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THE HEALTHCARE MAGAZINE FOR ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER FALL 2008
HEALTHY YOU
The Best
in Breast
Cancer Care
Latest Treatments
and Technology
A Healing Touch:
One Patient’s Story
Celebrating Life
through Music
Diabetes: What You
Should Know
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Take a Break and Smile
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center is very proud to announce
the release of Smile—a jazz CD—for the benefi t of the Dizzy Gillespie
Memorial Fund.
The Dizzy Gillespie Memorial Fund was established 15 years ago
to help finance the healthcare costs of uninsured jazz musicians.
“Dizzy Gillespie was a patient at Englewood Hospital in 1993,”
says Frank Forte, MD, oncologist and hematologist at Englewood
Hospital, who is also a jazz musician. “Before he passed, he expressed
his wish to help his fellow musicians who were unable to afford
healthcare treatment on their own. As a result, Englewood Hospital
set up the Dizzy Gillespie Memorial Fund.”
Smile is inspired by and dedicated to the everuplifting
spirit of Earl May (1927–2008).
GIVING BACK IN SONG
One of the musicians
included on Smile—worldrenowned
guitarist Roni
Ben-Hur—has been playing
jazz for two years in the lobby
of Englewood Hospital.
One day, as Dr. Forte was
listening to Roni perform with
fellow musician and good friend
Gene Bertoncini, he had an idea.
“I thought it would be great for
Celebrating Life
At Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, cancer
survivors are more than just brave, amazing
people—they rock!
On June 11, 2008, Englewood Hospital honored cancer survivors
and celebrated the value of life by hosting Survivors Rock!, an
evening of music with host DJ Bob Shannon from WCBS-FM and
featuring local rock band The Nerds.
“So much of what a cancer patient deals with involves serious
news and discussions, but Survivors Rock! is different from that,”
says Michael Schleider, MD, Chief of Oncology and Hematology
at Englewood Hospital. “It’s a great opportunity for survivors and
families to get to know each other. People relaxed, danced, and just
had a great time being together.”
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
This night encouraged everyone to have fun and feel the support
and promise of hope from Englewood Hospital.
“Our facility is a people-oriented place where we know our
patients by name and truly care about them,” says Phyllis Brown,
Manager of Community Outreach at Englewood Hospital.
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them to donate their
time to record a CD,
with the proceeds
coming back to
the hospital,” says
Dr. Forte. “What
we didn’t expect
was that everybody
else involved in the
project—including
the producers,
Celebrated jazz musicians Roni Ben-Hur (left) and Gene
Bertoncini (right) are featured on Smile—a CD performed,
produced, recorded, mixed, and promoted entirely on a
volunteer basis. We thank the musicians, Motema Music,
Bennett Studios, the Jazz Foundation of America, and all other
collaborators for their generosity.
studio owners, and Motema, the record label—would provide their
talent and resources for free. They all gave back in song, and that’s
something very special.”
Dr. Forte adds that the CD will be dedicated to jazz bassist Earl
May, who joined Roni in afternoon lobby concert sessions for close
to two years before his passing in January.
“The title, Smile, is a tribute to Earl, whose music and personality
brought smiles to so many faces over the years.”
For more information about Smile, visit www.englewoodhospital.com.
Popular music group The Nerds (Spaz, Biff, Stretch, and Mongo) headlined Survivors Rock!
Pictured left to right are cancer survivor Erlinda Rubio; Mongo; Biff; oncologist Lewis Attas,
MD; Stretch; Spaz; cancer survivor Dawn Pavlu; oncologist Frank Forte, MD; and cancer
survivor Medea Paneilov.
“Survivors Rock! is the kind of event we love to have—one that
celebrates life’s joys and the beauty of being alive.”
For a referral to an Englewood Hospital oncologist, visit
www.BestOncologyDocs.com or call (201) 894-3456.
For a free subscription to Healthy You, please e-mail us at HealthyYou@EnglewoodHospital.com.

Doron Katz, MD, internal
medicine physician
Your Partner in Smoking Cessation
Although you have probably heard many reasons to
quit smoking, here are a few more to add to the list:
• Of the 4,000 chemicals found in a cigarette,
more than 60 are known to cause cancer.
• Quitting smoking has immediate health benefits,
including decreasing your risk for lung and other
cancers, heart disease, and stroke.
Now’s the time to make a commitment to
your health.
Smoking cessation can be difficult because you must
overcome an addiction to nicotine, the psychological
need to smoke, and the habit of doing something
without thinking. The QuitSmart Smoking
Cessation Program at Englewood Hospital helps with
all three. By working with people one-on-one and
in small groups to deal with withdrawal symptoms and behavior
triggers, participants learn how to stay off cigarettes, deal with
All-Weather Fitness
If fall’s dropping temperatures having you heading indoors, don’t sit
on the couch—try indoor exercises instead.
The benefits of regular exercise are
well-known. Physical activity can relieve
stress, improve cardiovascular fitness, help
you maintain a healthy weight, combat
chronic diseases such as heart disease and
osteoporosis, and help you sleep better.
“Exercise is one of the most important
things people can do for their overall health,”
says Doron Katz, MD, internal
medicine physician at Englewood
Hospital and Medical Center. “The
key is to exercise at least 30 minutes
five times a week, focusing on aerobic
activities to improve cardiovascular
fitness with light weight training to
build muscle mass.”
INDOOR WORKOUT TIPS
To keep your body running
well through the fall and winter,
choose indoor activities you enjoy,
If you’re a smoker, more than likely you have made several attempts to quit.
If you have tried and failed, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center offers a
program to help you succeed. You can quit. Here’s how.
Ken Capek, MPA, RRT, Director of
Respiratory Care Services and the
QuitSmart Smoking Cessation
Program at Englewood Hospital and
Medical Center
changing your regimen when it becomes
routine. Many indoor activities can help
you work up a sweat, but here are a few
suggestions to maintain your fitness level.
• Basic calisthenics, such as sit-ups, push-
ups, and jumping jacks, get the heart
pumping and work major muscle groups.
• Exercise videos or DVDs will guide
you through aerobic, Pilates, or
yoga workouts.
• Want to find the perfect indoor track
where you can walk for free? Try indoor
walking at a shopping mall.
• New interactive video games make
working out fun by sensing and scoring
your movements when you play
games incorporating yoga, balance,
strength training, or aerobics.
For a referral to an Englewood Hospital
physician, visit www.englewoodhospital.com.
stress, and prevent
weight gain.
“Stopping ‘cold turkey’ is often the most
effective method, but I also can help people with
what I call ‘warm chicken’—tapering down the
number of cigarettes and using different brands
to lower nicotine levels before taking the plunge,”
says QuitSmart instructor Ken Capek, MPA,
RRT, Director of Respiratory Care Services and
the QuitSmart Smoking Cessation Program at
Englewood Hospital. “Anyone can quit smoking if
they want to—and the program can help. It’s the
most important thing you can do to improve your
health and extend your life.”
For more information or to register for the Smoking Cessation
Program, call Ken Capek at (201) 894-3157.
Fall 2008 HEALTHY YOU ¦ 3

First in Breast
Cancer Care
“You have breast cancer.”
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center knows
these are the words every woman fears. At the
newly expanded Leslie Simon Breast Care and
Cytodiagnosis Center, women have access to the
diagnostic tools, treatment options, and personal
care they need to detect this disease at its
earliest stages—and beat it.
Recognized by the U.S. Congress as
a national model for the diagnosis and
treatment of breast cancer, The Leslie
Simon Breast Care and Cytodiagnosis
Center combines a full range of services
under one roof. The dedicated staff
performs specialized tasks and collaborates
to provide timely results. Here are just some
of the tasks the staff conducts daily:
• Nurse practitioners perform clinical
breast exams on all patients
having mammograms.
• Radiologists read non-screening
mammograms at the time they are
conducted, perform ultrasounds and
image-guided biopsies, and interface
with breast surgeons and pathologists.
• Pathologists deliver immediate
diagnoses of image-guided needle
biopsies to speed treatment or put a
patient’s mind at ease.
“Women in our community receive
state-of-the-art care from compassionate
physicians, nurses, and technicians,” says
Violet Merle McIntosh, MD, Chief of
Breast Surgery and Associate Director of the
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Leslie Simon Breast Care and Cytodiagnosis
Center. “We are proud to be one of the few
centers offering all-digital mammography.
We also provide genetic counseling, genetic
testing, and bone density studies.”
DEDICATED BREAST MAGNETIC
RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI)
The Aurora ® 1.5T Dedicated Breast MRI
System at the Center is the only one in New
Jersey. This high level of care is important
for high-risk patients who require a 3D
image to be taken to better evaluate their
breast tissue.
The design of the dedicated breast MRI
allows images of the chest wall, both breasts,
and armpits to be taken in one scan. This
innovation provides clear images of areas
that are difficult to reach with a conventional
MRI, benefiting patients who are newly
diagnosed with breast cancer, those at high
risk, and others who have mammograms
that are difficult to read.
“While every patient’s needs and concerns
are different, they all have one thing in
common: they want their studies to be
Highlights of the Leslie Simon Breast
Care and Cytodiagnosis Center:
• The Center is capable of detecting the smallest signs of breast
cancer, and fi nds more instances of early cancer (Stage 0) than
most other New Jersey facilities.
• The Center’s High Risk Breast Cancer Program offers women
breast cancer risk assessments, genetic testing and counseling,
and a personalized screening and prevention plan.
• The Center was awarded Center of Excellence designation from the
American College of Radiology.
performed and interpreted in a timely
fashion,” says Mindy Goldfischer, MD,
Associate Medical Director of The Leslie
Simon Breast Care and Cytodiagnosis
Center and Director of Breast Imaging at
Englewood Hospital. “We have the tools to
make that happen, and whatever the result,
the Center is here to make sure women
receive the best care available.”
For more information about breast care
services or to make a mammography
appointment, call (201) 894-3202.
Walk for a Cause
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
in October, Englewood Hospital and Medical
Center will host its annual 5K “Walk for
Awareness” event. Proceeds will go to help
provide free mammograms for uninsured and
underinsured women in our community.
For more information on the “Walk for
Awareness,” see page 8.

A Healing
Touch
Stunned. Stressed. Overwhelmed.
Terrifi ed. These were the words
Beatriz Daniel used to describe
her emotions the day she was
diagnosed with breast cancer.
But the calming touch and
reassuring presence of Massage
Therapist Felicia Callagy, NCTMV,
at Englewood Hospital and Medical
Center, helped Beatriz fi ght—and
win—her battle against Stage III
breast cancer.
Beatriz clearly remembers the day three
years ago when she strengthened her
resolve and made a commitment to fight
her breast cancer.
“I knew I was in for the fight of my life,”
she says. “I knew I had to take control if I
was to emerge victorious.”
The Many Benefi ts
of Massage for Breast
Cancer Patients
Studies demonstrate that therapeutic
treatments performed by a licensed massage
therapist who specializes in breast cancer
patients can:
• assist in the fl ow of lymph, blood,
and oxygen
• prevent and reduce scar tissue
• promote the removal of toxins
• increase range of motion and mobility of
the shoulder
• boost the immune system
• reduce stress
• relieve pain, swelling, and edema
after surgery
• maintain a sense of well-being
PLUS it feels great!
MASSAGE = RELAXATION = HEALING
While she remained upbeat after her
diagnosis, Beatriz still struggled to find
balance and feel relaxed.
Dawn Hegadorn, Administrative Director
of the Breast Care Center at Englewood
Hospital, suggested therapeutic massage.
It was then that Beatriz met Ms. Callagy, a
massage therapist and breast cancer survivor,
who would soon become a most valuable
member of her cancer care team.
“She was able to give me a lot of emotional
support for what I was going through,”
Beatriz says. “After the first massage, I was
able to put all my anguish in perspective.”
Massage was so important to Beatriz
that surgeons allowed Ms. Callagy to
massage her feet and hands immediately
before the mastectomy.
“I came out of the operating room without
any pain medication, because I was not in
pain,” Beatriz says. “I credit that to massage.”
Following surgery, Beatriz began
receiving chemotherapy and radiation
treatments to eliminate any remaining
cancer cells. She continued to schedule a
massage with Ms. Callagy every two weeks
throughout her 33 chemotherapy and
radiation sessions.
“The only side effect I had was losing my
hair,” Beatriz says. “I felt good, strong, and
confident. Every time the worry came at me,
it was all put back in perspective when I had
a massage.”
Eventually, massage helped her to have all
supportive medications discontinued.
“The only thing I allowed was
chemotherapy,” Beatriz says. “I credit
massage therapy with letting my body
concentrate on getting better and
supporting me.”
INSPIRING OTHERS
Ms. Callagy has been thrilled with
Beatriz’s success in beating breast cancer.
“Beatriz is an ideal patient,” Ms. Callagy
says. “She would go to chemotherapy, come
in with an IV in her arm, and we would have
our therapy sessions. She’s a role model to so
many people.”
Felicia Callagy provides therapeutic
massages at The Center for Integrative Healing
at Englewood Hospital. She specializes in
breast cancer massage and lymph drainage
therapy for pre- and post-surgery patients.
Ms. Callagy also uses Reiki for energy healing.
If you would like to schedule a massage to
relieve a medical condition or to simply relax,
please call (201) 894-3998.
Fall 2008 HEALTHY YOU ¦ 5

The A-B-Cs
of Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the most common medical conditions,
affecting 23.6 million Americans. The condition is also one
of the most hidden health dangers—nearly 30 percent of
cases remain undiagnosed. Understanding the basics of
diabetes, some common symptoms, and how to avoid
the condition can help you avoid becoming part of
this statistic.
Diabetes is a condition in which the body doesn’t properly handle
insulin, the hormone needed to convert sugar into energy to fuel the
body. There are three types of diabetes, Type 1, Type 2, and gestational.
“Our bodies need insulin to move glucose from food over into
the cells so that the cells can function,” says Mary O’Connor, RN,
BSN, CDE, Diabetes Program Manager at Englewood Hospital and
Medical Center. “Type 1 diabetes means that a person is no longer
producing insulin. Type 2 diabetes is when a person’s body is still
producing insulin but not enough of it or it isn’t working properly.”
WHAT IS PRE-DIABETES?
Pre-diabetes is a condition in which a person’s blood glucose level
is higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of Type 2
diabetes. To avoid having pre-diabetes turn into diabetes or to avoid
diabetes in general, follow some basic lifestyle habits, including:
• Maintain a healthy weight. If you aren’t at a healthy weight,
losing only 5 percent of your total body weight can be a
major step towards the prevention of diabetes and other
health conditions.
• Step up. Aim to exercise at least 30 minutes on most days of
the week.
• Be balanced. Make a variety of fruits and vegetables the basis
of your diet, supplemented with whole grains, low-fat dairy
products, and lean proteins, like chicken, turkey, or fish.
• Get a check-up. See your physician regularly, especially after age
50, to receive recommended tests and screenings.
HELP & SUPPORT
Englewood Hospital offers a comprehensive line of services
recognized by the American Diabetes Association for patients with
pre-diabetes or diabetes. A Diabetes Self-Management Program is
Diabetes Support Group
At Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, patients with diabetes
can share advice on managing their disease.
When: 4th Tuesday of each month, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Englewood Hospital and Medical Center
For more information, call (201) 894-3552.
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available through referring physicians and covered through many
insurance plans, including Medicare.
For patients seeking support, a diabetes support group meets
monthly, and an insulin pump support group meets quarterly at
Englewood Hospital.
For more information about diabetes services at Englewood Hospital,
call (201) 894-3552.
Mary O’Connor, RN, BSN, CDE, Diabetes
Program Manager at Englewood Hospital
and Medical Center
Do You Have
Diabetes?
While many patients exhibit few
symptoms prior to a diagnosis
of diabetes, there are a number
of symptoms common to the
condition, including:
• blurry vision
• fatigue
• frequent urination
• impotency
• slow-healing cuts and wounds
• thirst

All about Alzheimer’s
While you might laugh off “senior moments,”
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia
are no laughing matter.
Alzheimer’s disease—the most common and most severe form of
dementia—affects more than 4.5 million Americans. This disease,
which initially attacks the areas of the brain that control language,
memory, and thought, typically strikes adults ages 60 and greater.
“Although genetics is clearly important, we are not sure what
causes most cases of Alzheimer’s disease. Incidence doubles every
five years after age 65, and the disease is very common by age 80,”
says Joseph Willner, MD, Chief of the Section of Neurology at
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center. “Because the disease
impacts virtually every aspect of a
patient’s life, it is crucial that people get
accurately diagnosed; we can provide
medications that may help some of the
symptoms, and we can help families
adjust to present and future needs.”
Joseph Willner, MD, Chief of the
Section of Neurology at Englewood
Hospital and Medical Center
TIME FOR HELP
Typically, the symptoms of
Alzheimer’s disease begin slowly, usually
as difficulties with short-term memory
and verbal and math skills. As the disease
progresses, however, it can affect social interactions, employment,
driving skills, and independent living.
Dr. Willner added, “We probably are on the threshold of having
drugs that will slow or even reverse this disease, which we diagnose
with a combination of medical history, memory tests, and brain
imaging studies.”
For a referral to an Englewood Hospital physician, call (201) 894-3456
or visit www.englewoodhospital.com.
SAD: Do You Need to Lighten Up?
It’s autumn, and the lack of sunlight has left you feeling a little lackluster.
You don’t have as much energy as you normally
do, your appetite is growing, and you find
yourself wanting to go to bed early every
night. You may be asking yourself: Do I have
the winter blues, or is it something more
serious? If your symptoms have lasted for
more than two weeks, you may be suffering
from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
“Typically, people suffering
from SAD experience the onset of
symptoms in October or November,”
says Harvey Chertoff, MD, Chief
of the Department of Psychiatry at
Englewood Hospital and Medical
Center. “The symptoms of SAD include
a loss of interest in usual activities, the
inability to concentrate, and a lack of
energy. While many SAD patients
actually report increased appetites,
including cravings for carbohydrates,
some may have decreased appetites.”
DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
SAD is more common
in women than in men,
and more prevalent in
northern regions of
the United States that
experience shorter
periods of sunlight
during the winter
months. Diagnosis
of SAD requires
both physical and
mental evaluations.
Harvey Chertoff, MD, Chief of the
Department of Psychiatry at Englewood
Hospital and Medical Center
“Many patients fail to seek treatment because they
believe they can’t be helped—that couldn’t be further
from the truth,” says Dr. Chertoff. “From medications
to psychotherapy and light box treatments, we can help
patients feel better.”
For a referral to an Englewood Hospital and Medical
Center physician, call (201) 894-3456.
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A Decade of Dedication
In 2007, the American Cancer Society estimated that nearly 180,000 women would be diagnosed with
breast cancer. In order to help local women fi ghting the battle against breast cancer and honor the brave
efforts of breast cancer survivors, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center is pleased to announce the 10 th
annual “Walk for Awareness.”
“The walk was founded by Jill and Paul Fader
in 1999 to raise awareness of the importance of
early detection of breast cancer,” says Margaret
C. Bridge, Executive Vice President of the
Foundation. “Since then, the Walk for Awareness
has raised more than $100,000 to cover the cost of
mammograms for the uninsured and underinsured
and to generally support patient care at our breast
cancer center.”
The event, scheduled for October 26, includes a
5K walk, with entertainment and refreshments to
end the day. Registration is at noon, and the walk
begins at 1 p.m.
“There is no fee for breast cancer survivors who
want to participate,” says Ms. Bridge. “Participants
can register on the day of the event, but preregistration,
either online or by calling our office,
is encouraged. Everyone who registers can expect
a day of fun and that their contributions will make
a difference in the lives of many women.”
For more information about the event,
visit www.walkforawareness.org or
www.englewoodhospital.com. For more
information, to volunteer, or to register for the
event, contact Tricia Vaccaro at (201) 894-3485.
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Jill Fader (with scissors), radio personality Valerie Smaldone, and Paul Fader at a past “Walk for Awareness” event
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