PrimeCare of Novi
Newsletter

Volume 1, Issue 2              March 2011

 March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
The current guidelines state that all people over the age of 50 with average risk factors should be screened for colon cancer.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!
March is the month of luck!  The staff at PrimeCare of Novi are definitely LUCKY to have such wonderful and caring doctors that attend to the needs of our patients and staff!

What should I snack on?
By Lisa Maroun, Registered Dietitian

Healthy snacking should be part of everyone’s diet and lifestyle. Make sure to never go for long periods (3 or more hours) by not eating anything at all to prevent feeling sluggish, lethargic, and unfocused. Eating regularly can help prevent, unstable blood sugars, weight gain, foggy mind, over eating later, and high cholesterol levels.

Here are some suggestions:
Dried Apricots & Walnuts
Low-fat Yogurt (sprinkled with granola or plain oatmeal)
Juicy Peach
Snap Peas
Edamame Beans
Mouth-watering Melon
Fruit Kabobs
Crunchy Apple
Fruit Salad (melon, berries, pineapple chunks)
Counter top Cherries
Granola bar
Baked Tortilla Chips w/ Salsa/Spicy Bean Dip
Small handful of walnuts/almonds
Natural Peanut butter and celery or whole wheat crackers
Cut up veggies/low-fat dip
Cherry Tomatoes
Steamed Corn
Hummus & whole wheat pita bread
Frozen Grapes
Mini Turkey Sandwiches on whole wheat crackers
Steamed veggies w/ lemon juice, minced garlic & olive oil
Fruit Smoothies (add plain oatmeal and ground flaxseeds)
Trail mix
Strawberries and fat-free coolwhip
Banana slices-rolled in shopped nuts-topped with drop of chocolate syrup

PrimeCare of Novi

Contact information:

39555 W. Ten Mile Road,
Suite 302, Novi

Phone:
(248) 426-7200

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Fax:
(248) 426-7335

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Editor: Maria McCuean

Nancy’s Quote

Where there is great love there are always miracles. “Willa Cather”

Special points of interest:

* Make sure you are keeping up with your routine visits.
* Don’t forget to give at least 24 hour notice if you are unable to keep your appointment.
* Just a reminder that Co-pays are due at check-in the day of service.
* It is helpful if you can bring in your medications during your physical.

An 8-Step Strategy to Reduce Stress

1. Make a stress list.  Include all the problems that impact your life in all areas, including work, home, financial, relationships, etc.
2. Select only one problem to work on first.  This may be the problem that can be easiest to solve or the one that is most complicated and causing the greatest amount of stress.
3. Set a goal for the problem that is specific, realistic, and achievable.  Be detailed and write it down where you can see your goal.
4. Brainstorm all possible strategies to solve your problem.  Write them down and compare them to see what could work. 
5. Choose your solution—there is usually more than one.
6. Make your plan.  For example, “I will put it in my schedule to leave work by 6pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.”
7. Put your plan in action and implement it!  Start now!
8. Evaluate how your solution is working out for you.  You may need to choose a different solution.

We encourage you to call our office and ask about webview!  We are now allowing all patients to review their records online and to communicate with staff.  This will be our preferred mode of communication in that it provides a secure e-mail and way to contact us.  You can request appointments, review labs, speak with staff and physicians.  This allows us to be more efficient in the office and allows us to respond to you immediately.  Please call us if you would like to try it out!