By: Robert Remler
This new examination is based on the essence of science (keen observation with the trained eye and deft interpretation by an educated mind) and takes only a few minutes longer that a dentist's regular examination. In addition to revealing the standard dental needs, this new exam also:1. Detects biological problems before they appear in blood or urine.2. Finds biological problems before they are detected by routine medical examination.3. Accurately determines the patient's nutritional status.Because the examination is objective, the patient also sees what the dentist sees and this co-diagnosis factor helps the patient better understand the findings, according to Gilbert.Dr. Gilbert can be reached on-line via web sites www.NewCenturyDentistry.com, www.NutritionalStatus.com and www.DentistryForNicePeople.com. His office is located at 176 Broadway in Lawrence, NY 11559, (516) 239-3333.
Free pulmonary health screenings
To recognize "Respiratory Care Week" and national Lung Health Day on Oct. 23, the Respiratory Therapy Department at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset is offering free health screenings and education to the public about a variety of Pulmonary and respiratory health issues on Oct. 22 to Oct. 24, in the main lobby of the hospital, 300 Community Drive. Registered respiratory therapists will provide education and information about asthma management, chronic obstructive lung disease, smoking cessation, obstructive sleep apneas, as well as offer routine pulmonary function screenings for the community. The programs will be offered:Tuesday, Oct. 22, 8:00 a.m. to noonWednesday, Oct. 23, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Thursday, Oct., 24 8:00 a.m. to noonNo reservations required. For more information, call the Respiratory Therapy Department at (516) 562-2548.
Free arthritis program
You can ask a doctor directly about arthritis on Monday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Long Beach Library, 111 West Park Ave. Dr. Gilbert Chou will present, free of charge, the program "Arthritis - What's New: The Latest Treatment Advances." He will discuss medicines, treatment techniques, exercise and diet. A question and answer period rounds out the program. Dr. Chou is a rheumatologist, a physician specializing in the medical treatment of arthritis. Arthritis affects over 420,000 Long Islanders, making it one of the most prevalent conditions in our community. Most importantly, the numbers are on the rise due to the aging of the baby boomer generation, all of who are reaching the time of life when osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, often begins to be felt. It is proven that early medical intervention and modest lifestyle adaptations can alleviate many of the problems caused by arthritis; however, most people are unaware of those facts. This program is a part of the Arthritis Foundation's Arthritis Awareness Month series, which is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Wyeth. Registration is requested. To register, or for further information, call the Arthritis Foundation at (631) 427-8272
Estate planning seminar
With the stock market whipsawing, and the news of bankruptcies, corporate corruption and lost retirement funds, you may be more concerned than ever about protecting your assets and future investments.To help alleviate your fears, South Nassau Communities Hospital is offering a series of estate planning seminars on Monday, Oct. 28, from 7 to 9 p.m.; Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to noon; and on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 1 to 3 p.m. Along with the seminars, the hospital will also offer on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 free one-on-one sessions that will provide you with personal estate planning advice.Presented in English, not legalese, the seminar's purpose is to help those looking to plan their estates and to protect their hard-earned dollars from taxes, probate and waste; no financial products will be sold. The estate planning seminars, entitled "Your Estate: How to Plan It," will help attendees avoid accidental disinheritance, keep their money in their bloodline and avoid the costs and delays of probate. Other topics include gift and state tax avoidance; how to disinherit your son-in-law; how to avoid waste by spendthrifts; how to keep your money out of your child's bankruptcy; and how to delay estate tax for 25 years. The seminars will be conducted by Dr. Dan J. Recer, writer, speaker and humorist. All seminars will be held at South Nassau's Communities Hospital. Each session costs $10 per person in advance and $15 at the door. Refreshments will be served. To pre-register or for more information, call the hospital's Development Office at (516) 632-3914.
Volunteers honored
Area residents who are members of the Volunteer Program at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside recently received their service awards for August 2002. The award recipients, as well as the department and the capacity in which each volunteer worked, are listed below:From Oceanside: Sheldon Bryman, 350-hour blue bar (messenger); from Rockville Centre: Thomas Cardile, 1,000-hour gold bar (coffee shop); and from Cedarhurst: Ronald Smith, 1,000-hour gold bar (dietary).Volunteers are needed throughout the hospital as clerical aides, in patient care areas and the Thrift Shop. The hospital also welcomes volunteers to run errands hospital wide; to serve as patient escorts and buddies; and as ambassadors to guide outpatients around the hospital. For more information, call the hospital's Volunteer Office at (516) 632-3928.
