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The plantings of cherry trees originated in 1912 as a gift of friendship to the People of the United States from the People of Japan. In Japan, the flowering cherry tree, or “Sakura,” is an exalted flowering

plant. The beauty of the cherry blossom is a potent symbol equated with the evanescence of human life and epitomizes the transformation of Japanese culture throughout the ages.

Each year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival cele-brates spring in Washington, DC, the gift of the cherry blos-som trees, and the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan.

Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore (1856–1928) was an Ameri-can writer, photographer and geographer, who became the first female board member of the National Geographic So-ciety. She visited Japan many times between 1885 and 1928.

Scidmore was born October 14, 1856 in Clinton, Iowa. She attended Oberlin College. Her interest in travel was aid-ed by her brother, George Hawthorne Scidmore, a career diplomat who served in the Far East from 1884 to 1922. Eli-za was often able to accompany her brother on assignments and his diplomatic position gave her entree into regions in-accessible to ordinary travelers.

It was on their return to Washington, D.C. in 1885 that Eliza had her famous idea of planting Japanese cherry trees in the capital.

After several years of failed attempts in 1909 Eliza final-ly found someone who’d entertain her idea to plant the tree’s.

Mrs. Scidmore decided to try to raise the money re-quired to purchase the cherry trees and then donate them to the city. As a matter of course, Mrs. Scidmore sent a note outlining her plan to the new first lady, Helen Herron Taft. Mrs. Taft had lived in Japan and was familiar with the beauty of the flowering cherry trees. Two days later the first lady responded:

The White House, WashingtonApril 7, 1909

Thank you very much for your suggestion about the cher-ry trees. I have taken the matter up and am promised the trees, but I thought perhaps it would be best to make an avenue of them, extending down to the turn in the road, as the other part is still too rough to do any planting. Of course, they could not reflect in the water, but the effect would be very lovely of the long avenue. Let me know what you think about this.

Sincerely yours,Helen H. Taft■

References1. Michael E. Ruane, “Cherry blossoms’ champion, Eliza Scid-

more, led a life of adventure,” Washington Post, March 13, 2012. 2. Mauzé, Marie; Harkin, Michael Eugene; Kan, Sergei (2004).

Coming to Shore: Northwest Coast Ethnology, Traditions, and Visions. University of Nebraska Press. p. 206. ISBN 0-8032-3230-6. Retrieved 26 January 2014.

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Chiropractic care is effec-tive in the management of sprain and strain injuries, sports injuries, pain in the

neck, back pain, joint pain, sciatica, headaches, and arthritis. Doctors of chiropractic focus on disorders of the musculoskeletal system, nervous sys-tem and general health.

The goal of the chiropractor is to optimize health with a noninvasive ap-proach. Patients are assessed through clinical examination, imaging such as X-rays and MRIs, laboratory testing, and other diagnostic interventions. The chiropractic adjustment is one of the many procedures used by chiro-practors to treat patients. An adjust-ment, also known as manipulation, is a procedure in which trained doctors (chiropractors) use their hands or a small instrument to apply a controlled force to the spinal joint. The goal of this procedure is to correct structur-al misalignments and improve your body’s physical function.

What type of injuries can we help?For those involved in a car acci-

dent, whiplash (also known as cervical sprain and strain) is a very common occurrence. When a car is rear-ended, it causes the neck to snap back and forth violently. This snapping action

results in a sprain and strain injury. A sprain is a tear or stretch in the lig-aments. A ligament is a fibrous con-nective tissue which attaches bone to bone and usually serves to hold struc-tures together and keep them stable. A strain is an injury to the muscle. A muscle is a band of fibrous tissue in the human body. Muscle tissue func-tions mainly as a source of power and motion in the body. Chiroprac-tic is very helpful in addressing these injuries. Following the adjustment, pressure on the discs and nerves is re-leased when the spine is returned to its proper alignment.

Chiropractic is also helpful when treating patients suffering from joint dysfunction, neck pain, back pain and osteoarthritis. These conditions often affect the joints directly. Arthritis in particular is a condition that is caused by the deterioration of the cartilage between the joints. The chiropractic adjustment can help improve joint motion, proper movement and func-tionality.

Millions of Americans suffer from neck and back pain. Pain experienced along the spinal column in the neck and back is usually caused by sublux-ations or misalignments of your verte-brae. If left untreated, these misalign-ments can cause muscle spasms and

chronic and acute pain. A properly aligned spine is free of pressure on the spinal joints and nerves.

What to do if you are injured?RICE is the acronym that should

be followed in the event of any muscu-loskeletal injury. After following this protocol, you should always seek the care of a healthcare professional.

rest or immobilization is need-ed, depending on the severity of the injury. In some cases, activity after a proper rest period may improve joint mobility and promote a speedy recov-ery. In fact, long-term immobilization can sometimes be harmful to recovery.

ice will help reduce pain by numb-ing the area and by limiting the effects of swelling.

Compression of the area may re-duce the amount of swelling from the injury. Your doctor of chiropractic will determine if this will be beneficial in your case.

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Today, the standard of care for cancer is chemotherapy and radiation. According to Dr. Allen Levin, most

cancer patients in this country die of chemotherapy. “Chemotherapy does not eliminate breast, colon, or lung cancers. This fact has been document-ed for over a decade, yet doctors still use chemotherapy for these tumors.” Chemotherapy kills all living matter and does not differentiate between the cancerous cell or the healthy cell and surrounding healthy tissue. The immune system takes the biggest toll and does not recuperate quickly enough to protect from common op-portunistic infections, which leads to a 67% mortality rate.

Insulin Potentiation Therapy (IPT), developed in Mexico by Dr. Donato Perez Garcia Sr., has been around since the 1940s. IPT is most effective if given in the initial treat-ment of cancer. It allows for a dual treatment approach of front line ther-apy (chemotherapy) and immune therapy like intravenous infusions of high dose vitamin C. This is usually not possible with standard high-dose chemotherapy.

Healthy cells use both sugar and fats as energy. However, cancer cells are completely dependent on sugar and have 6-15 times the number of insulin receptors than normal cells. Insulin is the hormone that regu-lates blood sugar (glucose) levels by allowing glucose to enter cells. It en-courages cancer cells to enter a phase of DNA synthesis and cell division, making them vulnerable to chemo-therapy drugs. Insulin makes the cell membrane more permeable to sub-stances like chemotherapy drugs, and

as cancer cells are killed, this permea-bility allows toxins to be flushed into the circulation and leave the body.

In IPT, insulin is administered to trigger a drop in the patient’s blood sugar level. Healthy cells shift over to fat metabolism, while cancer cells go into an emergency mode and open all of their membranes in an effort to get sugar. A small amount of chemother-apy is administered, followed quickly by glucose. Desperate to take in all the glucose, cancer cells take in almost the

entire dose of chemotherapy drugs. IPT uses only 5-10% of the standard dose of chemotherapy drugs.

With IPT, there is little chemo-therapy drug left over to cause a tox-ic reaction within healthy cells. A 1981 Georgetown University Medical School study showed the chemother-apy drug methotrexate had the ability to enter cancer cells at a rate 10,000 times greater when the cells were prepared with insulin. Normally, IPT patients neither go bald nor do they experience severe nausea or organ damage.

Naturopathic medical schools study IPT. However, pharmaceutical companies, the Food and Drug Ad-ministration and the National Can-cer Institute are not interested in the benefits of IPT. The medical estab-lishment is only interested in FDA approved drugs. Using insulin in IPT is considered off-label and is not ap-proved by the FDA. IPT and low-dose chemotherapy are not suitable for all forms of cancer.■

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Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are the key behaviors of ADHD. It is normal for all children to be inattentive, hyperactive, or impulsive sometimes, but for children with ADHD, these behaviors are more se-

vere and occur more often. To be diagnosed with the disor-der, a child must have symptoms for 6 or more months and to a degree that is greater than other children of the same age.

Children who have symptoms of inattention may:• Be easily distracted, miss details, forget things, and

frequently switch from one activity to another• Have difficulty focusing on one thing• Become bored with a task after only a few minutes,

unless they are doing something enjoyable• Have difficulty focusing attention on organizing

and completing a task or learning something new• Have trouble completing or turning in homework

assignments, often losing things (e.g., pencils, toys, assignments) needed to complete tasks or activities

• Not seem to listen when spoken to• Daydream, become easily confused, and move

slowly• Have difficulty processing information as quickly

and accurately as others• Struggle to follow instructions.

Children who have symptoms of hyperactivity may:• Fidget and squirm in their seats• Talk nonstop• Dash around, touching or playing with anything

and everything in sight• Have trouble sitting still during dinner, school, and

story time• Be constantly in motion• Have difficulty doing quiet tasks or activities.

Children who have symptoms of impulsivity may:• Be very impatient• Blurt out inappropriate comments, show their emo-

tions without restraint, and act without regard for consequences

• Have difficulty waiting for things they want or wait-ing their turns in games

• Often interrupt conversations or others’ activities.

ADHD Can Be Mistaken for Other Problems - Par-ents and teachers can miss the fact that children with symp-toms of inattention have ADHD because they are often quiet and less likely to act out. They may sit quietly, seeming to work, but they are often not paying attention to what they are doing. They may get along well with other children, where-as children who have more symptoms of hyperactivity or impulsivity tend to have social problems. But children with the inattentive kind of ADHD are not the only ones whose disorders can be missed. For example, adults may think that children with the hyperactive and impulsive symptoms just have disciplinary problems.

What Causes aDHD?Scientists are not sure what causes ADHD, although

many studies suggest that genes play a large role. Like many other illnesses, ADHD probably results from a combination of factors.

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Dr. Corder attended medical school at Howard University College of Medicine and graduated in 1977. He is board certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Corder was formally the Chief Health Officer for Prince George’s County and the medical

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by Dr. Thomas lo

We have all been on a diet at sometime in our life. We deprive and discipline our-

selves for days, weeks and even months to achieve a certain goal, only to see our results sabotaged because of our inability to maintain the level of strict-ness. Few individuals can make drastic changes and have lasting success.

The body is always striving for health and it attempts to achieve that by continuously cleansing itself of waste material. Toxicity is the prima-ry cause of excess weight, particularly in people who have problems losing weight and keeping it off.

Toxins are produced in the body from the byproducts of foods that are not properly digested. This is increased with the ingestion of processed and chemically altered foods. We are not biologically adapted to deal with these forms of “food.” The more toxic waste that builds up in your system, the more this translates to excess weight.

Three reasons why we are un-able to keep weight off or lose weight are poor digestion, poor elimination/constipation and a sluggish liver. Food cravings and hunger are closely related to digestive problems.

Enzymes help us digest our food. They boost our energy, boost metab-olism, detoxify and aid in weight loss. You can get enzymes by eating more raw fruits and vegetables, drinking water with lemon, making a tea with apple cider vinegar or taking a supple-mental enzyme formula.

The colon, or large intestine, is the end portion of the human digestive tract where waste is eliminated. Our intestines function as our bodies own waste disposal system. Any break-down in the intestine’s natural cleans-ing process is accompanied by risks

of poor food assimilation and toxicity build up.

To lose weight, cleanse and detoxify, it is paramount to support the avenues of elimination. You will want to increase the amount of fiber you consume to 25-35 grams/day. Most Americans get about 7-10 grams/day. You will want to do this slow ly to decrease gas produc-tion and avoid further constipation.

Lastly, a sluggish liver fails to re-

move poisons and metabolic waste products. When the liver functions well, the whole body functions better. When the liver is congested, back-up systems are required which add extra burden or stress to other organs.

Choose a diet rich in whole foods, eliminate sugar and processed foods, in-crease your fiber intake, support your life and take digestive enzymes. True health is achieved by taking care of the inside.■

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By some estimates, chronic pelvic pain in wom-en accounts for 10-15% of all gynecologic visits. There may be several causes or contributing fac- tors to chronic pelvic pain; vascular conditions are

often overlooked.Vascular conditions that cause pelvic pain in wom-

en can be diagnosed easily and in a non-invasive manner. Once identified, they can be further evaluated by venogra-phy and treated successfully with outpatient-based endo-vascular techniques.

Causes For Pelvic Pain in WomenPelvic pain is most often caused by a variety of non-vas-

cular conditions: Gastrointestinal, Urinary, Reproductive or Musculoskeletal/other

After these more common causes for pelvic pain have been ruled out, one should consider further vascular eval-uation.

Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS): PCS is most commonly characterized by chronic pain in the pelvic re-gion, caused by venous reflux and poor blood flow in the pelvic veins.

May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS): MTS is caused by a compression of the iliac vein. MTS may or may not have pelvic pain, but generally will have varicose veins and/or swelling in one leg (typically the left leg).

Signs and SymptomsMany patients with PCS and MTS will experience no

symptoms. However, chronic pelvic pain is the most com- mon. Because pelvic pain can present with other conditions, it is important to rule those out prior to the diagnosis. The PCS and MTS common symptoms include:• Chronic pelvic pain, experienced for six or more months.• Pain that is constant or intermittent.• Pain that is dull, achy, in the lower abdomen, pelvic re-

gion or lower back.• Pain that generally worsens as the day progresses, partic-

ularly with pro-longed sitting or standing.• Pain during sex

Both PCS and MTS are more common in women who have had multiple births.

How Is Pelvic Pain Diagnosed?Diagnostic testing is minimally invasive and general-

ly pain free. Several techniques may be used: Pelvic ultra-

sound, Venography (x-ray of the veins), and Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)

Treatment For Chronic Pelvic PainThe most conservative and least invasive treatments

are most desirable to restore optimal blood flow and relieve pelvic pain. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. Treatment options may include:

Embolization therapy – generally involves injecting a sclerosing agent into the vein. This results in the closing of the affected vein, with blood flow being naturally rerouted into healthier veins. Treatment is very similar to sclerother-apy in the legs.

Venoplasty and Stenting – a majority of women di-agnosed with MTS will undergo a minimally invasive pro-cedure to place a stent in the compressed iliac vein. Using intravascular ultrasound, the physician will guide a catheter through the vein in the leg and into the pelvic region allow-ing precise measurement. If necessary, a balloon and stent may be placed into the vein to keep the vein open.

Bypass surgery – in very rare cases, a bypass surgery may be the best option to restore proper blood flow in the pelvic region.■

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by alan Weiss, mD

Spring time is traditionally a time of renewal and moving forward into the future. Most people have some aspect of

their health they would like to im-prove. Some are dealing with chronic health issues that include pain and fa-tigue that seem to never change. Many would like to simply lose weight and just feel better.

Integrative Medicine is an ap-proach to wellbeing that views a person as a whole, from genetics to lifestyle and beyond. Traditional med-icine tends to look for what disease is present and what is the treatment for it, which can work but only to a degree.

For those who have been unsuc-cessful in dealing with longstanding health and weight issues, addressing the aspects of our health that are not working can make a significant differ-ence.

Areas that are addressed from an Integrative perspective include diet and food allergies, sleep disturbance,

hormonal imbalances and deficien-cies, chronic inflammation and mus-culoskeletal problems. Very often ad-dressing these areas can help to begin to reverse longstanding health issues and begin to create a future of wellbe-ing.

For those interested in losing weight and simply feeling better, there are numerous approaches that can work. Uncovering food allergies or addressing a diet that leads to weight issues and inflammation is critical. Many of us eat unconsciously and are not educated in eating in a way that promotes health.

Springtime is a perfect time to de-toxify. This includes removing from the diet for a period of time those foods and drinks that are a burden for our body and promote inflammation. A professionally guided detoxification program can make a profound and startling difference in how we feel. I have seen many health issues such as gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal and

sinus issues clear up with a detoxifi-cation. The main detoxifying organ of the body is the liver, and supplying the body with appropriate nutrients to optimize this system while removing offending agents can have amazing ef-fects. One thing you can do at home is to make an alkalinizing broth by boil-ing green vegetables, keep the broth, and drinking a cup a day!

One method of inducing a rapid and healthy weight loss is the HCG pro-tocol. Using a hormone called HCG in conjunction with a limited calorie diet can produce a 15-25 pound weight loss in less than one month. My experience both personally and professionally is that this approach is safe and effective and can often be a springboard for sig-nificant weight loss, which I have seen up to 100 pounds!

In my office we are committed to supporting our patients with dealing with whatever health concerns they have, from addressing problems to creating a healthier lifestyle.■

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What Do Hormones Have To Do With a Woman’s Oral Health?

Hormonal changes occur throughout a woman’s life, and with these hormon-al changes come changes

in oral health. Puberty, menstrua-tion, pregnancy, and menopause can all have an effect on a woman’s oral health. The use of oral contraceptives (birth control pills) can affect a wom-an’s oral health as well.

When Might I Notice Changes In My Oral Health?

During puberty, fluctuations in hormones can make gums more sus-ceptible to gingivitis. As a result the gums may appear red and swollen, and they can bleed.

During menstruation, women who have a tendency to develop can-ker sores and cold sores may develop a pattern in which these sores recur during every menstrual cycle.

During pregnancy, gingivitis may develop. In fact, gingivitis is the most common oral condition associated with being pregnant. Sometimes, how-ever, women will avoid dental check-ups for fear that treatment might harm the developing baby. In truth, untreat-ed gum infections and decayed teeth can put a mother and her baby at risk. Dental infections may be responsible for as much as 5% of low-birth-weight preterm babies. Pregnant women need routine checkups. Always tell your dentist and his or her staff if you are pregnant.

Some women also experience dry mouth while pregnant. Taking fre-

quent sips of water and chewing sug-arless gum or candy can help alleviate this symptom. Women who experi-ence morning sickness need to brush their teeth more frequently than twice a day. This will help to prevent stom-ach acids from contacting the teeth and causing permanent damage to tooth enamel.

The use of oral contraceptives may cause gum tissue changes in some women. Women who use birth control pills may also be more prone to heal-ing problems or dry socket after tooth extraction.

During menopause, women may experience oral changes that include pain, a burning sensation in the oral tissue, changes in taste, and dry mouth.

After menopause, there is an in-creased risk of developing osteoporo-sis, which may increase the chance of tooth loss.

How Can I Maintain Good Oral Health Throughout My Life?

Brush twice daily with toothpaste containing fluoride and floss once daily. Have your teeth professionally cleaned and examined by your dentist every six months (or more frequently

if recommended by your dentist). Eat a well-balanced diet and always tell your dentist and his/her staff about any medications, vitamins, and sup-plements that you are taking.

Ask your dentist any questions that you have about your oral health. Together, you and your dentist can create a treatment and prevention plan that specifically meets your needs.■Source: Academy of General Dentistry

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BACKGROUND – Lane is certified by Coaches Training Institute, Well-Coaches, LLC, and International Coach-es Federation. With 20+ years of experi-ence helping women have healthy bodies, healthy relationships, and healthy mind-sets, Lane brings a diverse and extensive body of knowledge to her speaking. As a sought-after expert in the fields of trans-formation, motivation, and healing, Lane is an example to women who seek to ig-nite their passion, live their purpose and achieve their greatest potential.

Lane is internationally certified in multiple coaching and healing modali-ties and is a graduate of Peak Potentials Train the Trainer Program. Her services include individual and group coaching, virtual seminars, workshops and key-notes that provide women with a clear and powerful context for living each day with self-reverence, inspired by who they are and appreciating what they bring to the world.■

POWERFUL WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSLane’s compassionate wisdom reminds women how powerful they are, no matter the circumstances. As business owners, Lane helped us refine our vision, plot our course and stay on track. We highly recommend Lane’s services to anyone who

needs reminding of the abundance of good in the universe and their rightful place within it. ~ LeeAnn Neal, CEO Rocky Intertidal CoCreative

A CHANGE OF MINDLane Cobb’s direct style of speaking forced the group to self-evaluate and change

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The laser procedure for Nail Fungus requires only one or a small number of safe, quick treatments with little discomfort and is performed as an outpatient service with no anesthesia. The gentle laser light beam has no effect on healthy tissue. No drugs are used, eliminating the total-body side effects of traditional oral medications. The procedure is safe, effective and FDA cleared for fungal nails.

What is Nail FuNgus?Onchymycosis, also know commonly as Nail Fungus, affects

about 10% of the population. It can cause nails to become yellow or discolored. Diabetics are more susceptible to the infection.

What are treatmeNt optioNs For FuNgus?Oral drugs can be effective in treating the fungus. The medica-

tion can take anywhere from 12 weeks or longer for clearing of the nail. Side-effects are a concern with oral treatment, especially liver damage. Topical drugs are less effective in treating nail fungus and restoring clear nails. It is applied daily until the nails are clear, which can be up to 12 months. There are no significant side-effects, however in some patients, the medication cannot penetrate the nail to reach the infection. Laser treatments are effective in treating the infection and restoring clear nails.

hoW Does laser treat toeNail FuNgus?The laser is applied to the toenails and the area surrounding the

toenails. The laser light goes through the toenail and skin over the nail bed and kills the fungal infection. Following your treatment with the laser, you will not see results right away. Because the treatment killed the fungus, you will see results in your toenails as they grow out. As your toenails grow, the new nail will not have the discolored, brittle appearance of the older, infected nail. You will see the full results after your nail has completely grown out.

Does laser treatmeNt For toeNail FuNgus hurt?You will feel heat from the laser during your treatment. Most pa-

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We Can Help You Achieve Vital Days and Romantic Nights in 2015!

VitAl DAys = MOre energy, more motivation and better health. Ro-mantic nights means more desire for intimacy and sex, and longer and better orgasms. Sounds like it would make 2015 a year to look forward to!

For women, natural hormones can: Stop hot flashes, Help you sleep through the night, Make sex wonderful, Help you face the day with energy and better moods.

For men, natural hormones can: Give you back your edge and focus, Build muscle and strength, Make erections stronger and last longer, Give you more confidence.

Hormones regulate your heartbeat and breathing. They make men, men, and women, women. Hormones build bone, maintain muscle tone and lubricate joints. Hormones control your blood pressure and make the body produce energy and burn fat. They fight stress, prevent fatigue,

calm anxiety, relieve depression and much more.

But in our stressful and polluted environment (particularly as we age) our bodies rarely have the optimum levels of hormones. Both sexes are blasted with a reality check typically around our 40s. Hormone levels drop and so does your energy, sex drive, muscle mass and drive for life! Natural estrogen, progesterone and testosterone supplementation can cut your risk of heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s by as much as 50 percent.

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Your doctor’s name, your past diagnoses and medical treatment history—even the kind of medicine you take—

are examples of the types of personal information for sale in a billion dollar underground market called Darknet.

The underground Darknet con-tains a collection of websites where health-care information, credit card numbers, weapons, social security numbers, illegal drugs and personal financial information can be found for sale. Cyber-criminals target health-care providers, insurers and phar-maceutical manufacturers and other organizations for personal and med-ical information. One of the ways in which cyber-criminals are commit-ting healthcare fraud is by filing false patient claims to insurers and gov-ernment agencies that provide health services. They also fraudulently file tax returns, open loans and drain home equity and retirement accounts.

Credit card and account data have a limited lifespan; the bank or the vic-tim can cancel the card numbers and accounts instantly but the informa-tion contained in medical records has much more information. The value of healthcare data to a cybercriminal is much higher than a credit card or bank account information. Healthcare organizations are at a disadvantage when it comes to protecting itself from cyber-attacks.

Physicians’ information is also valuable to cyber-criminals because they can use it to write fake prescrip-tions to facilitate schemes involving the purchase and resale of prescription drugs. Anthem, the second-biggest health insurer in the U.S., owns Blue Cross Blue Shield and experienced a

massive data breach in which a hack-er had access to 78.8 million names, birthdays and social security numbers among other data. Protect your health-care organization by becoming HIPAA compliant, conducting annual risk as-sessments, regular training and by up-dating your policies and procedures.

Cyber-crime and the Health-care Industry

Cyber-crimes are growing, and the Medical/Healthcare industry is a prime target. Federal and State regu-lations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) require healthcare organiza-tions to implement controls to ensure the integrity and privacy of patient re-cords and other sensitive medical data. Healthcare organizations are targeted because of the volume of personal data they collect which can be sold in “The Underground”. Health-care companies lacked many of the basic protections that security experts would expect in a company’s network.The IT securi-ty-focused SANS Institute, which said the health-care industry is dealing with an “alarming” number of secu-rity breaches, noted that about 94% of medical institutions have report-ed being the victims of cyber-attacks. Studies show that criminals were able to exploit information from medical records to commit fraud for four times longer as compared to other types of identity theft.

How to Protect Your Medical/Healthcare OrganizationHealth-care providers and orga-

nizations that handle health informa-tion must protect it with passwords, encryption, and other technical safe-

guards. These are designed to make sure that only the right people have access to your information.

The HIPAA Security Rule requires Medical/Healthcare organizations to assess the security of their electronic health record systems. The Rule sets technical safeguards for protecting electronic health records against the risks that are identified in the assess-ment. All Medical/Healthcare organi-zations must have risk management policies and procedures in place to assess security risks and to ensure that known risks are addressed and pre-vented.■

Healthcare Information for Sale on the Underground Darknet

Robert Campbell is the CEO of Med Cyber Security, a Maryland based con-sulting firm that performs security and penetration testing for healthcare pro-viders and other businesses. Robert re-ceived his Master in Computer Science with a concentration in software engi-neering and space systems engineer-ing from the elite Naval Post Graduate School. He is also a healthcare certified information technologist.

Robert formed Med Cyber-Secu-rity to empower physicians, health-care organizations and practitioners to protect patient’s data and their own practices.

Allow Med Cyber-Security to partner with you to help keep you compliant with HIPPA/HITECH re-quirements so you can concentrate on your taking care of your patients.

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If you have an employer-spon-sored retirement plan, life insur-ance policy, annuity, or other re-tirement account, you probably

specified a beneficiary to inherit the proceeds upon your death. Beneficia-ries can also be named on brokerage accounts, certificates of deposit, mutu-al fund accounts, and checking or sav-ings accounts. These accounts become known as payable on death, or transfer on death accounts.

Unfortunately, once the account is established and funded, many of us forget to revisit the beneficiary designa-tions.

What if you divorce or have chil-dren? What if one of your beneficiaries passes away? All of these are important reasons to review your beneficiary des-ignations every few years or when there is a significant life event.

In Maryland, divorce revokes all provisions in a will relating to the spouse. However, divorce would not affect the beneficiary designation on an insurance policy or other account. It is important to review all policies and accounts to ensure the beneficiaries are updated following a divorce. Otherwise you may be leaving a windfall to an ex-husband or wife.

If your beneficiary passes away before you and you don’t update your beneficiary designations, the secondary beneficiary will inherit, if you’ve named one at all. But if you did not have a con-tingent beneficiary and your primary beneficiary predeceases you, in most circumstances the account will be paid to the estate and the proceeds will need to go through probate.

If you do have a secondary bene-ficiary named when the primary ben-eficiary passes away, the paperwork

should still be revisited so that both primary and contingent beneficiaries are designated.

If you rolled over an employ-er-sponsored plan, such as a 401k or 403b upon separating from the compa-ny or retiring, your beneficiary desig-nations do not carry over to your IRA. Whether you’re setting up a new IRA or rolling over the plan into an existing re-tirement account, the rollover is a good time to ensure that your beneficiary designations are updated.

Other considerations are wheth-er you named a minor child or spe-cial needs beneficiary to inherit the account. A minor child should not be designated as a beneficiary, because if they inherit, a guardian or custodian would need to be appointed to manage the property. Often, it is better to estab-lish a trust for the child’s benefit and designate the trustee of the child’s trust as the beneficiary of your account. If a special needs beneficiary inherits mon-ey outright, he may become disquali-fied from receiving public benefits. To avoid jeopardizing the beneficiary’s el-igibility, a special needs trust should be established and the trustee of that trust should be designated as the beneficiary of your account.

Perhaps you named beneficiaries before you had children or grandchil-dren. Though your spouse may be des-ignated as your primary beneficiary, you should determine if adding contin-gent beneficiaries, such as children or grandchildren, would help achieve your estate planning goals.

An estate planning attorney can as-sist you in creating or reviewing your estate planning documents, including updating beneficiary designations on your accounts.■

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The 13Th ManEquipping Young Men for Life’s

“Starting Lineup”by e. Davon Kelly

How Can Mentorship Programs Help?

I know the statistics are true. I’m a living example. There were a lot of 13th Men in my neighborhood. Kids who were just as talented as me, but did not have the support system that organized sports provided. Many dropped

out or did not live up to their potential. However, students who meet regularly with a mentor are: • 52% less likely than their peers to skip a day of school

and 37% less likely to skip a class.• 46% less likely than their peers to start using illegal

drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking.• Mentoring also increases chances of going on to high-

er education, school performance, self-esteem and self-confidence; and decreases risky behavior.

(Source: www.mentoring.org)

The Secret Sauce: SportsAccording to a study conducted by economists John M.

Barron and Glen R. Waddell of Purdue University and Brad-ley T. Ewing of Texas Tech University, high school athletes achieved a level of education 25 to 35 percent higher than their non-athlete classmates; high school athletes had 12 to 31 percent higher wages than their non-athlete counter-parts; and college graduates who were high school athletes generally earned more than the non-athletes. (Source: http://blog.coachdeck.com/2011/01).

The 13th Man is dedicated to nurturing the growth of men ages 12-17. By participating in a variety of activities and programs throughout the year, young men learn that preparation and dedication become an active way of life; no longer will the 13th Man sit on the sidelines and feel as if they do not have the opportunity to engage. These young men will be challenged to let go of doubt and be free to suc-ceed.

The 13th Man will hold a five-day summer camp, the Annual 13th Man Summer Classics, in July 2015 to include a Concentration Track that will enable them to focus on an area of interest: Personal and Professional Development

Track, Sports, Entrepreneurial Track, and Arts and Enter-tainment.

Do you agree with our mission? You can help support our cause by participating in a variety of ways:• Sponsor a 13th Man• Sponsor the Summer Classics Award Dinner• Attend the Summer Classics Award Dinner• Volunteer to work with students during the Summer Clas-

sics• Buy a book; all proceeds from From Courtside to the

Boardroom: A Legacy in the Making benefit the 13th Man. (Available at Amazon.com)I still have mentors, in fact two of my business mentors

serve on the board of the 13th Man. There is still a lot to learn and even more to share. For more information, visit the13thman.org, ‘Like’ us on our Facebook Page.■

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open enrollment and maximizing Your Employee Benefits part 2 of 2

I want to spend this section help-ing people understand the ben-efits of lower healthcare cost through the Affordable Care

Act (ACA). Many people assume the Affordable Care Act approved health insurance only for Small Businesses with 100 employees, Uninsured In-dividuals, Underinsured Individu-als, and Individuals with preexisting medical conditions. After helping sev-eral clients—who are self-employed contractors—research health insur-ance plans for their small business or themselves, I realized the significant savings that are available.

There were some assumptions my clients and I made before we re-searched health insurance. The as-sumptions were as follows:

all insurance was the same1. We discovered many different

ways to modify your out of pock-et expenses. Insurance provided by an employer doesn’t give the design flexibility. You can pay a higher premium and have a lower deductible to prevent higher cost if there are existing medical con-ditions. One client had diabetes and irregular heartbeat and was able to reduce their annual out of pocket cost because they could choose a higher premium and lower out of pocket deductible.

Health insurance cost wouldn’t decrease significantly1. If you work with one of the ap-

proved 15 health insurance bro-kers, you can qualify for a tax subsidy to lower your month-ly payment up to $600/month. Some clients were able to pay a

premium of $50-$150/month be-cause of the subsidy. I was able to save $550/month by switching from my wife’s employer plan to a tax-subsidized health insurance plan through one of the ACA plans and qualify for the subsi-dy. Many people assume because they are offered health insurance by their employer, that it is the best option for them. Don’t make the $550/month mistake I almost made, find out your options for your situation.

applying on the website would be a hassle1. People were having technical

problems applying online to the healthcare websites, which has now been corrected.

2. The insurance premiums do not reflect the tax subsidies and made it difficult to see what was the benefit of the ACA. When you work with one of the 15 insurance brokers they can help bring clari-ty to your health insurance needs.

We were pleasantly surprised at the following benefits of the Afford-able Care Act:

We weren’t aware of alternative Tele-med health plans designed to lower out of pocket cost1. Alternative health plans such as

Tele-med services that give you access to nurses and doctors 24/7 to address your medical needs. Obviously, if your health needs are severe, you would seek emer-gency room care. But for symp-toms for common ailments like sore throat, rashes, itching, and

other non-emergency ailments, they can be diagnosed by a nurse and doctor and a prescription can be picked up at fortune 500 drug-stores. This prevents long wait times at doctors’ offices and inter-ruption in work/school hours to seek medical attention. The cost is also cheaper than what you would pay for a co-pay. Studies say that 80% of emergency room visits are for non-emergency ailments, and they could have been diag-nosed and treated by a medical professional over the phone. This Tele-med plan keeps your out of pocket cost down by offering substantial discounts on prescrip-tions and gives you greater access to medical professionals 24/7 from the comfort of your home.

lower cost Tele-med health plans available for Small Business Owners to offer employees satisfies irS compliance1. There are requirements for small

businesses, that have 100 or more employees, to offer some type of healthcare plan (tradition-al health care/Tele-med plans). If they don’t, there can be fines. Some employers are converting employees to part-time and con-tractors to fall under the limits. A Tele-Med plan can be an option to allow small business owners to offer access to medical care for a significantly lower contribu-tion towards a health insurance plan. When a business offers a Tele-Med plan, the plan can help employees take advantage of tax subsidies to lower their health in-surance cost purchased through

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The significant subsidies are available to individuals for their healthcare cost.1. Working with an insurance bro-

ker capable of assisting with tax subsidies makes you understand

the major significance of the ACA. It is truly a great way to get the majority of citizens insured and get access to health care in a low-cost manner than ever be-fore. People assume they have coverage because it may be from their employer, but if you look at the cost it doesn’t mean the cov-erage from your employer is the best and most cost effective. I was

about to pay $6,000/year for the convenience of payroll deduc-tion. Don’t be the person who pays these extreme costs because you don’t take the time to inves-tigate. If you want to learn more about the Tele-Med service, call our office at 301-982-0014 so we can provide information. You can learn more about the ACA at healthcare.gov.■

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The Washington, D.C. Hall of Fame Society (DCHOF) is pleased to announce its 15th Annual Washington DC Hall of Fame Awards Program, to be held on Sunday, April 19, 2015, at the Liaison Hotel, 415 New Jersey Ave Northwest, Washington, DC, and beginning at 4:30p.m. under the banner, “recognizing legacies in the District of Columbia.”

The gala honors citizens of the District of Colum-bia who have dedicated their careers and lives to im-proving the quality of life for their city. Sharon Pratt, the District’s third mayor and the first African-Amer-ican female chief executive of a major U.S. city, will serve as the host for this historic evening.

“This event is very special for our city because these outstanding individuals have dedicated their lives and work to the building of this great city and its neighborhoods. Our Hall of Famers laid the founda-tion for making our city what it is today. We honor the shoulders on which we stand for they will be our lasting legacy,” Dr. Janette Hoston Harris, Founder and President of the DCHOF.

Washington DC Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) organiza-tion that recognizes District of Columbia residents who have had an outstanding impact on the city. The Lega-cy Award was established in 1998 by Dr. Janette Hoston Harris, Historian-In-Residence for D.C.

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MARKETING SERVICESBrand U Inc. (301) 560-4130

Branding / Design / Web / Print8181 Professional Place, Suite 170

Hyattsville, MD 20785www.branduinc.com

@branduinc

MOBILE BARTENDING SERVICES & EVENT STAFFING

Sugar Rim Bar (240) 264-0247Cory Brim

Serving DC, MD, Northern VA, Los Angeles & San Francisco

www.sugarrimbar.com

PAIN MANAGEMENTWashington Metro Pain Institute (301) 220-2333

Haddis T. Hagos, MD7300 Hanover Dr. Suite 204

Greenbelt, MD 20770

PEDIATRICSFrederick Corder, MD FAAP

Bowie, MD (301) 805-2229 Cheverly, MD (301) 341-7494

PHILANTHROPYThe Community Foundation in

Prince George’s County (301) 918-8480“Connecting Caring People to Causes that Matter”

Desiree Griffin-Moore8181 Professional Place, Suite 275

Landover, MD 20785dgriffin@cfncr.org

www.thecommunityfoundation.org

RETIREMENT SERVICESPLR Investment Services (301) 731-8300

Securities offered through Securities Service Network, Inc.Member: FINRA/SIPC

Priscilla Lee Roach, CRPCAlaine Roach, ChFEBC

8181 Professional Place, Suite 100Landover, MD 20785

www.plrinvestmentservices.com

SOCIAL SECURITY LAWLaw Office of Scott D. Arnopol (301) 306-5588

Scott Arnopol, Attorney at Law8181 Professional Place,

Suite 170Landover, MD 20785

arnopol@msn.comwww.arnopol.com

SPASAdoro Medical Spa (410) 647-0123

Elba M. Pacheco, MDwww.myeyelids.com

Massage Envy Spa – Bowie (301) 364-34009300 Woodmore Center Dr., Suite 501

Lanham, MD 20706

Massage Envy Spa – College Park (301) 313-055510260 Baltimore Ave.

College Park, MD 20740

Massage Envy Spa – Pikesville (410) 580-05053755 Old Court Rd.

Baltimore, MD 21208

TAX & INVESTMENT SERVICESWSB Tax Group (240) 770-0460

“Making Life Less Taxing”Warren S. Banfield, Jr.

8181 Professional Place, Suite 160Landover, MD 20785

info@wsbtaxgroup.comwww.wsbtaxgroup.com

VASCULAR MEDICINECenter for Vascular Medicine (888) 635-0188

Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Greenbelt,Prince Frederick & Silver Spring

www.stoppelvicpain.com

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