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Healthy Communities & Healthy Hearts In this issue, we introduce you to some individuals who strive to make our communities healthier and more promising for future generations.

Greg DiDomenico is featured on our cover, and is the CEO of Community Memorial Foundation. Based in Hinsdale, his organization’s vision for the Western Suburbs is to be the “healthiest region in the country for years to come.”

You will read on page 8 how the foundation to date has awarded about $60 million to area non-profit organizations. When I first met with Greg last month, he told me about his work with the organization that supports the physical and mental aspects of people, and their environmental, social and spiritual, health. We visited with him again a few weeks later in La Grange, where CMF and the Chicago Food Depository donated food and supplies to area residents in need. CMF is based here in Hinsdale at 15 Spinning Wheel Road, and you can read about how it was started and how its efforts will help people of all ages, from students to senior citizens.

Hinsdale Magazine also looks back on history, as we visit with the great-great grandson of one of the earlier “prairie doctors” of Hinsdale, Dr. John Bull Hench, who at the turn of the century went house to house to care for his patients. We are thankful that we have fine organizations that preserve our history such as the Hinsdale Historical Society, while the Community Memorial Foundation protects the future health and well-being of our communities.

Our Hinsdale History feature on Dr. John Bull Hench starts with Paul Kelma’s article on page 14. We visited the home of Clarendon Hills resident Bill Johnson, Hench’s great-great grandson, who was kind enough to open his home to us and our photographer. We hope

you enjoy the story and the photos from the past. You can learn more about Hinsdale history and the Hinsdale Historical Society by visitin www.HinsdaleHistory.org.

Each year, you can support the Hinsdale Historical Society by attending the annual Hinsdale Cooks!

Kitchen Walk. This year, the walk is held on May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is the tenth anniversary, which features a first-floor tour of “Hinsdale’s five most fabulous kitchens.” The Hinsdale Historical Society is a group of dedicated citizens who are committed to preserving local historic places, such as Immanuel Hall, the R. Harold Zook Home and Studio, and other Hinsdale architectural monuments. You can read more about the kitchen walk in Karen Hood’s article on page 26.

From healthy communities, we also take a look at healthy hearts on page 30. Did you know that according to Dr. Andrew Rauh, chief of cardiology at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, that in general, we are born with ideal cardio-vascular health; but by age 50, only one percent of people still have ideal cardio-vascular health?!

We visited Dr. Rauh so that we can bring more focus on our hearts, and how we can protect them and watch for early warnings of a heart attack. Please read this important article, and I hope you will share it with a family member or a friend. You will read in this issue how a program called “Life’s Simple 7” can help you live into your 90s.

Last but certainly not least, our staff and sponsors would like to wish everyone a happy Mother’s Day. I invite you to read Jim Fannin’s column: “MOM: World’s Greatest Coach,” on page 48. I think you will enjoy it as much as I did.

Happy Mother’s Day! Scott Jonlich, Founder & Publisher Hinsdale Magazine, Inc. sjonlich@hinsdale60521.com

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CONTENTS 8 Cover Story

Scott Jonlich

The Community Memorial Foundation

Print Managing Editor

12 Community Scene

Mike Ellis

HJWC hosts resale event

Columnists

14 Hinsdale History

Errol Janusz Dan Meyer Jim Fannin

Hinsdale beloved “prairie doctor”

22 The Arts

Stage Door Fine Arts

Contributing Writers Karen Hood Paul Kelma

24 Spotlight

Local teen competes in Irish Dance World Championship

Photographer & Design

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Marcello Rodarte

Featured Photographer

26 Hinsdale Cooks! Kitchen Walk

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Karen Hood

Graphic Artists

Cheryl Chrzanowski Julia Sinogeikina

Benefiting Hinsdale Historical Society

28 Community Scene

Prospect School auction raises money for technology

30 Medical News

A program to a healthy heart

Advertising Sales

44 Giving Back

Doug Pint Renee Lawrence

Celebrity Bartender Night benefits The Community House

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MOM: World’s Greatest Coach

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Laying the foundation The Hinsdale-based Community Memorial Foundation has recently developed the ambitious goal of making the Western Suburbs the nation’s healthiest region. Read about how this local organization plans to contribute to making that goal a reality.

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by mike ellis

s most of our readers are likely aware, the Greater Hinsdale area and the Western Suburbs in general are filled with nonprofit, charitable organizations dedicated to an array of causes. Some are committed primarily to children in need, such as the Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club, the Hinsdale auxiliary of Children’s Home + Aid and the Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills chapters of the Infant Welfare Society. Others direct their attention to ensuring those who are less fortunate have their daily needs attended to, such as Hinsdale Community Services and DuPage PADS. We even have a nonprofit organization that concentrates specifically on providing support to cancer patients and their families right in Hinsdale: Wellness House.

All of these organizations serve important purposes within the west suburban community, and they all have a common need for funding. While fundraising benefits and initiatives are an excellent source for non-profits to raise revenues, foundations like the Hinsdalebased Community Memorial Foundation 8 Hinsdale Magazine | www.hinsdale60521.com

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Greg DiDomenico, president and CEO of the Community Memorial Foundation

can also be crucial to helping them to achieve their missions.

Founded in 1995, the Community Memorial Foundation resulted from La Grange Memorial Hospital (at the time, a non-profit hospital) being sold to Columbia/HCA. The foundation serves 27 west suburban communities that stretch from Harlem Ave. to Interstate 355. Nineteen of the 27 communities are in western Cook County, while the other eight sit in southeast DuPage County.

Although the foundation serves communities with considerable wealth disparities and demographical differences,

its mission is the same throughout the region: to improve the health of those who reside or are employed in the communities it serves.

“The foundation is in the business of working together with the local community to make a difference,” foundation president and CEO Greg DiDomenico said. “We work thoughtfully and strategically to build healthier communities in the Western Suburbs of Chicago.”

In order to achieve its mission, the Community Memorial Foundation partners with and supplies grants to a

diverse set of organizations that also have consultant, our board, our investment services.

“We have a very robust capacitytheir footprints in one or more of these committee to help us maximize annual building program,” DiDomenico west suburban communities. While much return,” DiDomenico said. said. “We’re not just about giving the of the aid the foundation provides is grant; we’re about helping our grantee through grants, DiDomenico said he feels A lofty goal the impact it has goes beyond the funds The Community Memorial Foundation organizations get stronger, and [helping] it supplies. recently rolled out its new vision of them sustain themselves.

“We firmly believe that if we’re going “We truly believe that we are more than working with its communities to make just about making grants,” DiDomenico the Western Suburbs “the healthiest to have healthy communities, we have to have healthy and strong organizations.” said. “We are stewards of this local The foundation has nine treasure called the foundation, and leadership programs scheduled for as such, we try to be change-makers.

“Right now, I think we’re 2014, three of which have already “We provide leadership, working very hard to define been completed. These programs education; we advocate for our use a variety of experts and speakers neighbors who are most in need. what the healthiest region looks from different parts of the country “We work very closely with the to educate the foundation’s grantee non-profit organizations that serve like; we’re underway through organizations on leadership practices these 27 municipalities.” our collaborations with our at the board, CEO and middleThere are several criteria an management levels. organization must fulfill in order to grantee partners, as well as the “If we’re going to be the healthiest receive a grant from the Community region in the country, leadership is Memorial Foundation. First of all, community.” key,” DiDomenico said. it must possess 501(c)(3) or nonJill Zimmerman, vice president of fund profit status; second, it must provide region in the country.” services to residents in the geographic “It’s a big, bold goal,” DiDomenico development for the Greater Chicago area the foundation serves. Lastly, said. “We know that. First of all, I would Food Depository, a foundation grantee, DiDomenico said it must satisfy one of say we can’t do it alone; we have to work said she believes its focus on education and leadership differentiates it from the six grant priorities the foundation together.” has developed over the past several years.

DiDomenico said the foundation hopes similar organizations.

“Something that makes the foundation These include programs that: to achieve its vision by staying committed •Improve health by providing for to the six grant priorities, as well as three unique, I think, is that they also provide people’s basic needs. strategies specifically constructed around a lot of education and workshops or •Provide uninsured or underinsured the vision. These strategies focus on trainings for those in the non-profit individuals with access to quality physical, constructing healthy organizations in the sector,” she said.

DiDomenico cited several examples of mental and oral healthcare services. community, and cultivating local leaders •Through the foundation’s grant- so that they can in turn have a positive how the foundation is currently working making, supply “behavioral health impact in advancing the foundation’s goal to build healthy organizations, including services” that address domestic violence of providing each individual in the region collaborative efforts between organizations and an increased awareness of positive with access to healthcare and human - Continued on the next page community mental health.

“We have tried over the last couple of years to be more strategic and set priorities for folks,” DiDomenico said. “When an application comes in, we really ask three questions: ‘Does it meet our vision? Does it meet our mission? Does it notch one of our grant priorities?’”

The Community Memorial Foundation has a fall and spring grant cycle. Since it was founded in 1995, the foundation has distributed roughly $60 million to local non-profit organizations, averaging between $3 million and $5 million in grants per year since 1999. DiDomenico said the foundation is required to give out five percent of its 13-month rolling assets.

He said it began with about $78 million invested, and has actually grown over the past 19 years, despite the grants it has supplied and no fundraising efforts.

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Affordable Care Act is they have to be able to look at what medical services are the best match for them,” he said.

DiDomenico said as a result of its new strategic plan, the foundation has also increased its regional leadership in addressing good mental health and wellness by bringing the national Mental Health First Aid program to the region through the National Council on Behavioral Health.

“On the heels of [the] Sandy Hook tragedy, we convened a mental health roundtable,” he said. “And Volunteers provide aid at the Hodgkins mobile food pantry last month. we weren’t trying to be reactive to Sandy Hook; what we were - Continued from the previous page trying to do is utilize the national has allowed the depository to hold more conversation as a way to maximize that can work together creatively. One food pantries at the park district. collaboration around good mental health “Here, you have an example of the such example is at Community Nurse and wellness in our area. in La Grange, a community healthcare food depository providing the food in the “There has been an increasing need center and longtime foundation partner, truck, the township providing space, and for mental health services in this local DiDomenico said Pillars, another the foundation funding and underwriting region.” foundation partner and social service it,” said Jim Conwell, director of DiDomenico said the foundation is organization based in La Grange Park, communications for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. “That’s just an excellent currently working with The Community also provides behavioral health services.

“Through our funding and collaboration example of how these three partners can House in Hinsdale and Pillars, both of together, not only is a person receiving come together to make a difference for which provide counseling services, to help increase mental health education in medical care at Community Nurse, but hundreds of local families.”

DiDomenico said the western suburban DuPage and Cook Counties. they’re also receiving mental health and “Our goal this year is to train a addiction services integrated into the landscape has evolved over the last 19 thousand [local] residents on mental years, and the recession of 2008 has played program,” he said. health first aid—to be able to increase Another ongoing example of a significant role in altering the needs and information about what is good mental collaboration between the foundation’s lifestyles of some local residents.

“Our communities look much health and wellness, to be able to partners is the Hodgkins mobile food pantry, in which the Greater Chicago different than they did 19 years ago,” demystify the stigma attached to mental Food Pantry, Township of Lyons and he said. “We’ve seen an increased Latino illness, and to educate folks about what Hodgkins Park District participate. population in this area. We’ve seen with are the resources in the local community Hinsdale Magazine visited the food the changes in the economy, a new poor— around counseling, around mental health pantry last month, watching dozens of our neighbors who are in need of basic services.” nearby residents line up inside the park district gymnasium more than an hour beforehand so they could adequately tend to their food needs.

“We’ve been partnering with the Community Memorial Foundation, as well as [the Township of] Lyons, to distribute food in this community area for the last several years,” Zimmerman said.

“We’ve been incredibly grateful for their support.

“It really enables us to meet the need within the community—particularly where we don’t have as many pantries and soup kitchens.”

Zimmerman said the foundation recently raised its grant support, which

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needs, our neighbors who are in need of quality medical care.”

New and current efforts Education is also a key component in the Community Memorial Foundation achieving its vision, and some of the foundation’s current efforts are grounded in not only providing residents with needed services, but also with good information on important topics.

For instance, DiDomenico said the foundation wants to make sure everyone living and working in its geographical area are informed about the Affordable Care Act. “The important piece about the

Executing the vision Making the Western Suburbs the “healthiest region in the country” will no easy task, but DiDomenico said that the goal can only be attained through continued work with the foundation’s partners in the community.

“Right now, I think we’re working very hard to define what the healthiest region looks like,” he said. “We’re underway through our collaborations with our grantee partners, as well as the community.

“Our strategic plan has been extremely well-received by the community; we hope it inspires others to join with us.”

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HJWC hosts inaugural resale event by mike ellis

Dozens of local residents turned out for a bargain at the Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club’s first Repeat Boutique resale event inside the old Hinsdale Center for the Arts building at Katherine Legge Memorial Park on April 12.

Club members said the morning turnout was tremendous.

“We had a line out the door and people waiting to come inside at 8 [a.m.],” HJWC legacy committee co-chair Kim Bird said. “We even needed to do some crowd control, but it was very well-managed, and we had a fantastic team supporting us.”

During the week leading up to the resale event, HJWC volunteers teamed up to unload a semi-truck filled with oodles of kids’ clothing items, men’s and women’s clothes, toys, furniture, stemware, books, electronics and more. Even a two-foot-tall plush horse made its way onto the truck and into the center for the arts building.

“There were a lot of hours that went into planning,” Bird said. “We have had some people going above and beyond to help us out this week,

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and we are very grateful for all their help.”

HJWC president Tracy Zoberis said all items were donated “from the generosity of our members and members’ friends and families.”

Proceeds from the resale event will be directed towards the club’s scholarship and local charities.

The HJWC selects a children’s organization as its beneficiary every two years, and holds a large benefit in its honor each year.

Zoberis said one goal she wanted to accomplish in her presidency was establishing a legacy committee dedicated to supporting charities in the community outside of the club’s primary beneficiary as well.

“In an effort to build our legacy in the community beyond what we do with our beneficiary through our benefit partnership, we wanted to come up with additional fundraising opportunities so that we could continue to give back to the communities that we serve in smaller, more tangible ways,” she said. “The funds that are raised through this effort and other efforts led by the legacy committee will benefit not only our scholarship, but also smaller organizations directly in our backyards.”

Zoberis said the scholarship is awarded to a “deserving highschool senior woman who is entering college.”

“It is not need-based; it’s merit-based on who has been involved in our community,” she said.

Legacy committee co-chair Kelly Lim said the goal for this inaugural event was to make a profit of $5,000. The total will be announced at the club’s “It’s a Wrap” event later this month.

“We are very grateful to everyone who came out to support the Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club inaugural resale event,” Bird said. “It’s been a great success.”

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Hinsdale History

Dr. John Bull Hench, an early “prairie doctor”

HINSDALE’S PRAIRIE DOCTOR

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The story of Dr. John Bull Hench

by PAUL KELMA

r. John Bull Hench’s buggy top was peppered by the cold rain as his lamp flickered in the night breeze, lending an eerie note to the late-night travels of the vehicle’s lone occupant.

His collar pulled well up under the top hat, coat buttoned tightly, the man thought about his long day as the wheels sloshed through muddy ruts that lined the country road.

The baby had entered the world more easily than he had hoped, into a family where love and care were not in short supply. The elderly misses’ cough would fade with bedrest, hot soup and the medicine he had left with her husband. And he was certain the instructions to change the dressings on the axe to cut and clean the wound before applying the salve would be followed to the letter.

He had also left assurances and kindly smiles all around, perhaps of equal medical value. They knew him and he knew them, his “people.” This was the life he chose, the life they all chose in a community firmly taking root.

Satisfied with a long day’s work, he let his head sag a bit as tiredness began to set in. He could afford a brief nap, letting the reins go slack in one hand as the other dropped to rest on the

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black satchel on the seat beside him. The horse knew the way back to town.

This dramatized, literary picture of the life and times of the “prairie doctor” is wholly within the realm of accuracy, as depicted countless times in the accounts of a growing nation in general and the Midwest in particular in the 1880s. It is also the story of one Dr. John Bull Hench, who was born on Nov. 13, 1855, on a rural family farm near Byron, Ill. In November 1883, he moved to establish a practice in a rural village which just ten years earlier had incorporated itself as “Hinsdale.” He was not the first of the prairie doctors, but according to many accounts, was one of the community’s most beloved and longest serving.

That Hench was much-loved by his patients and community would wait another 25 years to be “officially” recognized. It was not by some proclamation, but by action of the people of Hinsdale.

On the day that Dr. Hench and Helen “Nellie” Bebb Hench also marked their 25th wedding anniversary, “The village mobilized,” according to Hinsdale & The World: One Hundred Years, published by local historian Thomas Sterling and his mother Mary in 1996. In that week of Thanksgiving in 1908, the Henchs awoke to the delivery of a handsome silver set in a mahogany box, accompanied by a bound volume containing “the autographs of all the subscribers (contributors), and their families, all glad to testify to their affection for the doctor.”

Mrs. Otis Cushing wrote the dedication for that volume: “Whenever pain, distress or fear called, he responded quickly,

judged wisely, allayed the suffering, encouraged the patient, heartened up the household, and left with unspoken blessings following him. It is this generous giving of himself that has so endeared the doctor to all who came upon him.”

The story of the horse and buggy—and the very rural nature of the budding village—are also based on fact. According to a history of Hinsdale written for the DuPage County Historical Society by Shirley Stitt, a former chairman of archives of the Hinsdale Historical Society, “Until the 1890s, water came from wells and cisterns; light, from coal oil lamps and candles; heat, from some early furnaces but mostly from barrel-shaped cast iron stoves, fireplaces, or kitchen ranges. Cows were kept in back yards, chickens were a familiar noise, and it was permissible to stable horses in the village. Hinsdale had no hard roads, sidewalks, electric lights, telephones, piped gas or public water systems until realizing that other towns were already enjoying some of these amenities.”

Dr. Hench’s great-grandaughter Marilyn Sullivan of Seattle, citing an oft-told family anecdote, said he “was so busy going house to house, delivering babies” and caring for the sick and injured, that “he would be so exhausted, in the dark, he would fall asleep in the buggy, but the horse would take him home.”

“Home” was originally two rooms he rented at 20 E. Fifth Street, after growing up as one of seven siblings on a farm in the no-longer existing community of Fountaindale, in Ogle County, and attending Rockford Academy, Wheaton College, then Rush Medical College of Chicago.

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came to Hinsdale in November 1883; he found it a goodly grips with its own version of the Industrial Revolution.

According to the Sterling book, “He served the village well, land, and his unerring judgment assured him that to build up a practice in this then somewhat scantily settled region would be and his practice grew as did the town...Dr. Hench was a man a wise determination. Acting on the impulse he posted up his of kindly heart and liberal disposition, and possessed a manner professional sign, bearing the words ‘Dr. J. B. Hench, Doctor,’ that made him a welcome visitor to the sick room...He was of the old-type family doctor who is a guide, philosopher and and waiting for patronage.” friend, who pulls families through According to Hinsdale by crises that are more than medical, Timothy H. Bakken, published who keeps households together, in 1976, Dr. Hench took over who bridges the recurrent chasms the practice of a Dr. J.C. Merrick. between youth and age ... .”

Within a month of his arrival, Sterling said that, during his 40 he also married Nellie Bebb of years of service, horses and dirt Rockford, whose own colorful roads gave way to cars and paved family history dates back to a roads. Blacksmiths and liveries log cabin in Ohio, according to gave way to auto garages. X-rays unofficial family historian and were discovered, and Dr. Hench Clarendon Hills resident William acquired one in July 1905, to save Hench Johnson. his patients the trek to Chicago.

One ancestor was William Locally, Hinsdale’s business Bebb, the 19th Governor of Hench family photograph at Graue Mill district filled in from a few Ohio. Nellie’s father was botanist staggered storefronts to whole Michael Shuck Bebb, whose blocks of fine commercial herbarium was the first large botanical collection acquired by the Field Museum, according to buildings, and its businesses grew to include banks, bakeries, drugstores and dry-goods. It even added a theater building to family documents Johnson studied.

The Hench home in Hinsdale was built in 1885 at the show “new-fangled silent motion pictures.”

“Dr. Hench would have witnessed and experienced these northwest corner of Lincoln and Second Streets. (In 1955, it was torn down to make room for the Illinois Telephone Co. exchange developments first-hand, since he lived only a block or so building.) There, the Hench’s raised three sons and a daughter, away from town,” said Sterling, who also wrote the histories while Dr. Hench tended to a Hinsdale community coming to of Hinsdale, Western Springs and Clarendon Hills for the

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Encyclopedia of Chicago published in 2004. “It must have been a pretty exciting time. This was, after all, the period that saw the Gilded Age, the Columbian Exposition, the Spanish-American War, the dawn of the automobile, the First World War. “This period also saw the serious Spanish influenza pandemic of 1918, which Dr. Hench would have daily struggled with first-hand as part of his practice.”

He also would have witnessed profound change in his little Hinsdale.

The biggest impact thus far was the coming of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad in the 1860s, which inspired growth not before seen.

As Hinsdale grew, Dr. Hench also threw himself into social and community service in many more ways, according to the Sterling book. He was a member of many medical societies, lectured at Presbyterian Hospital, was instrumental in the developing the medical department at the University of Illinois, and served on the boards of directors for the Chicago Live Stock World and the J.S. Wilson Floral Co. of Des Moines, Iowa.

During World War I, because of his wide experience and medical knowledge, he was chosen as a member of the DuPage County exemption board during the war.

Dr. Hench also kept pace with the development of modern medicine; he was a member of the Chicago Medical society, the State Medical society and the American Medical Association.

Regardless, he never lost the dedication of the prairie doctor.

Dr. Hench, 65, was still practicing medicine in 1921 until he died of a cerebral hemorrhage on Sept. 17.

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I am so eager for summer to get here, but I am so concerned about the sun and how it might damage my skin. How can I enjoy the sun’s benefits without hurting my health? The sun has wonderful benefits, like helping our bodies to process vitamin D a vital nutrient. But it’s a little like fire – it can hurt as well as help.

Protection is key: The things that matter most are seeking the shade, applying sunblock and wearing a sombrero. You can also protect your skin and eyes from the harmful rays by taking the oral antioxidant Heliocare™.

First, throw out all sunblocks from last summer; they lose some of their effectiveness over time. Then, make sure that your new sunblock is broad-based and has at least nine percent of an oxide, either titanium or zinc, or at least 3% avobenzone for your active days in the sun. Otherwise, it’s just not effective. Also, finding one that’s easy to wear, that either goes on with a tint or wears well under makeup, will make it easier for you to use it. We love just such a product, EltaMDtinted sunblock for sensitive skin.

Don’t forget that wearing a moisturizer with an anti-oxidant, like a Vitamin C, will make your sunscreen work even better. Wear a hat and your face will be even more protected. An easy, costeffective and chemical-fee way to protect your body is to wear comfortable longsleeve t-shirts with built-in UV protection.

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Moisturizers should be lighter, and gel and serum-based products will feel refreshing on your skin. Use a glycolic or salicylic acid pad or a toner after cleansing to thoroughly remove the excess oil and sunscreen from your pores. If you are prone to pigmentation, incorporate a daily product that suppresses the pigment producing cells. Prevention is the key to keeping your skin beautiful.

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Internet safety expert shares

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by mike ellis

everal dozen local parents received some useful information and helpful tips on Internet and phone safety from an expert at Prospect Elementary School on April 16.

Officer Jeff Bean, founder and owner of Act on Bullying, presented on cyber-bullying and how kids are utilizing their phones and social networking sites to Monroe, Prospect, Walker and Notre Dame parents. These are the feeder schools into Clarendon Hills Middle School, where Bean gave a similar presentation earlier this year.

Bean has served for 15 years as a police officer with a suburban department, and currently works as a full-time D.A.R.E. officer.

Clarendon Hills police chief Ted Jenkins and local PTOs worked to bring Bean to CHMS and Prospect to discuss topics of growing concern among parents.

“His background allows him to stay very current with this stuff, which is hard to do, because the Internet is very dynamic and changes often,” Jenkins said. “Something that’s very popular with kids in their Internet devices now, tomorrow it’s nothing, and it’s something new...It’s good to have an expert in that field like Jeff Bean who has the ability to be around kids all the time, and know what’s going on, what’s current.”

Bean said in this digital age, it’s important for parents to keep tabs on what their middle-school and elementary-school kids are doing on the Internet.

“The message is just to let them know what kids are really doing when they’re online,” he said. “I have several fake social networking accounts that monitor the kids in my community, and I collected research from surveys I’ve given the kids in 2010 and 2012—over 2,000 students, fifth- through eighth-grade.

“They’re telling me the truth about what goes online, and the truth about what they use their phones for.”

Bean said he was led to investigate the topics of cyber-bullying and Internet safety in detail when he learned of an incident at one of his schools in which a highly demeaning message from one-middle school girl to another triggered a Tylenol overdose that nearly resulted in death.

When Bean has asked students to “friend” him on social networking sites using his fake monitoring accounts, “Zero have said ‘no,’” and he said very few have even asked for details about him.

“They’re not thinking about safety when they’re online, because they’re in the comfort of their own home,” he said.

Bean said one challenge for parents is the multiplicity of social media sites that kids are utilizing. In his 2010 survey, fifththrough eighth-grade students identified nine social networking sites they were using; in 2012, that number tripled to 27.

“Most parents don’t know all the sites their kids are on,” he said. “The majority of our kids as young as fifth grade are multitasking on sites.”

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useful tips with D181 parents Prospect and CHMS parent Jen Pisani said she has experienced the same challenge.

“It just changes really fast,” Pisani said, “so it’s really hard to keep up with it as a parent.”

Bean said that according to his 2012 survey, the most popular social networking sites among kids are Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Ask.fm and Kik. If you haven’t heard of these last two, you’re probably not alone. Ask.fm and Kik are Web sites based in foreign countries that Bean said “your kids should never be on.”

“The problem with sites like Kik and Ask.fm [is], they’re based in foreign countries,” he said. “There’s really no regulatory agreements between law enforcement and these sites.

“I could not contact them if I wanted to investigate something.

They do not cooperate with us; we’re in another country.”

Ask.fm allows users to remain completely anonymous, thus opening the door for kids to feel more confident about making demeaning and harassing remarks to each other.

“Once kids realize they are anonymous, they absolutely torture each other,” Bean said.

In the digital age, this species of bullying on social networking sites is known as “cyber-bullying.” This form of harassment, which did not exist a decade ago, became illegal in Illinois in 2010. There are two classes of cyber-bullying; the more severe type is called “cyber-stalking” and is a felony, while the less

severe (and more common) form is harassment via electronic communication, a misdemeanor.

“A lot of the kids I’ve met at that young of an age are not ready to deal with the type of material that they see on [social media sites], whether it’s inappropriate photos, cyber-bullying, hurtful messages,” Bean said.

Bean said he feels this electronic type of bullying is even more harmful than traditional verbal or physical harassment.

“The messages, I think, are worse,” he said. “They hurt them more; they last longer; more people see [them]; it just doesn’t go away.”

So, what can parents do to confront this issue? Bean said only parents can gauge when their kids are ready to receive cell phones and access to social media sites. His tips included knowing your kids’ passwords, never allowing them to take their phones to bed, and using monitoring software. But most importantly, Bean said it’s important for parents to pay more attention to their children.

“The easiest thing for every parent to do is pay more attention,” he said. “Know your child’s passwords; know your child’s accounts; check them regularly, just like you check anything else.

“You have to stay on top of it, even if you don’t fully understand it. If you’re paying attention, they’re going to be a lot safer just knowing you’re more involved.”

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The Arts

Photos courtesy of Don Smith

by mike ellis

Opening the door

Paula Taylor and Don Smith, co-founders of Stage Door Fine Arts, are readying their young actors and actresses for two shows this spring at The Community House

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ranching off on your own is a concept to which many of us can relate. You learn the ropes, develop a passion for doing something, and gradually come to the realization that starting your own business is enticing and might be a promising option.

For Paula Taylor and Don Smith, their longtime friendship and passion for directing and choreographing theatre led them to launch Stage Door Fine Arts in 2009. Both Taylor and Smith grew up in theatre, performing in community theatre and high-school shows. Both also attended Millikin University in Decatur, and went on to pursue careers in theatre at Oakbrook Academy of Music and Art. (Smith, a year younger than Taylor, spent several years in New York before coming to the academy around 2007.)

“Don and I have known each other now for about 14 years,” Taylor said. “We went to college together, and we used to work for a different theatre company that’s not in existence anymore.

“So, we decided to branch off on our own about five years ago.”

Currently in its fifth season, Stage Door Fine Arts puts on about 5-6 musical shows per year. Smith said the two musicals for which they are currently preparing are their 23rd and 24th overall.

“I wouldn’t even be able to tell you a favorite show of mine, because we’ve done so many now,” Taylor said. “We love them all; we love them more every time we do them.”

Smith and Taylor “co-direct” the shows; the former concentrates more on the acting component, while the latter

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does more choreographic work.

Kids from second grade all the way through college participate in the company, putting on a variety of shows throughout the year. Smith said many of the performers hail from Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills—especially the younger ones. Taylor said there is a higher concentration of young participants, as activities and interests evolve over time.

“We do have a bigger draw for the younger ages,” she said.

“That always happens with activities; kids get older, and they get busier.”

Some shows are youth-oriented (second- through eighthgrade); others feature high-school and college members; and still others run the full age gamut—what Taylor and Smith call the “all-ages” shows.

“We like to vary the shows,” Smith said. “A lot of times when we’re looking at picking a show for our all-ages [production], we have to choose something that has parts for the high-school and college kids, but also for the younger kids.”

Stage Door recently performed Shrek, one of its “all-ages” shows for this season.

All of the company’s performances but one are held at The Community House in Hinsdale. The exception is Stage Door’s annual show for its older members in downtown Chicago, which Taylor said usually deals with a “more edgy subject matter.”

“It gives the kids an opportunity to actually do a show in a downtown theatre, and they generally think it’s pretty cool to do that,” she said.

Taylor and Smith hold auditions for each show, and said they

find a part for everyone who auditions for each show with the exception of the downtown production.

Peter Pan and Urinetown Later this spring, Stage Door Fine Arts will be putting on two shows at The Community House: Peter Pan and Urinetown.

A youth show, Peter Pan will feature slightly more than 200 second- through eighth-grade performers. The version the kids will perform is not the Disney animated feature, but rather the 1954 Broadway version. Taylor said the storylines are essentially identical, but the songs from the Broadway version are different from those performed in the Disney film. She also expressed excitement about kids taking flight on stage—one of the signature elements of Peter Pan. “There will be flying involved,” Taylor said. “We have a flying company coming to fly them around on that stage.”

Stage Door will perform 12 shows of Peter Pan with three different casts over two consecutive weekends in late May and early June.

The following week, on June 12, roughly 35 of the company’s older performers will take to the stage to showcase Urinetown, a Tony award-winning musical that debuted on Broadway in 2001. Smith said the show’s name initially kept some people away, but it eventually gained greater notoriety as it amassed awards.

“Even when it was on Broadway, it had a lot of issues with the

title,” he said. “People didn’t want to see it, because it was called Urinetown. They joke a lot about the title even in the show.”

Urinetown tells the story of a community suffering from a water shortage. As a result, the company that controls the town’s water institutes a charge for public bathroom usage.

Because the town is also poor, Smith said this proves to be quite an imposition on its residents.

“It’s a struggle with the poor people having to save enough money to use the bathrooms,” he said.

Those who choose to relieve themselves elsewhere are threatened with arrest and relocation to the mysterious “Urinetown”—hence, the title of the musical. Smith said despite the name, he feels the show is appropriate for the whole family, adding that it is a satirical production that “spoofs” other famous musicals like Les Miserables and West Side Story.

Taylor said she is really looking forward to seeing their older performers on stage next month.

“The kids are awesome in both shows,” she said, “but the older they get, their talent starts to develop, and they [start] realizing that maybe this is something they want to do when they grow up. The cast of Urinetown—they’re going to be great.”

Stage Door will perform Peter Pan on May 30-31 and June 1, and June 5-8 at The Community House. Tickets are $15. Urinetown will be performed June 12-15 at the same location. Tickets are $18. For more information, visit www.stagedoorfinearts.com.

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Spotlight

Local teen competes in Irish Dance World Championship

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aroline Cofoid is energetic, personable and a determined teen. Hinsdale Magazine sat down with the Oak Brook resident, who is a sophomore at Nazareth High School in La Grange Park.

Caroline earned a World Medal by placing 12th in the Irish Dance World Championship, which is in the top 10% of dancers who made it to the competition.

Cofoid competed in London, England on April 17th to earn her World Medal.

Karen Hood: What do you enjoy most about Irish dance?

Caroline Cofoid: I enjoy the feeling of accomplishment, since it is not an easy sport. Hard work is paid off in competitions.

Karen: How did you get started?

Caroline: I admired the dancers when I watched “Riverdance” when I was three years old at my grandparents’ home. I took classes with the Mulhern School of Irish Dance at The Community House in Hinsdale when I was five years old. My coaches continue to be two sisters at the Mulhern Dance School, Coleen Mulhern Malloy and Eileen Mulhern O’Kane, both residents of Hinsdale. They have taught me everything I know.

Karen: How long do you want to dance?

Caroline: I want to compete in college. There are clubs in colleges.

Notre Dame and St. Mary’s have a team called a “Ceili,” which is an “eight-hand team.” I would also like to continue in solos.

Karen: What is the best part of dancing?

Caroline: I have met friends from all over the world, and keep in touch with them on Instagram and Facebook. I also love teaching young girls how to Irish dance. I teach private lessons to girls ages 8-11 on Saturdays in the basement in my house.

Karen: How have you improved?

Caroline: I made a big improvement my freshman year of high school in 2012. I finished in third place at the North American Championship in July of 2012. I have improved since then, and was able to win this competition in July 2013. This allowed me to qualify for the World Championship in Boston in 2014. I have been so lucky to qualify for every world competition that I’ve been eligible for.

Karen: What are your “outside interests” and accomplishments?

Caroline: I like to watch Netflix after I finish homework. I also listen to music to relax at home. I was on the student council at Hinsdale Central last year, and I am an honors student at Nazareth Academy in LaGrange Park this year. I am also in glee club, and I like to hang out with friends at their houses and go shopping. I don’t love to travel, but I like getting to know the cultures.

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Photo by Karen Hood

Caroline Cofoid of Oak Brook

Karen: How do you train for Irish dance?

Caroline: I enjoy doing different types of workouts and have a personal trainer. I also do lots of Pilates, strengthening and stretching and dancing. I love to listen to Irish dance music.

There are so many different types of dances and tunes.

Karen: What life lessons have you learned with Irish dance?

Caroline: Not to compare yourself to other people, building self confidence, believing in yourself and being satisfied with your performance. Staying positive is crucial.

Karen: What type of injuries have you had?

Caroline: I had a stress fracture in my foot at age 11. I found out that it was broken a month before the World Championship, and could not compete. I was very upset about it. Now I have shin splints, but have also had tendonitis and have experienced pain in my feet, ankles, knees and hips. It comes with the sport as there is a lot of stress placed on your lower body.

Karen: How many hours did you train this week to prepare for the upcoming World Championship?

Caroline: 16 hours, both dance and workouts.

Karen: Do you want to dance professionally?

Caroline: Absolutely; I admired the dancers when I went to see “Heartbeat of Home” that is touring around the world right now. I would love to participate in the serious dance classes that they provide. I would love to become one of the dancers in this great show.

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Hinsdale Cooks!

Kitchen Walk Photo by Karen Hood

Benefiting the Hinsdale Historical Society

by Karen Hood

Celebrating its tenth anniversary, Hinsdale Cooks! Kitchen Walk benefiting the Hinsdale Historical Society will take place on May 9, 2014, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

This tour features five exciting and professionally-designed kitchens in the Hinsdale area.

Last year, the event enjoyed more than 700 attendees, and attracted those looking for the latest in kitchen décor, innovative products and design ideas. Homes on the 2014 Hinsdale Cooks!

Kitchen Walk include:

• 417 W. Second Street, Hinsdale • 30 E. Ayers Street, Hinsdale • 343 E. First Street, Hinsdale • 634 W. Hickory Street, Hinsdale • 212 E. First Street, Hinsdale “Ten years ago, a group of women got together and began the Hinsdale Cooks! Kitchen Walk, as a fundraiser to save the beautiful Immanuel Hall from destruction,” said Hope Lloyd Brown, president of the Hinsdale Historical Society. “The Hinsdale Historical Society Women’s Board continues to hold 26 Hinsdale Magazine | www.hinsdale60521.com

this event, not only because it is a lovely way to spend a Friday in May, but to help support the work of the Hinsdale Historical Society in collecting, preserving and promoting the history of our village.

“The kitchen walk allows people to tour five of Hinsdale’s beautiful kitchens, inspiring design and providing a wonderful opportunity to spend time with family and friends.”

Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 the day of the walk. They can be purchased online at http://www.kitchen-walk.com/tickets. html. Tickets are also available at Fuller’s Home & Hardware, Kramer Foods, Yankee Peddler, Jane’s Blue Iris, Ashley’s Custom Stationery (in downtown Clarendon Hills), and Trousseaux.

Tickets purchased in advance will be held at the door of each home on the tour. Day-of tickets may be purchased at each of the homes, as well as at Immanuel Hall on the corner of Grant and Third Streets.

Benefiting Hinsdale’s history for almost 40 years, the Hinsdale Historical Society has been devoted to collecting, preserving and promoting the history of Hinsdale. The society is an active group of dedicated citizens who are committed to local historic preservation.

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Community Scene

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Prospect School auction raises money for new technology A couple hundred Prospect Elementary School parents turned out for the school’s annual auction at The Community House on Saturday evening.

The Prospect auction is the school’s primary fundraiser each year.

“The thought was that we raise money to support programs in the school,” Prospect principal Anne Kryger said.

“This year, our focus is on technology.”

Kryger said the school is hoping to utilize the money raised to purchase iPads for the third-grade class.

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couple years,” she said.

A variety of local vendors served an assortment of food for guests in the Community House gymnasium; participating vendors included Aguamiel, Home Run Inn, Uncle Bub’s and Unique Sausage.

The PTO also conducted live and silent auctions. Silent auction items were geared toward kids, while the live auction featured enticing prize packages, including a Jim McMahon autographed football plus four tickets to the Bears-Lions tickets game this fall at Soldier Field, and a weeklong vacation to Durango, Colo., over the

Christmas holiday valued at $8,500.

Auction co-chair Victoria Blay said a lot of work went into organizing the evening, and that it wouldn’t have been possible without the collective efforts of parents and school staff.

“It’s been totally a team effort,” Blay said. “Mrs. Kryger and the entire PTO board and many other amazing women in our group put all of this together.”

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Medical News

Dr. Andrew Rauh, chief of cardiology at Elmhurst Hospital

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A Program to a Healthy Heart Photo by Marcello Rodarte

Hinsdale Magazine visits with cardiologist for matters of the heart

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by Paul Kelma

he human heart is an amazing piece of anatomical hardware.

Each day, it beats about 100,000 times.

In a 70-year lifetime, that is more than 2.5 billion heartbeats. The blood it pumps—equal to about 2,000 gallons a day—delivers oxygen and nutrients to body cells, and carries waste products away.

There’s the occasional “fight or flight” racing heartbeat, or a fast heartbeat after exercise or strenuous physical labor. Most of a lifetime, though, the heart quietly goes about its business with not much to indicate it’s doing its job.—Until it stops.

About 360,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests are reported each year in the United States, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). And only 9.5 percent of people who suffer a cardiac

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arrest outside the hospital survive.

That is because heart disease is “a very sneaky disease,” said Dr. Andrew Rauh, chief of cardiology at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital and cardiologist with Midwest Heart Specialists/Advocate Medical Group in Elmhurst.

“One day you’re fine, and the next day you have a big heart attack and die,” Rauh said. “I hate sudden death. No one has a chance to say good-bye. People say ‘they died peacefully in their sleep.’ But people really do struggle with it.”

Rauh is struggling with it in his own way, being president of the Midwest Affiliate Board of Directors of the AHA and chairman of the affiliate’s Health Strategies Committee. As such, he and other members try to push regional efforts in line with the national AHA’s goals for the year 2020: reduce mortality and improve health.

The AHA uses grants to grassroots organizations, programs targeting specific populations like seniors and inner-city minorities, and information efforts to

get the “healthy heart” message across.

Various hospitals and clinics have their own methods. For example, Elmhurst Memorial uses so-called endearment holidays like Valentine’s Day and Mother’s and Father’s Days, to promote special, discount “gifts” like a cardiovascular scan.

Such a high-tech, non-invasive CT heart scan can quickly detect arterial blockages, the main cause of heart disease. There are others, like heart valve disease, and problems associated with the heart’s electrical system and muscles.

But blockages “are the main thing,” Rauh said.

Basically, blockages occur with damage to the endothelium, a thin lining on the interior surface of blood vessels, forming an interface between circulating blood and the rest of the vessel wall. Dr. Rauh said the endothelium is sort of like nonstick Teflon on kitchen utensils, but like Teflon, it suffers wear and tear over time.

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cholesterol, and the endothelium can get “beat up.”

Where this lining is damaged, various contaminants start sticking to the vessel wall, causing an immune reaction, as the body tries to dissolve these invaders.

But with little success, inflammation (blockage) occurs. It “happens over years,” Dr. Rauh said, which is why heart disease is so “sneaky.”

Major risk factors include smoking, obesity, inactivity, high cholesterol, poor diet, high blood pressure and diabetes. Many of these are preventable, controllable and curable.

According to the AHA (www.heart. org), the warning signs of a heart attack include: --- Discomfort in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

--- Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.

--- Shortness of breath, with or without chest discomfort.

--- Breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

The AHA list of warning signs of that someone is in cardiac arrest includes: --- Sudden loss of responsiveness, with no response to tapping on the shoulders.

--- The person does not take a normal breath when you tilt the head up and check for at least five seconds.

But signs of a heart attack can be mistaken for something else, like shortness of breath or chest pains, which can easily occur after physical labor or exercise. And age is not necessarily a determining factor.

To get started to know the state of your heart health, a self-check may be the way to go. It’s fairly easy. Visit the AHA Web site, www.mylifecheck.heart.org, the home for the “Life’s Simple 7” program.

It helps individuals assess the factors contributing to—or subtracting from— heart health, and to develop a lifestyle plan to reduce risks. Many hospital Web sites have similar programs. The results could point to the need to visit your physician, who may schedule a cardiology stress or other test like the CT scan.

For “Life’s Simple 7,” thank Framingham, Mass. The city of about 68,000 has been the locale of a study that

began in 1948 with 5,200 adult subjects (not the whole population), and is now on its third generation of participants.

Prior to it, almost nothing was known about heart disease and the risk factors.

“We didn’t know,” Dr. Rauh said. “We used to think it was age. Now we do [know].”

Part of the study focused on life factors of people who lived into their 90’s.

“They found seven common things that tie together,” Dr. Rauh said. “With those seven things, there’s a very good chance of living to 90.”

A lot of risk reduction has to do with lifestyle change, and Dr. Rauh acknowledged how hard that can be. He also said “I hate to play on the fear factor” of sudden death to motivate people to check their heart health and take action.

But the goal is more important.

In general, “We’re born with ideal cardiovascular health,” he said. “But by age 50, only one percent still have ideal cardiovascular health.

“Imagine the impact if we could get 20 percent.”

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Keji Akin, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.P. DR. KEJI AKIN is a board-certified pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She values the time her patients spend with her, appointments are never rushed or hurried, and she makes patients feel comfortable and at ease. She speaks French and Spanish fairly well. She uses all of these skills and knowledge to make a clinic visit a rewarding and cherished experience.

Balance! Pediatric and Family Weight Management Specialists is comprised of pediatric and nutrition experts. It provides personalized medical, psychological and nutritional services to each child (ages 2-21 years) and family in order to reach and sustain their healthy weight goals.

Balance! sessions are designed for parents and caregivers to provide ways to help children maintain healthy weights. Its science-based program teaches parents and caregivers how to help prevent obesity in children and maintain healthy body weights through eating right and moving more.

This program contains ideas that accommodate busy lives, and has been shown to increase parental knowledge concerning energy balance, healthy foods and physical activity.

Dr. Akin received her medical degree from College of Medicine of the University of Lagos in 1991. She completed a three-year residency in Pediatrics at Cook County Children’s Hospital in 1998. She obtained a Master of Public Health degree in Applied Epidemiology at Emory University in Atlanta in 2011. Epidemiology is the study of causes of disease and how to apply this study to control diseases and other health problems.

She combines this vast knowledge of the causes of excessive weight gain and her extensive pediatric experience to provide the most appropriate weight management techniques suitable for your child and family.

From 1999 to 2004, Dr. Akin was employed as a pediatrician at the Community Health Improvement Center, Decatur, and also was on staff

at Decatur Memorial Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital. She relocated to the Chicago area in 2005 and was employed as a pediatric hospitalist with Children’s Memorial Hospital. She was also employed as an assistant professor at the Department of Hospital Medicine at Northwestern University from 2007 to 2008. Dr. Akin joined Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital from 2008 to 2011 as a pediatric hospitalist. In order to focus primarily on weight management for children, Dr. Akin decided to embark upon a solo private practice in April 2013. She remains on staff at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital and Edward Hospital in Naperville.

Dr. Akin is an expert in healthcare quality. While at Children’s Memorial Hospital, she was selected to train pediatricians on the use of computerized medical records including virtual private network. She has also been involved with the state-wide review of physicians and has served on several boards including chairing a state-wide pediatric quality review committee.

Dr. Akin was certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in 1998. She was re-certified in 2005, and her recertification is current until December 2015. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Akin is married and has three children. She enjoys reading crime stories; one of her favorite authors is John Grisham. She also enjoys walking and spending time with her family.

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BRAINSHAPE uses a unique combination approach to nutrient biochemical individuality that allows us to specifically target the needs of your body, delivering you highly, precision individualized minerals and vitamins, along with Brain Timing Therapy to improve and restore brain biochemistry.

DR. ALBERT MENSAH specializes in biochemical individuality and imbalances utilizing his expertise in traditional and natural medicine. Dr. Mensah received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and his medical degree from Finch University of Health Sciences-Chicago Medical School. Dr. Mensah received extensive training from internationally recognized nutritional expert William J. Walsh, Ph.D., founder and president of the non-profit Walsh Research Institute. While at Pfeiffer, Dr. Mensah developed the nutrient protocol for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Mensah specializes in the treatment of biochemical imbalances, including ADHD, autism, behavior/learning disorders, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety syndromes, childhood and adult schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. In 2012, he co-founded BrainShape with Dr. Demetrios Patos, combining the fields of functional, nutritional and preventative medicine while utilizing aspects of molecular biology and biochemistry.

DR. JERRY IAVARONE is a doctor of chiropractic, and is boardcertified in childhood developmental disorders by the American College of Functional Neurology and the Carrick Institute. Dr. Iavarone is also a certified Interactive Metronome specialist who works with children, teens, and adult patients with neurological conditions that affect cognitive and motor functioning by treating

the patient using functional neurology and evidence-based metronome therapy that optimizes brain timing to a superior level of performance. Dr. Iavarone treats conditions such as ADD/ ADHD, Autism spectrum disorders, Asperger’s, sensory processing disorders, dyslexia and learning disabilities. In addition, Dr. Iavarone developed a customized protocol for sports timing for individuals to achieve superior timing skills for optimal sports performance and focus.

DR. DEMETRIOS PATOS owned Alpha Rehabilitation Medical Center in Berwyn for over two decades, from 1985 to 2008. Dr. Patos holds certifications as a health coach, sports team physician, sports-specific trainer, injury prevention and wellness specialist, CPR/AED, healthcare compliance consultant, and has extensive training in functional medicine. Dr. Patos has 32 years experience in the health and fitness industry, assisting both casual exercisers and competitive athletes. He specializes in helping people feed themselves optimally for high-energy enhanced performance, good health and weight management. Dr. Patos was the team physician for St. Joseph High School and Nazareth Academy for 17 years.

The BrainShape Center team is committed to the health and wellbeing of each patient, understanding individual needs and critical issues.

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medical training, internal medicine residency and cardiovascular disease fellowship at RUSH University Medical Center in Chicago, and a fellowship in Interventional Cardiology in Royal Oak, MI. Dr. Tom Dimitropoulos specializes in advanced techniques for treating varicose and leg veins, including endovenous ablation and sclerotherapy. These treatments are performed in the office without sedation, require no down-time and most are covered by insurance. Dr. Dimitropoulos is enrolled and participating in all major insurances and Medicare DR. VASSILIOS (BILL) DIMITROPOULOS, MD has been boardcertified as a dermatologist since 2005. Dr. Bill Dimitropoulos utilizes the most advanced skin-cancer removal technique— Mohs Micrographic Surgery. This surgery is performed in an outpatient setting under local anesthesia, minimizing the amount of healthy skin taken when removing skin cancer, thus minimizing scarring while maximizing the overall cosmetic result. Dr. Bill Dimitropoulos earned his M.D. at RUSH Medical College in Chicago, before completing a dermatology residency at the University of Michigan.

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ARTHRITICA HEALTH SOLUTIONS

Rajendra Mullapudi, M.D. DR. RAJENDRA MULLAPUDI is the Medical Director of Arthritica Health Solutions for medically supervised weight loss program and non-surgical treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee. He utilizes several tools to assist patient’s weight loss goals, which include the latest FDA approved pharmaceutical appetite control medication to maximize the results in our weight loss programs.

Dr. Mullapudi is the Medical Director of the National College of Naprapathic Medicine, and Holistic Health Partners, Inc. He has been the recipient of several recognitions and awards for his services, including the Patients’ Choice Award, the Compassionate Doctor Recognition and the Top Ten Doctors Award for Chicagoland area.

Rajendra Mullapudi M.D. received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois. He then received his medical degree from the prestigious Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Rajendra Mullapudi has been practicing medicine for nine years and specializes in Internal Medicine.

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DENEMARK PERIODONTAL SPECIALISTS, LTD.

Paul J. Denemark, D.D.S., M.S.D. DR. DENEMARK is a key opinion leader for the neuroscience company Solace®, he uses NuCalm®, a revolutionary technology proven to naturally relax the body within minutes—profoundly improving outcomes and patient experiences.

NuCalm® is an all-natural way to relax patients through a drug-free and scientifcally-proven process that has been used on by well over 200,000 patients worldwide. During this procedure, patients fall into pre-sleep within about five minutes, so they can relax during the dental appointment. Dr. Denemark said a NuCalm® procedure is comprised of four steps.

“We give the patient naturally occurring substance, or amino acids,” he said.

“One is GABA [Gamma Amino Buteric Acid], and the other is Theanine. Many people are low or deficient in Theanine and GABA. These are amino acids that are produced naturally by your body, and we want to make sure you have them.”

In the second stage, patients are hooked up to a stimulation device. The third step involves the application of headphones with neuro-accoustic software that encourages the brain to be in the alpha stage of the brain-wave pattern. Dark sunglasses are given to the patient to block out the visual stimulation.

NuCalm® is a drug-free procedure, meaning you are not sedated during the process, and can therefore drive home afterwards.

Dr. Denemark is also the only board-certified periodontist in the Western Suburbs that uses the LANAP® protocol, a surgical therapy designed to treat gum disease through a no-cut, no-stitch, no-fear procedure. Combining NuCalm® and LANAP® makes the treatment more comfortable during and after the procedures.

THE TEAM AT DENEMARK Periodontal Specialists is devoted to enhancing your overall health and well-being. We want you to understand the connection between the mouth and the rest of the body.

“My passion for my patients, the desire to provide comprehensive treatment, and understanding the connection of gum problems to total body health lead me to continually advance my education in periodontics,” Dr. Paul Denemark said.

Dr. Denemark is dedicated to making you comfortable and relaxed, specializing in educating you about your treatment options so you make wise, conscious decisions.

Denemark Periodontal Specialists continues to stay at the forefront of periodontal therapy by providing the most advanced care and utilizing state-of-the-art technology.

Dr. Denemark is a board-certified diplomate. Of the approximately 160,000 dentists in the nation, about 4,000 are periodontists. Of the approximately 4,000 periodontists, roughly 25 percent are board-certified diplomates.

“We had to go through extensive oral and written testing amongst our peers,” Dr. Denemark said, reflecting on the process. “We need to stay current with our education to keep and maintain our board certification.”

Come see how Dr. Denemark’s educational approach to your oral health can make a difference for you. Our Commitment to Excellence is that we support our patients through an alliance with other exceptional healthcare professionals, to become healthier physically, emotionally and spiritually.

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Peter T. Harnois, D.D.S.

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A Solid Team at HINSDALE DENTISTRY DR. PETER T. HARNOIS, a Hinsdale Central alumnus, is no stranger to the Greater Hinsdale community. A 1982 graduate of the University of Illinois’ College of Dentistry, Dr. Harnois has been practicing dentistry in Hinsdale for over 31 years.

“Having grown up in Hinsdale my patients feel like family to me,” Dr. Harnois said.

Dr. Harnois is currently the President of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.

He lectures internationally to properly educate and train his fellow dentists around the country on emerging technologies in dentistry that he utilizes in his own practice, such as Botox® and Lumineers®.

His philosophy is to provide the most gentle and minimally-invasive cosmetic and metal-free dentistry with natural results; and he uses NuCalm®, a natural approach to relax his patients and eliminate their dental fears and anxieties.

“We bring our ‘A’ game every day,” he said, “and from the moment you enter our office until you leave, we focus our full attention on you as an individual, so you get the best customized care that fits your needs, wants and desires.”

DR. ZIVILE Z. CHIRBAN is in her 31st year of practicing dentistry, and her goal is to assist her patients in acquiring and maintaining beautiful smiles. She is passionate about keeping apprised of the latest developments in her field to ensure that her patients receive the best possible care.

“I love being a dentist,” Dr. Chirban said.

“After 31 years I am excited about all of the technological advances that allow me to treat my patients in a state-of-the-art office utilizing the best materials available.”

Dr. Chirban graduated from the University of Illinois’ College of Dentistry in 1982, and is currently a member of the Illinois State Dental Society and American Dental Association.

“I see patients for issues regarding decay, fractured teeth, pain, discolored teeth, poorly positioned teeth and dental phobia,” she said.

“Decay is as simple as preparing the tooth without painful shots using Biolase, and restoring with a tooth colored filling. A fractured tooth may need a crown, or if it is more involved, an implant. Thanks to Invisalign, I can reposition poorly aligned teeth to a more esthetic arrangement. I enjoy all aspects of being a general dentist and mostly my ability to treat patients of all ages, from 3 to 100.”

HINSDALE DENTISTRY’S roots date to 1969, when it first opened its doors in Downtown Hinsdale. Dr. Peter T. Harnois grew up in Hinsdale, and is actively involved in the community.

Hinsdale Dentistry’s practice is located at a new state of the art, high-tech facility, overlooking Salt Creek and Fullersburg Woods at 911 N. Elm Street.

The dentists and entire team at Hinsdale Dentistry are committed to providing world-class dental care for its friends and families in Hinsdale and surrounding communities. Hinsdale Dentistry utilizes the latest, cutting-edge dental technologies to supply the most gentle patient treatments. It also provides a broad range of treatments and dental technologies. They have the ability to save lives with early detection using Oral Cancer Screening and can now straighten their adult patients teeth in 6 months or less with Six Month Smile, a cosmetic braces system.

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DR. MICHAEL J. KOWALCZYK graduated as a valedictorian from Oak Park - River Forest High School in 2004. He graduated with honors from Emory University in Atlanta and obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr. Kowalczyk completed a post-graduate residency at the University of Florida where he gained skills in wisdom teeth extractions, surgical implant placement and sedation dentistry. In 2013, he received his Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

“I enjoy patient interactions in clinical procedures and knowing that I can teach people how to have a more positive impact on their health through good oral health care. I give each patient my full attention to learn what he or she wants.

My interests in continuous learning and technology, as well as my passion for dentistry, are similar to Dr. Harnois and Dr. Chirban.

As a team we always strive to deliver the best possible care for all of our patients.

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MOLIS DENTAL

Ryan Molis, D.D.S. DR. RYAN MOLIS of Molis Dental in Burr Ridge and South Holland applies a cutting-edge philosophy of treating friends, not teeth. His caring staff approaches the patient as a person, and the result is peace of mind. Dr. Molis provides services for the entire family, believing that dental care is a lifetime habit.

With recent advances in technology, pain is a thing of the past. Dr. Molis provides the latest technological advances, digital x-rays, intraoral cameras and computerized charting.

He also provides professional whitening, bonding, porcelain crowns, veneers, fillings and root canals.

Since 2001, Dr. Molis, 38, ranks in the top one percent of all Invisalign® dentists in the country. Invisalign® gives patients a great, natural smile without braces. As an Elite Invisalign® provider, Dr. Molis has treated more patients than any other dentist in the Chicago area, and lectured for Invisalign® throughout the country.

If you ask the doctor when he will cut down from his six-day work week, his response is, “When dentistry starts to feel like work.”

Dr. Molis accepts insurance assignments from all PPO insurances. He offers a variety of convenient, interest-free monthly payment plans. His staff is able to help you choose the plan that best suits your needs. Molis Dental is also open on select nights and Saturdays.

At Molis Dental, you will be greeted with a highenergy practice, featuring a fun environment and relaxed atmosphere. The office has a coffee machine, contemporary art and upbeat, current music playing in the background.

“The office is completely digital,” Dr. Molis said. “We plan our schedule to allow ample time with each patient, so nobody has to wait for an appointment.”

Dr. Molis received his degree in Dental Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, and also served as a faculty member at the UIC College of Dentistry.

He and his wife Jill reside locally in Clarendon Hills, and are the proud parents of three daughters and a two-year old son.

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WELLER DENTAL

Jeffrey A. Weller, D.D.S. DR. JEFFREY WELLER has been practicing the art

and science of smile enhancements for over 27 years in Downtown Chicago. He believes that function is as important as aesthetics in achieving a long lasting and healthy smile.

In January 2013, Dr. Weller opened his Hinsdale location allowing him to bring his experience and passion for dentistry to his hometown. If you’re looking for adult comprehensive care, Weller Dental and Whitening is the right place. Treatment offerings at both locations include cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, full mouth rehabilitation and preventative dentistry.

Dr. Weller and his wife, Tina, work together making sure your experience at Weller Dental is always top notch. They will spend the time to educate you on the options that are available and make sure the final outcome is exactly what you wanted and that it fits comfortably into your life. The goal is to not only to make you healthy, but to make you feel great about your dental health and smile.

The entire staff at Weller Dental devotes a significant amount of time to advanced training in various disciplines of dentistry, so that they can offer their patients the latest options available today. In 2002, Dr. Weller was one of the first 10 dentists to complete the renowned Dr. Larry Rosenthal‘s master level achievement. He is currently a member of the Rosenthal Alumni group of NYC and has lectured for various dental and implant companies.

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Dr. Weller looks forward to helping you with whatever your dental needs may be. If you just want a great dental experience or are looking for a beautiful smile Dr. Weller should be your choice. Weller Dental makes dentistry easy, fun, rewarding, long-lasting and healthy. That is their Promise to you.

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WESTCHESTER DENTAL CARE SOLUTIONS

Gina Jacobsen, D.D.S. DR. GINA JACOBSEN hails from a family of doctors, and has continued in her father’s footsteps by pursuing a career in dentistry.

“From an early age, I learned the importance of family values, morals and hard work from my parents,” Dr. Jacobsen said, “and my dad, Dr. Gene Sbalchiero, who is an oral surgeon, is my dental inspiration.”

Dr. Jacobsen is a graduate of the University of Illinois, where she majored in Biology. She completed a residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center for General Dentistry, where she participated in advanced training in general dentistry, including IV sedation, dental rehabilitation, dental trauma and special needs dentistry. Dr. Jacobsen’s training enables her to provide a greater variety of treatments and services than some other general dentists. She is trained in oral sedation, cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, non-surgical periodontal therapy and sleep apnea oral appliances. She can also provide INVISALIGN® BRACES, CEREC CROWNS, night guards and custom sports guards.

Her office is using the most advanced technology available today, such as panorex and digital X-rays, AcuCam intra-oral imaging and VELscope oral cancer screening, but Dr. Jacobsen also keeps traditional dentistry a priority.

“I believe in providing the very best dental care in a clean, comfortable and family-friendly environment,” Dr. Jacobsen said. “I pride myself in building trust and a positive dental experience for all members of the family. It is especially rewarding working with patients from an early age and watching their smiles grow.”

She is a member of the Chicago Dental Society, the Illinois State Dental Society and the American Dental Association. Dr. Jacobsen resides in Naperville with her husband and two young children. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and gardening.

“At the end of the day, I feel great reward in knowing we at Westchester Dental have provided the best possible care for all of our patients.”

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Giving Back

Julie Schwab and Peter Burdi

Photos by Karen Hood

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Charlie’s Gift “Walk the Walk for Autism”

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by KAREN HOOD

ocal residents attended an event at CiNe in downtown Hinsdale on April 14 to increase the awareness of The Community House’s “Walk the Walk for Autism” that was held on April 27.

Hinsdale Magazine spoke with Michael Roth, director of development for The Community House as he reviewed the event.

“Monday’s event at Cine in downtown Hinsdale was a great success, raising critical awareness and nearly $4,000 in support of Charlie’s Gift Autism Center, an outreach program of The Community House,” Roth said. “We are so grateful to all of our friends who came out on a snowy Monday night to help support our upcoming seventh annual Walk the Walk for Autism.

“The Community House would also like to extend our gratitude to Eric Ferguson of the Eric and Kathy Show for coming out and helping behind the bar.”

Roth added, “We are so fortunate to have such dedicated Autism Walk chairs from the past and present. This year’s chairs, Jeff Miller, Christa Roehl and Jacqui Wooldridge, have worked tirelessly over the past several months to ensure another successful walk.

“Moreover, we can’t thank all of the local schools enough for their amazing support, and for helping us grow each year.”

The Community House held its seventh annual Walk the Walk for Autism two weeks later on April 27. All of the proceeds raised by the walk will go to support Charlie’s Gift Autism Center, a Community House program that addresses the needs of children and families facing autism and other related disorders.

Through a family-centered team approach, Charlie’s Gift provides pediatric therapy, counseling services, social skills development, parent advocacy and family support.

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As a community-wide resource serving the Chicago metropolitan area, Charlie’s Gift strives to support the family as a whole, educate the community, and raise awareness about the importance of beginning therapy early so children have the best possible start to reach their full potential.

“Walk the Walk for Autism benefiting Charlie’s Gift is crucial in supplementing the financial needs of the organization, so we can continue to provide Autism counseling to families in need,” said Jeff Miller, co-chair of the walk. “Unfortunately, with the state of benefit payments today, organizations such as Charlie’s Gift cannot survive on insurance payments alone.

“We strive to assist families in need who otherwise cannot afford the counseling their child desperately needs.”

Established in 1941, The Community House is a non-profit organization that provides the highest-quality recreation opportunities and vital social services to the residents of DuPage and western Cook Counties.

Through athletics, theatre, volunteer activities, education and therapeutic services, The Community House makes a difference in the lives of thousands of people each year. It accomplishes its mission of improving the social, physical and emotional wellbeing for its users via its main Hinsdale facility and its three satellite locations: the Charlie’s Gift Autism Center in Downers Grove, the Youth Center in Hinsdale, and the Willowbrook Corner initiative in unincorporated DuPage County.

For more information about future corporate sponsorship opportunities, please contact Michael Roth, at mroth@ thecommunityhouse.org or at (630)-323-7500, ext. 255. For more information on the walk, visit the following Web site: http://www.walkthewalk.kintera.or g/faf/home/default. asp?ievent=1099708.

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More than 250 people attended Notre Dame School’s fashion show fundraiser at Butterfield Country Club on Thursday evening, March 13. The theme of the event was “Derby Day,” and featured a stunning array of Derby hats, along with a lively fashion show that highlighted student and parent models. The annual event raises funds for vital programs and services offered to Notre Dame schoolchildren. In addition to the fashion show, the event features a dinner, live and silent auction and dozens of raffle offerings, plus a grand finale performance from Notre Dame eighth-grade students.

“We are so proud of all the hard work our parents and committee members put into this amazing night,” said event co-chairs Meg Breslin, along with Cathy Chiarelli and Gabriela Christopher.

“Most importantly, we’re overwhelmed by the backing we received from our dedicated parents and parish community. It was so exciting to see everyone have such a great time, while supporting our outstanding school, which we consider one of the true gems in the western suburbs.”

Mary Ann Feeney, principal of Notre Dame School, said, “I am very fortunate to be principal at Notre Dame School. I want to

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thank all of the parents that made the night a huge success. The Notre Dame Schoo community is so committed to the school and its success. This once a year event is always so creative in theme and decor. The baskets are always impressive, due to the generosity of the community at large. The night exudes support, fun and genuine love for our school. Notre Dame School has marvelous parents and students.”

The event was fun-filled and energetic.

“The Notre Dame Spring Fashion Show is something I look forward to every year,” parent Katie Gray said. “It’s a night filled with laughter, fun, and hopefully, open checkbooks, since this is our school’s biggest fundraiser. The faculty of Notre Dame, the school families, and the countless parishioners who attend the yearly fashion show are what make this a successful night, and continues to serve as a reminder of how lucky I am to be surrounded by so many wonderful families in this community.”

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Tech KNOW

Technological advancements in the medical industry

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t seems that security has once again been the talk of the technology community.

As the nasty “Cryptlocker” virus continues to circulate and the Windows XP Operating System has now fallen out of security compliance, it seems only fitting to take a look at technology in the small-business medical area. In this techKNOW, we will review some of the good technology being introduced to our Errol Janusz Contributing Writer family practices, and some of the potential security breaches that can occur.

As technology advancements continue to alter the doctorpatient relationship, our practitioners are relying more heavily on technology for healthcare. Programs such as the Meaningful Use Incentive can bring healthcare offices thousands of dollars in tax breaks as long as they move away from paper-based healthcare records. As this incentive continues to grow, you can easily find new electronic healthcare software that is solely based in “the cloud.” This software can help eliminate the use of paper-based healthcare records, and is a great software tool for practices that have multiple locations. Technology will also play more of a role outside of the exam room. No matter the brand of tablet or phone you may carry, your practitioner can now recommend different “apps” for daily use to keep records

of your health and exercise activity.

With any new technological advances in the medical field, it is also wise to pay attention to confidential patient data and security. In March, we looked at the dangers of using Windows XP with April 8 looming around the corner. We learned that in April, Windows XP will no longer receive any type of security updates or patches, leaving your entire computer network at risk for viruses and no longer in HIPAA-compliance. The latest strain of the “Cryptlocker” virus is a perfect example of how an unprotected network can completely shut an entire healthcare practice down. Once the virus materializes on the network, it will “lock” and encrypt every file it can get its hands on, until you pay a certain amount of money to the virus’s creator. If you remove the virus or do not pay the ransom, then your files and sensitive patient data are locked and unusable forever. The only way to recover from this type of virus disaster is to restore your data from your latest backup.

As you can see, the medical community is advancing in technology for more efficient and reliable patient care. Since many new advances are not regulated in the medical community, it is certain that medical security breaches and complications will always be a concern. One of the best “prescriptions” to any new technology in your medical practice is to be sure that all employees are properly educated on each new technological advancement.

Errol Janusz is President and Lead Technician at Edward Technology. For more information, contact Errol at (630) 3339323, ext. 303, or email him at ejanusz@Hinsdale60521.com.

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Peak Performance

Jim Fannin Contributing Writer

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World’s Greatest Coach

s a soon-to-be six-year-old, I was terrified to attend my first social event alone. Since I only knew the birthday girl, Lorraine, I was quiet, very reserved and shy. I didn’t say a word to anyone, including Lorraine.

After hearing about my lame “party” performance, my mother’s words of wisdom became my first cognitive coaching advice.

“A little bird told me you didn’t have fun at the party. Why?” I replied, “I didn’t know anyone.” Looking me in the eye, she said, “The way you felt was probably the way a lot of the boys and girls felt. You don’t want other people to feel that way, do you?” With a stammer, I replied, “No.” “Then, you need to shake everyone’s hand, look ‘em in the eye, and tell ‘em your name. And we’re going to practice, okay?” “Okay,” I agreed.

Yes, the party was a disaster, but mom always had a knack for making things better. From Lorraine’s birthday party, my life catapulted to a whole new level. The events that would transpire during the sixth year (60-72 months on earth) of my life were collective “game changers.” And I had the world’s greatest coach—my mom.

•I grew confidence introducing myself to strangers. “Hi, I’m Jimmy Fannin. How are you?” I learned to network.

•Stashed inside a cigar box, I deposited $35 into a savings account. After begging my mom, we returned to the bank to check on my money. I was bummed it wasn’t in the cigar box.

I learned about money, interest and banks.

•With mother approval, I sold hand-picked apples door-to-door in my little red wagon. I made my first dollar. I learned to be an entrepreneur. I learned about capitalism.

•I got a little crazy with the money thing and sold all my toys to friends and neighbors for a combined total of $2.75. Mom went berserk! Risk and reward was now in its infancy stage of learning.

I learned the value of money. I learned to buy low and sell high.

•Mom made my first-grade experience incredible. She cut me some slack. I went with newfound confidence and made new friends. I felt big! I learned to share and wait my turn. I learned to think in a crowd.

•I visited the local university library and learned there were a zillion books. To be like my mom, who was enrolled in the school, I would need to learn to read. I received my first library card.—It was cool!

I learned that knowledge is a privilege, and it comes with great power.

•Dad taught me how to fish. Then, I showed mom the system of fishing from hunting worms (bait) at night with a flashlight to tying hooks, baiting them and casting. We caught a lot of fish. I learned that to reach goals consistently, you need a process.

•I finally learned to tie my shoes with a double-knot. I looked cool! I learned to be self-reliant.

•With mom’s supervision, I received my first haircut from the same guy that cut my dad’s hair. I learned that looking good is noticed by lots of people.

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•I competed in my first sport: baseball. Mom attended every game. It was a struggle as the littlest and youngest, but it was good to be with the “boys.” I learned that teamwork can be fun.

•I learned three French phrases in school—wow! Mom and I acted French around the house. I learned the world is huge, and we’re different in how we speak and act.

•Mom encouraged me to listen to my teacher’s every word and do what I was told. I learned to respect authority.

•I said my first curse word that I learned from one of my new friends; I had no clue what it meant. Mom punished me, and I didn’t repeat the word for many years. I learned that your language reflects who you are.

•I had my first fight on the playground. I won and was swiftly punished when Mom found out. I had to apologize, and that was more painful than my punishment. I learned that fighting seldom ends well.

•Mad at my mom, I ran away from home (all of 30-minutes).

I crossed U.S. Rte. 60 (15 seconds from my house), knowing this was taboo. Unaware that mom was watching me from our back window, I asked the gas station guy (a friend of dad’s) for a job. He gave me a dime to wipe car windows, but I was soon fired because I couldn’t reach the middle of the windshields. Dejected, I immediately returned home. I learned that running away from a challenge seldom pans out, working for someone is tough, and to never cross U.S. Rte. 60 alone!

•My aunt died, and my first funeral freaked me out. Mom dressed me in a suit and tie like my dad. I learned that life is short.

There is an end.

•I went to my first fancy restaurant (sort of), used my first cloth napkin, and had to keep my elbows off the table. I don’t remember the meal. I learned about public etiquette.

•My grandfather slipped and told me there was no Santa Claus.

I didn’t believe him, so I questioned everyone about it. All acted weird and tried to blow it off. I think mom punished my grandfather. I learned to question my beliefs.

•My grandfather made moonshine and let me have my first sip of the ol’ white lightning. My mother found out, and I’m certain he got punished. I learned even grown-ups get in trouble.

•I learned the little bird that told my mom everything was everywhere;—never saw it, but I always looked for it. I learned mom is all-knowing.

•Mom never complained. She worked hard and often. I learned about work ethic.

•I was showered with love at every turn. I was convinced I could do anything if I put my mind to it. I believed her. She was right! I learned the power of love; I learned the power of belief.

It was a great year—1955. I got big!

Now I know why the biggest and toughest athletes always say, “Hi, mom,” to the camera when they appear on national television.

Mom, you are the world’s greatest coach. I love you and thank you.

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Spiritual Insight

Dan Meyer Contributing Writer

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Zombie World

ave you ever seen The Walking Dead?

No, I’m not talking about your spouse before they’ve had their first cup of coffee in the morning. I mean, have you ever seen AMC television’s hit program, The Walking Dead?

If you’ve managed to miss it, no worries. Other people have it covered for you. The opening episode of the recent season was the mostwatched drama series telecast in basic cable television history. It had double the number of viewers that the much-touted program, Mad Men did. Last month’s season finale broke all records for viewership of a television drama series. The Walking Dead was the No. 1 non-sports-related trending topic on Twitter across all cable and broadcast networks. It has delivered to advertisers more of the coveted 18-49 year-old demographic than just about any other contemporary drama program.

So, what is going on here? Why are so many people drawn to this program?

Well, to appreciate its appeal, you need to know that The Walking Dead is just one of a large slate of recent television programs that are set in a post-apocalyptic world. From NBC’s hit show, Revolution, to Steven Spielberg’s Falling Skies, to new shows like CW’s The 100 and FX’s The Strain, and TNT’s The Last Ship, post-apocalyptic dramas are huge with viewers these days.

All of these programs are set in a world where something has gone terribly wrong. All electricity has been shut down permanently. Aliens have invaded the planet from outer space.

A nuclear holocaust has ravaged the planet. Or, in the case of The Walking Dead, a mutant virus has turned most of the planet into flesh-eating zombies!

In every one of these storylines, a small remnant of survivors now bands together, desperately trying to eke out an existence amidst a world that has been catastrophically changed.

Something about this scenario is resonating with the experience of millions of people these days. Maybe it’s the staggering pace of change in recent years that has made life today feel a bit like the setting of these shows. Many middle-aged and older people feel like they’re living in a world that bears little resemblance to the one that existed before. So many familiar arrangements have been disrupted, dismantled or destroyed that they wonder if they’ll ever restore their sense of stability again.

For many younger people, the anxiety is similar, but for a different reason. The world they are living in is certainly an exciting one. But it also feels like a dog-eat-dog fight for survival.

Every day is a gauntlet of challenges—to make the team, to get into school, to secure a job, to find a partner—all in the face of a continually-mounting set of competitors and expectations.

Maybe this helps explain why the zombie story genre is

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particularly resonant with people. Whatever age you are, there are times when the relentless pace and pulverizing aspects of modern life leave you feeling like a zombie yourself. You get up, stagger through each day, taking hits, suffering damage, but somehow go on. Which of us hasn’t had those moments when we’re just so exhausted from the slog of it all that we wish someone would end it for us? I can’t take it anymore; please, honey, just hit me with that snow shovel!

As Chuck Klosterman of the New York Times points out, there are other times when life today feels like an endless fight against external zombies. In case you didn’t know, there are two basic rules to zombie warfare. Rule No. 1: Zombies are not that hard to kill. A shot in the head will take care of a zombie.—But that’s when Rule No. 2 enters in: There are always more zombies.

Just when you’ve deleted that e-mail, erased that text, closed that advertisement, adapted to that new technology, handled that sudden change, another one appears on your screen. It’s a relentless war for a peace that is never won.

It’s like this in all the post-apocalyptic programs on TV right now. None of the plot-lines seem to be moving us toward a resolution of the mess in which the survivors find themselves.

Perhaps that’s the most truthful thing about them. Life is messy; change happens. Resolutions aren’t easy or don’t last long. We all face moments when it seems to be too much for us, or we’re inclined to give up hope.

But in the midst of all this, there is something that makes a positive difference: being part of a group. In every one of these shows, the protagonists find the resource to go on, to keep laughing, to overcome the next challenge, because they’ve found a group of fellow survivors to whom they’ve committed their lives. Nobody in the group is perfect. But they have made the choice to stick with one another. They tell each other the truth.

They carry each other when one is wounded. They have each other’s back.

As I look back on my own life, I realize that I have made it through the “apocalypse” myself, largely because of the grace of the groups in my life. There’s the group of family members that meets around our dinner table most nights. There’s the group of guys I meet with every Friday at Cosi in Hinsdale. There’s the group of pastors from around our community that I connect with on a monthly basis. There’s the group of people from grad school I still spend a week with every year.

Who’s in your group? Do they know that you have committed your life to them, come zombies or high water? Do they know how much you count on them? Is it possible that you need to get a group or pull someone into your circle who needs one right now? When the lights go out, or the aliens come or the disease spreads or winter comes back, we can’t always fix that. But there’s always hope in this: We are not alone.

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