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

Linda Welch, CNM, MS

Sarah Wong, MD

Chanelle Woods, MSN, CNM

To read our physician & practitioner bios, click here.

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DR. MICHAEL BENSON PUBLISHES ARTICLES IN OBSTETRIC MEDICINE

Michael Benson, MD

Dr. Michael Benson

published two papers in the January issue of Obstetric Medicine.

The first paper, Amniotic Fluid Embolism: The Known and Not Known, reviews the incidence, mortality rate and diagnosis of amniotic fluid embolism, one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in developed nations. (Obstet. Med. 7(1); 17-21. 2014)

Dr. Benson's second paper, Amniotic Fluid Embolism: Then and Now is the English language translation of the first case report of amniotic fluid embolism that appeared in Brazilian medical journal in 1926 in Portuguese. (Rafael A, Benson MD. Obstet. Med. 7(1); 34-6. 2014)

Dr. Benson also served as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Perinatology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research.

DR. CHRISTINE ESTES RECEIVES PATIENT AWARD

Christine Estes, MD

Dr. Christine Estes received a Patient Satisfaction Award from Advocate Sherman Hospital. To learn more a

bout Dr. Estes, click here.

DR. M. SUSAN SCANLON

EXPERTISE CITED IN DAILY HERALD ARTICLE

M. Susan Scanlon, MD

A Daily Herald article published in July on Keys to Prepare Your Daughter for School referenced Dr. M. Susan Scanlon recent lecture at Northwest Community Hospital entitled "Making Healthy Choices Away from Home: A Mother/Daughter Lecture"

The article cited Dr. Scanlon's advice for parents preparing to send their daughters off to college.

Dr. Scanlon explained, "It can be difficult to talk about things that may happen away from home. However, talking openly about making healthy choices and how to avoid bad situations is critical. The bottom line is, you want your daughter to have the knowledge and self-confidence that empowers her to make healthy choices away from home."

To learn more about Dr. Scanlon, click here.

DR. CAROL KORZEN RECEIVES PATIENT AWARD

Carol Korzen, MD

Dr. Carol Korzen received a Patient Satisfaction Award from Advocate Sherman Hospital. To learn more a

bout Dr. Korzen, click here.

DR. KENNETH NELSON AND DR CAROL CISLAK CERTIFIED IN FIRST LINE THERAPY

Ken Nelson, MD

Dr. Ken Nelson and Dr. Carol Cislak have been certified in First Line Therapy, a body restructuring plan for health through nutrition. The program's goal is for preventing and managing chronic illness through healthy nutrition, exercise, and stress management.

Carol Cislak, MD

To learn more about First Line Therapy, please contact Dr. Kenneth Nelson or Dr. Carol Cislak. Click here for their contact information.

CONGRATULATIONS TO CHANELLE WOODS LOMNICK, CNM

Chanelle Woods Lomnick, CNM

Chanelle Woods Lomnick, CNM, recently completed coursework in lactation education training as past of her efforts to become a certified lactation consultant.

To learn more about Chanelle, click here.

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August 2014

Dear Patients,

We hope you have been enjoying all that summer has to offer and have been staying active and healthy. In this issue we are excited to announce our new MCWHC Breast Center in Skokie and to provide important information on breast health. 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

We welcome your feedback and suggestions. (click here)

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MCWHC BREAST CENTER OPENS IN AUGUST

Schedule Your Screening Mammogram at MCWHC Breast Center and Be Entered to Win $500 Old Orchard Gift Card!

CALL

(847)901-3355

TO SCHEDULE

YOUR

SCREENING MAMMOGRAM

TODAY

We are pleased to announce that we will be offering state-of-the-art digital screening mammography services at our new MCWHC Breast Center beginning August 20, 2014 at our Old Orchard Mall location in Skokie.

Benefits of MCWHC Breast Center

State-of-the-Art Digital Screening Mammography Available
Board Certified Breast Imaging Radiologists to Interpret Your Screening
Fast results reviewed personally
Your MCWHC Physicians can better manage your healthcare
Comfortable, caring environment
Easy, free, convenient parking
Located at Old Orchard Shopping Mall

It's quick and easy to make your MCWHC Breast Center Appointment! Call 847.901.3355 to schedule now.

$500 Old Orchard Mall Gift Card Incentive

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all patients seen at our MCWHC Breast Center by October 31 will be entered in a drawing to win a $500 Old Orchard Mall Gift Card! The winner will be notified the week of November 3.

Call us now to schedule your screening mammogram at (847)901-3355.

WELCOME OUR NEWEST PHYSICIAN IN SKOKIE

Claudia del Busto, MD

We are very pleased that Dr. Claudia del Busto has joined our Skokie care center. She is affiliated with NorthShore University Health System (Evanston Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital, Highland Park, and Skokie Hospital).

To learn more about Dr. del Busto, please click here.

To make an appointment with Dr. del Busto, call 847.673.3130 or click here for our patient portal to request an appointment.

Skokie - 4905 Old Orchard Center, Suite 200
847.673.3130

DR. PHYLLIS MARX SAYS GOODBYE AND THANK YOU

Phyllis Marx, MD

In October, we will say goodbye to one of our favorite physicians, Dr. Phyllis Marx. Dr. Marx will be retiring from clinical practice after 30 years as an OB/GYN physician, effective October 15, 2014.

Dr. Marx says, "While I am excited to begin the next phase of my life journey, I will also greatly miss my interaction with all of my patients."

In a letter to her patients she wrote, "I encourage all of you to always remain your own best advocate, and to take a proactive role in your future health care. I hope that throughout these last 30 years, I have been able to give most of you something that has made a positive difference in your lives, in both your physical health and your emotional well-being. I want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your loyalty and trust over the years. You have been such an important part of my life, and for that I will always be grateful."

Dr. Marx will be dearly missed by all of us here at MCWHC. To make an appointment with Dr. Marx before October 15, please call (847) 673.3130.

UPCOMING EVENTS & LECTURES

M. Susan Scanlon, MD

Chanelle Woods Lomnick, CNM

Michael Benson, MD

Sheri Schreiber, MD
"Hot Topics in Menopause: Hot Flashes, Abnormal Bleeding, Decreased Libido & Weight Gain!"

Thursday, Sept 11, 2014 at 7 p.m.

Schaumburg Public Library

What is perimenopause? Why can't I lose weight like I used to? What has happened to my sex drive? M. Susan Scanlon, MD, NCMP will answer these questions and explain the keys to a healthy menopause. Bioidentical hormones, alternative treatment options, and contraceptive concerns of menopausal women will be covered.

To register, call (847)923.3391 or go to www.schaumburglibrary.org.

"Delivery Options and Pregnancy in the 21st Century"

Tuesday, September 16 at 7 p.m.
MCWHC Deerfield Care Center,720 Osterman Avenue, Suite 205
Nurse Midwife Chanelle Woods Lomnick, APN, CNM will give a thirty minute informational talk on the many delivery options women have nowadays. She will also discuss important information on keys for a healthy pregnancy. Light refreshments will be served.

To register please call (847)945.9470.

"Got to go, Got to go. . . Surgery, Medication, and Physical Therapy for Bladder Control"

Wednesday, October 1 at 7 p.m.

MCWHC Deerfield Care Center,720 Osterman Avenue, Suite 205
by Michael Benson, MD, FACOG
To register please call (847)945.9470.

"Breakthroughs in Birth Control: The Latest Options for Women"

Wednesday Evening, October 8 at 7 p.m.
MCWHC Deerfield Care Center,720 Osterman Avenue, Suite 205
by Sheri Schreiber, MD, FACOG

To register please call (847)945.9470.

If you are interested in having a MCWHC physician speak at an event, please send email to kschraeder@mcwhc.com.

DR. JEREMY MILLER RECEIVES GOLDEN APPLE AWARD FROM UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

Jeremy Miller, MD

Dr. Jeremy Miller is the recipient
of the distinguished
Golden Apple Award
for excellence in teaching
from the University of Chicago.
He has made a significant
contribution to resident teaching
at the hospital.

Congratulations Dr. Miller!

To learn more about

Dr. Miller, click here.

DR. KATHRYN RAY SERVES AS VICE PRESIDENT OF DEPT OF OBGYN AT ST. ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER

Kathryn Ray, MD

Dr. Kathryn Ray has been elected to serve as the vice president of the Department of OBGYN at St. Alexis Medical Center in Hoffman Estates.

Dr. Ray has been on staff at St. Alexius for over 15 years and has delivered thousands of babies and helped countless women making her a perfect physician for this esteemed position.

Congratulations Dr. Ray!

To learn more about Dr. Ray, click here.

LONG ACTING REVERSIBLE CONTRACEPTION OPTIONS

Many women that are planning to have children in the future are opting for Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), also known as a contraception implant.

To learn more about this contraception option, please speak with your MCWHC physician or practitioner.

We are very pleased that the following MCWHC physicians and practitioners have been certified in the insertion and removal of long acting reversible contraception.

For a list of their office numbers, please click here.

MCWHC PHYSICIANS AND PRACTITIONERS GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

Cheryl Axelrod, MD

Dr. Holt
Linda Holt, MD

Dr. Miriah Plawer
Miriah Plawer, MD

Linda Given Welch, MSN

Outside of the office, numerous MCWHC physicians and practitioners are working in their community to help others.

For example, Dr. Cheryl Axelrod, Dr. Linda Holt, Dr. Miriah Plawer, and nurse midwife Linda Given Welch volunteer their time at Angles, formerly known as Links.

At Angles, our doctors provide gynecological services and counseling to young women in need. Dr. Linda Holt has been volunteering at Angles for 21 years, Linda Given Welch has been there 15 years, Dr. Cheryl Axelrod is in her 5th year and Dr. Miriah Plawer has just joined in and is in her first year. We are so proud of you all for your passion and commitment to helping women, especially those in need.

To learn more about Dr. Cheryl Axelrod, click here, Dr. Linda Holt, click here, Dr. Miriah Plawer, click here and Linda Given Welch, MSN, click here.

DR. JENNIFER KIM ON MEDICAL MISSION TO GUATEMALA

Jennifer Kim, MD

This September, Dr. Jennifer Kim will be providing medical training to local midwives in a remote village in Guatemala. Often times pregnant women in this region have had no prenatal care and therefore maternal and infant mortality rates can be high.Proper training of nurse midwives will create critical life saving interventions for both mother and child. We wish Dr. Kim well and look forward to hearing about her journey.

To learn more about Dr. Kim, click here.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BREAST HEALTH

The American Cancer Society's recommendation yearly mammograms for women 40 and up, along with the continuation of monthly self breast exams and an annual clinical breast exam. Women with a high risk of breast cancer should have a mammogram every year and may be candidates for referral to a breast specialist. Finally, women 20 - 40 years old should continue with monthly self breast exams and have a clinical breast exam during their scheduled gynecological visits.

Here are some important tips from the Mayo Clinic on how to prepare yourself for your breast exam.

What you can do to prepare

Write down any symptoms you're experiencing, including any that may seem unrelated to the reason for which you scheduled the appointment.
Write down key personal information, including any major stresses or recent life changes.
Write down your family history of cancer. Note any family members who have had cancer, including how each member is related to you, the type of cancer, the age at diagnosis and whether each person survived.
Make a list of all medications, vitamins or supplements that you're taking.
Keep all of your records that relate to your cancer diagnosis and treatment. Organize your records in a binder or folder that you can take to your appointments.
Consider taking a family member or friend along. Sometimes it can be difficult to absorb all the information provided during an appointment. Someone who accompanies you may remember something that you missed or forgot.
Write down questions to ask your doctor

As always, please be sure to contact your MCWHC physician right away if you have conerns about your breast health.

AUGUST IS NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING MONTH

August was designated National Breastfeeding Month in 2011. According to the US Breastfeeding Committee, the goal of National Breastfeeding Month is to:

Help pregnant women to learn about the benefits of breastfeeding for their babies and themselves.
Teach mothers to breastfeed.
Encourage mothers to talk to their maternity care providers about plans to breastfeed.
Support mothers to have time and flexibility to breastfeed.
Encourage mothers to ask for help with breastfeeding when needed.

At MCWHC we believe it is important to educate women about their option to breastfeed. We recognize that breast feeding can be difficult and nursing a newborn every few hours can be exhausting. However, it shouldn't be painful. If you are struggling, please talk to your doctor or a lactation consultant. We are here to help you.

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