Power your body’s engine for life: 7 tips from the nation’sNo. 1 heart program

HEART MECHANICS

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HealthE S S E N T I A L SYOUR LINK TO HEALTHY LIVING IN NORTHEAST OHIO

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QUIZ:TEST YOUR STRESS IQSEE PAGE 10

Where to Go for Minor Injury or Illness

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Top-Rated Pediatric Care Comes to Medina

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Local Music Professor Beats Cancer

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SOURCES: CLEVELAND CLINIC TOBACCO TREATMENT CENTER; THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

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Medina Hospital Ranked a Top 10 Local Hospital by U.S. NewsHigh-quality care is available in the Medina area. Cleveland Clinic’s Medina Hospital was named, for the fi rst time, among the Top 10 Best Hospitals in Cleveland for orthopaedics by U.S. News and World Report.

Cleveland Clinic’s Fairview, Lakewood and Lutheran hospitals were also recognized by U.S. News and World Report for exceptional healthcare in the Top 10 “Best Hospitals in Cleveland.”

Features

4 Cleveland Clinic Children’s Now in Medina Top-notch pediatric care is near you.

5 Where to Go for Minor Illness or Injury The Urgent Care treats minor injuries faster than the ED.

6 7 Smart Steps to a Healthy Heart Recommendations from the nation’s No. 1 heart program.

8 Tradition Runs Deep in Growing Family Four generations have relied on Medina Hospital’s Family Birthing Center for care.

9 Restoring Heart Health Two programs help patients for the long term.

11 Overcoming Cancer Cleveland Clinic team helps music professor beat breast cancer.

Depar tments

3 News & Events

10 Pop Quiz

EDITORSLynette Cable Adrienne Russ

This publication is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical advice. It has not been designed to replace a physician’s medical assessment and medical judgment. Always consult fi rst with your physician about anything related to your personal health.

Health Essentials is published three times a year for The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Ave., AC311, Cleveland OH 44195. Volume 2, Number 2S.

New PHYSICIANS in Your COMMUNITYGeorge Coseriu, MDUrologyMedina Medical Offi ce Building330.721.5700

S. Jeff Chueh, MD, PhD UrologyMedina Medical Offi ce Building330.721.5700

Rachel Baldi, MDInternal MedicineMedina Medical Offi ce Building330.721.5700

Matthew Kaminski, MDCardiologyMedina Medical Offi ce Building330.721.5700

Chitra Ganta, MDInternal MedicineWooster Family Health & Surgery Center330.287.4500

Kristin Highland, MDPulmonary Strongsville Family Health & Surgery Center440.878.4500

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Empathy: The Human Connection in Patient CareEmpathy is the ability to understand and share in the feelings of another person. At Cleveland Clinic, we believe that empathy takes on a new dimension in a healthcare setting, where giving and receiving happens every day.

Cleveland Clinic set out to explore the meaning of empathy in a video that provides a lens into the lives of patients and caregiv-ers. Watch the Cleveland Clinic Empathy video that has had view-ers around the world talking.

Just imagine if you could see a thought bubble above every person’s head.

Go to Health Essentials online at clevelandclinic.org/healthessentials to watch the Empathy video today!

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NEWS & EVENTS Q&A

Certifi ed genetic counselors Jessica Moline, MS, CGC, and Allison Schreiber, MS, CGC, from Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Personalized Genetic Healthcare in the Genomic Medicine Institute, provide an overview of what they and their colleagues do.

Q: What do genetic counselors do?We help patients and families understand genetics and genetic dis-orders. We assess the chance of disease occurrence or recurrence and talk with patients and families about options in disease management and family planning. We provide education, facilitate gene testing and help with prevention and resources. In brief, we offer genetic counseling to promote informed choices and adaptation to the risk or condition.

Q: When should I consider genetic testing?You may want to consult with us if you have a family history of a recurring condition; a known genetic condition (e.g., Huntington’s disease, muscular dystrophy, thrombophilia, hemochromato-sis, Lynch syndrome); or a genetic mutation carrier in the family (e.g., sickle cell anemia, cystic fi brosis, Tay-Sachs disease). Another reason is to learn about recurrence risk for future pregnancies. You should only accept gene testing recommendations from a genetics professional, such as a genetic counselor.

Q: What should I expect at an appointment?You need to bring detailed family health information with you. Your appointment length will vary depending on the issue. If genetic testing is recommended, blood usually can be drawn the same day.

Q: Does insurance cover it?Many insurance companies will cover genetic counseling, but be sure to check your policy specifi cally.

Q: Why is it becoming more prevalent?Advances in our understanding of genetics is allowing us to provide this type of preventive care. And when famous people like actress Angelina Jolie go through genetic testing and surgery (as she did for the BRCA1 gene mutation for breast and ovarian cancer), it increases awareness.

REASONS TO QUIT SMOKING

SOURCES: CLEVELAND CLINIC TOBACCO TREATMENT CENTER; THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Your body begins to repair itself almost immediately after you smoke your last cigarette; your risk of heart attack drops within 24 hours of quitting smoking.

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SCHEDULE A CONSULTATIONTo make an appointment with a genetic counselor or learn more, go to my.clevelandclinic.org/genomics-genetics.

Check Out Our Brand-New WebsiteSee what’s new on the redesigned Health Essentials online at clevelandclinic.org/healthessentials.

40%Patients at Cleveland Clinic’s Tobacco Treatment Center achieved quit rates of 40 percent vs. 5 percent for those without treatment.

It’s never too late to kick the habit. Even smokers who quit in their late 60s may add as many as four years to their life expectancy.

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Cigarette smoking is the largest preventable cause of premature death in the country, accounting for more than 440,000 deaths every year.

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New Pharmacy Service at Medina HospitalMedina Ambulatory Pharmacy opened in October. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for prescriptions, therapy management and immunization service for Cleveland Clinic patients and caregivers. In addition, the pharmacy offers bedside prescription delivery service for discharged hospital patients.

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Cuyahoga County,” says Giovanni Piedimonte, MD, Chairman and Physician-in-Chief of Cleveland Clinic Children’s.

The Medina location offers the same high-quality standards, depth of experience and compre-hensive care as those available at Cleveland Clinic’s main campus.

C leveland Clinic Children’s and its top-ranked pediatric care are now available in Medina. Primary care and pediatric specialists from Cleveland Clinic Children’s

are conveniently located in the North Medical Offi ce Building on the campus of Medina Hospital.

Cleveland Clinic Children’s primary care pediatrics pro-vides the full spectrum of pediatric care, from childhood immunizations to the most complex of procedures.

In addition to primary care, specialty care is available for:AllergyCardiologyEndocrinologyGastroenterologyNeonatology

NephrologyNewborn nurseryPulmonaryUrology

“We are extremely excited to bring our full set of pediatric services to Medina and all of our neighbors to the south of

Cleveland Clinic Children’s now provides top-ranked pediatric care near youCleveland Clinic Children’s now provides top-ranked pediatric care near you

EXPERT KIDS CARE IN MEDINA

MAKE A SAME-DAY APPOINTMENTFor more information or to make an appointment, call 330.721.5700.appointment,

Giovanni Piedimonte, MDChairman and Physician-in-Chief,Cleveland Clinic Children’s

Heidi Senokozlieff, DO,(below, right), and

David Burke, DO, (not pictured), are accepting new patients in Medina.

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Theresa Lash-Ritter, MDMedical Director, Urgent and Express Care Clinics

Anthony Tizzano, MDMedical Director, Wooster Family Health and Surgery Center

Wooster Urgent CareWooster Family Health Center1740 Cleveland RoadWooster, OH 44691330.287.4500clevelandclinic.org/urgentcare*Urgent Care services will take the place of Express Care services

Hours of operation: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday–Sunday, 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

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Not all injuries and illnesses require a trip to the emergency department. That’s why Wooster Family Health Center now offers urgent care ser-vices. Wooster Urgent Care* provides enhanced specialized care for

injuries and illnesses requiring prompt medical attention for both pediatric and adult patients.

“We recognized a need for this level of care in our community,” says Anthony Tizzano, MD, Medical Director of Wooster Family Health and Surgery Center. “We are pleased to offer Cleveland Clinic Urgent Care services at the Wooster Family Health Center.”

Urgent Care offers faster treatment for minor injury. “The urgent care setting allows us to treat patients more quickly and effi ciently than a visit to the ED,” says Theresa Lash-Ritter, MD, Medical Director of Urgent and Express Care Clinics. “Our Urgent Care is open daily and accepts most insurance plans. And our friendly and experienced staff welcomes walk-ins, no appointments needed.”

ENHANCING SERVICES WITH URGENT CAREUrgent Care will offer treatment for illnesses or conditions that require care within 24 hours in order to avoid further complications. The scope of conditions that can be treated include:

SprainsStrainsFeverDizzinessSeasonal allergiesSinus infectionMinor lacerationsMinor burns Muscle aches and pains

Minor traumaBronchitisAbscessesMigraine headacheAbdominal painStomach fl u Diagnostic X-rays and lab services available

“As a part of Cleveland Clinic, we’ve been a trusted care choice for Wooster area residents for many years and are pleased to offer this new service to the community,” Dr. Lash-Ritter says.

Wooster Urgent Care provides non-emergency medical treatment faster than the ED

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Your heart is like a classic car. With proper care, you can keep it running well for a long time. So rev up your engine by putting this advice from Cleveland Clinic experts to work for your health.

1 FUEL RIGHT. We actually have the power to fi ght heart dis-ease with our diets. Just as a car runs best on the right blend of gasoline, we run best when we make the right food choices.

It turns out that fresh produce is the best fuel for our hearts. So reach for fruits and veggies like bell peppers, dark leafy greens and berries—their deeper colors pack the most nutrient power. Round out your meals with more fi sh, whole grains, nuts, beans and olive oil. These foods are mainstays of the Mediterranean diet, which is known to reduce heart disease risk.

Your heart is like a classic car. With proper care, you can keep it running well for a long time. So rev up your engine by putting this advice from Cleveland Clinic experts to work for your health.

1 FUEL RIGHT.ease with our diets. Just as a car runs best on the right blend of gasoline, we run best when we make the right food choices.

Your heart is like a classic car. With proper care, you can keep it running well for a long time. So rev up your engine by putting this advice from Cleveland Clinic experts to work for your health.

YOUR HEART:AN OWNER’S MANUAL

Doctors from the nation’s No. 1 heart program* share 7 tips for running your body’s engine for life

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of gasoline, we run best when we make the right food choices. It turns out that fresh produce is the best fuel for our hearts. So reach for fruits and veggies like bell peppers, dark leafy greens and berries—their deeper colors pack the most nutrient power. Round out your meals with more fi sh, whole grains, nuts, beans and olive oil. These foods are mainstays of the Mediterranean diet, which is known to reduce heart disease risk.

of gasoline, we run best when we make the right food choices. It turns out that fresh produce is the best fuel for our hearts. So reach for fruits and veggies like bell peppers, dark leafy greens and berries—their deeper colors pack the most nutrient power. Round out your meals with more fi sh, whole grains, nuts, beans and olive oil. These foods are mainstays of the Mediterranean diet, which is known to reduce heart disease risk.

meals with more fi sh, whole grains, nuts, beans and olive oil. These foods are mainstays of the Mediterranean diet, which is known to reduce heart disease risk.

*U.S. News & World Report has ranked Cleveland Clinic the No. 1 heart program in the U.S. every year since 1995.

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Your heart is like a classic car. With proper care, you can keep it running well for a long time. So rev up your engine by putting this advice from Cleveland Clinic experts to work for your health.

1 FUEL RIGHT. We actually have the power to fi ght heart dis-ease with our diets. Just as a car runs best on the right blend of gasoline, we run best when we make the right food choices.

It turns out that fresh produce is the best fuel for our hearts. So reach for fruits and veggies like bell peppers, dark leafy greens and berries—their deeper colors pack the most nutrient power. Round out your meals with more fi sh, whole grains, nuts, beans and olive oil. These foods are mainstays of the Mediterranean diet, which is known to reduce heart disease risk.

Eating healthfully also helps to prevent diabetes, which harms the heart and body in so many ways. This means maintaining a healthy body weight and limiting processed foods, simple carbo-hydrates, sugar and saturated fat.

2 GET MOVING. A sedentary human body, like a sedentary car, will deteriorate over time. Start small and take a 15-minute walk during your lunch break or simply park farther away

from the door at your offi ce or the store. Enjoy moving and monitor your progress.

Mark Angel, MD, a cardiovascular medicine specialist at Cleveland Clinic’s Richard E. Jacobs Health Center, says the eventual goal is to get 40 to 45 minutes of exercise fi ve to six days a week. Need motivation? Schedule regular exercise dates with a partner or a friend. Or adopt a dog, and you’ll be walking twice a day, Dr. Angel says. Once you start moving, you will feel more ener-getic, sleep better and think more clearly.

3 KEEP A “WELL-OILED MACHINE.” This means reining in stress. Vladimir Vekstein, MD, Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Hillcrest Hospital, says, “Stress plays

a huge role in developing heart disease and other health issues. Controlling stress by whatever means you can is important. That could be exercise, meditation or reading a good book.” (Download a guided relaxation podcast at clevelandclinic.org/healthessentials.)

One easy way to alleviate stress is to laugh out loud. It immedi-ately increases blood fl ow just like aerobic exercise or cholesterol-lowering drugs do. There is some thought that laughing on a regular basis can even reduce your risk for a heart attack.

4 TRACK YOUR NUMBERS. You monitor your tire pressure and gas levels, right? Certain measurements can clue you in to your heart’s health, too. Have your blood pressure and

cholesterol levels checked at least once a year. Blood pressure should be 120/80 or less. “Even low levels of high blood pressure are associated with a higher risk of heart disease,” says Steven Nissen, MD, Chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic. If your num-bers are too high, talk to your physician. Cholesterol should be below 100 for LDL cholesterol; HDL should be above 45 for women and 40 for men. Diet and exercise can help improve your cholesterol levels, alone or in combination with drugs called statins.

5 AVOID “DANGER ZONES.” “Smoking literally doubles your risk of heart disease, and you don’t want to wait until you have a heart attack to decide to stop,” Dr. Nissen says. Nicotine

patches or gums, or a medication called varenicline (Chantix®), can help you quit. (Go to clevelandclinic.org and search “Smoking Cessation.”)

6 USE THE RIGHT TOOLS. “In areas like Seattle where the whole population is getting trained in CPR, survival rates have gone up in a major way,” Dr. Nissen says. Sign up for

FUEL UP WITH HEART-HEALTHY COMFORT FOODWarm up your body this season with this new twist on Winter Vegetable Soup. Download the recipe at clevelandclinic.org/healthessentials.clevelandclinic.org/healthessentials

a class. Also, know where automated external defi brillators (AEDs) are in your offi ce and in public buildings. The devices can restore the heart’s rhythm during cardiac arrest even faster than CPR.

7 PAY ATTENTION TO “WARNING LIGHTS.” If you have a family history of heart disease, it’s even more important to make these lifestyle changes. Your risk of cardiovascular

disease increases if immediate family members have the disease—especially if male relatives were younger than 55, or female relatives were younger than 65, when diagnosed.

Your heart is an amazing engine. Follow this owner’s manual and you will be amazed at how much better you can feel.

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LAUGHTER IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEART. IT REDUCES STRESS

AND IMMEDIATELY INCREASES BLOOD FLOW, SIMILAR TO

AEROBIC EXERCISE.

Heart Attack Warning SignsIf you have these symptoms, call 911 right away:

Chest pain radiating to the left, right or both arms

Chest pressure or tightness

Shortness of breath

Sweating

Women, older people and people with diabetes sometimes experience other warning signs:

Sudden loss of consciousness

Shortness of breath with exertion

Unexplained fatigue

Cold sweats

Pain in the jaw, shoulder, abdomen or back

Dizziness

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It may be a while before Turner Walter realizes just how much tradition is tied to his birth. He was born May 17 at Medina Hospital, and he follows a long line of family

members who were born there, too.Turner’s mom, Leigha Walter, was born at Medina Hospital.

So was her mom. And her grandmother. And the list goes on—11 family members, spanning four generations, were born at Medina Hospital.

The family has lived in Medina and Lorain counties for many years, and Medina Hospital has long been the closest hospital that provides obstetric services. For Leigha Walter and her husband, Kevin, it was the perfect place to deliver their fi rst child for many reasons. First and foremost, Mrs. Walter’s obstetricians, Anita Bellante, MD, and Shannan Ross, MD, are in Medina and are members of the Medina Hospital Medical Staff.

EXPERT CARE NEAR HOME“The recommendations from family and friends meant a lot, but the fact that Medina Hospital is close to home, offers all private delivery rooms and has an outstanding nursing staff all impacted our decision as to where we wanted to deliver our fi rst child,” says Mrs. Walter.

FAMILY CONNECTIONTurner, who weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, was delivered by

cesarean section. The family says it was comforting to know that the hospital offers on-site maternal fetal medicine and neonatology services when needed.

LOVING CARE“The entire experience at Medina Hospital was very pleas-ant, and the nurses did a great job of providing reassurance and keeping me comfortable,” Mrs. Walter says. “We hope to have another child, and would defi nitely choose Medina again for delivery.”

As for little Turner, the traditions of family keep on com-ing. When he grows up, should he decide to follow in his dad’s footsteps, he’ll become the fourth generation to be a crop farmer on the family farm in Spencer, Ohio.

Meet four generations born at Medina Hospital

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Leigha Walter (right) with her baby, Turner, and her grandmother (far left) and mother

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Medina Hospital is committed to the treatment of heart disease. Two specialized hospital programs have been designed to help patients fi ght this major

cause of death and disability in the United States.A new Heart Failure Clinic is helping patients regain a sense

of normalcy after they experience heart failure. The clinic offers medical treatments to stabilize the heart, slow the progression of the disease and reduce symptoms.

“We are committed to preserving our patients’ heart function and quality of life,” says Michael Amalfi tano, DO, a Cleveland Clinic cardiologist and Director of Cardiovascular Services at Medina Hospital. “We want to do everything pos-sible to help them stay healthy and out of the hospital.”

EXPERT TREATMENTEach patient’s needs are assessed and a plan is developed. The plan may include heart and fl uid monitoring, IV medi-cation administration and other follow-up assessments as needed, as well as patient and family education. Between

JOIN A SUPERVISED PROGRAMAsk your physician to refer you to one of our cardiac clinics. For more information, call 330.721.5075.

Patients take advantage of Medina Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program.

Heart-y ResultsTwo innovative programs are helping patients with cardiac disease live well—longer

visits, a specialized nurse practitioner is available by phone to answer questions.

For patients who have had a heart attack or heart sur-gery, Medina Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program is designed to help them resume a healthy lifestyle. This comprehensive 12-week outpatient program blends exercise and informational sessions. Classes meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for about 70 minutes with follow-up exercise sessions available, too.

The program is also available for patients who have had heart surgery at another hospital so they can complete their rehabilitation close to home at Medina Hospital.

EXERCISE FOR AT-RISK PEOPLE“Through this program of supervised exercise and education, heart patients can recover faster, reduce their symptoms and lower the risk of future prob-lems,” Dr. Amalfi tano says.

He adds that patients who are simply at-risk for heart disease could benefi t from taking part in the Cardiac Rehabilitation pro-gram, too. It could be the right step for you to take to develop a more heart-healthy lifestyle.

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Do you know what chronic stress looks like, its negative health effects and how to deal with it?

Take this lighthearted multiple-choice quiz to find out.

1. Chronic stress is your body’s way of telling you to take better care of: a. Your kidsb. Your husbandc. Your dogd. Yourself

The correct answer is “d.” To get a handle on chronic stress, start taking care of YOU fi rst.

2. Stress has gone from acute to chronic when you:a. Feel uncharacteristically over-

whelmed by lifeb. Have regular mood swingsc. Have gained or lost weightd. Can’t sleepe. Get frequent headaches, stomach-

aches or back painf. Any of the above

The correct answer is “f.” Do any sound familiar?

3. An INEFFECTIVE way to cope with ongoing stress is: a. Eat healthy foodsb. Exercise regularlyc. Drink more wine or beer d. Get enough sleep

e. Write down how you’re feeling in a journal

The answer is “c.” Consuming alcohol actually will lead to more stress. It will tire you out and shorten your fuse. Try the ideas in “a,” “b,” “d,” and “e” instead!

4. Which statement is FALSE:a. Stress hormones hurt memory and

learningb. We should all learn to thrive on

stress, as it is part of modern lifec. Stress makes you more susceptible

to getting sickd. Men tend to respond to stress with

“fi ght or fl ight”e. Women often “tend and

befriend”—trying to take care of everyone’s needs

f. Stress is a risk factor for heart disease

The false statement is “b.” You should not learn to thrive on stress. Constant stress leads to reduced immune response and concentration and an increased risk for heart disease. When the body senses danger, it releases epi-nephrine, which makes the heart race, along with cortisol, which raises blood pressure and causes fl uid retention.

5. See your doctor for stress when:a. You are ready to jump off a cliffb. It interferes with your relation-

ships and responsibilities c. It interferes with your health d. You can’t handle high levels of

noisee. Your thoughts are mostly negative f. All of the above except “a”—don’t

wait that long!

The correct answer is “f.” Your doctor can help guide you toward appropriate treatment.

Test Your Stress IQStress hurts your heart. Are you doing all you can to minimize life’s stressors?

HOW MANY QUESTIONS DID YOU ANSWER CORRECTLY?4–5: Om-fabulous! You know how

to stress less. Be sure to applyyour knowledge and cut yourself some slack.

3: Whoa, Nellie! Take a moment to breathe. Look for ways to imple-ment the stress-reducing tips recommended here.

0–2: Time out! Slow down and take this stress advice to heart.

FREE PODCAST:UNWIND IN MINUTESListen to a guided relaxation podcast on your mobile device or computer. This routine will help you de-stress this holiday season —or at any time of the year. Go to clevelandclinic.org/healthessentials.clevelandclinic.org/healthessentials

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E die Steiner, a 39-year-old professor of music therapy at Baldwin Wallace University, thought she might have pulled a muscle in her chest

area. After 10 days with no relief, the Akron resident scheduled an appointment with Kevin McComsey, MD, her Ob/Gyn at Medina Hospital.

“He was immediately alarmed at what he saw,” Mrs. Steiner recalls.

Dr. McComsey scheduled a same-day mammogram appoint-ment for her, and Mrs. Steiner met with Cleveland Clinic oncol-ogist Drew Abramovich, MD, at Medina Hospital the next week. Dr. Abramovich diagnosed Mrs. Steiner with a rapidly growing tumor in her right breast.

“I was surprised,” Mrs. Steiner says. “I was healthy and had no other symptoms.”

Even though the cancer was only in her right breast, Mrs. Steiner opted for a double mastectomy as a preventive measure. Her medical team created a treatment protocol that included chemotherapy, followed by immediate breast reconstruction and radiation therapy. Over the course of eight months, Mrs. Steiner received her care at Cleveland Clinic main campus and close to home at Medina Hospital.

“Edie has responded quickly to treatment and her prog-nosis is very good,” Dr. Abramovich says.

“I feel fantastic,” Mrs. Steiner says. “The Cleveland Clinic staff—at both campuses—did a phenomenal job of commu-nicating with each other, and with me and my family members. They made me feel comfortable, informed and part of the treatment team. At times, we even shed tears together.”

Mrs. Steiner says the music therapy program Guided Imagery in Music helped her focus on relaxing her body as

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it healed. In the hospital, she played a Native American fl ute and was accompanied by a music therapist on a drum.

“My college students were very supportive, too,” Mrs. Steiner says. “On the day of my surgery, they all wore pink and sent me a photo.”

Mrs. Steiner is back to work and enjoying spending time with her husband, hiking, and competing in stock dog trials with her two border collies, Modibo and Rudy.

“What makes our facility special, is that it’s small enough for us to pay personal attention to our patients and get to know them well,” Dr. Abramovich says. “But we also have the tremendous resources of Cleveland Clinic, literally at our fi n-gertips, if we need them.”

In addition, Mrs. Steiner is supporting other cancer patients by helping to organize a picnic for cancer survivors, the Medina Hospital oncology staff and their families.

“It’s a very cool idea,” says Dr. Abramovich. “She’s doing a great thing by getting everyone together to celebrate.”

Cleveland Clinic team helps professor beat breast cancer and get back to the classroom

Above: Drew Abramovich, MD, looks on as music teacher Edie Steiner plays her fl ute. Left: On the day of the sur-gery, her students wore pink and sent her this photo.

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