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William J. Vasileff,
Birmingham Institute of Plilic Surgery
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New Michigan License Plate
Promotes Organ Donation
S
hay Ziff, 9, is proud to display
the new specialty Donate Life
license plate on her parents'
car. A heart transplant recipient at
merely 4 months old, Shay is a mira-
cle. Her smile lights up a room. Her
heart beats strong.
Her family is thankful and supports
organ, tissue and eye donation every
chance they get. Shay's devoted fam-
ily marvels at the incredible gift of life
Shay received on May 18, 2004.
"We're so happy to have our new
plate; it will make a huge difference
and help increase the numbers on the
Michigan Organ Donor Registry:' said
Lisa Dorfman Ziff, Shay's mom, of
Bloomfield Hills."Currently, we have
sold approximately 800 plates. In order
to keep the specialty plate available,
we need to sell 1,200 more by the end
of August. I encourage everyone to get
theirs today:'
This specialty license plate and fund
promote organ, eye and tissue dona-
tion. Gift of Life, the state's only federal-
ly designated organ and tissue recovery
organization, and its partners applaud
former Sen. John Gleason (D-Flushing),
who sponsored the license plate bill,
and Rep. Kevin Daley (R-Lum), who
sponsored the fund. Gleason received a
kidney from his sister in 2001. Daley's
• I'm considering cosmetic
• surgery, but how do I
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• Choosing the right physician is, by
A • far, the most important decision
you'll make as you consider if cosmetic
surgery is right for you. Here are some tips
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Shay Ziff shows off her parents' Donate Life license plate.
23-year-old son, Thomas, died in a
tree-cutting accident on the family
farm just two years ago. Thomas was an
organ donor and saved the lives of four
critically ill Michigan residents.
"With more than 3,000 people wait-
ing in Michigan today for an organ
transplant, we're hoping this new
license plate will serve as one more
reminder in Michigan that giving
new life, new sight and new mobility
is as selfless as it gets:' said Richard
Pietroski, CEO of Gift of Life Michigan.
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"We can't wait to see these plates on the
road:'
Signing the back of your Michigan
driver's license or state ID is no longer
how to become a donor in this state.
Instead, residents must add their names
to the Michigan Organ Donor Registry
and obtain a red heart emblem for the
front of their license or ID. To do so,
go to www.giftoflifemichigan.org and
click on "Become a Donor:' Residents
also can call (800) 482-4881 or visit any
Secretary of State branch office.
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Shabbat: Friday, March 22, 7:29 p.m.
Shabbat Ends: Saturday, March 23, 8:31 p.m.
Pesach 1: Monday, March 25, 7:33 p.m.
Pesach 2: Tuesday, March 26, 8:35 p.m.
Holiday Ends: Wednesday, March 27, 8:36 p.m.
LOOK FOR CERTIFICATION & ASK
LOTS OF QUESTIONS
To distinguish doctors with specific
education and experience, several boards
exist to help patients find the most qualified
surgeon. The American Board of Plastic
Surgery (ABPS) is the organization that
certifies plastic surgeons. When surgeons
say they are "board certified," it does not
necessarily mean ABPS-certified, so be sure
to check. Also, ask about the surgeon's:
• Training: Learn where they went to
medical school and performed their
residency. Look for a surgeon who
constantly expands their education and
improves their skills.
• Hospital Privileges: Hospital privileges
mean the doctor is in good standing
with the local hospital and has met its
requirements of conduct and training.
• Memberships:Professional
organizations and medical societies have
their own criteria for physicians, such as
ethical conduct, board certification or
specializations.
BE A DISCERNING CONSUMER OF
ONLINE INFORMATION
Many people turn to the Internet for
answers. Remember that physician websites
can be a nice introduction to the doctor's
practice and the procedures offered, but
there is no guarantee everything you read
online is clinically accurate. Begin your
research online, but wait for an in-person
consultation to choose a physician with a
solid record you feel is trustworthy.
Before you change the way you look
forever, Do Your Homework!
For additional information, register to
attend Dr. Vasileff's class "Plastic Surgery
101: What You Don't Know About
Plastic Surgery Can Hurt You" on Sept.
27, 6:30 - 8pm at The Community House
in Birmingham.
Shabbat: Friday, March 29, 7:37 p.m.
Shabbat Ends: Saturday, March 30, 8:40 p.m.
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Yehudah calendar.
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BEFORE
Dr. William Vasileff has practiced in the
Birmingham area for nearly 30 years.
He is double board certified and is an
assistant professor at Wayne State and
Oakland Universities. His training was at
the University of Michigan, Northwestern
University, Cleveland Clinic and
University of Pennsylvania.
525 Southfield Rd
Birmingham 48009
248-644-0670
www.drvasileff.comw
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