2.09.2010

Champions Board dedicated at Franklin Regional Natatorium

At a special ceremony during the FR vs. Peters swim meet, the Champions Board was dedicated. Shown below are (l-r) Herb Yingling, Athletic Director, Gay Stock and Jodi Horvath who were instrumental in researching the archives of the swim program for the last 40 years, and our own John Bonaroti. The board, prominently displayed in the Natatorium next to the scoreboard, honors current and past All-Americans and State Champions. Congratulations to all those associated with the success of the FR Swimming Program. ESSMC provided the funds for the Champions Board.

1.18.2010

Haiti: Colleague doing wonderful relief work in Haiti

Denise English, PT , a colleague and part-time therapist in our practice has spent countless weeks in Haiti over that past 10 years training physical therapy technicians and developing a training curriculum at the Albert Schweitzer Hospital. She is currently in Haiti rendering much needed care to the victims of the earthquake. We acknowledge her great work and we pray that she has a safe return. See the link below for the Post Gazette story in today's paper.

http://post-gazette.com/pg/10018/1029108-455.stm

12.09.09 Quiz
http://www.thewalkingsite.com/howtowalk.html

Walking is beneficial for so many reasons, and the tips above will help you get started safely. There are more important suggestions detailed in the article posted on the What’s New page on the web site.

Which statement below is FALSE?

1. Fitness walking is much more than a stroll or nature walk.
2. Walk fast enough that your breathing is increased yet you are not out of breath.
3. It is best to strap weights to your ankles and/or carry weights in your hands for a better workout.
4. Focus on good posture while walking.

The first 10 people with the correct answer will receive a $10 gift card to Panera Bread.  Reply via email at news@essmc.com with the correct answer to receive your gift card. Include your name, address and of course the correct answer. Good luck!

10.26.09 ESSMC Sponsors Miles for Smiles for Sunny
Pictured below is John Bonaroti with Caitlin McClain, winner of the kids race and the ESSMC raffle for a Hamstretcher, as well as Chris Cooley, Race Director. The race is promoted by Running 4A Reason (www.running4areason.org) which is raising money for cancer research. 150 runners participated in the race and KDKA's Andy Sheehan was the guest MC. A great time was had by all despite the 35 degree weather at race time!

10.26.09 Congratulations to Joe Ionta and the Plum HS Cross Country Team
Long-time supporter, friend and patient of ESSMC, Joe Ionta, has led the Plum HS boys team to its first section title. For the complete story, click on the link below.

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10.26.09 Jefferson Award Winner!
Congratulations to our own John Bonaroti, who was recently acknowledged as a Jefferson Award winner for the Pittsburgh region. The award, also known as the Nobel Prize for Volunteerism, is named after Thomas Jefferson and is awarded both locally and nationally. See the link below for more information on the Jefferson Awards.

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10.2.2009
Our employees supported two worthy causes on October 2 of this year. This is the 8th year we have participated in Lee Denim Day. Any employee who donated $5.00 to this cause received a pink ribbon pin and could wear jeans to work on Lee Denim Day. The employees provided “pink treats” for our patients to raise awareness for this cause and the money collected will go to Lee Denim Day. Our Penn Hills office employees donated items to make up a gift basket and sold raffle tickets. The funds raised from the basket are being donated to the Susan G. Komen Passionately Pink for the Cure cause. Almost everyone knows someone, whether it be friend, coworker, or family member who has been affected by breast cancer. Our employees are “Passionate” about helping to find a cure for this disease.

09.28.2009
After years of telling people Chemotherapy is the only way to try ('try', being the key word) to eliminate cancer, Johns Hopkins is finally starting to tell you there is an alternative way.
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08.10.2009
Rep. Tom Price admonishes government take-over of health insurance.
Once you have viewed this, you may want to contact your Senator and US Congressman and let them know your views on the subject of government health care.

07.31.2009
Kevin Dolhi, DPT joins the staff
We extend a warm welcome to Kevin as the newest member of our staff. Kevin joined our staff on May 1st and he is seeing patients in our Monroeville office. His biography appears below.
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7.29.2009
Congratulations to Colin Doyle of Plum High School for being the 11th recipient of the John H. Lindblad Memorial Award. We established this award in 1998 in memory of Dr. Lindblad, who unselfishly dedicated himself to the student-athletes at Plum and who was instrumental in developing the team physician - athletic trainer model for sports medicine care that is still working today!

Colin played football and ran track for Plum HS. He will be attending Slippery Rock University in the fall majoring in Exercise Science, and he has aspirations to go on to graduate school in physical therapy. His career decisions have been influenced by his experience with Matt Gatesman, MPT who guided Colin through a rigorous rehabilitation program after shoulder surgery. Congratulations, Colin, and best wishes for continued success.

Colin is pictured below receiving the award from Ryan Kesterholt, ATC, an employee of ESSMC and the Head Athletic Trainer at Plum HS.

07.27.2009
FR Soccer Beat the Heat 5K Run/Walk
The Franklin Regional Soccer Boosters will once again be staging the Beat the Heat 5K in Murrysville. This is the 7th consecutive year that ESSMC has been a lead sponsor. The race is on Saturday, August 22nd at 8:00 AM, and it begins and ends at Sloan Elementary School on Sardis Road. Click on the link to register.

07.13.2009
Mark Rubenstein organizes another successful cycling event for Pittsburgh Youth Leadership.
Mark, one of our first patients ever in 1984, completed another successful cycling trip with six inner-city youths who learn positive leadership skills that ultimately will better the community. Nice job Mark and crew!

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06.18.2009
Jeff Perz of PA Air National Guard organizes marathon on Iraq.
Congratulations to long-time patient Master Sgt. Jeff Perz who successfully organized a "companion" Pittsburgh Marathon in Baghdad with members of the 171st Refueling Wing of the National Guard.

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04.24.2009
18th Annual Student Athletic Trainer Workshop
Plans are once again underway for the Student Athletic Trainer Workshop, which will take place at Penn Trafford High School on August 11-13, 2009. This is the 18th year that we have presented the course to aspiring students. Larry Cooper, ATC is the coordinator and all of our staff provides both lecture and hands-on instruction.

Click here for the registration flyer.

04.23.2009

Get Moving America!
New Guides Call for Aerobic Fitness, Muscle Strengthening

02.12.2009

Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids