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March 25 - 31, 2011 South County Times 11

Esse Health Tesson

Ferry Pediatrics provides

personalized health care

for infants, children and

adolescents

Esse Health Tesson Ferry

Pediatrics and Internal

Medicine

13303 Tesson Ferry Rd.

Suite 150

St. Louis, MO 63128

(314) 842-5239

www.essehealth.com

The physicians and staff at the Esse Health

Tesson Ferry Pediatrics ofce believe that creating

a unique and personal relationship with every child

is important for developing lifelong habits of goodhealth. That relationship begins by establishing a

relationship and open lines of communication with

the parents or guardians of those children. Each

child and family has very different needs and this

requires a very specialized plan of action for each

childs care.

In addition to personalized care, their goal is to

provide you and your family with the best possible

health care experience. From the moment you and

your child step foot inside the door you will be

welcomed as part of the Esse Health family.

Esse Health Tesson Ferry Pediatric Providers

From Left to Right: Dr. Joseph Schachter, Dr. Catherine Remus, Dr. Charles

Dougherty, Karen Diehl, CPNP and Dr. Matthew Dougherty.


Internal Medicine Offers

Comprehensive Healthcare

Services for Adults


Pediatrics and Internal

Medicine


Suite 150

St. Louis, MO 63128

(314) 842-4744

www.essehealth.com

The physicians and staff at the Esse Health Tesson Ferry

Internal Medicine ofce strive to deliver an exceptional

experience by offering patients access to healthcare services

beyond primary care. Below is a list of specialists that are

brought in each week to provide patients with comprehensive

healthcare services.

Dr. William Johnson of Gateway Asthma & Allergy Relief

sees patients at this location every Tuesday and Friday. Drs.

Steven Kurzewil and Gregg Ginsburg are General Surgeons

and see patients at this ofce on Wednesday and Thursday

afternoons. They will diagnose, treat, and schedule out-

patient procedures. Podiatrists Lindsay Barth and Jacob

Lamb see patients on Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

They will see patients for any foot, ankle and nail problems.

Psychologist Dr. Paul Wang sees both pediatric and adult

patients on Thursdays. Cardiologists from St. Louis Heart and

Vascular will see patients, perform 2-D echo procedures and

ultrasounds in the ofce on Wednesdays and Fridays. This

ofce also offers on-site x-rays services.

Esse Health Tesson Ferry Internal Medicine Providers, From Left to R ight:

Dr. Janelle Roethemeyer, Dr. Todd Hammond, Physician A ssistant Meredyth Schroyer,

Dr. Sonal Shah and Dr. Michael Fedak.

Not pictured - Dr. Thomas Doerr and Physician Assistant Josie Zuckerman

Are You Ready For Allergy

Season? Gateway Asthma &

Allergy Relief is Accepting

New Patients


Suite 150

St. Louis, MO 63128

(314) 421-0663

Spring will be here before

you know it and for many

of you that means problems

with your allergies. In 2009,

St. Louis was named our

nations Asthma Capital.

But for more than 20

years, asthma and allergy

sufferers in our area have

found signicant relief for

their symptoms at Gateway

Asthma and Allergy Relief.

Board-certied allergist

William Johnson, M.D. is dedicated to nding and

treating the causes of your allergies. Our physicians

value patient education, frequent communication and

customized care plans as the foundation for long-term

success. Many patients achieve their ultimate goal of

living virtually symptom-free.

Gateway maintains an important same-day callback

policy to connect you personally with your allergist.

Urgent requests and phone calls receive a rapid

response.

Gateway has also made a serious investment in

medical technology to provide patients with electronic

record-keeping and prescription writing to improve

patient care by ensuring maximum accuracy and

accessibility.

2900 Frank Scott Pkwy. West

Suite 914

Belleville, IL 62223

(618) 277-1413

William Johnson, M.D.

For a complete list of locations and information aboutDr. Johnson please visit

www.asthma-allergyrelief.com.

Free Diabetes & Heart

Health Classes

Tom & Lynn Schmittgens, R.Ph.

Tom and Lynn Schmittgens, owners of The MedicineShoppe Pharmacy in Affton, focus on providing personalservice and quality patient care. In addition to free homedelivery, they are now hosting a series of free classes to educatethe community and help individual patients. The classes willbe held from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the pharmacy on the secondand fourth Monday of each month as follows:

March 28 - Diabetes; April 11 - Heart Health; April 25 -Diabetes; May 9 - Heart Health; May 23 - Diabetes; June 13- Heart Health; June 27 - Diabetes. Call 638-3535 today toreserve a spot.

Each class will provide new information on the topic, andtime will be set aside afterwards to talk to individuals abouttheir specific health concerns. Many people overlook theirpharmacist as a source of good healthcare information;however, access to a caring and experienced pharmacist isinvaluable.

We enjoy a small community practice , Tom Schmittgenssaid. We love getting to know our patients and we believethat personal service and contact are crucial to goodhealthcare.

The Schmittgens make patient care, not prescriptionvolume, their priority and are readily available to answerquestions. Both pharmacists are certified in diabetes, asthmaand allergy care, and immunizations. Their pharmacy hasbeen serving the community since 1998 and carries homehealth aids and medical equipment.

As a Certified Diabetes Care Center, the Affton MedicineShoppe carries Dr. Comfort diabetic footwear and offers avariety of custom-fit shoes, boots and slippers. Karen Richard,a Certified Diabetic Shoe Fitter, said, Medicare pays for one

new pair of shoes per year with a doctors prescription. Weprovide a free consultation to check and measure your feet,and we take care of submitting all the paperwork to yourinsurance company. Its an easy process.

Located at Mackenzie and Heege roads next to FortelsPizza, the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Affton is openMonday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and onSaturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They accept mostinsurance plans including Medicaid, Medicare Part Dand Missouri RX.

7922 Mackenzie

Affton 314-638-3535

Lutheran Senior Services Hospice Care (LSS HospiceCare), 1150 Hanley Industrial Court, is operated by LutheranSenior Services, a non-profit organization with a Christianmission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest.

LSS Hospice Care provides holistic care for patients whohave six months or less of life remaining. Staff membersfocus on managing physical symptoms and controlling painwhen curative treatments are no longer an option. They alsoprovide strong emotional and spiritual support for patientsand their families.

LSS Hospice Care began serving the St. Louis Metro areain 2007. The offices moved to the Hanley Industrial Courtlocation in May 2009. The staff is lead by: Cheri Murphy,RN, Director; and Dr. Ehab Kaiser, Medical Director, who isboard certified in hospice and palliative medicine.

The last part of the journey is the most difficult forpeople to travel. Each person depends on us to make theirremaining days as comfortable and pain-free as possible,said Murphy. The LSS Hospice Care team believes whole-heartedly in touching each life and using our expertise toallow a natural, peaceful, and dignified death. Wecommunicate honestly and help everyone understand whatto expect. Each family becomes part of our family and ourcommitment to them continues through an on-goingbereavement program after the loved one passes.

Hospice provides a compassionate alternative that canenable patients and families to remain together through

end-of-life. It is often under-utilized because people areunaware of the benefits hospice care can bring. People aregiven support from so many sources when they come intothis world, leaving this world with the same level of supportis every bit as important, Murphy said.

Lutheran Senior Services

Hospice Care: Emotional,

Spiritual End-Of-Life Care

1150 Hanley Industrial Court

St. Louis, MO 63144

314-446-2539


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Welcoming, CheerfulEnvironment AtWatson Pointe Dental

Joseph S. Grimaud DDS

Your teeth are an important part of your health,appearance, and self-confidence. At Watson PointeDental the focus is on providing our patients withcomprehensive dental care that meets the health needsand personal concerns of the individual. WatsonPointe believes that quality dental care is a combination

of science, art, and intuition, resulting in a healthy,beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime.

Working as a general dentist for more than 25years, Dr. Joseph Grimaud and his caring team havestrived to treat patients with the best possible dentalcare, compassion and a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Whether your visit is for an initial consultation,comprehensive exam and x-rays, or to complete adental treatment such as replacing a tooth filling, rootcanal therapy or tooth implant restoration, rest assuredthat Dr. Grimaud and the Watson Pointe Dental teamwill take the time to make you comfortable andrelaxed.

Watson Pointe Dental provides state-of-the-artdental services and technologies including: Kodakdigital radiography; Cerec, single visit porcelainrestorations and crowns; and Spectra, a non-invasive

imaging system which aids in the detection of caries(cavities) using fluorescent technology.The practice offers a welcoming, cheerful family-

friendly environment where patients are treated withcompassion, respect and understanding, according toDr. Grimaud. Watson Pointe Dental is convenientlylocated in Webster Groves on Watson Road.

New patients are always welcome!

8537 Watson Road

Webster Groves 314-963-2000

mywatsonpointedental.com

Dr. Jacques Van Ryn and the staff at TessonHeights Orthopaedics is pleased to offer one stoporthopedic care. Dr. Van Ryn and his staff providecare to all ages from 2 to 92.

Dr. Van Ryn treats bone and joint problems fromhand to spine to knee to foot. He takes each patients

personal situation into account when recommendingtreatment.

Dr. Van Ryn emphasizes nonsurgical care wheneverpossible. He also does a full range of orthopedicsurgical procedures and offers an accelerated jointreplacement recuperation program.

Tesson Heights Orthopaedic also offers on-siteMRIs, digital x-rays and after hours orthopedicurgent care.

Located at 12152 Tesson Ferry Road in SouthCounty, Tesson Heights Orthopaedic was started in1990. Dr. Van Ryn is one of five partners who ownthe business.

I can address all areas of bone and joint problems,Van Ryn said. (I am) adept at non-surgical as well assurgical therapy.

Dr. Van Ryn also said that his clients like that hetakes interest in each and every patient and theirpersonal situations, which he takes into account whenrecommending treatment for their injuries.

I especially enjoy teaching my patients how torehabilitate their bone and joint problems, andmaintain their health, Van Ryn said.

Tesson Height Orthopaedic& Arthroscopic Offers NewFamily Concept

12152 Tesson Ferry Road

South County 314-849-5414

www.tessonortho.com

Urogynecology Consultants offers hope to womensuffering from bladder and bowel control problems.One out of four women experience significantproblems related to pelvic floor disorders, Dr. FareesaKhan reports. These problems include urinary andfecal incontinence, bladder prolapse, and voiding

problems.Dr. Khans practice is unique because she is a

fellowship trained female urogynecologist, one of avery few in St. Louis.

My training in Obstetrics and Gynecologyfollowed by subspecialty training in Urogynecologyhas allowed me to focus on women only from the verybeginning. Understanding the effects of childbirth onthe pelvic floor is an important part in helpingwomen with these issues.

At UC, they offer a variety of treatment optionsboth surgical and non-surgical.

We offer minimally invasive incontinence andprolapse procedures, sacral neuromodulation and inoffice urodynamic testing, said Dr. Khan. In fact, Dr.Khan is the only area physician performing the newrobotic da Vinci hysterectomy at the time of prolapse

repair.Since starting her practice in South County and

West County, Dr. Khan has helped women of all agesregain control and improve their quality of life.

Women are embarrassed and dont like to talkabout these issues. We hope to educate women thatthey are not alone and treatment is available.

Urogynecology Consultants:

Dedicated To The Treatment Of

Female Pelvic Floor Disorders

10012 Kennerly Road #403

South County 314-525-1800

13035 Olive St. Road #113

Creve Coeur 314-525-1800

Dr. Fareesa Khan

Urogynecology

Consultants

encouraging students and showing

them where they can go with their

music by exposing them to other banjo

players.

Shes told them that if this is what

you love, then you can take it places

and I think sometimes kids dont real-

ize that. There are a lot of places to gowith it, and shes introducing the band

to the breadth of the eld.

Louis seems set on that career

path.

This is what I want to do when I

grow up, he said.

Thats music to Luetjes ears.

Im very, very proud of the kids,

she said. Im grateful weve made this

much progress.

But theres always more to work to-

ward.

If all my dreams came true Id see

some new instructors developing so

there would be lots of people who could

teach this, said Luetje, who started

giving lessons in her home becausethere wasnt anywhere in St. Louis

that offered four-string banjo lessons.

When I started playing banjo in

the late 70s, I could go to the music

store and take lessons. You can take

bluegrass lessons in the area, but

four-string strumming lessons are not

available in local music stores anymore

because theres not a demand.

Luetje hopes one day there will be.

Were doing our little bit to remind

people that once upon a time music

was such a part of family life and so-

cial entertainment everyone could

play an instrument, she said, noting

shed like to see kids text messaging

less and playing music more.

Dempsey believes Luetje is pursu-

ing a great goal.

She has absolutely done wonders in

communication with the kids and get-

ting their brains in a musical place,

he said. She has that talent and shes

using it wisely.

For more information about the

STL BandJos visit www.stlouisbanjo-

club.org or e-mail Ginny Luetje at glu-

[email protected].

From left,

Ginny Luetje

of Kirkwoodwith band

members Connor

Cheboski,

Kirkwood,

and Louis

Meyer, Webster

Groves. Luetje

is a member of

the St. Louis

Banjo Club. She

started STL

BandJos three

years ago.

photo by

Diana Linsley

A Group Of Young & Talented Banjo Players from page 1

From left, David

Jeffery of Florissant

and Peyton Buehrer

of Fenton during

a STL BandJos

practice session.

photo by

Diana Linsley

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Premier Care Orthopedics:Latest Technologies ForThe Safest Treatments

Premier Care Orthopedics, with locations in South

St. Louis County and in Fenton, is a group o multi-specialists who have been a part o St. Louis since 1969.

At Premier Care, physicians are dedicated to providingsuperior medical services by riendly, caring people.

Premier Care is a division o Signature Medical

Group, a multi-specialty physician-owned group withmore than 70 physicians covering a broad range o

medical services. Premier Care specializes in orthopedic

and sports medicine.

Premier Care began in 1969 at its Old Tesson Road

location. In June 2009 a second ofce was opened on thecampus o the new St. Clare Health Center in Fenton.

Physicians diagnose and treat injuries, diseases and

disorders o the musculoskeletal system using surgery,

medications and physical therapy.

Surgeons include:

Mahesh R. Bagwe, Benjamin P. Crane, Dale E. Doerr,Dennis A Dusek, Brian A. Fiessel, David C. Haueisen,

Lawrence A. Kriegshauser, Coles E LHommedieu,

Forbes A. McMullin, Robert G. Medler, Robert H.

Sigmund, Ravindra V. Shitut, Stephen E. Vierling and

Ashok Kumar.Premier Cares commitment to continuing education

assures the best and saest treatments by incorporating

the most recent knowledge, techniques and technology.

12639 Old Tesson Rd., Suite 115

1011 Bowles Avenue, Suite 100

314-849-0311

www.signaturemedicalgroup.com

Womens Health Partners:Working As A Team To Provide Quality Care

10012 Kennerly Road Suite 405 314-525-4880

Womens Health Partners, 10012 Kennerly Road, Suite405, was established in 2003 by Pamela Campbell DO,FACOG and Cherese Collins MD, FACOG. Since then, thepractice has expanded to include two partners, Salina GreenMD, FACOG and Jamie Joyce MD. Kristin Wald serves asnurse practitioner.

Offering professional obstetric and gynecological care thatembraces the diverse needs of women at every stage of life, the

staff at Womens Health Partners recognizes the need forfemale providers to care for area women. At Womens HealthPartners, the motto is, Women Caring for Women.

Doctors explain there is a real team feel at WomensHealth Partners.

We believe that in order to provide quality care, we mustwork together as a team. It is understood that no single personcan provide this quality of care alone; therefore each and everyperson is a highly valued member of our team, said Dr.Campbell. Creating an atmosphere of trust and support isintegral to our purpose. Patients cared for in such anenvironment will benefit greatly by knowing that they arecared for by a team with one common goal.

Some of the services offered by Womens Health Partnersinclude:

Family planning, preconception counseling, sexualdysfunction, Healthy Mom Healthy Baby education,menopause and PMS treatment, interstitial cystitis care,

endometrial ablation, hysterectomy as well as alternatives tohysterectomy, gynecological preventative care (i.e. breasthealth, osteoporosis prevention, cervical cancer education andprevention) and major and minor surgeries.

We focus on wellness and preventative exams such asannual paps, breast exams, Gardasil injections to empowerpatients with a proactive approach to their health for a long,healthy life, said Collins.

In addition to the necessary medical expertise offered to

women, Womens Health Partners also offers skin aesthetics:facials and chemical peels, waxings, Botox cosmetic injectionsand eyelash hypotrichosis. Products include Latisse, Clarisoniccleansing systems, Jane Iredale cosmetics and Skin Ceuticals.

Women love our four-pack facial special, its a best seller!said the office manager. For $200 they get four relaxing facialsplus an additional bonus treatment. You can choose a fifthfacial or a micro dermabrasion treatment.

There is a money-saving special every month. For themonth of April, buy one Latisse and get one free. TheClarisonic Mia, which normally retails for $149, is $135through the month of April or two for $260.

At Womens Health Partners, We are women caring forwomen!

Womens Health Partners are, from left: doctors Cherese Collins,Jamie Joyce, Salina Green, and Pamela Campbell.

photography by Sal Cincotta

Pamela Campbell,

DO, FACOG

Cherese Collins,

MD, FACOG

Salina Green, MD, FACOG Jamie Joyce, MD Kristin Wald, WHNP-BC

Homewatch CareGivers, 7915 Big Bend Blvd. inWebster Groves, provides non-medical, in-home carefor the elderly and, for the past three years, childcare.

Since our beginning in 2001, the home healthcare industry has become much more competitive and

professional, said Michael Gianino, co-owner of thebusiness with his wife, Maria. We now offer ourclients additional services at no extra charge such as afree activity center and emergency response system,plus soon-to-be services of memory care support anda 911 medical ID card.

Homewatch CareGivers provides both hourly andlive-in care. Gianino credits Homewatch CareGivers10 years in business to the recruiting, retaining andmotivating of passionate and committed caregivers.

Our Homewatch CareGivers motto is Let ourfamily care for yours. Every member of our family isinvolved in Homewatch CareGivers. We are a truefamily business dedicated to the quality care of ourclients and the satisfaction of our caregivers, Gianinosaid.

Homewatch adds quality of life and dignity to the

clients it serves, while providing peace of mind totheir families. Gianino states, We will do everythingpossible to ensure their satisfaction.

As a testimonial to their service, one Homewatchclient states: I am so thankful that Mom was able toremain in her own home and when I became unableto care for her anymore your staff was able to step inand take my place without missing a beat.

Homewatch CareGiversMotto Is: Let Our FamilyCare For Yours

7915 Big Bend Blvd.

Webster Groves 963-1100

www.homewatchcaregivers.com

Maria & Mike Gianino

BJC Medical Group of Missouri-Sunset Hills Adult

Medicine, offers primary care and preventative medicine.

The practice is located in the Missouri Baptist Outpatient

Center building. The staff includes: Howard Kohn,MD, Internal Medicine; Mark Gunby, DO, Internal

Medicine; Ronald Piontek, Adult Nurse Practitioner;

and Jean Mueller, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. The four

providers have been practicing together for 15 years.

In 1997 BJC Medical Group acquired the current

practice from Group Health Plan, Inc. Since 2007 the

office has invested in Electronic Health Records as a way

to improve service to patients including online access to

My BJC which allows patients to access their lab and

radiology results within days of the tests being done.

This improved technology has made for better

patient/doctor communications, said Dr. Gunby who

said he derives great satisfaction from helping people age

successfully through preventative health care, promoting

good health habits, and minimizing disease.

BJC-Sunset Hills Adult Medicine has the convenienceof onsite laboratory and radiology services through

Missouri Baptist Medical Center offering x-rays, CT,

MRI, bone density and mammograms.

Patients say the staff at BJC in Sunset Hills offers

compassion and great service. The office is accessible

with same-day appointments. Patients also like the

stability of the staff.

Every staff member has had the utmost care for our

family members and takes very good care of us, comes

the testimonial from one patient.

A Solid Staff At BJCMedical Group-SunsetHills Adult Medicine

3844 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

Suite 210

Sunset Hills

314-525-0490

From left: Mark Gunby, DO; Jean Mueller, GNP;

Ronald Piontek, ANP; and Howard Kohn, M.D.

Esse Health Pediatrics &

Adolescent Medicine offers

convenient ofce hours for

busy kids and parents!

Esse Health Pediatrics &

Adolescent Medicine

9930 Watson Rd., Ste. 100

St. Louis, MO 63126

(314) 965-5437

Patricia Amato, MD

John Madden, MD, PhD

Karen Norton, MD

Peter Putnam, MD

Kristen Terrill, MD

www.essehealth.comJohn Madden, MD, PhD

The Esse Health Pediatrics

& Adolescent Medicineofce at 9930 Watson Roadknows that kids (and theirparents) are busy. Thats whytheir exible scheduling andexpanded ofce hours are invaluable in makinghealthcare more accessible and convenient. Theofce hours are Monday through Thursday 7 a.m.to 7 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9a.m. to 11:30 am.

At the Esse Health Pediatrics & AdolescentMedicine Ofce on Watson Road there are a totalof ve Pediatricians and two Nurse Practitioners.Dr. John Madden is one of those ve Pediatriciansand as parent of three children himself, Dr.Madden knows the value of having exiblescheduling for appointments.

My passion comes from being a parent

myself. Keeping kids healthy means working withparents and schedules to make sure everyone getsthe time they need to have concerns addressedand to understand their childs health, growth,development and behavior. There is nothing moresatisfying than helping to provide the tools a childneeds to succeed, said Dr. Madden. Dr. Maddenis accepting new patients.


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SSM Medical Group has expanded its services in

Webster Groves and added experienced physician

Anne Cath, MD, FACP.

Dr. Cath joins SSM Medical Group with more

than 20 years internal medicine experience. She has

experience both in private practice and as a teaching

physician responsible for the education of medical

students and internal medicine residents.

As a board certified physician, Dr. Cath takes a

special interest in each of her patients health.

I enjoy working with patients to maintain their

best possible health through preventive medicine and

the pragmatic management of health care issues, she

said.

SSM Medical Group in Webster Groves has four

physicians Drs. Michael Bartell, Anne Cath, Edwin

Scott Schmidt III, and Paul Schneider. All physicians

are board certified in Internal Medicine and fully

trained and qualified to care for adults aged 18 andolder.

People trust their health to SSM doctors.

I value my time with my physician and I always

receive an adequate amount of one-on-one time when

Im there, one patient notes. I feel important and

well-cared for.

New patients are welcome and most health

insurance plans are accepted. Same day appointments

often available.

The Doctor Is In And WillSee You Now At SSMMedical Group In Webster

8670 Big Bend Road

Webster Groves 314-447-1900SSMdrs.com

Dr. Anne Cath

SSM Medical Group welcomes Alejandra Alvarez,

MD to its Sunset Hills office.

As a native St. Louisan, Dr. Alvarez is excited to be

back in her home town serving as an advocate for her

patients.

The care I have for my patients goes beyond

medicine, Dr. Alvarez said. My goal is to empowerand educate women about their health care, ensuring

they understand all options and giving them the

autonomy to make their own decisions.

Dr. Alvarez is board eligible in obstetrics and

gynecology. Sunset Hills has five ob/gyns Drs.

Alejandra Alvarez, Daniel Baumann, James Boedeker,

Jessica Bowers and Thomas Hanley. All physicians are

board eligible or board certified. Services include:

well-women exams, gynecological services,

ultrasounds, and labor and delivery.

Women trust their health to SSM doctors.

This office is very well run efficient, on time,

polite and friendly staff. I have recommended and will

continue to recommend the office to my friends and

relatives, one patient said.

They are fantastic doctors very comfortablewith a great bedside manner, another patient noted.

They seem to truly care about the well-being of their

patients.

Fluent in Spanish and English, Dr. Alvarez is

welcoming new patients and accepts most health

insurance plans.

Looking For An Ob/Gyn?Dr. Alvarez Will SeeYou Now

3555 Sunset Office Dr. Ste 107

Sunset Hills 314-238-9000

www.ssmhealth.com/maternity

Dr. Alejandra Alvarez

Since 1894, Eye Care Associates of St. Louis hasprovided patients with comprehensive, hands-on,personalized eye care. Sean Breit, M.D. specializes in

cataract surgery; Todd LaPoint, O.D. and Janae Kadlec,O.D. perform routine eye exams and are experts inspecialty contact lens fitting; Stephen Wexler, M.D. isone of the most respected LASIK specialists in thecountry. Eye Care Associates also offers an on-site, full-service optical shop with a friendly and helpful staff.

Throughout its 117-year history, the practice hasmaintained an affiliation with Washington UniversitySchool of Medicine. But, according to Dr. Wexler, thefield itself has undergone numerous changes.

In the early 1980s, ophthalmology was hospital-based; today virtually all surgery is outpatient, heexplained. And then there is LASIK surgery which hasdramatically changed the lives of millions of people.

For Wexler, the reward of ophthalmology comes frommaking a real difference in the lives of his patients andsharing in the joy they feel after a successful procedure.The evolution of the profession and the positive impactit has made has been remarkable and dramatic, hesaid.

On Jan. 1, 2011, Eye Care Associates acquiredSappington Eye Centre in Sunset Hills, bringing itsexceptional medical, surgical and vision care to patientsin South County. For more information about thepractice, visit www.eyecarestl.com

Eye Care AssociatesBlends State-Of-The-ArtMedicine, Personal Service

#15 The Boulevard-St. Louis

Richmond Heights

314-863-4200

11611 Gravois Road

Sunset Hills

314-842-3130

www.eyecarestl.com

Stephen A.

Wexler, M.D.

Sean M.

Breit, M.D.

Todd B.

LaPoint, O.D.

Janae

Kadlec, O.D.

Marthas Hands HomeHealth Provides LoveThrough service

Founders John & Eileen Hedrick

Marthas Hands provides quality, compassionate privateduty home health care, assisting with their clients dailyactivities so they can remain independent in their homes.

Marthas Hands care is supervised by nurse supervisors.Marthas Hands nurses work with clients and their familiesto develop customized core plans.

Typical services include bathing and dressing assistance;meal preparation/clean-up; medication set-up and remind-ers; light housekeeping; laundry; errand running; and com-panionship.

Eileen and John Hedrick founded Marthas Hands witha mission that Eileen was taught over 30 years ago. While anursing student, Eileen was taught compassionate care bythe Sisters of Mercy, emphasizing total wellness. Eileenapplied this mission in her nursing career.

Known for its quality service, Marthas Hands has grownto become one of the premiere private-duty home healthagencies in St. Louis. Since 1997, Marthas Hands has pro-vided almost two million hours of service.

Marthas Hands now offers basic dental services in thehome. These Mobile Dentistry Services, performed by Dr.Dennis McCaffrey, provides people dental services withoutleaving the comfort of their own homes.

Recently, Eileen Hedrick was honored by Anthem BlueCross Blue Shield with its Health Care Hero Award and bythe YWCA as a Leader of Distinction for her commitmentto her community.

Marthas Hands maintains membership in the NationalPrivate Duty Association, Missouri Alliance for Home Care,Social Workers in Long Term Care and the Kirkwood/DesPeres Area Chamber of Commerce.

While actual family members have joined the company,the Hedricks consider all employees members of their fam-ily, working to continue Eileens original mission of Lovethrough Service.

12813 Flushing Meadows

Des Peres 314-965-4350

www.marthashands.com

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