Dr Susan Blum

Perrot Memorial Library
90 Sound Beach Avenue
Old Greenwich
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
7:30 PM

FOUR STEPS TO A HEALTHY IMMUNE SYSTEM
with Dr. Susan Blum

Dr. Susan Blum, an assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Preventative Medicine at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, will address these questions and will explain the workings of the immune system and what it needs to function at its best. She will examine the four main sources of immune problems and what you can do to fix them.

A true pioneer in Functional Medicine and founder of The Blum Center for Health in Rye Brook, New York, Dr. Blum’s mission for personalized medicine is paramount for treatment and prevention. The Center focuses on the comprehensive integration of Functional Medicine, Mind-Body Medicine, and Nutritional Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine training at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital, her residency in Preventive Medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, and is Board Certified in Preventive Medicine. She received her Masters in Public Health at Columbia University, and her training in Functional Medicine from The Institute for Functional Medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Her work has been covered widely in national news and health media and she will be appearing on The Dr. Oz Show on January 13th, 2012.

Upcoming Lectures:

Preventing Injuries in Tennis Players on Tuesday, May 10^th and Injury Prevention for Triathletes and Cyclists: Safety Strategies for Training and Competition on Tuesday, May 31^st.

“Preventing Injuries for Tennis Players” features orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Paul Sethi, MD, tennis professional Patrick Hirscht and ONS physical therapist Tatyana Kalyuzhny, DPT, who will share the latest information on common injuries to tennis players including Achilles tendon injuries, shoulder and wrist injuries and rolled and sprained ankles. The program will explain the consequences of poor mechanics and outline the most effective warm-up and conditioning techniques for tennis players. Adult and youth players are invited to attend. Registration is requested.

“Injury Prevention for Triathletes and Cyclists: Safety Strategies for Training and Competition” will focus attention on the common causes of injuries in cyclists and triathletes. Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr. Katie Vadasdi, primary-care sports medicine specialist Dr. Gloria Cohen, and ONS physical therapist Abigail Ramsey will discuss biomechanical issues of combined training, techniques for proper stretching and strengthening, post injury training methods for return to racing, and treatments for injuries. The seminar is timed to help athletes who are preparing for the summer and fall race season. Both physician speakers are athletes. Dr. Vadasdi is an experienced triathlete and has completed two international ironman competitions. Dr. Cohen is a competitive cyclist and has served as team physician to four Olympic Games. Call to register 203 869-3131.
The ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education is committed to providing individuals, who enjoy sports activities, a range of tools and techniques to keep them enjoying their sport and out of the doctor’s office. Free injury prevention programs are conducted by Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians and physical therapists affiliated with the ONS Foundation. Most events take place at ONS, Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists, located at 10 Valley Drive in Greenwich. To register for programs, call 203-869-3131.

The ONS Foundation is a not for profit organization that in alliance with Greenwich Hospital, strives to improve standards of excellence for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders through clinical research, physician and patient education, and community outreach programs. For further information about the ONS Foundation, visit www.ons-foundation.org or call (203) 869-3131.

Greenwich Hospital
Noble Conference Center
5 Perryridge Road
Greenwich, Connecticut
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
6:00pm

Neurosurgeon to Talk about Neck Pain and Treatments

On  Board-certified neurosurgeon Amory Fiore, MD of ONS(Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists) and Greenwich Hospital will present a talk on neck pain and spinal conditions of the neck in the Noble Conference Center at Greenwich Hospital. Car accidents, sports activity and falls may cause injury to the neck.  Neck pain may also result from abnormalities in muscles, ligaments and nerves, and conditions of the bones and joints such as arthritis. Dr. Fiore will discuss common causes of neck pain as well as conservative and surgical treatments. Admission is Free. To register, call Greenwich Hospital at 203-863-4277 or 888-305-9253.

ONS Foundation
Lecture at Greenwich Hospital
Noble Conference Center
5 Perryridge Road
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
6:00pm-7:30pm

Arthritis Treatment for Active People

The ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education will present a free lecture on the treatment and management of arthritis as part of the Foundation’s education initiative. More than 70 percent of adults over age 55 have some form of arthritis, the degenerative condition characterized by a gradual wearing away of the joint cartilage. Vast improvements have been made in non-surgical and surgical treatments as more and more people seek solutions for pain relief to maintain an active lifestyle.  Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Steven Hindman, MD of ONS will discuss arthritis, the causes of joint and bone pain, the signs and symptoms of various forms of arthritis, and non-surgical and surgical treatment options. The seminar is free. To register, call 203-863-4277 or 888-305-9253.
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ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education, Inc. is a registered not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization devoted to understanding the causes and optimal treatments of orthopedic injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. The ONS Foundation, in alliance with Greenwich Hospital, strives to improve standards of excellence for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders through clinical research, physician and patient education, and community outreach programs. The Foundation is located at 6 Greenwich Office Park, 10 Valley Drive, Greenwich, CT.

ONS 2010 Fall Seminar Schedule

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 – 7 p.m. – Sports Concussion: Know the Facts!
Concussion management strategies for high school athletes and the ImPACT Test
OGRCC, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Old Greenwich
Speakers: Neurosurgeon Scott Simon, MD and Pete Falla, ATC

The ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education will present a sports concussion program for teens, their parents, trainers and coaches from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The free seminar will be presented by Dr. Scott Simon and Greenwich High School athletic trainer and concussion management coordinator/ImPACT test supervisor Peter Falla. The seminar will take place at OGRCC at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center. Refreshments will be served. The seminar is free. Registration is required. Call (203) 637-3659 or email
ogrcc.execasst@yahoo.com to register.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 – 6:30 p.m. – Running Right!
ONS office building,
6 Greenwich Office Park,
10 Valley Drive
Greenwich Speakers: Gloria Cohen, MD, Abigail Ramsey, DPT, and Andy Kimerling of Westchester Road Runner

The Running Right! seminar will offer valuable information on running biomechanics, running injuries and injury prevention. Attendees will learn how to recognize and avoid the most common injuries from Board-certified sports medicine specialist and runner Dr. Gloria Cohen. ONS physical therapist Abigail Ramsey, DPT will discuss conditioning, safe training methods, physical therapy treatments for injuries and returning to running after an injury. Andy Kimerling, running shoe specialist from Westchester Road Runners in White Plains will discuss the latest technology in running shoes. The seminar is free. Registration is required. Email contact@ons-foundation.org, or call 203-869-3131 to register, or for more information for Running Right!

Tuesday, October 5, 6, 2010 – 7:30 p.m. – Arthritis Treatment for Active People
Greenwich Hospital Noble Conference Center
5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich
Speaker: Steven Hindman, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon of ONS

More than 70 percent of adults over age 55 have some form of arthritis, a degenerative condition characterized by the gradual wearing away of the joint cartilage. Vast improvements have been made in non-surgical and surgical treatments as more and more people seek solutions for pain relief to maintain an active lifestyle. Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Steven Hindman, MD of ONS will discuss arthritis, joint and bone pain with a focus on causes of pain, signs and symptoms of various forms of arthritis and non-surgical and surgical treatment options. The seminar is free. To register, call 203-863-4277 or 888-305-9253. Or register online.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 – 7-9 p.m. – Girls Sports Injury Prevention Workshop: A Focus on ACL Injury and Stress Fractures
OGRCC, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Old Greenwich
Speakers: Gloria Cohen, MD and Katie Vadasdi, MD

Primary care sports medicine physician Gloria Cohen, MD and Katherine Vadasdi, MD discuss why girls have certain risks for potentially serious injuries. Open to girls, ages 11 to 19, parents, youth sports coaches and athletic trainers. Presented by OGRCC (Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center) and the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Road in Old Greenwich. Refreshments served. The seminar is free. Registration is required. Call (203) 637 3659 or email ogrcc.execasst@yahoo.com.

Saturday, Oct 16, 2010 - ONSF Annual Professional Medical Education Conference The Aging Athlete Greenwich Hospital Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich For medical professionals Cost: Call 203-869-3131 for details.
Speakers: Olympic Gold Medalist and author Donna DeVaronacoordinator/ImPACT test supervisor Peter Falla.

The seminar will take place at OGRCC at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center. Refreshments will be served. The seminar is free. Registration is required. Call (203) 637-3659 or email
ogrcc.execasst@yahoo.com to register.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 – 6:30 p.m. – Running Right!
ONS office building
6 Greenwich Office Park
10 Valley Drive
Greenwich Speakers: Gloria Cohen, MD, Abigail Ramsey, DPT, and Andy Kimerling of Westchester Road Runner
The Running Right! seminar will offer valuable information on running biomechanics, running injuries and injury prevention. Attendees will learn how to recognize and avoid the most common injuries from Board-certified sports medicine specialist and runner Dr. Gloria Cohen. ONS physical therapist Abigail Ramsey, DPT will discuss conditioning, safe training methods, physical therapy treatments for injuries and returning to running after an injury. Andy Kimerling, running shoe specialist from Westchester Road Runners in White Plains will discuss the latest technology in running shoes. The seminar is free. Registration is required. Email contact@ons-foundation.org, or call 203-869-3131 to register, or for more information for Running Right!

Tuesday, October 5, 6, 2010 -7:30 p.m. – Arthritis Treatment for Active People
Greenwich Hospital Noble Conference Center
5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich
Speaker: Steven Hindman, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon of ONS

More than 70 percent of adults over age 55 have some form of arthritis, a degenerative condition characterized by the gradual wearing away of the joint cartilage. Vast improvements have been made in non-surgical and surgical treatments as more and more people seek solutions for pain relief to maintain an active lifestyle. Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Steven Hindman, MD of ONS will discuss arthritis, joint and bone pain with a focus on causes of pain, signs and symptoms of various forms of arthritis and non-surgical and surgical treatment options. The seminar is free. To register, call 203-863-4277 or 888-305-9253. Or register online.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 – 7-9 p.m. – Girls Sports Injury Prevention Workshop: A Focus on ACL Injury and Stress Fractures
OGRCC, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Old Greenwich
Speakers: Gloria Cohen, MD and Katie Vadasdi, MD

Primary care sports medicine physician Gloria Cohen, MD and Katherine Vadasdi, MD discuss why girls have certain risks for potentially serious injuries. Open to girls, ages 11 to 19, parents, youth sports coaches and athletic trainers. Presented by OGRCC (Old Greenwich-Riverside Community Center) and the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Road in Old Greenwich. Refreshments served. The seminar is free. Registration is required. Call (203) 637 3659 or email ogrcc.execasst@yahoo.com.

Saturday, Oct 16, 2010 - ONSF Annual Professional Medical Education Conference The Aging Athlete Greenwich Hospital Noble Conference Center
5 Perryridge Road
Greenwich
For medical professionals Cost: Call 203-869-3131 for details.
Speakers: Olympic Gold Medalist and author Donna DeVarona

The ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education will present The Aging Athlete, a one-day professional conference from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Noble Conference Center at Greenwich Hospital. The conference, which is aimed at professionals in the medical arena: physicians, nurses, physician assistants, physical and occupational therapists, athletic trainers and coaches, will feature presentations on the most recent information regarding diagnosis and treatments for musculoskeletal conditions and injuries in active adults over 40 years of age. Topics to be covered include management of arthritis, new treatment modalities for degenerative disk disease and spinal stenosis, the latest advances in joint replacement and innovations in interventional physiatry. Registration is required for attendance and may be completed online at www.ONS-Foundation.org, or by calling 203-869-3131.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010 – 6:30 p.m. – Osteoporosis: Prevention, Treatment and Management
ONS office building
6 Greenwich Office Park
10 Valley Drive, Greenwich
Speakers: Orthopedist Steven Hindman, MD; endocrinologist Judith Goldberg Berman, MD; Betsy Kreuter, PT, CLT

Learn about bone anatomy, fracture prevention exercises to promote bone health, updates on treatments, measures to promote strong bones, and personal risk factors. The seminar is free. Registration requested. Email contact@ons-foundation.org, or call 203-869-3131 to register, or for more information.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010 – 6:30 p.m. – Ski Injury Prevention
ONS office building
6 Greenwich Office Park
10 Valley Drive, Greenwich
Speakers: Steven Hindman, MD, Tim Greene, MD and Chalon Lefebvre, PT

A seminar on ski and snowboard injury prevention by orthopedic and sports medicine physicians. Orthopedic surgeons Steven Hindman, MD and Tim Greene, MD will discuss causes of common skiing injuries and how they can be avoided. The free seminar includes tips on safe skiing, and information on the latest treatments for common injuries such as a ruptured ACL. Also, a demonstration on ski conditioning and strengthening exercises by physical therapist Chalon Lefebvre, PT, LMT, CSCS of ONS Physical Therapy. Seminar sponsored by the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education. The seminar is free. Registration requested. Email contact@ons-foundation.org, or call 203-869-3131 to register, or for more information.

Lyme Disease: Your Body, Your Brain
Thursday, April 22nd
7:00-9:00pm
Central Middle School
9 Indian Rock

Registration is NOT Required

Time for Lyme, in partnership with The Greenwich Department of Health and Families for Greenwich Hospital, is presenting an educational forum entitled Lyme Disease: Your Body, Your Brain on Thursday, April 22nd at Central Middle School in Greenwich, CT.  Come learn about the many manifestations of Lyme disease: physical, neurological, psychological and emotional, from a panel of distinguished professionals.  They will discuss symptoms, diagnostic tools and treatment protocols for physical and neurological Lyme symptoms, as well as family, social and school dynamics and advocacy.

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) – What makes it better than open surgery?

ONS Foundation for Clinical Research
at Greenwich Hospital
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
6:30pm-8pm

The ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education will present a talk at Greenwich Hospital on why minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is better than open surgery.  New technologies and treatments are helping patients recover from painful conditions of the spine. Surgeons now perform complex spinal surgeries through tiny incisions that were once only possible through open incision surgery.  Neurosurgeon Simon Simon, MD of the ONS Foundation will discuss the latest advances in spine surgery and how MISS is being used to treat disc herniations, spinal stenosis, osteoporotic compression fractures, degenerative disc disease and spinal instability. As with open spine surgery, the goal is to safely return patients to their normal life, quickly, and with as little pain and discomfort as possible. The program will take place at the Noble Conference Center at Greenwich Hospital. Registration is requested. To register, call 203.863.4277 or 888.305.9253 or register online for the free lecture -  click here to register.

Coming Up

On Thursday, May 20, from 1 to 2 p.m, the ONS Foundation will present The Female Athlete: Preventing Sports Injuries in Women at the Rye Library. Primary-care sports medicine physician Gloria Cohen, M.D. and orthopedic surgeon Katherine Vadasdi, MD, of the ONS Foundation, will present a talk about the unique risks women have for potentially serious injuries and what can be done to avoid them. The Female Athlete will shed light on why some injuries are unique to women and how biomechanics and the nutritional needs of women play a role.  The doctors will discuss some of the danger signs and symptoms of overuse injuries and will examine the risk factors associated with different sports. The Rye Library is located at 1061 Boston Post Rd, Rye, NY. Please call 203.863.4277 or 888.305.9253, or register on-line at www.greenhosp.org. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Registration is required.

For further information about the ONS Foundation, visit www.ons-foundation.org or call 203.869.3131.

No one should have to go through the experience of breast cancer alone.  That is the overriding principle behind BCA One-To-One, the new support group launched by the Breast Cancer Alliance.  The group consists of 15 breast cancer survivors who are available to provide emotional and practical support to women at any stage of diagnosis, treatment or survivorship.  These women will meet face-to-face, by telephone or through e-mail, whether to answer a single informational question or for an ongoing supportive relationship throughout treatment.  The group is also working with area physicians and hospitals to spread the word about their services through flyers and referrals.

“Family, friends and doctors are obviously the most critical network for a breast cancer patient, but there is nothing like talking to someone who has been through this herself,” says Margaret Sinclair, President of the Breast Cancer Alliance.

Ms. Sinclair makes it clear that they are not giving medical advice.  ”We are not doctors, but we address the many other needs of breast cancer patients.  We are there to offer friendship, to listen, to understand fears and offer a sounding board when someone is feeling overwhelmed.  We can help women get the information they need, determine what questions to ask, and find the products and services they require.  We offer an open ear and heart when it is most needed.”

BCA One-To-One has established a reference library and put together lists of resources, including:

• Items of Comfort and Care – advice on what types of clothing, food and lotions can help during surgery, radiation and reconstruction and what types of exercise, books and distractions can relieve stress
• Questions to Raise with Doctors – help with formulating questions on genetic and other testing, short-term and long-term expectations during treatment, helping family members deal with the disease, alternative treatments, surgical options and the roles of all the different doctors involved in cancer care
• Information Resources – books and websites offering medical information, spiritual guidance, firsthand accounts of personal experience and inspirational journals as well as advice on navigating misinformation
• Tips and Tricks – practical advice for getting through a frightening, tedious experience

If you or anyone you may know are diagnosed with breast cancer or currently going through treatment, BCA One-to-One can be of tremendous help in navigating through a difficult time. Please call the Breast Cancer Alliance office at 203-861-0014 to connect with a BCA One-To-One volunteer.

Founded in Greenwich in 1996, the Breast Cancer Alliance is the fourth largest private non-corporate organization providing funds for breast cancer research in the United States.  In 2009, The Alliance awarded $1.7 million for research, education and outreach programs.  For more information, please call 203-861-0014 or visit their web site, www.breastcanceralliance.org.

ALLIANCE FOR CANCER GENE THERAPY PRESENTS
BRAIN CANCER: SEARCHING FOR A BREAKTHOUGH
WITH GENE AND CELL THERAPY
Symposium Open to the Public
Bruce Museum
One Museum Drive
January 28, 2010
7:00 p.m.

There were an estimated 22,070 new cases of brain and other nervous system cancers diagnosed in 2009 – that is approximately an eight percent increase in the incidence of brain cancer since 2005.  Of those diagnosed, 48 percent will survive.  The Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy, the only national non-profit committed exclusively to cancer gene therapy research, is listening intently for good news regarding this insurgent form of cancer.  It is impossible not to address the apparent increased incidence of this disease, which has indiscriminately taken the lives of national celebrities, politicians, amongst them Senator Ted Kennedy, and local residents, including young children.  The time is now for us to all look at this issue together and sort out its causes and hope for the future.

The Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy (ACGT), founded by local Greenwich residents Barbara and Edward Netter, is a leader in funding and promoting research into all forms of cancer.  ACGT is offering the topic of brain cancer for its 2010 educational program, with three highly credentialed leading scientists who will share insights and progress on innovative approaches to the treatment of this devastating disease using cells and genes as “medicine.”  In addition to the informal presentations and discussion amongst the presenters, the program will then be open to questions and answers.   This presentation, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., at the Bruce Museum, One Museum Drive, in Greenwich, Conn. For more information, please call Betty Condon at 203-358-8000.  Click here for ways to support ACGT

Online Chat
Imagine spending an hour with a doctor, discussing in depth a healthcare topic that concerns you. That’s just what happens when you participate in a Greenwich Hospital Online Chat. To read transcripts from previous chats, please click here.

Advances in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery Thursday, Jan. 15 12 Noon – 1 pm Chat with: Bruce Molinelli, MD, Surgeon, Chief of Staff Dr. Molinelli will answer your questions about Bariatric Surgery. Pre-register for Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery Limited number of spaces available. Click here to pre-register. For more information, visit Greenwich Hospital Chat

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