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FALL 2011 COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

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FALL 2011IN Mercer County is a community publicationdedicated to representing, encouraging andpromoting the South Fayette area and its comprisingmunicipalities by focusing on the talents and gifts ofthe people who live and work here. Our goal is toprovide readers with the most informative andprofessional regional publication in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

PUBLISHER

Wayne Dollard

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Welcome to the Fall issue of Mercer County Magazine.As the summer winds down, and the kids get ready to go back to school, I sincerely hope that

you and your family had some time to get away from it all and relax. It seems that these days,parents driving the family taxi, and kids with their sports/lessons/parties rarely get a chance toenjoy the slow pace of an ever more elusive “lazy summer.”

Ask yourself – when was the last time everyone ate together around a family table? When dideveryone gather to play a board game? Does anyone remember board games? If your answer was“That one night that the power went out,” then you might be trapped in the 21st Century jail ofhyper-life. (I made that term up, but I can do that – I’m the publisher.) I’m not an old guy, unlessyou ask my kids, but I think that life should be simpler. Moms, dads, brothers, sisters, should alltry to spend some time with each other as a family more than that one night when the power goesout. Family time is an important part of being a community. And every community should valuequality time with their families – it’s how we teach our children values, etiquette, and moreimportantly, how to participate in a family structure so they can pass on to their kids what youworked so hard to build. Recently, I saw a commercial where a father shut off the main power tothe house so that the family could enjoy dinner together and blamed the outage on athunderstorm. The Xboxes were dead. The Facebook was closed. The kids came downstairs indisillusionment to ask what happened. While the commercial was pushing some tasty dinnerproduct, the message was more palatable – you have to make family time. I would take thatmessage one step further – you have to make family time a priority. I hope that it’s one of yours.

Have a great Fall!

Wayne DollardPublisher

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FROM THE EDITOR

While my boss waxes poetic about family time, I’d like to address something along a similarline – neighbors, or your family outside of your family. My wife and I recently bought a house andmoved from the one-bedroom condo that I had lived in for nearly 10 years. While it was good fora bachelor, it quickly became small for a married couple looking to start a family. During thoseyears in the condo, I shared a building with nine other neighbors, most of whom were friendly andgood-natured people like Don who lived across the hall from me. Don enjoyed going to the highschool football games on Friday nights, watching the races at the racetrack in Imperial and fishing.More often than not, he would bring over a couple of extra fillets that I would season up anddevour. He had a nephew that re-shafted golf clubs as a hobby and gladly delivered my brokenclubs to him for repair at a more than reasonable price. Then there were some cranky people whojust looked out for themselves. They would gawk from their windows into the parking lot to seewho was walking by or what was going on, convinced that they were up to no good; would

complain about everything from the height of the grass to the paint job on somebody’scar; and really never knew what it was to be part of a community where other people

also had a voice and an opinion. Sure, Don would complain if the stock market wasdown or the price of gas was up, but he never complained that someone left their

holiday decorations up a few days longer than everyone else or that thecommunity dues were going up because natural gas was rising and

landscapers won’t work for free. He knew how to be a neighbor, andI appreciate that. Now we have new neighbors. All of which are

friendly and what every new couple hopes for when they moveinto a new neighborhood. We hope that we can be the same tothem. Because in the end, I didn’t consider Don just aneighbor, I considered him a friend and friends are whatneighbors can eventually turn into if you let it. Don asked uswhen we were selling our condo to sell it to a “pretty, youngblonde.” I couldn’t come through for him, but Don – I’m stilllooking for you, buddy. Don’t lose hope!

Mark Berton

PS – If you have an exceptional neighbor youthink we should profile, drop me a line [email protected]. There aremore Don’s out there who deserve to be recognized.

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In celebration of the 125th anniversary ofthe County Commissioners Association ofPennsylvania, the Association has teamed upwith the Pennsylvania Cable Network(PCN) for a special series. “HistoricCourthouses” and “The Many Services ofPennsylvania’s Counties,” will give viewers aglimpse inside some of the state’s historiccourthouses and the services that are offeredby cou nties to state residents.

Mercer County Courthouse will befeatured prominiently at 6 p.m., October 20,with encore presentations start the followingSaturday at 3 p.m.

CCAP is the voice of county government– a statewide, nonprofit, nonpartisanassociation representing all of Pennsylvania’s67 counties. CCAP membership includes thecounty commissioners, council members,county executives, administrators, chiefclerks and solicitors.

CCAP strengthens the counties’ abilitiesto govern their own affairs and to improvethe well-being and quality of life for everyPennsylvania resident. It advocates for

favorable state and federal legislation,programs and policies, on behalf of eachcounty. CCAP is committed to serviceexcellence through education,information, insurance, technology andother programs that support effectivecounty government.

Founded in 1886, CCAP is anaffiliate of the National Association ofCounties. CCAP celebrates its 125thAnniversary in 2011.

PCN is a nonprofit, noncommercialnews organization created andsupported by cable televisioncompanies. PCN receives no state or

federal funding. Network programming isdistributed on more than 150 cable systemsin serving more than 10 millionPennsylvanians in 3.3 million homes. Acomplete listing of PCN affiliates andnetwork channel designations is available byvisiting PCN’s website at www.pcntv.com.

Greenville Municipal Airport received $555,750 to extend its runwayfrom a combination of federal and state funding as part of a $3.8 millioninvestment in eight Pennsylvania airports.

Governor Tom Corbett announced the funding this summer.“I support creating and sustaining jobs across all sectors of our

economy, and transportation is no exception,” Governor Corbett said.“The aviation industry employs more than 290,000 people statewide,which is nearly 5 percent of the state workforce. These investmentsgo directly to improving operations at the airports that areresponsible for so many jobs.”

The state portion of funding – $85,726 from PennDOT’s aviationdevelopment program – comes from the state’s jet fuel tax andleverages more than $108,887 in local matching funds.

The Federal Aviation Administration is providing nearly $3.7million in grants through the block grant program, which is fundedthrough taxes collected nationally on airline tickets, freightwaybills, international departure fees, and sale of aviation fuel.Airports receive up to 95 percent of eligible project costs forprojects included in Pennsylvania’s 12-year transportationprogram.

Public-use airports in the state are eligible for the aviationdevelopment program. Airports eligible for the federal blockgrant program include: general aviation airports, designatedreliever airports, and non-primary commercial airline airports (those with fewer than10,000 annual passengers) that are part of the National Plan of Integrated AirportSystems.

The state has 133 public-use airports and heliports and 15 airports have scheduledcommercial service.

GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT TOBENEFIT MERCER COUNTY AIRPORT

Legislation sponsored by Rep. Michele Brooksthat will help promote private investment inbioenergy resources while assisting to reclaim minelands in Pennsylvania passed the state House ofRepresentatives unanimously this summer.

“The potential created by this legislation will helpspur economic development by helping privatebusinesses mitigate their costs, and providing themadditional resources to inv est in jobs. This legislationis also a perfect fit to help address our energy securityconcerns. These crops can also be used as a biomassfuel creating another homegrown energy resource,”Brooks said.

“For the past three sessions, I have been workingto advance this bill through the legislative process toencourage the use of various grasses such asswitchgrass, camelina and canola to assistPennsylvania with energy independence while alsofacilitating the repair of abandoned mine lands.Studies have been done in other states to prove thatthese fast-growing crops can flourish in all types ofenvironments. The robust nature of these plants canhelp repair mine lands faster than traditional plantsthat are grown on previously mined lands,” saidBrooks.

House Bill 608, which received overwhelmingbipartisan support from the committee and on theHouse floor, would authorize the Department of EnvironmentalProtection (DEP) to encourage the planting of switchgrass or other fast-growing crops to revegetate lands affected by surface mining.

Under the legislation, if a mine operator uses one or more of these

crops in reclamation, the bond can be fully released at the Stage II levelinstead of Stage III, provided other criteria are met. This means that thefinancial guarantee bonds will be available to be used on otherreclamation sites increasing the rate on which mine lands are reclaimed.

The legislation is now with the state senate.

Archers took aim at more than two dozen3D targets at the First Annual Mercer CountyConservation District 3D Archery Shoot atMunnell Run Farm, Sept. 10. Local vendorswere on hand to sell and showcase thingsdealing with hunting in the beautiful state ofPennsylvania. In addition to the vendors, foodwas provided by McCullough’s Ice Cream tocurb hunger and satisfy sweet teeth. The courseitself consisted targets for all ages to shootnoncompetitively. There also was a 50/50 shot

for those yearning to quenchtheir competitive thirst.Door prizes were givenout throughout theday. Prizes are eitheroutdoor related orfood certificates; alldoor prizes wereprovided bysponsors.

The day was designed

to get people outside to enjoy good food,great vendors, and as a fun way to sharpen

archery skills. All proceeds and profitsbenefited the local conservation

district in providingenvironmental education to

people of all ages focusing onagriculture and ecologyeducation through futureprogram ming. For moreinformation, go towww.munnellrunfarm.org.

BROOKS BIOENERGYLEGISLATION PASSES HOUSEUNANIMOUSLY

MERCER COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT HOLDS “1ST ANNUAL 3D ARCHERY SHOOT”



John and David McCullough are used to growing art. Growingup on their father’s 65-acre farm, the brothers learned how towork the land, tend to the livestock and enjoy the bounties of

the earth.Now, the farm is theirs, and they’ve been adding to its acreage

over the years; 65 acres has become a sizable tract of 425 acres.About half of that land is used to grow field corn to feed theMcCullogh’s Angus cattle.

But it’s not just the fact that they grow lots of feed corn, it’s howthey do it – they grow it into impressive ten-acre-sized works of artthat can only be fully appreciated from the sky.

“The way we do it, we plant the field in two differentdirections, in a grid, so to speak,” said John McCullogh. “Wecreate the picture on a computer with the help of Judy King[a neighbor], and we print the designs out on graph paper.

When the corn’s about six inches tall, you can start to see the grid.Then we mark it off with spray paint and start cutting down stalksthat aren’t needed for the overall design.”

The process takes the brothers two solid weeks of countingstalks and cutting. But by harvest time, the design is grown inand ready for what it was planned to be – a giant maze that is

open to the public in September. The Coolspring Corn Maze attracts tens of thousands of

visitors over its 8-week operational lifespan before it closes theweekend after Halloween, and the farm begins to prepare fornext year’s design.

This year, the brothers decided that the design should be a

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tribute to those who perished in the 9/11 tragedy 10 years ago, so the maze depicts a giant fire truck, American flag, andbald eagle.

McCullogh said it takes visitors about 45 minutes to walkthe maze, which has hidden markers within it that informpeople about the theme of the design, or offer other trivia forvisitors to take in and enjoy. The maze is open only on theweekends, starting Fridays at 4 p.m ., and McCullogh said thatthe largest crowds come at night with their flashlights to try toconquer the maze in the dark.

In addition to the maze itself, Coolspring offers a host ofother family-oriented activities including a new pumpkinblaster this year that came to the farm by way of Louisiana.

Kids can load up one of the thousands of pumpkins grown in a2-acre patch on the farm and fire it across the farm. There’salso a corn cannon that fires into a shooting gallery.

McCullogh said that he and his brother get ideas like thepumpkin and corn cannons from the North AmericanFarmer’s Direct Marketing Organization, which holds tradeshows, the most recent one being in Baltimore last February.

“We got on six to eight tour buses and we looked atdifferent farms and got a lot of good ideas,” he said. “We alsoentered our maze design last year and we won for that.That was a really happy moment for us. It was a goldrush theme with a prospector panning for gold.”

While some companies will charge $4,000 to

$10,000 to come out and cut maze designsinto cornfields, the McCulloghs havelearned from an early age that the bestharvests come from the hardest work, sothey prefer to keep doing things the waythey have been for the past seven years.

If you prefer not to loseyourself in the maze, feel freeto let the kids wander in on

their own while you wait for them ina restored railroad caboose. Here youcan watch adocumentary about thehistory of the McCullogh’sfarm and have one of thefreshest Angus burgers onlyfound down on the farm.

“We do sell our own burger,”McCullogh said. “It’s inspected andprocessed at San dy Lake, and people go

nuts for it.”For more information on the

Coolspring Corn Maze, go towww.coolspringmaze.com, or call724.699.3221.

IF YOU GOThe maze is open October:FRIDAYS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS4 – 11 p.m. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

(Bring your Flashlights) (Bring your Flashlights)

Located on Rt. 62, 3.5 Miles NE of Mercer Citywww.coolspringmaze.com • 724.699.3221


Area Agency on Aging .......724.662.6222Building and Grounds ..........724.662.3800Children and Youth ................724.662.2703Clerk of Courts .......................724.662.7548Commission for Women ......724.662.3800CommissionersKenneth Ammann ..............724.662.7532Brian Beader .......................724.662.7531John Lechner ......................724.662.7533

Conservation District ............724.662.2242Controller .................................724.662.7507Cooperative Extension .........724.662.3141Coroner ....................................724.662.3800Cost and Collections .............724.662.7510Court Administrator ..............724.662.7527Department of Public Safety ...........................724.662.6100District Attorney ....................724.662.7587District Justice Antos ...........724.346.3591District Justice Arthur ..........724.588.3210District Justice Hinch ...........724.662.5230District Justice McEwen .....724.458.4931District Justice Songer ........724.346.6541Domestic Relations ...............724.662.2404Election ....................................724.662.7505Engineers ................................724.662.4977Fiscal ........................................724.662.7540Historical Society ..................724.662.3490

IPPAdministration ....................724.662.7518ARD ........................................724.662.7530Community Service ...........724.662.7523House Arrest .......................724.662.7521Pretrial / TASC ....................724.662.7522

Jail .............................................724.662.2700Jury Commissioners .............724.662.7503Juvenile Probation ................724.662.7501Law Library .............................724.662.3800MHMR ......................................724.662.6715Microfilm .................................724.662.3800MIS ...........................................724.662.3800Personnel ................................724.662.7514Prothonotary ...........................724.662.7561Public Defender .....................724.662.7628Purchasing ..............................724.662.7502Recorder ..................................724.662.7573Sheriff .......................................724.662.6135Soil Conservation ..................724.662.2242Solicitor ....................................724.662.3800Tax Assessment ....................724.662.7551Tax Claim .................................724.662.7550Treasurer .................................724.662.7508Veterans Affairs .....................724.662.7511Victim Witness .......................724.662.7589Voter Registration .................724.662.7542

Mercer County Off ices & Services

Mercer County Municipal Information Mercer County Libraries

PUBLIC LIBRARIESCommunity Library of Shenango Valley11 North Sharpsville Ave., Sharon, PA 16146-2194Amy Geisinger, Library Director724.981.4360

Greenville Area Public Library330 Main St., Greenville, PA 16125-2619Sheila Kretser, Library Director724.588.5490, FAX: 724.836.0160Grove City Community Library125 West Main St., Grove City, PA 16127-1569Jessica Hermiller, Library Director724.458.7320Lakeview Area Public LibraryP.O. Box 344, Sandy Lake, PA 16145-0145Theresa Panner, Library Director724.376.3766Mercer Area Library110 E. Venango St., Mercer, PA 16137-1283Connie Jewell, Library Director724.662.4233Stey Nevant Library1000 Roemer Blvd., Farrell, PA 16121Margaret Orchard, Library Director724.983.2714

COLLEGE LIBRARIESGrove City CollegeHenry Buhl Library100 Campus Dr., Grove City, PA 16127-2198Jessica Hermiller, Library DirectorDiane Grundy, Head Librarian724.458.2050Penn State Shenango Lartz Memorial Library177 Vine Ave., Sharon, PA 16146Matthew P. Ciszek, Head Librarian724.983.2876Thiel College LibraryGreenville, PA 16125Allen Morrill, Library Director724.589.2205

MEDICAL LIBRARIESGreenville Regional Hospital Medical Library110 North Main St., Greenville, PA 16125Sheila Kretser, Library Director724.588.2100 Ext. 2671Sharon Regional Health SystemMedical Staff Library740 E. State St., Sharon PA 16146724.983.3911

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McKeever Environmental Learning Center and the Sharpsville AreaSchool District were the recipients of more than $10,000 of the Departmentof Environmental Protection’s more than $538,000 in EnvironmentalEducation Grants distributed to 102 non-profits, schools, universities andconservation districts across Pennsylvania.

Grant recipients will use the funding to develop projects such as hostingsustainability workshops, holding nature programs for children, andimplementing environmental education programs in their communities.

McKeever Environmental Learning Center received $3,852 to coordinatea multiple-day workshop on Marcellus Shale education, sustainableenergy sources, plants, agriculture/gardening and other topivcs.

Sharpsville Area School District received $7,181 for students to buildand install a greenhouse to be used by the industrial technology,community-based education, environmental, culinary, math and biologyclasses.

“Knowledge is power and we want to give communities the power tobecome more active in protecting the environment,” DEP acting SecretaryMichael Krancer said. “These programs will help Pennsylvanians of allages to learn more about what we can do to promote sustainability and tohelp keep Pennsylvania a beautiful place.”

The grant program was established by the Environmental Education Actof 1993, which mandates setting aside 5 percent of the pollution fines andpenalties DEP collects annually for environmental education inPennsylvania.

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Magdalena Ondicova, a tour de force ofmusical talent from Slovakia, delighted theaudience during an August 12 piano recital atEast Main Presbyterian Church.

Ondicova was selected as the winner of theannual piano competition of 22 students held atChautauqua Institution in New York. The fivefinalists were from China, Korea, Slovakia,Taiwan, and United States.

Magdalena Ondicova was born in Slovakia in1985. She developed her interest for music at anearly age while watching and admiring her oldersister play the piano. She began her pianostudies at the age of seven at the Primary MusicSchool in Hanusovce nad Toplou, Slovakia.

She continued her music education at theMusic Conservatory in Kosice with IvetaCisarikova, where she participated in nationalconservatory competitions, taking fourth place in2002 and third place in 2004. Ondicova receivedher Master of Music in Piano Performance at theAcademy of Music and Performing Arts inBratislava, Slovakia, in April of 2010.

During her undergraduate career at theAcademy, she studied with Professors ZuzanaNiederdorfer and Marcel Stefko, and in 2010

took part in the International Novak PianoCompetition in the Czech Republic, where shewon second prize.

Recently in March, she took second prize atthe International Piano Competition inPortugal, held by the organization Art andEducation in XXI Century.

Ondicova has completed her first year ofthe Doctoral Piano program at the Academyof Music and Performing Arts in Bratislava,Slovakia and had the special honor to workwith Stanislaw Tichonow at HaydnKonzervatorium in Eisenstadt, Austria, madepossible by the support of the Rotary Club ofEisenstadt.

During the summers of 2008 and 2009,

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SUNDAY6:00 PMSermon based study:“Lordship of Christ & Authority of Scripture”Arnie Sodergren; [email protected]

MONDAY6:30 PMBeth Moore’s “Revelation” studyWomen (every other week beginningSept. 12)Harris Haggart; [email protected]

WEDNESDAY9:00 AMBeth Moore’s “Revelation” studyWomen (weekly; beginning Sept. 14)Peggy Fleming; [email protected]

6:45 PMSermon based study:“Lordship of Christ & Authority ofScripture”(beginning Sept. 14)John Miller; [email protected]

THURSDAY6:15 AM Prayer Group Men (weekly) Steve Gould; [email protected]

7:00 AM Studying 1 Kings Men (weekly) Mike Jackson; [email protected]

9:15 AMBeth Moore’s “Esther” studyWomen (weekly beginning Sept. 8) Melissa Krenzer; [email protected]

10:00 AMStudying “Revelation”Women (beginning Sept. 8) Joan Campbell; [email protected]

7:00 PM Studying “Certainty”Men (every other week) Bruce Smith; [email protected]

In addition to hosting community concerts, East MainPresbyterian Church also has vibrant weekly growth groups that

always welcome new members. Groups and group leader contacts are:

Ondicova took part inChautauqua Institution'sMusic Festival. During theseven week programs, shehad the privilege of workingwith many prestigiousmusicians and teachers,including Rebecca Penneys,Joel Schoenhals, JohnMilbauer, Nicola Melville,Catarina Domenici, Anthony diBonaventura, and took part ina Master Class withinternationally known pianist,Alexander Gavrylyuk. Shereturned to Chautauqua in2011 to continue her studies inpiano performance under thedirection of Rebecca Penneys.

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What’s Insidepage 2 New UPMC Urgent Care Opens

in Hermitage

page 3 Use Your Head to Stop Strokes

page 4 Healthy Eating for Busy FamiliesAchoo! Don’t Get the Flu

page 5 A Matter of ChoiceMagee’s Fibroid Treatment Center helps women determine the right solution for themselves

page 6 A New Level of Pinpoint AccuracyThat’s Patient Friendly

page 7 UPMC Horizon Recognized forQuality on State, National Levels

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2 www.UPMC.com/Today

Need to see a doctor, but can’t take time off from work? Cutyour finger while cooking dinner and need stitches? Have achild complaining of an earache over a holiday weekend?You don’t have to miss work, wait for an appointment, or spend time in a packed emergency department to get the immediate care you need. The new UPMC Urgent Care at Hermitage, located in the Hermitage Crossing Plaza near Walmart, gives you access to express urgent care 12 hours a day, seven days a week. “We’re not a substitute for your family doctor or primary care physician. We’re here to treat you for minor injuries and illnesses when you’re unable to see your doctor,” saysMichael Millin, DO, medical director of UPMC Urgent Care at Hermitage. “Providing fast, quality, and convenient care also frees up emergency rooms for those who need itmost,” he adds.The new UPMC Urgent Care, located at 1075 North Hermitage Road in Hermitage, Pa., is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, including holidays. A board-certified physician is on site at all times, along with nurses and other highly trained staff. “Most of our patients are in and out within 45 minutes,” says Trish Smith, assistant administrator for UPMC UrgentCare. Patients of all ages are accepted at the clinic, and walk-ins are welcome. Parking is free and plentiful. The full-service clinic provides x-ray and lab services, plus immediate care for a range of conditions, including:• Colds and the flu• Coughs, sore throats, earaches• Bronchitis, pneumonia, sinus infections• Minor broken bones and simple fractures• Sprains and strains• Cuts and scrapes• Rashes and irritations• Urinary tract infections• Pink eye• Asthma and allergiesThe clinic also provides occupational health services to local companies, including drug screening, blood tests, physicals, and other employment-related services.

Individuals familiar with UPMC Horizon’s former After Hours Primary Clinic in Hermitage and Occupational Medicine Services in Farrell, Pa., and Greenville, Pa., shouldnow come to the new facility in Hermitage. “We’ve put everything together in one location to provide better continuityof service,” explains Dr. Millin. Patients should still see their primary care physician or familydoctor for routine health care, Dr. Millin says. In fact, reportsare provided to patients’ physicians to keep them informed of a diagnosis and treatment, plus any follow-up care that might be needed. Most health insurance plans are accepted, and specialist co-pays apply at time of service. Patients with no insurance pay a flat rate of $115, which includes lab work and x-rays.

UPMC Urgent Care at Hermitage1075 North Hermitage RoadHermitage, PAPhone: 724-347-1004Daily (including holidays), 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

For more information about UPMC Urgent Care, go to www.UPMC.com/UrgentCare.

Quality express, walk-in urgent care seven days a week

Benefits of the UPMC UrgentCare at Hermitage

• Access to treatment when your doctor is not available

• Quality care for non-life threatening illnesses and injuries

• Convenient location• Free parking• Walk-ins welcome • Open 12 hours a day, seven days a week

The Urgent Care clinic also o0ers on-site x-ray, EKG, and lab services, including blood tests, urine and throat cultures, and urinalysis.

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Use Your Head to Stop StrokesBe smart about your heart — and stroke treatment — to protect your brain

The myths about stroke are numerous. Among the most popular — and perhaps one of the most dangerous — is that stroke is something that happens only to older adults.

In fact, a recent report by the AmericanStroke Association showed a sharp rise instroke hospitalizations among men andwomen ages 15 to 44, while rates declinedby 25 percent among older adults.

“The biggest mistake people make is thinking it won’t happen to them,” saysTudor Jovin, MD, director of the UPMCStroke Institute. “Strokes can happen toanyone, at any age,” he says.

Lowering your risk is the best way to avoid the life-changing impact astroke can have on you and your family. When a stroke does occur, fast action is critical to minimize damage. The window of opportunity for the most successful stroke treatment is just three hours after onset.

Prevention: What you can do“Heart disease increases your chances of having a stroke, so it’s importantto control the risk factors,” says Lawrence Wechsler, MD, chair of the Department of Neurology at UPMC.

While you can’t do anything about your age, family history, or ethnicity(African-Americans have a higher incidence of stroke), you can controlhigh blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, physical inactivity, and smoking.

“You’re at risk any time your blood pressure or cholesterol are up. It’s far better to prevent a stroke than to deal with the consequences,” Dr. Wechsler says.

Treatment: Time lost is brain lostEvery minute after the start of a stroke means greater risk of permanent damage or death. One of the best treatments for ischemic strokes — where a clot blocks blood flow to the brain — is the quick administrationof the clot-busting drug called tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA). While UPMC doctors have had success beyond three hours with a special procedure to retrieve the blockage or dissolve it with drugs administered directly into the clot, time is critical.

For patients experiencing a hemorrhagic stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, fast action is needed to repair the leaking blood vessel.

Call 911If you suspect someone has suffered a stroke, call for emergency medical help immediately so treatment can begin without delay.

Specialized stroke centers — such as UPMC’s Stroke Institute at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC St. Margaret, andUPMC Mercy — have experts available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to diagnose and treat patients. The UPMC Stroke TelemedicineProgram also uses technology to provide fast treatment to patients at other UPMC hospitals throughout western Pennsylvania.

“You’re at risk any timeyour blood pressure orcholesterol are up. It’sfar better to prevent astroke than to deal withthe consequences.”— Lawrence Wechsler, MD

Think FASTUse this simple acronym to help determinewhether you’re witnessing a stroke:

Face: Can the person smile (or does oneside of the face droop)?

Arms: Can the person raise both arms (or does one side drift downward)?

Speech: Can the person speak clearly or repeat a simple phrase?

Time: Call 911 immediately if someone exhibits any of these warning signs!

Act FASTStrokes require immediate medical attention,so knowing the warning signs is crucial, says Michael Matthews, MD, a neurologist at UPMC Horizon. Stroke symptoms can include sudden onset of:

• Paralysis or weakness in the face or limbs,especially on one side of the body

• Problems with balance or walking

• Vision problems

• Slurred speech

• Confusion

• Problems speaking or understanding

• Severe headache

To learn more about stroke prevention andtreatment, visit www.UPMC.com/Today.

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Use Your Head to Stop StrokesBe smart about your heart — and stroke treatment — to protect your brain

The myths about stroke are numerous. Among the most popular — and perhaps one of the most dangerous — is that stroke is something that happens only to older adults.

In fact, a recent report by the AmericanStroke Association showed a sharp rise instroke hospitalizations among men andwomen ages 15 to 44, while rates declinedby 25 percent among older adults.

“The biggest mistake people make is thinking it won’t happen to them,” saysTudor Jovin, MD, director of the UPMCStroke Institute. “Strokes can happen toanyone, at any age,” he says.

Lowering your risk is the best way to avoid the life-changing impact astroke can have on you and your family. When a stroke does occur, fast action is critical to minimize damage. The window of opportunity for the most successful stroke treatment is just three hours after onset.

Prevention: What you can do“Heart disease increases your chances of having a stroke, so it’s importantto control the risk factors,” says Lawrence Wechsler, MD, chair of the Department of Neurology at UPMC.

While you can’t do anything about your age, family history, or ethnicity(African-Americans have a higher incidence of stroke), you can controlhigh blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, physical inactivity, and smoking.

“You’re at risk any time your blood pressure or cholesterol are up. It’s far better to prevent a stroke than to deal with the consequences,” Dr. Wechsler says.

Treatment: Time lost is brain lostEvery minute after the start of a stroke means greater risk of permanent damage or death. One of the best treatments for ischemic strokes — where a clot blocks blood flow to the brain — is the quick administrationof the clot-busting drug called tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA). While UPMC doctors have had success beyond three hours with a special procedure to retrieve the blockage or dissolve it with drugs administered directly into the clot, time is critical.

For patients experiencing a hemorrhagic stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, fast action is needed to repair the leaking blood vessel.

Call 911If you suspect someone has suffered a stroke, call for emergency medical help immediately so treatment can begin without delay.

Specialized stroke centers — such as UPMC’s Stroke Institute at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC St. Margaret, andUPMC Mercy — have experts available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to diagnose and treat patients. The UPMC Stroke TelemedicineProgram also uses technology to provide fast treatment to patients at other UPMC hospitals throughout western Pennsylvania.

“You’re at risk any timeyour blood pressure orcholesterol are up. It’sfar better to prevent astroke than to deal withthe consequences.”— Lawrence Wechsler, MD

Think FASTUse this simple acronym to help determinewhether you’re witnessing a stroke:

Face: Can the person smile (or does oneside of the face droop)?

Arms: Can the person raise both arms (or does one side drift downward)?

Speech: Can the person speak clearly or repeat a simple phrase?

Time: Call 911 immediately if someone exhibits any of these warning signs!

Act FASTStrokes require immediate medical attention,so knowing the warning signs is crucial, says Michael Matthews, MD, a neurologist at UPMC Horizon. Stroke symptoms can include sudden onset of:

• Paralysis or weakness in the face or limbs,especially on one side of the body

• Problems with balance or walking

• Vision problems

• Slurred speech

• Confusion

• Problems speaking or understanding

• Severe headache

To learn more about stroke prevention andtreatment, visit www.UPMC.com/Today.


Healthy Eating for Busy FamiliesAmerica is getting fatter and Pennsylvania is helping to lead the way as one of the nation’s top 20 “most obese” states. Our busy lifestyles encourage unhealthy eating habits, like eating on the run and high-fat/high-sugar snacking. But with a little effort,you can gradually transform your family’s diet from “fat” to “fit”!

Start your day off rightBreakfast is the most important meal of the day. Kids who eatbreakfast — especially those packed with “brain food” like protein, vitamin C, and omega 3 — are more alert and focused in school; adults have more energy and concentrate better. • Is cereal your family’s

breakfast of choice? Look forlow-sugar, high-fiber optionsand top with fresh fruit and low-fat milk (1% or fat-free).

• Get your creative juices flowingwith easy-to-make fruit and yogurt smoothies.

• Crunched for time? Grab a hard-boiled egg and toast, or top an apple or banana with peanut butter for a tasty “breakfast to go.”

Think smart when it comes to fast-food lunchesNo time to pack your own lunch? Use these healthy strategieswhen dining out:• Say no to fried, sautéed, or creamy foods. Opt for roasted,

grilled, broiled, steamed, or baked meals.• Beware of add-ons (like mayo, butter, and salad dressing)

that quickly increase calorie counts.• Replace sodas with water or fat-free or 1% milk. Even diet

sodas can be bad for you!• Go online for the nutrition information on your favorite

meal. Don’t just focus on calories: look at factors like fat and sodium content.

Make dinner a family affairEating together as a family offers countless benefits — including serving more balanced, nutritious meals and the chance for parents to serve as “healthy eating” role models.• Talk to your children about portion control, with fruits

and vegetables comprising half of every plate.• Reduce the amount of meat your family eats by gradually

introducing healthy alternatives into your meals, like fish, whole grains, and beans.

• Look for seasonal produce that is grown locally. In the fall, that means vegetables like pumpkins and squash, and fruits like apples and pears.

Interested in learning more about nutritious eating? Check out the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new guidelines at www.choosemyplate.gov.

Health Tips from UPMC Health Plan

Achoo!Don’t Get the FluUnpredictable. That’s the best way to describe flu season, which officially begins in late October and winds down in May.Winter is prime flu season, but it can peak as early as Octoberor as late as April.

It’s impossible to know what the 2011-12 flu season has in storefor us. What we do know is that the flu is a highly contagiousrespiratory illness that can cause mild to severe reactions, and it can even be fatal. Every year, more than 200,000 people inthe United States are hospitalized with the flu. The best way toprotect yourself and your family is to get vaccinated every year.

Who is at risk?Even healthy children and adults can become very sick from theflu and spread it to family and friends. You can pass on the flubefore even knowing you are sick!

Who should get the flu vaccine?The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendthat everyone over the age of six months gets vaccinated. Those at higher risk for serious complications from the flu include:

• People age 65 and older

• Children younger than five, but especially children younger than two

• People with health conditions such as asthma, chronic lung disease, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, as well as kidney, liver, and neurological disorders

• Pregnant women

Others who should get a flu shot:• Health care workers

• Residents of nursing homes or other long-term care facilities, as well as family and friends who have contact with a resident

• Caregivers of young children, especially infants under six months who are at the highest risk of flu-related complications

What is the best time to get vaccinated?The sooner you get a flu shot, the sooner you’ll be protected.However, experts agree: it’s never too late.

If you have questions about getting a flu shot, talk to your doctor. To locate a physician in your area, visit www.UPMC.com/FindADoctor or call 1-800-533-UPMC (8762).

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Do You Have UFTs?Janet SeGall, MD, a gynecologist with the Womancare Center at UPMC Horizon and Greenville Medical Center, says that uterinefibroid tumors can be as small as a pin or as large as a grapefruit.“It’s not clear why fibroids occur, although family history seems toplay a role,” she explains. “They’re also seen more frequentlyamong African-American women.”

She advises that women be alert to these early symptoms:• Heavy bleeding • A sense of pelvic pressure• Pain during intercourse

“Symptoms usually appear in the late 30s and 40s, and they oftencan be controlled through birth control pills or other medication,”says Dr. SeGall. “But others require more aggressive treatment,such as surgery or uterine fibroid embolization.” For most women,the symptoms of fibroids significantly diminish during menopause.

It’s important to know that other conditions can cause symptomssimilar to those of UFTs. That’s why it’s vital to have regular checkups, and keep an open line of communication with your gynecologist or family doctor.

For more information, visit www.UPMCHorizon.com.

A Matter of ChoiceMagee’s Fibroid Treatment Center helps women determine the right solution for them

Robin Eberle of Butler, Pa., never had a problem with herperiods. But when this mother of five hit her mid-40s,her periods became heavier and lastedlonger. “There were times I couldn’t evenleave the house,” she recalls.

Her gynecologist prescribed anultrasound, then an MRI. Based onthose results, he diagnosed Robin withuterine fibroid tumors (UFTs) and referredher to the Fibroid Treatment Center atMagee-Womens Hospital of UPMC.

As many as three out of every fourwomen have UFTs, but the majority nevereven know it. For women like Robin,though, these non-cancerous growthsin the wall of the uterus can literallytake over their lives.

The Fibroid Treatment CenterEstablished in 2008, the Fibroid Treatment Center offers the region’s most comprehensive approach to UFTs.“We bring together gynecologists and interventional radiologists with extensiveexpertise in treating fibroids,” says RichardGuido, MD, the center’s founder and director. “Our focus is educating women on their full options so they can choose the best treatment plan for themselves.”

The center also offers women much-valuedconvenience. “During a one-day visit, youcan have necessary diagnostic tests done, the results of these tests evaluated, and then meet with our physicians for a counseling session to determine your best plan of action,” says Dr. Guido.

In the past, the leading treatment for UFTs has been a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus). “It’s still the only

way to totally prevent fibroids from recurring,” says Philip Orons, DO, chief of interventional radiology at Magee. “But women who are planning to have children or who are some years away from menopause may want to considerother options.”

For Robin, her treatment of choice was auterine fibroid embolization, a minimallyinvasive procedure requiring little downtime.Using a thin catheter, about the size of a spaghetti strand, Dr. Orons injected small particles into the blood vessels that “feed” the fibroids to stop theflow of blood to them.“The procedure literally changed my life,” says Robin.

The center offers a full range of other options, including pain medication, hormonal therapy, and surgery. It also has a research component that includes trial procedures unavailable elsewhere.

FibroidsBefore embolization

After embolization

To learn moreWomen are encouraged to first have a conversation with their doctor if they think they may have UFTs. If you’re looking for a physician in your area, visitwww.UPMC.com/FindADoctor or call 1-800-533-UPMC (8762).

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Do You Have UFTs?Janet SeGall, MD, a gynecologist with the Womancare Center at UPMC Horizon and Greenville Medical Center, says that uterinefibroid tumors can be as small as a pin or as large as a grapefruit.“It’s not clear why fibroids occur, although family history seems toplay a role,” she explains. “They’re also seen more frequentlyamong African-American women.”

She advises that women be alert to these early symptoms:• Heavy bleeding • A sense of pelvic pressure• Pain during intercourse

“Symptoms usually appear in the late 30s and 40s, and they oftencan be controlled through birth control pills or other medication,”says Dr. SeGall. “But others require more aggressive treatment,such as surgery or uterine fibroid embolization.” For most women,the symptoms of fibroids significantly diminish during menopause.

It’s important to know that other conditions can cause symptomssimilar to those of UFTs. That’s why it’s vital to have regular checkups, and keep an open line of communication with your gynecologist or family doctor.

For more information, visit www.UPMCHorizon.com.

A Matter of ChoiceMagee’s Fibroid Treatment Center helps women determine the right solution for them

Robin Eberle of Butler, Pa., never had a problem with herperiods. But when this mother of five hit her mid-40s,her periods became heavier and lastedlonger. “There were times I couldn’t evenleave the house,” she recalls.

Her gynecologist prescribed anultrasound, then an MRI. Based onthose results, he diagnosed Robin withuterine fibroid tumors (UFTs) and referredher to the Fibroid Treatment Center atMagee-Womens Hospital of UPMC.

As many as three out of every fourwomen have UFTs, but the majority nevereven know it. For women like Robin,though, these non-cancerous growthsin the wall of the uterus can literallytake over their lives.

The Fibroid Treatment CenterEstablished in 2008, the Fibroid Treatment Center offers the region’s most comprehensive approach to UFTs.“We bring together gynecologists and interventional radiologists with extensiveexpertise in treating fibroids,” says RichardGuido, MD, the center’s founder and director. “Our focus is educating women on their full options so they can choose the best treatment plan for themselves.”

The center also offers women much-valuedconvenience. “During a one-day visit, youcan have necessary diagnostic tests done, the results of these tests evaluated, and then meet with our physicians for a counseling session to determine your best plan of action,” says Dr. Guido.

In the past, the leading treatment for UFTs has been a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus). “It’s still the only

way to totally prevent fibroids from recurring,” says Philip Orons, DO, chief of interventional radiology at Magee. “But women who are planning to have children or who are some years away from menopause may want to considerother options.”

For Robin, her treatment of choice was auterine fibroid embolization, a minimallyinvasive procedure requiring little downtime.Using a thin catheter, about the size of a spaghetti strand, Dr. Orons injected small particles into the blood vessels that “feed” the fibroids to stop theflow of blood to them.“The procedure literally changed my life,” says Robin.

The center offers a full range of other options, including pain medication, hormonal therapy, and surgery. It also has a research component that includes trial procedures unavailable elsewhere.

FibroidsBefore embolization

After embolization

To learn moreWomen are encouraged to first have a conversation with their doctor if they think they may have UFTs. If you’re looking for a physician in your area, visitwww.UPMC.com/FindADoctor or call 1-800-533-UPMC (8762).


Martha Makin of Somerset, Pa., says she’s “done it all”since being diagnosed with lung cancer in 2007. Not a candidate for surgery, the 69-year-old grandmother first received chemotherapy, followed by multiple radiation treatments that required her to remain still on a hard surface for long periods.

But her most recent radiation treatment in April used a new form of technology that left her impressedand enthusiastic. “I was amazed at how fast and comfortable it was,” she says. “It’s definitely my choice for future treatments!”

Determining the right treatment“We see many cancer patients who are not good candidates for conventional surgery, particularly among the elderly,” explains Neil Christie, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon with UPMC. “Additionalmedical complications or hard-to-reach tumors justmake surgery too risky.”

Radiation therapy is often used in such instances toshrink or eliminate tumors. For Martha, her age andtype of tumor made her a good candidate for the Novalis® powered by TrueBeamTM STx system, selected byUPMC cancer specialists for the precision, speed, and comfort it offers patients.

“TrueBeam is one of the most advanced radiation technologyavailable,” says Dwight E. Heron, MD, FACRO, professor of radiation oncology and otolaryngology, and vice chairmanfor clinical affairs, Department of Radiation Oncology atUPMC Cancer Centers. “It’s letting us treat challenging cancers of the brain, lungs, spine, neck, and prostate with much greater precision.”

Another UPMC first When UPMC introduced TrueBeam STx to Pittsburgh last November, it became one of the first 20 medical centersworldwide to do so. But like all technologies, TrueBeam is just a tool. Its real potential is realized through the talents of those who use it.

“In the late 1980s, UPMC was the first center in the UnitedStates to use Gamma Knife® technology for radiosurgery of the brain. Since then, we’ve advanced our knowledgethrough research and the innovative use of technology,” notes Dr. Heron. “Our multidisciplinary team approach gives patients a highly individualized plan of treatment based on their specific needs. TrueBeam now extends the kind of care we can offer them.”

How it works Some cancerous tumors are located in a hard-to-reach part of the body, while others “float” in an organ, or shift positionwhen a person breathes or coughs. Just like a sharpshooteroften struggles to hit a moving target, such cancers make it hard to directly aim radiation at a tumor.

“But TrueBeam’s built-in imager produces sharp, ‘real-time’ 3D images that fine-tune a patient’s position during treatment,even while breathing,” explains Dr. Heron. “It’s able to track a tumor’s exact location within a millimeter.”

UPMC specialists are combining TrueBeam technology with RapidArc®, another radiotherapy technique that delivers a powerful, faster, more uniform dose of radiation. Radiosurgery and other radiation treatments can now be accomplished two to eight times faster, with fewer side effects reported by patients.

“These and other minimally invasive treatments are really redefining how we treat cancer,” notes Dr. Christie.“We’re no longer limited by conventional procedures.”

To learn moreThe TrueBeam system is housed at the Mary Hillman Jennings Radiation Oncology Center at UPMC Shadyside. UPMC provides access to a number of physicians that can refer interested patients to the center. For a list, visit www.UPMC.com/FindADoctor or call 1-800-533-UPMC (8762).

A New Level of Pinpoint AccuracyThat’s Patient FriendlyTrueBeamTM allows UPMC cancer specialists to enhance treatment and patient comfort

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Event SpotlightBoo Ball Friday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m.The Corinthian, Sharon The evening will feature a dinner buffet, dancing, and a costumecontest. All proceeds benefit the UPMC Horizon CommunityHealth Foundation. For tickets or more information, call 724-983-8875.

FREE! Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions Mondays, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5, 4:30 p.m.UPMC Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Associates44 Circle St., Franklin

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 4:30 p.m.UPMC Horizon, Greenville Campus

Wednesdays, Oct. 19 and Nov. 16, 4:30 p.m.Womancare Center of UPMC Horizon875 N. Hermitage Road, HermitageTo register for any of these Bariatric Surgery information sessions,call Horizon Surgical Associates-UPMC at 724-588-6660.

ClassesACLS RecertificationBLS Skills Lab for CPR RecertificationBreastfeeding ClassFamily & Friends Pediatric CPRLamaze Prenatal ClassLamaze Refresher Prenatal ClassLamaze Weekend Prenatal ClassNew Health Care Provider Basic Life SupportPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) RecertificationPediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) CourseSeniors for Safe DrivingSibling ClassSilver & Fit Senior Exercise

Support GroupsBereavement Support GroupCancer Support Group (Greenville and Farrell)Lupus Support GroupMercer County Breast Cancer Support Group Mercer County Diabetes Support Group (Greenville and Farrell)Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Ostomy Support GroupParents of Murdered Children Support GroupPulmonary Hypertension Support GroupWeight Loss Surgery Support Group (Greenville and Hermitage)Yellow Ribbon Support Group

What’s Happeningat UPMC Horizon

For a complete list of events, including dates and times,visit the “Classes and Events” section of the UPMCHorizon website at www.UPMCHorizon.com.

When it comes to choosinga hospital, quality of care is an important factor. A hospital committed to continuous quality improvement creates an environment in which patients can be reassuredthey are getting the best available care in the safestway possible.

UPMC Horizon was recently commended for its qualityand patient safety efforts by two organizations:

• The Hospital and Health System Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) named UPMC Horizon as a 2011 Achievement Award winner for best practice inpreventing hospital-acquired clostridium difficile.

• The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States, named UPMC Horizon as one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures.

HAP recognized 18 innovative hospital programs out of 168 entries from across the state. The 18 programs thatreceived HAP achievement awards, including UPMCHorizon, were among “the most innovative and creative in the health care field,” according to Carolyn Scanlan,HAP president and CEO.

The Joint Commission recognized UPMC Horizon basedon data reported about evidence-based clinical processesthat are shown to improve care for certain conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, and surgical care. UPMC Horizon was one of only 405 hospitals in the country – and the only hospital in MercerCounty – to earn the distinction of top performer on keyquality measures for attaining and sustaining excellence inaccountability measure performance.

“We are honored to receive national recognition for our efforts in improving quality for our patients. The medicalstaff and all of our employees devote tremendous energy to ensuring the safest, most effective care possible atUPMC Horizon. Being recognized by the top hospital accreditation organization in the country is a wonderful validation of that hard work,” says Don Owrey, FACHE,UPMC Horizon president.

UPMC Horizon Recognized for Quality on State, National Levels

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Event SpotlightBoo Ball Friday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m.The Corinthian, Sharon The evening will feature a dinner buffet, dancing, and a costumecontest. All proceeds benefit the UPMC Horizon CommunityHealth Foundation. For tickets or more information, call 724-983-8875.

FREE! Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions Mondays, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5, 4:30 p.m.UPMC Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Associates44 Circle St., Franklin

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 4:30 p.m.UPMC Horizon, Greenville Campus

Wednesdays, Oct. 19 and Nov. 16, 4:30 p.m.Womancare Center of UPMC Horizon875 N. Hermitage Road, HermitageTo register for any of these Bariatric Surgery information sessions,call Horizon Surgical Associates-UPMC at 724-588-6660.

ClassesACLS RecertificationBLS Skills Lab for CPR RecertificationBreastfeeding ClassFamily & Friends Pediatric CPRLamaze Prenatal ClassLamaze Refresher Prenatal ClassLamaze Weekend Prenatal ClassNew Health Care Provider Basic Life SupportPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) RecertificationPediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) CourseSeniors for Safe DrivingSibling ClassSilver & Fit Senior Exercise

Support GroupsBereavement Support GroupCancer Support Group (Greenville and Farrell)Lupus Support GroupMercer County Breast Cancer Support Group Mercer County Diabetes Support Group (Greenville and Farrell)Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Ostomy Support GroupParents of Murdered Children Support GroupPulmonary Hypertension Support GroupWeight Loss Surgery Support Group (Greenville and Hermitage)Yellow Ribbon Support Group

What’s Happeningat UPMC Horizon

For a complete list of events, including dates and times,visit the “Classes and Events” section of the UPMCHorizon website at www.UPMCHorizon.com.

When it comes to choosinga hospital, quality of care is an important factor. A hospital committed to continuous quality improvement creates an environment in which patients can be reassuredthey are getting the best available care in the safestway possible.

UPMC Horizon was recently commended for its qualityand patient safety efforts by two organizations:

• The Hospital and Health System Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) named UPMC Horizon as a 2011 Achievement Award winner for best practice inpreventing hospital-acquired clostridium difficile.

• The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States, named UPMC Horizon as one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures.

HAP recognized 18 innovative hospital programs out of 168 entries from across the state. The 18 programs thatreceived HAP achievement awards, including UPMCHorizon, were among “the most innovative and creative in the health care field,” according to Carolyn Scanlan,HAP president and CEO.

The Joint Commission recognized UPMC Horizon basedon data reported about evidence-based clinical processesthat are shown to improve care for certain conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, and surgical care. UPMC Horizon was one of only 405 hospitals in the country – and the only hospital in MercerCounty – to earn the distinction of top performer on keyquality measures for attaining and sustaining excellence inaccountability measure performance.

“We are honored to receive national recognition for our efforts in improving quality for our patients. The medicalstaff and all of our employees devote tremendous energy to ensuring the safest, most effective care possible atUPMC Horizon. Being recognized by the top hospital accreditation organization in the country is a wonderful validation of that hard work,” says Don Owrey, FACHE,UPMC Horizon president.

UPMC Horizon Recognized for Quality on State, National Levels

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For nearly 35 years, Rachel Martin hasbeen an advocate of career andtechnical education in Pennsylvania.

In 1986 she was hired as Assistant Director atMercer County Career Center, making herthe first female career and technical educationadministrator in the state. Since 1991, she hasserved as the Administrative Director. Theschool has an enrollment of approximately500 students in fourteen programs.

R ecognizing its vital role in the publiceducation system, for more than threedecades she has worked tirelessly to advancecareer and technical education. Beginning hercareer as a Cosmetology teacher at LenapeTechnical School, her teaching focused onstudents and providing them with creativelearning experiences. As an administrator, inaddition to developing needed programs toprepare students for the w orkplace, sheencourages innovative projects to createawareness and a better understanding ofcareer and technical education. Under herdirection, there have been many collaborativeefforts and expanded learning experiences forstudents:

Fifth graders learned about free enterprisewhen career and technical educators joinedwith elementary teachers and a local businessowner to offer a summer camp where childr encreated their own candy company.

Guidance counselors and academicteachers, attending class with career andtechnical students, acquired a betterunderstanding of careers in various industriesand saw how academics are used as workerscomplete tasks in a variety of occupations.

Showing up for school on Saturdays,career and technical students from threetechnical programs came together to developan award winning project that won the schoolfirst place and $25,000 in a corporatesponsored contest.

Martin encourages out-of-the-box activitiesthat enhance learning and shine the light ontechnical education.

Realizing that simulating industry offers thebest learning environment, Martin has workeddiligently to secure additional funding toacquire state-of-the art equipment andtechnology that would be unattainable throughthe regular budget. Her efforts have resulted inmillions of educational dollars b eing broughtinto the county and thus providing studentswith access to valuable resources and servicesthat enhance their education.

This year’s completion of a $14 millionrenovation is the culmination of her tenaciouseffort to bring ten school districts together toupdate the 38-year-old building and ensure thefacility is equipped for the future to educatestudents for the global workforce.

Her leaders hip demonstrates an acuteawareness of the changes taking place ineducation and an ability to make the necessaryadjustments to position her staff for futurechange. Cognizant of the importance ofconstant improvement, Martin was among thefirst administrators to pursue and receive ISOregistration for Mercer County Career Center.

Her passion for education is demonstrated in

Martin’s own educational history. She enrolledin college as a non-traditional student andgraduated Summa Cum Laude from theUniversity of Pittsburgh in 1977. In 1984, she

earned a Master of Education. Her educationcontinued at Westminster College where sheenrolled in classes that led to additionalcertifications for Secondary Principal,Elementary Principal, and Letter of Eligibility.

She enthusiastically represents the interests

of career and technical education as aparticipant in multiple communityorganizations. In 1993, she was appointed bythe county commissioners to serve on theLocal Workforce Investment Board.Reappointed numerous times, she continuestoday as an active member of the WIB. She is amember of the Executive Committee andChair of the Youth Council and has also servedas secretary and treasurer.

Martin has participated as a member of theMercer County Employer Advisory Council,Northwest Pennsylvania Cooperative Council,Local Management Committee, andWorkforce Development Committee. Sheworks in conjunction with Mercer CountyCareerLink and was a member of the PlanningCommittee and Steering Committee. She is amember of Mercer Chamber of Commerce,Greenville Chamber of Commerce, GroveCit y Chamber of Commerce, and ShenangoValley Chamber of Commerce.

As a member of Mercer Rotary, she workedwith the Rotary District Governor to initiatethe Rotary Outstanding Vocational Award

Rachel Martin

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(ROVA). Since its inception, a ROVA Conference isannually sponsored by the area Rotary Clubs in abroad county area, including Butler, Crawford,Lawrence, Jefferson, Kane, Venango, Erie, Warren,Bradford, Armstrong, and Mercer.

A longtime member of Pennsylvania Association

of Career and Technical Education, she has been aleader in educational initiatives across the state.During the 1995-1996 year, she served as presidentof the Pennsylvania Association of Career andTechnical Administrators and is an active member ofthe Western Region PAC&TA and has served asregional president.

Martin has participated as Chair for a number ofaccreditation team visits for Middle States andserved as a member of the Secondary CommissionAdvisory Committee for vocational-technicalschools. In 2 007, she was elected as a Commissionerfor the Commission on Secondary Schools, MiddleStates Association of Schools and Colleges.

Rachel Martin

A free flu and pneumonia shot clinic for individuals 18 and older took place at Grove City Middle School, 100Middle School Drive, Grove City. The clinic, co-sponsored by the Community Health Partnership of Mercer Countyand the Mercer County Area Agency on Aging, was open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,

In a continuing effort to gauge its emergency preparedness capabilities, the Mercer County PandemicCommittee scheduled a Point of Dispensing (POD) Drill/free flu shot clinic October 15 at Grove CityMiddle School. The committee was formed a couple of years ago in response to an Avian Flu scare and it hasbeen meeting regularly since. It successfully conducted similar drill/flu clinics at Greenville High School in2010 and at Hickory High School in 2009. Those efforts have led to this drill that will again test thecounty’s ability to dispense medicine to large portions of the population in a short period of time.

“It is important for our public health and emergency preparedness planners towork with community stakeholders to test local plans andunderstand processes under such conditions,”said committee chairman Albert Boland. “Itis a diverse group of great people and Iknow we will be ready.”

Representatives from multipleagencies, including the PennsylvaniaDepartment of Health, Mercer County,local hospitals and emergencyresponders, have contributed to andwill be a part of this effort.

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THE AUGUST 23, 2011 RIBBON CUTTING FORREACHING UP AND REACHING OUT. This non-profit organization helps individuals transition from prison toa new life. The organization is designed to make the return tocivilian living as easy as possible within a caring, Christiancommunity.

Pictured L to R: Chamber Vice President Mitch McFeely, PNCBank; Anna Sprando, Designs by Anna; Linda Wilamowski,Carol Mitchell, Linda Porter and Maggie Stoughton ofReaching Up and Reaching Out; and Chamber PresidentCarmen DeRose, Grove City Premium Outlets.

THE RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR GROVE CITY COMMUNITY FOODPANTRY AND THRIFTY THREADS,AUGUST 16, 2011. The food pantry has nowbecome a “choice pantry” providing a grocery storesetup allowing clients more choice in their items.Thrifty Threads is a second hand clothing store.

Pictured front L to R: Chamber Vice President MitchMcFeely, PNC Bank; Amy Foley, GC Area UnitedWay; Ruth Magee, Traci Turner, and Van Campbell,Grove City Community Food Pantry; Grove City MayorRandy Riddle; and Chamber Executive Director BethBlack. In back L to R: Mercer County CommissionersJohn Lechner and Brian Beader.

“SCARECROWS IN THE PARK” DATES:

For Public Viewing .......................October 3rd to October 21stRemoval of Scarecrows ..............By park closing on Monday,

October 24th

October 3rd-October 21st, 2011Grove City Memorial Park-West Main Street 58 West

Grove City’s 14th Annual

Scarecrows in the Park

For more information, call Mary Kay Mattocks at 724.458.5589.

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

More than 2,000 people attend Fall Fest each year to see the bestscarecrows Grove City has to offer. If you missed the festivities this year,scarecrows will be on display through the end of the month. Winnerswere announced in early October. Check them out, if you haven’t alreadyand get some ideas for next year.


“Dancing with the Stars” is one of the most popular shows on televisionand with good reason. The participants appear to be having a better timethan the audience and the music is always so uplifting and fun. The healthbenefits of dancing are obvious, as many celebrities on the show have meltedaway several clothing sizes while in competition. But is dancing safe forsenior adults?

According to some recent studies, dancing is not only safe but verybeneficial for the mature adult. Flexibility and muscle tone increasewith repeated dance moves. And remembering the sequence of thedance steps may help decrease dementia. According to the AlbertEinstein College of Medicine, the mental challenge of remembering adance routine has been credited for a more alert mentation. In fact, learningin general helps to keep the memory fit, so learning new steps and movescombine the advantages of physical and mental fitness.

Physically, older dancers have shown improvements in increased rangeof motion, balance and gait. Those with good balance and a steady gait areless likely to become victims of fall injuries. The movement of dance alsoincreases respiration and heart rate for a good cardiovascular workout that isnot overly taxing or jarring on the joints. Coordination also is increased in

those who dance regularly. The Mayo Clinic notes that exercise helps lessenthe symptoms of depression by releasing endorphins which improve aperson’s mood.

The social aspect of dancing is very important to overall mental attitudeand health as well. Human touch is essential to the development of a child.Several well-known cases of children deprived of touch in abusive

situations do not develop normally either physically or psychologically.Touch is also very important to the health of adults as well. According tothe Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), touchhelps to lower the blood pressure, boosts the immune system and

decreases stress levels.Just about any kind of dance encompasses the most important aspects of

dancing that are beneficial to one’s health. Ballroom, square dancing, polka,and ethnic styles such as Greek dancing or Irish Step all involve an increasein heart rate, coordinated movements, memory of steps and socialinteraction. Find a style that works for you and start enjoying the benefits ofdance. You’re never too old to learn a few new moves.

*It is always advisable to check with your physic ian before beginning any newphysical activity or exercise.

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BY PAMELA PALONGUE

It’s that time of year again.“Open season” is right around the

corner for the Medicare Part Dprescription drug plan. Hunting down thebest plan for you is no game. Newly eligibleMedicare beneficiaries, and currentbeneficiaries who are considering changesto their Medicare Part D plan, should marktheir calendars for October 15. The “openseason” will run from October 15 toDecember 7. The Medicare Part Dpr escription drug program is available to allMedicare beneficiaries to help with thecosts of medications. Joining a Medicareprescription drug plan is voluntary, andparticipants pay an additional monthlypremium for the coverage.

While all Medicarebeneficiaries canparticipate in theprescription drugprogram, somepeople with limitedincome and resourcesalso are eligible for

“Extra Help” to pay for monthly p remiums,annual deductibles, and prescription co-payments. The Extra Help is worth about$4,000 a year.

To figure out whether you are eligiblefor the Extra Help, Social Security needs toknow your income and the value of anysavings, investments, and real estate (otherthan the home you live in). To qualify, youmust be receiving Medicare and have:

Income not over $16,335 for anindividual or $22,065 for a married coupleliving together. Even if your annual incomeis higher, you still may be able to get somehelp with monthly premiums, annualdeductibles, and prescription co-payments.Some examples where your income may behigher include if you or your spouse:

• Support other family members who

live with you;• Have earnings from work; or• Live in Alaska or Hawaii; and• Resources not over $12,640 for an

indiv idual or $25,260 for a married coupleliving together. Resources include suchthings as bank accounts, stocks, and bonds.We do not count your house or car asresources.

You can complete an easy-to-use onlineapplication for Extra Help atwww.socialsecurity.gov. Go to theMedicare tab on the top of the page. Thengo to “Apply For Extra Help WithMedicare Prescription Plan Costs.” Toapply for the Extra Help b y phone or havean application mailed to you, call SocialSecurity at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) and ask for the Application forExtra Help with Medicare PrescriptionDrug Plan Costs (SSA-1020).

And if you would like more informationabout the Medicare Part D PrescriptionDrug Program itself, visitwww.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227; TTY1-877-486-2048).

So this open season (Oc tober 15 toDecember 7), after you track down theperfect prescription drug plan for you, huntfor something that could put about $4,000in your pocket — bag the best Medicareprescription drug plan for you and see ifyou qualify for the Extra Help throughSocial Security.

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FOR A PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN IS NO GAME

by Karen TascioneSocial Security District Manager

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“Newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries, andcurrent beneficiaries who are considering changesto their Medicare Part D plan, should mark theircalendars for October 15. The “open season” willrun from October 15 to December 7. “

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Chances are, if you’re over the age of 40 and have trouble sleeping, oneof your sage friends has informed you that after a certain age, youdon’t need as much sleep. Not true, says the National Sleep

Foundation. Our body’s need for sleep remains pretty much constantthroughout the life cycle. Sleep is the way our bodies repair themselves.When our respiratory, cardiovascular, mental and physical system s shutdown for the night with minimal activity, our bodies are busy at workrepairing the damage done by stress, inflammation and toxins that haveinvaded during daylight hours. If the heart rate or mental functions are stillengaged in activity, the body cannot wholly devote itself to repair. Over timethis can contribute to heart disease, diabetes and other ailments.

What does change as we age are our sleep patterns. It may take longerto fall asleep or you may have noticed that you have trouble staying asleep.

About 44% of older Americans have some form or insomnia. Much of thetime it can be attributed to medications which either interrupt sleep orprevent deep sleep known as REM. If insomnia is caused by medication, it iswell worth a trip to the doctor to discuss other alternative medication s.

Another contributor to loss of sleep as we age is snoring. Snoring ismore prevalent in those who are overweight and unfortunately aging is oftenaccompanied by weight gain. Losing weight may help alleviate some of theinterruption of snoring. Loud snoring should be evaluated by a doctor since itmay be a sign of a condition called sleep apnea. This is where the individualactually stops breathing fo r brief intervals (usually a few seconds). Inaddition to preventing deep, healthy sleep, this condition can also bepotentially fatal.

Acid reflux may also contribute to sleepless nights. The strong digestiveacid from the stomach flows back into the throat causing a burning sensationand awakening. This condition also warrants a trip to the doctor to rule outmore serious conditions. While there are m edications available to neutralizethe stomach acid, the condition is also helped by eating earlier in the evening,giving the body more time to digest the food. Also, drinking more water willaid in digestion as well.

If none of these problems seem to be the cause of sleeplessness,exercise or other physical activity may help you to enjoy a more sound sleep.Also avoiding caffeine and alcohol in the l ater evening hours will allow yourbody to relax before bedtime. More sedentary activities for an hour or sobefore bedtime such as reading a book will also calm you down prior to sleep.(Watching suspenseful action pictures or sporting events may raise your levelof alertness and so should be avoided.)

If you find that none of the suggestions or treatmentsprescribed by your doctor work, a visit to a sleep disorder clinic maybe in order.

THE SLEEP CONNECTION

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ith the advent of travel sites on the internet, the waytravelers plan their trips has changed in more waysthan one. So with all of the online sites out there to

choose from, you would think that finding a real flesh andblood travel agent would be near impossible these days.

However, you would be very wrong. Live travel agentsare still out there making quite a good living from all theshortcomings of the DIY websites.

If you enjoy taking a cruise, going to an actual travelagent can save you a lot of headaches. Cruises entailplanning multiple aspects of one trip — airfare to the port ofdeparture, which stateroom has the best view, whether yougo on the paragliding excursion or tour the Mayan ruins. Allof those aspects can be easily handled for you by a travel agent,saving you time and money.

Think you can outbid a travel agent for discount airfare? Think again.

You may like the appeal of naming your own fare on a website,but keep in mind that even the giants of internettravel booking still have a limited pool ofairlines to pick from. Travel agents don’t.

A travel agent can work with smaller or foreign carriers to find youa discount, and some have access to private, reduced fares that canbe well worth the cost of the agent’s fees.

Looking for more than just a pair of round-trip tickets?

Sometimes travelers have more than one destination in morethan one country. Some agents specialize in these globalitineraries and can save you the hassle of trying to plot acomplicated route for your trip. What’s more, if you’re

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going somewhere that has a warning for Americans issued by thestate department, is known for being difficult for tourists, or issimply off the typical American itinerary, your travel agent canmake recommendations to help you navigate the terrain, bothfiguratively and literally.

Special Needs? A Travel Agent WillAccommodate Them.

Whether you’re a senior citizen, or looking for an Asian-language safari in the Sahara, travel agents know more about

special needs and requests than any website out there.They can help with alternative lifestyle requests such aseasily finding a seat on a tour bus for someone with a

disability. Your travel agent has likely heard it all when it comes tomeeting the specific needs of travelers, so don’t hesitate to askthem about your particular requirements.

What if I’m really stuck?Travel agents can do more than simply rebook

your flight if it’s cancelled. Agents can assist ingetting you the medical help you need or even cashif your wallet is stolen. A dot-com can’t and won’t

do that for their customers. The peace of mind alonecan be worth the agent’s fees.

What if I’m not on the internet?Believe it or not, many people still don’t have – or want – access

to the internet. Or they may have access, but don’t feelcomfortable giving out their credit card numbers online. That’stotally understandable, and yet another reason why having acourteous travel agent smiling back at you can be the differencebetween getting sunburned…or just getting burned.


The United Way of Mercer County held its36th Annual Meeting at Avalon at Buhl inSharon. At the meeting the United Wayelected new board members, presentedCampaignExcellence Awardsto Sharon CitySchool District andSt. Paul’s, and celebrated the volunteercontributions of community residents. JohnLongstreet, President & CEO, Quaker Steak& Lube, was the Keynote speaker. Longstreetaddressed the audienc e on the importance ofgiving back to the community.

New members elected to the United WayBoard are: Kim Anglin, Administrator, MercerCounty Behavioral Health Commission; AmyBecher, Dean of Enrollment, Thiel College;

Alice Mattocks, Partner, Black,Bashor, & Porsch, LLP;Richard Miller, President,Keystone Research, Inc.;Gregg McCandless, President,Bill McCandless, Ford; Dr.Kathy Piston; Doug Robbins,Pr esident, Teamsters Local261; John Sarandrea,Superintendent, Sharon CitySchool District; Riley Smoot,Chief, Southwest RegionalPolice Department. Outgoingmembers of the Boardincluded: Todd Hedderickand John Williams.

The 2011 - 2012 officers for theUnited Way of Mercer County Boardof Directors are: Susan Piccirilli,Chairperson; Brad Gosser, ViceChairman; Tony Zucco, Secretaryand Jeff Chrobak, Treasurer.C ommittee Chairpersons include: Dana

Frankenburg,Allocations;JaniceSchwanbeck,

Public Relations; Dan Lawyer, Planning.Mark Ferrara, Sharpsville School DistrictSuperintendent, and John Sarandrea,Sharon School District Superintendent,along with other community educationalleaders will co-chair the 2011 campaignfor the vv year in a row.

The Campaign Excellence Awards this yearwere presented to Sharon City School Districtand St. Paul’s by Mark Ferrara and John

Sarandrea, co-chairs of the 2010campaign.

Sharon City School District wasrecognized for its support andsuccessful efforts on behalf of UnitedWay. In the 2010 campaign, SharonCity School employees increasedgiving 104.3% over the previous year,raising over $22,000. In a friendlycompetition among all districts in thecounty, Sharon took the United WayCup, a travelling trophy that will beawarded to the district that raises themost money each year. This effort isled by Superintendent of Schools,John Sarandrea.

St. Paul’s, led by Bryan Oros,Executive Director, stepped up itscampaign and donated over $25,000.New this year, employees were invitedto “camp buck-up” and asked toincrease their pledge by a dollar a weekor a dollar a pay. Those who weren’t

currently giving were asked to start at abuck a week. “For each person who “buckedup,” St. Paul’s donated an additional dollar,”said Tina Cascio, HR Specialist. Over 100employees “bucked up.” In addition,employees again participated in the LUV Club(Live United Volunteer) campaign. A shirt-signing contest brought in an additional$1,687. One employee in particular, MaryBattles, raised $1 ,000 during the effort.

Also at the meeting, Dallas Hartman andhis wife Kristina announced The DallasHartman 2011 Dual Enrollment Educationscholarship in order to make a positivedifference for deserving Mercer County highschool students. Dallas Hartman is knownthroughout the area as a personal injurylawyer who has dedicated his practice tohelping injured people. He believes in givingback to the co mmunity by promotingeducation and volunteerism. The goal of thisscholarship is to help high school studentsearn college credits and advanced classesthrough volunteer work.

Sharon City SchoolDistrict and St. Paul’sReceive CampaignExcellence Awards

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