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Category Archives: Health & Fitness

Changing Eating Habits And Sticking To New Regimes Can Be Key To Healthy Nutrition

Posted onSeptember 7, 2018September 7, 2018
Holly Zelenkewich, the owner of Healthy PhysZeke, a traveling personal training business in the Saratoga area, says good nutrition is often the biggest challenge to good fitness.
©2018 Saratoga Photographer.com

By Maureen Werther

In 2006, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that many diseases that were a direct result of nutritional deficiencies in populations had increasingly given way to chronic diseases related to dietary imbalances and poor nutritional habits.

At the time, the journal pointed to the need to focus on preventive approaches to healthcare that include assessments of nutritional intake on both the individual and the community levels.

Twelve years later, the need for proper nutritional balance and better dietary choices is more urgent than ever. A 2018 article in U.S. News & World Report stated that 39.6 percent of Americans over age 20 are considered to be obese. The figure is up nearly six percent from 2008.

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Hudson Headwaters Plans To Build A New, Larger Family Medical Center In Moreau

Posted onSeptember 7, 2018September 7, 2018
This is a rendering of a new family medical center that Hudson Headwaters Health Network plans to build on Route 9 beginning this fall. It will total 24,000 square feet.
Courtesy Hudson Headwaters

By Jill Nagy

Hudson Headwaters Health Network plans to break ground this fall for a new, larger, family medical center in Moreau, about a mile from the existing Moreau facility. 

The new medical center will be built on 5.1 acres of land Hudson Headwaters purchased last June at 1299 Route 9 and 34 Fawn Road, close to the Northway.

Plans call for a 24,000-square-foot facility, most of which will be occupied by Hudson Headwaters. There will be 18 examination rooms, two procedure rooms, a health behavior room, and space for care management and nutrition, officials said. 

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Home Of The Good Shepherd Now Provides Treatment For Dementia, Alzheimer Patients

Posted onJanuary 4, 2018January 24, 2018
Marion Coppola, an LPN at the House of the Good Shepherd facility on Church Street in Saratoga Springs, talks with resident Anthony Borgese.

By Rachel Phillips

Families with members suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s have a new place to seek care, thanks to Home of the Good Shepherd.

On July 31, the organization opened a new memory care community, located at the organization’s building at 390 Church St., Saratoga Springs.

The non-profit organization, affiliated with the Bethesda Episcopal Church in Saratoga Springs, has been in operation since 1870, provides care for elderly residents, and has communities in Saratoga, Wilton, Malta and Moreau.

While they offer traditional nursing home services, including housekeeping, meal preparation, medication management, assistance with daily living, Home of the Good Shepherd boasts a more comfortable, home-like environment, while still providing a continuum of care that allows residents to “age in place.”

Along with sunlit, private suites, residents also enjoy a safe, landscaped outdoor courtyard, as well as a highly trained and caring staff, dedicated to celebrating the life of each individual in the community.

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Putting Health In Policy Making Makes New York First Age-Friendly State In The Country

Posted onJanuary 4, 2018January 4, 2018

New York state has been designated the first age-friendly state in the nation by the AARP and the World Health Organization. This achievement is a result of a directive to include health in state agency policy-making, an effort that will result in more livable communities for people of all ages and enable more New Yorkers to age comfortably in their homes.

“This administration has worked to create livable communities that support the unique needs of seniors and improve quality of life for all New Yorkers,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. “As we continue to support community development efforts that deliver health and wellness opportunities for residents, we are honored to be recognized by two of the world’s most prestigious organizations for establishing New York as the first age-friendly state in the nation.”

In order to achieve this designation, New York ranked high in the eight age-friendly and livable community domains outlined by WHO and AARP, which include: outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, housing, social participation, respect and social inclusion, work and civic engagement, communication and information, and community and health services.

New York also ranks among the top 10 states in the nation for health, up from its ranking as the 40th healthiest state in 1990. This marks the largest five-year gain of all 50 states in the 2017 annual America’s Health Rankings report.

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Osteopathic Health Of Saratoga Offers Brand Of Care That Includes Individualized Attention

Posted onSeptember 11, 2017
Dr. Karissa Scarabino has opened Osteopathic Health Of Saratoga.
Courtesy Osteopathic Health of Saratoga

By Jennifer Farnsworth

Dr. Karissa Scarabino, DO, MPH, has opened an office for osteopathic health services in Saratoga Springs.

Osteopathic Health of Saratoga, 28 Clinton St., Suite 3, offers what she describes as osteopathic manipulative medicine with a diagnostic and therapeutic practice of medicine based on wellness.

“I say everyone deserves an osteopath. There’s always something that needs to be treated. The goal of osteopathic medicine is to optimize health by restoring the normal structure and function of the body,” said Scarabino.

Scarabino said osteopathic physicians treat patients by looking at the whole picture before prescribing medical treatment. They use a hands-on approach to identify structural problems and support the body’s natural tendency toward good health and healing.

Scarabino can treat  patients with musculoskeletal injuries and sport injuries, in addition long term chronic problems.

“I knew it was my calling to become a doctor. When I learned about osteopathic medicine, I knew this is what I wanted to do,” she said.

“The goal of osteopathic medicine is to optimize health by restoring the normal structure and function of the body,” Scarbino said. “Osteopathic manipulative medicine is a diagnostic and therapeutic practice of medicine that focuses on wellness. Instead of just treating specific symptoms, Osteopathic physicians concentrate on treating you as a whole. 

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State To Expand Tick Surveillance To Safeguard Against Diseases, Some Found In Saratoga

Posted onSeptember 11, 2017

The state Department of Health today announced plans to enhance and expand its tick surveillance and education efforts to safeguard New Yorkers from tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease.

The stepped-up efforts come as the state confronts a growing number of ticks, tick-borne diseases, and an increase in the geographic distribution of ticks.

“New York has long been a national leader in tick collection and testing and through our actions to inform the public on how to best protect themselves, their children, and their pets from tick bites,” said Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker. “The Department of Health’s expanded tick surveillance and education efforts will help ensure that New Yorkers have the information they need to better avoid tick borne disease.”

Earlier this summer, the department expanded tick collection efforts in Saratoga County after confirming three human cases of Powassan virus, a rare viral disease that can cause symptoms ranging from mild flu-like symptoms to life threatening encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).

Officials said the disease remains extremely rare in New York state with only 26 confirmed cases since 2000. The three cases in Saratoga County are the only confirmed cases of Powassan this year.

As part of the expanded collection efforts in Saratoga County, the department visited 30 unique locations and collected approximately 2,700 ticks for testing at the Wadsworth Center, officials said. Five positive pools, comprised of 22 ticks, tested positive for Powassan.

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Saratoga Hospital Adds Emergency Heart Attack Services In Area, Around The Clock

Posted onSeptember 11, 2017

Saratoga Hospital now offers emergency cardiac interventions 24/7 for heart attack patients, officials said.

That means emergency medical services teams can save precious time by bringing heart attack patients straight to Saratoga Hospital for potentially lifesaving procedures such as coronary angioplasty and stenting.

Saratoga Hospital has provided these services since 2014, but not on an emergency basis. Instead, heart attack patients were rushed to hospitals outside Saratoga County—a trip that could delay treatment by 30 minutes or more, officials said.

Now, because of the new, emergency cardiac program, specialists are available at Saratoga Hospital around the clock to provide expert care as quickly as possible.

“Saratoga Hospital assembled the ideal combination of experience, talent and technology,” said Dr. Patrick H. McNulty, the hospital’s director of interventional cardiology. “As a result, the opportunities to be taken care of for heart attack at Saratoga Hospital are as good as anywhere in the Capital Region.”

Interventional cardiology is a branch of cardiology that deals specifically with minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures—including balloon angioplasty and stenting—to diagnose and treat heart conditions. Procedures are performed in high-tech cardiac catheterization laboratories by specially trained cardiologists.

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Full Circle Fitness Has Personalized Programs, Family Atmosphere At Its Saratoga Location

Posted onSeptember 11, 2017
Tyler Adamczak, a personal trainer at the new Full Circle Fitness facility on Route 9 in Saratoga Springs, oversees a client’s workout. The gym opened in June.
©2017 Saratoga Photographer.com

By Maureen Werther

Full Circle Fitness of Colonie recently opened a second location at 3257 Route 9 in Saratoga Springs.

Owners Laurie and Dan Romand have been attracting people, who might shy away from the traditional gym atmosphere, to their more intimate-style facility where everyone ends up knowing each other’s name and sharing their journeys toward a healthier lifestyle.

There are never more than 15 people per class, the owners said. The company’s claim to fame is personalized attention and a commitment to helping each person realize their fitness goals and develop healthy lifestyle habits.

Laurie Romand, CEO of Full Circle, said their program is geared toward people who may feel uncomfortable or intimidated in what she calls the “big box” type of gym.

“Perhaps the person has never worked out before and doesn’t know how to operate equipment. Or, they feel that, if they ask a question about a particular exercise machine, they’re going to be pressured to sign up for expensive personal training sessions,” said Romand.

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At ‘Faces On Beekman,’ People Can Find A Holistic Approach To Healthy, Vibrant Skin

Posted onSeptember 11, 2017
Crystal Cobert-Giddens works on a client’s skin at Faces on Beekman, a business she opened in Saratoga Springs that brings a holistic approach to skin care. ©2017 Saratoga Photographer.com

By Jennifer Farnsworth

Beekman Street is now home to a different kind of skin care spa.

At Faces on Beekman, Crystal Cobert-Giddens is bringing a holistic approach to skin care that many people have not experienced before. Her approach is based on health and wellness, and she is confident people will be receptive to the detailed and careful type of service she provides.

Her office is at 30 Beekman Street, Suite B, in Saratoga Springs.

Cobert-Giddens, a native of California, said having rosacea— a condition that causes redness and often small bumps on the face—gave her an understanding of the self esteem issues people can experience.  It led her on a path to becoming a certified integrative nutrition health coach, as well as a licensed esthetician and certified oncology esthetician.

“My practice is always different than what people anticipate. I take the time to analyze each client because one treatment does not fit all,” she said.

She used to visit make-up counters seeking advice. Eventually those visits led to a job with a skin care and cosmetic company, which evolved into her business. Her approach to healthy skin goes beyond quick fixes. She approaches it from a medical standpoint, mixed with a holistic style.

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CEO Of nfrastructure Hopes Concerted Effort Can Improve The Health Of Area Residents

Posted onJanuary 6, 2017January 9, 2017
Dan Pickett of nfrastructure in Clifton Park, is chairman of the Capital Region Heart Ball. Courtesy  American Heart Association
Dan Pickett of nfrastructure in Clifton Park, is chairman of the Capital Region Heart Ball.
Courtesy American Heart Association

As chairman of the Capital Region Heart Ball on Feb. 25, Dan Pickett, CEO of nfrastructure in Clifton Park, is bringing together organizations and businesses to help improve the health of Capital Region residents.

“The American Heart Association is one of the most impactful of its type in our community,” Pickett said.  “One of the foci of the Pickett Family Foundation is health care. I’m also a director at Albany Medical Center, which now has an affiliate agreement with Saratoga Hospital and Columbia Memorial Health. Chairing the Heart Ball puts a lot of our philanthropy into one area—health care.”

The Capital Region Heart Ball is set for Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga Springs. Pickett said he plans to highlight the work of area hospitals, their leaders and the American Heart Association at the Capital Region Heart Ball.

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