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A coalition of community organizations are opposing Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plans to spend $95 million on a new police and fire training academy in West Garfield Park. Photo Credit: No Cop Academy campaign

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THINKING ABOUT HEALTH

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Hospitals May Get Accredited Even With Poor, Unsafe Care

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By Trudy Lieberman, Rural Health News Service

arlier this year an Illinois woman sent an email telling me of the poor care her husband received at a large Chicago hospital. After six weeks of fighting for his life, he died.

“I wish you could see his records and all the infections and surgeries he had,” she told me. “I’ve been wanting to do something about the care he got and just didn’t know who to go to.”

I return to this topic from time to time because everyone is vulnerable to hospital mistakes. Most people think of hospitals as safe, loving places that advertise their miracle cures on TV and build new wings to house the latest technology.

How can things go wrong? But they do, and readers of this column have been eager to share their experiences.

Increasingly, it’s becoming clear there are few places patients and their families can turn for help in avoiding bad care and equally important there’s almost no guidance from state or the federal regulators. When news outlets try to write about unsafe hospitals, they run into a “veil of secrecy that protects the industry” as one reporter in Michigan put it.

The Wall Street Journal has just published a fine story that begins to lift that veil.

Not many Americans know that the federal government has turned over the task of accrediting most of the nation’s hospitals to a private Trudy Lieberman organization called the Joint Commission, which is funded by hospitals and governed by a board of directors some of whom are executives in the health systems it accredits.

Medicare requires hospitals to comply with safety standards, and they can use state inspections or hire a government-approved accrediting body to show they are in compliance. Most have chosen the latter.

Hospitals have a lot of skin in this game paying the Commission an annual fee between $1,500 and $37,000 depending on how big they are, the Journal reported. They also pay for the inspections, which in 2015 cost on average $18,000.

The Joint Commission awards a “Gold Seal of Approval” to those facilities that meet its standards.

Maybe you’ve seen them when you’ve visited a hospital.

It encourages hospitals to use those accreditations in their marketing activities, even providing them with a publicity kit. The Commission has also created a patient brochure with this reassuring message, “Whenever and wherever you receive health care, look for The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval.”

However, the Journal found that those seals of approval can be misleading. Using information from

inspection records, reporters found that in 2014 some 350 hospitals had Joint Commission accreditation even though they were in violation of Medicare safety requirements, and 60 percent of them had safety violations in the preceding three years.

It seems that most patients facing an operation or a hospital stay would want to know that. Dr. Mark Chassin, president and chief executive of the Joint Commission, told the Journal that his organization doesn’t routinely withdraw accreditation of hospitals with safety problems because its focus is less on regulating or penalizing and more on preventing problems.

And this brings us back to that age-old problem: Should a government regulate business, including hospitals which have become very big businesses - or should it provide information so buyers, or in this case patients, can compare the offerings and make decent choices?

Opponents of regulation argue that providing information is best.

In the case of hospitals, though, patients have neither regulation nor information.

The Journal’s reporting shows that the Joint Commission’s inspection process often lets hospitals keep their accreditation even as they deliver poor care. At the same time, the Joint Commission has continually refused to make its hospital inspection reports public. So if patients are supposed to do their homework before undergoing health procedures, it’s a fair question to ask: How should they do that?

Earlier this year the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed a rule that would have required the Joint Commission to make its inspection records public. The agency cited serious concerns about the Commission’s ability to identify safety problems.

The Commission opposed the regulation, arguing it would make its work harder. Hospitals opposed it, too.

CMS heard their pleas and withdrew the proposal leaving patients in the same information vacuum they were in before.

Earlier this year Ashish Jha, a professor of health policy at the T. H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard, told me he had no idea which hospital in New York City had the lowest risk of safety problems.

At best he could only make a rough guess. He told the Journal its findings show “accreditation is basically meaningless – it doesn’t mean a hospital is safe.”

What kind of information would you like to see about safety and quality of care at your local hospital?

Write to Trudy at trudy.lieberman@gmail.com.

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Full practice authority for advanced practice nurses now law SPRINGFIELD – Full practice authority for advanced practice nurses is now law under legislation cosponsored by State Senator Heather Steans (D-Chicago).

“With the increasing shortage of doctors in rural areas, this new law seeks to provide patients with greater access to care,” Steans said. “Advanced practice nurses that meet the full practice authority certification requirements will now be able to prescribe medication and administer local anesthetics. This law updates an outdated system and recognizes the skills that many advance practice nurses possess.”

To obtain full practice authority status, advanced practice nurses will be required to complete 4,000 hours of clinical experience and 250 hours of continuing education or training. Once this has been completed, advanced practice nurses will be able to practice without a written collaborative agreement from a doctor.

The law takes effect immediately.

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No Cop Academy in Garfield Park Continued from Page 1

By Christopher Shuttlesworth

A diverse coalition of more than 20 community organizations recently held a No Cop Academy press conference at City Hall to announce a campaign to stop Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to spend $95 million on a new police and fire training academy in West Garfield Park.

Debbie Southorn, a representative of the People’s Response Team, said the press conference was an action to say “no” to additional resources being put into the Chicago Police Department at the expense of communities of color who consistently see vital services shut down.

“We have seen cuts to schools, mental health programs, affordable housing and now people are fed up with how much money continues to go into a police department that is still suffering from lack of oversight, violence and racism,” said Southorn.

In 2012, Emanuel closed half of Chicago’s public mental health clinics to save $2.2 million dollars annually and closed 49 public schools in 2013, recording the largest school closing in U.S. history, according to a No Cop Academy press release.

Southorn explained that Emanuel released a press release on his $95 million police facility over the July 4th weekend and the Community Development Commission authorized a subsequent land purchase all while citizens were occupied with grilling and spending

time with their families.

“Every year, the city of Chicago spends $1.5 billion on police-that’s $4 million dollars per day,” Monica Trinidad of People’s Response Team said in a No Cop Academy press release. “We need to fund communities, not the police. It’s a slap in the face to our impacted communities to see Rahm turn up another $95 million for the city’s most violent institution.”

Community organizations will take more action to highlight why Chicago needs to fund urban communities instead of police activities.

The coalition opposing the $95 million police and fire academy includes: American Friends Service Committee, Assata’s Daughters, Axis Labs, Black Youth Project 100 Chicago, BTGNC Collective, Chicago Community Bond Fund, Chicago League of Abolitionist Whites, Chicago Taskforce on Violence Against Girls and Young Women, Chicago Votes, For The People Artists Collective, Grassroots Collaborative, Jewish Voices For Peace Chicago, Kuumba Lynx, Latino Union, Lifted Voices, Love & Protect, National Lawyers Guild of Chicago, People’s Response Team, Project Fierce, Southsiders Organized for Unity and Liberation, Tzedek Chicago, and Workers Center for Racial Justice.

For more information and updates on the No Cop Academy campaign, visit https://nocopacademy.wordpress.com/

COMMUNITY FOCUS Diabetes Rises to New High in the U. S. as Communities Take Action Against It

By Jane Kennedy (TriceEdneyWire.com) - The prevalence of diabetes in the U.S. climbed to a new high of 11.6 percent last year, up from 10.6 percent in 2008, according to a new report by Gallup and Sharecare, titled “The Face of Diabetes in the United States.”

“If the diabetes rate had held steady at its 2008 level rather than increased, 2.5 million fewer U.S. adults would have the disease today. Hospitals, health systems, employers, community leaders and other champions of population health are implementing both inpatient and outpatient solutions to address this rising epidemic,” said the report released this summer.

Without differentiating between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the report analyzes diabetes prevalence across key demographics, occupations, and regions. Neither does it take into account whether those surveyed were undergoing treatment.

Rather, the new numbers are based on the answer to the question, “Has a doctor or nurse ever told you that you have diabetes?”

“By shedding light on where diabetes rates are higher or lower than the national average by a statistically significant margin, these data can be used to more effectively target investments and customize programs that address specific populations who are at greatest risk,” the report states.

Among the key findings: The analysis shows that prevalence spikes in the South, with a 12.8 percent diabetes rate in 2016. Previous research by Gallup and Sharecare shows that people in southern-based states and communities have “some of the highest prevalence rates in the nation.”

Seven of the 10 states and communities with the highest diabetes rates are Alabama, West Virginia, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Arkansas each having more than 14% of their population reporting having been diagnosed with diabetes.

The demographic insights show a slightly higher prevalence of diabetes among women versus men and a higher prevalence rate among Blacks as compared to other racial and ethnic groups.

It also reveals a direct correlation between age and higher diabetes prevalence: Seniors age 65 and older have an alarming 23.6 percent prevalence rate.

Income and education levels have an inverse relationship with diabetes prevalence of the disease “falls as education and income levels rise.”

Additionally those who are divorced, separated or widowed have much higher

prevalence of diabetes than those who are single, in a domestic partnership, or married.

Observing the analysis, Sharecare Vice President Sheila Holcomb said objectives for diabetes care must gravitate from just treatment to lowing its prevalence by holistically “slowing the progression of the disease”.

In that regard, community-based organizations, non-profits, government agencies and hospitals have formed partnerships promoting healthier lifestyles to abate the rise of nutrition related diseases such as diabetes.

One such project, Partnering4Health, has been funded for three years by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) “to promote healthy lifestyles and decrease morbidity and mortality due to costly chronic diseases,” according to the executive summary of a report on the partnership.

“The aim of each funding initiative was to stimulate communities’ adoption of policies, systems, and environments (PSE) that would make communities healthier and promote individuals’ healthy choices.”

In a nutshell, the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services reported last year that “African Americans are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with diabetes as nonHispanic whites. In addition, they are more likely to suffer complications from diabetes, such as end-stage renal disease and lower extremity amputations.”

The Partnering4Health project has resulted in a 3 percent reduction in the rates of death and disability due to diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. But, the Gallop report reveals the necessity for persistence in dealing with the daunting issue of diabetes in the Black community through continued education and information. For more information, visit http://plan4health.us/partnering4health-sophesnutrition-toolkit/.

Holcomb concluded, “With the alarming rise in prediabetes and diabetes nationwide, there is an urgent need for hospitals and health systems to develop efficient, integrated approaches to diabetes care. Comprehensive inpatient glycemic and outpatient diabetes management programs can and do change the trajectory of the disease, and help those with diabetes better manage their condition and live a higher quality of life.”

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BACK 2 SCHOOL ILLINOIS TO HOST “POWER UP! BOOTCAMP” FOR UNDER-SERVED CHICAGO YOUTH

On October 14, Back 2 School Illinois (B2SI) and the Chicago Park District will host the 4th Annual POWER UP! Boot Camp at West Lawn Park, located at 4233 W. 65th Street.

At this free event, two hundred Chicago kids aged 6 to 12 years old will spend the day learning about the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle through physical activity and smart food choices.

For over a decade, B2SI has distributed their signature Back 2 School Kits to ensure that all Illinois students have the tools they need to prepare them academically, and to develop the confidence they need for successful futures.

This high-energy event will lead kids through five stations focusing on fun physical activity, nutrition, teamwork training, and mind exercises – all designed to demonstrate how diet and fitness habits can impact overall health.

“Though Back 2 School Illinois is most widely known for its school supply distribution programs, the POWER UP! Boot Camp addresses another important part of a child’s education,” says Matthew Kurtzman, B2SI CEO. “Success in the classroom requires a habit of healthy lifestyle choices.” Parents are invited to attend a 30-minute welcome session that will provide information on the children’s activities for the day, along with plans on how to apply the fitness and nutrition instructions beyond the Boot Camp.

CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION SENDS LAWYERS INTO THE CLASSROOM TO ADDRESS YOUTH VIOLENCE

The Chicago Bar Association’s Interfaith Committee has kicked off its Restorative Justice Program for schoolchildren designed to address youth violence by introducing students to information and strategies that promote peaceful conflict resolution.

The eight-week program is conducted by CBA member volunteers as well as faith and community leaders and educators. The curriculum introduces students to the concepts of civics and restorative justice and explores the methods for resolving disputes, ranging from traditional legal proceedings in court to peace circles and peer juries.

The program is being sponsored this year by the Big Shoulders Fund, which provides support to Catholic schools in the neediest areas of inner-city Chicago. It is taking place at Leo Catholic High School and St. Sabina Academy.

“This program utilizes the special skills of lawyers to bring a comprehensive message of nonviolence straight into the classroom,” said Ret. Judge Thomas Hogan, who chairs the CBA’s Interfaith Committee and administers the program. “We give students reallife examples and practical solutions to help them resolve conflict peacefully.”

Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia Endorses Chris Kennedy for Governor

Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia endorsed Chris Kennedy as the next Governor of Illinois. During a press conference at New Era Windows cooperative, an employee-owned manufacturing plant on Chicago’s southwest side, Garcia thanked Kennedy for his commitment to challenging the status quo and bringing fundamental change to Illinois.

“There is only one person running for Governor who has a chance to defeat Bruce Rauner and be the progressive leader our community deserves: Chris Kennedy,” Garcia said. “I trust Chris Kennedy to deliver on the key issues facing our community.”

Garcia continued, “[Kennedy] supports giving low-to-middle income students free college tuition for at least two years at Illinois community colleges and trade schools. Chris will fight to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour and he believes health care is a basic human right.

That’s why he has signed on to one of the main tenets of the Bernie Sanders platform: Medicare for All.” Kennedy thanked Commissioner Garcia for his endorsement saying, “I am honored that Chuy Garcia has joined the Kennedy-Joy campaign.

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PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT

Boomers Struggle To Define Retirement that a personally satisfying (NAPSI)—If you or retirement is possible? Here are someone you care about is three good ideas: among the nation’s estimated 1. Understand what your 76 million baby boomers retirement really looks like. entering or preparing for Look to increase your financial retirement, coping with the independence by: fallout from the subprime • Paying off debt: Debt mortgage crisis that began in payments should ideally be no 2007 and triggered the Great more than 10 percent of your Recession is probably still an income when you retire. issue.

• Working part-time: As the crisis cut into Whether you work full-time, boomers’ net worth and part-time or seasonally, lowered the value of their employment income will relieve homes, their confidence pressure on your other sources in achieving a personally Most baby boomers are worried about having enough money of income. satisfying retirement dropped for retirement—but you may not have to be if you consider 2. Plan for the unexpected. significantly, according to these ideas.

Only 28 percent of middlethe Bankers Life Center for income boomers have built up a Secure Retirement. Today, an emergency fund since the start of the financial crisis. only 37 percent of boomers are certain they will have a Plan for any unexpected costs that can arise in retirement, personally satisfying retirement, down from 44 percent such as long-term care or critical illness. before the crisis.

3. Allow an expert to support your investment plan.

Even before the crash, middle-income boomers were One-quarter of middle-income boomers report they no grappling with a “new retirement” stemming from changes longer invest because of the crisis. Whether you want to their retirement programs, as employers shifted away to resume investing or simply create a savings plan, from defined benefit plans such as pensions to defined contribution plans like 401(k) plans. With their confidence consider working with a financial professional, especially if you don’t think you have the financial resources to live shaken, boomers are further redefining retirement. comfortably in retirement.

What does this “new” retirement look like? Boomers surveyed by Bankers Life say they have lowered their Learn More overall expectations for financial independence in Visit www.BankersLife.com/TopTips3 to download a retirement, compared to before the crisis. free booklet on Top Tips for Retirees, including Reducing The study reports that only: Debt in Retirement, Medicare Enrollment, Managing • 34 percent expect to retire debt free Prescription Drug Costs, and more. For further facts about • 19 percent expect to pay off their mortgage achieving financial security in retirement, visit www.

• 16 percent expect to pass an inheritance to heirs.

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So what can you do to help restore your confidence

PROTECTING YOUR FINANCES

What To Do If You See A Suspicious Credit Card Transaction (NAPSI)—You scan your monthly credit card bill, only to find a suspicious transaction. Don’t panic. Fortunately, credit card companies largely shoulder the financial burden of unauthorized credit card charges. By law, you’re only on the hook for $50, and it’s unlikely you’ll even be dinged for that much.

Now it’s time to take action through these four steps.

Let Your Issuer Know, And Fast If you find a peculiar transaction, call your credit card issuer right away to report it—that’s if your issuer didn’t alert you first. Your issuer will ask you to verify the most recent transactions to make sure no other suspicious activity was recorded.

Your issuer will close your current credit card and issue another one with a new number within days. If your account has any authorized users on it, the issuer may send them new cards, too.

Confirm that the new card is linked to the payment history of the old card account, so they appear as one on your credit history. Update any recurring bills with the new card number.

Stay Vigilant When you place a fraud alert on your credit report, you’ll get a free report as well. This doesn’t count toward your annual free credit report under federal law. Check your credit report for

any unauthorized accounts and for the accuracy of your personal information. If anything looks funny, report it to the credit bureaus.

File a police report if you find an account that you didn’t open. Often, companies that experienced data breaches will offer free credit monitoring to victims. Use it.

Be Proactive In the future, use best practices with your credit card. Opt for two-factor authentication when available while shopping online to make it more difficult for scammers to take over your accounts.

Consistently update your online passwords to protect your financial information from data breaches. Always check the security credentials of online retailers before making a purchase with your credit card.

Be On The Lookout Regularly and carefully check your recent transaction history for any fraudulent charges. A fraudster only needs your card number to make purchases, so fraud can happen even if your card is in your wallet. Signing up for alerts—either via e-mail or text message—is another way you and your issuer can flag any odd transactions in real time.

For more information on credit card fraud, and other personal finance advice, visit www.ValuePenguin.com.

Are You Saving Enough?

Consider Building These 4 Savings ‘Buckets’

By Henry Benjamin, Allstate Agency Owner Part (2) 2. Irregular Expenses Eventually, your car will need an expensive repair.

Perhaps you’ll need to replace your timing belt, or maybe you’ll need a new clutch. You don’t know when this will happen. You don’t know how much money this may cost. But you know that at some indeterminate point, you’ll need to repair your car. If you’re a homeowner, you’ll eventually need to replace your furnace or buy a new dishwasher.

If you’re not prepared to cover these costs, you may need to start increasing your savings.

Consider creating an “irregular bills fund,” to which you contribute money to help cover repairs, maintenance and other irregular expenses.

3. Emergency Fund Imagine that you and your spouse both lost your jobs at the same time. How long could you live on your savings? Your answer may depend on the size of your emergency fund. An emergency fund is money that you set aside for unpredictable, once-in- a-lifetime emergencies, such as job loss or a health emergency. It should cover at least three months’ worth of living expenses, according to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). In 2015, 54 % of U.S. households didn’t have enough savings to cover three months of expenses, according to the FINRA Investor Education Foundation’s To start building an emergency fund, consider opening a separate savings account. Make a “payment” into this account every month, as if you’re paying a bill. By housing your emergency fund in a separate account, you might signal to yourself that this fund is reserved only for dire situations.

4. Financial Goals The CFPB also recommends setting aside enough money to help pursue your goals. If you hope to retire at age 62, attend graduate school or start a small business on the side, consider putting away money that can help you build these goals. Consider keeping this money separate from the rest of your savings.

By building “buckets” for every savings goal, you’ll be able to monitor whether or not you’re on track.

When you’ve built a comfortable savings nest, you may be better prepared for life’s curve balls.

If you have any questions please call Allstate Agent Henry Benjamin@ 773-723- 0400 Disclaimer: "The following is a guest column, submitted to Citizen Newspapers.

Citizen Newspapers is please to run selected guest columns to further educate our readers.

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Spencer Leak, Sr. honored at St. Andrew Temple Spencer Leak, Sr., president/CEO, A.R. Leak & Sons Funeral Home, was honored on September 24, 2017, during the “Faith and Friendly” Day at the St. Andrew Temple, 1743 W. Marquette.

Bishop Edgar Jackson, who is a member of St. Andrew Temple, said the “Faith and Friendly” Day honored three historic men: the late Rev. Dr. S.B. Fuller, Rev. Dr. C.E. King, who once headed the church and Leak for their service to the community and for their business acumen.

Bishop Jackson, a co-chair of the “Friendly and Family Day” Committee, said, “These three men came together” and provided the community with goods and services in a powerful way.

The bishop said the Fuller products continue under Mr. Joe Dudley who owns

beauty salons and a beauty college. Rev. King, he said, “Made his money working with Standard Oil.” While all three were and are wealthy, Bishop Jackson said they never stop giving back to the community.

While Fuller and King have passed, Bishop Jackson said they remain a “rich legacy” to the St. Andrew Temple especially Leak who also has a radio show entitled, “It’s Time Truth Speaks” which is the same title of his book.

Leak has a reputation of absorbing the costs of funerals for indigent people and for supporting community organizations.

Leak is the son of the late Rev. A.R. Leak (1908-1993) and mother, the late Dottie Leak (1907-1992). Married nearly a half century to Henrietta, he is the father of three sons, Spencer, Jr., Stephen and Stacy.

Inspirations

from Rev. Dr. Derrick B. Wells,

Senior Minister of Christ Universal Temple

INCREASE YOUR HAPPINESS BY ELIMINATING FEAR Fear can paralyze you and prevent you from reaching your goals.

Researchers have found that tackling your fear head-on may enable you to deal with it better. Fear is one of your most powerful emotions and if left unchecked, can prevent you from achieving a state of total happiness.

It is impossible to achieve greatness if you are held back by fear. Fear is a choice. Being afraid is a decision based on your perceptions, and if you are not mindful, your fear can triumph over your faith. Here are several things that you can do to eliminate your fear.

Think Positive

THEME: FORGIVENESS

Ephesians 4:26-27 - Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

Positive thinking can help eliminate the negativity associated with fear. Use affirmations to help increase your confidence and prevent negative thinking. Your words and thoughts are very important. Thinking positive and visualizing good things can help you see the big picture and help you realize that your fear is irrational.

Listen to Music Music can be an effective tool for working through your fears. Relaxing music can calm the jitters associated with fear. Soothing music has been known to reduce both heart rate and blood pressure, thus causing a calming effect among people who are experiencing fear and anxiety.

Keep a Journal of Good Things

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You have many things to be grateful for.

Whenever you begin to feel fearful, remind yourself of the things that really matter to you and be grateful for them. When you find yourself focusing on a fear, replace it with thoughts of what you are thankful for. Jot down three great things that happened to you today. Keeping focused on the positive will really make a difference in eliminating and overcoming fear.

Eliminating fear is an excellent way to increase your happiness.

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health news 1 Womanhood Is Not Defined By A Uterus:

Debunking Myths About Hysterectomy (NAPSI)—Who you are today has less to do with your anatomy than it did when previous generations insisted on defining gender roles. In modern life, gender fluidity, particularly when it comes to a child’s development, has also joined the conversation. What it means to be a woman is constantly being redefined.

When it comes to needing surgery to treat fibroids, adenomyosis or other complex GYN conditions, however, old-fashioned misunderstandings still abound. Part of the problem is not knowing just how the female reproductive system affects a woman’s overall health.

What Is A Hysterectomy?

Hysterectomy is simply the removal of the uterus. The uterus does not affect hormone production. That is the function of the ovaries, which are removed by a different type of procedure called an oophorectomy.

In too many instances, even members of the medical community conflate the two procedures without explanation.

Radical hysterectomy, full hysterectomy, and total hysterectomy are terms used for removing uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and cervix. The trouble is, hysterectomy is the only surgical term used. This has led hysterectomy to incorrectly be associated with enforced menopause, decreased sex drive, personal climate changes (hot flashes), and increased risk of heart disease and bone loss. Those symptoms can occur with the removal of the ovaries, the primary source of estrogen in a woman’s body. However, hysterectomy does not always include an oophorect Paul MacKoul, M.D. discusses this confusion frequently with his patients. “Conditions like fibroids or adenomyosis can be cured by having a hysterectomy performed, helping a patient live an active, full life. In many cases, it is not

always necessary to perform an oophorectomy, unless the ovaries are diseased or there is a high risk of ovarian cancer.

Once a woman is no longer able to or interested in having children, the benefit of a hysterectomy outweighs the risks of performing other more invasive types of surgery, like a myomectomy, even if it is performed laparoscopically.”

Choosing The Best Hysterectomy Technique & Specialist Matters “Surgeons should be trained on powerful techniques that enhance surgical outcomes for their patients,” said Dr. MacKoul. “We always recommend the most minimally invasive procedure that has patient safety at the forefront, and also has stellar results.”

A DualPortGYN hysterectomy uses just two tiny 5mm incisions, one at the belly button and one just above the pubic bone. The procedure averages less than an hour, and patients return home the same day, recovering in a week or less.

Compared to other open or robotic procedures performed by general practitioners or OB/GYNs that require 4-8 weeks for recovery, the DualPortGYN shorter surgery and recovery times offer patients the benefits of less anesthesia and faster mobility to minimize the risk of blood clots.

“Any physician recommending hysterectomy needs to be sympathetic to the pervasive fears that women have about the procedure,” said Natalya Danilyants, MD. “Take the time to explain all of the options available, what the terms mean at length, and be able to offer an exceptional procedure that minimizes the recovery for the patient, even if that means referring them to a specialist.”

Learn More For further facts and to find a doctor who performs the DualPortGYN, go to https://innovativegyn.com/techniques/

dualportgyn/.

Many women may be relieved to know doctors today can perform hysterectomies without causing early menopause.

MYTHS AND FACTS:

Clearing Up A Few Misconceptions About Eye Exams (NAPSI)—People are constantly reminded to eat right and exercise to stay healthy. But what about eye health? Dozens of eye diseases and conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and some cancers, can be diagnosed and detected during a simple eye exam.

This is because the eye is actually part of the nervous system. An eye physician can detect abnormalities in the fine blood vessels at the back of the eye before they’re seen in other parts of the body.

Trouble spotted in the eye may signal health-related changes that may otherwise go undetected.

Eye Health Truths Here are the facts on a few common myths about eye exams: • Myth: Eye exams only provide a prescription for eyeglasses.

• Fact: There are two different types of eye examinations: 1. A comprehensive medical eye exam is typically performed by an ophthalmologist, a physician who specializes in medical and surgical eye care. Your ophthalmologist will dilate your eyes with drops. This lets him or her thoroughly examine your retina and optic nerve, located at the back of your eye, for signs of damage from disease.

2. A routine eye exam determines whether you need glasses or contact lenses to see clearly. You will be asked to read a standardized chart to determine how well you see at different distances. This exam is typically performed by an optometrist.

• Myth: An eye exam is unnecessary unless you have a vision problem.

• Fact: Don’t wait to notice a vision problem before you get an eye exam. Some eye diseases and conditions have no early warning signs until vision is lost. If they’re detected early, however, vision can usually be saved.

It’s wise to have a professional check your eyes regularly.

Eye Exam Recommendations The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that people get a baseline eye examination at age 40, the time when early signs of disease or changes in vision may occur. This exam is just as important as a baseline screening for diabetes or certain cancers. If you’re age 65 or older, have your eyes checked every year or two for signs of age-related eye diseases such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

Sight-Saving Care If you are 65 or older and worry about the cost of an exam, the American

Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeCare America program may be able to help. EyeCare America provides medical eye exams, often at no out-ofpocket cost, to eligible people through a network of approximately 6,000 volunteer ophthalmologists. Nearly 2 million people have been helped through EyeCare America’s two programs. The Seniors program connects eligible seniors with a volunteer ophthalmologist for a medical eye exam at no out-of-pocket cost for up to one year, while the Glaucoma program offers a glaucoma eye exam to eligible individuals who are at increased risk for glaucoma, determined by their age, race, and family history.

Program Eligibility: Seniors Program: • U.S. citizen or legal resident • Age 65 or older • Not belong to an HMO or have eye care benefits through the VA • Not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years Glaucoma Program: • U.S. citizen or legal resident • Not belong to an HMO or have eye care benefits through the VA • Not had an eye exam in 12 months or more • At increased risk for glaucoma, determined by your age, race, and family history Learn More For further information about the program and to see if you, a family member or anyone else you know may be eligible, visit www.aao.org/ eyecareamerica.

EyeCare America is co-sponsored by the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc., with additional support provided by Alcon.

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Talented young designers bring fresh energy to NYFW

Fashion Week kicked off with “Desert Flower” runway. Hosted by OR Movement and Tahor Group, the runway show showcased fashion designers from the Negev desert in Israel, Matan Shaked and Aviad Arik Herman, with jewelry by Keren Wolf. The exclusive event took place on the 23rd floor of 666 Fifth Ave. The evening included multiple cocktail parties and a 40-minute runway show.

A-list attendees from Project Runway, Love and Hip Hop and The Real Housewives of New York along with top fashion editors, bloggers and socialites were amongst the 400 guests. The event delivered an “outof-the-box” presentation

by OR Movement as an organization celebrating its important work of developing the Negev and Galilee.

The OR Movement is a leading Israel-based organization, dedicated Aviad Arik Herman design to the development of the Negev and Galilee, together consisting of 75% of Israel’s undisputed territory; to date, OR has established nine new towns, helped more than 40,000 people relocate to these areas and won multiple

Aviad Arik Herman design

awards given by the president, the Prime Minister and the spokesman of the Israeli parliament.

“We always strive to give our clients unique ways to market their brands during an oversaturated NYFW. This time the collaborations of these three designers continue our efforts to bring magnificent talent from Israel to US.” said Tahor Group spokesperson.

Keren Wolf ’s jewelry designs have recently

graced the lips of Kylie Jenner for V magazine and several A-list celebrities, winning the coveted award of Jewelry Designer of the year 2017 in Israel. Matan Shaked is amongst the youngest fashion designers in Israel. He has been named by fashion influencers “The Wonder Boy of the Fashion World.”

His creative journey started at the heart of the desert in the Negev and continued with his summer collection 2018, affectionately titled Desert Flower.

The finale dress was designed by promising young Israeli designer Aviad Arik Herman, best known for his “Jerusalem of Gold” gown, which caused an uproar of publicity at Cannes Film Festival in 2017. The final dress at this week’s Desert Flower Runway combines authentic Bedouin elements with western touches by Herman, creating a symbolic cultural bridge for the region. The event as a whole and the final dress in particular brought new aspects of the region to New York, and tried to alter the perception of Israel through the lens of beauty and fashion. “This event is a platform for new ideas and a new approach to how different communities and cultures should join hands,” said Roni Flamer & Ofir Fisher, the Founders of the OR Movement.

“We come with love to all the people living in Israel.

We believe the communities need to find all the possible ways to live with each other, prosper and be financially, socially and religiously independent, next each other.

Although we know it is hard to accomplish and is filled with endless challenges. This is the Rosh Hashana goal for all.”

How to Update Your Wardrobe Without Overhauling Your Entire Closet (StatePoint) Fun floral prints, pops of color and luxury materials are all making appearances in footwear, accessories and ready-to-wear items this fall. Fashion lovers will have the freedom to update their wardrobe by selecting a few key pieces -- without feeling the need to overhaul their entire closets.

Nichole Duck, buyer for shoe retailer Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse, is sharing her list of top essentials to update outfits, ensuring they are on-trend and ready for the transition to cooler weather.

• Ultra-Feminine Blouses: Women’s blouses containing classic feminine touches are fresh, fun and flirty this season, with updated features such as oversized ruffles, bell sleeves and pretty one-shouldered styles.

Try an off-the-shoulder top with a favorite pair of frayed vintage jeans and neutral over-the-knee boots. Sky-high boots are on-trend in a big way.

• Navy as a Neutral: While shades of black and tan are still a muchneeded staple in every woman’s closet for the fall season, other popular colors are boldly challenging the traditional neutral color palette.

Brown and navy have always been a popular color combination. To add some warmth on cool autumn days, consider a pair of camel colored boots with a slim profile to accentuate a navy pencil skirt or shirt dress.

• Versatile Prints and Embellishments: A fresh flower arrangement

may not first come to mind when we think of the leaves changing colors.

However, this season’s apparel offerings are virtually overflowing with pretty floral patterns and designs that are so lovely and unexpected, they may inspire us all to host fabulous autumn garden parties.

Other embellishments, such as lace, embroidery and iridescent accents that sparkle and shine, even during daytime, will be evident in finishing details to enhance any outfit for a variety of occasions. Try a pair of perforated cut out booties with a stacked heel to complete the look.

• Velvet Crush: Designs cut from this rich fabric will be seen in a variety of gorgeous jewel tones. The decadent material can be infused with other popular fall items, like pleated gold skirts, sheer materials and such footwear as a pair of effortlessly chic mules with a hint of sparkle.

• Booties’ Big Moment: While more casual-inspired footwear is definitely still on trend, Duck says it’s time to make room in the closet for more booties, especially as they feature an endless variety in features.

Think lace-up detail or perforated patterns -- heel heights and toe shape.

For more ideas on how to venture into the fall season in style, visit offbroadwayshoes.com. They have styles to accommodate a range of fashionistas -- from top designers and name brands.

No matter which trends fit your personal style, you can make fall fashion simple by updating your entire wardrobe with just a few new pieces for the season.

Nichole Duck, buyer for shoe retailer Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse, shares her list of top essentials to update outfits.

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Past campaigns have showcased vintage nurses as the blood drive ambassadors.

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“Deeply Free,” the 20th anniversary season finale, features the premiere of INDUMBA December 8 at 7:30 p.m. and company repertoire December 9 at 7:30 p.m. and December 10 at 2 p.m. at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts on the University of Chicago campus, 915 E. 60th Street, Chicago. Tickets are $45 for a single program, $65 for both programs. All programming is subject to change. For tickets and information, call 312-795-9777 or email tickets@deeplyrooteddancetheater. org. Photos of Deeply Rooted Dance Theater by Ken Carl. Photos left to right, top to bottom: Joshua Ishmon, Dominique Atwood and Joshua Henry. Tracey Franklin.

DEEPLY ROOTED CONCLUDES 20TH SEASON WITH TWO “DEEPLY FREE” PROGRAMS DEC. 8–10 FEATURING PREMIERE OF FANA TSHABALALA’S INDUMBA

Congresswoman Kelly to Host 5th Annual Hiring Event Friday, October 27, 2017 Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host her 5th Annual Hiring Event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District on Friday, October 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the gymnasium of South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland.

Last year, more than 85 employers with active job

openings met more than 400 job seekers.

Companies and agencies participating this year include UPS, ComEd, Metra Rail, Comcast, the CTA, the U.S. Post Office, Pace, and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.

Job seekers can visit www.reprobinkelly.eventbrite. com to register. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. For more information about the Hiring Event, call Alan Banks or Jazmin Alvarez at (708) 679-0078 or access www.robinkelly.house. gov.

CHICAGO—As the culminating event of its 20th anniversary season, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater (DRDT) presents “Deeply Free,” a concert program featuring the premiere of South African choreographer Fana Tshabalala’s INDUMBA and works that span the company’s history.

Performances are December 8–10 at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts on the University of Chicago campus, 915 E. 60th Street, Chicago.

Originally intending to illuminate the spiritual impact of unresolved apartheid politics in his native South Africa, Tshabalala spent three weeks in residence with DRDT in July to create an American/ Chicago-focused adaptation of INDUMBA. “Indumba” means African healing hut, promising a work of stirring resilience and reconciliation. INDUMBA opens the performance series December 8 as an eveninglength work followed by a reflective talkback with Tshabalala, the Artistic Team, the dancers and the audience.

For the December 9 and 10 performances, DRDT showcases its choreographers with recent and early work.

Femme, which had its world premiere on the 20th season’s opening program in December 2016, celebrates the allure, courage, strength and beauty of women, choreographed

by DRDT Dance Education Director and Artistic Team member Nicole Clarke-Springer, with music by Nina Simone. Desire (1994), choreographed by DRDT Co-Founder and Associate Artistic Director Gary Abbott to music

by Hans Zimmer, Geoff McCormack and Simon Goldberg, portrays three types of attraction: first sight, physical beauty and young love. Church of Nations, created in 1991 by DRDT CoFounder and Artistic Director Kevin Iega Jeff, explores the religious, spiritual and political implications of war and its devastating impact on humanity, set to music by Ennio Morricone and The Art Of Noise. Inspired by the music of Stevie Wonder (The Secret Life of Plants, Songs in the Key of Life, Innervisions and others), Jeff’s In a Child’s Eye tells the story of a little girl’s dream journey to a flower community, where she encounters a war between good and evil. Youth from Deeply Rooted Dance Education Programs will perform this work alongside the professional company.

DRDT embarks upon its next 20 years when it presents “Looking to the Future” February 24, 2018 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. The program features the premiere of Alice by Nicole Clarke-Springer and other works from the repertoire. In the spring, the company tours to Bulgaria followed by performances in New York City.

Premiering in 1996, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater is rooted in traditions of modern, contemporary and African dance, as well as storytelling, in universal themes that spark a visceral experience and ignite an emotional response in diverse audiences worldwide.

Collaborating with nationally renowned choreographers across the spectrum of modern, ballet and African dance, DRDT presents work that reflects eclectic voices in contemporary life.

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