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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: • Surviving Menopause • Relief for your Feet • Cardio Team One on Heart Watch

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LEFT: The famed Selected of God choir, known for their performance in the Chrysler Super Bowl commercial, wowed the audience. To hear a recap of the musical selections performed by Selected of God, visit sinaigrace.org/video. BELOW: DMC executives, county and city officials offered words of congratulation. (Left) Wayne County Commissioner Irma ClarkColeman, Vice Chair of the Wayne County Commissioner Alisha Bell, Chief of Staff for the City of Detroit Kirk Lewis, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, Sinai-Grace President Dr. Reginald Eadie, Wayne State University’s Division of Gynecology and Associate Professor Dr.Jay Berman, DMC CEO Mike Duggan, Vanguard’s VP of Development Rob Jay, Triumph Church Senior Pastor Soloman Kinlock, Jr. To hear a recap of the speeches, visit sinaigrace.org/video.

ABOVE: Hospital executives joined in a groundbreaking dig commemorating the hospital’s new construction. (Left) President of the DMC Medical Staff Dr. John Haapaniemi, Chief of Medicine Dr. Mohamed Siddique, Sinai-Grace Chief of ICU Dr. Hicham Krayem, Sinai-Grace Chief of Emergency Medicine Dr. Mark Brautigan, Sinai-Grace President Dr. Reginald Eadie, CEO of DMC Mike Duggan, Vanguard’s VP of Development Rob Jay, DMC Chief Administration Officer Conrad L. Mallett, Jr. LEFT: The prolific Pastor of Triumph Church Soloman Kinlock, Jr., photographed with Triumph Church Minister Marcus Carr conducted the opening prayer and closing benediction.

LEFT: Attendees mingled after the event.

Sinai-Grace Hospital Celebrates a New Milestone On March 23, 2012, Sinai-Grace Hospital commemorated the groundbreaking of its $77 million construction project. In 2015, Sinai-Grace will unveil its new world-class facility, which will include a newly renovated emergency room, front lobby and ICUs. To view 13-minute recap of the groundbreaking visit www.sinaigrace.org/construction. The Exterior Emergency Department Entry

The Exterior Lobby Entry

The new emergency department will more than double in size (34,000 additional square feet of space in the ED, increasing the total space to 59,000 square feet by the end of 2014).

COVER: (Left) Wayne County Commissioner Irma Clark-Coleman (dist. 6), Vice Chair of the Wayne County Commissioner Alisha Bell (dist. 8), Local 4 News Morning Anchor Rhonda Walker, Sinai-Grace Hospital President Dr. Reginald Eadie, Wayne State University’s Division of Gynecology and Associate Professor Dr. Jay Berman, President of Winship Community Association Dr. Arthur Divers and State Representative Thomas F. Stallworth III (dist. 8).

The Interior Emergency Department Patient Exam Rooms The Emergency Department’s 42 new hardwalled patient exam rooms will ensure privacy and increase comfort for patients receiving care. The rooms will also be outfitted with the latest state-of-the-art lifesaving technology for major accidents or disasters that require medical care.

Sinai-Grace’s new facade after receiving $77 million in new construction and renovations.

The Interior Front Lobby Sinai-Grace’s front lobby will increase in size from the current 5,100 square feet to 18,000 square feet by early 2015.

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In late March, DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital commemorated, with a groundbreaking ceremony, the start of its new $77 million renovation and construction project. I want to personally thank every community member, public official, Detroit Medical Center and Sinai-Grace employee who showed up in support of the occasion. We had a great celebration. Currently, construction is underway and on schedule for completion in 2015. We are excited about what a world-class facility means to Sinai-Grace Hospital, and to the community we serve. Humbly we ask that you remain patient throughout the construction phase. We will ensure parking and building access for patients and visitors will not be problematic. Our commitment to being a good neighbor is sincere, so if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Detroit Medical Center Senior Project Manager William Gilbert at (313) 966-1952. I look forward to our next celebration in 2015 when we cut the ribbon and usher in world-class care in a world-class facility. For more of my personal insight, join me on my blog Paging Dr. Eadie at www.PagingDrEadie.wordpress.com. Again, thank you for your support. Sincerely,

Reginald Eadie, M.D. President DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital

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Mammograms

save lives The pink ribbon. Women and men across America whose lives have been touched by breast cancer, wear it as a show of support. Ask and they will tell you their story:

“I am a breast cancer survivor.” “My mother died of breast cancer.”  “ I support my co-worker, who’s in treatment for breast cancer.” The pink ribbon has given women like Brenda Till, 53, the courage to speak out. She lost a sister to breast cancer in 1997. Because of her family history, Till started getting mammograms at 40 and a lump was discovered in 2010. Today, after surgery and radiation treatments, she is in remission. “Breast cancer will affect about one in every eight women over the course of their lives,” according to Sinai-Grace Hospital breast cancer surgeon Dr. Keiva Bland. “While it mostly affects women over 50, we are seeing it more frequently in younger women,” Bland said. Her youngest patient was 22 years old. “Many times cases are ‘sporadic;’ that is, there’s no family history of the disease,” Dr. Bland said. “Some women try all kinds of alternative medication and therapies when they’re diagnosed with breast cancer. Once those things fail — and they ALWAYS do — it’s often too late for our well-researched breast cancer treatments to succeed. Don’t delay medical treatment.” – Dr. Keiva Bland Sinai-Grace Hospital Breast Cancer Surgeon

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Brenda Till became an outspoken advocate of mammograms after a lump in her breast was discovered in 2010.

“Mammograms spot tiny tumors, the ones you’d never feel in a manual exam. The chance of curing those is almost 100 percent. Because of that, mammograms are essential for all women.” Till has become an outspoken advocate of mammograms. “The day I went back to work, I gave all the women a hug, and a pink ribbon and said, ‘Please, go get a mammogram,’” she said. “I told them if they were scared, to come and talk to me.” One coworker did come. She told Till she didn’t want to get her “breast mashed.” “What’s worse?” Till said. “Getting cancer or getting your breast mashed for less than a minute?”

“Brenda’s right,” Dr. Bland said. “A mammogram is a little uncomfortable, but it’s a proven tool that’s helping us win the battle against breast cancer.”

If you’re 40 and older, talk with your doctor about scheduling a mammogram. Need a doctor? Call 313-966-4800.

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Colonoscopy: Safe. Painless. Effective.

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grow, they could turn cancerous. If the doctor sees polyps during a colonoscopy, he or she may remove them right away, and advise the patient to come back in a few years for a follow-up colonoscopy. “If you’re African American, you should have your first exam at the age of 45, or if someone in your family had colon cancer your initial colonoscopy should be at age 40 or 10 years earlier than the age at which your relative was diagnosed with cancer,” Dr. Siddiqui said. “If you see blood in your stool or experience a change in your bowel habits, tell your doctor immediately,” she said.

After experiencing no discomfort from her colonoscopy procedure, Jenelyn Rufin now encourages all of her friends to have the lifesaving exam.

“If you are over 50, don’t wait to have a colonoscopy,” says Dr. Firdous Siddiqui, a gastroenterologist at SinaiGrace Hospital. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related death. When polyps are detected early, colon cancer can be prevented. Colon cancer begins as polyps or bumps in the colon. The polyps may start out benign or harmless – but, as they

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Jenelyn (Jenny) Rufin, who works at Sinai-Grace Hospital as an intensive care administrator, admits that, like many others, she put off getting a colonoscopy after she turned 50. “My doctor said, ‘do it,’ but I just kept postponing,” she admitted. “I was overdue.” She says the only discomfort she experienced during the process was performing her daybefore-procedure preparations. The day before a colonoscopy, your colon must be emptied so the doctor can clearly see the inside of your colon. Therefore, you can’t eat anything, and you’ll be asked to drink a special liquid that will clean out your colon over the course of a day.

with colorectal cancer are older than 50.

For the procedure itself, you will be under sedation and won’t feel anything during the procedure.

“If you are over 50, don’t wait to have a colonoscopy. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death. When polpys are detected early, colon cancer can be prevented.” – Dr. Firdous Siddiqui Gastroenterologist Sinai-Grace Hospital

Two encounters encouraged Rufin to take the screening seriously. “One friend, also a nurse, ignored the symptoms until it was too late. He died of colon cancer two years ago,” says Rufin. “Another friend, under age 50, but with constant constipation, was successfully diagnosed and treated and is now in remission.” “People need to take this cancer seriously,” Rufin said. “I’ve encourage all my friends to have the exam.”

If you’re over 50 and haven’t had a colonoscopy, talk to your doctor about scheduling this early detection test. Call 313-966-4800 for a doctor near you.

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Menopause

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Surviving

Your Survival Guide To everything, there is a season. Nowhere is

this more apparent than in the changes a woman’s body experiences over the course of her life. Once you’ve gone a year without a period, you are officially menopausal. That’s when you may have some or all of the symptoms you have heard about, like hot flashes, mood changes, vaginal dryness and problems sleeping. “While these changes are inevitable, discomfort is optional,” says DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital Ob/Gyn Dr. Dara Maurant. “Many women cope just fine with the common sense solutions,” Dr. Maurant says. • Carry a hand fan with you; place an upright fan at your bedside • Avoid spicy foods • Use KY Jelly to reduce vaginal dryness If you’re still uncomfortable, Dr. Maurant suggests hormone replacement therapy (HRT). She starts with the lowest possible dose, for the shortest period of time, to reduce the side effects associated with HRT like headache, nausea and vomiting, stomach or abdominal pain, and even hair loss. “There are so many different options,” she said. “I had a 54-year-old patient who had terrible hot flashes, and was worried about HRT. She was amazed to discover she didn’t have to take a pill; she was able to spray the hormone on her arm.” Being menopausal should not affect your love life. “When patients say they lack desire, I first make sure dryness isn’t turning them off. When I rule that out, a

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for the game of Life different kind of hormone therapy might be the answer,” Dr. Maurant says. She advises patients to avoid any sort of “drug” or supplement that is not regulated or FDA approved and to stay away from “specialty clinics” that are not run by an M.D. or D.O. “The one food supplement some women have found helpful is black cohosh, a plant-based treatment you can find in natural food stores,” she said. If your only doctor is your ob/gyn, you should also choose a primary care physician before you reach 50. The health conditions you may encounter as you age, requires a team with multiple skills; your ob/gyn can help you find the right specialists.

Hormone replacement therapy is thought to reduce the risk of heart disease in menopausal women by up to 50%

If you need help surviving menopause, call 313-966-4800 for a doctor.

Beyond Menopause What else should concern us as we age?

 If you experience bladder issues, lose a few drops of urine while running or coughing, or see blood in your urine, see a doctor.

 Pelvic pain is never natural, see a doctor.

 Know your breasts by performing regular breast self-exams.

 Heart disease is the number one

killer of women in the U.S. The most common heart attack symptom in women is some type of pain, pressure or discomfort in the chest.

Dr. Dara Maurant DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital OB/GYN

 Protect your bones with vitamin D

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“More than 200,000 people were hospitalized last year for flu,” he said. “Every year, it kills between 3,000 and 50,000. That’s the same rate as breast cancer.”

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Myth: Swine flu is transmitted by pork products.

Myth: You can treat flu with vitamin C and echinacea. Dr. Dennis Treece Sinai-Grace Family Practitioner

BUSTED: NO. But, if you see the doctor within 48 hours, he or she can prescribe one of two anti-viral medications that reduce the effects of the flu.

Myth: Flu vaccine can give you the flu. BUSTED: NO. It’s a dead virus.

So how do you know if you have a cold or the flu?

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How to Avoid Colds and Flu? Sinai-Grace family practitioner Dr. Dennis Treece recommends the following:

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BUSTED: NO. Antibiotics don’t work on viruses. It’s a bad idea to take useless antibiotics because, over time, they lose their effectiveness.

Myth: Flu is only dangerous for the elderly. BUSTED: NO. Very young children and immune-compromised individuals are also vulnerable.

2. Disinfectants and hand sanitizers remove 99% of viruses.

Myth: You can only get the flu once a season.

4.Use paper towels to dry your hands instead of shared fabric towels. 5. Children are better off in day care centers with no more than six students. 6. Keep your immune system healthy. Don’t smoke. 7. Breast-feed your baby. 8. Get the flu vaccine.

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Myth: You need antibiotics.

1. Wash your hands often. People most often get sick because they touch an object where the virus is still alive, then touch their nose or eye.

3. Clean your desktop and phone frequently.

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Family practitioner Dr. Dennis Treece dispells the 11 most common flu myths.

BUSTED: NO. It’s transmitted when people sneeze or cough and those droplets enter their sinuses.

“It’s very important you know the difference between a cold and the flu, because make no mistake about it, the flu can kill you,” says Sinai-Grace family practitioner Dr. Dennis Treece.

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BUSTED: NO. Different strains go around every flu season.

Myth: Flu vaccine is 100% effective. BUSTED: NO. While the vaccine is designed to prevent several of the viruses doctors expect to see in a given year, they don’t always catch them all. However, the vaccine usually lessens the side effects of all strains.

Myth: If you’re young and healthy, you don’t need a flu shot. BUSTED: NO. “Why suffer?” says Dr. Treece. And why put others at risk? Doctors now say everyone should get a vaccine.

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You can skip years between vaccinations.

BUSTED: NO. The flu vaccine is different every year. Dr. Treece admits that in the three years of his career that he didn’t get vaccinated, he got the flu every time.

Myth: Vaccines are dangerous. BUSTED: NO. Flu vaccine has probably prevented more illness and death than any vaccine or treatment.

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Cold weather causes flu.

BUSTED: NO. It only seems that way because the typical flu season runs from October through March.

If you think you may have the flu, contact your primary care physician or call 313-966-4800 for a doctor near you.

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Stroke just doesn’t play fair. Not only is it easy to misunderstand the signs of a stroke, but the penalty for missing or ignoring the signs is severe. “Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. but, even worse, it’s the leading cause of disability,” said Dr. Pratik Bhattacharya, a DMC stroke specialist. “A stroke may cause long-term disability, affecting your job and your ability to do everyday things around the house. You may need costly rehab care or even a nursing home. And it’s not just you: it takes a toll on family and caregivers.”



Dr. Bhattacharya described these common signs of a stroke:

1. Facial droop, a lopsided smile

4. Sudden dimming of vision in one eye

5. Sudden difficulty with balance 6. The worst headache of one’s life

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Never ignore minor symptoms of a stroke. A stroke isn’t over just because you feel “OK.” The existing blockage can get worse. Doctors need to find the underlying cause of the stroke to prevent future incidents.

2. Weak arm or leg, just on one side

3. Changes in speech: slurring, unable to form words

If you have any signs of a stroke, the most important thing you can do is write down the time they started. That’s when the clock starts ticking. Then call 9-1-1 to be rushed to the nearest hospital. The stroke team has four and a Dr. Pratik Bhattacharya DMC Stroke Specialist half hours from the onset of the first symptom to administer TPA, a life-saving, blood-clot-busting drug.

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At first signs of a stroke, call 9-1-1 or have someone take you to the nearest ER. To find a doctor who can lower your risk, call 313-966-4800.

Sinai-Grace: A Certified Stroke Center The nation’s leading organization on healthcare safety and quality, The Joint Commission, has recognized Sinai-Grace as a Certified Primary Stroke Center based on the hospital’s advanced comprehensive stroke care facilities, 24-hour emergency stroke response team, 24-hour neurologist staffing and its telemedicine capabilities.

Have the ambulance go to the nearest ER.

Someone in the U.S. has a stroke every seconds.

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Relief

for your Feet

“Oh, those beautiful shoes.” Do you wish you could wear them, then sigh and say, “But not with these bunions?” Well, relief may be in sight. Just ask Kim Falk of Milford. Falk, in her 40s, had suffered with bunions for half her life, but because they were on the top of her foot, she didn’t know they were bunions. Worse yet, she plays a lot of sports, especially hockey, and the skates were especially painful.

Approximately 5.2 million people in the U.S. suffer from bunions.

more than 50,000 people. Patients may need treatment for the underlying disease, as well as the bunion. And what if you’ve spent years fearing the solution? “Bunion procedures have come a long way,” Dr. Lefkowitz said. A surgical procedure called a bunionectomy removes the bunion and restores normal alignment to the joint. “What used to be inpatient is now an outpatient procedure, which means you go home the same day and you’re back to work in a few days.”

In 2010, she was referred to Sinai-Grace podiatrist Dr. Harvey Lefkowitz and in January of 2011, he corrected both feet and changed Falk’s life. “I feel good, I feel comfortable,” she said. “I can run! I’m a short person, and now I can wear heels. I can buy any shoe and it doesn’t hurt.” “Pain may come and go, which can make it difficult to diagnose the problem,” Dr. Lefkowitz said. “If the painful spot gets red and if the foot swells, even just occasionally, it’s time to see a doctor. That’s especially true for diabetics, who don’t always feel pain in their feet.” “Injury, arthritis or even a rare form of psoriasis can cause bunions,” said Dr. Lefkowitz, who has treated

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Kim Falk is happy she can resume her active lifestyle after receiving corrective surgery on both of her feet.

If you suffer with a bunion problem, talk to your doctor, or call 313-966-4800 for a referral to a SinaiGrace podiatrist who can provide you relief.

“Foot pain is not normal. You should have none. Not a little, not some. None.” – Dr. Harvey Lefkowitz Sinai-Grace Hospital Podiatrist

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Cardio Team One on Heart Watch According to national guidelines set forth

by the American College of Cardiology, during a heart emergency, 90 minutes can mean the difference between life and permanent injury to your heart. For that reason, there is a Cardio Team One cardiologist on-site at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital 24/7. “The Cardio Team One doctor is available 24/7 to assess and treat cardiac patients as soon as they arrive to the ER,” said Sinai-Grace Chief, Division of Cardiology and Medical Director of Electrophysiology Dr. Mukarram Siddiqui. “At other centers, nurses may have to page a cardiologist, who could take some time to arrive. If all you have is 90 minutes, you don’t want to waste any time.” This past summer Cardio Team One was ready when Joi Jackson, 46, arrived by ambulance to the hospital’s ER. Only minutes before, she’d been at home, experiencing the symptoms of what proved to be a major blockage in her heart.

At age 46, Joi Jackson experienced the symptoms of what proved to be a major blockage in her heart.

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“My jaws were locking up. There was a tingling in my fingers,” she said. “Sweat was pouring off me. I couldn’t catch my breath.” Up to that point, she thought she was having a stroke. The chest pain intensified just as the EMS crew arrived for her life-saving journey to Sinai-Grace.

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“Every tick of the clock counts when you or someone you love is suffering a heart attack,” – Dr. Mukarram Siddiqui Chief of Cardiology and Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Lab

Cardio Team One was prepared when Jackson arrived to the hospital. Her test revealed she had a 100 percent blockage on the right lower side of her heart. She had only been in the ER for 13 minutes before being sent to the cath lab. Forty-four minutes after she came through the door, Cardio Team One had removed the blockage, put in two stents and sent Jackson to the intensive care unit for recovery. Six days after the incident she was at home, recovering. “It went so fast,” she said. “It seemed like I was in there immediately. The doctors were just wonderful. They were very detailed, explaining to me how blessed I was to even be here.”

Food is fuel

“Food is fuel,” says Sinai-Grace Hospital President Dr. Reginald Eadie.“Beyond keeping us alive, the right food also keeps us healthy. Heart disease is America’s number one killer, but we can keep it at bay with a proper diet.”

“Sinai-Grace started Cadio Team One a little more than six months ago with a goal to meet that crucial 90 minute window,” said Dr. Siddiqui. “Today our average is 78 minutes, with our fastest time so far at 27 minutes.”

If you’re experiencing problems with your heart, arteries or veins, contact your physician immediately or call 313-966-4800 for a Sinai-Grace cardiologist nearest you.

E at moderately; control your body fat or BMI (body mass index).  void food cooked in oil instead steam, A broil, bake or roast. L earn about “bad cholesterol” and “good cholesterol.” Avoid red meat and eat foods high in Omega-3, like salmon. Eat at least five servings a day of fruits and vegetables. R ead the labels at the grocery to avoid the high sodium often found in process foods.

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DMC Lahser Campus 27177, 27207, 27209, & 27211 Lahser Southfield Ambulatory Surgery Center..... 248-603-4000 Cardiac Rehabilitation............. 248-355-1699 Endoscopy............................... 248-359-5575 Joint Plus Excel Orthopaedic Center, Southfield ................. 248-603-4103 Dr. Robert Ference Dr. Daniel Hoard Laser Services........................... 248-603-4290 Northwest Women’s Care........ 248-603-4240 Dr. Dara Maurant Dr. Amanda F. Yancy Primary Care & Multi-Specialty Center............. 248-799-4300 • Internal Medicine: Dr. Cheryl Moore Dr. Sandra Jones-Lackey Dr. Raylene Platel Dr. Gregory Berger Dr. Robert O. Walker Dr. Camille Blake • Oncology: Dr. Joel Appel Berry Surgery Center 28500 Orchard Lake, Farmington Hills Outpatient surgery center........ 248-851-6767 Pain Management Center 28500 Orchard Lake, S 201, Farmington Hills Medication treatment for..........248-538-5274 chronic pain sufferers Dr. Mohamed Osman Dr. Sruthi Rudraraju

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r a d n e l a C r u o Y Mark for A Free Health Education Series All programs are FREE and open to the public • 9:30 a.m. registration and continental breakfast • 10 a.m. physician presentation •A  ll People’s Medical College programs are held at DMC Sinai-Grace, corner of West Outer Drive and Schaefer. • Free parking available.

Breathe Right September 29 Sneezing, sinus pressure, itchy eyes and coughing are all symptoms of a sinus allergy. Living with sinus and allergy problems can be irritating. However, there are treatment options that can offer you relief. Join our ENT experts and discover what you need to know to relieve your suffering. Don’t let sinus congestion and allergies slow you down any longer. Come get the answers you’ve been waiting for. A Gut Feeling October 27 Are you experiencing pain or a bulge on or near your abdomen? If so, you may be suffering from the symptoms of a hernia. Hernia repair surgery is the most common operation performed in the United States each year. Many factors can increase your risk for having a hernia. Join our Sinai-Grace surgical experts and learn how to recognize, treat and prevent the most common types of hernia so you can stop the pain and start living again.

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Give Diabetes Prevention a Shot November 3 Screenings: 8 a.m. Eye & Foot Screenings Type 2 diabetes, blindness and foot problems are all complications linked to pre-diabetes and diabetes. Did you know that self-management could lower your risk for developing these complications? Join our Sinai-Grace experts as they discuss the disease, offer tips for diabetic eye disease prevention and diabetic foot problems. Also, receive a FREE eye test to learn if your eyesight is damaged, and a FREE foot screening to determine if your feet are at high risk for ulcerations. To register visit dmc.org/peoplesmedicalcollege or call 313-966-4800

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