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In just a few short weeks, it will be summer. A welcome few months that allow us to slow down and enjoy time with your friends and family.



In this issue, we discuss a procedure just in time for the arrival of summer. We also introduce Emmi - an online video tutorial for medical health topics and announce our new appointment confirmation service. In our Healthy Living sections, we discuss the positive effects of positive thinking.



In our "Meet the Staff" this month, we highlight Colleen Engels - a receptionists at our Bayonne office. And you'll find a new interesting "Medical Fact".



If there is topic you would like covered in our newsletter, please e-mail us at newsletter@rubinoobgyn.com.

As always, we will continue to provide topics that are current, informative and important to your good health.

Sincerely,

Robert J. Rubino, MD and Staff

In Just 15 Minutes, This Could be You.

If you suffer from heavy, painful periods - you don't have to let it spoil your summer.

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One in four women experience abnormally long, frequent or heavy menstrual cycles. Heavy menstrual bleeding can significantly affect your daily life and activities and hamper your personal life. Does this sound familiar? You are not alone. And there is a solution.

Women's health treatments have advanced significantly over the past few years. Treatments have moved from the surgical table to a comfortable office setting, with out-patient procedures. This has been the focus of Dr. Rubino for his practice. He has dedicated himself to introducing the most advanced solutions for women's health issues - reducing suffering, healing time and the need for medications.

Her Option® Cryoablation is a safe, simple 15-minute procedure that is performed right in our offices to alleviate heavy, painful periods. No general anesthesia, surgery or hormones. And it is covered by most insurance plans.

After the procedure, you can return to your normal activities.

To find out if this procedure is right for you, make an appointment today for a consultation with Dr. Rubino.

Emmi^®Solutions

Patient Consultation Tutorials - Now on Our Website

We have added a new, comprehensive program to the Patient Education section of our website.

The Patient Education section of our website addresses a vast array of health topics from pregnancy to menopause to uterine fibroids and depression. Emmi builds upon patient knowledge and keeping our patients well-informed.

Emmi is a free, online educational program that takes complex medical information and makes it simple and easy to understand through video tutorials.

The program helps you prepare for upcoming procedures or manage a current health condition by providing clear and concise, step-by-step information on your health topic.

It is free and easy to access. Click here to learn more. To see if there is a topic that might pertain to you, click on the Emmi button to get started.

Appointment Confirmations

We have added a new appointment confirmation service for The Rubino OB/GYN Group.

Each patient will receive a confirmation phone call 24 hours in advance of their scheduled appointment. This is just one more step we are taking toward making your experience with The Rubino OB/GYN Group as pleasant as possible.

If you cannot make your appointment for any reason, please call our main office: 973-736-1100 immediately and let our office know you need to reschedule.

We'd love to hear your thoughts on this new auto-call system and if you think it is useful. You can reply to this email and let us know what you think. Would you like to see reminder cards for your annual exam? Let us know!

Healthy Living:

Positive Thinking Reduces Stress

Positive thinking has been proven to reduce stress and improve your

health. It involves how you approach life situations and thinking the best is going to happen, rather than the worst. Proven health benefits of positive thinking and optimism include:

Improved health
Lower rates of depression
Lower levels of distress
Greater resistance to the common cold
Better psychological and physical well-being
Reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease
Better coping skills during hardships and times of stress

You can learn to turn negative thinking into positive thinking with simple steps:

Identify things to change - try to think more positively about things you typically approach with a negative thought (work, your commute, relationships, etc)
Check yourself - stop and listen to your thoughts - if they are negative, try to turn a positive spin on them
Be open to humor - seek humor in everyday happenings
Follow a healthy lifestyle - daily exercise and a healthy diet
Surround yourself with positive people - supportive, positive people help you look at things more optimistically
Practice positive talk - don't say anything to yourself that you wouldn't say to someone else

Practicing positive self-talk will improve your outlook. When your state of mind is generally optimistic, you're able to handle everyday stress in a more constructive way. That ability may contribute to the widely observed health benefits of positive thinking.

Content extracted from the Mayo Clinic on Positive Effects of Positive Thinking.

Meet the Staff

Colleen Engels is a receptionist in The Rubino OB/GYN Group colleen

Bayonne office.

Colleen graduated in 1991 from medical school in Pennsylvania as a Certified Medical Assistant. Her first job was with a Podiatry office. When Colleen moved to New Jersey she worked for Summit Medical Group for an OB/GYN office and then transferred to Rhumatology, which is what she has specialized in for over 9 years.

Colleen took a year off to travel, but missed the patient experience. When she returned in 2009, she started working for The Rubino OB/GYN Group. Working in the Bayonne office, she loves everything about her patients and the doctors that she works with.

Colleen shares, "The Rubino OB/GYN Group is an amazing set of doctors and an amazing family to work with."

Her Option Cryoablation Thank You Program

If you have a friend or family member that is suffering from heavy, painful periods and is a candidate for Her Option Cryoablation, they can simply make an appointment with The Rubino OB/GYN Group for a consultation to see if the procedure is right for them.

As a thank you being an ambassador for good health, The Rubino Group is offering a $100 gift card* to anyone referring someone for the procedure.

*The procedure must be completed and performed by The Rubino OB/GYN Group prior to receiving the gift card. The referral should use the person's name (that referred them) when booking the procedure to ensure gift card is issued.

Office Announcements

Emmi

We have added a new patient information service on the Patient Education page of our website with video tutorials. Take a look!

New Clark Office

The Rubino OB/GYN Group has expanded to Clark, NJ. This new office location includes the addition of Dr. Howard Fox, a nurse practioner and expanded office hours.

Enterprising Patients

If you would like to add your business or service to the website,

please e-mail us at network@rubinoobgyn.com.

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Soft, cotten, disposable labor gowns are available in our offices. For more information visit the products page on our website.

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Save Time with Online Appointments, Consultations &Personal Health Records

To schedule online appointments, consultations or view your personal health records at your convenience, just visit the home page of www.rubinoobgyn.com. You can also call 973-736-1100 now to schedule an appointment at any of our three locations.

"Important Announcements" on Our Website

You can find important new developments and time-sensitive announcements (such as office closings) right on the upper right hand portion of our home page.