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We treat families

At Ridgeview Clinics, patients receive expert, lized care with the convenience of same-day ntments, and on-site laboratory services and

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With locations in Chaska, Chanhassen, Delano, Excelsior, Howard Lake, Spring Park D

(Westonka) and Winsted, Ridgeview Clinicsare part of Ridgeview Medical Center’s

regional health care network that includes primary and specialty care clinics,

emergency services, specialty programs andTwo Twelve Medical Center in Chaska.

For more information, visit www.ridgeviewmedical.org

or call (952) 442-8083.

Family medicine Internal medicine BariatricsDermatology Endocrinology GastroenterologyNephrology Oncology/hematology

Orthopaedics Otolaryngology Pediatric integrative medicinePodiatry Pulmonology Rheumatology

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TABLE OF CONTENTSChoosing the Right DoctorConsider many factors, options ................................ 5

Choosing a Senior Care FacilityThese tips can help with your decision ................... 18

Health Care Trends 2012Wellness, prevention, consumer choice play greater

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Your Legacy of GivingDiscuss your benefi ciary plans now ........................ 11

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Editor:Angelo Gentile

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ABOUT THIS DIRECTORYWelcome to the 2012 edition of YourWellness.mn

Medical Directory, your guide for fi nding helpful listings

of health care providers serving the Southwest Metro

region of the Twin Cities. Feel free to keep this guide

handy as a resource all year. Use it to fi nd providers,

clinics and specialists. In addition to this print version,

which appears in your community newspaper today,

an online, searchable version of this directory can be

found by visiting www.yourwellness.mn.

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952-492-2300223 1st St E, Suite 100

Jordan, MN 55352www.ibjordan.com

By Angelo Gentile

As a consumer of health care services in 2012, you can expect to fi nd employers, insurers and health care providers offering more health and wellness programs than ever

before to encourage better health and prevention. Also, get ready: you will likely be asked this year to become a savvier consumer as the way health insurance is offered and sold changes.

Wellness, Awareness, Prevention“We are entering a new era in health care, one which emphasizes health as much as care,” Dr. Courtney Baechler, medical director of the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing, a part of Allina Health, said in a recent news release. She was referring to the Neighborhood Health Connection program that Allina recently launched in several of the neighborhoods the Minneapolis-based health system serves. “We believe that we can truly help people

to take control of their health by partnering with them at the neighborhood level.”

This new program, and Baechler’s comment about a new era in health care, illustrate how health and wellness and preventing chronic illnesses are getting emphasized more than ever as health insurance organizations, in response to new federal legislation, begin to transfer the cost of reimbursement to a system that’s based more on keeping people healthy. In the not-too-distant past—the “old era” of health care—providers (clinics, hospitals, etc.) were paid for fi xing sick people.

“Health insurance organizations are wanting to transfer the cost risk to provider organizations—doctors, hospitals—so now those entities have greater incentives to keep people healthy and out of expensive services such as hospitals and ERs,” says Dr. Bob Wiegand, executive vice president, clinic and services, Allina Health.

This trend will gain momentum in the next few years, Wiegand says, so look for health delivery systems to start “beefi ng up health and wellness promotion” and businesses—employer groups—to do the same, as they all move toward “results-oriented wellness programs,” Wiegand says. For instance, there could come a time, soon, in which your individual cholesterol levels, or blood pressure, body composition, or smoking status, could infl uence the health insurance premium you pay as an employee.

Design your own benefi ts packageYou’ll need to become a savvier health care consumer to navigate the other major trend this year in health care. It is one, says Wiegand, that’s likely to emerge in the next several months as companies offer open enrollment periods for insurance programs.

In the past, your employer usually offered three or four options for health care insurance. Now, companies will make available a specifi c amount of money for employees and then you get to design a plan that fi ts your needs best. Maybe you would choose a lower or higher deductible, a health-savings account, a broader choice of doctors or a narrower network.

“As costs go up, the options are driven by the employer,” explains Wiegand. So, for example, he says, “an employer might say ‘we’ll contribute what we think we can afford, then you [the employee] decide what risk or choice or choice limitations you want to tolerate.’”

Twin Cities-based Medica already has a program of this type, called My Plan. The company’s website describes it as “a defi ned contribution benefi ts program. So instead of buying one health plan for all employees, your employer is making available a ‘defi ned’ amount of money in a My Plan account that you use to purchase a health plan that fi ts your own individual needs. My Plan was created specifi cally to do just that–give you a plan that fi ts you.”

Will these types of plans work? It’s probably too soon to tell. As Wiegand says, “if the tools are well-designed for employees,” then they probably will be accepted. “Otherwise, employees may be overwhelmed by all the choices.”

Either way, Wiegand says, this new approach is defi nitely the “biggest change” that’s coming to our health care market locally.

Health Care Trends 2012Wellness, prevention, consumer

choice play greater roles


By Kristin Holtz

A good doctor-patient relationship is one of the best things you can do for your health.

But selecting a doctor isn’t as easy as just picking one from the phone book. Personalities, convenience, styles, values–a lot goes into the decision of who will care for you and your family.

Choosing a doctor is all about fi nding one with whom you’re comfortable and willing to share just about anything, says Dr. Sandra Morris, a family practitioner at Allina Medical Clinic-Crossroads Dean Lakes in Shakopee. “It’s important to have that sense of being comfortable with your provider. If you’re not, you might not divulge information we need to know.”

Elizabeth Kennedy, a family medicine doctor at Ridgeview Excelsior Clinic,

said it’s important patients clarify their own expectations and priorities when considering doctors. These issues could include questions such as:

Does the doctor’s gender matter?

Do have specifi c medical needs, such as heart disease or diabetes, that require particular care?

Do you prefer an authoritative doctor or one with a more collaborative approach?

Do you want an MD or are you open to physician assistants or nurse practitioners?

Ridgeview Medical Center holds provider “meet and greets” where potential patients can sit down with primary care doctors for free 15-minute “interviews” to learn about a doctor’s style and practice.

“That [meeting] can really give the best sense of whether that relationship will be a good fi t,” Kennedy says.

Getting to know an MDMost providers have online bios that can help patients get a more complete picture of a doctor, Kennedy says. Many of her new patients come to her already familiar with her personal info, specialties and philosophy.

The Internet also offers resources to research a doctor’s licensure and disciplinary history. More online sites, such as HealthGrades.com or RateMDs.com, are popping up for patients to review doctors. However, doctors warn online reviews can be misleading since they typically are a small sample.

Insurance plans have also started to develop physician rating systems. However, they are usually based on statistical data not personal reviews, Morris notes.

Word of mouth, however, remains the most popular method of referral, doctors say.

“Advertising only tells you so much,” Morris says, “but a personal reference that ‘I go to this clinic and the staff is always friendly and I’ve always had good care’ can say a lot more than print.”

Kennedy agrees. “There are so many options, and I think the overload of information can be too much to fi gure out, so it’s nice when someone can say you need to go here.”

Insurance considerationsNowadays, health plans play a greater role in doctor choices.

“If you already have health insurance, make sure the clinic you’re choosing is in your network, so that [your care] is covered at the top tier,” Morris says.

Choosing the right doctor

Consider many factors when making this important decision

Questions to ask potential doctors What type of medicine do you practice? Do you have any specialties?

What hospital do you admit patients to?

When I call, will I speak directly to you? How quickly do you return messages? Do you answer e-mail?

Do you frequently refer care to specialists or prefer to manage most care by yourself?

Other factors to consider:Insurance: Does the doctor’s clinic accept your insurance? Will

you be responsible for co-pays?

Scheduling: How long is the typical wait for scheduling? Are same-day appointments available?

Hours: What are the clinic’s hours? Do they provide after-hours care?

Complete care: Does the clinic provide lab work and X-rays on campus?

Atmosphere: Is the clinic staff friendly and helpful?

Location: Is the clinic (and admitting hospital) close to your home or offi ce?

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Carrie D. Meyer, AuD, CCC-A, FAAAAudiology

Ridgeview Professional Building560 S. Maple Street, Waconia, MN 55387

(952) 925-5626www.ridgeviewclinics.org

Education: Graduate of A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences with a doctoral degree in Audiology; graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a master’s degree in Audiology; undergraduate degree in communicative disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Certifi cation: Certifi cate of Clinical Competency in Audiology

Special Interests: Dr. Meyer’s special interests include balance and dizziness, hearing loss and tinnitus.

Audiology & Hearing Services

Bariatric & Weight Loss

Marlene Johnson, MA, CCC-AAudiology

Two Twelve Medical Center111 Hundertmark Road, Suite 240, Chaska, MN

Ridgeview Excelsior Clinic675 Water Street, Excelsior, MN


Education: Graduate of the University of Minnesota with a master’s degree in audiology; undergraduate degree from Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Training: Internship at the University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Audiology Clinical Competence (CCC-A); certifi ed member of the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)

Special Interests: Ms. Johnson has special interests in hearing aids and balance testing.

Locations: Ms. Johnson also sees patients in Waconia.

Amy Kloke, MS, CCC-AAudiology




Education: Graduate of Utah State University with a master’s degree; undergraduate degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Audiology Clinical Competence (CCC-A)

Special Interests: Ms. Kloke’s special interests include digital hearing devices.

Locations: Ms. Kloke also sees patients in Waconia.

Celesta C. Myland, MS, CCC-AAudiology




Education: Graduate of the University of North Texas with a master’s degree; undergraduate degree from Hardin-Simmons University

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Audiology Clinical Competence (CCC-A)

Special Interests: Ms. Myland’s special interests include fi tting and dispensing digital, state-of-the-art hearing instruments.

Locations: Ms. Myland also sees patients in Waconia

Edmund P. Chute, MD, FACSGeneral Surgery, Bariatric Medicine, Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss


(952) 442-7820www.ridgeviewmedical.org/bariatric

Education: Graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Medicine

Training: Internship and residency in General Surgery at the University of Minnesota; fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the University of Florida, Gainesville

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in General Surgery

Special Interests: Dr. Chute is medical director of Ridgeview Bariatric & Weight Loss Center. He is trained in bariatrics, weight loss techniques and bariatric surgery. He performs gastric bypass, gastric banding, Lap-Band sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

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Durand E. Burns, MDCardiovascular Disease, Cardiology

Minneapolis Heart Institute® at Ridgeview Heart Center Two Twelve Medical Center

111 Hundertmark Road, Suite 430, Chaska, MN(952) 361-2475

www.ridgeviewmedical.org/heart

Education: Graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Medicine

Training: Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Minnesota; fellowships in Cardiology and Cardiac Transplant/Heart Failure at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Cardiovascular Disease

Luis A. Pagan-Carlo, MD, FACCCardiology



Ridgeview Medical Center500 S. Maple Street, Waconia, MN

(952) 442-7843www.ridgeviewmedical.org/heart

Education: Graduate of Boston University, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, and Temple University Medical School, Philadelphia

Training: Residency in Internal Medicine at University of Minnesota Hospitals & Clinics, Minneapolis; chief fellow in research and cardiology, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Cardiology

Locations: Dr. Pagan also sees patients at Ridgeview Clinics in Chanhassen and Westonka (Spring Lake).

Alan (Ty) R. HarrisonCardiology





Education: Graduate of Finch University Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School; undergraduate degree from St. Cloud State University

Certifi cation: Certifi ed Physician Assistant

Thomas Knickelbine, MD, FACC, FSCAICardiology

Minneapolis Heart Institute® at Ridgeview Heart Center 500 S. Maple St, Waconia, MN

(952) 442-7843 www.ridgeviewmedical.org/heart

Education: Graduate of University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Training: Residency at University of Minnesota Hospital; Fellowship at Medical College Of Wisconsin

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Cardiology

Special Interests: Dr. Knickelbine has special interests in echocardiography, diagnostic imaging, general cardiology, coronary angiography and calcium scoring.

Raymond L. Drew, MD, FACSGeneral Surgery, Bariatric Medicine, Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss


(952) 442-7820www.ridgeviewmedical.org/bariatric

Education: Graduate of the University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City

Training: Internship in General Surgery at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan; residency in General Surgery at Regions Hospital, St. Paul

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in General Surgery

Special Interests: Dr. Drew’s special interests include gastric bypass, Lap-band gastric banding sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic surgery and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.


Cardiology

Chiropractor

Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery

Dentist

cardiologyOn-site diagnostic testing, treatment, and preventative cardiology

and education from St. Francis and our partners: Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center and the Minneapolis Heart Institute.

Dr. Josh WatkinsChiropractor

6001 Egan Dr. Ste 120 Savage, MN952-440-4553

www.WatkinsFamilyChiropractic.com

Education: University of St. Thomas; Nothwestern College of Chiropractic

Training: Advanced training in Spinal Rehabilitation for Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries

Experience: Serving the Southwest Metro for 10 years.

Special Interests: Dr. Watkins treats patients of all ages for concerns related to the spine and nervous system. He has special interest in treating headaches, neck pain, lower back pain, and radiating pain/numbness into the extremities.

cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery

Dedicated staff of plastic surgeons and skilled professionals that create aesthetic enhancements, from body contouring to reconstructive surgery.

James S. PerryDentist

403 East First Ave., Shakopee952-445-5556

Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.www.jamessperrydds.com

Specializations:Cosmetic, Implants, Children and Dentures

Education: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry | San Francisco VA General Practice, Residency | Member of several study clubs

Certifi cations: Master Academy of General Dentistry

Experience: Veterans Administration, 3 years | Private Practice 30+ years

Special Interests: Golf, fi tness, family, reading, biking

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Scott Sharkey, MD, FACCCardiologyMinneapolis Heart Institute® at Ridgeview Heart Center


(952) 361-2475



Education: Graduate of St. Louis University, St. Louis, and Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston

Training: Residency in Internal Medicine at Maine Medical Center, Portland; fellowship in Cardiology at University of Minnesota

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Cardiology, Internal Medicine

Special Interests: Dr. Sharkey provides the full range of clinical cardiology services.

Locations: Dr. Sharkey also sees patients at Ridgeview Clinics in Chanhassen and Westonka (Spring Lake).

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Dr. Laurie StrandDentistry

132 Pioneer Trail, Chaska, MN952-361-3740

www.stranddentalcare.com

Education: B.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison; D.D.S. University of Minnesota-Minneapolis

Training: Post-doctoral esthetic program U of M; Occlusion and TMJ coursework Dawson Center; Dental implants coursework Misch Institute

Memberships: Member of ADA, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Experience: 23+ years; clinical instructor of U of M Dental Schools, 9 years

Special Interests: Smile makeovers, dental implants to retain full set of teeth, pediatric dentistry

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2634 Shadow Lane, Suite #101, Chaska, MN952-448-4151

www.chaskadental.com

Education: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

Memberships: Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Spear Study Club.

Experience: Practicing since 2000.

Special Interests: Family - General Dentistry


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Diagnostic Services

Emergency Services

Endocrinology

diagnostic servicesOur caring team of board certifi ed radiologists and technologists

use the most advanced technologies in the state.

emergency servicesBoard Certifi ed medical experts and advanced technologies of

a full service hospital on-site for any emergency, with some of the shortest wait times in the region.

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Gina Peschel, PA-CDermatology


Ridgeview Professional Building560 S. Maple Street, Suite 120, Waconia, MN


Education: Graduate of the Medical College of Georgia Physician Assistant Program, Summa Cum Laude; Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of St. Benedict

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed with the National Commission on Certifi cation of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Special Interests: Ms. Peschel treats both acute and chronic skin diseases in both pediatric and adult patients. She has a special interest in skin cancer screenings and treating acne.

David B. Zamjahn, PA-CDermatology



Education: Graduate of Yale University School of Medicine, Physician Associate Program; undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Minnesota

Training: Residency at the Yale-New Haven Hospital System

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Primary Care Medicine by the National Commission on Certifi cation of Physician Assistants; certifi ed in all Noninvasive Aesthetic Medical Procedures by the Aesthetic Enhancement Institute; certifi ed laser procedures include Harmony and Sciton Lasers

Special Interests: Mr. Zamjahn provides diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care servicesincluding the full spectrum of family medicine. His practice includes pediatrics, adolescent and adult medicine, offi ce surgery, sports medicine and orthopedics. In addition, Mr. Zamjahn is medically certifi ed in Aesthetic Medicine, which includes Botox, Restylane (derm fi llers), sclerotherapy (vein injections) and laser treatments.

Sidney A. Jones, MDDiabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism




Education: Graduate of the Medical College of Virginia, Richmond

Training: Internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Florida; residency in Internal Medicine at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia; fellowship in Endocrinology and Diabetes at the University of Minnesota

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism; Endocrinology

Special Interests: Dr. Jones is interested in seeing patients with diabetes and those with other endocrine issues.


952-492-2300223 1st St E, Suite 100

Jordan, MN 55352www.ibjordan.com

Your legacy of giving: Review your benefi ciary listsNo time like the present

to discuss the future, fi nancial planners say

As you age, you’re likely to hear from fi nancial planners who will remind you that you’ll need to take time to evaluate your will and legacy for those you leave behind as your benefi ciaries.

With this thought in mind, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans offers these tips to help get you started on a benefi ciary review.

Your estate: for benefi ciaries only One of the most common mistakes people make is failing to update the benefi ciary designations on fi nancial contracts to coordinate with their will and other estate plan documents. Benefi ciary designations supersede bequests made in a will. Your intentions for giving your estate may be at risk if your designations are not kept up to date.

Life insurance and fi nancial services companies can distribute money only to the designated benefi ciaries. Life events make it necessary to update your designations from time to time. If your benefi ciary moves, you

should update his or her address to ensure your benefi ciary will be contacted should benefi ts need to be paid out. Also, if you become divorced or widowed, you should review your designation and possibly update it.

Wills are created to eliminate confusion for your loved ones in your absence. Some work now will be worth it when the time comes to enact your will.

Consult a fi nancial professional The laws related to inheriting assets are complex and can be confusing unless you have an experienced professional at your side. Financial professionals can help guide you through the process of updating your will. They can answer questions and provide insight on common solutions to will-related issues, and they can ensure that your wishes are granted with the way you set up your plans.

An ongoing process Thrivent Financial recommends you review and update your benefi ciary designations at least once a year or any time you have a life event. Regular reviews can prevent surprises down the road.

They also provide an opportunity to discuss the future with loved ones: conversations that may otherwise be avoided. Leaving a legacy for the people and causes you care for most is a lasting, meaningful gift. To learn more, visit Thrivent.com.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its respective associates and employees

cannot provide legal, accounting or tax advice or services. Work with your Thrivent Financial representative, and as appropriate, your attorney and/or tax professional for additional information.

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Sarah Bot, PA-CFamily Medicine

Ridgeview Chanhassen Clinic7907 Powers Boulevard, Chanhassen, MN

(952) 934-0570


(952) 906-7855

www.ridgeviewclinics.org

Education: Graduate of the University of Iowa College of Medicine; undergraduate degree from College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, Minnesota

Certifi cation: Certifi ed Physician Assistant; Basic Life Support; Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Special Interests: Ms. Bot provides care for patients of all ages.

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Deborah R. Burns, CNPFamily Medicine



Education: Graduate of University of Minnesota; undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin

Certifi cation: Certifi ed Family Nurse Practitioner

Special Interests: Ms. Burns provides family care throughout the lifespan, with an emphasis on health promotion. She has a special interest in pediatrics, adolescent health, mental health and women’s care.

Anne Jacob, MDFamily Medicine, Obstetrics



Education: Graduate of Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, India; undergraduate degree from St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad, India

Training: Internship and residency at St. Cloud/Mayo Family Practice Residency, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Family Medicine

Special Interests: Dr. Jacob practices the full range of family medicine, including obstetrics. Special interests include colposcopy.

J. Erik Johanson, MDFamily Medicine



Education: Graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School; undergraduate degree from St. Olaf College, Northfi eld, Minnesota

Training: Residency at Duluth Family Practice Center


Special Interests: Dr. Johanson’s special interests include general family practice, orthopaedics and offi ce procedures, including vasectomies and lesion removals.

Elizabeth (Beth) L. Kennedy, DOFamily Medicine



Education: Graduate of the Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine; undergraduate degree in biology at Bethel University, St. Paul

Training: Internship and Ob/Gyn residency at Providence Hospital, Southfi eld, Michigan; residency in Family Medicine at William Beaumont Hospital, Troy, Michigan


Special Interests: Dr. Kennedy delivers care in a thoughtful, attentive and compassionate way. Her practice interests include the full spectrum of family medicine, including asthma, heart diseases, intrauterine devices, pediatrics, thyroid diseases, women’s health, skin biopsies and cyst removals, and preventive health.

Michael T. Schulenberg, MDFamily Medicine, Obstetrics



Education: Graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University; undergraduate degree from Carleton College

Training: Residency at St. Paul Ramsey Family Medicine Program, Regions Hospital


Special Interests: Dr. Schulenberg provides the full spectrum of family practice, including obstetrics, pediatric and adult medicine, offi ce procedures and preventive health services.


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David B. Zamjahn, PA-CFamily Medicine, Dermatology



Education: Graduate of Yale University School of Medicine, Physician Associate Program; undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Minnesota

Training: Residency at the Yale-New Haven Hospital System

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Primary Care Medicine by the National Commission on Certifi cation of Physician Assistants; certifi ed in all Noninvasive Aesthetic Medical Procedures by the Aesthetic Enhancement Institute; certifi ed laser procedures include Harmony and Sciton Lasers

Special Interests: Mr. Zamjahn provides diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care servicesincluding the full spectrum of family medicine. His practice includes pediatrics, adolescent and adult medicine, offi ce surgery, sports medicine and orthopedics. In addition, Mr. Zamjahn is medically certifi ed in Aesthetic Medicine, which includes Botox, Restylane (derm fi llers), sclerotherapy (vein injections) and laser treatments.

Sabina Khan, MDGastroenterology




Education: Graduate of Allama Iqbal Medical School, Lahore, Pakistan; undergraduate degree from University of Punjab, Pakistan

Training: Internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Illinois/Urbana, Champaign, Illinois; residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Illinois/Urbana, Champaign, Illinois; fellowship in Gastroenterology at University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine

Special Interests: Dr. Khan’s clinical special interests include infl ammatory bowel disease, esophageal disorders, hepatology and colon cancer.

Timothy P. Kinney, MDGastroenterology




Education: Graduate of University of Minnesota School of Medicine; undergraduate degree from Northwestern University

Training: Internship in Internal Medicine at Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington; residency in Internal Medicine at Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington; fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of Chicago Medical Center

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine

Special Interests: Dr. Kinney is interested in all aspects of gastrointestinal disease. He has extensive experience in advanced and therapeutic endoscopy, particularly for diseases of the pancreas and bile ducts.

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Brenda RodgersHealth Home Care Aid

Compassionate Care in Your Own Home

License: Licensed MN Department of Health Home Care Aid

Caring, patient and professional

Assistance with bathing, meal preparation and light housekeeping

No minimum hours or contracts

The Seniors’ Friend

Paul Olson, MDInternal Medicine, Nephrology

Ridgeview Chaska Clinic111 Hundertmark Road, Suite 240, Chaska, MN

(952) 361-2450



Education: Graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School; undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University

Training: Internship in Internal Medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center; residency in Internal Medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center; fellowship in Nephrology at Hennepin County Medical Center

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Special Interests: Dr. Olson’s special interests include nephrology, HTN, CKD, critical care, ESRD, transplant and overall complicated medical problems.


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Unfortunately, most people cannot choose their health care plan but must take whatever their employer offers. That’s why it’s important to be familiar with your insurance’s policies, Morris says, especially when it comes to referrals and medications. For example, some plans do not allow self-referrals; others have higher co-pays for specialists than primary care providers.

Other factorsMore health care providers are also moving to electronic medical records, which allow primary care doctors to better coordinate care at the touch a screen. For example, Morris can pull up a patient’s CT scan from St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee and read the radiologist’s notes immediately following the procedure. It’s a continuity of care many patients appreciate, she says.

Potential patients often ask Kennedy questions about her general practice, too, such as if I leave a message, will you be the one who returns my phone call? Or to which hospital do you admit patients?

Clinic hours and location can also be decision drivers. Consumers should consider what fi ts best into their lifestyle: A clinic close to work for lunch-hour appointments? Or if you have kids, a clinic close to home?

SpecialistsThe advantage of selecting a primary provider who is part of a health care system is the built-in network of specialists, Morris says. Primary care doctors are often familiar with multiple specialists and can offer recommendations based on expertise, personality or schedule.

For example, Morris says,

it’s nice when she can offer patients a little heads up about a referred specialist, such as “he’s brusque but top-notch” or “she might be busy but worth the wait.”

Don’t be afraid to ask specialists questions, either. Asking a doctor how often he or she has seen your particular condition and how treated it in the past is one way of researching his or her expertise.

The right fi tWhen it comes down to it, though, fi nding the right doctor is really about ensuring you have someone you can trust, Kennedy says: A doctor who knows you, listens to you and takes the extra time to support you.

If you’re not comfortable after a few visits, don’t be afraid to look for a new doctor, she says. But remember sometimes it

takes time to develop trust.

“These days there are such a wide array of options and choices when making medical decisions,” Kennedy says. “Having the right provider, one you can trust and one that you feel really knows you, can be your ally and give you a lot confi dence while having [medical] decisions you and your loved ones to make.”

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Websites to knowCertifi cationMatters.org: Research a specialists’ board certifi cation status, using this website of the American Board of Medical Specialties.

State.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/home.do?agency=BMP: Check a doctor’s disciplinary history from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.

HealthGrades.com: Read reviews and rankings from consumers.

RateMDs.com: Read reviews and rankings from consumers.


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Choosing a senior care facility

These tips can help you make an informed decision

By Angelo Gentile

Moving to a senior care facility is a major decision. The move will bring substantial changes for you and your aging loved one. Several local senior care professionals recently offered

advice and tips for helping you through this challenging decision.

Do your homework fi rstVarious sources recommended fi rst visiting with a social worker, who can help you plan for and identify all of the issues involved in this signifi cant life transition.

In addition, consulting with your insurance provider is a good idea to fi nd out just what types of services will be covered by your plan.

Speaking of those services, a consultation with your family doctor and any specialists is necessary to fi nd out just what medical services may be required now and in the future.

Also, as the website Seniorcarehomes.com recommends, gather information about senior services and senior housing options ahead of time, before the need actually arises. “This will give you time to fully explore” this decision.

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Tour several placesIf time permits, tour lots of senior communities, say local senior care personnel.

“Visiting different places is a good idea,” says Yvonne Anderson, marketing director at St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shakopee. And, though she says just dropping by for a visit is okay, she recommends calling ahead so that more time can be arranged to thoroughly visit the facility, ask questions and meet staff.

Vicky Willcox, director of marketing at The Colony in Eden Prairie,

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Emerald Crest memory care communities are very unique. Unlike others, we specialize in caring for those with memory loss at all stages. Our commu-nities are gatherings of homes, with only 15 suites per home. Our setting is designed to encourage social-ization, enhance ability, and allow for personalized care and supervision 24/7. Through our Cognitive Care Program, our registered occupational therapist creates meaningful and purposeful programs. A wide variety of programs occur daily, seven days a week, including evenings. Our professional staff of RNs, OTRs, and support services care for both medical and psychosocial needs. Residents enjoy three meals a day,housekeeping, laundry, exercise programs, and an inviting, outdoor patio. Individualized personal care, nursing care, and therapies are available.

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The Lutheran Home: Belle PlaineWhere the Care of the Soul is the Soul of Care

Our Wellness & Rehabilitation Center offers:

Outpatient rehabilitative therapies for all ages

speech therapies

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Building Strength & Achieving Results


Family Birth Place

family birth placeWelcome your baby to your family, your way, with a

spectrum of options and support for your best birth story.

Mental Health

Family Birth Place

Obstetrics

Olukayode O. Awosika, MDAdult Psychiatry

7250 France Avenue S, Ste 302, Edina, MN 55435-4313 (952) 303-6832

www.Pinnaclebhc.com

Education: Graduate of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. Also attended University of Pretoria, South Africa.

Training: Residency in Psychiatry at College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University at Harlem Hospital Center, New York.

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Psychiatry

Special Interests: Dr. Awosika provides a full range of psychiatric services with special interest in mood and anxiety disorders.

Neurology

Nephrology

Kevin Brown, DONeurology

111 Hundertmark Road, Suite 480, Chaska, MN612-873-5230www.hcmc.org

Education: Dr. Kevin Brown received his medical degree from Des Moines University in Des Moines, IA.

Training: Dr. Brown completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center. He completed his Neurology residency and fellowship in Neurophysiology at the University of Minnesota.

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Experience: Dr. Brown served as Medical Director for Forsyth Comprehensive Neurology in North Carolina. He also worked with Cape Fear Valley Neurology providing leadership in the expansion of the Neurology Department and development of a Neuroscience Center.

Special Interests: Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders, Epilepsy, Headaches, and Humanism in Medical Education

Anne Jacob, MDObstetrics through Family Medicine



Education: Graduate of Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, India; undergraduate degree from St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad, India

Training: Internship and residency at St. Cloud/Mayo Family Practice Residency, St. Cloud, Minnesota


Special Interests: Dr. Jacob practices the full range of family medicine, including obstetrics. Special interests include colposcopy.

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Paul Olson, MDNephrology

Ridgeview Chaska Clinic111 Hundertmark Road, Suite 240, Chaska, MN

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Education: Graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School; undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University

Training: Internship in Internal Medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center; residency in Internal Medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center; fellowship in Nephrology at Hennepin County Medical Center

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Special Interests: Dr. Olson’s special interests include nephrology, HTN, CKD, critical care, ESRD, transplant and overall complicated medical problems.


for every age. for every stage.obstetrics and gynecology

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mammography and breast care

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At St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, we give extra attention to the special services a woman requires as her health care needs change throughout each stage of life. From routine wellness to cosmetic procedures to the very latest in specialty care and surgery, your most personal needs will be met with care and compassion. It’s what makes St. Francis the right choice for women’s health care.

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Women’s Health

women’s healthWe give special attention to helping women maintain optimal

health in body, mind and spirit through all of life’s stages.

Michael T. Schulenberg, MDObstetrics through Family Medicine



Education: Graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University; undergraduate degree from Carleton College

Training: Residency at St. Paul Ramsey Family Medicine Program, Regions Hospital


Special Interests: Dr. Schulenberg provides the full spectrum of family practice, including obstetrics, pediatric and adult medicine, offi ce procedures and preventive health services.

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Pinnacle Behavioral Healthcare provides a comprehensive service for individuals with all forms of psychiatric and psychological problems including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, stress, ADHD, PTSD as well as psychotic illnesses.

You can be seen in our practice by our experienced Psychiatrist, who will carry out a thorough assessment of your problems and propose a plan to treat and manage them. We are

very committed to evidence based care and can recommend a variety of therapies including Medication management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Supportive Therapy, Marital Counseling, and Group Therapy.

We are currently accepting new patients and can see you within a week of your requested appointment.

For your convenience, we accept various forms of payment including insurance, credit card, checks and cash.

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Call us today to set up an appointment at 952-303-6832 or visit our website www.pinnaclebhc.com. Please follow us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/PinnacleBHC.

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Ridgeview Medical Place490 S. Maple Street, Suite 204, Waconia, MN

(952) 442-2191, ext. 5295www.ridgeviewclinics.org

Education: Graduate of University of Minnesota School of Medicine

Training: University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN - 1981

Residency: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis; fellowship at Ohio State University, Columbus

Board Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine

Special Interests: Dr. Bender provides personalized care to patients with cancer and blood diseases.

Chad Dockter, ODOptometrist

1464 White Oak Drive, Chaska, MN | 952-466-3937 304 W Hwy 212, Norwood Young America | 952-467-2250

1201 Greeley Ave N, Glencoe | 320-864-2020www.southwesteyecare.net

Education: Illinois College of Optometry OD, University of Minnesota BS

Experience: 19 years practicing optometrist

Special Interests: primary eye care, treatment of eye diseases, treatment of eye infections, contact lens fi ttings.

Amy Freed, ODOptometrist



Education: Illinois College of Optometry OD, University of South Dakota BS


Special Interests: primary eye care, kids eye exams, treatment of eye diseases, treatment of eye infections, contact lens fi ttings.

Chris Freed, ODOptometrist



Education: Illinois College of Optometry OD, Michigan State University BS


Special Interests: primary eye care, kids eye exams, treatment of eye diseases, treatment of eye infections, contact lens fi ttings.

Cancer Center

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fight cancer on your home turfBattling cancer can be a long road, but you don’t need to travel far to get the most current care. St. Francis Cancer Center off ers diagnosis and treatment options as technologically advanced as you’ll fi nd anywhere. Our team of cancer care specialists have extensive experience with most cancers, even the very complex. a higher level of care, right here, close to home.

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Michael T. Hopfenspirger, MDOtolaryngology




Education: Graduate of Creighton University (MD and PhD); undergraduate degree from St. Olaf College, Northfi eld, Minnesota

Training: Internship in General Surgery at Hennepin County Medical Center; residency in Otolaryngology at the University of Minnesota

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Otolaryngology

Special Interests: Dr. Hopfenspirger’s special interests include medical and surgical diseases of the head and neck, including chronic ear and sinus diseases, and neck cancer and trauma.

Locations: Dr. Hopfenspirger also sees patients in Waconia.

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Otolaryngology

Palliative

palliative careTh e St. Francis Palliative Care Team helps patients manage

pain and discomfort while coping with the emotional, spiritual, mental and practical aspects of facing serious illness.

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Education: Graduate of the Medical College of Georgia Physician Assistant Program, Summa Cum Laude; Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of St. Benedict

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed with the National Commission on Certifi cation of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Locations: Ms. Peschel also sees patients in Waconia.

John W. Meccia, MDOtolaryngology




Education: Graduate of Loyola University Medical School

Training: Residency at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery

Special Interests: A specialist in otolaryngology, Dr. Meccia diagnoses and treats—both medically and surgically—diseases of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck for adult and pediatric patients.

Locations: Dr. Meccia also sees patients in Waconia.

V. Terry Rhodes, MDOtolaryngology




Education: Graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School

Training: Internship and residency at the University of Minnesota


Special Interests: Dr. Rhodes’ special interests are in pediatric otolaryngology and otology.

John Larsen, MDOtolaryngology




Education: Graduate of University of Minnesota Medical School

Training: Internship and residency at the University of Minnesota


Special Interests: Dr. Larsen diagnoses and treats diseases of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck. His special interests include cancer of the head and neck, ear surgery and sinus surgery.

Locations: Dr. Larsen also sees patients in Waconia.


Pediatrics

Christina E. Dewey, MD Pediatrics

Dr. Dewey sees patients at our Eden Prairie & Children´s West offi ces

College: University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI - 1992

Medical School: Loyola University | Stritch School of Medicine | Maywood, IL - 1996

Advanced Training: General Surgery Internship | Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center | Detroit, MI - 1997Pediatric Surgery Research | Ohio State University/Children’s Hospital | Columbus, OH - 1999Pediatrics Residency | University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN - 2002

Board Certifi cation: American Board of Pediatrics

Personal: Married. Has two children. Enjoys family, friends, walking, biking, yoga, sunshine and beach vacations.

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Julie E. Ewasiuk, MDPediatrics

Dr. Ewasiuk sees patients at our Chaska offi ce

College: Denison University | Granville, OH - 2001

Medical School: University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN - 2005

Advanced Training: Pediatrics Residency | University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN - 2008


Personal: Married. Has two sons and a dog. Enjoys biking, hiking and gardening but spends most of her time chasing after her boys.

Lorene M. Freehill, MDPediatrics

Dr. Freehill sees patients at our Minnetonka offi ce

College:Quincy University | Quincy, IL - 1990

Medical School: Loyola University | Stritch School of Medicine | Maywood, IL - 1994

Advanced Training: Pediatrics Residency | Loyola University Medical Center | Maywood, IL - 1997


Personal: Married to Michael Freehill, Shoulder and Elbow Orthopedic Surgeon. Has two daughters and a mini goldendoodle. Enjoys culinary arts, gardening, golf, travel, reading, wine collecting and volunteer work.

Theodore T. Jewett, MDPediatrics

Dr. Jewett sees patients at our Eden Prairie offi ce

College: Harvard College | Cambridge, MA - 1966

Medical School: University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH - 1971

Advanced Training: Rotating Internship | University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH - 1972Pediatrics Residency | University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN - 1978


Personal: Married. Has two sons. Enjoys sailing, furniture restoration, house repair and reading.Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics | University of MinnesotaLab and X-Ray Director | South Lake Pediatrics

Nicole Martens, CPNPPediatrics

Nicole sees patients at our Chaska offi ce

College: University of Minnesota | Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, RN - 1992

Graduate School: College of St. Catherine | Master’s Degree in Nursing - 1998 | Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - 1998

Board Certifi cation: Pediatric Nursing Certifi cation | Board Certifi ed Lactation Consultant, IBCLC - 2003

Personal: Married to marriage and family therapist. Has three children. Enjoys reading, running, traveling, cooking and family time.Preceptor | St. Catherine University | Nurse Practitioner program


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pediatricsComprehensive medical and surgical pediatric care is available when

your infant, child, or adolescent needs it most. Quality compassionate care is a priority and private rooms allow family to stay close.

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Kathryn H. Schaefer, MDPediatrics

Dr. Schaefer sees patients at our Eden Prairie & Minnetonka offi ces

College: Emory University | Atlanta, GA - 1997

Medical School: Emory University | School of Medicine | Atlanta, GA - 2001

Advanced Training: Emory University | Atlanta, GA - 2004


Personal: Married to Tim Schaefer, Plastic Surgeon. Has two children. Enjoys running, hiking, tennis and spending lots of time with family.

Anne M. Skemp, MDPediatrics

Dr. Skemp sees patients at our Eden Prairie offi ce

College: Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA - 1993




Personal: Married to Neil Skemp, Urologist. Has three daughters. Enjoys reading, travel, cooking, gardening and spending time with family and friends

Ernest W. Swihart, MDPediatrics

Dr. Swihart sees patients at our Minnetonka & Chaska offi ces

College: University of California at Santa Barbara and Berkeley - 1964

Medical School: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA - 1968

Advanced Training: Internship University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN - 1969 | Pediatrics Residency, University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin - 1973 | Post Doctoral Fellowship | Ambulatory Pediatrics/Behavioral Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin - 1974


Personal: Married. Has four children and fi ve grandchildren. Enjoys sailing, wilderness exploration and woodworking. Owns a vintage Porsche and 2 vintage BMW motorcycles. Co-author with Patrick Cotter, Ph.D., of “The Manipulative Child”. Sub-specialty in Behavioral Pediatrics | Instructor in Pediatrics | University of Kansas - 1970-1972 | Instructor in Pediatrics | University of Wisconsin Madison - 1972-1974 | Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics | University Of Minnesota - Present

Keenan G. Richardson, MDPediatrics

Dr. Richardson sees patients at our Chaska & Maple Grove offi ces

College: University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN - 1976




Personal: Married. Has three daughters. Enjoys coaching, playing basketball, soccer, tennis, fi shing, reading and paying for college.Associate Chief of Pediatrics | Children’s HospitalMedical Executive Committee | Children’s Hospital


Pediatric Integrative Medicine

agrees. “Make an appointment to tour, so there’s...suffi cient time to ask questions and see all of the areas of the building that you want to see.”

Seniorcarehomes.com also recommends, beyond the tour, following up on a particular facility that might interest you by dropping by again unannounced, to see if your fi rst impressions were accurate.

Meet the staff, get a vibeWhen you do visit various places, “It’s important to interact with the staff,” says Drew Hood, administrator for Oak Terrace Senior Living in Jordan, a family owned facility with locations in Jordan, North Mankato and Gaylord. “At the end of the day, no matter how nice the building and facilities are, it is the staff who make it home.”

In other words, get a feel for the place, a vibe. “Pay attention to how a place feels,” says Willcox. “When you walk in, does it look and smell good? Are the people who live there smiling? You can sense a

vibe, if they seem happy, if there’s a good atmosphere there.”

Bring a list of questionsYou will have lots of questions, so make a list ahead of time and bring it along. You’ll have general questions about activities for residents, dining options, transportation services, etc., says Anderson of St. Gertrude’s.

More important, you’ll have medical-related questions about the range of services that facilities offer. For example, Anderson explains, St. Gertrude’s provides three components for senior living: assisted living, long-term nursing care and rehabilitation and/or transitional care. Seek answers to these questions so that you’ll “know what kinds of services and activities are available and the kind of environment the person wants to live in...fi nd the things that are going to make everyone’s life the most convenient and safest.”

As Hood of Oak Terrace says, “Make sure the community meets your current and future needs. Decide what your needs are now and in the future. A lot of people want to make this their last move,” so, when

you are touring various senior facilities, fi nd out “what level of care the community your touring is able to provide.” Hood uses his own facilities as an example, which provide independent living, assisted living and additional services for special needs such as memory-loss residents. “We believe in making it possible for people to age in place,” Hood says.

Check availability and other detailsCheck on room and/or apartment availability and waiting lists, says Willcox of the Colony, because some communities and some specifi c apartments within those communities are more popular than others.

Check on other important details, too, such as overall costs and method of payment.

Consider locationFinally, location remains important to individuals, Hood says. Many residents want to move back to their hometown in retirement, or they want to move to an area or city where they can be close to their children or grandchildren.

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Michele Welte, CPNPPediatrics

Michele sees patients at our Eden Prairie offi ce

College: Winona State University | Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, RN - 1985

Graduate School: College of St. Catherine | Pediatric Nurse Practitioner | Master’s Degree in Nursing - 1995

Board Certifi cation: Pediatric Nursing Certifi cation | Board Certifi ed Lactation Consultant, IBCLC - 2008

Personal: Enjoys reading, biking and traveling to a good beach.

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Timothy P. Culbert, MD, FAAPPediatric Integrative Medicine

Two Twelve Medical Center 111 Hundertmark Road, Suite 470, Chaska, MN


Education: Graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School; undergraduate degree from the University of St. Thomas

Training: Internship in Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota; residency in Pediatrics at the University of Vermont; fellowship in Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Pediatrics, Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics, Biofeedback and Medical Hypnosis

Special Interests: Dr. Culbert’s medical special interests include holistic mental health, chronic pain, self-care skills for kids, complementary/alternative/integrative medicine, nutritional intervention and biofeedback.

Michelle M. Berg, RN, CNPPediatric Integrative Medicine



Education: Graduate of the University of Minnesota with a master’s of science degree; minor in Complementary Therapies and Healing Practices from the Center of Spirituality & Healing; undergraduate degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Certifi cation: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; Certifi cate in Disability Policy and Services

Special Interests: Ms. Berg’s special interests include providing care from a holistic perspective, using an integrative approach blending conventional and complementary therapies; empowering children and adolescents to live healthy lifestyles; and enhancing self-regulation skills through use of biofeedback, self-hypnosis/mental imagery, and other relaxation techniques.

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Education: Doctorate in Child Clinical Psychology and a master’s degree in School Psychology from Utah State University; master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Minnesota State University-Mankato; undergraduate degree from Minnesota State University-Mankato

Training: Completed Nebraska Internship Consortium in Professional Psychology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics; fellowship at Mankato Clinic, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology

Certifi cation: Licensed Psychologist

Special Interests: Her special interests include psychological assessment and psychological therapy for children and adolescents with developmental differences (e.g., ADHD, autism spectrum, learning diffi culties), behavioral diffi culties and emotional diffi culties such as anxiety.

Anastasia Sullwold Ristau, PhD, LPPediatric Integrative Medicine



Education: Graduate of Auburn University with a PhD in Clinical Child Psychology; master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Minnesota State University at Mankato; undergraduate degree in Psychology from the College of Saint BenedictTraining: Internship in Clinical Child/Pediatric Psychology at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri; post-doctoral fellowship in Child/Pediatric Psychology at Children’s Mercy Hospital Certifi cation: Licensed PsychologistSpecial Interests: Dr. Ristau emphasizes the empowerment of children and their families by incorporating mind-body skills training into cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy.She provides psychoeducational and psychological assessments as well as psychological treatment of children and adolescents with chronic illness, chronic/acute pain, stress-related disorders, medical procedure anxiety, presurgical emotional preparation, toileting issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD, high-functioning developmental disabilities (autism and Asperger’s disorder), and general self-regulation/coping diffi culties.

Darren R. Cowl, DPM, FACFASPodiatry/Foot and Ankle Surgery

822 Yellow Brick Road507-345-6960

[email protected]

Education: Pacifi c Lutheran University B.S. Biochemistry, cum laude, Tacoma, WA graduated in 1994; W.M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, cum laude, Chicago, IL, graduated in 1999.Training: Westview Hospital/Methodist Hospital(University of Indiana Hospitals) Podiatric Surgical Residency, Indianapolis, IN, graduated in 2001.Certifi cation: American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Special Interests: Reconstructive foot and ankle surgery for fl atfoot and high-arched foot repair, neuromuscular foot and ankle conditions, rheumatoid arthritic and osteoarthritic conditions affecting the foot and ankle, and pediatric foot and ankle conditions.

S. Scott Standa, DPMPodiatry

Ridgeview Chaska Clinic111 Hundertmark Road, Suite 240 Chaska, MN

(952) 361-2450



Education: Graduate of the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine; undergraduate degree from Hamline University, St. Paul

Training: Internship and residency at St. Francis Regional Medical Center

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Foot and Ankle Surgery

Special Interests: Dr. Standa has special interests in bunion surgery and diabetic foot complications.

Locations: Dr. Standa also sees patients at Ridgeview clinics in Westonka (Spring Park) and Winsted.


Ravi Vaela, MDPulmonary Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Critical Care



Education: Graduate of University of Texas Medical School, Houston; undergraduate degree in biology from University of Texas, Austin

Training: Internship in Internal Medicine at Washington University-Barnes Hospital, St. Louis; residency in Internal Medicine at Washington University-Barnes Hospital, St. Louis; fellowship in Sleep Medicine, Pulmonology and Critical Care at the University of Washington

Certifi cation: Board certifi ed in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Sleep Medicine and Critical Care

Special Interests: Dr. Vaela has a special interest in pulmonary and sleep disorders.

rehabilitation servicesTh ree convenient locations for complete diagnosis and recovery care from certifi ed physician specialists and physical therapists.

sports medicineComprehensive services from sports medicine experts

off er injury diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, plus on-fi eld triage and athletic training.

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480 West 78th Street, Suite 101A, Chanhassen MN (952)934-9175

http://therapists.psychologytoday.com

Education: University of Minnesota (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.)

Training: Specialized training in marital therapy, early neutral evaluation, mediation, neutral coach and child specialist roles, and hypnosis

Certifi cation: Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Qualifi ed Neutral

General Practice: Marital, individual and family therapy.

Special Interests: Loss of satisfaction in long-term committed relationships and uncertainty regarding staying in a relationship or marriage.

Nicole Palm, PA-CPulmonolgy



Education: Graduate of Des Moines University, with a master’s of science degree in physician assistant studies; undergraduate degree from University of Minnesota-Duluth, with a bachelor of science degree in biology

Certifi cation: Certifi ed Physician Assistant

Special Interests: Ms. Palm has a special interest in the management of hypertension, diabetes management, preventive medicine and generally complex medical issues, along with simple offi ce procedures.


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When you have a medical emergency, you want to get immediate attention and the best treatment.

St. Francis has among the shortest wait times

in the region, plus all of the medical experts and

advanced technologies of a full service hospital, on-site.

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Owned by Park Nicollet Health Services, Allina Health and Essentia Community Hospitals and Clinics, St. Francis combines

the caring and compassion of a community hospital with the modern technology, specialties and services found in a metro area.

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surgery by board-certifi ed, expert surgeons in a warm supportive environment.

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822 Yellow Brick Road Brickyard Center

Chaska, MN 55318

952–448–3303 Hours: 7 am – 5 am

Monday – Friday

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952-401-8300www.southlakepediatrics.com

Healthy kids are happy kids.

Assisted Living/Senior Housing .............................14-16, 19

Audiology & Hearing Services ....................................... 6, 9

Bariatric & Weightloss .................................................... 6-7

Cardiology ..................................................................... 7-8

Chiropractor ..................................................................... 8

Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery .................................................. 8

Dentist ..........................................................................8-9

Dermatology ................................................................... 10

Diagnostic Services ........................................................ 10

Emergency Services ....................................................... 10

Endocrinology ................................................................ 10

Family Medicine .........................................................11-13

Gastroenterology ............................................................ 13

Home Health Care.......................................................... 13

Insurance .............................................................4, 14, 16

Internal Medicine ........................................................... 13

Medical Facilities

Ridgeview Medical Center ...................................... 2, 32

St. Francis Regional Medical Center ..................16, 17, 30

Mental Health ................................................................ 20

Nephrology .................................................................... 20

Neurology ...................................................................... 20

Obstetrics/Gynecology ............................................... 20-21

Oncology/Cancer Care .................................................... 22

Optometry ...................................................................... 22

Orthopedics and Neuro Science .................................... 23

Otolaryngology .......................................................... 23-24

Palliative Care ................................................................. 24

Pediatrics .................................................................. 25-27

Pediatric Integrative Medicine .................................... 27-28

Pediatric Therapy ........................................................... 28

Podiatry ......................................................................... 28

Psychology ..................................................................... 29

Pulmonology .................................................................. 29

Rehabilitation Services .................................................. 29

Sports Medicine ............................................................. 29

Surgical Services ............................................................ 30

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A health care destination, Two Twelve Medical Center in Chaska offers:• 24/7 emergency and urgent care, in partnership with Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota• Comprehensive family and specialty care• Advanced diagnostics• Access to leading physicians and clinics—and more.

She’s always right. Including about our health care.

www.TwoTwelveMedical.org

Highways 212 & 41 in Chaska

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