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Women of MAICO Hearing work to make a difference

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Golf tournament to be held in memory of longtime volunteer

By Tami Scott In December 1978, a new support group was formed to help grieving parents get through one of the most difficult times of the year: the holidays.

The workshop was launched by Therese Schoeneck, who founded the not-for-profit Hope for Bereaved- a local organization

that provides support, resources and hope for grieving children, adults and families - a little more than a year after the death of her 21-year-old daughter who was killed in a car accident. The group had met, Schoeneck said, and wanted to continue meeting each month.

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tive Donna Kalb, whose son died five years prior, would read about the workshops and the need for volunteers in the local newspaper. After three months, she called Hope.

“She knew what it was like to be a grieving parent,” Schoeneck said.

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Donna Kalb went from being a volunteer to becoming an integral staff member, working 36 years on behalf of the bereaved.

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‘Cycle of Health’ returns to WCNY May 14 “Cycle of Health” returns for an all new third season to tell the moving stories of people who are living their way to good health. An ensemble of doctors from a variety of specialties explore how a wide range of factors contribute to optimal living. The program is hosted by Susan Kennedy, an award-winning television anchor, producer, reporter and education innovator.

The new season airs at 8 p.m. Thursdays beginning May 14 on WCNY. For viewing information, visit wcny.org/wheretowatch.

Doctors featured in the show: • Dr. Maritza Alvarado, pediatrician • Dr. Rich O’Neill, a psychologist and behavioral scientist at SUNY Upstate Medical University • Dr. John Parker, an orthopedic surgeon at Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists • Dr. George Stanley, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Syracuse Community Health Center New to season three: - Meet a couple learning how to live, love and even laugh while struggling with Parkinson’s disease.

- Root for a young girl whose own stem cells keep her cancer free.

- Learn the real value of your annual trip to the doctor.

- Meet a man who hasn’t missed a day of running in more than 30 years.

- See how palliative care gives families the strength to carry on.

- Meet a chef who is rethinking priorities after doctors found a tumor in her brain.

- See how living well during menopause takes more than just managing hot flashes.

- Sing along with the “Forget Me Nots,” and learn how music aids Alzheimer’s patients.

Following each show, visit wcny.org/ cycleofhealth for additional resources, to watch episodes, and engage with the show.

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The women of MAICO Hearing Aid Service

by Brittany Sperino Horsford Catherine Porter knew nothing of hearing aid technology when she joined MAICO Hearing Aid Service in 1978, but by 1986 she owned the company.

“I had no idea I would end up in this industry,” Porter said. “It just happened by chance.” Porter graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a concentration in speech pathology and audiology. Fresh out of college, she submitted her resume to an agency looking for someone who could test hearing — something Porter did while in college. While under a different name at the time, the agency was what would become MAICO. “In 1986, I bought the agency with a partner from the previous owner,” said Porter. In 1993, Porter bought out her partner’s share and MAICO moved from Downtown Syracuse to Liverpool. “MAICO has been my baby, my creation so to speak, and we’ve brought it a long way from what it was. I’m very happy about what it’s become.”

According to the Center for Hearing and Communication, about 38 million Americans are living with significant hearing loss. MAICO Hearing Aid Service provides something needed by 12 percent of the U.S. population. “There are a lot of rewarding parts to my job,” Porter said.

“But the most rewarding is knowing that I’ve helped someone. Seeing the results when I put that hearing aid on somebody and to see how well they’re functioning and how it’s making a difference in their life is very, very satisfying.”

“Hearing aids are so much fun to work with,” she said. “They’re so much fun to fit and tinker with on the technical side. I also love the business part of it, seeing how the numbers fit together and how we’re doing compared to last year.”

So how exactly does a hearing aid work?

MAICO breaks down hearing aids into three basic parts: a microphone, amplifier and speaker. These parts work together to pick up sound, make the sound louder and deliver it. There are many different brands, types and styles of hearing aids.

Depending on a person’s hearing needs and lifestyle, MAICO finds the right type for the patient.

A unique characteristic of the MAICO office is that it consists of all women, but for Porter there’s nothing really unique about that at all. “It’s been this way for so long,” she said. “As things moved along we added more staff, and it just so happened that the types of jobs we were recruiting for lent itself to this flavor of women. We get along very well and have similar standards we work toward. It’s such a compassionate field and, not to be stereotypical, but we have an emotional attachment to our patients.”

“The fields that I’m in are heavily dominated by women,” said Erin Bagley, who is a New York state licensed audiologist, speech-language pathologist and registered hearing aid dispenser with MAICO. “My first career is in speech pathology, which statistically is 95 percent women, so we have a very tightknit relationship here.

Erin first got involved with MAICO about six years ago. “My grandfather was actually a patient here,” she said. “I met Cathy through a friend of a friend and started working here. Then, I took a little time off and finished my doctorate in audiology, and came back to MAICO two years ago. We have a lot of fun together and we all support each other, both at work and personally. It’s the best job I’ve ever had.”

Crystal Thomas, a New York state registered hearing aid dispenser, has been a part of MAICO for three-and-a-half years. She expressed similar sentiments.

“It’s more like a family here,” she said. “It’s

Pictured are Catherine Porter, Erin Bagley and Crystal Thomas of MAICO Hearing Aid Service photo by Jennifer Wolsey

a friendly, relaxing environment where everyone feels comfortable, and we can do what we need to for our patients.”

Porter splits up her week so she is able to consult with patients and fulfill her administrative duties as an owner. She admits she’ll stay a little later to make sure everything is done — and done well.

“I work better without interruptions,” she said. “Then I can focus on things a little bit better. You have to be willing to invest the time. It’s not just a 9-to-5 job. You take it home with you. If you’re passionate about what you’re doing, it’s not a job.

“What has kept me in this as long as I have been is willingness to change,” she said. “You have to be willing to reinvent yourself and take on a different role in order to move forward. With any job, you can fall into a stale routine, so know when to move on from that. Surround yourself with successful people that support your ideals and goals. It has to be a team effort.”

Porter and the women of MAICO all take great pride in their work, but it doesn’t come without some frustrations.

“There are always headaches that come

Hope Kalb went from being a volunteer to becoming an integral staff member, working 36 years on behalf of the bereaved. And one of her many responsibilities over the years included the coordination of the annual golf fundraiser - the last project she sponsored before she died last June.

“Donna was an angel and she had a heart of gold,” said Vince Natali, a member of Hope’s board of directors. “Hope was her passion, it meant everything to her.”

Natali, of Liverpool, said Kalb was involved with every fundraising event at Hope and was the first to take the reins when it came to the Tournament of Hope.

“She kept thorough notes from year-to-year, which made planning and execution a smooth process,” he said. “I’m thrilled that Donna is being honored for this year’s Tournament of HOPE. [Her] efforts in the past have made this such a successful event.”

Kalb’s children, Cindy Coughenour and Cliff Kalb, Jr., will be the presenting sponsors at the golf event. Coughenour, who lives in Colorado, assisted her mother with the golf program last year. She describes Kalb as “her greatest teacher who lived her life in a manner that exemplified compassion as being the greatest virtue.”

“There isn’t a day since my mom’s passing that I don’t think of her,” she said. “Being at the tournament this year will offer a bittersweet memory - I hope she would be proud of our support of a program she had previously facilitated. While my mom was a very private person who didn’t like accolades or being in the spotlight, I think she’ll be smiling down on us all with joy and humble gratitude.”

A highly regarded history

Hope for Bereaved’s Tournament of Hope has a reputable 22-year history. Hope staff and volunteers organized the event during the first four years. On its fifth anniversary, the golf tournament caught the attention of the Syracuse Police Department, whose members recognized the significance of Hope within the community. Consequently, the SPD celebrated the organization’s mission for 18 years, sponsoring the successful “Syracuse Police Herman Edge Tournament of Hope.” This

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with owning a practice,” said Porter. “You can get bogged down in the administrative functions, like the paperwork.”

Regardless of the bumps in the road, MAICO has been Porter’s life’s work for more than 35 years and remains so today.

She and her staff have worked hard to weave an environment of passion, fun and camaraderie to grow the patient trust and community impact needed to be successful.

“To me, the most important thing for MAICO is that we treat people with respect,” said Porter. “Patients are treated with the utmost care and concern when they are being counseled and taught to use their hearing aid. They’re really given instruction and education about their hearing loss, and what’s to be expected with a hearing aid. I would rather have someone here every single day working out the problem, than to have a client be dissatisfied and put the hearing aid away in a drawer. As a legacy, I want to know that we’ve done the absolute top job we can for all individuals.”

For more information on MAICO Hearing Aid Service_, visit maicohearing.com.

From page 1 year, the SPD will no longer hold its tournament, allowing Hope to once again take the reins.

“Hope has gratefully been the recipients of funds raised at the [Herman Edge] tournament(s),” Schoeneck said.

“We are so appreciative of all they did,” added Schoeneck’s daughter, Margie Nye.

Change is good

Tournament of Hope

When: Monday, May 18 Where: Timber Banks Golf Club, 8184 River Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027 Time: 10 a.m. registration with a shotgun start at 11 a.m.

Contact: Joyce Ryan or Walt Stein at 315-475-9675, email hopeforbereaved@cnymail. com or visit hopeforbereaved. com

The 23rd Annual Tournament of Hope will be held on Monday, May 18 at Baldwinsville’s Timber Banks Golf Club, which boasts a Jack Nicklaus design 18-hole championship golf course adjacent to the Seneca River.

Schoeneck and staff members are enthusiastic about this year’s event modifications and encouraged by the feedback.

“Golfers are excited about it,” she said, not only about the top notch venue, but also because the tourney is held early in the season when people are bursting at the seams to get outside.

The cost, which has significantly decreased, is another reason to celebrate. Teams of four can now register for $500 ($125 per player) as opposed to the past fee of $825.

“We appreciate that many teams return each year because they believe it is one of the most enjoyable tournaments of the year and supports this worthwhile cause,” Schoeneck said.

“I’ve participated in all but one of the past 16 Tournaments of Hope. I missed one year because I was mobilized to active duty with the US Army in 2004,” said Natali, who enjoys knowing everyone on the course, many of whom are repeat participants, is there to support Hope. “People are having fun and they’re seeing friends and associates that they haven’t seen since the last tournament. They reminisce about the tournaments in the past and how Joe sunk a 20-foot putt for a birdie or how the team got on the green in two and four putted. Everyone has a great time.”

For those who aspire to hit a hole-in-one, the challenge is now even more enticing. Romano Subaru, of Syracuse, is donating a brand new vehicle to the first person who makes a hole-in-one.

“In 18 years, we’ve had three holes-in-one. Two of them were

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the same year, same hole,” Schoeneck said.

“It’s pretty hard.”

Why should you support Hope?

“Hope is in our community, helping our community and the funds raised by the Tournament of HOPE stays in our community,” Natali said.

Hope for Bereaved provides core services free-of-charge to anyone experiencing the death of someone close to them. Proceeds from the event will fund these services, which include 12 different monthly support groups, one-on-one counseling and a monthly newsletter.

Hope also holds grief workshops for daycare providers, on-site bereavement support for employees dealing with grief in the workplace, school resource kits, along with training and resources for helping individuals with developmental disabilities cope with grief.

Additionally, the organization has grown to include training, consultation and resources for those who wish to help the bereaved.

“Through my many years with Hope, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting hundreds of people who have used their services and wanted to give back by volunteering at their fundraising events,” Natali said. “An event doesn’t go by that someone doesn’t tell me how Hope changed their life. Hope’s dedicated staff and the services they provide touch so many lives in this community, including people such as myself who volunteer so that they can continue to provide services for those grieving the death of a loved one.”

For more information, to register for the golf tournament, learn of event sponsorship opportunities, make a donation or to seek help, visit hopeforbereaved.com, contact Joyce Ryan or Walt Stein at 475-9675, or email hopeforbereaved@cnymail.com.

Liverpool resident Tami Scott is a freelance writer and editor.

She may be reached at 530-7117 or by email at tami.zim@gmail. com.

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Prime calendar Friday, May 8

John Mellencamp 7:30 p.m., Landmark Theatre, 362 S. Salina St., Syracuse; landmarktheatre.org. Ticket prices vary.

Saturday, May 9

Warrior Run Syracuse 9, 10, 11 a.m., Toggenburg Mountain, 1135 Toggenburg Road, Fabius; warriorrunmountainseries.com. Warrior Run returns to Syracuse for the fifth year. Join 1,500 other crazy people on a 5K run that involves mud, fire, obstacles, a mountain, beer and live bands. Cost is $60.

Symphoria presents Masterworks VI: Mahler Symphony No. 5 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria.org.

Fabio Mechetti conducts Jon Nakamatsu in a performance of Saint-Saens Piano Concerto No.2 and the magnificent Symphony No. 5 by Gustav Mahler. Ticket prices vary; college students with ID $5; kids under 18 get in free.

Don’t Feed The Actors 6:30 p.m., Central New York Playhouse, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse; cnyplayhouse.com. Come see one of the longest running improv troupes in Central New York.

Ticket prices vary.

Sean Rowe 8 p.m., Nelson Odeon, 4035 Nelson Road, Cazenovia; nelsonodeon.com. “Magic,” Rowe’s 2010 debut, is full of singer-songwriter balladry with Leonard Cohen echoes, rock ‘n’ roll outbursts and spooky modern production.

Its follow-up, “The Salesman and the Shark,” Advance tickets are $18.

Colleen Kattau and Dos XX 8– 10:30 p.m., Westcott Community Center, 826 Euclid Ave., Syracuse; folkus.org. Rhythms of Latin America are married with rock and folky jazz-laced compositions.

Tickets are $10.

Thursday, May 14

Black Flies, Deer Flies, Mosquitors; Oh My! 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville; 638-2519 onondagacountyparks.com. Join a Beaver Lake naturalist to focus more on a Natural History subject. This two hour long program will discuss a different topic each week. Advance registration required. Cost is $5.

Friday, May 15

Seth Glier 8 – 10 p.m., May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, 3800 East Genesee St., Syracuse; folkus.org. This seasoned troubadour, singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist has shared the stage with artists as diverse as James Taylor, Ani DiFranco, Edwin McCain, Emmylou Harris and Ryan Adams. Tickets are $15.

Le Vent du Nord 8 p.m., Nelson Odeon, 4035 Nelson Road, Cazenovia; nelsonodeon.com. These talented musicians play stomping traditional French-Canadian music. Advance tickets are $32.

Friday – Saturday, May 15 – 16

Syracuse City Ballet presents “Swan Lake” 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday; The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; syracusecityballet. com. The greatest romantic ballet of all time is presented in a stunning new production featuring Tchaikovsky’s haunting score and going from the splendor of the palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation.

Ticket prices vary.

Friday – Saturday, May 15 – 23

“Romeo and Juliet” 8 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, Central New York Playhouse, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse; cnyplayhouse.com. Ticket prices vary.

Saturday, May 16

Downtown Living Tour Noon-6 p.m.; downtownsyracuse.com. See why Downtown Syracuse has become the neighborhood of choice as doors are opened to adaptive reuse projects featuring market-rate and luxury apartments, live/work spaces and “green” condos. The tour highlights both occupied and available units in several of downtown’s historic neighborhoods such as Armory Square, Hanover Square, the Heart of Downtown and Franklin Square.

Cost is $25.

Kite Fest 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Stone Quarry Hill Art Park, 3883 Stone Quarry Road, Cazenovia; 655-3196, sqhap.org. This MayJune come to the Art Park and enjoy the Art of Flight, a

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Celebrating life ... through chocolate Tickets are on sale for the sweetest event of the year

Join Hospice of Central New York on May 14 for Celebrating Life Through Chocolate. Local chocolatiers will wow attendees with samples of their most delectable creations. There will also be a wine-tasting, music from Casual Plaid and a fun silent auction with affordable items for all. Festivities start at 5:30 p.m. on May 14 at Bella Domani , 5988 East Taft Road, North Syracuse. Proceeds from the event are used to help terminally ill Central New York patients and their families.

Taste test treats from: Avalon, Deborah’s Sweet Treats, Dominick’s, Dove, Dunkin Donuts, Mario’s Bakery, Speech Family Candy, Shop, Sweet on Chocolate, Sysco, Wegmans and Yum Yum’s Gluten Free Bakery.

The cost is $30 per ticket before the event and $35 at the door. Purchase your ticket online at hospicecny. org/celebrating-life-through-chocolate-2015 or call 634-1100.

About Hospice of Central New York Hospice of Central New York serves Onondaga, western Madison and southern Oswego counties and is the community’s expert resource providing compassionate and comprehensive comfort care at the end of life to patients and families through unique interdisciplinary services, bereavement counseling, education and collaboration. For more information visitwww.hospicecny.org

month long celebration of the views we can enjoy when we take the time to look up. The Art Park’s annual Kite Fest will kick off the celebration with kite flying, crafts, a hot air balloon walk by Airborne Adventures, food and “Bird Portraits,” a gallery exhibition by artist Steve Cagan.

Entrance fee for non-members is $5/person, children 16 and under are free.

Woody Pines 8 p.m., Nelson Odeon, 4035 Nelson Road, Cazenovia; nelsonodeon.com. Integrating sounds from Leadbelly to Bob Dylan, from Woodie Guthrie to Preservation Hall, Woody Pines belts out songs of fast cars, pretty women and hard luck with a distinctive vintage twang. Advance tickets are $20.

Sunday, May 17

Craig Morgan Noon, Paper Mill Island Amphitheater, 136 Spensieri Ave., Baldwinsville; ticketfly.com. Come see this member of the Grand Ole Opry. Tickets are $30.

Live! at the Everson 2 p.m., Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse; everson .org. This event features a program of American Music. soprano Janet Brown, tenor Jonathan English and pianist Ida Trebicka perform music of Stephan Prock, Alan Louis Smith, Samuel Barber, George Whitefield Chadwick, Ben Moore, Ricky Ian Gordon, John Musto, and William Schuman. Tickets are $20.

“The Little Consort” 7:30 – 9:30 pm., Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Road, Dewit; scholacantorumofsyracuse.org. Performed will be sonatas and trios by J.S.Bach, Arcangelo Corelli and Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, a splendid suite of dances for bass viols by Michael de la Barre, a Consort Set by Matthew Locke , and Airs from the Bauyn Manuscript by Louis Couperin. Tickets are $15 or $10 for students and seniors.

Tuesday, May 19 Erik Larson

7:30 – 9 p.m., The Oncenter Civic Center Theaters, 421 Montgomery St., Syracuse; foclsyracuse.org. Part of the Friends of the Central Library Rosamond Gifford Lecture Series, this author of New York Times bestsellers won an Edgar Award for nonfiction crime writing. His newest book, “Dead Wake,” marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Lusitania. Ticket prices vary; students get in for $10.

Syracuse Pops Chorus-Goldenberg Music Series 7 – 8:30 p.m., Temple Concord, 910 Madison St., Syracuse; 475-9952. Program will include a variety of music from Broadway and Americana. Free.

Wednesday, May 20

Strawberry Class 9 to 11 a.m., Nelson Farms, 3261 Route 20, Cazenovia.

Learn the art of food preservation with Amanda Hewitt.

Included will be freezing options, canning and drying.

Cost is $20 per person. Contact Kristi Cranwell, director of Nelson Farms, by May 13 at 655-8831 ext. 2 to register.

Class sizes are limited.

Tuesday, May 26

organissimo 8 p.m., Westcott Theater and Performing Arts Center, 524 Westcott St, Syracuse; ticketfly.com. Bringing jazz back to the people. organissimo’s sound infuses elements of funk, gospel, blues, progressive rock and Latin rhythms. Tickets are $10.

Thursday, May 28

Preservation Month 655-3200, Cazenovia; lorenzoNY.org. Ann-Isabel Friedman of the Landmarks Conservancy in New York City will present “Saving Central New York’s Sacred Properties.” Sacred Sites is the oldest and largest statewide grant program to help landmark religious properties. With support from The Friends of Lorenzo, this free program will take place at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 12 Mill St., Cazenovia; a reception will follow. For more information visit lorenzoNY.org or contact Diane Voss at655-3200, ext. 100.

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Family Fishing Day 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Carpenters Brook Fish Hatchery, 1672 Route 321, Elbridge; onondagacountyparks.com. Kids and adults interested in learning the basics of freshwater fishing will enjoy a session of instruction which will consist of five 15 minute breakout stations with instruction. Bait, tackle, rod and reels, and instructional materials will be provided. Bring a rod if you have one.

Advance registration required. Free.

Fly Fishing and Mindfulness Retreat for Women 9-4 p.m., Chittenango; 426-8330, nicolesgarden@ gmail. com. Learn scientifically proven, simple techniques to manage stress, as well as introductory fly fishing skills in this revitalizing and enriching one-day retreat. Lunch and supplies included. $95.

Symphoria Spark III: Variety Show 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., WCNY, 415 W. Fayette St., Syracuse; experiencesymphoria.org. Symphoria presents a potpourri of music in the variety show tradition. Ticket prices vary.

Friday – Saturday, June 5-6

Taste of Syracuse 2015 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., West Genesee and South Clinton Streets, Syracuse; Enjoy amazing food, incredible music and so much more. Visit tasteofsyracuse.com for schedules, times, performers, vendors, etc. Free.

Friday-Sunday, June 5-7

Antique Weekend All along Route 20 in Madison and Bouckville.

37th Oz-Stravaganza! Chittenango 333-2286, colleen@ oz-stravaganza.com, oz-stravaganza. com. Family friendly annual festival celebrating creator of Oz L. Frank Baum and all things Oz related. The event offers a parade, amusement rides, games, lots of food choices, fireworks, hot air balloon launches,Oz special guests, autograph sessions, three days of free entertainment on stage, silent auctions, crafter/ vendor show, Munchkin Mile kids run,writing contest and so much more.

Friday– Sunday, June 5- 14

“Carousel” 8 p.m., Red House Arts Center, 201 S. West St., Syracuse; theredhouse.org. Music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein. Celebrated as one of the greatest musicals of the 20th century, this classic depicts the extraordinary journey of traveling carnival man Billy Bigelow and millworker Julie Jordan and their unlikely romance. Cost: $30/non-members, $20/members.

Saturday, June 6

Peony Fest 2015 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Museum at Shacksboro Schoolhouse, 46 Canton St., Baldwinsville; shacksboromuseum.com. Visitors will find artists and artisans, a community flower show, plant sales, demonstrations, garden talks, music and more. The peonies are part of

the museum’s Heritage Peony Collection which collects and documents peonies hybridized and produced by Indian Spring Farms Inc., a nationally acclaimed peony farm located in Baldwinsville during the 1920s. Free admission Don’t Feed The Actors Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; Show at 8 p.m., Central New York Playhouse, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse; cnyplayhouse.com. One of the longest running improv troupes in Central New York featuring a large stable of theatrically trained actors rotating in and out of each show, ensuring a unique experience each time. Tickets are $10 - $25.

Sunday, June 7

Live! at the Everson 2 p.m., Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., Syracuse; civicmorningmusicals.org. This event features Central New York Young Artists. Outstanding young performers who have won competitions or otherwise distinguished themselves in extraordinary performances in the past year. Cost: $20.

Thursday– Sunday, June 11- 14

St. Sophia’s Greek Cultural Festival St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 325 Waring Road, Syracuse. One of the largest Greek fests in the state, with fun, food, dancing, music and so much more. Visit syracusegreekfest.com for more detailed information. Free admission

Friday – Saturday, June 12-27;

“Cat On A Hot Tin Roof” Repeats every Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday – showtimes vary, Central New York Playhouse, 3649 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse; .cnyplayhouse.com. Ticket prices vary.

Saturday, June 13

Tom Bronzetti Quartet 8 – 11:55 p.m., Firudo Asian Food and Bar, 3011 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse; 445-7988. Bronzetti works full-time as a jazz guitarist, composer and band leader. Free.

Powerslave CNY 8 p.m., Westcott Theater and Performing Arts Center, 524 Westcott St, Syracuse; ticketfly.com. This tribute to Iron Maiden was formed in the spring of 1998 in Syracuse. Cost: $10.

Saturday– Sunday, June 13- 14

CNY Fiber Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Antique Show Site, 6994 State Route 20, Bouckville; cnyfiber.org. Held at the Butternut Hill Campground, with more than 100 booths filled with natural fibers, yarn, roving, fiber arts supplies and all manner of handmade fiber products and related farm products. There are many activities for children, with free exhibits and demonstrations, and almost everything under cover.

Sunday, June 14

Art on the Porches 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Ruskin Avenue, Syracuse. Artists will be

showing and selling their work in the historic Strathmore Neighborhood of Syracuse. Music, dancers, indie bands, painters, potters and more will help celebrate this 13th annual festival. A variety of local and international cuisine will be available throughout the day. Free.

Friday, June 19

Syracuse Stage’s Gala 2015 featuring Keb Mo Goldstein Auditorium in Syracuse University’s Schine Student Center, 303 University Place, Syracuse. Three-time Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and contemporary blues artist Keb’ Mo’ will perform live in concert. Seating is general admission in the balcony. Doors will open at 8:45 p.m. and the concert will begin at 9 p.m. Ticket prices vary; gala tickets include cocktail hour, silent auction, dinner and concert - 443-2709; Concert tickets only - 4433275 or purchase online. More information at kebmo.com.

Friday– Sunday, June 19- 21

Polish Festival 2015 See polishscholarship.org for schedule details, Clinton Square, West Genesee and South Clinton streets, Syracuse.Come enjoy this great annual celebration of Polish culture! Great food, vendors, music, dancing and much more. Free admission.

Saturday, June 20

Art on the Porches Artists will be showing and selling their work in the historic Strathmore Neighborhood of Syracuse. Music, dancers, indie bands, painters, potters and more will help celebrate this 13th annual festival. A variety of local and international cuisine will be available throughout the day. Free.

Sunday, June 21

EuroCar 2015 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Lorenzo, Cazenovia; 655-3200, mgcarclub.com/cny. European-manufactured automobiles from pre-War to the present including MG, Alfa, BMW, Porsche, Austin-Healey, Fiat and Triumph will be on display. Music, food and related vendors also featured. Admission is free.

Garden Art Show 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Lorenzo, Cazenovia; 558-8310, lorenzoNY.org. Outdoor exhibition of paintings and sculpture installed throughout the formal garden and Dark Aisle arboretum. Rain location: South Cottage, Lorenzo. Sponsored by Cazenovia Arts. Beginning at the formal garden gate at 1 p.m., a 20-minute guided historic tour of Lorenzo’s formal garden will also be offered, weather permitting.

Father’s Day Fly-In Pancake Breakfast Hamilton; thisishamiltonny.com. Offered will be griddle pancakes and more, planes and helicopters to take a short ride in, raffles and entertainment. This annual event is organized by the Hamilton Rotary and Hamilton Business Alliance.

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Climb With Crouse Joint replacement differs for men and women Hospital forms support group for postpartum depression; hosts awareness event

Postpartum Depression (PPD) is one of the leading complications of pregnancy. Depression and anxiety during pregnancy or after childbirth is very common, with a recent JAMA Psychiatry study reporting that among women followed for a year after delivery, some 22 percent had been depressed. While research reveals that 80 percent of women experience the “baby blues,” about 50 percent of women diagnosed with PPD reported symptoms during their pregnancies.

As the Central New York leader in deliveries, with more than 4,500 births annually, Crouse Hospital’s Kienzle Family Maternity Center, in partnership with their Spirit of Women program, has launched an outlet for ongoing support and awareness-raising activities that will help shed light on this widespread condition. The stigma and judgment accompanying a diagnosis of perinatal depression makes it an under-reported illness and, consequently, under-treated.

Symptoms of PPD include feeling sad, hopeless, empty or overwhelmed; crying more often than usual or for no reason; worry, anxiety and insomnia; difficulty concentrating; bonding issues with baby; withdrawing from friends/ family; doubting ability to care for baby; thoughts of harming self or baby; and anger, rage, moodiness, irritability and restlessness.

Climb with Crouse On Sunday, May 24, Crouse Hospital invites members of the community to Climb with Crouse, a walk to raise awareness about perinatal depression. The climb will be on the 2k Serengeti Trail (a 4k round trip walk) from 9 a.m. to noon at Green Lakes State Park. In-person registration begins at 8 a.m. Walkers will begin at the reserved picnic shelter and end at the Park Meadows. A $20 registration fee includes one free adult T-shirt and park admission for one car for the day. All proceeds support the Crouse Perinatal Family Support Group and to provide additional perinatal depression resources needed locally. Register by calling 708-9748 or visiting crouse.org/familysupport.

Perinatal Family Support Group Crouse Hospital’s Perinatal Family Support Group welcomes all pregnant women and new mothers, no matter where they gave birth. Significant others and infants and children also can attend. The group meets at 6 p.m.

Wednesdays in the Marley Education Center, 765 Irving Ave., corner of Waverly Ave. Free parking in the Marley Center and Crouse Hospital garages is available. The group is led by Nurse Practitioner Christine Kowaleski, professor in the Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital who’s certified in family, neonatal and psychiatric care. She also serves as the regional coordinator for postpartum support International. Register by calling call 708-9748.

by Seth S. Greenky, MD and Brett B. Greenky, MD Some of the most common procedures performed in the United States, and increasing in frequency as the baby boomers “boom,” are total joint replacements. As our population ages, and our desire to maintain an active lifestyle intensifies, so do the occurrence of these procedures.

We are not accepting of limitations like our parents or grandparents.

Today’s active people want to walk the golf course, ride the bike, hike the Adirondacks and keep up with the grandchildren. Turns out that total hip and total knee replacement surgery, arguably two of the most successful operations that exist, are the most common procedures performed to sustain activity.

The need for total knee replacement — the most common joint replaced — occurs three times more frequently in women than men.

Ironically, although occurring more frequently in women, statistics tell us that they underutilize knee replacement three times less than men.

Additionally, not only do women underutilize this surgical option, women wait significantly longer for joint replacement and experience a greater level of disability at the time the surgery actually occurs.

Women seem much more accepting of disability than their male counterparts.

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Size matters There have been design differences in both hip and knee implants that manufacturers have touted as “gender-better.” Slightly different shapes, curves or sizes have been designed to theoretically better suit a man or a woman. Studies have shown that clinical outcomes with these gender-specific implants are no better than traditional unisex designs. The result of all the marketing associated with these male/female implants was simply more sizes were then available to accommodate the anatomical variations in men and women.

The right equipment As technology has improved, we all search for the greatest, newest, longest lasting, least invasive, most accurate way of replacing hips and knees. We hear about materials such as ceramic, titanium, cobalt chrome and high-density plastics, all touted as the greatest. Patients, friends and potential joint replacement consumers ask about minimally invasive surgery. There are new “muscle sparing” approaches (the way that the incision is made to gain access to the joint) to the hip that speed up recovery; and, of course, everyone wants that surgery regardless of whether or not it is the best procedure for the individual.

The latest and greatest craze is robotic surgery. It’s a robot, so it must be better, right? Much to the wise, as one of our mentors Dr. David Murray used to say : “Don’t be the f irst, nor be the last to jump on n e w ideas.”

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replacement was believed to be the savior for longevity of the joint. In many people, however, a tissue reaction to the metal particles generated can occur, resulting in the need to modify or redo the hip much earlier than expected. This became an especially prominent issue for females, more so than males.

Computer assisted joint replacement surgery — more accurate and better results? The studies have not supported that to be true. There are surgical situations in which this technology is extremely helpful, however, for the average surgery, there is no difference in the results.

Robotics. It’s plastered on billboards, in the newspaper, and flashing on social media, but is it better?

The theory is that there is more accurate placement of the implants during a partial knee replacement and, therefore, better results. The robotic technology assists the doctor to color (operate) within lines of correctness. For those of us who have done hundreds of these specific procedures throughout the years, it will most likely make no difference, but for those surgeons with less experience, it may be of benefit.

Experience matters We, as surgeons, are always searching for greater accuracy.

Although there are some gender differences as well as anatomical differences, both men and women can expect a dramatic improvement in their quality of life post hip or knee replacement. Experience matters most with these procedures. Utilizing all the available technological and procedural advancements and improvements may be of benefit to some patients, but nothing should be blindly followed until the “proof ” is in.

Brothers Seth and Brett Greenky are both partners at Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, co-executive directors of Operation Walk Syracuse, and associate clinical professors of orthopedics at SUNY Update Medical Center. For more information on Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, visit sosbones. com.

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Exercise made easy You’ve probably heard people say, “You’d better use it or you’ll lose it!�

While it seems overly simplistic, there’s a lot of evidence that it’s true, and increasingly relevant, as we get older. But, when you reach a certain age, you might assume that conversations about “exercise� are no longer relevant to you. After all, if you feel like you’ve already achieved a good old age, you might assume you’ve been doing it right so why mess with a good thing?

Or, perhaps that bad knee that ended your running habit years ago left you to believing that you can’t exercise anymore. Even if you’re lucky enough to reach later life without ever really having engaged in so-called exercise, it doesn’t mean you won’t benefit from being more active.

One of the most groundbreaking studies on the benefits of increased physical movement in later life was published in 2011. This randomized control study of adults over age 60, showed that increased engagement in aerobic exercise (in this case, walking 30 minutes, three days a week for a year) not only stopped normal agerelated cognitive decline in its tracks, it actually produced increased hippocampal volume (Erickson et al, 2011).

If you aren’t familiar with the hippocampus, it’s the part of the brain that is responsible for memory, and accelerated decline in hippocampal volume occurs with dementia. There have been numerous subsequent studies showing similar results.

But just because we know better doesn’t

mean we always do better, and in the case of exercise, the coin has two sides. Movement also has an inherent risk of injury, which, for older adults, can have compounding consequences and therefore a chilling effect. Too often, as age increases, so does our reluctance to maintain a workout routine. But experts agree that being sedentary is riskier than moving. The benefits of movement far outweigh the risks of getting hurt.

You can still achieve health benefits by engaging in regular and moderate physical activity.

You don’t have to run a marathon to glean the benefits of moving.

Now that spring is in the air and the weather is starting to warm up, it is the perfect time to get back to or start regular physical activity– like walking! Going for a morning, mid-day or afternoon stroll is the perfect way to promote healthy movement. Parkrose Senior Living offers a range of ways to help your get started and stay active. Whether it involves taking a class in their wellness center or joining a few friends after dinner for a stroll around the block – the benefits of increased activity do pay off.

The social and physical activities at Parkrose Estates enrich lives, creates friendships, rejuvenate the mind and add years to life. For more information about Parkrose and the activities offered, visit parkroseseniorliving.com or call 254-2178 to schedule a tour.

Source: Exercise training increases size of hippocampus and improves memory. Erickson, et al, 2011. PNAS. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1015950108.

Calendar Wednesday, June 24

Todd Snider 8 p.m., Westcott Theater and Performing Arts Center, 524 Westcott St., Syracuse; ticketfly.com. This folk singer-songwriter has been called “America’s sharpest musical storyteller� by Rolling Stone magazine. Tickets: $20-25.

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You can still achieve health benefits by engaging in regular and moderate physical activity. You don’t have to run a marathon to glean the benefits of moving.

From page 5 CNYSPCA Motorcycle Run 10 a.m.-4 p.m., CNYSPCA, 5878 East Molloy Road, Syracuse; cnyspca.org.

Registration is at 10 a.m. at the CNYSPCA; Kickstands up at 11 a.m. This is a oneand-a-half-hour ride that ends at Castaways Riverside,

916 County Route 37, Central Square. Cost: $15 for driver (includes T-Shirt) or $10 for rider or per person (cars welcome). Entertainment includes Cousin Jake and The Lawless Brothers, raffle baskets and 50/50 raffle. Food donated by the Gem Diner.

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US Rowing Northeast/ Mid-Atlantic Masters Regional Championship Onondaga Lake Park, 106 Lake Drive, Liverpool; usrowing.org. This second annual event will provide a full slate of racing opportunities for competitors from New England, New Jersey and New York in all boat classes on a new, seven-lane, 2,000meter course. Competitors will have an opportunity to race in 50 Masters events in all boat classes, including lightweight.

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Springside at Seneca Hill: Elegant setting, great food

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Premier senior living community has become a popular venue Springside at Seneca Hill has gained recognition as a premier senior living community in the nearly 15 years since its opening. While providing residential living choices for older adults it has also become popular for another reason. Local organizations and groups looking for a location for their meetings and social gatherings have found that Springside at Seneca Hill offers an attractive setting and has a chef who can meet their culinary needs.

In fact, since this independent retirement community opened, several groups are hosting their breakfast and lunch meetings in the grand dining room or in the activity room at the facility.

Chief Operating Officer Teresa Ferlito likes to say, “It’s all about hospitality. We love to show off Springside. It’s the showpiece of Oswego Health.” Visitors cannot help but be impressed with Springside’s elegant dining room setting, which features a floor to ceiling fireplace, as well as chandeliers and elliptical windows overlooking a beautiful walking garden.

It’s this atmosphere that will attract numerous events during the year. Those events range from local library groups to civic organizations, and various retirement organizations, and clubs. Then of course, there are many Oswego Health related events at Springside.

Making Springside attractive to so many groups, Ferlito said, was its easy access as there are no stairs, the beautiful setting, and quality of the food served. She noted that they are always complimented on the attentiveness of the staff that serves them.

Preparing the meals for both visitors and residents is Chef Tim Callen and his kitchen staff. Callen has 20plus years experience in the restaurant business and also credits his mother with helping him learn to cook. Callen and Ferlito work with organizations in planning their events to ensure it meets members’ expectations.

Along with hosting parties for community organizations, Springside hosts monthly Soup Lovers Lunches between October and April that are open to the public.

These luncheons typically bring more than 125 people to Springside. “It’s fun just to watch how everyone is enjoying the atmosphere, the food and socialization,” Ferlito said. There was a record number of 208 served at one of the luncheons, but the average is closer to 150. This also provides an opportunity for visitors to tour Springside and learn about the community.

According to Ferlito, the residents of Springside enjoy sharing their home with community members. The residents frequently invite friends and family members to join them for dinner and other special events like the Soup Lovers Lunch, St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon, and Strawberry Festival. Quite often, the residents themselves hold their own family events such as special birthday dinners on site. “The residents are proud of where they live, it’s a one-of-a kind facility in our county and in the Central New York area,” she said. “The spirit of the whole thing is that we have a beautiful facility and we want people to know where we are and that we have the capacity to host events.”

Springside at Seneca Hill offers both apartment living with a variety of services, and maintenance-free duplexes and cottages for people age 62 and over. For information or to add your name to the reservation list, contact the office for further information at 343-5658.

Springside at Seneca Hill is a not-for-profit organization and an affiliate of Oswego Health.

Teresa Ferlito is vice president and chief operating office of Oswego Health, 10 County Route 45A, Oswego, NY 13126; 343-5658, tferlito@ oswegohealth.org.

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Pest control measures you can take

By Jennifer Savastino Pests seek places to live that satisfy basic needs for air, moisture, food and shelter. The best way to control pests is to try to prevent them from entering your home or garden in the first place. You can do this by removing the elements that they need to survive.

Take the following preventive measures:

your yard, they attract flies that can spread bacteria. Do not accumulate litter or garbage; it draws mice, rats, and other rodents. Drain off or sweep away standing puddles of water; water is a breeding place for mosquitos and other pests.

Make sure drain pipes and other water sources drain away from your house.

Jennifer Savastino, of Gannon Pest Control, 2925 Milton Ave., Solvay, can be reached at 454-8672, or visit gannonpestcontrol.com.

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✓ Remove water. All living things, including pests, need water for survival. Be sure that any slow moving drains are cleared and cleaned. Many bugs come indoors searching for water. Be sure to repair any leaky sinks and drains in your home. Remove or dry out water damaged and wet materials.

Even dampness or high humidity can attract pests. ✓ Remove food. Store your food in sealed glass or plastic containers, and keep your kitchen clean and free from cooking grease and oil. Do not leave food in pet bowls on the counter or floor for long periods of time. Put food scraps or refuse in tightly covered, animal proof garbage cans, and empty your garbage frequently. ✓ Store food properly. Bugs can get into all but the most tightly sealed packaging. Be sure to store items in the pantry in containers that properly seal. Consider removing many of your dry goods like sugars, flours, and bulk mixes in airtight containers. Even more frequently used items like cereal, pastas and pet foods should be in containers that are fully re-sealable. ✓ Watch your fruits and vegetables. Of course fresh fruits and vegetables are great for our nutrition, but they can be a pain in the pantry if they are anywhere near spoiling. Use or throw out fruits and vegetables that are past their prime. Those ripe fresh foods will attract ants, fruit flies and many other pests. ✓ Remove or block off indoor pest hiding places. Avoid storing newspapers, paper bags, and boxes for long periods of time. Also, check for pests in packages or boxes before carrying them into your home. ✓ Block pest entryways. Install screens on all floor drains, windows and doors to discourage crawling and flying pests from entering your home. Make sure any passageways through the floor are blocked. Placing weather stripping on doors and windows. Caulk and seal openings in walls. Keep doors shut when not in use. ✓ Check your screens. Repair or replace broken screens on windows and doors. Add screens to any windows and doors that may be missing them.

In Closets ✓ Clean clothes before storing. Clothes that are dirty will attract bugs. So before throwing all the winter coats into the back of your closet, take the time to have them dry cleaned or washed before being stored. Storing clothes in properly sealed containers will also go a long way towards preventing an infestation In the Garbage ✓ Clean out the recyclables. Be sure to rinse out plastic, glass, and metal containers that are being recycled. ✓ Clean garbage containers. Washing down the insides and outsides of your trash and recycling containers is a monthly job. I find it easiest to do this chore outside with a garden hose and a long-handled scrub brush. I have a separate toilet brush that works well at cleaning the hard to reach areas of the trash cans. ✓ Put a lid on your trash. Lids on trash will keep bugs out, keep smells in, and keep infestations away. Choose bins and buckets with lids when shopping for garbage and recycling containers. ✓ Don't store wood inside. Wood, including firewood, should not be store inside your home. This includes the garage. Bugs like wood, and wood stored inside a home or even stacked up right next to a home can be an entry point for a pest. Instead stack wood away from the house and make sure that there is room for air to circulate in the stake. This will keep the wood dry and make it less desirable for local insects.

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✓ Prune foliage near the house. Bushes, trees, and shrubs, and even flowerbeds that touch your home can help provide additional entry points for bugs. Trim back these items at least 18 inches away from your house. Destroy diseased plants, tree pruning scraps, and fallen fruit that may harbor pests. Rake fallen leaves and remove. ✓ Avoid standing water. Holes that fill up with water, children's toys, and even birdbaths can be breeding grounds for bugs. Fill in or remove places that might fill up with rain water. For birdbaths, consider draining and refilling weekly to prevent pests. ✓ Remove breeding sites. Clean up pet droppings from

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Orthopedic patients achieve better results through comprehensive therapy at Elderwood at Liverpool Elderwood therapists use an industry-recognized system of standards to quantify an individual’s physical ability and quality of movement. Upon admission, a patient’s ability levels are assessed to establish a benchmark that guides their treatment and helps set goals. Patient progress is continually re-evaluated throughout their stay.

“Elderwood’s rehab program has the ‘quality’ portion of rehab imbedded in it,” Tisbe said. “We want patients to regain quality of movement and functionality,” since a patient who is discharged using a cane, rather than a walker, for instance, will better be able to get around by themselves at home.

“Our therapy program is geared toward providing optimal care with a good outcome in a minimal range of time,” Tisbe said. “It’s all about restoring the patient’s freedom and independence.”

For more information about Elderwood’s subacute rehabilitation program, to tour the rehab unit or discuss pre-planning a postsurgical stay, call Elderwood at Liverpool at 457-9946.

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Patients undergoing elective surgery, such as hip or knee replacement, frequently spend part of their recuperation period in a residential rehabilitation program. While the goal of every rehab program is to help a patient regain strength and improve movement and range of motion, Elderwood at Liverpool also considers a person’s future independence.

“Our focus is for our discharged patients to have better quality of movement and functionality, so when they leave here they are far more ready for outpatient therapy,” said Michael Tisbe, PT, director of rehabilitation at Elderwood.

Elderwood’s strong therapy department includes a full staff of physical, occupational and speech therapists who address a wide array of diagnoses. With more than 20 years of experience in subacute rehabilitation, Elderwood at Liverpool has developed a specialized approach to address an individual’s needs after surgery.

“In the case of an orthopedic patient, we’re dealing first with the trauma of surgery,” Tisbe said. Elderwood’s comprehensive treatment plan incorporates therapies that address post-surgical pain and swelling, supplementing traditional exercises with an arsenal of specialized equipment, including a number of advanced technological modalities. Reduced pain and swelling improves movement and enables therapists to concentrate more on the quality of that movement.

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Elderwood at Liverpool Director of Rehabilitation Michael Tisbe and staff member Ashley Bonaventura demonstrate the Game Ready system, a vaso-pneumatic pump that combines circulated ice water and compression pulses to help reduce swelling and improve motion.

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HOA of CNY launches oncology medical home pilot program One of 10 oncology practices to begin national accreditation process in 2015

ASW and Associates works with you and your family for all your geriatric care needs A new geriatric care management business is now open. ASW and Associates, owned by Anne Schug Williams, can work with you and your family for all your elder planning, case management, advocacy and geriatric care management needs.

ASW and Associates promote independence for seniors before, during and after residence transitions, including assessment, facility selection, care plan development and monitoring and advocacy.

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Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY (HOA) announced its participation in the pilot of a national launch of an accreditation program for the Oncology Medical Home (OMH). This accreditation program is the result of a collaborative effort with a steering committee of cancer care organizations, advocacy organizations, insurers, the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), and the Commission on Cancer (CoC). HOA is amongst only ten practices in the country selected to pilot accreditation standards by demonstrating their compliance with standards and guidelines for this program. This includes an on-site survey by the Commission on Cancer.

The OMH model promotes standards and quality-centric processes that will promote a coordinated, efficient, patient-focused system for delivering quality care. These enhanced standards include objective, reportable continuously measured criteria that demonstrate improvement. COA developed the OMH program to address the twin needs for quality care and payment reform to decrease the cost of cancer care for patients and the healthcare system.

“The OMH model provides enhanced patient communications, greater coordination amongst care providers, and increased responsiveness to patient needs,” said Daniel P. McKellar, MD, FACS, CoC chair and executive committee chair. “The five summary categories of care - patient engagement, expanded access, evidence-based medicine, comprehensive team-based care, and quality improvement are the basis for practice accreditation. These 10 practices are the first practices making the transition to the OMH model which will provide an even higher quality of care with measureable and reportable improvement.”

“Comprehensive OMH criteria for evaluation and patient-centered care standards were developed,” said Dr. Anthony Scalzo, president of HOA. “Accreditation formalizes the processes and standardizes the measurement criteria for an OMH practice. That will enable a meaningful reduction in costs to patients and the healthcare system. OMH practices represent the future of cancer care delivery in this country.”

“We have chosen the OMH practice model as a way to deliver continuously improving care to our patients while controlling the cost of care,” said Maryann Roefaro, CEO. “Not only do we believe that our patients’ care will benefit now, this model represents the best opportunity to for future care.”

About Community Oncology Alliance (COA) The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) is a non-profit organization dedicated solely to preserving and protecting access to community cancer care, where almost 70 percent of Americans with cancer are treated. COA has led community cancer clinics in navigating an increasingly challenging environment to provide efficiencies, patient

advocacy, and proactive solutions to Congress and policy makers. COA members have testified before both chambers of Congress, authored cancer care demonstration projects, and been instrumental in the passage of oral cancer drug parity legislation, among many other initiatives. More information can be found at communityoncology.org.

About Oncology Medical Home (OMH) COA is leading a multi-stakeholder group that is developing and implementing an Oncology Medical Home cancer care model and is advancing payment reform for cancer care. The OMH emphasizes measuring, benchmarking, and rewarding positive quality, value and outcomes in cancer care. A 10 practice OMH pilot program launched in January 2015 and represents community oncology’s dedication to pro-active payment reform.

More information can be found at medicalhomeoncology.org.

About the Commission on Cancer (CoC) The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education, and the monitoring of comprehensive quality care.

Established by the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) in 1922, the multidisciplinary CoC establishes standards to ensure quality, multidisciplinary, and comprehensive cancer care delivery in health care settings; conducts surveys in health care settings to assess compliance with those standards; collects standardized data from CoC-accredited health care settings to measure cancer care quality; uses data to monitor treatment patterns and outcomes and enhance cancer control and clinical surveillance activities; and develops effective educational interventions to improve cancer prevention, early detection, cancer care delivery, and outcomes in health care settings.

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