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I ’m pleased to announce the opening of our new medical complex in Florham Park: 140 Park Avenue—The Green at Florham Park. This new facility offers the coordinated,

high-quality care you have come to trust from Summit Medical Group, now in a convenient new location. See the details of this exciting facility on pages 7 and 8!

With so much health information available, it can be difficult to focus on what really matters. Wherever you are on your wellness journey, a sound and simple strategy is to lean on the four pillars of good health: adequate sleep, nutritious food, regular exercise, and stress management. If you have type 2 diabetes, or any other chronic condition, this strategy can help you live well with your condition. Pages 4-5 have more.

Keeping tabs on inflammation is another way to avoid and/or improve your body’s response to disease. Dr. Jill Gora, SMG

A Message to Our Communityfamily medicine physician, notes that lifestyle choices can make a difference—read her advice on page 3. Making healthy choices can also help your brain stay well and avoid the complications of hypertension. Measure your efforts to keep your pressure down—find out how on page 7.

Yours in good health,

Jeffrey LeBenger, MD Chairman of the Board and CEO Summit Medical Group

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How to Keep Inflammation In Check

Inflammation is a double-edged sword. In the short term, it’s your body’s protective response to injury,

infection, or irritation. If you cut your finger, for example,

blood rushes to the area carrying immune system cells. Your finger becomes inflamed — red, warm, swollen, and sore — as your immune system works on repairing the injury. But once your finger heals, the symp-toms disappear.

When Inflammation LingersIf something goes awry, however, inflammation may hang around for weeks, months, or even years. “Over time, it can really start to hurt your body,” says Jill Gora, MD, a family medicine physician at Summit Medical Group. “Chronic inflammation plays a role in some of our most common health problems, including heart disease, asthma, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and gum disease.”

Now here’s the good news: Eating wisely and reducing stress helps decrease chronic inflammation. And that, in turn, helps improve your body’s response to these diseases. “Our health is not just a complete roll of the dice,” says Dr. Gora. “We can make a difference in how well and how long we live through our lifestyle choices.”

Healthy Foods Part of an anti-Inflammatory LifestyleOne of the best weapons against chronic inflammation is a healthy

diet. According to Dr. Gora, some of the best inflammation-fighting foods include:• Vegetables, especially cruciferous

vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower

• Fruits, especially berries• Beans, especially soybeans• Whole and cracked grains, intact

or in large pieces (not ground into fine flour)

• Extra-virgin olive oil• Salmon, sardines, and black cod• White, green, and oolong tea• Dark chocolate, in small amounts

Also, if you drink, choose red wine, and consume no more than one glass per day.

In contrast, other foods tend to fuel

Need a Physician?dr. Gora enjoys working with family members of all ages. for a convenient appointment, please call 908-221-1919.

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excessive inflammation. Dr. Gora recommends cutting back on foods that contain trans fat, saturated fat, and high-fructose corn syrup.

stress also Plays a RoleLearning how to better manage stress also helps combat over-inflammation. “Take a few minutes when you first wake up to sit at the side of your bed, close your eyes and center yourself,” Dr. Gora suggests. Other stress-busters include exercising, meditating, breathing exercises, and listening to soothing music.

Keep in mind that you don’t have to change your whole lifestyle at once. Dr. Gora says, “Even small increments of change add up over time.”

Chronic inflammation plays a role in some of our most common health problems, including heart disease, asthma, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and gum disease.

— Jill Gora, MD, a family medicine physician at Summit Medical Group

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If you have type 2 diabetes—a condition in which the body does not use insulin properly—making

major lifestyle changes is essential, but what happens if you “slip up” or don’t see immediate results? Will you simply give up and return to old habits?

“I encourage patients to avoid an ‘all or nothing’ mindset when it comes to tackling diabetes,” says Summit Medical Group endocrinolo-gist Jeffrey Bauman, MD. “It’s not about achieving perfection, but more about

To Meet Diabetes’ Challenges, Lean On the 4 Pillars of Good Health

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aiming for a balance in the four pillars of good health.”

adopt a simple strategy The pillars of good health include:1 Adequate sleep2 Nutritious food 3 Regular exercise 4 Stress management

Recognizing and learning the basics about the four pillars provides a strong “map” for individuals who don’t know where to begin on their path to a healthier life.

While medications such as insulin help control the serious complications of diabetes, changing lifelong habits is crucial.

“Instead of saying ‘I can’t do this,’ if you try small steps, such as limiting your carbohydrate intake and getting more rest at night, it may reduce the number of medications you have to take, which is terrific,” says Dr. Bauman. “At Summit Medical Group, our experienced diabetes team of physicians, nurses, educators, and nutritionists guides patients through their journey with the four pillars of good health, even if they get derailed by life’s many ups and downs.”

Feel the DifferenceIf you have diabetes, making healthier choices typically improves your energy level, which then motivates you to

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JulyCommunicating with Your Doctor Electronically: Benefits of the SMG Patient Portal Thursday, July 9, 7 p.m.Jeffrey Bauman, MDLearn about the Summit Medical Group patient portal, including how it: • Offers 24/7 access to your up-to-date health

information, including prescription renewals, test results, documents, images, and messages

• Improves communication with your practitioners

• Helps empower you to have a positive role in managing your health and the health of your loved ones

• Gives you access to useful patient education In addition to reassuring you about how easy it is to use the patient portal, the lecture will help assuage concerns you might have about security.

Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers: Middle StageThursday, July 16 and July 23, 6:30–8:30 p.m.Presented by the Alzheimer’s AssociationTwo-part programIn the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia disorders, gaps in memory and thinking begin to make it more difficult for the individual to manage day-to-day activities, such as dressing, bathing and eating without assistance.  Caregivers will learn more about symptoms and care needs; techniques for managing behaviors and maximizing safety; relation-ship changes and supportive services available to help.

Calendar of Events

AugustLaser Therapy to Treat Nail Fungus Wednesday, August 19, 7 p.m.Marco Ucciferri, DPM, PodiatristSummit Medical Group now offers an FDA-approved, outstanding new laser  therapy to effectively treat and cure nail fungus. Join us for a lecture to learn more about the painless solution for eliminating unsightly thickened, yellow nails that will get you ready to break out the sandals!

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Thursday, August 27, 7 p.m.Michael Likier, PhD, ACT, PsychologistJoin us for a lecture on this misunderstood health condition, including how to get help if you have OCD as well as strategies for coping with it. In addition to helping people with OCD, the lecture is ideal for family members and caretakers who want to better understand the condition and help support a loved one who has it.

SeptemberNutrition to Prevent and Fight Chronic DiseaseWednesday, September 16, 7 p.m.Jill Gora, MD, Family MedicineJoin us for a lecture about ways to prevent and fight inflammation that can contribute to chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardio-vascular disease. The lecture will include discussion about foods and dietary practices that can help protect, restore, and maintain your health.

Series:Considering Weight-Loss Surgery? Mondays, July 13, September 14, 7 p.m.Wednesdays, July 29, August 26 and September 30, 7 p.m.Berkeley Heights Campus, Lawrence Pavilion, Conference CenterNew location: Wednesdays, June 17, July 22, August 19, September 23, 7 p.m.Courtyard by Marriott West Orange, 8 Rooney Circle, Edison RoomRobert Bell, MD, Bariatric SurgeonDoes being overweight or obese have a negative effect on your life? Learn how weight-loss surgery can help you improve your health, feel better, and get your life back! Join us for a review of surgical options, including discussion about lifestyle changes to keep you on track with a healthy weight after weight-loss surgery. To register, please call 908-277-8889 or visit summitmedicagroup.com/events.

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All lectures are held at Summit Medical Group, 1 Diamond Hill Road, Lawrence Pavilion, Conference Center (near Café), Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, unless otherwise noted. For your convenience, please park in lot 1 or 2 and enter through the Lawrence Pavilion. Reservations required: 908-277-8889 or summitmedicalgroup.com/events.

Free Lectures:What a Living Will Can Mean to YouThursday, September 10, 7 p.m.Betty Lim, MD, Director, Palliative Care Services, Department of GeriatricsMandi Zucker, MSW, Grief Recovery Specialist, ImagineLearn about the importance of preparing for end-of-life care, including how to ensure that your loved ones and practitioners know and will honor your wishes. You’ll hear engaging options for considering and managing obstacles that prevent many of us from a proactive approach to end-of-life issues. In addition, we will give you a sample advance directives form and explain it.

Classes and events take place at Summit Medical Group, 1 Diamond Hill Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Support GroupsLiving with a Vestibular Disorder?Wednesdays, September 9, 6 p.m. Lawrence Pavilion, Conference Center (near Café) Dina Leyden, PT, certified in vestibular rehabilitation Share experiences and concerns and learn strategies to manage and cope with your symptoms. Registrations are required. Call 908-277-8889 or sign up online at www.summitmedicalgroup.com/events.

Bariatric Surgery Support Group Mondays, July 6, August 3, and September 14,5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Lawrence Pavilion, Conference Center (near Café)Robert Bell, MD, Bariatric SurgeonJoin the founder and former medical director of the Yale-New Haven Hospital Bariatric Surgery Program to share concerns, setbacks, and triumphs with weight-loss surgery. Get answers about recovery and ways to manage lifestyle changes. Call 908-277-8950 to learn more.

Lifestyle Empowerment for Type 2 DiabeticsWednesday, July 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Berkeley Heights, C1-100 Summit Medical Group Certified Diabetic EducatorsJoin us for an evening focused on fitness and exercise for diabetics. Registration required. Call 908-277-8889 or sign up online at www.summitmedicalgroup.com/events.

Basic YogaWednesdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Chair YogaMondays, 11 a.m. to noonDina Leyden, PT, teaches both Basic Yoga and Chair Yoga in the Lawrence Pavilion, Conference Center (near Café). A 10-class card ($100) is good at either Basic or Chair Yoga class.

Tai Chi Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m. Risa Silverstein, MS, LAc, teaches Tai Chi in the Lawrence Pavilion, Conference Center (near Café). The cost for 10 classes is $80.

Breast Cancer ProgramsBreast cancer groups will not meet in July and August.

Breast Cancer Support Group for Newly Diagnosed PatientsMonday, September 21 Carol Boyer, APN-C, Breast Nurse Specialist Elizabeth Nikol, MSW, LCSW, ACTPatients who are within one year of diagnosis share concerns and advice about their experience with breast cancer treatments and more.

Breast Cancer Survivorship Group for Patients Who Are a Year or More Post-DiagnosisMondays, June 22, September 28Carol Boyer, APN-C, Breast Nurse Specialist Elizabeth Nikol, MSW, LCSW, ACTPatients who have experienced breast cancer receive support from others with similar experiences and share information about ways to manage common concerns for breast cancer survivors. We alternate traditional support groups with small group lectures of interest to survivors.

The breast cancer support groups meet from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Berkeley Heights Campus, Breast Care Center Waiting Area. For more information For more information, please call 908-277-8670. Registration is not required. To register for these exercise classes, please call 908-277-8936.

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Summit Medical Group Foundation: Careers in Medicine—Summer 2015 ProgramsThe Summit Medical Group Foundation’s mission supports the long-term benefit of educating the next generation of health care professionals. Our Summer 2015 Programs welcome high school and college students to a variety of experiences designed to enhance their current studies, provide opportunities for further learning, and promote the exploration of careers in health care and medicine.

For more information and applications to our Careers in Medicine Programs—Summer 2015, visit: www.smg-foundation.org.

RESOURCESKnowledge is power when it comes to healthy living with diabetes. Check out our resources to help you feel your best:

VIDeODiabetes: symptoms, Diagnosis, and Prevention with Irene Cho, MD, SMG Endocrinologist Get a quick rundown of what everyone with diabetes should know at youtu.be/_aeZiJqO7sc.

PODCasts Dig a little deeper with our podcasts—listen at home or on the run. Visit www.summitmedicalgroup.com/about/Press_Room/Radio-sMg/ and search by topic: “Diabetes.”

Diabetes and Foot Health with Dr. Marco Ucciferri, SMG podiatristGet off on the right foot by learning about common foot problems—and how to sidestep them.

Diabetes and eye Health with Dr. Monica Khalil, SMG ophthalmologistTake a closer look at why diabetes adds to your risk of a variety of serious conditions affecting your sight.

summit Medical group Diabetes Live Well Plan with Margaret Eckler, RD, SMG Certified Diabetes EducatorLearn how our educators can help you stay on a healthy track day to day.

OnLIne LIbRaRyFind meal plans, tips for eating out, what to watch for when you’re pregnant, and much more at the SmG Live Well Library: www.summitmedicalgroup.com/library/adult_health/#letter-D.

‘LIVe WeLL’ sUPPORt gROUPDiabetes “Live Well” Support Programs feature “Lifestyle empowerment for Type 2 Diabetics.” Join SmG Group Certified Diabetic educators for an evening focused on fitness and exercise. registration required. register online at www.summitmedicalgroup.com/events or call 908-277-8889.

eVentsStay tuned to the SmG events Calendar for events, lectures, and support groups throughout the year at www.summitmedicalgroup.com/events and in each issue of Healthy Connections.

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Patient Has SMG Team on His SideWhen Louis Friedman was diagnosed with diabetes five years ago, he decided not to take the news lying down.

So he made changes, such as hitting the gym and playing tennis; eating fewer carbohydrates and starches; and taking the advice of his Summit medical Group endocrinologist, Jeffrey Bauman, m.D.

“I’m managing this disease in partnership with Dr. Bauman and my primary care physician, Dr. richard Nelson,” says the 56-year-old Friedman.

A team of diabetes experts, including a diabetes nurse educator, provide Friedman with the treatment and infor-mation to effectively tackle his condition.

“The care at Summit medical Group is phenomenal all the way around,” says Friedman. “For example, if my doctor orders a test, I just go across the hall to take it and have the results in 20 minutes, instead of waiting days for an answer.”

Friedman says that his focus on nutrition and exer-cise has resulted in lower blood sugar levels and fewer medications. Cutting back on some medications has had another bonus: fewer side effects.

“Not only are my numbers better, but I feel more energetic,” says Friedman. “It takes effort and a team of Summit medical Group cheerleaders to guide me, but because I’m taking charge of my diabetes, I feel healthier than ever.”

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To Meet Diabetes’ Challenges, Lean On the 4 Pillars of Good Healthincorporate additional changes and break the cycle of poor nutrition, weight gain, and inactivity. For example, if you replace fast foods with tasty home-cooked meals, it may inspire you to walk briskly five days a week, two steps that can help you control or even prevent diabetes.

While exercise can seem daunting to many people at first, Dr. Bauman finds that those who push through and become more active feel better.

“Paying attention to the four pillars of good health works — I have seen many patients feel more vibrant after they begin to break the bad habits that may have led to diabetes in the first place,” says Dr. Bauman. “Diabetes affects people physically, psychologically, and financially, so staying positive and taking control of it can be absolutely life-altering.”

Summit Medical Group welcomes the following new practices and locations to its family of highly qualified health care providers:

Family Health Center of Montclair at sMg48-50 Fairfield St. montclair, N.J.973-744-8511

north Jersey Hand surgery at sMg75 Bloomfield Ave., Denville, N.J.973-664-9899 385 morris Ave. Springfield, N.J.973-664-9899 

Naomi Grobstein, md

elizabeth ramos-Genuino, md

caecilia Hostetler, md

Geetha Hrishikesan, md

afshan Khan, do

Nirmala Akkapeddi, mDInternal medicinerandolph862-260-3020

Jill Gora, mDFamily medicineBernardsville908-221-1919

Lisa Joseph, mDInternal medicinerandolph862-260-3020

Alison Kole, mDSleep Disorders Centermorristown973-775-5157

Corey Smith, mDemergency medicineBerkeley Heights908-277-8800

ross fox, md abram Kirschenbaum, md

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tony distefano, dpm

rachana purohit, dpm

ali el-saheli, dpm

John suh, dpm

ronald francesco, dpm

alen tar, dpm

shail patel, dpm

marco ucciferri, dpm

Foot and ankle Care associates at sMg The podiatrists of Foot and Ankle Care Associates at SmG practice in Berkeley Heights, Hillsborough, manville, martinsville, morristown, Piscataway, and raritan. For a convenient appointment, please call the main number: 908-277-8871.

summit Medical group Welcomes 5 new Doctors

Looking fo r a Physician? check out our physician-finder online at www.summitmedicalgroup.com/doctors.

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t hey say age brings wisdom. But making smart, healthy choices earlier—in midlife—

could help preserve your brainpower for years to come.

Adults with lower blood pressure between ages 48 and 67 have higher thinking and learning scores 20 years down the line, Johns Hopkins University researchers found. That’s far from the only benefit of keeping your blood pressure within the recommended range. And there’s a lot you can do to bring those numbers down at any age.

blood Pressure and brain: What’s the Link?Most people know that hypertension harms the heart. As your blood pushes through your arteries with greater force, artery walls harden and thicken. This decreases the flow of blood and oxygen to your heart muscle. Over time, you may develop heart failure or have a heart attack.

High blood pressure can damage the brain in much the same way. Excess

Hypertension Linked to Later Memory Problemsforce can also burst or block blood vessels leading to your brain, starving your neurons of oxygen. In some cases, this causes a stroke or sudden, traumatic brain attack. In others, it reduces your cognitive abilities slowly.

your Intellectual Protection Plan High blood pressure plays a role in an estimated 1,000 deaths in the U.S. each day, doctors say. One in three Americans has it, and many have no idea, since it often has no symptoms.

The good news? Taking steps to reduce it pays healthy dividends at any age. To get started:• Askyourdoctoraboutriskfactors.

Being overweight, having a family his-tory, and using tobacco all play a role.

• Requestabloodpressurereading. Knowing your numbers can help you control them.

• Eatahealthydiet. Aim to consume more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Limit your sodium or salt intake to a teaspoon per day. Looking fo r a Physician?

check out our physician-finder online at www.summitmedicalgroup.com/doctors.

New Florham Park Offices Offer Wide Array of Services

We’ve just opened our new four-story, 100,000-square-foot medical offices at 140 Park Avenue in The Green at Florham Park!

Located near the Jets Training Center, our Florham Park location includes more than 20 medical specialties and services including allergy and immunology, audiology, breast surgery, cardiology, colorectal surgery, ENT, gastroenterology, general surgery, head and neck surgery, laboratory, pediatric pulmonology, surgical oncology, and vascular surgery.

Also opening this month is our Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Center, offering minimally invasive and nonsur-gical treatments, including athletic training, hand surgery, hand therapy, orthopedics, physiatry, and physical therapy.

Coming throughout 2015: Urgent Care/Fast Track services, Sports Medicine Urgent Care, a cardiopulmonary center, comprehensive imaging center and the Summit Atlantic Surgery Center.

For more information, see our ad on page 8 and visit summitmedicalgroup.com.

• Exercise. As little as an hour of moderate-intensity exercise per week can help your readings. A total of 150 minutes works even better.

• Loseweightifyou’reheavy. Changing your diet and increasing your activity will help. Ask your doctor if you need more assistance shedding pounds.

• Quitsmoking. If you don’t smoke, don’t start.

• Managestress. Learning to relax and cope can make your heart’s work easier. Try yoga, meditating, or listening to calm music.

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More than 20 different specialties and services you trust – all in ONE convenient location!

• Urgent Care Center/ Fast Track and Sports Urgent Care Center

• Comprehensive Imaging Center• Cardiopulmonary Center• Summit Atlantic Surgery Center

Additional services coming throughout 2015:

• Allergy• Athletic Training• Audiology• Breast Surgery• Café• Cardiology• Colorectal Surgery• ENT• Gastroenterology

• General Surgery• Hand Surgery• Hand Therapy• Head and Neck

Surgery• Laboratory Services• Orthopedics • Pediatric

Pulmonology

• Physiatry• Physical Therapy• Pulmonology• Speech Therapy• Sports Medicine

Center• Surgical Oncology• Vascular Surgery

Summit Medical Group’s New Florham Park Medical Complex opens on June 8, 2015!

somerset County Patriots Looking for a fun, outdoor activity to plan with the family? Take them out to a ball game. Summit medical Group has partnered with the Somerset County Patriots for the 2015 season. We’ll be giving away prize packs to winners of our on-field promotions. Visit somersetpatriots.com for a full schedule, including special nights with firework displays.

Can’t get to a game? Follow the Patriots on social media for a chance to win additional SmG prize packs.

On-the-Road Lecture seriesPart of our promise is to empower our communities with the knowledge and tools to Live well. Stay well. For that reason, we’re taking our Free health lectures out on the road to a neighbor-hood near you—to your local YmCA, JCC, community center, senior care center, and more.

Check smgroadtohealthtour.com for the latest lectures.

thanks, brand ambassadors!By now, you’ve probably seen our brand ambassadors out and about town wearing their T-shirts featuring messages about health, supporting events such as the morris County Winter Farmers market or local YmCA lectures. We’re so appreciative to have such wonderful ambassadors who share a passion for healthy living and a commitment to seeing our communities thrive. Interested in spreading the health? Become a Brand Ambassador—visit smgroadtohealthtour.com to apply or learn more.

Interested in learning more about the campaign or how to get involved? Visit smgroadtohealthtour.com. Keep an eye out for updates in our newsletters, email, and our social media channels. remember, when you talk about us online, use #smgroadtohealth and tag Summit medical Group. That way, we’ll be sure to respond to you.

See What’s Happening on the Road to Health TourThere’s going to be a lot of activity in our communities this summer season—we’re hoping we’ll see you along the way.