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www.liwomanonline.com December 2011 FREE exclusive interview with Hoda Kotb Woman’s Health Update Book Corner Philippa Gregory December Calendar of Events plus an extensive listing of Support Groups know you need an annual mammogram You deserve : You personal attention compassion doctors who care Complete Women’s Imaging at South Nassau takes a patient-centered approach to heath care, paying specific attention to the individualized needs of each patient, while maintaining a friendly and relaxed environment. Each patient has the opportunity to receive and discuss her results, with her physician, on the same day of service. It’s no wonder our patient satisfaction exceeds 99%! Complete Women’s Imaging, PC Breast Imaging Specialists Abraham Port, M.D., Medical Director George Autz, M.D., Medical Director Michael V. Golia, M.D. 440 Merrick Road, Oceanside, NY 11572 For more information call 516-255-8220 or visit www.southnassau.org 2rDecember 2011r-0/(*4-"/%80."/ To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] advertisement S tephen T. Greenberg, MD, a nationally renowned Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon based in Manhattan and Woodbury, has been nominated for the 7th year in a row as one of Long Island’s best cosmetic surgeons.* Dr. Greenberg can meet the needs of anyone from today’s top movie star to the ‘soccer mom’ next door. He performs breast augmentation, breast lifts and breast reductions and provides beautiful, natural looking results. He also combines these procedures with liposuction, tummy tuck, body lift, facelift, eyelid lift or other non-surgical services is for extremely effective results. Regardless of which procedures you select, the focus of Dr. Greenberg is to make his patients as happy and as beautiful as they can be by turning back the hands of time in a caring, safe and supportive environment. Most procedures are performed right in his fullyaccredited, beautifully-appointed ambulatory surgery centers. “Whichever procedure, or combination of procedures that you choose, you can enhance your appearance and feel confident that you have selected an expert in the field; one who will deliver the results that you seek.” Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg – Once Again Nominated as One of L.I.’s Best Cosmetic Surgeons* *LI Press The eyelid lift only takes about an hour and can give a very youthful appearance to both the upper and lower lids. A facelift, whether it is a mini, lower, or full lift can take years off of facial appearance. A facelift is a great way to pull up the excessive skin, rejuvenate the neck and lift the jowls. Mini, or modified facelifts are often performed on much younger patients before the signs of aging are advanced. Overall, the natural look is of utmost importance. Combining laser resurfacing procedures and rhinoplasty is effective in completing a full facial rejuvenation. In addition, injections work well to eliminate facial lines and wrinkles, such as Botox Cosmetic® and Juvederm, coupled with non-surgical skin tightening and laser hair removal to ensure phenomenal results. Whichever procedure, or combination of procedures that you choose, you can enhance your appearance and feel confident that you have selected an expert in the field; one who will deliver the results that you seek. Not an Actual Patient Dr. Greenberg is committed to working with his patients on the importance of overall health, diet, exercise and maintaining a positive state of mind. A comprehensive assessment of a person’s needs allows people to achieve a positive and realistic result as well as a natural and younger look. Dr. Greenberg always uses the latest in new technology including CoolSculpting® by ZELTIQ®, a body sculpting, fat-freezing, nonsurgical procedure that reduces inches quickly around the abdomen. He also perfected a new procedure called Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation. Using new techniques he can offer patients a truly "Rapid Recovery." Breast augmentation recovery with minimal pain, swelling and bruising, coupled with a notably decreased recovery time and natural look have resulted in proven patient satisfaction. Recognizing the need for patients to quickly return to their normal activities, Dr. Greenberg prides himself in his patients' natural results and faster recovery time. Dr. Greenberg is well-known for his expertise in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery and is frequently interviewed for his knowledge on the latest cosmetic surgery techniques. He has appeared on CBS, Fox News, NBC and News 12 Long Island. He has also appeared in national magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, More, and Elle, as well as in The New York Times and Newsday. Dr. Greenberg hosts 7 NY area Cosmetic Surgery Radio Shows on Fridays and Saturdays on KJOY 98.3 FM, Party 105.3 FM, WALK 97.5 FM, LaFiesta 98.5/96.9 FM, My Country 96.1 FM, WRCN 103.9 FM and WILD 102.7 FM (NJ) and he is often a featured speaker for women's groups, spas, and health and skin care institutes. “See the doctor who wrote the book, hosts 7 area radio shows and is sought after by the media.” The hottest surgical techniques to make you look younger include eyelid lifts, facelifts, deeper laser resurfacing, and rhinoplasty. Not an Actual Patient For a complimentary consultation, call 516.364.4200. If you have a question for Dr. Greenberg, please e-mail him at [email protected] or for more information visit www.GreenbergCosmeticSurgery.com. *Most procedures are performed right in his fully accredited, beautifully-appointed ambulatory surgery centers. To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] LONG ISLAND WOMANrDecember 2011r 3 Contents December 2011 Good Advice Advice columns from Long Island Woman advertisers Breast Surgery Combined with Tummy Tuck and/ or Liposuction by Charlotte Rhee, M.D., FACS Painful Intercourse, (Part 2) by Dr. Marilyn Freedman Many of my patients come seeking help with the changes that can occur after childbirth; a woman’s breast can grow to uncomfortable proportions or just the opposite can happen. more on page 5 Physical therapists are in the unique position to provide comprehensive pelvic floor rehabilitation when pelvic floor muscle dysfunction is present. more on page 22 HCG – Your Last Stop to Weight Loss by Ellen Piernick Women’s Imaging by Dr. Betty Motroni HCG stands for human chorionic gonadotropin, a large glycoprotein made up of 244 amino acids that is found in great abundance in pregnant women. more on page 15 With more women diagnosed with breast cancer every day, early detection is the key to survival. Routine yearly mammograms are the gold standard that women have lived by for years. more on page 22 Customized Skin Treatments by Annette Pennington Breast Reduction Using The Lollipop Scar Technique by Charlotte Rhee, M.D., FACS Combining the expertise of the surgeon with that of the medical aesthetician can produce results that far exceed a patients expectations. more on page 16 The weight of large breasts can cause the bra straps to dig into the shoulders leaving groove markings. Large breasts get in the way of physical activities, such as running.. more on page 22 The Future Lift: A New Hybrid Facelift Technique by Andrew A. Jacono, M.D., FACS Good News for Back Pain by Dr. Dazhi Chen, Ph.D., LAC For years, my patients have had to choose between better results or less scarring. With hybrid face lifts, they get the best of both worlds. more on page 17 Millions of people suffer from chronic low back pain and it is one of the top reasons people seek medical treatment. more on page 23 Does Laser Hair Removal Really Work? by James. C. Marotta, MD My Mother Is Now My Child? by Cynthia Shaw, M.S. The simple answer is “yes” provided that you truly understand how it works and what it can and can’t do. Dr. Marotta explains the basics. more on page 21 The notion of “getting some help at home” is met with resistance. It is important for a parent to understand that seeking “wellness care” is not tantamount to relinquishing independence. more on page 23 Pooled Income Trusts by Alberthe Bernier, Esq. and Yana Feldman, Esq. End Urinary Incontinence by Scott M. Press, M.D. Individuals who suffer from a disability, including the disabilities that occur with aging, can now qualify for Medicaid, even if their monthly income exceeds current Medicaid limits. more on page 22 Distribute Free Copies of FREE exclusive interview with Marlo Thomas Stretc h and Stay Flexib le Novem ber Calen dar of Eventofs So many of my patients are young mothers with young children. Now as they enter the “soccer mom” years, life enters a new phase. more on page 25 Get your free e-subscription to the November 2011 m www.liwomanonline.co Holida y Cookb ooks Volume 11 Number 7 At your upcoming event At your business $W\RXURIÀFH plus an extensive listing Suppo rt Group s Call 516-505-0555 x2 to have Long Island Woman delivered to your business at no charge. 4r-0/(*4-"/%80."/rDecember 2011 page-flip digital edition of Long Island Woman at www.liwomanonline.com 0/"OX-ALVERNE.9s INFO LIWOMANONLINECOMsWWWLIWOMANONLINECOM 3UBSCRIPTIONS/NEYEARISSUESn visit: www.liwomanonline.com/subscriptions.html ¹#OPYRIGHTBY,ONG)SLAND7OMAN!LLRIGHTSRESERVED No portion of Long Island Woman may be reproduced without permission. 10 Fyi/Picks 6 Book Corner 10 Philippa Gregory Health 14 Woman’s Health Update Feature 18 exclusive interview with Hoda Kotb Catching Up with Carol 24 Happy Birthday News 12 Meet The Health Professional 26 Happenings 29 Classes, Entertainment, Events, Exhibits Support Groups 33 next issue: January 2012 exclusive interview with Susan Lucci Advertising Reservation Deadline December 1 To Advertise call 516-505-0555 x1 or email [email protected] Long Island Woman is published monthly by Maraj, Inc. To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] A Woman Knows… Cosmetic Surgery performed by a female surgeon committed to the quality care of women SURGERY OF THE BREAST .#/01%*#+00',+6.#/0-)'$0 .#/0#"1!0',+,))'-,-!. SKIN CARE '!.,"#.* ./',+6&#*'!)##)/ #/05)+#12#"#.*6,0,45/-,.0 COSMETIC SURGERY !##!('$065#)'"1.%#.56'-,/1!0',+ 1**51!(6#-'.,$,.+.), #/ complimentary consultation Winter Specials ,."#.0'$'#")/0'!#!,+/0.1!0'2#1.%#,+ #.'!&,-(#1+0'+%0,+00',+ $,.,/*#0'!1.%#.5.,!#"1.#/ ))$,.#0')/ 631.424.6707 www.liplasticsurgery.com Good Advice Breast Surgery Combined with Tummy Tuck and/or Liposuction by Charlotte Rhee, MD, F.A.C.S., P.C. Many of my patients come to me seeking help with the changes that can occur after childbirth. Following childbirth, a woman’s breast can grow to uncomfortable proportions or just the opposite can happen. A woman’s breast can actually lose volume and shrink, resulting in the breast appearing “deflated.” Additionally, a large number of women come to me seeking help with the post partum changes of their abdomen. During pregnancy the skin and abdominal wall muscles are stretched. Following childbirth, the abdomen can protrude and the skin can be loose or sag. In some cases, the abdominal muscles can be so weakened that the individual may look like she is still pregnant. Despite daily workouts including sit ups and crunches, a tummy tuck may be needed to restore these muscles. ing breast reduction. Both groups of women want to have breasts that are proportional to their body size with the most natural result possible. In certain situations, a breast lift is also needed to tighten lax skin. The laxity can be the result of pregnancy or weight loss. When a breast lift is needed, I utilize the lollipop scar technique. A breast lift procedure is very similar to a breast reduction. The only difference is that with a breast reduction, breast tissue is removed. Combined Breast/Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Procedures. Many of my patients who have breast surgery also have other procedures performed at the same time. This allows for one surgery and one recovery. The most common combined procedures performed by Dr. Rhee are breast surgery, whether it is a breast reduction or augmentation, combined with tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty. For those patients Breast Reduction Many of my patients who desire breast augmentation together with a tummy tuck, I am able to place Women with very large pendulous breasts may experience varied medical the breast implants through the tummy tuck incision, leaving the breasts without who have breast problems including back and neck pain. Also, the weight of large breasts can any scars. cause the bra straps to dig into the shoulders leaving groove markings. Large surgery also have other Liposuction is also commonly performed at the same time. Despite diet and breasts get in the way of physical activities such as running, making exercise procedures performed exercise, certain areas of the body are prone to carry excess fat. For these areas, liand weight loss very difficult if not impossible. Breast reduction (reduction posuction can help. The most common areas for liposuction are the love handles at the same time. This (upper hip area) and thighs. mammaplasty), is a surgical procedure which makes breasts smaller. There are many different breast reduction techniques. The more traditional allows for one surgery Patients who have combined procedures do surprisingly well. In addition to method (inverted T-scar) leaves the breasts with a vertical, long horizontal having the benefit of just one recovery process, there can also be a significant and one recovery. scar (along the breast crease). “I utilize the Lejour technique, which leaves savings in price. the breast with a single vertical incision (lollipop scar) and, in my opinion, To learn more, please call our Huntington office to schedule a complimentawith a rounder more natural appearing breast and a better cosmetic result.” Breast reduc- ry consultation with Dr. Rhee at (631) 424-6707. Located at 257 E. Jericho Tpke., Huntington tions are performed as an outpatient procedure and are covered by insurance. Station. www.liplasticsurgery.com. Dr. Charlotte Rhee is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in Breast Augmentation Women who come to me seeking breast enlargement have very similar goals to those seek- breast surgery. advertisement To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] LONG ISLAND WOMANrDecember 2011r 5 fyi by Debbi Honorof For this special Holiday FYI column, we focus on Long Island entrepreneurs who offer unique gifts for everyone on your list. Meet This Long Island Woman DOGOODBUY.US Courtney Biondo Dix Hills native Zack Rosenberg started a wonderful website, dogoodbuy.us, which offers unusual items from around the world that all have something in common: proceeds go to support organizations for social good. For example, when you buy the Guachito Journal Bundle — which includes three hand-crafted eco-friendly journals filled with unlined recycled paper — you help to support New Forest Earth, a nonprofit organization that works with indigenous communities in Mexico and Ecuador to create sources of income without sacrificing the environment. New Forest Earth’s projects help indigenous people retain their culture and restore their forests. The journals are made from paper that was once industrial and commercial waste and comes in one of three color schemes: Ice (blue, light green and white), Fire (red, orange, and yellow) and Earth (dark green, light green, and brown). Visit dogoodbuy.us to view the entire selection of products. CORPORATE GIFTS ARE A FAMILY AFFAIR Need gifts for clients and business associates? Lisa Chalker of Family Affair Distributing is the go-to person. Her custom-designed gifts are sure to please everyone on your list. For selecting the perfect corporate gift, Lisa offers these guidelines: s$ONTSENDGIFTSWITHPRODUCTSTHATAREHIGHLYPERSONal and subjective such as scented soaps, bath product or even candles. Not only is this an inappropriate, but some people are highly allergic to certain scents and your good intentions can take a very bad turn. s&OODGIFTSARESTILLTHENUMBERONEGIFTTHATEVERYONE loves to get — especially for the holidays — but be sure to order your food gifts from companies where you know the food is fresh. s-AKESURE9/52COMPANYNAMEISONTHEGIFTAND not a retailer’s name. 6rDecember r-0/(*4-"/%80."/ Owner, Homegrown Boutique (homegrownboutique.com) s'IFTSSHOULDBEDELIVEREDDURINGTHElRSTTWOWEEKS of December. There’s nothing worse than having your gift sit on someone’s desk until after New Year’s. s $ONT PROCRASTINATE /RDER YOUR GIFTS BY THE BEGINning of November so you know it’s done and you won’t have to stress. For more information, visit familyaffairdist.com or call Lisa at 516-797-8770. BON BONS CHOCOLATIER As women, we tend to focus so much of our time and energy on those around us that sometimes the importance of living the life we want for ourselves gets lost. One day, I found myself with three wonderful daughters, a loving husband, a beautiful home on Long Island, and a boring desk job. But the knitting and sewing that I was doing as a hobby was so wonderfully fulfilling, creative, and interesting. The fabrics, the textures, the jewels and stones ... it all made me feel so inspired! And so began the Homegrown Boutique. I focus on simple shapes that flatter a woman’s figure, while at the same time, allow me to indulge my artsy and whimsical tendencies, creating designs that are trendy yet timeless, and celebrate the contours and landscape of every woman. My earth-friendly philosophy is borne of raising children in a world fraught with issues. The terms “global warming” and “carbon footprint” are in their vocabularies before they enter kindergarten! The old-fashioned concept of hand-made just seems to it right in with the concept of earth-friendly. We utilize good old American woman power. No factory means no emissions and no pollutants. But we take it a step further with our focus on organic cottons, bamboo, silk and other sustainable materials. It adds a richness of quality and character, and quite honestly, it just feels good! Homegrown Boutique is an eco-friendly brand of dresses, tops, outerwear and accessories. Each piece is 100% hand knit, sewn, crafted and created by local artists. We offer employment to Long Island women who need to earn a living in this crazy economy. And if I ever need ideas or inspiration, my daughters are sure to tell me what they would like me to design next. Welcome to Bon Bons Chocolatier, one of the most delicious shops on Long Island, located at 319 Main Street in the heart of Huntington. Bon Bons offers more than 50 varieties of hand-crafted chocolates plus a mouth-watering selection of beautifully molded chocolate Santa’s, angels, sugarplum cottages and nutcrackers to delight chocolate lovers of every age. “Everything is made fresh, in small batches, and still forkdipped or en robed by hand,” says proud owner Mary Alice Meinersman. “As a complement to our confections, each year my daughter Susannah and I carefully select a unique collection of gifts and decorations to make our customers’ homes sparkle for the holidays.” Stroll through Bon Bons and enjoy sweet aromas wafting through the air as you view the chocolate-making process through their glass-enclosed candy kitchen. Whether you crave a piece of luscious chocolate, a gift box or a special party favor, you’ll be dazzled by the brilliant selection and presentation at Bon Bons Chocolatier. For more information, visit bonbonschocolatier. com or call 631-549-1059. NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY BY LIZ IRWIN “I find my inspiration in nature,” says Long Island photographer Liz Irwin. “My goal is to capture the moments that take our breath away and fill our souls with joy. Texture, the play of light, and color are my tools.” Thanks to Etsy, which provides a marketplace for crafters, artists and collectors to sell their handmade creations, vintage goods and crafting supplies, Liz Irwin’s stunning photographs are available for sale. Visit etsy.com/shop/PhotosPhibersnPaint. To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] What is Sublingual Immunotherapy? Unlike most allergy drugs - which treat only symptoms - sublingual immunotherapy addresses the underlying cause of allergies. 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BOOK PICK Grammar Girl’s Punctuation 911: Your Guide to Writing it Right by Mignon Fogarty Previously published as part of Grammar Girl’s New York Times best-seller, Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing, the book is now in a shortened, low-priced eBook that you can take with you on-the-go. Grammar Girl makes punctuation fun and easy and is available in all major e-book formats. CLICK PICK history.com/topics/Hanukkah Visit this informative website to learn all about the history and traditions of Hanukkah. Plus, you can view videos that teach you how to make latkes (potato pancakes and sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts), two traditional Hanukkah dishes. To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] Experience Winter Renewal New! 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Expires 12/31/11 To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] 40% Off Any Permanent Make-up Procedure Offer not to be combined. With coupon only. Expires 12/31/11 LONG ISLAND WOMANrDecember 2011r 9 Book Corner by Debbi Honorof Women Hidden in History Author Philippa Gregory Writes about Lesser-Known English Royals On her first U.S. tour in two years, bestselling author Philipa Gregory made Port Washington her first stop. A lively presentation – complete with Powerpoint and a video – thrilled the capacity crowd at Landmark on Main Street, in a program jointly hosted by Landmark and the Friends of the Port Washington Library. Observing Ms. Gregory’s exquisite presenting style, punctuated by a superb sense of humor and boundless knowledge of her subject, one quickly understands the author’s immense popularity. Perhaps the best known of Philippa Gregory’s books, The Other Boleyn Girl, was subsequently made into a blockbuster Hollywood movie, but the author has also written 22 other books, mostly historical fiction. She is undoubtedly the most prolific writer about English queens and other royal women – including obscure figures never chronicled before. Her meticulous research, a Ph.D in history, and a passion for women’s history, make Ms. Gregory one of the most widely recognized authorities in the field. In her latest endeavor – about an era commonly referred to as “The War of the Roses” – Ms. Gregory delights us once again with not just one book, but two: an historical novel and a biography. Both introduce us to Jacquetta, Dutchess of Bedford, a captivating woman who survived two reigns and two wars to become an admired figure at two rival courts and whose daughter was the first commoner to marry a king of England for love. In the novel, The Lady of the Rivers, the reader is treated to a magical tale about a remarkable woman who, up till now, has been just a footnote in history. The biography, The Women of the Cousins’ War: The Duchess, The Queen, and the King’s Mother – coauthored with two other prominent historians—David Baldwin and Michael Jones – focuses on Jacquetta, plus her daughter, Elizabeth Woodville, and Margaret Beaufort, who married Henry VII to become the matriarch of the House of Tudor (and the mother of Henry VIII). The book offer fascinating insights into the characters explored She is undoubtedly the most prolific writer about English queens and other royal women. 10r-0/(*4-"/%80."/rDecember 2011 by Ms. Gregory in The Lady of the Rivers, as well as in Ms. Gregory’s two other historical novels of this period, The White Queen and The Red Queen. I had a chance to catch up with Philippa Gregory over a cup of tea before she took the stage at Landmark. Did you always write? From the time I was a child, I always loved writing. My first job was as a print journalist, then I was a radio journalist, and then I earned a Ph.D in History. So I’ve always written. Who are some of your literary influences? I read the classics: Dickens, Austen, E.M. Forster, Henry James, F. Scott Fitzgerald. I don’t read much contemporary fiction. Why did you decide to write historical fiction rather than history books? Because I love writing novels. Writing fiction is an elegant craft. Writing history is totally different. I like researching and writing, but I am foremost a creative writer. You did something unique: you wrote both a fictional account and a biography of Jaquetta at the same time. When I was researching Jacquetta for my novel, I found her to be a fascinating woman, yet she was primarily an historical footnote. I learned that there were no biographies written about her, and I had learned so much about her from my research for the novel, that I felt I had the building blocks for a biography. In your introduction to the Women of the Cousin’s War, you discuss the different language needed when writing historical fiction versus history. Yes, when writing history, especially when you are piecing together bits of research, you must often speculate about what has happened. When writing fiction, you have to write about characters with more certainty. For a historical account, we may not know if a woman had a child in March or September, but a fictional character must be able to speak with certainty. You conduct extensive research for all your books. What is your process? I use the same process for all my books. I visit significant sites, I talk to specialist historians and museum curators, I read and read and read, and when I have completed about four months of research I start to write, and then rewrite, while continuing to read. The whole process takes about 18 months. I work wherever To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] f e s s e h a - s a - - . h y . . . I u Book Corner in the world I happen to be, and I often travel with a box of research notes! How do you choose the women you write about? I don’t choose them; they choose me. I come across an interesting woman while doing my research for one book, and decide to write about her in my next book. Will they be making any more Hollywood feature films from any of your novels? I do hope so, but period movies are very expensive. The Other Boleyn Girl cost at least 72 million dollars to produce. Tell me about your project in The Gambia. When I was researching A Respectful Trade, my novel about slavery, I traveled to The Gambia. 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THERE MAY BE A POSITIVE SIDE Women who have experienced hot flashes (also called hot flushes) and other related symptoms on the road to menopause may have a 50-percent lower risk of developing the most common forms of breast cancer after menopause than do postmenopausal women who have never had such symptoms, according to a recent study by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. The results of this first study to examine the relationship between menopausal symptoms and breast-cancer risk were published in the medical journal Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention. The protective effect appeared to increase along with the number and severity of menopausal symptoms, according to senior author Christopher I. Li, M.D., Ph.D., a breast-cancer epidemiologist in the Hutchinson Center’s Public Health Sciences Division. “In particular, we found that women who experienced more intense hot flushes — the kind that woke them up at night — had a particularly low risk of breast cancer,” he says. Li and colleagues suspected a link between menopause misery and decreased breast-cancer risk because hormones such as estrogen and proges- Women who experienced more intense hot flashes – the kind that woke them up at night – had a particularly low risk of breast cancer. terone play an important role in the development of most breast cancers, and reductions in these hormones caused by the gradual cessation of ovarian function can affect the frequency and severity of menopausal symptoms. “Since menopausal symptoms occur as hormone levels fluctuate and drop, we hypothesized that women who experienced symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats — particularly frequent and severe symptoms — might have a lower risk of breast cancer due to decreased estrogen levels,” he says. Indeed, the researchers found a 40- to 60-percent reduction in the risk of invasive ductal and invasive lobular carcinoma (the two most common types of breast cancer) among women who experienced hot flushes and other 14r-0/(*4-"/%80."/rDecember 2011 symptoms. The association between such symptoms and decreased cancer risk did not change even after the researchers accounted for other factors known to boost breast-cancer risk, such as obesity and use of hormone replacement therapy. For the study, which was funded by the National Cancer Institute, Li and colleagues interviewed 1,437 post-menopausal Seattle-area women, 988 of whom had been previously diagnosed with breast cancer and 449 of whom had not. (They served as a comparison group.) The women were surveyed about perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms ranging from hot flushes, night sweats and insomnia to vaginal dryness, irregular or heavy menstrual bleeding, depression and anxiety. “While menopausal symptoms can certainly have a negative impact on quality of life, our study suggests that there may be a silver lining if the reduction in breast-cancer risk is confirmed in future studies,” Li says. “If these findings are confirmed, they have the potential to improve our understanding of the causes of breast cancer and to improve approaches to preventing this disease.” MOM’S OBESITY MAY LEAD TO INFERTILITY IN THE NEXT GENERATION, STUDY SUGGESTS Levels of the hormone ghrelin are low in obese women, and a recent study, accepted for publication in the medical journal Endocrinology, reports that mice whose mothers had low ghrelin levels were less fertile due to a defect in implantation. Hormones involved in energy balance and metabolism, such as ghrelin, have been shown to regulate reproductive function in animals and humans. However ghrelin’s role in reproductive-tract development remains unclear. The current study examined the effect of ghrelin deficiency on the developmental programming of female fertility. “While our study involved mice, we believe our findings have significant implications for women,” says Hugh Taylor, M.D., of the Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn. and lead author of the study. “Our results suggest that low ghrelin levels could program the development of the uterus in the female children of obese women. These women may then be less fertile as adults.” ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE MAY BE INHERITED FROM YOUR MOTHER, RESEARCHERS SAY When it comes to family tendencies toward developing Alzheimer’s disease, the odds of you inheriting it from your mother are higher than from your father, according to the results of a new small study published in the medical journal Neurology. The study was supported by the National Institute on Aging and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. It’s estimated that people who have first-degree relatives with Alzheimer’s disease are four to 10 times more likely to develop the disease themselves compared with people with no family history, says study author Robyn Honea, D.Phil., of the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City. For the study, 53 dementia-free people age 60 and over were followed for two years. 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Shrinking of the brain, or brain atrophy, occurs in Alzheimer’s disease. “Using 3-D mapping methods, we were able to look at the different regions of the brain affected in people with maternal or paternal ties to Alzheimer’s disease,” says Honea. “In people with a maternal family history of the disease, we found differences in the breakdown processes in specific areas of the brain that are also affected by Alzheimer’s disease, leading to shrinkage. Understanding how the disease may be inherited could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies.” NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS MAY REDUCE COMMON-COLD DURATION BY JUST HALF A DAY Ugh. You just realized you’ve you’re catching a cold. Should you run out and buy one of those frequently advertised over-the-counter herbal treatments? According to research by the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, these products don’t make a big difference in the duration or severity of a cold. 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For those patients Breast Reduction Many of my patients who desire breast augmentation together with a tummy tuck, I am able to place Women with very large pendulous breasts may experience varied medical the breast implants through the tummy tuck incision, leaving the breasts without who have breast problems including back and neck pain. Also, the weight of large breasts can any scars. cause the bra straps to dig into the shoulders leaving groove markings. Large surgery also have other Liposuction is also commonly performed at the same time. Despite diet and breasts get in the way of physical activities such as running, making exercise procedures performed exercise, certain areas of the body are prone to carry excess fat. For these areas, liand weight loss very difficult if not impossible. Breast reduction (reduction posuction can help. The most common areas for liposuction are the love handles at the same time. 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Interviewing Hoda Kotb feels very much like conversing with an old and dear friend – talk flows effortlessly and naturally and time passes quickly. She is no different from most of us, as she explains, and that is one of the many endearing qualities that make her interesting and relatable. Considering how vast your experiences and how many stories you have covered, how did you decide which stories to include in your autobiography and which to leave out? I can’t remember anything. I used to remember all kinds of things, but then suddenly “boom” it went, so I went with the ones with that really stuck with me, the ones I thought people could connect with. It wasn’t about the place or setting. I chose the ones that made an impact on me and on our viewers; the ones that I thought people would enjoy reading about. I didn’t want it to be like watching someone’s home movies because that can get dull. I wanted it to make an impact. You have done so many interviews, and mention a few as standing out, but are there any you would still love to do or would like to talk about specifically? At the end of the day I think the people I love to interview the most are the ones who tell the truth. It doesn’t matter who they are. It took me all these years to realize that is what makes the best interview. I could have the best subject in the world sitting across from me, but if they aren’t going to tell you everything or they tell you in the way they want to be perceived, it won’t be a great interview. If someone is raw, and tells you the truth – suddenly the interview is a million times better. That is what you describe in your autobiography as happening when Ann Curry interviewed you and you said you started to cry and hadn’t expected that to happen. I didn’t expect it then with Ann because I am a journalist and was aware of what I was doing, but suddenly you lose control and you cant believe it is you. You think, “I do interviews, I don’t get interviewed,” and it reminded me about how vulnerable we all are and how delicate we have to be as reporters. We are all one question away from falling apart. I was interviewing Angelica Houston, and her dad had died a few years earlier and I was asking her about her dad. She has told the story a thousand times, I am sure, about her father. I asked, “What did you lose that day?” She looked at me and she kept looking at me, and I thought maybe she hadn’t heard me, and then she started crying and said “I lost everything.” We are all right there on the edge: the strongest of us, the weakest of us. We have to be gentle with each other and that is one of the things I learned. That is one of the reasons Anne Curry was with me because she took care of me; that’s why I picked her, because I knew she would. There has to be an incredible trust with someone, especially when you are sharing the tenderest parts of you. You have such a positive attitude and one technique you share in the autobiography is that when you struggle with something you don’t dwell on it. How did you come to master this approach? People are wired differently. When things are too big for me to handle or are out of my control, I honestly know I can’t do anything to fix it, so knowing that, I end up freeing myself a little bit. But when a lot of little things worry me, I can be up all night. Big things I know I can’t control, like when I was sick, all I could do was pick the right doctor and fall asleep. People would say to me: “You really beat it.” And I said: “We need to thank Dr. Freya R. Schnabel, because she beat it – she got in there and did what she was trained to do.” Life is funny that way. We have to realize there are certain things we can’t control. It makes life so much easier when we take those things off our plate, and then deal with the things we can control. You use the word ”forward” often throughout your book. Will you talk a little about why it is so significant? I’m looking at my ring now. It says “forward” on it. In life you can really get stuck in a bad place. It’s easy. You can get stuck in the weeds and suddenly you wonder how you got there and you may think there is no way out. If you talk about things too much and you only have one conversation in your life, you get stuck. I remember when I got sick I would write in my journal every day what I was feeling at the time and at the bottom I wrote the word “forward” because It reminded me I am here now, but this is not where I am going to live my life, in this hole. It’s funny how a single word can be so impactful, but it was and it is still to me, because it reminded me you shouldn’t live your life sitting and holding yourself in deeper – there is a way out. You need to remind yourself of that. Tomorrow is not going to be like today. A lot of people who get sick only have one conversation – and that can be detrimental and harmful if that is all you have. It sounds as if that is what propelled you from the very beginning of your career when you kept facing rejection but got right back in your car and kept driving from state to state to land a job. Without using the word forward, was that philosophy motivating you or something else? That was just insanity. I don’t even know what that was. How on earth I didn’t just drive back to my mom’s house...? I think it was that I was stubborn and I couldn’t believe everyone thought I was so terrible. I wasn’t cocky. I was sort of freakish looking and I had a weird name. By the time I got to the tenth interview I would have scared away just about anybody, but for some reason, I hate losing. (My sister always said I am stubborn and I am bossy, and those traits can be really bad or good, it depends on what it is.) I felt like you can’t have that many bad days before you get a good one. I am generally an optimist, so I was surprised when one after the next everyone was saying no. I thought something doesn’t seem right, something isn’t going right; I must not be hitting the right spot or meeting the right person. And I, of course, began questioning my abilities, because they needed to be questioned, especially then. But I had played sports in high school and never gave up, until the buzzer rang, “We have to realize there are certain things we can’t control. It makes life so much easier when we take those things off our plate, and then deal with the things we can control.” even if we were getting creamed. I just really thought there was a chance...and I think I play that way in life. I think there is a chance: you can hit that crazy three point shot and get fouled and suddenly you can win the game. Can it be done? I think it can. I think that way about life too. Given your own experiences and being a woman in her forties, what would you say are biggest challenges facing women in their forties, especially in the entertainment industry? I was talking to somebody yesterday who said there should be something called “the end of striving.” We always feel like we are fighting to get ahead- clawing and scratching and working and by the end of the day we are exhausted; then we go to bed to do it all again the next day. She said the end of striving means you find your sweet spot, the thing you are meant to do on the planet, and suddenly you aren’t scratching and clawing anymore; suddenly, it is like you’re riding a wave. You are finally doing what you’re supposed to be doing. I think for all of us in life, sometimes we find it, sometimes we don’t or can’t. We have other obligations: kids to raise and bills to pay, so we can’t say “this isn’t exactly right for me,” but we all know what that feeling feels like when you are doing something and you look up at the clock and you can’t believe it’s four o’clock already because your day flew as you were doing something you loved more than anything. Women in our forties are trying to find that spot, because we give to everyone: our kids, husbands, bosses; everybody is ahead of us on the food chain. I think sometimes it is good to take a breath and ask “Is this right for me?” Once we find the right spot, life suddenly becomes easier, and then life is not always a struggle, a challenge, and we can be riding a wave. One issue you didn’t really address in your book, but surrounded by in your industry, is the world of plastic surgery. What is your view on it? I’m one of those people who believes if it makes you feel better you should do it. I once interviewed a plastic surgeon for Dateline and he was working on young girls (underage) and I said, “I don’t understand why you are doing that.” And he said “I am helping their self-esteem.” I remember thinking at that time, but not saying it; “If their self-esteem is what needs fixing, are you really the kind of doctor they ought to be seeing?” I think if you have something that has been bothering you your entire life, then go do it. I have never done it, but I won’t say I never will, because one never knows, but I haven’t done it and I like when people look like who they are. Sometimes you look at someone and you think “Who is that?,” because it doesn’t look like him or her at all, and it seems a little strange to do. But I understand if something bothers you and has always bothered you, why not fix it if you can? For some people it changes everything: How they approach people, their confidence level.... In your book you mention how much you always wanted to become a teacher and that you still want to become a teacher. Do you see your line of work as a form of educating and you as a type of teacher? Or are you still determined to realize that goal of becoming a teacher? I think we can inspire or lighten the load for people, but we are not teachers in the purest sense. I remember my seventh grade teacher who made me believe there is nothing I couldn’t do. She inspired me. There is that time in your life when you’re growing up and you have that teacher who can really change the course of your life. I like it when kids are young and they aren’t feeling the grown up issues or feeling embarrassed – when they get to be themselves completely. I have interviewed so many really great teachers. I remember this one I loved so much, she was a kindergarten teacher, and she was asking the kids from a bad part of town to go up to the board and draw a bad part of a monster. They would tell her to draw red scary fingernails or mean eyes and at the end each kid came up and was able to erase part of the scary monster and there was this one little kid who kept scrubbing the chalkboard and scrubbing it and I looked at him, and the teacher whispered to me, “That little boy is being abused and I know it, but I can’t prove it yet.” I watched her and how she nurtured him and I thought how these kids for this period of time are safe. Their homes may not be safe but they are safe here with this teacher. I thought what a great thing to give a kid: a safe place and a place to inspire him or her. Meeting all these great teachers always made me want to be one and I am going to be one so mark my words... It is such a cool profession. Describe your typical morning. After hitting the snooze button at four am, I will have my morning coffee, look at a few websites and head to the gym by five. I go in, pad around, do some working out, talk to people; it’s kind of a work out and kind of a way to wake up. Before we know it, it’s time for the meeting at eight o’clock where we talk about topics we will discuss on the Today Show. By nine am we are picking outfits (for me and Kathy) and at ten we do the show. From 11 on it can be anything from a lunch meeting to a Dateline meeting to a Today Show interview or an interview like this, and sometimes there are evening events, but I try to tuck in early, because by nine pm I can’t believe anyone is awake. I had to stay awake to watch The Bachelorette last night!” X Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford on the set of the Today Show. Hoda’s Favorites Food: My mom’s grape leaves and also her baklava. Song: “Who Dat Girl” by Flo Rida (he’s very loveable) Author/Book: Paulo Coelho’s I Sat Down by the River Piedra and Wept. I also loved The Alchemist. 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They sold that business and headed east. In the early 1960s Mr. Dolan established Teleguide - those early informational channels on NYC hotel TVs. Next, he started Sterling Manhattan Cable, and in the early 1970s he put movies on those cables when he founded HBO. By 1986, Mr. Dolan was a real Long Islander and became hyper-local. He created News 12 Long Island – America’s first, regional, 24-hour “neighborhood” news network. You might remember our early LIRR billboards that said things like, “Babylon, not Brooklyn.” “Shelter Island, not Staten Island.” The idea was to save you from waiting through hours of NYC television news, for just a mention of Nassau or Suffolk. We were writing those first stories of your neighborhood, your schools, your taxes, your kids, on typewriters. We typed on 5-ply carbon-copy paper. We made script changes by crossing out type and handwriting over it. The best production assistants could rip the carbon out, without tearing our scripts to shreds. (They weren’t all that good.) Major change came in the early 1990s when we brought personal computers into News 12. I remember wondering if I’d ever figure them out. In those early days, the majority of Long Island homes didn’t have computers, so we couldn’t direct viewers to news12.com for more details on stories. How times have changed. We’ve gone HD, gotten new anchor desks and just like your home cameras, our equipment has gotten much smaller. But these days we’re very big on viewer input, viewer story tips and viewer pictures. Our morning assignment editor, Tara McDonald, was a new college graduate when she started at News 12 in 2006 and recalls that “even though that was only five and half years ago, Facebook was still a ‘college thing’ back then, and I hadn’t even heard of Twitter yet.” Now we use them everyday. 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Chase, DDS Dr. Dazhi Chen, Ph.D., La.C Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery 625 Belle Terre Rd., Ste. 202, Port Jefferson, 631-689 0220 www.drahmadmd.com see ad on page 8 Complete Women’s Imaging, PC 440 Merrick Road, Oceanside 516-255-8220 www.completewomensimaging.com see ad on page 2 Top Tier Medical Breast Specialist PC 11 Stewart Ave., Huntington 631-923-2477 www.drkarenbarbosa.com see ad on page 12 Chase Dental Health, PLLC 324 South Service Road, Ste. 116, Melville, 631-393-6888 www.chasedentalhealth.com see ad on page 7 277 Northern Blvd., ste. 306 Great Neck 516-562-9221 www.camtherapycenter.com see ad on page 23 Dr. Ahmad is one of “America’s Top Surgeons.” He specializes in both the Laproscopic Gastric Bypass and the Lap Band. Dr. Ahmad is trained in utilizing the DaVanci Robot, the most advanced surgical platform in the world. Dr Ahmad has more than 20 years of surgical experience and has performed over 4,000 minimally invasive procedures. He is currently the Director of Bariatric surgery at John T Mather Hospital with a Center of Excellence status. He is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgery, fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as member of the Society of American Gastroendoscopic Surgeons. Dr. George Autz is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Radiology with fellowship training in breast imaging and specialization in MRI-guided breast biopsies. Dr. Autz was previously Director of Women’s Imaging at Long Island Jewish Hospital. He is currently President of Long Island Radiological Society and Chair of the Mammography Committee for the New York State Radiological Society. Dr. Autz is also a member of the American College of Radiology. He currently serves as Director of Breast MRI at South Nassau Communities Hospital. He has served the Long Island community for 18 years and has earned a reputation for providing excellent, compassionate care for all women.. Dr Karen Barbosa is a Cleveland Clinic, Fellowship trained, board certified breast surgeon. During her stay at Memorial Sloan Kettering, the director of breast surgery encouraged her pursue a career as a Breast Surgeon due to her compassion, patience and love of people. She established a successful breast program at a Long Island hospital and is anoted lecturer at national conferences. She educates her patients and uses the latest state-of-the art diagnosis and treatments available. Her goal is to build an all-inclusive private breast center offering new technologies that are not currently available to patients on Long Island. She encourages patients to get second opinions and come in for routine breast exams. Dr. Barry Chase is a 1976 graduate of Georgetown University Dental School and has been practicing on Long Island for over 30 years. In addition to general dentistry, Dr Chase treats CranioFacial Pain, Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (breathing disorders and snoring). OSA is associated with higher risks for hypertension, coronary heart disease, strokes, short term memory loss and cognitive problems. The dental oral appliance solution is extremely effective for the treatment of OSA. If you would like to see Dr. Chase for a complimentary consultation, please call for an appointment. Dr. Dazhi Chen, a credentialed acupuncturist and research scientist in the North Shore-LIJ Health System, graduated from Liaoning College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China and received his master’s degree in acupuncture. He then worked as an Assistant Professor in the Acupuncture Department at his college as well as The Beijing College of Acupuncture and Osteopathy, Beijing. Dr. Chen received his Ph.D. from Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine in Japan. He has trained and practiced traditional Chinese Medicine, specializing in acupuncture for more than 20 years and has helped many people live painfree and healthier lives. Vladimir Dadashev, M.D. Moshe Dekel, M.D. Stephen T. Greenberg M.D., FACS Andrew A. Jacono, M.D., FACS Roger B. Katz, M.D. Neurological Surgery, P.C. 4230 Hempstead Tpke, Ste. 205, Bethpage, 516-605-2720 www.nspc.com see ad on page 15 South Shore Wholistic Weight Loss 220 E. Beech St., Long Beach 516-897-0369 www.thehcgcoaches.com see ad on page 15 Dr. Dekel served as Chief Resident at Brooklyn Jewish Hospital and is board certified in OB-GYN and Breast Thermography. He was an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Department of OB-GYN, at SUNY Stony Brook, served as Chief of OB-GYN Surgery at the Long Island Surgi-Center and as Medical Director of the Long Island Birthing Center. He has been in private practice since 1981 and transitioned into alternative medicine in 2000. Dr. Dekel brings a breadth of knowledge and expertise to each patient’s individual situation to identify and correct the fundamental issues that are at the core of the patient’s condition. The New York Center for Facial, Plastic and Laser Surgery 440 Northern Blvd., Great Neck 516-773-4646 www.newyorkfacialplasticsurgery.com see ad on page 17 The North Shore Cosmetic Medical Center 239 Jericho Tpke., Syosset 516-496-9797 see ad on page 13 Vladimir Dadashev, M.D., is a neurosurgeon who specializes in the treatment of degenerative diseases of the spine and spine tumors. Dr. Dadashev utilizes both minimally invasive and traditional open approaches for the treatment of spinal stenosis, sciatica, disc herniation, fractures, spinal instability, and back pain. Some of these treatments include kyphoplasty, microdiscectomy and spinal fusion. He also employs innovative techniques such as 3-D navigation and neuro-endoscopy in the treatment of brain tumors. He has authored numerous articles, book chapters, and presented extensively. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He is fluent in Russian. New York’s Premier Center for Plastic Surgery 195 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury 516-364-4200 461 Park Ave. South, New York 212-319-4999 www.greenbergcosmeticsurgery.com see ad on page 3 Dr. Greenberg is one of NY’s bestknown, board certified, plastic surgeons. Using the latest advances in technology, he performs the most advanced cosmetic surgical procedures in his fully-accredited, state-of-the- art ambulatory surgical center. Author and radio show host, he also has an antiaging skin care line to help reduce lines and wrinkles. He is sought after by patients and the media for his expertise in the field. He’s appeared on 20/20, CBS Evening News, and in Newsday, New York Times, Vogue, and many others. Dr. Greenberg offers complimentary consultations in his Woodbury and Park Ave. offices. Dr. Andrew Jacono is a Dual Board Certified, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon practicing in Great Neck and Manhattan. He is Section Head of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at North Shore Univ. Hospital, Assistant Clinical Professor at The NY Eye and Ear Infirmary and Albert Einstein College of Medicine; and author of the book Face the Facts: The Truth About Plastic Surgery Procedures. He has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN, USA Today and has his own television show on Discovery Channel called Facing Trauma! He specializes in minimally invasive Facelifts, eyelid lifts, browlifts, rhinoplasty, laser skin resurfacing, Botox, Juvederm, Radiesse and more. Roger B. Katz, M.D. is a Fellowshiptrained cosmetic surgeon specializing in non-invasive facial rejuvenation. The most advanced techniques and procedures are utilized to enhance and sculpt the face in a personal and private setting. Dr Katz of Long Island’s premier North Shore Cosmetic Medical Center and Spa offers a multidimensional, multi-modality approach to rejuvenating the face from the inside out with permanent or long term results, all without downtime or surgery. Call for a complimentary consultation. The information in Meet The Health Professional is provided by the advertisers, who are responsible for its accuracy and does not necessarily represent the editorial views of Long Island Woman 26 r-0/(*4-"/%80."/rDecember To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] m Meet The Health Professional Richard Linchitz, M.D. Dr. Pina LoGiudice James C. Marotta, M.D. Kelly O’Malley-Mattone M.D. Steven Mendelsohn M.D. Linchitz Medical Wellness, PLLC 70 Glen St., Ste. 300, Glen Cove 516-759-4200 www.linchitzwellness.com see ad on page 7 Inner Source Health 11 Stewart Ave., Huntington 631-421-1848 www.innersourcehealth.com see ad on page 11 Marotta Facial Plastic Surgery, P.C. 267 E. Main St., Ste. B5, Smithtown 631-982-2022 www.MarottaMD.com see ads on pages 21 & 27 Aesthetic Medical Studio 8 Bond St., Great Neck 516-482-2424 www.aestheticmedicalstudio.com see ad on page 16 Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology 9 locations throughout Long Island 516-798-4242, 631-444-5544 www.zprad.com see ad on back cover Richard Linchitz, MD is the Medical Director of Linchitz Medical Wellness which specializes in maintaining patient health through the “Six Pillars of Vibrant Health: diet, supplements, exercise, stress management, detoxification and hormone balancing. Dr. Linchitz is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the American Board of Pain Medicine, the American Board of Antiaging Medicine, the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine, American Board of Clinical Metal Toxicology and the International Board of Oxidative Medicine. He is also trained and certified in Insulin Potentiation Therapy™, an innovative cancer treatment. Hailed as a ‘world expert’ by Dr. Mehmet Oz on the Dr. Oz show, Dr. LoGiudice is truly a recognized expert in natural medicine. She is a licensed acupuncturist and naturopathic doctor. She is a past board member, secretary and Vice-President of the N.Y. Assoc. of Naturopathic Physicians. She is on the adjunctive faculty staff at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health and has taught at New York University. She has recently been published in the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine. Her newest inspiration is creating The BirthPlan,™ The9MonthPlan.com a unique and original seminar series approach towards teaching women about healthy pregnancy and birthing. Dual Board Certified Facial Specialist Dr. James Marotta is a leader in cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery on Long Island. Because of his expertise in the face, head & neck, Dr. Marotta is the ideal surgeon for facelifts, mini lifts, rhinoplasties, facial implants, fat injections, brow/ eye lifts & fractional CO2 laser treatments. Dr. Marotta is also one of Long Island’s top injectors of Botox, Dysport & fillers achieving beautiful, natural results. The office hosts an on-site accredited operating suite for your privacy & comfort. Dr. Marotta & his staff are committed to making your experience a positive one offering personalized attention & treating you with compassion & respect. Kelly O’Malley Mattone, M.D. is a Mount Sinai trained physician and anatomy expert who received her Medical Degree in 1989 and served as Chief Resident and Gross Anatomy Teaching Assistant. Dr. O’Malley Mattone continued at Mount Sinai Hospital as an Attending Physician, Clinical Residency Instructor and Associate Professor of Gross Anatomy. At her practice, Aesthetic Medical Studio, she will erase years from your face and take inches off your body without pain, surgery or downtime. During your private complimentary consultation, you will see unretouched photo albums of Dr. O’Malley Mattone’s work that undeniably confirm her state-ofthe-art non-surgical procedures yield visible and measurable results. Steven Mendelsohn, M.D., Medical Director of Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology, has been practicing his philosophy of “patients first” for the past 28 years. This attitude has helped him grow one of the largest radiology practices in the tristate area. He was the first to introduce advanced-level radiology technology to Long Island, such as the CT-Flash and 3T Open Skyra MRI. Dr. Mendelsohn is responsible for providing free radiology testing to Long Islanders who do not have health insurance, through a program he developed called “Give Back Sunday.” Dr. Mendelsohn is a member of the Long Island Radiological Society and The Nassau County Medical Society. The information in Meet The Health Professional is provided by the advertisers, who are responsible for its accuracy and does not necessarily represent the editorial views of Long Island Woman Marotta Facial Plastic Surgery Gives Back! All money donated by Marotta Facial Plastic Surgery to The Damien House Foundation will be directly applied to providing medications & treatment to Hansen’s patients at the Damien House hospital and clinic. Marotta Facial Plastic Surgery will be donating 10% of the profits from every gift card they sell during the month of December to a charitable organization in need. Don’t miss their special holiday offer: For every $200 of gift certificates that you buy for someone else, you’ll receive a free Microdermabrasion or PCA Peel for YOURSELF (a $130 value)! Gift certificates can be used for any treatment or product offered at Marotta Facial Plastic Surgery. Make sure to get yours today and help make a difference while making someone happy! ABOUT MAROTTA FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY Marotta Facial Plastic Surgery is Long Island’s premier cosmetic & reconstructive facial surgery center. Led by dual Board CertiGive a Gift — Get a Gift fied Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. James C. Marotta, the practice offers facial rejuvenation surgeries & non-surgical treatments in a Help a Cause! private, luxurious setting. Dr. Marotta’s extensive training in the ABOUT THE CHARITY Call (631) 982-2022 to purchase highly complex anatomy of the face makes him a leader in his Marotta Facial Plastic Surgery helps support The Damien House a gift certificate today! field. Recognized as a full facial rejuvenation specialist, he expertly Foundation, a charitable hospital and clinic in Guayaquil, Ecuador that transforms the lives of patients with Hansen’s Disease (leprosy). Hansen’s Disease performs facelifts, mini-lifts, endoscopic brow/midface lifts, & permanent fat injecis a mild but persistent infectious disease caused by bacteria that enter the body by tions in the privacy & comfort of his on-site accredited operating suite. Additionally, aerosol droplets and cause symptoms including nerve damage, lumps and/or ulcers on Dr. Marotta performs rhinoplasties, eyelid lifts, facial implants, hair transplants, as the skin, selective muscle paralysis, and blindness. The disease also frequently leads well as his signature EZ Lift™ Mini-Facelift and Eyelift surgeries under local. Marotta Facial Plastic Surgery is also center for laser and non-surgical skin rejuto deformities of the face, nose, ears and hands requiring corrective plastic surgery. Although rare in developed countries such as the US, the disease is prevalent in impov- venation featuring treatments like CO2 fractional laser skin resurfacing, IPL photoerished areas of Asia, Africa, and South America. According to Dr. Julie Gerberding, the facials, and now the revolutionary Ulthera skin tightening “non-surgical facelift.” director of the United States Center for Disease Control, “leprosy could be eradicated Make Marotta Facial Plastic Surgery your center for medical grade aesthetic skin worldwide, if that goal were to be set.” The disease is completely curable. After only care. The practice offers microdermabrasion, laser hair removal, anti-aging facials two weeks on antibiotics, Hansen’s patients are no longer contagious. Full treatment & chemical peels as well as an extensive line of Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup, PCA to cure the disease takes anywhere from six months to two years, depending on the products and the exclusive MarottaMD Signature Skincare line. To learn more, visit www.MarottaMD.com. individual’s immune system and the severity of disease present. advertisement To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] Decemberr-0/(*4-"/%80."/r27 Meet The Health Professional Annette Pennington Ellen Piernick, Wholistic Nutritionist Charlotte Ann Rhee MD Jackie Rubino David A. Schelssinger. M.D. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, PC 833 Northern Blvd., Great Neck 516-498-8400 aestheticplasticsurgerypc.com see ad on page 16 South Shore Wholistic Weight Loss 220 E. Beech Street, Long Beach 516-897-0369 www.thehcgcoaches.com see ad on page 15 Fusion Skin Spa 798 Grand Blvd., Deer Park 631-940-1672 www.fusionskinspa.com see ad on page 9 Annette Pennington, Licensed Medical Aesthetician at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery P.C., will analyze, refresh and rejuvenate your skin. An expert in anti–aging skin care as well as problematic skin conditions, she graduated St Vincent’s Hospital School of Nursing. She has brought years of medical experience as well as her compassionate nature into her aesthetic practice. Services include customized skin care programs to “turn back the hands of time”, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, laser hair removal, and the latest state of the art IPL Photorejuvenation by Lumenis. Skin care services are coordinated with Dr’s Feingold, Israeli and Korn. Call for a complimentary consultation. Ellen Piernick has appeared on TV and radio programs throughout the U.S. discussing numerous cuttingedge nutritional topics and is the author of Wholistic Nutrition eBooks: A Synergistic Approach to Health. She is an avid student and a vocal proponent of alternative health and healing. In 1994, she founded The Organic Frog, Inc., to share information about nutritional information. She also launched Greens Today, a 72 ingredient superfood formula that she developed. She shares a holistic health practice with the acclaimed Dr. Moshe Dekel, and specializes on HCG weight loss. 257 East Jericho Tpke., Huntington Station 631-424-6707 www.liplasticsurgery.com see ads on pages 5 & 22 Dr. Charlotte Ann Rhee is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Dr. Rhee specializes in surgery of the breast; Lejour (lollipop scar) breast reduction/lifts and mommy makeovers. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Her in-office surgical facility is fully accredited by the Joint Commission (JCAHO). If you would like to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Rhee, please call her Huntington office at 631-424-6707. Please feel free to visit her web site at www.liplasticsurgery.com. Schlessinger Eye & Face 75 Froehlich Farm Blvd., Woodbury 516-496-2122 www.schlessingereyeandface.com see ad on page 9 Dr. Schlessinger, is Board Certified by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and completed his Fellowship training in Eyelid Plastic Surgery and Neuro-Ophthalmology. Dr. Schlessinger was the director of Oculoplastic Surgery and Neuroophthalmology at Brooklyn Jewish Hospital and was given the prestigious “Outstanding Clinician of the Year” award. He is Director of Oculoplastic Surgery at Nassau University Medical Center. As an Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon with over a dozen years of experience, Dr. Schlessinger is uniquely qualified to treat the delicate skin of the eyelid and face. When it comes to your eyelids, Dr. Schlessinger is the physician of choice. Jackie Rubino is the co-owner of Fusion Skin Spa. She is also a certified Health and Nutrition Coach. She treats all aspects in wellness with an extensive knowledge in allergies, pregnancy and diabetes. Children and teens are also a focus of her practice. Some other services she offers at her spa are; permanent makeup, laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, life coaching and educational testing, massage, acupuncture, botox and fillers, facials, HydraFacial, microdermabrasion and much more. Health & Wellness Professionals coming in January Health & Wellness Guide Women are Responsible for 80% of Healthcare Purchases Dr. David Steiner, Medical Director Five Towns Neuroscience Research 222 Rockaway Tpke., Ste. 1, Cedarhurst, 516-239-1800 www.ftniresearch.com see ad on page 31 Reach Long Island’s Healthcare Decision-Makers in this special issue David Steiner, MD trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, with a subsequent Fellowship at the acclaimed Mentefiore Headache Center and Pain Management. Dr. Steiner is Chief of Neurology at Peninsula Hospital Center, Medical Director of their Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Unit (one of only 5 in all of New York City) and is the Director of their Stroke Center that he founded. Dr. Steiner is head of the local Parkinson’s Chapter and has widely lectured on topics of headache, pain management, stroke and general neurology in addition to speaking for the local epilepsy society. Long Island Woman Health & Wellness Advertisers Receive a Free write up in this Special Guide Reserve Your Space & Copy by December 2nd Long Island’s only Island-wide award-winning woman’s publication For more information and to reserve your space, call: 516-505-0555 x1 or email: ads@liwomanonline com The information in Meet The Health Professional is provided by the advertisers, who are responsible for its accuracy and does not necessarily represent the editorial views of Long Island Woman 28r-0/(*4-"/%80."/rDecember To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] Happenings December classes 1 •Crystal Crossover: 10am-12:30pm. Beads n’ Stitches. 153 Broadway, Hicksville. 516-296-9893. beadsnstitches.com. $25 fee. 4 •Crystal Crossover: 12:30-3pm. See December 1st. 5 •Crystal Crossover: 10am-12:30pm. Beads n’ Stitches. 2330 Merrick Rd., Merrick. 516-2969893. beadsnstitches.com. $25 fee. 6 •How to Meditate: 7:30-9:30pm. Judith S. Giannotti R.Hy., Smithtown. 631-724-9733. lightawakeningsmeditationandbeyond.com. Reduce stress and improve your life. 8 •Wire Linking: Call for times. Beads n’ Stitches. 153 Broadway, Hicksville. 516-296-9893. beadsnstitches.com. $25 fee. 10 •Crystal Crossover: 11am-1:30pm. See December 5th. •Touch of Beading: Call for times. Beads n’ Stitches. 233- Merrick Rd., Merrick. 516-296-9893. beadsnstitches.com. $10 fee. 13 •Meditation Group: 7:30-9:30pm. Judith S. Giannotti R.Hy., Smithtown. 631-724-9733. lightawakeningsmeditationandbeyond.com. Achieve inner peace and understanding. 15 •Crystal Crossover: 10am-12:30pm. See December 5th. 18 •Bead Embroidery: 10am-12:30pm. Beads n’ Stitches. 153 Broadway, Hicksville. 516-296-9893. beadsnstitches.com. $25 fee. 23 •Knotting with Silk: 7:30-10pm. Beads n’ Stitches. 153 Broadway, Hicksville. 516-296-9893. beadsnstitches.com. $25 fee. 24 •Basic Jewelry Making Workshop: 11am-1pm. Beads n’ Stitches. 153 Broadway, Hicksville. 516296-9893. beadsnstitches.com. $20 plus close of materials used. 30 •Dutch Spiral Stitch: 10am-12:30pm. Beads n’ Stitches. 153 Broadway, Hicksville. 516-296-9893. beadsnstitches.com. $25 fee. Ongoing •Adolescent Support & Mentoring: By appointment. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Facilitator: Marlene Natalie. For those adolescents whose lives have been touched by cancer-related illnesses. •Breast Cancer Exercise Program: Noon-1pm, Saturdays. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. For breast cancer patients who are finished with treatment. Provided by personal trainers certified in teaching exercise & wellness to breast cancer survivors. •Cancer Discussion: 1-2:30pm, Wednesdays. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Facilitator, Geri Barish. An informal, ongoing chat for people whose lives have been touched by cancer. •Cancer Support Group: 11:15am-12:15pm, Tuesdays. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. For those in need of support for all cancer-related illnesses. Group members of different ages and with different types of cancer come together each week to support one another. •Cancer Support Group for Bilateral Surgery: 5:30-6:30pm, Tuesdays. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Facilitator, Geri Barish. For women who have had bilateral surgery, double mastectomy. •Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Education: 7pm. First Wednesday of every month through December 7th. Holiday Inn Express, Stony Brook University Room. 3131 Nesconset Hwy., Centereach. 631-444-4970. ic.sunysb.edu. •Crochet Class: noon-1:30pm, Thursdays. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-3743190. 1in9.org. The group is designed to help cancer patients draw strength from each other and enjoy togetherness in this circle of friendship. •Decoupage Art Class: 12:30-2:30pm. Tuesdays. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. The art of decoupage under glass is in reformatting paper images to create something else. •Family Support & Cancer Support: By appointment, Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Facilitator, Florence Brodsky. For family members of those who have had cancer or are undergoing treatment. •Fit and Fabulous Yoga for Breast Cancer Patients: 6pm. Every Thursday until December 29th. Stony Brook University Cancer Center. 3 Edmund Pellegrino, Stony Brook. 631-444-9869. ic.sunysb.edu. •Fitness for Older Adults: 9:05am, Fridays. Long Beach Public Library, 11 W. Park Ave., Long Beach. 516-432-7201. nassaulibrary.org/ longbeach. •Italian Classes: October 1st through April 28th. Stony Brook University. 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook and John Glenn HS, Elwood Rd., Elwood. 631-6327444. •Mat Yoga Mondays: 9am-10am Mondays. Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. 516-766-4341 x111. friedbergjcc.org. Yoga Instructor Sandy Pinz. •Music Appreciation: 11am-noon, Mondays. Mid Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516822-3535 x335. myjcc.org. Listen to operas, operettas and Broadway musicals. $110. •Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Support: 12:30-1:30pm, Tuesdays. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Facilitator, Jill Alper. For those recently diagnosed with breast cancer. •Pilates: 6:30-7:30pm, Wednesdays. Huntington Library. 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. Registration required. To advertise: 516-505-0555 x1 or [email protected] $12 for the series. •Pots of Hope: Thursdays. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. An innovative art class for cancer patients, using terra cotta flowerpots. •Reiki Clinic: Wednesdays by appointment. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Learn about and experience this simple healing technique. For all cancerrelated illness. •Sherlock Holmes: 12:30-1:30pm, Tuesdays. Mid Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516822-3535 x335. miyjcc.org. Discussion group. $15. •Writers Round Table: 11am-noon, Wednesdays. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Freelance writer and author Lyna Caruso facilitates this creative writing workshop for those affected by cancer. Eight-week program. Registration required. Free. •Yoga By Nature: 8:30am. Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, 134 Cover Rd., Oyster Bay. 516-922-3200. audubon.org. A sixweek series of yoga classes for all levels. •Yoga for Beginners with Linda Cadle Hinton: 6:30-7:30pm, Wednesdays. Huntington Library Station, 1335 New York Ave., Huntington Station. 631-421-5053. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. Registration required. $24 for the series. •Yoga for Beginners with Augusta Berner: 1011am, Thursdays. Huntington Library, 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. Registration required. $12 for the series. •Yoga Intermediate: 9:15-10:15am., Saturdays. Huntington Library, 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. thehuntingtonlibrary.org. Registration required. $15 for the series. •Yoga/Stress Reduction: 11am-noon, Wednesdays. Hewlett House, 86 East Rockaway Rd., Hewlett. 516-374-3190. 1in9.org. Mondays 1:30-2:30 pm. 6-week program. For all cancer-related illness. Spotlight Tapestry Tapestry, a vocal ensemble of women called “utter perfection” by Gramophone magazine, presents composer Sheila Silver’s “The White Rooster,” commissioned by the Smithsonian to accompany the museum’s exhibit In the Realm of the Buddha. Tapestry’s “Song of Songs” interprets Bibical text as well as Latin chant, medieval compositions, Hebrew cantillation, Israeli songs, and improvisation between vielle (medieval fiddle) and percussion. Vocalists Laurie Monahan, Cristi Catt, Diana Brewer and Daniela Tosic will be joined by Shira Kammen on vielle (medieval fiddle) and Takaaki Masuko on percussion. When: Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 3pm Where: Staller Center for the Arts, Stony Brook University Tickets: stallercenter.com or call the box office at 631-632-ARTS 969-1101. boultoncenter.org. 3 ©Long Island Woman •Adelphi Opera Workshop: 8pm.ofAdelphi May not be used without permission Long UniverIsland Woman sity Performing Arts Center. 1 South Ave., Garden City. 516-877-4000. aupac.adelphi.edu. •Bombino: 8pm. Landmark of Main St.. 232 Main 1 •Between Two Worlds: 7:30pm. Cinema Arts St., Port Washington. 516-767-6444. landmarkonCentre. 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-423- mainstreet.org. 7611. cinemaartscentre.org. Documentary explor- •Paul Anka Christmas My Way: 7pm NYCB Theing the community and family divisions that are atre at Westbury. 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. 800-745-3000. livenation.com. redefining American Jewish identity and politics. •David Archuleta: My Kind of Christmas Tour 2011: •Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon: 8pm. Tilles 8pm NYCB Theatre at Westbury. 960 Brush Hollow Center for the Performing Arts. 720 Northern Blvd., Greenvale. 516-299-3100. tillescenter.org. Rd., Westbury. 800-745-3000. livenation.com. •My Reincarnation: 7:30pm. Cinema Arts Centre. •Vanilla Fudge- The Farewell Tour: 8pm. YMCA 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-423-7611. cin- Boulton Center for the Performing Arts. 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-969-1101. boultoncenter.org. emaartscentre.org. With Filmmaker Jennifer Fox. Entertainment 2 •Anna Dagmar and David Goldman: 8:30pm. UU Congregation of Central Nassau. 222 Stewart Ave., Garden City. 516-248-8891. uuccn.org. •Cesar Millan- The Dog Whisperer: 7pm NYCB Theatre at Westbury. 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. 800-745-3000. livenation.com. •The Hit Men: 7:30 and 9:30pm. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. 720 Northern Blvd., Greenvale. 516-299-3100. tillescenter.org. •Raul Malo: 8pm. YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts. 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore. 631- 4 •Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra 2011 Holiday Pops Tour: 2pm. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. 720 Northern Blvd., Greenvale. 516-2993100. tillescenter.org. •C.W. Post Department of Music Holiday Concert: 7pm. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. 720 Northern Blvd., Greenvale. 516-299-3100. tillescenter.org. •Jeffrey Biegel: 2:30pm. Cinema Arts Centre. 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org. Holiday season concert. December 2011 • Long Island Woman • 29 Happenings December •Tapestry: 3pm. Staller Center for the Arts. 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook. 631-632-2787. stallercenter.com. •Winter Medley Concert: 2pm. Baldwin Public Library. 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 516-223-6228. baldwinpl.org. Featuring the Moonlight Serenaders Swing Band. 6 •Adelphi Concert Band: 7:30pm. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center. 1 South Ave., Garden City. 516-877-4000. aupac.adelphi.edu. •Buster Keaton’s Seven Chances: 7:30pm. Cinema Arts Centre. 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org. A 1925 American comedy silent film. 7 •Chamber Music Ensemble: 7:30pm. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center. 1 South Ave., Garden City. 516-877-4000. aupac.adelphi.edu. 8 •Olivia Newton-John: 8pm NYCB Theatre at Westbury. 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. 800745-3000. livenation.com. 9 •Adelphi Jazz Ensemble: 7:30pm. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center. 1 South Ave., Garden City. 516-877-4000. aupac.adelphi.edu. •A Christmas Carol: 8pm. Houghton Hall Theatre at Trinity Episcopal Church. 130 Main St., Northport Village. 631-732-2926. minstrelplayers.org. •Collaborators: 7:30pm. Cinema Arts Centre. 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org. A new play by John Hodge broadcasted live from the National Theatre. •Dunkin Sheik: 8pm. YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts. 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-969-1101. boultoncenter.org. •Holidays in Harmony: 8:30pm. UU Congregation of Central Nassau. 222 Stewart Ave., Garden City. 516-248-8891. uuccn.org. Featuring The Folk Goddesses, Gathering Time, Strike the Bell, and Martha Trachtenberg and Tom Griffith. •Psychic Medium John Edward: 7:30pm NYCB Theatre at Westbury. 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. 800-745-3000. livenation.com. •Momix Botanica: 8pm. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. 720 Northern Blvd., Greenvale. 516- 299-3100. tillescenter.org. 10 •A Christmas Carol: 8pm. See December 9th. •Darlene Love: Love for the Holidays: 8pm. Landmark of Main St.. 232 Main St., Port Washington. 516-767-6444. landmarkonmainstreet.org. •Emerson Hart with Jeffrey Gaines: 8pm. YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts. 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-969-1101. boultoncenter.org. •Itzhak Perlman: 8pm. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. 720 Northern Blvd., Greenvale. 516299-3100. tillescenter.org. •A Leahy Family Christmas: 8pm. Staller Center for the Arts. 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook. 631632-2787. stallercenter.com. •The Nutcracker: 12 and 5pm. Hofstra University. Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead. 888-695-0888. ohmanballet.org. Under the artistic direction of Frank Ohman. 11 •The Adelphi Chorus: 3pm. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center. 1 South Ave., Garden City. 516-877-4000. aupac.adelphi.edu. •A Christmas Carol: 3pm. See December 9th. •The Homegrown String Band: 2:30pm. Peninsula Public Library. 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 516-239-3262. peninsulalibrary.org. Georgianne and Rick Jackofsky and their two daughters. •Judy Collins and Arlo Guthrie: 7pm. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. 720 Northern Blvd., Greenvale. 516-299-3100. tillescenter.org. •The Nutcracker: 1pm. See December 10th. 13 •Eileen Ivers- An Nollaig “An Irish Christmas”: 8pm. YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts. 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-969-1101. boultoncenter.org. 14 •Eileen Ivers- An Nollaig “An Irish Christmas:” 8pm. See Dember 13th. 15 •Carla Ulbrich and Rupert Wates: 8:30-10:30pm. Cinema Arts Centre. 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org. Live music from the Folk Society of Huntington. You’re Right! You should be advertising in The most cost-efficient way to deliver your message to over 140,000 Long Island women for advertising information 516-505-0555 x1 • [email protected] 30 • Long Island Woman • December 2011 16 •America and Jim Messina: 8pm NYCB Theatre at Westbury. 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. 800-745-3000. livenation.com. 17 •Aztec Two Step: 8pm. YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts. 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-969-1101. boultoncenter.org. •Hal Linden “I’m Old Fashioned”: 8pm. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center. 1 South Ave., Garden City. 516-877-4000. aupac.adelphi.edu. •The Nutcracker performed by The Eglevsky Ballet: 12 and 5pm. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. 720 Northern Blvd., Greenvale. 516-2993100. tillescenter.org. •The Nutcracker: See December 10th. 18 •Liza Minelli: 7pm NYCB Theatre at Westbury. 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. 800-745-3000. livenation.com. •A Staged Reading of A Christmas Carol: 2pm. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center. 1 South Ave., Garden City. 516-877-4000. aupac.adelphi. edu. •The Nutcracker performed by the Eglevsky Ballet: 1 and 5pm. See December 17th. •The Nutcracker: 1pm. See December 10th. 23 •Kenny Rogers Christmas and Hits: 8pm NYCB Theatre at Westbury. 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. 800-745-3000. livenation.com. 27 •The Rolling Stones: 7:30pm. Cinema Arts Centre. 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org. With Shelley Archives Speaker, Bill Shelley. 28 •Love Exposure: 7pm. Cinema Arts Centre. 423 Park Ave., Huntington. 631-423-7611. cinemaartscentre.org. A 12008 Japanese film written and directed by Sion Sono. 31 •Long Island Philharmonic Annual New Year’s Eve Spectacular: 7:30pm. Tilles Center for the PATRICIA BONO ANIMAL COMMUNICATOR PSYCHIC Gain insight into the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of your animal friends 516-922-7574 [email protected] www.patriciabono.com Performing Arts. 720 Northern Blvd., Greenvale. 516-299-3100. tillescenter.org. Ongoing •A Wonderful Life: Through January 8th. John W. Engeman Theatre, 250 Main St., Northport. 631261-9700. engemantheatre.com. events 1 •Night of Shopping: 5:-9pm. Lakeside Elementary School. 21 Babylon Rd., Merrick. 516-992-7231. Fundraiser for cultural arts programs for K-6 students hosted by Norman J. Levy Lakeside PTS in Merrick. •Your Health Means Everything: 1pm. Peninsula Public Library. 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 516239-3262. peninsulalibrary.org. Lecture/.Discussion on preventative tips to avoid falling. 2 •15th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony: 5:307:30pm. Bayard Cutting Arboretum. Montauk Highway, Great River. 631-581-1002. nysparks. com. •General End- User PC Technology: 6:308:30pm. Brentwood Public Library. 2nd Ave., Brentwood. 516-350-0090. iconpcug.org. 3 •Free Long Island Influenza Symposium: 10am2pm. 510 Grumman Road West, Bethpage. Contact Brendan Beebe at 516-390-5203 or [email protected]. This free symposium is open to all Long Island residents and business owners who want to learn the ways to prevent infection from the influenza. •Pitchapalooza: 2pm. Book Revue. 313 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442. bookrevue.com. 4 •How Terribly Strange To Be 70: 2pm. Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. 516-766-4341. friedbergjcc.org. Presentation honoring Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. •Gingerbread House Contest and Bake Sale: 1-4pm. Valley Stream Historical Society. 143 Hen- ONE COMPANY. ONE AGENT. MANY WAYS TO SAVE. Let me help you save time and money. Protecting more of your world with Allstate makes your life easier. And it can put more money in your pocket. Bundle your policies and you can save even more. Why wait? Call me today. 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Astoria Federal Savings. 180 W. Main St., Babylon Village. 631465-6350. goodshepherdhospice.net. Christmas tree and menorah lighting. •Paul Griffin: 7pm. Book Revue. 313 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442. bookrevue.com. He will speak about and sign his new book, Stay With Me. •Sarah’s Key: 10am and 1pm. Peninsula Public Library. 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 516-239-3262. peninsulalibrary.org. 7 •Afternoon Book Discussion: 2pm. Baldwin Pub- lic Library. 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 516-2236228. baldwinpl.org. Discussion of Alice I Have Been by Melanie Benjamin. •Alix Strauss and Susan Henderson: 7pm. Book Revue. 313 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-2711442. bookrevue.com. They will speak about and sign their respective novels, Based Upon Availability and Up from the Blue. 8 •How to Buy and Sell on eBay: 7pm. Baldwin Public Library. 2385 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 516223-6228. baldwinpl.org. •Lights of Love Ceremony: 6pm. Astoria Federal Savings. 1047 N. Country Rd., Stony Brook. 631465-6350. goodshepherdhospice.net. Christmas tree and menorah lighting. •Syosset Camera Club Competition: Call for times. Community center in Hypath Park. Hypath Rd., Old Bethpage. 516-528-0421. syossetcc.org. •Your Health Means Everything: 1pm. Peninsula Public Library. 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 516239-3262. peninsulalibrary.org. Lecture/discussion on exercises to improve balance. 11 •Human Rights Talk: 11am. Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island. 38 Old Country Rd., Garden City. 516-741-7304. Dr. David B. Lowry will be presenting the talk of Business, social devel- opment and human rights in a transitional world. 13 Minimally invasive plastic surgery and non-surgical treatments. •Human Impact on Long Island Wildlife: 7:30pm. Freeport Memorial Library. 144 W. Merrick Rd., Freeport. 516-432-8156. ssaudubon.org. Meet some of the center’s permanently disabled resident wild animals and learn about the wildlife cases that have come to Volunteers for Wildlife’s Hospital with Lauren Schulz. •Jane Eyre: 10am and 1pm. Peninsula Public Library. 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 516-239-3262. peninsulalibrary.org. •Lights of Love Ceremony: 6pm. Astoria Federal Savings. 3887 Merrick Rd., Seaford. 631-4656350. goodshepherdhospice.net. Christmas tree and menorah lighting. •Weight Loss Seminar: 6:30pm. Mather Hospital. Port Jefferson with Dr. Anif Ahmad. For more information call 631-689-0220 x104. Free. 15 14 •Illustrated Lecture: 1pm. Peninsula Public Library. 280 Central Ave., Lawrence. 516-239-3262. peninsulalibrary.org. Hidden corners of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with Vivian Gordon. •Health Lecture: 7pm. Wild By Nature Huntington. 369 W. Main St., Huntington. 631-424-6480. thehcgcoaches.com. Topics include: PH alkaline balance of the body, cellular detoxification, applied kinesiology, organic foods & dehydrating, HCG weight loss, benefits of infrared and more with Ellen Piernick, wholistic nutritionist. •Plastic Surgery Seminar: 5-6pm. 516-773-4646. •Ken Bausert at the Syosset Camera Club: 7:3010pm. Community center in Hypath Park. Hypath Rd., Old Bethpage. 516-528-0421. syossetcc.org. Ken will present The Past Five Years of My Vision. 17 •Festival Of Lights Benefit: 7pm. Middle Bay Country Club. 3600 Skillman Ave., Oceanside. For more information contact Tamar Segura at 516634-4148. [email protected]. 18 •Community Chanukah Party: 11am-1pm. Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. 516-766-4341. friedbergjcc.org. 19 22 •Syosset Camera Club Photography Critique: 7:30-10pm. Community center in Hypath Park. Hypath Rd., Old Bethpage. 516-528-0421. syossetcc.org. 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ONGOING s!DULT #ONNECTIONS 7 or 7:30pm (time varies), Thursdays. Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. 516-766-4341 x111. friedbergjcc.org. $10 dues per month. Additional fees apply occasionally for theme dinners, etc. s!DULT (APPENINGS 7:45-9:15pm, Tuesdays. Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535 x328. miyjcc.org. Ages 40 and up. s"ABY"OOMERS#LUB 7:30-9:30pm, Wednesdays. Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. 516-6344170. friedbergjcc.org. For those between 1946 and 1964. $10. s"OOK ,OVERS "ONANZA 1:30-5pm, on the first Wednesday of each month. Extended hours until 8pm on the first Wednesday of each month. Library Wing on Merrick and Kirkwood Avenues. 516-379-6434. s#ONNECTIONS 6:30-7:45pm, second and fourth Tuesdays. Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack. 631-462-9800 x139. syjcc.org. Widow and widowers group for ages 50 and up. $9 or 516465-2520. s#REATURE &EATURE 2pm on Saturdays. Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center, 134 Cove Rd., Oyster Bay. 516-922-3200. audubon.org. A Sanctuary naturalist will provide you with an upclose look at one of our resident wild creatures each week. Free. s&RIENDSHIP#IRCLE 7:30-10pm, Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview. 516-822-3535 x335. miyjcc.org. Ages 60 and up. $6. s'ETTINGTHE*OB/FFER3ECRETSFROMTHE/THER 3IDEOFTHE$ESK6-9pm on Wednesdays through December 28th. The Business Corners Ste B13. 200 Motor Pkwy, Happauge. 631-757-2936. gettingthejob.eventbee.com. Get interviews, work with headhunters, learn to negotiate, image assessment, resume evaluation and more. s'IVE "ACK 3UNDAYS Once a month ZwangerPesiri Radiology provides free radiological exams ( MRI, CT SCAN, X-ray, Mammography, etc.) for uninsured Nassau and Suffolk County residents. For more information, upcoming dates, and phone numbers, visit ZPgivebacksundays.org. s)NSURANCE%NROLLMENT3ESSIONS 5-8pm, first and third Thursday of each month. Franklin Hospital, Admitting Dept., 900 Franklin Ave., Valley Stream. 516-256-6397 or 866-381-1931. healthcareaccess.edu. Family & Child Health Plus free or lowcost health insurance available for NYS residents. s*APANESE #LASSICAL $ANCE: 4:30-6pm & 6:308pm Tuesdays. Long Island Japanese Culture Center. 12 Lincoln Ave., Roslyn Heights. 917-226-1195. [email protected]. Learn to wear kimono and dance with a fan in the elegant Soke Fujima style. Beginners of all ages. For free trial lesson, contact the instructor. s-AIN (OUSE 4OURS 1-3:15pm. Through December 4th. Connetquot River State Park Preserve. Sunrise Highway, Oakdale. 631-581-1072. nysparks.com. s-ICHAEL &AIRCHILD 7ANDERLUST THE 1UEST FOR )MAGES OF "EAUTY Through January 3rd. Huntington Public Library’s Main Art Gallery. 338 Main St., Huntington. 631-427-5165. artgallery@ thehuntingtonlibrary.org. 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Docent-led family walk-through of the exhibition and, beginning at 1:30 pm, supervised art activities for the whole family. Special family guides of the main exhibition are available in the galleries. Museum admission required. s*OHN!DAMS5NBOUND Through February 17th. Sachem Public Library. 150 Holbrook Rd., Hol- Beads n’ Stitches A LONG ISLAND BEAD STORE brook. 631-588-5024. sachemlibrary.org. Explore the personal library of John Adams. s.#-!S 3CULPTURE 0ARK Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org. More than 50 works by renowned artists set amidst the 145acre property. s.#-!S 7ALKING 4RAILS AND 'ARDENS Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org. The museum’s 145 acres include many marked nature trails through the woods. 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