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We offer a series of ultrasound tests to screen and help identify patients with early cardiovascular disease risk, which is often asymptomatic. Take a proactive approach to your health care with cardiovascular screening! Tests are available this summer on the following dates:
For more information, including suggested candidates and testing options, click here. To schedule, call our office at 513.271.5111.
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New Patient Appointments Available! |
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We are pleased to have welcomed Kim Miller, M.D., to our practice this year. She is currently accepting new patients in her internal medicine practice.
Another member of our practice, Cindy Dellinger, M.D., F.A.C.O.G, is also available for patients seeking gynecological care.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Miller or Dr. Dellinger, please call our office at 513.271.5111.
To learn more about any of our providers, visit our website.
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Patient Plan Benefit Reminder |
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As you know, our medical practice is dedicated to providing excellent service - service that goes beyond that traditionally covered by insurance. There are certain services, however - like physician e-mail and cell phone access - that, due to the level of physician accessibility required, can only be offered to a limited number of patients within our practice. Such services are reserved for patients enrolled in our Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Plus Plan, respectively. If you are seeking this level of physician accessibility, you will need to sign up for one of these service plans. For more information on our plans and the benefits offered with each, visit the Annual Patient Plans page in the Practice Information section of our website. | |
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| Patient Newsletter |
June 2009
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Health & Wellness Lecture Series |
The 2009 lecture series continues with more hot topics this month! Tuesday, June 2The bioidentical and compounded hormone debate:
Fact vs. fiction Lisa Larkin, M.D., internist and certified menopause practitioner The full evening, 6:30-8 p.m., is dedicated to this topic.
The buzz around bioidentical and compounded hormone therapy (HT) continues to build - let Dr. Larkin guide you through the pros, cons and treatment options. Simply needing basic information? Unsure if HT is right for you? Whatever your existing knowledge base or experience, Dr. Larkin's expertise will help you become informed and, if necessary, make decisions regarding hormone therapy.
Tuesday, June 16
Your diet: A key ingredient to disease prevention
Josefa Rangel, M.D., internist and integrative medicine specialist
Slow food in a fast world: Meal planning for optimal health
Lisa Andrews, M.Ed., R.D., L.D., clinical dietitian
Summer is an excellent time to get motivated and focus on taking care of your well-being. Join us as we discuss a pair of topics dedicated to nutrition and wellness! Disease prevention is important, and your diet can be a weapon to combat later illness. In the evening's first lecture, Dr. Rangel will share her tips and strategies for keeping disease at bay. In the second talk, Lisa Andrews will discuss ways to integrate more natural food into your diet to promote health. A little bit of planning can enhance a healthy lifestyle, and Lisa Andrews will help you learn to do just that.
6:30-7:15 p.m. First lecture
7:15-7:30 p.m. Q&A, refreshment break
7:30-8:15 p.m. Second lecture
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Lectures are held at the Cincinnati Sports Club (CSC), 5535 Murray Ave. / 3950 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227. All lectures are free and open to the public. Refreshments provided. Registration required. To sign up for a particular evening's lectures, call our office at 513.271.5111 or the CSC at 513.527.4000. Please note: There are no lectures in July or August. We will resume the lecture series Sept. 15 - click here to check out the full schedule of topics.
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Summer Session Added for The Healthy Weigh! |
The Healthy Weigh, led by Lisa Andrews of Sound Bites Nutrition, LLC, is a six-week weight-loss program designed to give you the skills to make healthier choices for weight loss and optimal health. A new session has just been added!
Tuesdays, June 23 - July 28
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Group classes are held at the offices of Lisa Larkin, M.D., & Associates and include a sample meal plan, weekly weigh-ins, latest topics and trends in weight loss, as well as group support. To register for The Healthy Weigh, call our office at 513.271.5111. Group size is limited; cost for a six-week session is $150.
Individual sessions for The Healthy Weigh are also available and include individual sample meal plans, weekly weigh-ins, recipes and weekly e-mail support. This six-week package is $350 and available year-round. To schedule your individual Healthy Weigh program, call our office at 513.271.5111.
 Do you have a particular condition or need that requires specialized nutritional guidance? Lisa Andrews also offers individual nutrition counseling sessions! Whether you seek assistance directing your diet for weight loss or diabetes management, or are dealing with cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal issues or other problems that may benefit from nutrition adjustment, Lisa can help. She takes appointments Thursday mornings at our offices - to schedule, call 513.271.5111. For an off-site counseling appointment at any other time, call Lisa at 513.675.6780.
Individual nutrition and/or weight-loss sessions are $125 for the initial one-hour visit. Follow-up visits are $95 (one hour) or $50 (half hour). Lisa also offers a special three-session package for $225.
More information about Lisa Andrews and program options can be found by clicking Weight Loss Counseling under Classes and Services on our website.
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Time to Select Your Annual Patient Plan |
It is time to begin thinking about your plan selection for the upcoming practice year (Sept. 1, 2009 through Aug. 31, 2010). All patients will continue to enjoy our traditional high-quality care and accessibility, including the many additional services we provide - such as physician phone consultations, test scheduling, writing and refilling of prescriptions without an appointment, completion of medical forms, billing assistance and advocating on your behalf to your insurance company - as covered by your annual fee. (For a complete list, visit the Non-Covered Services page in the Insurance and Billing section of our website). For those desiring even greater access to their physicians, we offer two additional annual service plans, each limited to a designated number of patients.
For more information on our annual patient plans, visit the Annual Service Plan page in the Practice Information section of our website, or contact Practice Manager Keri Rickenbaugh at 513.271.5111 or krickenbaugh@lisalarkinmd.com.
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Thank you again for the opportunity to participate in your health care. We hope you will take advantage of the many resources available to you and we look forward to serving you throughout the summer and into our next practice year!
As always, we place great value on open communication with you. If you ever have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact us at 513.271.5111 or officeinfo@lisalarkinmd.com.
Sincerely,
Lisa Larkin, M.D.
Maria Wright, M.D.
Lisa Joliat, M.D
Kim Miller, M.D.
Cindy Dellinger, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Sondra Lyness, P.A.-C.
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