Caring for You
News from Lisa Larkin, MD, & Associates
May 2011
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May Health & Wellness Topics
| Don't miss this month's lectures at the CSC featuring our renowned speakers sharing their expertise. The lectures, as always, are free to attend!
May 10: 6:30 p.m. - The menopause balancing act: Is hormone therapy right for me? presented by Lisa Larkin, M.D., board-certified menopause provider. A video of this lecture will be posted to the website on the Larkin's Menopause Series Videos page.
7:30 p.m. - Men's health: An update in the era of PSA controversy, presented by board-certified urologist Michael W. Dusing, M.D., of The Urology Group.
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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Congratulations to Amy Hodges
| Amy Hodges, MA, has been named our first ever 'Larkin Leader.' The Larkin Leader program is designed to recognize staff members at Lisa Larkin, M.D., & Associates for their outstanding work. Employees are chosen based on internal evaluation AND patient nominations submitted through the suggestion box in our  office.
Amy is being recognized for her exceptional work on the following projects:
- Certification of Lisa Larkin, M.D., & Associates as a Level-3 Patient-Centered Medical Home
- The University of Cincinnati COPD project
- Advocating for the education of patients with diabetes
Nominating a staff member for the Larkin Leader award is a great way to let your healthcare providers know how much their hard work means to you! Next time you are in the office, place your choice in the suggestion box.
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Pre-college Physicals
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Summer is approaching, and for some of our younger patients that means high school graduation. Before you send your students off to college, make sure they come in for their pre-college physicals. It is important they receive any necessary vaccinations, such as Menactra to protect against Meningococcal Meningitis.
Remember that Lisa Larkin, MD, & Associates sees patients age 16 and older, so if you are trying to transition your child from a pediatric practice please call our office to schedule an introductory appointment.
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Better Health Blog
| After a comprehensive review of more than 500 studies conducted in the past 30 years, the American Heart Association has published new guidelines regarding optimal triglyceride levels.
In the latest Better Health Blog, Dr. Lisa Larkin discusses the new guidelines and what patients can do to improve their triglyceride levels for better heart health.
The post also includes detailed dietary recommendations for individuals, based on if their triglyceride levels are considered borderline, high or very high.
Read the full post to see what is recommended for you.
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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:
May 19: Movie Discussion: Numen: The Nature of Plants, a documentary on the healing power of plants. 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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Discussing Diabetes
| Jan Kellogg, certified diabetes instructor, is offering a new cycle of diabetes classes in May. 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: May 7 - On the Road to Better Managing Your Diabetes May 14 - Diabetes and Healthy Eating
May 21 - Monitoring Your Blood Glucose
May 28 - 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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Travel Services
| Have a vacation coming up? Be sure to schedule an appointment so we can provide you with any important, destination specific information and vaccinations. Your appointment must take place at least 4-6 weeks prior to your travel date so any vaccinations can be fully effective.
Call our office at 513.271.5111 to schedule your travel consultation today.
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Thanks to Pat Striecher
|  May is the final month that Pat Striecher, RD, LD will see patients at the office of Lisa Larkin, M.D., & Associates. Pat has provided great one-on-one nutrition counseling and education to patients during her time here. We want to thank Pat for her years of service, and encourage her patients to do the same.
Make sure you schedule an appointment to see Pat and get her expert advice before the end of the month.
Lisa Andrews of Soundbites Nutrition, LLC will continue to provide nutrition counseling services at our Red Bank Road location.
Call our office at 513.271.5111 to schedule an appointment with either provider.
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Larkin's List | |
Larkin's List is a collection of books and DVDs endorsed by Lisa Larkin, M.D., & Associates. Most of the items in the collection are available free of charge, and all the items can be picked up at our Red Bank Road location.
 Although there are a large number of items to choose from, we will select two works to "spotlight" each month. The current feature items are: In Defense of Food, a book by Michael Pollan. $11Menopause in an Hour, a video created by Dr. Tara Allmen. $20For more details on Larkin's List, visit our website, or call our office at 513.271.5111 for more information. |
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Anthem Insurance Information
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Patients with Anthem Insurance: Please know that we value our relationship with you and appreciate your choosing our practice as your "medical home" as out-of-network providers. We again have opted not to contract with Anthem Insurance for the coming practice plan year.
However, you can continue to see our physicians as you always have and pay the out-of-network provider fee for office visits only (labs, hospitalization, etc., are still reimbursed at the in-network rates.) See an explanation of how our out-of-network fees might work. Again, we appreciate your trusting us with your health and are committed to providing high-quality, evidence- care throughout your life.
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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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