously meet the needs ofits customers. Once again,Bolton's is undergoing a trans-formation, teaming up withHealth Mart, the fastest growingindependent pharmacy networkin the U.S. a national pharmacynetwork, and is now calledBolton's Health Mart Pharmacy.

Bolton's Health Mart Phar-macy is and will continue to be alocally-owned independent re-tail pharmacy serving the City ofWatertown, as well as Jefferson,Lewis and Southern St.Lawrence Counties. While thepharmacy décor, signage, andlogo will change, Bolton'sHealth Mart Pharmacy will con-tinue to deliver the same highlevel of personal care and qualityservice its customers and theirfamilies.

"Health Mart is a strong andrespected brand in independentpharmacies across the country.We are adopting the Health Martlook to better reflect our promiseto our customers: You can trustyour local Health Mart pharma-cist to understand your family'sspecial healthcare needs, togive you expert advice, and tooffer personalized service," stat-ed Patti Signor, RegisteredPharmacist and Co-Owner ofBolton's. Health Mart Pharma-cies accept most major insur-ance plans, backed with servicethat goes above and beyond;striving to make a difference inthe lives of patients and theirfamilies.

One thing that hasn'tchanged about Bolton's is thispriority: being a pharmacy first,not a convenience store with apharmacy in the back. Bolton'sis committed to providing thewidest range of services andcustomized medication solu-tions to its customers. Not only

do they provide state-of-the-artprescription drug customizationservice, Bolton's also offers anextensive line of durable medicalequipment such as orthopedicbraces, nebulizers, diabetic andostomy equipment, vascularsupports, external breast pros-thesis and bras, canes, walkers,wheelchairs, bath aids, hospitalbeds and lift chairs.

The owners of Bolton'sHealth Mart Pharmacy, Patti andKevin Signor maintain that aclose patient-pharmacist rela-tionship is the cornerstone oftheir success. As a locally-owned, independent pharmacy,Bolton's has created and main-tained personal relationshipswith their customers, while alsofocusing on changing with thetimes to provide the best-qualityprescription drug services. Stopby and see them at either of theirtwo convenient locations; 128W. Main St, or Outer WashingtonSt. (Within Pediatric Associates),or call 782-5961.

Good Deeds To Be Rewarded

Bolton's Health Mart Pharmacy - Caring For You and About You If you’ve visited Canton-Pots-

dam Hospital within the pastmonth, you may have noticedsomething different in the Café.The Hospital has been supportingthe North Country Grown Coop-erative’s initiative of Buy Local,Buy Fresh, Buy Organic and hasincorporated much of that pro-duce into daily menu items avail-able for patients, visitors, andstaff. In addition to introducing lo-cal foods into the Café, the Hospi-tal has also been offering a largerselection of items on the saladand sandwich bar, health con-scious to-go snacks, and hotbreakfast items.

“The Hospital’s focus on quality

is not restrictive to patient care andwill be experienced in every area ofhealthcare, including Nutrition Ser-vices. Meals prepared with localproduce and fresh meats are pre-ferred to those which are flashfrozen in a factory and shippedhundreds or thousands of milesaway. With the Hospital’s contin-ued growth in service lines and pa-tient visits, it made sense to con-tract with Morrison Food Service,”said Steve Gadapee, Director ofthe Hospital’s Café. “Change inservice will include monthly pro-motions and food awarenesswhile reducing our carbon foot-print through reduced truckingcosts and promoting local grow-

ers. The Hospital orders throughthe Buy Local program, then pre-pares and serves gourmet stylemeals. Fresh, unprepared pro-duce is also available to purchasethrough our Café Farmer’s Marketon Wednesday mornings,” addedGadapee.

Patients will immediately beginnoticing meals arriving sooner andwith supplementary options forthose with dietary restrictions.Canton-Potsdam Hospital under-stands that not all patients have anappetite for lunch at 11am or din-ner at 4pm; therefore, the Café willimplement greater flexibility withpatient mealtimes based on whenit’s convenient for the patient.

Canton Potsdam Hospital Prepares Local Produce

Steve Gadapee, Director of Nutrition Services and James Moore, Retired Director of NutritionServices, proudly show their Farmers’ Market of fresh vegetables that are available for pur-chase within the Café.

(NAPSI)- If you or someoneyou care about is among the600,000 U.S. women who have ahysterectomy this year, there'ssomething you may want to con-sider. Most of those surgeries arestill performed via open abdomi-nal incisions, meaning longer re-coveries and higher risks of com-plications.

Fortunately, less invasivesurgical options such as la-paroscopy are available. In re-sponse, one woman createdGive Me a Second to encouragewomen to get second opinionsbefore having a hysterectomy orany surgery.

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There could be good news formany people with poor vision andthose who care for and about them:There are optometrists speciallytrained and equipped to help lightentheir problem without surgery.

These are optometrists (eyedoctors) who have special trainingin working with patients who sufferfrom macular degeneration, diabet-ic retinopathy, glaucoma, retinitispigmentosa and other similar dis-eases that lead to very poor visionthat can't be corrected with regularglasses.

The Problem:

Macular Degeneration is themost common eye diseaseamongst the senior population. Asmany as 25% of those over 65 havesome degree of degeneration. Themacula is one small part of the entireretina, but it is the most sensitiveand give us sharp images.

Some of the causes include: UVlight from the sun, smoking, aging,and improper nutrition.

Nine out of ten people who havemacular degeneration have the drytype. There is no medical treatmentexcept for special vitamins and min-eral supplements. The wet type ismore aggressive and results in moredramatic vision loss.

For many, the condition can takeaway the ability to do such normal,daily activities as reading, watchingTV, driving, cooking and so on be-cause it so severely impairs the abil-ity to see. Often, the underlying con-dition is inoperable and has no cure.

The Solutions:What the low-vision doctors can

do is try to get their patients to seebetter with the help of high-techprescription glasses. In addition,they may be able to stop or at leastslow the progress of the diseasewith a vitamin and nutrition regimen,including lots of fish, nuts, fruit andvegetables.

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Similarly, noted Bonnie Dimuth,an IALVS patient could not see hergrand children's faces clearly untilher IALVS optometrist custom de-signed special glasses unique toDiMuth's condition. " Macular de-generation began to interfere withmy routine and I knew I neededhelp. Now, I have more independ-ence in my activities. The best part

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tometrist and member of the IALVShas been helping patients with lowvision, see clearly for over 20 years."Our job is to figure out everythingand anything possible to keep aperson functioning visually withoutsurgery," says Dr. Kornfeld."Whether it's driving, reading,watching TV, or seeing faces...wework with whatever is on the per-sons "wish list."

Dr. Kornfeld sees patientsthroughout upstate in one of his fiveoffice locations. If you or someoneyou care about is struggling with vi-sion loss, call Dr. Kornfeld today, hewill speak with you over the phoneat no cost, to see if you are a candi-date for these special glasses. Call:585-271-7320 or 866-446-2050.George S. Kornfeld, O.D.www.IALVS.com

Can / Am Youth Services, Inc.,which does business as Rose hill,was established by a group of lo-cal citizens in 1988. It has a mis-sion to work with youth whoselives have become unmanage-able because of a dependency onalcohol and/or drugs. Rose Hill isa residential rehabilitation foryouth facility located in ruralNorthern New York. Our 30 bedfacility allows for an intensive staffratio of 5:1. Rose Hill has a uniquetherapeutic structure developedspecifically for youth.

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