Spectator Magazine Oct 2019

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I Believe in Pink
Spectator Magazine
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Stacy Case
Dr. Gary Goberville
Shellie Miller-Farrugia
Dr. Howard Gelb
Monique Bain
I believe in pink.
I believe that laughter is the best calorie burner.
I believe in kissing.
Kissing a lot.
I believe in being strong when everything seems
to be going wrong.
I believe that happy girls are the prettiest.
I believe that tomorrow is another day and
I believe in miracles.
- Audrey Hepburn
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On the cover:
Not My Daughter...Find A Cure Now! Celebrates 10
Years of Breast Cancer Awareness
See article on pages 6

A Decade of Differences
By Shellie Miller
Our local communities are known for stepping up when
others are in need. From banding together and helping
each other to heal after the Douglas tragedy to sending
containers full of supplies to the hurricane stricken Bahamas,
residents in Coral Springs and Parkland are noted for supporting
their friends and neighbors in times of trouble.
Ten years ago the fundraising efforts of ‘Not My Daughter…find a cure
now!’ began with their very first event. Born from one woman’s struggle
through breast cancer and mastectomy, the compassion and support of her friends turned into an impressive
movement. Met with much success from the very first affair, a decade of awareness and successful
annual luncheons has reminded families that research, self exams, mammograms and support for people
dealing with health crises are necessary for a healthy community overall.
Through their ten years of fundraising efforts, dozens of volunteers and thousands of financial donors have
passionately been working together to ensure that all of our children have a future filled with promise and
hope for an end to breast cancer. Kudos to our amazing community for helping to ensure that October
remains pink and will always be a symbol of breast cancer awareness.
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Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Not My Daughter…find a cure now!
marks a milestone for a volunteer organization and serves as motivation to
raise awareness and lift spirits in the fight against cancer. The volunteer
group is continuing to put forward their mission
to help fund cancer research and to
bring ancillary services to those undergoing
treatment. Not My Daughter has raised
over $1 million dollars since its inception
and is continuing to fight for a cure. We
invite you to be our guest at The Not My
Daughter…Find a Cure Now! 10th Annual
Shopping Boutique and Luncheon on
Monday, October 28, 2019 from 10:00AM
– 2:00PM at the Marriott Hotel Heron Bay
11775 Heron Bay Boulevard, Coral
Springs, FL. Proceeds benefit Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center,
PAP Corps: Champions for Cancer Research, and other cancer research –
based organizations, as well as the Not My Daughter Healing Center at
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Plantation, which we are excited
to announce is now open.
A Parkland/Coral Springs tradition for a decade, Not My Daughter…find a
cure now! is known for its ability to bring together generations for a common
purpose. This year brings extraordinary Broadway talent performing at the
annual event. Always welcoming the community to enjoy the day, celebrating
with a special Be Our Guest theme, this year features entertainment from
Sarah Elizabeth Litzsinger, who is the longest running Belle on Broadway,
Jacquelyn Piro Donovan, the only actress to play both Cosette and Fantine
in Les Miserables and Burke Moses, who played the original Gaston in
Beauty and the Beast. The event expects 500 participants of all ages coming
together to enjoy a day of entertainment, shopping at the popular 40 vendor
shopping boutique, Silent and Chinese auctions, raffle prizes, and enjoying
the company of friends!
“We are so honored and motivated by the outpouring of support for Not My
Daughter...find a cure now! The 10th Annual Not My Daughter signature
event is an opportunity for our community to come together in a fun way and
help make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. The future depends
on our action, and Not My Daughter…find a cure now! is motivated to support
our community and help prevent future generations from cancer,” says
Denyse Hostig, founder and co-chairwoman.
The volunteer run group has solidified its place in the community, growing in
numbers and establishing a Teen Advisory Group. They held tennis round
robins, sold merchandise, and participated in community activities, in addition
to the signature annual shopping boutique and luncheon event.
Not My Daughter…find a cure now! 10h Annual Shopping Boutique and
Luncheon tickets are $100 per person or $125 for VIPink (includes gift).
For tickets and information: www.notmydaughter.org

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As part of Nord Anglia Education’s (NAE) collaboration with
UNICEF, student ambassadors from NAE schools around
the world, including seniors, Lily Kalandjian, and Daniel
Ardity, visited New York City last month to share how they
are working to meet the United Nations’ Global Goals for
Sustainable Development.
“When I heard about Nord Anglia’s United Nations program,
I knew I wanted to be a part of it,” said Lily. “My future
interests lie in political science and international relations
so I feel very fortunate to be involved and exposed
to programs like this.”
The Sustainable Development Goals are a
collection of 17 goals set by the United
Nations to address some of the world’s
most pressing global challenges. Each
goal has specific targets that need to be
met by 2030. During this week long
event, students participated in workshops,
seminars and debates, including
presentations at the UN’s High Level
Political Forum, a Model United Nations,
and events at the UN and UNICEF
Headquarters.
Lily and Daniel also learned about what other
schools were doing to address the Global Goals and
generated new ideas to increase awareness of the goals
and discuss how to work with their local communities to
create and implement solutions.
“I’m so excited to share everything I have learned from this
experience with my peers and teachers. In order to do that
I will continue to stress the importance of the Sustainable
Development Goals and how we as individuals can make
contributions toward achieving them,” Lily shared.
In addition to learning more about how other schools are
addressing the Global Goals, the students in attendance
honed problem solving and collaboration skills that they
will apply in school and beyond the classroom.
“My experience taught me that diverse perspectives truly
do amplify creative problem-solving. Collaborating with
students from across the world exposed me to unique
viewpoints, and it allowed us to produce solutions to world
problems based on what was most successful in our local
communities,” said Daniel.
The UNICEF collaboration is another way that students
at NBPS have unique experiences outside
of the traditional learning environment.
Students have the opportunity to practice
leadership skills, develop a global perspective
and experience different cultures
through the students they meet
and work with from around the world.
“My favorite parts of this experience
was the Model U.N. tournament, which
I won an award in, and getting to know
and becoming close friends with kids
from all across the world. The people are
what really made this experience amazing,
and they are all friends I plan on keeping in
touch with - even though they all live in different
places around the world,” said Daniel.
About North Broward Preparatory School
At North Broward Preparatory School, we prepare our students
to be adept and agile deep thinkers; to communicate
with skill and poise; to forge connections across disciplines
and cultures; and to take risks to stretch one’s intellect
and talents in new directions. Our rigorous academic
programs combined with state-of-the-art facilities, competitive
athletics, dynamic fine arts and innovative STEAM
provide an unmatched educational experience tailored to
your child’s interest. For more information visit
www.nbps.org or call 954-247-0179
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Located in the heart of Coral Springs, the health of your
entire family is a priority for the doctors and staff at this
state of the art facility. Dr. Christian Le Bienvenu has
more than 30 years of experience in internal medicine.
Some of the Center’s specialty targets are preventative
care and disease management, internal medicine, geriatric
medicine, and pediatrics. Having all these areas of
focus under one roof allows them to serve patients in the
best possible way while creating a single source for all of
your Family Health Care needs.
“I feel blessed to lead an organization that is making better
health easier for our patients and communities,” CEO
Mark D. Kent tells us. “I am incredibly proud of the
progress we are driving in expanding our holistic care
model (prevention, therapy and management). Total
Health Medical Centers has a bright future ahead, and I
am committed to building upon our legacy working with
our dedicated and talented physicians and staff.”
The Center encompasses both Adult and Pediatric care,
each having a dedicated entrance at 939 N. University
Drive, Coral Springs. The location is adjacent to the
Coral Square Mall, facing university Drive. It boasts spacious
reception areas, exam rooms, and easy access to
parking.
For adult patients, the team focuses on each patient by
managing their care as well as reminding them of preventive
screenings, flu shots, follow up visits and taking
prescribed medication. “We truly focus on preventive
care, ensuring that our patients get all their yearly
exams,” says Kent. Features for adult patients at the
Coral Springs location include a center laboratory, physical
therapy rehabilitation, and transportation for retired
seniors. The doctors also work closely with specialists
and dedicate time toward special focus on Chronic
Disease Management. Other conditions that are part of
the Center’s focus for adults include Diabetes, High
Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Fibromyalgia, and
Congestive Heart Failure.
For pediatric patients, the new medical center has a
dedicated entrance with services specifically designed
for optimal pediatric care including a special “sick child”
waiting area. Services for children include Newborn
Care, annual health and wellness exams, general pediatric
care of acute illnesses, physical exams (camp,
school, sports and wellness), immunizations/vaccines,
and adolescent & teen health care, all with extended
office hours, Saturday office hours and Same-Day
Appointments.
Patients at Total Health Medical Centers are treated like
family. Make an appointment today to see their beautiful
facility, meet your new family doctor, and get further
information on all services offered. For adult appointments
please call (954) 796-8181 and for pediatric
appointments call (954) 344-9257 or visit www.totalhealth4me.com.
See ad on opposite page.
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Baseball & Tee Ball
CORAL SPRINGS AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE
For more info. visit. www.csall.com, or call
(954) 871-3997. coralspringsamerican@gmail.com
WINTER BASEBALL & T-BALL
Players from Coral Springs and Parkland are
welcome. Games are held August – November.
For more info you visit www.csall.com,
or email coralspringsamercian@gmail.com
call (954) 871 3997 See ad below
CHALLENGER BASEBALL LEAGUE
Strives to reach disabled kids and their families
at no cost. For more info, call (954) 345-9329.
NORTH SPRINGS LITTLE LEAGUE
For more info go to
www.eteamz.com/northsprings.
MEN'S CHRISTIAN ATHLETIC ASSOC.
Teams of every denomination from any faith-based
organization are welcome to the league.
Please call (954) 796-0933
Basketball
CORAL SPRINGS BASKETBALL
Year round play check for sign up dates.
www.CSBCHOOPS.com or call (954) 360-1200
or Barry Popock (954) 599-6660
Tackle Football & Cheerleading
PARKLAND RANGERS TACKLE
FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING
Football contact: 954-892-4244 or
info@parklandrangers.com
Cheer contact:954-520-2515 or
cheer@parklandrangers.com.
www.parklandrangers.com
Flag Football & Cheerleading
CORAL SPRINGS FLAG FOOTBALL
& FLAG FOOTBALL CHEERLEADING
For more info, call 954-406-0660, email
info@csffc.org or go to www.CSFFC.ORG
See ad and article pages 20-21.
ULTIMATE FLAG FOOTBALL
For more info. see www.UltimateFlagFootball.org
Health & Fitness
STRETCH ZONE
Takes stretching to the next level with their patented
equipment following a specific method and protocols
the Stretch Zone Method can increase your activity
range of motion and the quality of those movements.
For more info visit www.StretchZone.com
call 954-840-8648 or see ad on page 30.
Tackle Football
& Cheerleading
CORAL SPRINGS TACKLE FOOTBALL
& TACKLE FOOTBALL CHEERLEADING
For more info see www.cschargers.com
Ice Skating & Hockey
FLORIDA PANTHERS ICEDEN
The triple rink known formerly known as Saveology
has programs all year long! www.PanthersDen.com
or call (954)341-9956. See ad below.
Lacrosse
PARKLAND REDHAWKS
For more info go to www.parklandlacrosse.com
See ad page 18.
Running
NORTHWEST BROWARD ROAD RUNNERS
A volunteer-based organization with a goal to promote
health and wellness through running, provide support
for runners of all ages, levels and abilities. For more
info. go to www.nwbrrc.com or email
jaygee725@gmail.com
Soccer
CORAL SPRINGS RECREATIONAL
For more info www.CSYS.org or call Mimi Milton
for further info. 954-341-6391. See ad & article on
pages 19-20.
Softball
YOUTH SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
OF CORAL SPRINGS (YSACS)
Two seasons run each year, February-May and
September-November. See the website at
www.coralspringssoftball.com or call
(954)344-0171. See ad below
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CORAL SPRINGS WOMEN’S SOFTBALL
Players 18 & older can join the slow-pitch teams that
play on Sundays and Monday evenings at Forest Hills
Park.Call Barb Pantazis (954) 344-4449.
Swimming
AQUATIC COMPLEX & FITNESS CENTER
12441 Royal Palm Boulevard • Coral Springs,33065
• 954-345-2121
MULLINS PARK POOL
10180 Ben Geiger Drive (NW 29 St.) • Coral Springs,
33065 • 954-345-2170
CYPRESS WATER PARK
1300 Coral Springs Drive • Coral Springs, 33071
• 954-345-2109
For more information see AquaticComplex.com
Pet Sitting
SAFE AT HOME PETS
Bonded and insured with more than 30 years experience,
keep your pet’s routine predictable when you
can’t be home. Overnight stays or daily stop-ins.
For more info. call 954-415-5425.
Private Schools & Camps
Special Needs
PARKLAND BUDDY SPORTS
Find out about league offerings and activities.
www.ParklandBuddySports.com
CHALLENGER BASEBALL LEAGUE
Open to all special needs kids and their families
at no cost. For more info, call (954) 345-9329.
THE FRIENDSHIP INITIATIVE
Provides programs & facilities for children and young
adults with special needs, while creating awareness
and sensitivity. For more info, call
954-753-9430 or www.thefriendshipinitiative.org
Volleyball
SAND TURTLES VOLLEYBALL CLUB
Beginner sand volleyball training for kids and adults.
Call Mark Lewkowicz for more info.
(954)345-0500. www.sandturtlesvolleyball.com
Parkland P-Rec
PICKLEBALL
Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements
of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Players use
solid paddles to hit a whiffle ball over a net. Yearly
fee: Residents $45/Non-residents $54. P-REC –
10559 Trails End (located inside Pine Trails Park)
i9 Sports - Youth Sports Leagues
Coral Springs Leagues - Saturday & Sunday Options
Soccer - Ages 3 - 12
Flag Football - Ages 4 - 13
Baseball - Ages 3 - 7
Indoor Basketball - Ages 5 - 12
www.i9sports.com
954-227-9955 (M-F, 9am-8pm)
Important Numbers
Aquatic Complex................................. (954)345-2121
City Hall in the Mall ............................ (954)344-1828
Coral Springs Gymnasium ................ (954)345-2107
Cypress Park Pool ............................... (954)345-2109
Cypress Park Tennis ........................... (954)345-2100
Mullins Park Pool ................................. (954)345-2170
Sportsplex Tennis Center ................... (954)344-1840
Parks and Recreation .......................... (954)345-2200
Parks Field Conditions ........................ (954)344-1187
NORTH BROWARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Is an accredited, college-preparatory, independent, nonsectarian
school serving families of the pre-kindergarten
through high school age groups.For more info. call
(954) 247-0011 or www.NBPS.org See pgs 13-14
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Parkland Little League
For more info., call (954) 604-2442 or visit
www.parklandll.com
Basketball
PARKLAND REC BASKETBALL
www.parklandbasketball.com or call the
hotline (954) 227-0989.
Cheerleading
PARKLAND CHEERLEADING CLUB
Contact Susan Kelton (954)575-9575.
Tackle Football & Cheerleading
PARKLAND RANGERS TACKLE
FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING
Football contact: 954-892-4244 or
info@parklandrangers.com
Cheer contact:954-520-2515 or
cheer@parklandrangers.com.
www.parklandrangers.com See ad page 16.
Flag Football
PARKLAND FLAG FOOTBALL
For more info, see www.parklandflag.com
See ad below.
Lacrosse
PARKLAND REDHAWKS
For more info go to
www.parklandlacrosse.com See ad below.
Soccer
PARKLAND SOCCER CLUB
For more info, call (954)410-5172 or
www.parklandsoccer.net See pages 18-19.
PARKLAND TRAVEL SOCCER CLUB
For more info, call Keith Brodsky 954-439-2596
www.parklandtravelsoccer.com
Private Schools & Camps
NORTH BROWARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Is an accredited, college-preparatory, independent, nonsectarian
school serving families of the pre-kindergarten
through high school age groups.For more info. call
(954) 247-0011 or www.NBPS.org See pgs 12-13.
Health & Fitness
STRETCH ZONE
Takes stretching to the next level with their patented
equipment following a specific method and protocols
the Stretch Zone Method can increase your activity
range of motion and the quality of those movements.
For more info visit www.StretchZone.com
call 954-840-8648 or see ad on page 30.
Parkland P-Rec
PICKLEBALL
Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of
badminton, tennis and table tennis. Players use solid
paddles to hit a whiffle ball over a net. Yearly fee:
Residents $45/Non-residents $54. P-REC – 10559
Trails End (located inside Pine Trails Park)For more
info please call 954-757-4105.
Special Needs
PARKLAND BUDDY SPORTS
Find out about league offerings and activities.
www.ParklandBuddySports.com
CHALLENGER BASEBALL LEAGUE
Open to all special needs kids and their families
at no cost. For more info, call (954) 345-9329.
THE FRIENDSHIP INITIATIVE
Provides programs & facilities for children and young
adults with special needs, while creating awareness
and sensitivity. For more info, call
954-753-9430 or www.thefriendshipinitiative.org
i9 Sports - Youth Sports Leagues
Parkland Leagues - Saturday Only
Soccer - Ages 3 - 12
Baseball - Ages 3 - 7
www.i9sports.com
954-227-9955 (M-F, 9am-8pm)
Important Numbers
Leisure Services ........................(954)757-4105
Field Conditions .........................(954)757-4110
Park Ranger ...............................(954)575-1007
Youth, Teen, & Senior Programs (954)757-4129
City Hall ......................................(954)753-5040
Tennis .........................(954)757-1910
P-REC ........................................(954)757-4105
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By Stacy Case
For those who may be newcomers to the fastest game
on two feet, the time to sign up for the Parkland
Redhawks Lacrosse is NOW. The recreational league is
currently open for online registrations and is ready for
another season of great competition.
Although practices don’t get underway until later in
January, the game that can yield further opportunities in
the lacrosse world is offered right here at Parkland’s
Pine Trails Park.
Sophie Speno, in fact, has firsthand experience on what
her very own Redhawks playing
days, spanning about eight years,
have offered her thus far.
“Redhawks developed a strong
foundation for my fundamentals;
the program also makes it fun for
the players,” says Sophie, who
took her recreational talents play
the game at the varsity level on
defense at St. Thomas Aquinas
High School in Ft. Lauderdale as
well as for Club Xtreme. Sophie
continues, “I started playing at
a very young age with girls I
still play with in high school
and it definitely is one of the
reasons we have such great
chemistry on and off the field.” The
Redhawks, like many other area youth
city-run sports programs, strive to continually
bring in a quality coaching staff for all
players from whom to learn.
Such can be associated with the expertise
that Jan Malecki bestows unto her Redhawks
players each season.
“Lacrosse sort of just becomes a way of life
because once you start playing the game, it really does
become one big family,” says Jan, who suited up on the
lacrosse field for several years when she attended Yale
University.
“I like to bring a perspective to the sport so that the players
can focus on making it fun while giving them an
opportunity to play hard.”
Jan, as a Redhawks board member and veteran coach,
says that it has become an ever-growing sport in South
Florida. While it can offer valuable lessons on the playing
field, she continues to do her best to have such lessons
translate into real life.
Jan and the Redhawks are expected to host both boys
and girls from kindergarten through eighth grade this
upcoming season against other teams under the South
Florida Youth Lacrosse League umbrella, which extends
beyond the county lines.
Evan for those who have never touched a lacrosse
stick, cradled a ball or stepped onto a lacrosse field, the
Redhawks offer a free-of-charge preseason clinic for
those who have some interest in participating this season,
but may be unsure of what the sport entails. The
league hosted a clinic last month and is planning another
sometime next month as well, in an effort to prepare
potential new lacrosse teammates for the upcoming
season..
The Redhawks offer play to those as young as U6
through as old as U14, in which Jan plans to once again
offer her expert tutelage to the league.
For more info, visit parklandlacrosse.com.
See ad on opposite page.
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Amerant, the largest community bank headquartered
in Florida, has brought convenient and accessible banking
options to areas all over South Florida for 40 years.
Amerant’s full-service Coral Springs Banking Center,
1755 University Drive, serves customers in the heart of
Broward County and neighboring areas, while providing
forward-thinking financial services to customers in its
recently-renovated, state-of-the-art location. The new
branch boasts an innovative community
room which is available to any local
businesses or clients that need a
space for meetings or appointments.
Please call to reserve the room.
Coral Springs native, Peggy Caracofe
Beyers, Market Manager at Amerant’s
Coral Springs location, works to facilitate
the banking options for customers
in the local community and successfully
spearheads the bank’s Coral
Springs initiatives. She is thrilled to be
working and raising her family in the
same community where she has been
living since 1974. Peggy tells us, “Our
new branch has been open for a year. We have made a
lot of new friends and customers in the community, as
well as many of our clients who have joined us from our
previous Parkland branch.”
“We try to make banking as easy as possible,” Peggy
says assuredly. “Our clients become part of our family;
part of the Amerant community. We know each of them
by name, and they will be interacting with the same people
over and over again, not somebody at a 1-800 number.”
She goes on to reiterate and explain that newer
clients are often surprised that Amerant is, indeed, a fullservice
bank with very personalized service. “We do all
types of personal and commercial loans, lines and we
have terrific CD and money market rates. We do it all, but
with a personal, small-town feel.”
With banking centers throughout South
Florida, Amerant’s continued expansion
in Broward County delivers high quality,
innovative and technologicallyadvanced
financial services to customers
in the region. Alongside Peggy,
her team of highly-skilled banking specialists
work to provide customers with
the very best service and counsel on all
financial and banking matters. The
Coral Springs team includes Yanni
Arthur - Banking Specialist Manager,
Julian Arenas - Banking Specialist, and
Cristina Ospina - Banking Specialist.
Headquartered in Coral Gables,
Amerant offers 23 banking centers in its network, with 15
in South Florida, 8 in Houston, Texas, and loan production
offices in Dallas, Texas, New York, New York and
Coral Gables, Florida.
Amerant 1755 N University Dr., Coral Springs, 33071
(954) 282-5005. See ad on opposite page.
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By Monique Bain, MAC, LAC Acupuncture Physician
By now everyone knows what the pink ribbon signifies.
According to the latest statistics, about 1 in 8
U.S. women, that’s 12%, will develop invasive breast
cancer over the course of her lifetime. If you are
reading this, that means you probably know someone,
whether a friend, family member, or partner, who
will be impacted by breast cancer. The good news is
that increased awareness has led to earlier
detection through screening, more funding
for research, and treatment
advances resulting in better outcomes.
In numerous publications,
including the Journal of American
Medical Association (JAMA-
2000 study), and university
studies by Duke and Memorial
Sloan – Kettering, acupuncture
has been shown to be a valuable
addition to treatment in:
Helping to relieve fatigue
Controlling hot flashes
Decreasing nausea
Reducing vomiting
Lessening pain
Another study completed in 2002 at Duke University,
compared the use of acupuncture to the use of
Zofran to reduce nausea. The acupuncture treatment
was found to work better than Zofran. Acupuncture is
the use of sterile, hair thin needles that are inserted
into specific points on the skin, where they stimulate
the nervous system in order to release natural pain
killer and immune system cells. It is well established
that acupuncture is helpful to lessen some of the side
effects of cancer treatment. Pain is one of the most
common, burdensome and feared symptoms experienced
by breast cancer patients that Acupuncture
and oriental medicine helps with. Some common
breast cancer medications can also trigger joint pain
and new research shows how Acupuncture treatments
can ease that side effect. The new research
was led by Dr.Dawn Hershman, who heads the
breast Cancer Program at new York-
Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical
Center in NY.
The use of acupuncture and traditional
Chinese medicine allows
patients to thrive during treatment,
feel stronger, recover faster and
embrace life after breast cancer.
Within our scope of treatment, we
use acupuncture, physical medicine
as well as herbal medicine to
achieve these goals.
We have several Chinese formulas
that have been shown to improve
immune status in immunocompromised
breast cancer patients following standard primary
oncologic treatment. The effects of Acupuncture
can feel different from person to person…you may
feel relaxed or energized right after the treatment.
Come in and visit 5 Element Wellness Center and let
our skilled staff work with you through your treatment
and alleviate your healing process in your journey
into wellness.
Five Element Wellness Center 7310 W. McNab Rd.
Suite 107, Tamarac 33321 • 954-657-8342 •
www.5EWC.com. See ad on opposite page

Stress Fractures
By Dr. Howard Gelb
Stress fractures are real fractures (breaks in the bone) that are all too common in today’s
athletes. The cause of stress fractures is usually found in the patient’s history. The most
common cause of a stress fracture is overuse. It can occur as a runner picks up their
mileage too quickly or changes a running surface from soft to hard. Runners are particularly
prone to lower extremity stress fractures due to the nature of the sport. Nutritional risk factors
include lack of calcium, protein, and caloric intake. Tennis, basketball and volleyball
players can get stress fractures of the feet, tibia (leg) or hip by playing too often. Intensity,
frequency, and duration of an activity all play a role in the development of a stress fracture.
Upper extremity stress fractures are seen in baseball pitchers, tennis players and softball
pitchers. Rib fractures can be seen in crew athletes due to the excessive muscle pull of the
serratus anterior muscle. Weight lifters, football linemen, gymnasts and soccer players are at
risk for the development of lumbar stress fractures due to the mechanics of their sport,
hyperextension of the lumbar spine. The primary symptom of a stress fracture is pain that is
activity related. While x-rays are essential for evaluation of the pain, the actual fracture line
may not be seen and additional imaging with bone scan or MRI may be needed for diagnosis.
The treatment of the stress fracture is generally rest, however for certain fractures surgery
may be necessary to avoid non-union (a non healed fracture). Nutritional and menstrual
history is especially important for the female athlete. The female athlete triad; amenorrhea,
poor nutrition and overtraining are associated with stress fractures and long-term osteoporosis.
While athletes are often told “no pain, no gain,” this adage is false when dealing with
stress injuries. The best thing to do if one is experiencing progressive pain associated with
their sport or activity is to rest and be evaluated.
Howard J. Gelb, MD
A board certified orthopedic
surgeon specializing in adult
and pediatric sports medicine
and arthroscopic surgery. He
has been in private practice
since 1995.
Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic
Center
(561) 558-8898
See our ad below

Dr. Gary Goberville,
Optometric Physician
Eye Site Vision Center
2344 N. University Dr.
Coral Springs
954-344-3937
Breast Cancer & Eye Exams
By Dr. Gary Goberville
There are many facts not commonly known about Breast cancer and the Eye and why it is
imperative for you to have your Eye health examined. Breast cancer can be metastatic to the
eye and can commonly occur in up to 30% of women with metastatic disease. The prevalence
of this lesion is not appreciated because of the dominant clinical picture of metastases occurring
in other organs. Metastatic tumors should be suspected in any women with a history of breast
cancer and any visual symptoms, particularly with wavy vision and loss of peripheral vision. A
thorough dilated eye evaluation is necessary to rule these out and grows aided by computed
tomography, or magnetic resonance scanning, which usually confirms the diagnosis and can
detect such growths in and around your eye.
Early treatment of the cancer in the eye with radiation therapy can alleviate symptoms and control
local disease. The recognition and treatment of this disorder is important in maximizing the
quality of life in patients with metastatic breast cancer, especially because newer treatment
regimens prolong survival and thereby increase the chances for ocular metastasis.
• Breast cancer incidence rates in the U.S. began decreasing in the year 2000, after increasing
for the previous two decades. They dropped by 7% from 2002 to 2003 alone. One theory is
that this decrease was partially due to the reduced use of hormone replacement therapy
(HRT) by women after the results of a large study called the Women’s Health Initiative were
published in 2002. These results suggested a connection between HRT and increased breast
cancer risk.
• Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among
American women. In 2015, it's estimated that just under 30% of newly diagnosed cancers in
women will be breast cancers.
The bottom line is to make sure to have your annual eye health exam and if you have had
cancer treatment, follow up with an eye health exam to ensure your vision and health.
Come by, stay healthy and have your annual eye exam.
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Parkland’s annual Back to School Splash Bash on
Saturday, September 14 was the perfect way to cool
off on a hot summer day. Over 1,200 participants
brought in the brand new school year with games,
crafts, and more than 10 water slides and inflatable
obstacles. Friends and neighbors caught up while
enjoying snow cones, cotton candy, giveaways from
our community sponsors. The DJ played our favorite
tunes into the afternoon as participants limboed and
danced while the food trucks served up some tasty
grub. The future of this event is looking bright, so we
hope to see everyone at Splash Bash next year.
For more info see
www.cityofparkland.org/specialevents

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Parkland Dash 5K, 5 Mile, and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Sunday, October 13 This family-friendly event begins at
7:00am at Pine Trails Park, 10555 Trails End in Parkland, with
check-in from 6:00 - 6:30am. Participants can choose either a
certified 5K course, 5 Mile course or a 1 mile fun run/walk. 5K
and 5 mile participants will be scored and timed by Accuchip
who is providing disposable tags for all participants. Individuals
or families can enjoy the 1 mile fun run/walk. Strollers are welcome
for all courses. For further info, call 954-757-4105. See
ad on page 19
Broward Health Coral Springs’ Pumpkin Patch
Family Fun Day - Sunday Oct 13 Come join the fun at
Broward Health Coral Spring’s pumpkin patch family fun day
where each family will receive their own FREE pumpkin while
enjoying FREE food, food trucks (for purchase), games, crafts,
animal petting stations, FREE face painting, health & safety
booths, fall photo station, Sparky’s Fire House and tours of an
ambulance, fire truck and police command
vehicle. Wear your costumes! See ad on page 11.
Butterfly Masquerade Ball - Saturday Oct 19 Please join
us for a magical evening from 7:30pm -11:30pm, at Lakeside
Terrace in Boca Raton. Supporting kids at Liberty Children's
Home, an orphanage in Belize providing care, education, and
assistance to infants and children up to 18 years of age. Dress
up in your best formal attire to enjoy an evening of dancing,
open bar & food, and fun while supporting Liberty Children's
Home. It is a masquerade ball but masks are not required.
Lakeside Terrace, 7880 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 33434
Tickets: $150.00 per person (adults only) For tickets and event
information see www.thebutterflyballfl.com.
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation 10th Annual Comedy Night
- Wed October 23 Join us for another great evening at the
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. This is truly a night you won't
want to miss. All guests enjoy complimentary wine and beer,
passed hors d'oeuvres and food station, and will laugh until their
sides hurt! For tickets or sponsorship opportunites please visit
www.comedy19.givesmart.com or call 561-218-2929 x 2, email
mwyman@crohnscolitisfoundation.org See ad page 17.
Coral Springs Haunted House - Fri & Sat Oct 25 & 26
Bring your superheroes, princesses and cartoon characters to our
family friendly Halloween Haunted House on Friday night from 5-
7:30 PM or Saturday from 2 -7 PM. Children will wander through
a non-scary haunted house that weaves through the indoor classrooms
and then have a chance to play on bounce houses and
slides. There is also a themed room for the youngest visitors.
Trick-or-Treaters will get their share of candy as they leave.
This event is age appropriate through the 5th grade. At the Coral
Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive. Cost is $5 per
child & $2 per adult. For more info, call 954-345-2200.
Not My Daughter…Find a Cure Now! - Mon, October 28
Save the date for this 10th Annual Shopping Boutique and
Luncheon from 10:00AM – 2:00PM at the Marriott Hotel Heron
Bay 11775 Heron Bay Boulevard, Coral Springs, FL . Proceeds
benefit Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, PAP Corps:
Champions for Cancer Research, and other cancer research –
based organizations, as well as the Not My Daughter Healing
Center at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Plantation.
For tickets and information: www.notmydaughter.org. See pg 6.
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