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A message from the ChairmanThere’s no season more anticipated than

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When Kevin McGroary learned his recent bouts of pancreatitis were due to a pan-

creatic cyst, he hoped for the best. He adjusted his diet to avoid the painful condition that brought him to the hospital several times.

But the 51-year-old Scotch Plains, N.J., resident continued to have pain as the cyst grew. Doctors said if they didn’t remove the cyst, it could become cancerous. It appeared

that he faced a complicated surgery that often involves a long recovery.

McGroary was lucky, though. In February, a Summit Medical Group surgeon removed the tumor with a minimally invasive procedure that uses a voice-controlled robotic device. McGroary spent just four days in the hospital and was back home working on his computer the next week.

Andrew Gumbs, MD, Summit Medical Group surgical oncologist, is one of a handful of surgeons trained to perform surgery using this innovative new technology from France. The robot—called ViKY—can be used for laparoscopic procedures of the upper digestive system. Minimally invasive surgery uses tiny instruments passed through small incisions.

How tHe sYstem worksViKY holds and moves a laparoscope (a thin lighted tube with a camera) so the surgeon has a stable image of the surgical site. “We can do more complex surgery in less time because ViKY gives us the stability and steadiness we can’t get from the human hand,” says Dr. Gumbs, who trained in France to use ViKY.

When surgeons have a steady image, their eyes don’t tire and they can perform longer, more complex operations more safely. ViKY also provides an extra hand so surgeons can manipulate surgical tools with both hands. In the past, the surgeon or an assistant had to hold the laparoscope.

Dr. Gumbs directs the robot using voice commands or a foot pedal. “It’s a beautiful thing,” he says. “I’ll put on a wireless headset and tell ViKY where to move.”

better outcomes for patIeNts ViKY provides such good visualization that doctors use it for gastrointestinal, urologic, thoracic, and gynecologic proce-dures, says Dr. Gumbs. “The robot is especially useful for obese patients and those with lung problems who can’t tolerate a large incision.”

Unlike other surgical robots, ViKY can be completely sterilized, so it can be in direct contact with the patient. “This robot allows me to maintain contact with the patient,” says

Voice-Controlled Robot Is good News for Surgical patients

Summit medical Group is one of only a handful of health care facilities in the united States offering this innovative robotic technology from France. To learn more about these minimally invasive procedures or to make an appointment with Dr. Gumbs, call Summit medical Group Surgical Oncology at 908-277-8950.

Dr. Gumbs. “I can do more complex surgery that has a higher risk of bleeding because if there’s a problem, I can intervene with a hand-assisted approach or open techniques.”

If necessary, the surgeon can insert a hand into the abdominal cavity to feel structures such as a beating artery. “You can’t always see this,” says Dr. Gumbs. “Sometimes, the only way you can avoid cutting a vital blood vessel is by feeling it.”

With traditional open surgery, McGroary would have had a large incision and long recovery. But with ViKY, “I was commut-ing to work in New York City a month later,” he says. “I’m doing really well and have no pain. I’m happy this is behind me.”

Patients’ recovery times are shorter with the new voice-controlled robotic device now being used at Summit medical Group. Andrew Gumbs, mD, a surgical oncologist at Summit medical Group, trained in France to use the new technology. During operations, he uses a wireless headset to communicate with the robot.

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disease. Physicians and researchers now believe breast lumpiness is among the normal breast changes many women undergo throughout the various stages of their lives.

The condition is common in women between the ages of 30 and 50, and is less common in women who take birth control pills. Although the exact cause is

Notice Breast Changes? They May Be Normal

Not all breast lumps indicate cancer. There are a number of benign

(noncancerous) breast conditions a woman can and probably will experi-ence during her lifetime.

These include changes that occur during the menstrual cycle and other changes that are not related to a woman’s menstrual cycle.

commoN coNdItIoNFibrocystic breast disease affects about 60 percent of all women. This term is often used to describe generalized breast lumpiness, and it is not, in fact, a

not known, fibrocystic breast disease is believed to be associated with hormones produced by the ovaries, because it rarely occurs after menopause.

sYmptoms VarYFibrocystic lumpiness is sometimes described as “ropy” or “granular” and seems to become more obvious as a woman approaches middle age and the milk-producing glandular tissue gives way to softer, fatty tissue.

Signs of fibrocystic breast disease include:• Dull, heavy pain and tenderness • Dense, irregular, and bumpy consis-

tency in the breast tissue • Changes that are usually in both

breasts and are more noticeable in the outer upper part of the breast

• Changes that may peak before each menstrual period and improve imme-diately afterward

caNcer screeNING stIll ImportaNtWomen with fibrocystic breast disease do not have an increased risk for cancer. However, lumpiness in the breasts may make cancerous lumps harder to distinguish.

Knowing the normal shape and feel of your own breasts is important. If you notice changes, talk with your doctor about whether you should be tested for cancer or other problems.

Women with fibrocystic breast disease often have dense breast tissue that makes mammograms difficult to interpret. Your doctor may recommend a breast ultra-sound or biopsy to rule out other problems.

Routine care is the best way to keep your breasts healthy.

Summit medical Group’s Breast Care Center of excellence is the only breast care center in New Jersey cer t if ied by the National Consor t ium of Breast Centers. Our Breast Care Center of fers a Nurse Navigation Ser vice with cer t if ied nurse navigators. From your f irst mammogram to your follow-up v isits, your cer t if ied nurse navigator will guide you every step of the way. To f ind out more, call the Breast Care Center at 908-277-8770 or v isit w w w.summitmedicalgroup.com.

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FREE lEcTuREs & sERiEsSave & poSt

All lectures will be held at Summit Medical Group, Education Center, 1 Diamond Hill Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, unless otherwise noted. Reservations required: 908-277-8889 or www.summitmedicalgroup.com/events.

lEcTuREsOsteoporosis update 2011Thursday, July 14, 7 p.m.Amy Toscano-Zukor, DO, endocrinologistOsteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and can easily break. It has no symptoms in its early stages and is a public health threat to more than 44 million Americans. Learn how to identify your risk factors for osteoporosis as well as prevent and treat this disease.

understanding Stress and Anxiety in Children, Teens, and Young AdultsWednesday, July 27, 7 p.m.James Korman, PsyD, Psychologist and Director of Behavioral Health; Laura mullette, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and

michael Likier, PhD, PsychologistLearn the unique signs and symptoms of anxiety and stress in children, teens, and young adults. Discover how to reduce stress and anxiety during the many times of transition in these individuals’ lives. Become educated on what parents can do to help their children, when professional help should be

sought, and what effective treatments are available.

sERiEsSurgical Options for Weight LossWednesday, July 27, at 7 p.m., Private Dining room next to Cafémuhammad Feteiha, mD, Bariatric SurgeonConsidering weight-loss surgery? This program will review details on specific surgical options and provide an overall description of the lifestyle changes necessary after this kind of surgery. Also, past patients will share their personal experiences.

Beginning at age 40, your physician may encourage you to have an annual mammogram. Usually, a screening mammogram is recommended for women who have no complaints or symptoms of breast cancer. Two views of the breast are taken to determine if any breast cancer is detectable.

The screening mammogram is a preventive measure and it’s done at a time when cancer, if present, is too small to be felt or seen upon physi-cal examination. If the result of the screening mammogram is normal, the patient is done and will be seen in

another one or two years. However, if the radiologist sees an area of con-cern—also known as an architectural distortion—additional views may be ordered to better see the area. Additional views would be billed as a diagnostic mammogram.

How does your insurance carrier address these additional views? If your carrier is Medicare, then reimburse-ment will likely be made provided the following criteria are met: treatment is rendered at a nationally certified facil-ity, the patient exhibits signs or symp-toms of breast cancer or a personal

history of breast cancer, or a physician has referred or provided a prescription for treatment. Among private payers, reimbursement varies, depending on many factors. Factors may include location, patient volume, and medical necessity. While some private payers will follow Medicare guidelines for their reimbursement policies, others depend on alternative information.

It’s best to check with your carrier to determine what is covered under your specific policy. Financial coun-selors are available at 908-277-8896 to assist you.

Are Those Additional Mammograms Covered by My Insurance?

sAVE THE DATEmark Sunday, October 2, on your fall calendar for our exciting Live Well Sports and Health Festival at Summit medical Group. We’ll be bringing you the best information in sports health

in the area. Watch our online event calendar for more details: www.summitmedicalgroup.com/events.

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All lectures will be held at Summit Medical Group, Education Center, 1 Diamond Hill Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, unless otherwise noted. Reservations required: 908-277-8889 or www.summitmedicalgroup.com/events.

FREE clAssEs & EVENTsSave & poSt

clAssEsCitizen CPrWednesday, July 6, 7 p.m.American red Cross, Colonial Crossroads ChapterLearn the new CPr guidelines by attending this American red Cross class. This 30-minute class teaches participants compression-only CPr for adults suffering from sudden cardiac arrest.

Basic Aid Training for FamiliesThursday, July 7, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.American red Cross, Colonial Crossroads ChapterBasic first aid skills will be presented and taught to families. Skills covered include rescue breathing; handling urgent situations such as choking, bleeding, and animal bites; emergency response skills; and more.

Be red Cross readymonday, July 25, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.Wednesday, August 3, 6 to 7 p.m.American red Cross, Colonial Crossroads ChapterIf something happens to your loved one, will you be ready to help? This 60-minute presentation will tell you how to be prepared in an emergency, how to use basic lifesaving skills to save a life, and what to do in a first aid emergency.

Basic YogaWednesdays, 9:30 to 10 a.m., through July 27Dina Leyden, PTexercise room in the Lawrence Pavilion, ground floorLearn the basics of yoga in this mild- to moderately paced class that includes breathing, stretching, strengthening, and balance through a series of poses and positions. modifications and options will allow participants to move within their capabilities. Class ends with a brief relaxation exercise. Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing; basic yoga is done barefoot. Please refrain from eating two hours prior to classes. $100 for a 10-class card, good at either Basic or Chair yoga class. Card expires 6 months from date of purchase. To register, please call 908-277-8936.

Chair Yogamondays, 11 a.m. to noon, through August 15 (no class July 4)Dina Leyden, PTexercise room in the Lawrence Pavilion, ground floorChair yoga is a gentle exercise program especially designed for those with difficulty getting to the floor. Participants will be guided through a series of stretches and postures, modified to accommodate those with restrictions in mobility or the need to balance with the use of a chair or other props. each class includes a breathing exercise and guided relaxation. Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing; chair yoga is done barefoot. Please refrain from eating two hours prior to classes. $100 for a 10-class card, good at either Basic or Chair yoga class. Card expires 6 months from date of purchase. To register, please call 908-277-8936.

Tai Chimondays and Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m., monday, June 27, through Thursday, August 4risa Silverstein, mS, LAc exercise room in the Laurence Pavilion, ground floorTai Chi is an ancient discipline program that improves:• relaxation• Concentration• memory• Balance• muscle strainms. Silverstein’s Tai Chi program is tailored for people with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions, making it safe for joints. Tai Chi is $80 for 10 classes. To register, please call 908-277-8936.

Breast Care Center Adds Two Support Groups, exercise ProgramSummit medical Group’s Breast Care Center is pleased to announce two new support groups, one for newly diagnosed patients and a survivors group for patients one year or more post-diagnosis. Groups are led by the Center’s breast nurse navigator and a licensed clinical social worker from our Behavioral Health Center. meetings are held at the 1 Diamond Hill road campus.

The Center is also launching an exercise program for people who have had breast cancer. For meeting times and more information on the support groups and exercise program, please visit our events page at www.summitmedicalgroup.com or call the Summit medical Group Breast Care Center at 908-277-8770.

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Don’t put Off Those School Physicals

Your Letters:routine Physical exam Leads to Discovery and removal of Tumor

Kris Adams is the latest winner of a $200 Target gift card in our “Tell Us Your Story” initiative. Share your story about how Healthy Connections and Summit Medical Group help you live well and stay well. See page 2 for details.

An article in Healthy Connections, “High Blood Pressure: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You,” reminded me of an experience I had. I thought I’d write to encourage others to follow your recommendations for preventive screenings and routine physicals so problems can be detected and corrected before they become large enough to “hurt you.”

I became a patient at Summit Medical Group at the recommendation of a coworker when I casually mentioned that I did not have a family doctor. How glad I am that I did!

While intellectually I know the value of preventive screenings, this was brought home to me as the result of a physical with my primary care doctor, Dr. Yatrakis, of your Westfield branch. Though I had no symptoms, the reports from Summit Medical Group’s lab showed I had elevated blood calcium levels. After ruling out other causes, Dr. Yatrakis referred me to Dr. Bauman in your Endocrinology Department, who ordered a bone density and nuclear scan that confirmed a diagnosis of a tumor on my parathyroid. The hyperactive parathyroid was silently depleting the calcium in

my bones, resulting in significant osteoporosis. Dr. Bauman referred me to a surgeon specializing in thyroid surgery who took care of my problem. If it had gone undetected, I undoubtedly would have had serious repercussions as I aged. After having the problem gland surgically removed, my blood calcium levels returned to normal and my bone density continues to improve.

Since then, my husband has also become a Summit Medical Group patient. We follow the advice of our Summit Medical Group doctors and have had excellent experiences with all the physicians, surgeons, and clinicians we deal with. The convenient hours, the attractiveness of your facilities, and the caring and professional way we are treated have made every one of our encounters a pleasant one. We’ve become staunch advocates of Summit Medical Group’s physicians and services and have recommended you to many friends.

Thanks for allowing me to share my story and for the news and valuable information in each issue of Healthy Connections.

—Kris Adams

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Although summer’s barely started, before you know it, your children will be headed back to school. many schools require a physical examination completed by a physician before students may enter school or play school sports. make your doctor’s appointments—physicals, eye exams, immunization updates—early in the summer, so requirements are completed for the start of the 2011–2012 school year. Call your physician’s office directly, or call 908-277-8800 for a convenient appointment.

If you think your child may have fallen behind on vaccines recommended in early childhood, talk with your doctor.

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If you have constant or recurring pain, or if your pain prevents you from sleeping well, performing daily activities, or your job, you may be a candidate for surgery. Summit medical Group spine surgeon Ilya Kupershtein, mD, treats cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disorders. experienced and caring, he provides the finest individualized care to help relieve debilitating back pain through conservative, minimally invasive, and traditional surgical techniques. To learn more or to make an appointment, call 908-277-8646.

Sometimes the cause of back pain is obvious: you lift something heavy,

you strain your back. Other times the reason is a mystery, and even the most sophisticated medical tests may not uncover a clear cause.

One thing’s for sure: The discomfort can make everything in life more difficult. So what’s a back-pain sufferer to do?

Some cases of back pain call for immediate care from a medical profes-sional. You need help, for example, if the pain comes with bowel- or bladder-control problems, leg weakness, or numbness in the groin or anal region.

Get dowN to basIcsHowever, most cases of back pain may benefit from a common-sense approach to getting your life back to normal: • Wait and see if the problem

improves. Most acute cases of low back pain come from a simple sprain or strain and will clear up on their own. If the pain still keeps you from functioning normally after three or four days of applying home remedies, consider seeing a physician.

• Investigate the cause. Your doctor can help by taking a detailed medi-cal history and giving you a full physical exam.

• Take steps to keep pain from recurring. Address the cause. For example, you can learn safer ways to lift, better posture at the computer, and sports that are easier on the back. If stress makes your pain flare, try to get that stress under control.

• Be cautious about medical tests. Imaging tests, such as X-rays or CT and MRI scans, usually aren’t much help in learning the cause of back pain. Unless your doctor suspects your condition needs immediate medi-cal attention, consider waiting a few weeks before you opt for a sophisticated medical test.

Home remedIes maY HelpMany people benefit from applying some combination of these back-pain remedies:• Medication for pain relief. Over-

the-counter pain relievers are often all you need to ease pain. Always ask your doctor beforehand about the risks and

Put Back pain Behind You benefits of taking pain medications.

• Application of cold or heat. Immediately after an injury, it may help to apply a cold compress or ice pack to the tender spot for up to 20 min-utes at a time. Then, 48 hours after the onset of pain, applying heat brief-ly can help to soothe and relax mus-cles and enhance blood flow.

• Limited bed rest. If you have severe pain while sitting or standing, one or two days of bed rest can be useful. Avoid extended bed rest. Research shows it can weaken muscles, worsen back pain, and lead to complications.

• Physical activity. A targeted pro-gram of gentle exercises introduced gradually can aid healing, strengthen muscles supporting the spine, and help prevent future episodes of back pain. Ask your doctor to recommend a suitable exercise program. Stop if exercise becomes painful. Some people find complementary

therapies, such as chiropractic care, acupuncture, or certain forms of yoga, helpful in easing back pain.

When back pain is serious and doesn’t respond to other therapies, surgery can sometimes help. Surgery is only appropriate for certain back problems, such as pressure on nerves from a herniated disk or spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal column), a spinal compression fracture, or a severe injury to the spine, to name a few.

Ilya Kupershtein, mD

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many people at risk for heart attack might not have symptoms that suggest the need for an invasive examination. A relatively new technology in cardiovascular medicine—calcium scoring—is a quick and highly accurate way to detect plaque in the arteries around your heart, the coronary arteries. A calcium score indicates the degree of calcium deposits in coronary artery walls, telling your doctor and you about your heart health. Summit medical Group is offering this simple, 10-minute procedure for just $199. To learn more or to make an appointment, call 908-277-8709.

If a red flashing sign suddenly appeared, proclaiming, “You’re having a heart attack,” you’d know just what

to do. You’d call 911 and take an ambulance straight to the emergency room.

But signs of a heart attack—when blood flow is blocked to a section of the heart—are usually more subtle, and many Americans delay getting treatment. A new study found patients having a less severe type of heart attack took an average of two and a half hours to get to the hospital.

Those extra minutes are crucial. Heart attack treatment is most effective if it is started within an hour. Fast care can prevent you from dying or becoming disabled after a heart attack.

learN tHe sIGNs, saVe precIous tImeIt’s not that we don’t want healthy hearts. Many of us just don’t know the warning signs of heart troubles or what to do when we spot them. In a recent survey, only 56 percent of women could name the most common heart attack symptoms. Only about half said they’d go to the hospital if they thought they were having one.

Learn these signs of a heart attack:• Pain in your chest—it can stay there or move to your neck,

arm, shoulder, jaw, stomach, or back• Tightness in your chest• Shortness of breath for more than a few seconds• Feeling light-headed, weak, or faint• Breaking out in a cold sweat• Nausea and throwing up

The pain usually lasts longer than 20 minutes. Symptoms may also go away and then come back. Keep in mind that women may be more likely than men to have such symptoms as shortness of breath, nausea, and jaw or back pain.

Call 911 even if you aren’t sure it’s a heart attack. Don’t wait more than five minutes. And don’t drive yourself to the hospital—paramedics can begin treatment at your home or en route. Patients in ambulances may also get faster care when they do reach the emergency room.

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Get Help Fast When Heart attack Strikes

stop Heart attacks before tHeY startThe best way to survive a heart attack, of course, is not to have one. Follow a heart-healthy lifestyle by:• Eating right. A study in the journal Circulation:

Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes found the DASH diet—rich in fruits and vegetables and low in fats and cholesterol—cuts heart disease risk 18 percent over typical American eating habits.

• Exercising. Physical activity strengthens the heart muscle, helps increase oxygen levels in the blood, and lowers blood pressure, among other benefits. Aim for 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity each week.

• Not smoking. Quit the habit, or don’t start.• Keeping a healthy weight. Drop pounds if you’re heavy.

Your doctor can help you get started.

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Getting exceptional, timely care is so important…

That’s why the Summit Medical Group Breast Care Center was created.

The Summit Medical Group Breast Care Center – one of a few breast centers in the United States and the only center in New Jersey designated a National Consortium of Breast Centers Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence – offers screenings and comprehensive care for benign

conditions and all stages of breast cancer. Our top- rated breast surgeons John Cunningham, MD, Jerrold Lozner, MD, and

Winnie Polen, DO, are available for consultation within 48 hours of your call. Contact us to schedule a screening or consultation at 908-277-8770.

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Summit Medical Group recently launched a new home page for

its website with some exciting new features. Designed to provide the health information patients and visitors want and need, our new home page includes Nutrition, Fitness, and Featured Practitioner columns.

As part of our ongoing commit-ment to helping our patients live well and stay well, the new home page also offers:• A new Physician Finder so

patients and visitors can identify physicians by their specialty, location, gender, and languages spoken

• Our News at the Group• Original articles on a wide range of health issues• Special events, such as lectures, screenings, and classes• Access to our Facebook page, Twitter, YouTube channel, and

Thrive—our electronic newsletter• Enhanced information about each of our locations

As always, the site will continue providing details about each of our outstanding services and practitioners.

Also, the enhanced website makes it easier than ever for patients and visitors to access information about insurance and billing, and to obtain medical records.

“We’re pleased that the Summit Medical Group website is an easy-to-use, informative, and appealing resource for patients,” notes Joy Pierce Mathews, SMG’s internet marketing coordinator/medical writer and architect of the Web launch. “Listening closely and responding to what patients want and need has been key to our success.”

We invite you to v isit us here each week to watch our most recent v ideos, read our latest news, sign up for an event, and stay connected. Visit w w w.summitmedicalgroup.com.

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