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M any people with a chronic health condition, like heart failure, want to feel healthier and enjoy a

better quality of life. Our Live Well Heart Failure Clinic offers a team of medical experts to partner with you and help you make progress toward this goal. Read the story on page 3 to see how it worked for one of our patients. Likewise, anxiety can interfere with your wellness goals and when that happens, our Behavioral Health and Cognitive Therapy Centers offer a powerful treatment plan. See pages 4 and 5 to learn more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the wide variety of resources we have available to help you live well and stay well.

Wherever you may go this summer or whatever you may do, I hope you will return healthy and happy, and join us for the

Summit Medical Group Foundation 4th Annual Celebrity Golf Invitational in September. Once again, we’ll play at the beautiful Hamilton Farms Golf Club in Gladstone, NJ. All the details are on page 8.

Have a wonderful summer!

Yours in good health,

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Jeffrey LeBenger, MD Chairman of the Board and CEO Summit Medical Group

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Cardiac Clinic Turns Heart Failure into

Heart Success L ike the 5.1 million Americans who

will develop heart failure in their lifetime, Edward MacDonald

simply wants to feel stronger. The 61-year-old’s symptoms—shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and swollen legs—left him fatigued and unable to complete everyday tasks. The condition had caused his heart muscles to become weak and stop pumping blood to the rest of his body as well as it should.

“It was difficult to walk up the stairs or clean the house,” MacDonald recalls. “I wanted to enjoy life.”

That is why MacDonald came to the Live Well Heart Failure Clinic at Summit Medical Group. Together a team of medical experts partner with patients to strengthen the heart muscles and improve tolerance for activity. Throughout a series of five sessions, physicians assess and diagnose the condition, develop an individualized treatment plan, manage medications, and educate patients about how to protect the heart from damage.

“Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women,” says Seth Jawetz, MD, a cardiologist in the Heart Failure Clinic at Summit Medical Group. “More than half of these deaths can be prevented with proper precautions, lifestyle changes, and treatments. Our goal at the clinic is to help patients feel stronger

so that they can lead more normal lives.” The key to preventing heart failure,

Dr. Jawetz says, is to report any potential signs to a primary care physician immediately. The most common symptoms include: shortness of breath, chronic cough, swollen legs and feet, fatigue, light-headedness, chest pains, and palpitations.

During the initial visit, the Heart Failure Clinic team focuses on diagnos-ing the condition. A test that monitors the electrical activity of the heart, known as an electrocardiogram (ECG), and other specialized imaging scans that take pictures of the heart are usually ordered.

“Exercise stress tests, in which patients walk on a treadmill at different speeds, can also show how well the heart is handling its workload,” explains Dr. Jawetz.

Treatment usually includes medication and surgical intervention. Physicians also educate patients about lifestyle changes that can keep the heart healthy, such as eating nutritious foods and exercising regularly.

Since MacDonald has other health conditions, he says it is beneficial to be part of an integrated care facility. “Heart issues have a lot of ups and downs, but the physicians and nurses are always on top of it,” says MacDonald. “I know I am in the right place.”

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The Live Well Heart Failure Clinic partners with patients to strengthen the heart muscles and improve tolerance for activity. Report any potential symptoms of heart failure, such as shortness of breath and chest pains, to

your doctor immediately. For more information on Summit Medical Group’s Live Well Heart Failure Clinic, please call 908-277-8700.

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Dealing with AnxietyEffective Strategies for

However, it can become problem-atic if left unchecked for too long.

James Korman, PsyD, ACT, director of the Behavioral Health and Cognitive Therapy Center at Summit Medical Group, warns that it’s important to make the distinction between general

worry and true anxiety. It’s normal to feel anxious, nervous, or stressed during

situations such as being late for work, not having studied enough for an upcoming test, or when working on a big project at the office. This type of stress tends to resolve itself once the situation or event is over.

“Anxiety, on the other hand, has two primary symp-toms,” explains Dr. Korman. “One is worry, where people are repeatedly thinking or ruminating about things and the ways to solve it. The other is physical: You can experi-ence muscle tension, your heart races, you have shortness of breath, and you may experience sweating or dizziness, all of which are signs that your ‘fight or flight’ response has been activated.”

Stress and mild anxiety can be helpful in small, limited doses as it encourages you to find solutions for situations and complete tasks. But if it goes on for too long, it can begin to impede and hurt your ability to perform daily activities and can eventually become an anxiety disorder.

If you or someone you know is suffering from signifi-cant anxiety, the psychological stress can begin affecting your physiological and emotional well-being. If this starts to happen, Dr. Korman recommends helping the anxious person, and yourself, by guiding them into treatment. Specifically, he recommends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

In patients with anxiety, CBT helps them to understand that it’s not the events that cause anxiety, but how they think about these events. People with anxiety tend to

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Anxiety is something felt by all people at one time or another. It is a normal human emotion.

Dealing with AnxietyFor Your Convenience: Related Resources

COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITEVisit the Behavioral Health and Cognitive

Therapy Center page on our website to learn about how Summit Medical Group Behavioral Health and Cognitive Therapy Center can provide the support you need for effective behavioral health management: www.summitmedicalgroup.com/service/group/behavioral-health/.

READ ALL ABOUT IT at summitmedicalgroup.com and use our Search Tool to find:

Seasonal Affective DisorderSearch:  SAD

Identifying Depression in Your TeenSearch: Depression in Teen

PODCASTSListen to our podcasts on these related topics. Visit our Newsroom under News and Health Info for SMG Radio and search by topic.

Helping Parents Manage Child and Teen’s AnxietyAnxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns for children and adults, affecting upwards of 20 percent of children and adolescents during their lifespans. Summit Medical Group’s Melissa Breslin, MA, explains how parents play an essential role in helping their child or teen manage anxiety.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Effective Treatment OCD often begins in childhood, adolescence or early adulthood. Afflicting some 2.2 million Americans, OCD is equally common in men and women and across social classes and ethnicities. Learn about OCD symptoms and treatment with Summit Medical Group’s Dr. Michael Likier.

VIDEOSVisit our SMGNJ YouTube page for videos on a wide range of health topics, including:  

Do Fathers Experience Postpartum Depression?New dads don’t get depressed, right? Wrong. Post-partum depression CAN affect new fathers. Learn more with Dr. David Levine, SMG Pediatrician and (now) happy new dad!

Summit Medical Group’s Behavioral Health and Cognitive Therapy Center offers day and evening appointments for a variety of emotional and situational challenges. Choose from three convenient locations:

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spend most of their time thinking about the future and worrying about it.

In cognitive behavioral therapy, you’re taught specific skills that help you think as realistically as possible so that you spend more time in the present than in the future. “Anxious and worried people also tend to only focus on information that supports their thinking, while ignoring information that suggests it isn’t true,” Dr. Korman notes. “This makes the worries seem much more realistic and prevents people from seeing things clearly.”

When it comes to medication, Dr. Korman explains that it can be very helpful to people with a long history of anxiety.

Combined with cognitive behavioral therapy, you can have a powerful treatment plan that’s effective at combating anxiety.

To get yourself started in the right direction with

handling anxiety, Dr. Korman has a simple way to help you manage and cope with stressors. He recommends you ask yourself one big question, “What is the worst thing that could happen in whatever you are dealing with, and if that were to take place, how would you handle it or manage it?” Realizing that in most situations the answer is, yes, that you will be able to manage or handle even the worst outcome, will go a long way toward making you feel less anxious.

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“Anxiety, on the other hand, has two primary symptoms,” explains Dr. Korman.

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Live well. Stay well! Mini-Series Start The Road to Better Health in 7 Easy Steps!Has your journey to good health stalled out? We want to help you get moving again. Our Summit Medical Group specialists have put together seven lectures targeting key health issues to help you Live well. Stay well! Participants will hear about recent develop-ments and get real-world tips, with time for questions and answers. Sign up now for one session or all 7!

Ditch Unhealthy Habits, PermanentlyWednesday, July 6, 7 p.m.Elizabeth Nikol, MA, MSW, LCSW, ACTYou know what you need to do to have a healthier life, but you just can’t seem to make the changes to get you there. Our specialists offer insight into how good and bad habits are formed, and how to turn things around. (Hint: You don’t need to change everything at once.)

Don’t Stress About Stress Thursday, July 21, 7 p.m.Nicole Swain, MA, LPC, NCC, ACTStress can’t always be avoided, but you can change the way you respond to it. Find out what’s going on in your body when you’re stressed, and what kinds of coping mecha-nisms—from meditation to running—might work best for you.

Down with Cholesterol! Thursday, August 4, 7 p.m.Andrew Beamer, MD, CardiologistHigh cholesterol numbers can seem to come out of nowhere. If you think about it, though, you’ve probably picked up some bad habits when it comes to diet, weight, and exercise. Take charge by getting the latest on what medicines might be needed and how some changes in lifestyle can help make a difference.

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Brush Up on Blood Sugar Wednesday, August 24, 7 p.m.Mary Friesz, PhD, RD, CDEWhether you’re newly diagnosed with diabetes or have had it for years, there’s always some-thing to learn. For one thing, you may be missing out on some tasty, healthy foods. Hear what the research says about cinnamon and other ingredients that may help tame blood sugar.

High Blood Pressure? Dial It Down Tuesday, August 30, 7 p.m.Sanford Reikes, MD, Nephrologist High blood pressure can get away from you, but there’s plenty you can do to rein it in. Find out the difference it can make to lose those extra pounds and tweak your diet, as well as how to get the most from your medications.

Snuff Out Smoking—For GoodTuesday, September 13, 7 p.m.Katherine DiDonato, PhD, ACTHave you tried quitting smoking, but found you just couldn’t do it? It turns out that success often takes more than one try. At Summit Medi-cal Group, patches and gums are just the start. Our specialists will explain how we have a whole team rooting for you from the day you first decide to go smoke-free.

Don’t Get Weighed Down Thursday, September 22, 7 p.m.Kenneth Bannerman, MD, CardiologistSusan Canonico, RD, NutritionistIt sounds simple—take in fewer calories than you burn—but losing pounds can be a battle. Get the lowdown on what low-calorie foods are most filling, what kinds of exercise are the best bets, and other winning strategies.

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All lectures are held at Summit Medical Group, 1 Diamond Hill Road, Lawrence Pavilion, Conference Center (near Café), Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, unless otherwise noted. For your convenience, please park in lot 1 or 2 and enter through the Lawrence Pavilion. Reservations required: 908-277-8889 or summitmedicalgroup.com/events.

SeriesConsidering Weight Loss Surgery? Does being overweight or obese have a negative effect on your life? Learn how weight-loss surgery can help you improve your health, feel better, and get your life back! Join us for a review of surgical options, including a discussion about lifestyle changes to keep you on track with a healthy weight after weight-loss surgery. To register, please call 908-277-8889 or visit summitmedicalgroup.com/events. Robert Bell, MD, Bariatric Surgeon Berkeley Heights Campus, Lawrence Pavilion, Conference Center Mondays, July 11, August 8, and September 12, 7 p.m.Wednesdays, July 27, August 31, and September 28, 7 p.m.Florham Park Campus, 140 Park Ave., Conference RoomWednesdays, July 20, August 17, and September 21, 7 p.m.  Patrick LeMasters, MD, Bariatric SurgeonLivingston Campus, 75 E Northfield Road, Cafe Mondays, July 11 and 18, August 1 and 15, September 12 and 19, 7 p.m. Clifton Campus, 6 Brighton Road, BoardroomTuesdays, July 12, August 9, Septem-ber 13, 7 p.m.

Sup po rt Gro up sBariatric Surgery Support GroupMondays, July 11, August 1, and September 12, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Berkeley Heights Campus, Lawrence Pavilion, Conference Center (near Café)Robert Bell, MD, Bariatric SurgeonJoin the founder and former medical director of the Yale-New Haven Hospital Bariatric Surgery Program to share

Classes and events take place at Summit Medical Group, 1 Diamond Hill Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.

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concerns, setbacks, and triumphs with weight-loss surgery.Get answers about recovery and ways to manage lifestyle changes. Call 908-277-8950 to learn more.

Living with a Vestibular Disorder?Wednesday, September 7, 6 p.m. Berkeley Heights Campus, Lawrence Pavilion, Conference Room (near café)Dina Leyden, PT, certified in vestibular rehabilitation Mike Likier, PhD, PsychologistShare experiences and concerns and learn strategies to manage and cope with your symptoms.Reservations are required. To sign up, call 908-277-8889 or visit summitmedicalgroup.com/events.

Breast Cancer Support ProgramsAll Summit Medical Group patients are welcome to participate.

Breast Cancer Support Group for Newly Diagnosed Patients (with-in one year of diagnosis)  Monday, September 12, 5 to 6 p.m. (No meetings in July or August.)Carol Boyer, APN-C, Breast Nurse Specialist, Elizabeth Nikol, MSW, LCSW, ACTThis program is for those who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Patients are able to share concerns and advice about their experiences with breast cancer treatments and more.

Breast Cancer Survivorship Group for Patients Who Are a Year or More Post-diagnosisMonday, September 19, 5 to 6 p.m. (No meetings in July or August.)Carol Boyer, APN-C, Breast Nurse Specialist, Elizabeth Nikol, MSW, LCSW, ACTThis group is for breast cancer survivors who wish to receive support from others with similar experiences. It’s a forum for breast cancer survivors to share information and help each other manage common concerns. We alternate between traditional support groups and small group lectures of interest to survivors.

The breast cancer support groups meet from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Berkeley Heights Campus, Breast Care Center Waiting Area. Registration is not required.  For more information, please call 908-277-8670.

Breast Cancer Support Group at Florham Park Campus140 Park Ave., Room 1706 (near café), Florham Park, NJ 07932Tuesdays, July 12, August 9, and September 13, noonKaren Loewen, RN, Breast Nurse

Navigator, Margaret Clarke, LPCThis group is for all Breast Cancer Patients—both newly diagnosed and survivors within 2 years.Registration is not necessary. For additional information, call 908 277-8670.

Look Good, Feel Better (Sponsored by American Cancer Society)Monday, November 7, 10 a.m. to noonThis free program teaches beauty techniques to women who are undergoing cancer treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Sign up opens in September 2016. Visit lookgood-feelbetter.org to find out more. The group meets at the Summit Medical Group, Lawrence Pavilion Private Dining Room (next to the Café), 1 Diamond Hill Road, Berkeley Heights. Please park in lot 1 or 2.

ClassesBasic YogaWednesdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.Chair YogaMondays, 11 a.m. to noonDina Leyden, PT, teaches both Basic and Chair YogaLocated in the Berkeley Heights Campus, Lawrence Pavilion, Conference Center (near Café). A 10-class card ($100) is good at either class. To register for either class, call 908-277-8936.

Tai ChiThursdays, 10 to 11 a.m.Risa Silverstein, MS, LAc, MSWLocated in the Berkeley Heights Campus, Lawrence Pavilion, Conference Center (near Café). The cost for 10 classes is $80. To register,

call 908-277-8936.

Cancer TransitionsThursdays, October 13 to November 17, 6 to 8:30 p.m.Berkeley Heights Campus, Breast Cancer Waiting Area – Ground Floor BensleyA 6-week series for people with ALL types of cancer who have completed active treatment 1 month to 2 years ago and have no current evidence of disease. For more details or to sign up, call 908-658-5400 or visit cancersupportcnj.org.

Summit Medical Group Welcomes 11 New Doctors

Ashish D. Parikh, MDInternal MedicineFlorham Park973-404-7880

Stephanie A. Guillaume, MDAnesthesiology/Ambulatory SurgeryBerkeley Heights908-273-4300Florham Park973-404-9700

Andrew M. Halperin, DC, CACCP, CCSPChiropractic MedicineBerkeley Heights908-991-4075Short Hills908-991-4075

Diane B. Heller, MDUrgent Care CenterBerkeley Heights908-277-8880Florham Park973-404-9780Livingston973-436-1500Westfield908-673-7227

Jasmeen Kaur, MDHospitalist MedicineBerkeley Heights908-273-4300

Marc Morresi, MDInternal MedicineBloomfield973-566-6500

Calvin Natanzon, MDNeurologyGlen Ridge973-743-9555Livingston973-436-4170

Divya Rajasekaran, MDEndocrinologyWestfield908-654-3377

Sanford Reikes, MDNephrologyBerkeley Heights908-277-8649

Jake E. Ritt, MD, FACRRheumatologyClifton973-777-7911Florham Park973-404-7625

Daniel J. Pyo, MD, FACSPlastic SurgeryMorristown973-540-9055

Information Sessions: Understanding Medicare Advantage and Your Medicare Options

Are you recently retired or approaching retirement, and reviewing changes to your health benefits? Learn more about your Medicare coverage options, such as Medicare Advantage, as well as how to enroll, when to act, and strategies for maximizing your benefits.

Representatives from Horizon BCBSNJ, UnitedHealthcare, and Aetna will be presenting a 2016 information session as detailed below. (Summit Medical Group Billing Office staff will also be present at this session.)

Thursday, September 15: Presented by UnitedHealthcare (Horizon and Aetna representatives will also be on site)

This lecture begins at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Conference Center at Summit Medical Group, 1 Diamond Hill Road, Berkeley Heights. Use the Lawrence Pavilion entrance.

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New Orthopedics GroupSummit Medical Group welcomes the following new practice locations to its family of highly qualified health care practitioners.

David A. Gold, MD

Joseph Cappadona, MD

Mark L. Kavanagh, MD

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY & SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER AT LINCOLN PARK AT SMG61 Beaver Brook Road, Suite 201Lincoln Park, N.J.973-686-9292

New Otolaryngology GroupSummit Medical Group welcomes the following new practice locations to its family of highly qualified health care practitioners.

Sherif A. Hassan, MDEar, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Head and Neck SurgeryClifton973-470-0282Rutherford201-935-5508Secaucus201-864-4419

Edward J. Sarti, MDEar, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Head and Neck SurgeryClifton973-470-0282Rutherford201-935-5508Secaucus201-864-4419

Michael J. Katz, MDEar, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Head and Neck SurgeryClifton973-470-0282Rutherford201-935-5508Secaucus201-864-4419

Evan Sarti, DOEar, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Head and Neck SurgeryClifton973-470-0282Rutherford201-935-5508Secaucus201-864-4419

Cyrus Nozad, MDAllergy/ImmunologyClifton973-470-0282Rutherford201-935-5508

Michael A. Zozzaro, MDEar, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Head and Neck SurgeryClifton973-470-0282Rutherford201-935-5508Secaucus201-864-4419

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You Can Help Prevent Diabetes

A simple blood test can reveal a condition called prediabetes. With prediabetes, your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough for a type 2 diabetes diagno-

sis. Prediabetes can also increase your risk for cardiovascular disease. According to a brand-new recommendation from the

United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), adults ages 40 to 70 who are overweight or obese should get a screening for prediabetes.

What You Can DoReceiving a prediabetes diagnosis is serious, but there are changes you can make to control your blood glucose levels. These changes include:• Losing weight. If you’re overweight, aim to lose around 7

percent of your total weight. • Exercise. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical

activity, such as brisk walking five days per week. • Diet. Cut back on your daily fat and calorie intake.

The Road AheadIf you have prediabetes, you should have your blood glucose levels checked every year. Work with your health care team and take an active role in lowering your blood glucose levels.

Did yo u kno w? Summit Medical Group has joined the AMGA Foundation’s Diabetes: Together 2 Goal® campaign along with more than 120 other leading health care organizations across the country. This national campaign aims to improve care for 1 million people with type 2 diabetes in the United States by 2019. For more information on our participation, visit summitmedicalgroup.com.