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MAKE ONE CHANGEEditor: Deborah Chiaravalloti

Designer: Rose Russo

Make One Change is published quarterly by Anna JaquesHospital. The material in Make One Change is for educationaland informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice or care. Please consult a doctor with any questions or concerns you might haveregarding your condition.

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MAKE ONE CHANGE

3 . . . .Do we have new

doctors? Yes we do!

Meet Mary Chang, DO

4 . . . .Meet Kay Ficht, MD

5 . . . .Meet Paul Chang, MD

6–7 . .Varicose Veins are Out!

8 . . . .Eat Healthy wheneating out

9 . . . .Presenting Type 2Diabetes

10 . . .Squeezing in FiveServings of Fruits and Vegetables

11 . . .Kids, Fruits andVegetables–they dogo together!

Anna Jaques Hospital is the proud co-sponsor of the

Newburyport Farmer’s market. The market is open

Sundays, 9–1 at the Tannery in Newburyport.

Office Yoga. It is a great way to counteract stress. If you sit at a deskor at home all day working at a computer, poor posture is your enemy.Here is one office yoga stretch that you can try at your desk. You mayfind it will ease the stress and strain that work can put on your neck,shoulders and back.

Stressed to the Max? Time for Office Yoga!

Begin with a deep, slow breath, inhale and exhale.Bring yourself to a calmer state of mind bynoticing how the breath moves your torso. Inhaleagain and on the exhale bend at the hip, leadwith your heart, and extend your spine, head toyour knees. Keep extending through the top of yourhead and on an inhale lift up, slightly roundingthe back to the first postion and repeat.

Like the first exercise, bend forward at the hips.Keep extending through the spine, lead with yourheart. Then bring the head of the armbones upto the ears and swing your arms up and behindyour back. On an inhale bring your arms uptoward the ceiling, on the exhale, bring them back down toward the floor. Repeat.

Take a deep breath in, root your hips in the chairand extend the spine (head up toward the ceiling).Do this a number of times. Then cross your lefthand on to your right knee, right hand holds theedge of the seat, inhale up and on the exhaletwist from your waist to the right. Inhale up, extendthrough the spine and exhale twist. Come back tocenter with an inhale. Repeat on the other side.

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Do we have new doctors? Yes we do!

Meet Mary Chang, DO, OB/GYN at

Women’s Health Care in Newburyport

and Haverhill.

doctor of osteopathy, an OB/GYN, a former

Major in the US Army Medical Corp, and

the mother of three boys and one girl? Yes,

that’s right, Mary Chang, DO, is all these

things, and the newest OB/GYN at

Women’s Health Care in Newburyport

and Haverhill. Dr. Chang, her husband,

Dr. Paul Chang, (who has also joined

the staff of Anna Jaques, please see

page 5), her children, and a horse,

have moved to the Newburyport

area where she is practicing

medicine and the family is

enjoying the beautiful North

Shore of Massachusetts.

“My family and I are excited

to be here and to become part of

this community,” said Dr. Chang.

“It is a wonderful opportunity to

be able to practice medicine at

Anna Jaques, where the patients’

health and well-being, and satisfac-

tion with their experience in the

hospital, is of the utmost importance.”

Dr. Chang was named one of the

Best Doctors in America by the Best

Doctors peer review survey, and

has more than 20 years experience

in the OB/GYN field. She specializes in

female urologic surgery and pelvic floor

reconstruction, as well as general obstetrics and

gynecology. Previous to joining Women’s Health

Care, Dr. Chang served on the OB/GYN faculty at

the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and served

our country honorably as an active duty Major in

the U.S. Army Medical Corps.

Dr. Chang joins a team of five physicians at

Women’s Health Care; Dr. Steven Mollov, Dr.

Rebecca Boyer, Dr. Susan Newhouse, Dr. Mary

Baker-Berzansky and Dr. Jane Kerr. The team of

five midwives includes Lisa Walsh, CNM, FNP,

Jessica Satrape, CNM, MSN, Susan Martinson-

Zuercher, RN, MSN, CNM, Jodie Kaufman,

CNM, RN, MSN, CCBE, and Sara Golden,

RN, CNM. Together these highly trained

clinicians offer a full range of obstetric and

gynecologic services including specialty

expertise in vaginal and uro-gynecological

surgery, high-risk pregnancies, teen

health and the unique challenges of

menopause. The certified nurse

midwives deliver more than 200 babies

each year, and midwife Lisa Walsh has

delivered more than 500 babies in her

career!

We know that choosing obstetrical

and gynecological care is perhaps the

most personal decision a woman will

ever make. The team at Women’s

Health Care welcomes you to call

them and discuss your needs with

them. Call 978-556-0100 for offices

in Newburyport and Haverhill.

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OTHER OB/GYNS AT ANNA JAQUES:

Joe Heyman, MD is an OB/GYN in private practice at Caring

For Women, 24 Morrill Place, in Amesbury, MA. To learn

more about his practice log onto www.heyman.yourmd.com.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Heyman please call

978-388-1259

Medical School: State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center

Internship: U.S. Public Health Service Hospital, NY

Residency: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Meet Kay Ficht, MD, Internal Medicine Physician

at Coastal Medical Associates

physician responsible for a large internal medicine practice, a caring husband and father of three, a lover of sports, cars, music

and his dog, Buster – that is Kay Ficht, MD the newest physician at Coastal Medical Associates. Dr. Ficht is returning to

Newburyport after practicing medicine at Lahey Haverhill for 12 years.

“I love this community,” says Dr. Ficht. “I wanted to move my practice to Newburyport so my patients

can receive their care at Anna Jaques. This hospital offers the intimate setting of a community hospital

while providing big city technology and expertise to its patients. It really is the best of both worlds.”

As an internist, Dr. Ficht specializes in the diagnosis and medical treatment of adults. He

provides his patients with long-term, comprehensive care and manages both common and

complex diseases for them. Dr. Ficht serves as a primary care physician to his patients.

“I am proud that I have long-term relationships with my patients,” said Dr. Ficht. “Generally

I care for a patient for many, many years, and I get to know them, and their families, well. It is

one of the things I love best about my practice. I am pleased that we are close enough in the

new location so that I can continue to follow my Haverhill patients.”

In the course of an average day at the practice, Dr. Ficht will

perform clinical examinations, make diagnoses, treat acute

illness such as infections and influenza, as well as chronic

diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure.

Dr. Ficht is joined by a nurse practitioner, Melissa Maloney,

N.P. Melissa cares for patients and helps to educate them on

disease prevention and general wellness.

Dr. Ficht’s Coastal Medical Associates office is

located in the Newburyport Medical Center, One

Wallace Bashaw Jr. Way, Suite 2002, next to

Anna Jaques Hospital. To make an appointment

with Dr. Ficht, please call his office at

978-465-0635. (And make sure to ask

him about Buster, the dog.)

Patrick P. Barbier, MD21 Storey AvenueNewburyport, MA 01950978-462-0515

Coastal Medical Associates 46 Toll Road, Unit BSalisbury, MA 01952978-462-3009William G. Jackson, MD

Cornerstone Family Practice303C Haverhill Street, Box 10Rowley, MA 01969978- 948-3902www.cornerstone-ma.comGeorge J. Papanicolaou, DO

OTHER PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS:

Family Care Associates65 Central StreetGeorgetown, MA 01833978-352-7780Scott S. Berzansky, MDMarc R. Federman, MD

Highland Primary Care Associates21 Highland AvenueNewburyport, MA 01950978-463-7770Stephen F. Kulcsar, DORichard Traister, MDAlain-Marc Werner, MD

Holistic Family Practice65 Newburyport TurnpikeNewbury, MA 01951978-465-9770Michele C. Geller, MDJonathan P. March, DOMark Su, MD

Gavin C. Little, DO46 Toll RoadSalisbury, MA 01952978-462-3433

Georgetown Family Medicine256 Georgetown Road, Suite 7Boxford, MA 01921978-887-0222Linda Marie Hindle, DO

Newburyport Family Practice3 Cherry StreetNewburyport, MA 01950978-465-7322www.newburyportfamilypractice.comRenae Freid, DOKevin K. Lanphear, DO

Newburyport Medical Associates18 Highland AvenueNewburyport, MA 01950978-462-9571Daniel Eyink, MDMichael J. McCartney, MDAaron R. Thomas, DO

North Shore Internal MedicineOne Wallace Bashaw Jr. WayNewburyport, MA 01950978-465-7719Saira Naseer-Ghiasuddin, MD, FACPKimberly Kersten, DO

Pentucket Medical Associates260 Merrimac StreetNewburyport, MA 01950www.pmaonline.com978-499-7200Stephen P. Beaudoin, MDAldo L. Damiani, MDWilliam C Ingram, MDTheresa Leak-Gonzales, MDCharles S. Randall, MDJessica Schoonmaker, MDMary T. Schwartz, MD

Seacoast Medical Associates21 Highland AvenueNewburyport, MA 01950978-462-1555Guy A. Navarra, MD

In Amesbury:Lahey Amesbury24 Morrill PlaceAmesbury, MA 01913978-388-5050Walter J. Alt, MDLydia R. Jeffcoat, MDAnavera Lopes, MDBarrie Paster, MDGeorge J. Pentoliros, MDAlena Tlucko, MD

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Meet Paul Chang DO, Orthopedic Surgeon

drove with his wife, Mary, and four children, and hauled the family boat from Texas

to Newburyport to practice medicine in a growing community. (He considered

driving his horse too, but thought better of that at the last moment.) He is also a graduate of

West Point Military Academy and an accomplished orthopedic surgeon. Meet Paul Chang, DO

who has joined Seacoast Orthopedics Associates in Newburyport. Dr. Chang has been an

orthopedic surgeon for more than 14 years, specializing in knee reconstruction, minimally invasive

hip replacements, limb deformity, and complex trauma. Dr. Chang and his wife, Dr. Mary

Chang, OB/GYN (please see page 3), moved to the greater Newburyport area to

practice medicine in a community setting and enjoy New England.

“I have spent most of my career practicing in military hospitals, helping

our military men and women recover from their injuries,” said Dr. Chang.

“Now I want to practice medicine in a community where I can help

teenagers and Baby Boomers, weekend warriors and the elderly recover

from injuries and return to a healthy, productive life.”

As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Chang specializes in treating the

muscles, ligaments, bones, tendons, joints and nerves that allow our

bodies to move. Dr. Chang has many years of experience using lasers and

arthroscopic surgery, (minimally invasive surgery), to treat muscular

disorders or damaged joints such as hips and knees.

“Today there are many medical advances that allow us to repair and

replace joints in a minimally invasive way,” said Dr. Chang. He joins the

team at Seacoast Orthopedic Associates that includes Dr. James Ford,

Dr. Michael Wack, and Dr. Kenneth Glazier.

Seacoast Orthopedic Associates is located at 21 Highland Avenue,

Newburyport, in the Doctors’ Office Building adjacent to Anna Jaques

Hospital. If you would like to make an appointment to see Dr. Chang, call

Seacoast Orthopedic Associates at 978-462-7555. To read more about the

practice, log onto Seacoastortho.net.

SPORTS MEDICINE NORTH

The medical staff at Anna Jaques Hospitalincludes a range of well qualified orthopedicsurgeons. Sports Medicine North is locatedin the Newburyport Medical Center, OneWallace Bashaw Jr Way, next to AnnaJaques Hospital and provides orthopedicsurgeons with various sub-specialties. Tolearn more about the practice log ontowww.sportsmednorth.com. To schedule anappointment with a physician at SportsMedicine North in Newburyport, please call978-997-1500.

Steven Mattheos, MD Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical

SchoolResidency: Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency

Program with rotations at Boston hospitals:Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women'sHospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, andChildren’s Hospital.

Internship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, BostonFellowship: Sports, New England Baptist Hospital

Jonathan Uroskie, MDMedical School: MCP Hahnermann University School of

Medicine, (currently Drexel) University School ofMedicine

Internship: The University of Vermont, Fletcher AllenHealthcare

Residency: The University of Vermont

Robert M. Wood, MD, FRCSMedical School: Dalhousie

University, Halifax, NovaScotia, Canada

Residency: University of Alberta,Edmonton Alberta, Canada

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hey hurt, they pound, they swell, and they are unsightly. Roughly one in two

adults over the age of 50 suffers with the pain of varicose veins. Varicose

veins form when a vein allows blood to flow backward and collect, resulting

in an enlarged, swollen varicose vein. David Swierzewski, MD performs the

innovative VNUS™ Closure procedure to remove varicose veins. “During the

VNUS™ procedure a thin catheter is inserted into the vein,” says Dr. Swierzewski.

“The tip of the catheter heats the vein and seals it shut. Blood then reroutes itself

to healthy veins. Patients can drive themselves home and generally return to

normal activities within 2 days with pain free legs.”

GENERAL SURGERY

Dr. Swierzewski is also one of the general

surgeons at Anna Jaques conducting surgery with

high definition equipment in fully computerized

operating suites. “In the majority of cases we use

a minimally invasive approach to surgery using

tiny surgical incisions,” says Dr. Swierzewski.

“This significantly reduces a patient’s pain and

shortens recovery time.”

WOUND HEALING

In the Anna Jaques Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center, patients who

suffer with wounds that have not healed in 30 days receive specialized care.

Dr. Swierzewski is one of the specialty trained physicians in the wound center.

“Our Wound Healing center has one of the highest healing rates in the nation.

We have two hyperbaric chambers, a certified hyperbaric technician and specialty

trained nurses who treat our patients,” he said.

TRAUMA SURGERY

Dr. Swierzewski is also one of the trauma surgeons in the Level III Trauma

Center at Anna Jaques Hospital.

“In the trauma center we stabilize patients and do everything possible to save

their lives,” said Dr. Swierzewski. “A good example is a patient who was involved in

a severe car accident and suffered swelling of the brain, a severe and potentially

fatal condition. High winds prevented her from being airlifted to Boston and drive

time traffic made an ambulance ride problematic. I performed emergency

Neurosurgery to relieve pressure in her brain, and when she was stable, we sent

her to a tertiary care hospital in Boston. Three months later she was out of rehabil-

itation and home, functioning fully. I am proud that the Anna Jaques Trauma

Center team saved her life.”

VARICOSEVEINS ARE

OUT!Dr. David Swierzewski

is in!

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Patients can drivethemselves home and generally return to normal activitieswithin 2 days withpain free legs.

If you suffer with varicose veins,

you are not alone and you need to

know about VNUS™.

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Jeffrey Bentley, MD

21 Highland Avenue

Newburyport, MA 01950

978-465-8000

Medical School: University of Massachusetts

Medical School

Internship: University of Massachusetts

Medical Center

Residency: University of Massachusetts Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Jeffrey Bentley, MD has been in private surgical practice for 26 years. As a

general surgeon he regularly conducts breast, gallbladder and colorectal surgery

at Anna Jaques Hospital. He also performs colonoscopies and hernia repairs.

Dr. Bentley says that his experience has taught him that the patient is an

important partner. “Listening to the patient and answering questions can be

just as important as the technical aspects of surgery,” said Dr. Bentley.

“Patients often know what their problem is even before I see them. Many

of them already understand treatment options, either from friends and relatives

or from conducting research on the web. It’s important to listen to what the

patient is saying.”

If you call to schedule an appointment you will speak with office manager

Miasha Trottier. You can find Miasha by calling 978-465-8000.

Peter A. Hartmann, MD

21 Highland Avenue

Newburyport, MA 01950

978-463-8686

Medical School: University of Massachusetts

Medical School

Internship: University of Massachusetts Medical Center

Residency: University of Massachusetts Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Peter Hartmann, MD has been in private surgical practice for 21years. As a

general surgeon he routinely conducts laparoscopic gallbladder and hernia

surgery. Dr. Hartmann’s specialty focus is on abdominal and breast surgery and

he performs various breast procedures related to the diagnosis and treatment of

breast cancer. His private practice is located in the Doctors’ Office Building

adjacent to Anna Jaques Hospital.

Dr. Hartmann was the driving force behind the establishment of the Level III

Trauma Center at Anna Jaques and actively participates in the ongoing recertifi-

cation of the center.

“Trauma, whether large or small, is a leading cause of death and disability in all

age groups,” said Dr. Hartmann. “We worked hard to establish the Anna Jaques

trauma program because it is one way to have a positive impact on every

member of the community.”

You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Hartmann’s office by calling

978- 463-8686. Patients of Dr. Hartmann’s practice can easily have their

questions answered when they call and speak with Kathy Marshall, RN.

GENERAL SURGEONS AT ANNA JAQUES:

Anna Jaques Hospital offers a team of well qualified general surgeons.

These surgeons conduct a range of general surgical procedures and each is

skilled in specialty surgery as well.

Dr. Swierzewski is trained to conduct

the VNUS™ procedure at Anna Jaques

Hospital. He is in private practice at

Atlantic Surgical Associates located in

the Doctors’ Office Building adjacent

to Anna Jaques Hospital. He is a

board certified surgeon and a Fellow

of the American Board of Surgeons.

To schedule an appointment with

Dr. Swierzewski call 978-462-8006.During the VNUS™procedure a thindisposable catheter isinserted into the vein.

The tip of thecatheter heats the vein and seals it shut.

The catheter iswithdrawn, closingthe vein. Bloodthen reroutes itselfto healthy veins.

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DE-CODING RESTAURANT

MENUS:

Fried, au gratin, crispy, scalloped,

pan-fried, sautéed, buttered, creamed

or stuffed = high fat, high calories.

Steamed, broiled, baked, grilled, poached

or roasted = low fat, reduced calories.

ASK YOUR SERVER:

To point out the healthiest choices on the

menu and to describe how dishes are

prepared.

To omit dressings or sauces, or serve them

on the side so you control the portions.

For healthy substitutions choose:

A baked potato instead of French fries.

A salad, fruit, or vegetables instead of

cole slaw.

Unlocking the Mysteries of the

Restaurant Menu…(And other tips to avoid sabotaging your healthy eating plan!)

It is possible to eat well and avoid “food sabotage” when you eat

out, as long as you know how to decode the menu. The majority

of restaurants want to please their diners, so don’t hesitate to ask

for exactly what you want. For example, if you know you want

broiled salmon and rice ask the waiter for it, and don’t bother to

open the menu.

REMEMBER PORTION CONTROL:

When you order, ask that the meal be

divided in half before it is served to you,

1/2 on your plate, 1/2 in a carry out

container.

SALAD BARS:

Choose fresh greens, raw vegetables,

fresh fruits, and garbanzo beans.

Use reduced-fat, low-fat, light or fat-free

dressings.

Avoid cheeses, marinated salads, pasta

salads, bacon bits, olives and other

salty foods.

DESSERT:

Choose fresh fruit, fruit ice, sherbet,

gelatin or angel food cake for dessert.

Use fat-free or 1% milk in your coffee

instead of cream or half-and-half.

In our next issue we will

discuss finding healthy choices

at fast food restaurants.

(Believe it or not!)

Information courtesy of the American Heart Association

www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter

If you are age 60 or older and overweight you are at risk fortype 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes. However, you can take smallsteps each day to prevent or delay the onset of the disease.The most important thing you can do is to lose a modestamount of weight (10 to 14 pounds for a 200-pound person)by moving more and making healthy food choices.

FIND AN ACTIVITY YOU ENJOY:

Walk in safe places, such as indoor or outdoor walking paths, a shopping mall, or a

community center. Dancing is also a fun way to be active. Get off the couch, turn

on the music, and move. Add a little more activity each day until you reach at least

30 minutes a day, five days a week

EASY WAYS TO ADD STEPS!

• Take the stairs instead of the elevator, as many flights as you can.

• Walk around the house while you talk on the phone.

• Park the car farther away from stores, movie theaters, and your office.

CHOOSE HEALTHY FOODS:

• Whole grain foods such as whole wheat bread, crackers, cereals,

brown rice, oatmeal, and barley.

• A variety of colorful fruits and vegetables.

• Small portions of heart-healthy fats such as nuts, seeds,

and vegetable oils.

• Low fat or skim milk, yogurt, and cheese.

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FOLLOW THESE TIPS:

• When eating meat, poultry, or fish, one serving should be the

size of a deck of cards.

• Choose fish and lean meat and poultry (without the skin).

• Choose foods that have been baked or broiled instead of fried.

• Limit sweets and desserts. They usually contain a lot of fat as well

as sugar. Have a small serving, and not every day.

Remember: Medicare offers a free blood glucose test for people at risk for diabetes. Visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE to learn more. It may not be easy to makethese lifestyle changes, but you can do it!

Aging Can Increase Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes, But You Can Do Something About It.

Information courtesy of:

NDEP is a partnership of the National Institutes

of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention, and more than 200 public and

private organizations.

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Are these the promises of a snake oil salesman in the old West?

No, these are the benefits of making fruits and vegetables the mainstay

of your daily diet. Studies show that the people who eat more fruits and

vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet are more likely to reduce the

risk of many serious health problems, absorb more vitamins and nutrients,

and control their weight. Fruits and vegetables are naturally low in calories

and high in fiber.

It may seem like a chore to incorporate the recommended five (that’s 5!)

daily servings of fruits and vegetables into your daily meals, but it is fairly

easy to do. And, making small changes in your eating habits can make a

big difference in your health.

Easy Ways to Eat Five Servings

of Fruits andVegetables Every Day

(And why you should!)

Reduce your chances

of getting heart disease!

Reduce your risk

of high blood pressure!

Reduce your risk

of Type II Diabetes!

Here are some other ideas on how to incorporate produce into your daily meals:

• Buy individually packaged servings of fruits and vegetables or create your own at

home so you can eat healthy snacks on the go!

• Have breakfast at home and include fruit, whole grains

and skim milk.

• Try to prepare dinners that are heavy on vegetables.

If you are pressed for time, use ready-to-eat

packaged salads or stir-fry mixtures. Prepare

extra portions and freeze them in labeled

containers so you can use them the next

time you need to prepare a quick meal.

Consider this as just one more way to Go Green (or red, or yellow, or orange)!

Information courtesy of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Make your liquids count.

• Instead of soda, drink 100% fruit or vegetable

juice each day.

• Add zip to juice by mixing it with club soda.

• Make fruit smoothies. Combine 100% juice, fruit,

and ice in a blender and you will quickly get

2-3 servings of fruit.

Think about it this way. • One serving of produce is one cup of raw leafy greens – easy to put in a sandwich.

• One-half cup of fresh, frozen or canned fruits is one serving – easy to put in yogurt

or on your morning cereal.

• One-half cup of vegetables is one serving – throw

them on top of a salad, or in a bowl for snacks.

• One medium apple is one serving of fruit and so

is 3/4 cup of 100% juice.

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And now, tips forfeeding your childrenmore fruits andvegetables!

(It’s all about making it fun.)

know that convincing children to eat fruits and vegetables

can be a battle, but you need to continue to fight the good

fight. The vitamins and minerals in produce are essential to a child’s

health. Introducing a variety of fruits and vegetables to children early

on can help them develop a lifetime of healthy eating habits. The US

Department of Agriculture recommends that children eat five daily

servings of fruits and vegetables. What is a parent to do?

Start their day off with fruit. • Make a smoothie by blending yogurt, fruit, and ice (or frozen fruit for

thickening). Smoothies can contain 2-3 servings of fruit for each child.

• If your children love cereal, slice fruit into their bowls.

• Always serve 100% juice to children. Three-quarters of a cup is a full

serving!

Keep fruits & vegetables in plain view. • When children snack they reach for what is handy. Keep a bowl of fruit

on the counter or store baggies full of cut vegetables in the refrigerator.

• Pack fruits and vegetables in your child’s lunch box each day. It

encourages healthy snacking.

Create interesting snack pairings:.• If your child won’t eat celery, put peanut butter on it.

• Serve carrots with light ranch dressing as a dip.

• Pair yogurt with fruit.

• Air popped popcorn is a great snack.

Engage your children in the growing of vegetables. • Take your children to “Pick Your Own” farms so they

can explore a garden and pick fresh produce.

• Consider helping your children to plant their own

garden. If they plant their own vegetables, they

may be more interested in eating them.

Information courtesy of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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Research shows that it

takes children an average

of 10 tries to develop a taste

for foods that they don’t like

initially. Don’t be discouraged

and don’t give up!

25 Highland Avenue • Newburyport, MA 01950

Nonprofit OrganizationUS Postage

PAIDNewburyport, MAPermit No. 163

Your Hospital: The Campaign for Anna Jaques

nna Jaques Hospital is conducting the Advanced

Leadership Gift Phase of a capital campaign to

support the construction of a new single occupancy room

inpatient unit, a new energy saving power plant, and a

new outpatient entrance. These changes will set Anna

Jaques up to be an outstanding community resource for

the next generation. The campaign is well underway and

is experiencing excellent support from the community.

The campaign steering committee members, led by

Charles R. Cullen, President and CEO of the Provident

Bank, have met with a number of key individuals and

businesses in surrounding communities and have raised

more than $4 million for the campaign.

The Advanced Leadership Gift Phase of the campaign

will come to a close at the end of calendar year 2010, and

the community wide effort will begin. This phase of the

campaign will ask the medical staff and employees of Anna

Jaques, and residents and businesses in the communities

served by the hospital, to give to the campaign.

For more information about Your Hospital: The

Campaign for Anna Jaques, its funding priorities and

naming opportunities, please call Rich Napolitano at

the Anna Jaques Community Health Foundation at

978-463-1176.

Thank you for the support you have shown to date.

ANow: Entrance used by some patients to access outpatient services. Proposed new entrance.