SPRING 1995 ISSUE
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SINAI HOSPITAL
HealthNews
Physician Referral and
Information Service
Locates the Right Doctor for You
en some people need a doctor they may seek the recom-
mendation of a family member or friends. However, we wel-
come you to contact SinaiSource physician referral service for a
physician who meets your needs or those of your family. The
service refers callers to more than 500 members of Sinai's
active medical staff in specialties from obstetrics/gynecology to
cardiology, orthopedic surgery and family practice.
When you call 1-800-248-3627, you will be asked to identify
which type of physician you need (Sinai's representatives can help
you do this), a preferred office location and your health insurance.
Feel free to discuss special requests such as your preference for
either a male or female physician. We will make every attempt
to refer you directly to the type of physician you've requested and
make an appointment during your call.
After calling Sinai's physician referral service, you will receive
additional information in the mail on the physicians including
their educational and training background, specialties, subspe-
cialties and office hours.
If you or a member of your family needs a physician, please call
SinaiSource.
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Cutting Your Risk of Cancer
Here's what you can do to cut your risk of
cancer (the names of the cancers these steps may
help prevent are in bold):
• Use whole grains whenever possible — colon.
• Exercise at least four hours a week — colon,
breast.
• Don't smoke or use smokeless tobacco — lung,
pancreas, stomach, bladder, esophagus,
mouth & throat.
• Consider taking an aspirin every day, after
checking with your doctor — colon.
• If you drink alcoholic beverages, limit them to
less than one a day (for women) or two a day
(for men) — breast, liver, esophagus,
mouth & throat.
• Limit cured or smoked foods like bacon, ham,
lox, and hot dogs. Eat them with a glass
of orange juice or another rich source of
vitamin C. Limit sodium to 2,400 mg a day
or less — stomach.
• Eat at least five to nine servings of fruits and
vegetables every day — lung, colon, pancreas,
stomach, bladder, esophagus, mouth &
throat.
• Cut back on fats, especially saturated fats and
red meats — colon, breast, prostate,
pancreas, ovary.
• Avoid obesity — breast, endometrium.
Copyright 1995, CSPI. Reprinted I Adapted from
Nutrition Action Healthletter (1875 Connecticut
Ave., NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20009-5728.
$24.00 for 10 issues).
Our Apologies
The name of a distinguished, active member of Sinai Hospital's Department of Medicine: Cardio-
vascular Diseases was mistakenly omitted from the active medical staff listing in the Winter 1995
issue of HealthNews, which focused on Heart Care. Our sincere apologies to Cardiologist Andrew
J. Bonin, D.O., who continues to practice with Sinai.
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Sinai Health Care Foundation
n its third year of operation, the Sinai Health Care Foundation reaches
thousands of contributors in the metropolitan area who wish to support Sinai
I Hospital's
tradition of medical excellence.
The Foundation raises and administers funds to meet the healthcare needs of
the community. Thanks to many generous donors, the Foundation is meeting its
mission of providing continued support to Michigan's only Jewish-sponsored
hospital. Richard Roth chairs the Foundation's Board of Trustees.
Among the Foundation's efforts are:
Sponsors Club. Begun in 1993, this annual membership drive raised more
than $17,000 from 340 donors last year. All $50 membership gifts are list-
ed in the quarterly Foundation Features.
Founding 500. This special campaign raised $220,000 from 440 donors, each
of whom contributed a minimum of $500. Their names are listed on the Found-
ing 500 Wall of Honor in the Hospital's West Outer Drive lobby.
Heritage Ball. The annual Heritage Ball raises funds for a particular area
of service. The 1994 Ball drew more than 850 attendees, who contributed
$500,000 in support of Sinai's Abraham and Arum Srere Radiation Oncolo-
gy Center.
Endowment Funds. There are many giving opportunities for those who wish
to provide permanent funding for specific services or facilities. Endowment
gifts may also be made in conjunction with the United Jewish Foundation.
Tribute Gifts. Tributes of $5 or more provide a meaningful way to acknowl-
edge a special occasion or memorialize an individual.
For more information, or to request a copy of "The Gift of Medical
Excellence" or Foundation Features, please call the Development Office at
(313) 493-5877.
Speaker Connection
Sinai Speakers Bureau program offers
community education
T
o keep you up to date on the latest
medical advancements at Sinai
and across the country, the Sinai
Speakers Bureau links our healthcare
professionals with civic, community,
professional and religious organiza-
tions throughout metropolitan Detroit
to discuss timely medical issues that
concern you most. Our expert staff of
speakers includes physicians, nurses,
therapists and other medical special-
ists who are eager to share their ex-
pertise with you.
Whether your group includes 20 or
200 people, the Sinai Speakers Bureau
has something for everyone! From
starting an exercise program for a
healthy heart, to presentations on
arthritis and stress management, our
program is tailor-made just for you
Women's topics include birth con-
trol, menopause, premenstrual syn-
drome, maintaining good health
during pregnancy and breast health,
just to name a few.
A sampling of topics for men include
stress education, prostate cancer and
heart disease.
The Sinai Speakers Bureau is
Sinai's way of reinforcing the impor-
tant role of education in helping you to
maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Because of our commitment to you,
Sinai provides this service at absolutely
no cost. However, we do ask that you
contact Corporate Communica-
tions/Marketing at least eight weeks
prior to your planned presentation
date. This allows us adequate time to
secure the speaker who best meets
your needs.
To schedule a speaker, call
SinaiSource at 1-800-248-3627, week-
days from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Let us know
what topic you wish to discuss — we'll
do the rest. And remember, with
a comprehensive health system such
as Sinai, the topic possibilities are
endless!
1-800-248-3627