Dr. David Yasgur, orthopedic surgeon on staff at NWH and member of MKMG is a highly regarded orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the knee. Dr. Yasgur will discuss how to assess various knee injuries and available treatment strategies including both surgical and nonsurgical options.

Dr. Yasgur earned both his BS and Masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University. He received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College, completed a general surgery internship at NYU/Bellevue Hospital, and an orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases. His training culminated in a fellowship for Knee Reconstruction and Sports Medicine at the Insall-Scott-Kelly Institute of Beth Israel Medical Center-North. Dr. Yasgur is a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Jeanne Morgante is a Physical Therapist at NWH. As a specialist trained to work with knee injuries, Jeanne will discuss how to restore your activity, strength and motion following an injury or surgery. You will be shown specific exercises, stretches and techniques to address problems that cannot be managed without specialized physical therapy training.

Jeanne is a graduate of New York University’s physical therapy program. She received her Manual Therapy Certification from University of Saint Augustine, Florida where she is currently enrolled in the Doctorate program. With her 25 years of experience, she specializes in outpatient orthopedic injuries.

Registration is requested.

Register online at www.nwhc.net

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If you have questions about the program or to register,
please call Susan Shapiro (914)666-1383

Monday, October 5

6:30pm in the lounge

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE!

Lewis Kass, MD
Board certified pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist, fellowship trained in pediatric respiratory medicine at Yale University, Dr. Kass specializes in pediatric respiratory medicine and sleep disorders.

PEDIATRIC ASTHMA
Dr. Kass will discuss the subtle ways in which children present as well as the numerous entities that get misdiagnosed as asthma. He will also  talk about the newer technologies that allow young patients to be diagnosed.

Praveen Rudraraju, MD
Board certified in pulmonary and internal medicine and fellowship trained in critical care medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, Dr. Rudraraju is part of Northern Westchester Hospital’s Critical Care and Sleep Division.

EXERCISE INDUCED ASTHMA IN ADULTS
Are you unusually short of breath after exercise? Find out if you have exercise induced asthma. Dr. Rudraraju will discuss the symptoms of exercise induced asthma and available treatment options.

Registration requested

Contact Susan Shapiro:
Phone: (914) 666-1383
Email: sshapiro@nwhc.net

Upcoming Lecture Series: Mark Your Calendars (in pink)
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* Offered All Week:
Massage Valentine’s Gift Specials I Gift With Purchase at NY SAMPLES

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Monday, February 9th
Ginger
Handmade jewelry, handbags, belts and watches
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Tuesday, February 10th
Michele Davidson, Acupuncture
Traditional Oriental Medicine: Acupunture, Tui-Na, Qi-Gong & Herbology

Kids Protection Plan Seminar download flyer
Gravett & Gravet Personal Family LawyersTM
11:00AM • Studio A

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Wednesday, February 11th -
Keeping Love Alive through Feng Shui
with Ellie Marshall- Feng Shui Practitioner
Two presentation 11:00AM and 1:00PM • SMC Lounge
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Felice Designer Jewelry
Fashion Jewelry using semi precious stones, fresh water pearls and crystals.
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Thursday, February 12th
Crystal Passions and Power
Jewelry using natural crystals, fossils, and some cross sections of crystals as well as cut heart shaped stones.
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Friday, February 13th
Bogart’s Gemstones and Fine Beads
Jewelry made with gemstones and unique beads, as well as sterling silver, vermeil, and some 14K and 18K gold.

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Saturday, February 14 – download flyer
Stress and Cardiac Prevention with Dr. Robert Stark
10:00AM • SMC Lounge
Dr. Robert Stark is Medical Director of Greenwich Hospital’s Cardiovascular Prevention Program.

Vasiliki Lagis Handbags
Specializing in European Handbags and Accessories

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Rescheduled For February 4th 11:30-12:30

Make Your Resolutions a Reality

Make this your year to get into gear!
Life Coach, Heidi Michaels, will motivate and inspire you
to make Your Resolutions a Reality.
Learn how to make the changes, stick with it and see results!

Wednesday January 28th • 11:30-12:30p • Fitness Room

Connect With: Heidi Michaels, Certified Life and Sports Performance Coach Heidi@HeidiMichaels.com

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Get behind the controls:
The da Vinci Robotic Surgical System will be on hand for you to test drive.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 • 11:00 a.m.

Nearly 75,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with gynecologic cancers each year. Understanding both the risk and protective factors can decrease one’s chance of  developing specific cancers, including cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar cancers. Join us for an informative program on the prevention, screening, diagnosis and  treatment of gynecologic cancers.

Iris Wertheim, MD, Oncologic Gynecology
An Overview of Gynecologic Cancers and New Developments in Gynecologic Oncology

The presentation is free, but registration is requested.
Register online at www.nwhc.net or call 914.666.1483. Refreshments will be served.

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Prostate Cancer: Detection, Diagnosis and Robotic Surgical Treatment
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the U.S.

Get behind the controls:
The da Vinci Robotic Surgical System will be on hand for you to test drive.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 • 6:00 p.m.

• Join Drs. Warren Bromberg and Mark Nogueira for an informative lecture on prostate cancer.
• Rod Mergardt, prostate cancer survivor, will offer a valuable patient perspective on, the care he received and his recovery.

The presentation is free, but registration is requested.
Register online at www.nwhc.net or call 914.666.1483.  Refreshments will be served.

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Sports Injury Prevention & Treatment
Thursday, November 6, 2008 • 6:30 PM

Whether young or older, weekend warrior or serious athlete… anyone who engages in physical activity is at risk of a sports-related injury. An expert panel of physicians and fitness specialists will discuss how to prevent sports injuries, as well as the latest treatment options available for adults and children with a wide range of injuries.

Guest Speakers:
Evan Karas, MD, Co-Chief of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Shoulder pain, rotator cuff injuries, overuse injuries in children and adults

Victor Khabie, MD, Co-Chief of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
ACL injuries in young athletes, stress fractures in adolescent female athletes

Steven DiDio, MS, ATC, CSCS and Larysa DiDio, Owners, PFX Fitness
Injury prevention and long-term maintenance

JOIN US FOR THIS FREE PROGRAM. Refreshments will be served.
Register online at www.nwhc.net or call 914.666.1483.

• There is a Variety of Wellness Options at Saw Mill Club
  
• Personal Training – Get the knowledge, expertise and motivation you need to succeed
• Aerobic Exercise:  Swimming, Group Ex,Tennis

Held at Saw Mill Club, Mount Kisco, NY in the Big Gym
September 25, 2008
9:30am-3:30pm
$59 Tuition Includes Lunch

Many Americans live with TOXIC levels of stress on a daily basis. Often, we hit the ground moving in the morning and we don’t stop until we collapse in a chair at night. It can feel as though our lives have become one endless “to do” list ? Filled with
“should’s, must’s and ought to’s.”

We will look closely at the relationship between stress and illness and how learning to manage our stress today can actually prevent us from becoming ill in the future.

This workshop will provide techniques, skills and tools to help us move more peacefully and easily through our day regardless of what is going on around us, so that we can be present for the people we care about and the things we truly enjoy doing.

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