healthfocusWinter 2012

Page 3 Things You Need To

Know About Depression

Page 8 5 Ways To Eat Heart-Smart

Over The Holidays

Page 5 A Day In The Life Of Diabetes

Page 9-10 Finding A Doctor Near You

Enjoy the Holidays This Year!For some people, the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is the highlight of their year. They look forward to cooking turkeys, buying presents, singing carols and spreading the spirit of the holidays to everyone they meet.

Listed below are some tips to use throughout the year.

1. Accept Your Limitations. Set realistic expectations for yourself and others. 2. Pace Yourself and Prioritize. Develop a plan. Make a to-do list, set deadlines and write them in a calendar. This will end the last minute frenzy.

3. Do Things That Give Meaning to the Holidays. Volunteer, engage in spiritual activities, and spend time enjoying the company of famiy and friends. 4. Give the Gift of Yourself. Have a close friend or family member choose one activity that makes the holiday especially fun or meaningful for them, and do it with that person. 5. Create New Holiday Traditions. Develop your own holiday traditions that include healthy food choices.

Greetings!!Welcome to the fall edition of the Unity HealthFocus. As the weather starts changing and seasons head to winter, our newsletter reviews several topics that are pertinent to this time of year.

The start of fall is also the start of the cough, cold, flu and virus season. We have a timely article about the benefits of hand washing as well as our pediatricians reviewing ways to teach your children healthy habits. We also review ways to help you stay healthy at work and winter safety. With fall comes the Thanksgiving Holidays, and religious holidays, a time to spend and enjoy with family and friends. For many this time also worsens stress. Our health focus reviews some strategies for dealing with the winter blues and stress.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. We review signs and symptoms that you and your family need to watch for regarding diabetes.

As always, thanks for taking time to read our newsletter and we thank you for your feedback and comments.

On behalf of all the physicians and employees at Unity Healthcare, we wish you and your family a happy and safe Holiday Season.

Dr. Ketan Sheth, Medical Director

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Please Welcome New Physician: Lafayette Surgical ClinicDavid Halter, DO joined Lafayette Surgical Clinic on September 1, 2012. Dr. Halter practices with Dr. Gerritt Smith, Dr. Thomas Summer, Dr. Jerry Jefson, Dr. John Francis and Dr. Nathan Huber.

Dr. Halter will be a Surgicalist for Lafayette Surgical Clinic. He will be acting primarily as a hospital-based physician, dealing with surgical inpatients and acute care surgical emergencies.

Dr. Halter obtained his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, MI.

For more information, visit www.unityhc.com.

Please Welcome New Psychologist: Sycamore AssociatesRyan Oetting, Ph.D., HSPP joined Sycamore Associates on October 15, 2012. Dr. Oetting is practicing with Dr. Patricia Moisan-Thomas and Dr. Norman Phillion.

Dr. Oetting earned his Ph.D. from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. He completedhis pre-doctoral internship at the Indiana University - Purdue University Counseling Center in Indianapolis, IN. Prior to joining Sycamore Associates, he was a Counseling Psychologist at Von Bargen Associates in Fort Wayne, IN.

His practice emphasis is a humanistic approach to working with clients, focusing on clients’ strengths in helping them create positive changes in their lives.

His primary focus is working with adults, and he treats a variety of emotional and behavioral issues.

To schedule an appointment call 765.449.8286. For more information, visit www.unityhc.com.

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Please Welcome New Physician: Lafayette Kidney CarePaul Shin, MD joined Unity Healthcare and started seeing patients at his new practice, Lafayette Kidney Care, on October 15, 2012. Lafayette Kidney Care’s address is 1345 Unity Place, Suite 145 located in the Unity Medical Pavilion next to Franciscan St. Elizabeth East Hospital on Creasy Lane.

Dr. Paul Shin has practiced in Lafayette since 2005. He completed his undergraduate studies at Columbia University in New York. Dr. Paul Shin obtained his medical degree from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ. He completed his internal medicine residency at Brown University Residency Program in Providence, RI, and his fellowship in the Division of Renal Diseases at Brown University School of Medicine.

Dr. Shin is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Nephrology. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Society of Nephrology and was a member of the Medical Review Board for The Renal Network. He is the current Medical Director for Liberty Dialysis in Lafayette.

His practice emphasis is in kidney disease and hypertension.To schedule an appointment, please call 765.446.5185.

For more information, visit www.unityhc.com.

8 Ways to Stay Healthy At WorkAs we face this flu season, consider these eight things you can do to protect yourself and others:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. Be sure to wash your hands after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose. Avoid touching your nose, mouth and eyes. Germs spread this way.

Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, or cough and sneeze into your elbow. Dispose of tissues in no-touch trash receptacles.

Keep frequently touched common surfaces clean, such as telephones, computer keyboards, doorknobs, etc.

Do not use other workers’ phones, desks, offices or other work tools and equipment. If you need to use a coworker’s phone, desk or other equipment, clean it first.

Don’t spread the flu! If you are sick with flu-like illness, stay home. Symptoms of flu can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, tiredness and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that people with flu-like illness stay home for at least 24 hours after they are free of fever without the use of fever-reducing medicines.

Get vaccinated against seasonal flu. It can protect you against seasonal influenza viruses.

Maintain a healthy lifestyle through rest, diet and exercise.

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Please Welcome New Physician: Preferred Pediatrics of LafayetteJewel Salvador Marino, MD joined Preferred Pediatrics of Lafayette on November 26, 2012. Dr. Marino will practice with Dr. Ann Jonkman.

Dr. Marino obtained her medical degree from the University of the Philippines Manila in Manila, Philippines. She completed her internship and residency in the Department of Pediatrics at the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital, Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. She also did an away rotation at the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Department at the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters in Norfolk, VA.

Dr. Marino started her practice in Logansport, IN for 3 years before relocating to Lafayette, IN. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Her practice emphasis is on newborn care, varied respiratory illnesses as well as youth fitness and health, among others. To schedule an appointment, please call 765.807.8180.

For more information, visit www.unityhc.com.

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Feeling down once in a while probably isn’t cause for concern. But depression that lasts more than a few weeks or seriously hampers your ability to cope with everyday life, called clinical depression, is not just an attitude – it’s an illness. And like other illnesses, it can improve with proper diagnosis and treatment.

What causes depression?Clinical depression can be caused by a number of factors, including: • Disease • Heredity • Imbalances in brain chemistry • Medications • Physical problems • Stress

Depression may not be easily recognized. Symptoms can be different at different ages and phase of a person’s life. It can be a hidden factor in eating disorders, substance abuse, and other additive behaviors. It’s important to get a correct diagnosis for effective treatment.

Around the holidays, people can experience an increase in depressive symptoms for numerous reasons. For example, they may be feeling a lack of connection with family and friends during what is supposed to be a happy period in their life. Or they may have more stress by feeling obligated, in addition to their normal responsibilities, to fulfill the many commitments to work, friends, and family during the holiday season. Sometimes these additional holiday stressors can feel overwhelming and disruptive to normal functioning, creating the need to seek professional help.

How is it treated?A number of antidepressant medications are effective and nonadditive. They restore balance to brain chemistry. And they don’t usetranquilizers or other potentially habit-forming drugs. For many, the best treatment course combines medication with psychotherapy. The medication eases symptoms and restores everyday functioning.

DepressionBy: Ryan Oetting, Ph.D.

Psychotherapy can help someone work through underlying issues that bring out depressive symptoms and can help someone identify and implement positive coping strategies.

When should you seek help?If any of these symptoms are persistent or interfere with your normal behavior or activities, talk with a doctor: • Chronic low mood or hopelessness • Chronic physical pain • Difficulty concentrating • Excessive crying or feeling weepy • Feeling worse in the morning • Food cravings or loss of appetite • Insomnia or sleeping too much • Loss of interest or pleasure with friends, family, hobbies, work, or sex • Nagging anxiety or irritability • Self-blaming for past events • Thoughts of suicide or death • Unintentional weight change • Depression can seem overwhelming. But taking the small step to seek help can be a giant step toward recovery.

For more information, please call:Sycamore Associates - 765.449.8286 Patricia Moisan-Thomas, Ph.D. Ryan Oetting, Ph.D. Norman Phillion, Ph.D.

Source: “Depression: Get Help to Get Better.” Wellnews Spring 2009: 9.

Things You Need to Know About Depression

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Healthy kids are likely to become healthy adults. The best way to teach kids healthy habits is to model safe and healthy choices every day.

Take every opportunity to be a healthy role model. You can start by: • fastening seat belts • putting on a helmet during outdoor activities, including riding bikes and inline skating • putting on sunscreen and insect repellent • eating more fruits and vegetables • brushing and flossing teeth • making better beverage choices • spending less time in front of the TV and computer • washing hands for 20 seconds • being active (children and adolescents need a total of 60 minutes of physical activity every day) • being smoke-free, and staying away from secondhand smoke -- avoid secondhand smoke by choosing restaurants and other businesses that are smoke-free • showing your child what it means to respect himself/herself and others

Teach Your Kids Healthy Habits

For more information, please call:Froberg Pediatric Center - 765.447.6936 Lara Boggess, MD Linda Froberg, MD Anna Wildermuth, MD

Preferred Pediatrics of Lafayette - 765.807.8180 M. Ann Jonkman, MD Jewel Salvador Marino, MD

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November is Diabetes Awareness month. Follow these tips to stay at your peak! 1. Say “Om”- Learn to meditate to help reduce stress and improve your blood sugar levels.

2. Step Out - Exercise helps keep your weight and blood sugar under control, and just about everyone can do a brisk daily walk.

3. Eat Right - Follow your food plan. If you don’t have one, ask your doctor about seeing a dietitian who specializes in diabetes.

4. Jet Set - Before you hit the road, get a checkup, pack extra meds, and plan your doses around time zone changes.

5. Hang 10 - Drop 10% of your body weight through diet and exercise.

A Day in the LifeOF DIABETES

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month Diabetes Awareness Month is a great opportunity to raise awareness and help people eat healthy, stay active, and take control of their health! Controlling blood glucose through better nutrition, regular exercise, and other important lifestyle changes can drastically reduce a person’s chances of diabetic complications.

6. Trade Up - Swap saturated fats and refined sugar for healthy fats in nuts and sweet whole fruit.

7. See Clearly - Diabetes complications can cause vision loss or blindness. Schedule a full eye exam at least once a year.

8. Stand Up - You may not feel foot injuries, so check both feet daily for blisters, cuts, or sores.

9. Show Color - Pack your plate with a palette of greens, yellows, and reds -- like spinach, squash, and tomatoes.

10. Learn More - Visit Diabetes.org for more information.

Source:“November Is Diabetes Awareness Month.” WebMD Diabetes Center: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Tests, and Treatments. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Nov. 2012. <http://diabetes.webmd.com/features/november-diabetes-awareness-month>.

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Incontinence Tips

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

6. Trade Up - Swap saturated fats and refined sugar for healthy fats in nuts and sweet whole fruit.

7. See Clearly - Diabetes complications can cause vision loss or blindness. Schedule a full eye exam at least once a year.

8. Stand Up - You may not feel foot injuries, so check both feet daily for blisters, cuts, or sores.

9. Show Color - Pack your plate with a palette of greens, yellows, and reds -- like spinach, squash, and tomatoes.

10. Learn More - Visit Diabetes.org for more information.

Source:“November Is Diabetes Awareness Month.” WebMD Diabetes Center: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Tests, and Treatments. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Nov. 2012. <http://diabetes.webmd.com/features/november-diabetes-awareness-month>.

Be aware that people with incontinence are prone to falls that may lead to injuries. A person with incontinence will often rush and trip on their way to the bathroom especially at night.

• Set a regular schedule to use the bathroom. • Frequent and planned visits to the bathroom, usually every three hours, will help your loved one avoid soiling themselves and can assist with bladder retraining. If your loved one is incontinent, there are certain foods or beverages that should be avoided which may irritate the bladder. • Alcohol • Carbonated drinks • Milk products • Coffee or tea (with or without caffeine) • Citrus fruits and juices • Tomatoes • Highly spiced foods • Sweeteners (sugar, honey, corn syrup) • Chocolate • Artificial sweetener

For more information, please call: Lafayette Clinic of Urology - 765.447.9308 Richard Selo, MD Jeffrey Cooper, MD

Source:“Incontinence Tips .” Caregiver.com - For caregivers, about caregivers, by caregivers. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Nov. 2012. <http://www.caregiver.com/articles/incontinence/incontinence_tips.htm>.

As many as 13 million people deal with incontinence. Incontinence is a correctable, yet costly condition, with an excess of 30 billion dollars spent last year alone on treatment. Incontinence is a symptom of other problems such as nerve disorders, loss of sensation and weakening muscles. It can also occur due to medications or surgery and affects approximately 10-15% of seniors age 65 and over.

There are four different types of incontinence:

Stress IncontinencePeople with stress incontinence lose urine when they exert pressure on their bladders. It may happen when they lift something heavy, laugh, cough or exercise.

Overflow IncontinenceThis is when a person cannot completely empty their bladder. Often frequent urination may occur or sometimes there is a constant leak of urine. Your loved one may feel as thought their bladder is always partly full or may drip urine all the time.

Urge IncontinencePeople who just can’t seem to get to the bathroom in time or who lose urine when they feel the need to urinate have what is called urge incontinence. Sometimes they have accidents at night and have to go to the bathroom quite often day or night.

Mixed IncontinenceMixed incontinence means that a person has some combination of the other three types. Stress and urge incontinence are commonly seen together, especially in older women. If you suspect your loved one is incontinent, consider the following: • Talk about incontinence with your love one. • Those suffering from incontinence are often too embarrassed to seek help or even admit that they are incontinent. • Consult your loved one’s primary care physician about incontinence. • There are treatments available that can ease if not cure this common condition. • Frequently check for soiled undergarments. • Urine is a skin irritant and may promote skin ulcers.

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Preventative Health

Focus Your Annual Exam on PreventionYou may not have any symptoms. In fact, you may be feeling great. But medical appointments with the sole purpose of preventing and screening for diseases play a key role in a healthy lifestyle. During your annual exam, your doctor will discuss your health history, the screening tests you need, and why they’re necessary. There are also several ways you can play an active role in your preventative exam:

1. Personal History - Write down your medical history, including any illnesses or treatments that required hospitalization, surgery, or emergency care.List each condition and treatment.

2. Family History - Gather information on any diseases that appear to run in your family, such as cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes.

3. Medications and Allergies - Write down the name and dose of any medications, vitamins, or supplements that you take on a regular basis. Also include information on reactions or allergies to medications.

4. Immunizations - Provide a record of your immunizations. Note the year you were last vaccinated against tetanus, diphtheria, measles, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, pneumonia, and influenza.

5. Questions - Jot down all of your questions and concerns, and prioritize that list. Making a list helps you remember details and provides focus so that you’re more likely to cover your main concerns.

Do You Wash Your Hands as Often As You ShouldMany diseases and conditions can be spread through inadequate hand hygiene as a result of not washing hands. Hands should always be washed: • before and after preparing food, • before and after eating food, • after using the toilet, • after changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet, • before and after tending to someone who is sick, • after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing, • after handling an animal or animal waste, • after handling garbage, and • before and after treating a cut or wound.

Hand hygiene is critical to interrupt the spread of infectious diseases, such as the common cold, flu and gastrointestinal illnesses. Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. It is best to wash your hands with soap and clean running water for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based gel to clean hands.

For more information, please call:Family Medicine Diane Begley, MD - 765.446.5161Benton County Medical Center - 765.884.1111 Steven Martin, MD Clinic of Family Medicine - 219.866.4135 Mallik Chaganti, MD Robert E. Darnaby, MD D. Todd Detar, DO Stephen C. Spicer, MD James G. Wakefield III, MD Louck Family Medicine - 219.866.4300 Christopher Louck, MD Nicholas Finley, MD Pickerill, Adler & Associates - 765.807.2320 Jeremy Adler, MD Casey Pickerill, MD Darren Reed, DO Rossville Family Medicine - 765.379.2222 Duane Estep, MD Wanda Estep, MD Southside Family Practice - 765.471.9146 John Cusack, MD Shadi Resheidat, MD

Immediate CareUnity Immediate Care Center - 765.446.1362 Internal MedicineAbramovitz Internal Medicine - 765.742.6774 Ruth Abramovitz, MD Gagan Chadha, MD - 765.497.2428 Gary Prah, MD - 765.742.5254 West Lafayette Internal Medicine - 765.423.6556 Carlos Gambirazio, MD

PediatricsFroberg Pediatric Center - 765.447.6936 Lara Boggess, MD Linda Froberg, MD Anna Wildermuth, MDPreferred Pediatrics of Lafayette - 765.807.8180 M. Ann Jonkman, MD Jewel Salvador Marino, MD

Healthy Recipe Turkey with Blueberry Pan Sauce Ingredients1/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1 pound turkey tenderloin (see Cook Tips)1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1/4 cup chopped shallots1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme2 cups blueberries3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions:Preheat oven to 450°F. Whisk flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge turkey in the mixture. (Discard any leftover flour.)

Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add the turkey; cook until golden brown on one side, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the turkey over and transfer the pan to the oven. Roast until the turkey is just cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the turkey to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

Place the skillet over medium heat. (Take care, the handle will still be very hot.) Add shallots and thyme and cook, stirring constantly, until the shallots begin to brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add blueberries, vinegar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; continue cooking, stirring occasionally and scraping up any brown bits, until the blueberries burst and release their juices and the mixturebecomes thick and syrupy, 4 to 5 minutes. Slice the turkey and serve with the blueberry pan sauce.

Cook’s TipA turkey tenderloin is an all-white piece that comes from the rib side of the breast. Tenderloins typically weigh between 7 and 14 ounces each and can be found with other turkey products in the meat section of most supermarkets

Nutrition Information (per serving): Calories 220, Total Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 1g, Monosaturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 45mg, Sodium 285mg, Carbohydrates 17g, Fiber 2g, Protein 29g, Potassium 157mg

Dietary Exchanges: 1 fruit, 4 very lean meat

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5 Ways to Eat Heart-Smart Over the Holidays Tis the season to share winter cheer. But with all those holiday festivities, it can be difficult to eat heart-smart. These six tips can help you enjoy the holidays without overindulging or sacrificing.

1. Drink - But in Moderation. Small amounts of alcohol actually may raise your levels of “good” cholesterol, called HDL. But you shouldn’t exceed one drink per day for women and two per day for men. 2. Be Spicy Instead of Salty. Limit cured meat, like ham, and foods packed in salty brine, like pickles and olives. Curb salty condiments, too. Instead, enhance foods with herbs, spices, lemons, lime, vinegar, and salt-free seasonings. 3. Put More “Heart” in Family Recipes. Start a new family tradition by putting a healthier spin on too-rich recipes*. *Replace cream with fat-free evaporated milk. Substitute fruits and veggies for some of the bread in your stuffing. 4. Avoid “Junk” Snacking on the Go. When you’re on the go, make sure you pack healthy snacks - such as low-fat cheese sticks and whole-grain crackers or yogurt and a piece of fruit. 5. Make It Healthy and Fun. Be a health-conscious host by serving nutritious treats, such as popcorn or nuts like almonds and walnuts. For a festive look, set out the bite-sized snacks in fluted champagne glasses.

Immediate CareUnity Immediate Care Center - 765.446.1362 Internal MedicineAbramovitz Internal Medicine - 765.742.6774 Ruth Abramovitz, MD Gagan Chadha, MD - 765.497.2428 Gary Prah, MD - 765.742.5254 West Lafayette Internal Medicine - 765.423.6556 Carlos Gambirazio, MD

PediatricsFroberg Pediatric Center - 765.447.6936 Lara Boggess, MD Linda Froberg, MD Anna Wildermuth, MDPreferred Pediatrics of Lafayette - 765.807.8180 M. Ann Jonkman, MD Jewel Salvador Marino, MD

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Choosing A Primary Care Physician - The Smart WayChoosing a new physician can be a difficult task. Asking for recommendations is a good way to start, but ultimately you will have to decide which physician is best suited to your individual needs and situation.

It is important to establish a relationship with a primary care physician (PCP), especially before you ever get sick. Primary care doctors should be the first line of defense in protecting your health, but millions of Americans don’t have a PCP. Even patients who regularly visit specialists don’t always have a PCP, leaving them unprepared when the flu or an infection strikes.

Everyone gets sick at some point, so selecting a PCP ahead of time means you don’t have to scramble around when you need medical care.

Here are some questions and answers that can help you select a PCP who understands your particular needs.

What information should I find out about the doctor?It may help to ask the doctor’s office these questions: • At which hospitals does the doctor have privileges? • How long does it take to get in to see the doctor for a routine visit and for urgently needed care? • Who covers for the doctor when the need arises? • Is the doctor board certified? (This means he or she has had training after medical school and has passed an exam to be certified as a specialist in a certain field.)

What personal qualities should I look for in a doctor?Find a doctor who listens carefully, explains things clearly, anticipates your health problems and allows you to ask questions.

What information should I bring to my appointment?It is important to provide your doctor with the following: • Your health history • A list of medications you’re taking • Any vitamins or supplements you take • A description of any current health problems you’re having. If you have symptoms, the doctor will want to know when they first appeared, how often • A list of questions. Ask your doctor to explain any answers you don’t understand

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Find A Doctor...Near You. Allergy & Asthma Lafayette Allergy and Asthma Clinic Ketan Sheth, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 145 A Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5040 | FX: 765.446.5041 Esthetics Lafayette Regional Vein & Laser Center Marlin Schul, M.D. 985 South Creasy Lane Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.2770 | FX: 765.807.0348

Family Medicine Diane Begley, M.D. 3801 Amelia Avenue, Suite C Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5161 | FX: 765.446.5160

Benton County Medical Center Steven Martin, M.D. 1004 South East Street Fowler, IN 47944 PH: 765.884.1111 | FX: 765.884.1605

Clinic of Family Medicine Mallik Chaganti, M.D. Robert E. Darnaby, M.D. D. Todd Detar, D.O. Stephen C. Spicer, M.D. James G. Wakefield III, M.D. 1103 East Grace Street Rensselaer, IN 47978 PH: 219.866.4135 | FX: 219.866.0803

Louck Family Medicine Christopher Louck, M.D. Nicholas Finley, M.D. 716 South College Street Rensselaer, IN 47978 PH: 219.866.4300 | FX: 219.866.7591

Pickerill, Adler & Associates Jeremy Adler, M.D. Casey Pickerill, M.D. Darren Reed, D.O. 2525 South Street Lafayette, IN 47904 PH: 765.807.2320 | FX: 765.807.2330

Rossville Family Medicine Duane Estep, M.D. Wanda Estep, M.D. 5450 West State Road 26, Suite 300 Rossville, IN 46065 PH: 765.379.2222 | FX: 765.379.3222

Southside Family Practice John Cusack, M.D. Shadi Resheidat, M.D. 3554 Promenade Parkway, Suite F Lafayette, IN 47909 PH: 765.471.9146 | FX: 765.477.0277

Gastroenterology Lafayette Gastroenterology Ravish Mahajan, M.D. 5 Executive Drive, Suite B1 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.0531 | FX: 765.807.0534

General Surgery Lafayette Surgical Clinic John Francis, M.D. Jerry Jefson, M.D. Nathan Huber, M.D. Gerritt Smith, M.D. Thomas Summer, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 235 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5065 | FX: 765.446.5170

Immediate Care / Lab Unity Immediate Care Center Elizabeth Riggs, M.D. 1321 Unity Place, Suite B Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.1362 | FX: 765.446.1007

Internal Medicine Abramovitz Internal Medicine Ruth Abramovitz, M.D. 500 West Navajo Street West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.742.6774 | FX: 765.742.6914

Gagan Chadha, M.D. 166 Sagamore Pkwy W West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.497.2428 | FX: 765.497.4251 Gary Prah, M.D. 1318 Main Street Lafayette, IN 47901 PH: 765.742.5254 | FX: 765.742.4991

West Lafayette Internal Medicine Carlos Gambirazio, M.D. 152 Sagamore Parkway West West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.423.6556 | FX: 765.423.6024

Medical Oncology / Hematology Lafayette Cancer Care Nancy A. DiMartino, M.D. Glen Papaioannou, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 135 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5050 | FX: 765.446.5119

Nephrology

Lafayette Kidney Care Paul Shin, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 145 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5185 | FX: 765.446.5186 Neurology

Lafayette Neurology Khaled Hammoud, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 310B Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5220 | FX: 765.446.5221

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Gastroenterology Lafayette Gastroenterology Ravish Mahajan, M.D. 5 Executive Drive, Suite B1 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.0531 | FX: 765.807.0534

General Surgery Lafayette Surgical Clinic John Francis, M.D. Jerry Jefson, M.D. Nathan Huber, M.D. Gerritt Smith, M.D. Thomas Summer, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 235 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5065 | FX: 765.446.5170

Immediate Care / Lab Unity Immediate Care Center Elizabeth Riggs, M.D. 1321 Unity Place, Suite B Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.1362 | FX: 765.446.1007

Internal Medicine Abramovitz Internal Medicine Ruth Abramovitz, M.D. 500 West Navajo Street West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.742.6774 | FX: 765.742.6914

Gagan Chadha, M.D. 166 Sagamore Pkwy W West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.497.2428 | FX: 765.497.4251 Gary Prah, M.D. 1318 Main Street Lafayette, IN 47901 PH: 765.742.5254 | FX: 765.742.4991

West Lafayette Internal Medicine Carlos Gambirazio, M.D. 152 Sagamore Parkway West West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.423.6556 | FX: 765.423.6024

Medical Oncology / Hematology Lafayette Cancer Care Nancy A. DiMartino, M.D. Glen Papaioannou, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 135 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5050 | FX: 765.446.5119

Nephrology

Lafayette Kidney Care Paul Shin, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 145 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5185 | FX: 765.446.5186 Neurology

Lafayette Neurology Khaled Hammoud, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 310B Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5220 | FX: 765.446.5221

Occupational Medicine ROCC Elizabeth Riggs, M.D. Michael Krauss, M.D. 1321 Unity Place, Suite A Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.2450 | FX: 765.446.1083 Ophthalmology Burgett Kresovsky Eye Care Jason Burgett, M.D. Seth Kresovsky, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 245 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5130 | FX: 765.446.5131

Magnante Eye Care David Magnante, M.D. 975 Mezzanine Drive, Suite B Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.449.7564 | FX: 765.807.7943

Orthopaedics Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic John T. Bauman, M.D. Daniel J. Daluga, M.D. Robert J. Hagen, M.D. Michael E. Highhouse, M.D. Michael D. Krauss, M.D. Mark C. Page, M.D. Peter J. Torok, M.D. 1411 South Creasy Lane, Suite 120 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.447.4165 | FX: 765.447.4168

Orthopaedics Spinal Surgery Indiana Spine Center John Gorup, M.D. Mario Brkaric, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 310 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5210 | FX: 765.446.5211

Outpatient Physical / Occupational Therapy

Lafayette Rehabilitation Services 1411 S. Creasy Lane, Suite 100 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.447.5552 | FX: 765.449.1054

Miracles Rehabilitation Lafayette / West Lafayette 3806 Amelia Avenue Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.2773 | FX: 765.807.2774 257 Sagamore Parkway West West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.463.2200 | FX: 765.463.3625

Outpatient Surgical Center Unity Surgical Center 1411 S. Creasy Lane, Suite 200 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5000 | FX: 765.446.5011

Pain Management Innovations Pain Management Group Tonia Kusumi, M.D. 3738 Landmark Drive, Suite A Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.2780 | FX: 765.807.2781 Pain Care Center Robert Bigler, M.D. Ferdinand Ramos, M.D. 975 Mezzanine Drive, Suite C Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.7988 | FX: 765.807.7989

Pediatrics Froberg Pediatric Center Lara Boggess, M.D. Linda Froberg, M.D. Anna Wildermuth, M.D. 324 N. 25th Street Lafayette, IN 47904 PH: 765.447.6936 | FX: 765.447.2536

Preferred Pediatrics of Lafayette M. Ann Jonkman, M.D. Jewel Salvador Marino, M.D. 3774 Bayley Drive, Suite Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.8180 | FX: 765.807.8181

Phlebology Lafayette Regional Vein & Laser Center Marlin Schul, M.D. 985 South Creasy Lane Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.807.2770 | FX: 765.807.0348

Plastic Surgery Lai Plastic Surgery Khoa Lai, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 210 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5432 | FX: 765.446.5431

Podiatry Family Foot Clinic Nicholas Costidakis, D.P.M. 975 Mezzanine Drive, Suite B Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.447.4776 | FX: 765.447.4809

Greater Lafayette Foot Care William Oliver III, D.P.M. David Sullivan, D.P.M. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 225 Lafayette, IN 47904 PH: 765.449.2436 | FX: 765.449.1817

Christopher Moon, D.P.M. 750 Park East Boulevard, Unit #4 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.449.4700 1256 S. Jackson Street Frankfort, IN 46041 PH: 765.659.1843 | FX: 765.654.5380

Hoover Foot Clinic James Hoover, D.P.M. 2020 Union Street, Suite 100 Lafayette, IN 47904 PH: 765.447.7644 | FX: 765.448.9009

Psychology Sycamore Associates Patricia Moisan-Thomas, Ph.D. Ryan Oetting, Ph.D. Norman Phillion, Ph.D. 2020 Union Street, Suite 101 Lafayette, IN 47904 PH: 765.449.8286 | FX: 765.449.0445

Radiation Oncology Lafayette Radiation Oncology Kazumi Chino, M.D. Irene Gordon, M.D. Mary Margaret Rhees, M.D. Bedatri Sinha, M.D. Faith, Hope & Love Cancer Center 1425 Unity Place Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.447.7460 | FX: 765.447.8396

Radiology Unity Radiology John Fiederlein, M.D. Steven Hossler, M.D. Kent Lancaster, M.D. Stephen Matthews, M.D. InnerVision Advanced Medical Imaging 1411 S. Creasy Lane, Suite 130 Lafayette, IN 47905 3801 Amelia Avenue, Suite A Lafayette, IN 47905 3750 Landmark Drive, Suite A Lafayette, IN 47905 InnerVision West 3482 McClure Avenue, Suite 100 West Lafayette, IN 47906 PH: 765.447.7447 | FX: 765.447.1767

Urology Lafayette Clinic of Urology Jeffrey Cooper, M.D. Richard Selo, M.D. 1345 Unity Place, Suite 110 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.447.9308 | FX: 765.447.2387

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Unity Immediate Care CenterNo Appointment Necessary When your family or employee needs immediate medical attention, you want quality care that’s close to home. That’s why Unity Immediate Care Center is open daily, to get you the care you deserve. Our experienced physicians see patients on a walk-in basis when your primary care physician may not be available.

The Unity Immediate Care Center provides prompt medical attention for many of your health care needs while bridging the gap between your primary care physician and the emergency room. Some of the many advantages of using the Unity Immediate Care Center include:

• Extended hours. • No appointments are necessary. • Walk-ins are always welcome. • Less costly than most emergency room visits. • Convenient and easy access. • Patient friendly environment. • Less intrusive than a hospital emergency room environment. • Full service with lab and x-ray capabilities.

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