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Let us save you money Are you getting charged for every transaction and growing tired of fees at every turn? If you are not getting the most from your financial institution, do not settle. BMI Federal Credit Union® dares you to compare! It is our commitment to save you money! That is why now through June 30, 2016, if you refinance your car loan with BMI FCU®, you can earn $100*. If we cannot provide a lower annual percentage rate or monthly payment on your car loan, we will give you $50**.

Voted ThisWeek Community News Readers’ Choice for Best Credit Union, four years in a row, and Best Mortgage Provider, for the third consecutive year, BMI Federal Credit Union is committed to improving the financial lives of every one of our members.

About BMI Federal Credit Union

BMI FCU has come a long way from its beginnings in 1936, when a small group of Battelle Memorial Institute employees—looking for a way to help each other secure lower rates on loans and higher interest on savings—applied to form a credit union.

Since our founding, BMI FCU has remained committed to our mission, to improve the financial lives of our members, by providing members with a breadth of services designed to help them manage their money, while achieving their financial goals along the way.

The continued spirit of partnership and prosperity has allowed BMI FCU to grow, extending membership opportunities to everyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Franklin, Licking, Fairfield, Pickaway, Madison, Union, Delaware or Morrow County.

Free checking accounts designed for you!

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Add our ChangeJar and we will round transactions from debit card purchases up to the next dollar amount, the difference is then moved into a special high yield savings account.

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Whether you are buying a new or a used car—or refinancing your existing auto loan—let BMI FCU put you in the driver’s seat with the affordable auto financing option that is right for you.

• No application fee – Unlike other financial institutions, we have no application fees for auto loans.

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• Dealer Direct – We have made special arrangements with several area auto dealers to make car buying easier than ever. With Dealer Direct, members can select their car, finance their auto loan with BMI Federal Credit Union and sign all their loan documents without ever leaving the dealership.

Mortgages

BMI FCU offers a variety of mortgage programs to help you with the purchase of your new home, or the refinancing of your existing home. From adjustable rates to fixed mortgage loans, we have the product that is right for you.

• First-Time Homebuyers program Our unique First-Time Homebuyer Program (Ohio Residents only) can help first-time homebuyers purchase their own home with only 3% down, which can be from a gift. Plus, there is no Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) requirement!

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Our aim is to make financing college easier so you can focus on what is really important—achieving your dreams of higher education at the school of your choice. Our Student Choice private loan solution is designed to help you fill the educational funding gaps.

So what are you waiting for? Join BMI Federal Credit Union today! Visit us online at www.bmifcu.org, stop by a branch, or call (614) 707-4000 to learn more. Be sure to look for our special offer in today’s paper!

BMI FCU is open to everyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Franklin, Licking, Fairfield, Pickaway, Madison, Union, Delaware or Morrow County. This credit union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration. Additional coverage up to $250,000 provided by Excess Share Insurance Corporation, a licensed insurance company. Equal

Money Management Program Our award-winning Money Management program provides free financial education to all members and the community.

Our free workshops are part of our Money Management Program, and each workshop is designed to improve your financial life! Please visit www. bmifcu.org/calendar for a list of upcoming workshops.

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Cash bonus of $100 will be given for the refinance of each auto loan from another financial institution. Cash bonus will be deposited into the savings account within 10 business days after the loan is funded. Loan must be funded within 10 days of approval. Minimum loan amount of $5,000 and automatic loan payment setup is required for cash bonus. **If BMI FCU cannot offer a lower Annual Percentage Rate (APR) or lower payment than your existing APR or payment, applicant will receive a $50 cash bonus. Applicant must be eligible and approved for financing at BMI FCU. Cash bonus will be sent after 30 days from date of BMI FCU loan approval and after applicant presents a copy of signed loan note and disclosure from the competitor. Dealer Manufacturer financing is excluded from this program. Cash Bonus may be considered income and reported on 1099 MISC or 1099 INT. Existing BMI FCU loans are not eligible for this offer. Offer ends June 30, 2016. Membership eligibility requirements apply. Rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change and may vary based on creditworthiness, qualifications and collateral conditions.

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Dance nurtures children’s spirits in Uptown Westerville at Generations At Generations Performing Arts Center their motto is “Where Every Student Counts.” Generations Performing Arts Center is the perfect place for dance for you and your child. They aim to create an environment where the students and their families come first. They offer classes for all ages from beginner through professional. Directors Angie and Cindy have the professional experience and educational backgrounds to ensure the best training in central Ohio in a caring environment!

Generations’ Mission

In 1999, Generations opened in beautiful and convenient Uptown Westerville with this mission: “Generations is dedicated to nurturing the child’s spirit through the art of dance!”

• educating through discipline, teamwork, socialization, cooperation and Judeo-Christian Principles • self-assurance through goal setting and consistent progress • instilling confidence and self esteem • making every child feel special

• community service through performance and education!

The mission continues today creating an environment where students and their families come first. Generations’ goal is to make sure the teachers and staff are focused on students and to help every child become an exceptional person and the dancer she dreams of being in the future

list of classes for students who love to dance for the overall benefit of dance, and want to become skilled dancers. For students who want a more serious level of training, there are the options of Ballet Allonge’ or Competitive Training.

Great Uptown Westerville location

Why uptown Westerville? At their first meeting with parents in 1999, it was asked, “What do you look for in a location?” The answers included: spacious, convenient, safety, parking, clean facility, something to do while the children are in class, and food nearby for those who dance long hours. That is why Generations made their home in Uptown Westerville

Ballet Allonge’: Generations’ ballet company is geared for the student who loves ballet. Classes are offered multiple times per week and students are offered the opportunity to perform in our annual Christmas Spectacular in excerpts from The Nutcracker in addition to many other performing and training opportunities

Registration

Generations is currently registering for summer classes and accepting fall pre-registrations. Register online, by phone, by mail or in person today!

Call (614) 794-3298 for assistance. For

Local mother shares her thoughts on Generations We LOVE Generations! Summer classes were a nice way to get started with a short commitment to see if she liked it. (She did!) My favorite thing about Generations is that you value and teach each girl as an important person, not just a number. I truly appreciate how you hold the girls to task, hold them accountable, and make them work hard but you do it in a loving and kind way. I am always impressed at how much Rachel has learned each time I have the chance to observe. I feel the training is wonderful. Your recital and Christmas shows are amazing.

Your values as Christians really show through and we love that! I can’t think of a better way for my daughter to spend her time. In choosing a dance studio for a younger dancer, I’d be more interested in how dance would benefit her as a person. That being said, as she gets older, it is very impressive that you train such high quality dancers that have the opportunity to travel/perform all over.

She is learning dance, but also learning valuable life lessons. The competition was our first experience and I cannot tell you how impressed I was with our dancers and your choice of costumes, appropriate choreography, and rules of conduct. I was completely shocked to see how some of the other dance studios had their girls dressed, the dance moves they used, and their attire when walking around the hallway. It was quite a contrast to Generations dancers. It made me so happy as a parent. I truly want you to know how much I appreciate you! I will support Rachel dancing with you as much and as long – Ashley, mother of Generations dancer as she desires!

online registration, go to the registration page and follow the instructions. If you prefer to register by mail, you can download the form from the registration page or call and Generations will mail you a registration packet.

Here are some of Generations Performing Arts Center offerings: Introductory classes: Creative Movement, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop. Creative Movement is designed for the new student ages 2 1/2 to 4 years old. All other introductory classes are offered for children ages 5 years and above.

Boys classes: Exclusive Boys classes are offered in Tap and Hip Hop! Recreational Training: Generations offers an extensive

Competitive training: Students may train in four levels of competition. This gives those who want to be more involved the opportunity to do it at a level that fits their life and schedule. Students who want to train to become a professional dancer would choose to train at the highest level of competition.

Call today and find out which dance classes are the best fit for you and your family.

11 W. College Ave Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 794-3298 www.gen-pac.com

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L E T ’S G E T O F F T H E CO U C H .

LET’S GET OUR YEARLY CHECK-UP. L E T ’S E AT H E A LT H I E R .

At Mount Carmel, we’re working tirelessly toward a healthier you.

Because we understand that taking good care of you when you’re well is as important as providing the best care when you’re not.

A healthier you means fewer visits to the doctor for you and your family, and less need to find an emergency room in the middle of the night. And more time doing the things that really matter — for you and the people you love. The way we see it, quality of life and quality of healthcare go hand in hand.

Let’s take care of today. So tomorrow can be even better.

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Find a safe, supportive environment at The Village at Westerville Wide range of services includes respite, independent and assisted living We’re proud to say we’ve been keeping seniors young at heart for over 30 years. The Village at Westerville Retirement Center offers residents the luxury of aging in place through options like independent living, independent living with assistance, and assisted living.

We also offer short-term respite and hospice stays.

In both independent and assisted living, we provide our residents with three restaurant-style meals per day, weekly housekeeping and linen service, free transportation and a wide variety of social and cultural events.

Independent living offers a safe, supportive alternative to living alone. Opportunities for making new friends and engaging in an active, vibrant lifestyle abound.

Independent living with assistance is for those who are still fairly independent but who may need help with bathing, dressing, medication and other activities of daily living. These residents can extend their stay in independent living and have extra services provided to them on an a la carte basis by ComForcare Senior Services, a premier provider of non-medical home care services. And unlike some centers, our assisted living nurses are available 24 hours per day to respond to the emergency needs of independent living residents.

Assisted living provides personal care and nursing services, including assistance with dining, bathing, dressing, walking, grooming and personal hygiene. In contrast to other centers, these services are offered without additional

An affordable monthly rental package allows for flexibility without expensive commitments. charge for arbitrary levels of care.

The Village is part of HCR-ManorCare, one of the country’s largest providers of skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, hospice and home health care services.

We have an on-site rehabilitation department providing occupational, physical, and speech therapies. HCRManorCare’s skilled nursing center, Heartland of Westerville, located on the same campus, offers short and longterm health care options.

Our affordable monthly rental package allows for flexibility without expensive commitments. Most services and amenities are included in one reasonable monthly payment. We do not require a long-term lease agreement or an endowment fee.

We encourage you to visit today.

You may decide to make The Village your new home.

“Services you can trust, with prices you can afford” M&E Tree Service is a locally owned family business that has been operating in Westerville since 1984. We are proud to live where we work and to offer a quality service to our community.

“Service you can trust with prices you can afford”.

We are fully insured and perform all phases of tree work from large tree removal and lot clearing to artful shaping, trimming and pruning that will promote healthy tree growth.

There is no job too big or too small.

The Village at Westerville Retirement & Assisted Living Center 215 Huber Village Blvd., Westerville (614) 882-3782 villageatwesterville.com

We service the Columbus Ohio area including but not limited to Westerville, New Albany, Worthington, Gahanna, Powel and Upper Arlington. Many of our clients are return customers and or referrals. Chances are, if you ask local business owners, city officials and your friends and neighbors who they would recommend for performing tree work, the name M&E Tree Service will come up.

Call for a free estimate: (614) 898-7592 Jordan Fisher, 4, of Westerville plays in a poolful of packing peanuts simulating snow during the Indoor Snowday held Friday, Jan. 23, at the Westerville Community Center (Paul Vernon, ThisWeek).

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“I simply want to ‘thank you’ for running such a superb dance studio. The Straub Dancers excel in their execution of difficult choreography with appropriate dance moves and beautiful costumes befitting young ladies and gentleman.”

Greg Click, Straub Parent

A family owned and operated Westerville business since 1967.

“The Straub Community provides such an outstanding support system and sense of family, that it hardly can be compared!”

Karen Keating, Graduated Straub Dancer

“I just wanted to thank you so much for everything you do for my girls. I can’t tell you how much it means to me to see my girls happy, confident, humble, classy and good at dance. It’s hard to get that package in any endeavor your children participate in and we are so lucky we found it with you.”

Trish Looby, Straub Parent

Enroll your child or grandchild for a session fun, confidence building and the very best of dance instruction!

Summer dance starts June 16!

Straub Dance Center

Classes start at age 2!

501 McCorkle Blvd. Westerville, OH 43082 StraubDance.com (614) 891 -5525 facebook.com/straubdancecenter

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Quality Yard & Home Maintenance offers quality service at an affordable price My name is Jeremy Nestor. My wife and I have three daughters and live in Pataskala. We attend Eagle Rock church in Pickerington. My goal with this business is to “first Honor God with our business” and then run a successful all-around company to serve customers in a small service area including and surrounding our home town. I was born and raised in Pataskala and graduated from Watkins Memorial. I am very grateful for my family, business and what God has done in my life.

Our vision: Be the best company for hire by performing quality service that customers deserve, which will lead to repeat business for both our landscape and handyman departments.

We are a full service lawn, landscape and home maintenance company. We

are fully insured and licensed. We offer reliable, quality lawn, landscape and home maintenance at an affordable price. Our clients are typically homeowners and business owners who outsource all of their maintenance to our one-stop shop. Are you a homeowner or business owner who doesn’t have the time and/or knowledge to handle the maintenance of your home, yard or business? Our process will ensure your work gets done the right way, and cheaper than calling all the different contracting companies, and still guarantee that you are satisfied.

We offer a Moneyback Guarantee!

We will work with you until you are satisfied or refund the amount of labor charged. Give us 1% of your trust and we will earn the other 99%.

Don’t take our word for it. Here is what others are saying about us: “I employed the services of Quality Yard and Home Maintenance last year after my backyard succumbed to the scorching summer heat and insect damage. There were things growing in my backyard that made it look like a desert, and I thought my neighbors would crucify me! Jeremy and his professional team restored my yard and it looked beautiful! I’ve employed other lawn care companies in the past who only seemed interested in making money instead of taking care of their clients’ lawn needs. Quality Yard specialists treated my lawn according to the weather and what my particular lawn needed instead of strictly on a schedule. I also had them plant a couple of trees this season, trim some shrubs, and complete a fall bed cleanup. They did an amazing job, and some neighbors who used other lawn care services have asked me about Quality Yard. ” - Kevin Kinney, Westerville, OH “Quality Yard and Home Maintenance brought my lawn back to life. We began working with them shortly after moving into our new home three years ago, and they have done an excellent job of maintaining our landscaping and caring for our lawn.

Their crew is always reliable, punctual and dependable. Jeremy will bend over backwards to make sure you’re satisfied with their work.” Thanks, - Dave Stukus, New Albany, OH “Jeremy, Just wanted to tell you that your helper did a fine job on everything. You have found a way to get the very best workforce.” Thank you - John Murphy, Pataskala, OH “Quality Yard has been treating my lawn and bushes for the past three years.

Before I employed them I tried other national companies with lackluster results.

Jeremy told me when he first saw my lawn that it would take a few years to get it where I wanted it. He was absolutely correct now my yard is the envy of my subdivision. I always receive comments about how full and green my lawn and bushes look.

In addition to my lawn he finished my basement last winter turning it into a Theater Room that is just perfect for family escapes. Jeremy is very fair with his pricing and ALWAYS does a quality job. Highly recommended!”

- Michael Brammer, Pataskala, OH

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Straub Dance Center offers excellent dance training in Westerville

McKenzie McGrath, winner of many awards including “Westerville’s Got Talent.”

Being the oldest dance center in central Ohio gives Straub Dance Center many advantages.

Their reputation is known all over the state, as well as the country. Strong technique and ethics are the hallmark of their dance training, however the business was formed because of a love of children and dance. While the majority of students take classes for enjoyment, poise, confidence, strength and the team spirit that is developed, Straub has trained dozens of students who have gone on to professional careers, college scholarships and dance companies. They are also known for their tasteful and appropriate music and costumes.

They have been featured in the national Dance Magazine.

Artistic Director, Suzy Straub has trained three NYC Rockettes, several Broadway touring company dancers as well as Beth Johnson, who is in NY appearing in her ninth Broadway Show.

Anna Richardson Elliott who was in “42nd Street” and was a nine-year Rockette is currently teaching at Straub. Kathleen Voss was a Rockette and then was hired for a Professional U.S. Tap Company.

Melody Pomeroy, a former Miss Dance of Ohio and Joffery Ballet Scholarship winner was Ariel in Tokyo’s Disney and also in “Oklahoma”. Jill Adler won the USA Tap Association Top Award and tied for third place in World Championships in Germany.

Melynda Straub Lott danced professionally (Actor’s Equity) for 7 years starting at the age of 16.

One of her early shows was “Pajama Game” with Randy Skinner (a Tony nominated choreographer) as her partner. Skinner has taught several Master classes at Straub. Melynda choreographed her daughter Christy Lott’s tap routine, which won her the title of Miss Dance of Ohio.

Christy Lott Wiegand, a favorite teacher at Straub Dance Center has been a strong Performing

Arts teacher, winning her students many Top Overall awards. Christy attended Wright State University on scholarship money she received as a member of the Dayton Ballet Company, as well as scholarship money from Junior Miss.

Dr. Cara Whalen, a longtime Straub student, was chosen two years in a row to attend American Ballet Theater’s Workshops. She is a physical therapist at OSU and teaches both regular classes as well as a handicapped class for young children at Straub Dance Center.

Straub has had four State Winners in Ohio’s Junior Miss who have won over $30 thousand dollars in college scholarship money.

(Melody Pomeroy, Westerville; Barbara Bednarczuk, Zanesville; Kathleen Voss, Powell; Emi Malik, Sunbury) Scholarships for Point Park, Ohio University, The Ohio State University, and Troy State in Alabama have all given dance scholarships to Straub Students.

Nicole Gordon was given a scholarship to study in Europe while in OSU’s dance department.

Straub has had top overall winners at Dance Masters of Ohio every year since 1992 and many top in the nation.

Recently, Straub had 26 dancers recognized with dance scholarship awards at the Ohio Dance Masters state convention in Cleveland.

Elizabeth Looby, a graduate of Straub Dance Center is currently teaching jazz at Ohio University Janet Davis, Director of the Westerville Chamber of Commerce, whose daughter danced at Straub for 12 years wrote, “We are fortunate to have a dance studio of your caliber in our community. Your dancers are noticeably welltrained.”

Safe driving techniques have changed Driving today is different than it might have been when many motorists first earned their drivers’ licenses. As a result, safe driving techniques have changed. Learning these changes and adjusting driving habits can keep motorists and their passengers safe.

• Watch the clock. Older guidelines indicated keeping hands on the steering wheel at the positions of 10 and 2 if you were imagining it as a clock.

New information indicates this can be dangerous to the arms and hands should the air bag deploy in a crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and AAA now say you should grip the wheel at the 9 and 3 positions, which safely allows drivers to maintain control of their vehicles.

• Change your turns. Air bag safety also comes into play when making turns. Rather than the formerly taught way of hand-over-hand turning, drivers should push with one hand and pull with the other to steer the wheel — safely keeping their hands away from the plastic casing and the possible release of heat and pressure from an exploding air bag.

• Use hazard lights only when real hazards are encountered. Some people are very generous in their use of hazard lights, turning them

on when doubleparking, in bad weather or when they are carrying a heavy load. Various states and areas have specific laws governing the use of hazard lights, including when and when not to use them. Hazard lights may inadvertently put drivers in danger because they can override turning signals.

Some other drivers have become so accustomed to seeing hazard lights that they may not take them seriously.

Esurance suggests checking local laws to determine which situations warrant using hazard lights.

Due to air bag safety and other factors, driving today is different than it might have been when many • Don’t block the motorists first earned their drivers’ licenses. ‘fast lane.’ The farleft lane has long will not have to speed or make adverse conditions. There’s no get around the car you need been considered tricky maneuvers to get to an magic speed or technique that to pass. Driving slowly in the the passing lane. Although appointment on time. Rushing is ideal all of the time. Drivers left lane can compromise your some police departments around can lead to distractions need to learn to adapt to the own safety and that of your have become more lenient in or unsafe practices. Reduce conditions to facilitate safe passengers and fellow drivers. allowing drivers to actually your accident risk by building passage. Keep in mind that • Anticipate road stay in the left lane, it’s extra time into your trip. it can be difficult to stop on conditions. There are still courteous to use it as Driving rules are not static, gravel, wet roadways or those differences between driving on infrequently as possible. When and drivers should stay current covered with leaves. rural roads, paved roads and you do find yourself in the on practices that are safe and • Avoid the big rush. Always heavily trafficked highways, left lane, recognize that you those that are no longer correct try to leave extra time to reach especially during inclement should maintain highway to use on the roadways. (MNS) a destination. This way you weather or when encountering speed or accelerate slightly to

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Growing business in Westerville

— Dr. Rashelle Salaita

Connect with us We invite you to be in touch with us.

Please call us at (614) 882-8917, email info@westervillechamber.com or visit www.westervillechamber.com. You can also follow the Chamber on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Janet Tressler-Davis President & Ceo Westerville Area Chamber Of Commerce

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One of my favorite aspects of my job is the opportunity to create relationships with my patients and their families. It’s so fun to see them grow and watch their smiles transform.”

For over 47 years, the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce has served as a platform for local and regional businesses to grow and succeed in Central Ohio.

Our mission is clear: to Advance Our Members’ Success in Business, and we’re able to accomplish this by uniting the Westerville Area business community and by serving as a unified voice for business interests in the region.

Our strength is in our membership of leading Westerville area businesses.

From global corporations to local nonprofits and small businesses, our diverse and professional Membershipbase spans multiple industries, market sectors and professions to give consumers the best products and services in America.

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A year in review, celebrating Dr. Rashelle Salaita Orthodontist It’s hard to believe that a year has already passed since joining the team at Emrich Orthodontics! I’ve wanted to be an orthodontist since my own experience with braces seventeen years ago, and I feel so fortunate to be living out my childhood dream. I truly love coming to work each and every day!

One of my favorite aspects of my job is the opportunity to create relationships with my patients and their families.

It’s so fun to see them grow and watch their smiles transform.

It’s been an exciting year at our office with many changes. I’ve brought esthetic orthodontics to the practice by offering clear, ceramic braces as well as Invisalign® clear aligner therapy for adults and teens. We will soon be implementing the latest

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In August we celebrated our awesome patients by throwing our first annual parking lot party with a DJ, food truck, bounce house, and fun activities for the entire family. It was a huge success!

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Mount Carmel St. Ann’s offers cutting-edge screenings, treatment for lung cancer According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women and accounts for about 27% of all cancer-related deaths. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined.

The American Cancer Society estimates that there were about 221,000 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed in the United States in 2015.

As with all types of cancers, lung cancer is most treatable when caught at an early stage.

And stage 1 cancers have the best chance at being cured. In stage 1, the cancer is confined to a single area in the lung without spread to lymph nodes or other areas of the body.

The problem is lung cancer can have no symptoms. That’s why annual lung screenings are so important for people at higher-than-normal risk.

They can help detect lung cancer early, so that it can be comprehensively treated and, ultimately, cured.

Mount Carmel St. Ann’s, right here in Westerville, offers the best screenings available – with the ability to detect even the smallest spots on the lungs.

And that’s especially important for people in the highest-risk category – those between the ages of 55 and 77 who smoked at least one pack of cigarettes a day for 30 years.

Easy screenings Mount Carmel St. Ann’s uses

computerized tomography (CT) for lung cancer screenings, which is covered by most insurance plans. It’s an easy test that takes less than a minute and requires no specific medications or restrictions. Patients just have to hold their breath for about six seconds.

When the results are in, the hospital’s Lung Program team sends them to the patient’s primary care physician along with any recommendations, follow-up instructions and any further guidance. Often, the scans show small things like lung nodules, scarring or inflammation that are not a serious concern. But in the event they uncover anything abnormal, Mount Carmel offers additional testing and access to a special Lung Nurse Navigator who can answer questions, share additional information, offer support and connect patients with other helpful resources.

Comprehensive treatment For patients who are diagnosed with lung cancer, Mount Carmel provides the highest level of care and targeted treatment, including genetic testing (which is used to look at the genetic makeup of the cancer involved and determine which treatments will work best for each individual patient), the latest minimally invasive and robotic surgery procedures, advanced radiation therapy and access to clinical trials. No matter

the treatment plan, though, the lung care team at St. Ann’s works aggressively and compassionately.

Surgery is the most common treatment for early stage lung cancer. Mount Carmel offers Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (or VATS), which enables the surgeon to see inside the chest cavity using a small camera inserted through very small incisions and to remove lung masses.

VATS, and minimally invasive approaches like it, are not only very precise, but also allow patients to have fewer days in the hospital and less recovery time overall.

“Treatment options for lung cancer are getting better every day, and there are more now than ever before,” said Mount Carmel thoracic surgeon Dr. Kevin Radecki. “Mount Carmel’s commitment to genetic testing and the latest surgical procedures is giving our patients the best chance they’ve ever had at beating this disease.”

Some patients have inoperable lung cancers or aren’t candidates for surgery.

In those cases, the Mount Carmel lung care team uses chemotherapy and radiation to shrink tumors, relieve symptoms and, in some cases, even provide a cure.

Others can’t tolerate surgery due to other medical problems (like lung or heart disease) or older age. For them there’s an excellent, non-invasive, highly effective, and very well-

tolerated treatment option called Stereotactic Ablative Radiation Therapy (SABR).

And it’s available exclusively at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s.

SABR delivers very highdose x-ray treatment to the tumor(s) while limiting radiation exposure to the critical normal tissues nearby.

In the case of stage 1 lung cancers, where the tumor is limited to a small area of the lung and hasn’t spread, SABR has proven very effective.

SABR treatments are done at Columbus CyberKnife on the St. Ann’s campus using the CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery System. During the treatment, hundreds of highly concentrated and incredibly precise beams of radiation are targeted directly to any tumors and lesions.

As the patient breathes, the CyberKnife robotic arm moves with the rise and fall of his or her body so that healthy tissue is protected. It’s a painless outpatient treatment that’s usually delivered in 3-5 separate sessions that last about an hour each. Most patients have few, if any, side effects.

“Advanced treatments like SABR are giving more lung cancer patients more options and more chances to get the treatment they need,” said Mount Carmel radiation oncologist Dr. Abhay Gokhale.

“Mount Carmel has always been on the leading edge of testing and treatment, and

St. Ann’s has been a big part of that. It’s an incredible resource to have in this community.”

A simple process Of course, receiving these potentially life-saving treatments depends on getting screened in time for them to be effective. For those who are at risk, a physician referral is all that’s required to have a Lung Screening CT. In addition to being easy, the screening can also be very affordable. In fact, many insurance companies cover the cost of a lung screening.

Total out-of-pocket expenses can vary depending on specific insurance plans, of course, so it’s important to determine the level of coverage available in advance.

For those who need treatment, though, St. Ann’s is an ideal place to get it.

Mount Carmel is accredited as a Network Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons, having committed to provide the highest level of cancer care and undergo rigorous evaluations and performance reviews to ensure that care continues to be of the highest possible quality. And it’s all available right here in Westerville.

To learn more about lung screening or the Mount Carmel Lung Program, call Mount Carmel HealthCALL at (614) 234-LIFE or visit mountcarmelhealth.com/ lung.

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8 ways kids can go green Raising eco-friendly children is less complicated than it once was. From very early ages, today’s kids are exposed to environmental topics and how they can do their part to maintain and protect the planet’s resources. Between activities at daycare and lessons at school to information they receive from educational television programming, some kids are taking their own environmental initiatives — and involving their parents along the way.

Inspiring children to be eco-friendly can be enjoyable and get those creative juices flowing. The following are eight ways children and their families can work together to protect the environment.

1. Precycle. Kids can attempt to reduce waste by recognizing products that could be wasteful and then avoiding those items.

Toys or everyday items with excessive packaging that we use without thinking are just some examples of items that can be precycled.

2. Repurpose. Look at items that normally end up

in the trash and find new and fun ways to repurpose them.

Children can make crafts out of junk mail, catalogs and old newspapers. Juice boxes or plastic containers can be turned into boats or accessories for dolls and action figures. Use natural materials found in the yard or on a nature walk to make a fairy garden or imaginative world for small toys.

3. Reuse. Toting lunch or snacks around can be more eco-friendly when reusable containers are part of the equation. Explore the many lunch bags, beverage cups, thermoses, Bento boxes, and other packaging available.

Many are made from recycled materials as well.

4. Walk. Encourage getting around without firing up the car. Walking, jogging, biking, or scootering around the neighborhood is more eco-friendly than driving.

Many adventures can unfold when seeing the world from a pedestrian’s vantage point, but things are easily missed when riding inside cars or trucks.

5. Conserve water. Lessons

Many adventures can unfold when seeing the world from a pedestrian’s vantage point. Walking, jogging, biking or scootering around the neighborhood are all more eco-friendly than driving. learned in conservation are important. Water is one resource that is crucial to human life. Kids can explore ways to cut down on water consumption or use water more efficiently. The environmental resource Green Lifestyle Changes says that a 10-minute shower with a standard shower head can

use upward of 80 gallons of water and generate up to four pounds of CO2 emissions.

Simply reducing shower time can save energy and water. There are other ways to conserve as well. Make it a family project to collect rain water to use for washing cars or watering plants.

6. Rent rather than buy.

From toys to video games to movies, people have more entertainment options than ever before. And nowadays it’s easy to access a fresh supply of entertainment without making purchases that require the manufacturing of new items.

Streaming rented content rather than buying packaged versions can reduce waste in a number of ways.

7. Turn off/turn down.

Turn off lights, appliances, electronics, and much more when they’re not in use.

Also, encourage children (of an appropriate age) to unplug certain electronics so appliances aren’t consuming electricity while in standby mode, which is called vampire power.

8. Change body care products. Introduce kids to earth-friendly soaps, shampoos, toiletries, and cleaning supplies.

Children are the next generation to take on the task of protecting the planet. When they begin an eco-friendly lifestyle early on, they may be more likely to employ the same strategies in adulthood. (MNS)

Simple ways to fight back against fatigued eyes Eyestrain affects people from all walks of life. Many professionals suffer eyestrain as a result of too many hours spent staring at computer screens. The same can be said for children, who might spend hours doing homework on their computers before hitting the couch for a few spirited rounds of video games.

Before you can combat eyestrain, it’s best to confirm that your vision troubles are the result of eyestrain and not something more serious.

Eye doctors can provide such confirmation, but you can also be on the lookout for common symptoms of eyestrain.

Symptoms of eyestrain The Mayo Clinic notes that the following are some symptoms of eyestrain that can pop up when eyes are overused.

• Sore, tired, burning, or itching eyes • Abnormally watery eyes • Abnormally dry eyes • Blurred or double vision • Headache • Increased sensitivity to light • Feeling that you cannot keep your eyes open How to address eyestrain If eyestrain is causing your vision problems, then there are some ways to remedy your problems.

• Adjust lighting. The American Academy of Ophthalmology notes that reducing glare from the screen can reduce symptoms of eyestrain. If necessary, use a screen filter when staring at a computer screen. When you will be spending long hours at a desk, the Mayo Clinic suggests lighting your work area with a shaded light positioned in front of you. Such an arrangement can prevent light from shining directly into your eyes.

• Take frequent breaks. Another way to combat eyestrain is to take frequent breaks from whatever your eyes are focusing on. When sitting at your desk, look away from your monitor. The

Mayo Clinic notes that looking at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes can provide the respite your eyes need.

• Make yourself cry (artificially).

Artifical tears are a proactive way to combat eyestrain. The AAO notes that artificial tears, which are over-thecounter products that can be found at many pharmacies, can refresh dry eyes.

But artificial tears also can be used to prevent eyes from drying out. Even if your eyes feel normal, a few drops of artificial tears can keep them lubricated and prevent the onset of eyestrain.

Learn more about eyestrain at www.aao.org. (MNS)

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