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HMH-Social-HealthViews.indd 1 3/2/17 3:30 PM Contents In Every Issue 4 Snapshots: The latest health news on a wide range of topics 22 Events Calendar

Wellness 101 Fast action during a 11 Are you doing too much cardio? heart attack saved the 6 20 Learn how two Giants greats stay healthy, and set life of Eatontown mayor Dennis Connelly. your own GamePlan for Health in 2019 28 6 ways to avoid heart disease 30 4 ways to make your resolutions stick

Our Patients, Their Stories 7 Minimally invasive spine surgery close to home relieves Hazlet man’s pain 8 Athlete wins gold as a Paralympian after years of physical therapy support 9 Successful surgery treats pancreatic cancer without need for radiation or chemotherapy 10 Robotic surgery corrects neurological condition that caused vision problems 12 Hip replacement provides solution to woman’s pain 13 Early testing for hearing loss helps ensure healthy future for a toddler 14 Surgical solution for pelvic organ prolapse has Barnegat woman back to normal life 15 Two hospitals team up to beat a little girl’s leukemia 16 Double knee replacement ends decades of pain 18 Hand surgery offers solution for arthritis A heart screening A Whole New unexpectedly pointed to a Innovation Spotlight thyroid cancer diagnosis for State of Health Care Patricia Fagliarone, pictured 26 Hackensack Meridian Health is an innovator in with her grandchildren. To learn more: cardiac care A Whole New Like. Follow. Subscribe. State of Health Care Foundation Spotlight 31 Excellent cardiovascular care inspires patient to To learn more: give back Like. Follow. Subscribe. @HackensackMeridianHealth

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HMH-Social-HealthViews.indd 1 3/2/17 3:30 PM Snapsh ts You don’t need supplements for a healthy heart Timing of meals may lower breast Many of us pop a multivitamin and feel like it’s helping our health, but a new study in Circulation concludes that your multivitamin isn’t DID YOU and prostate doing your heart any favors. KNOW? cancer risk Multiple studies were reviewed to find out if there is an association February is between multivitamin supplementation and cardiovascular disease American Heart A new study found that an early prevention, as several previous studies have suggested there might Month. This supper and a long interval be a benefit. The conclusion: Multivitamins do not necessarily lower federally between supper and sleep time the risk for cardiovascular disease. designated event, were associated with a lower risk “This study supports current guidelines, which do not recommend which has taken for breast and prostate cancer. the routine use of multivitamin and/or mineral supplements to place annually Researchers compared more promote heart health,” says Shaddy Younan, M.D., of Hackensack since 1964, is the than 1,800 subjects diagnosed Meridian Health Medical Group – Cardiology. “We know that perfect time for with cancer with people who increasing fruit and vegetable intake does help, so that would be a Americans to didn’t have cancer. Those who better focus for people concerned about their cardiovascular risk. focus on their went to sleep two or more hours The combination of nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants and fiber found heart health. after supper had a 20 percent in natural foods may not be replicable with a pill.” reduction in risk for breast and prostate cancer combined. Eating supper before 9 p.m. was also associated with a lower risk for these cancers when compared with eating after 10 p.m. Spending money on others makes people happier “Eating healthier meals in Maybe money can’t buy you love, but spending money on other accordance with our circadian people can make you feel happier, according to a study in rhythm may be of benefit to our Current Directions in Psychological Science. health,” says Mary Jane The authors gave participants money and instructed them to Warden, M.D., of Hackensack spend it on themselves or on someone else. They found that Meridian Health Medical Group – those who spent money on others reported happier moods. The Breast Surgery. “Getting into this findings also suggest that meeting social needs for relatedness, type of routine can help competence and autonomy may increase the emotional benefits individuals reach a normal body of spending on others. weight, which also has been “This research shows that spending that helps meet our shown to decrease the risk for social needs for connectedness can increase our happiness and breast and prostate cancer.” well-being,” says Mihir Maniar, D.O., of Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group – Primary Care. “It would be helpful for future studies to focus on whether such feelings of well-being extend to improved health as well.”

A “Hearty” Lesson Get a heart-healthy cooking demo with MAKE A GIFT samples at the “Heart” Studies show giving makes you happier. Consider a gift to support Hackensack Meridian Health. Warming Cooking event. Visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Give-Now to learn more. See page 22 for details.

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Many of us pop a multivitamin and feel like it’s helping our health, but a new study in Circulation concludes that your multivitamin isn’t DID YOU doing your heart any favors. KNOW? Multiple studies were reviewed to find out if there is an association February is between multivitamin supplementation and cardiovascular disease American Heart prevention, as several previous studies have suggested there might Month. This be a benefit. The conclusion: Multivitamins do not necessarily lower federally the risk for cardiovascular disease. designated event, “This study supports current guidelines, which do not recommend which has taken the routine use of multivitamin and/or mineral supplements to place annually promote heart health,” says Shaddy Younan, M.D., of Hackensack since 1964, is the Meridian Health Medical Group – Cardiology. “We know that perfect time for increasing fruit and vegetable intake does help, so that would be a Americans to better focus for people concerned about their cardiovascular risk. focus on their The combination of nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants and fiber found heart health. in natural foods may not be replicable with a pill.”

Spending money on others makes people happier

Maybe money can’t buy you love, but spending money on other people can make you feel happier, according to a study in Current Directions in Psychological Science. The authors gave participants money and instructed them to spend it on themselves or on someone else. They found that those who spent money on others reported happier moods. The findings also suggest that meeting social needs for relatedness, competence and autonomy may increase the emotional benefits of spending on others. “This research shows that spending that helps meet our social needs for connectedness can increase our happiness and well-being,” says Mihir Maniar, D.O., of Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group – Primary Care. “It would be helpful for future studies to focus on whether such feelings of well-being extend to improved health as well.”

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Our Patients, Their Stories | Jersey Shore University Medical Center

PUBLIC SERVANT LIFESAVING As mayor of Eatontown, Dennis Connelly is able to CARDIAC CARE serve the community he calls home and Eatontown mayor was quick to help shape its future. seek emergency care for his chest pain.

S MAYOR OF EATONTOWN and a former A police officer, Dennis Connelly, 55, is no stranger to stress. But years of intense work plus Michael A. Wappel, M.D. diabetes, high blood pressure, Board certified in high cholesterol and a history Interventional Cardiology Eatontown of heart disease put him at risk 1-800-822-8905 for a heart attack. When he recently experienced severe chest pain and numbness in his arms, he immediately dialed 911. “I didn’t know for sure if it was a heart attack, but I would rather be wrong than sorry,” Dennis recalls.

QUICK ACTION Paramedics rushed Dennis to the Mary V. Black Emergency Pavilion at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. After evaluation, the cardiac team stabilized Dennis’ condition with medication and coronary arteries, Dr. Wappel performed an interventional procedure to called on Michael Wappel, M.D., an interventional open the arteries with stents. Since then, Dr. Wappel has seen Dennis cardiologist with Jersey Shore who had treated every six months to make sure his coronary arteries remain open. Dennis 13 years earlier and has served as his “Dennis was fortunate to seek help before anything serious cardiologist ever since. happened. For the past 13 years, he’s been doing well. But with heart “I learned that I did have a heart attack but was disease, things can change quickly,” explains Dr. Wappel. “Plaque in the so thankful to be in good hands,” Dennis says. arteries can become unstable and rupture without notice, causing a “I trusted Dr. Wappel completely.” heart attack.” Thankfully, when the heart attack struck, Dr. Wappel already knew LIFELONG RELATIONSHIP Dennis’ situation well and quickly scheduled him for a cardiac Dennis first met Dr. Wappel more than a decade ago catheterization at Jersey Shore. Although Dennis’ two previously when he sought help for mild chest pain that stented coronary arteries were clear, he had new blockages in two wouldn’t go away. After identifying two blocked other coronary arteries, which Dr. Wappel was able to open with stents. The next day, Dennis was able to go home.

ANOTHER CHANCE LEADERS IN CARE Today, Dennis is focused on caring for himself. He’s attending cardiac Learn more about rehabilitation and working on eating better, losing weight, managing Jersey Shore’s cardiovascular his stress and staying on top of his health issues. excellence on page 26 or by visiting “Before my heart attack, I was dealing with mild symptoms, like HackensackMeridianHealth.org/ fatigue and breathlessness, that I didn’t even realize were heart- JSHeart. related. Since treatment, I feel so much better,” says Dennis. “I couldn’t be more thankful for my excellent care.”

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HAVE QUESTIONS? CLOSE TO HOME Find Dr. Eisenbrock’s answers to common questions Hazlet man chooses to stay local for spine surgery. about neurosurgery at HackensackMeridianHealth By Brittany Maynard .org/NeurosurgeryFAQ.

OBERT RANERI, 59, HAS NEVER S H I E D AWAY from heavy lifting at the liquor store he co-owns. Knowing the This time, Robert was admitted and R importance of proper lifting, Robert has Howard Eisenbrock, D.O., a neurosurgeon at always been careful, but two weeks Bayshore, was called. After an MRI, before Memorial Day, he learned that his efforts hadn’t Dr. Eisenbrock determined that Robert’s been enough to keep him safe from injury. Howard Eisenbrock, D.O. Board certified in lumbar spine had a very large herniated disc, “While I was shopping with my wife, Micki, I bent to Neurological Surgery which occurs when spinal discs push pick up a pair of shoes and felt a pain in my back,” Red Bank 1-800-822-8905 outward, compressing the spinal nerve roots explains Robert. “It wasn’t until Memorial Day as they exit from the spinal cord. weekend, though, that the pain became a problem.” “Robert had a few treatment options to choose from,” says Dr. Eisenbrock. “He could DEBILITATING PAIN FRIENDLY FACES try conservative treatments, such as physical Micki, who works for Hackensack Meridian Health, took Robert Raneri, therapy and injections, but I advised him that Robert to the Emergency Department at Bayshore pictured with his his case would eventually require surgery.” Medical Center, near their home. After a CT scan and wife, Micki, has lived evaluation, he was released with medication for his pain. in the Hazlet area for FINDING RELIEF Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough. Less than 24 hours more than 30 years Robert decided to have the surgery, but Micki later, while at work, Robert lost the use of his legs. and takes pride in co-owning a local wanted to be sure her husband received the “It was scary. My partner had to drive me home, and mom-and-pop best care. Micki took me back to the hospital,” he recalls. business. “After deciding to have the surgery, I called around for a second opinion. In the end, we chose to stay with Dr. Eisenbrock in lieu of going to New York City,” Micki explains. “Everyone I’d spoken with had said great things about him.” Robert’s microdiscectomy, minimally invasive surgery removing small pieces of the spine and relieving spinal nerve column pressure, was booked for May 31, and it went perfectly. The pain that Robert came into Bayshore with was gone by that evening. He returned to work one week later and stood grilling for hours on Father’s Day.

GIVING THANKS “Dr. Eisenbrock’s bedside manner was so reassuring; he even called my cellphone to go over surgery details. I’ve already recommended him to family and friends,” Micki says. “Some people think they need to go to New York City for their care, but they need to know there is great care right in their backyard.”

HackensackMeridianHealth.org | 1-800-560-9990 7 Our Patients, Their Stories | JFK Medical Center STATE-OF-THE-ART Learn more about JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute’s Amputee Rehabilitation Program at SKATING TO SUCCESS HackensackMeridianHealth .org/JFKAmputeeRehab. A Franklin Lakes youth who lost a leg in a boating accident wins gold as a Paralympic athlete.

ACK WALLACE, 20, STILL GETS GOOSE “People who have undergone amputation BUMPS thinking about helping the need highly specialized and comprehensive U.S. Paralympic sled hockey team win its care,” Dr. Uustal says. “We offer the full range J third consecutive gold medal at the 2018 of specialized services. Following thorough Paralympic Winter Games. “It was flat-out evaluation by an expert team that includes a the best moment of my life,” he says. physiatrist, prosthetist and physical therapist, It was also the culmination of years of hard work. Jack Heikki Uustal, M.D. we manage the prosthetic fitting, wound began playing hockey when he was just 3 years old. But his Board certified in healing, pain control, physical therapy, Physical Medicine life changed in 2008 when, at age 10, he had to have his right and Rehabilitation occupational therapy, counseling and leg amputated above the knee after a boating accident. Edison family support. 1-888-453-5362 “We keep up with the latest advances in LIFELONG SUPPORT prosthetics, and we help our patients Jack’s parents, John and Barbara, had a difficult time finding a rehabilitation reintegrate into their communities. And team to work with Jack. Many in the area didn’t serve children or couldn’t provide because our patients’ needs will change over the level of care Jack needed. Then one of Jack’s doctors recommended the family time, we’re there for them for life.” meet Heikki Uustal, M.D., a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist and medical director of Prosthetics and Orthotics at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation CREATIVELY CHALLENGING Institute. Soon Dr. Uustal was managing Jack’s care. Jack started physical therapy with Sue Callaghan, PT, at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute two months after his accident. Callaghan found creative ways to challenge Jack and focus his abundant energy. Knowing that Jack wanted to get back to hockey, Callaghan brought in her Nintendo Wii system so he could work on his rehabilitation while playing a virtual version of the game. “We wanted to get Jack back to doing everything he wanted to do.”

BACK IN THE GAME A year after his accident, Jack learned about sled hockey. Jack joined a local team and rose through the ranks, ultimately earning a spot on the 2018 U.S. Paralympic sled hockey team. Jack is now a junior studying biomedical engineering at the College of New Jersey, hoping to one day be involved in designing prosthetic devices. Recently, he participated in the 19th JFK Johnson Rehabilitation WINNING GOLD Institute/EAGA Howard Taylor Memorial Jack Wallace, Golf Classic, where he enjoyed a reunion with 2018 USA Dr. Uustal and Sue Callaghan, and ended up Paralympic helping his physical therapist with her golf gold medalist, game. “Jack’s come full circle,” Callaghan says. started playing “He’s really giving back and helping so many sled hockey in 2009. others on this difficult road so they can also reach their full potential one day.”

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Our Patients, Their Stories | Jersey Shore University Medical Center

MOTOR MAN Hackensack Meridian Health and a surgeon Shown with his 1980 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Triumph TR8, Arthur to explore surgical treatment. Becker enjoys working “A lot of my friends were pushing me to on cars and attending auto shows. go to the city for care, but after meeting with Dr. Matteotti, I made the decision to have the surgery at Jersey Shore,” says Arthur. “I was immediately comfortable with him and never doubted a word he said.”

SURGICAL EXPERTISE After confirming Arthur’s tumor was cancerous, Dr. Matteotti used advanced 3-D imaging to create a surgical plan to remove it. Dr. Matteotti explained to Arthur that he would need to remove the cancerous area of Arthur’s pancreas, as well as his gallbladder, spleen, part of his intestines and most of his stomach. He would then create a stomach pouch in its place. “There are many vessels involved with the pancreas, and it touches and interacts with many organs. This was the safest approach to treating Arthur’s cancer,” explains Dr. Matteotti. Dr. Matteotti performed the 10-hour surgery at Jersey Shore. After two weeks recovering in the hospital, followed by a week in rehab, Arthur went home without the need for chemotherapy or radiation.

A NEW LIFE Two years later, Arthur shows no signs of LIFE AFTER CANCER cancer. He’s back to normal life, spending Complex surgery helps a Manahawkin man time with family and working on his vintage cars. He’s also modified his diet to adjust to overcome pancreatic cancer. his new stomach. “Everyone at Jersey Shore was exceptional. WAKING ONE MORNING with chest pain, I really felt like they were dedicated to me Arthur Becker, 68, feared a heart attack and getting better,” says Arthur. “Friends I know headed to the Emergency Department at have passed away from pancreatic cancer. A Southern Ocean Medical Center. Physicians I’m so blessed I was alerted to the problem there ruled out heart problems, and the source when I was and received the medical care of Arthur’s pain remained unclear. Ronald Matteotti, M.D. I needed.” Board certified in SHOCKING DIAGNOSIS General Surgery Neptune Arthur’s wife, Joann, scheduled an appointment with 1-800-822-8905 their primary care physician. He examined Arthur and IN HIS OWN WORDS scheduled a CT scan for the next morning, which revealed a large tumor on Arthur’s pancreas. Watch a video of “Before this, I had no health concerns whatsoever,” says Arthur. “I knew it Arthur’s story by visiting was serious.” Arthur was admitted to the hospital that day and met with HackensackMeridianHealth.org/ Jatin Desani, M.D., an oncologist affiliated with Southern Ocean, who LearnMore and selecting “Continue confirmed the presence of the mass. He referred Arthur to Ronald Matteotti, to site.” M.D., medical director of the Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Program at

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Our Patients, Their Stories | Riverview Medical Center HIGH-TECH SOLUTIONS Robotic-assisted procedures offer benefits such as faster recovery, a SEEING CLEARLY shorter hospital stay and less Surgery helps a Matawan man overcome a neurological chance of infection. Discover more about the benefits and condition that affected his vision. what we have to offer at HackensackMeridianHealth.org/ By Kelly Raymond Robotic. FTER ENJOYING A FAMILY VAC AT I O N at Disney World, Matawan resident Richard Alberti, 74, started to A experience double vision and noticed removed. Removing the thymus gland can that his left eye was beginning to droop. decrease the need for immunosuppressive

Richard’s ophthalmologist, Ronald Klug, M.D., FAAO, Philip V. Ilaria, M.D. medication. with Riverview Medical Center, suspected he was Red Bank Before his surgery, Richard received a series 1-800-822-8905 suffering from myasthenia gravis, a neurological of three intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) condition causing a variety of symptoms, including infusion treatments at Riverview’s Larkin- weakness and rapid fatigue of muscles under voluntary Stillwell-Hansen Infusion Center, which control, double vision and droopy eyelids. overlooks the Navesink River. The infusions helped to reduce the antibodies that cause FINDING ANSWERS muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis, which Dr. Klug referred Richard to Philip Ilaria, M.D., a can increase stress from surgery. “In the neurologist also affiliated with Riverview. infusion suite, I had a separate room and a Ziad G. Hanhan, M.D. “Myasthenia gravis is a condition that affects the Board certified in Thoracic beautiful, peaceful view. My wife was able to be nerves and muscles,” Dr. Ilaria explains. “Patients with and Cardiac Surgery with me during my treatment, and they even Red Bank myasthenia develop muscle weakness since their nerves 1-800-822-8905 brought me lunch,” Richard says. and muscles do not connect the way they should.” Dr. Ilaria prescribed medication to improve muscle SMOOTH RECOVERY activity and referred Richard to Ziad Hanhan, M.D., FACS, director of Following the infusion sessions with Dr. Ilaria, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery at Riverview, to have his thymus Richard underwent robotic surgery with Dr. Hanhan in Riverview’s Center for Robotic Surgery. “Using a robotic approach, I removed HAPPY COUPLE Mr. Alberti’s thymus gland with a few small Spending time incisions in his right chest,” Dr. Hanhan says. with family and “Prior to the availability of this technology, we vacationing at the would have had to cut the breastbone in half.” beach are important “Robotic surgery was miraculous; I only had to Richard Alberti and his wife of two incisions, and I healed very quickly,” 52 years, Susan. Richard says. “Everyone at Riverview was wonderful, and I was up and walking around again in no time.” “On his initial visit, Mr. Alberti had trouble shaking my hand because his grip strength was severely compromised,” recalls Dr. Hanhan. “It was so rewarding to immediately sense a significant increase in grip strength at the start of his first postoperative visit.” Today, Richard has recovered, is back to enjoying his retirement and has resumed his part-time position at a golf course. Richard enjoys spending time with his four grandsons (who keep him busy!), his wife and two children.

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Wellness 101 | Riverview Medical Center

body fat, and heart and lung strength while simultaneously reducing stress, depression, anxiety and the risk of heart disease. “Unfortunately the field of medicine has not yet figured out how to change genetics or make people younger,” jokes Dr. Vlahos. “But with a little bit of a cardio workout, you can transform your body and health. You will see great effects with just a little exercise.” Dr. Vlahos encourages people to pursue a cardiovascular workout for at least three to six hours a week, or 30 to 60 minutes a day. “You don’t have to be an Olympian or a gym rat,” he adds. “The key is in regularity. Be honest with your abilities and don’t start off running a marathon if your body isn’t ready.” When done improperly, though, cardio can have negative effects on a person’s health. Individuals can cause injuries from repetitive use, such as chronically sore joints, knee injuries and shin splints. Additionally, Dr. Vlahos warns that there can be some trouble from a cardiac standpoint, especially if a person has had issues in the past. “If that ARE YOU DOING TOO is the case, make sure you are medically evaluated by a professional to ensure that you MUCH CARDIO? are stable enough to work out with guidelines,” recommends Dr. Vlahos. By Brianna McCabe It’s also important to not push your body too much and overload your body with cardio. 30-MINUTE JOG A DAY will keep the “Once you get past 10 to 12 hours of vigorous doctor away. That’s how the saying goes, training, you’re not doing your body any favors,” right? Well, not exactly — but it most says Dr. Vlahos. Otherwise, an individual can A certainly does help to improve your overall become chronically fatigued, injured and health and well-being. dehydrated, and potentially increase the risk of As explained by Aristotelis Vlahos, M.D., a board certified exercise-induced arrhythmias if a cardio cardiologist affiliated with Riverview Medical Center, Aristotelis E. Vlahos, M.D. workout is too excessive. “Individuals should strive to engage in some kind of physical Board certified in “If you’re not hurting or overtiring yourself, activity that is going to produce a sustained increase in heart Cardiovascular Disease and keep at it!” urges Dr. Vlahos. “Get rest, drink rate. You want to ‘huff and puff’ a little bit.” Interventional Cardiology Tinton Falls water and get the proper pre- and post- This doesn’t mean that you have to sprint to the point 1-800-822-8905 nutrition, and your body will thank you.” where you are gasping for air, shares Dr. Vlahos, but it also doesn’t mean that a brief stroll around the mall is adequate, either. Instead, a person needs to take into consideration who they are in terms of age, joint and muscle composition, and overall limitations, and then GET HEART-SMART determine how to go about challenging his or her heart rate and respiration in a repetitive and rhythmic way. A Hackensack Meridian Health hosts true cardio workout can be accomplished by swimming, educational events on a wide range of walking, jogging, biking or jumping rope. cardiovascular issues. Learn more on page 22 When done properly, cardio workouts can lead to or at HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Events. improvements in blood pressure, metabolism, overall energy,

HackensackMeridianHealth.org | 1-800-560-9990 11 Our Patients, Their Stories | Jersey Shore University Medical Center HIP FIXER-UPPER Point Pleasant woman overcomes hip damage with support from her surgeon.

OANNE CIEZAK WAS STANDING on her front porch when a ladder her J husband had been using for painting suddenly collapsed, ricocheted up and hit her thighs. “I immediately was knocked down and knew that there was a big problem,” she says. Joanne, 58, was rushed to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where doctors discovered that her injuries were complicated by hip replacements she’d had 30 years prior.

THE BEST SOLUTION Joanne had fractured both femurs and fellowship trained in joint replacement and specializes her right hip. William Baione, M.D., RETURN TO AN in revision surgery and treating periprosthetic an orthopedic surgeon affiliated with ACTIVE LIFE fractures. “These surgeries require a working Jersey Shore, revised the implant on the Joanne Ciezak enjoys knowledge of various types of implants and techniques right, putting in a new femoral stem and reading, interior to provide a definitive solution that will last.” plastic liner. On the left, Dr. Baione was able decorating, biking and Joanne spent 10 days in the hospital recovering, to salvage the implant and fix the fracture Pilates, which has been a great help to her body then was transferred to Hackensack Meridian with a specialized plate and screws that since she finished rehab. Health Subacute Rehab at Wall for eight weeks. adhered to the bone around the implant. “He Although she was anxious to return to work as the explained everything so I could understand director of curriculum and instruction at a health it as a layperson and not worry that he was sciences high school in New Brunswick, patience ‘speaking doctor’ to me,” Joanne says. was key to healing properly. The expertise of Jersey Shore’s surgeons is crucial to their ability to handle complex cases WORKING AT RECOVERY such as Joanne’s. “Revising an existing joint Since the accident, Joanne moved from Neptune to replacement is much more complicated than William Baione, M.D. Wall Ocean County. “I found an awesome Pilates the initial surgery because you have to account 1-800-822-8905 instructor who’s helping me through rehab, I was for bone loss, scar tissue and the age of the finally able to start bike riding again, and I’m trying existing implants,” says Dr. Baione, who is to strengthen my legs,” she says. “My recovery was a lot faster than I thought, or anyone thought.” She also got to see Dr. Baione outside the hospital, when he visited her high school to speak with the HEAR FROM THE EXPERT students about his career. Full recovery will take a few more years, but Join Dr. Baione on January 23 for an informative Joanne is confident that she’ll continue to improve discussion about the direct anterior approach to with Dr. Baione’s help. “He’s an awesome person,” hip replacement. For details, see page 25 or visit she says. “I’m sorry I had the accident, but I’m HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Events. happy that I met him.”

12 Hackensack Meridian HealthViews | JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2019 Our Patients, Their Stories | JFK Medical Center IT’S NEVER TOO SOON Toddler reaps developmental benefi ts from JFK Medical Center’s dedication to newborn hearing tests.

ODAY, ARAV NAIK is your average “Early intervention is a system of services that toddler, talking, playing and curious helps babies with disabilities learn the basic and about the world around him. But his brand-new skills that typically develop during the T future could have looked very first three years of life,” explains Dr. Kader. “When different. His parents, Mahesh and hearing loss is present, these skills may not develop Shantala of Edison, look back at his first few months or might develop at a slower rate.” Okechukwu of life and are grateful for the fast action taken by the Anene, M.D. “Children who receive treatment such as hearing Maternal Child Health Team at JFK Medical Board Certified in aids (for mild to severe hearing loss) or cochlear Center. “Arav did not pass the newborn hearing Pediatric Critical Care implants (for severe to profound hearing loss) are Medicine and Pediatrics screening that was conducted right after he was Edison statistically better equipped to develop the language born at JFK,” says his father, Mahesh. “He once 1-888-453-5362 skills they need to succeed in school and the work again did not pass the screening with a follow-up environment,” notes Dr. Toth. test, and that worried us.” “Today, Arav is doing great and has been exceeding his developmental milestones,” says Mahesh. “His hearing loss has not worsened, and we take QUICK EVALUATION him for quarterly follow-up hearing testing. The staff and facilities have The multidisciplinary team at JFK, providing care in been great, and Dr. Kader has been a guiding force for us to help Arav meet a collaborative manner, allowed for quick diagnosis his milestones.” and follow-up testing. The test confirmed that Arav was positive for mild to moderate hearing loss. Early hearing testing is vital. Hearing loss causes ONE-ON-ONE AUDIOLOGY CARE delays in the development of speech and language Learn more about JFK’s audiology program at skills. The language deficit, in turn, causes learning HackensackMeridianHealth.org/JFKaudiology. problems that may result in reduced academic achievement. Communication difficulties also often lead to social isolation and potentially a poor self- image. In the end, delayed development may have a profound impact on academic performance and vocational choices. “It is crucial for all providers of pediatric health care to recognize children who have underlying risk or suffer from congenital or acquired hearing loss and the consequences of delayed identification,” says Okechukwu Anene, M.D., chairman of Pediatrics at JFK. “Children with profound hearing loss will not develop speech and language skills and are more KID STUFF likely to require special intervention and education,” Arav Naik loves says Virginia Toth, AuD, manager of Audiology at visiting Johnson Park Johnson Rehabilitation Institute. “Our goal is to in Piscataway with screen hearing by age 1 month, diagnose hearing his family. loss by age 3 months and begin intervention by age 6 months. We use the newest technology for diagnosis and intervention.”

SETTING A TREATMENT PLAN “After the comprehensive test, Sarah Kader, AuD, recommended hearing aids for Arav,” says Mahesh. “We got him fitted as soon as possible, when he was about 3 months old. Dr. Kader also recommended an Early Intervention Program, which we got rolling soon after he got his hearing aids and still continue.”

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GREEN THUMB that reduces the protrusion of pelvic Barnegat resident structures into the vagina. While this Darlene Muller loves approach initially improved Darlene’s being outdoors and condition, after a few months, she determined gardening. that she needed to try something different.

LIFE-CHANGING SURGERY Darlene consulted with Dr. Kane and reviewed additional treatment options. Dr. Kane stresses the importance of having individualized treatment options for each patient. “I focus on the improvement patients will have in their quality of life, so we look into which option, surgical or nonsurgical, best meets their individual needs,” she explains. Different surgical options are available for patients based on their age, lifestyle and sexual activity. Dr. Kane helped Darlene choose the right option for her: a conservative, minimally invasive surgical procedure with a 98 percent long-term success rate. After surgery, Darlene spent just one night AN UNCOMFORTABLE at Southern Ocean and experienced minimal pain. She praises the nurses who cared for her at the hospital, and she can’t say enough SITUATION kind words about Dr. Kane. “I love her. She’s very smart and very special. She changed my A Barnegat woman is back to enjoying her life after life,” Darlene says. treatment for pelvic organ prolapse. LIVING A QUALITY LIFE By Jennifer Sherrod Today, Darlene is back to working in her flower garden and crocheting. She is thankful she chose to have the surgery that once made ARLENE MULLER, A 78-YEAR- her so fearful. She’s back to living her best life OLD Barnegat resident, was and has recommended Dr. Kane to several of uncomfortable. She was experiencing a her friends. D heaviness in her pelvis along with a vaginal bulge. These symptoms limited her lifestyle for more than a year and a half. Darlene Laurie A. Kane, M.D. knew she shouldn’t have to live this way. She would Board certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and rather be working in her flower garden or spending Reconstructive Surgery, and HELPING WOMEN time with her husband of 60 years. Obstetrics and Gynecology REGAIN CONTROL Manahawkin 1-800-822-8905 The urogynecology and LOOKING FOR OPTIONS pelvic reconstruction surgeons She sought treatment from Laurie Kane, M.D., a at Hackensack Meridian Health urogynecologist at Southern Ocean Medical Center. Dr. Kane examined Medical Group offer specialized Darlene and diagnosed her with pelvic organ prolapse, which occurs treatment for pelvic floor disorders when the pelvic floor muscles weaken and can no longer support one or at three convenient locations. more pelvic organs. These organs can then lower and press into the For more information, visit vaginal canal. HackensackMeridianHealth.org/ Darlene was adamant that she did not want surgery, so she decided to Urogynecology. manage the condition conservatively, with a pessary — a prosthetic device

14 Hackensack Meridian HealthViews | JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2019 Our Patients, Their Stories | K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital

A DEDICATED TEAM A key feature of HOPE Tower includes a TWO CHILDREN’S dedicated pediatric subspecialty floor, including the Dorothy B. Hersh Foundation HOSPITALS, Center for Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. ONE EXPERT TEAM To learn more, call 732-776-4860. A 3-year-old girl fi ghts leukemia with statewide specialty pediatric cancer care.

N OCTOBER 2017, GIVANNA In 2018, K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital also GANTHIER of Asbury Park was expanded its pediatric oncology services thanks to running a high fever, complained of Rohini Singh, M.D., a pediatric hematologist/ I abdominal pain, appeared pale and oncologist and pediatric neuro-oncologist who was fatigued. Her mom, Rose, knew treats children with brain tumors. something was wrong. “Being able to receive cancer treatments close to Initial lab results from K. Hovnanian Children’s Jessica Scerbo, M.D. home is a major benefit for families so they’re able Board certified in Pediatric Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Hematology/Oncology to maintain as much of a normal life as possible Center suggested leukemia. Neptune while their children undergo cancer care,” 1-800-822-8905 Burton Appel, M.D., with the Children’s Cancer Dr. Scerbo says. Institute at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Today, Givanna still shows no signs of leukemia at Hackensack University Medical Center, and continues receiving chemotherapy every few tested Givanna’s bone marrow and confirmed weeks. “She’s really blossomed as we’ve gotten to the leukemia diagnosis. know her,” Dr. Scerbo says. “With leukemia, the bone marrow produces TOGETHER TIME “Hackensack was wonderful, but I was so happy to abnormal white blood cells,” says Jessica Scerbo, Givanna Ganthier is find out we had the same level of care and the same M.D., medical director of Pediatric Hematology/ pictured at Asbury specialists available to us close to home,” Rose says. Park boardwalk with Oncology at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital. “The facility at K. Hovnanian is so nice, and the her mom, Rose, and “Givanna was enrolled in a protocol of about dad, Rodriguez. They doctors, nurses and child life team are amazing. two and a half years of chemotherapy to eliminate all enjoy going to the Everyone there knows Givanna and they make us existing abnormal cells and stop the production of beach together. feel so comfortable.” new ones.” Right away, Givanna started receiving an intense regimen of chemotherapy at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital, staying there for nearly three weeks. By the time Givanna was able to go home, she no longer had any signs of leukemia in her blood. Still, she’d need to receive regular chemotherapy treatments on an outpatient basis to prevent the cancer cells from coming back. Rose was relieved to learn that Givanna could receive the ongoing care she needed at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, a five-minute drive from their home. The pediatric hematology/oncology teams at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital and Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital are part of Hackensack Meridian Health. This statewide network provides patients with access to clinical trials that aren’t available anywhere else in New Jersey. “There’s also the benefit of having providers from both children’s hospitals review a patient’s case as a group and come up with the best treatment plan possible for that child,” says Dr. Scerbo.

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FOR THE FIRST TIME IN YEARS Following double knee replacement surgery at Ocean Medical Center, a Jackson woman finds relief from decades of pain.

ORE THAN 30 While reading an issue of where she stayed for YEARS AGO, Anne HealthViews, Anne saw an article nine days. After Anne Layton, 71, contracted about Joseph Bogdan, M.D., an went home, she M Lyme disease. The orthopedic surgeon at Ocean Medical continued receiving infection caused Center. She was shocked. When her outpatient physical inflammation and pain son, Joey, was born 47 years ago therapy for several Joseph Bogdan, M.D. throughout her body, especially in both with numerous complications, a weeks. On March 22, Board certified in of her knees. Over the years, she received pediatrician named Dr. Bogdan saved 2018, Dr. Bogdan Orthopedic Surgery Brick many treatments to relieve her knee his life. She made an appointment replaced Anne’s left 1-800-822-8905 pain, including medications and with Dr. Bogdan and learned that the knee. Once again, the corticosteroid injections. pediatrician was his dad. “I liked surgery and recovery In 2016, her rheumatologist took her off Dr. Bogdan right away,” Anne says. “I went smoothly. an arthritis medication that was helping had a sense that he was honest, caring her knee pain because it started affecting and highly skilled.” PAYING IT FORWARD her kidneys. “Suddenly, I couldn’t walk,” “Before the surgeries, I couldn’t go she says. “It felt like my legs were filled TAKING THE NEXT STEP grocery shopping because my knees with concrete. I couldn’t get out of bed. I Dr. Bogdan examined X-rays of Anne’s hurt so badly,” Anne says. Now, she thought to myself, ‘This is it. It’s time to do knees and told her that she was a good walks daily for exercise. something about my pain.’” candidate for knee replacement Anne regularly talks about her surgery. “She’d already maximized experience at a preoperative education conservative modalities, so knee class at Ocean for patients who are replacement was the best option for scheduled for or thinking about CONSIDERING JOINT improving her pain, mobility and having the surgery. “I love sharing REPLACEMENT? quality of life,” he says. my story with other patients,” she On December 6, 2017, Dr. Bogdan says. “Recently, a woman thanked me Get the facts at one of our performed the surgery on Anne’s right and said that now she’s not afraid to Total Joint Replacement knee. “I couldn’t have hoped for the have the surgery. My only regret is classes. Details are available at experience to go any better than it being too afraid to do it sooner. HackensackMeridianHealth.org/ did,” she says. “Everything was like Dr. Bogdan’s father saved my son’s Events, or see page 25. clockwork.” Anne was up and walking life, and Dr. Bogdan gave me a new that same day. She was discharged to a lease on life.” rehabilitation facility the next day,

16 Hackensack Meridian HealthViews | JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2019 BACK ON HER FEET Anne Layton, pictured at Colts Neck Town Hall, encourages others considering joint replacement not to wait. QUICK FACTS: KNEE REPLACEMENT

WHAT IT IS During knee replacement surgery, the damaged bone and cartilage of your knee are removed and your joint surfaces are replaced with plastic and metal parts. Generally, surgery to replace your knee lasts about two hours.

WHY IT’S NEEDED Osteoarthritis, a “wear and tear” joint disease that affects mostly middle-aged and older adults, is the most common problem that leads to knee replacement surgery. Other forms of arthritis, fractures, torn cartilage or torn ligaments also can lead to permanent damage to your knee joints over time.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTERWARD After knee replacement, you will likely stay in the hospital one to three nights. You may begin physical therapy at the hospital or at home, then transition to outpatient rehab. By carefully following your physical therapist’s instructions, you should experience significant relief and greater mobility. Depending on the type of job you do, you can expect to return to work in one to three months.

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SURGERY GETS A WALK IN THE PARK Thomas Farley walks at the park for exercise. At home, he A THUMBS-UP enjoys being with his wife and Procedure helps a Hunterdon County bus cats and watching movies. driver conquer arthritis and return to work.

NE WINTER MORNING a few years ago, Thomas O Farley, 57, slipped on the stairs of his Edison home and repeatedly caught his right thumb on the Alexander M. Marcus, M.D. handrail going down. Thomas’ Board certified in thumb was sore, but the pain Orthopedic Surgery and didn’t bother him much and Surgery of the Hand Old Bridge eventually went away. Over time, 1-800-822-8905 though, he started having problems with his hand. “It had gotten so weak, I went to grab a coffee mug and dropped it on the floor,” he recalls. “Then a week later, I did it again.” Thomas made an appointment with his primary care physician, who suspected he was developing severe arthritis in his hand. He referred Thomas to Alexander Marcus, M.D., a hand surgeon affiliated living that involve pinching and gripping, such as turning keys or with Raritan Bay Medical Center’s Hand Center, opening jars,” Dr. Marcus explains. “While an injury to the thumb joint part of the Human Motion Institute. can cause thumb arthritis, usually patients already have some underlying arthritis that flares up after the event.” PINPOINTING THE PROBLEM Doctors consider surgery for thumb arthritis only after conservative Through a physical exam, X-rays and a review of treatments, such as cortisone injections into the thumb joint and a Thomas’ medical history, Dr. Marcus confirmed thumb brace, have failed, Dr. Marcus says. Both treatments provided that Thomas had osteoarthritis in the joint at the only temporary relief for Thomas, so he underwent outpatient hand base of the thumb. surgery this past January at Raritan Bay–Old Bridge. “Thumb arthritis is a common condition that Dr. Marcus removed one of the small bones in Thomas’ thumb joint, causes pain and difficulty with activities of daily then stitched the joint capsule closed. The base of the thumb is stabilized by developing scar tissue. Following his operation, Thomas wore a cast on his hand for a month. After the cast was removed, he had hand therapy for about three months.

BACK IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT HELP FOR HURTING HANDS Successful hand surgery and rehabilitation enabled Thomas to regain normal hand functioning and return to work. As a paratransit operator To learn more about how the for Hunterdon County, he drives passengers and loads and lifts their Human Motion Institute’s Hand wheelchairs and scooters. At home, he enjoys time with his wife, Nika, Center heals hurting hands or and their two rescue cats, Pebbles and Tabitha. to make an appointment, call “The staff at Raritan Bay were the most wonderful bunch of people I 1-855-5-MOTION (1-855-566-8466). ever had the privilege of receiving care from,” Thomas says. “Dr. Marcus was up-front and explained everything to reassure me. That’s why I felt good about him.”

18 Hackensack Meridian HealthViews | JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2019 Our Patients, Their Stories | Hackensack Meridian Health

WHAT’S AN ANGIOSCREEN? AngioScreen is a A SIMPLE SCREENING comprehensive heart and vascular screening from CHANGES EVERYTHING Hackensack Meridian Health. In just 15 minutes, this simple, Jackson woman registers for a preventive heart and noninvasive evaluation will vascular screening and finds out she has stage 3 cancer. help identify your risk for heart disease and stroke so you By Marisa Tranchina can take charge and lead a heart-healthy life. Register at ATRICIA FAGLIARONE, 66, HackensackMeridianHealth WAS EXPERIENCING some .org/AngioScreen. health issues, including high P cholesterol. Her primary care physician, Christine Michael, D.O., of Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Dr. Shifrin determined that Patricia had thyroid Group, recommended she start taking Alexander Shifrin, M.D. carcinoma. In November, surgery was scheduled to Board certified in Surgery cholesterol medication. Neptune remove the tumor in her neck. “The most common “In June 2017, before starting the new 1-800-822-8905 symptom of thyroid cancer is a mass in the neck,” medication, I registered for an AngioScreen® at explains Dr. Shifrin. “Normally, the tumor is Hackensack Meridian Health Village in Jackson,” encapsulated, or contained, but Patricia’s was more explains Patricia. “I wanted to be extra cautious complex. She had stage 3 thyroid cancer, which was and get my arteries checked to make sure my invasive and not contained.” heart was in good shape.” Patricia’s surgery was successful. She had FAMILY FUN Around this same time, Patricia was feeling radioiodine therapy, a treatment used to destroy any Patricia Fagliarone discomfort when swallowing. “I always felt like loves spending time remaining thyroid cells and/or to treat certain thyroid I had a lump or something caught in my with her family, cancers that may have spread. She also follows up with throat” she recalls. Dr. Michael recommended gathered here at the Dr. Chiniwala with labs, an ultrasound every six Patricia see endocrinologist Niyati Chiniwala, Manasquan Reservoir. months and an annual whole body scan to make sure L to R: Sabrina, Michael, M.D., at Jersey Shore University Medical the cancer hasn’t spread further and to check for any Mike, Madison and Center to determine the cause of these Patricia Fagliarone; recurrence. “I am starting to feel better and get my symptoms, so Patricia made an appointment Bernie Kircher; energy back,” says Patricia. “This screening saved my for August. Emma, Christin and life. I’m so glad that I listened to my body and myself Bill McNamee and was proactive in getting checked out.” STARTLING RESULTS When Patricia went in for her AngioScreen, the ultrasound scan of the carotid arteries in her neck revealed an incidental finding of nodules on her thyroid. “When the screening was complete, the nurse educator pulled me aside and strongly encouraged me to take the results back to my doctor,” Patricia recalls. “Considering my recent symptoms, I knew something was off, but it surprised me to hear that news during a heart and vascular screening.”

COURSE FOR CARE Patricia immediately scheduled an appointment for an ultrasound, where Dr. Chiniwala confirmed the presence of nodules and suggested she see Alexander Shifrin, M.D., director of The Center for Thyroid, Parathyroid and Adrenal Disease at Jersey Shore, for a biopsy.

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Here’s how Giants greats Harry Carson and Phil Simms SET A GAMEPLAN are planning to stay healthy in 2019.

FOR HEALTH IN When I was a young athlete, I once read, “Good health is the one commodity we all have that we don’t appreciate until it’s gone.” As I travel around the country, I see many fellow athletes and nonathletes alike taking their health for granted. Wellness starts at a young age, but it is never too late to begin. So, regardless of who you are, make the time and the effort to take care of you. Just move! — Harry Carson

Playing for the Giants kept me fit, but now as a broadcaster, I really need to stay on my game during the season. I believe in science, I believe in medicine and I believe in wellness. That is why I always make sure I keep up-to-date on my annual checkups and physicals, and stay focused on a good diet, sleeping well and being active. That way I stay healthy even in the busiest times of the season. Harry Carson — Phil Simms Phil Simms

GET CREATIVE WITH UPDATE YOUR DIET. DON’T SKIP YOUR • If you have a long-term health Every new year is a DOCTOR VISITS. condition (such as type 2 diabetes YOUR CARDIO. Eating an unhealthy diet increases fresh start to achieve It’s easy to find excuses or asthma), you can manage it Not only does cardio help you your risk for stroke and chronic 3 1 2 throughout the year to put off a more successfully. something that’s maintain a healthy body weight — it can diseases. Replace unhealthy eating habits nonurgent doctor appointment. Maybe • It’s good to have a doctor you trust help lower your blood pressure, raise with ones that promote good health. important to you. you believe that everything is probably overseeing your care and guiding your good cholesterol levels and reduce • Eat a wide variety of colorful vegetables fine. Or perhaps you’re worried that it you in the right direction should an These three simple your risk for a heart attack. Regular and fruits and select whole grains isn’t, and you don’t want to hear bad unexpected health problem arise. cardio activity also reduces your risk instead of refined grains. steps make up a news. Whatever your excuse, it’s likely far for depression, may help you sleep • Prepare a variety of foods high in outweighed by all these great reasons for realistic GamePlan better and can keep your brain sharp protein, including seafood, lean meats, seeing your doctor regularly: for Health that as you age. legumes, nuts, seeds and soy products. • You can stay up-to-date on preventive DOWNLOAD YOUR Make 2019 the year of changing up • Use healthier cooking fats, such as olive will help you take care, which helps you stay healthier in GAMEPLAN FOR HEALTH! your cardio activities. With lots of oil instead of butter. the years ahead. charge of your options, you’ll never risk getting bored • Over the year, try to gradually reduce We all want to stay healthy to keep up with • You can ensure you’re receiving all the with cardio. Try swimming, spinning, the amount of foods you eat that everything life has to offer. Whether your goal is to well-being in 2019. screenings you need, which help find Zumba classes or high-intensity contain a lot of saturated fat (such as target your cardiovascular health, reduce your risk for cancer specific health problems early, when interval training. whole milk, ice cream, butter, or safeguard your family’s well-being, we offer customized treatment works best. doughnuts and meat with visible fat), plans of action — all made up of simple steps — to help you trans fat, cholesterol, sodium and get a little bit healthier. added sugar. Download your GamePlan today by visiting HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Giants.

20 Hackensack Meridian HealthViews | JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2019 Here’s how Giants greats Harry Carson and Phil Simms are planning to stay healthy in 2019.

When I was a young athlete, I once read, “Good health is the one commodity we all have that we don’t appreciate until it’s gone.” As I travel around the country, I see many fellow athletes and nonathletes alike taking their health for granted. Wellness starts at a young age, but it is never too late to begin. So, regardless of who you are, make the time and the effort to take care of you. Just move! — Harry Carson

Playing for the Giants kept me fit, but now as a broadcaster, I really need to stay on my game during the season. I believe in science, I believe in medicine and I believe in wellness. That is why I always make sure I keep up-to-date on my annual checkups and physicals, and stay focused on a good diet, sleeping well and being active. That way I stay healthy even in the busiest times of the season. Harry Carson — Phil Simms Phil Simms

DON’T SKIP YOUR • If you have a long-term health DOCTOR VISITS. condition (such as type 2 diabetes 3 It’s easy to find excuses or asthma), you can manage it throughout the year to put off a more successfully. nonurgent doctor appointment. Maybe • It’s good to have a doctor you trust you believe that everything is probably overseeing your care and guiding fine. Or perhaps you’re worried that it you in the right direction should an isn’t, and you don’t want to hear bad unexpected health problem arise. news. Whatever your excuse, it’s likely far outweighed by all these great reasons for seeing your doctor regularly: • You can stay up-to-date on preventive DOWNLOAD YOUR care, which helps you stay healthier in GAMEPLAN FOR HEALTH! the years ahead. We all want to stay healthy to keep up with • You can ensure you’re receiving all the everything life has to offer. Whether your goal is to screenings you need, which help find target your cardiovascular health, reduce your risk for cancer specific health problems early, when or safeguard your family’s well-being, we offer customized treatment works best. plans of action — all made up of simple steps — to help you get a little bit healthier. Download your GamePlan today by visiting HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Giants.

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Success in the ® January 15, 6 – 8 p.m. Cooking Are you at risk for heart of Your Heart AngioScreen Recovery Services With shorter days and colder program requires attendance Meridian Community Join our registered dietitians disease? Learn signs Riple Hansalia, M.D., will Learn your risk for heart For adult family members of weather, it’s not uncommon at all four sessions. attack and stroke. Includes Resource Center at addicted individuals. Call for and chefs as they serve and symptoms and how discuss the signs and Freehold Raceway Mall for the winter blues to set in. January 4, 14, 18 and 28 and up heart-healthy recipes to start living a healthy symptoms of different carotid artery ultrasound, information. Learn ways to beat the blues! February 1, 11, 15 and 25, 10 – 11 a.m. January 16, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. to start the year off right! lifestyle! heart rhythm disorders and heart rhythm, blood pressure January 8, 11 a.m. – Noon Riverview Medical Center Raritan Bay YMCA Cooking demos and samples February 6, 11 a.m. – Noon treatment options available. and screening for abdominal Children’s Counseling Riverview Medical Center Rechnitz Conference Center 365 New Brunswick Tilton Fitness, Manahawkin February 7, 6 – 7 p.m. aortic aneurysm and Avenue, Perth Amboy Behavioral Health offers a Navesink River January 8, 10, 15 and 17, 6 – 7:30 p.m. will be provided. February 13, 11 a.m. – Noon Tilton Fitness, Hazlet peripheral artery disease variety of counseling services. Conference Suite Ocean Medical Center January 10, 11 a.m. – Noon January 23, Noon – 2 p.m. Riverview Medical Center We offer age-specifi c group East Wing Conference Room C Raritan Bay Medical (PAD). Receive a color report Tilton Fitness, Manahawkin Two River Conference Suite Center–Old Bridge Mind-Body-Heart of your fi ndings, educational February 7, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. therapy, a therapeutic RAnswers: Managing February 14, 11 a.m. – Noon Rheumatoid and Stop Smoking Auxiliary Hall B & C Learn about the 5-Pillar material and a consultation Hackensack Meridian after-school program for January 23, 11 a.m. – Noon Raritan Bay Medical Osteoarthritis with Hypnosis approach on how to keep with a registered nurse. Health Village, Jackson children ages 7 to 13 Riverview Medical Center Center–Perth Amboy Special Rate: $49.95. Registration is Conference Center and traditional individual Learn the latest research Hypnotherapy is effective in Centennial Hall B your heart healthy through February 4, 11 a.m. – Noon required. and family therapy. 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Mancuso, M.D. Super Foodtown of Ocean February 22, 3 – 4 p.m. Health Village, Jackson January 14, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Varicose Veins Tilton Fitness, Brick January 9, 6 – 7 p.m. 1560 Route 35, Ocean February 19, 1 – 7:30 p.m. Tilton Fitness, Brick Join Lawrence Mueller, M.D., Speaker: Rany Al Haj, M.D. Raritan Bay Medical Center– February 12, Noon – 1 p.m. Riverview Medical Center Diabetes February 25, 11 a.m. – Noon Women and and learn the causes and January 28, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Perth Amboy, Centennial Hall A Raritan Bay Medical Center– Two River Conference Suite Hackensack Meridian Heart Disease Meridian Community January 9, 7 – 8 p.m. Perth Amboy, Raritan Rooms January 18, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. latest treatment options for Comprehensive Health Village, Jackson Learn how heart disease affects Resource Center at Tilton Fitness, Manahawkin C & D February 21, 1 – 7:30 p.m. varicose veins. 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Hackensack Meridian Health examination, the importance February 6, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. AngioScreen®: February 26, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Village, Jackson Shore University Medical Village, Jackson Tilton Fitness, Manahawkin of mammograms, prevention, Vascular Screening Tilton Fitness, Brick February 19, 7 – 9 p.m. Center at 732-897-3980, Speaker: Deborah Alpert, M.D. January 14, 1 – 2 p.m. Meridian Community treatment and risk factors. Resource Center at See page 23 for more January 30, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jersey Shore University Southern Ocean Medical Meridian Community January 16, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Freehold Raceway Mall information. Tilton Fitness, Manahawkin Medical Center, Brennan Center at 609-978-3491 or Neuropathy Resource Center at Rooms 104/105 Southern Ocean Medical Freehold Raceway Mall February 5, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Raritan Bay Medical Center– Join Michael Rose, M.D., to Center, Beach Plum Speaker: David Kountz, M.D. Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge at 732-360-4070. learn the signs, symptoms Conference Room Health Village, Jackson Cholesterol: Know and latest treatment options. Speaker: Yolanda Tammaro, M.D. Conference Center Your Numbers January 17, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. February 13, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fitness January 30, 1 – 2 p.m. Learn the difference between Meridian Community Bayshore Medical Center JFK Medical Center good and bad cholesterol. The Power of Yoga Resource Center at Freehold Social Hall, 80 James Street Conference Room A February 19, 2 – 3 p.m. FREE introductory demo class. 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HackensackMeridianHealth.org | 1-800-560-9990 23 Irritable Bowel BIG and LOUD Syndrome Learn how these programs Join Howard Hampel, M.D., help improve function, voice and learn signs, symptoms, and speech, and slow motor causes and treatment options deterioration in individuals living for IBS. Stop the Bleed with Parkinson’s disease. January 24, 6 – 7 p.m. Stop the Bleed is a February 7, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Riverview Medical Center national awareness Hackensack Meridian Two River Conference Suite campaign intended to Health Village, Jackson encourage bystanders to Conference Center Common Voice become trained to help in a Disorders bleeding emergency before Movement Disorders and Amit Patel, M.D., will discuss professional help arrives. Parkinson’s Disease causes of common voice Learn how immediate Join Jorge Corzo, M.D., and disorders beyond laryngitis, learn about movement hemorrhage control can help Neuroscience how they are diagnosed and save lives. disorders and evidence-based treatment options. February 21, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Rock Steady Boxing rehabilitative care. January 31, 2 – 3 p.m. Jersey Shore University Free demo class. Learn how February 13, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Riverview Medical Center Medical Center this noncontact boxing- Meridian Community Resource Two River Conference Suite Center at Freehold Raceway Mall Lance Auditorium inspired program can assist Macular Degeneration those living with Parkinson’s. All About Aneurysms January 8, 2 – 3 p.m. Join Marina Glatman, M.D., Integrative Health Owano Pennycooke, M.D., will Tilton Fitness, Hazlet as she discusses macular and Medicine discuss what an aneurysm is January 9, 1 – 2 p.m. degeneration and available and the signs and symptoms you Build Resilience Tilton Fitness, Manahawkin should be aware of. treatment options. Light Learn how resilience building January 16, 3 – 4 p.m. February 27, 1 – 2 p.m. refreshments will be served. can help manage stress and Tilton Fitness, Brick February 8, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Riverview Medical Center depression. Navesink River Conference Suite Tilton Fitness, Brick January 22, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Understanding Jersey Shore University Memory Loss Thyroid Disease Medical Center Learn the difference between Nutrition Learn the signs, symptoms Brennan Rooms 104/105 normal and abnormal memory Understanding and treatment options for loss as you age and ways Visit HackensackMeridianHealth Food Labels thyroid disease. to keep your mind sharp. February 13, 6 – 7 p.m. .org/IntegrativeMedicine or call Learn how to read and Memory screenings provided. Raritan Bay Medical Center– 732-450-2758 for a full list of understand food labels to help January 17, 1 – 2 p.m. Old Bridge, Auxiliary Room C programs. you make the healthiest choices. Speaker: Michael Sullivan, M.D. Riverview Medical Center January 10, 1 – 2 p.m. Shrewsbury River Conference Suite Tilton Fitness, Hazlet Speaker: Jacqueline Rondeau, Psy.D. February 7, 1 – 2 p.m. Weight Loss with Jersey Shore University Hypnosis Medical Center Fee: $30. Group Session. Brennan Rooms 104/105 February 13, 7 – 8 p.m. Are You Getting a February 11, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tilton Fitness, Manahawkin Good Night’s Sleep? Tilton Fitness, Brick Nutrition Counseling Lack of sleep can affect you in many ways. Learn about sleep Stroke Awareness Consult a registered dietitian to disorders and tips on how to get a better night’s sleep. Learn signs, symptoms and design a food plan that meets January 15, 11 a.m. – Noon treatment options. your weight management and Tilton Fitness, Hazlet January 17, 1 – 2 p.m. Speaker: Adrian Pristas, M.D. medical nutrition needs. For Jersey Shore University January 22, 11 a.m. – Noon more information, registration Medical Center or fees, call Riverview Medical Tilton Fitness, Manahawkin Brennan Rooms 104/105 February 13, 6 – 7 p.m. January 24, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Center at 732-530-2555, Raritan Bay Medical Center– Meridian Community Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge, 3 Hospital Plaza Resource Center at Outpatient Rehabilitation at Suite 404 Freehold Raceway Mall Brick at 732-206-8263, Southern Speaker: David Goldstein, M.D. January 25, 3 – 4 p.m. Ocean Medical Center at February 21, 2 – 3 p.m. Tilton Fitness, Brick 609-978-3491, Raritan Bay Raritan Bay Medical Center– February 5, 1 – 2 p.m. Medical Center–Old Bridge at Perth Amboy Riverview Medical Center Speaker: Lewis Milrod, M.D. 732-360-4070, or Raritan Bay– Navesink River Perth Amboy at 1-855-TIME-4-ME, Conference Suite and Integrative Health and Medicine, Jackson and Old Bridge offi ces, at 732-263-7999.

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Pasquariello, M.D. Riverview Medical Center national awareness Hackensack Meridian Solutions to Balance as the risks and benefi ts Ayotunde Adeyeri, M.D., January 10 and February 5, 7 – 8 p.m. Two River Conference Suite campaign intended to Health Village, Jackson Problems of nonoperative versus medical director of the Hackensack Meridian encourage bystanders to Conference Center Learn causes of balance operative management. Institute for Weight Loss, and Health Village, Jackson Common Voice become trained to help in a problems and exercises Movement Disorders and February 27, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Bennet Togbe, M.D. Conference Center Disorders bleeding emergency before you can do to reduce your January 15 and February 21, 7 – 8 p.m. Amit Patel, M.D., will discuss Parkinson’s Disease Jersey Shore University December 26, January 23 and professional help arrives. risk for falls. Medical Center February 2, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Ocean Medical Center causes of common voice Join Jorge Corzo, M.D., and Learn how immediate January 23, 1 – 2 p.m. Brennan Rooms 104/105 January 14 and February 11, 7 – 8 p.m. Conference Room B disorders beyond laryngitis, learn about movement hemorrhage control can help Neuroscience Tilton Fitness, Hazlet 3 Hospital Plaza, Suite 404 how they are diagnosed and save lives. disorders and evidence-based January 30, 3 – 4 p.m. Raritan Bay Medical Center– Options for Weight treatment options. February 21, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Rock Steady Boxing rehabilitative care. Tilton Fitness, Brick Old Bridge Loss Surgery January 31, 2 – 3 p.m. Jersey Shore University Free demo class. 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Karl Strom, M.D., medical Jersey Shore University Macular Degeneration All About Aneurysms February 12, 1 – 2 p.m. January 8, 2 – 3 p.m. director of the Bariatric Center Medical Center, and Dena Join Marina Glatman, M.D., Integrative Health Owano Pennycooke, M.D., will Tilton Fitness, Manahawkin Tilton Fitness, Hazlet of Excellence at Southern Arumugam, M.D. as she discusses macular and Medicine discuss what an aneurysm is January 9, 1 – 2 p.m. Ocean Medical Center, January 16 and 29 and degeneration and available and the signs and symptoms you Hip Replacement: Direct Build Resilience Tilton Fitness, Manahawkin Bayshore Medical Center and February 13 and 26, 6 – 7 p.m. should be aware of. Anterior Approach treatment options. Light Learn how resilience building January 16, 3 – 4 p.m. Raritan Bay Medical Center– Jersey Shore University February 27, 1 – 2 p.m. William Baione, M.D., will refreshments will be served. can help manage stress and Tilton Fitness, Brick Perth Amboy, with surgeons Medical Center, HOPE Tower February 8, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Riverview Medical Center discuss the direct anterior 2nd Floor, Conference Rooms depression. Jonathan Reich, M.D., and Tilton Fitness, Brick Navesink River Conference Suite approach to hip replacement. 3 and 4 January 22, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Understanding Pediatrics Silvia Fresco, M.D. January 23, 1 – 2 p.m. Jersey Shore University Memory Loss ® December 27, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Thyroid Disease Meridian Community Safe Sitter Medical Center Learn the difference between Nutrition Tilton Fitness, Hazlet Hackensack Learn the signs, symptoms Brennan Rooms 104/105 Resource Center at Babysitter training for boys normal and abnormal memory Understanding Freehold Raceway Mall and girls ages 11 to 14. The January 8 and February 12, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Meridian Health and treatment options for loss as you age and ways Ramada Inn, 2373 Route 9 thyroid disease. Visit HackensackMeridianHealth Food Labels class includes handling Programs and to keep your mind sharp. Oh, My Achy Back! Toms River February 13, 6 – 7 p.m. .org/IntegrativeMedicine or call Learn how to read and emergencies, fi rst aid and Services Memory screenings provided. Learn the latest in diagnosis January 8 and February 28, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Raritan Bay Medical Center– 732-450-2758 for a full list of understand food labels to help CPR. Fee: $40. January 17, 1 – 2 p.m. and treatment options for Raritan Bay Medical Center– Booker Health Sciences Old Bridge, Auxiliary Room C programs. you make the healthiest choices. December 27, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Perth Amboy, Centennial Hall Riverview Medical Center Library Home Delivery Speaker: Michael Sullivan, M.D. January 10, 1 – 2 p.m. back pain. Jersey Shore University January 9 and February 13 Shrewsbury River January 29, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Medical Center, HOPE Tower Looking to learn more about Conference Suite Tilton Fitness, Hazlet 7 – 8:30 p.m. Hackensack Meridian January 21, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. a medical topic, disease or Speaker: Jacqueline Rondeau, Psy.D. 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We offer support groups for Speaker: Lewis Milrod, M.D. 732-360-4070, or Raritan Bay– Navesink River Perth Amboy at 1-855-TIME-4-ME, February 26, 1 – 2 p.m. a variety of health topics Conference Suite and Integrative Health and Riverview Medical Center and diseases. Call for more Medicine, Jackson and Old Navesink River information, dates and times. Conference Suite Bridge offi ces, at 732-263-7999.

HackensackMeridianHealth.orgHackensackMeridianHealth.org | 1-800-560-9990 | 1-800-560-99902525 Innovation Spotlight | Hackensack Meridian Health ADVANCING HOPE FOR HEARTS Hackensack Meridian Health leads the way in cardiac care.

replacement (TAVR) that results in THE NEXT LEVEL OF less time in the hospital and faster OPEN HEART SURGERY recovery. Hackensack was the first As technology and expertise grow, hospital in northern New Jersey to many procedures performed through HILE THE DIAGNOSIS AND offer TAVR, and Jersey Shore is the open heart surgery can be done less TREATMENT of cardiovascular only hospital providing TAVR in invasively through small 1- to 2-inch problems has advanced at lightning both Monmouth and Ocean counties. incisions. “Typically, open heart speed, the mission to improve patient Together, they perform more than surgery is performed by splitting the care continues, with Hackensack 300 procedures annually. breastbone and opening up the Meridian Health at the forefront. “Transcatheter aortic valve chest. With this new technology, our At the heart of Hackensack replacement is an extraordinary surgeons can provide the benefits of Meridian Health’s cardiovascular care breakthrough that uses advanced open surgery with a less difficult Ware two of its academic teaching minimally invasive technology recovery,” explains Dr. Parrillo. hospitals — Hackensack University to repair the structure of valves “Minimally invasive cardiac surgery Medical Center and Jersey Shore using catheters advanced along is only performed by a small University Medical Center, the vessels of the body,” explains percentage of cardiac surgeons. recognized leaders in cardiovascular Joseph Parrillo, M.D., chair of the We are proud to offer this option care in New Jersey. There, renowned Heart and Vascular Hospital at across Hackensack Meridian Health.” cardiovascular surgeons and Hackensack. “Recovery is quick, interventional cardiologists provide a allowing patients to leave the SPECIALIZED CARE, range of innovative advanced cardiac hospital the next day. The procedure DEVICE-ASSISTED THERAPIES surgeries and interventional provides significant benefits, letting The Advanced Heart Failure procedures, including transcatheter, patients live longer, happier and Programs at Hackensack and minimally invasive and robotic- healthier lives.” Jersey Shore support patients living assisted procedures, and complex Another procedure that once with advanced heart failure through open heart surgeries. required open heart surgery and a lengthy healing time is coronary LESS INVASIVE TECHNIQUES artery bypass graft (CABG), which WITH FASTER RECOVERY improves blood flow to the heart by THE HEART OF In the past, patients with severe bypassing plaque buildup in the GREAT CARE narrowing of the aortic valve who coronary arteries. Jersey Shore was were considered too high risk for the first hospital in the region to offer To learn more about the open heart surgery were left without robotic-assisted CABG surgery, and wide range of cardiovascular options. Today, they can be treated Hackensack is a leader in the region services across Hackensack with a minimally invasive procedure with a minimally invasive CABG Meridian Health, visit called transcatheter aortic valve procedure for qualifying patients. HackensackMeridianHealth.org/ Cardiovascular. 26 Hackensack Meridian HealthViews || JANUARY | |FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 2019 2019 Innovation Spotlight | Hackensack Meridian Health ADVANCINGADVANCING HOPEHOPE FORFOR HEARTSHEARTS Hackensack Meridian Health leads the way in cardiac care. Joseph Parrillo, M.D. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Critical Care Medicine Hackensack 1-855-424-WELL (9355) replacement (TAVR) that results in THE NEXT LEVEL OF less time in the hospital and faster OPEN HEART SURGERY recovery. Hackensack was the first As technology and expertise grow, hospital in northern New Jersey to many procedures performed through HILE THE DIAGNOSIS AND offer TAVR, and Jersey Shore is the open heart surgery can be done less TREATMENT of cardiovascular only hospital providing TAVR in invasively through small 1- to 2-inch problems has advanced at lightning both Monmouth and Ocean counties. incisions. “Typically, open heart speed, the mission to improve patient Together, they perform more than surgery is performed by splitting the care continues, with Hackensack 300 procedures annually. breastbone and opening up the Jesus Almendral, M.D. Meridian Health at the forefront. “Transcatheter aortic valve chest. With this new technology, our Board certified in At the heart of Hackensack replacement is an extraordinary surgeons can provide the benefits of Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiovascular Disease and Meridian Health’s cardiovascular care breakthrough that uses advanced open surgery with a less difficult Internal Medicine are two of its academic teaching minimally invasive technology recovery,” explains Dr. Parrillo. Neptune W 1-800-822-8905 hospitals — Hackensack University to repair the structure of valves “Minimally invasive cardiac surgery Medical Center and Jersey Shore using catheters advanced along is only performed by a small University Medical Center, the vessels of the body,” explains percentage of cardiac surgeons. recognized leaders in cardiovascular Joseph Parrillo, M.D., chair of the We are proud to offer this option care in New Jersey. There, renowned Heart and Vascular Hospital at across Hackensack Meridian Health.” cardiovascular surgeons and Hackensack. “Recovery is quick, interventional cardiologists provide a allowing patients to leave the SPECIALIZED CARE, individual assessment, counseling and range of innovative advanced cardiac hospital the next day. The procedure DEVICE-ASSISTED THERAPIES the latest advanced treatment options. surgeries and interventional provides significant benefits, letting The Advanced Heart Failure One example is the left ventricular procedures, including transcatheter, patients live longer, happier and Programs at Hackensack and assist device (LVAD), which can THE BENEFITS OF HOME minimally invasive and robotic- healthier lives.” Jersey Shore support patients living decrease symptoms such as fatigue The breadth and depth of assisted procedures, and complex Another procedure that once with advanced heart failure through and shortness of breath, improve Hackensack Meridian Health’s open heart surgeries. required open heart surgery and a quality of life, reduce rates of hospital cardiac care is immense, and it lengthy healing time is coronary readmission and improve survival. hasn’t stopped growing. The result LESS INVASIVE TECHNIQUES artery bypass graft (CABG), which These mechanical devices, which can Jesus Almendral, M.D., FACC, medical is exceptional, state-of-the-art WITH FASTER RECOVERY improves blood flow to the heart by THE HEART OF be temporarily or permanently director of the Advanced Heart Failure cardiac care available close to In the past, patients with severe bypassing plaque buildup in the GREAT CARE implanted in the heart, help pump Program at Jersey Shore. “The device home. “Hackensack Meridian narrowing of the aortic valve who coronary arteries. Jersey Shore was blood from the heart’s ventricles to the offers a bridge to patients who are Health is committed to being a were considered too high risk for the first hospital in the region to offer To learn more about the rest of the body. candidates for heart replacement leader in cardiac care and open heart surgery were left without robotic-assisted CABG surgery, and wide range of cardiovascular “Ventricular assist devices offer surgery, helping their hearts function expertise,” explains Dr. Almendral. options. Today, they can be treated Hackensack is a leader in the region services across Hackensack immediate improvement in symptoms while they await a transplant. It also “Patients no longer need to travel with a minimally invasive procedure with a minimally invasive CABG Meridian Health, visit and can prolong life when traditional offers greater quality of life for others out of state to get the most called transcatheter aortic valve procedure for qualifying patients. 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Wellness 101 | Hackensack Meridian Health 6 Ways to Avoid HEART DISEASE You know how important your heart is. Are you treating it with the care it deserves?

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Wellness 101 | Hackensack Meridian Health 6 Ways to Avoid HEART DISEASE You know how important your heart is. Are you treating it with the care it deserves?

ANY PEOPLE DON’T REALIZE that their daily habits and lifestyles can overwork and damage their hearts. If you are not leading a heart-friendly lifestyle, it’s time to take better care of Peter J. Hynes, M.D. Shaddy Younan, M.D. Michael G. DeVita, D.O. Mahesh K. Aaron Van Hise, D.O. Board certified in Board certified in Board certified in Tekriwal, M.D. Board certified in your heart and yourself. Start with Cardiology – Nuclear Adult Comprehensive Cardiovascular Disease Board certified in Cardiology – Nuclear these changes. Medicine, Cardiovascular Echocardiography, and Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Cardiology – Nuclear Brick Manahawkin Disease and Internal Medicine, Interventional Medicine and 1-800-822-8905 1-800-822-8905 Medicine 1. If you smoke, stop. Smokers Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease Old Bridge have a greater risk for heart attacks Endovascular Medicine Parlin 1-800-822-8905 Sea Girt 1-800-822-8905 compared with nonsmokers. “Nicotine 1-800-822-8905 Mcauses blood vessels to tighten and narrow, making it hard for blood to reach your heart muscle, and it 2. Make your diet heart- starting an exercise program, and than 80. Making smart choices, temporarily raises blood pressure,” healthy. Eating fatty foods plays a begin slowly, especially if you haven’t like eating a diet low in sodium, explains Peter Hynes, M.D., part in the buildup of fat in your been active for a while,” Michael exercising regularly, avoiding interventional cardiologist affiliated arteries, which can lead to blockages DeVita, D.O., of Ocean Medical tobacco, reducing stress and with Jersey Shore University Medical and increase your risk for a heart Center, recommends. Start with short limiting alcohol, will decrease your risk Center. What’s more, the carbon attack. “Limit red meats, salt, fried sessions, such as 10-minute walks, and of developing high blood pressure,” says monoxide in cigarette smoke lessens foods, and sweets and added sugars,” gradually increase the length of your Mahesh Tekriwal, M.D., of Southern the amount of oxygen that gets to the suggests Shaddy Younan, M.D., of workouts to at least 30 minutes, five Ocean Medical Center. 5. Watch your weight. In addition to making these healthy heart. If you smoke, talk with your Bayshore Medical Center. “Instead, days a week. Overweight and obesity are major risk changes, don’t forget about screenings. health care provider about ways to opt for dairy products with ‘good fats,’ We offer FREE blood pressure screenings. factors for heart disease. If you are The American Heart Association quit. Medicines and nicotine such as feta cheese as well as other Hackensack Meridian Health offers a Call 1-800-560-9990 for dates and overweight, losing weight can decrease recommends regular screening for replacements can help. sheep and goat milk cheeses, like variety of exercise classes. Find the latest locations. your risk. Reaching or maintaining an your heart disease risk beginning at pecorino Romano; lean meats and offerings at HackensackMeridianHealth ideal weight also helps lower your blood age 20, and cholesterol tests every four Need help breaking the habit? Check out fish; whole grains; and fruits and .org/Events. pressure and cholesterol levels. to six years if you’re at normal risk. page 22 to learn about our smoking- vegetables.” Choose healthier cooking cessation classes. HEART SMARTS oils made with unsaturated fats, such 4. Track your blood pressure. 6. Stress less. “Continued and Learn your risk for heart attack and as canola and olive oils. Blood pressure is the force against the Our Health Hub is elevated stress has been consistently stroke with AngioScreen®. For upcoming walls of your blood vessels as blood your go-to spot for linked to health problems, including an times, locations and other details, see 3. Set exercise goals. Exercise flows through them. The harder your trusted info about your increased risk for heart disease and page 23. gets your heart pumping, helping heart works, the greater your risk of heart health. Get the stroke,” says Aaron Van Hise, D.O., your body use oxygen better and having a heart attack. “Make sure your lowdown on what to eat of Raritan Bay Medical Center–Old strengthening your heart. It can also blood pressure is in the healthy range for a healthy heart, how Bridge. Try to keep your stress low by decrease your blood pressure and the or under control. New guidelines pessimism can hurt your exercising, sharing your concerns with amount of fat in your blood. “Talk suggest keeping systolic pressure less heart and much more at friends and family, and making some with your health care provider before than 130 and diastolic pressure less HMHealthHub.org. quiet time for yourself each day.

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Ways to Make Yo u r Resolutions Stick

Does eating healthier top your list of New Year’s resolutions? In addition to munching on plenty of fruits, veggies, whole grains and lean proteins, navigate around these four diet traps. “Preparing your strategy ahead of time will help you stay on course and enjoy a healthier year,” says Caity Liptak King, M.S., RDN, a registered dietitian with Ocean Medical Center.

DIET TRAP: You’re not eating o ten enough. Waiti ng DIET TRAP: You don’t have a plan. to eat until you’re famished can result in consuming High-calorie foods are everywhere. Planning too much food and making unhealthy decisions. ahead makes sure that you always have WINNING STRATEGY: “Listen to your body and healthy options on hand. Take some time to eat when you start to feel hungry,” Liptak King plan your meals each week. Create a grocery advises. Keep healthy snacks on hand, such as sliced list, and shop. fruits, veggies or nuts. WINNING STRATEGY: Liptak King suggests doing some food prep on the DIET TRAP: Your drinks contain too many calories. weekend, if possible. “Cook and refrigerate The calories in your cup can quickly add up. Having a meals or cut up fruits and veggies for healthy latte in the morning, a regular soda with your lunch snacks and ready-to-cook ingredients.” and a sweetened iced tea in the afternoon totals more than 600 calories in a day. WINNING STRATEGY: “Simply replacing your usual drinks with water or sparkling water can trim Heart-Healthy Recipe your daily intake — and your waistline,” says Liptak King. Add a slice of lemon, lime or cucumber to your glass, if plain water doesn’t sound appetizing. TURKEY MEATBALLS Unsweetened tea and black coffee are other zero- This recipe is perfect for calorie beverage options. weekend meal prep!

DIET TRAP: You’re eating at the computer. Eating 1 lb. ground turkey while watching TV, driving, sitting in front of your 1 egg computer or texting can lead you to overeat. “These ½ cup seasoned distractions take your attention away from your meal,” bread crumbs warns Liptak King. 2 tsp. chopped onions WINNING STRATEGY: Power down your 1 clove garlic, minced 1∕ electronics at mealtime. “Put your fork down between 8 tsp. black pepper each bite, and try eating your meals more slowly and 2 tbsp. ketchup mindfully,” Liptak King advises. “Pay attention to how Coarsely ground pepper full you feel.” Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix together all the ingredients. Form into 16 meatballs and bake in a lightly oiled baking dish for about HEALTHY RESOURCES 15 to 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are Turn to page 24 to learn about our fully cooked. upcoming nutrition-related events. Serves four; serving size is four meatballs.

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GIVING HEALS Inspired by the care he received, Oceanport resident makes generous donations to elevate the patient experience even further.

OUR YEARS AGO, WHEN BOB SANTIMAURO moved F to Oceanport, he knew he wanted to give back to a local organization. He decided that HEART-HEALTHY Hackensack Meridian Health, with its Since surviving a heart attack, state-of-the-art care and rapid Bob Santimauro enjoys walking expansion, was a perfect match. Little outdoors to stay healthy. did he know that just a few years later he would experience firsthand the compassionate, expert-level care the health network provides for patients every single day. A few days after that, David Johnson, aspect of the patient experience was M.D., a cardiothoracic surgeon at above and beyond,” he says. “I noticed AN UNEXPECTED DIAGNOSIS Jersey Shore University Medical that enabling patients to use iPads could AND LIFESAVING TREATMENT Center, performed Bob’s bypass surgery. help elevate the experience even more.” In August 2017, Bob experienced chest “During my stay at Jersey Shore, I came Today, Bob is feeling well. He recently discomfort. He visited David Drout, in touch with so many wonderful completed cardiac rehabilitation at M.D., a cardiologist at Riverview employees, including doctors, nurses, Riverview, increased his physical Medical Center, who performed a technicians and many others,” he says. activity and shed more than 30 pounds thallium stress test to track how well “Every single interaction I had exceeded to help keep his heart healthy. blood was flowing through Bob’s heart. all of my expectations. Everyone was “Both the medical care I received at Based on the results, Dr. Drout referred phenomenal.” Riverview Medical Center and the Bob to Aristotelis Vlahos, M.D., an lifesaving surgery at Jersey Shore opened interventional cardiologist at Riverview, A WORTHY CAUSE my eyes to how fortunate we are to have for further testing. After his 10-day hospital stay, Bob knew these world-class facilities available right Before his scheduled appointment, he wanted to do even more to support here in New Jersey,” Bob says. “The however, Bob developed chest pain and Riverview and Jersey Shore. He decided environment, the people and the expertise went to the Emergency Department at to make a significant five-year monetary are second to none. For individuals Riverview. Doctors determined that he’d pledge to Riverview in addition to looking to give back, I can’t think of a suffered a heart attack. Just a few days donating 21 brand-new iPads for better opportunity to make a difference later at Riverview, Dr. Vlahos performed patients to use at Jersey Shore. “Every than Hackensack Meridian Health.” a cardiac catheterization, a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure, to find out exactly what was happening inside Bob’s heart. Dr. Vlahos discovered Bob MAKE A DIFFERENCE had several significant blockages and recommended he undergo quadruple To make a donation in support of your local hospital, visit bypass surgery to restore blood flow HackensackMeridianHealth.org/GivingHeals. throughout his heart.

HackensackMeridianHealth.org | 1-800-560-9990 31 Hackensack Meridian Health is the most comprehensive health network in New Jersey with more than 500 locations across the state, including the following hospitals:

Hackensack University Medical Center and Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital 30 Prospect Avenue Hackensack, NJ 07601

Jersey Shore University Medical Center and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital 1945 Route 33 Neptune, NJ 07753

JFK Medical Center 65 James Street Edison, NJ 08820

Ocean Medical Center 425 Jack Martin Blvd. Brick, NJ 08724

Riverview Medical Center One Riverview Plaza Red Bank, NJ 07701

Mountainside Medical Center 1 Bay Avenue Montclair, NJ 07042

Palisades Medical Center 7600 River Road North Bergen, NJ 07047

Raritan Bay Medical Center–Perth Amboy 530 New Brunswick Avenue Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Southern Ocean Medical Center 1140 Route 72 West Manahawkin, NJ 08050

Bayshore Medical Center 727 North Beers Street Holmdel, NJ 07733

Raritan Bay Medical Center–Old Bridge One Hospital Plaza Old Bridge, NJ 08857

Pascack Valley Medical Center 250 Old Hook Road Westwood, NJ 07675

For a complete listing of our locations and services, visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org.

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