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arolyn and Randy Holloway loved to entertain. The
problem was, with three growing children and a
cramped combined family room and kitchen, they
hardly had room for themselves, much less all of their
friends. So, they called Gittleman Construction
Company on an acquaintance's recommendation, and
got the space they'd always wanted.

Having only had a minor mudroom renovation before,
the Holloway family had little idea what to expect when
they proposed to add 560 sq. ft. to their home, turning
the small, obsolete kitchen and family room into a
hoses dream - "It made our home a lot more livable,"
said Randy.

Even better was the level of customer service which is
"Gittleman's special touch." Carolyn, in particular, was
impressed - she had a household to run, and out of a basement, to boot. It was important to me, that
they were there when they said they'd be there." And they were. The team was prompt and tidy,
cleaning the workspace every day.

Now the Holloways entertain comfortably in their new space, enjoying the company of family and
friends in rooms designed with their specific needs in mind. "This was a large job, but they finished
on time and on budget, and the end result was wonderful," said Randy.

And Gittleman is welcome back to the Holloways' anytime. "I became friends with them," added
Carolyn warmly. "They were so prompt, and so organized - very easy to get along with." Too bad the
renovation's over. But when the time comes to expand your social itinerary, and your home along with
it, you can count on Gittleman.

JUST ASK THE HOLLOWAYS.

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FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334

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Endocrinologist
follows dad
I to medicine

Meet one of the faces of success

Shiri Levy, M.D., is board certified
in internal medicine and
endocrinology and metabolism.
A member of the Henry Ford
Medical Group, Dr. Levy sees
patients at Henry Ford Medical
Center - West Bloomfield and
Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

She participates
in education in
the community,
notably an
osteoporosis
program
at Daimler
Chrysler.

Born in Israel, Shiri Levy moved to
the United States with her family
when she was a small child. Her
father was an endocrinologist, and
as she grew up, she decided to
follow in his footsteps.

Although the
majority of
people with
osteoporosis
are women, Dr. Levy does see men
with this disease.

"The endocrine system involves
glands which produce hormones to
regulate various body functions,"
she explains. "Patients come to me
with problems that include osteo-
porosis, diabetes, and thyroid
disorders."

"Statistically, about one in five peo-
ple with osteoporosis are male,"
she says. "It's frequently over-
looked as a possible diagnosis in
men."

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Diabetes is a growing problem, and
Dr. Levy notes that more children
and teens are being diagnosed with
Type 2 (adult onset) diabetes. It's
no longer unusual to see 15 to 17-
year-olds with the disease, she -
adds, although children as young
as eight are sometimes diagnosed
with it. The disease can be con-
trolled for many people with diet
and exercise, although medication
is often necessary.

"I've been seeing a lot of patients
whose diabetes is difficult to
control," she says. "I remember
one particular patient who was
very motivated to regain her
health. She started on medica-
tions, with proper diet and exer-
cise, and lost 5o pounds. She is
now off all medications and her
diabetes is completely controlled
by modifications she has made to
her diet.

"I'm a strong believer in preventive
medicine, encouraging my patients
to take control of their own
health," says Dr. Levy.

"I also strongly feel patients should
be screened for signs of early
osteoporosis. A good calcium
supplement with vitamin D, and
weight-bearing exercise, are crucial
for good bone health."

In addition to osteoporosis and
diabetes, Dr. Levy is interested in
thyroid disease.

"Henry Ford has a comprehensive
thyroid program, including sur-
gery, at the West Bloomfield med-
ical center," says Dr. Levy. "We
now have a complete thyroid treat-
ment center."

Dr. Levy also participates in
research, as well as teaching resi-
dents and fellows. She has taken
part in the West Bloomfield High
School Medical Mentorship
Program at Henry Ford.

She and her husband live in
Farmington Hills and are affiliated
with Congregation Adat Shalom.

Henry Ford endocrinologists Shiri
Levy, M.D., and Anti Bhan, M.D.,
will discuss osteoporosis at Dinner
with a Doctor. It will be held from
6-7 p.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 27,
at Henry Ford Medical Center -
West Bloomfield, 6777 W. Maple
Road, west of Drake Rd. A light
dinner will be served, and partici-
pants can have their questions
answered by these specialists. The
public is invited to this free event,
however, seating is limited. To
reserve a place at the dinner, call
1-800-HenryFo•d (436-7936).

For more information or to make an
appointment call 1-800-HENRYFORD or
visit our Web site www.henryford.com

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