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Locations and Hospital Affiliation
We have 3 office locations to accommodate our patients in the Mercer and Bucks County areas:
123 Franklin Corner Rd.
Suite 214
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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1401 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road
Suite 218
Hamilton, NJ 08619
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909 Floral Vale Boulevard
Yardley, PA 19067
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Our physicians and midwives deliver at
Capital Health System's Mercer Campus
in Trenton, NJ.
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Think "Fresh"
This Spring!
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| After what seemed like a Winter that would not quit, it's time to clean up those grills and hit the farmer's markets! You may be wondering where to start, so we're here to help.
First, begin your path to healthy eating by visiting your local farmer's markets. This time of year, you can find them in popping up in Lawrenceville and the Yardley/Newtown area.
Once you're armed with your fresh produce, here are some easy, healthy recipes to celebrate the fruits and vegetables of the season. Bon Appetit!
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How to Eat Out Without Blowing Your Diet!
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Don't Let
Dinner + Diet = Disaster!
 What a great time of year to start dining outdoors again; however, with bikini season around the corner, trying to make healthy choices when dining out can be a tough challenge. But you don't have to just "survive" the restaurant experience - you should enjoy it. Start by taking control of the night by following these 10 simple tips on how to eat healthy.
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Now You Can
Get Cooking With Our FREE COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY!
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This all new Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book 14th edition has gone pink - in support of the 25th anniversary of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. In addition to the 1,400 mouthwatering recipes and 800 stunning photos, a special pink section features recipes and thoughts from celebrity cookbook authors, as well as 50 delicious, all-new recipes that feature fresh foods associated with reducing the risk of cancer.
to a friend and once they sign up to receive our e-newsletter, they'll be entered, too!
The winner will be announced in our next issue in May - good luck!
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April 2011
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April is National Minority Health Awareness Month
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Greetings!
April is National Minority Health Awareness Month and a time
to remind ourselves of the need to focus on some of the health disparities that have become all too common in the United States. The Office of Minority Health has dedicated the month of April to raising awareness of the need to improve the health of racial and ethnic minority populations across America and to develop health policies and programs that will help eliminate health disparities.
Though health indicators such as life expectancy and infant mortality have improved for most Americans, some minorities experience a disproportionate burden of preventable disease, death, and disability compared with non-minorities.
Here are some statistics from the CDC Health Disparities and Inequalities Report - United States, 2011:
- Among the majority of sex-age groups, the prevalence of obesity is lower among whites than among blacks and Mexican-Americans. Among females, the prevalence of obesity is highest among blacks.
- The highest infant mortality rate for non-Hispanic black women had a rate 2.4 times higher than non-Hispanic white women.
- A higher percentage of black women (37.9%) than white women (19.4%) died before age 75 as a result of CHD (coronary heart disease).
- Approximately one of every five infants born to non-Hispanic black mothers in 2007 was born preterm, compared with one of every eight to nine infants born to non-Hispanic white and Hispanic women.
At Lawrence OB/GYN, we believe in empowerment through education and awareness. We are joining this public education effort, reinforcing our commitment to eliminate health disparities.
Since Spring is a time for rebirth and a renewed sense of energy, please make it a time to reinvest in yourself. Take advantage of the warmer temperatures to exercise, eat right and most importantly, follow through on those doctor's appointments you may have been putting off. Don't be a statistic - take action now to improve your health.
With warm regards,
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Upcoming Events with Lawrence OB/GYN
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Sunday, April 17th: WPST's Easter Egg-Stravaganza!
Saturday, April 30th: March for Babies!
Saturday, May 21st: Diaper Dash for Healthy Babies!
 Easter Egg-Stravaganza! Mark your calendars for this Sunday, April 17th, as we sponsor 94.5 WPST's annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza! You won't want to miss this fun-filled day as we will be giving away a Coach handbag to one lucky winner, along with other cool prizes including a spa gift certificate and cash! Be sure to join us at Mercer County Park from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - hope to see you there!
March for Babies! Lawrence OB/GYN is proud to be sponsoring the March of Dimes "March for Babies" walk, and we want YOU to be part of our team! Please join us on Saturday, April 30th, for a five-mile walk throughout Mercer County Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the walk beginning at 9 a.m. No matter if this is your first year or your 25th, you can expect the event to be fun, compelling and rewarding. Join our team and let's walk together for stronger, healthier babies! If you are unable to make it to the event, please consider giving a donation to help raise money for this wonderful cause. Know that every dollar you donate will help babies to have the very best start in life.
 First Annual Diaper Dash for Healthy Babies! The First Annual Diaper Dash for Healthy Babies will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011! The Diaper Dash is a certified 5K Run / 2 Mile Walk around the beautiful CHHMC grounds and a portion of Merrill-Lynch's property. This will be the first big pre-opening event held at CHHMC! Join in on the family fun with children/adult relays held post-race! Proceeds benefit programs and services at Capital Health's nationally recognized maternity and pediatric units.
As the Regional Perinatal Center, Capital Health is distinguished in providing exemplary care for high-risk pregnancies, and supportive care for the most delicate newborn babies with special needs. Your support as a runner, walker, volunteer and/or sponsor will greatly assist Capital Health in its mission to give every child and mother a healthy beginning in life. You can make an outright donation, contribute an in-kind gift, underwrite the cost of materials, supplies or gifts, or volunteer at the event. For registration information, please visit here.
On behalf of Lawrence OB/GYN, we thank you for your support!
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Become a "Medical Hero" - Get Involved With Clinical Research Trials
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By Steven Sussman, M.D., FACOG
 Medicine in the United States has experienced dramatic diagnostic, surgical and therapeutic advances over the past four decades, which has enabled healthcare providers to treat and cure illnesses and to extend one's life expectancy in ways that could only have been dreamed about only a half century ago. Of the many changes responsible for these extraordinary improvements, none are more important than the advances made in the pharmaceutical field - with the discovery of new medications to treat an entire world of diseases.
Pharmaceutical medications are developed in laboratories of clinical research. However, without patients to volunteer to use these medications, few of these advances would be possible. As such, we all benefit from clinical research trials. The CICRP (Center for Information in Study on Clinical Research Participation) refers to clinical research volunteers as "medical heroes." I like to think of them as medical "champions"- champions of their own health and well being, champions of their community and their health care providers, and champions of medical science as a whole.
Simply put, participating in a clinical research trial allows one to receive a therapeutic medication which is presumably effective in promoting one's own health and well being, while at the same time proving the safety and effectiveness of the drug so it can ultimately be used to treat a large population.
One of the nicest benefits to participation in a clinical trial is that the medication, office visits, and associated testing are generally provided free of charge. And because it is understood that a patient will be asked to take time out of his or her busy lifestyle and schedule, generally he or she will be offered a stipend to participate in the trial. However, the offer of payment should never be the main reason for entering a trial.
At Lawrence OB/GYN, we are proudly collaborating with multiple pharmaceutical companies in the development of their new drugs. Examples of our clinical trials involve contraception and pregnancy prevention, adolescent hormones and their effect on bone density, medication for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia, and we are working toward the study of developments regarding the Human Papilloma Virus and precancerous changes on the uterine cervix. Our clinical research program allows our doctors, midwives and nurse practitioners to remain on the cutting edge of developments in the field of gynecology and obstetrics, and enables our patients (and others in the community) to participate in advancing medical science. In this way, we all become champions!
To learn how you can become a medical champion, please contact our office for more information.
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Our Pledge to You...
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Our vision is to provide the highest level of care to women through all phases of their lives while helping them to understand how and why their bodies function as they do.
We consider patient education to be one of our most important responsibilities. By educating women and empowering them to take a more active role in their own health care, they are able to make better decisions that will enable them to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Please know that we value and respect our patient's privacy. Your name will never be shared or sold and you can unsubscribe from our list by clicking the icon at the bottom.
The highest compliment you can give us is to refer our practice to others. We value your trust and thank you in advance.
Sincerely,
Your friends at Lawrence OB/GYN
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