healthfocusMarch / April 2013

Page 2Happy Feet - 10 Tips to

Maintain Healthy Feet

Page 7 April is Occupational

Therapy Month

Page 37 Strategies that Protect

Against Colon Cancer

Page 9-10 Finding A Doctor Near You

Spring Allergy Tips With spring rains, there’s more mold growth inside and outside your home. Flowers, trees, weeds, and grasses also begin to blossom. And spring cleaning will stir up dust mites throughout the house as well.

For more information, see page 6.

For more information, please call: Lafayettte Allergy and Asthma Clinic: 765.446.5040Ketan Sheth, M.D. www.unityhc.com

Greetings!!Welcome to the spring edition of the newsletter. As the snow melts, we have an exciting issue for you. First a topic near and dear to me, spring allergies. Some helpful hints are provided to get you through spring and all the tree and grass pollen that will soon be blooming. Remember allergies do not need to keep you inside! Several other topics for warmer weather are also covered including meeting your daily fluid intake need and keeping your feet happy.

On a more serious note, this month the newsletter also provides seven tips to protect against colon cancer. Many patients fear the prep for colonoscopies and thus delay getting them done. Colonoscopies are the best screening and prevention for colon cancer. If you are in the age group that needs one, get it done soon for your health and for your loved ones.

As always thank you for taking the time to read the Unity Healthcare newsletter!

Dr. Ketan Sheth, Medical Director

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FeetShould You TakeA Vitamin or Mineral Supplement?Many people are convinced that it is a must to take vitamin and mineral supplements and indeed take it on a daily basis. The matter of the fact is that if you are a healthy person who follows a well-balanced nutritional diet, most probably do not need any supplements and should you indeed use it, it may be a waste of money.

No study has ever proved conclusively that using supplements will ensure that you will live longer or perform better, lower your stress level, improve your sex life or cure a cold or any other illness for this matter. Yes, indeed, in a few exceptional cases supplements have been useful or beneficial; for example some women may benefit from it during pregnancy or when having difficulties with menstruation.

The combination of food that we eat during a meal can affect how well the body absorb minerals; for instance, vitamin D fortified milk assists the body to absorb calcium. The downside is that substances in alcohol beverages, high fiber foods and red meat all inhibit calcium uptake. Likewise, foods rich in vitamin C and animal foods enhance the absorption of iron from plant sources but the downside here is that the tannins in tea and red wine and the fiber in grains decrease absorption.

Therefore, the belief that by taking supplements may compensate for a poor or inadequate diet may be just a fallacy. It may not. Vitamins only work with other nutrients contained in food we eat. They cannot replace food or turn a bad diet into a good one.

“Should You Take Vitamin and Mineral Supplements? | Healthmad.” Healthmad. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Jan. 2013. <http://healthmad.com/nutrition/should-you-take-vitamin-and-mineral-supplements/>.

For more information, please contact your primary care physician.For a complete listing of our physicians, please reference page 9 and 10 or visit www.unityhc.com.

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The human foot is a marvel of biomechanical engineering that most of us take for granted until the system fails or breaks down. The average person will walk the equivalent of twice around the world in a lifetime, which is a long time on your feet.

Podiatrists who are part of Unity Healthcare offer the following tips for helping maintain healthy feet and avoiding complications. The physicians are board-certified, provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of all foot and ankle conditions, and also have expertise in the management of diabetic foot problems and sports injuries.

10 Tips to Maintain Healthy Feet1. Inspect your feet regularly and pay attention to changes in color, texture or appearance.2. Maintain good foot hygiene, including washing and drying between the toes.3. Hydrate the skin. Weather and open shoes can cause rapid loss of moisture from the skin and may result in cracking or the formation of fissures. It is helpful to replace the moisture content by using lotions or creams on a regular basis.4. Buy proper-size shoes. You may not wear the same size in shoes made by different manufacturers. Purchase new shoes late in the day, when feet tend to be at their largest. Always buy the shoes that feel the best.5. Don’t ignore foot pain. Symptoms that increase or do not resolve within a reasonable period of time need to be evaluated by your podiatric physician.

6. Cut toenails straight across. Never cut into the corner this could cause an ingrown toenail. Gently file away sharp corners or rough edges with an emery board.7. Exercise. Walking is a great way to keep weight under control and is an excellent conditioner for the feet. Be sure to wear appropriate athletic shoes when exercising.8. Alternate your shoes each day. Since the feet have sweat glands, your shoes will absorb moisture from your feet, so it is important to allow your shoes to dry out completely.9. Avoid walking barefoot to help protect your feet from injury and infection.10. Put sunblock on your feet while wearing sandals during the day to avoid sunburn.

Source: “Happy Feet: 10 Tips For Maintaining Healthy Feet.” Medical News Today: Health News. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Dec. 2012. <http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/67876.php>.

For more information, please call:Family Foot Clinic -765.449.2436 Nicholas Costidakis, DPM Greater Lafayette Foot Care -765.449.2436 William Oliver, DPM David Sullivan, DPM Hoover Foot Clinic- 765.444.7644 James Hoover, DPM Christopher Moon, DPM - 765.449.4700

Happy

Feet

10 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Feet

“It is very important to inspect feet, especially if your feet are numb from diabetes. If you can’t look at the bottoms of your feet place a small mirror on the floor and place foot over it to see the bottoms of your feet. As far as shoe size, you need a thumbs width from the end of your longest toe to the end of the shoe. If you are constantly getting ingrown nails from trimming toe nails, there is a simple procedure that can be done to get rid of the ingrown portions for ever. Sunblock on tops of feet is very important, there has been a rise in skin cancers found on feet. “ - Dr. Nick Costidakis, Family Foot Clinic

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Each year, cancer of the colon or rectum kills more Americans than any other cancer except lung cancer. But the outlook is bright: Experts are discovering ways to lower your risk of dying of this cancer.

Six Lifelong HabitsColon Cancer usually doesn’t strike until after age 50. But choices you make today could protect you later in life:1. Maintain a healthy weight. Excess pounds around the waist are especially risky.2. Limit your intake of red meat.3. Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and other plant foods, such as whole grains. Many of these foods contain substances that fight off cancer.4. Take a multivitamin that contains folic acid. Long-term use may decrease colon cancer risk by 75 percent.5. Exercise regularly. It can cut the risk for colon cancer in half. 6. Get adequate calcium from foods or a supplement. Consumption of about 700 to 800 milligrams of calcium a day reduced the risk for one type of colon cancer by 40 to 50 percent.7. Screenings.

According to Robert Noone, MD, there are often symptoms for colon cancer until it reaches an advanced stage. These symptoms may include: • Blood in or on the stool • Recurrent stomach pain or cramping • Narrow, ribbonlike stools • Unexplained weight loss

Strategies that Protect Against Colon Cancer

But because colon cancer often doesn’t produce symptoms, experts recommend regular screenings for people at high risk: men and women ages 50 and older, people with a personal or family history of colon cancer or polyps, and anyone with inflammatory bowel disease.

“Talk with your doctor about when to begin screenings and which screening test to take,” adds Dr. Noone. “If colon cancer is detected, choose a hospital that offers all the surgical options available today, including laparoscopic or minimally invasive surgery. This procedure cutes down on incision size and pain and offers a shorter hospital stay and recovery time than traditional open surgery.

Source: “Seven Strategies that Protect Against Colon Cancer.” Women’s Health Source Winter 2009: 8. Print.

For more information, please call: Gastroenterology Lafayette Gastroenterology: 765.807.0531Ravish Mahajan, MD www.lafayettegastro.com

General SurgeryLafayette Surgical Clinic: 765.446.5065John Francis, MDJerry Jefson, MDNathan Huber, MDGerritt Smith, MDThomas Summer, MDwww.unitysurgical.com

Medical Oncology / Hematology Lafayette Cancer Care: 765.446.5050Nancy A. DiMartino, MDGlen Papaioannou, MDBecky Cutchin, RN, ANP-BC, OCNwww.lafayettecancercare.com

7 I would recommend obtaining Calcium from vegetables such as Kale and Spinach instead of milk, if possible, because of the added benefits of fiber with less irritation to the mucosa of the intestines. We are fortunate to be able to offer a full compliment of state-of-the-art medical and surgical options for patients with Colon CA through Unity and St. Elizabeth’s physicians/surgeons - including Oncology, Radiation-Oncology, colonoscopies for screening and early treatment, as well as Laparoscopy and Robot da Vinci-assisted surgery for all bowel operations.

- John Francis, MD FACS, Lafayette Surgical Clinic

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also known as herpes zoster, is a disease that causes a painful skin rash.

Shingles can lead to severe pain that can last for months or even years after the rash goes away, a condition known as post-herpetic neuralgia. Shingles can lead to other serious complications as well, including eye problems (when shingles affects the eye).

Pain from shingles has been described as excruciating, aching, burning, stabbing, and shock-like. It has been compared to the pain of childbirth or kidney stones. The pain from shingles can cause depression, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, loss of appetite and weight loss.

Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus stays in the body in a dormant state. For reasons that are not fully known, the virus can reactivate years later, causing shingles.

Almost one out of three people in America will develop shingles during his or her lifetime. Shingles may develop in any age group, but you are more likely to develop the condition if:* You are older than 60.* You had chickenpox before age 1.* Your immune system is weakened by medications or disease.

Reduce Your Risk of Shingles. Get Vaccinated.

What are the symptoms?Most people have some of the following symptoms.* Burning, tingling, or numbness of the skin.* Feeling sick — chills, fever, upset stomach, or headache.* Fluid-filled blisters.* Skin that is sensitive to touch.* Mild itching to strong pain.

Shingles follows a pattern. A few days after the tingling or burning feeling on the skin, a red rash will come out on your body, face, or neck. In a few days, the rash will turn into fluid-filled blisters. The blisters dry up and crust over within several days. The rash usually happens on one side of the body. Most cases of shingles last from 3 to 5 weeks.

Is it contagious?Shingles cannot be passed from one person to another. However, a person with shingles can transmit the virus that causes shingles to others. If a person who has never had chickenpox is infected with VZV, he or she will develop chickenpox, not shingles.

How can you reduce your risk?The only way to reduce the risk of developing shingles and post-herpetic neuralgia, the long-term pain that can follow shingles, is to get vaccinated. Adults age 60 years or older can receive a single dose of the shingles vaccine, called Zostavax.

ShinglesSome people in this age group should wait to get vaccinated, or should not get vaccinated at all, if they have a weakened immune system. You should consult with your primary care physician if you have questions or concerns about getting vaccinated.

Source: “Reduce your risk of getting shingles.” Fre-mont Tribune. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Jan. 2013. <http://fremonttribune.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/reduce-your-risk-of-getting-shingles/article_71218ab8-bae1-11e1-b89f-001a4bcf887a.html>.

Water: Meeting Your Daily Fluid Needs

Ever notice how lifeless a house plant looks when you forget to water it? Just a little water and it seems to perk back up. Water is just as essential for our bodies because it is in every cell, tissue, and organ in your body. That’s why getting enough water every day is important for your health.

Where do I get the water I need?Most of your water needs are met through the water and beverages you drink. You can get some fluid through the foods you eat. For example, broth soups and other foods that are 85% to 95% water such as celery, tomatoes, oranges, and melons.

What does water do in my body?Water helps your body with the following: • Keeps its temperature normal. • Lubricates and cushions your joints. • Protects your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues. • Gets rid of wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements.

Why do I need to drink enough water each day?You need water to replace what your body loses through normal everyday functions. Of course, you lose water when you go to the bathroom or sweat, but you even lose small amounts of water when you exhale. You need to replace this lost water to prevent dehydration.

Your body also needs more water when you are— • In hot climates. • Running a fever. • More physically active. • Having diarrhea or vomiting.

Some people may have fluid restrictions because of a health problem, such as kidney disease. If your healthcare provider has told you to restrict your fluid intake, be sure to follow that advice.

Tips for Increasing Your Fluid Intake by Drinking More WaterUnder normal conditions, most people can drink enough fluids to meet their water needs. If you are outside in hot weather for most of the day or doing vigorous activity, you may need to increase your fluid intake.

If you think you’re not getting enough water each day, the following tips may help:• Carry a water bottle for easy access when you are at work or running errands.• Freeze some freezer-safe water bottles. Take one with you for ice-cold water all day long.• Choose water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages. This tip can also help with weight management. Substituting water for one 20-ounce sugar-sweetened soda will save you about 240 calories.• Choose water instead of other beverages when eating out. Generally, you will save money and reduce calories.• Give your water a little pizzazz by adding a wedge of lime or lemon. This may improve the taste, and you just might drink more water than you usually do.

Do sugar-sweetened beverages count?Although beverages that are sweetened with sugars do provide water, they usually have more calories than unsweetened beverages. To help with weight control, you should consume beverages and foods that don’t have added sugars.

Examples of beverages with added sugars: • Fruit drinks. • Some sports drinks. • Soft drinks and sodas (non-diet).

Source: “Nutrition for Everyone: Basics: Water | DNPAO | CDC.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Jan. 2013. <http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/water.html>.

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If you have sneezing spells, watery eyes or a runny or stuffy nose that lasts for weeks, you could have allergic rhinitis, commonly known as seasonal allergies or hay fever. The bad news is the symptoms of this common condition can make your life miserable. The good news is a variety of treatments can help you manage your symptoms so seasonal allergies don’t take over your life.

People with mild allergies can find relief by taking over-the-counter medications, but as their symptoms become moderate to severe, they most likely need prescription medications or immunotherapy shots.

Allergy TreatmentsOptions for treatment of seasonal allergies include:• Antihistamines, which can relieve mild to moderate symptoms. • Nasal corticosteroid sprays. Which work well for people with symptoms not relieved by antihistamines alone.

Stop Seasonal Allergies Before They Stop You

• Decongestants, which also may be helpful in reducing symptoms. They shouldn’t be used for long periods, or a rebound effect can occur. • Leukotriene inhibitors, which are prescription medicine approved to help control asthma and may help relieve the symptoms of allergies.• Allergy shots (immunotherapy), which are recommended if medications provide inadequate relief. This treatment requires regular injections of the allergen, given in increasing doses.

“Stop Seasonal Allergies Before They Stop You.” Living WELL Fall 2008: 2. Print.

For more information, please call: Lafayettte Allergy and Asthma Clinic: 765.446.5040 Ketan Sheth, MD

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April is Occupational Therapy Month, a time for practitioners, students and researchers to celebrate and showcase the importance of the profession.

Occupational therapy enables people of all ages to live more produc-tive lives with an injury, illness or disability. Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants focus on activities that are meaningful to patients, and they work to remove barriers that may prevent them from fully participating in life, whether it be modifying their surroundings, increasing physical access or teaching them new skills.

OT is deeply rooted in science and is evidence-based — meaning that practice is supported by data, experience and best practices that have been developed and proven over time.

Therapists work with a multitude of client populations from newborns to the elderly. A child, for example, might have occupations such as a student, a playmate and a dancer. Occupations also include Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), which include dressing, bathing, eating, doing the laundry, cleaning the house and grocery shopping.

Imagine if you had an accident or a stroke that prevented you from using one of your arms. Your ability to get out of bed, bathe yourself, get dressed and feed yourself would be affected. An occupational therapist would be able to show you different ways to perform these tasks as well as how to use adaptive equipment in order to maintain your indepen-dence.

Imagine a loved one had a mental illness. It may interfere with their participation in daily activities and limit their social interaction. An oc-cupational therapist can teach skills that could help them to engage and achieve success within their environment.

“Occupational therapy: What can it do for... | Impact Newsletter: April 13, 2011 | UTMB.” Welcome to UTMB Health | The University of Texas Medical Branch | UTMB.edu. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Jan. 2013. <http://www.utmb.edu/impact/article.aspx?IAID=338>.

For more information, please call:Lafayette Rehabilitation Services - 765.447.5552 | www.lafayetterehabilitation.com Miracles Rehabilitation Lafayette/West Lafayette - 765.807.2773 | 765.463.2200 | www.miraclesrehab.comca

Occupational Therapy MonthApril is

Occupational TherapyWhat can it do for you?

Lafayette Rehabilitation is looking forward to celebrating OT month with our 2 accomplished and skilled OTs on staff, Ann McPherson and Sean Strawmyer. Both specialize in Upper Extremity orthopedic / musculoskeletal issues. They can help you after your surgery from hand to shoulder or teach you how to deal with the tendonitis or arthritis you may be struggling with. Ann is a Certified HandTherapist and Sean is preparing for his test this year. This Certification is earned after 5 years of experience, long hours of studying and passing a national exam.

The state of Indiana requires a physician’s referral for OT treatment. After receiving your doctor’s order the OT will complete a comprehensive evaluation and develop a unique, individual treatment program just for you. Treatment will also include education about the cause and anatomy of you injury, and often includes a home exercise program to continue your progress.

As part of our OT Month celebration, LRS will be at Bennett’s Greenhouse Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 10:00am until 12 noon. We will have information on gardening ergonomics, stretches and examples of tools to help protect your joints while gardening this year.

Miracles Rehabilitation plans to have a balloon send off sometime in April. They will be letting off balloons that have a short message about OT, helpful tips for hands and their email address tied to them. For the individual who is the farthest distance, they will receive a gift card.

Healthy Recipe Sunday Best Fruit Salad Original recipe makes 6 to 8 servings1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved2 apples, peeled and cored1 (21 ounce) can peach pie filling2 bananas, peeled and diced3 kiwis1 pint strawberries

Directions1. In a small bowl, toss the chopped apples in reserved pineapple juice. Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.2. In a large salad bowl, combine the peach pie filling and pineapple chunks.3. Remove apples from pineapple juice and add to pie filling and pineapple mixture. Add chopped bananas to reserved pineapple juice and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes.4. Peel and slice kiwi and 1/2 of strawberries. Chop the other 1/2 of strawberries and set aside.5. Remove bananas from pineapple juice and add to pie filling mixture. Add chopped strawberries; toss together.6. Arrange kiwi slices around the edge of the serving bowl and alternate with strawberry slices. Chill and serve.

Minute Steaks with Barbeque Butter Sauce Makes 2 Servings2 (5 ounce) boneless sirloin steakssalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste1/2 cup beef broth1 1/2 tablespoons barbeque sauce1 dash hot pepper saucefreshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon cold butter, or more to taste1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1. Place each steak between two sheets of heavy plastic (or inside a resealable freezer bag) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound each steak with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/4-inch. Remove steaks from plastic.2. Generously season each steak with salt and ground black pepper. Set aside.3. Combine beef broth, barbeque sauce, hot sauce, and black pepper in a bowl. Add chilled butter to broth mixture but do not stir.4. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke, about 1 minute. Place each steak in the pan; sear for 45 to 60 seconds on each side. Remove steaks from skillet and set them aside to rest.5. Pour the broth mixture into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir occasionally until butter is melted and incorporated, about 2 minutes.6. Spoon broth and butter mixture over steak and serve.

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Occupational Therapy MonthApril is

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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 Anesthesiology Lafayette Anesthesiologists Barbara Conard, M.D. J. Joseph Farrell, M.D. David Gray, M.D. Robert Lempke, M.D. Cynthia Meyer, M.D. 1411 South Creasy Lane, Suite 200 Lafayette, IN 47905 PH: 765.446.5000 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. David Halter, D.O. 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 Sudha Rani. M.D. 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. David Halter, D.O. 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 Sudha Rani. M.D. 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

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

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

1250 South Creasy Lane Lafayette, IN 47905

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Jamie Proffitt | Marketing Manager

Unity Immediate Care CenterNo Appointment Necessary When you, 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.

No Appointment Needed. Open 8 am to 8 pm.

7 days a week, except Holidays.

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