Upcoming Events |
All events held at our offices, unless otherwise noted
Cooking Demonstration
"Bean There, Done That: Exploring the Health Benefits of Beans"
Saturday, Jan. 16
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m
Presented by Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD, of Sound Bites Nutrition
At The Wellness Community in Blue Ash
4918 Cooper Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242
FREE
To register,
call 513.271.5111. ________
Discussing Diabetes
"Diabetes and Healthy Eating"
Saturday, Jan. 16
10 a.m.-noon
Presented by Jan Kellogg, RN
$10/person or $30/person for a
four-class package
To register,
call 513.271.5111. ________
2010 Health & Wellness Lecture Series
Tuesday, Jan. 19
"Making Sense of the New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines"
6:30-7:15 p.m.
Presented by Jennifer B. Manders, MD, breast surgeon
"What You Need to Know about Osteoporosis"
7:30-8:15 p.m.
Presented by Lisa Larkin, MD, NCMP, internist and certified menopause practitioner
FREE
To register,
call 513.271.5111
or 513.427.4000. ________
Freshstart®
"Mastering Obstacles, Avoiding Pitfalls"
Tuesday, Jan. 19
5:30-6:15 p.m.
Facilitated by Kathy J. Noyes, DNP, CNP
$10/person
To register,
call 513.271.5111. ________
Discussing Diabetes
"Monitoring Your Blood Glucose"
Saturday, Jan. 23
10 a.m.-noon
Presented by Jan Kellogg, RN
$10/person or $30/person for a
four-class package
To register,
call 513.271.5111. ________
Freshstart®
"Staying Quit"
Tuesday, Jan. 26
5:30-6:15 p.m.
Facilitated by Kathy J. Noyes, DNP, CNP
$10/person
To register,
call 513.271.5111. ________
Discussing Diabetes
"Continuing Your Journey with Diabetes"
Saturday, Jan. 30
10 a.m.-noon Presented by Jan Kellogg, RN
$10/person or $30/person for a
four-class package
To register,
call 513.271.5111. ________
For a full list of 2010 events, visit our website.
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| Patient Newsletter |
January 2010
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Happy New Year! |
There's no time like the start of a new year to get thinking about how you can be more proactive about your health and wellness. If you haven't been to one of our lectures or classes or used any of our ancillary health services, there's no time like the present to start. Make 2010 the year you take control of your health. There are a number of events scheduled for this month alone. Take a look at the sidebar to see what's coming up!
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Lecture Series Begins Jan. 19 |
This month, we kick off our second annual Health & Wellness Lecture Series. This free, monthly series features local specialist physicians discussing relevant health topics and offering tips and strategies for disease management and prevention. Lectures are held on Tuesday evenings at the Cincinnati Sports Club, and each evening's agenda features two different lectures, each followed by a Q&A session, with a refreshment break between the two. Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 6:30 p.m. for "Making Sense of the New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines," presented by breast surgeon Jennifer Manders, MD, followed by "What You Need to Know about Osteoporosis," presented by Dr. Larkin at 7:30 p.m. To register, call 513.271.5111. To view a complete list of lecture dates and topics, visit our website. |
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Wear Red on Feb. 5 |
Did you know that more women die of cardiovascular disease than from the next five leading causes of death combined? Our practice is proud to partn  er with the American Heart Association in its Go Red for Women campaign to raise awareness and empower women to reduce their risk of heart disease. Join us in our support of this movement by celebrating National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 5 - and encourage your family and friends to do the same. For more information on the local movement, "Cincinnati Goes Red," including events throughout the year, visit www.thechristhospital.com/gored. |
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Go Red! for Matters of the Heart |
Not only is February American Heart Month, the American Heart Association (AHA) has also deemed it Go Red for Women Month. And while that certainly calls for raising awareness of women's heart disease, it's also an opportunity to discuss some other "matters of the heart," like healthy relationships and sexual intimacy. We invite you to grab your sisters and girlfriends and join us for a fun, empowering and educational event ...
Go Red! for Matters of the Heart
Pure Romance Wine & Cheese Party
Friday, Feb. 5
5-7 p.m.
At our offices
Don't forget to wear red!
- No cost to attend
- Place your order in private
- One-on-one consultations available
- Place your order at the event and take item(s) home that evening, or receive by Valentine's Day
- Portion of proceeds from product sales will be donated to AHA
This event is open to all female patients and their women friends and relatives. To register, call 513.271.5111 or e-mail officeinfo@lisalarkinmd.com.
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Preventing Cervical Cancer
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 Contributed by Cindy Dellinger, MD, FACOG, NCMP
Since 1943, the Pap smear has been credited with a 50
percent decrease in cervical cancer among U.S. women. Despite its life-saving
power, 80 percent of women who develop cervical cancer have not had a Pap smear
in the past five years.
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. If it's been a
while since your last Pap smear, there's no time like the present to schedule
that appointment. And if you have a friend who's been putting it off, let this
awareness month be your excuse to give her another nudge to get screened.
Women should have their first pap smear at 21 years of age, regardless
of sexual activity. Additionally, women in low-risk categories may be screened
less often than annually, based on their age and circumstances. Low-risk women are those without HIV, who are not immunosuppressed, whose mothers did not take
diethylstilbestrol, and who have not been treated for a significant pre-cancerous
lesion or cervical cancer.
Annual women's health exams, which include breast and
pelvic exams, but not necessarily a pap smear, are recommended for women up to
65 years of age. For
women 65 years of age and older, these exams may be once every two years.
Pap smears are an important element of every woman's health
exam and can have life-saving consequences. Ask your doctor if you have
questions regarding your specific screening needs or refer to our Better Health Blog for more information.
Cindy Dellinger, MD, FACOG, NCMP, provides comprehensive gynecological care
for patients in our offices. To schedule an appointment, call us at
513.271.5111.
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10 Tips for a Healthy Back |
 We've all heard the old adage, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." In the case of your back, this is very true, as many painful back conditions develop as a result of years of poor body mechanics. The good news is many back problems can be prevented with simple changes to your everyday life.
Follow these 10 simple guidelines to help keep your back in good shape:
- Standing: Keep one foot slightly forward of the other, with knees bent to take pressure off your lower back.
- Sitting: Sit with your knees slightly higher than your hips to provide low back support. And remember what your mother told you - sit up straight. Slouching puts additional pressure on your spine.
- Sleeping: Sleeping on your back can put more than 50 lbs. of pressure on your spine. Place a couple of pillows under your knees to cut that pressure in half, or lie on your side with a pillow between your knees to reduce the pressure even more.
- Lifting: Bend both knees into a squatting position or kneel down on one knee with the other foot flat on the floor as near as possible to the object you are lifting. Lift with your legs, not your back, and keep the object as close as possible to your body.
- Carrying: If possible, divide the weight to carry one in each hand. If you must carry one large object, keep it in the center of your body, as close to you as possible.
- Reaching: Stand on a stool to reach objects that are above your shoulder level.
- Moving Heavy Objects: Push, don't pull, using your arms and legs to start the push. If you must lift a heavy item, get someone to help you.
- Weight Control: Additional weight puts strain on your back and joints. Keep within 10 lbs. of your ideal weight for a healthier back.
- Quit Smoking: Smokers are more likely to suffer from back pain than non-smokers because nicotine restricts blood flow to the discs that cushion your vertebrae.
- Regular Exercise: Not only can exercise help control weight gain, improving the strength and flexibility of your muscles can decrease the likelihood of suffering a back injury.
Sign up today to receive Spine Matters!To learn more about injury prevention, wellness and treatment advances, sign up for Spine Matters. This FREE, monthly e-newsletter offers important news, information and tips for better back and neck health from The Christ Hospital Spine Institute. Simply visit www.thechristhospital.com/spinematters to sign up. |
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 soon!
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, MD, NCMP
Lisa Joliat, MD, NCMP
Maria Wright, MD, NCMP
Kim Miller, MD, NCMP
Anna Fox, CNP
Sondra Lyness, PA-C
Cindy Dellinger, MD, FACOG, NCMP
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