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ContentsFEATURES

24 Olivia Newton-JohnA Voice of Encouragement

26 Buy Local!One Woman’s Missionto Increase Arizona’s Economy

29 Special Section:Guide to Women’s Health

ON THE COVERPatti Flint, M.D.Photo Courtesy: Phyllis Lane Photography, www.phyllislane.net

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INSIDE: Pretty in Pink Products / Hot Bulgari Bags / Island Paradises: The Fantasy TourAwaits

MYSTYLE.MYCAREER.

MYLIFE.

phoenixWoman.comSeptember/October Issue2010

pW PROFILE:

OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHNA VOICE OF

ENCOURAGEMENT

PLUS:

LIGHT FIT FARE:UNDER 475 CALORIES

OUR WINNING MODELS:FRESH FACES

AND HOT FASHIONS

everclosertoacureOur Annual Susan G. Komen Special Partnershipp. 57

Women’sHealth

2010Guide to

Valley Plastic Surgeon PATTI FLINT, M.D. and the

latest medical advancementsp. 29

pW SPECIAL SECTION:

pW SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT:

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MY CAREER

54 riseRealtor, Advocate, Breast Cancer SurvivorMeet Sally Cashman

56 businessWomen in BusinessA Powerful Economic Force

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT

57 Ever Closer to a CureOur Annual Susan G. Komen Special Partnership

MY LIFE

74 reflection “The Most Important Thing I’ll Ever Do”Words by the Energizer Bunny’sKeep Going Blogger

77 escapeIsland ParadisesThe Fantasy Tour Awaits

80 legacyArizona’s First GOP CandidateMargaret Adams Rockwell

MY STYLE

8 editor’s choicePretty in Pink

10 focusElegant & SophisticatedBags by BVLGARI

12 spotlightHave You HeardNews Around the Valley of the Sun

14 flavorLight Flavorful Fare Under 475 Calories

18 fashionOur Winning Fashion Models Revealed Are You Our Next “Get Image Ready” Face?

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Welcome to our second annual “pink”issue where we dedicate pages to the Phoenix

affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and

Valley physicians who promote and advocate

for women’s health.

It’s important to make your health a top

priority, and we hope you take it as seriously

as we do. In so doing, we’ve researched,

interviewed and explored a number of health

topics affecting women, and, within these

pages, we’ve brought you what we’ve learned.

These topics include the latest in breast health screenings, why weight-loss

surgery has become so prevalent, which hormone therapy is changing lives and

how sporting vein-free legs is an office-visit away.

Also deserving of attention—our fashion spread featuring fresh, new faces

and local talent as we kick off our first ever Phoenix Woman model search in

partnership with Get Image Ready. Our winners look amazing and can be

found on pages 18-23. This contest has been extremely rewarding as we

feature aspiring models and photographers—making their dreams of magazine

success come true.

And, isn’t that what life is all about? Learning everything we can, helping

others along the way and taking time to enjoy ourselves, our surroundings and

our families—truly reveling in all of life’s pleasurable moments.

As a way to soak in every minute, I’ve paused—several times—as you’ll see

in these snapshots. And, boy am I delighted I did—these pictures will forever

remind me of the fun times, the friendships gained and my incredible journey,

as I get to meet the coolest people (Olivia Newton-John was one of them) and

do some pretty cool things—ride sky high on a ski lift, just for fun.

And, for a brief moment, in my son’s eyes, I was “the coolest” for having

met “Malcolm in the Middle” star, Frankie Muniz. So, I propose—especially

during our “pink” month of October—we all take pause—in honor of our

health, appreciating breast cancer heroes, as a way of savoring life and in

solace of all the special experiences this world brings.

JESSICA PARSONSEditor

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“…take pause in honor of ourhealth, appreciating breastcancer heroes, as a way of

savoring life and in solace ofall the special experiences this

world brings…”

(l to r) Natalie Vandeventer, actor Frankie Muniz,

Jessica Parsons, Lori Scott. Ted Baker Opening Party,Fashion Square Mall, July 29, 2010

Snowbowl ski-liftFlagstaff, Ariz.Summer 2010

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Elegant andSophisticatedby Jessica Parsons

Whether it’s a fascination or a guiltypleasure—call it what you like—we women

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for every season, whim and occasion, our

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REMODELING PEDIATRIC CAREMaricopa Integrated Health System is undergoing a huge remodeling project of its pediatric

emergency room set to be fully operational in 15 months. Once complete, the new 10,000-square-foot

space will include a trauma center, an intensive-care unit and acute-care beds—once housed in only

3,800 square feet. “The renovation puts an emphasis on pediatric services with an enhanced level of

care,” says Chief Operating Officer, Bill Vanaskie.

BROPHY SPIRITThis year, Brophy College Preparatory plans

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years the Brophy Mothers’ Guild has sponsored

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARYKierland Commons turns 10! So, to celebrate,

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program. On Oct. 10, 2010, pick up a Care

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beginning Oct.15-24 for 20 percent discounts.

Proceeds benefit Ryan House and other local

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HAPPY HALLOWEENArizona’s scariest

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Alert) Also, expect characters from “Pirates of

the Caribbean” to make a ghoulish appearance.

Proceeds from The Haunting will help benefit

three local charities.

What: “The Haunting”

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Times: Thursday and Sunday 7 p.m. to 10

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Light FlavorfulFareUnder 475 Caloriesby Tess Dumlao

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“Guests continually tell us we are exceeding their expectations,”

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What was exciting for me, was finding out that this restaurant

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We’ve all heard the saying, “a moment on your lips—a lifetime on the hips.”In other words, feeding your cravings for delicious, rich foods is not worth theindulgence. Well, perhaps, “you can have your cake and eat it too.” Allow meto introduce you to Seasons 52—a whole new flavorful concept in dining out,without the guilt.

During a recent trip to Florida, I discovered a fresh grill and wine bar in an upscale, casually sophisticated setting. They hadincredible wines and great tasting food—to my surprise, all under475 calories. Not possible. Or, so I thought.

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You can expect some of the most delicious

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Under 475 CaloriesThat’s when Pleau came up with the idea for

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the natural flavors of every dish. These

techniques have allowed Pleau to keep every

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so you can indulge, guilt-free.

Some of my favorites include the cedar plank

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garlic chicken flatbread. I’m also a huge fan of

the mini-indulgence desserts—allowing you to

literally take a few small bites, just enough to

get that sweet flavor you crave after a meal.

Seasons 52 is actually the original creator and

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You can enjoy just one or order a “flight” to be

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Every once in a while you come across

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family and co-workers. At Seasons 52, there is

no compromise in food, service or surroundings.

For me, it’s the perfect setting to meet with

friends at the piano bar, conduct a business

lunch or enjoy a romantic dinner—all the while

eating light, fit and healthy. pW

Tess Dumlao is a Valley freelance writer, businessconsultant and self-proclaimed “foodie.”

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Moving into fall, one of the Haute colors of the season is Pink—representing many things for many people. In October it represents a ribbon of hope connecting us

to one another in the fight against breast cancer. Year-round it represents femininity, optimism and glamour. Today it represents both.

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In a small meeting room inside a downtown Phoenix hotel, sits—with legs crossed and sipping a glass of water—a petiteand soft-spoken Olivia Newton-John—one of the largest talents of our day. As we quietly position ourselves on a couch in the backof the room, with rolling cameras and the occasional flash of photography, we truly appreciate the magnitude of this celebrity.Awaiting our turn for an interview becomes surreal.

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A Grammy and Emmy winning recording

star, Newton-John has sold more than 100

million albums in her 40-year career, and starred

in the most successful musical of all-time,

“Grease.” Not only is she an inspiration as an

artist and business woman, she has become a

voice of encouragement for the millions of

women around the globe who are battling

breast cancer.

During this July 20 media junket for local

news reporters and magazine editors, she

spreads the word of her journey with breast

cancer, her involvement with new breast cancer

awareness projects and a new device she

co-created to aid women in finding even the

most miniscule lumps.

“It’s a very simple tool,” she says. “It’s

actually a medical device.” The tool is called the

Liv breast self-exam aid—made from a soft,

pliable material, this pink heart-shaped tool is

placed over the breast to help enhance or

magnify the feeling of suspicious lumps. “It’s to

encourage women to do regular self exams and

if they find anything that doesn’t feel natural to

them or familiar, then you go get it checked

out,” says Newton-John. “You have to trust

your hands and even better, with this [device],

trust your instincts.”

Diagnosed 18 years ago with breast cancer,

Newton-John says, it was one of the scariest and

most challenging times of her life. She had

surgery and chemotherapy to remove the lump,

quickly realizing how empowered she felt. “You

find strengths you never knew you had and you

run the gamut of every emotion,” says

Newton-John. “Now looking back, feeling

good, I’m grateful for it, because I wouldn’t be

doing this now if I had not had this experience.”

As a way of helping people feel good, relax

and meditate through troubling times,

Newton-John will also be releasing a new

healing CD called “Grace and Gratitude

Renewed” in late Sept. She is also co-starring in

a breast cancer docudrama called “1 A Minute”

about personal stories and experiences with

breast cancer.

“It’s about going through the breast cancer

journey, and being able to put that experience in

a positive place,” says Newton-John. “I think

everything happens for a reason.” The movie,

which also features singer Melissa Etheridge and

actress Jaclyn Smith, will be released at over 525

theatres on Oct. 6 during a live event; proceeds

will benefit the Susan G. Komen

Foundation.

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awareness

campaigns and

promotions

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adopted—which

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global tour—she

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women and helping

them recognize

their strengths. “I encourage women to be

responsible for their own breast health, and if

there is something wrong, find it early—that’s

really the message.” pW

Jessica Parsons is editor of Phoenix Woman

magazine.

Olivia Newton-JohnA Voice of EncouragementSTORY BY JESSICA PARSONS

Grace and Gratitude, featuringNewton-John’s newly pennedoriginals combining meditativeand healing arrangements, is

in stores now.

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below: Olivia Newton-John with husband John Easterling;In an effort to raise awareness and money for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Australia, Newton-John walked 142miles across the Great Wall of China and the Gobi Desert during “The Great Walk to Beijing 2008.”

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Where most politicians are telling Arizonans theyhave to choose between higher taxes or cut services,one local woman is offering a third choice. Buy Local. And save our

economy. A fixture at the legislature, on the evening news or behind

the counter of her day job—owner of Stinkweeds record store and

Modified Arts Gallery in Phoenix—you’ll find Kimber Lanning.

A dynamo. An advocate. An inspiration.

Lanning is behind the helm of one of the largest economic

initiatives happening this fall—a campaign called “Shift Together.”

The project seeks to guide and educate Arizonans—if they just shifted

ten percent of their purchasing choices to locally owned businesses

they could generate millions of dollars in revenue for the state. And,

Lanning says she has the facts to prove it.

For the past eight years, Lanning has single handedly put the word

“local” on the minds of anyone who’d listen. She first began by

creating a non-profit organization called Local First Arizona, an

online directory of-sorts for locally owned and operated businesses. “I

created Local First so everyone would be able to find local businesses

easily,” says Lanning. “I hoped to build civic pride by showcasing tons

of great locally owned businesses—we should celebrate them.”

Lanning believes Arizona had initially been

zoned to support big retail, with cities built

around major thoroughfares, dividing

neighborhoods—not conducive to local,

ma-and-pa shops. That’s when Lanning, an

entrepreneur and small business owner, decided

to create a way to support local business owners

while encouraging the public to buy local

products and services.

"I know one day there will be a greater

awareness of economics,” says Lanning. “I am

totally optimistic people will make an effort.”

According to Local First Arizona, for every

dollar spent at a locally owned business, more

than 73 cents stays in the local economy for

necessities such as education, ballparks, police

and fire and public arts. Conversely, if that

same dollar was spent at a chain restaurant or

business, less than half stays in the local

economy—truly pennies on the dollar.

Executive Director of LocalFirst Arizona, Kimber Lanning

One Woman’s Mission to Increase Arizona’s EconomySTORY BY TONY FELICE

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To Lanning, that’s economics 101—don’t

import all of your goods and services. This

message she spreads through her newsletter,

an on-line presence and through countless

speeches in an attempt to educate the public,

business owners and government leaders about

the significant environmental and cultural

benefits of strong local economies.

The proof, she says, comes from a recent

economic study she commissioned through

Local First Arizona and one locally-based

company, SCF Arizona, the largest supplier

of worker’s compensation insurance. “This is

a hopeful message coming at a very difficult

time,” says Lanning. “Trading community

wealth for cheaply priced subsidized products

is not a good deal at all if you’re thinking

long term.”

The findings of the study, reported by

AppliedEconomics.net, showed that last year

SCF Arizona out-sourced 82 percent of its

goods and services to other local companies,

resulting in an overall economic impact in

Arizona of $528.3 million for 2009.

“SCF Arizona is a sleeping giant, when it

comes to its local economic impact in the

state,” says Lanning. “We hope this study

encourages business leaders to think even more

broadly about the impact of spending their

money with local companies,” she adds. “The

ripple effect adds up to much more than most

of us realize, and this study quantifies that

impact. The numbers are staggering.”

Lanning’s movement to drive small business,

tourism and economic growth for our state has

even captured the attention of Mayor Phil

Gordon, who calls her a tireless visionary and a

true friend to the city of Phoenix. “[Lanning’s]

never been the kind of person who says this is

the only way to do things,” says Gordon.

“Instead, she’s helped us realize that buying

local is just a part of the whole equation.”

Hopeful and determined that her message

will be heard, Lanning is a believer in her

community. She also feels every dollar spent

in our local economy is precious and valuable.

“We understand the value of investing in

something,” says Lanning. “But we shop like

eternal renters. Let’s start investing in

ourselves.” pW

Tony Felice is the founder of Tony Felice PR & Marketing and enjoys freelance writing.

INFOLINK: www.LocalFirstAZ.com

Shift TogetherIn a population of approx. 770,000 (close to the population of Mesa and Chandler combined)A 10% shift in local spending creates:• $137 million in new state revenue

• 1,600 new jobs• $50 million in new wagessource: A study for Local First, Grand Rapids, Mich. entitled: “Local Works! Examining the Impact of Local Business on the West Michigan Economy”

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(l to r) Owner of Bedmart ChetGoldberg, CEO Chuck Kill.

“Arizona has been good to us,” says

Chet Goldberg, owner of Bedmart. “So it only

makes sense that Bedmart has a deep commit-

ment to Arizona and its communities.” An

Arizona native, Goldberg comes from a family

who opened their first retail store in 1862.

In 1988, he opened the first Bedmart location

and since then has watched the independent chain

grow from a single store in Tucson to a statewide

bedding retail powerhouse with 30 locations.

“We built our business by working hard to

give every customer the best mattress buying

experience they’ve ever had,” says Goldberg.

“We want our customers to see every type of

mattress in one store so they can compare and find

the mattress that gives them a great night’s rest.”

The CEO of Bedmart, Chuck Kill, agrees

adding that local connections and strong

customer service is what has helped the

company prosper—even in a hard retail market.

But he feels one additional element has fueled

the company’s growth—a strong emphasis on

being a good neighbor. “It’s more than just taking

care of our customers,” says Kill. “It’s taking

care of the cities and towns where we live.”

Involvement with the local community grows

each year. It’s become an important part of the

company culture. It is who they are. “We’ve

been a proud sponsor of the Susan G. Komen

for the Cure for four years,” says Kill,

explaining that the company’s involvement goes

far beyond financial support. “Our employees

are often right in the race, raising individual

funds in addition to our contributions.”

The company is also a proud supporter of the

Muscular Dystrophy Association and Phoenix

Children’s Hospital. “We also get involved with

many other charities at a grassroots level,” says

Kill. “We are especially proud of our efforts to

help children through Casa de los Niños in

Tucson and the Crisis Nursery in Phoenix.”

As one of the original members of Local First

Arizona, a coalition of Arizona businesses

encouraging buyers to shop locally, Bedmart

continues to emphasize the importance of

supporting local businesses. “If you take $100

spent at a local business, $45 of that money

stays and re-circulates locally,” Kill explains.

“When you buy at a national chain, only $13

remains in the local economy—we want to be

proactive and cooperate with other Arizona

companies to strengthen the economy for all of

us who live and work in Arizona.”

Kill and Goldberg agree—the Bedmart

formula for success starts with every customer

who comes through the door and then extends

beyond their doors into the community. “We live

here. We work here. We started here. Bedmart

has grown here,” says Kill. “It only makes sense

to give back at every level to build a better

future for all of us.” pW

Pat Dunham works for Brandt Advertising inTucson and enjoys freelance writing.

INFOLINK: www.AZBedmart.com

“We live here. We work here. Westarted here. It onlymakes sense to giveback at every level tobuild a better futurefor all of us.”— Chuck Kill, CEO of Bedmart

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“Arizona Has Been Good To Us”Bedmart’s Secret Formula for SuccessSTORY BY PAUL DUNHAM

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PhoenixWoman: Why is obesity on the rise?Dr. Robin Blackstone: There is a rare genewithin the population which pre-disposes usto obesity, and we have a very obesogenicenvironment. The issues of food portions, foodchoices and lack of exercise really do count.

The thing about food is that you have to eat it.You have to have food to live. Most peoplefrankly, just overeat. What they don’t realize isthat anytime they eat more than a couple ofhundred calories [in one sitting], everythingelse is stored as fat.

Most big people get caught because theycan’t exercise, then their body fat percentcontinues to go up—they’re just sunk.

PW: What are the different types of weightloss surgeries, and is it true that surgery canresolve diabetes?RB: There are four major types of weight losssurgeries. The most prevalent and successfulis the adjustable gastric band (lap band)—youare basically limiting the amount of caloriessomeone can eat.

The mal-absorptive procedures [the other twotypes] have a strong effect on diabetesbecause they bypass most of the stomach

and the duodenum. What’s really unique isthat these surgeries normalize blood sugarlevels, particularly after gastric bypass. Thosepatients go into remission very early aftersurgery before any substantial weight lossand it is currently believed that the result isdue to the procedure itself. It is very excitingand seriously profound.

All the procedures have a profound effect onhormones—the hormones that make youhungry and make you feel satisfied.

PW: How does somebody know they’re acandidate for surgery?RB: Currently, the indications that areapproved by insurance companies are thosewho have a BMI of 35 or greater, which isabout 75 to 100 pounds overweight.

[continued on page 50]Dr. Robin Blackstone

FYI

Morbid Obesity—#1 health problemin the United States300,000 deaths annually

2009 Percent of Obese (BMI > 30) in U.S. AdultsColorado: 18.6 %Arizona: 25.5%Mississippi: 34.4%www.CDC.gov/obesity/data/trends

50 million Americans are obese11 million Americans are morbidly obese.

DefinitionsObesity—a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or greater, meaning 75 to 100 poundsoverweight

Morbid Obesity—a BMI of 40 or greater, meaning 100 pounds or more overweight.

source: The Centers for Disease Control,www.BariatricSurgeryAZ.com

MY LIFE / weight health

Obesity is on theRiseAre you at Risk? Q&A with Bariatric Surgeon Robin Blackstone, M.D.

Smile!Smile!You’re in good hands.

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Phoenix Woman: Which procedures are the most popular or sought-after?Dr. Patti Flint: Wrinkle filler injections areextremely popular because they can beprovided in the office without sedation. Theresults are immediate and there is little to nodowntime. Liposuction and breastaugmentation are also extremely popular.

PW: Where do you see the field in five, 10,15 years? Are you anticipating newadvances or patients tending more towardsnon-invasive, non-surgical procedures?PF: There is fascinating and innovative workbeing done regarding transferring fat fromone area of the body to another. Interestingwork with stem cells and growth factors will ultimately allow us to transfer cells andmanipulate those cells to develop intowhatever type of tissue we desire. This willhelp in all forms of reconstructive surgery.

Skin care products are also advancing byleaps and bounds. Products are now availablethat can be used prophylactically to preventskin cancer development and reverse skindamage. Long term, I believe we will lookmore youthful longer, without surgery.

PW: What are the procedures/treatmentsyou are most excited about and why?PF: I think my years of performing head andneck reconstruction prepared me very well forthe aesthetic procedures I now perform. Thefield of facial rejuvenation has been improveda great deal. I find the results created now aremuch more natural and have greater longevitythan past techniques.

I also think physician prescribed skin careprograms can make a wonderful difference ina person’s appearance, and the products justkeep getting better.

PW: How does being a woman in the field ofplastic surgery help you with your patients? PF: I face the same issues they face as far asthe changes aging brings, and the effectsaging can have on one’s sense of well-being. Ithink and communicate the way most womendo. I understand how clothes and bras shouldfit, and the frustrating challenges faced whenthey don’t fit well because of a body issue.

While I have many male colleagues who areincredibly technically adept and empathic, Ijust think overall, it is easier and more comfort-able for women to talk to a woman physicianabout their concerns regarding their appearance.

PW: What do you love about your field? Why do you enjoy being a plastic surgeon?PF: When I first started my practice fourteenyears ago, I specialized in microsurgicalreconstruction of the head and neck, andbreast reconstruction in cancer patients. Itwas challenging and interesting. Seven yearslater, I changed my focus to cosmetic surgeryof the face, breast and body. I chose plasticsurgery because it is so broad in scope andconstantly changing.

PW: What questions should a patient askwhen consulting with a plastic surgeon? PF: You should ask your plastic surgeon howlong they have been in practice. Practice makesfor better outcomes. Asking how many timesthe surgeon has performed the procedure you are interested in is also important.

It is not well known by many prospectivepatients, but in Arizona and many other states,a doctor does not have to complete trainingin a plastic surgery residency program beforethey can promote themselves as a plasticsurgeon. It is really startling, but those whohave trained in obstetrics, general surgery,dermatology and other specialties areperforming facelifts and breast augmenta-tions in Scottsdale very frequently.

The American Board of Plastic Surgery isthe only board recognized by the AmericanBoard of Medical Specialties as providingcomplete training in the field of plasticsurgery. So, it is not only important to ask ifthe surgeon is board certified, but also to askby which board. pW

INFOLINK: www.PattiFlintMD.com

Editor’s Note: This article is for the sole purpose of

information and is in no way intended to diagnose, offer

medical advice or recommendations. All information

included represents the views of the individual and not

necessarily those of LPI Multimedia Inc. or Phoenix

Woman magazine.

“89 percent of patientsseeking cosmetic surgeryare women.”— Patti Flint, M.D.


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Rolling Out the Pink CarpetFrom Mammogram to Cure in Four Hoursby Bridget Blake

It could be the worst time of awoman’s life—wondering for weekson end if the lump in her breast iscancer. It happens more often thandoctors want to admit—delayedtreatments due to a lengthy andsometimes complicated imagingprocess. It has become the mission of Valley Radiologists to dramaticallyreduce the time it takes fromdiagnosis to treatment—recognizingthat time, in many cases, is of theessence.

“In the past, patients with suspicion for breastcancer were going back and forth throughmultiple appointments in multiple locationswith multiple radiologists involved, becomingsometimes like a ping-pong ball,” saysChristophe Frouge, M.D., Ph.D., medicaldirector of breast imaging at ValleyRadiologists. “I had a patient who wentthrough 11 steps with eight differentradiologists in the same practice,” he adds.According to Frouge, most patients canexpect to wait approximately one month frommammogram to surgery date—that’s averagefor the U.S.

At Valley Radiologists, the goal for treatmentis within 72 hours. The center iscomprehensive; all screening, tissue samplingand ultra-sound guided biopsy’s can be donein one place to avoid patients bouncingbetween physicians. Moreover,communication between multiple facilities isfully digital and streamless allowing forsame-day, immediate results.

Also crucial to the process, is keeping apatient feeling relaxed and at ease. “We wantour patients to become immersed inpeacefulness so they can experience somedegree of emotional freedom,” saysSupervisor Holly MacLean. The floor plan ofthe breast center, which was designed byFrouge, is reminiscent of a luxurious spa withintimate changing rooms, robes instead ofgowns and individual entrances and exits tomaintain the utmost privacy.

“You have to think of it as your mother, yourbrother or your sister coming through here,”says MacLean, who became teary-eyed whilediscussing how much they care about theirpatients. “It’s very important to us that no oneslips through the cracks,” she adds. This ismost evident with at least one patient, whowas diagnosed with breast cancer and curedin record speed—within four hours.

“I removed her cancer at that time becauseit was small,” says Frouge, explaining thather family history and size of the lumpwarranted immediate action. The patient wasscheduled for a routine follow up surgerywhen she was given the good news—shewas already cancer free. Dr. Frouge hadremoved all signs of the cancer during herinitial in-office biopsy.

“To cure this patient through biopsy was notmy intent and is not standard of care,” saysFrouge. “It was just a side effect of ourworkflow combined with a positive cascadeof events…she was therefore ‘cancer free’four hours after her screening mammogram,”he adds.

This case, although rare, illustrates how thelatest advances in technology allowed Frougeand his team to act quickly. Computer-aideddiagnosis, state-of-the-art work stations andhigh resolution displays are just some of thetools used at Valley Radiologists, keeping the group—its 11 centers and two Valleyhospitals—in the forefront of women’simaging for nearly 50 years.

“When we find a high suspicion of cancer, webecome like pit bulls…we stay on top of thecase to make sure the patient receives theexpeditious, caring attention she deserves,”says Frouge. “Delay is the patient’s enemy,” headds, “and, therefore our enemy, as well.” pW

Bridget Blake is an editorial intern at Phoenix

Woman magazine and LPI Multimedia Inc.

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Setting the Record Straight…For Your First MammogramOne Doctor’s Personal Story Q&A with Dr. Threasa Frouge

PhoenixWoman: When should a womanschedule her first mammogram? There havebeen conflicting age ranges. Can you setthe record straight and explain?Dr. Threasa Frouge: The answer to thisquestion has recently become confusing, notbecause published scientific data has changed,but because various groups of expertsevaluating this data have different purposes inmind. The benefit of screening mammographyis well documented, but at what cost?

The goal of every woman going for ascreening mammogram or doctor visit is todetermine whether or not she has breastcancer. If she has cancer, her goal is earlydetection with prompt treatment and survival.

The goal of early breast cancer detectionand increased survival can be achieved bybreast self examination—beginning screeningmammography at age 40, continuingscreening mammography every 1 to 2 yearsfrom age 40 to 49, and then yearly after age50. These are longstanding recommendationsof the American Medical Association (AMA),American Cancer Society (ACS), AmericanCollege of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

(ACOG) and American College ofRadiologists (ACR).

Those of us who have had breast cancerdetected early by mammography screening orbreast self examination will tell you that afalse positive finding or unnecessary biopsyis a small price to pay for survival. I certainlywould not advocate delayed or decreasedmammography screening or breast selfexamination in any way.

PW: Early detection of cancers throughscreenings has saved lives. You have apersonal experience with this—would you liketo share a little of your story?TF:Most women diagnosed with breastcancer are like me, they have no family history.A normal mammogram is a snapshot at asingle point in time, not an insurance policyfor the rest of the year.

I had a normal mammogram in May, 2009and found a lump in April, 2010—one monthbefore my next screening exam. Like so manywomen, I almost waited until I was due for mynext mammogram, but then decided that nomatter how busy I was, I needed to take the

time to investigate this further. One monthwas too long to wait.

As a patient, the most stressful time waswaiting for results. I was asking the samequestions my patients had asked over theyears. Is it invasive or not? How big is it? Aremy lymph nodes positive? I was fortunate tohave accurate information in a timely manner,which should be the goal of everyone takingcare of patients.

As for many women fortunate enough tohave daughters, one of my first thoughts onconfirming my diagnosis was: what will thismean for my daughter?

My wish for the future is that screeningmammography will no longer be needed.Until that time, my daughter, who now has apositive history on both sides of her familytree, will have screening mammograms andMRI at the appropriate time.

I have had surgery and am now undergoingchemotherapy. Unfortunately, breast cancer iscommon. Fortunately, with early detection andtreatment, we can survive this disease.

This means there are a lot of wonderful andsupportive breast cancer survivors out therewho have paved the way for the rest of us. Iam fortunate to have close friends who aresurvivors and to continue to meet new friendswho are survivors. It’s the most wonderfulclub of special women you would never wishto join. pW

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• In 2008 and 2009, 20% of the breast cancers detected through screening mammography at Valley Radiologists were found in patients before age 50.

• Valley Radiologists was one of the first facilities in United States to provide complete data to the National Mammography Database and meet the benchmark of the American College of Radiology.

• Valley Radiologists will be one of the first breast centers to receive the new breast MRI accreditation.

source: Valley Radiologists

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Q: Pink ribbons everywhere remind me that I need amammogram. What can make it a more pleasant experience?

A: All too often, having a mammogram means standing in a skimpy hospitalgown in a chilly, clinical room before your breast is placed on a cold, hard surface.

Not at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center. Here, the Women’s Diagnostic Center offers breast health services that combine

a soothing setting with state-of-the-art services provided by breast health experts. Located just inside the hospital lobby, the Women’s Diagnostic Center provides

plush robes, private dressing rooms, complimentary refreshments and comfy sofas.The center even offers the MammoPad, an FDA-approved foam cushion designedto provide a softer, warmer surface for your breast during your mammogram. Thiscan help you relax, potentially resulting in improved images.

Complementing the Women’s Diagnostic Center’s peaceful environment is thelatest technology used to provide comprehensive diagnostic services, including:

• Digital mammography—This technology is especially beneficial for detecting cancer in young women and women with dense breast tissue.

• Breast ultrasound—This technology uses sound waves to detect changes in breast tissue.

• Breast MRI—This may be recommended for women who are at high risk of breast cancer.

• Breast biopsy—This involves taking a small amount of tissue to send to alab to determine if a woman has cancer.

• Ductograms—This may be performed to learn the cause of nipple discharge.

Importantly, breast imaging procedures at the Women’s Diagnostic Center areperformed by compassionate women technologists who are dedicated to providingthe best possible experience.

You can count on true experts to determine the results of your mammogram orother breast imaging service, too. Your breast study will be interpreted byradiologists who are physicians with advanced training and experience in breastimaging examinations and procedures.

Regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer are important for findingcancer early, when treatment often is easier and more effective. Don’t put off thispotentially life-saving screening.

Schedule your appointment at Scottsdale Healthcare’s Women’s DiagnosticCenter today by calling 480.882.4703.

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Phoenix Woman: There are a lot of mixed messages aboutbreast cancer screening. At what age should women get theirfirst mammogram and how often? Dr. Monali Gupta: Despite conflicting reports, both the AmericanCancer Society and American College of Radiology continue toadvise symptom-less women schedule their first mammogrambeginning at age 40. It is also recommended that womenschedule annual screening mammograms once a year after age40. Depending on a woman’s medical history, her physician mayrecommend she start routine mammogram screenings earlier.Mammograms are vital in helping to detect breast cancersearly—if detected early, there is a 96 percent chance of survival.

PW: Are monthly self breast exams still important? MG: Women know their bodies and, when checked on a monthlybasis, may feel changes that could be occurring—self breastexams continue to be a vital step in detecting changes. Areas ofconcern should be addressed.

PW: What information should a woman share with her doctorwhen it comes to breast health?MG: The more information a woman can provide the better.Women should make sure they mention any breast related issuesthey are experiencing—a new lump, thickening of the breasttissue, nipple discharge or pain.

Additionally, women should make sure their primary care doctor isaware of any risk factors they may have such as a family historyof breast cancer or certain genetic factors. By providing all of thisinformation upfront, doctors can determine if a woman shouldundergo a routine screening mammogram, or more extensivediagnostic imaging.

PW: If an abnormality is detected on a mammogram, what nextsteps can a woman expect? MG: Imaging studies such as a breast MRI or biopsy may berecommended to determine if the area of concern is benign ormalignant. Benign findings are quite common. However, theearlier a malignancy is found the better the patient is positioned to successfully overcome it.

It is critically important that women see their personal doctor on a routine basis and start scheduling their annual screeningmammogram at age 40. The best protection in the battle againstbreast cancer is earlier detection. pW

Radiologist Monali Gupta, M.D., is the chair of the breast-imaging

department at Scottsdale Medical Imaging, Ltd.

INFOLINK: www.ESMIL.com

Breast Exams andMammogramsYour Questions AnsweredQ&A with Monali Gupta, M.D.

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Patti Flint, M.D. is a plastic surgeon who is board certified bythe American Board of Plastic Surgery. She has been in practicefor more than 14 years, was appointed Chief of Plastic Surgeryat Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn, 2000-2002 and has beenelected a “Top Doc” numerous times.

Specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast and body,Dr. Flint focuses on creating natural appearing results. She alsoprovides complete skin care programs and wrinkle fillertreatments.

Dr. Flint and her staff have long-standing relationships withher patients. She feels she understands her patient’s goals andhas a unique opportunity to provide plastic surgery from awoman’s perspective.

Patti Flint, M.D.• Cosmetic Plastic Surgery• Facial Fillers• Skin care programs• Cosmetic/Reconstructive Breast Surgery• Body Contouring Surgery

Education: B.S., University of California at DavisM.D., Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TexasGeneral Surgery Residency: Phoenix IntegratedSurgical Residency Program 1989-1994;Chief Resident 1993-1994Plastic Surgery Residency: University of Texas atHouston and MD Anderson Cancer Center1994-1996

Contact:Patti Flint, M.D.7301 E. 2nd St. Ste 200 Scottsdale, AZ 85251480.945.3300

1520 S. Dobson Rd., Ste 218Mesa, AZ 85202480.945.3300

www.PattiFlintMD.com

pW / PHYSICIAN PROFILE: PLASTIC SURGERY

Dr. Barry Weiss, Chief Surgeon at National Hair Centers, isinternationally recognized as an expert in the field of woman’shair loss and an innovator in the practice of hair restoration. He is devoted to solving the hair loss challenges of women of all ages with both compassion and the highest standards ofquality care.

The philosophy of Dr. Weiss and National Hair Centers is toprovide the most effective hair loss solutions available. Thisapproach has helped thousands of Arizona women restore notonly their hair but also their self esteem.

• Surgical Solutions• Non-Surgical Solutions • Laser Hair Therapy• Hair Re-Growth Products

Barry Weiss, M.D.,F.A.C.S. • Hair Loss Specialist• Women’s Hair loss• Hair Transplantation including Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)• Eyebrow Transplantation

Education: University of Illinois American Board OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of Facial and Reconstructive SurgeryBoard Certified, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

Fact:National Hair Centers in Phoenix is the largestfull service hair loss center in the world.

Contact:National Hair Centers5828 N. 7th StreetPhoenix, AZ 85014602.230.0000

www.NationalHair.com

pW / PHYSICIAN PROFILE: HAIR LOSS

Drs. Lindsay Ackerman and MargaretKessler treat each patient as an individual with unique needs. Having trained atesteemed institutions, both doctors provide compassionate and effective carefrom the most basic dermatology needs tothose of great medical complexity. At

Medical Dermatology Specialists, every patient is seen bya board certified dermatologist.

Medical Dermatology Specialists offers services to abroad demographic because everyone deservesexceptional care.

Education: L. Ackerman, M.D. - Tulane Univ. Dermatology -Dermatology Residency and MedicalDermatology Fellowship

M. Kessler, M.D. - Case Western ReserveDermatology - Dermatology Residency

Contact:Medical Dermatology Specialists, PC1331 N. 7th St., Ste. 250 Phoenix, AZ 85006(602) 354-5770

www.medicaldermatologyspecialists.com

pW / PHYSICIAN PROFILE: DERMATOLOGY

Featured Medical Profiles 2010

Lindsay S. Ackerman,M.D. Margaret A. Kessler,M.D.• Comprehensive care with compassion and respect • General, medical, surgical dermatology• Aesthetic procedural services• Pediatric, adolescent, adult care• Emphasis on patient education

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Christophe Frouge M.D., Ph.D. is an American Board CertifiedRadiologist who has dedicated his career to the early detectionof breast cancer. He is the Director of Breast Imaging at ValleyRadiologists and oversees quality assurance of twocomprehensive centers and three mammography facilities with full American College of Radiology accreditation.

Dr. Frouge initiated Valley Radiologists’ “Pink CarpetProgram,” prioritizing patients with high suspicion for breastcancer (ACR BIRADS™ 4c and 5) through directcommunication and suppression of unnecessary steps withresults in three business days or less.

Many of Dr. Frouge’s medical and scientific publicationsregarding Neoangiogenesis, Radial Scars and Microcalcificationsserve as widely used references in radiological literature.

Christophe Frouge,M.D., Ph.D.• Breast Imaging Specialist• Screening and Diagnostic Mammography, Breast Ultrasound and Breast MRIStereotactic, Ultrasound and MRI guided Breast Biopsy

Education: Medical School: Universite Rene Descartes, Paris VResidency: Internat des Hôpitaux de ParisFellowship: Chef de Clinique-Assistant des Hôpitauxde Paris

Fact:Dr. Frouge is a Clinical Assistant Professor at theUniversity of Arizona

Contact:Valley RadiologistsEstrella Breast Center (Banner Estrella Medical Campus)9305 W. Thomas Road, Ste 200 Phoenix, AZ 85037623.847.2000

www.ValleyRadiologists.com

pW / PHYSICIAN PROFILE: RADIOLOGY

Caroline Min-min Cranford, M.D., MBA is a Board CertifiedRadiologist specializing in breast imaging at Valley Radiologistsin Phoenix. She is the lead interpreting physician for theSunWest Breast Center in Glendale, a comprehensive breastcenter offering state-of-the-art technology to detect, diagnoseand stage breast cancer.

Passionate about breast health, Dr. Cranford stresses theimportance of early detection through screening mammography.She makes herself available to her patients, discussing imagingfindings, explaining procedures and communicating biopsyresults.

Dr. Cranford is the author of many publications and haspresented her research at major medical conferences.

Education: Medical School: Northwestern University, Evanston, ILResidency: University of Chicago, Chicago, ILFellowship: Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ

Fact:Dr. Cranford serves as the Race Chair for the 2010Susan G. Komen for the Cure in Phoenix.

Contact:Valley RadiologistsSunWest Breast Center5757 W. Thunderbird Road, Ste W-101Glendale, AZ 85304623.847.2000



Judy Green, M.D. has over 25 years of experience in breastimaging. Her career began under the guidance of one of thepioneers of mammography at the University of Cincinnati.

She has had extensive experience in both diagnostic imagingand invasive breast procedures, and believes a team ofknowledgeable and dedicated professionals, including medicaloncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists and breastsurgeons ensures the best outcome for patients.

Her current position at Valley Radiologists includesresponsibilities at both Sunwest and Estrella Breast Centers. As an advocate for woman’s imaging, she has lectured to bothbreast care specialists and women’s groups stressing the benefitsof early detection.

Education: B.S., Biology, magna cum laude, Central StateUniversityM.D., Case Western Reserve UniversityRadiology Residency: University of Cincinnati

Fact:Dr. Greene served as a consultant to a leadingmanufacturer of devices for the detection of breastcancer.

Contact:Valley RadiologistsSunWest Breast Center5757 W. Thunderbird Road, Ste W-101Glendale, AZ 85304623.847.2000



Judy Greene, M.D.• Breast Imaging Specialist• Screening and Diagnostic Mammography, Breast Ultrasound and Breast MRIStereotactic, Ultrasound and MRI guided Breast Biopsy

Caroline Min-minCranford, M.D., MBA• Breast Imaging Specialist• Mammography, Ultrasound and MRI• Stereotactic, Ultrasound and MRI Breast Biopsies


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An advocate for patients affected by obesity, Dr. RobinBlackstone leads a team of experts in the management ofobesity and related medical problems, such as Pre-Diabetes andDiabetes, Infertility and Polycystic Ovary Disease.

Established in 2001, her team has helped more than 4,000patients gain control of their weight through minimally invasivesurgical procedures, including adjustable gastric band, gastricbypass and sleeve gastrectomy.

Dr. Blackstone’s team offers a comprehensive program allowingeach person to sustain weight loss, resolve medical problemsand regain quality of life. Learn more by attending a freeeducational seminar. Dr. Blackstone provides world-classpatient care at Scottsdale Healthcare.

Robin Blackstone, M.D., F.A.C.S.• Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery• Comprehensive Weight Management Services

Education: M.D., University of Texas Medical School at San AntonioGeneral Surgery Residency: University of ColoradoBoard Certified in General SurgeryPresident Elect, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Fact: Dr. Blackstone is a founding Board Member ofthe Obesity Action Coalition, and is a third generationArizonan.

Contact:Dr. Robin BlackstoneScottsdale Healthcare Bariatric Center10200 N. 92nd St. Ste 225, Medical Plaza IVScottsdale, AZ 85258480.391.3885

www.shc.org/bariatrics

pW / PHYSICIAN PROFILE: BARIATRIC SURGERY

Linda Liu is a Board Certified General Surgeon with a practicefocused on breast surgery. She enjoys the challenges ofintegrating aesthetics with cutting-edge technology in thesurgical management of breast cancer.

By using oncoplastic techniques (reshaping of breast tissue),skin-sparing mastectomies and working closely with plasticsurgeons, she strives to achieve maximal cosmesis.

At 21st Century Oncology of Arizona, Dr. Liu is a part of aunique multi-disciplinary team that coordinates surgery withradiation oncology and naturopathic oncology to optimizebreast cancer outcomes.

Education: Undergraduate: Princeton University, 1988M.D., Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1994 with honorsSurgery Residency: University of Michigan, 1999

Fact: Dr. Liu joined 21st Century Oncology in 2007after being in private practice in Texas, and has servedas an instructor for various residency programs.

Contact:Dr. Linda Liu21st Century Oncology of Arizona7340 E. Thomas Rd.Scottsdale, AZ 85251480.945.6896

www.AZBreastSurgery.com

pW / PHYSICIAN PROFILE: BREAST SURGERY

After training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Dr.Olson Gibbs served her country in the United States Air Forceas a flight surgeon. Then, she finished her residency at theScottsdale Family Medicine Residency Program.

Dr. Olson Gibbs is a Board Certified Family Physician and aDiplomate of the American Board of Bariatric Medicinefocusing on the care and treatment of obese patients. Herphilosophy of working with patients and their currentlifestyles—making meaningful changes to achieve healthgoals—has her working with patients who suffer from anorexiaand bulimia.

A proponent of education, Dr. Olson Gibbs also lecturesresidents, community groups and medical students from U of A,Phoenix Campus.

Education: M.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center

Fact: Dr. Olson Gibbs has been practicing medicine in Arizona for eight years.

Contact:Dr. Kim Olson GibbsTown Center Medical Group7301 E. 2nd St. Ste 300Scottsdale, AZ 85251480.949.9047

www.ChangingYourWeighs.Blogspot.com

pW / PHYSICIAN PROFILE: FAMILY PRACTICE

Kim Olson Gibbs, M.D.• Medically Supervised Weight Loss• Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa

Linda Liu, M.D.• Breast Surgery• Multidisciplinary Mgt. of Breast Cancer• Skin-sparing Mastectomy, Oncoplastic Techniques• Brachytherapy Radiation Catheters


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LeAnn Allgood, M.D. is a fellowship-trained breast surgeonwhose practice focuses on the evaluation and management ofbreast patients.

Dr. Allgood manages a wide breadth of surgical proceduresused for benign and malignant breast diseases including:fine-needle aspiration for palpable masses, ultrasound-guidedoffice biopsy, intra-operative ultrasound, sentinel node biopsyand balloon catheter placement for radiation therapy.

Her patient care approach has always been comprehensive—empowering patients to make the best decisions for theirsituation. Dr. Allgood counsels patients regarding high-riskstatus and incorporates research-backed tools and technologyinto her recommendations and management.

LeAnn Allgood, M.D.F.A.C.S.• Evaluation of Breast Problems• Coordination of Cancer Care• Ultrasound-Guided Office Biopsy• Latest Surgical Techniques

Education: B. S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln M.D., University of Nebraska Medical Center (Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society)General Surgery Residency: Iowa Methodist MedicalCenter, Des Moines, Iowa, 2004Fellowship Training in Breast Surgery: Grant MedicalCenter, Columbus, Ohio, 2005

Contact:Dr. LeAnn Allgood21st Century Oncology of Arizona 9159 W. Thunderbird Rd. Peoria, AZ 85381623.815.3380and14506 W. Meeker Blvd. Sun City West, AZ 85375623.584.8898

www.AZBreastSurgery.com

pW / PHYSICIAN PROFILE: BREAST SURGERY

Dr. Allison House is a native of Arizona and graduated from the University of Alabama, School of Dentistry in 2000. She is a certified member of the Panky Institute, which specializes inthe study of total mouth and joint reconstruction.

She loves all phases of dentistry and places special emphasis on complete and gentle dentistry as well as comprehensive andpreventative patient care. Dr. House takes time to know herpatients, personalizing care to their specific needs to help themachieve optimum dental health and dental beauty.

Dr. House has been awarded America’s Top Dentist for 2008,2009 and 2010 and is a professional speaker for the ArizonaDental Association.

Education: DMD, University of Alabama School ofDentistry, 2000

Fact: Dr. House grew up in Flagstaff, has been in practice for 10 years and is marriedwith two children.

Contact:Allison House, DMD5033 North 44th Street, Ste C9Phoenix, AZ 85018602.957.4576

www.HouseDental.com

pW / PHYSICIAN PROFILE: COSMETIC & FAMILY DENTISTRY

Tanya Feinberg, M.D., is board certified in both general andchild, and adolescent psychiatry. She began practicing in theValley in July of 2001 and treats patients four years of age and older.

Understanding the many challenges life can bring, Dr. Feinbergtreats each of her patients with an individualized andcompassionate approach. Equally important, she has the skilland training required to resolve and manage each specific case.

Dr. Feinberg is a volunteer speaker at school districtsthroughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area. She is also a regularexpert for local television news broadcasts in her areas ofpsychiatric expertise and has written articles for localpublications.

Education: M.D., Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MissouriResidency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital at WashingtonUniversity, St. Louis, MissouriFellowship: St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis,Missouri

Fact: Years of Practice: Nearly 10 years

Contact:Tanya Feinberg, M.D.Scottsdale Behavioral Health, LLC.7400 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Ste 206 Scottsdale, AZ 85255480.993.3303

www.DrFeinbergMD.com

pW / PHYSICIAN PROFILE: PSYCHIATRY

Tanya Feinberg, M.D. • Mood Problems/Depression and Bipolar• Anxiety/OCD/Panic Disorder• ADD/ADHD• Eating Disorders• Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Allison House, DMD• General Dentistry• Cosmetic Dentistry• Laser Therapy• TMJ• Periodontal Therapy


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Terri Morrison, along with her husband Nick Morrison, MDfounded the Morrison Vein Institute in 1996. The Institute was the first in the Southwest to perform VNUS Closure andEndovenous Laser treatments. In addition to being asclerotherapy and compression hose expert, Terri has spenteight years as a national and international vein care speaker and Nursing Section chair of the American College ofPhlebology (ACP).

She also co-authored the Fundamentals of Phlebology NursingManual for the ACP. Terri is also extremely passionate abouther 20 years of annual medical volunteer work in SouthAmerica for Amigos de Salud, a charity she and her husbandfounded.

Terri Morrison,R.N., B.S. Ed, CEO

Education: Creighton UniversityOmaha, Nebraska

Fact: Terri Morrison has lived in Arizona for 38 years. Sheenjoys her children, traveling and being a grandmotherto three beautiful grandchildren.

Contact:Morrison Vein Institute8575 E. Princess Drive, Ste 223Scottsdale, AZ 85255and4515 S. McClintock Drive, Ste 101Tempe, AZ 85282480.860-6455 866.GRT.LEGS

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pW / NURSE PROFILE: PHLEBOLOGY—VEIN CARE

Susie Baker, who grew up in Salem, Oregon, has lived in theValley for almost 25 years since graduating from the ASUSchool of Nursing in 1987. She spent 12 years in emergencyand trauma medicine in various hospitals as well as doingparamedic teaching and raising two sons.

Susie’s first experience with the Morrison Vein Institute was asa patient. When she joined the team as a nurse, she broughtvaluable insight on patient care drawing from her personalexperiences. Susie enjoys the diversity of medical procedures,cosmetic sclerotherapy and patient education.

Education: Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona

Fact: Susie Baker has lived in Arizona for 25 years and fills her leisure time with hiking, swimming and the great outdoors.




Janice Moreno joined the Morrison Vein Institute in 2006,where she is currently the nurse manager. Prior to this, she spent23 years working in vascular surgery in Michigan. She is excitedto work with her current team—colleagues who embrace acommitment to knowledge, education and excellence in thepractice of phlebology.

Janice has authored a chapter in the Core Curriculum forPhlebology Nurses and has been a national speaker for theNursing Section of the American College of Phlebology.

Most recently Janice volunteered and traveled to South America for her second trip to provide medical care withAmigos de Salud, an experience she says is beyond what wordscould describe.

Education: Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Fact: Janice moved to Arizona 4 years ago. She enjoys theoutdoors and being a first time grandmother to hergranddaughter.




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If you have varicose or spider veins, swollenfeet and ankles, leg heaviness or restless legs, you will find our physicians' combinedcentury of experience invaluable. Determinewhether your veins require cosmetic or medical treatment and learn why you haveveins in the first place. We will guide youthrough the steps necessary to produce positive, long-term outcomes in our comfort-able, accommodating setting. Our expert staffwill teach you about vein disease, the state-of-the-art treatments we have available, andconservative treatment as well. With our information, you will make the right choice.

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Ellen Allen is a registered sclerotherapy nurse who has workedat the Morrison Vein Institute for over five years. Before joiningthe Morrison Vein team, she worked in the hospital setting for34 years in the recovery room, special procedures radiology andthe ICU.

Ellen assists the doctors at the Morrison Vein Institute and sheis an invaluable asset during procedures, keeping patients calmand comfortable. In addition, she is an expert in sclerotherapyfor spider veins. She’s also a part of the Morrison Vein TrainingProgram instructing doctors, nurses and other medicalpersonnel from across the United States.

Education: St. Josephs School of NursingPhoenix, Arizona

Fact: Ellen Allen is a native Arizonan who enjoys gardening,operating her four vacation homes in Prescott andtraveling.



Kathy has worked for the Morrison Vein Institute since itsinception in 1995 as a patient educator and sclerotherapist.Prior to Morrison Vein, she worked in surgical ICU in SanDiego and later at the Maricopa Medical Center, where shebecame an assistant director of nursing.

She has published “Post Sclerotherapy Pigmentation, Can it bePrevented?” and “Embolia Cutis Medicamentosa” along withco-authoring a chapter called, “Compression” in the CoreCurriculum Manual for Phlebology Nursing Certification.

Kathy continues to present yearly at the American College ofPhlebology on various aspects of sclerotherapy techniques andnursing practice protocols. She is also the co-Chair of theAmerican College of Phlebology Nursing Section.

Education: B.S.N, Boston College School of Nursing Post graduate work, University of California San Diegoand Arizona State University

Fact: Kathy and her husband of 40 years have threedaughters, three grandchildren and farm a citrus grove in Chandler Heights.



Barbara joined the Morrison Vein Institute in 2005 bringingwith her 25 years of nursing experience, primarily indermatology and outpatient surgery. She has been asclerotherapy nurse since 1995 and is also a scrub nurse foroffice procedures, assisting with varicose vein removal andendovenous thermal ablation (EVTA) procedures.

She has authored two chapters in the Core Curriculum forPhlebology Nurses and has lectured nationally for the AmericanCollege of Phlebology (ACP).

An Air Force veteran originally from Shenandoah, Pa., Barbaramoved to Phoenix in 1999 with her husband and two children.

Education: College Misericordia, Dallas, PA

Fact: Barbara is an Air Force veteran and has lived inArizona for 11 years.



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Over the years, I have trustedrecommendations from friends forpediatricians, surgeons, even my primarycare provider. So, who recommendedMorrison Vein Institute when I needed treat-ment for symptoms of venous disease? I did.

I’ve been a registered nurse in the Valley formore than 20 years. When it comes to myhealth, I’ve never been willing to “try” a newdoctor or procedure, and then gamble on theend results. My only regret is waiting so longto seek treatment for my veins.

After my second child was born, mysymptoms of venous disease and uglyvaricose veins progressed. By the age of 40,I had painful leg cramps, tired, heavy legsand swelling in my ankles. Ultimately mysymptoms worsened. I went to Morrison VeinInstitute and confirmed what I already knew.

A simple Ultrasound scan (called a venousduplex) determined that the valves in my legs were not working, allowing the blood to flow backwards instead of towards theheart. The staff educated me on venousdisease—even nurses need informationoutside their specialty— then thoroughlyexplained procedures and outcomes. I hadEndovenous Thermal Ablation and had all myvaricose veins removed in less than two hours.

I walked two miles two days after theprocedure and was back in the gym on daythree. Cramping is gone. I exercise pain-free.My legs feel and look great. Do I wear skirtsor shorts now? You bet! pW

Susie Baker is a registered nurse at Morrison

Vein Institute and enjoys freelance writing.

INFOLINK: www.MorrisonVein.com

Bye-ByeVeinsOne Woman’s Personal Storyby Susie Baker, R.N., B.S.N.


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pWFeatured Medical Profiles 2010

Dr. David Smith is a well known Vascular Surgeon in Arizonaand has been honored as a “Top Doc” by Phoenix Magazinefor more than five years running. Dr. Smith is Board Certifiedin Phlebology (Vein Specialty), General Surgery and VascularSurgery. He has extensive training in Vascular Surgery and wasone of the first doctors to perform minimally invasiveprocedures for venous disease in the State of Arizona.

He attended the College of Osteopathic Medicine in KansasCity, Kansas, received his Internship and Residency training atCuyahoga Falls General Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, andcontinued his Vascular and Endovascular training at GrandviewHospital in Dayton, Ohio.

Dr. Fulton is an Arizona native, who grew up in ApacheJunction, Arizona. Dr. Fulton is Board Certified in EmergencyMedicine, and Board Eligible in Phlebology (Vein Specialty).Dr. Fulton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, fromthe Arizona State University and graduated Magna Cum Laude,earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona,College of Medicine, and completed his residency at Mt. SinaiMedical Center’s Department of Emergency Medicine inCleveland, Ohio.

Dr. Fulton has appeared on national and local television andradio programs, including CNBC's Today's Health, KNXV TV15 (ABC) Sonoran Living, KTVK TV 3 (Indep.) Good DayArizona, KNIX FM, and KCTK AM Your Second 50 years.

Contact:William F. Fulton Jr., M.D.Center for Venous Disease2557 S. Val Vista Drive, Ste 101Gilbert, AZ 85295480.917.7546

www.HealthyLegs.net

Dr. Michael Herion graduated from Arizona State University in1992 and completed his medical school training in Baltimore,Maryland in 1998. He went on to complete his Residency andFellowship training in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Herion is BoardCertified in Phlebology (Vein Specialty), Oculoplastics andAesthetic Medicine.

He has been a member of the prestigious National EducationFaculty (NEF) for Allergan® Cosmetic since 2004 and serves asan educational faculty member for Thermage®. This distinctionidentifies Dr. Herion as one of the top educators and aestheticproviders in the country and has been named as “One ofAmerica’s Top Surgeons” by the Consumer Research Council of America since 2007.

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Contact:Michael A. Herion, M.D.Center for Venous Disease7125 E. Lincoln Drive, Ste. B-208Paradise Valley, AZ 85253480.922.VEIN (8346)

www.HealthyLegs.net

Contact:David M. Smith, D.O., F.A.C.O.S.Center for Venous Disease6320 W. Union Hills Drive, Ste A-200Glendale, AZ 85308623.435.VEIN (8346)

www.HealthyLegs.net

Michael A. Herion, M.D.• Varicose Vein Treatments• DVT Screening• Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy• Cosmetic Laser Treatment• Wound Care• Patient Education• TOTAL VEIN CARE

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Most patients have tried to diet, but thedifference between a diet and surgery is thata diet is something you do intermittently.Surgery is something that is present andhelps you every single day. It doesn’t solvethat persons eating issue—it provides asafety net.

PW: How do you counsel your patientsbefore, during and after surgicalprocedures?RB: We believe counseling is a veryimportant component. People should seekprograms that offer strong psychologicalsupport. Surgery is just a small part of whatwe do. We have two psychologists, greatnutritionists and two exercise physiologists.It’s a team effort.

In my personal view the biggest myth we carryin America is that extra weight is about how youlook—it’s really about how you feel, how healthyyou are and how long you’re going to live.

It’s amazing to watch a long-term diabeticcome in and go into remission. Many peoplewho are obese are discriminated against—when they lose that weight, the world acceptsthem for the talent they have.

When you see them a year later, they have asparkle, they have a lightness in theirstep…obesity is no longer this thing theycarry around with them as their firstintroduction to the world. pW

INFOLINK: www.BariatricSurgeryAZ.com

Obesity ison the Rise

Are you at Risk?Q&A with Bariatric Surgeon

Robin Blackstone, M.D.

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Dr. Daniel Riesenberg joined Sun ValleyUrology, P.C. in April 2009 with over 30 years of experience. He specializesin female urinary incontinence andoffers the latest and most advancedprocedures for surgical repair of thiscondition. Dr. Riesenberg can evaluateyou to identify what type of incontinence affects your lifeand determine the best treatment plan for you.

Call to schedule your personal consultation. Regain controland stop the embarrassing moments that come along withliving with this condition.

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FYI

Definitionbody mass index (BMI)—is a statistical measure of body weight based on aperson’s weight and height. Though itdoes not actually measure the percentageof body fat, it is used to estimate ahealthy body weight based on a person’sheight. Due to its ease of measurementand calculation, it is the most widely useddiagnostic tool to identify weightproblems.

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“Surgery is just a small part ofwhat we do. We have twopsychologists, great nutritionistsand two exercise physiologists.It’s a team effort.”

— Dr. Robin Blackstone


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ADD/ADHDNot Just in Kidsby Natalie June Reilly

Once thought to be a behavioral disorderexclusive to children—the restless grade-schooler struggling to pay attention in class; the young child straining to stay ontask—Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) andAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) seem to be following many childreninto adulthood.

So, what happens when the restless grade-schooler grows up? Or, graduates fromcollege? Gets a job? According to TanyaFeinberg, M.D., who is board certified ingeneral psychiatry and child and adolescentpsychiatry, many adults will go their entirelives without ever being diagnosed, whichcould be a recipe for disaster. “It has beenfound that not treating children with ADHDputs them at higher risk for experimentationwith illicit drugs and alcohol in their teenageyears,” says Dr. Feinberg.

While Dr. Feinberg points out thatADD/ADHD is actually under-diagnosed,one of her patients, who we’ll call “Louise,”learned recently as an adult that her troublingsymptoms had a name. “I believe I have hadADD all my life, but just never recognized itwas a true medical condition,” says Louise. “I always thought something was just wrongwith me…why can't I get this project undercontrol…why can't I focus on one thing?”

The 41-year-old married mother of two and successful Valley business owner wasalways a straight “A” student in school. Shehas done well for herself both personally andprofessionally, but had often struggled withdeep-seated feelings of incompetence,frustration and even depression.

“ADD has certainly impacted my life,” saysLouise. “Dealing with scattered andunfocused thoughts made me feel morestressed and less able to handle every-daylife,” she adds. “Life, in general, just feltchaotic.”

According to Dr. Feinberg, studies show asmany as 60 percent of children diagnosedwith ADD/ADHD suffer with symptoms asadults—that’s eight million people, many ofwhom have not been diagnosed or treated.“When this disorder is causing significantproblems in a person’s life, such as trouble in their job, trouble in their relationships,depression and/or anxiety, that’s the timetreatment is recommended,” says Dr.Feinberg.

Treatment is multifaceted, consisting ofmedication and/or behavioral modificationtherapy. Dr. Feinberg says treatment shouldultimately be tailored to meet the uniqueneeds of the patient and the family. “Peoplebenefit much more from therapy when theyare on medication,” says Dr. Feinberg,“because they are better able to payattention and put those skills into practice.”Louise is currently taking medication and isfinally learning to live with and manage hersymptoms.

“The greatest gift has been realizing that it’snot my fault,” says Louise. “Educate yourselfon this disorder…don’t let feelings of shameor embarrassment stop you; there are somany resources available now that can makea big difference.” pW

Natalie June Reilly is a Valley freelance writer

and mother of two.

INFOLINK: www.DrFeinbergMD.com

FYI

Do You Have ADD/ADHD?• Difficulty paying attention to details• Tendency of making careless mistakes/impulsive decisions

• Easily distracted by irrelevant stimuli• Inability to sustain attention on tasks/activities

• Difficulty performing tasks that require concentration

• Frequent shifts in conversation

source: Dr.Tanya Feinberg, www.WebMD.com

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Phoenix Woman: What is Bio-identicalHormone Pellet Therapy and how does itwork/differ from traditional hormonereplacement therapy?Dr. Gino Tutera: The therapy we do isdesigned to change the internal physiology—to reconstruct, as close as we can, to whata woman would possess in her late 30s,early 40s.

The structure of the hormone is identical towhat the human body produces. This is amore preferable method of replacementcompared to hormones that come fromhorses or are produced from a syntheticfoundation.

PW: Since the hormone pellet is insertedunderneath the skin, is the release processmore beneficial to the body?GT: When you’re using other forms—pills,creams gels, patches, etc., you get arollercoaster effect. Even with the patch, youget 50 percent of the hormone in the first24 hours. With pellets, hormone release iscontrolled by heart rate and the amount ofblood that’s pumping.

Think of the pellet as a lollipop, and the bodyis a child. If you’re exercising, your heart rate’sway up; the kid is licking furiously on thelollipop. The importance is that you get theright amount of hormone at the right time,continuously. Other forms of delivery don’tcome close to that.

PW: How are your treatments created andwho would be a good candidate?GT: You can either use soy or yam, which hasthe same, exact 4-carbon structure commonto all reproductive hormones. Through theusage of enzymes identical to what thehuman body uses, the hormones have beenrefined to each individual hormone.

Even younger women begin losingtestosterone production at age 20. By thetime they reach age 40, half of theirtestosterone production has been eliminated.Without testosterone, the ovary has a difficulttime making estrogen.

PW: What are the most common symptomsthat bring patients in to see you? GT: We see PMS symptoms such asirritability, anxiety and fatigue. We see a lackof response to exercise…the brain not beingable to remember things accurately or patientshaving difficulty with multi-tasking— all relatedto the disappearance of testosterone.

PW: How quickly can a patient feel relief?GT: It depends on the individual, butanywhere from three days to three weeks.The goal is to protect your heart, brain,muscular and skeletal system. Creams andpills might get rid of your symptoms, but they

don’t make you physiologically normal with a stable and balanced metabolic system. I’ve heard physicians say women don’t needtestosterone. That’s like saying your righthand doesn’t need your right arm for function.Testosterone is an extremely importanthormone for women; it’s what prevents youfrom getting fibrocystic disease of the breast,from developing osteoporosis and from losingmuscle and brain function.

PW: When you’ve been able to help patients,what is their reaction, and what is yours? GT: The reactions from my patients rangefrom: “you’ve changed my life completely” to“my husband thanks you for giving him backhis wife.” It’s probably the most satisfying thingI’ve done other than delivering babies. Therepair of a woman’s physiology has such farreaching effects. There is no reason a womanhas to suffer a loss of libido, a loss of brainfunction and have a lesser quality of life. pW

INFOLINK: www.SottoPelleLife.com






Woman magazine.

Are Bio-identical

Hormones for Me?Q&A with Gino Tutera, M.D.,

Founder of SottoPelle

“Testosterone is an extremely important hormone for women.”— Dr. Gino Tutera


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PW: How prevalent is hair loss amongwomen?LZ: It is one of the most under-reported,under-serviced medical conditions in theUnited States. An estimated 40 percent ofwomen will lose some hair before the age of40. It can be devastating. Many women hidethe condition with hats, bandanas anduncomfortable wigs because they don’t realizethere are other options available to them.

PW: What options do women have and arethere new products or procedures available?LZ: For qualified candidates, hair transplantsmay be the answer. We also offer hairre-growth products. For chemotherapypatients we offer cranial prostheses that look,act and feel like their own hair. These are justa few of the options.

We also offer a new three-step laser hairtherapy program. This includes an FDA-cleared technology that stops hair loss andcan help regrow hair. Another popular optionis Virtusse, a non-surgical solution created forHollywood actresses that is virtuallyundetectable.

PW: If a woman is experiencing hair loss,how can you help her? LZ: First, we offer all the most popularsolutions under one roof. Being in this businessfor over 30 years, I’ve seen lives completelytransformed by the services we offer.

Secondly, as a woman and president ofNational Hair Centers, I think it is importantwe focus on not only the physical but theemotional needs of our clients. Our clientstell me that this is one of the main thingsthat set us apart from everyone else. It’s agreat feeling knowing we’ve helpedthousands of women. pW

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Phoenix Woman: What do youenjoy most about being in the realestate industry?

Sally Cashman: I absolutely love theprocess of meeting someone new every day.

Buying or selling property is potentially one of

the biggest decisions we make in life. Clients

need to have an advocate who listens and

manages their transactions effectively, working

truly on their behalf.

PW: How have you stayed positive and strong

with your business in this down economy?

SC: As realty professionals, we are responsiblefor spreading positive energy to the market.

Even in times of economic stress, we can bring

that positive energy to our clients and become

part of the solution, rather than regurgitating

the doom and gloom. We have to stay aggressive

and professional in all market conditions.

PW: Why are you so passionate about Susan

G. Komen for the Cure, the Arizona 3-Day

Walk and breast cancer awareness in general?

SC: My commitment to captain our 3-Day

Team, “Bad Girls” stemmed from a desire to

give back to the people who helped me through

an immensely difficult time. My family, friends,

colleagues and community are all at risk in my

eyes, and I feel strongly about making an impact

on finding a cure.

Originally I had

promised myself I would

do the walk once in

2009—that was the year

I had my bilateral

mastectomies. But after

three days with these

incredible people, I

couldn’t walk away. So,

we are back bigger than

ever, with a team nearing

20 walkers and hopes of

hitting $50,000 or more

in donations.

PW: How has your battle

with cancer changed you,

personally and/or on a professional level?

SC: There are ways in which I feel moresensitive to things that happen in my life now;

they seem more important and pivotal.

Maybe in some ways this journey has made

me more confident in my ability to push

through anything.

I was a young 46-year-old wife, happily

married, mother of two awesome teenage boys,

business owner and was very involved in my

community. Then all of a sudden I was

compromised. It’s what you decide at that

moment that takes you either up or down. I

carry that same suitcase with me on my

professional journey.

PW: What advice do you offer other women

who may be faced with a difficult journey

themselves?

SC: I had the honor of being the survivorspeaker at last year’s 3-Day, and after writing a

script and stressing over it to “get it right,” I

threw it away on my way to the stage. There

isn’t really any right or wrong way to talk about

this experience, but the key is to talk about

it—period. It will make our very precious lives

even richer. pW

If you are interested in joining Sally Cashman’s team or making a donation, visitwww.The3Day.org/goto/teambadgirls.

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pW / MY CAREER / business

Since colonial times, women have played

an important—although sometimes unsung—

role in our nation’s economic history. Today,

however, women are no longer relegated to

“cottage industries” such as candle making and

macramé. Women-owned businesses are now

a potent economic force and a key driver of

employment and prosperity. We owe these

successes to the dedication and tenacity of

women business owners and the organizations

they’ve formed.

The explosive growth of women-owned

businesses was ignited in 1988, when Congress

passed the Women’s Business Ownership Act.

This landmark legislation was championed by

the National Association of Woman Business

Owners (NAWBO), which had established a

chapter in Phoenix only three years before.

Among other things, the law addressed

disparities in women’s access to business credit

which made it difficult for women to open and

expand their companies. It established the

National Women’s Business Council to serve as

an independent source of advice and counsel to

the President, Congress and the U.S. Small

Business Administration on economic issues of

importance to women business owners.

It also initiated a pilot program spawning a

national network of Women’s Business Centers,

where women entrepreneurs—especially those

who were economically or socially

disadvantaged—received comprehensive

business training and counseling. And, it

directed the Census Bureau to collect the data on

women-owned businesses needed to track the

success of these national programs and inform

future policies.

In 1972, women accounted for only four

percent of the nation’s business owners. By

1991, the number of women-owned businesses

had increased more than

nine-fold to 38 percent,

employing 27 million workers

and generating $4 trillion in

sales. The trend continues to

this day.

According to the most

recent U.S. Census Bureau

report in 2007, there were

approximately 7.8 million

women-owned businesses in the United States.

In Arizona, the number increased by more than

25 percent between 2002 and 2007.

Of course, the numbers only tell part

of the story. Go to phoenixwoman.com

for more on this story. pW

Cindy Hynes is owner of Hynes Benefits

Consulting, LLC and president of the Phoenix

Chapter of NAWBO. She can be reached at

[email protected].

INFOLINK: www.NAWBOPhx.org

With the passage of this bill and theprograms it launched, women had finallyearned their place at the table ofbusiness. The results were dramatic.

A Powerful Economic Forceby Cindy Hynes

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a message from the presidentI like to call my mother an accidental breast cancer survivor. She had neglected her mammograms and then, one day,found the procedure available on sale. That was enough to encourage her to get the overdue test.

When the results came in, my mother was encouraged to see her doctor. She did. However, her physician, without a goodbaseline against which to compare the results, suggested another test in six months. My mother promptly packed up herresults and went for a second opinion. Within a week, the biopsy was back. “A very early stage of a very aggressive formof cancer,” she remembers. Shortly thereafter, my mother had a radical mastectomy.

That was nearly 25 years ago. I still have my mother—who turned 99 this summer—today because a woman in her 70stook control of her medical destiny. In this issue of Phoenix Woman magazine, you will learn that women (and men) ofall ages can help us put an end to this disease, whether by becoming educated, by knowing their body, by participating in the Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure or by contributing financially. In celebration of this year’s 10.10.10 Race date, I encourage you to take 10 minutes and make an impact today!

Sincerely,

Dan CostelloBoard PresidentPhoenix Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®

2040 W. Bethany Home Road, Suite 120Phoenix, AZ 85015602.544.CURE (2873) 1.877.GO KOMEN

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Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister,Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982,that promise became Susan G. Komen for theCure—a breast cancer movement launched on a global scale.

Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largestgrassroots network of more than 100,000 breastcancer survivors and activists fighting to savelives, empower people, ensure quality care for alland energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for theCure®, nearly $1.5 billion has been invested tofulfill the promise, making Komen for the Cure

Founding an Organization to End Breast Cancer

the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated tothe fight against breast cancer in the world.

The Phoenix Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for theCure, which is one of 125 in the United Statesand three foreign countries, was started by threemembers of the Junior League of Phoenix (JLP)to honor their friend who lost her life to breastcancer. In 1993, JLP and Banner Healthpartnered to bring the Race for the Cure toPhoenix. That first Race drew 1,500 participantsand raised $65,000. Eighteen years later, thereare 1,500 local volunteers and the 2009 KomenPhoenix Race for the Cure raised $2 million!

The Komen Phoenix Affiliate serves Maricopa,Apache, Coconino, Gila, La Paz, Mohave,Navajo, Pinal and Yavapai counties by awardinggrants for breast cancer screening, treatment andeducation, and by delivering breast healthawareness through its Community OutreachAmbassadors and multilingual educationalmaterials. Throughout the year, Komen Phoenixhosts fund-raising activities such as the Race for the Cure and Circle of Hope®, resulting ininception-to-date grants of more than $18million for breast cancer research andcommunity outreach programs.

In addition, the Komen Phoenix Affiliate uses the power of activism to help achieve importantlegislative objectives at federal, state and locallevels. Komen representatives work to cultivateand maintain strong relationships with decisionmakers and community leaders, encouragingtheir active engagement in the breast cancermovement. pWNancy G. Brinker (right)

with her sister Susan G. Komen

Save the Date!Susan G. Komen on the GoASUOctober 21, 2010Women’s Running Magazine Women’s Half Marathon benefiting Susan G. Komenfor the Cure®, Scottsdale, Tempe,November 7, 2010

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Promise Me by Nancy G. Brinker Book Launch, Tempe, November 15, 2010

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Karissa’s experience began two months prior,when she noticed nipple discharge and a smalllump in her breast. Her doctor assured her thatshe was too young—too healthy—to have any-thing to worry about. He sent Karissa on her way.

“I think as women we can be a littlesubmissive,” says Karissa. “So, if a doctor tellsus we’re okay, we believe it.” Without muchknowledge of breast cancer, Karissa wasn’tworried. But her husband was. At Erik’sinsistence, she returned to her doctor andconvinced him she needed a mammogram.

At the screening center Karissa was the youngestpatient, by far. In fact, someone asked if she wasthere with her mother. She had several series ofimages, an ultrasound and a lumpectomy. Thenthe dreaded phone call came. Karissa learnedwhen it comes to age breast cancer doesn’t playby the rules.

She was diagnosed with Stage 2 ductalcarcinoma in situ (DCIS), a non-invasive form ofbreast cancer that can become invasive over timeif not treated. Karissa opted for an aggressive

Karissa and Erik Ma would have considered themselves lucky to have spent their first year of marriagedealing with the typical challenges of newlyweds. Instead, the Houston couple’s honeymoon periodcame to an abrupt halt four months into their marriage—Karissa was diagnosed with breast cancer.She was 30 years old—with no family history of the disease.

treatment plan: a double mastectomy withimmediate reconstruction, six months ofchemotherapy and a five-year course of thebreast cancer drug Tamoxifen.

While grateful for the support she received fromErik, her family and friends, Karissa felt sheneeded to talk to others who had been in hershoes. “Because of my age, I felt a realdisconnect from the typical breast cancerpatient,” she recalls. “All of the support groups I went to were for older women with differentneeds. Younger women have different concerns,like fertility and dating with prosthesis.”

A recommendation from another young survivorled Karissa to the Houston chapter of the YoungSurvival Coalition (YSC), an internationalorganization dedicated to the issues unique to young women and breast cancer. Theorganization was a fit. “It was nice to relate tosomeone who was going through what I wasgoing through,” Karissa says.

The organization not only gave Karissa an outletfor expressing her emotions, but it also gave her

Age at Diagnosis

Breast Cancer Doesn’t Play by the Rulesby Sarah McGrain Padilla

Photos (above, from left):Karissa with husband Erik Ma

Karissa Ma waving her flagRace for the Cure, 2005

Young Survival Coalition TeamRace for the Cure, 2006

Karissa and Erik on their wedding day, 2004

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a platform through which to raise awareness.When she and Erik moved to the Valley threeyears ago and learned that YSC did not have aPhoenix chapter, Karissa put the wheels inmotion to establish one.

Today, she is a founding member of the Phoenixchapter, which held its first meeting in April andhas already connected with about 20 women,most of whom are in their 30s and 40s. Thewomen have formed a team to participate in this year’s Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure on Sunday, Oct. 10—all wearing t-shirtsshowing their age at diagnosis.

This October also marks Karissa’s fifth year of survivorship as well as her final dose ofTamoxifen. And with that, Karissa and Erik can finally start working toward their dream of having a family.

While excited about the thought of havingchildren, Karissa admits she’s anxious aboutbringing a daughter into the world, knowing she would have an increased chance for breastcancer. But, Karissa is determined to face the rest of her life with the same positive attitudethat helped get her through the past five years.

“My cancer can come back at any time, but I can’t live in fear, so I make the most of every day and hope to help other young women in theprocess,” she says. “I don’t have control overwhat’s going to happen, but I do have controlover my attitude and how I live my life.” pW

Sarah McGrain Padilla is an Ahwatukee-basedfreelance writer and public relations consultant.

INFOLINK: www.YoungSurvival.org

“I don’t have controlover what’s going tohappen, but I do havecontrol over my attitudeand how I live my life.”

TheYoungSurvivalCoalition,Phoenix Chapter When: Meets the second Tuesday of every month.

Where: The Breast Center at John C. Lincoln, Deer Valley Hospital.

For more info: visit www.youngsurvival.org, www.facebook.com/YSCPhoenix

Email: [email protected]

Where Does the Money Go?

A Request for Application for the2011-2012 grant cycle is nowavailable for eligible nonprofitorganizations at komenphoenix.org.Applications are due in December.

In a time when healthcare reform and funding is top of mind for nearlyeveryone, the Phoenix Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® isdoing its best to ensure that Arizona’s most vulnerable populationshave access to affordable breast cancer care.

Since its inception in 1993, the Komen Phoenix Affiliatehas granted more than $18 million-making it the largestprivate grantor of breast cancer funds in Arizona.

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CAL AND NATIONAL GRANTS

$925,900TREATM

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$570,963SCREENING PROGRAMS

$540,000RESEARCH PROGRAMS

$255,822EDUCATION PROGRAMS

The Komen Phoenix Affiliate Granted $2.2 million:• Breast Cancer Screening• Education• Treatment• Research

$1.7 million:• Local Community• 29 non-profit programs• Central and Northern Arizona

The annual Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure,which is the largest 5K event in Arizona, is theorganization’s primary fundraiser. The 2009event drew 30,000 participants and raised $2million!

75% of net proceeds:remains within the local service community

25% of net proceeds:funds the national Susan G. Komen for the CureResearch Grant Program

2010-2011 Grants: Education Programs • Ak-Chin Indian Community • Arizona Myeloma Network• Asian Pacific Community in Action • Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation • Maricopa Health Foundation • Raul H. Castro Institute • Regional Center for Border Health, Inc.

Screening Programs : • Arizona’s Children Association / Golden Gate Community Center • Casa Grande Regional Medical Center Foundation • Desert Mission, Inc. • Gila River Health Care Corporation• Hopi Tribe • John C. Lincoln Breast Health & Research Center• La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church • Mountain Park Health Center • Sistas of AZ / PINK 365 • The Junior League of Phoenix • The Nurses Office • Yavapai County Community Health Services

Treatment Programs:• Banner Health Foundation - Banner Desert • Banner Health Foundation - Banner Good Samaritan • Catholic Healthcare West Foundation – East Valley • Flagstaff Medical Center • Maricopa County Dept. of Public Health • Maricopa Health Foundation – Treatment • Mission of Mercy – Arizona • North Country Healthcare • St. Joseph’s Foundation


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There has been a lot of controversy generated over the recentrecommendations by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) onscreening mammography, leaving many women confused. In theNovember 17, 2009 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine, the taskforce recommends against screening mammogram before the age of 50and suggests that screening ends at age 74. Women between the age of 50and 74 should undergo biennial screening. This recommendation is achange from a 2002 statement which supported mammography screeningannually or biennially for women 40 years or older.

Today, the USPSTF acknowledges that mammograms do reduce themortality from breast cancer in women 40 years and older. However,women under the age of 50 have a higher chance of having a false positiveresult, which can lead to additional medical visits, unnecessary tests,biopsies and treatments, as well as increased anxiety.

For example, over the past several decades, the increased use ofmammography has resulted in a significant increase in the diagnosis of anearly form of breast cancer known as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).DCIS is non-invasive and is the result of abnormal growth of cells withinthe breast ducts. While DCIS is not life threatening, approximately 20 to50 percent of women will develop an invasive breast cancer within 10years of diagnosis. Because there is no way to differentiate which forms ofDCIS will become invasive, it is currently treated with surgery, radiationand hormone therapy.

Studies have shown that the use of screening mammography has helpeddecrease the death rate from breast cancer by 30 percent. However, aswith all screening tests, there are associated harms such as misdiagnosisand over-treatment. Currently, many medical professional organizationsand expert groups, including the American Cancer Society, the AmericanCollege of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American Society of BreastSurgeons, the American College of Radiology and Susan G. Komen forthe Cure advocate routine screening mammography for women startingat the age of 40.

The decision to get a mammogram must include an evaluation of thebenefits and risks of the screening tool, as well as consideration of patientpreference. Healthcare professionals need to be able to communicatebreast cancer risk to women and to assist them in understanding whatfactors might influence their decision to have intervention or not. pW

Caroline Min-min Cranford, M.D.,MBA, is a physician specializing inbreast imaging at Valley RadiologistsLtd. in Phoenix. She currentlyvolunteers her time as the Race Chairfor the 2010 Komen Phoenix Race forthe Cure®.

The Debate onScreeningMammographyby Caroline Min-min Cranford, M.D.

10 WAYSto Make an Impact in Celebration of thisYear’s 10.10.10 Race#10: Invite 10 friends to participate in the Race with you.

#9: Ask 10 people to donate $10 towards your Race fundraising efforts.

#8: Sign-up for Buddy Check 12 and receive monthly reminders to do your breast self-exam, which takes less than 10 minutes a month and could save your life.

#7: Congratulate 10 survivors along the Race route or throughout the Survivor’s Parade.

#6: Support Race sponsors throughout the year – they make our event possible.

#5: Visit the Komen Phoenix grant recipient tables on Race day to learn more about their role in our community.

#4: Stay connected by becoming a fan of Komen Phoenix on Facebook, signing up to receive our e-newsletter (email [email protected]), and by regularly visiting komenphoenix.org.

#3: Text KOMEN to 27722 to make a $10 donation to the Komen Phoenix Affiliate.

#2: Sign our petition to expand the Breast and CervicalCancer Prevention and Treatment Act found on theadvocacy section of komenphoenix.org

#1: Make or renew a lifelong promise to share our vision of a world without breast cancer and remember, together, we are the cure.

INFOLINK: komenphoenix.org

The POWER of 10Did you know that if every Race participant asked 10 friends for $10, it would raise $3 million towards thefight against breast cancer?


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18th Annual Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure State Capitol District, Sunday, October 10, 2010

Impact. Make One.Join the fight to end breastcancer forever by registering forthe 18th Annual Susan G.Komen Phoenix Race for theCure, taking place Sunday, Oct.10, 2010. Your participationhelps the Phoenix Affiliate ofSusan G. Komen for the Cure inits efforts to support breastcancer screening, treatment andeducation programs in centraland northern Arizona.

The 2010 Komen Phoenix Racefor the Cure offers something foreveryone. Race events include the1 Mile Run/Walk, Breast CancerSurvivor’s 5K Run, 5K Run, 5KWalk, Sleep In for the Cure® andfamily-friendly entertainmentalong the Race route. All eventsare non-competitive.

Race Day Schedule6:00 am – Race Site Opens6:15 am – Survivor Parade Line-Up6:45 am – Survivors’ Celebration & Parade 7:15 am – 1 Mile Walk/Run8:05 am – Breast Cancer Survivor’s 5K Run8:20 am – 5K Run8:40 am – 5K Walk10:00 am – Awards Announced (at Finish Line)6:30-8:30 am – Survivor & Co-Survivor Area,including Pink Hat Café, open

Race Route Start Line: 17th Ave & Adams Finish Line: East of 17th Ave & Jefferson

Race Parking & ShuttlesThe Race draws a large crowd so carpooling,riding public transportation or utilizing the RaceDay Shuttle is highly recommended. Plan extratime to park and walk to the start of the Race.Updated information, including shuttlelocations, available parking lots and streetclosures, will be posted online.

Race EntryBoth individuals and teams can register onlineat www.komenphoenix.org. Race entry formsare available at select Fry’s Food Stores andother local businesses. Also, please visit ourwebsite for a list of in-person registrationopportunities.

Breast Cancer Survivors$20 thru Race Day/Oct.10 Adults (Ages 13+)$30 thru Sept. 21$35 Sept. 22 – Oct. 10

Kids for the Cure® (ages 12 and under)$15 thru Sept. 21$20 Sept. 22 – Oct. 10

DeadlinesTeam RegistrationOnline: Sept. 21 (online at 11:59 p.m.)Mail: Postmarked by Sept. 21

Individual RegistrationOnline: Oct. 5 (Noon)Mail: Postmarked by Sept. Sept. 27

Packet Pick-UpPackets include Race T-shirts and bibs. Thisyear, participants who register online by Sept.21 will have their packet mailed to themdirectly for FREE.

Multiple Team Pick-Up and Individual Pick-Updates will take place in October leading up torace day. On Race Day, Oct. 10, packets maybe picked up at Wesley Bolin Plaza beginningat 6 a.m.

Pledge ProgramRace participants who wish to further supportKomen for the Cure, can collect donations tosupport the cure. Donations can be made onlineor sent via mail with an accompanying pledgeform and checks, made payable to KomenPhoenix Race for the Cure.

All donations are tax-deductible to the fullestextent of the law (TAX ID# 75-2845061).Receipts will be issued for individual contributionsof $250 or more, otherwise a cancelled checkserves as a receipt for tax purposes.

All information subject to change.

For additional Race Day information includingparking, shuttle service, registration, safety andvolunteer information, please visit:

komenphoenix.org


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a messagefrom the race chair

joinus!Impact. Make One. Given the prevalence of breast cancer, there is a good chance we all know someone who is affected by this disease. Detected early enough, I believe that breast cancer is treatable, and perhaps one day even curable. But in order to achieve this, we have to be proactive in our breast health. By doing your own self breastexamination, reporting any new findings to your doctor and getting your annual mammography, you can save your own life by finding cancer sooner rather than later. This is the essence of our theme for the 2010 Komen Phoenix Racefor the Cure: Impact. Make One.

Our theme can also be applied to our community. The Race for the Cure is truly an amazing event put together by theKomen Phoenix Affiliate, our local businesses, medical community and the hundreds of men and women who graciouslyvolunteer their time and services. With 30,000 participants, we are the largest 5K in Arizona. In addition to raisingawareness about breast cancer, the majority of the money raised (approximately $2 million) goes towards fundingeducation, mammography and breast cancer treatment for community members in need.

Together, we can make an impact. Join us for the 2010 Race for the Cure.

Dr. Caroline “Min-min” Cranford2010 Race Chair

Dr. Caroline “Min-min” Cranford

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Thank you to the sponsors of the 2010 Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure! Be sure to visit our sponsors in CorporateVillage on 10.10.10!*

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I know what a cancer diagnosis feelslike. I’ve had one. It was thyroid cancer. A

cancer diagnosis—any cancer diagnosis—is like

a bomb dropped on your life. Once the doctor

utters those dreaded words, nothing is ever the

same. My life changed. I changed. Perhaps that

is why I can embark on an adventure so

completely uncharacteristic that my friends and

family don’t even recognize me—but thankfully

most are supportive. Some call my mission

crazy. I call it bold. Brave. Audacious.

A 60 MILE WALKBut, I am not alone. I, along with thousands

of others, will walk 60 miles in three days.

Why, you ask? The answer is two-fold. First,

I’m raising money for breast cancer research.

Second, I’m walking because I can. At least, I

think I can. Hope I can. Know I can.

I joined the Arizona Susan G. Komen 3-Day

for the Cure and it’s probably the biggest, most

important thing I’ve ever done. The walk takes

place Nov. 12 through 14—but the journey

thus far has already been amazing; more so

than I had ever expected. Let me back up and

explain how I got to this point.

I was out running errands one day in

January when I heard a radio commercial for

the 3-Day. Suddenly, I was overwhelmed and

compelled by a thought—“I have to do this.”

It wasn’t just a passing thought, in my head

one minute and gone the next. This one stuck.

“The Most ImportantThing I’ll Ever Do”Words by the Energizer Bunny’s Keep Going Bloggerby Catherine Holland

FAT GIRL WALKIN’I am what most people politely call plus-size.

Non-polite people just call me fat. I spend an

average of 12 hours a day sitting in front of a

computer; I generally detest exercise on

principle alone; and I hate to sweat.

But, it wasn’t long before my family saw I

was serious and got on board. The same cannot

be said of some friends who were somewhat less

than supportive—several were downright mean.

It was thanks in part to those “meanies” that I

was adopted wholeheartedly by the 3-Day

family. And make no mistake, it is a family.

I started a blog—Fat Girl Walkin’—as a way

to make myself accountable. It’s much harder to

bail on something when you’re putting it out

there—good, bad and sweaty—for the world to

see. I even posted a picture of myself, which

might not sound like a big deal to you, but to

me, it’s huge. Up until then, my Facebook profile

picture was a very cute picture—of my cat.

As part of putting it all out there, I wrote

about my “meanies.” The response floored

me—made me cry. But these weren’t sad, mad

Photo: Amy Lawlor

“The 3-Day isn’t about statistics. It’s about people. It’s aboutsaving lives. It’s about those who have survived breast cancer,those who haven’t, those who are fighting like hell and thosewho have yet to be diagnosed.”

— Catherine Holland

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or frustrated tears. They were grateful, happy,

hopeful tears as I received comments of support

and encouragement from other 3-Day walkers

from all over the country. I now call them my

friends, my 3-Day family.

TRAINING FOR THE TRAININGBeing the plus-size, desk jockey, computer geek

that I am, I had to train to be ready for the

training. But I did it, sweat and all. And believe

me, I sweat. A lot. It’s very lady-like. Not only

did I “pre-train,” I became a Susan G. Komen

3-Day for the Cure Online Ambassador and

then the Energizer Keep Going Blogger

for Arizona.

Energizer has been a longtime partner with

Susan G. Komen, and this year they chose 15

bloggers—one for each of the 3-Day events

throughout the country—to share their

experiences from beginning to end.

I’m honored and humbled to have been

selected. It means I get to do what I like

best—write. And, help raise awareness—about

breast cancer, the importance of research, the

people who fight this insidious disease and those

who stand by them—about hope.

When it comes right down to it, hope is what

the 3-Day is about. I think it’s why I took on

this challenge. It's why men and women across

the country endure blisters, shin splints,

sunburns, and dehydration, and will keep

going—because none of that compares to what

breast cancer patients go through. Step after

step, mile after mile, we’ll do our best Energizer

Bunny impressions and we’ll keep going. pW

Catherine Holland is a local freelancewriter, a cancersurvivor andadventure seeker.

INFOLINK: www.Cats3DayAdventure.comwww.The3Day.org

Photo: Amy Lawlor

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Get away from it all— the scorching heat, the monotony of a typical 9 to 5workday, that dreadful cubicle—and go relax, enjoy and dream about paradise. Our “Fantasy Island” tour begins on the exclusive, private Hawaiian island of

Lana‘i—an alluring destination where turquoise-blue water meets a crescentwhite-sandy beach—a destination just awaiting your arrival.

Island Paradises

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The Fantasy Tour Awaits by Sophia Roberts

right: A table for twooverlooks a tropicalJamaican beach.

Stroll the beach at Rose Hall-Half Moon Resort, Jamaica.

left: Enjoy kayaking onthe island of Lana ‘i.

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t WELCOME TO BORA BORAThe mythical island of Bora Bora is the jewel of

French Polynesia and the Tahitian Islands. From

Los Angeles, an eight-hour flight lands you in

Papeete, the capital city of Tahiti. A quick and

picturesque 45-minutes later, on an inter-island (not

a puddle jumper), you’ll find yourself in the land of

turquoise waters, mountain peaks and ultimate

romance—welcome to Bora Bora. Magic awaits.

Upon arrival, reality of being in paradise soaks

in as a yacht taxi-boat glides you across a private

lagoon to your room. Don’t expect hotel towers,

elevators or carpeted walkways—this is Bora Bora

and Four Seasons does it in style.

There are 100 overwater bungalows (yes, the

ones pictured on postcards or on the Travel

Channel) and seven beachfront villas decorated in

traditional Polynesian style. Each thatched roof

bungalow is approx. 1,050 square feet

with amenities such as private decks and

plunge pools.

Those looking for activities can easily find

them—whether it be tennis, a snorkel with the

resort’s marine biologist, an outing to feed sharks

and rays, a sunset cruise on a catamaran or

4-wheeling around the main island and up the hills

surrounding Mount Otemanu.

As ambitious as one may be, sunning on the

infinity pool deck, lounging in one of the cabanas

or relaxing beachside can also be great ways to pass

the time, as many celebrity guests have found. In

all, this is a paradise within reach, and a highly

recommended one at that. Just one thing—bring

extra memory for your camera, you’ll need it.

INFOLINK:

www.FourSeasons.com/BoraBora

Sophia Roberts is a freelance writer who resides inScottsdale with her husband and two children.

t WELCOME TO LANA`IFrom Phoenix, a six hour plane ride—

which includes sampling mai tai’s to pass the

time—lands you in Honolulu. From there, you

take a quick 20-minute inter-island scenic flight to

the unspoiled and serene paradise island of Lana i.

Lana i is nothing short of perfection. Upon

arrival, you instantly feel as if you’ve stepped back

in time. There are no traffic

signals, fast food restaurants

or neon signs to spoil the

landscape. Instead, you will

discover the charming former

plantation town of Lana i City,

seeped in history of an era that is

gone, but not forgotten.

The town square boasts a

quaint grocery market, a culture

center and local style eateries that

are mixed together with world

class art galleries and specialty

boutiques. Strolling around

Lana i City, you will be

greeted by friendly smiles

and waves from

passersby—there

are a mere 3,000

residents on Lana i,

and all are anxious

to spread their

aloha, welcoming

visitors to their

island.

Once the largest

producer of

pineapple in the

world, Lana i has

re-emerged as a luxury

resort destination.

The plantation character and genuine warmth

of the people still remain. But, the focus of this

private island has ushered in a new standard of

exotic luxury.

INFOLINK: www.FourSeasons.com/Lanai

YOU’LL TRULY BELIEVE YOU’VE REACHED HEAVEN ON EARTH.

top: Guests enjoy horsebackriding on Lana ‘i.bottom: The plantation style Hawaiian resort overlooks lushhotel grounds on Lana ‘i.

Breathtaking Bora Bora features blue skies,overwater bungalows and Mount Otemanu.


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t WELCOME TO JAMAICAby Laura Badal

One of the most adored islands in the

Carribean, Jamaica remains a hot spot for

vacationers—the party atmosphere, the laid back

attitude, the seven miles of

white-sandy beaches, the cuisine,

music and fun-loving people

makes Jamaica uniquely

sought-after.

On the island, you’ll

discover one of the finest

resorts in the world, amidst

400 beautifully manicured

acres, Rose Hall-Half Moon

sits sea-side with an air of

elegant informality and

native island style.

The plantation-style

buildings lend a cool, crisp

touch to the lush green lawns and tropical

gardens situated along picturesque Sunrise

Beach. Guests choose accommodations from

four to seven bedroom villas, including royal

suites or beachfront spa suites.

Combining the comforts of home with the

personalized service of an exclusive resort, each

villa comes with its own private swimming

pool, and is staffed with a chef, housekeeper

and butler.

Along with the tranquility of the beach, guests

also revel in a wide variety of sports, including

golf, tennis, squash, croquet, snorkeling and

scuba diving. You’ll also enjoy glass bottom boat

tours and an opportunity to swim with dolphins.

Experience “Jamaican Bush” holistic healing

at the Fern Tree Spa—unique therapeutic rituals

and treatments attend to your individual or

“couples” wellness goals. With all Jamaica has

to offer, you’ll truly believe you’ve reached

heaven on Earth.

INFOLINK: www.HalfMoon.com

Laura Badal is a freelance writer who resides innorth Scottsdale with her husband and son.

pW


below: Experiencecomfortable villas

and a tranquil beach while in Jamaica.


Women such as Margaret Adams Rockwellhave made major contributions to Arizona’sdevelopment, but their stories are missing fromour history. The Arizona Women’s HeritageTrail links women’s history to historic sitesthroughout the state, educating the public onwomen’s contributions and leadership whilepromoting women’s history. Throughcollaboration with the ASU Institute forHumanities Research, this Centennial Legacyproject will also include driving and walking trails,primary school curriculum, website, tourist mapsand publications. For more information about Margaret and the project, or to request aspeaker, visit womensheritagetrail.org.

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Barry Goldwater once joked that prior tothe 1950s, the Republican Party in Arizonawas so unpopular with voters that, “a stateRepublican convention could have beenheld in a telephone booth.” AlthoughGoldwater, Congressman John Rhodes andPublisher Eugene Pulliam are often cited byhistorians as the men who resuscitated theGOP in Arizona, political insiders say thegroundwork laid by Margaret AdamsRockwell in the 1940s paved the way forthe party’s subsequent successes.

Margaret Adams grew up in a political

environment. Her father, John C. Adams, moved

his family to Phoenix from Illinois in 1894 when

Maggie, as she was known, was four years old.

He erected the Adams Hotel on the corner of

Central and Adams and provided the best food

and whiskey in the Southwest. The hotel drew so

many politicians it became known as the “third

branch of the state legislature.”

John Adams, a Republican, was an attorney.

He served as mayor of Phoenix in the 1890s,

founded the state fair and the Phoenix Chamber

of Commerce. Phoenix was still a small town in

those days; Maggie rode her pony down Central

and hunted jackrabbits with a bow and arrow.

In 1912, Maggie married Foster Rockwell,

coach of the Phoenix Union High School football

team. The couple was raising two children and

living in New York in the 1920s when Maggie’s

father passed away. After his death, the couple

returned to Phoenix to run the family hotel.

As her children grew to help manage the hotel,

Maggie found time for politics. In the 1940s, she

became president of the Maricopa County

Republican Woman’s Club, and in 1944, she ran

unsuccessfully for Congress, the first woman

GOP candidate in Arizona. Maggie then served

as Republican national committee woman for

Arizona from 1948 to 1956, promoting

candidates known as the Young Republicans,

including Goldwater, Rhodes and Governor

Howard Pyle. It was not glamorous work.

She traveled countless miles, sleeping in

rickety motels and surviving on an endless diet of

truck stop milkshakes and hamburgers. But, her

efforts paid off with a dramatic increase in new

Republican registered voters. Steven Shadegg,

Goldwater’s campaign advisor, later noted that it

was Rockwell and the Young Republicans who

“had done more than breathe new life into a

complacent organization.”

In the years to follow, Republicans would gain

dominance in Arizona state politics, and

Maggie’s daughter, Betty Rockwell, would serve

in the state legislature for twenty-three years.

Today, the Adams Hotel is run by the Wyndham

chain and is a designated Arizona Women’s

Heritage Trail site on the Phoenix and Central

Arizona Driving Tour. pW

Heidi J. Osselaer, Ph.D., is on the Scholars’Committee for the Arizona Women’s HeritageTrail. She is also a Faculty Associate at the maincampus of Arizona State University in Tempe.She is the author of “Winning Their Place: Arizona Women in Politics, 1883-1950.”

INFOLINK: womensheritagetrail.org

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FYI

Arizona’s First GOP CandidateMargaret Adams Rockwell 1890-1982by Heidi J. Osselaer, Ph.D.

Photo: Margaret Adams RockwellArizona Historical Society, Tempe,1979.05.1463

Maggie rode her pony down Central andhunted jackrabbits with a bow and arrow.

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