Caring for You
News from Lisa Larkin, MD, & Associates
March 2011
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Online Payment Portal
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One of the convenient, new features on our revamped website is the online payment portal. The portal a  llows you to pay your annual administrative fee or annual plan fee, as well as view and pay your office visit statements. Once you access the portal, you can pay any of your fees using your credit card or PayPal account number. Click here to visit the portal and explore its features.
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Upcoming 2011 Health & Wellness Topics
| Don't miss the March installment of the Lisa Larkin, MD, & Associates Health & Wellness Lecture Series. The lectures, as always, are free to attend!
March 8: 6:30 p.m. - What all women need to know about heart disease, presented by Monica Hunter, MD, board-certified cardiologist from the Ohio Heart and Vascular Center.
7:30 p.m. - Let your smile speak for you: Update on cosmetic dentistry, presented by Steven Pick, DDS.
The Health & Wellness Lecture Series is a free resource designed to help you improve your overall health and well-being. Although the series is free, space is limited, so call and reserve your seat today!
Installments of the Health & Wellness Lecture Series are held at the Cincinnati Sports Club (CSC). Call our office at 513.271.5111 or the CSC at 513.527.4000 to sign up. |
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Better Health Blog
| In the latest post to our Better Health Blog, Dr. Lisa Larkin discusses the factors that influence an independent physician's decision to either stay independent or join a larger hospital system.
Dr. Larkin was recently interviewed by the Cincinnati Business Courier on the same subject. She has the unique perspective of being one of the 20% of remaining primary care physicians in the Cincinnati area that have their own practices. The other 80% are employed by larger healthcare systems.
Read Dr. Larkin's thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages of being independent, and why so many primary care physicians are joining larger entities.
Full Post Here
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Medical Minutes
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Our Medical Minutes feature information on unique health topics, provided by the various practice providers and specialists in the LARKIN Partners in Health virtual network. An archive of the Medical Minutes can be found on our website here. The list includes the most recent posts as well as past posts that are still relevant to your health today.  The latest Medical Minute comes from Brian Calkins, founder of HealthStyle Fitness. In his post, Brian gives advice on how to regulate and take control of your metabolism. Be sure to read Brian's post, and take full advantage of this great resource!
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Larkin's List
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In our continued effort to provide patients with as many educational resources as possible, we are now offering various DVDs and books for purchase at our office. Each of the available works has been endorsed by Lisa Larkin, MD, & Associates. Although there are a large number of items to choose from, we will select two works to "spotlight" each month. For March, we have selected:  The Menopause Book, by Pat Wingert and Barbara Kantrowitz. $20Waiting for Superman, a film by Davis Guggenheim. $20For more information on Larkin's List, visit our website, or call our office at 513.271.5111 for more information.
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Diabetes Classes are Back
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Jan Kellogg, certified diabetes instructor, is offering a new cycle of diabetes classes in March. The sessions will be held on select Saturdays throughout the month, from 10 a.m. to noon. A new topic will be covered in each session:  March 5 - On the Road to Better Managing Your Diabetes March 12 - Diabetes and Healthy Eating March 19 - Monitoring Your Blood Glucose March 26 - Continuing Your Journey with Diabetes A package of four classes is $30. Individual sessions are $10. Call our office at 513.271.5111 to reserve a space.
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Take Charge of Your Health
|  Integrative medicine specialist Dr. Josefa Rangel's "Taking Charge of Our Health: A Healthy Living Discussion Series" presents books and movies for discussion about our health. The series is held on select Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the offices of Lisa Larkin, MD, & Associates. Be sure to attend this month's discussion:
March 10: Movie Presentation: "Fresh" New Thinking about What We're Eating. The discussion series is free, but there is limited seating. Please call our office at 513.271.5111 to reserve a seat. |
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Healthy Meals Available
|  We are making it easier than ever for you to eat a healthy meal! We're now featuring healthy, take-home dinners every week, prepared by Cincinnati Sports Club Chef Renee.
Next time you are in the office, check the poster in the main lobby for the current featured selection!
Each meal is $10. Pre-order your meal the week before, or order on the spot. Meals may be picked up between Monday afternoon and Thursday Morning of each week. Call our office at 513.271.5111 for more information.
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Join Us at The AHA Heart Mini Marathon & Walk
|  The American Heart Association will be hosting the 34th annual Heart Mini Marathon in Downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, March 20. Dr. Lisa Larkin and Rob and Keri Rickenbaugh will be representing Lisa Larkin, M.D. & Associates as participants in the Heart Mini. Please come join them and participate in this great event, or at least support them with your cheers! If you are interested in participating, attending or simply want to make a donation, please view the full event details here.
The money raised will allow doctors to have the most up-to-date research at their fingertips to help prevent and treat heart disease among patients. It will also enable medical professionals to fight heart defects that thousands of babies are born with every year.
We strongly encourage you to participate in this year's Heart Mini or to contribute in any way you can. Thank you.
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Vascular Screening Available
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Patients with cardiovascular disease often do not have symptoms until the problem has reached an advanced stage. Screening exams help identify patients with early cardiovascular disease before this occurs. The next vascular screening will be held Friday, March 11 at the office of Lisa Larkin, MD, & Associates.
Consult your physician to determine if you should be tested. He or she will then decide which test is right for you based on your age and other risk factors you may or may not have. Cost varies based on the type of screening you receive, and if you receive more than one type of screening. To learn more about the different tests that are available and which one may be right for you, please visit the Vascular Screening page on our website. To schedule a test, call our office at 513.271.5111
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Thank you again for the opportunity to participate in your healthcare. We hope you will take advantage of the many resources available to you, and we look forward to serving you.
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., NCMP
Lisa Joliat, M.D., NCMP
Maria Wright, M.D., NCMP
Kim L. Miller, M.D., NCMP
Susan Stegman, M.D.
Anna Fox, CNP
Sondra Lyness, PA-C
Cindy Dellinger, M.D., FACOG, NCMP
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Lisa Larkin, M.D., & Associates | 4460 Red Bank Rd., Suite 100 | Cincinnati, OH 45227
www.lisalarkinmd.com | 513.271.5111
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