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you choose to be your agent to ensure that person fully understands your wishes and desires related to medical care and treatment. Your agent should make the decision you would make if you were able to do so. When does my advance medical directive go into effect? If you are so sick and can no longer make medical decisions, your medical team would turn to your health care agent for guidance. It will only be used when you are no longer able to make medical decisions for yourself. What do I do with my advance medical directive after I have it prepared? It is important you tell your agent and loved ones that you have prepared an advance medical directive. Also, make copies of your advance directive to give to your agent, loved ones, caregivers and doctors. I am young and/or I am healthy, do I really need an advance medical directive? It is advisable that all adults have an advance medical directive, no matter their age or health status. You never know when you may become too sick to make decisions related to your medical treatment. When you have an advance medical directive you have the peace of mind that your named agent will be the person to make your medical decisions and that your wishes related to your care and treatment will be followed.
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f there is one document in estate planning that generates numerous questions it is the advance medical directive. In an effort to make this document less confusing and a bit less intimidating I have set forth some of the most common questions I have encountered related to this topic. What is an advance medical directive? An advance medical directive is a written document that informs others of your wishes about your health care. It allows you to name a person, referred to as your agent, to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so. It expresses your desires and preferences about medical treatment in case you become unable to communicate these instructions during terminal illness or permanent unconsciousness. What is the difference between a living will and an advance medical directive? Today, the terms living will, advance medical directive, healthcare proxy, and healthcare directive are used interchangeably. When living wills were first introduced they were used to help people express their wishes related to artificial life support and other advance medical techniques at end of life. As the use of living wills grew in popularity, so did the health care concerns addressed in the living wills; it grew to include such medical concerns as tube feeding, resuscitation, and organ donation. If I have a power of attorney, do I still need an advance medical directive? Yes, although they are similar, they are also very different. In both documents you name an agent to act on your behalf. However, a power of attorney addresses financial and other legal matter while an advance medical directive addresses medical care and treatment. They are two separate documents. Who should I appoint as my agent under my advance medical directive? It is very important you choose someone you trust; someone you know will follow you wishes. Your advance medical directive is not a list of medical orders but, instead, acts only as guideline. Therefore, it is crucial for you to talk to the person
Can my advance medical directive ever be changed? Yes. As you go through life, oftentimes, your views and opinions related to end of life decisions as well as who should serve as your agent may change. It is important to review your advance medical directive on a regular basis. You can always prepare a new advance medical directive if you have any changes. Just make sure you throw away old copies and provide copies of the new advance medical directive to your agent, loved ones, caregivers and doctors.
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Welcome to the November/December Issue of The Ocean County Woman! The leaves are changing their hue and the air is getting crisp. Is it November already? It’s hard to believe the holidays are upon us! You will notice many of the professionals in this issue offer fantastic ways to look and feel your best during this holiday season. You are sure to benefit from their expertise and advice. Fall is also the perfect time to shop locally for your holiday gifts! Our local businesses offer quality products and personalized service to make your shopping experience fun and easy. It helps to start early so you have the time to spend with those most important to you. Reflecting on the past year, I am incredibly fortunate to work with an amazing team of talented writers, graphic designers and photographers. Many days, we are blessed with emails, voicemails and personal conversations with readers who have benefited from the information we’ve published. Additionally, it is a pleasure to work with and promote the professionals featured in the County Woman Publications and the significant educational impact they make on the readers of the publications. Many times, the articles are critical to the reader’s personal health and wellness! On behalf of the staff at the County Woman Publications, we wish you a safe and joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year. Warmest regards, Kristina Pruitt, Regional Sales Director, and the Staff at the Ocean County Woman Publications
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All-Care Physical Therapy Center...................................6, 7 Quality Dermatology............................................................8 Shore Vascular & Vein Center..................................9, 10, 11 Garden State Bariatrics.....................................................12 Ocean Plastic Surgery PA and Laser Center.....................14 Advocare Stafford Orthopedics.........................................15 Reproductive Science Center of New Jersey...................25 Gastroenterologists of Ocean County...............................26 Toms River X-Ray, CT & MRI Center.................................28 University Urology Associates of New Jersey...................30 Kathy A. Banks, DMD........................................................31 Ocean Otolaryngology Associates....................................35 Bella Derma Medi Spa.......................................................36 Dr. Park Avenue.................................................................38 Institute for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.....39 Atlantic Neurosurgical Specialists...............................40, 41 MonaLisa Touch North Dover............................................42 Meridian Integrative Health & Medicine............................44
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Paonessa Colon and Rectal Surgery, PC..........................45 Barnabas Health Medical Group: Dr. Sumy H. Chang......47 Barnabas Health Medical Group: Obstetrics Gynecology and Obstetrical Associates......50 Ocean Hematology & Oncology........................................51 Memory Enhancement Center..........................................57 Garden State Medical Center............................................71
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Managing Osteoarthritis with Physical Therapy By: Candice Brockel, DPT, Freehold/Howell Physical Therapist In order for our body to move, we have bony connections called joints that are attached by tendons and ligaments. Covering the end of each bone within the joint is a smooth and flexible tissue called cartilage. This tissue provides protection, reduces shock, and decreases friction between the two bones during movement.
What Is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder in which there is progressive destruction of the articular cartilage. Due to the loss of the cartilage, the joint space becomes narrow, allowing the bone ends to rub together. This creates pain and may lead to further damage such as bone deformity or bone spur formation.
How Do I Get Osteoarthritis? The cause of primary osteoarthritis is unknown; however, there are factors that may increase your risk for this condition. These include age, gender, past injury/ trauma, obesity/weight gain, leg length discrepancy, and sports or occupations that place repetitive stress on the joint. There are even theories of genetic factors leading to primary osteoarthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and is usually more common in women than men over the age of 50.
What Are The Symptoms? Osteoarthritis is characterized by joint stiffness and pain, generally affecting large, weight-bearing joints. Typically, the joint involvement is often asymmetrical. In other words, the complaint of pain is usually worse on one side than the other. Many people report feeling or hearing joint noises such as crunching, crackling, or clicking with movement, not always associated with pain. The stiffness is usually felt in the morning or after prolonged periods of rest, which improves with movement. Other symptoms include increased pain by the end of the day and pain during/after activity, relieved by rest. At the late stages of the disease, you may experience pain even at rest. Limitations in strength and joint range of motion become apparent as well as noticeable joint deformities due to cartilage destruction and joint space narrowing. Inflammation is not a primary characteristic of this disease but may be seen in the late stages due to bone trauma.
How Is It Diagnosed? Osteoarthritis is diagnosed by X-ray results assessed by your physician. Clinical findings of symptoms can also provide a good insight for diagnosis.
How Can Physical Therapy Help? While physical therapy cannot change the damage that has already been done, it can help manage your symptoms to improve activities of daily living. Within our joints there is a substance called synovial fluid, which lubricates and provides nutrients to our cartilage. Because cartilage has no blood supply, when it is damaged there is no way for it to regenerate. However, when we move our joints, synovial fluid is produced. Therefore, it is vital that we get our joints moving to provide extra protection and lubrication to the already damaged area,
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which, as a result, decreases pain and improves mobility. When coming to physical therapy, your physical therapist will first perform an evaluation to get the history of your condition and identify limitations or restrictions with your movement through an objective assessment. Since the progression and symptoms of osteoarthritis are different for each person, your therapist will create an individualized exercise program specific for your needs. In general, your therapist will give you exercises in your pain-free range to help promote synovial fluid production. It is also important to decrease the stress/forces placed on your joint by increasing the strength of the surrounding muscles. Depending on the severity of the disease, activity modification and proper instruction on the use of an assistive device may also be needed for pain relief. Along with therapeutic exercises, your therapist can provide hands-on techniques to improve joint function. In addition, certain modalities such as hot packs, cold packs, and electric stimulation can be provided to help ease your pain. You will also be given a customized home exercise program, which, together with your attendance in physical therapy, will become key to improving your symptoms and slowing the disease progression. So why wait? If you are diagnosed with osteoarthritis or experiencing the symptoms described above, get up, lubricate those joints, and see what the skilled physical therapists at All-Care Physical Therapy Center can do for you.
For an appointment, please call the Freehold/Howell location at 732-431-4222. Candice Brockel, DPT Freehold/Howell Physical Therapist ďżź
Candice graduated from Rowan University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. Before pursuing her physical therapy education, Candice attended massage therapy school at Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy and graduated in 2012. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Stony Brook University in 2015. Candice has completed clinical affiliations in areas of outpatient orthopedic rehab, skilled nursing facility, and school based pediatrics. She has treated a variety of patient populations including post-surgical orthopedics, spinal disorders, arthritis, musculoskeletal injuries, as well as adult and pediatric neurological conditions. She believes in looking at the whole person and integrating a treatment plan that is tailored to each individual. Candice is committed to keeping up with current literature and attending continuing education classes in order to provide optimal care to her patients.
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Patients Come First at All-Care Physical Therapy
All-Care is not your average physical therapy facility. Besides being family owned, they are committed to treating each patient individually. Previous patients have said their care was nothing less than “exceptional.” Brothers Jim and Michael Yorke have always made their patients a priority. Jim adds, “We are a patient first organization. All the decisions made for the company are guided by optimizing patient care. In today’s world of corporate healthcare, it is essential not to lose focus on our ultimate mission; to restore lives.”
When you combine that business modality with their family-like staff and positive atmosphere at their facility, it’s no wonder patients are satisfied. They also offer multiple services along what the Yorke brothers call the “Continuum of Care.” Michael adds, “This means that we can treat patients in their home, if needed, in comfortable and familiar surroundings; and then when they are able to, we can seamlessly transition them using our free transportation service to one of our eight outpatient facilities.” OCW: What is the benefit of having your therapists be autonomous? Why has this been successful for you? Jim: Through autonomous care, a therapist is able to make clinical decisions based upon their extensive knowledge for what is best for their patient. As a company, we respect each therapist’s background and education. Allowing the therapist to make clinical decisions and assess progress creates better patient outcomes and contributes to their overall experience. OCW: Please explain the importance of treating the emotional part of recovery. Mike: It is essential to address all aspects of recovery and we believe strongly in the continuity of care, meaning pairing every patient with one therapist. This allows the therapist to establish a strong bond with their patients and address any emotional barriers of recovery. Emotional barriers are important because we believe there is a direct correlation between chronic pain and depression. If the mental part is not addressed, recovery will be unsuccessful or short lived. OCW: What are some positive changes you have seen in the field in the last ten years? Mike: There has been great progress in the manual (literally, hands-on) approaches used by physical therapists over the last ten years. Addressing soft tissue
through Instrument Assisted Mobilization (IASTM) as well as improving range of motion through joint mobilization is essential to achieving optimal outcomes while reducing pain levels. All of our therapists have been trained in the latest approaches to minimize pain and maximize recovery. OCW: Tell us about some of the benefits of being a regional training center for clinical students. Jim: As we have continued to expand, it has given us the opportunity to train the therapists of tomorrow through clinical education. In doing so, it helps our therapists stay up to date on the latest research and interventions taught in the top programs in the area. We regularly host students from some of the best Physical Therapy programs in the Tri-State area including Stockton University, Drexel University, and Rutgers/UMDNJ. OCW: Tell us about some of the successful therapy used for treating arthritic conditions. Mike: As the baby boomer generation enters into their 60’s and beyond, we have noticed an increase in the diagnosis and incidence of arthritic conditions. In our model of physical therapy, we address restoring joint health through manual techniques and applicable modalities. Many people feel as if arthritic conditions are untreatable; well that is absolutely not true. There are a number of non-invasive treatments that not only reduce, but also alleviate arthritic pain. OCW: What is the one common characteristic that all staff members exhibit throughout the organization? Jim: Our company is filled with people that demonstrate true compassion. It is essential for us to be invested in our patients’ recovery. Additionally, we look for individuals that are always seeking to improve their clinical skills and grow within the organization. Because physical therapy is an ever-changing field, it is essential to keep up with the latest interventions so that we can help more patients. OCW: What would you like All-Care to be known for as a company? Mike: I would like All-Care to be known for providing the best overall physical therapy experience. Personnel in all positions are able to participate in the rehabilitation of patients. At the end of the day, knowing that we are helping individuals restore their lives, as well as furthering the field of physical therapy is a top priority for All-Care. OCW: Tell us about the dynamics of working with your family. Jim: Working with family has been a rewarding experience on so many levels. Our father and stepmother have been a huge part of our success and continue to consult with us regularly. Their perspective has been invaluable in understanding our patient’s point of view, which has shaped our company’s decisions and values.
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Skin Cancer: COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS REGULAR SUNSCREEN USE PREVENTS VITAMIN D ABSORPTION
Vitamin D, which is produced in the skin after sun exposure, is known to improve bone health and reduce the risk of certain cancers. Getting an adequate amount of vitamin D is dependent on these three tactics: 1) eating foods that contain vitamin D, 2) taking a vitamin D supplement, and 3) getting a small amount of sun exposure. The fact is that large epidemiologic studies reflecting real life conditions prove clearly that sunscreen use does not cause vitamin D deficiencies. Adequate vitamin D can be obtained safely and cheaply through food and dietary supplements without the risks associated with overexposure to UV radiation. If you are concerned about your vitamin D levels, speak with your doctor. SUNSCREEN IS UNSAFE AND CAUSES SKIN CANCER
Over the years, a few controversies have developed regarding the safety of sunscreen. The safety of sunscreens has been studied in labs and on live subjects by reputable research scientists for many years. The results of these studies provide overwhelming evidence that sunscreens are safe and effective. No current published data has demonstrated adverse health effects on humans from the regular use of sunscreen. IT IS SAFE TO USE TANNING BEDS AS LONG AS YOU USE SUNSCREEN
Indoor tanning, with or without sunscreen, exposes you to intense UV rays, increasing your risk of melanoma and other skin cancers.
BIOPSY OF SUSPICIOUS MOLES WILL CAUSE SKIN CANCER
One of the myths about skin cancer is that a biopsy will stir up the skin cancer or melanoma cells and cause them to infiltrate the body. No evidence indicates that this will happen. “BASE” SUNTAN IN THE BEGINNING OF SUMMER OR BEFORE VACATION IS OKAY
Have you ever visited a tanning salon to get a “base tan” before your beach vacation? If so, you’ve fallen victim to one of the most prevalent myths about skin cancer: that tanning before sun exposure prevents skin from burning. This common misconception, along with a host of other myths about skin cancer, could have deadly results: Rates of melanoma—the most dangerous type of skin cancer—are rising, particularly among young women. SKIN CANCER ONLY OCCURS ON SUN-EXPOSED AREAS
Any skin cancer—nonmelanoma skin cancer or melanoma—can arise on any area of the body, regardless of whether or not a sunburn occurred in that location. Skin cancer can develop on any part of your body. That includes places where you’re less likely to notice something new or suspicious—like your genitals, the palms of your hands, the soles of your feet, between your fingers or toes, and underneath your nails. SKIN CANCER IS EASY TO SPOT BECAUSE OF ABNORMAL BORDERS OR DARK COLOR
Skin cancer can look like a pimple, wart, cyst, freckle, or bruise and can be very small. Diagnosing possible skin cancers can be confusing, so show your skin healthcare professional anything suspicious.
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Groundbreaking New Technolog Groundbreaking New Technology for Laser Tattoo Removal Shore Vascular & Vein Center / Aesthetic Laser Center announces enlighten™, the newest, most complete solution available anywhere for laser tattoo removal. enlighten™ is the most advanced
laser system available for safe and effective tattoo removal. It is the world’s first laser system to combine both picosecond and nanosecond technology with dual wavelength lasers. This allows individualized treatment of all colors of ink and skin types for the fastest, most complete laser tattoo removal ever available.
The “Pico” Difference
Lasers remove tattoos by delivering high energy over a very short period of time to break up ink. Inks of different types, colors and depth can provide significant challenges to remove. It has been shown that shorter duration pulses are more effective in completely removing tattoos than longer duration pulses. Our new enlighten™ laser can deliver energy at picosecond intervals. A picosecond is one trillionth of a second. This is one thousand times shorter than prior lasers for tattoo removal. Picosecond, sometimes referred to as “pico,” lasers have been shown to remove tattoos more completely and with fewer treatments, than with lasers used in the past.
Flexibility
Picosecond lasers are the newest, most advanced tattoo removal technology available. Our enlighten™ laser combines this “pico” technology with the flexibility of both 1064nm and 532nm dual wavelength lasers. Never before has this combination of power and versatility been available. This now allows for the treatment of all color tattoos and skin types, even the traditionally very difficult ones, with a single device. This provides effective results in approximately half the number of treatments of prior lasers.
Number of Treatments Required and Results
People often ask how long it will take to remove their tattoo, and will it be able to be removed completely. Laser tattoo removal typically takes multiple treatments. That is because tattoo ink is deposited deep into the skin and multiple treatments are needed to reach all of the ink and break it up completely. In addition, tattoos of various sizes, colors and ages may respond differently to treatment. Some colors are more difficult to clear completely than others. Therefore, it is impossible to know in the very beginning how many treatments will ultimately be needed or how completely it will be removed. However, our new enlighten™ picosecond laser has been shown to be faster and more effective than the prior lasers used for tattoo removal. In fact, many people can expect to obtain excellent results in half the number of treatments, or less, than with prior lasers. Our doctor can give you a good idea of the number of treatments that will be needed after your tattoo is examined.
Partial Tattoo Removal
Due to change in circumstances, relationships and other factors, some people desire to have their tattoos changed. We can remove parts of tattoos, while leaving other parts intact, to allow for tattoo changes.
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anticipate requiring far fewer treatments than required with other lasers. You can also anticipate more complete results. However, since the exact number of treatments will Shore Vascular & Vein Center / Aesthetic Laser Center not initially be known, we offer complete tattoo removal packages. That gives you a set announces en light en™the , the newest, most complete price in the beginning and eliminates uncertainty of not knowing the exact number solutionthat available anywhere of treatments will ultimately be needed. for Ourlaser staff cantattoo give youremoval. more information about pricing after we™examine your tattoo. enlighten is the most advanced laser system available About Us and effective tattoo removal. It is the world’s first for safe laser Our medical director, Dr. system to combine both picosecond and nanosecond Partia Jeffrey Gosin, is a Board Certified technology with dual wavelength lasers. This allows Due t Vascular Surgeon. He has years of individualized treatment of all colors of ink and skin types for other fa experience in performing cosmetic change the fastest, most complete laser tattoo removal ever available. vascular laser procedures using the leaving highly V™ laser. Theacclaimed “Pico”Excel Difference Cost OverLasers those remove years, hetattoos has been asked by delivering high energy over a very short period of time Cost w by to many patients if he could also break up ink. Inks of different types, colors and depth can provide significant includi remove their tattoos with his laser. challenges to remove. It has been shown that shorter duration pulses are more treatme While the Excel V™ laser isremoving best- tattoos than longer duration pulses. Our new effective in completely requirin enlighten™ laser can deliver energy at picosecond intervals. A picosecond is in-class for vascular applications, anticipa second. This is one thousand times shorter than prior lasers it isone nottrillionth designedof fora removing will not for tattoo removal. Picosecond, tattoos. Other prior lasers also had sometimes referred to as “pico,” lasers have been you a se shown to remove tattoos more completely and with fewer treatments, than with significant limitations. Therefore, exact n lasers used would in the past. he previously not provide this more in service. Flexibility About ™ Picosecond lasers are the most advanced tattoo removal technology When the new enlight ennewest, Our m available. Our enlighten™ laser combines this “pico” technology with the laser finally became available, that He has flexibilitychanged of boththings. 1064nmDr. and 532nm dual wavelength lasers. Never before has completely the hig thisresearched combination power and versatility been available. This now allows for the Gosin theof technology, attended conferences, and personally consulted with laser experts from “University Quality Care at the Jersey Shore” around the country who were involved in the very early use of this remarkable new device. It became clear that this technology “University Quality Care would set the new standard in laser at the Jersey Shore” tattoo removal. We are very pleased to be the first center in the entire Delaware Valley to be able to offer this cutting-edge technology.
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Meet The Professional Team At
442 Bethel Road • Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 927 VEIN (8346)
Jeffrey S. Gosin, MD, FACS Dr. Jeffrey Gosin has dedicated his career to the treatment of individuals with vascular and vein diseases. He is Board Certified in both Surgery and Vascular Surgery. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Jefferson Medical College. He completed his General Surgery residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital where he was Chief Surgical Resident. After his residency, he remained at Robert Wood Johnson and completed an accredited fellowship in Vascular Surgery, where he received extensive training in traditional open vascular surgery and minimally invasive procedures, performed medical research, and had numerous papers published in scientific journals. Dr. Gosin has a special interest in minimally invasive techniques and new medical technology and constantly strives to provide the most advanced state-of-the-art therapies to his patients. He was the first surgeon in his region to perform a stent graft repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a treatment that is now the standard for most patients. He is a leader in minimally invasive vascular and vein treatments. Other physicians have travelled to his center to learn these techniques.
Dr. Gosin is a member of numerous surgery and vascular surgery societies, including:
Virginia S., Billing Specialist Virginia is our billing specialist. She has been with us since 2002. Prior to joining our group, she worked in the billing department of a large cardiology group outside of Philadelphia. She will be able to handle any questions that may arise regarding payment of your claims after they are submitted to your health insurance company. She will work as your advocate to be sure that all claims are processed properly by your health insurance carrier. She is available throughout the work day to answer any questions that you may have regarding a bill or health insurance. Karen K., Clinical Manager Karen is our clinical manager and has been with us since 1998. She is responsible for overseeing all of the clinical aspects of the practice, including scheduling, insurance authorization and assisting the doctor. She is a health insurance specialist and will work with your insurance provider to obtain appropriate coverage for your treatment. Karen has lived at the Jersey Shore since she was 20 years old. She and her husband have 3 children and recently had their first grandchild. Karen is always available throughout the day to help address any concerns that you may have about any aspect of your care.
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons • Society for Vascular Surgery • American Venous Forum • Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery • Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society • International Society for Vascular Surgery • Eastern Vascular Society • Vascular Society of New Jersey • Delaware Valley Vascular Society
Cindy P., Receptionist Cindy is one of our receptionists. She joined Shore Vascular & Vein Center in 2016. She has extensive experience in the medical profession, loves working with patients, and prides herself in providing personalized service to everyone who comes to our office. She is an Ocean City native and has two children. In her spare time, Cindy enjoys many of the outdoor activities that the Shore has to offer, such as kayaking, biking, and walking.
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Shore Vascular & Vein Center Maria N., Receptionist Maria, one of our receptionists, has been with Shore Vascular & Vein Center since 2009. She grew up in Atlantic City. After a long career in the casino industry, she changed her focus to the medical field and has been providing excellent assistance to patients since that time. Maria is fluent in both English and Spanish and is able to assist our Spanish-speaking patients in understanding all aspects of their care. When she is not working, Maria enjoys spending time with her two children and four grandchildren. Denise “Dee” T., Nurse Dee is a nurse who has been with Shore Vascular & Vein Center since 2013. She has more than 40 years’ experiences in the medical field, first in New York prior to moving to the Jersey Shore. Dee considers herself “a humanitarian and a patient advocate.” She states, “I believe we have to humble ourselves, and the way you do that is by serving other people!” That commitment is obvious in her kind and compassionate day-to-day interaction with our patients. Joanna A., Medical Assistant Joanna has been a medical assistant with Shore Vascular & Vein Center since 2014. She began her career with our group as an extern while she was still in school. After graduation, she was offered a position in our office and has been with us ever since that time. Joanna enjoys working as a medical assistant and helping other people. Being fluent in both English and Spanish, she finds it particularly rewarding to help our Spanish-speaking patients better understand their condition and treatments. When not working, Joanna enjoys spending time with her family and her two dogs. Joanne H., RN, RVT Joanne has been with our group since 1995 and has had a long and illustrious career in healthcare. Joanne began her career as a critical care nurse. Then in 1985, along with Dr. Stephen Gosin, the founder of our original surgical practice, she helped develop the first noninvasive vascular laboratory in the region. She is a true pioneer and expert in vascular ultrasound. Joanne was the director of the Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory at Shore Medical Center from 1985-
2009. During that time, she also performed vascular ultrasound tests in our office. She retired from Shore in 2009, but she has remained active in our office vascular lab since that time. Joanne was instrumental in developing the policies, procedures, and technical qualifications for our office-based noninvasive vascular laboratory to achieve and maintain its accreditation through the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. Joanne is constantly complimented not only on her skills as a vascular technologist, but also on her bedside manner and compassion with our patients. Arunas S., RVT, RPVI Arunas has been our noninvasive vascular ultrasound technologist since 2002. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree after graduating from the Medical Faculty of Vilnius University in Lithuania in 1988. Arunas had been practicing medicine for nine years in the field of invasive cardiology before moving with his wife and two children to the United States in 1997. Here he started a new career in noninvasive vascular imaging and technology after graduating from the College of Health Professions at Thomas Jefferson University in 2001. Arunas has also worked at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a highly skilled vascular technologist who maintains the standards required of our lab’s IAC Accreditation. Cheryl G., APN Cheryl is our nurse practitioner. She earned her Master’s Degree from New York University in 1997. She joined Shore Vascular & Vein Center in 2014. Prior to joining our practice she had experience in oncology, infectious disease and in cardiology. Cheryl’s primary focus is working with our aesthetic laser patients. While all of the laser procedures are performed by our physician, Dr. Gosin, Cheryl is very knowledgeable in all aspects of laser treatments and works closely with those patients. She assists patients with their pre- and post-procedural care and helps prepare them for their treatment. In her free time, Cheryl enjoys gardening, volunteer work, reading, and spending time with her family. Lori S., Business Manager (not pictured) Lori is our Business Manager. She handles the insurance billing and daily office accounting. She joined Shore Vascular & Vein Center in April 2017 after working many years in Cardiology. She grew up at the shore and enjoys relaxing at the beach, baking, and spending time outdoors with her family and her dogs.
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Sleeve Gastrectomy 101
WHAT IS A SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY? The Sleeve Gastrectomy reduces the size of the stomach from about 32 ounces (a quart) to approximately 8-10 ounces (the size of a banana). The sleeve restricts the amount of food a person can consume AND has an additional effect - the “chemical/hormonal” effect. The chemical/hormonal effect significantly reduces a person’s appetite for a prolonged period of time after the surgery, anywhere from one to three years. The reduction in appetite supports ongoing weight loss as it is much easier to keep food intake to a minimum when a person doesn’t feel hungry. Bariatric patients who have struggled with their weight and appetite are often amazed by this aspect of the surgery. The reduction in appetite is one of the factors that makes the sleeve a very impactful bariatric option for obesity. IS THE SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY PERMANENT? The Sleeve Gastrectomy is a permanent procedure. Once the portion of your stomach is removed, it cannot be ‘undone’. The gastric sleeve has been around since the 1970s and was originally part of a two-part surgery called the duodenal switch. After years of study and validating the sustained weight loss results, the gastric sleeve was approved as a stand-alone bariatric procedure. The advent of the gastric sleeve, as an insurance-approved procedure for weight loss surgery, took place in early 2010. Garden State Bariatrics has offered the gastric sleeve since its approval in 2010 and considers it one of their specialties. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF GASTRIC SLEEVE? • Permanent • Same Day/overnight stay in hospital • Significant decrease in appetite • On average, approximately 50-60% excess body weight loss Garden State Bariatrics is proud to be among a select few MBSAQIP Accredited bariatric practices in New Jersey. Award winning doctors, Dr. Michael Bilof and Dr. Basil Yurcisin are leaders in their field and are passionate about their patients’ surgical, nutritional and lifelong success. The entire GSBWC team is dedicated to making every patients’ experience a successful one. Visit www.gsbwc.com for more information..
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t FountainView and Tallwoods Care Centers, our mission is to provide the epitome of quality care for our residents. When we think about our residents’ care, we don’t just limit it to our medical and rehabilitation care. Instead, we understand that when our residents are suffering from illness or disability, they deserve so much more than just treatment. Our medical and nursing staff is above par and our therapy is expertly provided in our state-of-the-art facility. However, we take more pride in the fact that our staff is warm and caring, ensuring that our residents are always treated with the ultimate kindness and gentleness. Additionally, we provide a stimulating environment, maintain a full recreation schedule and make sure our residents are still connected to the cultural and social dynamics of the world around them. Our goal, no matter the length of one’s stay, is to treat, cultivate and inspire body, mind and spirit so that when a resident returns home, they’ve gained so much more than a rehabilitative or nursing care. Our goal is to minimize the length of our residents’ stay with us, but at the same time, we hope that every day they’re with us is one they’ll love.
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TESTIMONIALS: “Home-like environment and very caring staff. My mom was there for years and died there. I couldn’t have chosen a better place. Her regular caregivers came in on their day off to spend time with her when she was actively dying. I’ll strongly recommend this facility.” —Christina, Tallwoods Care Center “I’m going to tell my friends to come here because it’s a fantastic place, the nurses are great and the food is great too!” —Guy, Fountainview Care Center “They not only take care of (my daughter), they care about her...excellent.” —Deborah, Fountainview Care Center
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Your Beauty We are celebrating your beauty! There is no ideal when it comes to appearance and beauty. Many people come to us to correct a body trait that has always bothered them and it is liberating for them to have a treatment that can boost their self-esteem and confidence. For others, it is a way to enhance or restore their natural beauty and to feel their best no matter their age. As your plastic surgeon, Dr. Small is bringing his dream and passion to giving you nothing but his best so you can look your best. Dr. Small’s passion began with a childhood accident which led him to his career as a plastic surgeon. He suffered significant burns to his face, chest and arm at the age of 9. He was thankful to live through that accident and, while seeing his progress in before and after photographs, he was astounded and hoped to help someone the way that he was helped. The doctor who helped him was a plastic surgeon, Dr. Richard Dabb. Dr. Small’s life course was set into motion from that injury and now, as a plastic surgeon with his own practice, Ocean Plastic Surgery, P.A. and Laser Center, his focus is to help others with cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. It is through this life perspective and his naturally artistic skill that Dr. Small looks to enrich the lives of those in his care. Additionally, he has an amazing staff that is experienced and adept at their jobs. As a select team that enjoys working together, their combined attributes make a truly exceptional experience while providing your care. Come visit us today, we look forward to seeing you.
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DR. SMALL’S BACKGROUND Dr. Stephen E. Small, D.O., FACOS, is a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Small’s practice has been recognized as Best Cosmetic Surgery in Ocean County for 2014 and 2015 by Ocean’s Happening List. Dr. Small’s plastic surgery residency was at Ohio University, South Pointe Hospital-Cleveland Clinic Health System. Additionally, Dr. Small completed a fellowship at New York Medical College in burn and reconstructive plastic surgery while training at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York. Preceding his plastic surgery training, Dr. Small completed a 5-year general surgery residency with awards and recognition for clinical and academic excellence at the University of Medicine and Dentistry, Stratford. He earned his medical degree with honors from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), and prior to medical school he was a University Scholar at Penn State, earning his bachelor of science degree with honors.
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PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS – WHEN YOU NEED A LAWYER When bad things happen, like a serious injury, happen to good people, a lawyer’s services are necessary to ensure that you get the most compensation for your injuries. Why do I need a personal injury attorney? Experience and expertise. Personal injury attorneys often have: • Trial experience (whereas other types of attorneys may not); • Negotiation experience; • An in-depth understanding of medical diagnoses and processes associated with personal injuries; and • An in-depth understanding of negligence law and other torts. Factors to consider When you begin the process of choosing a personal injury attorney, you will want to understand what makes a good lawyer. One important factor is trial experience. While not all cases go to trial and most settle out of court, you will want to hire an attorney who is a certified trial attorney and is not intimidated by a trial. Know the facts of your case and have as much documentation as possible Before meeting with an attorney for an initial consultation, write down and know as many facts of your case as possible. The attorney may want to see any or all of the following: • Police or incident report • Medical documents, including bills, diagnoses, and test results • Pictures of the location of the incident or accident, damage, injuries or anything from the scene • Written statements from witnesses • Your insurance policy (if applicable) Feel comfortable with the attorney You are going to be spending a good amount of time with your lawyer, so you want to make sure they make you feel comfortable, will be available to answer any questions you may have, and will have a positive outlook about your case. Size Matters Law offices range in size from sole practitioners to firms with hundreds of lawyers. While large firms may be more attractive, there are undeniable benefits to hiring a smaller firm.
Sole Practitioners Sole practitioners can be excellent lawyers and so you may want to consider retaining one if it makes sense, given the nature of your legal problem. Although no two lawyers are the same, potential benefits of hiring a sole practitioner include: • A more direct one-on-one working relationship with your lawyer. Your case is not going to get lost in the shuffle or handed off to another attorney. •
Lower fees and costs. It is not unusual for a sole practitioner to charge less than a big firm might charge for doing the same type of work.
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A more informal working relationship. You are likely to get to know everyone in your lawyer’s office if he or she is a sole practitioner. This can lead to a better one-on-one working relationship, which may make you feel more comfortable.
TESTIMONIAL “I am a long-time client of Kevin Riordan. Among other things, he has represented my mother for a fall and me in a worker’s compensation case, with great results. Sometimes the process gets complicated, but I feel confident when he is battling on our side because I know he has a great reputation as a trial attorney.” — William H., Manahawkin Footwear
For a free consultation, please contact Kevin Riordan, Esq., at 732-240-2250.
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A Trial Lawyer Who Will Fight A personal injury lawyer is a lawyer who provides legal representation to those who are injured either physically, or psychologically as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of another person or company. Many of these lawyers tend to be knowledgeable in the area of law known as tort law, which includes civil wrongs and economic or non-economic damages to a person’s property, reputation or rights. For over 30 years, personal injury attorney Kevin Riordan has handled a wide variety of legal cases. Being involved in an accident or incident that results in personal injuries can be devastating to an individual and their family. The personal injury field allows he and his staff to help innocent victims maneuver through the legal process, which can be complicated and time-consuming. Adds Kevin, “We try to get the most compensation for their pain and suffering, while treating them with compassion, dignity, and respect.” Another benefit to hiring Kevin is that he is a sole practitioner. Sole practitioners of personal injury law offer a number of benefits to potential clients, which include more personal attention and a oneon-one working relationship between the lawyer and the client. They are also more willing to take on smaller cases and often have lower fees and costs. OCW: What is the most rewarding part about your profession?
OCW: What sets your practice apart from others like it?
KEVIN: As a certified trial attorney, I have the ability and reputation to negotiate a settlement to properly compensate my clients for their injuries. I enjoy fighting for my clients to get the best result, even if it means taking a case all the way through the trial process.
KEVIN: I have worked in large, medium and small firms during my 30 years in practice. While they all have their advantages and disadvantages, I appreciate being able to make my own decisions and to treat each client individually, rather than as number or a quota to meet. We thoroughly investigate and prepare each case as if it is going to trial. However, my practice is run very efficiently for quick results, but without rushing to settlement. This ensures the best possible end result.
OCW: What is the most challenging part? KEVIN: The most challenging part is when a client has a permanent injury that will not allow them to be whole again. While we can help with the process, we cannot turn back the clock to return them to their previous state. OCW: What are the most common issues you see in your profession? KEVIN: If you are not represented by an attorney, insurance companies will try to make you settle for a lower amount, as they want to cut their losses. The most common issues in personal injury matters are proving fault, complexity of injuries, and arriving at a fair dollar figure. That will all depend on the type of accident and the extent of injuries.
OCW: Are there any memorable cases that stick out in your mind? KEVIN: Unfortunately, we remember the most traumatic cases that involve horrific injuries or a fatality. However, each case is unique and even the accidents or incidents that may seem insignificant can turn one’s life upside down. Making a personal injury claim can be difficult and time consuming. We work hard and deal with the courts, witnesses, doctors, and insurance companies, to allow one to focus on recovering from injuries.
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With over 30 years of trying cases in New Jersey, you can rest assured that if you hire Kevin Riordan, he will not settle for less than the fair amount. Unfortunately, bad things happen in life to very good people. A lawyer’s services are necessary to ensure you get the most compensation for your injuries.
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Professional Dentistry
Dear Friend, I am a dentist, but, like everyone else, my teeth need regular care to preserve them and to make them as attractive as possible. So, just like everyone else, I go to the dentist to receive many of the procedures I deliver to my own patients. When I sat down to write goals for my practice, it occurred to me that the kind of dentistry I want to give to my patients was exactly the kind of dentistry that I wanted to receive. And I can assure you that I would hold my dentist to some pretty high standards. I would want my dentist to know me personally. I wouldn’t want to be a number or “the next patient.” And I wouldn’t want to be taken for granted, even years into the relationship. Maybe I am spoiled, but I get annoyed if I have to do too much waiting. I’d prefer my dentist and staff to be ready for me when I arrive. I’m also a stickler for quality. I would pay a little more if I am receiving top-of-the-line treatment. These teeth are the only ones I get, so I wouldn’t want to choose a dentist because his fees are lowest. I would choose a dentist who could provide me with the highest level of care, which is what I feel I deserve. So what I want as a dental patient is what I hope you want, because the result of this kind of treatment is my true goal: optimal dental health and appearance. If you want this kind of care, I would be happy to be your dentist.
Sincerely, Dr. Balaji & the Aesthetic Dental Creations Team
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IRA Rollovers – Small adjustment, Big impact. When most people think of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), they think of getting to retirement, not getting through retirement. Truth is, for most people, the tasks can be equally difficult. BENEFITS OF AN IRA ROLLOVER If you’re eligible to receive a retirement plan payout because of an upcoming career shift (either a different job or retirement), a rollover to an IRA may help you defer income taxes and avoid early withdrawal penalties. Most importantly – you can continue the tax-deferred growth of your retirement account, meaning more to work with as you age. HOW ROLLOVERS ARE ACCOMPLISHED: The 60-day Rule for IRA Rollovers If you receive your distribution yourself from your company plan, you have 60 days to roll it over to an IRA. If you miss the deadline, the distribution becomes taxable, and if you are under age 59½, you will be subject to a 10% penalty, too. The same 60-day rule applies if you choose to move money from one IRA to another, taking control of the funds in between.
Avoid that problem with a direct transfer. The 60-day rule needn’t be a concern at all if you don’t take your retirement money from your company plan or IRA yourself. You may arrange for a direct or trustee-to-trustee transfer. In both cases, by requesting it, the funds will move from your plan account to an IRA (or from IRA to IRA) without your need to receive the distribution in hand. That means asking your company or current fund manager to send the funds over to the new plan administrator. Bonus of a Direct Transfer! No withholding tax. Your employer must withhold 20% of your distribution for federal income taxes, but this withholding is not necessary when the IRA trustee receives the money directly. INVESTING DURING RETIREMENT Getting through retirement means more than just asset management and tax planning, though that is important to consider. It means accounting for your assets, estimating your expenses, and making a plan so your saving and earning power will last. Conventional wisdom in structuring a portfolio
for retirement sustainability calls for heavy equity exposure during the early years of saving. That gives the portfolio the most growth potential, and the risks inherent in the stock market can be leveled out over time. As retirement approaches, the equity allocation is reduced, and the less volatile fixed-income component of the portfolio is increased. That reduces the chance of a major portfolio loss just before retirement drawdowns begin. When retirement begins, how much can be withdrawn each year without running the risk that the portfolio will be exhausted? That depends upon the behavior of the financial markets and the portfolio’s asset allocation. If a bear market takes hold just as the retirement is starting, the risk of running out of money can be high. On the other hand, in a steady or rising market, the portfolio may generate enough growth to build a buffer in the early years of retirement, protecting it from down markets later on. Investment success requires time, not timing. That is why you should think long-term in your investment strategy and you should not be distracted by passing fluctuations or fads in investment management. You need to utilize a disciplined, well-diversified approach to investment management incorporating a fundamental belief that each asset class has a specific function within your portfolio, and each asset class should be managed as a complement to the other asset classes. A professionally managed IRA Investment Management Account can help bring together the needed planning and information for a successful retirement strategy.
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Health & &Wellness Health Wellness
Now the Practice of Yoga Begins…Are Dhyana: Absolute Focus You Ready? Written by Laurie Greene, PhD, ERYT, Owner Atha Yoganushasanam (yoga sutras 1.1) “Now the practice of yoga begins” The first sentence of the bible of classical yoga is this. Atha, which often Written Laurie PhD, ERYT500 opens important by Sanskrit texts,Greene, means “now” and has the connotation of auspicious beginnings…like saying “behold!”: it acts at as an imperative— Owner, Yoga Nine, Ship Bottom, LBIonce & Ventnor “wake up,” we are beginning—and as a “blessing” for those who are ready to begin. It insinuates that we are finally ready to get real, and “to discover the The of yoga, whether be of our essence of ourtechniques existence in the core of our own heart and atthey the center being” (Freeman). Itwith signalsstillness our ability to in the present moment (“now!”). practiced orbemovement, are meant Anushasanam refers to a systematic, scientific teaching; a teaching which is only to to produce a state ofwho keen awareness, offered a qualified student—one is ready to fully commit.commonly
“Every little gesture of the hand, every Mudra has a deep meaning – the entire philosophy life is contained is about being acutely aware of physical of sensations, sensations in these They convey a whole history of God’s which gestures. are always present but rarely experienced without the focus of dhyana. self-manifestation in the universe.”
Try this exercise. Close–your eyes, and without using yourSaraswati Paramahamsa Omkarananda hands, try to breathe into your right nostril only and out the left only. As you attempt to accomplish this “impossible” task, note Mudras play a very important role in Taoist alchemy, Buddhist meditation, that you begin to narrow your focus to the sensation of your yoga, and Indian classical dance and theater. The word mudra stems from known as meditation (dhyana). To arrive this breath entering andwhich exiting your“bliss.” nostrils. to power connect Yoga is a very varied practice. There are many different styles, at diverse the Sanskrit root mud, means This You hints try at the of the practices, and distinct lineages, but there is also an underlying web of similarity “muscles” in gestures your nose withdeep yourfeeling mind’s desire. Youand become beautiful to evoke in the observer joy in the meditation state, the practitioner must remove the these that joins these different approaches. An Indian folktale tells of a man who is practitioner. Theof word mudra also denotes “seal”going in yoga and is out, employed acutely aware the sensation of breath in and a to distraction of sensory input, narrow their digging a well. He begins by digging down fiveand feet and when there is no focus water, explain the process of sealing and strengthening the body’s vital energies. In sensation of which you were previously unaware. he isto discouraged by his hard work, and he climbs out of the hole, moves a few classical Indian dance, mudras are used to express the vast array of human that of a single, absolute point (eka grata). This yards away and begins digging again, only to be met by disappointment again the of focus and and“exercising again. This goes onofand on,muscles” and he never finds water, but laborsattention endlessly. Most traditions of yoga inspire us to engage in deep self-exploration. is called dhyana, the least mentioned sixthThey of ask the us to stick with it, work hard, and dig deeper and deeper. What we tend to do eight of ashtanga yoga in our lives islimbs leave a practice (any practice) just aspractice. it becomes challenging. We jump from regimen to regimen, diet to diet, relationship to relationship, career to career. In yogaisweanareessential asked to part stick to so process that through the body and breath Dhyana ofit,the of seated meditation, we can investigate deep and subtlewith feelings, responses, and relation to since if the mind is busy distractions, it isreflexes unableinto observe the conditioned mind. We do this by slowing everything down and observing from a place of detachment. It is also the foundation of a it closely with fresh eyes. We try to look past the rapid evaluations of our mindfulminds. moving meditation, sincebeing one’spresent, abilityhere, to focus allow conditioned Atha is therefore about in thewill moment.
emotion and experience; to communicate deep feelings and tell intricate stories. the Thisyoga “practice,” imperfectly or not at In tradition whether mudras areaccomplished used for spiritual concentration, healing, all, is exemplary the energetic quietingpractices. of the mind, through a removing obstacles, of anddhyana, other subtle
simple technique breath Please come andofjoin us at awareness. Yoga Nine for a deeper exploration of the “now.”
We will always offer challenging, guided practice to every student as we dig deeper into experience. Come dig time is now! Whatever your practice, bedeeper…the it still or moving, make sure that it
is “yoga,” that it is a practice that furthers the connection of the mind and body through focus, concentration, and self-awareness.
them to “feel” more precisely, and more fully occupy and observe The diverse styles of yoga accomplish this focus and concentration in theirways. bodies from a place of non-attachment. Either practice different Some study texts and philosophy (jnana), some engage in
chanting and other forms of devotion to a higher cause (bhakti), some engage in good works (karma), and still others look to the movement of energies in the body to create deep experience (hatha). The body in hatha yoga is seen as an arena for metaphysical experience. It is manipulated through body postures, bandhas (locks),Edward and mudras Clark: (body & hand gestures), which the The future ofenhance vinyasa, January channeling of energy and therefore experience. These practices are ancient and are found inRetreats many Eastern to artistic traditions. Indianinclassical theaterand and Cuba in Costa Rica March dance make use of postures and mudras to feel and express emotion and create transformation in the performers and the audience. Mudras in particular help to focus the gross body energy through delicate and precise movements of the hands. We are familiar with “anjali,” the mudra of prayer, which focuses our bodies on our vital energy and the essential energy of others, but there are many mudras with many intentions.
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Children Will Be All Smiles After a Visit to
Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates
Dr. Elisa Velazquez
Dr. Elisa Velazquez (Dr. Lisa) has had an obsession with teeth for as long as she can remember. It is this passion that drives her practice, Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates. As pediatric dentists, Dr. Velazquez and her talented team of professionals are highly adept at understanding the needs of children and have received specialized training to enable them to work in this environment. She adds, “Our common goal is to alleviate your child’s anxiety which will lead to a more pleasant experience.” It’s all about creating a comfortable environment so that their dental experience is a positive one.
OCW: What do you enjoy most about it? Dr. Lisa: I love seeing kids smile and leave our office happy. I get a few hugs a day and it makes my day awesome! I especially love when I can influence a patient and they tell me they want to be a dentist when they grow up. OCW: How do you handle a child that is extremely nervous on a first visit? Dr. Lisa: By talking to them and explaining each step very slowly we show them exactly what needs to be done. We use childfriendly words and try to alleviate their fears of the unknown. Our entire team is highly empathetic to our young patient’s needs and knowledgeable in children’s behavior.
OCW: What attracted you to the field of Pediatric Dentistry?
OCW: Why do some children who stick to a healthy diet still get cavities?
Dr. Lisa: I didn’t see a dentist regularly as a child but was always obsessed with my teeth. For my high school graduation my gift from my parents was to get my teeth cleaned. We did not have dental insurance so this was a big deal. I want this generation of children to have more positive experiences with dental care as part of their overall health. While in college I worked as a dental assistant for an orthodontist and loved the environment. My goal has always been to make a difference for children.
Dr. Lisa: Cavities stem from the bacteria in our mouth and consumes sugars and release acids in the mouth. It can be transmitted from caretakers. The acid breaks down the enamel and dentin of the teeth. The enamel of the teeth can also be affected by a variety of factors including medications and some medical conditions. Unfortunately some people are more susceptible and have higher risk factors. We also explain to families that not all healthy foods are good for your teeth. For example, orange juice is naturally acidic and high in sugar.
OCW: What is the most challenging aspect of your profession? Dr. Lisa: It can be tough to work against the fears that some children (and adults) have of the dentist. Dentistry, in general is sometimes difficult for kids and it is hard to see them be afraid. Our team works hard to help parents overcome their fears so they aren’t transferred to their children.
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Meet The Team At Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates Diana Brennan, Dental X-Ray Tech Diana has been with the office for three years. She completed her training and has her dental x ray license, and is proficient in office sterilization techniques. Diana is also a part-time college student and a new mom to a beautiful baby boy.
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Sue Introna, Office Manager Sue has been the office manager of our Manahawkin office since its inception 15 years ago. She has been the heartbeat of our branch office and is known to help all of the families in the practice. When she is not in the office, you will find her on her boat, with her family, or spoiling her grandson..
Danielle Halsey, Certified Dental Assistant Danielle has been with the practice for 15 years. She has worked side by side with Dr. Lisa in both offices and assists her at Children’s Specialized Hospital. Danielle is now the head assistant in the Manahawkin office. She resides in Bayville with her husband & son. They love the beach, boating and traveling.
Linda Furka, Registered Dental Hygienist Linda started with the practice as a patient over 15 years ago and started as a sterilization tech for Ocean Pediatric Dental. She put herself through college to receive a bachelor’s degree, then hygiene school. The patients love her warmth and wonderful hygiene skills. Linda is the proud mom of a daughter and has a baby on the way. Linda is an amazing baker and cake decorator.
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Dr. Matthew Sones, Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Dr. Matt earned his doctorate in dental medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He completed his residency in Pediatric Dental Medicine at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he was chief resident. Dr. Matt resides in Monmouth County with his family and is a wonderful addition to the Ocean Pediatric Dental Family.
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Sitting L-R: Diana Brennan, Dental Assistant, Sue Introna, Manahawkin Office Manager, & Danielle Halsey, Certified Dental X-Ray Tech. Kneeling, Linda Furka, Registered Dental Hygienist. Standing L-R: Dr. Elisa Velazquez and Dr. Matt Sones, Both Board Certified Pediatric Dentists.
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DENTAL SEDATION FOR CHILDREN Some children require extensive dental care or are very phobic. Sometimes children are unable to sit as a traditional dental patient with just local anesthesia or for x rays and cleanings. Sedation and Hospital Dentistry are sometimes necessary options available for your child at Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates. These treatment options are excellent for very young children, children with extensive dental needs or phobias, and special needs children, including autistic children. Please contact us to find out more or to schedule an appointment.
S E DAT I O N O P T I O N S : 1) INHALATION SEDATION (IN OFFICE): Inhalation sedation using nitrous oxide can help children handle nervousness, pain, or gag reflex difficulties during dental procedures. Nitrous oxide (N2O), or laughing gas, is simply a gas that you breathe in through your nose. This colorless, sweet-smelling, and non-irritating gas is commonly used in dental offices. It can help your child feel calm, comfortable, and less sensitive to pain. A child must be able to breathe in their nose for the duration of the procedure for this to be effective.
2) ORAL SEDATION (IN OFFICE):
3) IV SEDATION (IN OFFICE):
Oral Conscious Sedation is when your child receives a liquid sedative in the office to have his or her treatment completed. This is known as “giggle juice.” The child is drowsy and unaware of the treatment being performed. This is a safe and effective treatment choice for the nervous or fearful child or for very young toddlers. This is all done in accordance to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guidelines (AAPD.org). Often the dental work can be completed in one procedure, depending on the amount of work your child needs.
IV Sedation in the office is recommended for apprehensive children, and children with special needs that would not work well under oral conscious sedation. This is an alternative to Hospital Dentistry or multiple oral sedation visits. A dental anesthesiologist in our office administers the IV and all anesthetic drugs, and all dental work is completed in one visit. This is very safe and effective.
4) HOSPITAL DENTISTRY (at Community Medical Center or Jersey Shore Medical Center) Hospital Dentistry is when your child has ALL dental treatment completed in a hospital as an outpatient. Under general anesthesia with an anesthesiologist, all treatment is completed in one session while the child sleeps. This is a same-day surgery procedure. This procedure is very safe and is ideal for very young children, children with extensive dental needs, special needs children and teens.
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Understanding The Term ‘Irritable Bowel Syndrome’ Do you suffer with chronically recurring abdominal pain and/or abdominal bloating that makes you feel or even look nine months pregnant? Do you suffer with chronic diarrhea that makes you uneasy to leave your house for even short trips? Do you have to rush home from a dinner out or even rush to the bathroom before leaving the restaurant because of the urgency to have a bowel movement? Do you know where every bathroom facility is located on your ride to work? Or do you have difficulty having bowel movements with resulting pain and cramping?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are in very good company and may be suffering with a common condition called Irritable Bowel Syndrome. What Is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects the colon or large bowel. It is the most common complaint for which a gastroenterologist is consulted. It is estimated that 1 in 6 Americans suffer with some symptoms of IBS.
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Laxatives, antidiarrheals, and antispasmotics are commonly ordered. Probiotics and alternative therapies can be of great value as well. In conclusion, IBS is treatable chronic condition that must be properly diagnosed for optimum therapy and to minimize the likelihood of more serious conditions remaining undiagnosed. There is no reason why the symptoms of IBS should stop you from enjoying what pleasures life has to offer. So speak to your doctor soon if you suspect that you suffer with the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
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Women suffer with the disorder more frequently than men and the initial onset of symptoms occur most often in adolescence and early adulthood but may manifest at any age. Though IBS is considered a benign condition with no risk of cancer, intestinal damage or associated inflammation, it is quite debilitating in many patients. IBS is one of the most common reasons for absence from work in the U.S. Symptoms of IBS vary by the subtype but all commonly include abdominal pain, bloating, pain relieved by defecation, mucus rectal discharge and alteration in bowel habits. What Is The Cause Of IBS? Despite the common frequency of this disorder, there is no defined cause of IBS. Research has failed to detect any specific defect in the gastrointestinal tract that explains the illness. It has been theorized that a motility disorder (nervous system dysfunction that prevents proper muscle function of intestines) is the prime defect but this has yet to be confirmed. Most experts believe that there are likely multiple contributing factors. How Is IBS Diagnosed? Experts in the field have developed clinical criteria to help diagnose IBS. This is based on history a patient gives a doctor during a visit. These criteria can only assist your doctor in making the diagnosis but are not definitive. This means that one must exclude other illnesses that mimic IBS before the diagnosis of IBS is confirmed. Disorders that can mimic or cause similar symptoms to IBS include: infections, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis), Celiac Sprue (gluten sensitivity), Lactose Intolerance and Colon Cancer and other abdominal cancers. To exclude these disorders, when signs and symptoms are present, physicians will often perform blood and stool tests as well as place patients on selective diets. Colonoscopy is often necessary to exclude Colon Cancer or Colitis. Only once these more serious conditions have been excluded by patient history and necessary exams can patients be reassured of the diagnosis and treatment recommended. Should I Be Concerned? If your symptoms include bleeding, weight loss, bowel movements that wake you from sleep, oily stools or new symptoms presenting later in life, than it is urgent that you see your doctor right away to have appropriate evaluation as these may be symptoms of much more serious conditions. But even if you do not have these alarm symptoms, you should seek medical advice for treatment of IBS if you suspect you suffer with this disorder. How Is IBS treated? There is no cure for IBS so the goal of therapy is to properly diagnose the disorder and thereafter tailor a treatment to the individual. Doctors will often give advice on diet and prescribe medications depending on the nature of the symptoms.
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Pros and Cons of Radiation
Cyrus Khorrami, MD
As a radiologist, I often receive questions about radiation. Much of the equipment in my field uses radiation to enter my patients’ bodies and create images. We all know that large levels of radiation can be dangerous, but how dangerous is the radiation one receives from an X-ray or CT scan? I am here to answer some of the more common questions that are of concern.
Q: What is my risk of being exposed to radiation? A: Radiation is everywhere and we are exposed to it on a daily basis. It
developing cancer. Imaging is a miraculous tool which provides us the ability to see inside the human body. In my opinion, the lifesaving benefits of using X-rays far outweigh the potential very low risks. Patients who need more frequent scans, as well as young adults and children, who have a higher sensitivity to radiation, would benefit the most from the lowest possible exposure. For these patients, we recommended using imaging machines which do not use radiation, such as ultrasound and MRI. Otherwise, these patients should receive the absolute lowest levels of radiation while still obtaining the best images possible.
Q: The media talks a lot about the high levels of radiation in CT comes from the ground, mostly in the form of radon gas. Radiation also comes from scans. Why can’t CT scans use less radiation? the sky in the form of cosmic rays. An airplane flight brings us closer to A: CT scans give extremely detailed images of the human body the atmosphere and increases our radiation exposure. Because of Denver’s high elevation, people who live in Denver are exposed to more radiation than people in NJ. Sun exposure we receive during the summer months exposes us to ultraviolet radiation, which is why protective sunblock is important. We are always exposed to low levels of radiation, and for the most part it does not adversely affect us. When we are exposed to very high levels of radiation, it can slightly increase our risk of developing cancer in our lifetime. However, for the average person, this is not the case.
to detect disease, infection, trauma, and cancer. CT scans do have higher levels of radiation. The amount of radiation emitted from CT scanners can be adjusted; however, setting a CT to emit a very low level of radiation produces very poor image quality. Image quality is important for accurate diagnosis of specific diseases and cancer. As a doctor and a radiologist, it is extremely important to me to reduce the radiation exposure to my patients as low as possible while still creating high-quality images for accurate diagnosis. That is why we implement the latest techniques using our new ultra-fast, 64-slice CT scanner, which gives the highest image quality while reducing the radiation dose by up to 60%.
Q: Why is radiation dangerous? A: When the cells of our body are exposed to
radiation, it can create something called free radicals. Free radicals damage the DNA of that cell. Most of the damage is repaired by the cell, but if the damage is severe, two things could happen: the cell can die or the cell’s DNA is repaired incorrectly. If the cell dies, a new cell is created; however, if many cells die and the damage is severe, it could take a long time to recover. If the cell’s DNA is repaired incorrectly, that cell has the potential to become cancerous.
In summary, radiation is all around us in low doses. Most medical imaging exposes us to low levels of radiation, which does not significantly increase our risk of developing cancer in our lifetime. As adults grow older, radiation exposure becomes less and less dangerous. And there are some who believe that occasional exposure to very low levels of radiation can be beneficial. Imaging is a miraculous tool which provides us the ability to see inside the human body. In my opinion, the lifesaving benefits of using X-rays far outweigh Q: Is all radiation dangerous? the potential risks. What is important is to limit the amount of potential radiation A: There is a belief that low levels of radiation is actually beneficial This is called radiation hormesis. It is thought that low radiation levels can destroy sick cells exposure. That includes eliminating unnecessary exams and using imaging tools before they can cause disease and they are replaced by new healthy cells. This is why which do not use radiation (such as ultrasound and MRI). Although CT scans do have higher levels of radiation, the occasional CT scan does not significantly increase some well known European spas are located by natural hot springs that emit higher our risk of developing cancer. Here at Toms River X-ray, CT, and MRI Center, we levels of radiation. The patrons of these spas swear by the healing effect of those hot are committed to using the absolute lowest levels of radiation while still obtaining springs. the best images possible. That is why we are very excited to introduce our brand new Q: What types of medical imaging expose us to radiation? 64-slice CT scanner. This state-of-the-art machine uses the latest technology and computer software to dramatically reduce our patients’ radiation dose by up to 60%. If I need an X-ray or CT scan, how worried should I be? I strive to provide the highest level of care and safety for my patients as if it was my A: Medical devices that emit radiation – including conventional Xrays, CT own family. As always if you have any questions, feel free to contact our office where scans, fluoroscopy, bone density, mammograms, and nuclear medicine studies – all our staff will be more than happy to assist you. 732-244-0777. feature very low radiation levels, which does not significantly increase our risk of PARVIZ KHORRAMI, M.D. CYRUS KHORRAMI, M.D. Founder Medical Director PARVIN MOTEMADEN KHORRAMI, M.D.
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How to Help Your Child Get the Most Out of School Written by Colleen Clark, Esq.
Is your child struggling in school? Does he tell you he does not want to go anymore? Does his teacher contact you with reports about disruptive behavior or poor quality of work? If so, your child may qualify for adjustments in the classroom that can help. WHAT YOU CAN DO: • Request an evaluation – Send a letter to the child study team at your child’s school requesting an evaluation for special education services. • If your child has a medical diagnosis, send a letter from your child’s physician to the child study team. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: • You will receive notice from the school within 20 calendar days whether an evaluation will be performed. • If an evaluation is warranted, your child will be given various tests, be observed in the classroom and his/her school records will be reviewed. • You will receive a report with details about how your child performed on the evaluation and whether he/she qualifies to receive accommodations and services in school. • If he/she qualifies, you will be part of the team that decides the specific services that will benefit your child.
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If You Have Been Told You Are Not A Candidate For Dental Implants:
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Often, patients are told that they are not candidates for dental implants because they “don’t have enough bone” or their “sinus is too low.” Both conditions are correctable problems in almost all patients, according to Dr. Banks. When the gum ridge where teeth are missing is too thin to place a dental implant, bone grafting can be performed to correct the problem. What that means is that a bone replacement product, or even the patient’s own bone, can be placed into the deficient area, stabilized, and allowed to heal. Following healing, dental implants can be placed into that area and then restored with porcelain teeth. This procedure is called “ridge augmentation” and can be accomplished in both the top and bottom jaws. When teeth are missing, the sinus that lies above the top jaw will expand downward into the ridge and cause bone loss in the gum ridge. This is a correctable problem as well, according to Dr. Banks. “A Sub-Antral Sinus Augmentation – commonly called a ‘Sinus Lift Procedure’ – can be performed, sometimes even at the time of implant placement. This procedure increases the amount of bone in the area where we would like to place a dental implant. Again, a bone replacement product or even the patient’s own bone can be used.” A common misconception is that the bone is placed into the sinus. In reality, the sinus membrane is actually lifted up (hence to name “sinus lift”) back to where it should be, and the bone graft material is placed under the sinus membrane, restoring the gum ridge and the sinus contour together in one procedure. Dr. Banks incorporates state-of-the-art diagnostic procedures, such as 3D cone beam CT scanning of the face and jaws, to evaluate her patients for bone grafting procedures. “That way, I can accurately diagnose the magnitude of the bone loss in the area where we would like to place implants and the quality of the patient’s bone ridge in that area, and pre-plan the surgery to ensure the best possible outcome.” She also prepares and uses advanced biologic materials into grafting procedures such as L-PRF (Leukocyte-Platelet Rich Fibrin) which are made right in the office at the time of surgery. And finally, there is a preconceived notion that these procedures are painful procedures. “There are multiple anesthesia options for the surgical part of the bone grafting process,” she says. “We offer intravenous general anesthesia and sedation, nitrous oxide and local anesthesia” so that all her patients can be treated comfortably. “Of course, I’m making it sound easy but these procedures are technically demanding and take years of practice to gain the proper expertise. You only want your bone grafting procedures performed by a well-trained, ABOMS-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon.”
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Law Ehsan F Chowdhry, ESQ is the owner of EFC LAW PRACTICE, LLC, a law firm exclusively dedicated to White Collar | Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law and Municipal Court / Traffic Offenses. He is licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Ehsan is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Criminal Trial Advocate. He has also been designated by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy as a “Master Advocate.” His experience includes a state judicial clerkship in Ocean County with the retired Assignment Judge commencing in the Criminal Part. He was also an Assistant Prosecutor in the Atlantic and Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office collectively for ten (10) years. He attended Rutgers College of Rutgers the State University of New Jersey, earned his J.D. from Widener University School of Law and his LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree in Trial Advocacy from Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law.
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s we stand here in 2017, finances become ever so important in an extremely competitive job market. We are in a technologically advanced society where people can learn about you and your background with the stroke of a computer key. Depending on the agency that is conducting the criminal background check, whether private or public, a wealth of information about you can be yielded. Having a conviction in New Jersey for a crime, offense or otherwise can possibly jeopardize securing a job if you have been involved with the state criminal justice system. Not only can a conviction affect your ability to secure a livelihood, it may need to be disclosed and can affect college applications, graduate school applications, professional licensing requirements, relationships, court proceedings, military entrance, certain jobs requiring a background clearance, housing and insurance. The law regarding expungements is highly technical and therefore you need an experienced criminal attorney to obtain an expungement. An expungement is legally defined as “the extraction and isolation of all records on file within any court, detention or correctional facility, law enforcement or criminal justice agency concerning a person’s detection, apprehension, arrest, detention, trial or disposition of an offense within the criminal justice system.” N.J.S. 2C:52-1a. Expungements apply to juveniles and adults. Our legislature has recognized the role of an expungement. Life experiences and observation suggest that a multitude of reasons exist why a person has landed in the criminal justice system – marital issues, health problems, mental health issues, drug dependency, financial failure, death of loved ones or simply a product of circumstance. Recognizing these unfortunate yet real problems, New Jersey criminal law states in pertinent part that regarding expungements “the primary objective of providing relief to the reformed offender who has led a life of rectitude and disassociated himself with unlawful activity.” N.J.S. 2C:52-32. Not all crimes and offenses are subject to an expungement. For example, motor vehicle offenses for which a person was arrested or convicted are generally not subject to an expungement. See N.J.S. 2C:52-28. A person seeking an expungement application should know that New Jersey requires certain time passage before one is even eligible to apply. In some cases, depending on the facts and circumstances of the individual, it may be a waiting period of ten (10) years, five (5) years, three (3) years, six (6) months or immediately.
Particularly significant are expungements applications that can be filed immediately. The Governor signed a fairly new law to be effective April 18, 2016. See N.J.S. 2C:52-6a et seq. However, many experienced attorneys and persons involved in the state criminal justice system are not aware of it and how it can help their clients. This new law allows for an expungement application to be filed immediately if a person’s charges were dismissed or resulted in an acquittal, with certain exceptions. To illustrate, we recently helped an individual in Essex County. We were successfully able to get his indictable charge downgraded to a simple assault. Thereafter, we got the simple assault charge dismissed. I prepared all of the necessary paperwork and provided it to the judge to transfer over for expungement purposes. There was no waiting period and this process helps clients who are looking for immediate filing and an expeditious expungement of same. The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has provided a criminal directive and legal form to be utilized in these instances. The law on expungements, like many laws, can and often does change from moment to moment. Likewise, the judicial interpretations dictate the roadmap in this technical area. Depending on what you were convicted of, the time frame, what your criminal records are before and after, and a list of other crucial factors determines if you will be afforded an opportunity for a clean slate. When it comes to your life and your livelihood, you need an experienced attorney who will tend to your best interests. Famous novelist Marcel Proust sums it up – “There is no man … however wise, who has not at some period in his youth said things, or lived a life, the memory of which is so unpleasant to him that he would gladly expunge it.”
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A Passion for the Law: Meet Attorney Ehsan F. Chowdhry When hiring an attorney it is critical to find someone aggressive, persistent, and willing to go the distance to win a favorable outcome for your case. That is exactly what Ehsan F. Chowdhry of the EFC Law Practice brings to the table. His extensive background and time spent as a clerk with the New Jersey Superior Court, Law Division, Criminal Part gave him invaluable experience. While there, he observed a multitude of attorneys in court and noticed which arguments the judges found persuasive in criminal matters. He adds, “I was able to work very closely with the judges to learn how the inner workings of the judicial branch function directly in the criminal law setting.” Whether it’s a a traffic matter all the way up to a first degree crime, this is an attorney who fights for his clients with an unmatched tenacity and passion. A licensed attorney for over 12 years, Ehsan has earned many awards and honors for his competence and abilities. OCW: Tell us about your educational background. Ehsan: I grew up here in Ocean County and graduated with various honors from Toms River High School North. I attended Rutgers College, the State University of New Jersey. I went on to Widener University School of Law and earned my Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. It was in law school where I discovered my passion for trial advocacy. To improve my skill set in speech and trial advocacy, I went to school after obtaining my J.D. degree at Temple University James E Beasley School of Law. While there I completed my Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) in Trial Advocacy while I was working and attending school full-time. OCW: What kind of honors did you receive while there? Ehsan: I was on the Trial Advocacy Honor Society and was awarded the Most Promising Civil Litigator Award in my graduating class. I was also semi-finalist for the Hugh B. Pearce Trial Advocacy competition and given the Excellence in Litigation Award from the Center for Forensic Economic Studies. I attained Dean’s List and was the President of the Minority Law Students Association. OCW: What attracted you to the field of criminal law? Ehsan: While in law school I took many courses related to criminal law. Some required by the institution, and others were elective classes. I took Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Advanced Criminal Procedure, Juvenile Law, Pennsylvania Criminal Law Practice, Advanced Trial Methods, Federal Rules of Evidence, Constitutional Law, and some introduction to White Collar Crime. I excelled in these classes and found them to be both interesting and challenging, as issues of criminal law concern life-altering events. Criminal law is a topic that everyone can relate to as we are constantly
seeing it on the news and social media from various trials, arrests, and day-to-day crimes being committed. OCW: What is the most rewarding aspect of your profession? Ehsan: When a client seeks the advice of an attorney, it is usually for a problem. However, when in need of a criminal defense attorney it is more serious because a person’s life and liberty are in jeopardy. My role is to provide sound advice and the best possible outcome based on the current law and facts of their case. While this is challenging, it is also highly rewarding. When clients come to us, they could be facing imprisonment, serious fines, loss of a driver’s license or potential future job, separation from family, and a multitude of other hardships. To be able to help ease their pain and obtain a favorable result is very gratifying knowing that my set of skills and experience brought forth peace and alleviated their fears. OCW: What are the most common issues you see in your profession? Ehsan: It really varies, though rarely have I seen pure criminality. People land themselves in the state criminal justice system for a myriad of reasons resulting from drug and alcohol issues, mental health issues, marital problems, financial troubles, and most often lapses in judgment. Fortunately, in New Jersey there are options we can help them with. Drug offenders can partake in drug court rehabilitation if eligible. The one time mistake making individual may be afforded a diversion program of Pre Trial Intervention (PTI) and we are seeing a rise in an effort to assist individuals with mental health issues. For lower level offenses, jail time can potentially be removed in lieu of probation with strict conditions such as anger management, community service, and or a host of other things deemed necessary by the court. Additionally, if a person has already been convicted and has led a law-abiding life, we can provide expungement of a criminal record services if eligible. OCW: What are a few of your current honors? • Professional Lawyer of the Year Award, 2015 • Certified by the NJ Supreme Court as a Criminal Trial Attorney • Only 1 of 5 attorneys in NJ Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Criminal Trial Advocate • Designated a Master Advocate by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy • New Leader of the Bar Recipient, 40 under 40 • Ten Leader of the Bar Award • National Trial Lawyers Award.
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On many occasions, Otolaryngology your primary care physician patients will be unsteadiness or lightheadedness. A feeling of being in a fog or the sense of passing out are • age greater than 40 One of the morereferred common therapies is CPAP (continuous to an ear, nose and throat physician (otolaryngologist) for consultation. sometimes described. Vertigo is a specific form of dizziness and describes a sensation of • having a large neck positive airway pressure) therapy. ThisisisBenign where a Paroxysmal machine delivers 4. What Positional Vertigo (BPPV): This is a quite spinning or significant rotary motion in one’s environment. Although we take it for granted, circumference (over 17 positive pressure to prevent the airway from collapsing or to frequently initiate in the common form of dizziness and occurs population. 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This often prompts the patient to seek improve airflow and allow patients to use their CPAPand more easily. regimenspent patients through the work-up treatment for their dizziness Additionally, certain medications or interactions between medications can often cause camping, hiking and golfing. evaluation. The patient should be evaluated by a physician who is There are also more extreme interventions, including tongue base familiar with the disease. The patient should undergo a history and reductions, maxillary mandibular advancement and tracheostomy. A Dr. Bruce Peters is a board certified Otolaryngologist who established his practice in Ocean physical examination to evaluate the Aairway and look for areas of Collegenewer device calledMedicine a hypoglossal nerve stimulator can be implanted County in 1997. graduate of Philadelphia of Osteopathic and residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Petersthe then completed Fellowship potential obstruction. 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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed and rolled out into a 14in square. 4 boneless chicken breasts, cooked 1/3 cup herbed soft cheese 1/4 cup fresh parsley , chopped 1 large egg Optional ingredients-chopped spinach, diced roasted red peppers, additional cheese, etc.
Preheat the oven to 400 degress. Roll out puff pastry, cut into four equal sized pieces. Place 1 1/2 tablesoons of herbed cheese in the center of each piece. Top herbed cheese with a chicken breast and then chopped parsley Next, fold the corners of the pastry over the chicken breast. Place chicken pastry seam side down on a baking sheet covered in parchement. Lightly brush the top with a whisked egg. Bake for 20-25minutes or until crust is golden brown.
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Making the Most of Fall Harvest, Compliments of Chef Steph Autumn Vegetable Medley with Rosemary and Nutmeg
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9 ounce(s) fennel bulb with stalks 2 cup(s) butternut squash cut into 1/2 cubes 1 1/2 cup(s) parsnip cut into 1 inch thick slices 1 1/2 cup(s) carrot cut into 1 inch thick slices 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) rosemary, fresh chopped 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper 1 dash(es) nutmeg freshly grated 1/3 cup(s) Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 425°. Trim tough outer leaves from fennel. Cut fennel bulb in half lengt wise; discard core. Cut each half into three wedges. Combine fennel, squash, and next 7 ingredients (through nutmeg) in a large shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 35 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle vegetable mixture with cheese, if desired, just before serving.
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What is integrative medicine? Integrative medicine is patient-centered health care that looks at all aspects of health and illness. Integrative medicine looks at the whole person, and not just the disease or symptom. It takes into account the person’s lifestyle, from the physical and psychological to the environmental and genetic. It uses all medical systems for healing and treatment, from conventional approaches and mind-body medicine, to old world traditions such as botanicals and acupuncture. It cherry-picks the best of traditional medicine and what is commonly called alternative or complementary medicine. It stresses prevention and less invasive, more natural treatments. Integrative practitioners believe that everyone has an incredible capacity to heal.
What is unique about the Hackensack Meridian Integrative Health and Medicine program? Through our program, we offer a cuttingedge team approach through medical consultations with our nurse practitioner and physician, treatments from an acupuncturist, dietary consults with a nutritionist, and lifestyle improvements with our health coach and health psychologist. Patients who are seen in our center get a comprehensive evaluation of the five pillars of health: resilience, purpose, nutrition, activity and sleep. The team consists of specialists who have exemplary training in integrative and functional medicine, treating the whole person—mind, body and spirit. Patients can self-refer to any of the integrative medicine staff members, meaning if someone wants to see the nutritionist, they do not need to see the integrative physician first. Above all, at Hackensack Meridian Integrative Health & Medicine, each patient partners with an integrative practitioner to create an individualized treatment plan. As a result, our patients become empowered to make healthy lifestyle changes.
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Hackensack Meridian Integrative Health & Medicine has developed a comprehensive health and wellness program like no other. Completely customized and focused around our five pillars of health and wellness: sleep, activity, purpose, nutrition and resilience. Begin your path to wellness with one of our Integrative Medicine Physicians or Nurse Practitioners. To schedule a consultation, call 732-994-7855 or, for more information, visit MeridianIntegrativeMedicine.com
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What is an Anal Abscess? An anal abscess is an infected cavity filled with pus found near the anus or rectum. What is an anal fistula? An anal fistula is frequently the result of a previous or current anal abscess, occurring in up to 50% of patients with abscesses. Inside the anus are small glands. Sometimes, these glands become clogged and become infected. This leads to an anal abscess. The anal fistula is the tract or tunnel that forms between the clogged gland inside the anal canal and the infected skin/abscess outside of the anus. A fistula can present with or without an abscess. Other causes of anal fistula are: Crohn’s disease, radiation, trauma and malignancy/cancer.
How does a person develop an anal abscess or fistula? Most anal abscesses are the result of an acute infection in the glands inside of the anus. Occasionally, bacteria, fecal material or foreign matter can clog the anal gland and create a condition for an abscess to form. Once an abscess is drained, in approximately 50% of cases, a tunnel (fistula) will persist under the skin connecting the infected gland to the outside skin where the abscess was located. When this occurs, patients typically experience some type of persistent drainage from the site of where the abscess had been in the perianal skin.
What are the signs or symptoms of an abscess or fistula? A patient with an abscess may have pain, redness or swelling in the area around the anus. Other common symptoms are fevers, chills, fatigue and generally not feeling well. Those patients who develop an anal fistula frequently complain of perianal irritation, moisture in the perianal area and/or persistent, episodic drainage in the perianal area. A common complaint of patients with anal fistula is the sensation that they cannot keep the perianal clean or that they feel “wet” in the perianal area.
be performed in the surgeon’s office with local anesthetic and may sometimes require deeper anesthesia in the hospital setting. For some patients, such as diabetics or patients with suppressed immune systems, hospitalization may be required for more significant infections.
Are antibiotics necessary to treat anal abscess or anal fistula? Antibiotics, alone, are NOT a wise treatment for anal abscess or fistula. Studies have shown that for uncomplicated abscesses, the addition of antibiotics to surgical drainage does not improve healing time or reduce the potential for recurrences. There are, however, certain circumstances in which antibiotics may be added to surgical drainage. These would include those patients with extensive cellulitis, patients with cardiac valvular disease, and those patients with altered or suppressed immune systems. This determination is made by your surgeon after taking a careful, detailed medical history and performing a physical examination.
What is the treatment for anal fistula? Surgery is almost always necessary to treat an anal fistula. This may require a single stage or multi-staged procedure. Colorectal surgeons are specialists who are trained to treat anal fistula and are well versed in the different types of surgeries to treat anal fistula. The surgery involves connecting the external opening (site of drainage on the skin) to the internal opening (the clogged gland). There are several different types of surgical procedures to accomplish this and a colorectal surgeon would determine which procedure is best suited to your condition.
Are there any tests performed to diagnose an abscess or fistula? A majority of anal abscesses/anal fistulas are diagnosed by history and physical examination alone. Occasionally, additional studies such as CT scan or MRI can assist the surgeon with the diagnosis of deeper abscesses or to help identify a deeper or complex fistula tract/tunnel.
How is an anal abscess treated? The treatment of anal abscess is surgical drainage. Once the overlying and surrounding skin has been numbed with local anesthetic agents, an incision is made in the skin over the abscess to drain the pus. This can usually Board-certified in general surgery and proctology and a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, Dr. Paonessa specializes in colon and rectal surgery. She has been in practice for 13 years. She completed her colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA. She is co-editor of the textbook Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids, 2nd edition. Dr. Paonessa believes in patient-centered care and preserving each patient’s independence, well-being and dignity. She provides the latest, up-to-date treatments and tailors each plan of care to the individual patient’s needs. Call 732-282-1500.
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Chemotherapy Before Breast Cancer Surgery or Not? Sumy H. Chang, MD, FACS, Provides Perspective Traditionally, breast cancer patients underwent surgery to get a mass removed, then the doctors decided whether or not chemotherapy was needed. But now, in many cases, women with large or aggressive cancer undergo chemotherapy prior to surgery. Why the change? Sumy H. Chang, MD, FACS, a fellowship trained, board-certified breast surgical oncologist, says there are a number of factors to consider when making treatment decisions, specifically, whether chemotherapy before surgery is recommended and why it’s beneficial. Dr. Chang is a provider with Barnabas Health Medical Group (BHMG), and is affiliated with Community and Monmouth Medical Centers, RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH) facilities. According to a 2015 Yale University study published by the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, researchers found that women with larger breast tumors who had chemotherapy were more likely to have a lumpectomy than a mastectomy. Furthermore, the study states that the proportion of women
being treated with chemotherapy before surgery steadily increased from 13.9% of women in 2006 to 20.5% of women in 2011.
• Age of patient – younger women typically have more aggressive breast cancer while older women tend to have less aggressive cancer
“As part of the overall treatment program, patients must meet with a medical oncologist prior to undergoing surgery to review options and discuss the risks of chemotherapy,” says Dr. Chang. “Generally speaking, if there’s a large tumor, we would opt to shrink it through chemotherapy treatment prior to surgery to perform a lumpectomy rather than a mastectomy. If a patient’s lymph nodes are involved, we work to shrink the tumor so we can minimize the lymph nodes we need to remove.”
• Personal choice
Factors that determine chemotherapy treatment decisions include: • HER2 status – a sign of aggressive behavior • Tumor size – typically larger than 2 cm • Grade of cancer • Lymph node involvement – the higher the number of positive nodes, the more beneficial chemotherapy may be
Dr. Chang says another reason to choose chemotherapy is if a patient is not an operative candidate – meaning the tumor is attached to the muscle, chest wall or ribs. The surgery would be extremely aggressive, so shrinking the tumor will likely lead to a less complicated surgery. “While chemotherapy is beneficial for many patients, not everyone is a candidate for chemotherapy and there are a host of side effects,” continues Dr. Chang. “Since chemotherapy affects the heart function, we need to run tests to be sure the patient can withstand the treatment.” The bottom line: we examine pathology and take an individualized approach to best meet each patient’s individualized needs. Our goal is to tailor the patient’s treatment according to the nature of the cancer and help them resume their full lives.
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Every year, people give themselves the green light to overindulge around the holidays. This food orgy can last from Halloween through New Year’s and beyond. For those who are normally healthy eaters and maintain an appropriate weight, the indulgences will stop and any excess weight will come off. But for those who are already overweight or obese, losing those holiday pounds often proves more difficult. So, with the holidays around the corner, imagine what it would be like if your body -were able to speak to you . . .
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STOP! Before you give yourself permission to stuff me with loads of holiday food, please consider how your negative patterns affect me. I can’t handle carrying around any more weight. I don’t like my reflection in the mirror. Clothes already feel tight on me. I feel tired and sluggish and older than I am. Just going up and down stairs tires me out, and I sometimes get out of breath. My joints ache. I can practically feel my blood sugar and cholesterol levels rising, and my arteries becoming more and more clogged. Why do you keep filling me up with junk? Why do you keep shoveling food into me, even when I tell you I’m full? Why do you keep finding excuses for not taking care of me? I’m begging you . . . please fix this NOW, before the holidays, before you plaster even more pounds and inches on me. I deserve better, and I know you can do better! I promise that if you take better care of me, I’ll take better care of you. - Your very uncomfortable and concerned body
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Menopause and Intimacy… Eric Lehnes, MD, Provides Perspective It’s normal for women to stay sexually active while they age, but with age comes some new and not-so-new issues.
a post-menopausal state, they may experience a different set of sexual related issues.
Eric Lehnes, MD, a board-certified obstetrician gynecologist with Ocean Gynecological and Obstetrical Associates, part of Barnabas Health Medical Group, provides women with a full range of gynecologic and obstetric services and is known for his expertise in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Lehnes is affiliated with Community Medical Center in Toms River and Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, both both RWJBarnabas Health facilities. Here, he sheds light on sexualrelated issues for women in their 40s and beyond.
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To put things in perspective, a hundred years ago, the average woman’s life expectancy was just 51, and the average age of menopause was 50. Fast forward to today where life expectancy has reached the late 80s to early 90s, but the age of menopause has remained relatively the same. Since women today are living nearly half of their lives in
When menopause occurs, estrogen levels decrease tremendously. As a result, vaginal walls become thinner and less elastic and there’s less lubrication available which can make physical relations downright painful. “The good news is there is light at the end of the tunnel for women who may be experiencing changes that affect their sexual relations,” says Dr. Lehnes. To overcome these changes, doctors may prescribe various medications to improve the vagina’s structure and flora by increasing lubrication, thickening the walls and improving elasticity.
STDs in Your Later Years Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can occur at any age.
the population. Dr. Lehnes says he has seen many more seniors over the past five years with STD infections than he has seen in the past 20 years. People are living longer and are in better health and they remain sexually active much later into life than before. Today, between the remedies to improve a woman’s sexual function and the various treatments to overcome male erectile dysfunction, many 50 to 90-year-olds are sexually active. Combine this with the lack of pregnancy fear after menopause, and condom use becomes essentially obsolete. While abstaining from sex is the only reliable method of preventing STDs, there are other ways for adults to prevent infection. The CDC advises using condoms and other barriers consistently and correctly, getting tested and waiting for results before having intercourse, and communicating openly and honestly with your partner, as a few key ways to reduce the risk of infection.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rates of infection from STDs among older Americans was larger than for the rest of
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Did you know that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the U.S.? Approximately 200,000 new cases are diagnosed each year and 27 percent of all cancer deaths are from lung cancer.
What causes lung cancer?
SMOKING. Smoking is the number one risk factor for lung cancer. Even
though non-smokers can also get lung cancer, the risk is much higher in those who smoke. The more you smoke, the higher your risk. The likelihood of getting lung cancer decreases after you quit smoking. Tobacco smoke damages cells in the lungs, causing the cells to grow abnormally. Regular exposure to smoke from someone else’s cigarettes, cigars or pipes (called second-hand smoking) can increase a person’s risk of lung cancer, even if they are non-smokers. EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS. Certain jobs such as shipbuilding, asbestos mining, insulation or automotive brake repair may cause exposure to asbestos. Asbestos fibers can irritate the lung and cause cancer. When combined with smoking, the risk of developing lung cancer is much higher. RADON. Radon is an invisible, odorless gas released by soil and some rocks. Exposure to higher levels of radon can cause cancer, especially lung cancer. WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF LUNG CANCER?
There are two different types of lung cancer: small cell and non-small cell. This difference is based on the type of cancer cells. Most lung cancers are non-small cell. Among the non-small cell lung cancers, there are several subtypes: adenocarcinoma, squamous cell and large cell. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS?
Symptoms and signs include coughing, hemoptysis (coughing up blood), shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue and weight loss. Most often, the symptoms do not manifest until the cancer is advanced. Sometimes lung cancer can be detected as a shadow in the lung on an X-ray done for other reasons. WHAT IS THE DIAGNOSIS?
Once your doctor suspects that you have lung cancer, you will be sent for CT scans and in some cases, a PET scan. A PET scan can detect cancer more accurately than other tests. The diagnosis is confirmed by taking a biopsy of the suspicious lesions seen on the X-ray or CT scans. The scans also help to see if the cancer has spread to any other organs, a process called metastasis. ARE THERE DIFFERENT STAGES?
Staging is different for small cell and non-small cell lung cancers. Small cell lung cancer has only two stages: limited stage (confined within the lungs) or extensive (spread outside the lungs). Non-small cell lung cancer has four stages: stages I to IV. Stage I is a small tumor that is confined to the lung, that has not spread to the lymph glands. Larger tumors and those that are spread to the lymph glands come under stages II and III. When the cancer has spread to other organs, it is stage IV. WHAT ARE THE TREATMENT OPTIONS?
Treatment is based on the stage and the type of lung cancer. Small cell lung cancer is mainly treated with chemotherapy. In limited stage small cell lung cancer, radiation can be combined with chemotherapy. Early stage non-small cell lung cancer is best treated by surgical resection. An experienced surgeon removes the tumor, surrounding normal lung tissue and the lymph glands around it. Even after removing the tumor, cancer cells can remain and cause recurrent cancer, either in the lung itself or in other organs. Chemotherapy, radiation or both are used after surgery to reduce the chance of recurrent cancer. Advanced stage lung cancer is treated with chemotherapy. The types of chemotherapy drugs used are based on the type of lung cancer, age of the patient, other medical illnesses, etc. There is ongoing research to improve the outcome in patients with lung cancer. WHAT’S NEW IN LUNG CANCER? TARGETED AGENTS: Medicines that target certain proteins or receptors on the cancer cells are being developed
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for the treatment of various cancers. These targeted agents attack the cancer cells specifically, sparing other cells. Targeted agents cause less severe side effects than chemotherapy. A few different targeted agents are found to be beneficial in lung cancer. Tarceva (erlotinib) is a drug that works in certain types of lung cancers carrying a mutation in a receptor called EGFR. A new drug called crizotinib was approved recently for the treatment of lung cancer that carries a gene called ALK fusion oncogene. No two tumors are alike! Even among lung cancers, there are different distinguishing features. Your oncologist chooses the type of treatment based on a number of factors, including the cell type, stage, different biological markers on the cancer cells and your other medical problems. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:
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If you are a heavy smoker, and have been smoking for several years, ask your doctor if you need to do an X-ray or a CT scan. Ask your MD about different methods to help you quit smoking. If you are diagnosed with lung cancer, ask about the type of cancer you have, stage and other features such as EGFR mutation. What is your treatment plan? What are the side-effects of treatment? Are there support services available?
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Historic Dennisville Christmas House Tour Saturday, December 16, 2017 • 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Sponsored by the Dennisville Historic Home Owners Association, Inc., [501 (c)(3)]
The 28th Historic Dennisville Christmas House Tour is our premier fund raising event. On the 3rd Saturday of December a minimum of 8 beautifully decorated 18th and 19th century historic homes, as well as several public buildings and 2 churches, are open to the public. Please think about starting your holiday season with a festive glimpse of history in Dennisville at Christmas time!
Tickets are $15.00 and will be sold at the Dennisville Post Office, 24 Hall Ave. in Dennisville the day of the tour beginning at 3:30 pm. Advance ticket sales will be available online at www.dhhoa.org beginning October 1, 2017. Dennis Township Middle School Student Government students will serve as greeters to distribute programs and get tour goers started on their way. Houses open at 4:00 pm. The Post Office will be open for stamp sales as well. Soup and sandwich supper at the South Dennis Trinity United Methodist Church beginning at 3:00 pm until food runs out ($8.00 adults, $3.50 children under 12). Refreshments and comfort stations at the Dennisville United Methodist Church Social Hall, the Dennis Volunteer Fire Company and the Dennis Township Old School House Museum. The Middletones Carolers (Middle Township High School a cappella vocal quartet) will perform through the village in period costume. Alice Belanger McGuigan’s illustrated “Historic Dennisville: A Walking Tour” will be available for sale at the ticket center. Dennis Volunteer Fire Company will be open with new and antique equipment on display. Light refreshments will also be available there. The Dennis Township Old School House Museum will be open to visitors. You might want to take a quick look tonight and make arrangements to return for a more in depth visit at a later date.
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Holiday Warning Signs To Look Out For In Your Loved One We at Spring Oak are here for tours 7 days a week to help family and friends of aging loved ones. We offer a full service Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhood for those in need of dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Call Cathy today for your tour 609-607-6001.
10 Holiday Warning Signs To Look Out For In Your Loved One This Holiday Season • Poor eating habits resulting in weight loss, no appetite, or missed meals. • Neglected hygiene - wearing dirty clothes, body odor, neglected nails and teeth. • Neglected home - it’s not as clean or sanitary as you remember growing up. • Inappropriate behavior - acting loud, quiet, paranoid, or making phone calls at all hours. • Changed relationship patterns that friends or neighbors have noticed. • Burns or injuries resulting from weakness, forgetfulness, or misuse of alcohol or medications. • Decreased participation in activities such as attending the senior center, book club, or church. • Scorched pots and pans showing forgetfulness for dinner cooking on the stove. • Unopened mail, newspaper piles, and missed appointments. • Mishandled finances such as losing money, paying bills twice, or hiding money. When family members get together, it’s great to finally recognize and see firsthand that their elderly loved ones may have a problem. But conflict often surfaces when family members have to agree on a solution, especially when the senior has dementia or Alzheimer’s and family members don’t know how to handle it. We at Spring Oak Assisted Living strongly recommend getting your loved one professional care, where they can be surrounded amongst everything they need to live a “quality life”. We have gathered a Family Meeting Guideline to help making decisions for your loved one easier and stress free:
Holiday Family Meeting Guide • The person leading the meeting can be the elderly relative who anticipates needing care in the future. If that person already needs care, an adult child, friend, or relative can lead. • Encourage discussion and get input from everyone. Make sure everyone makes their feelings known. • Discuss money. Who will pay? How? If the money is coming from the elderly relative’s estate, who will be the executor? Is Assisted Living affordable? • Does the Assisted Living accept Medicaid if our loved one should need to apply for this? • At the end of the meeting, everyone present must commit to support the plan. • Write it down. Good intentions are often forgotten over time and family members must have their responsibilities right in front of them.
Acupuncture
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55 Senior Living Advisor “Mom Needs Help and I Don’t Know Where To Start!” This is how many of our phone conversations begin. Some folks need light home care to help with light tidying, meals and bathing. Others need medical assistance at home, or possibly an assisted living residence. Another may show alarming signs of becoming forgetful only to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Where do you start? With the myriad of options available today, it is hard to know where to go and who to trust. The stress can be unmanageable for those in the position of caring for children as well as a parent. This is where Oasis Senior Advisors can change everything. We know each individual requires a very unique set of solutions. With one phone call we can get you and your loved one on the right path. What To Expect 1. A meeting scheduled to discuss your personal needs, lifestyle, and budget. 2. Once matches are found, your advisor will arrange tours of communities in your area, including Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living Communities. 3. Oasis offers a local hands-on approach, with extensive knowledge and compassion of all services and communities in your area - your worry and confusion stops here. 4. Our services are absolutely FREE for clients and their families. You Won’t Pay A Penny! Connie Roberson, CSA
“About a month ago I started looking into assisted living communities for my 90 year old mother. I was totally new to the process and felt overwhelmed. Fortunately, I found Connie Roberson who was a God send. From our first telephone conversation she educated me as to the different living options and explained what to look for in an assisted living community. She provided guidance, and support every step of the way, but always asked me how I felt about what each community had to offer. Connie visited every assisted living community with me so that we could debrief afterward and compare notes. She asked the questions I didn’t know to ask or ones I forgot to ask. Connie is a beautiful person and truly cares about helping people find the right home for them. My mom moved in to a place a couple of weeks ago and Connie is still following up on how she is doing. I cannot recommend Connie highly enough.” — Caryn Cullen
OCEAN, MONMOUTH & MERCER COUNTIES 732-675-3140 - Phone 732-438-9179 - Fax croberson@youroasisadvisor.com Acupuncture
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Health &Wellness
It’s That Time Of Year Again…Should You Get A Flu Shot?
What You Need To Know
The flu is a respiratory infection that’s caused by many different viruses. Up to one in five people get the flu in the U.S. each year.1 It comes on suddenly, causes worse symptoms than the cold and can be serious for some people. As you know, last year, a new strain of flu was thrown into the mix. Called swine flu at first, then H1N1, it caused symptoms similar to regular flu, such as fever, cough, aches, chills and fatigue.2 Did you get a flu shot last year? If you’re someone who’s always thought flu shots are just for your grandparents, think again. For the 2017-18 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends that almost everyone get a flu shot. That is, everyone six months and older. These changes will simplify guidelines that have been confusing to many people. You should know that the new flu vaccine will include the H1N1 strain. Any shortage in vaccine supplies this season may slightly alter a plan to vaccinate everyone at once, however. In that case, the CDC may prioritize vaccines as it has in the past. It would first target people who
are at higher risk of developing complications from the flu. This includes people who are 65 and older and pregnant women. Also, people with certain chronic medical conditions, such as asthma or heart disease, would take priority. In addition, it is also important for those coming into close contact with these people to get vaccinated early.3 Now, if you’re pregnant, you may wonder if it is safe to get a flu shot. The short answer is, yes. However, this is not true if you have a severe allergy to eggs. That’s because the ingredients for flu shots are grown inside eggs. Also, you should not get a vaccine if you have had a severe reaction to a flu shot in the past. If you’re pregnant, request the flu shot, not the nasal spray vaccine. It is made from an inactivated virus. This makes it safe for you and your baby during pregnancy. Avoid trying to get pregnant for four weeks after a vaccination with a nasal spray vaccine.4 So, when should you get a flu vaccine? Now is a good time to start thinking about it. Flu season runs from November to April. Most cases hit between the
end of December and early March. You can probably get the vaccine starting in September. It’s best to do it as early as possible so you can head off any infections “at the pass.” Getting the flu shot early gives your body time to build up immunity. This means it will protect you better against the flu.5 If you haven’t gotten the vaccine by December or so, or if it hasn’t been available for some reason, still go ahead and get it when you can. Remember that the nasal mist vaccine is only for healthy, non-pregnant people who are between 2 and 49 years old.5 If you do develop cough and cold symptoms, stop in to see us. We can help you select the best over the counter medications to help put you on the road to recovery. For more information, call 609-660-1111 or visit www.JerseyShorePharmacyBarnegat.net.
If you do develop cough and cold symptoms, stop in to see us. We can help you select the best over the counter medications to help put you on the road to recovery. For more information, call 609-660-1111 or visit www.JerseyShorePharmacyBarnegat.com. COUPON: 20% OFF Valid for Over-the-Counter Items Only. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 12/31/2017 Sources 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
MedlinePlus. “Flu.” http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ medlineplus/flu.html MedlinePlus. “H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu).” http://www.nlm. nih.gov/medlineplus/h1n1fluswineflu.html Health Day. “Virtually Everyone Should Get a Flu Shot: CDC”http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/ fullstory_95735.html MayoClinic. “Seasonal flu shot in pregnancy: Is it safe?” http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/influenza/AN00651/ METHOD=print Nemours Foundation. “Is the Flu Vaccine a Good Idea for Your Family?” http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/ body/flu_vaccine.html
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Funeral Cremation Service Questions & Answers CAN I CONSENT TO MY OWN CREMATION? No. New Jersey law requires that your spouse or blood kin in order of relationship consent to cremation. However, if you think your wishes will not be honored you can appoint a Funeral Representative in your will to consent for cremation. This designated person can bypass a spouse or any relative. DO FUNERAL HOMES OR CREMATION SERVICES HAVE A CREMATORY ON SITE? No. New Jersey law does not allow funeral homes or cremation services to perform the actual cremation. Only cemeteries have crematories. The Funeral Director arranges for the cremation and plans any services selected, such as viewing, memorial service, burial of cremains, etc.… The options with cremation are endless.
If you would like additional information on the services we offer or prearrangement options, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated staff at 732-657-7868 or you may visit our website at www.degrafffuneralhome.com
Education
Navigate the Stars With Thrilling Shows at the
Novins Planetarium
The Robert J. Novins Planetarium is one of the largest and most active planetariums in New Jersey! Featuring some of the latest projection technology, the Planetarium brings you the universe in innovative and exciting new ways! Its dome is a virtual 360-degree video space, no longer restricted to simply an earthbound view of the sky, so the staff can take you on a journey from the smallest scale to the edge of the universe! And, the fiber-optic star projector provides a beautiful, crisp view of the night sky. In addition to children’s and general admission shows, the Planetarium presents special events. From spooky Halloween treats to musical Holiday arrangements, audiences of all ages will get in the spirit! Over 25 spectacular Laser Shows, which include “Laser Beatles,” “Laser Country,” “Metallica,” and two different “Pink Floyd” shows (just to name a few) fill the dome with color and music as brilliant lasers dance among the stars. The popular “PJ Night!” shows give children a chance to wear their favorite PJ’s to a monthly show that is always a dancing, singing, and NAVIGATE learning good time! THE STARS For the expert or novice stargazer, observing sessions, star watches, and telescope workshops are scheduled throughout the year with help from A.S.T.R.A. (Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area). If you are interested AT THE in learning more about astronomy, telescopic observing, and other things space-related, join A.S.T.R.A. at its regular NOVINS monthly meetings, held the second Friday (except August). All ages are invited. PLANETARIUM But, the Planetarium is so much more! The Robert J. Novins Planetarium Looking for a place to have a Birthday Party? A variety of packages are available that include a party room and is one of the largest and most active show tickets. planetariums in New Jersey! Its dome is a If you are looking for a unique gift, stop by The Space Store, which features star charts, child-friendly telescopes, virtual 360-degree video space, so the staff space toys, and much, much more! can take you on a journey from the smallest scale to the edge of the universe! Plus, School Groups, Pre-K to Grade 12, are booked during the regular school year. Clubs and organizations can also book their group or get astronomy “to go” with traveling programs! So, become a stargazer! Be a part of our Universe and we’ll show you the Sun, the Moon, the stars, and beyond. For the very best celestial entertainment, come visit the Novins Planetarium at Ocean County College!
For recorded show information call 732-255-0342 or visit the Novins Planetarium web page at www.ocean.edu for an updated schedule. The Planetarium office can be reached at 732-255-0343 or email planetarium@ocean.edu.
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OCEAN COUNTY LIBRARY Visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for information about other great programs and library resources
connecting people, building community, transforming lives! Meet author Nancy Jo Sales : “American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers”
Award-winning journalist and author Nancy Jo Sales will discuss her book, American Girls: Social Media and The Secret Lives of Teenagers. The book will be available to purchase at the event, courtesy of Barnes & Noble. 6:30 PM: Presentation, followed by 7:30 PM: Book Signing *Professional Development certificate provided – 1 hour
Program is sponsored by Tools for Teens and Adults O.C. Board of Chosen Freeholders, O.C. Youth Service Commission, O.C. Health Department, S.C. of NJ Ocean County Probation-Juvenile Supervision, O.C. Library, Municipal Alliance Project, N.J. Governors Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse
Toms River Branch Wednesday, November 8 at 6:30 pm
SCORE Workshop: Website Design Tips to Attract New Customers to Your Business
Internet Marketing Specialist and Owner of Yes You Can Marketing, LLC, Maureen Rushalski, will show you how certain features can transform your website into a work horse for building your business. Please Register 609-597-3381
Stafford Branch Wed., Nov. 15 at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Author Talk & Book Signing with Healing Medium, Anysia Marcell Kiel
Published author and Ocean County resident, Anysia Marcell Kiel, will share her experiences in clearing illnesses and ailments in a non-invasive, peaceful way as she discusses her new book, Discovering the Healer Within. A book discussion and Q&A session will follow.
Pt. Pleasant Boro Branch Thursday, November. 16 at 6 pm
Let Freedom Sing Key Arts Production
This inspirational and engaging multi-media performance, which explains how music can move and motivate people to action. This program is sponsored in part with funding from an OceanFirst Foundation Arts and Cultural Grant and the Ocean County Library Foundation.
Stafford Branch Thursday, November 22 at 7 pm
An American Muslim Identity
Sabeeha Rehman, a Muslim woman and American of Pakistani descent, discusses her book, Threading My Prayer Rug.
Toms River Branch Monday, November 20 at 7 pm
Job Fair for Healthcare Workers
Meet with a variety of local agencies and employers looking for your skills. Funded by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Career Connections grant.
Toms River Branch Wed., November 29 from 3 pm – 7 pm
Ikebana Japanese Flower Arranging
See a demonstration by Glenys Baulderstone on how to make arrangements in both the Morigana and Nageire styles of Ikebana, the highly stylized art of Japanese flower arranging.
Manchester Branch Monday, December 18 at 2 pm
These programs are free, but registration is required. To register, please call the branch or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org and click Events & News.
SIGN UP FOR YOUR OCL LIBRARY CARD ONLINE OR AT ANY BRANCH TODAY!
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Connie Roberson, CSA, Oasis Senior Advisors As a Certified Senior Advisor serving Ocean, Monmouth and Mercer counties, Connie Roberson is specialized in personally educating and informing seniors and their family members on the distinctions and options pertaining to Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living communities. Connie will work with seniors and their family members to identify lifestyle preferences and health care needs, as well as location and financial considerations. She will personally assist you throughout the entire process... and her service is Free! For Connie, being a part of a family who’s been touched by brain related illness, the issue of Memory Care is near and dear to her heart. She strongly supports the fight to eradicate Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia. In the same way she cares for her family, she is dedicated to offering her knowledge and expertise on senior living communities and providing “hands on” services to help families and their loved ones transition to a new season in their lives. Connie looks forward to working with you and your family as you go through this transition decision process.
For more information, call 732-675-3140 or email CRoberson@YourOasisAdvisor.com. Photo by Tracy Harman Photography
Danielle A. Rosiejka, Esq., Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle & Sacks
I was born in Chesterfield, New Jersey and moved to Jackson when I began a Clerkship for the Honorable Peter A. Ryan in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean County Vicinage. I joined the Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle & Sacks team in 2016, practicing Employment Law and Family Law. We are a full-service law firm that provides legal services and support for the challenges that a family encounters, whether it be for Divorce, Child Custody and Support; Personal Injury and Auto Accidents; Criminal Defense and Drug Charges; Municipal Court matters including DUI/DWI, Traffic Ticket Defense and Misdemeanor Charges; or other practice areas such as Civil Litigation, Real Estate Transactions and Wills and Estates. By joining a firm with experienced attorneys in a wide variety of practice areas, I am able to utilize their knowledge and legal experience to better serve my clients’ needs. I work diligently to educate each client regarding their unique situation and administer personal, hands-on attention no matter what level of complexity the case might entail. While our firm is one of the largest law firms in Toms River, I know that size is no substitute for the personal client interaction necessary to identify client goals and develop sound legal strategies. To that end, I strive to deliver consistent and clear communication, frequent case updates, and a comprehensive explanation of your rights, your options, and your responsibilities throughout the life of your case.
For more information, call 732-797-1600 or visit www.CLDDS.com.
Renata Flaks, DNP, APN, Quality Dermatology As the present owner of Quality Dermatology, Dr. Renata Flaks has helped thousands of patients achieve and maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails. She treats all dermatologic issues, including malignant and benign conditions. She became interested in this specialty when her daughter was diagnosed with vitiligo when she was only seven years old. Before becoming a dermatology nurse practitioner, Dr. Flaks worked at Bayshore Emergency Room for nearly four years and received her Master’s and Doctorate from Monmouth University. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners, and many others. Most recently, she taught Nurse Practitioner students at Monmouth University. In her spare time, she loves to travel and participate in medical mission trips to help people in other countries.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Flaks, please call 732-244-2666 or email dr.flaks@qualityderm.com. Photo by Tracy Harman Photography
Cynthia Balletto, Registered Dental Hygienist, Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates
Cynthia Balletto is a registered dental hygienist with Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates, located in Toms River and Manahawkin. She has been dedicated to the practice for almost 20 years, where she heads the dental hygiene department. She is a graduate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry, now known as Rutgers. She was born in Jersey City and currently lives in Ocean County with her two sons. Her first job was as a dental assistant; however, she realized that she wanted to further her education in the dental hygiene program, where she could actually treat patients. She knew immediately that she would be looking for a pediatric office where she could provide a positive dental experience for children, unlike her own. Miss Cindy, as she is known to her patients, is dedicated to helping influence her patients to maintain good dental health in a caring, friendly environment that will last their lifetime. Cynthia is a proud member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, which helps our veterans. In her spare time she enjoys reading, camping, going to the beach and spending time with family and friends. She feels honored and blessed to be doing what she does every day in a practice with co-workers and patients who she feels are like family.
For more information, call 732-473-1123 or visit www.OceanPediatricDental.com. Photo by Tracy Harman Photography
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Emma Stafford, Hackensack Meridian Integrative Health & Medicine Emma Stafford is a board certified holistic adult nurse practitioner who works at Hackensack Meridian Integrative Health & Medicine in Jackson. Her clinical approach includes collecting a detailed medical history, listening to the patient’s story, putting them at the center of their care, and empowering them to improve their health and overall well-being through lifestyle changes. She is a functional practitioner who looks for the underlying causes of disease, such as food sensitivities, toxins, and stress. Her past experience as an ER nurse and cardiology nurse practitioner gives her an excellent clinical background. She is a certified HeartMath and SMART provider, stress management programs that give patients tools and techniques to elicit the relaxation response. She is a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in NYC, as well. Emma works with a team of integrative practitioners, including integrative physicians, acupuncturists, nutritionists, health psychologists, massage therapists, health coaches and movement and energy therapists (yoga, tai chi, reiki). The office staff is courteous, pleasant and always helpful.
For more information, call 732-994-7855 or visit www.HackensackMeridianHealth.org.
Sumy H. Chang, MD, FACS, Barnabas Health Medical Group
Sumy H. Chang, MD, FACS, is a fellowship- trained, board-certified breast surgical oncologist who practices with Barnabas Health Medical Group, the state’s largest hospitalbased multispecialty medical group, and is affiliated with Community and Monmouth Medical Centers, all within the full network of services offered by RWJBarnabas Health. Dr. Chang provides women with access to the latest in prevention, detection and treatment for breast disease – mainly breast cancer. She is the Director of the High Risk Breast Program and the moderator of the multi-disciplinary tumor board at the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. She is also the Co-Medical Director of the NAPBC accredited breast program at Community Medical Center, which is the only hospital with accreditation for high quality breast cancer care in Ocean and Atlantic counties. Dr. Chang’s decision to focus on breast health came early in her surgical training career, when she treated a young patient whose breast mass was a cancer that spread to other areas in her body because she had felt too uncomfortable to see her doctor and express her concerns. Dr. Chang recognized that the course of this patient’s illness could have been changed, and possibly extended her life, had she felt comfortable seeking treatment sooner. Today, Dr. Chang seeks to be a positive force in women’s lives and encourages all women to see a doctor at the very first sign of any abnormality or the slightest feeling that something may be wrong. Dr. Chang earned her medical degree from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. She completed her surgical residency at Staten Island University Hospital and breast surgical oncology fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center/St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Chang is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons and the Surgical Society of Oncology.
For more information, call 732-349-0485 or visit www.barnabashealthmedicalgroup.org.
Gabrielle Szekely, Aesthetic Dental Creations Gabrielle Szekely was born in Romania and moved to the United States at the age of eight. She is fluent in Hungarian and English and was raised in Edison, New Jersey. Gabrielle received her degree as a Registered Dental Hygienist from Middlesex County College in 1996 and earned her local anesthesia license from Jersey Shore Medical Center 2004. She has a profound understanding and care for her patients since she herself had undergone extensive periodontal therapy at a young age. She later developed a passion for her dental health and has devoted the past 21 years educating and caring for her patients. In April 2017 she joined Aesthetic Dental Creations and enjoys her new co-workers. Gabrielle is very eager to continue to learn about TMJ disorders and expand her knowledge with Dr. Balaji’s expertise by her side with the goal of providing life changing smiles. Currently she resides in Jackson with her family and is proudly raising her three daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, reading and spending time with her family and friends.
For more information, call 732-363-5370 or visit www.AestheticDentalCreations.com. Photo by Tracy Harman Photography
Karen Carola, CNM, Barnabas Health Medical Group
Certified Nurse-Midwife Karen Carola has been providing compassionate and proactive care to expecting mothers for more than 30 years. Karen is the director of midwifery at Ocean Gynecological and Obstetrical Associates in Toms River and Lakewood, N.J., which is part of Barnabas Health Medical Group, the state’s largest hospital-based multispecialty medical group, and affiliated with Community Medical Center, all within the full network of services offered by RWJBarnabas Health. In her work, Karen empowers women to find a birth experience of their choosing by educating them on the options and expectancies of delivery. She helps her patients remain safe and healthy during the entirety of their pregnancy and through delivery by uncovering and addressing fears and providing a firm, available voice of support. Prior to joining Ocean Gynecological & Obstetrical Associates, Karen worked at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City for nearly a decade. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from William Patterson University in Wayne, N.J., and her master of science in nursing, with a specialty in nurse midwifery, from Columbia University. She is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Karen also teaches prenatal yoga. As a CNM with Barnabas Health Medical Group, Karen has access to the latest technology and state-of-the-art resources offered by RWJBarnabas Health.
For more information, call 732-349-0485.
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Business & Finance
Inn & Tea Room
A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Downtown Toms River
600 Main - A Bed & Breakfast and Victorian Tea Room
The holidays traditionally bring friends and family closer together to make new memories that will last a lifetime. Every proud resident of Ocean County and the Jersey Shore should invite their guests to visit 600 Main, a Bed & Breakfast and Victorian Tea Room while planning their festivities. This remarkable Victorian mansion offers the comforts and cuisine of today while including a rich history that dates back to the late 1800’s. The five-star Bed and Breakfast also includes Ocean County’s largest Victorian Tea Room. The 7500-square-foot home hosts a year-round Bed & Breakfast that includes five luxurious suites, all with private baths. Each room is tastefully decorated with priceless antiques, fine linens, a flat-screen television, complimentary WiFi, and air conditioning. A stay at the B&B includes an early morning hot breakfast and homemade refreshments in the afternoon. The location of the home is ideal for family guests who are visiting Ocean County. The Victorian Tea Room is open daily to the public by
Vicki Weiss New Innkeeper
reservation only for afternoon teas from Wednesday thru Saturday from 12 to 4 pm. A full-service tea includes soup, salad, a full plate of tea sandwiches & savories, an assortment of delectable sweets and delicious scones, and over 80 varieties of tea to choose from. The tea room is adorned with vintage hats where ladies can step back in time and learn the history and proper etiquette for attending a formal tea party. Details of the tea experience may also be viewed on the website or by calling the reservation office today to learn more information. Gift certificates are available for purchase as well as gourmet tea and scones by special order. The Bed and Breakfast and Victorian Tea Room makes a perfect venue for any special occasion, including reunions, anniversaries, birthdays, fundraisers, business meetings, corporate events, holiday parties and showers. The dining rooms may accommodate large holiday parties and we will coordinate individualized event planning to make any day memorable and unique.
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THANK YOU! We are grateful that you choose to share with us your hope, your dedication and your passion for raising funds and awareness to help end Alzheimer’s. Your efforts have resulted in raising over $440,000 this year for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Proceeds from the Walks help caregivers and those affected by Alzheimer’s in our community as well as fund important research into better treatments and ultimately, a cure. To learn more or to get involved please visit alz.org/nj. Thank you for all you do. The end of Alzheimer’s really does start with you.
24/7 Helpline 800.272.3900 | alz.org/njwalk
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Theatre
&Entertainment
a ted talk. a photo shoot. a test of friendship.
a new play by two time obie® winner
susan miller
® Directed by two time obie winner ® & tony award nominee
emily mann
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The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 W. 42nd St, NYC
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“Powerful, funny and uplifting!
A musical that both sexes can enjoy.” - Talkin’ Broadway
“Hysterical!” - LA Times
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A high energy celebration of women featuring Top-40 songs like RESPECT, Stand by Your Man, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, These Boots are Made for Walkin’, I Will Survive, Greatest Love of All…
St Luke’s Theatre, 308 West 46th Street - Telecharge.com 212-239-6200
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Community
The Season Of Giving Is Upon Us... Will you be the voice for the abused and neglected children in Ocean County? There are children living in our community that have no one to speak up for them. They are the over 700 children residing in Ocean County’s foster care system. When parents are unable, unwilling or unfit to care for a child, the child is removed from the home. The time they spend in foster care is often confusing, scary and, unfortunately, leaves them feeling isolated and alone.
Every foster child deserves a CASA volunteer. Stand up for these children. Stay connected as we fight to ensure every child has a safe, permanent, loving home.
Volunteer Your Time to Change a Child's Life! What Do CASA Volunteers Do? CASA volunteers listen and get to know the child by talking with everyone in that child's life; They share this information to inform judges and others of the child’s needs. They help secure the best permanent home for them. Interested in helping children but not ready to commit to becoming an advocate? Then consider sponsoring a child and providing them with a CASA of their own. Call our office today to become a volunteer or sponsor a child. Please call Executive Director, Ariane Yazdan, at 732-797-0590 or visit our website at www.casaofoceancounty.org.
Inspire A Child! There are many ways CASA volunteers help a child in need. By spending time with them and encouraging their imagination, these children are better able to express themselves and cope with the uncertainty and fear. The Creativity Fund is a partnership with the Creativity Studio that funds art and creative activities for CASA kids.
Will you help us inspire a child with creativity & imagination? Yes! I’d like to inspire a child with... _____$25 for art supplies _____$50 for one class _____$100 for two classes _____$250 series of classes _____I’d like to sponsor a child for one (1) year at $100 a month. Or make a donation in the amount of ______ Credit card: _____Visa ____Mastercard _____AmEx Number:_____________________________________ Exp Date ______ Sec Code_____ Name on card_________________________________________________ Billing Address____________________________________________________________________________ Visit www.CASAofOceanCounty.org to volunteer or make a donation and help a child find their voice
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Ocean’s Harbor House: A Safe Haven for Youth Shelter Hotline: 732.929.0660 • www.oceansharborhouse.org Ocean’s Harbor House is a non-profit agency dedicated to assisting homeless, runaway, abused, neglected and abandoned youth, ages 10-21. Our mission is to provide a safe haven and caring environment for vulnerable youth to enable them to unlock their potential and learn skills that will empower them to build healthier lives, relationships and futures.
L to R: John Piscal, Ocean’s Harbor House Executive Director; Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg; Heidi Hartmann, OHH Director of Youth Services.
BIKE RIDE 2017
TEEN PROGRAM
Ocean’s Harbor House held its 21st annual “Ride For New Beginnings” bike ride from June 23-25, 2017. The three-day ride raised over $75,000 to support programs for the homeless youth Ocean’s Harbor House serves. Close to 40 riders pedaled an average of 75 miles a day. The riders started in Toms River, pedaled through the Sourlands Mountain Area in Princeton and completed the ride at the Transitional Living Program house in Toms River where they were greeted with a celebratory barbecue for riders and their friends and families. Ocean’s Harbor House is the ONLY youth shelter of its kind serving homeless, abused and neglected youth, ages 10-21, in all of Ocean and Monmouth Counties. The annual ride has enabled Harbor House to expand its facilities and enhance its programs. The ride has raised over $2 million since its inception! The 2018 Ride is scheduled for July 11-15, 2018 starting in Cape May.
Close to 100 community partners attended an extremely thought-provoking and informative presentation by Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, nationally recognized author of Reaching Teens: Strength-Based Communication Strategies to Build Resilience and Support Healthy Adolescent Development. The area of focus for Dr. Ginsburg’s seminar was trauma informed care; adolescent brain development, grief and loss, and self-care/mindfulness for youth workers. Attendees were mesmerized by Dr. Ginsburg’s insightful presentation about youth development and the audience was rapt with attention throughout the almost 4-hour program. The seminar was provided free for Harbor House staff and our community partners, who included DCP&P, OPC, PCANJ, Anchor House and Collier House. The event was hosted by Ocean’s Harbor House and was supported by a Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program grant from the US Department of Justice to the Ocean County Department of Human Services.
For more information, please call 732.929.0096 or visit www.oceansharborhouse.org.
For more information about Ocean’s Harbor House, please call 732.929.0996 or visit us at www.oceansharborhouse.org.
“Our mission is to help keep at-risk youth safe and off the streets.” 808 Conifer Street, Toms River, NJ 08753 732-929-0096 www.oceansharborhouse.org
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Covert Operations: Women in the Military In October of this year, I was a participant in a training alongside law enforcement. There was a mix of police officers, corrections officers and Port Authority officers, all from various departments in New Jersey. Hidden amongst the group were two veterans who served active duty in the military and then entered in the law enforcement sector upon their discharge. One of the veterans was a female who modestly identified herself as being a veteran. Fascinated by this officer’s modesty, I began contemplating how many other women have dutifully served our country and yet have remained “under the radar” without recognition for their commitment for their service.
the line of duty. By World War II, the number of females who enlisted increased dramatically to 350,000. The Japanese also captured 67 women who became POWs for three years. By 1942, American women were stationed in England, France, Australia, New Guinea and the Philippines. The military branches had created reserves for females. Specifically, the Navy created Women Accepted for Volunteers Emergency Service. The Marines created Semper Paratus and the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve. The Air Force created Women Air Force Service Pilots. In 1991, 40,000 women had served in the Gulf War. The Gulf War was the first time that men and women were deployed together to engage in active warfare. Although women were permitted to serve in the war, they were limited to certain positions, and “by assignment” they were kept from combat zones. It would not be until 2013 that females would be approved to serve in combat zones. There are two females who received the Silver Star Award. The first was Leigh Ann Hester for her “exceptional valor” in close-quarter combat as a result of her leadership in the Iraq War. The second was Monica Lin Brown for her heroic effort to protect wounded soldiers in her platoon by risking her own life and running into the line of fire to save their lives. It is reported that she placed her body over her fellow soldiers to protect them from further harm. As noted above, women were not permitted to serve in combat zones. It would not be until 2015 that an order would be signed permitting women to serve. As part of the training, women were required to complete Army Ranger School. In 2015, Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver were the first females out of 96 students to graduate from Army Ranger School, which was also the first year the school accepted females. Currently there are only two women who have held the rank of general. The first was General Ann E. Dunwoody, who retired from active duty in 2012. The second is General Janet C. Wolfenberger (USAF). There are many amazing females who have served our country and have remained “under the radar.” These women appear modest and yet have had a significant impact on our military units. Through their perseverance they have leveled the battlefields to stand side by side with their male counterparts. The motto of the military has evolved to include women to “be all they can be.”
As I began researching for this feature, histiry has reflected that women in the military traditionally were assigned to “auxiliary” roles. However, women served in the military dating back to the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and the Mexican Wars. It was reported that women would disguise themselves as men and enlist into all branches of the military. In 1782 Deborah Sanson Gannett from Plymouth, Massachusetts, enlisted in the Army under the name of her deceased brother. She was injured in the line of duty two times and was so concerned her identity would be revealed, she even tended to her own surgical needs. She, alongside of her male counterparts, fought together in the Revolutionary War for 17 months. Deborah was compensated 22 years after her service and was granted a pension from the United States Army. Following in the footsteps of Deborah, Margaret Corbin was known to have entered the battlegrounds with her husband, albeit under cover as a man! Margaret became famous when her husband was killed and she continued to load and fire the cannon against the British. Elizabeth Newcume boldly joined the military in 1847. Elizabeth spent 10 months on active duty disguised as a man. After it was discovered that she was female, she was immediately discharged. Many women were known to have disguised Rita King, MSW, LCSW is a full-time mental themselves as men during the Civil War. One woman health therapist and advocate of women’s in particular, Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, reportedly history. During her undergraduate studies in enlisted under the alias of Private Lyons Wakeman. psychology, Rita developed a strong passion Sarah was killed in the line of duty and her gender for women’s history after completing classes in continued to remain unknown, so that even on her political science. As an activist, Rita has raised gravestone it reads “Private Lyons Wakeman.” awareness of the importance of women’s history By World War I, the Navy and Marines permitted through lectures, history lessons in elementary women to enlist with conditions. More than 12,000 and middle schools and creating women’s history displays females were added to the units. It is reported at local libraries. Rita also utilizes her knowledge of women’s that approximately 400 women were killed in history to empower women and young girls in her current role as a mental health therapist.
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