SOUTHWEST ENDOCRINOLOGY WEIGHT
MANAGEMENT CENTER
September, 2006
Volume 5, Issue 9
Weight Matters
CUSTOMER
SERVICE
DIRECTORY
505/872-1002
Program Director
Debbie Kolkmeyer EXT 110
[email protected]
WEIGH
SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE: Try a new fruit or vegetable at least
once per week
Care Coordinator
Lynn Umbreit EXT 106
[email protected]
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GO!
“SMALL STEPS, BIG CHANGES”
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Jennifer Bryant EXT 119
[email protected]
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During 2006, a focus of “SMALL STEPS, BIG CHANGES” with monthly challenges is being presented to the
patients of Southwest Endocrinology’s Weight Management Program. By making small, positive changes to
existing eating & activity patterns, they are more likely to become a permanent part of a healthier lifestyle.
Program Medical Assistant
Deb T. EXT 104
[email protected]
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HAVE YOU TRIED?
- Dried cranberries in a spinach salad ?
- A salad with baby spinach leaves and Romaine, Boston & Bibb lettuce? And how
about
trying the new WISHBONE spray salad dressings (only 1 calorie per spray!) on
top???
- Using a cookie cutter to create turnip, rutabaga or jicama stars?
- Marinating in a Ziploc bag, sliced eggplant, zucchini, onion, tomato & any other
vegetables in bottled low calorie Italian salad dressing , then draining & grilling
Billing Information
Jennifer EXT 117
Mona EXT 121
[email protected]
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Medical Assistants
Lorraine EXT 115
Martha EXT 113
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Front Office Staff
Emily EXT 100
Angie EXT 101
Jolene Schribner (evenings)
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Physician Assistant
Leisha Bevoni
[email protected]
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Physician
Dr. Ferraro
[email protected]
SWENDO WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PHONE
NUMBER: 505/314-2025
To simplify LEAVING A MESSAGE (Appointment cancellations, appointment
reschedules, program information, or messages for any of the weight management staff ),
PLEASE USE THIS PHONE NUMBER. This phone line is for use by all Weight Management
program participants. Call this number for the the most direct phone number to leave any kind of
message.
Class Schedule
LABOR DAY CLASS
SCHEDULE!
Getting On Track
Classes:
There will be class, AS
USUAL, on SATURDAY,
September 2nd.
Monday 5:00 PM
Thursday 6:15 PM
Saturday 12:15 PM
Staying On Track
Classes:
Monday 6:15 PM
Thursday 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Healthy Thinking
Class:
Tuesday 6 PM
There will be NO CLASSES on
MONDAY, September 4th.
ENJOY YOUR LABOR HOLIDAY !
HEALTHY THINKING CLASS!
A new class will be starting in
October. For more information, please
contact Debbie Kolkmeyer or one of the
other weight mgmt staff members.
“Let’s get moving!”
DR. CARE CLINIC: These clinics
are available on a walk-in basis to SWENDO
weight management patients only. If you need
to talk with a medical provider about any
weight-loss related medical issue or medication
changes/additions, these Dr. Care Clinics allow
opportunity to do so. To follow–up with a medial provider about diabetes, hypertension,
thyroid or any other medical issue, please
schedule a medical follow up appointment during normal clinic hours.
Friday, Sept 8 : 11:30-1:00 pm
Thurs, Sept 14: 5-6:30 pm
Sat Sept 23 : 10:30-12:30 pm
Mon, Sept 25 : 5-6:30 pm
Southwest Endocrinology Weight
Management Center
4600 A Jefferson Lane NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: (505) 872-1002
Fax: (505) 888-3708
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Weigh
to
go!
SOUTHWEST ENDOCRINOLOGY ASSOCIATES was established by Dr. Robert Ferraro in December 1996, with the
idea of creating a multi- disciplinary team approach to care and treatment for diabetes and other endocrine
and metabolic disorders. SOUTHWEST ENDOCRINOLOGY ASSOCIATES offers a full range of services including
patient care, individualized, medically supervised weight management programs, diabetes education and
disease management services, as well as clinical research. These programs, under the supervision of Dr.
Ferraro, have moved SOUTHWEST ENDOCRINOLOGY ASSOCIATES to the forefront of disease management and
prevention. Each member of the care team at SOUTHWEST ENDOCRINOLOGY ASSOCIATES is dedicated to
improving the health and lives of those we serve.
YOU ASKED………
Q: Do organic fruits and vegetables really have more nutrients than other produce?
A: Expert opinion varies, but a recent review of 41 studies in the Journal of Alternative and
Complimentary Medicine found that ORGANIC PRODUCE MAY ACTUALLY CONTAIN UP TO 27 PERCENT
HIGHER LEVELS OF KEY NUTRIENTS, such as vitamin C, iron, magnesium and phosphorus , than crops grown
with pesticides. Because organics cost more than conventionally grown produce, though, you may want to consider
buying them only when pesticide levels are of a particular concern. According to the Environmental Working Group,
a research organization in Washington, D.C., you can lower your exposure to these chemicals by 90 percent if you buy
organic for the 12 most consistently contaminated crops: Strawberries, apples, peaches, cherries and spinach typically
have the highest pesticide levels because they either have no skin or think skins, so the chemicals seep into the fruit
or vegetable flesh more easily. Thick-skinned crops (like bananas and mangoes) are less likely to be contaminated.
SHAPE MAGAZINE, June 2006
A good, local source of organic and locally grown fruits and vegetables is Los Poblanos Organics, in
Los Ranchos, NM. Check out their website WWW.LOSPOBLANOSORGANICS.COM for more information.
We’re on the Web!
WWW.SWENDO.COM
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
By popular request the vanilla, strawberry &
chocolate OPTIFAST powdered products have
returned! They are available for $2.65 per packet.
HATE VEGGIES? “Sneak” Them into Meals
(Condensed from an article by Susan Yara from MSNBC.Com, August 20, 2006)
According to the Centers for Disease control and Prevention, about 75 percent of Americans don’t eat the recommended
five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Vegetables are basically super foods. They add flavor, vitamins, antioxidants, iron and calcium to a person's diet , but not a ton of calories. Fruits and vegetables serve a number of purposes—
they help lower cholesterol, prevent diseases like cancer and heart disease, aid in digestion and help maintain satiety, so you
feel full for a longer amount of time. Chances are, you’re never going to eat too many vegetables.
For those who would rather eat mothballs than their daily servings, the key to getting them incorporated into your diet is
to sneak them in. It’s all about making small changes & additions, as well as getting creative combining vegetables with favorite foods. Instead of a meat-only sandwich, add some lettuce or sprouts or even a cucumber slice!. Try adding some green
chili, mushrooms or fresh chopped Roma tomatoes to your pizza. How about putting canned tomatoes into your meal replacement tomato soup?. Or drinking a small can of V-8 Juice? (8 veggies in a can and only 35 calories!) Try putting some pureed
or shredded vegetables into baked goods, meatloaf and even desserts (think pumpkin pie!).
What is considered a serving of vegetables?—-One serving equals a half-cup of raw, cooked or pureed vegetables
(including tomato sauce and vegetable soup), one cup of raw leafy greens, or four to six ounces of juice. Step up to incorporating more veggies and fruit into you diet each day. Take the SWENDO challenge of trying a new fruit or vegetable at least
once per week during the month of September. Your weight and your health depend on it!