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NEWS & TRENDSHonors. Innovations.News.Important information to keep you connectedto your health-care community.

HONORS

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Joseph’s

Barrow Neurological Institute, Muhammad

Ali recently presented 50 Barrow doctors with

Muhammad Ali Celebrity Fight Night recognition

awards. Barrow is home of theMuhammad Ali

Parkinson Center, which is largely funded by

Celebrity Fight Night. This year’s Celebrity Fight

Night will be held March 24 in Phoenix and will

include such headliners as Rascal Flatts, Reba

McEntire and Lionel Richie.

The National Institutes of Health funded a study

by a web-based service called Konnectology

which has identified the top 10 (out of a total of

246) kidney transplant centers in the United States.

Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center is

at the top of the list. The first kidney transplant in

Arizona was performed at Banner Good Samari-

tan in 1969, and since then, some 3,200 kidney

transplants have been performed at the hospital.

INNOVATIONSMountain Vista Medi-

cal Center is among the

first hospitals in the U.S.

to use St. Jude Medical’s

ILUMIEN™ PCI Optimiza-

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diagnostic technology

that provides advanced

physiological and anatomi-

cal insights to improve the

diagnosis and treatment of

coronary artery disease.

A skin cancer drug tested for the first time in the

world five years ago at the Virginia G.Piper

Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare, a

partnership with theTranslational Genomics

Research Institute (TGen), has received expe-

dited approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis-

tration.Vismodegib is the first drug to receive FDA

approval to treat inoperable basal cell carcinoma.

NEWSGrandCanyon University’s College of Nursing

achieved the highest pass rate in the state (95.79%)

on the 2011 National Council Licensure Examination

for Registered Nurses.Other Arizona universities

also did very well:University of Arizona (95.59%),

Arizona State University (90.09%) andNorthern

Arizona University (88.69%).The exammeasures

all first-time candidates educated in programs over-

seen by the Arizona Board of Nursing.

Chandler Regional andMercyGilbertMedi-

cal Centers,Dignity Healthmembers, are accepting

applications for their ‘volunteen’ program.Approxi-

mately 150 teens will be accepted andwill assist with

services such as escorting patients, delivering flowers

and newspapers, performing clerical duties, assisting

at nursing stations and running errands.Applications

are available online throughMarch 22nd at

ChandlerRegional.org andMercyGilbert.org.

BY DEBRA GELBART

Pain is, without a doubt, one of themostdebilitatingmedical conditions peopleface. But there are solutions.

“Pain affects your well-being and your socialfunction,” said Minesh Zaveri, D.O., a board-certified, fellowship-educated pain manage-ment specialist trained as an anesthesiologist.Zaveri is in private practice and is on staff atSt. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix. Depres-sion is often a byproduct of constant pain(and vice versa), he said, and that can lead toa cascade of negative health effects, includinginsomnia, fatigue and even panic attacks.

Types of pain varyThe most frequently diagnosed type of pain isknown as ‘somatic’ pain, or the kind that stemsfrom an injury, explained Asim Khan, M.D., aboard-certified, fellowship-educated pain man-agement specialist in Mesa who is trained as aphysical medicine and rehabilitation physician.Neuropathic or nerve pain most often manifestsas a headache, migraine headache or fibromy-algia, he said, and visceral pain originates inthe internal organs and may present as chronicabdominal pain, for example.

Along with those who are suffering withnerve pain from diabetes, lupus or multiplesclerosis, Khan and Zaveri said they most com-monly see patients who have low back pain,musculoskeletal injuries, pelvic pain, or knee,ankle, hip, shoulder or elbow pain.

Multiple therapiesMedications: Simple treatment of pain maybegin with a recommendation to apply iceand take over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine, such as ibuprofen,naproxen or aspirin, Khan said. More stub-born pain may be relieved through variousprescription medications, while narcoticmedications, such as Vicodin or Hydrocodone,should be prescribed rarely, Khan said, in partbecause they can become addictive.Physical therapy: Sometimes ongoing pain

requires physical therapy which can includeexercises, ultrasound applications to improveblood flow to a painful area, electrical nervestimulation (called TENS), or iontopheresis,a technique using a small electric chargeto deliver an anti-inflammatory medicationthrough the skin.

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Radiofrequency ablation and a series of injections finally took away 95-year-old Mesa resident Francies Zegarac’s back andleg pain. An avid golfer, Zegarac had been off the course for about a year because the pain was preventing her from walkingwell. She said she’s enjoying her game again, adding, “I have no pain now and I feel like I’ve got my life back.” She is picturedat Sunland Village Golf Course in Mesa.

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Many services“Hospice can give patients a greaterquality of life, but many patients andtheir families see going onto hospiceas ‘giving up,’” said Amberly Molosky,the director of Banner Hospice, partof Banner Health. In reality, she said, a2007 study by the National Hospice andPalliative Care Association found thathospice may prolong patients’ lives.When a patient is enrolled in a state-

licensed, Medicare-certified hospice,he or she has access to all the servicesoffered by the organization, said GillianHamilton, M.D., vice president of educa-tion and innovation for Hospice of theValley. These include registered nurses,certified nursing assistants, physicians,social workers, chaplains, bereavementcounselors and volunteers.

Levels of careTypically, Hamilton said, a nurse will visit a home-bound patientone to three times each week to regulate and help administermedications and manage pain or other symptoms the patient maybe experiencing. Sometimes a physician will also visit the patientat home.If someone requires continuous care, some hospices provide

round-the-clock nurses in the home for a limited time. If patientsbecome acutely ill and can’t be cared for at home, they are oftentransferred to either a skilled nursing facility or an inpatient hos-pice facility or unit.Sometimes a patient’s caregiver at home needs a rest. In that

case, the patient can be cared for on an inpatient basis for up tofive days for ‘respite care.’

HospiceeligibilityAmberly Molosky, director

of Banner Hospice, saidthe criteria a patient mustmeet to be eligible for Medi-care hospice services include:

• If the patient is 65 or over,he or she must be eligiblefor Medicare Part A(hospitalization) services.

• The patient’s physicianand the hospice medicaldirector must certify thatthe patient is terminally illand has six months or lessto live if the disease runs itsnormal course.

• The patient must agree tochoose only hospice to man-age the terminal illness andagree not to pursue curativetreatments, a decision thatcan be changed at any time.

In addition, the hospicechosen must be Medicare-certified and licensed.Thisis important information tofind out, said Marie Fredette,executive director of theArizona Hospice and Pallia-tive Care Organization.“Justbecause an organization callsitself a hospice doesn’t neces-sarily mean it’s licensed andMedicare-certified,” she said.

About 95 percent of hospicepatients are on Medicare butmost private insurances payfor hospice-related care andtypically follow the Medicareeligibility guidelines. TheArizona Hospice and PalliativeCare Organization providesinformation on selecting ahospice; they can be reachedat 480-491-0540 or online atahpco.org.

Arizona Palliative HomeCareIf the hospice criteria aren’t met but the patient still needsadditional help because of a serious or complex illness,services such as Arizona Palliative Home Care, a programof Hospice of theValley, may be able to help.

The program was developed to offer case coordination andinformation to seriously ill patients, many of whom arepursuing curative treatment but are struggling with dailyliving and disease management. Services are provided atno charge 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The program, which serves more than 1,000 people a day, isfunded through donations and grants.For more information,call Hospice of theValley at 602-212-3000 or visit hov.org.

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M any people think of hospice care as one monolithic entity, when, in fact, there are at least18 separate Medicare-certified hospice organizations in Greater Phoenix. Many alsomistakenly believe hospice care is delivered primarily in an institution, however, the majority

of hospice services are delivered in a patient’s home, not in an institutional setting.

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Assistive technologyIn fact, the Alzheimer’s Association reportsmore than 60 percent of people withdementia will wander, and if not foundwithin 24 hours, up to half will sufferserious injury or death.Breadcrumbing – tracking a person with

a GPS device and recording their locationat specific intervals – is just one of severaltech-savvy ways caregivers can safeguardagainst the dangers of wandering.“There’s a lot of neat technology out

there,”said Brett Petersen, director of Care-giver Services at Duet: Partners in Health &Aging, a non-profit, interfaith organizationthat provides free-of-charge services forhomebound adults as well as grandparentsraising grandchildren. “The advantage withsome of these products is in being able toquickly know where a person is.”Deborah Schaus, executive director

of the Desert Southwest Chapter of theAlzheimer’s Association, said that few care-givers are using new technologies, but sheexpects that to change. “However, we needto guard against the idea that technologycan provide an entire solution on anything,”she said. “Caregivers should look at whatthey can do to reduce wandering, whetherit’s with door alarms, locks or GPS systems,but even then incidents occur.”

Identifying informationWhen they do, Schaus is a proponentof the association’s Medic Alert + SafeReturn program, a 24-hour nationwideemergency response service. Thoughit lacks a GPS component, it offers twoother vital features: a hotline and identi-fication jewelry.Programmembers are provided jewelry

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Types of tracking devices

•Handheld pendants

• Jewelry such as dog-tags andwatches

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•Devices embedded in shoes

Types of reporting

• Geofencing sends an alertwhen a person travels outsidean expected area

• Breadcrumbing provideslocation updates at set intervals

• Continuous location trackingkeeps track of an individual atall times

More info• AetrexWorldwide, Inc.800-526-2739aetrex.com/gps

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an 800-number to call so that if a lost orinjured enrollee is found, their caregiverscan quickly be notified.Conversely, if caregiversrealize an enrollee is miss-ing, they can call a hotlinethat sends out a nationwidealert. “That’s important,”Schaus said, “because you’dbe amazed how far someonewith Alzheimer’s can get.”

Often out-of-pocketGeri Hall, Ph.D., ARNP, a clinical nursespecialist at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute,points out that most technology is anout-of-pocket expense, meaning caregiversneed to choose products carefully.That’s particularly true since products

often address behavioral issues thatmay change quickly due to the progres-sive nature of the disease, according toMark Warner, CEO of Ageless Design andauthor of ‘The Complete Guide toAlzheimer’s-Proofing Your Home’. “Youhave to balance out cost of a productwith how long a behavior it addressesmight last,” he said.

Not just for patientsSun City West residents Jim and EvelynHohlfeld both are enrolled in the MedicAlert + Safe Return program. Evelyn wasdiagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2010.“What if I was hurt and unable to get

back to her? My jewelry identifies me asa caregiver,” said Jim. “Anyone comingto my aid would know there’s someoneelse who needs help and would call thetoll-free number so Evelyn wouldn’t beleft alone.”

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peoplewith Alzheimer’s and dementia, many of whomwill wanderand/or get lost at some point in the progression of their disease.

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DiabetesMarch 8, 1-2 p.m.St. Luke’s,1800 E.Van Buren St., Phx.877-351-WELL (9355)

DiabetesMarch 12, 3-4 p.m.MountainVistaMedical Center,1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa.877-924-WELL (9355)

Controlling Diabetes(3-Part Series)March 13, 20 & 27, 6-7:30 p.m.WestValley Hospital,13677W.McDowell Rd., Goodyear.855-292-9355

Insulin Pumpers Support GroupMarch 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.John C. Lincoln NorthMountain,9202 N. Second St., Phx.602-870-6060

DiabetesMarch 21, 7-8:30 p.m.Banner Desert,1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa.480-412-5195

Diabetic RetinopathyMarch 22, 10-11 a.m.WestValley Hospital,13677W.McDowell Rd., Goodyear.855-292-9355

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Memory TrainingMarch12, 19&26, 10:30a.m.-12:30p.m.By Banner Alzheimer’s atChanging Hands Bookstore,6428 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe.Register: 602-839-6850

Alzheimer’s CaregiversMarch 15, 1:30-3 p.m.Tempe St. Luke’s,1500 S. Mill Ave., Tempe.877-351-WELL (9355)

COMPASS For CaregiversMarch 15, 6-7:30 p.m.By Banner Alzheimer’s atVia Linda Senior Center,10440 E.Via Linda, Scottsdale.Diedra.Colvin@bannerhealth.com;602-839-6850

Alzheimer’s Support Group(lunch provided)March 17, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.By Banner Alzheimer’s at St. Joseph’sHuger Mercy Living Center,2345W. Orangewood Ave., Phx.602-406-5600

Alzheimer’s CaregiversMarch 20, 12:30-2 p.m.By Duet at Church of the Beatitudes,555W. Glendale Ave., Phx.602-274-5022

Inflammation & Alzheimer’sResearchMarch 23, 10-11 a.m.By Sun Health at ColonnadeRecreation Village,19116 ColonnadeWay, Surprise.Register: 623-832-6617;tinyurl.com/SHCommEd2012

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Caregivers (Duet)Various dates, times & locations.602-274-5022

CaregiversMarch 7, 10:30 a.m.-noon.John C. Lincoln NorthMountain,9202 N. Second St., Phx.602-870-6374

Caregivers Support GroupMarch 12St. Joseph’s BarrowNeurological Institute,114W.Thomas Rd., Phx.Call for time: 602-406-6688

CaregiversMarch 14, 2:30-4 p.m.MountainVistaMedical Center,1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa.877-924-WELL (9355)

CaregiversMarch 28, 2:30-3:30 p.m.St. Luke’s,1800 E.Van Buren St., Phx.877-351-WELL (9355)

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Celiac DiseaseMarch 7, 7-9 p.m.ParadiseValley Retirement Center,11645 N. 25 Place, Phx.623-587-8885

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Interstitial CystitisMarch 11, 2-4 p.m.John C. Lincoln NorthMountain,250 E. Dunlap Ave., Phx.602-469-2766

AphasiaMarch 13 & 27, 10-11 a.m.Banner Boswell,13180 N. 103 Dr., Sun City.623-972-4263

GriefMarch 13 & 27, 4:30-6 p.m.By Hospice of theValley atVirginia G. Piper Cancer Center,10460 N. 92 St., Scottsdale.480-323-1321

SCIWomen’s GroupMarch 13, 6:30-8 p.m.Disability Empowerment Center,5025 E.Washington St., Phx.602-507-4209

Syringo & ChiariMarch 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.St. Joseph’s BarrowNeurological Institute,114W.Thomas Rd., Phx.623-561-9606

Men’s Disability IssuesMarch 15, 5:30-7 p.m.Disability Empowerment Center,5025 E.Washington, Phx.602-980-3232; DonP@abil.org

SCI Men’s GroupMarch 15, 5:30-7 p.m.Disability Empowerment Center,5025 E.Washington St., Phx.602-980-3232

Multiple DisabilitiesMarch 16, 2-4:30 p.m.By Disability Empowerment Center atGranite Reef Senior Center,1700 N. Granite Reef Rd., Scottsdale.602-241-1006

Huntington’sMarch 19, 6-8 p.m.St. Joseph’s,350W.Thomas Rd., Phx.602-406-4931

LaryngectomyMarch 20, 4-5 p.m.Banner Boswell,13180 N. 103 Dr., Sun City.623-832-5349

Better BreathersMarch 21, 2-3 p.m.Chandler Regional,1875W. Frye Rd., Chandler.480-728-5414

Better BreathersMarch 22, 1:30-3 p.m.John C. Lincoln NorthMountain,9202 N. Second St., Phx.602-870-6060

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Bariatric Info SeminarVarious dates & times.Banner Gateway,1900 N. Higley Rd., Gilbert.480-543-2606

Weight Loss Surgery SeminarVarious dates & times.St. Luke’s, Phoenix.Tempe St. Luke’s, Tempe.800-248-5553

Osteoporosis & OsteopeniaMarch 7, 6-7 p.m.MountainVistaMedical Center,1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa.Register: 877-924-WELL (9355)

Vegetarian DietMarch 7, 7-8 p.m.ByScottsdaleHealthcareatBarnes&Noble,10500 N. 90 St., Scottsdale.Register: shc.org/events; 480-882-4636

Lifting Your Spirits With FoodMarch 8, 1-2 p.m.By Scottsdale Healthcare atCivic Center Library,3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale.Register: shc.org/events; 480-882-4636

Empowerment Training-SpinalCord InjuriesMarch 8, 15 & 22, 4:30-8 p.m.Disability Empowerment Center,5025 E.Washington St., Phx.602-507-4209

Hearing TestsMarch 13, 14 & 15, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.John C. Lincoln Audiologist atTatumHealth Center,18404 N. Tatum Blvd., Phx.Appointments: 602-494-6237

Rotator Cuff RepairsMarch 13, 6-7 p.m.MountainVistaMedical Center,1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa.Register: 877-924-WELL (9355)

Yoga For Stress &WellnessMarch 14, 1-2 p.m.By Scottsdale Healthcare atAppaloosa Library,7377 E. Silverstone Dr., Scottsdale.Register: shc.org/events; 480-882-4636

Nutrition: From Field To TableMarch 14, 6-7:30 p.m.Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center atScottsdale Healthcare,10460 N. 92 St., Scottsdale.Register: shc.org/events; 480-882-4636

Qi GongMarch 15, 1-2 p.m.By Scottsdale Healthcare atDesert Foothills Library,38442 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek.Register: shc.org/events; 480-882-4636

Laser Spine Institute: MinimallyInvasive Spine SurgeryMarch 19, noon.Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa,9495W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale.Register: 866-811-3275

Blood Pressure ClinicMarch 20, 9-11 a.m.By Sun Health at Grandview Care Center,14505W.GraniteValleyDr., SunCityWest.Walk-ins welcome; 623-832-6617

Medication ManagementMarch 20, 9:30-10:30 a.m.Sun Health,13180 N. 103 Dr., Sun City.Register: 623-832-6617;tinyurl.com/SHCommEd2012

Laser Spine Institute: MinimallyInvasive Spine SurgeryMarch 21, noon.Country Inn & Suites by Carlson,6650 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa.Register: 866-811-3275

Golfers’ Injuries: Prevention& TreatmentMarch 22, 10-11 a.m.By Sun Health at Grandview Care Center,14505W.GraniteValleyDr., SunCityWest.Register: 623-832-6617;tinyurl.com/SHCommEd2012

Facts About ShinglesMarch 22, noon-1 p.m.MountainVistaMedical Center,1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa.Register: 877-924-WELL (9355)

Bone Health: Osteoporosis& Osteopenia MedsMarch 22, 1-2 p.m.By Scottsdale Healthcare atGranite Reef Senior Center,1700 N. Granite Reef Rd., Scottsdale.Register: shc.org/events; 480-882-4636

Get Your Plate In Shape!March 22, 6:30-8 p.m.Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center atScottsdale Healthcare,10460 N. 92 St., Scottsdale.Register: shc.org/events; 480-882-4636

Emotional EatingMarch 22, 7-8 p.m.ByScottsdaleHealthcareatBarnes&Noble,10500 N. 90 St., Scottsdale.Register: shc.org/events; 480-882-4636

Laser Spine Institute: MinimallyInvasive Spine SurgeryMarch 24, 10 a.m. &March 28, 6 p.m.Laser Spine Institute,8888 E. Raintree Dr., Scottsdale.Register: 866-811-3275

Managing Effects Of Illness& TreatmentMarch 26, 6-8 p.m.Banner Thunderbird,5555W.Thunderbird Rd., Glendale.602-865-5450

LivingWith Chronic ConditionsMarch 27, 3-4 p.m.Banner Good Samaritan,1111 E. McDowell Rd., Phx.Register: 602-839-2780

Shoulder Pain & TreatmentsMarch 27, 7-8 p.m.ParadiseValley Hospital,3929 E. Bell Rd., Phx.855-292-9355

Feet: Calluses & CornsMarch 29, noon-1 p.m.MountainVistaMedical Center,1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa.Register: 877-924-WELL (9355)

HEART/STROKE

Aphasia/StrokeMarch 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10-11 a.m.HealthSouth Rehabilitation,9630 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale.480-551-5481

StrokeMarch 9, 2:30-4 p.m.Chandler Regional,475 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler.480-728-3828

Heart Failure 101March 13, 3-4 p.m.Banner Good Samaritan,1111 E. McDowell Rd., Phx.Register: 602-839-2780

Supplements: Heart &‘Cave Man Diet’March 14, 5:30-7 p.m.Banner Thunderbird,5555W.Thunderbird Rd., Glendale.602-230-2273 (CARE)

Mended Hearts Support GroupMarch 14, 6:30-8 p.m.John C. Lincoln DeerValley,19841 N. 27 Ave., Phx.623-879-5765

Heart-Healthy EatingMarch 20, 11 a.m.-noonBanner Heart Hospital,6750 E. Baywood Ave., Mesa.480-854-5401

Heart Failure & ExerciseMarch 20, 3-4 p.m.Banner Good Samaritan,1111 E. McDowell Rd., Phx.Register: 602-839-2780

StrokeMarch 20, 3-4 p.m.MountainVistaMedical Center,1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa.877-924-WELL (9355)

Mended Hearts Support GroupMarch 21, 6:30 p.m.Banner Heart Hospital,6750 E. Baywood Ave., Mesa.480-854-5070

Stroke ClinicMarch 22, 10 a.m.-noon.HealthSouth Rehabilitation,5652 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa.480-477-7141

Atrial FibrillationMarch 24, 9 a.m.-noon.St. Joseph’s,350W.Thomas Rd., Phx.Register: 877-602-4111

Taking Care Of Your HeartMarch 27, 9:30-10:30 a.m.Banner Boswell,13180 N. 103 Dr., Sun City.602-230-2273

Stroke AwarenessMarch 27, 10-11 a.m.By Sun Health at Sun CityWestRec Center,19803 RH Johnson Blvd., Sun CityWest.Register: 623-832-6617;tinyurl.com/SHCommEd2012

StrokeMarch 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m.HealthSouth Rehabilitation,5652 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa.480-477-7141

DIABETES

DiabetesWorkshopVarious dates, 10 a.m.-noon.Phoenix Baptist,2040W. Bethany Home Rd., Phx.602-841-5505

Managing DiabetesMarch 7, 10-11 a.m.By Sun Health at Sun CityWest PORA,

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3RD ANNUALCOLONCANCER RIDEMarch 10What:Motorcycle ride to raise money tobenefit colorectal cancer patientsWhere:Begins at Chester’s Harley-Davidson,922 S. Country Club Drive, Mesa; ends at RiverBottom Grill in Florencewith stops along thewayTime:Registration 10:30 a.m.-noonCost: $25permotorcycle; $15per passenger;includesdinnerInfo:602-320-4065; colonallangels.webs.com

CAREGIVING & ELDERCAREMarch 14 & 28What:March 14: Physical care.March 28: Community resources.Where: Presented by Duet at Church of theBeatitudes, 555W. Glendale Ave., PhoenixTime: 10-11:30 a.m.RSVP: Brett Peterson, 602-274-5022;petersen@duetaz.org

ALL ABOUT ASTHMAMarch 20What: Symptoms, diagnosis, monitoring,medications and treatments. Presented byWilliam Peppo, D.O., Chair, Clinical Education,

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine,Midwestern UniversityWhere: Glendale Foothills Library,19055 N. 57 Ave., GlendaleTime: 6:30-7:30 p.m.Info: 623-930-3868;universityrelations@midwestern.edu

SOLVINGDIGESTIVE DISORDERSMarch 29 & 30What: Innovative treatments for GI issues.March 29, 6 p.m.: Banner Desert,1400 S. Dobson Rd., MesaMarch 30, 5 p.m.: Banner Baywood,6750 E. Baywood Ave., MesaRegister: 602-230-CARE (2273)Info: bannerhealth.com/spiritofwomen

PHOENIX KIDNEYWALK/HEALTH ASSESSMENTSApril 1What: 5KWalk; free kidney health riskassessmentsWhere: Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., PhoenixTime: Assessments: 7-11 a.m.Walk: 9 a.m.Info:National Kidney Foundation of Arizona;azkidney.org

EASTER EGG HUNT/HEALTH CHECKSMarch 31What: Egg hunt, bounce-house, music,games, prizes and visit from the EasterBunny. Free health checks, registrationfor AHCCCS.Where: South lawn, St. Luke’s,northwest corner of 19th Street andEast Van Buren StreetTime: 9 a.m.-noonRSVP: 877-351-WELL (9355);stlukesmedcenter.com

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Birth ParentsMarch 27, 6-8 p.m.St. Joseph’s,350W.Thomas Rd., Phx.888-818-4454

Brain TumorMarch 27, 6-8 p.m.St. Joseph’s,350W.Thomas Rd., Phx.623-205-6446

WomenWith Multiple SclerosisMarch 31, 10 a.m.St. Joseph’s,350W.Thomas Rd., Phx.480-829-6563

PARKINSON’S

Voces Unidas(Spanish singing program)March3,10,17,24&31,10:30a.m.-noon.ByMuhammad Ali Parkinson Centerat St. Joseph’s.Church of the Beatitudes,555W. Glendale Ave., Phx.602-406-2453

Westside Tremble Clefs(singing program)March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 10 a.m.-noon.ByMuhammad Ali Parkinson Centerat St. Joseph’s.Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church,11025 N. 111 Ave., Sun City.602-406-3840

Tools For CaregiversMarch 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5 & 12,10-11:30 a.m.ByMuhammad Ali Parkinson Center atSt. Joseph’s.Desert Palms Presbyterian Church,13459W. Stardust Blvd., Sun CityWest.Register: 877-602-4111

Parkinson’s Disease 202March 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10 a.m.-noon.ByMuhammad Ali Parkinson Centerat St. Joseph’s.RedMountainMultigenerational Center,7550 E. Adobe Rd., Mesa.Register: 877-602-4111

Parkinson’s DanceMarch 8, 15, 22 & 29, 1:30-3 p.m.ByMuhammad Ali Parkinson Centerat St. Joseph’s.Brick’s Studio,4550 E. Indian School Rd., Phx.602-406-6903

Eastside Tremble Clefs(singing program)March 8, 15, 22 & 29, 4-6 p.m.ByMuhammad Ali Parkinson Center atSt. Joseph’s.Granite Reef Senior Center,1700 N. Granite Reef Rd., Scottsdale.602-406-3840

Parkinson’s DanceMarch 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10-11:30 a.m.ByMuhammad Ali Parkinson Centerat St. Joseph’s.Elizabeth KeithMovement Education,16620 N. 40 St., Phx.602-406-6903

Parkinson’s Support GroupMarch 9, 10 a.m.-noon.ByMuhammad Ali Parkinson Centerat St. Joseph’s.HealthSouth Rehabilitation,9630 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale.602-406-3840

El Picnic de Parkinson’sMarch 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.ByMuhammad Ali Parkinson Centerat St. Joseph’s.Margaret T. Hance Park,1134 N. Central Ave., Phx.602-406-2453

Parkinson’sMarch 12, 10-11:30 a.m.Banner Sun Health Research Institute,10515W. Santa Fe Dr., Sun City.602-942-9008

Parkinson’s CaregiversMarch 14, 1:30-3 p.m.By Duet at RedMountain Center,7550 E. Adobe St., Mesa.602-274-5022

Parkinson’s CaregiversMarch 16, 10:30 a.m.-noon.ByMuhammad Ali Parkinson Centerat St. Joseph’s.HealthSouth Rehabilitation,5652 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa.602-406-4921

Mo Udall Parkinson’sWorkshop($10, includes lunch)March 26, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.ByMuhammad Ali Parkinson Centerat St. Joseph’s.Legacy Retirement Residence,5625 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa.Register: 602-406-4921

Parkinson’s & PartnersMarch 26, 10-11:30 a.m.Banner Sun Health Research Institute,10515W. Santa Fe Dr., Sun City.602-942-9008

Mo Udall Parkinson’sWorkshop($10, includes lunch)March 28, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.ByMuhammad Ali Parkinson Centerat St. Joseph’s.Desert Garden Church,18818 N. 128 Ave., Sun CityWest.Register: 602-406-4921

SENIORS

Arthritis FoundationExercise ProgramVarious dates & times.MountainVistaMedical Center, Mesa.Tempe St. Luke’s, Tempe.877-924-WELL (9355)

Grandparents RaisingGrandchildren (Duet)Various dates, times & locations.602-274-5022

Healthy CookingMarch 7, 10-11 a.m.Humana Guidance Center,5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa.480-325-4707

Ballroom DanceMarch 8, 15, 22 & 29,11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Humana Guidance Center,5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa.480-325-4707

COPD 101March 15, noon-1 p.m.MountainVistaMedical Center,1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa.Register: 877-924-WELL (9355)

Knee PainMarch 20, noon-1 p.m.St. Luke’s,1800 E.Van Buren St., Phx.877-351-WELL (9355)

Knee PainMarch 22, noon-1 p.m.Tempe St. Luke’s,1500 S. Mill Ave., Tempe.877-351-WELL (9355)

Neurological EmergenciesMarch 28, noon-1 p.m.MountainVistaMedical Center,1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa.Register: 877-924-WELL (9355)

CANCER SUPPORT

Relaxation & VisualizationMarch 7, 9:15-10 a.m.By Sun Health in partnership withTheWellness Community AZ.Grandview Care Center,14505W.GraniteValleyDr., SunCityWest.Register: 623-832-6617;tinyurl.com/SHCommEd2012

Tea Party(for womenwith cancer)March 7, 2-4 p.m.By Face in theMirror Foundationat St. Joseph’s,350W.Thomas Rd., Phx.480-443-1344

LivingWellMarch 7, 4-5 p.m.Banner Desert,1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa.480-412-3817

Oral, Head & NeckMarch 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Chandler Regional,1875W. Frye Rd., Chandler.480-728-5414

CancerMarch 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2-3:30 p.m.Chandler Regional,1875W. Frye Rd., Chandler.480-728-5414

Gentle YogaMarch 8, 15, 22 & 29, 4 p.m.Banner MD Anderson,2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr., Gilbert.480-256-4141

Relaxation & VisualizationMarch 8, 4-5 p.m.Banner Desert,1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa.480-412-3817

ThyroidMarch 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Chandler Regional,1875W. Frye Rd., Chandler.480-728-5414

Morning MeditationsMarch 12, 19 & 26, 9 a.m.Banner MD Anderson,2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr., Gilbert.480-256-4141

Chair YogaMarch 12, 19 & 26, 10 a.m.Banner MD Anderson,2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr., Gilbert.480-256-4141

Drumming CircleMarch 12, 6-7:30 p.m.Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center atScottsdale Healthcare,10460 N. 92 St., Scottsdale.Register: shc.org/events; 480-882-4636

ProstateMarch 12, 7 p.m.St. Joseph’s, 350W.Thomas Rd., Phx.602-242-3131

Cancer SurvivorshipMarch 13, 4 p.m.Banner MD Anderson,2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr., Gilbert.480-256-4141

Managing Fatigue & SleepMarch 13, 4-5 p.m.Banner Desert,1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa.480-412-3817

Spanish-SpeakingMarch 13, 6-7:30 p.m.Banner Desert,1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa.480-412-4073

Prostate Treatment OptionsMarch 13, 7-8 p.m.ParadiseValley Hospital,3929 E. Bell Rd., Phx., 855-292-9355

GynecologicMarch 13, 7-8:30 p.m.Banner Desert,1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa.480-412-5578

Cooking For HealthMarch 14, 9-11 a.m.By Sun Health in partnership withTheWellness Community AZ.Grandview Care Center,14505W.GraniteValleyDr., SunCityWest.Register: 623-832-6617;tinyurl.com/SHCommEd2012

Facing Forward (Women)March 14, 1-3 p.m.Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center atScottsdale Healthcare,10460 N. 92 St., Scottsdale.Register: shc.org/events; 480-882-4636

Reducing Caregiver ChaosMarch 14, 4-5 p.m.Banner Desert,1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa.480-412-3817

Intro To Chemo & RadiationMarch 15, 4-5 p.m.Banner Desert,1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa.480-412-3817

EsophagealMarch 15, 6-7:30 p.m.Banner Good Samaritan,1111 E. McDowell Rd., Phx.602-839-4970; 602-264-0240;esophagealcancersupportphoenix.com

Yoga For RecoveryMarch 15, 6-8 p.m.Co-sponsoredbyTheWellnessCommunity.John C. Lincoln DeerValley,19841 N. 27 Ave., Phx.602-712-1006

CancerMarch 15, 7-8:30 p.m.Banner Desert,1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa.480-412-4073

ProstateMarch 19, 4-5:30 p.m.Chandler Regional,1875W. Frye Rd., Chandler.480-728-5414

Cancer-Fighting NutritionMarch 20, 4-5 p.m.Banner Desert,1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa.480-412-3817

Latino Support GroupMarch 20, 6-7:30 p.m.UA Cancer Center at St. Joseph’s,500W.Thomas Rd., Phx., 602-567-7640

Writing ForWellnessMarch 21, 9-11 a.m.By Sun Health in partnership withTheWellness Community AZ.Grandview Care Center,14505W. Granite Valley Dr.,Sun CityWest.Register: 623-832-6617;tinyurl.com/SHCommEd2012

Immune-Boosting MealsMarch 21, 4 p.m.Banner MD Anderson,2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr., Gilbert.480-256-4141

LymphedemaMarch 21, 4-5 p.m.Banner Desert,1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa.480-412-3817

Oral, Head & NeckMarch 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m.Banner Desert,1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa.480-412-3627

Leukemia & LymphomaMarch 21, 6-7:30 p.m.Chandler Regional,1875W. Frye Rd., Chandler.480-728-5414

Get The Best Out Of TreatmentMarch 22, 4-5 p.m.Banner Desert,1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa.480-412-3817

Look Good Feel BetterMarch 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Banner Desert,1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa.602-230-CARE (2273)

LymphedemaMarch 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center atScottsdale Healthcare,10460 N. 92 St., Scottsdale.Register: shc.org/events; 480-882-4636

ProstateMarch 26, 7-9 p.m.Banner Desert,1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa.480-412-4073

BREAST CANCER

Metastatic Support GroupMarch 7, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Banner Desert,1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa.480-412-5578

Breast Cancer Support GroupMarch 10, 10 a.m.-noon.Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center atScottsdale Healthcare,10460 N. 92 St., Scottsdale.Register: tinastreasures@shc.org;480-323-1990

Young Survival CoalitionMarch 13, 6-8 p.m.John C. Lincoln, 19646 N. 27 Ave., Phx.602-712-1006; kwisdom@twccaz.org

Newly DiagnosedMarch 15, 6-8 p.m.Co-sponsoredbyTheWellnessCommunity.John C. Lincoln, 19646 N. 27 Ave., Phx.602-712-1006; kwisdom@twccaz.org

Bosom BuddiesMarch 17, 10 a.m.-noon.Scottsdale HealthcareThompson Peak,7400 E. Thompson Peak, Scottsdale.623-547-2206

East Valley (EV) Young Survivors(age 40 and under)March 17, 10 a.m.-noon.Dynamic Life Coaching Center,1701 S. Mill Ave., Tempe.480-326-7023

Coalition Of Blacks AgainstBreast CancerMarch 18, 3-5 p.m.TheWellness Community,360 E. Palm Lane, Phx.602-320-0502

Circle Of HelpMarch 22, 6-8 p.m.John C. Lincoln,19646 N. 27 Ave., Phx.623-434-2784

Breast Cancer Support GroupMarch 27, 7-8:30 p.m.Banner Desert,1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa.480-412-5578

PARENTING/KIDS

Breastfeeding Support GroupMarch 7, 14, 21 & 28, 9-10 a.m.WestValley Hospital,13677W.McDowell Rd., Goodyear.855-292-9355

Breastfeeding Support GroupMarch 7, 14 & 21, 10-11 a.m.Phoenix Baptist Hospital,2000W. Bethany Home Rd., Phx.855-292-9355

BreastfeedingMarch 7, 14, 21 & 28, 11 a.m.Chandler Regional,1875W. Frye Rd., Chandler.480-728-5414

Postpartum DepressionMarch 7, 14, 21 & 28, 1-2:30 p.m.Chandler Regional,1875W. Frye Rd., Chandler.480-728-5414

Breastfeeding Support GroupMarch 8, 15, 22 & 29, 1-2:30 p.m.Banner Desert,1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa.480-412-3035

BreastfeedingMarch 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10 a.m.Mercy Gilbert,3555 S.ValVista Dr., Gilbert.480-728-5414

Breastfeeding ClassMarch 12, 6:30-9 p.m.WestValley Hospital,13677W.McDowell Rd., Goodyear.855-292-9355

Postpartum DepressionMarch 13, 20 & 27, 10-11:30 a.m.Banner Desert,1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa.480-412-5292

Nursing MomsMarch 14, 10:30 a.m.-noon.Banner Del E.Webb,14502W.Meeker Blvd., Sun CityWest.800-230-CARE (2273)

Breastfeeding Class (Spanish)March 18, 6-8 p.m.WestValley Hospital,13677W.McDowell Rd., Goodyear.855-292-9355

Prenatal Breastfeeding ClassMarch 28, 10 a.m.-noon.Phoenix Baptist,2000W. Bethany Home Rd., Phx.855-292-9355

WEBSITES FORMORE INFORMATION• Abrazo Health Care (Arizona Heart Hospital, Arizona HeartInstitute, Arrowhead Hospital, Maryvale Hospital, ParadiseValley Hospital, Phoenix Baptist Hospital,WestValleyHospital): abrazohealth.com

• Banner Health: bannerhealth.com

• Cardon Children’s Medical Center: bannerhealth.com

• Chandler Regional Medical Center: ChandlerRegional.org

• Duet, Partners in Health & Aging: duetaz.org

• HealthSouth Rehabilitation: healthsouth.com

• John C. Lincoln Hospital: jcl.com• Mercy Gilbert Medical Center:MercyGilbert.org• MountainVistaMedical Center:mvmedicalcenter.com• Scottsdale Healthcare: shc.org• St. Joseph’sHospital andMedical Center: stjosephs-phx.org• St. Luke’sMedical Center, Phoenix: stlukesmedcenter.com• Tempe St. Luke’s: tempestlukeshospital.com• TheWellness Community-AZ: twccaz.org

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audiologist with John C.Lincoln Health Networkwho works at NorthValley Audiology, addsthat adults, especiallythose over the age of 50,should get their hearingchecked once a year orsooner if they are havingany issues.Wells said that after

an initial test, she willask her patients to comeback the following year

for a second hearing checkup. If there isno change after two or three successiveappointments, she might allow them towait five more years before the next screen-ing. But patients with progressive hearingloss should be tested more often, she said.

Assessing hearingWhile audiometers have been used byaudiologists for at least 60 years, today’scomputerized audiometers test for tonehearing and to see if the patient can detectand distinguish between sounds andwords, saidWells. “We also use a tympa-nometer which measures the movement ofthe eardrum to see if there is fluid behindit. If fluid is present it can lead to ear infec-tions and hearing loss,” said Juvan-Smith.

Hearing aid technologyIn the past, a complaint often heard, no punintended, among hearing aid wearers wasthat they were uncomfortable, ungainlyto use and unsightly to wear. “Fortunately,hearing aids are now designed for morecomfortable fit using soft silicone tips rather

than hard acrylic shells and there is morediscreet appearance to encourage continualwearing,”said EdwardMaznio, President andFounder of PurTone Hearing Centers LLC.Technology has not only helped the

hearing aid industry develop smaller, moreeffective hearing aids, it has also inspired anew generation of hearing aid accessoriesthat allows wearers of assistive hearingdevices to benefit from and enjoy today’scommunications revolution.“For example, Bluetoothwireless technol-

ogy allows hearing aidwearers to sync theirhearing deviceswith everyday technologylike their TV, cell phone, iPod orMP3 playerusing a small remote,”said Robert Baber, aboard-certified hearing instrument specialistandowner of 21Miracle-Ear Centers locatedthroughoutArizona.“Thiswireless capabilityallows theuser to enjoy clear vocal exchangesover cell phones and to set a comfortablevolume level for listening to conversation,music, events andmore.”

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may include a lump in the neck, a lumpor thickening of the lining of the mouth,a sore that doesn’t heal, or a white or reddish patch on the inside of the mouth.Additional symptoms might include an unexplainable earache, difficult or painfulchewing or swallowing, jaw pain or stiffness, lesions that bleed, or tongue pain.Make an appointment with your doctor or dentist if you have persistent signs and

symptoms that last more than two weeks. He or she will likely investigate morecommon causes for your signs and symptoms first, such as an infection.

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QUESTION:What is bladder prolapse?Answer: Bladder prolapse, sometimes referred to as ‘dropped bladder’, is more embar-rassing or annoying than dangerous. A prolapsed bladder does not mean there issomething seriously wrong, such as cancer, but similar to a hernia, a prolapsed bladdercan worsen over time.With prolapse, the bladder actually does not drop, but the wall of the vagina does,

with the bladder behind it. If left untreated, the bladder can push into the vagina untilthe vagina is outside the body. Typically, when prolapse is that severe, the bowel andrectum are also involved.Treatment entails either placing a pessary to hold the bladder up, much like a

diaphragm, or surgery. Surgical repair techniques have changed markedly in the lastdecade, and because surgical repair is technically challenging, specialized surgeonscalled urogynecologists may be preferred.

RYAN STRATFORD, M.D., IS A BOARD-CERTIFIED UROGYNECOLOGIST AT BANNER DESERTMEDICAL CENTER

QUESTION:Why does my hearing professional want me todescribe difficult hearing and/or listening situations?Answer: The decision of what technology can best help you with your hearing loss willbe based on an assessment that includes discussing difficult hearing and/or listeningsituations. If you can describe particular situations, your hearing-care provider can betteraddress the problems and recommend the best technology to help with overcomingthose conditions.For example, individuals who are more active and often find themselves in various

listening environments may need higher levels of technology in their hearing aids. Inaddition, instruments that have multiple memories are very useful in different situations.You can have one for listening in quiet, another for listening to music, and another forlistening in noisy situations - you can even have one for the telephone.The bottom line is that the more specific information your hearing-care professional

has, the better he or she can help you.

ROBERT BABER IS A BOARD-CERTIFIED HEARING INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST ANDOWNER OF 21MIRACLE-EAR CENTERSLOCATEDTHROUGHOUT ARIZONA

ASK AN EXPERT Health-care advice

1.Do you have difficulty understand-ing voices in a group of people?

2.Do you often ask that statements,questions anddirections be repeated?

3.Does the speech of others seemmumbled or slurred?

4.Are conversations difficult to un-derstand, especially when there isbackground noise?

5.Do you have to turn the TV volumelouder than normal in order tohear clearly?

6.Do you have to concentrate somuch to listen that you feel tired?

7.Do you avoid social situations likerestaurants or public gatherings?

8.Do you have difficulty understand-ing conversations in the car or onthe phone?

SOURCES: ROBERT BABER, BOARD CERTIFIEDHEARING INSTRUMENT SPECIALIST ANDOWNEROF 21MIRACLE EAR CENTERS LOCATEDTHROUGHOUT ARIZONA AND EDWARD A.MAZNIO, PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER OFPURTONE HEARING CENTERS LLC

questions to helpdetermine if you needa hearing test8

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Jill Juvan-Smith,M.S., CCC-A

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Spinal cord stimulation: A moreadvanced treatment for pain is spinalcord stimulation, which works by “pro-ducing electrical pulses that stimulatethe affected nerves along the spinalcord, thereby blocking pain signalsbefore they reach the brain,” Zaveri said.“The implant’s mild pulses to thesenerves replace the feeling of pain withthe sensation of a waterfall instead.”Khan added that the spinal cord

stimulator implant is most often used forpatients whose back surgery has failedand left them with residual pain.Disc decompression: Percutaneous

disc decompression is therapy forchronic pain from a bulging spinaldisc, Khan and Zaveri said. A needle isinserted into the disc to draw out thenucleus, creating a vacuum that makesthe bulge disappear.Injections: Depending on the location

of the pain, a doctor may administer acortisone injection, an epidural injectionor a steroid medication injected into theepidural space surrounding the spine toreduce inflammation and pain in the lowerback and leg. A facet joint injection is asteroid injection into the small joints ateach segment of the spine that may havebecome painful because of arthritis, a backinjury or mechanical stress to the back.Radiofrequency ablation: Another

option for chronic pain is radiofrequencyablation, which Khan describes as aminimally invasive procedure that usesradio waves to destroy the nerves whoseprimary function is to allow the patientto perceive pain.In fact, it was radiofrequency ablation

and a series of injections that finally tookaway 95-year-old Mesa resident FranciesZegarac’s back and leg pain. An avidgolfer, Zegarac had been off the coursefor about a year because the pain waspreventing her from walking well. Shesaid she’s enjoying her game again, add-ing, “I have no pain now and I feel likeI’ve got my life back.”

Additional treatmentsFor some patients, none of these treat-ments work. Zaveri and Khan both, onoccasion, recommend acupuncture,

psychological counseling, chiropracticcare, traditional Chinese medicine,herbal medications, homeopathy ornaturopathic medicine.Acupuncture, said Samuel Benja-

min, M.D., a primary care physician inScottsdale who focuses on integrativemedicine, can be an extremely effec-tive weapon against pain. “It’s a simpletherapy and the side effects are non-existent or negligible,” he said.Finding a qualified acupuncturist is

a matter of either choosing a medicaldoctor (M.D.) or doctor of osteopathy(D.O.) who has been trained to performacupuncture. You can also visit the stateacupuncture licensing board website atazacupunctureboard.us.Benjamin said disciplines that focus

on movement, such as yoga and Tai Chi,also can be helpful with pain manage-ment. He noted that medical marijuanahas proven to be helpful for adultpatients with long-term, intractable pain.“Conservative treatments are preferred

as the initial therapy for both acute andchronic pain,” Khan said. “But patients arevery fortunate to have so many optionsavailable if one or more of the simplertreatments don’t work.”

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“Beware of a doctor in anotherspecialty who suddenly starts callinghimself or herself a pain managementspecialist. That instant designationmay be because he or she took aweekend course in using a particularpain management modality. It doesn’tmean they’re qualified to offer the fullrange of pain management therapies.”

ASIM KHAN, M.D.

Dr. Anand Gandhi,Laser Spine Institute,Scottsdale

Pain affects more Americansthan diabetes, heart disease andcancer combined, and chronicpain is the most common causeof long-term disability.

SOURCE: NATIONAL INSTITUTESOF HEALTH, NIH.GOV

Acute vs. chronic•Any gradual or sudden painthat’s new is considered acute.

•Pain that lasts longer than sixmonths is labeled as chronic.

Minimallyinvasivespine surgery

For certain spinal conditions thatcause pain and have not been

successfully treated with non-surgicaloptions, Laser Spine Institute(laserspineinstitute.com) offersoutpatient minimally invasive, en-doscopic procedures that require noovernight hospital stay or lengthyrecovery and no bone fusions orhardware placement. The resultingincision is less than an inch long.

Conditions best treated by these pro-cedures include spinal stenosis, bulg-ing discs, pinchednerves, degenerativedisc disease, bonespurs, sciatica orarthritis of the spine.

Four proceduresare most commonlyused at Laser SpineInstitute to treatthese problems.

• Endoscopic discectomy removesthe portion of a herniated discpressing on a nerve root or thespinal cord.

• Facet thermal ablation cleansout the facet joint (the small jointat each segment of the spine) anddeadens the nerve using a laserand irrigation inside a small tube.

• Foraminotomy relieves pressureon nerves compressed by the open-ing between a pair of vertebrae,called the intervertebral foramen.

• Laminotomy relieves pressureon the spinal cord caused byspinal stenosis.

“Before patients come to us,” saidAnand Gandhi, M.D., director ofinterventional pain managementat the Scottsdale location of LaserSpine Institute,“the majority havetried some type of conservative care.We help optimize their outcomewhen minimally invasive surgeryis indicated.”

RICK

D’ELIA

Dr. Sam Benjamin uses acupuncture inconjunction with electro-stimulation tohelp alleviate residual back pain suffered byGlendale resident SamGonzalez.

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