SEPTEMBER 2012
Inside this Issue:

Our Newest Video Our Newest Video
Welcome to our new video series, "Patient Profiles with Summit Medical Group." Mr. Kurt Steiner, 100-years-old and a Holocaust survivor, has been coming to Summit Medical Group since 1972. He recommends the group to his family and friends because he is always treated as an individual. Listen to Mr. Steiner's experience at the Summit Medical Group through the years.
 

Keep Children Healthy with Vaccinations
In addition to having the right school supplies for academic activities, your child needs certain vaccinations, medical tests, and checkups to ensure good health throughout the school year. 
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Creative Planning Helps Fit Exercise Into a Busy Schedule
Sure, you resolved to work out more this year, but when? Your days are so jam-packed, it doesn’t seem like you can possibly carve out the recommended 30 minutes to exercise. But there are ways to make time for aerobic activity—as well as two or more weekly strength-training workouts.
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YOUR LETTERS: Life-saving surgery
YOUR LETTERS is a new feature of THRIVE! In this issue, read about how collaboration and communication by Summit Medical Group physicians turned the tables on a life-threatening condition!
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Kids and Concussions: Treatment Shouldn’t End at the ER
Most parents and coaches are aware that head injuries among kids are serious. A recent study adds to the concerns: Children who have concussions may not be getting the follow-up care they need after their visit to the emergency room.
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Vascular Screening: 10 Minutes to Better Health
Perhaps you know or have heard of someone that looked and felt healthy, and suddenly was hospitalized due to a stroke or aneurysm of the abdominal aorta. Vascular disease doesn’t always have warning symptoms. Read more about an important health screening.
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Bring the Family to Our ANNUAL LIVE WELL SPORTS AND HEALTH FESTIVAL,
Sunday, September 30, Noon to 4 p.m. at Summit Medical Group's 1 Diamond Hill Road campus in Berkeley Heights. You'll meet London Olympic champion fencer, Tim Morehouse, World champion table tennis star, David Zhuang and members of the U.S. Rowing Team! Sample healthy foods, try new activities like Orbitron Gyroscope, Makoto FItness Training, Rock Climbing, Hoopnotica, and more! Attend a brief lecture from our experts on maintaining a healthy life. There's even face painting, pumpkin painting, and a hay maze for the little ones! Our Live Well Sports and Health Festival is free - bring the whole family!
See the full schedule of events and activities here!
 



 



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