Fairfield County Healthcare News December 2017 ebook

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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!

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Get soft skin in winter It’s everyone’s dream in the dead of winter: to have dewy skin that’s immune to the effects of icy temps, whipping winds, and Sahara-like heating. Good luck with that, right? “The air is frigid and dry outside, and any kind of indoor heat leaves it even more parched. Your skin’s protective barrier cracks, making it less able to repair itself,” says San Francisco dermatologist Katie Rodan, MD. “It becomes a vicious cycle unless you do something to prevent it—or treat it fast.”

Here, just in time: a guide to protecting your most moisture-starved parts so you can stay soft and smooth all season long.

Smooth as you soothe Extra-dry skin like on dry upper arms can trigger a flare-up of keratosis pilaris, that annoying rough skin, says New York dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD. “Try a lotion with salicylic acid to exfoliate dead cells around your hair follicles and reduce the appearance of bumps.”

Handle with care To prevent chapping parched hands, embrace wipe-off, soap-free cleansers and alcohol-free hand sanitizers. “They’re less drying than washing repeatedly with soap and water,” Dr. Rodan says. “It’s the wet-dry, wet-dry that really sucks the moisture out of your skin.”

When you do wash, choose a moisturizing soap-free cleanser or a hydrating antibacterial gel, then slather on lotion right away.

Glove up Anything that creates an occlusive barrier (i.e., traps moisture) on skin helps lotions and creams soak in.

So slip on some cotton gloves over lotion to help moisturize parched hands. “Even wearing them for an hour can really soften up your skin,” says Miami dermatologist Alicia Barba, MD.

Just add honey To soften stubborn dry patches on rough elbows and knees, opt for a rich, hydrating scrub. “I use a simple mix of honey and sugar,” says Ford makeup artist Lisa Trunda. Studies show that humectant honey reduces inflammation, and sugar (applied topically) increases circulation in skin, says Miami dermatologist Jeremy Green, MD. “This can be especially helpful in winter when blood flow is typically diverted from the skin to keep your core warm.”

Tired of dry skin, chapped hands, and cracked soles?

These tips will keep your skin supple this winter.

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Milk it “Cleopatra used to bathe in milk because of the lactic acid,” Dr. Barba notes. “It’s an incredibly effective moisturizer, and it also works as a powerful exfoliant, so those scales go away.”

Layer up For arms, legs, and torso, start with a rich bath oil or moisturizing body cleanser, “something that leaves a creamy film on your skin,” says Dr. Barba. Follow with a generous slathering of lotion once you’ve toweled off.

Exfoliate lightly “It’ll brighten your skin, and your moisturizer can penetrate better if you don’t have a 50-car pileup of dead cells,” Dr. Rodan says. Pick super-gentle exfoliators when using for chest and back like tiny, rounded polyethylene microbeads.

Treat feet at night For roughed-up feed, before bed, “gently buff away calluses with a hydrating scrub or pumice stone, and apply a thick, buttery moisturizer while feet are still damp,” Dr. Barba says. (If this doesn’t help, you may need an OTC or Rx cream containing glycolic acid or urea that exfoliates while it moisturizes.)

Then wear socks overnight. “If you do that religiously for a month, the changes will be magical.”

Keep showers short “A long, hot bath or shower might seem tempting when you’ve been out in the cold, but it will strip your skin of moisture,” Dr. Green says.

“If you like warmer showers—and who doesn’t?—keep them to no more than 10 minutes, and not more than once a day.”

Pick the right PJs The softer your sheets and sleepwear, the better, but you needn’t invest in silk. “Tightly woven natural fabrics like cotton or cotton flannel are best for patients with sensitive skin or eczema,” says Dr. Zeichner. Avoid blends of cotton and synthetic fibers, which might be irritating.

Winter Skincare Tips, From Head to Toe

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Nicole Rose launches personalized nutrition business, NickiRD Customized programs offer a new spin on nutrition and food Page 10

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Facials

Facials do a lot more than treat dry skin.

They offer a deep cleansing that is important for even the healthiest skin and can be customized for your specific skin care needs. Facials remove excess dirt and blockages from the pores and remove the dead skin cells that make your skin look dull, red and bumpy.

Many women have done an at-home facial before, but nothing can compare to a professional that uses steam, warm towels, enzymes and exfoliant to open pores and soften the skin. You’ll also get to work with an esthetician to develop a skin care regimen that will help you take care of your dry skin.

Eye Mask Treatments

Winter months can actually make you look older. As your skin pales, blemishes and dark circles become much more visible.

A great add-on to any facial treatment is a relaxing eye mask. Eye masks will diminish dark under eye circles and plump fine lines around the eyes.

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Chemical Peels

A chemical peel is a wonderful treatment for extremely dry skin. Some people are able to treat their dry skin with creams and exfoliant at home, but you may need a more in-depth treatment to eliminate dry skin.

During a consult with your medical spa physician you can find out what type of chemical peel treatments would be best for your skin care needs. Most people are better off with a series of chemical peels taking a two-week recovery period in-between each peel.

Spa Treatments to combat dry skin Pharmaceutical-Grade Products

Micropeel

A micropeel is an all-around perfect treatment for dry winter skin. Dry, cracked skin is lifted with microdermabrasion and bacteria is cleansed from the skin with a chemical peel. Lastly, the skin is treated with mixto CO2 therapy to remove the thin top layer of skin. This process with leave your skin silky smooth while also removing fine lines and wrinkles.

Having great skin is an important investment. After all, your skin is your largest organ and your first defense. After getting a professional treatment, it is important to make the most of your skin care especially during the harsh winter.

For extremely dry skin, washing with a Clarisonic brush is great for keeping up on smooth skin after something like a facial or microdermabrasion. If you’re looking for a more natural skincare treatment for dry skin, try the physician-recommended serums from Skinceuticals and Neocutis.

Microdermabrasion

Exfoliation is one the most important steps for dry skin care. Dead skin cells build up on the outer layer of the skin and prevent even the best lotion for dry skin from sinking in.

A microdermabrasion treatment is a lot more effective than any at-home exfoliation. The esthetician will use equipment that is especially for medical offices to remove oil, dirt, dead cells and bacteria.

This treatment is great for both healthy skin maintenance and as a treatment for dry skin. source:www.solarismedicalspa.com/

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Oatmeal and Yogurt Pack

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When it comes to healthy foods for weight loss, there is nothing like oatmeal. The relation between oatmeal and weight loss has been known since decades. But most of us are not conscious of the fact that oatmeal is also an amazing skin friendly product that is often included in DIY SPA ideas. The beta-glucans found in oatmeal have a soothing and tightening effect on the skin which helps in reducing inflammation and effects of skin aging. It also helps the skin to appear youthful and glowing. The lactic acid present in sour yogurt works as a mild natural bleach and removes age spots, blemishes, scars, tan and pigmentation from the skin.

Ingredients: • Finely Ground Oatmeal – 1 Tablespoon • Plain Yogurt – 2 Tablespoons • Honey – 1 Teaspoon

Put all the components in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly to form a thick paste. Apply this blend on the face and massage in a circular motion for 5 minutes. Leave it on for another 15 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water. Reapply this mask twice every week to gently exfoliate your skin and make it feel smooth and refreshed.

Avocado and Honey Facial Mask

What better way to intensely moisturize and hydrate your skin that with a nourishing avocado and honey mask made of creamy avocados and rich honey? The potential humectant properties of organic honey make it an essential ingredient for facial skin care. Honey is one of the best natural remedies for dry lips and dry skin whereas avocados are a potent source of healthy omega 3 fatty acids. The combination of avocado and honey makes this one of the most nourishing spa facial masks that you can prepare easily at home.

Ingredients: • Avocado – 1/2 • Organic Honey – 1/2 cup

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Face and Body Spa Recipes

Spread a clean cloth soaked in warm water over your face in order to open the pores. Then apply the face mask made of mashed avocado and honey on the face and neck and leave it on for 30 minutes. Wash your face generously with warm water and then splash some cold water in order to shrink the pores. Use this natural spa mask once every week to prevent dryness of the skin.

Apple, Sugar and Cinnamon Body Polish

Apples are well known for their skin-friendly vitamin A and C that not only promote collagen production in the skin but also the regeneration of new skin cells. The mineral copper found in apples helps in melanin production which protects the skin from harmful UV rays of the skin. The malic acid present in apples works as an exfoliating enzyme which removes dead skin cells and dirt from the external layer of the skin. The combination of apples with cinnamon and sugar makes it one of the best skin care recipes to enhance skin tone and is the ultimate answer to the question of how to get rid of dead skin cells naturally.

Ingredients: • Grated Puree – 2 Tablespoons • Brown Sugar – 1 Tablespoon • Granulated Sugar – 1 Tablespoon • Cinnamon Powder – 1/2 Teaspoon

Blend all the ingredients in a glass bowl by stirring it thoroughly. Apply the body polish all over your body and scrub in a soft circular motion using a loofah or washcloth. Pay special care to the elbows, knees and heels. Rinse well and apply a deep moisturizing body lotion. If you plan to use this scrub on the face, just make sure to leave out the granulated sugar.

Source:www.thefitindian.com/

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Nicole Rose launches personalized nutrition business, NickiRD Customized programs offer a new spin on nutrition and food

Nicole Rose, longtime Ridgefield resident, has launched her nutrition business, NickiRD. She offers a variety of unique services geared at helping people lead healthier lives.

NickiRD takes an entirely new and fresh approach on health and nutrition, offering three completely custom services – IN-HOME COOKING CLASSES, KITCHEN ASSESSMENTS & MARKET TOURS and WEIGHT LOSS. Her approach is empowering, gentle and is grounded in making small, but critical changes to one’s overall lifestyle. All services can be purchase online at https://nickird.com.

NickiRD has a Master's Degree in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics and Registered Dietitian (M.S., R.D.) credentials from NYU. She is also affiliated with the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

For further details, contact Nicki@nickird.com or 203-240-2974.

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Holiday Cookie Recipe Makeovers

It’s no secret that the holidays are notorious for expanding your waistline. One of the biggest culprits: all of those delicious sweets! But the truth is, your weight doesn’t have to succumb to the sugar-filled and calorie-laden treats.

Making smart ingredient swaps can help you still enjoy your holiday favorites—minus the morning-after guilt.

Here are three favorite baked goods a healthy makeover just in time for the holidays: Instructions:

Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

Make flaxseed/water mixture (it will become sticky/gel-like in 5 minutes).

With an electric mixer, combine oil and brown sugar until creamy. Beat in pumpkin, vanilla and flaxseed/water mixture. In a separate bowl, mix together dry ingredients: almond meal, oat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and sea salt. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Then stir in mini chocolate chips. Refrigerate dough for 15 minutes and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking dish with parchment paper.

Bake 14 to 16 minutes, until golden/firm. Allow to cool completely.

You don’t need butter and white sugar to make soft and delicious cookies. Instead, use ripened fruit (such as bananas) and oil for a healthy, sweet baking combination.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe If there’s one cookie you can count on being at every holiday party, it’s the classic chocolate chip. This one uses canned pumpkin (use up those leftover cans sitting in your pantry from Thanksgiving!) and coconut oil instead of butter, as well as flaxseeds for a slight nutty and healthy touch.

Makes 18 cookies: 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed soaked in 2 tablespoons warm water 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil, at room temperature/liquid 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup almond meal 1/2 cup oat flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Bonus: These cookies are vegan, glutenfree and just one cookie is considered an excellent source of vitamin A. Recipe courtesy of Dawn Jackson Blatner, R.D., author of The Flexitarian Diet: The Mostly Vegetarian Way to Lose Weight, Be Healthier, Prevent Disease, and Add Years to Your Life.

Source://www.youbeauty.com/nutrition/holiday-cookies/

3 ripe bananas ½ cup canola oil 2 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup walnuts—toasted, chopped ¼ cup pecans—toasted, chopped 1 cup raisins—yellow or red 2 cup plain, old fashioned oatmeal Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, add and mash bananas with hand masher, then combine and mix in canola oil, vanilla, walnuts, pecans, and raisins.

Add oatmeal and mix all ingredients together until well mixed. Using a 1-ounce scoop, measure and drop on to parchment-covered cookie sheet.

Slightly push down with fingers to lightly flatten.

Bake at 350° F for 20 minutes. Remove, let cool and serve.

Makes 36 cookies Recipe developed by and courtesy of the Cleveland Clinic

The key is eating healthy throughout the holiday season is making the right choices that will allow you to indulge and enjoy, yet keep you from loading up on the fatty, high-calories dishes that can quickly lead to unwanted weight gain.

1. Skip Candied Yams, Eat Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Candied yams have 215 calories per half-cup. A 3/4-cup serving of sweet potatoes brushed with a little heart-healthy canola or olive oil is only 100 calories.

2. Skip Dark Meat, Eat White Meat Turkey

The dark meat in your Thanksgiving turkey has about twice the fat of turkey breast and about 40 percent more calories.

3. Skip Store Bought, Eat homeade Stuffing and gravy

Find low fat recipes that have less sodium and fat and more flavor. Costs less too.

4. Skip Cranberry Sauce, Eat Relish

A third of a cup of cranberry relish made with sugar substitute has only about 25 calories. Canned cranberry sauce is full of sugar, corn syrup, and other added sweeteners.

5. Skip the Casserole, Eat Fresh Green Beans

Eliminate the soup and French-fried onions — just cut and steam fresh green beans and sprinkle them with slivered almonds before serving.

6. Skip White Flour Rolls, Eat Whole-Wheat Rolls

At 100 to 200 calories each, dinner rolls are an easy item to skip if you’re aiming for a healthy holiday.

7. Skip Pecan Pie, Eat Pumpkin Pie

8 Healthy Holiday Food Swaps

Save about 200 calories by choosing pumpkin pie (300 calories a slice) over pecan pie (about 500 calories) and get lots of vitamin A, calcium, and iron.

8. Skip Eggnog, Drink Cider

Swap eggnog for hot apple cider, and nstantly save 100 to 150 calories and all the fat.

Source:www.everydayhealth.com

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4th Annual Destination Wellness Expo: Your Passport to Health

The Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce held it’s 4th Annual Destination Wellness event on November 4, 2017. Everything from nutrition to mini “spa” sessions, elder care options to community resources were offered. There was a safety seat inspection in the parking lot, candy buyback, free raffle prize entries, goodie bags, an olive oil tasting and healthy food for sale from Tigers' Den Sports Bar and Grill. The event was sponsored by Laurel Ridge Health Care Center. photos by Nancy Sorbella

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Foam Roller

Footgloss

A perfect gift for anyone that loves to stay active is a foam roller. After a long, intense workout, there is nothing better than rolling out your muscles, and massaging out knots.

It is a basically a DIY deep tissue massage.

Footgloss is a more unique gift to give, but is very practical for your fitness fanatic. Footgloss is perfect for running shoes or even a pair of heels, by just applying this natural product to prevent blisters.

Kettlebell

Yoga Mat

A kettlebell is another great gift for anyone trying to take their workout to the next level. Kettlebells are perfect for blasting calories, while also toning the entire body.

Now if your fitness lover is in need of relaxation, then a yoga mat is a great gift. There are many fun patterns and prints and different textures depending on the type of yoga.

Shaker

Water Bottle

A shaker or blender bottle is another useful gift as it can be used for proteins shakes, or even just as a larger water bottle for a great post-workout recovery. This gift is very affordable and can be found at many local grocery stores.

This isn't only a great gift for a fitness lover, but just a practical gift in general. Everyone can always use another water bottle. With the different designs, materials and additions (insulation, etc.) there is always something new to add to any fitness guru's collection of bottles.

Ear warmers with headphones Now if you are trying to find a gift for a runner, ear warmers with headphones make a great gift. Perfect for a chilly run, these keep your ears warm, while letting you listen to your favorite tunes.

Fitness Tracker A fitness tracker is a bit pricier for a gift, but will definitely be worth the investment. There are a variety of trackers on the market, but most will keep record of calories burned, activity levels, heart rate, and even track your sleep!

The Ultimate Gift Guide for Fitness Lovers From footgloss to the beloved foam roller.

The holiday season is upon us, which means many of us are on the hunt for great gifts for our loved ones. Now if you have a certain fitness fanatic in the family, or even yourself and are in need of fitness inspired gifts, then check out this list.

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Watch For a cheaper version of a fitness tracker, there is always a fitness watch, which is perfect gift for any athlete. Many of these watches also track your heart rate, calories burned, and can help you time out a run.

Foot Roller Ball And finally, this gift may be tiny, but is extremely helpful in rolling and massaging the muscles in the feet. It is perfect for reliving foot cramps, and can also be use to roll on your back or hands, which is why it is definitely a must on this fitness gift guide.

Holiday Gift Certificates Make your holiday shopping easy.

Gift certificates to the Ridgefield Recreation Center make great gifts for people of all ages. They can be applied towards memberships, personal training, frequent fitness cards or adult and youth courses. They’re guaranteed to be a hit!

Home for the Holidays Are you looking for the perfect gift for the college student in your life?

Our Home for the Holidays Membership will help them stay in shape over their winter break. With the proof of a college ID, students can purchase a two month membership that is valid from December 1 until January 31.

For more information, please visit ridgefieldparksandrec.org or call (203) 431-2755

Source:www.theodysseyonline.com/gift-guide-for-fitness-lover

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Reading is exercise for your brain: Our December Book List for Healthcare News Sisters First: Stories from our wild and wonderful life Jenna Bush Hager & Barbara Pierce Bush A charming personal tour of the behind-the-scenes life of former first daughters

A Connecticut Christmas: Celebrating the Holiday in Classic New England Style Caryn B. Davis & Eric D. Lehman Beautiful visual and narrative documentation of classic Christmas in this Yankee state.

Fifty Years of 60 Minutes Jeff Fager An inside look at the venerable, ground-breaking TV program that has shaped and chronicled the most memorable moments of the past 50 years

Hidden History of Connecticut Wilson H. Faude A must-have for any Connecticut resident; full of interesting history of people and places in the Nutmeg State.

Promise Me, Dad Joe Biden A moving memoir that inspires hope, confronts hardship, and affirms purpose for the Biden family and all of us.

all in good taste Kate Spade All you need to do to be a modern American tastemaker, a new classic.

America: The Cookbook Gabrielle Langholtz A guide to the diverse and creative food and culture in the 50 states of America.

Celebrate Everything: Fun ideas to bring your parties to life Darcy Miller Casual, chic, fun, easy, DIY tips for making every party fun for all ages. photos provided

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Greenwich Hospital leases 54,000 square feet at 500 West Putnam

Greenwich Hospital recently finalized a lease agreement with Fareri Associates for additional space at 500 West Putnam Avenue in Greenwich.

Greenwich Hospital has housed its outpatient Endoscopy Center at this location on the Main Floor for many years. With this lease, Greenwich will be greatly expanding its footprint on Putnam Avenue. In addition to the 16,000 square feet it already has, the new lease adds 54,000 additional square feet bringing the total to 70,000 on three floors.

“We are very excited to begin construction at 500 West Putnam,” said Marc Kosak, SVP Administration, Greenwich Hospital. “With this additional space, we will be able to relocate and expand some outpatient services.”

The 500 West Putnam location is very conveniently located with plenty of parking.

Greenwich Hospital is a member of Yale New Haven Health. Greenwich is a 206-bed (includes 32 isolettes) community hospital serving lower Fairfield County, Connecticut and Westchester County, New York.

It is a major academic affiliate of Yale School of Medicine. Since opening in 1903, Greenwich Hospital has evolved into a progressive medical center and teaching institution representing all medical specialties and offering a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic and wellness programs. Greenwich Hospital is recognized throughout the healthcare industry as a leader in service and patient satisfaction excellence. Greenwich Hospital has the prestigious Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the nation’s highest honor of nursing excellence.

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Kimberly Hall South celebrates one-year anniversary of dialysis clinic PAGE 20

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Clinic operates in conjunction with Fresenius Healthcare

Kimberly Hall South, a 180-bed Genesis HealthCare skilled nursing center located in Windsor, Connecticut, celebrates the one-year anniversary of the hemodialysis clinic, in partnership with Fresenius Kidney Care.

Opened in 2016, the 9-station dialysis clinic was the first in the state. The clinic serves both residents at Kimberly Hall as well as those individuals requiring dialysis services in the local community.

The clinic offers traditional in-center daytime hemodialysis, as well as a peritoneal home dialysis.

Jarrod Post, M.D., a nephrologist (kidney specialist) with Connecticut Multispecialty Group in Hartford, provides medical director oversight at the Medicare-certified facility.

“The clinic is giving patients a support net to comfortably land in,” states Dr. Post. “Without in-house dialysis, patients would experience significant issues with transport to another care location. By providing dialysis treatment at Kimberly Hall South over the last year, we have been able to reduce patient stress and increase the amount of time that they can take part in rehabilitation therapy.”

Lisa Powers, Director of Clinic, believes that strong communication is a key to the clinic’s success with patients. “By partnering with Kimberly Hall South’s nursing team, we can address issues very quickly and avoid sending patients back to the hospital.” Powers and her Fresenius team also provide peritoneal dialysis training to local individuals who are new dialysis patients. These patients can learn about their disease and treatment options right in their own community.

Kimberly Hall South patients can attest to the benefits of receiving dialysis in a skilled nursing center.

Mrs. Frances Cole had been receiving hemodialysis treatment for the past 8 years in an out-patient setting.

Now she is a resident at Kimberly Hall South. “The dialysis unit at Kimberly Hall is so convenient,” Cole says. “I am ill – I need care, medications and rehabilitation – but I do not have to leave the building now to have my treatment.”

Mrs. Celestine Daniels is a new hemodialysis patient and received care at Kimberly Hall South’s clinic for several weeks this past summer.

“I was very pleased with the experience,” says Daniels. “It has all been so easy and under one roof. The staff at Kimberly Hall South and Fresenius Healthcare are supportive and knowledgeable. I had a lot of questions in the beginning and social services answered all of them.”

Mrs. Daniels will be continuing her treatment as an outpatient now that she has returned home. “I would recommend Kimberly Hall South and the experience of receiving dial-

ysis treatment and care under the same roof to everyone.”

On-site dialysis treatment in a skilled nursing setting also benefits a patient’s nutritional health as well.

“Patients do not miss meals and can maintain proper nutrition levels because they do not have to travel to off-site treatment,” continues Dr. Post. Mrs. Cole agrees, “The food service director at Kimberly Hall South listens to my needs, so I’m eating the right things while getting my treatment. I give them a 5 Star rating. I will definitely return her after my planned knee surgery next year.”

Local hospital professionals can also attest to the benefits that the Kimberly Hall South dialysis clinic has provided to its patients over the last year. “We have a dialysis care coordinator here at Hartford Hospital,” states Beth Lawlor, Manager of

Care Coordination. “Often these are pretty fragile patients. The ability to transfer patients to a skilled care center where they can also receive dialysis is the best approach for these patients.”

While the past year has been successful, Dr. Post shares that the clinic is consistently evaluating new ways to care for its dialysis patients.

“We have plans to begin a later evening shift of dialysis treatment,” says Post. “Patients can have access to an evening dialysis time and then go to sleep right after treatment.”

This is consistent with the clinic’s goal to make dialysis treatment as minimally disruptive as possible for the patient. Kimberly Hall South’s on-site clinic provides dialysis patients with more freedom, more time for rehabilitation therapy and the opportunity to have increased rest time.

Shouldering On: Recovering from AC Joint Separation Healthcare News - Fairfield County December, 2017

Ben Roethlisberger of the Steelers. Trevor Siemian of the Broncos.

The Giants’ Eli Manning. Over the years, these fantasy football favorites have all shared one unwanted stat: a hard sack that resulted in a separated shoulder. “The autumn season brings tackle football,” notes Dr. Kevin Plancher, MD, of Plancher Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. “And tackle football involves impacts as well as other more server injuries that may cause shoulder separation injuries.”

Football is not the only contact and collision sport. Sports like soccer, hockey, and rugby also provide arenas for athletes to go down hard, sideways, and damage the connection between the body’s collarbone and the top of the shoulder blade – known as the acromioclavicular (AC) joint.

“Our shoulder is a key connector between the arm and torso,” says Dr. Plancher. “It’s the most flexible joint in our body, letting us reach high and low, to the front, the back, and the side. The last thing any athlete wants is an injury keeping them out of their sport.”

All of us could slip or fall on our shoulder. “Every year, millions of people see orthopeadic surgeons about their shoulders,” points out Dr. Plancher. “More than ten percent of injuries are AC joint separations.

And if we focus on contact and collision sports alone, shoulder separations jump to almost half.”

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Dr. Kevin Plancher of Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Shares Tips on How to Get Back in the Game after a Separated Shoulder

Unfortunately, the shoulder’s unique flexibility increases the possibility of injury. And once injured, recovering that flexibility can be a challenge but when monitored it is often successful.

As Chairman of the annual Orthopaedic Summit Evolving Technique course, a leading course for orthopods which includes numerous sessions on the shoulder. “The good news is that orthopaedic research is tackling the challenge of AC joint separations head on,” he says. “And we’re seeing continuing improvements in our ability to help athletes and non-athletes alike.”

“The good news,” emphasizes Dr. Plancher, “is that ongoing medical advances are helping patients get back in their games.”

Kevin D. Plancher, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and the founder of Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a comprehensive orthopaedics and sports medicine practice with offices in New York City and Greenwich, CT. www.plancherortho.com

To get back in the game after a shoulder separation, Dr. Plancher advises the following:

4 Tips to Recover from a Separated Shoulder

1. Know Your Injury “Type”: “AC joint injuries vary,” explains Dr. Plancher. “Medically, we identify six types, from least to most severe.

For Type I and II injuries, where the ligaments that connect the collarbone to the shoulder blade are less damaged, rest and rehabilitation will typically restore function. But more severe torn ligaments – in particular those we classify as Types IV to VI – usually may require reconstructive surgery. Patients should have a clear understanding of their type of injury so that the most effective approach can be used.”

2. It’s Seriously Important to Get Your MRI and XRAYs Unfortunately,” Dr. Plancher points out, “the injury that causes AC joint damage may also do other damage, for instance to the glenohumeral – or shoulder – joint, where the upper arm and shoulder blade connect.

Additional upper body injuries – to the nerves, lungs, or arteries – should also be ruled out.”

3. To Operate or Not to Operate – Individual Considerations Help Address the Question: “We have some consensus about when to operate,” notes Dr. Plancher, explaining that Type I and II injuries usually heal without surgery, while injuries classified as Type IV or above may require only Physical Therapy. “lifestyle, activity level and type all play a role in this complex decision.

4. Rehab It Right: Patience is More Than a Virtue: “Regardless of the injury type,” Dr. Plancher states, “patients who follow their rehabilitation will experience the best outcomes., Recovery in severe cases can require six months, but it will be worth the work to hopefully return to your previously active lifestyle.”

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