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Where do doctors go to treat their own pain?

Dr. Robert Sidlow MD, MBA—Internist, New York, NY “As a board-certified internist who has been in practice for over 13 years, I spend much of my time attempting to alleviate the pain and suffering of my patients. As a clinician, one of the biggest challenges I face is helping my patients deal with musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain syndromes-those alltoo-common, yet frequently debilitating ailments caused by bad backs, pinched nerves, arthritis, and the like. Unfortunately, much of what I have to offer my patients boils down to the following: take a pain pill, stretch if you can, wait, and hope for the best. After a failed trial of "conservative" therapy a call might go out to the orthopedic surgeon for assistance; a truly satisfactory result is not common. The simple fact is that physicians are not well trained to deal with musculoskeletal pain, and patients can suffer as a result. Thankfully, my views on this topic have been turned completely upside down since I have personally discovered Dr. Jonathan Donath's outstanding practice. After beginning a vigorous exercise regime, I started to experience awful neck and upper back pain, accompanied by numbness and tingling down my left arm and fingers. For weeks I tried to nurse the pain with non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, but the pain persisted and got to the point that I was almost unable to work, sleep, or most importantly, play guitar. I was literally in tears from the excruciating pain. A neurosurgeon diagnosed a herniated disc and pinched nerve in my neck and offered to decompress it with an operation. In desperation I called Dr. Donath instead. My visit to Dr. Donath's office was an outstanding experience. He spent about an hour with me and combined multiple modalities to fix the herniated disc in my neck: deep massage, active release techniques, traditional manipulation, cold therapy, and finally spinal decompression. After that first hour with Dr. Donath my pain had decreased from a 10/10 down to a manageable 4/10, and I was able to comfortably move my head and neck. That very night I was able to play guitar again. Two days later I went back for another series of treatments and the pain decreased even further.

After about five days the pain was absolutely gone. Unbelievable! Since then he has used the same wonderful techniques to help me overcome painful bouts of sciatica as well.

My own patients and family members have become "believers" in Dr. Donath's abilities as well--- the results he achieves are real and lasting. He is my go to guy for the majority of musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain syndromes that I now realize are truly treatable.”

THE NECK & BACK PAIN SOLUTION Dr. Donath’s new book is available at Amazon.com or a free E-book can be downloaded from his website.

Dr. Dawn Garcen, MD Family Medicine/Urgent Care, White Plains, NY

“I had been experiencing lower back pain for at least 6-7 months before I had visited Dr. Donath's office. Prior to this, I had tried doing stretches at home, taking some medications, acupuncture, but despite this, things did not improve. In fact, symptoms only progressed and became unbearable. It was so difficult to get out of bed in the morning, work my 12 hour shifts as a physician in Urgent Care and do my daily work outs, which I enjoyed so much. My colleague at work, who is also a physician and patient of Dr. Donath, recommended I see him and I was so glad I did. On my first visit, he patiently listened to my story and examined me carefully. He took his time to discuss possible diagnoses, sent me for an MRI that day, and saw me the next day to discuss results, and potential treatment plan. I listened to his advice and began spinal decompression, which was the best decision I have ever made. After a few visits, my pain started to subside and shortly I became pain-free. Dr. Donath and his staff are knowledgeable and very professional. I am so grateful to them for getting me back to my normal life. I highly recommend him to anyone who is having back pain.”

Dr. Annebeth Litt, MD Internist, White Plains, NY “Dr. Donath is amazing. As an internist, I have to decide between traditional western medicine and chiropractic care for my patients with back pain and other joint-related complaints. Dr. Donath's thorough and comprehensive approach to care allows my patients to get relief faster and less invasively.

The result is invariably positive.

One of my patients said he got his life and golf game back after seeing Dr. Donath. Another said that he was able to get rid of a pain she had for over 5 years in just a few sessions. I can confirm his success first-hand: Dr. Donath relieved my chronic pain with multiple techniques: manipulation, spinal decompression, vitamins and supplements, exercise and stretching. His hands-on approach and love of his work is reflected by the excellent results he gets.

I continue to send my friends, family and patients to Dr. Donath because I know he gets results.”

Dr. Pankaj Jain—Pediatric Cardiologist New York, NY “I really don't have words to express my feelings about the care I got in the last 3 months. I was almost handicapped, living with terrible pain all the time, crippling my day to day life. I am a medical doctor and work in a hospital with all sorts of amazing physicians, but after seeing a physical therapist, getting epidural steroids injections, many orthopedists and neurosurgeons, finally my destination lead me to see Dr Jonathan Donath. With great skepticism, I lied down for spinal decompression therapy. It was unbelievable that after only two initial sessions, my radiating pain down my leg had almost disappeared. Gradually, I started getting better, started doing exercises that they gave me midway through the treatment. Now, I am doing all my daily activities without any pain. I highly recommend Dr Jonathan for any problems related to the musculoskeletal system, you will definitely feel at home and will get better.”

Dr. Eugene Dinkevich MD—Division of General Pediatrics SUNY Downstate Medical Center Brooklyn, NY “I am a pediatrician and in my work, I have to bend down a lot and I'm constantly lifting kids. I usually have one to three bad flare ups of low back pain every year. When my back would "go out", I could barely walk to the bathroom and would have to lie down in bed for a few days. I have tried everything: doing nothing and "toughing it out", muscle relaxants, physical therapy, chiropractic, therapeutic massage, and even painful steroid injections. Nothing worked. When I moved to Westchester, I met Dr. Jonathan Donath. In just a couple of sessions with Dr. Donath, the pain completely disappeared. If it hadn't happened to me, I wouldn't have believed it. During my last flare up, I was expecting to be on my back for 2-3 days and in pain for 2 weeks. Instead, after one session with Dr. Donath, I was able to walk; two more sessions and I was fine. I could walk, bend down and I had almost no pain.

Since that last back episode, Dr. Donath has helped me with my tendonitis in my right hand and with my chronic knee problems. I recommend Dr. Donath to everyone with back, muscle or joint pain. Even if you have not had relief with other treatments and other chiropractors, give Dr. Donath a chance. I did and he changed my life.”

Dr. Harold Weissman, MD Ophthalmic Surgeon Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY “My wife actually went to Dr. Donath before I did. She was experiencing terrible neck pain and literally could not move her neck in any direction without excruciating pain. It was so bad that initially she was unable to drive herself to Dr. Donath’s office. After only two spinal decompression treatments

by Dr. Donath, she was able to resume driving. Following a few weeks of treatment, she was pain free and her range of motion was back to normal. A few years later, I started having arm and elbow pain. I tweaked something in my arm while working out and anti-inflammatory medication and pain killers did not help. The problem affected my ability to function as an eye surgeon. I saw Dr. Donath who diagnosed my condition as lateral epicondylitis (more commonly known as tennis elbow). He treated me utilizing Active Release Techniques and I improved almost immediately. He also gave me numerous exercises to do at home.

After three visits to his office, my pain was completely gone. I highly recommend Dr. Donath to my family, friends, and patients who experience any sort of musculoskeletal pain.

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This month’s edition of Healthcare News is headlined by our section of the Top Doctors in Fairfield County.

One of the biggest advantages to living in Fairfield is that we have some of the best medical care around—and presented in this issue are the top physicians. Healthcare News sent more than 1,000 questionnaires to Fairfield doctors, asking them to recommend a doctor (other than themselves) to whom they would send a loved one for expert medical care. The doctors featured in this issue have been recommended by their peers, then researched, reviewed, and vetted by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. Castle Connolly identifies top doctors, both nationally and regionally, based on an extensive nominations process open to all licensed physicians in the U.S. August 2016

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Lasers can now GROW HAIR Dr. Christine Gould is a graduate of Cornell University Medical College and Yale University.

She has extensive experience in both emergency medicine and medical aesthetics. She opened her own practice in 2013 and has been diligently bringing the most effective technologies to her lucky patients at All About You Medical Spa located at 79 S Benson Rd, Fairfield CT 06824.

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I had trouble believing this myself, but what if I told you that there exists a recently FDA approved laser that can grow your hair back?

It feels like an episode from a SciFi movie, only better because it is true, and the FDA agrees. Pioneers in laser medicine have discovered that Low Level Laser Light Therapy (known as LLLT) can resuscitate dying hair follicles and stimulate hair to grow again. How does it work? The laser heals the follicle by improving blood circulation, nutrient flow, and rate of removal of harmful DHT (from testosterone) among other positive benefits. On a cellular level, this means improved metabolism and protein synthesis, increased ATP (energy) production to repair the weakened follicle and cellular stimulation.

All this means prevention of hair loss, improved hair quality and hair growth. But don’t take just my word for it, take the FDA’s.

The FDA looked at data from thousands of patients who received a full treatment cycle, and they found it to be SAFE and EFFECTIVE. There is no pain, no surgery, no drugs, no side effects. And it works.

This all translates into a modern day medical miracle. Very few people are not candidates for benefit from this device, whether you are young or old, male of female. (If all your hair is dormant, and your scalp is shiny bald with no inkling of remaining hair, you would have been excluded from the study). Of course, it takes a commitment to your hair. Each cycle is 20”, and you need to complete a 48 treatment cycle… so far, hair doesn’t grow from trees…but it can grow from a laser!

5th Annual Stamford Health Health Wellness & Sports Expo 2016

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Saturday, October 15 & Sunday, October 16 Chelsea Piers Connecticut, 1 Blachley Road, Stamford

The Stamford Health Health Wellness & Sports Expo Presented by WABC-TV will return for the fifth consecutive year to Chelsea Piers Connecticut, 1 Blachley Road in Stamford, on Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The premier health, wellness and sports expo in Connecticut will feature information about the new Stamford Hospital, which opens at the end of September, 2016; blood pressure screenings, hand hygiene tips and chronic disease risk assessments; fun activities for children; special guests plus the latest information, products, services and demos from over 95 exhibitors and much more.

Admission and parking are free.

Meet and greet dance fitness sensation Billy Blanks Jr. of Dance It Out at the Shark Tank Health Zone featuring “As Seen on Shark Tank” businesses with health, wellness and sports products. A certified professional known for designing feel good fitness programs that make working out fun, Billy is hailed as the face for the new generation of fitness by Lionsgate, ABC, IDEA World Fitness and YouTube's Be Fit channel. He has been featured on ABC, NBC, CNN, MTV, FOX, So You Think You Can Dance, E!, Entertainment Tonight and more. Billy will conduct his popular dance fitness class at no charge on Saturday, 1 to 2 p.m. and Sunday, 12 to 1 p.m. at the Chelsea Piers CT Athletic Club. Call 203-531-3047 to reserve a spot. Billy will also make special appearances at a number of exhibits, including ShopRite, where he will whip up recovery shakes and offer post-workout tips.

Taste healthy foods from local restaurants and learn from special chef presentations at the Healthy Restaurant Sampling Zone. Get a head start to a healthy winter with a flu shot from CVS Health (insurance and/or cash payments accepted).

Exhibitors, covering all areas of health, wellness and sports, will include Ageless Personal Training, Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom of Greenwich, Brain Balance Achievement Centers, the Veterinary Cancer Center, Core Balance Physical Therapy, Vivacity Life Center and many more.

All visitors will receive a Passport For Life to record their health screening results. Those who visit 40 exhibits will receive a complimentary day pass to Chelsea Piers Connecticut. Hourly raffles for healthy prizes - $5 raffle tickets or free ticket for those bringing nonperishable food - and a silent auction, all to benefit The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, are also in store.

Sponsors include Stamford Health, WABC-TV, Grade A ShopRite, EBMAS CT Martial Arts, Shaklee: Debbie Miron, Independent Distributor, Healthcare News, News 12 CT, Stamford Magazine/Moffly Media, Star 99.9, 95.9 Fox, The Advocate/Hearst Media Services, Natural Awakenings Magazine and Fairfield Parent Magazine. This event was created and is produced by TMK Sports & Entertainment, a Greenwich, CT-based event-marketing company.

For further information, visit www.hws-expos.com and follow on Twitter @hws_expos, Instagram @hws_expos and Facebook.com/hws.expos

Dance fitness sensation Billy Blanks Jr., center, will join Stamford Health at the 5th Annual Stamford Health Health Wellness & Sports Expo at Chelsea Piers Connecticut October 15 and 16.

Expo visitors will learn about healthy eating and cooking from Grade A ShopRite. photos provided

Over 95 exhibitors will showcase the latest information, products, services and demos.

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The Doctor that Medical Doctors go see for their own pain.

By Dale McKnight Healthcare Correspondent

Back and neck pain can be debilitating, and Dr. Jonathan Donath DC, MS is out to change that.

An expert in a variety of non-surgical pain treatments, he is clinic director of Joint Effort Chiropractic & Westchester Spinal Decompression Center in White Plains.

“Many patients come to us after pain killers, physical therapy, and even epidural injections failed to alleviate their pain,” he says.

“My goal is to treat back and neck pain and ultimately fix the underlying problem so that surgery is prevented whenever possible.”

Dr. Donath treats herniated and/or bulging discs, pinched nerves, spasms, strains and sprains, as well as sciatica and other conditions.

His patients come from across the region, and even from around the world, ranging from children to senior citizens to professional athletes. Many prominent medical doctors in Westchester, Fairfield county, and NY City refer patients to him, and many physicians themselves seek Dr. Donath out for their own treatment.

Dr. Donath, who has been in private practice in White Plains for the past ten years, is renowned as a top expert in the field of NonSurgical Spinal Decompression Therapy.

This cutting-edge FDA-cleared treatment is effective for even the most severe cases of herniated discs, sciatica, degenerative disc disease and failed back surgery, Dr. Donath says.

“It’s remarkably effective, and we help a very high percentage of patients get out of pain and stay out of pain even when all other treatments have failed,” he adds.

This past September, Dr. Donath’s book was published. “The Neck & Back Pain Solution: Everything You Need to Know About NonSurgical Spinal Decompression Therapy” (available on amazon.com) outlines the procedure and its benefits.

Non-surgical spinal decompression can be utilized when a disc is herniated, bulging, or compressed; these conditions may pinch a nerve or even the spinal cord and cause numbness, tingling, weakness, pain, or any combination of the above symptoms.

The technique involves a sophisticated machine that applies controlled and highly specific and gentle forces on the spine, which cause the bulge or herniation to retract off the nerve or spinal cord. continued on next page

TOP DOCTORS of Westchester and Fairfield Dr. Jonathan Donath continued from previous page

Spinal decompression is performed as a patient lies comfortably on the treatment table.

A special belt connected to a computer is attached just above a patient’s hips and below the level of the discs being treated. A second belt is attached above the affected level. (The setup is similar for the neck.)

The computer-regulated device provides cycles of varying degrees of subtle pulling, followed by relaxation. Each cycle gradually and gently stretches the spine and then relaxes it, initiating a negative pressure inside the spinal disc.

This negative pressure creates a suction, or a vacuum effect. It enables water, nutrients, and disc material to be sucked back toward the center of the disc and off the nerves, thus relieving pain and enhancing proper healing.

“The procedure is extremely comfortable,” Dr. Donath says. “Most patients enjoy it, and many even fall asleep.”

Dr. Donath also treats joint pain, arthritis, headaches, pain during pregnancy, sportsrelated injuries, chronic muscle tightness and other musculoskeletal conditions.

Dr. Donath is certified and specializes in Active Release Techniques (ART). ART is one of the most effective treatments available for

treating soft tissue injuries. This hands-on, non-invasive method is designed to break up adhesions and scar tissue that typically result from repetitive stress, overuse, and trauma.

Dr. Donath is also experienced and certified in Graston Technique, a patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. The technique utilizes specially designed stainless steel instruments to detect and treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation. Some conditions that are commonly improved by ART and Graston Technique include headaches/migraines, back and neck pain, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, TMJ pain as well most types of tendonitis.

Dr. Donath also utilizes Cold Laser therapy, a treatment that employs wavelengths of light able to penetrate deep within tissue in order to help accelerate the healing process. Cold Laser therapy can stimulate all cell types including muscle, ligament, cartilage and nerves.

In addition, Dr. Donath is highly-skilled in the Diversified Technique of manual joint manipulation. This technique is used to restore proper motion to an injured or “stuck” joint. It is a highly useful approach to restore proper joint function.

Whether it’s attending the latest pain relieving technique seminars or reviewing the current literature, Dr. Donath strives to learn more about innovations in the field – in order to be the most qualified doctor for his patients.

Medical doctors continue sending patients to Dr. Donath because he consistently gets their patients out of pain – even when other therapies have failed. Dr. Donath’s results are fast. He is experienced, trustworthy, and does not prolong treatment with unnecessary procedures.

“It’s my mission to provide not only relief for my patients but to solve the underlying cause of their conditions,” he says.

Dr. Donath graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, and was class valedictorian. Dr. Donath also has a Master’s degree in human nutrition. He is a frequent lecturer at Jacobi Medical Center in New York City and serves as an adjunct assistant professor at the School of Medicine at New York Medical College.

Joint Effort Chiropractic & Westchester Spinal Decompression Center is located at 222 Westchester Avenue, Suite 405 in White Plains, 914-259-8104. The website is jointeffortchiro.com.

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As part of the Montefiore Health System, Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital continues to advance its service to the community with an influx of new services and specialties, new technology and access to the highest quality medical research.

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is proud to collaborate with community leaders and local businesses as well as community and faith-based organizations to make a difference in the health of the community.

Our commitment to keeping the people in the Mount Vernon community healthy begins with general, primary, and preventative care. The approach keeps care local while taking advantage of Montefiore’s expertise and integrated healthcare delivery system. Internists and specialists at the hospital have access to experts at other Montefiore campuses resulting in a highly-customized approach to care for each patient’s needs. This, along with access to pioneering research produced by Montefiore and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, ensures that patients get state-of-the-art healthcare right in their own neighborhoods. services and offerings at Montefiore Mount Vernon hospital include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Dr. Emily L. Germain-Lee, a worldrenowned pediatric endocrinologist, has been recruited to UConn School of Medicine and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland.

On Oct. 28 she will join UConn Health as a professor in the Department of Pediatrics and chief of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.

Her research laboratory will be located at UConn Health and her clinical care performed at Connecticut Children’s.

Germain-Lee is an NIH-funded physicianscientist specializing in the clinical care and translational research of genetic and metabolic bone diseases. Her research at UConn Health and Connecticut Children’s will continue to focus on Albright Hereditary Osteodystrophy (AHO) and Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), two rare genetic bone disorders. Both conditions often lead to short stature, and AHO frequently involves severe hormonal dysfunction.

“I am thrilled to become a part of the combined power of UConn School of Medicine and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center for

advancing children’s health and discovering new treatments of disease through research,” says Germain-Lee. “My goal is to develop new therapeutics for children and adults living with genetic and metabolic bone disorders, thereby improving their overall health and quality of life. Together we can learn from our pediatric patients and laboratory discoveries to translate our comprehensive knowledge into the future treatments, prevention techniques, and cures needed for debilitating bone diseases.”

She adds, “I am greatly looking forward to my role in contributing to the training of future generations of physician-scientists at UConn and Connecticut Children’s, as well as working with such dedicated and high-caliber colleagues.”

“Dr. Germain-Lee is a world-class clinicianscientist,” says Dr. Jim Shmerling, CEO at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.

“We are honored that she has decided to join us and move her Albright specialty care center to Connecticut enhancing the health of pediatric endocrinology patients and biomedical research in our state.”

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August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month!

It's almost back-to-school time and you're prepared with your child's enrollment forms, orientation schedules, and immunizations--but what about their eyes?

August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month—a great signal for you to get your child's eyes checked before school starts.

Join us as we observe Children's Eye Health and Safety Month in partnership with Prevent Blindness America and the American Academy of Ophthalmologists.

Most children have healthy eyes. But there are conditions that can threaten good vision.

Because you can't always “look” into your child's eyes to tell if they have eye health problems, set up some time today for an eye exam:

● Your child's eyes should be examined during regular pediatric appointments and vision testing should be conducted around age three. ● Parents should be aware of signs that may indicate their child has vision problems, including: ○ Wandering or crossed eyes ○ A family history of childhood vision problems ○ Disinterest in reading or viewing distant objects ○ Squinting or turning the head in an unusual manner while watching television Talk to your child's pediatrician if you suspect your child has any of the eye diseases below: ● Amblyopia (lazy eye) ● Strabismus (crossed eyes) ● Ptosis (drooping of the eyelid) ● Color deficiency (color blindness) ● Refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism)

Let's Talk Eye Safety: Use this month to discuss the importance of eye safety with your children.

More than 12 million children suffer from vision impairment, and eye injuries are one of the leading causes of vision loss in children*. There are an estimated 42,000 sports-related eye injuries each year and the majority of them happen to children.

Children should: ● Wear protective eyewear while participating in sports or recreational activities ● Play with are age-appropriate toys. Avoid toys with sharp or protruding parts

One of the best ways to ensure your child keeps his/her good vision throughout life is to set a good health example.

To find more information about Children's Eye Health and Safety, please visit: www.preventblindness.org and www.aao.org

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Advancements in new dental technology offer better solutions for traditional oral health problems than ever before. The trend in dentistry is utilizing technology to make dentistry more comfortable, durable, efficient and natural-looking for the patient as possible. Patients and their dentists benefit from newer techniques that are less invasive and more dependable than the years of past. Procedures that formerly took multiple trips to the dentist or required multiple health care providers can often be performed in the comfort of one office by one qualified provider.

There are many new advancements in dentistry that your dentist may choose to offer for an enhanced state of comfort and improved oral health. These dental advances play an important role in the comfort of the patients as well as the dentists, dental specialists, hygienists, and office managers at the practice, allowing them to provide the highest standard of dental care possible.

Some technologies you may see the next time you visit your dentist may include:

Air-Abrasion

Composite Resins

Composite Resins are used in many restorations such as bonding and veneers. They offer the advantage over older technologies such as gold or amalgam because they are better refined to replicate tooth colors and tooth function. Additionally they are easier to apply and more durable than ever before. Dental professionals can apply the material directly to the tooth and mold it to the shape and color that resembles natural teeth.

Digital Photography

Dentists utilizing digital photography can adapt a photograph for a patient so that they can provide them with an idea of what they will look like after a complex dental procedure such as a smile makeover or full mouth reconstruction. Patients can work with their cosmetic dentist to inform them of what they want to look like and what their expectations are.

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Air-abrasion is a great dental advancement over the dental drill as it allows precise removal of decayed teeth without the use of a local anesthetic. The airabrasion system uses blasts of pellets of air and aluminum oxide to treat tooth problems such as cavities.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are perhaps the leading dental technology advancement because of their fit and function as replacements of a tooth root. The implants integrate with the jaw bone and the procedure can be done in almost any adult who needs missing teeth replaced. The treatment time of this type of procedure has also been shortened as some patients can receive the crown that attaches to the implant immediately after tooth extraction as opposed to waiting six months after.

CAD/CAM

Computer Assisted Design/Computer Assisted Manufacture technologies are used in various industries to provide highly accurate design of items or materials to be constructed. In the dental world this advanced technology allows for the design and fabrication of dental restorations that resemble the look and feel of natural teeth. This type of new dental technology can be used for dental bridges, inlays/onlays, porcelain veneers, and crowns.

NTI-tss Device

The NTI-tss Device is used for patients who suffer from TMD and migraine headaches. The device eliminates the need for more invasive surgery and can help with problems associated with Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) discomforts. The device can be molded to fit teeth and is effective at reducing the pains associated with TMD.

Sedation Dentistry

Oral sedation dentistry is being utilized by more and more dentists because it is both safe and effective. Compared to more traditional IV sedation, oral sedation requires no needles and the patient experiences a conscious state of mind and can respond to the dentist. This is helpful for patients who fear the dentist or avoid trips because of anxiety of sitting in a dental chair.

Laser Dentistry

The benefit of laser dentistry is that it offers a much less invasive alternative to many procedures.

The light energy that is emitted from lasers results in a shortened and almost painless healing period. This option is commonly available for the treatment of benign tumors, cold sores, crown lengthening, decay removal, gummy smile changes, dental fillings, tongue tie and speech impediment improvements, nerve regeneration for damaged nerves and blood vessels and scars, certain conditions related to sleep apnea, TMJ and tooth sensitivity.

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Topics your dentist may discuss with you might include:

Good oral hygiene practices for your child's teeth and gums and cavity prevention Fluoride needs Oral habits (thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, lip sucking) Developmental milestones Teething Proper nutrition Schedule of dental checkups. Many dentists like to see children every 6 months to build up the child's comfort and confidence level in visiting the dentist, to monitor the development of the teeth, and promptly treat any developing problems.

It is generally recommended that a child be seen by a dentist by the age of 1 or within 6 months after his or her first tooth comes in.

The first dental visit is usually short and involves very little treatment. This visit gives your child an opportunity to meet the dentist in a nonthreatening and friendly way. Some dentists may ask the parent to sit in the dental chair and hold their child during the exam. The parent may also be asked to wait in the reception area during part of the visit so that a relationship can be built between your child and your dentist.

During the exam, your dentist will check all of your child's existing teeth for decay, examine your child's bite, and look for any potential problems with the gums, jaw, and oral tissues.

If indicated, the dentist or hygienist will clean any teeth and assess the need for fluoride. He or she will also educate parents about oral health care basics for children and discuss dental developmental issues and answer any questions.

You will be asked to complete medical and health information forms concerning the child during the first visit. Come prepared with the necessary information.

When to get child’s first dental X-ray There are no rules for when to start dental X-rays. Some children who may be at higher risk for dental problems (for example, those prone to baby bottle tooth decay or those with cleft lip/palate) should have X-rays taken earlier than others. Usually, most children will have had X-rays taken by the age of 5 or 6. As children begin to get their adult teeth around the age of 6, X-rays play an important role in helping your dentist to see if all of the adult teeth are growing in the jaw, to look for bite problems, and to determine if teeth are clean and healthy.

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Spine risks of obesity go beyond back pain

It's well known that extra pounds put extra strain on our spine, which can lead to chronic back pain and debilitating spine conditions detracting from our overall health. But back pain - as difficult as it is - is merely one of the spine risks of obesity, with excess pounds creating additional challenges during surgery and post-operative recovery, according to Kaixuan Liu, MD, PhD, founder and president of Atlantic Spine Center. Musculoskeletal pain - and specifically back pain - are highly common among the nearly onethird of Americans who are classified as obese, according to the American Obesity Association.

“Every extra pound adds extra strain to the ligaments, joints and muscles in the back,” explains Dr. Liu. “The spine can become tilted and unevenly stressed to compensate for extra weight, especially weight in the abdomen. As a result, obese or overweight people can experience sciatica and pain from herniated discs and other spine conditions aggravated by too many pounds.”

Surgery, post-operative complications heightened by extra weight But spine risks don't end with back pain stemming from obesity, Dr. Liu says. Indeed, back pain may be only the beginning of these risks, since chronic backache sometimes leads to surgery to remedy the resulting spine condition.

All types of surgery come with certain risks, but dozens of extra pounds make these risks even more pronounced.

Obese patients are at higher risk for complications and infections after any type of surgery compared to those who aren't obese,

according to the American Obesity Association. And a 2012 study published in the journal Spine found that spinal fusion surgery patients who are morbidly obese - about 100 pounds or more overweight - face nearly double the risk of developing complications, such as problems with wound healing or those related to the heart, lungs and kidneys.

Recovering from spine surgery can also be more fraught for those carrying extra weight.

“Moving around after surgery is even harder for obese and overweight patients, and wound care

can be an issue when you don’t have the flexibility of a leaner person,” Dr. Liu notes. “This is true of any post-operative recovery, not just in spine surgery, but spine surgery typically follows a long period of having been in pain.

The burdens of recovery can feel even greater to those whose motion is somewhat limited.”

Tips for weight management and spine health Since spinal surgery patients typically suffer far less back pain after their operation and recovery period, they often become

more active and then find it easier to control their weight, Dr. Liu notes. And these folks can gain motivation from the fact that managing weight through nutrition and exercise not only reduces any existing back pain, but can prevent new back problems in the future.

He offers these tips to promote weight management and overall spine health:

Get medical advice. Overweight patients should speak with their doctor to determine how to safely begin weight loss efforts.

“This is important because your exercise program should be adapted to any lingering back pain so you don't make it worse.”

Start slow. “Even walking a mile or two each day to begin with is a great start to revving up your metabolism and helping your spine to heal from pain or surgery,” Dr. Liu says.

Seek balance. “A strict diet is tough to sustain for the long run,” he says. “Instead, aim for balance among proteins, fruits, vegetables and starches on an everyday basis, and allow yourself the occasional indulgence so you don't feel deprived.”

“Exercise stimulates healing and a flow of nutrients within the spine itself,” Dr. Liu says.

“Getting to - and maintaining - a healthy weight is one of the best things you can do for your total health and that of your spine.”

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Stamford Hospital joins Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Care Collaborative PAGE 22

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Collaborative membership reflects commitment to excellence in patient care, clinical operations and scientific research in oncology

The Stamford Hospital Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center is the newest member of the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Care Collaborative (DF/BWCCC), and the first in Connecticut, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital announced today. Participation in the collaborative reflects the Bennett Cancer Center’s demonstrated commitment to excellence by meeting a wide array of standards and best practices.

As part of the membership process, the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center clinicians and other staff conducted an extensive review of Stamford’s outpatient medical oncology and radiation oncology practices and procedures, including patient safety protocols, nursing and pharmacy practices, chemotherapy administration, and information systems.

“We are proud to be the newest member joining the well-regarded and nationally recognized institutions behind the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Care Collaborative,” said Brian G. Grissler, President and CEO, Stamford Health. “As we prepare to open our new hospital in September, this relationship will expand our cancer expertise and solidify our vision to provide the best cancer care for our community today, while ensuring access to the latest in treatments and research for the future.”

Stamford Hospital’s Bennett Cancer Center’s membership in the collaborative enhances staff access to educational opportunities and the ability to consult with medical specialists at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center in Boston regarding complex cases. In addition, patients will have greater access to the latest cancer research and clinical trials.

The practices and procedures of DF/BWCCC members are reviewed annually and new innovations and standards in patient cancer care will be shared and rapidly implemented at member hospitals.

“Dana-Farber exists to help relieve the burden of cancer for as many people as possible,” said Edward J. Benz, Jr., MD, president of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. “We fulfill this mission by conducting research to help create better preventative and diagnostic capabilities and therapies, by caring for our patients, and most recently, by working with other institutions, such as the Bennett Cancer Center at Stamford Hospital, to help them provide great care close to home,” he said. “We are excited about working more closely with such a strong and high quality partner as Stamford Hospital.”

“Brigham and Women’s Hospital is dedicated to transforming the future of health care,” said Betsy Nabel, MD, president of Brigham and Women’s Health Care. “Through our partnership with Dana-Farber, we are on the leading edge of cancer care, and we are delighted to extend our knowledge and resources to community providers like Stamford Hospital for the benefit of patients and families in the Fairfield County region.”

For more information, please visit the website StamfordHealth.org.

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Alternative cancer treatments may not play a direct role in curing your cancer, but they may help you cope with signs and symptoms caused by cancer and cancer treatments. Common signs and symptoms such as anxiety, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, pain, difficulty sleeping, and stress may be lessened by alternative treatments.

Integrating the best of evidencebased complementary and alternative cancer treatments with the treatments you receive from your doctor may help relieve many of the

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symptoms associated with cancer and its treatment. Discuss all of your options with your doctor and together you can determine which strategies might work for you and which are likely to have no benefit.

Work closely with your doctor to determine the right balance between traditional medicines and alternative cancer treatments. While complementary and alternative cancer treatments, such as acupuncture, may reduce nausea or pain, they generally aren't powerful enough to replace cancer medications from your doctor.

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Danbury Hospital launches outpatient palliative care support for chronic pulmonary diseases Specialized assistance enables improved quality of life over longer-term

Danbury Hospital announced the expansion of its leading-edge palliative care program to outpatients with pulmonary diseases.

Available at the Western Connecticut Medical Group Pulmonary and Sleep Disorders office in Danbury, the service is breaking new ground by making palliative care available early in the process of treating these chronically-ill patients before they require hospitalization.

The Hospital is the only one in Connecticut to have received Advanced Certification for Palliative Care from the state’s independent, non-profit Joint Commission. Not to be confused with end-of-life hospice care, palliative care helps individuals and families deal with serious illness by treating physical and emotional symptoms and reducing suffering at different stages of the disease. Palliative care teams are trained and skilled at advanced care planning, eliciting patients’ personal goals to help guide the treatment strategy.

“In America’s health care system, all too often patients aren’t asked what is important to them, especially when a cure is not an option.

We ask patients to articulate their

goals and values so that our medical team can put in place a treatment plan based on their wishes,” said Dr. Damanjeet Chaubey, medical director of the palliative care service and chief of hospital medicine at Danbury Hospital. “By expanding our program to pulmonary outpatients, we are able to engage with patients at an early stage – in the physician’s office rather than at the time of hospitalization. This helps to ensure their preferences will be clear if they reach the point where they are unable to make decisions for themselves.”

“Our goal is to help more patients address their physical, emotional and psychological needs from the time of diagnosis until their illnesses reach a final stage,” according to Karen Mulvihill, DNP, APRN, FNP, ACHPN, director of palliative care services at Danbury Hospital. “Palliative care can and should be included early.

Often done in consultation with families and caretakers, this is part of Danbury Hospital’s commitment to patient-centric care.”

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Dedication Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting of the Osterer Center for Discovery in Wallingford Healthcare News - Fairfield County August, 2016

Cerebral Palsy of Westchester is proud to announce our first Satellite Program in Connecticut: the Osterer Center for Discovery, located at 94-96 South Turnpike Road in Wallingford, Connecticut. In September 2015 the program opened its doors to serve those with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities in New Haven County and surrounding areas.

On Friday, June 24, 2016, we celebrated the opening with a ribbon cutting and dedication in honor of Mr. Richard Osterer and wife Venita, part of the founding family that built Cerebral Palsy of Westchester in New York.

The Osterer Center for Discovery offers many programs and services to adults, including Group Day Supports (DSO), Supported Employment (GSE), Individualized Day Supports (vocational and non-vocational), Individual Home Supports, Personal Supports, and Transportation. Services and supports are provided on-site and in a variety of settings throughout the community. Program recipients enjoy a variety of personcentered activities on a daily basis including nutrition and cooking, health and wellness programs, horticulture, art programs, work readiness training in the community and

other community inclusion activities that promote life education, socialization and recreation.

The agency’s mission is central to all of Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s programs: to

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“Back Pain Technology Cheats Mother Nature

After helping hundreds of Fairfield County herniated disc sufferers eliminate their pain, Local Doctor explains how…

Helps Herniated Discs Heal Naturally… In As Little As 25 Minutes!”

At Last! Fairfield County Doctor Offers Technology That Doesn’t Just End SEVERE Pain From Herniated Discs, But Helps Your Body To Start Rebuilding Them… As Fast As Humanly Possible!

Best Part: You can check it all out for FREE if you like!

There is no doubt… technology has made all of our lives better… and easier.

Just about every miraculous medical cure and comfort of modern living can be attributed to amazing breakthroughs in technology.

Heck, laser eye surgery can give people who are almost as blind as a bat perfect 20/20 vision. How amazing is that?

That’s why it’s no surprise that technology might be able to solve your back and neck pain from herniated/bulging discs or sciatica… for good.

Here is why: Back and neck pain can be devastating. And nothing is worse than going to doctor after doctor… trying treatment after treatment… spending money you can’t afford… and still suffering in pain.

That’s why…

I bet you would love to instantly end your pain… without any risk what-so-ever… and have it never come back for the rest of your life?

Well, that might NOT be so easy.

But, what if there was a wonderful advancement in technology that, with a handful of simple, non-invasive treatments, could possibly have you out of pain and on your way to healing naturally?

Better yet, what if this technology could possibly heal your herniated/bulging discs (instead of cutting it out like surgery) so you have the best chance to live pain-free and do all the things you want and love to do?

And what if this technology was: • FDA cleared!

• Proven safe and effective!

• Allows your herniated discs to heal naturally without the risky and dangerous side effects of surgery!

• Relieves pain fast… in some cases in as little as 25 minutes!

Well, guess what? There is such technology and there is a very good chance it can help you… like it has already helps thousands of herniated/bulging disc and sciatica sufferers all around the country…

No Matter How Bad Your Pain Is, How Long You’ve Been Suffering Or How Many Other Treatments And Doctors Have Failed You! Don’t laugh. It’s really true.

Here’s proof…

When you have a herniated disc, compressive forces cause your spinal bones to come together… basically squashing your disc. The space in between your bones decreases and the soft, jello-like disc material leaks out.

This disc material that leaks out is called a herniated disc and can cause severe pain, numbness and tingling in your neck, back, arms or legs when the herniation pushes into and “pinches” a nerve.

So it makes sense, if you could slightly pull the spinal bones apart… that would open up the space, take the pressure off the disc, the disc off the nerve and solve the problem. Right? But the only problem is… how do you do that? For years and years, doctors have been trying to do it with traction.

But traction has been proven ineffective and often very painful. Why? Traction doesn’t work because when you have a herniated or bulging disc, the area is injured and when you try to move, your muscles go into spasm.

Spasm is your body’s way of trying to protect you from causing further injury.

That’s why traction hurts so much.

As soon as the traction starts… your muscles overprotect the area and spasm.

But the good news is: Now there is technology that out-smarts your body’s natural spasm reaction. In other words: It fools mother nature!

This technology is called nonsurgical spinal decompression (NSSD) and here’s how it works…

NSSD is very different from plain traction because it has advanced computer technology that actually senses your spinal muscles. When it starts to gently pull, it immediately knows when your muscles start to contract and it stops pulling. As soon as your muscles relax, it starts pulling again.

The amazing thing is: the computer senses your muscles contraction so early… you don’t even feel what is going on. Which means you never feel any pain! In fact, the only thing most patients feel is… RELIEF!!!

But the best part is: NSSD is able to gently separate your spinal bones which, in many cases, actually sucks the herniated disc material back into the disc where it belongs! This takes away your pain and allows your herniated and bulging discs to heal naturally!

And check this out: Treatments are pleasant and simple. All you have to do is lie on your back, listen to your favorite music, read a magazine… or… take a nap! The wonderful technology does everything while you simply RELAX the pain away!

To sum up NSSD: • For most patients it is 100% painless… in fact many patients actually fall asleep during treatment!

• Works fast! Most patients get relief after a handful of treatments – some after the very first!

• Is non-invasive so it does not have the dangerous risks of surgery!

• Gets to the root cause of the problem and helps it heal naturally!

Isn’t modern technology wonderful? And wouldn’t you like to…

Give This Great Technology A Try… For Free?

If you would, there’s great news.

There is a Doctor located at 222 Westchester Ave. Suite 405 in White Plains who has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in this wonderful technology and has been treating herniated/bulging disc and sciatica patients with incredible success.

His name is Dr. Jonathan Donath DC, MS and he is so excited about the results he’s been getting, he would like to share it with as many pain sufferers as possible.

But There Is A Catch…

There’s always a catch... isn’t there? Even though this technology has helped a majority of the patients Dr. Donath has treated… it is not a wonder cure and it does not help everyone.

On the right: healthy disc.

Center: Herniated disc with soft disc material leaking out.

On the left: Herniated disc material compressing or “pinching” nerve.

For that reason, Dr. Donath does a complete examination on every potential patient and only accepts you if he feels you are most likely to get the pain relief and outcome you are looking for.

Dr. Donath’s Special Deal For You! Because the economy is so bad and Dr. Donath wants to help you if possible, he is offering the first 17 people who respond to this article a free consultation and NSSD qualification examination.

And if you qualify for NSSD treatments, Dr. Donath will also give you one treatment for FREE! And if you do not qualify, Dr. Donath will help you find the best option for you.

That’s why, if you suffer with pain from a herniated/bulging disc or sciatica you should call 914-259-8104 right now. When April answers the phone, simply tell her you would like your free non-surgical spinal decompression consultation and examination. If you are one of the first 17, she will schedule you within the next few days. If you are in a lot of pain or already scheduled for surgery, tell April and she will be sure to get you in immediately. Maybe even today.

On right: Herniated disc with spinal bones “squished” together.

Center: NSSD slightly pulls the spinal bones apart, opens up the disc space and allows herniated material to move back into the disc.

Left: Herniated material completely back in center of disc allows the disc to heal naturally.

Your consultation and examination should take about 60 minutes. During this time you can get all of your questiones answered in a warm and friendly environment. You will know exactly what’s causing your pain and the best possible way to solve it. Dr. Donath will explain to you all your possible options along with his recomendations so you can make the best choice for YOU.

Why Limited To 17?

Dr. Donath has limited the number he will accept right now to 17 because he does not believe patients should wait and they should also get the quality personal attention they deserve.

When you go for your free visit, I’m sure you will see how unique and pleasant the experience is. It’s nice to be treated like a person and not a number or based on insurance coverage. It’s also nice to know exactly what’s causing your pain and how to relieve it as fast as possible.

Dr. Donath’s favorite cases are the one’s that were able to cancel back surgery after only a handful of treatments.

Dr. Donath also loves when a herniated disc patient that is in excruciating pain and thinks they’ve tried everything, lays down on the NSSD table, takes a 25 minute nap… and… wakes up with all their pain GONE! Just imagine how it would feel to have all your pain finally gone.

Imagine going to bed and being able to sleep the entire night through… … and waking up refreshed and energized… ready to take on the brand new day – without the pain and stiffness that has been terrorizing you.

And imagine finally knowing you have the solution to your herniated disc pain.

Well, you may not have to just “imagine” anymore… because…

NSSD might start relieving your pain… in just 25 minutes!

So, if you’d like to see if you qualify and give this amazing technology a try for free… give April a call at 914259-8104 right now. Why wait one more day in pain when the solution may be one quick phone call away?

Call now before someone else gets your free spot.

One More Thing It’s Important…

Ever since getting this wonderful technology, Dr. Donath’s office has been flooded with calls. For that reason, if when you call, the lines are busy or you go to voice mail… just keep calling back. The possibility of living pain-free is well worth the time and effort it may take you to get through and schedule your appointment. 914-259-8104

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