February 21, 2012

How You Can Prevent Heart Disease from PriMed Cardiologist Dr. Robert Sackstein

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The PriMed Connecticut Heart & Vascular Center
supports the American Heart Association’s
February American Heart Month.

February is American Heart MonthDid you know that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and that one in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke, equal to 2,200 deaths per day?  Cardiac and Vascular Physician Dr. Robert Sackstein of PriMed Connecticut Heart & Vascular Center of Bridgeport and Shelton offers ways below that can help both men and women prevent heart disease.

1. Keep a healthy heart by following these diet tips:

  • Limit your saturated fat intake (<7% of daily calories), trans fat (<1% of daily calories) and dietary cholesterol (<300 mg).
  • Choose monounsaturated fats such as olive oil and canola oil.
  • Eat low fat, high protein options such as lean meat, fish, white meat chicken, and low fat dairy products.
  • Eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Increase your intake of Omega 3 fatty acids, which can be found in walnuts, almonds, soybeans, and flaxseed.

Avoid:

  • Trans fats in bakery products
  • Partially hydrogenated margarine
  • High fat content meats and dairy products
  • Non-dairy creamers (hydrogenated oils)

2. Above all, watch your calories and keep your weight at an optimal level.  Knowing your Body Mass Index (BMI), the measure of body fat based on height and weight, provides a good indicator of body fat for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems.

See the National Heart Lung & Blood Institute link below for a BMI calculator tool.

3. Beware of misleading food labeling.  Low cholesterol foods may be unhealthy. They may NOT necessarily be low fat, low calorie or low sodium.

4. Exercise for a healthy heart by following these guidelines:

  • Focus on aerobic exercise.
  • Gradually build up to 20-30 minutes of aerobic exercise, ideally at least 3 days a week and preferably most days of the week.
  • Strength training is a great complement but it is not a substitute for aerobic exercise.

See the Web MD link below for more exercise tips.

Tools and Resources

 

PriMed Cardiologist Dr. Robert SacksteinAbout Robert Sackstein, MD, FACC

Dr. Robert Sackstein of the PriMed Connecticut Heart & Vascular Center is Board Certified in cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography and internal medicine.

Dr. Sackstein’s areas of expertise include nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, cardiac arrhythmias and aggressive lipid reduction including pharmacologic, dietary and alternative therapies.

For more information on the physicians and services of the PriMed Connecticut Heart & Vascular Center, please visit www.cthvc.com.

About American Heart Month

The American Heart Association’s goal for February’s American Heart Month is to bring awareness to cardiovascular disease and the efforts to stop America’s No. 1 killer of men and women. For more information on American Heart Month, visit the American Heart Association.

About Go Red for Women

Go Red for Women is a movement that celebrates the energy, passion and power women have to band together to wipe out heart disease and stroke.  For more information about the movement, visit www.goredforwomen.org/.

 

January 23, 2012

Dr. William “Greg” Hulcher Honored with Physician Recognition Award from Bridgeport Hospital

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Dr. William "Greg" Hulcher Honored with Physician Recognition Award from Bridgeport Hospital at a Ceremony held on October 20, 2011 at the Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield. Photo courtesy of Bridgeport Hospital.

Dr. William “Greg” Hulcher, a PriMed Internal Medicine physician, was honored with the Physician Recognition Award by Bridgeport Hospital recognizing his “career contributions to patient care, medical education and community service.”  The award ceremony was held on October 20, 2011 at the Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield, CT.  Dr. Hulcher was one of five physicians of the Bridgeport Hospital medical staff who received this special recognition.

According to a written statement by Bridgeport Hospital, “Dr. Hulcher has demonstrated a commitment to continuing medical education as an educator on the private teaching service.  He has served as a role model for Internal Medicine residents entering private practice, and receives outstanding evaluations from the residents for his teaching performance.  Dr. Hulcher makes a significant and positive impact on hospital staff, nurses, peers, patients and colleagues for his high professionalism, compassionate demeanor and keen intellect.”

Dr. Hulcher was also recognized by Bridgeport Hospital as “Physician of the Year” on March 15, 2011 at the annual Academy of Making the Difference Awards held at Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.  The Physician of the Year designation recognized Dr. Hulcher for his “outstanding scores on patient satisfaction surveys and for the many positive comments he received from patients and hospital staff members.”

Dr. Hulcher joined the Bridgeport Hospital medical staff in 1976 and has served on numerous committees including the Medical Executive Committee and the Bridgeport Hospital Board of Directors.  Graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University and the Medical College of Virginia, he completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Bridgeport Hospital.  Dr. Hulcher is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and practices, along with Internal Medicine Physicians Dr. Guido Napolitano and Dr. Arnold Peterson, at 888 White Plains Road, Suite 202 in Trumbull CT.

 

December 29, 2011

PriMed Providers and MED3OOO Employees Donate Over 50 Care Packages to the Bridgeport Rescue Mission

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Associates in Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine, a PriMed Group, 501 Kings Highway, Fairfield, CT

In response to the Bridgeport Rescue Mission’s critical need for essential and often costly toiletry items for homeless guests, PriMed and MED3000 employees rallied together and donated over 50 care packages to the Rescue Mission.

Healthcare providers from PriMed, a multi-specialty physician’s group with over 110 providers and 36 locations in Connecticut and employees from MED3OOO, a national provider of healthcare management and technology services with an office in Shelton, filled backpacks and tote bags with items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, laundry detergent, dish soap, and winter hats and gloves in a Christmas Compassion in Action campaign.

“Bridgeport Rescue Mission is truly grateful for this donation of these practical and much-needed items for the men and women in our shelters.  More importantly, these gifts tell our residents and guests that they’re cared for and loved,” said Bridgeport Rescue Mission Executive Director Terry Wilcox.

PriMed Physician Dr. John L. Maiocco's Office, Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, 4699 Main St., Bridgeport, CT

PriMed Physician Dr. John L. Maiocco's Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Office, 4699 Main St., Bridgeport, CT

“In these tough economic times so many families have a limited income and even no income.  We wanted to help lighten the financial load by donating these critical items and also enjoy the rewarding experience of giving back to our community,” said PriMed’s Director of Practice Development Stacey Porto.

With the mission of fighting poverty from the inside out by providing a place of hope and dignity through a yearlong educational program, biblical counseling and case management, the Bridgeport Rescue Mission provided, from January to December 2011, 40,150 nights of shelter (an average of 110 per night) and 610,011 meals (an average of 1,671 per day).  They provide meals to students in a yearlong recovery program, overnight guests, and low income members of the community who come to their doors on a daily basis for a warm meal or meals.

For more information on the Bridgeport Rescue Mission, visit www.bridgeportrescuemission.org.

PriMed Physician Dr. Larry Novik's Family Medicine Office, 325 Reef Road, Fairfield, CT

PriMed Physicians R. Scott Prewitt, M.D. and Michael Connolly, M.D., Pediatrics & Internal Medicine Office, 2900 Main Street, Stratford, CT

 

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