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Vol. 26 No. 21 • Rockland’s Independent Jewish Community Newspaper Since 1985 • 14 Sivan- 5771 June 16, 2011

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BIKUR CHOLIM WINS $200,000 LEGAL EXPENSE

Village of Suffern Ordered to Pay Bikur Cholim

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To better serve our patients, Dr. Baldinger has increased his hours. He is now available every Thursday. HEALTH

By: S. Mandelbaum

Over five years ago, a legal battle began to brew over the use of a house near Good Samaritan Hospital. The house, operated by Bikur Cholim, provided housing for religious Jews over Shabbos so that the visitors, who were not allowed to drive, would have a place to stay and be near their sick family members. The house was a place where roughly a dozen people could stay. Meals were provided as part of the service as well. In 2005, the Village of Suffern issued a violation to Bikur Cholim, saying that there was no

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SAVING TREES AND TAXPAYER DOLLARS By: A. Moeller

In an effort to save state money and adopt an environmentally sound alternative, The State Register, a booklet that lists rulemaking actions and other public notices that is updated weekly, will now, thanks to legislation sponsored by David Carlucci, will be replaced with its virtual edition. A free online version of the registry has actually been available since 2003. Senator Carlucci told the Advocate, “I am proud to sponsor this bill that will save the state money by eliminating what has in this age of technology really become an antiquated requirement." Senator Carlucci added, “This legislation will wean people off of these expensive, and wasteful hard copies and encourage people to reference the online version whenever feasible.” In addition to the expense of producing, printing and mailsee CARLUCCI page 3

MONSEY FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER ENTERS 2ND PHASE OF CENTER IMPROVEMENTS

By: M. Rubin

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NEW LAWS IN NY TO ENFORCE SAFER DRIVING

By: A. Moeller

The message that is being sent to drivers, not via text, but rather as a law in New York State is clear; ‘keep your eyes on the road”. There are too many distractions that come along with portable devices such as phones, GPS navigators, and Blackberrys. These days driving has become see MONSEY page 4 extremely dangerous, for drivers and pedestrians. As of Tuesday, The New York Assembly STATE UPHOLDS HILLCREST passed legislation that allows SCHOOL CLOSURE, SALE EXPECTED police to stop and ticket motorists for distracted while driving. By: S. Mandelbaum Someone caught texting while The State Education Commis- board’s decision last April, the driving is considered having sioner issued a ruling that basi- question arose of what to do committed a primary offense. cally stated the school board’s with it. In June 2010, the board Meaning, a police officer can decision to close the Hillcrest passed a proposal to place the pull you over if you do nothing School and sell it to Yeshiva school building up for a bid other than text while driving. Avir Yakov was premature, and so that it could be leased or the board should consider a sold. Within a few weeks, a few Using a portable electronic new price tag following ap- proposals to buy the building device while at the wheel of praisal. came in, and on July 28, 2010, a moving vehicle used to be With the Hillcrest School al- the school board voted to ap- considered secondary offense, lowed to close upon the prove Avir Yakov’s proposal to which means that a person “As the community can see from the plans we have displayed at the Monsey Medical Center and illustrated on page four, our facility will not only allow for additional exam rooms, but our patient service department will be able to expand to better serve the community," said Mendel Hoffman, presi-

dent and CEO of Community Medical and Dental Care, Inc. As the community medical center, our commitment is to always strive to better serve our patients,” Mr. Hoffman concluded. The funds that The Monsey Family Medical Center received through a $789,385 grant from Federal funding is currently be-

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THE ADVOCATE June 16, 2011 AS WE GO TO PRESS...

WEINER TO STEP DOWN

WASHINGTON — Representative Anthony D. Weiner has told friends that he plans to resign his seat after coming under growing pressure from his Democratic colleagues to leave the House, said a person told of Mr. Weiner’s plans. The news comes as Democratic leaders prepared to hold a meeting on Thursday to discuss whether to strip the 46-year-old Congressman of his committee assignments, a blow which would severely damage his effectiveness. Mr. Weiner, a Democrat, came to the conclusion that he could no longer serve after having long discussions with his wife, Huma Abedin, when she returned home on Tuesday after traveling abroad with her boss, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Pressure on Mr. Weiner to leave the House has been building for days, with top House Democrats, including Representative Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic leader, coming forward over the weekend publicly urge him to spare himself, his family and his party any more embarrassment. But that pressure intensified earlier this week when President Obama publicly suggested that he should step down and Ms. Pelosi told reporters that she was prepared to strip Mr. Weiner of his committee assignments if he did not leave. At the same time, the House ethics committee had formally opened an inquiry into Mr. Weiner’s conduct, including trading private messages with a teenage girl in Delaware. The investigation raised the prospect that he would face formal charges and sanctions, including expulsion. But with his decision to resign, the investigation is expected to end, since the committee has jurisdiction only over the actions of members of Congress.

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Publisher's Desk A Weekly Editorial By:

The case of the Bikur Cholim Shabbos House is of incredible importance to our community. So many times, when the unfortunate happens and someone we care for is in a hospital over Shabbos, we don’t often think of ourselves and the complexity of the situation because our mind is focused on the sick person in the hospital. Yet, we still require a great deal of logistics and support to be able to find accommodations and food at times when we don’t have the ability to focus on those problems.

Mendel Hoffman

For years, Bikur Cholim has cared for sick people and their families in this community. Not only do they routinely deliver hot kosher meals to patients and their families, they arrange for regular visits to the sick and entertainment for children. When Shabbos comes around and a family did not prepare for it, but cannot even consider leaving their family member in the hospital, they step in, providing shelter, meals, and assistance with all the other details that come with the complex observance of Shabbos. It was therefore incredibly important for Bikur Cholim to win their lawsuit with the Village of Suffern, who tried for years to close down the Shabbos House. It is inconceivable that an act of pure generosity and kindness like the Shabbos House, something that provides an incredibly valuable service to Jewish people who come from all over to care for a family member in the hospital, could provoke such a heartless act by a government. The federal government joined in and defeated Suffern as well, finding that the village violated the civil rights of its residents. Suffern was handily defeated, forced to pay $200,000 in its humiliation. But what lesson has been learned? With the recent decision against the village of Airmont, which was found to be engaging in discriminatory practices against Jews by not allowing a yeshiva to be built, and with the finding against Suffern for religious discrimination as well, will municipalities lay to rest these battles against religious institutions and non-for-profits once and for all? It is clear that such lawsuits will always favor that which is right, namely, the right of religious Jews to practice their religious without an overly bearing government denying that right.

WRITE TO US The Advocate welcomes Letters to the Editor & the Action Desk about relevant topics and issues. Letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number, although the name may be withheld from publication at the writer’s request. The Advocate reserves the right to edit for clarity and good taste. To voice your opinion, call: 845-770-1950, Fax: 845-352-5290, or e-mail Editor@AdvocateNews.org

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Advocate, I would like to suggest a Walking Advisory in the Town of Ramapo.

22 Main Street • Monsey, NY 10952 Tel (845) 770-1950

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There have been reports along 306 in the Monsey - Wesley Hills area of attempted kidnappings of children, including teen-age girls. One incident involved a child walking along 306, when a motorist stopped and twice tried to entice / force the child into the car. He was unsuccessful and sped off. According to Ramapo Police unfortunately, these incidents are not uncommon, referring to attempts at motorists to abduct children, whether at night or day.

It is strongly advised that children and teenagers walk in groups or at least two at a time! Remote areas should be avoided unless well supervised. It is my hope that The Advocate will keep the public informed and work with Ramapo’s police department to enforce safety measures that we can all take to ensure our childrens’ safety throughout the summer months. Sincerely, A concerned Monsey parent

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If you have something to report going on in or around the Town or County, or if you are generally alarmed or concerned on any issue involving laws, policies, or anything else -we want to hear your opinion! please write, to the Action Desk at:

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‫שלח תשע״א‬ Bikur Cholim page 1 permissible use of the home for people who came and went and did not live there. Bikur Cholim applied for a variance given the circumstances and use of the home, but in November of 2005, the Zoning Board of Appeals denied their request. Bikur Cholim, and seven other plaintiffs, then sued Suffern in federal court in 2006, claiming that Suffern violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act 2000, or RLUIPA, because they did not allow the house to remain open. Bikur Cholim argued that because Jews could not drive, the house was necessary for religious reasons. RLUIPA is a federal law that does not allow local governments to create zoning laws that restrict the ability of religious exercise. Suffern countered that the restriction against the communal

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governments cannot unreasonably impose their zoning laws in a manner that deprives people of the right to practice their religion freely." The village, however, did require the organization to go before the Planning Board to comply with basic planning issues. Those proceedings would not touch on the practical purpose of the building, but would deal with the overall facility, and include issues such as parking. While that settlement was clearly a victory for Bikur Cholim, an unresolved issue was the costly litigation and who would pay for it. Now, Magistrate Judge George A. Yanthis ruled that Suffern pay $286,387.26 to Bikur Cholim Inc. and seven other plaintiffs who had first brought the lawsuit against the village. Village Attorney Terry Rice said that the village would only pay $200,000 in le-

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buy the school for $3.1 million. At issue, said the Commissioner, was the use of two very different appraisals of the property, and how they were considered when the board voted to sell the building. The first appraisal came in at $5.9 million, while the second one put the value of the property at $3.24 million. The board argued that the second appraisal was more realistic, and that was why the offers to buy the property were all closer to the price range of the second appraisal and not the first one. The Commissioner said he felt that the board should have done more research into the differences of the appraisals and should have waited more time for other offers to come in for the building. He also recommended that the board take 9 to 18 months to more widely publicize the sale to attract higher offers. The school board will continue to work toward making a final sale of the school building. While it may be

home was not unreasonably preventing them from exercising their religious beliefs. After the matter went to trial, the government joined in the case and filed a civil rights lawsuit against the Village of Suffern. Following that, the federal court then decided that the Shabbos house was in fact part of the exercise of the religion, and then both sides came together to settle the matter. In June of 2010, the village reached a settlement with the government over the civil rights lawsuit, and the village relented and allowed Bikur Cholim to keep the house operational. At the time, Preet Bharara, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, said, "This settlement makes clear that possible, as some have suggested, that the building can sell for more money than was offered, given that the economy and real estate prices have continued to fall over the past year, a new appraisal may show that the building is actually worth less than it was. The commissioner is not stating that it not that it should not be sold, it’s just getting a new price tag.

The Advocate congratulates the Town of Ramapo for continuing to ensure safety to walkers and bike riders in the very busy area of Suzanne Lake. It is a really great effort, and we appreciate the time and resources put in to make this happen. It is also surprisingly nice to see some tax money is left over from the Baseball stadium for new sidewalks! ---->

gal fees, the amount he said that everyone involved agreed would be the limit if either party were ultimately responsible for paying legal fees. Suffern officials said that the settlement last year, and even paying $200,000, which will need to be bonded in order to pay out, was not as bad for the village as what might have been. If not for the settlement, said Suffern Mayor Dagan LaCaorte, legal fees alone could have risen past $1 million, and could have resulted in an uncertain outcome. With the lawsuits behind all parties, the Bikur Cholim house remains open and welcoming, providing its services to families who need it, without any interruptions.

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MONSEY FROM PAGE 1 ing used to add 6,000 square feet of space to the existing center. The expansion project is in the process of adding eight exam rooms to the pediatric and adult medicine departments. The construction project has begun adding four exam rooms in the OB/GYN department, and is near completion of five more rooms in the Project Ohr, Behavioral Health Department. The waiting rooms will double in size to accommodate patients more comfortably. In the works are also- additional

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DRIVING FROM PAGE 1 patient services offices as well as more playing areas for children waiting to be seen. “We are proud of the confidence our patients have in the services and programs that we provide,” said Dr. Joel Allen, Medical Director. “We are equally proud of the recognition we have received from our elected officials and community based organizations. We strive to always bring our patients the health care that they deserve, regardless of their ability to pay.”

shouldn’t be pulled over solely for driving while texting. Instead, it was tacked on to another offense like speeding. Now violators could face $150 fines and two points on their licenses. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed a similar bill, calling distracted driving “a lethal activity.” And would ad another point against the licenses of distracted drivers. The third point also would apply to handheld cell phone violators, who are already targeted for primary enforcement (meaning police do not need another reason to stop and cite them). Senator Timothy M. Kennedy, D-58th District, officially announced the Senate and Assembly have approved legislation that strengthens state law against texting while driving. Once the Governor signs the bill, law enforcement

will finally have the tools they need to begin cracking down on texting while driving. Elsewhere in New York, An assemblyman has proposed legislation that would ban adults from smoking in cars when children under the age of 14 are present. Assemblyman David Weprin, D-Queens, says he wants to reduce children's exposure to secondhand smoke. The bill would apply even when the windows are rolled down. Violators could face a fine of up to $100. Four other states have passed similar law including Maine, Louisiana, Arkansas and California. In Rockland, smoking is banned in cars carrying passengers under age 18. Nassau County on Long Island is considering a similar bill.

CARLUCCI FROM PAGE 1 ing the State Register, hard copies of the State Register consume enormous amounts of paper and require storage that many municipalities just don’t have. Estimates have shown that eliminating this requirement when fully implemented over a period of a few years could save the state hundreds of thousands of dollars. The State Senate had just passed legislation (S4818A) sponsored by Senator

David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Orange) that will reduce state expenditures by eliminating requirements to provide free hard copies of the State Register to city, village and town clerks as well as state agencies and legislators. Now that this law has been passed, entities will be allowed to opt out of receiving a hard copy, but no entity wishing to receive the hard copy will be denied. This is just another great way to save trees and Money for New York State.

OBAMA 2012 HOPE CAMPAIGN

the liberals who would be most likely to support him. A recent Pew survey found that 84 percent of staunch conservatives strongly disapprove of the president, but only 64 percent of solid liberals strongly approve of him.

WASHINGTON -- As he weighed a presidential run back in 2006, President Barack Obama displayed a realistic sense of self-awareness: All the adulation he was receiving, he conceded then, was because he was a blank slate on which people could attach their aspirations. As he seeks re-election, his self-awareness is on display again, with a new conclusion. "It's not as cool to be an Obama supporter as it was in 2008, with the posters and all of that stuff," he acknowledged to an intimate gathering of donors in Miami this week. It's a line he delivered with a chuckle, a variation on a theme that he is using with his base of supporters. But it holds an important truth for the Obama campaign: Obama is now a known quantity and he will not inspire voters this election the same way he did in the previous one. Complicating things for Obama is what the Pew Research Center calls an "intensity gap" between Obama's conservative opponents and

Intensity, or enthusiasm, is an important factor in driving voters to the polls. Obama benefited greatly from it in 2008 with a record-shattering turnout. But conservative intensity played a significant role in the 2010 midterm elections that put Republicans in control of the House. For the president, crafting his message for 2012 is a balancing act. He must re-energize his base, the voters moved by his 2008 mantra of hope and change. But he also must reassure moderate and independent voters that he is still focused on righting the economy and that he is not the radical, ineffective agent portrayed by the Republican field of presidential candidates. Obama bridges the two with a line meant to be both a defense of his first two years in office and a rationale for his re-election: "Big changes don't happen overnight."

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By: S. Mandelbaum WASHINGTON OBAMA VISITS PUERTO RICO President Obama visited Puerto Rico this week, the first time a president has done so since John F. Kennedy did in 1961. Obama’s visit was made in order to woo potential Latino voters to his side in next year’s race. While there, he met with Puerto Rico’s governor and held a fundraiser. REPUBLICAN DEBATE BRINGS NO FIREWORKS The first debate between Republican candidates for president was anticlimactic, according to most. No candidates stuck out in particular, but two issues did emerge from the event. Firstly, Michelle Bachmann used the event to declare her candidacy for the presidency officially, and according to some pundits, has already replaced Sarah Palin as the leading female conservative candidate for president. Also, Tim Pawlenty was seen as backing down tremendously from attacks against Mitt Romney’s healthcare plan. The day before the debate, he said that “ObamaCare” was really “ObomneyCare,” bur during the debate did not reiterate that thought and instead backed off of his attacks. Many felt that demonstrated he lacked the leadership skills needed to emerge as a frontrunner in the primaries. OBAMA FUNDRAISERS THIS WEEK

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President Obama – and First Lady Michelle Obama – have been fundraising for the 2012 election this week. Michelle Obama raised money in California, and told the crowd that the job has weighed on her husband. Saying that she saw the creases grow on his face, she said he is still energetic and tackles everything without taking time off. While she raised a sizable sum, the president had a harder time. In Florida, Obama held a fundraiser in a 3,000-seat auditorium that had fewer than 1,000 people in attendance.

saying he already created over 2 million jobs in the last year and a half. Obama said that he would also push for the 2% cut on payroll taxes to be extended. Since the beginning of the year, employees had 2% more in their paychecks because of the cut, which was advocated for by Obama. Obama has been facing tough opposition on his proposal to raise the debt limit, and now says he would insist the tax cut should be part of a proposal to raise the debt ceiling, something that would attract Republican support to the idea.

GINGRICH CAMPAIGN MELTING DOWN Newt Gingrich began his presidential campaign with high hopes, but then immediately suffered a serious setback when he criticized the Republican budget plan during intense negotiations. In response, Republicans abandoned him and he saw his credibility fall a great deal. Then, his top campaign staffers resigned together, a move that always indicates trouble for a candidate. He has tried to talk down rumors of his campaign’s early demise and said he still believes he will win the election.

RICK PERRY TALKING UP RUN IN NY Texas Governor Rick Perry traveled to New York this week amid more speculation that he is ready to launch a presidential campaign. Perry is a tough-talking southerner who many believe can be a leader in the Republican field. His visit to New York included a few political events where he delivered speeches that focused on his successes as governor. He also met privately with Rudy Giuliani, whose 2008 presidential campaign Perry had strongly supported.

OBAMA PUSHES PAYROLL CUT EXTENSION In a speech focused on unemployment, President Obama said he would continue to work on job creation,

TEXTING WHILE DRIVING TARGETED A new proposal by Governor Cuomo, and supported by state legislators, would increase fines and penalties for anyone caught driving while texting. The offense is not limited to

sending text messages while driving, and is applied to the use of any handheld electronic device while operating a car. The proposal would make such a violation a primary offense, meaning that drivers can be pulled over for doing that alone, and would include serious fines and up to 3 points off your driver’s license. ALBANY LEGISLATORS 4TH MOST EDUCATED A study of all state legislators found that New York’s legislators are the fourth most educated in the country. 87% of legislators have at least a bachelor’s degree, not far from California legislators, who have the highest figures for that at 90%. Arkansas is the least educated, with about 75% holding a bachelor’s degree. Almost one-third of Albany legislators are lawyers, while nationally, only about half of that, or 17% of state legislators, are lawyers. ASSAULTING ELECTEDS: FELONY Elected officials take a lot of heat, but one elected official thinks that they may face physical harm. Senator Eric Adams, a Democrat from Brooklyn, wants to adjust the penal code so that sentences for assaulting elected officials are harsher than for attacking regular civilians. He's proposing to establish the felony offense of assaulting an elected official. Those convicted of such a

crime would face up to 5½ years—more than double the maximum term normally handed down. VANDERHOEF ASKS CUOMO For Money Rockland County Executive Scott Vanderhoef has sent a letter to Governor Cuomo saying that the state owes the county about $80 million. Vanderhoef said that the outstanding money is being borrowed against so that county government can remain functional, but the county needs what the state owes it right away. A Cuomo spokesman said he believes the state only owes Rockland about $10 million, with some of the discrepancy relating to paperwork that is in the process of being filed. PRESCRIPTION DATABASE PROPOSED New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is pushing a bill that would require the state Health Department to develop a statewide database that can be easily checked by health providers and pharmacists before handing out drugs. The plan is known as the "Internet System for Tracking OverPrescribing Act," or "I-STOP." The program is designed to make it easier for doctors to avoid overprescribing drugs, and would also help efforts to stop the illegal sale of prescriptions by patients who get it validly.

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State Health Department Urges Precautions During Extremely Hot Weather Hot Temperatures Can Create Serious Health Risks ALBANY, N.Y. - New York State Health Commissioner Nirav R. Shah, M.D., M.P.H., cautioned New Yorkers about serious health effects that can arise due to intense heat and humidity, and advised people to take steps to protect themselves during the extreme temperatures being experienced in many areas of the state. "High temperatures and humidity over extended periods of time can cause serious health problems," Commissioner Shah said. "We strongly urge people to be aware of the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and take some common sense measures to stay cool and healthy during extreme temperatures." Dr. Shah noted that those most susceptible to high temperatures are the elderly, young children, people who are overweight or obese, individuals with respiratory ailments or chronic medical conditions, and people who work outdoors. Heat related illnesses occur when the body is unable to cool itself through perspiration. This can lead to: Heat stroke (or sun stroke) - The most serious heat-related illness that is an emergency and requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms include hot, dry and red skin; a rapid pulse; a body temperature above 105 degrees F; loss of alertness; confusion; unconsciousness or coma; or rapid/shallow breathing. If any of these symptoms are present, im-

mediately call 911 or Hatzaloh. While waiting for medical assistance to arrive, move the person to a cool place, use an air conditioner or fan, and apply wet sponges. Wrapped ice packs may be placed on the neck, wrists, ankles or armpits to help cool the body temperature. Heat exhaustion – Often caused by overexertion in hot or humid temperatures, it can quickly lead to heat stroke. Symptoms include heavy sweating; fainting; vomiting; cold, pale and clammy skin; dizziness or headaches; nausea; and weakness. Move the person to a cool, dry place, loosen clothing, and apply cool, wet cloths to the neck, face and arms. Give the person a glass of water every 15 minutes, up to about a quart, and have them sip the water slowly. If vomiting occurs, immediately stop giving the water.

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Heat cramps – A person experiencing muscle cramps in the abdominal region or extremities is likely suffering from heat cramps. Symptoms also include heavy sweating and mild nausea. Move the person to a cool place and apply firm pressure to the cramping muscles. The individual should also try to gently stretch the cramped muscle and hold if for 20 seconds, then massage it gently. Drinking cool water is also advised. Heat rash – A skin irritation that appears as a red cluster of pimples or small blisters that is the least serious heat-related illness. A person should be moved to a cool place and the affected area should be kept dry. Talcum powder may be used to promote comfort. The best way to avoid heat-related illnesses is to create a cool, healthy environment at home and avoid spending time in outdoors or in other places where temperatures are high.

Recommended tips include: -Use air conditioning to cool down, or find an air conditioned building; -If air conditioning is not available in the home, open windows and shades on the shady side of the home and close them on the sunny side, which may help cool temperatures inside; -Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid alcohol, caffeine and sugary drinks; -Take cool showers or baths to beat the heat and help keep body temperatures at safe levels; -Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.) and take regular breaks from physical activity; -Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing; -Stay out of the sun as much as possible; -Wear sunscreen and a ventilated hat outdoors, even if it seems cloudy; -Never leave children, pets or individuals with special needs in a parked car for ANY amount of time since vehicle temperatures can rise to dangerous levels in just a few minutes; and -Check on family, friends, and neighbors often to assess their condition, especially elderly persons and those who have special needs.

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Dr. Albetter says;

“enjoy the spring time weather”

For an immediate appointment with the Department of Allergy and Immunology Call 352-6800 and feel better today.

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NYC RENT LAWS SET TO EXPIRE; CUOMO GIVES 'PASS IT OR DON'T GO HOME' ULTIMATUM With the deadline just hours away, Gov. Andrew Cuomo will announce today that unless the Legislature passes a bill extending and expanding the state’s current rent regulation law, no one will be going home, according to two sources with knowledge of the governor’s plans. The governor’s announcement will come amid a flurry of end-ofsession activity, with the Legislature scrambling to carve out deals on a host of pending issues, including same-sex marriage and a property tax cap. Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos has said he would support a simple extension of rent regulations that cover over one million New York City apartments, which officially expire today. Lawmakers from both parties are eager to wrap up this week’s business by Friday so they can avoid having to return to Albany next Monday, the official last day of session. So Cuomo’s announcement today comes at a critical time: extend and expand rent regulations or risk an extraordinary session. A spokesman for Skelos did not return a request for comment. Cuomo spokesman Josh Vlasto dismissed the report, saying he declined to comment on a rumor. Cuomo has taken a strong stance on renewing the state’s rent laws, fully aware that his liberal Democratic base would retaliate were the laws allowed to expire. At a press conference outside the Senate chambers Tuesday afternoon, Democrats blamed Senate

Republicans for holding up the bill, claiming that Skelos’ offer to pass an extension of rent regulations was just a diversionary tactic. “We don’t like those three bills you sent out,” said Sen. Adriano Espaillat, a Manhattan Democrat, referring to the Senate GOP. “It’s just an end-around to try to skip town without doing this. It’s just a simple extender that weakens tenant protections. So we’re not supporting that.” Sen. Liz Krueger, also a Manhattan Democrat, said Cuomo gave assurances to rent law supporters in a meeting yesterday that he would do whatever it takes to extend and expand rent regulations. “It is his priority,” Krueger said of Cuomo. “We were in a meeting where he said it and confirmed it.” During his term, Gov. David Paterson called several extraordinary sessions to force the Legislature to act on key pieces of legislation. Democrats and rent law advocates have been calling on Cuomo to do the same thing. In a recent letter to Cuomo, Sen. Eric Adams, a Brooklyn Democrat, urged Cuomo to force the Legislature to act on rent regulations, much like he used the threat of budget extenders to compel lawmakers to pass an on-time budget this year. Asked whether he would support Cuomo calling for a special session to force action on rent regulations, Senate Minority Leader John Sampson said, “We’re not going home until we deal with rent regulations.”

Monsey Family Medical Center welcomes

Dr. David Menchell

to the Department of Allergy & Immunology

Dr. Albetter says;

“enjoy the spring time weather”

For an immediate appointment with the Department of Allergy and Immunology Call 352-6800 and feel better today.

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Science Matters

Forests draw off more CO2

The worldÕs forests are pulling increasing amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere Ð a welcome counterbalance to global warming.

Change in forest carbon content 2000–2010

Increased Decreased

Monsey Family Medical Center 68 nations were studied; map shows those with annual carbon change of more than 0.5%

1893

How one forest changed

Photos taken 103 years apart from same point in a Finnish forest

1997

DR. B. Albetter says,

Monsey Family Medical Center

What happened? Trees grew more densely in many forests, allowing the forests to store carbon, even when the forests did not become larger Source: Aapo Rautiainen of the University of Helsinki, Public Library of Science Graphic: Helen Lee McComas © 2011 MCT

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Rockland NEWS New Yeshiva to Open in Monsey Chabad of Monsey, under the auspices of its Shliach Rabbi Simcha Werner, will be opening a new Beis Medrash/Zal in Monsey, NY this coming year. The Yeshiva will be under the leadership of its Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Dovid Weber, founder of Yeshivas Lubavitch of Baltimore and son of the renowned Mechanech Rabbi Shaye Weber of Yerushalayim. Throughout the past decade, Rabbi Weber has had countless Talmidim under his guidance. He is well-known for his experience in the fields of Chinuch and for his devotion to his Talmidim. He will be joined by Rabbi Hershel Stolik of Crown Heights and Rabbi Yehuda Leib Altien of Montreal. Rabbi Stolik is recognized for his capabilities in Hashpaah and will serve as the Yeshiva’s Mashpia, and Rabbi Altein, recognized for his skills in Hasbarah, will serve as Magid Shiur of Shiur Aleph. Monsey, one of the largest Jewish communities in America, is arguably also the fastest growing Lubavitcher community. A beautiful suburban town just about an hour drive from Crown Heights, Monsey is already host to many Chabad Mosdos, amongst them, a Cheder for boys and girls respectively, a Mesivta, a girls high school and several Shuls. For more information and registration call 443-803-0514 or 410-3583205 or email YGMonsey@gmail. com.

Free Gala Grand Opening of 18karrots kosher café & juice bar Sunday, July 3, 2 – 5 p.m. at Lifeplex Health Club in Monsey Monsey, NY- This fourth- of -July weekend, get in touch with your roots (and your leaves, seeds, berries and stems, too!) at the Gala Grand Opening of 18karrots kosher café &juice bar, Sunday, July 3, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the LifePlex Health Club, 18 College Road, in Monsey. You’re invited to taste free samples of 18karrots’ nutritious smoothies, protein drinks and fresh-pressed fruit and green juices; salad bar offerings with an array of signature dressings; naturally-sweetened, whole-grain muffins, cakes and cookies, delectable wraps, and more. Guest speakers will talk about health and healing, plus there will be entertainment for the whole family. Barely open a month, 18karrots has distinguished itself as an eat erie that serves up “superb, real food for real people.” Its attention to strict kashrut standards of cholov yisroel and pas yisroel – under the supervision of Rabbi Zusha Blech—combined with its emphasis on using the freshest unprocessed ingredients and whole foods, make it a Rockland County destination point for the discerning consumer. 18karrots kosher café & juice bar: Good as gold for body and soul! For more information, call: 845517-5310 or visit 18karrotskoshercafe.com.

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For Pesticides: Apples Are Worst, Onions The Best Maybe you overlooked the U.S. Department of Agriculture's yearly roundup of pesticides in foods released last month. It's long and full of tongue-twisting chemicals — like tetrahdrophthalimide and pyraclostrobin — found on some popular produce. But the Environmental Working Group, (EWG) an advocate for stricter pesticide controls, has crunched the numbers from that report and a bunch of others to come up with a guide for concerned shoppers. There's a "Dirty Dozen," headlined by apples, celery and strawberries. And there's also a catchy "Clean 15" of fruits and vegetables lowest in pesticides. The top three on that list: onions, sweet corn and pineapples. The EWG suggests that people buy organically grown fruits and vegetables for the varieties on its list of the most likely to carry pesticide residues. But the group also says the health benefits from produce mean that "eating conventionallygrown produce is far better than not eating fruits and vegetables at all." Data from the latest USDA report show that 98 percent of apples and 97 percent of grapes tested had at least one pesticide residue. On the other end of the spectrum, only 0.1 percent of fresh sweet corn had a detectable pesticide. But organic isn't necessarily synonymous with pesticide free. The USDA report says

Tainted produce

Of all crops tested in 2009, cilantro had the highest percentage of samples with pesticides that violate federal regulations.

Produce samples

Percentage of samples with unapproved pesticides or levels above federal limits:

100%

Cilantro

44%

Spinach

5.2%

Cucumbers

3.6%

Apples

2.2%

Potatoes

1.7%

Green onions

1.6%

Asparagus

1.1%

Lettuce (organic)

0.8%

Grapes

0.8%

Sweet potatoes

0.4%

Pears

0.1%

Corn (on cob)

Oranges

some organic lettuce tested contained pesticides. The most common residues were from spinosad (found in 18 percent of samples) and azadirachtin A/B, which USDA says are OK for use in organic agriculture. And the USDA says less than one-third of 1 percent of the food samples it tested contained pesticide residues that exceeded safety tolerances established by the Environmental Protection Agency. Nearly three percent of the foods sampled contained pesticides for which the EPA hasn't set standards, USDA said. Overall, the USDA concludes that pesticide contamination of food is below the limits set by EPA. The bottom line is still-Eat your fruits and vegetables! The health benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables outweigh the risks of pesticide exposure. Use the guide to Pesticides to reduce your exposures as much as possible, but eating conventionally-grown produce is far better than not eating fruits and vegetables at all. The Shopper's Guide to Pesticide in Produce will help you determine which fruits and vegetables have the most pesticide residues and are the most important to buy organic. You can lower your pesticide intake substantially by avoiding the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables and eating the least contaminated produce.

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Dr. Albetter asks;

“SPRING ALLERGIES FORCE YOU TO HIDE BEHIND A MASK?”

Dr. Renata Witkowska & Dr. David Menchell CAN HELP YOU. For an immediate appointment with the Department of Allergy and Immunology Call 352-6800 today.

There is not need to hide from the spring air and flowers. Monsey Family Medical Center 40 Robert Pitt Dr., Monsey, NY 10952 845.352.6800

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Germany: Sprouts Did Cause Deadly E. Coli Outbreak BERLIN -- German vegetable sprouts caused the E. coli outbreak that has killed 29 people and sickened nearly 3,000, investigators announced Friday after tracking the bacteria from patients in hospital beds to restaurants and then farm fields. Reinhard Burger, president of the Robert Koch Institute, Germany's national disease control center, said the pattern of the outbreak had produced enough evidence to draw that conclusion even though no tests of sprouts from an organic farm in Lower Saxony had come back positive for the E. coli strain behind the outbreak. "In this way, it was possible to narrow down epidemiologically the cause of the outbreak of the illness to the consumption of sprouts," Burger said at a press conference with the heads of Germany's Federal Institute for Risk Assessment and Federal Office for Consumer Protection. "It is the sprouts." The breakthrough came after a task force from the three institutes linked separate clusters of patients who had fallen sick to 26 restaurants and cafeterias that had received produce from the organic farm. "It was like a crime thriller where you have to find the bad guy," said Helmut Tschiersky-Schoeneburg from the consumer protection agency. "They even studied the menus, the ingredients, looked at bills and took pictures of the different meals, which they then showed to those who had fallen ill," said Andreas Hensel, head of the risk assessment agency. Burger said all the tainted sprouts may have either been consumed or thrown away by now, but warned that the crisis is not yet over and people should still not eat sprouts. While the farm on the outskirts of the northern German village of Bienenbuettel blamed for the outbreak was shut

down last Thursday and all of its produce recalled, the experts said they could not exclude the possibility that some tainted sprouts were still being used and people could still get infected with E. coli. Also, since it has not yet be established why the sprouts were bad – whether the seeds had been contaminated or the farm's water – the experts said it was possible that other farms could also be affected. No other farms have been shut down, however. Germany has been the epicenter of the world's deadliest known E. coli outbreak, with 2,808 people sickened, 722 of whom are suffering from a serious complication that can cause kidney failure. The World Health Organization says 97 others have fallen sick in 12 other European countries, as well as three in the United States. In recent days the number of new E. coli cases have been dropping, but it was not clear whether the epidemic was waning or whether consumers were just successfully shunning tainted vegetables. The sprouts were initially blamed for the outbreak on Sunday, but authorities backpedaled the following day after lab tests came in negative and there was not yet enough epidemiological evidence. During the course of the investigation, non-lethal E. coli was also found on cucumbers from Spain and beet sprouts from the Netherlands – prompting general fears about produce from the European Union. Russia and Saudi Arabia had issued a blanket ban on vegetable imports from the EU, and EU farmers claimed to be losing up to euro417 million ($611 million) a week as demand plummeted and ripe produce was left to rot in fields and warehouses. The EU pledged Wednesday it would offer farmers compensation of up to euro210 million ($306 million) for the E. coli losses.

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Dr. Albetter asks;

“Did your child act out in school this year?”

Find out what the issues are. Help your child get ahead this summer and look forward to a happy and successful school year. Schedule a confidential consultation with

Dr. Zvi Weisstuch, Psychiatrist Call the Department of Behavioral Health at 352-6800 today. Monsey Family Medical Center 40 Robert Pitt Dr., Monsey, NY 10952 845.352.6800

“Making sure children have regular eye exams is the best way to ensure their healthy vision and success in learning.”

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ALLERGY SHOTS:

Could They Help Your Allergies?

Department of Allergy & Immunology

Dr. Gerson Gluck ADULT MEDICINE Dr. James Israel Dr. Arthur Landau ADULT MEDICINE: Dr. Grohman Dr.Debra James Israel Brian Blitz, PA Dr. Arthur Landau Elana Klein, PA Dr. Debra Grohman

Dr. Eric Goldman FAMILY MEDICINE Brian Blitz, PA Dr. Ryan Banach

FAMILY MEDICINE: OB/GYN Dr. Ryan Banach Dr. Joel W. Allen Dr. Debra Kirschner OB/GYN: Dr.Dr. Karina Zhuravleva Joel W. Allen Melissa A.Kirschner Carco, PA Dr. Debra

Dr. Karina Zhuravleva DENTAL Melissa A. Carco, PA Dr. Genady Benyaminov Dr. Leonard Kundel DENTAL StaceyBenyaminov Lubetsky Dr.Dr. Genady Dr. Ramin Dr. LeonardKashani Kundel Dr.Stacey Jacklyn Tadros Dr. Lubetsky Dr. Mark Raider Dr. Jacklyn Tadros Dr. Hanna Dr. Sarah Mark Raider

Jana Hygienist Dr.Barkin, Sarah Hanna Jana Barkin, Hygienist SPECIALTY Dr. Harry Baldinger - Podiatry SPECIALTY: Dr. Birnbaum--Podiatry Podiatry Dr. Stuart Harry Baldinger Dr. David Schwalb Urology Dr. Stuart Birnbaum - Podiatry Dr.David DavidSchwalb MenchellAllergy Dr. - Urology Dr. Renata Witkowska Allergy Dr. Renata Witkowska -- Allergy Dr. Samuel Samuel Wong Wong -- Ophthalmology Ophthalmology Dr. Dr. Alfred Hellreich Dermatology Dr. Alfred Hellreich -- Dermatology Dr. Philip Fried Dermatology Dr. Philip Fried - Dermatology Dr. Yoel Yoel Kantor Kantor -- Endocrinology Endocrinology Dr. Hanna Raice Raice -- Nutrition Nutrition Counseling Counseling Hanna Aaron Muller, Speech Therapy Aaron Muller, Speech Therapy Melech Karp, Speech Therapy Melech Karp, Speech Therapy

SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY: Monsey Family Medical Center 40 Robert Pitt Dr. Monsey, NY 10952 (845) 352-6800

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FAMILY HEALTH TALK

Sponsored By Monsey Medical & Dental Center 40 Robert Pitt Drive, Monsey, NY 845-352-6800

DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF Dr. Esther Bekritsky PEDIATRIC MEDICINE: PaulBekritsky Bloom Dr.Dr. Esther Dr. Gluck Dr.Gerson Paul Bloom

An allergy shot contains a very small amount of the substance that you are allergic to (called an allergen). Common allergens include mold and pollen from grasses, ragweed and trees. So, for example, if you are allergic to grass pollen, a small amount of grass pollen will be put into the shot. Allergy shots help your body fight the allergen. When you get shots that contain the allergen, your body's immune system makes antibodies to the allergen. The next time you have contact with the allergen, these antibodies help block its effect. Because the antibodies block the way your body reacts to the allergen, your allergy symptoms become less severe. After many allergy shots, you might start to get relief from your allergy symptoms. This relief will last for a long time. Allergy shots work well for pollen allergies (also called allergic rhinitis or hay fever), eye allergies, bee-sting allergies and some drug allergies. In some people, allergy shots can improve asthma symptoms. Usually people get allergy shots after they have tried other treatments that haven't worked. Other treatments include avoiding allergens and taking medicine, such as an antihistamine. Not everyone should get shots, according to Dr. David Menchell, an allergist at Monsey Family Medical Center. He says that Allergy shots may not be good for you if you have severe asthma or heart problems. “You shouldn't get allergy shots if you take a beta blocker for heart problems,” advises Dr. Menchell. Children younger than 5 years of age also shouldn't get allergy shots. You shouldn't start allergy shots if you are pregnant. If you have been taking allergy shots for some time and become pregnant, talk to your doctor. You may be able to continue taking your allergy shots. Allergy shots are usually safe. But because allergy shots contain small amounts of an allergen you might have an allergic reaction to the shot itself. One common reaction to allergy shots is swelling at the place where the shot is given. Some people can also have severe, shock-like reactions to an allergy shot. This type of reaction is called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is rare but very serious. If you get your shots on schedule (every week or every month), you're less likely to have this kind of reaction. In case you have a bad reaction, your doctor will have you stay at the office for about 20 minutes every time you get your shot. That way, if you have a reaction to the shot, your doctor can give you something right away to stop it.

To discuss this and other healthcare issues with our allergist, Dr. Renata Witkowska, or Dr. David Menchell Please call the Medical Center at 845.352.6800

GOUT

Could too much protein hurt you?

Department Departmentof ofAdult AdultMedicine Medicine

Gout is a kind of arthritis caused by uric acid crystals forming in one or more joints. Uric acid is a substance that forms when your body breaks down a substance called purines. This substance normally dissolves in your blood and passes through your kidneys into your urine. In people who have gout, uric acid builds up and can then form sharp crystals in the joint space. This causes pain and swelling in the affected joints. If you eat a lot of foods that are rich in purines, you may be at an increased risk for gout. Some of these foods are salmon, sardines, liver, asparagus, mushrooms and herring. You are more likely to develop gout if you’re overweight, drink excessive amounts of alcohol or have high cholesterol, diabetes or high blood pressure. Men develop gout more often than women. Women are more likely to develop gout after menopause. Gout is also hereditary (which means it runs in families). Medicines that may cause gout include the following: • Certain diuretics (“water pills”) used to treat high blood pressure • Niacin (a B-complex vitamin) • Aspirin (taken in low doses) • Cyclosporine, which is used to prevent the body from reject- ing a new organ after transplant surgery • Some drugs used to treat cancer • Pyrazinamide and ethambutol, which are used to treat tuberculosis The symptoms of gout may be sudden. They usually start at night, often in the big toe joint (but can also occur in the joints of the feet, ankles, knees, hands and wrists). The affected joint becomes red, feels hot and hurts. The joint hurts more when you touch it. The sooner you get treatment, the sooner the pain will go away. Your doctor can prescribe medicine to help stop the joint swelling and pain. With treatment, your gout attack should go away in a few days. While having a gout attack, you should reduce the amount of meatprotein you eat and avoid alcohol completely. You should rest in bed during an attack of gout. Putting an ice pack on the joint may ease the pain. Keeping the weight of clothes or bedding off the joint can also help. Medicines that you can take without a prescription that reduce inflammation and pain may also help, such as ibuprofen (some brands: Motrin, Advil) and naproxen (one brand: Aleve). Your doctor can also prescribe medicine for you. If you don’t get treatment, a gout attack can last for days or even weeks. If you keep having more attacks, more joints may become affected and the attacks will last longer. If you have gout attacks for many years, you may develop tophi (say “toe-fee”). These are uric acid crystals that form lumps under the skin. Tophi usually form on the toes, fingers, hands and elbows. You may also develop kidney disease or kidney stones from uric acid crystals that collect in the urinary tract. Over time, even the bone around a joint may be destroyed by gout. Your doctor can prescribe medicines to prevent future gout attacks. These medicines can wash the uric acid from your joints, reduce swelling and decrease the amount of uric acid in your body. Because aspirin can interfere with the way these medicines work, you should ask

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MONSEY FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER TIPS FOR INCREASING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Choose activities that you enjoy and can do regularly. Fitting activity into a daily routine can be easy — such as taking a brisk 10 minute walk to and from the parking lot, bus stop, or subway station. Or, join an exercise class. Keep it interesting by trying something different on alternate days. Every little bit adds up and doing something is better than doing nothing. Make sure to do at least 10 minutes of activity at a time, shorter bursts of activity will not have the same health benefits. For example, walking for 10 minutes before and after work or adding a 10 minute walk at lunchtime can add to your weekly goal. Mix it up. Swim, take an aerobics class, or garden. To be ready anytime, keep some comfortable clothes and a pair of walking or running shoes in the car and at the office.

More ways to increase physical activity At home: • Join a walking group in the neighborhood or at the local shopping mall. Recruit a partner for support and encouragement and push the baby in a stroller.

• Do stretches, exercises, or pedal a stationary bike while reading. •

Mow the lawn with a push mower.

• Plant and care for a vegetable or flower garden. • Play with the kids — tumble in the leaves, build a snowman, splash in a puddle. •

Exercise to simcha music At work:

• Get off the bus or train one stop early and walk the rest of the way.

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Join the office team or walking

group.

At play: •

Swim or do water aerobics.

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Take a dance class.

• Walk up and down the soccer or softball field sidelines while watching the kids play.

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Canoe, row, or kayak.

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Take a nature walk.

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Clean the house or wash the car.

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Most important – have fun while

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Walk, skate, or cycle more, and drive less.

being active!

GOUT To discuss this and other healthcare issues with our providers;

Dr. James Israel, Dr. Arthur Landau, Dr. Debra Grohman, Dr. Eric Goldman, Dr. Ryan Banach, Brian Blitz, or Elana Klein or with our Department of Nutrition Counseling Hanna Raice, MS, CDE, RD please call the Medical Center at 845.352.6800

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• Take part in an exercise program at work or a nearby gym.

• Get the whole family involved — enjoy an afternoon bike ride with your kids.

Avoid alcohol and foods that are high in purines. Drink lots of water and other fluids, which can help flush uric acid from your body.

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your doctor before taking them both at the same time. You should lose weight if you are overweight. If you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes, you should get treatment for these conditions and follow a lowsalt, low-fat diet.

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• Replace a coffee break with a brisk 10-minute walk. Ask a friend to go with you.

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HEALTH TALK

Epidermis

Sun’s rays

UVA

Sponsored By Monsey Medical & Dental Center 40 Robert Pitt Drive, Monsey, NY 845-352-6800

UVB

FAMILY Make physical activity a regular part of the day

Dermis

• UVA rays Penetrate deep, weaken tissues; cause cancer

• UVB rays Only penetrate epidermis and cause sunburn; SPF only protects against these rays

Healthy Living

Lean cookout cuisine

Grilled vegetables can be a healthy, low-fat, tasty addition to any barbecue.

How to grill veggies

• Cut vegetables into shapes and sizes that cook well on the grill; place them over medium heat and turn frequently until done, or until you see light grill marks, some browning

• Marinating vegetables before grilling will help them brown better; some tasty, low-calorie ingredients for marinades include Worchestershire sauce, chili sauce, tomato paste, molasses and soy sauce • Coating vegetables with olive oil before grilling is another tasty preparation Source: Web MD, MCT Photo Service Graphic: Pat Carr

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Behavioral Health

Helping Kids Learn Self-Control Reviewed by: Tziporah Spira, LMSW When kids melt down in the middle of a crowded store, at a shabbos meal with extended family, or at home, it can be extremely frustrating. But parents can help kids learn self-control and teach them how to respond to situations without just acting on impulse. Teaching self-control skills is one of the most important things that parents can do for their kids because these are some of the most important skills for success later in life. By learning self-control, kids can make appropriate decisions and respond to stressful situations in ways that can yield positive outcomes. For example, if you say that you're not serving ice cream until after dinner, your child may cry, plead, or even scream in the hopes that you will give in. But with self-control, your child can understand that a temper tantrum means you'll take away the ice cream for good and that it's wiser to wait patiently. Here are a few suggestions on how to help kids learn to control their behavior: Up to Age 2 Infants and toddlers get frustrated by the large gap between the things they want to do and what they're able to do. They often respond with temper tantrums. Try to prevent outbursts by distracting your little one with toys or other activities. For kids reaching the 2-yearold mark, try a brief timeout in a designated area — like a kitchen chair or bottom stair — to show the consequences for outbursts and teach that it's better to take some time alone instead of throwing a tantrum. Ages 3 to 5 You can continue to use timeouts, but rather than enforcing a specific time limit, end timeouts once your child has calmed down. This helps kids improve their sense of self-control. And praise your child for not losing control in frustrating or difficult situations. Ages 6 to 9 As kids enter school, they're better able to understand the idea of consequences and that they can choose good or bad behavior. It may help your child to imagine a stop sign that must be obeyed and think about a situation before responding. Encourage your child to walk away from a frustrating situation for a few minutes to cool off instead of having an outburst.

Ages 10 to 12 Older kids usually better understand their feelings. Encourage them to think about what's causing them to lose control and then analyze it. Explain that sometimes the situations that are upsetting at first don't end up being so awful. Urge kids to take time to think before responding to a situation.

PROJECT OHR Department of

Ages 13 to 17

Behavioral Health

By now kids should be able to control most of their actions. But remind teens to think about long-term consequences. Urge them to pause to evaluate upsetting situations before responding and talk through problems rather than losing control, slamming doors, or yelling. If necessary, discipline your teen by taking away certain privileges to reinforce the message that self-control is an important skill. When Kids Are Out of Control As difficult as it may be, resist the urge to yell when you're disciplining your kids. Instead, be firm and matter of fact. During a child's meltdown, stay calm and explain that yelling, throwing a tantrum, and slamming doors are unacceptable behaviors that have consequences — and say what those consequences are. Your actions will show that tantrums won't get kids the upper hand. For example, if your child gets upset in the grocery store after you've explained why you won't buy candy, don't give in — thus demonstrating that the tantrum was both unacceptable and ineffective. Also, consider speaking to your child's teachers about classroom settings and appropriate behavioral expectations. Ask if problem solving is taught or demonstrated in school. And model good self-control yourself. If you're in an irritating situation and your kids are present, tell them why you're frustrated and then discuss the potential solutions to the problem. For example, if you've misplaced your keys, instead of getting upset, tell your kids the keys are missing and then search for them together. If they don't turn up, take the next constructive step (like retracing your steps when you last had the keys inhand). Show that good emotional control and problem solving are the ways to deal with a difficult situation.

ADULT PSYCHIATRY Seymour Kushnir, MD Allan Flaggman, MD CHILD PSYCHIATRY Zvi Weisstuch, MD SOCIAL WORK Individual, Couple Child & Family Therapy Malka Susswein, LCSW Gelly Asovski, LCSW Shoshana Weisz, LCSW Gila Zelinger, LCSW Chana Simmonds, LCSW Rabbi Aryeh Frankel, LMSW Sharon Kronenberg, LMSW Naomi Franklin, LMSW Avi Riber, LMSW Esther Rothbaum, LMSW Tziporah Spira, LMSW For a confidential consultation call

If you continue to have difficulties, consult Project Ohr Department of Behavioral Health for immediate help. Call 845-352-6800

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id you know…… Summer depression is a rare variant of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) with a spring onset, affecting sufferers through the lighter, hotter months. It manifests with some symptoms that are the reverse of those suffered in the winter form. It is sometimes referred to as “reverse seasonal affective disorder” or “summer SAD”. The most common type of SAD is often described as “winter depression”, and includes symptoms such as low mood, oversleeping and increased appetite. These symptoms occur in the autumn and winter months. The DSM-IV notes SADs as “specifiers”, seasonal patterns that can occur within major depressive or bipolar disorders. Sufferers of summer SAD may experience some or all of the following symptoms during the spring and summer months. Project Ohr, Department of Behavioral health can help. Call PROJECT OHR at 845.352.6800 Ext. 6849

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HEALTH NEWS YOU CAN USE AN AIR AMBULANCE TRIP CAN LEAVE YOU WITH A SKY-

HIGH BILL

RED MEAT RAISES WOMEN'S HEART DISEASE RISK Beef and lamb provide protein your body needs. But they might not be the best choices for heart health. A new study in Circulation tracked almost 85,000 women for 26 years. The more red meat they dined on, the higher their risk for heart disease. Swapping one serving of red meat for one serving of nuts each day can slash your heart disease risk by almost one-third studies show. Poultry, fish, and low-fat dairy are also good substitutions." Other healthy sources of protein include black beans, hummus, and tofu. If you must have red meat, choose lean cuts.

Nobody plans on having a medical emergency so dire it requires getting airlifted to a hospital by helicopter or plane, yet it happens to more than 500,000 people every year. Even worse, health insurance may cover only a small portion — or none — of the bill, which can easily reach tens of thousands of dollars. "I don't know of any companies that are in-network," says Erin Moaratty, chief of external communications for the Patient Advocate Foundation, referring to air ambulance companies that contract with insurers to provide services at agreedupon rates.

BELLY FAT MAY BE DEADLY Your waist size isn't just important when you're buying new clothes. It could affect how long you live. Adults with large waists were twice as likely to die during a nine-year study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Bigger bellies were risky for people of all sizes, but especially for women who had a normal body mass index. To measure your middle, stand and wrap a measuring tape just above your hip bones. Exhale, then check your measurement. If you're a woman and your waist is larger than 35 inches, you're at elevated risk for conditions such as heart disease, studies show. If you're a man, your risk is higher after 40 inches.

WORK STRESS MAY BOOST HEART DISEASE RISK Stress at work can lead to heart disease later for younger women. This is according to findings from researchers who tracked more than 12,000 nurses ages 45 to 64 for 15 years. Women younger than age 51 appear most vulnerable. Nurses of that age who felt work stress was a little too high had a 25 percent higher risk for heart disease. Those who felt excessive stress had a 50 percent higher risk than women who found work pressure appropriate. Learning to manage work stress may reduce the risk and lead to a happier, healthier life. Stress may be better managed through relaxation techniques, exercise, and positive thinking.

transporting organs for transplant. The key to getting insurance to cover an air ambulance transport is proving to the insurer that it was medically necessary, says Tanya Walker, a clinical case manager with PAF. For example, a hospital may say that the patient was too acutely ill to be treated there, and so was airlifted to another facility to be stabilized and put on a ventilator.

clude the full names of their probiotics. Chances are, more research is available about the benefits, which is why the food company chose to spotlight the strains it included. Here's Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001—the full name of a probiotic in Stonyfield Farm yogurt— dissected.

But medical necessity doesn't mean the full cost of the trip will be covered, only that it won't be rejected out of hand, says Walker. Since the air ambulance is likely to be an out-of-network provider, "There is still likely to be a difference between the [insurer's] allowable charges and what is actually charged," she says, "and somebody at some point is going to bear the rest of the charge, either the provider or the patient." But patients and advocacy organizations have some leverage. Air ambulance companies may be willing to negotiate the amount charged, or offer discounts of as much as 30 percent for prompt payment, says Walker. Some ambulance companies also have charity care programs for people with limited means, she says. And if all else fails, at a minimum PAF caseworkers will help arrange a payment plan, so the charge won't ruin your credit.

ARE PROBIOTICS WORTH IT?

The PAF provides free assistance in appealing insurance claims denials and other claims problems, including air ambulance claims. Air ambulances typically respond to a couple of types of emergencies. During about one-third of their missions, they're sent to the scene of an accident or other emergency when medical workers judge that the injured person needs to get to a distant hospital that can handle trauma cases, for example. More frequently, about half the time, they're used for hospital-to-hospital transport, often to fly a critically ill patient from one facility to another for specialty care. They may also be used for other time-sensitive tasks, like

YOUR BEST SHOT AT PROTECTION From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,

Here’s something Americans can be proud of: We have record low cases of diseases that can be prevented by immunizations, because by and large we get vaccinated. But while this gives us protection, it isn’t ironclad. At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Anne Schuchat says What studies show: Certain probiotics we can’t let vaccinations slip: can help you fight colds, diarrhea, and more. But those aren't always the ones in your food. What they are: Naturally occurring microorganisms that can be good for your health. They're added to foods, especially yogurt.

Step 1: Know names See the three below? They show the three elements of a probiotic's name. The trouble is, most companies list only the genus and species of a strain. That's like a restaurant serving "fish" without identifying what kind it is. Not having enough information makes determining any health benefits a difficult task. Your move: Choose products that in-

``We’re having record numbers of importations of measles this year in the United States because Europe is seeing record levels of measles. So even though we do a good job in this country, the diseases are still all around us, and vaccination of your children is very important.’ AnarticleonimmunizationwillapearinthenextissueoftheAdvocate.

Power plants a double threat to fish

Dozens of power plants on the Great Lakes suck up massive amounts of water to cool equipment. The cooling systems, which are so powerful that most could fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool in less than a minute, kill millions of fish pulled against intake screens. Billions more eggs, larvae and other organisms are killed by intense heat and high pressure inside the plants. Newer plants use cooling towers that sharply reduce water withdrawals, but most on the Great Lakes still rely on the older technology.

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Decorate for SummerCool Down With a Ceiling Fan

Summer is the time when everyone is looking for ways to keep cool in their home. A ceiling fan is a great addition to a room, looks stylish, and is much more energy-efficient than air conditioning. In some areas you'll really need air conditioning, which helps remove humidity from the air and keeps the whole room or home cool. But when you just need to keep one room cooler, a ceiling fan just might be the answer

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BEING PREPARED IF THE POWER GOES OUT There are basic things any house needs to be prepared if the power goes out - both winter and summer. • First, know where your circuit breakers are located and how to check to see if a breaker switch is tripped or a fuse blown. Have space fuses of various amp sizes if you don't have breakers. • Have a number of flash lights with fresh batteries in your home, and know where they are located. Also consider having a plug-in flashlight that remains charged until you need it - use, for example, in a dark hallway socket. Or consider one of the "shake it" flashlights that does not need batteries. • Have spare batteries to replace ones that run out. (Make sure you dispose of the old batteries properly - don't just toss them in the trash.)

• Have an ice chest available to store needed medications that must remain cold. Have "blue Ice" freezer packs ready for the ice chest to keep your medication cold. • Have a regular, hard-wired telephone, not just a cordless model. A cordless phone needs electricity in its base to operate the transmitter. Unless the telephone lines are down, you should have telephones. Cell phones may or may not work depending on whether there is power to the cell towers system. • If you use electricity for your water, such as a well with an electric pump, have enough water available to last a couple of days. You should have at least a gallon of drinking water a day for each person in your house for drinking and cooking.

• Have a battery-powered (or one with a built-in, hand-crank generator) radio or television set to listen to news and weather announcements. If you don't have those, a quick trip to your car will give you a radio to listen to. Don't start up your car with garage door closed, and don't run your car for long periods of time inside your garage.

• If you want to have a backup generator, make sure it is installed by a licensed electrician. Check with your local building department to see if a permit is needed. Make sure the system has an automatic breaker that disconnects the house from the power company's regular electricity lines when it is running. This prevents electricity from leaking back into the grid and making it dangerous for utility workers.

• Have candles and or oil lamps (don't forget matches) for light. Make sure you keep them away from flammable materials such as drapes. Have additional candles, lamp oil and wicks available.

• Have a household first aid kit and a disaster preparedness backpack kit (the American Red Cross offers this kit for sale) in case something happens.

• Post the emergency number for your electric utility so it's handy in case you need to call.

• Have a household disaster plan that you and your family can follow if something occurs.

Keeping cool tips

SummerÕs heat may be sizzling, but you and your family can stay cool, even without air conditioning. Appliances • Avoid using heat-generating units, such as ovens and dryers, during the hottest hours; turn electric lights on only when necessary Windows • Keep blinds, shutters or curtains closed during the heat of the day; install a window fan

Attic fan • Draws heat out of the house; if you have one, use it with or without AC Circulating fans • Ceiling, table and floor fans keep air circulating; use even if you have AC Basement • If you have one, spend time there during the hottest hours

Children, elderly • Make sure they drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the hot sun; take trips to air-conditioned movie theaters, malls, senior or recreation centers Pets • Provide shade, plenty of water; walk dogs in the early morning or at night

ENERGY AUDITING TIPS YOUR HOME'S ENERGY USE

The first step to taking a whole-house energy efficiency approach is to find out which parts of your house use the most energy. A home energy audit will pinpoint those areas and suggest the most effective measures for cutting your energy costs. You can conduct a simple home energy audit yourself, contact your local utility, or call an independent energy auditor for a more comprehensive examination. • Check the insulation levels in your attic, exterior and basement walls, ceilings, floors, and crawl spaces. • Check for holes or cracks around your walls, ceilings, windows, doors, light and plumbing fixtures, switches, and electrical outlets that can leak air into or out of your home. • Check for open fireplace dampers. • Make sure your appliances and heating and cooling systems are properly maintained. Check your owner's manuals for the recommended maintenance. • Study your family's lighting needs and use patterns, paying special attention to high-use areas such as the living room, kitchen, and outside lighting. Look for ways to use lighting controls—like occupancy sensors, dimmers, or timers—to reduce lighting energy use, and replace standard (incandescent) light bulbs and fixtures with compact or standard fluorescent lamps.

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The Power of Attorney: Reaping The Benefits and Avoiding The Pitfalls In 2009 and 2010 the New York State Legislature made major changes to the laws governing Powers of Attorney. The changes attempt to balance the goal of allowing the Agent under the Power of Attorney (the person you appoint to act on your behalf) as broad authority as possible, while maintaining safeguards to prevent the abuse of that broad authority. Here are a number of things to keep in mind before your attorney prepares a Power of Attorney for you: KNOW YOUR AGENT The person you appoint as Agent must be trustworthy and up to the tasks required. Do not simply appoint your oldest child because he or she will be insulted if you appoint another child or family member. When you appoint someone as your Agent under a Power of Attorney you are literally handing them the "keys" to your assets and the ability to make critical decisions regarding your finances. While the law requires your Agent to act in your best interest, you and your family members do not want to be relegated to suing that Agent after the fact for any dishonest or imprudent activities undertaken on your behalf. The person you appoint as Agent must be someone who has your

complete trust and confidence. KNOW YOUR SUCCESSOR AGENT You should appoint at least one alternate to serve as Agent if your first choice is unavailable or unwilling to serve. In that regard, always confirm that the people you want to serve as Agents are willing to act in that capacity. Additionally, it is advisable, if possible, to choose individuals who live in close proximity to you (i.e. New York as opposed to California) to serve as your Agent. It is likely that once the Power of Attorney must be utilized on your behalf, the Agent will need to act regularly for you. Thus, a person who lives nearby is a more practical choice. MAKE IT BROAD, COMPLIANT & DURABLE Broad: The Power of Attorney should provide your Agent the authority to act in situations and circumstances that may arise in the future such as: • Qualifying you to receive government benefits such as Medicaid and Social Security Disability benefits;

• Creating, amending or revoking trusts and other estate planning documents in order to achieve estate tax savings, avoid probate and implement your goals; • Changing the beneficiaries designated on certain assets because of divorce, creditor issues or other valid reasons.

Compliant:

The form of your Power of Attorney must comply with the most recent change in the law which took place in September, 2010. A financial institution need not honor a Power of Attorney signed after September 12, 2010 unless it meets all of the requirements of the September, 2010 amendments.

Durable:

What happens if you become incapacitated? That is when the

Power of Attorney will most likely need to be utilized. You must therefore make sure that the Power of Attorney is Durable, i.e. that it survives your incapacity or other event that prevents you from acting on your own. DON'T DO IT YOURSELF The cost of having an experienced attorney prepare and supervise the execution of the Power of Attorney is relatively inexpensive. On the other hand, the cost in money, aggravation and legal repercussions to rectify an improperly prepared Power of Attorney could be enormous. Since the Power of Attorney may be the most important and versatile legal document that a person has it is crucial to do it correctly. Howard (Chaim) Garfinkel is a partner with Lauterbach Garfinkel Damast & Hollander LLP located in Suffern, New York and with additional offices in Manhattan and White Plains. Mr. Garfinkel concentrates his practice in the areas of Estate Administration, Gift and Estate Taxation and Estate Planning. He can be reached at 845–3684400 or at howardg@lgdhlaw. com.

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