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Allergist..............................................5 Medical Supplies.....................43, 45

Beds & Chair Lifts............................24 Neurosurgery............................13, 46
Chiropractic.................................5, 6 OB/GYN.........................13, 14, 15, 54
Cosmetology...................................2 Ophthalmology/Optometry. .15, 16
Counseling.....................................29 ..................................17, 18, 47, 48, 49
Orthopedic Services..................2, 18
Dental...........................6, 7, 25, 26, 27
Orthotics/Prosthetics.....................19
Dermatology..............................7, 24
Pediatrics........................................19
Emergency Care......................28,29
Pharmacies..............................49, 50
Ear, Nose & Throat............................8 Physical/Occupational Therapy.....
Family Counseling.........................29 ...................................................20, 21
Family Health Care..................30, 31 Podiatry.....................................21, 22
Family Practice...........................8, 54 Psychology.....................................46
Gastroenterology............................9 Public Health..................................51
General Surgery.............9, 10, 11, 12 Substance Abuse...........................52
Hospice...........................................32 Urology...........................................22
Hospitals .3, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, Vision Impairment.........................53
...........................39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 56 Women’s Health.............................54
Medical Center........................44, 46

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 ALLERGIST

LUDWIG EDWARD KHOURY, M.D.

ALLERGY CARE PLLC
161 Clinton Street
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 782-6200 (315) 788-1100
Medical School: University of Western Ontario,
Ontario, Canada,
University of London
Specialty: Allergies, Asthma & Immunology
Length in Practice: 15 Years

LEWIS D. YECIES, M.D.

North Country Allergy & Clinical Immunology Associates, P.C.
531 Washington St., Suite 4122
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 782-4365
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Board Certified: American Board of Allergy & Clinical Immunology
Fellow: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
Fellowship Training: Washington University Medical Center including Barnes
& St. Louis Children’s Hospitals, St. Louis, MO
Advanced Training: National Institutes of Health, National (Bethesda)
Naval Medical Center, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
Specialty: Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
Length in practice: 25 years
Accepting New Patients & Most Insurances.

CHIROPRACTIC

BECKY KESHMIRI, D.C.

NORTHERN LIGHTS CHIROPRACTIC
AND
SPINAL DISC REGENERATION CENTER
1116 Arsenal St., Watertown NY 13601
(315) 782-7166
Medical School: Bachelor of Science,
Life University, Marietta, GA.
Specialty: Full spine deversified, numerous techniques,
Vax-D Spinal Decompression Therapy. One of only eight
doctors in the state that has this machine.
Length in Practice: 14 years
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 CHIROPRACTIC

DALE S. PORTER, D.C.

Porter Chiropractic Health Care
1155 Coffeen Street, Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 782-4700
www.porterhealthcare.com
Medical School: Palmer College of Chiropractic,
Davenport, Iowa; and Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Specialty: Advanced non-invasive chiropractic
techniques using applied kinesiology and muscle
testing.
Length in Practice: 20 years

STEELSON SCHWELNUS
SCHWELNUS CHIROPRACTIC
153 E. Main St., Gouverneur 13642
(315) 287-1070 Fax 287-0290
Chiropractic School: N.Y. Chiropractic College
Specialty: Chiropractic
Length in Practice: 13 years

DENTAL

DEAN M. CHRISTMAN, D.M.D.

2 South Main
Philadelphia, NY 13673
(315) 642-0318
Medical School: Tufts University, Boston, MA
Specialty: General Dentistry
New Patients Welcome!
We treat children of all ages without sedation.
15 years at this location.
Long time participators with United Concordia.
We would like to announce our new participation with
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 DENTAL

JOHN RICHARD MEAGHER, D.D.S.

40 Franklin Street, Suite III
Carthage, NY 13619
Office: (315) 493-1581
Medical School: The Ohio State University
Residency: U.S. Army, 2 years
Specialty: General Dentistry
Length in Practice: 22 Years Privately, 20 Years Army

DERMATOLOGY

JOAN D. HAWTHORNE, FNP-C

26495 NYS Rte 3
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 786-1924
Nursing School: Community General Hospital
Specialty: Dermatology
Length in Practice: 14 years

CATHERINE O’BRIEN, FNP

26495 NYS Rte 3
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 786-1924
Nursing School: University of Rochester
Specialty: Dermatology
Length in Practice: 11 years

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EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

TONY CHUANG, M.D.

Samaritan Medical Practice, PC
826 Washington Street, Suite 204
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-1751
Medical School: Queens University, Kingston, ON
Residency: John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Specialty: Ear/Nose/Throat
Length in practice: 1 years

FAMILY PRACTICE
NORTH COUNTRY FAMILY MEDICINE
Medical Arts Building
161 Clinton St., Suite 111 Watertown, NY 13601
315-788-4880

JON A. EMERTON
Medical School: University of Pittsford School of Medicine
Residency: St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse NY
Specialty: Family Medicine
Length in Practice: 6 years

RODNEY RICHMOND, RPA-C

Medical School: Stony Brooke University
Specialty: Family Medicine
Length in Practice: 9 years

HOWARD T. MENY, M.D.P.C.

7785 North State Street Suite 320
Lowville, NY 13367
315-376-5480 or 376-5421
Medical School: New York Medical College,
Valhalla, NY
Residency: St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, NY
Specialty: Board Certified Family
Practice/Geriatric Medicine
Length in Practice: 25 years
Practice Includes Newborns to Geriatrics
New Patients Welcome
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GASTROENTEROLGY

BEN HANDELSMAN, M.D.

3 Lyon Place Suite 305
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-9134
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Residency: UCLA Affiliate
Specialty: Gastroenterology
Length in Practice: 20 years

DAVID REINDL, M.D.

Samaritan Medical Practice, PC
228 Sherman St., Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-9849
Medical School: St. Georges, University School of
Medicine, Grenada, West Indies
Residency: The Lankenau Hospital Medical Center,
Wynnewood, PA
Specialty: Gastroenterology
Length in practice: 9 years

GENERAL SURGERY

EDUARDO B. BARAYUGA, M.D.

Samaritan Medical Practice, PC
826 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-1751
Medical School: University of Santo Tomas,
Manila, Philippines
Residency: New York Hospital Queens, Flushing, NY
Specialty: General Surgery
Length in practice: 1 years

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 GENERAL SURGERY

BRAD BILICKI, D.O.

Samaritan Medical Practice, PC
428 Washington Street, Suite 1
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 782-1505
Medical School: Michigan State University,
East Lansing, MI
Residency: Michigan State University Pontiac Osteopathic
Hospital, Pontiac, MI
Specialty: General Surgery
Length in practice: 1 years

KENNETH I. BRYDGES, D.D.

1571 Washington Street, Suite 103
Watertown, NY 13601
Office: 782-0325
Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic
Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University,
Syracuse, NY
Specialty: General Surgery
Length in Practice: 3 Years

DANIEL C.S. ELLISON, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Lewis County General Hospital
7785 N. State Street
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-5473
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Residency: University of Connecticut, New Britian
General Hospital
Specialty: Board Certified General Surgery
Length in practice: 31 years

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 GENERAL SURGERY

LEO J. GOSSELIN, JR., M.D., F.A.C.S.

1571 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 103
WATERTOWN, NY 13601
782-0325
Medical School: The University of Vermont College of
Medicine
Residency: Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine
Specialty: General Surgery
Length in practice: 11 years

ROBERT O. KIMBALL, M.D., F.A.C.S.

428 Washington Street, Suite 1, Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 782-1505 • Fax (315) 788-3630
Office Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F
Medical School: Columbia University, New York, NY
Residency: Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Certification: American Board of Surgery
Specialty: Breast, General, Vascular, Laparoscopic &
Thoracic Surgery.
Referrals not necessary, new patients welcome.
Length in Practice: 20 years
Participating provider with most insurance

WALTER A. MINAERT, M.D., F.A.C.S.

21017 NYS Rt. 12F (Outer Coffeen Street)
(315) 782-1990 or (800) 560-1990
Medical School: University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
Certification: American Board of Surgery
Residency: St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse N.Y.
Specialty: Office based surgeries and consultations
Length in Practice: 32 years
North Country Urgent Care
Owner/Supervising Physician
Participating with most insurances

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 GENERAL SURGERY

DAVID F. ROSNER, M.D.

40 Franklin St., Suite 4, Carthage, NY 13619
(315) 493-4338
Medical School: Universidad Autonoma
DeGuadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
Residency: New York Medical College/Lincoln Hospital,
Bronx NY
Internship: New York Medical College - Metropolitan
Hospital, Manhattan, NY
Specialty: General Surgery, including state-of-the-art
non-invasive outpatient procedures
Length in practice: 21 years
Performing surgeries at Carthage Area, Lewis County
General and River Hospitals.

JAMES V. STILLERMAN, M.D.

LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
7785 North State St., Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-5019
Medical School: New York Medical College
Residency: Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, PA
Specialty: Board Certified General Surgeon
Length in practice: 27 years

JAN K. TURCOTTE, M.D.

WATERTOWN SURGICAL GROUP, P.C.
428 Washington St., Suite One Watertown, NY
(315) 788-2400 • Fax (315) 788-3630
Office Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Certification: American Board of Surgery
Staff Appointment/Year: 1980
Clinical Interests: Comprehensive Breast Care including
conventional and minimally invasive surgery (needle biopsies).
Colonoscopy & minor office surgery.
Referral not neccessary, new patients welcomed.
All new patients are seen promptly.
Participating provider with most Insurances.
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 NEUROSURGERY
JOHN KRAWCHENKO, M.D.
629 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601
Office: 782-5822; Fax: 782-2577
Practice Affiliation: Owen & Krawchenko, M.D.’s PC
Staff Appointment Year: 1985
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse,
NY 1969
Postgraduate Training: SUNY Upstate Medical Center,
Syracuse, NY; Parkland Hospital, Dallas, TX
Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery
Specialty: Neurosurgery

MICHAEL P. OWEN, M.D.

629 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601
Office: 782-5822; Fax: 782-2577
Practice Affiliation: Owen & Krawchenko, M.D.’s PC
Staff Appointment Year: 1985
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse,
NY 1973
Postgraduate Training: Case Western Reserve University
Hospital, Cleveland, OH
Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery
Specialty: Neurosurgery

OB/GYN

ASHRAF ALY, M.D.

WOMEN’S WAY TO WELLNESS CENTER
1001 West St., Carthage, NY 13619
315-493-3100
Medical School: Cairo University - Egypt
Residency: SUNY Buffalo
Specialty: OB/GYN
Length in Practice: 3 years

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 OB/GYN

GERARD A. CRAWFORD, II, M.D.

LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
7785 North State St., Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-5475
Medical School: St. Georges University School of
Medicine, Grenada, W.I.
Residency: Kings County Hospital, SUNY Downstate,
Brooklyn, NY
Specialty: Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Length in Practice: 23 years

JOSEFINA TAN - DOMINGO, M.D.

LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
7785 North State St., Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-5475
Medical School: University of Santo Tomas
Residency: St. Luke-Roosevelt Hospital, NY, NY
Specialty: Board Certified Obstetrics & Gynecoloogy
Length in practice: 34 years

GASTON DaCOSTA, M.D.

WOMEN’S WAY TO WELLNESS CENTER
1001 West St., Carthage, NY 13619
315-493-3100
Medical School: University of Medicine and
Dentistry of New Jersey
Residency: Bronx Lebanon Hospital
Specialty: OB/GYN
Length in Practice: 16 years

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 OB/GYN
WISE WOMEN OB/GYN
Caring for women of all generations
NANCI HAWKINS, M.D.
JOYCE WILDER, C.N.M., WHNP
KRISTIN LEWIS, C.N.M., WHNP
172 Clinton St., Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 782-6262, Fax 315-782-5181
website: www.womenshealth.to

• Individualized Gynecologic & Well Women Care

• Comprehensive Midwifery Services

• Complete Surgical Care, including advanced

Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy, Incontinence Treatment

• Laser Hair Removal

Office Hours Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm

Warm, caring healthcare in a

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OPTOMETRY/OPTHALMOLOGY

GRACE Y. BURKE. O.D.

CENTER FOR SIGHT/WATERTOWN EYE CENTER
PH: 315-788-6070 FAX 315-788-1950
Optometry School: New England College of Optometry
Specialty: Optometry, Contact Lenses and Low Vision
Length in practice: 16 years

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OPTOMETRY/OPTHALMOLOGY

MANIJEH CONTRACTOR, M.D.

Center or Sight/WATERTOWN EYE CENTER
Ph:(315) 788-6070 Fax:(315) 788-1950
Optometry School: University of Texas
-Southwestern Medical Center
Specialty: Treatment of Retinal Diseases
Length in practice: Over 30 years

MARK HERSHOWITZ, O.D.

CENTER FOR SIGHT/WATERTOWN EYE CENTER
PH: 315-788-6070 FAX 315-788-1950
Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Specialty: Optometry, Contact Lenses, Co-Management
of Cataracts, treatment of ocular diseases
Length in practice: 26 years

SHAFIQ JIVANJEE, M.D.

CENTER FOR SIGHT/WATERTOWN EYE CENTER
PH: 315-788-6070 FAX 315-788-1950
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Residency: Albany Medical Center/Lyons Eye Institute
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Length in practice: 7 years

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OPTOMETRY/OPTHALMOLOGY

RONALD J. KNOX, O.D.

1000 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601
7785 No. State Street, Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 786-3937 376-8159
Medical School: Illinois College of Optometry
Specialty: Optometry, Contact Lenses,
Lasik Post-Op Care
Length in practice: 27 years

DEBRA A. KOLOMS, M.D.

CENTER FOR SIGHT/WATERTOWN EYE CENTER
PH: 315-788-6070 FAX 315-788-1950
Medical School: Loyola University Stritch School of
Medicine
Residency: Loyola/Hines VA Hospital
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Length in practice: 24 years

JONATHAN LUDLOW, O.D.

CENTER FOR SIGHT/WATERTOWN EYE CENTER
PH: 315-788-6070 FAX 315-788-1950
Medical School: Illinois College of Optometry
Specialty: Optometry
Length in practice: 9 years

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 OPTOMETRY/OPTHALMOLOGY

CHARLIE METZLER, O.D.

25737 US Route 11 Evans Mills, NY 13637
Access from Fort Drum on Rt. 11
315-629-4316
Medical School: State University of NY College of
Optometry
Specialty: Childrens Vision, Contact Lenses, General
Optometry
Length in practice: 31 years

NOAMAN SANNI, M.D.

CENTER FOR SIGHT/WATERTOWN EYE CENTER
PH: 315-788-6070 FAX 315-788-1950
Medical School: Dow Medical College
Residency: University of Chicago Hospital
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Sub Specialty: Corneal and Refractive Surgery
Length in practice: 14 years

ORTHOPEDIC SERVICES

Jeffrey Haasbeek, James Josh Caruso,

MD, FRCSC McLoughlin, RPA-C
Pediatric/Hand & Wrist MD Orthopedics
Surgery/Orthopedics Orthopedics

Claxton-Hepburn Medical Office Building

3 Lyon Place, Suite 200, Ogdensburg, NY
394-7542

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ORTHOTICS/PROSTHETICS
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NORTHERN ORTHOPEDIC LABORATORY, INC.
Watertown - 1012 Washington Street
Syracuse - 600 East Genesee Street, Suite 114
Ogdensburg - 3 Lyons Place, 3rd Floor, Suite 306
Potsdam - 59 Main Street, Suite 300
(315) 782-9079 Fax: (315) 782-7545
Education: Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL
Certification:
Prosthetics - American Board for Certification in Orthotics and
Prosthetics - 1971- present
Orthotics - Amercian Board for Certification in Orthotics
and Prosthetics - 1978 - present
Prosthetic Specialty: Design, Fit & Fabricate Prosthetics (Artificial
Limbs), Upper & Lower Extremity
Orthotic Specialty: Design, Fit & Fabricate (Braces) Including Spinal, Upper
& Lower Extremity, Custom and Prefabricated Knee, Ankle and Wrist Braces
Length in Practice: 42 years
★ Accepting New Patients. Most Insurances accepted.

ROGER R. HOWARD, CPO

Designs for your lifestyle
Education: St. Lawrence University, Canton NY
Northwestern University Medical School Chicago, IL
Specialty: Custom Fabricate and Fit Prosthetics (Artificial Limbs)
and Orthotics (Braces)
Length in practice: 16 years

316 Sherman Street, Watertown, New York 13601

Tel. (315) 786-8973 • Fax (315) 786-7993
www.howardrehabcenter.com

PEDIATRICS

MARY LOU FEILMEIER, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Lowville Medical Associates, LLP
7785 North State Street, Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-5558
Medical School: University of Iowa, Alpha Omega Alpha
Medical Honor Society
Residency: University of Virginia
Specialty: Pediatrics
Length in practice: 15 years

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BRIAN BOUTILIER, MPT. (Ret)
Masters Degree in Physical Therapy, US Army-Baylor
Graduate program. Watertown office.
MICHELE BAGALONIS, MS. OTRL/L
Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy, Russell Sage
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379-0992

Monika Docteur, PT
First-class care...made convenient & affordable
Education: Russell Sage College, Troy, NY; JCC, Watertown, NY
Specialty: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of the Spine; STRONG
SENIORS: A Comprehensive Exercise Program For People
With Or At Risk For Osteoporosis
Length in practice: 15 years

316 Sherman Street, Watertown, New York 13601

Tel. (315) 786-0655 • Fax (315) 786-7993
Email: ipts@westelcom.com

Erin Hannink, MSPT

First-class care...made convenient & affordable
Education: University of Missouri, MO
Specialty: Spine Program, Myofascial Release, Kinesiotaping
Length in practice: 3 years

316 Sherman Street, Watertown, New York 13601

Tel. (315) 786-0655 • Fax (315) 786-7993
Email: ipts@westelcom.com

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PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Cheryl Howard, PT, Cert. MDT
First-class care...made convenient & affordable
Education: Oxford University, England; Russell Sage College, Troy, NY
Specialty: Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of the Spine;
Myofascial Release
Length in practice: 16 years

316 Sherman Street, Watertown, New York 13601

Tel. (315) 786-0655 • Fax (315) 786-7993
Email: ipts@westelcom.com

Johnna Wagoner Covey, MSPT

First-class care...made convenient & affordable
Education: Nazareth College of Rochester, NY
Specialty: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of the Spine; Myofascial
Release; Prenatal Exercise
Length in practice: 8 years

316 Sherman Street, Watertown, New York 13601

Tel. (315) 786-0655 • Fax (315) 786-7993
Email: ipts@westelcom.com

PODIATRY

WALTER H. MAJAK, D.P.M., P.C.

513 Washington Street - Suite 2
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 782-4800
232 Ford St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 394-6902
Medical School: Pennsylvania College of Podiatric
Medicine
Residency: Northwest General Hospital, Milwaukee, WI
Specialty: Foot Surgery, General and Diabetic Foot Care
Length in Practice: 26 years

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 PODIATRY

JAMES P. PELLETIER, D.P.M.

New Century Podiatry
18564 US Rt. 11 Suite 1, Watertown, NY 13601 785-FOOT
77 Barney St., E.J.Noble, Gouverneur, NY 535-9375
Medical School : Pennsylvania College of Podiatric
Medicine
Residency: Kern Hospital for Special Surgery, Warren, M.I.
Specialty: Podiatry
Length in Practice: Over 20 years

UROLOGY

SEETHARAMAN ASHOK, M.D.

Samaritan Urology
19324 Route 11
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 782-7230
Medical School: Muulana Azad Medical College,
New Delhi, India
Residency: Rhode Island Hospital & Brown University,
Providence, RI
Specialty: Urology
Length in practice: 7 years

DAVID E. BUTTERS, M.D.

Samaritan Urology
19324 US Route 11
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 782-7230
Medical School: University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Residency: Ottawa Civic Hospital, Ontario, Canada
Specialty: Urology
Length in practice: 23 years

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www.claytondentaloffice.com www.laclairfamilydental.com
Participating with United Concordia, Delta Dental, Teamsters, CareCredit®
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DENTAL SERVICES, PLLC
Jeffrey G. Foerster D.D.S
Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired)
Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics

NYS Certified Oral Conscious Sedation Dentist

Digital Radiography & Intraoral Camera
(2/3 less radiation exposure)

Market Square Mall, 22 Depot St., Potsdam

315-265-9320

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 Watertown’s ORIGINAL Urgent Care
~OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK~
For all those minor illnesses and injuries,
when your doctor is not available.
We are walk in, no appointment necessary.
We treat:
19472 • minor cuts

URGENT • burns
• back and neck pain
• resperatory illness

CARE • sinus issues

• workers comp
• sports injuries

779-1104 We offer:
• allergy injections
• drug screening
• DOT physicals
X-Ray and Lab onsite Dr. Paul S. Curtis

Outer Washington Street in the CANI Building

OPEN: 8am - 8pm Monday-Friday; 9am - 5pm Saturday & Sunday

NORTH COUNTRY

URGENT CARE
A CONVENIENT ALTERNATIVE WHEN YOUR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER IS UNAVAILABLE
Upper Level 21017 Rt. 12F - Outer Coffeen St., Watertown
1/2 mile on the right past I81

No Appointment Necessary
Services Include Diagnosis and Treatment of
• Minor Injuries • Illness •X-Ray Available On Site
• Lacerations • Recreational and Sporting Injuries, I.V. Therapy
• Allergy Injections • Medication Injections
The North Country Has An Alternative
North Country Urgent Care...There When You Need Them
Open 7 days a week • M-F 8am - 7:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am - 5:30pm
Participating With Most Insurances!
For Hours and Further Information Call
786-3436
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 Quick, Fast, Friendly
Medical Services
OPEN EVERYDAY
QuikMed
Urgent Care 10AM-10PM

Participating With Most

Insurance’s Including
Directly Across From Medicare/Medicaid/All
Samaritan Medical Center Tricare Military Insurance

315-785-7009
727 Washington Street, Watertown, NY

Family Counseling
Service
of Northern New York, Inc.
A private, not-for-profit,
counseling agency in partnership
FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICE of Northern New York, Inc.
with the United Way
• Individual, Couples, Family and Group Counseling
• Domestic Violence Education & Counseling
• Sexual abuse counseling for children and family members
Serving the tri-county area since 1958.
Sliding fee scale and insurance reimbursement.
120 Washington St., Suite 510 Watertown • 782-4483
137 E. Main St., Gouverneur • 287-7008
7557 S. State St., Lowville • 376-8410
web: www.fcsnny.org email: fcsstaff@imcnet.net
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A Tradition
of
Excellence
in Health
Care I. Abear, MD
Ogdensburg Pediatrics
Suite 307
393-0340

Christopher Brandy, MD Kiri Brandy, MD Michael Seidman, MD

General Surgery General Surgery Internal Med/Nephrology
Suite 200 Suite 200 Suite 200
393-2611 394-7542
393-2611

J. David Schaefer, MD Elizabeth Schaefer Kelly Scott, MD

Otolaryngology Audiologist Internal Medicine
Suite 302 Suite 200
Suite 302
393-7955
393-7955 394-7542

St. Lawrence Health Alliance, Inc.

3 Lyon Place, Suite 200, Ogdensburg, New York
“Independent Physicians Working Together To Improve Care”
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A Tradition of Excellence in Health Care

Manasvi Jaitly, MD Juan-Diego Harris, MD Angelo Herbu, NP

Internal Med/Nephrology Pain Medicine Internal Medicine
Suite 200 Suite 200 Suite 200
394-7542 394-7542 394-7542

Robert DiGiacco, DO Scott Beeles, RPA Brian Kerrigan, DO

Neurology with Dr. Kelly Scott Family Practice
Suite 303 Suite 200 Suite 303
394-7542 394-7542 394-7542

Jeffrey Haasbeek, MD James McLoughlin, MD Josh Caruso, RPA

Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic Surgery with Dr. James McLoughlin
Interest in Hand/Wrist and Suite 200 and Dr. Jeffrey Haasbeek
Pediatric Orthopedics 394-7542 Suite 200
Suite 200 394-7542
394-7542

St. Lawrence Health Alliance, Inc.

3 Lyon Place, Suite 200, Ogdensburg, New York
“Independent Physicians Working Together To Improve Care”
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Clifton-Fine Hospital and Clinic

Providing prompt, professional and compassionate medical
care at your “close to home” hospital.

SERVICES
24-Hour Emergency Department * Primary Care Clinic
Swing Bed Program * Long-Term Care Services
Ambulance Transport * Outpatient Procedures
Clinical Laboratory * Medical Imaging
Physical Therapy

CLIFTON-FINE HOSPITAL CLINIC

Star Lake, NY (315) 848-5404
(315) 848-3351 www.cliftonfinehospital.org

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 LEWIS COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS
High Quality Health Care With A Family-Centered Focus

South Lewis Health Center Beaver River Health Center

3926 State Route 12 9536 State Route 126
Lyons Falls, NY 13368 Beaver Falls, NY 13305
Phone: 315-348-8407 Phone: 315-346-6824
Daniel Pisaniello, M.D. and Lynn Pisaniello, M.D. Shirley Tuttle-Malone, D.O.
Gary Engle, PA Dr. Thomas Birk, D.O.
Rana Z. Ahmad, M.D. Board Certified Family Medicine
Board Certified Family Medicine
Specializing in Full-Service Family Medicine
Medical care is much more than charts and billings. It’s about accessibility,
availability and convenience for our patients. It’s an old-fashioned idea
about nurturing the relationship between you and your doctor. Our
dramatic growth tells us we’re not the only ones who like this idea.

Your Family Medicine doctor is the physician you’ll likely have the most
contact with. Naturally, you’ll want to see them about nasty winter colds,
annual exams, or bumps and bruises. But you’ll also want to talk to them
about depression, a curious breast lump or trouble with your hearing.

As a Health Center patient, you also have access to the many skilled
specialty practitioners and services at Lewis County General Hospital. Our
Family Medicine physicians are a great point of access to other healthcare
specialties both through Lewis County General Hospital and other providers.
Our primary concern is getting you the best care possible by accessing
your needs, treating your ailments or referring you to a qualified specialist.

We believe strongly that this can still be done in the old fashioned, caring
way by encouraging a strong relationship with your family physician. We
promise you that we will do our best to listen to you, care for you, and bring
you quality medicine in the same home town way you have grown
accustomed to over the years. We thank you for the trust you have placed
in us.

‘We Treat You Like Family’

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Adult Day Health Care Obstetrics/Gynecology
Ambulatory Surgery Occupational Medicine
Cardiology Occupational Therapy
Cardiopulmonary Ophthalmology Program
Diagnostic Imaging Orthopedic Surgery
Emergency Medicine
Pain Management
Family Medicine
General Surgery Pediatric Medicine
Internal Medicine Physical Therapy
Laboratory Services Podiatry
Medical Oncology Sleep Lab
Nuclear Medicine Speech & Hearing
The physicians and staff at
Lewis County General Hospital
are dedicated to the well being of their patients. Over 100
Health Care Professionals, in various specialties, providing
high quality patient focused healthcare.
We offer two community based Family Health Centers
BEAVER FALLS LYONS FALLS
346-6824 348-8407
We Also Offer The Hospital Based
WOMAN’S HEALTH CENTER 376-5475
New Patients are Welcome
Medicare, Medicaid, Most Major Insurance’s Accepted. For More
Information Call Our 24 Hour Physician Referral Service At 315-376-5201

Lewis County General Hospital

Lowville, NY
“We Treat You Like Family” Thom C 3/09

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 Don’t wait
while life is
passing you by
iFill puts you in control
The DeVibliss iFill Oxygen Station represents the latest in portable oxygen convenience,
providing unmatched flexibility and ease of use. The iFill unit extracts purified oxygen
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• Existing oxygen patient? Don’t worry - iFill can be used • An M6 iFill cylinder can be filled in just a little over an
with any manufacturer’s concentrator...even yours. hour - not the two hours it can take with other in-home
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• Connectors on the cylinder and iFill unit simply click into
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Stop In For A Demonstration!

We also carry a full line of CPAP & BiPAP supplies along with power chairs,
lift chairs plus sales and rentals of wheelchairs

MARRA’S HOMECARE
21087 NYS RT 12F, Watertown (Outer Coffeen St.)
6 Plattsburgh Plaza, Plattsburgh
24 Market Street, Potsdam
788-8280 or 1-800-974-6277 • www.marrashomecare.com
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 WOODRUFF PROFESSIONAL BUILDING

53-59 Public Square • Watertown, New York 13601

FREE PATIENT PARKING GARAGE IN BACK
TWO HOUR FREE PARKING IN FRONT
The Following Are Available To Serve Your Medical Needs

WATERTOWN INTERNISTS, PC INTERNAL MEDICINE OF

Collins F. Kellogg, JR., MD
Laverne R. VanDewall, DO
Laura Boggs, DO • Julie LaPointe, MD
Nancy J. Spicer, RNC, ANP
Ann LePine, ANP
Kathryn Kolton, FNP
Bonnie Servage, ANP
Telephone: (315) 782-2141
Office Hours By Appointment
NORTHERN NEW YORK, P.C.
Frank Rhode, MD • Scott Mitchell, MD
Jason F. White, MD
Linda Moser, ANP • Eileen Kraiger, PA-C
Telephone: (315) 782-4950
Office Hours By Appointment
ADULT MEDICAL SPECIALISTS

BONE
Watertown Audiology, P.C. DENSITOMETRY (Dexa)
Sarah Grimshaw Sugden, Au.D., CCC-A
Doctor of Audiology MAMMOGRAPHY
• Diagnostic Hearing Evaluations Subsidiary of Northern
• Employee Screenings DIAGNOSTIC X-RAYS Radiology Imaging
• Hearing Aid Fittings
Telephone: (315) 788-9311
Phone (315) 786-3225 FAX (315) 786-3215

NORTH COUNTRY
PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES

FRED GILL, P.T.

T. ANDREW BARBER, P.T.
SARA TREADWELL, P.T.
Tel: (315) 782-7872
Office Hours By Appointment

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Specializing in Home Oxygen and Sleep Therapy
Home Medical Equipment Available

by

• Never run out of oxygen - oxygen

anywhere, anytime
• All-in-one oxygen system for 24/7 needs
• Both continuous flow and pulse dose
options
• AutoSAT Technology - pulse delivery
system that maintains a consistent bolus
size for every breath as respiratory rate
increases and decreases
• AC/DC and rechargeable battery enables
longer excursion times and extended
overnight travel anywhere in the world
ALL MAJOR INSURANCES ACCEPTED INCLUDING TRICARE, EMPIRE & GHI
22566 Fisher Rd., Watertown, NY 13601
315-782-8455 or 1-800-287-0045
w w w. A s s o c i a t e d H e a l t h c a r e . c o m
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 Providing Services One
Individual At A Time!
Health Services • Open to the Public
• Primary Care • Dental Care • Healthy Living Partnership
• Physical Therapy • Optometry
• Orthopedic Evaluations • Psychiatry/Counseling
• Sliding Fee Scale in St. Lawrence & Franklin County

Residential & Family Services

• Supervised & Supportive Housing • Residential & Day Habilitation
Services • Waiver Respite & Assistive Technology • Service Coordination
• Respite, Goods & Services • Public Education • Consumer Directed
Personal Assistants

CP Family Health Care Center

4 Commerce Lane Bear Swamp Rd., 155 Finney Blvd. Marcy Bldg.
Canton, NY Suite 2, Malone, NY 167 Polk St., Suite
315-386-8191 Peru, NY 518-483-0109 200 Watertown, NY
FQHC 518-643-0188 FQHC 315-786-0983

Davis
New York Institute Psychological
For Brain Injury Service and
Consulting
Mild - Moderate - Severe Toby K. Davis, Ph.D., MBA, CASAC
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Brain Injury Psychological and
Neuropsychological Assessment
Rehabilitation SERVICES
• Psychological Assessment • Development
Post Acute TBI Assessment • Woman’s Issues
• Veteran’s Issues • Trauma Work
Rehabilitation Service • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Work
Individualized per • Grief Counseling
• Addictions Assessment & Counseling
client need • Drinking and Driving Assessment and Treatment
• Gambling Counseling
410 State Street, Carthage • Geropsychology • Hypnotherapy
Phone 315-493-7170
410 State Street, Carthage
web www.nyibi.org Office 315-942-9977 Cell 315-212-0362
email: info@nyibi.org DavisPsychServ@aol.com
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 WAT E RT O W N E Y E C E N T E R
Trust the Experience
The Most Comprehensive Eye Care in Northern New York For Over 30 years
CATARACT • GLAUCOMA • PEDIATRICS
COSMETIC LIDS • LASIK
*Now accepting Davis Vision at all Locations*
NOAMAN SANNI, M.D. Watertown Eye Center 1815 State Street
PH 315-788-6070 Fax 315-788-1950
Medical School: Dow Medical School
Residency: University of Chicago
Lowville Eye Center 7785 N. State St.
Specialty: Ophthalmology PH 315-376-5206 Fax 315-376-7562
Sub Specialty: Corneal and Refractive Surgery
Length in Practice: 14 years
Ogdensburg Eye Center 301 Ford Street
PH 315-393-7171 Fax 315-393-2382
Gouverneur Eye Center 77 W. Barney St.
PH 315-287-3638 Fax 315-287-3656
DEBRA A. KOLOMS, M.D. SHAFIQ JIVANJEE, M.D.
Medical School: Loyola University Stritch Medical School: Tufts University
School of Medicine Residency: Albany Medical Center/Lyons Eye
Residency: Loyola/Hames VA Institute
Specialty: Ophthalmology Specialty: Ophthalmology
Length in Practice: 24 years Sub-Specialty: Glaucoma
Length in Practice: 7 years

MANIJEH CONTRACTOR, M.D. MARK HERSHOWITZ, O.D.

Optometry School: University of Texas-
Medical School: Pennsylvania College of
Southwestern Medical Center
Optometry
Specialty: Treatment of Retinal Diseases
Specialty: Optometry, Contact Lenses, Co-
Length in Practice: Over 30 years
Management of Cataracts, treatment of ocular
diseases
Length in Practice: 26 years

GRACE Y. BURKE, O.D. JONATHAN LUDLOW, O.D.

Optometry School: New England College of Medical School: Illinois College of Optometry
Optometry Specialty: Optometry
Specialty: Optometry, Contact Lenses Length in Practice: 9 years
and Low Vision
Length in Practice: 16 years

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 J EFFERSON E YE S URGEONS
& C REATIVE O PTICAL
EXCELLENCE IN EYE CARE
JEFFERSON EYE SURGEONS CREATIVE OPTIC AL
DISEASES AND SURGERY OF THE EYE COMPREHENSIVE E YE EX AMS,
DESIGNER E YEWEAR AND
315-788-0022 FAX 315-788-3211 CONTACT LENSES
826 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 102
WATERTOWN, NY 13601 1-877-788-0022 FAX 315-482-3030
6A FULLER STREET, (RIVER HOSPITAL)
1-877-788-0022 FAX 315-482-3030 ALEXANDRIA BAY , NY 13607
6A FULLER STREET, (RIVER HOSPITAL)
ALEXANDRIA BAY , NY 13607 CREATIVE OPTICAL - NEW LOCATION
OPENING MAY /JUNE 2009
ACCEPTING MOST INSURANCES 826 WASHINGTON ST., SUITE 100
INLCUDING MEDICARE, BLUE CROSS, WATERTOWN, NY 13601 (315) 755-2530
AND TRICARE
ACCEPTING VSP, EYEMED, DAVIS VISION,
CSEA, MEDICARE, BLUE CROSS AND TRICARE

DAVID EWING-CHOW, HEIDI E. FIKE, O.D.

M.D., F.A.C.S. Creative Optical
Optometry School: Pennsylvania
Jefferson Eye Surgeons College of Optometry
Medical School: University of Specialty: Optometry
Saskatchewan College of Medicine Length in Practice: 3 Years
Residency: Royal University
Hospital, Saskatoon. University of
Toronto, Ontario
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Sub-Specialty: Orbital, Ocular
Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery
Length in Practice: 13 Years
WARREN MEZGER, O.D.
Creative Optical
Optometry School: Pennsylvania
College of Optometry
Specialty: Optometry
Length in Practice: 39 Years
GREGORY N. JOY,
M.D., M.B.A.
Jefferson Eye Surgeons
Medical School: University of Texas
at Houston
Residency: St. Joseph’s Hospital,
Seattle, Washington RHODY SPOONER
Specialty: Ophthalmology Creative Optical
Sub-Specialty: Cataract & License: New York State Licensed
Refractive Surgery Optician and Contact Lens
Length in Practice: 11 Years Practioner
Specialty: Contact Lens Fittings
Length in Practice: 24 Years

www.jeffersoneyesurgeons.eyemd.org
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get the second pair
DR. FRED BRESLER -

free Watertown, N.Y.

Phone:
782-2600 or
OPTOMETRIST
G L A S S E S A VA I L A B L E I N A N H O U R
2 LOCATIONS:
1246 Arsenal St. Harte Haven Plaza
Massena, N.Y.
Phone:
769-3541 or
* SEE STORE FOR DETAILS 1-800-782-2601 1-800-545-3541
Tricare, Martin’s Point & EyeMed Providers
6 MONTHS INTEREST FREE FINANCING
WELCOME CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS, STATE TROOPERS & MILITARY!

You Never Need Discount Cards To Save At Wal-Mart’s Pharmacy.

We have low prescription rates every day for every customer. So you’ll always save at Wal-Mart’s
Pharmacy. Even without a discount card.
Our pharmacists are here to answer your questions and provide you with information about your
prescription drugs. And at Wal-Mart’s Pharmacy, you’ll always find prices you can feel good about.
Cheri Hazelton - Pharmacy Mgr. Jennifer Hunter - Pharmacy Mgr. Bud Hall - Pharmacy Mgr.
20823 State Rt. 3 25737 US Route 11 7155 State Route 12S
Watertown, NY 13601 Leray, NY 13637 Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 786-7753 (315) 629-2402 (315) 376-4174
Pat Duprey - Pharmacy Mgr. Catherine Baldwin - Pharmacy Mgr. Brook Madlin
3000 Ford Street Ext. 49 Smith Road 7494 US Highway 11
Ogdensburg, NY 13669 Massena, NY 13662 Potsdam NY 13676
(315) 394-9592 (315) 769-1078 (315) 268-6917
WAL-MART’S ADVERTISED POLICY - It is our intention to have every advertised item in stock. However if due to any unforeseen reason an advertised items is not available for purchase, Wal-Mart will issue a Rain Check on
request for the merchandise to be purchased at the sale price whenever available, or will sell you a similar item at a comparable reduction in price. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Limitations void in New Mexico. ©1993 WAL-MART

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Of WATERTOWN, NY 13601
NORTHERN NEW YORK (315) 782-7400
GENESIS Home Health Agency Short term Rehab
A certified Health Agency serving
resident’s of Jefferson County. Elder Day Care Center
• In home nursing and home health aide • Structured Day Programming to care
• Physical and Occupational therapy for individuals who suffer memory
• IV Therapy loss or confusion.
• PRI’s • Respite and Support for Caregivers
• Wound Care
• Health monitoring and education
Behavioral Health and Wellness
Mercy Primary Care • Psychiatric evaluations and treatment
• Adult Primary care • Psychological evaluations
• Welcoming New patients and treatment
• Lab and Xray on site • ADHA evaluations and treatment
• Medical Staff • Individual and Family therapy
Jerome Cuyler MD • Group therapy
Teresa Elwood ANP • Case Management services
• Continuing Day Treatment
Long Term Care
• MICA evaluations and treatment
• 24 Hour Nursing care
• Specialized Dementia and • Education and training
Geri-psych units

JEFFERSON COUNTY
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
531 Meade Street Watertown, NY 13601

PERSONALIZED, PROFESSIONAL CARE FOR ALL AGES

HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES 786-3770
• Services are delivered by a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Registered Professional Nurses, Physical and
Occupational Therapists, Home Health Aides, Speech Pathology, Respiratory Therapy, Nutritional Counseling and
Medical Social Workers.
• Team provides skilled services to residents of Jefferson County in their homes to enhance recovery from acute
or chronic disease processes.
• Team provides services to assist patients with activities of daily living and promote independence.
PREVENTIVE HEALTH NURSING 786-3720
CLINICS
• Immunization - Administer vaccines for preventable diseases. Every Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
July-September, first Wednesday of every month, 12:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
• STD/HIV - Diagnose, treat and educate; Every Tuesday, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Travel - Provide vaccinations for international travelers. By appointment- 7 Days a Week
Communicable Disease Services; Maternal/Child Health Services; Health Promotion Programs:
and Emergency Medical Services are also available
All services are 100% compliant with New York State patient care standards and
are focused toward achieving successful outcomes.

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Alcohol and Substance Abuse Council of Jefferson County, Inc.
Community and School-based Prevention Services
167 Polk Street, Suite 320 • Watertown, New York 13601

Are you concerned about problems with

alcohol, other drug use, or gambling?
We offer free and confidential

Information and Referral Services

Community-and School-Based Education Programs

For more information, please call 315.788.4660

or visit our website at www.jcasac.com
ASAC: Working toward an addiction-free community through prevention.

IF YOU NEED HELP

Or You Know Someone Who Does...
Call Credo Community Center For
The Treatment of Addictions
1-888-585-2228
• Evaluation & Referral Carthage Outpatient Site
• Long-Term Residential Treatment 315-493-4484
• Mens/Womens Residence Watertown Outpatient Clinic
• Outpatient - Treatment 315-788-1530
• Substance Abuse • Alcohol Dependency
www.credocommunitycenter.com
email: credo@credocommunitycenter.com

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entire
family”

OB/GYN TOTAL FAMILY CARE

Walter Dodard, D.O. Marie Abougou, M.D. Jill Peterson, D.O. Jeniffer Alberry, FNP-C
Specializing in: - Well Male Exams
High and Low Risk Pregnancy care - Care of children of all ages
Annual Gyn Exam, Evaluation & Treatment of - Treatment of COPD, heart disease, high blood
- pressure,asthma, obesity and diabetes.
- Abnormal pap smears
- Endometriosis Treatment of acute illness
- Pelvic pain
- Heavy bleeding • Ear infections
- Infertility • Sore throats
- Hormone Replacement • Respiratory infections
- Menopause management • Cuts, etc.
- Urinary incontinence Removal and treatment of
- Vaginal Repair suspicious lesions, moles
- Advanced Non-invasive and warts.
- Gynecologic Surgeries
622 Washington St., Watertown NY • Call 315-788-2003 to make an Appointment
★ Accepting New Patients ★

Call today To find out how you can

get your health
For women 40 and older,
men 50 and older screening exams free
Mammograms* GYN Exams* Colorectal Cancer Screening
*Diagnostic Testing
Call the Wellness Connection @
(315) 376-5454 or 1-877-449-6626
www.lewiscountypublichealth.com
* Services are provided by local health care facilities & medical providers
Funded by a grant from the NYS Dept of Health.Bureau of Chronic Disease, Cancer
Services Program and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central NY Affiliate.

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 Steps to Becoming a Wiser Health Care Consumer
(WMS)- Is the quality of your health care as good as it could be? According to the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), millions of Americans
receive high-quality health care, yet there are times when something goes wrong.
The fact is, health-care quality varies and depends on many things, such as where you live, who you are,
and how much is known about treating your condition. Despite these findings, there are steps you can take
to improve the quality of your own health care. The more involved you are in your own health care, the
better results you will get. Here’s what you can do to get the most from your health care.
1. Become an active member of your health-care team. Know your doctors. Developing positive
relationships with your health-care providers and becoming a full partner in making decisions about your
care can help with proper diagnosis and treatment.
2. Ask questions at every doctor’s visit. All patients deserve thorough and clear explanations and
information about their condition. Pay attention to the care you receive. If something doesn’t make sense to
you or if you have concerns, speak up. Ask for clarification or for additional information on the topic. Some
areas to pay close attention to include:
a) Diagnosis - Ask your doctor to write down your diagnosis and explain how he or she determined it.
b) Testing - Ask what additional tests you may need, what they are for, what they are measuring and why,
and what they will cost. How will the results affect your condition, medications and future testing? When
you receive the test results, ask for an explanation or interpretation of what the letters or numbers stand
for. Be aware of routine medical tests and how often you need them. Make sure you are getting these tests
as needed.
c) Treatment options - Ask about all your options. It is likely there is more than one way to manage or treat
the condition. What are the benefits, risks and side effects of treatment? How long will you need to
continue this treatment, and how will you know if the treatment is working? What will these treatments cost
you?
d) Medications - Before getting any new prescription filled, make sure your doctors know about everything
you are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements. That way,
they can advise you about any possible drug interactions or side effects you may experience. (They may
even recommend an entirely different drug.) You should ask what your prescribed medications are, what
they do, and what their side effects are. When you get prescriptions filled, make sure you understand what
you are taking and why you are taking it.
3. Create a health journal. This is a handy way to record your questions, keep records of your medical
history, such as test dates and results, medications you are taking and their doses, dates of doctor visits,
immunizations you have received, and any allergies you may have. You can take the journal with you to
every doctor’s appointment to avoid unnecessary calls and repeat visits.
4. Educate yourself about health-related issues. If you have Internet access, take advantage of the multitude
of health information Web sites available. However, be cautious, because not all sites provide the most
accurate information. Generally, the most reliable sites are
those that are sponsored by the government or by universities.
If you don’t have access to the Internet, visit your local library
or bookstore. Learning as much as you can about your
disease or condition, or your health in general, may improve
the success of your treatment and help you make more
informed decisions.
5. Choose doctors and hospitals wisely and seek expert advice
when needed. The AHRQ advises health care consumers to
look for a doctor who: has received high ratings for quality of
care; has the training and experience to meet your needs;
takes steps to prevent illness (i.e., will talk to you about
getting the screening tests that are right for you); can get you
admitted to or treat you at the hospital of your choice; is part
of your
health plan (unless you are willing to pay extra); and will work
with you to make decisions about your health care.
7. Understand your health insurance plan. Know what is
covered and what is not covered.

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