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OUR PHYSICIANS & PRACTITIONERS
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Mary Farhi, MD, MPH
Jessica Flynn, MD
Elizabeth Forbes, MD
Patty Fornoff, CNM, MS
Fred Grabiner, MD
Amy Henriott, MD
Linda Holt, MD N. Jill Hoprasart, MD Marion Jelcz, MD Dianna Kim, MD Jennifer Kim, MD Carol Korzen, MD Marcia Krause, MD Ann LaBarge, MD Brian Locker, MD Randee Lopata, MD Phyllis Marx, MD
Linda Meilahn, RN, CNM James Milam, MD Jeremy Miller, MD Ronald Miller, MD Matthew Nash, MD Kenneth Nelson, MD Therese O'Connor, MD
Jennifer Oerkfitz, CNM
Cheryl Paradis, MD Laura Pearlman, MD Chimene Pellar, MD Katie Peterson, CNM, MS Miriah Plawer, MD Kathryn Ray, MD M. Susan Scanlon, MD Carmen Scarimbolo, MD Sheri Schreiber, MD Jodi Sklansky, DO Beth Sum, MD Arnold Wagner, Jr., MD Susan Warner, MD
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DR. LINDA HOLT'S EXPERTISE CITED IN CHICAGO TRIBUNE ARTICLE ON OBAMACARE
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A Chicago Tribune article published in April on "Obamacare and Its Effect on Women's Health" cited Dr. Linda Holt's expertise.
The article highlights the free preventative services now available to women under the Affordable Care Act including "colonoscopies, Pap smears and HPV testing for cervical cancer, mammograms for breast cancer, flu shots and other immunizations, and diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol screenings."
To read the full Chicago Tribune article, click here.
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DR. MICHAEL BENSON RECEIVES RESEARCH GRANT
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For his work on the immunology of late pregnancy,
Marvin and Kay Lichtman Foundation.
Congratulations Dr. Benson.
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DR. MARY FARHI CERTIFIED AS A DIPLOMATE OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC MEDICINE
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 Mary Farhi, MD, MPH, NCMP, ABIHM, RYT has been certified by the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine(ABIHM). According to ABIHM, Integrative Holistic Medicine is the art and science of healing that addresses care of the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. Congratulations Dr. Farhi.
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MARY ANN BOGACKI TRAINED TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
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Mary Ann Bogacki, Nurse at MCWHC, has gone through special training to become a volunteer in the ER as a nurse specialist for women who have been sexually assaulted. She has been trained as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) for Highland Park Hospital.
To read the full article in the Chicago Sun Times,
1.800.656.HOPE
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DR. CAROL CISLAK SPEAKS AT WELLNESS DAY EVENT FOR YOUNG WOMEN
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Dr. Carol Cislak and Ann Marie Staff, RN spoke to young women at Regina Dominican High School during their Wellness Day Event last month. They covered physical and intellectual wellness in four, 32-minute sessions entitled You and Your Body.
Dr. Cislak and Nurse Staff spoke with the students about what to expect from their doctor, general women's health issues, and menstrual cycles. They also offered a question and answer period for the young women.
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LINDA GIVEN WELCH, CNM, MS SPEAKS AT BABYPALOOZA EVENT
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 | | Linda Given Welch, CNM, MS |
This month Linda Given Welch, CNM, MS was asked to speak at Babypalooza, a Skokie Library Event for expectant and new parents. She discussed the role of Nurse Midwives, gave tips for breastfeeding, and explained to new moms how to recognize and manage the symptoms of Post Partum Depression.
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DR. MARY FARHI PUBLISHES ARTICLE ON LINK BETWEEN EATING & DIABETES
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Mary Farhi, MD, MPH, NCMP, FACOG, ABIHM, RYT
recently published an article entitled " Keeping Our Bodies in Balance" and created a convenient patient handout on the subject for The Center for Mindful Eating. |
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DR. LINDA HOLT
RECEIVES UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO TEACHING AWARD
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Dr. Linda Holt recently received a University of Chicago Teaching Award from the 3rd Year Students in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Congratulations Dr. Holt.
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DR. MICHAEL BENSON NAMED TOP 10% OF PEER REVIEWERS
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Obstetrics & Gynecology specialty medical journal named Dr. Michael Benson in the top 10% of peer reviewers.
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Dear Patients,
Spring is here! It's time to renew our energy, take a walk, and literally smell the flowers. This month we also celebrate National Women's Health Week. To tie the two events together, we have put together 5 Tips to Spring Clean Your Health. In addition, we want to introduce several of our new physicians and practitioners, as well as our new care centers in Elgin, South Elgin and Algonquin. As always, we offer our sincere thanks for choosing us as your partner for all of your women's health needs. We truly appreciate it.
Your Midwest Center for Women's HealthCare
Physicians and Practitioners
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Welcome our Newest Physicians & Practitioners in Algonquin, Elgin & South Elgin!
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To learn more, please click on their names above. They are accepting new patients. To make an appointment, call the numbers below or click here to sign up for our patient portal and request an appointment.
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Welcome our Newest Physician in Evanston & Glenview
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Miriah Plawer, MD
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We are very pleased that Dr. Miriah Plawer has joined MCWHC. She is affiliated with NorthShore University Health System (Evanston Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital and Skokie Hospital).
To learn more about Dr. Plawer, please click here.
To make an appointment with Dr. Plawer, call the numbers below or click here for our patient portal to request an appointment.
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Welcome our Newest Physician in Park Ridge
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We are so pleased that
Dr. John Bush has joined us. He is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Resurrection Medical Center.
To make an appointment with Dr. John Bush, please call the number below or click here for our patient portal to request an appointment.
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Welcome our New Certified Nurse Midwife
in Deerfield & Lake Villa
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Chanelle Woods-Lomnick, MSN, CNM
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We are very excited that
Chanelle Woods-Lomnick, MSN, CNM has joined our Deerfield & Lake Villa care centers. She is the only midwife in Lake County with hospital privileges. Nurse Midwife Woods-Lomnick is affiliated with Highland Park Hospital.
To learn more about Nurse Midwife Woods-Lomnick, please click here.
To make an appointment with her, call the numbers below or click here for our patient portal to request an appointment.
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UPCOMING EVENTS & LECTURES
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"Understanding Endometriosis"
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.
Mount Prospect Public Library
Endometriosis, a sometimes painful and complicated condition, is often
associated with infertility. M. Susan Scanlon, MD, NCMP will explain signs and symptoms of endometriosis, discuss the tests used to diagnose it, and recommended treatment options. She will also explain how endometriosis affects fertility. Free. To register, go to mppl.org/calendar.
"Women's Health & Wellness Day" Event
Saturday, May 31, 2014, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Arlington Countryside Church, Arlington Heights
Could a few hours on a Saturday morning change your life or even extend it? This free community event for women of all ages is filled with the latest information, products, and methods for maintaining excellent health over your lifetime. M. Susan Scanlon, MD, NCMP will speak on Life-Long Health & Wellness for Women: Achieving Optimal Health at Any Age. Dr. Scanlon will outline daily steps we can take to maintain good health including the latest recommendations for diagnostic and self-testing based on age, review nutritional information and vitamins needed for each stage of life, and explain the BMI chart for optimal weight. Free event. To register call (847)255.2140 or go to acchurch.org/grow/women/wellness-day
"What Women Really Want: How to Feel Vital and Sexy for Life"
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Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 7 p.m.
Schaumburg Public Library
Health is more than an absence of disease. It is a positive state of wellness involving our physical body as well as emotional and mental health. Join Mary S. Farhi, MD, MPH, NCMP, ABIHM, RYT to learn what it means to feel vital at any age and ways to achieve your own state of "ease" or wholeness and bring balance and harmony to your life. Free. To register, call (847)985-4000 or go to www.schaumburglibrary.org.
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| WOMEN'S HEALTH PREVENTATIVE SERVICES COVERED UNDER THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT | |
 If you have a new health insurance plan as of 2013, or if your plan was started on or after September 23, 2010, the Affordable Care Act requires that many women's healthcare preventive and OB services be covered in full by your insurance without you having to pay a copay, coinsurance, or have the service be applied to your deductible. Please note that this applies only when these services are delivered by a provider in your insurance plan's network.
Certain types of insurance plans are excepted from the requirements, so MCWHC highly recommends that you check with your individual insurance plan to see what may be covered under the Affordable Care Act.
Women's Health and OB Preventive Services Covered by the Affordable Care Act Any services below marked with an asterisk (*) may be covered at no cost to you by the Affordable Care Act for health insurance plans starting on or after August 1, 2012. Covered Preventive Women's Health Services - Well-woman visits to obtain recommended preventive services*
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Contraception: Food and Drug Administration-approved contraceptive methods, sterilization procedures, and patient education and counseling, not including abortifacient drugs*
- Domestic and interpersonal violence screening and counseling for all women*
- BRCA counseling about genetic testing for women at higher risk
- Breast Cancer Mammography screenings every 1 to 2 years for women over 40
- Breast Cancer Chemoprevention counseling for women at higher risk
- Cervical Cancer screening for sexually active women
- Contraception: Food and Drug Administration-approved contraceptive methods, sterilization procedures, and patient education and counseling, not including abortifacient drugs*
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA Test: high risk HPV DNA testing every three years for women with normal cytology results who are 30 or older*
- Osteoporosis screening for women over age 60 depending on risk factors
- Chlamydia Infection screening for younger women and other women at higher risk
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) counseling for sexually active women*
- Gonorrhea screening for all women at higher risk
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) screening and counseling for sexually active women*
- Tobacco Use screening and interventions for all women
Covered Pregnancy Services - Anemia screening on a routine basis for pregnant women
- Bacteriuria urinary tract or other infection screening for pregnant women
- Breastfeeding comprehensive support and counseling from trained providers, as well as access to breastfeeding supplies, for pregnant and nursing women*
- Folic Acid supplements for women who may become pregnant
- Gestational diabetes screening for women 24 to 28 weeks pregnant and those at high risk of developing gestational diabetes*
- Hepatitis B screening for pregnant women at their first prenatal visit
- Rh Incompatibility screening for all pregnant women and follow-up testing for women at higher risk
- Syphilis screening for all pregnant women or other women at increased risk
- Tobacco Use screening and interventions for all women, and expanded counseling for pregnant tobacco users
To learn more about the Affordable Care Act and Preventative Services for Women, please click here. |
| 5 TIPS FOR SPRING CLEANING YOUR HEALTH | |
 Spring Cleaning. We clean out closets, wash windows, and let the fresh air in our homes. What about our bodies and mind? Here are 5 tips to help you spring clean your health.
1. Make a list of goals for better health. Even if you weren't able to stick to your New Year's Resolutions, Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start. Write down your physical, emotional and mental health goals and put them where you will see them daily. They can be as simple as taking a brisk daily walk, scheduling lunch with a friend, or getting a babysitter. All of these steps can help improve our health.
2. Schedule necessary health appointments. While the cold is still here, the snow has melted making it easier to get to our necessary health appointments. As recommendations can vary, please speak with your doctor to determine if you should schedule the following exams or screenings based on your personal and family health history, age, lifestyle, and current medical condition:
 - Pelvic Exam
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- Blood pressure check
- Cholesterol screening
- Flu vaccination
- Shingles vaccination
- Bone Mineral Density Test
- Mammogram
- Colonoscopy
- STD screening
- Vision screening
- Dental check up
 3. Weigh the healthy food options in your home. Clean out your pantry and refrigerator and fill with fresh Spring produce. Aim at imroving your nutrition and filling your plate with healthy alternatives. To motivate you to adhere to your current activity plan or to possibly increase it, check your body mass index here to see if you fall within a healthy weight range.
4. Get outdoors and plant some flowers. This will help to improve both your physical and mental health. Watching your labor truly bloom can bring a great source of joy. If time doesn't permit, buy some flowers and put them where you will see them throughout the day.
5. Give yourself a break. As women we often find that we are taking care of family, friends, coworkers, pets, etc. and seldom putting ourselves first. This Spring season, renew your commitment to yourself; put your needs on the to do list. This alone will help motivate you to create a healthier lifestyle for yourself. |
| NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH WEEK (MAY 11-17, 2014) |
National Women's Health Week designates May 12 as National Women's Check Up Day. The purpose of this event is to educate women on the importance of managing our health and to remind us to schedule our well-woman visit every year. Their goal is also to inform us that many preventative services are now covered by most health plans at no cost such as screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, cervical cancer, and more. Many helpful resources are available on the National Women's Health Week website.
To schedule your well-woman visit, please contact us.
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THANK YOU FOR HELPING THE HOMELESS WOMEN AT DEBORAH'S PLACE
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We want to thank all of you that were able to help out with donations for Deborah's Place during the winter.
The women were overwhelmed by your generosity.
In all our MCWHC patients, physicians and
employees donated:
20 large boxes of women's
health needs. Enough to
impact the health of at
least 60 women.
Over $2,600 in donations to
Deborah's Place
Thank You!
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MIDWEST CENTER FOR WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE
HAS 19 CONVENIENT CARE CENTERS
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