March 25 - 31, 2011
Webster-Kirkwood Times 11-A
Seniors Home Care:
Specializing In Private
Duty Home Care Since 1987
“I started Seniors Home Care to provide a support
system for older adults,” said Kit Whittington, R.N. and
founder of Seniors Home Care. “SHC allows individuals
who want the benefits of assisted living, but do not want
to move out of their home, stay in the comfort of their
homes and maintain their independence.
The range of services is reassuring to client families
who find it difficult to raise their own families while
trying to be supportive caregivers to their elderly parents.
Alzheimer’s and dementia care, companionship, personal
care, medication reminders, transportation, shopping,
light housekeeping, and cooking are among the many
services offered.
SHC employs a full time, 24/7 nursing staff to assist
with health related issues. One of SHC’s nurses meets
with each client personally and conducts a detailed
complimentary assessment. This comprehensive evaluation
is the basis for the overall expectation of the client’s needs
and provides the blueprint for addressing health objectives.
Through carefully screened, bonded and insured
employees (not contractors), SHC is equipped with a
caregiver team capable of achieving the goals and needs of
all clients. All caregivers undergo drug testing, a thorough
background search and complete a training program
administered by professional instructors including basic
nursing skills and physical therapy applications.
SHC offers clients flexibility with care ranging from a
30 minute QuickVisit™ to 24 hour care 7 days a week.
Services are also offered to those in a nursing home,
recovering from an illness, or who are hospitalized. SHC
is a member of the Better Business Bureau with an A-plus
rating and a winner of the Better Business Bureau Torch
Award.
Mid County • 314-962-2666
Clayton/Ladue • 314-863-2667
West County 636-225-2600
South County • 314-894-2666
Kit Whittington www.seniorshomecare.com
Kristen Schumer Joins
Webster Eye Care In New
Role As An Optometrist
Kristen Schumer began working at Webster Eye Care
as a senior in high school. Nine years later Schumer has
completed her education and now joins Webster Eye
Care as an optometrist.
“I worked as an optician on Saturdays throughout my
undergraduate studies and four years of optometry
school. After graduation in May 2010, I began practicing
as an optometrist,” Schumer said.
Webster Eye Care, owned by optometrists Gail Doell
and Cheryl Davidson, has been providing eye
examinations, glasses and contact lenses to its loyal
clientele since 1992. The friendly and energetic staff has
been operating out of its current location at 7954 Big
Bend Blvd. in Old Orchard since 1998.
“The optometry profession began with only the
ability to give prescription glasses and eventually fitting
contact lenses,” Schumer said. “Now optometrists can
use pharmaceutical agents that allow us to dilate patients’
eyes as well as prescribe medications to treat eye
infections, glaucoma and other conditions.”
Schumer said that many systemic conditions, like
diabetes and hypertension, can have significant effects
on the eyes. Annual eye examinations are important to
monitor the health of your eyes.
Schumer also sees patients at Webster Eye Care’s
pediatric location, the Center for Vision and Learning,
at 12401 Olive Blvd., Suite 206. She said she derives
great satisfaction from her ability to improve a patient’s
vision.
“It is important to know that patients understand
what is happening in regard to their eyes. I enjoy
educating patients about their eyes because it helps to
keep them aware of the importance of routine care,” she
said.
webster eye care
7954 Big Bend Blvd.
Webster Groves • 314-962-7580
optometrists.org/webstereyecare
Kristen Schumer
Quality Chiropractic At
Back & Neck Care Center
Of Webster Groves
Back & Neck Care Center of Webster Groves has
been a vital part of the community for 27 years. Founded
in 1984 by Dr. Joseph T. Lane, it is the longest
established chiropractic practice in Webster Groves.
“My wife and I grew up in the St. Louis community,”
said Dr. Lane. “Upon graduation from Logan College of
Chiropractic, I chose Webster Groves for my practice
because it reminded me of Normandy, the community
where I was raised.”
Dr. Lane, also certified in acupuncture, treats each
patient as an individual, tailoring their treatment to that
which is suitable for their condition.
The staff at the Back & Neck Care Center includes
office manager Terri Thompson, who has over 18 years
of experience in the chiropractic field; Laura Hastie, who
schedules appointments and whose pleasant voice
answers the phone; and Lisa Minor, whose upbeat
attitude enlivens the Therapy Department.
“Many of our patients enjoy the camaraderie we all
share with each other,” said Dr. Lane. “We make each
patient feel like family and occasionally go beyond to
make their experience a positive one.”
Dr. Lane would like to thank the Webster Groves
community for making their 27th year celebration
possible. The Back & Neck Care Center has had the
pleasure of providing service to Webster Groves and its
surrounding neighborhoods for over a quarter of a
century. Their patients generously support their Fan Fare
and Coats for Kids programs year after year, offering
donations to Webster/Rock Hill Ministries. Dr. Lane
and his staff are grateful for these contributions and the
opportunity to be a part of this community.
To make an appointment at Back & Neck Care
Center of Webster Groves, call 968-4696. Find out more
at www.backandneckcarecenter.ws.
Back & Neck Care
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C E N T E R
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Dr. Joseph T. Lane
604 E. Lockwood Avenue
Webster Groves • 314-968-4696
The Doctor Is In And Will
See You Now At SSM
Medical Group In Webster
SSM Medical Group has expanded its services in
Webster Groves and added experienced physician
Anne Cath, MD, FACP.
Dr. Cath joins SSM Medical Group with more
than 20 years internal medicine experience. She has
experience both in private practice and as a teaching
physician responsible for the education of medical
students and internal medicine residents.
As a board certified physician, Dr. Cath takes a
special interest in each of her patients’ health.
“I enjoy working with patients to maintain their
best possible health through preventive medicine and
the pragmatic management of health care issues,” she
said.
SSM Medical Group in Webster Groves has four
physicians – Drs. Michael Bartell, Anne Cath, Edwin
“Scott” Schmidt III, and Paul Schneider. All physicians
are board certified in Internal Medicine and fully
trained and qualified to care for adults aged 18 and
older.
People trust their health to SSM doctors.
“I value my time with my physician and I always
receive an adequate amount of one-on-one time when
I’m there,” one patient notes. “I feel important and
well-cared for.”
New patients are welcome and most health
insurance plans are accepted. Same day appointments
often available.
8670 Big Bend Road
Webster Groves • 314-447-1900
SSMdrs.com
Dr. Anne Cath
Dynamic Personal Fitness
Tailors Workouts To Fit
Each Customer’s Needs
Mike Little became a certified personal trainer in 1999.
When he entered the industry he was disappointed with
what was happening in the profession and saw an
opportunity to create a more personalized experience for
each client and focus solely on their individual needs. He
decided to counter those practices in 2002 by starting his
own fitness center, Dynamic Personal Fitness (DPF). He
moved to his current Webster Groves facility at 607 E.
Lockwood Ave., Suite 101, in 2004.
“I wanted to bring professionalism and integrity to the
industry while trying to provide quality employment to the
best trainers in the St. Louis area,” Little said.
Exercise science has advanced since he entered the
industry and has lured more professional instructors.
Trainers are not only certified but come from other
professional backgrounds as well: Vickie Ebert, a CPA and
an avid runner, specializes in older adult training. Terry Jeep
practiced law before starting a career in golfing and strength
and flexibility training.
Dynamic Personal Fitness has experience in training
different individuals with very different goals.
“Our clients range in age from 12 to 90,” Little said.
“We sit down with each person before we begin working
with them and go over their health history, their experience,
their goals and then map out a plan. Each individual has
different needs. Therefore, nobody gets the same workouts,”
Little said.
Clients tout the individualized workouts they receive.
“DPF is a wonderful training studio because of the
personal attention you receive, the privacy with which you
train and impressive results,” said Susan S.
607 E. Lockwood Ave. Suite 101
Webster Groves • 314-963-2070
dpf-stl.com
MIke Little
Lutheran Senior Services
Hospice Care: Emotional,
Spiritual End-Of-Life Care
Lutheran Senior Services Hospice Care (LSS Hospice
Care), 1150 Hanley Industrial Court, is operated by Lutheran
Senior Services, a non-profit organization with a Christian
mission of “Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest.”
LSS Hospice Care provides holistic care for patients who
have six months or less of life remaining. Staff members
focus on managing physical symptoms and controlling pain
when curative treatments are no longer an option. They also
provide strong emotional and spiritual support for patients
and their families.
LSS Hospice Care began serving the St. Louis Metro area
in 2007. The offices moved to the Hanley Industrial Court
location in May 2009. The staff is lead by: Cheri Murphy,
RN, Director; and Dr. Ehab Kaiser, Medical Director, who is
board certified in hospice and palliative medicine.
“The last part of the journey is the most difficult for
people to travel. Each person depends on us to make their
remaining days as comfortable and pain-free as possible,”
said Murphy. “The LSS Hospice Care team believes whole-
heartedly in touching each life and using our expertise to
allow a natural, peaceful, and dignified death. We
communicate honestly and help everyone understand what
to expect. Each family becomes part of our family and our
commitment to them continues through an on-going
bereavement program after the loved one passes.”
Hospice provides a compassionate alternative that can
enable patients and families to remain together through
end-of-life. It is often under-utilized because people are
unaware of the benefits hospice care can bring. “People are
given support from so many sources when they come into
this world, leaving this world with the same level of support
is every bit as important,” Murphy said.
1150 Hanley Industrial Court
St. Louis, MO 63144
314-446-2539
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Home Helpers
In-Home Care Makes
Life Easier
Home Helpers has successfully helped hundreds of St.
Louis area residents simplify their daily lives by providing
compassionate caregivers who are willing to assist in just
about any way needed in order to maintain independent
living.
“A free consultation is provided by Case Manager Denise
Denton, R.N., who works with each family to identify
specific home health care and/or personal assistance needs in
order to provide a customized care plan,” said owner Julie
Beckwith. “Denise also makes sure all other resources within
the community are available to our clients.
“If our clients call after hours, either Denise or I will be
personally available so that our clients and their families will
reach a real person who can handle their needs 24/7. This
avoids having to deal with answering services,” Beckwith
continued.
Beckwith has over 20 years experience in home health
care management, owning a licensed daycare and running a
volunteer city-wide referral service for families in need. She
chose to become part of the Home Helpers family because
of its philosophy to customize services for all ages.
“Our promise is to care for each client as if we are caring
for a loved one in our own family,” said Beckwith. “We
recognize that our clients are the foundation of our business
and we continually nurture this relationship. We value our
clients’ trust in us and do all we can to give our families
peace of mind knowing their loved one is happy, healthy
and well cared for”
As an active member of the community, Beckwith is able
to provide many other services and options. Home Helpers
is a drug-free, smoke-free agency and only uses experienced
caregivers who are insured, bonded and have had thorough
background checks.
128 Enchanted Pkwy, Ste 206
Manchester, Mo.
314-961-1002 - Mid County
636-391-0000 - West County
Julie Beckwith
Hearing Health Care
Center: The Best In
Hearing Care For Patients
Hearing Health Care Center utilizes the latest in
advanced technology to provide the best in hearing
care for all of its patients. Owned by Dr. Carol
Bergmann, the Center provides comprehensive
audiological testing for individuals three years of age
and older. Each patient at the family-owned and
operated business receives personalized attention and
treatment from an on-staff audiologist.
“Helping someone to hear again is so rewarding,”
Bergmann said. “We give back what they have been
missing. It makes us feel good to see people hearing
things they haven’t heard in a long time.”
The office also provides hearing aid screenings,
evaluations, fittings and post-fitting counseling. A
wide array of hearing aids is available in a variety of
sizes and circuit options. The newest device is the 100
percent invisible, extended wear hearing aid, the
Lyric. Wear 24 hours a day while showering, sleeping
and exercising. In addition, the Center is well stocked
with information and supplies for hearing aids and
other assistive listening devices.
Because Hearing Health Care Center has
relationships with multiple hearing aid manufacturers,
the company is able to offer each of its patients the
optimal hearing aid to meet his/her individual needs.
Dr. Alison Benner and Dr. Kate Sinks, have doctorates
in audiology.
Keeping up with the service on a hearing aid has
never been so easy. The Center offers free service on
each patients’ hearing aid every three months.
“We care how you hear,” Bergmann said, “and we
will work with you until you are satisfied.”
Hearing Health
Care Center
1034 S. Brentwood Suite 725
Richmond Heights - 314-646-7584
Also Ellisville & St. Charles
www.hearinghealthcare.org
From left: Alison Benner, AuD., CCC-A and
Carol Bergmann, AuD., CCC-A
Contemporary Vision
Center: Where Patients’
Needs Are First Priority
Contemporary Vision Center, 971 Brittany
Parkway Drive in Manchester, offers eye health and
vision examinations, eye disease diagnosis and
management, and eyewear and contact lenses.
Optometrist Traci Hahn owns the vision center,
staffed by optician Michael Sullivan and office
manager and ABO-certified optician Pamela Hays-
Hagstrom.
Though a new business, the staff at Contemporary
Vision Center boasts more than 60 years of combined
professional experience.
“Each of our staff members feel that customer
service and care need to be put first for each and every
patient. Through use of new technologies patients are
also able to experience worry-free exams resulting in
better vision and quality of life,” said Traci Hahn.
While many areas of healthcare are shortening
time spent with patients, at Contemporary Vision
Center the opposite is true. Utilizing the latest in
technologies, the staff at Contemporary Vision Center
takes time to ensure that patients’ needs are met and
that they truly know they are the Center’s top
priority.
“I saw a man put on his glasses and turn to look
out the window and say, ‘wow!’ It never gets old. It
truly reminds me on a daily basis just how much
vision can affect quality of life and I feel blessed to be
a part of it,” said Hahn.
At Contemporary Vision Center, they take the time to
make sure each person will leave seeing their very best.
971 Brittany Parkway Drive
Manchester • 636-527-3937
contemporaryvisioncenter.com
Dr. Traci Hahn
Looking For An Ob/Gyn?
Dr. Alvarez Will See
You Now
SSM Medical Group welcomes Alejandra Alvarez,
MD to its Sunset Hills office.
As a native St. Louisan, Dr. Alvarez is excited to be
back in her home town serving as an advocate for her
patients.
“The care I have for my patients goes beyond
medicine,” Dr. Alvarez said. “My goal is to empower
and educate women about their health care, ensuring
they understand all options and giving them the
autonomy to make their own decisions.”
Dr. Alvarez is board eligible in obstetrics and
gynecology. Sunset Hills has five ob/gyns – Drs.
Alejandra Alvarez, Daniel Baumann, James Boedeker,
Jessica Bowers and Thomas Hanley. All physicians are
board eligible or board certified. Services include:
well-women exams, gynecological services,
ultrasounds, and labor and delivery.
Women trust their health to SSM doctors.
“This office is very well run – efficient, on time,
polite and friendly staff. I have recommended and will
continue to recommend the office to my friends and
relatives,” one patient said.
“They are fantastic doctors – very comfortable
with a great bedside manner,” another patient noted.
“They seem to truly care about the well-being of their
patients.”
Fluent in Spanish and English, Dr. Alvarez is
welcoming new patients and accepts most health
insurance plans.
3555 Sunset Office Dr. Ste 107
Sunset Hills • 314-238-9000
www.ssmhealth.com/maternity
Dr. Alejandra Alvarez
Sound Audiology
Your Best Choice For
Hearing Health Care
Sound Audiology in Sunset Hills, 3860 S. Lindbergh
Blvd., Suite 108, offers audiology, hearing healthcare,
dizziness evaluations and treatment. Other products and
services include hearing aids, assistive listening devices,
diagnostic audiology, balance testing and vestibular
rehabilitation.
Of the 10 audiologists on staff at Sound Audiology,
seven have completed their doctoral training, and two
are in the process of doctoral training. Dr. Russ Pickett,
Director of Audiology at Sound Audiology, said that
seeing an audiologist is often less expensive than seeing a
traditional “hearing aid dispenser,” but there is a vast
difference in education and training. “We do not use
traditional hearing aid dispensers as we feel they lack the
training and knowledge to correctly treat hearing loss,”
Dr. Pickett said.
“Many have been to one of the traditional retailers
and have come away feeling pressured and that there was
a lack of professionalism,” Dr. Pickett said. “I always
treat each patient with respect and position myself as
their advocate in achieving better hearing.”
“Hearing aids have become smaller, smarter and
more effective. They are fitted utilizing a ‘prescription’ so
that the device’s performance is specific to the user.” At
Sound Audiology, a patient has a choice among multiple
products to best address his or her particular need.
Though 17 percent of adult Americans have some
degree of hearing loss, only one in five who could benefit
from hearing aids actually use them, Dr. Pickett said.
Sound Audiology takes a professional, honest,
straightforward approach to hearing problems.
Dr. Pickett said the long-time friendships he has
developed with patients over the years adds to the sense
of fulfillment he feels as a helping professional.
3860 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Suite 108
Sunset Hills
sound-audiology.com
Dr. Russell Pickett • 314-729-0077
Tesson Height Orthopaedic
& Arthroscopic Offers New
Family Concept
Dr. Jacques Van Ryn and the staff at Tesson
Heights Orthopaedics is pleased to offer “one stop
orthopedic care.” Dr. Van Ryn and his staff provide
care to all ages from 2 to 92.
Dr. Van Ryn treats bone and joint problems from
hand to spine to knee to foot. He takes each patient’s
personal situation into account when recommending
treatment.
Dr. Van Ryn emphasizes nonsurgical care whenever
possible. He also does a full range of orthopedic
surgical procedures and offers an accelerated joint
replacement recuperation program.
Tesson Heights Orthopaedic also offers on-site
MRI’s, digital x-rays and after hours orthopedic
urgent care.
Located at 12152 Tesson Ferry Road in South
County, Tesson Heights Orthopaedic was started in
1990. Dr. Van Ryn is one of five partners who own
the business.
“I can address all areas of bone and joint problems,”
Van Ryn said. “(I am) adept at non-surgical as well as
surgical therapy.”
Dr. Van Ryn also said that his clients like that he
takes interest in each and every patient and their
personal situations, which he takes into account when
recommending treatment for their injuries.
“I especially enjoy teaching my patients how to
rehabilitate their bone and joint problems, and
maintain their health,” Van Ryn said.
12152 Tesson Ferry Road
South County • 314-849-5414
www.tessonortho.com
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A Solid Staff At BJC
Medical Group-Sunset
Hills Adult Medicine
BJC Medical Group of Missouri-Sunset Hills Adult
Medicine, offers primary care and preventative medicine.
The practice is located in the Missouri Baptist Outpatient
Center building. The staff includes: Howard Kohn,
MD, Internal Medicine; Mark Gunby, DO, Internal
Medicine; Ronald Piontek, Adult Nurse Practitioner;
and Jean Mueller, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. The four
providers have been practicing together for 15 years.
In 1997 BJC Medical Group acquired the current
practice from Group Health Plan, Inc. Since 2007 the
office has invested in Electronic Health Records as a way
to improve service to patients including online access to
My BJC which allows patients to access their lab and
radiology results within days of the tests being done.
“This improved technology has made for better
patient/doctor communications,” said Dr. Gunby who
said he derives great satisfaction from helping people age
successfully through preventative health care, promoting
good health habits, and minimizing disease.
BJC-Sunset Hills Adult Medicine has the convenience
of onsite laboratory and radiology services through
Missouri Baptist Medical Center offering x-rays, CT,
MRI, bone density and mammograms.
Patients say the staff at BJC in Sunset Hills offers
compassion and great service. The office is accessible
with same-day appointments. Patients also like the
stability of the staff.
“Every staff member has had the utmost care for our
family members and takes very good care of us,” comes
the testimonial from one patient.
3844 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Suite 210
Sunset Hills
314-525-0490
From left: Mark Gunby, DO; Jean Mueller, GNP;
Ronald Piontek, ANP; and Howard Kohn, M.D.
Urogynecology Consultants:
Dedicated To The Treatment Of
Female Pelvic Floor Disorders
Urogynecology Consultants offers hope to women
suffering from bladder and bowel control problems.
“One out of four women experience significant
problems related to pelvic floor disorders,” Dr. Fareesa
Khan reports. These problems include urinary and
fecal incontinence, bladder prolapse, and voiding
problems.
Dr. Khan’s practice is unique because she is a
fellowship trained female urogynecologist, one of a
very few in St. Louis.
“My training in Obstetrics and Gynecology
followed by subspecialty training in Urogynecology
has allowed me to focus on women only from the very
beginning. Understanding the effects of childbirth on
the pelvic floor is an important part in helping
women with these issues.”
At UC, they offer a variety of treatment options
both surgical and non-surgical.
“We offer minimally invasive incontinence and
prolapse procedures, sacral neuromodulation and in
office urodynamic testing,” said Dr. Khan. In fact, Dr.
Khan is the only area physician performing the new
robotic da Vinci hysterectomy at the time of prolapse
repair.
Since starting her practice in South County and
West County, Dr. Khan has helped women of all ages
regain control and improve their quality of life.
“Women are embarrassed and don’t like to talk
about these issues. We hope to educate women that
they are not alone and treatment is available.”
Urogynecology
Consultants
10012 Kennerly Road #403
South County • 314-525-1800
13035 Olive St. Road #113
Creve Coeur • 314-525-1800
Dr. Fareesa Khan
Welcoming, Cheerful
Environment At
Watson Pointe Dental
Your teeth are an important part of your health,
appearance, and self-confidence. At Watson Pointe
Dental the focus is on providing our patients with
comprehensive dental care that meets the health needs
and personal concerns of the individual. Watson
Pointe believes that quality dental care is a combination
of science, art, and intuition, resulting in a healthy,
beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime.
Working as a general dentist for more than 25
years, Dr. Joseph Grimaud and his caring team have
strived to treat patients with the best possible dental
care, compassion and a warm, friendly atmosphere.
Whether your visit is for an initial consultation,
comprehensive exam and x-rays, or to complete a
dental treatment such as replacing a tooth filling, root
canal therapy or tooth implant restoration, rest assured
that Dr. Grimaud and the Watson Pointe Dental team
will take the time to make you comfortable and
relaxed.
Watson Pointe Dental provides state-of-the-art
dental services and technologies including: Kodak
digital radiography; Cerec, single visit porcelain
restorations and crowns; and Spectra, a non-invasive
imaging system which aids in the detection of caries
(cavities) using fluorescent technology.
The practice offers a welcoming, cheerful family-
friendly environment where patients are treated with
compassion, respect and understanding, according to
Dr. Grimaud. Watson Pointe Dental is conveniently
located in Webster Groves on Watson Road.
New patients are always welcome!
8537 Watson Road
Webster Groves • 314-963-2000
mywatsonpointedental.com
Joseph S. Grimaud DDS
Premier Care Orthopedics:
Latest Technologies For
The Safest Treatments
Premier Care Orthopedics, with locations in South
St. Louis County and in Fenton, is a group of multi-
specialists who have been a part of St. Louis since 1969.
At Premier Care, physicians are dedicated to providing
superior medical services by friendly, caring people.
Premier Care is a division of Signature Medical
Group, a multi-specialty physician-owned group with
more than 70 physicians covering a broad range of
medical services. Premier Care specializes in orthopedic
and sports medicine.
Premier Care began in 1969 at its Old Tesson Road
location. In June 2009 a second office was opened on the
campus of the new St. Clare Health Center in Fenton.
Physicians diagnose and treat injuries, diseases and
disorders of the musculoskeletal system using surgery,
medications and physical therapy.
Surgeons include:
Mahesh R. Bagwe, Benjamin P. Crane, Dale E. Doerr,
Dennis A Dusek, Brian A. Fiessel, David C. Haueisen,
Lawrence A. Kriegshauser, Coles E ´LHommedieu,
Forbes A. McMullin, Robert G. Medler, Robert H.
Sigmund, Ravindra V. Shitut, Stephen E. Vierling and
Ashok Kumar.
Premier Care’s commitment to continuing education
assures the best and safest treatments by incorporating
the most recent knowledge, techniques and technology.
12639 Old Tesson Rd., Suite 115
1011 Bowles Avenue, Suite 100
314-849-0311
www.signaturemedicalgroup.com
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Eye Care Associates
Blends State-Of-The-Art
Medicine, Personal Service
Since 1894, Eye Care Associates of St. Louis has
provided patients with comprehensive, hands-on,
personalized eye care. Sean Breit, M.D. specializes in
cataract surgery; Todd LaPoint, O.D. and Janae Kadlec,
O.D. perform routine eye exams and are experts in
specialty contact lens fitting; Stephen Wexler, M.D. is
one of the most respected LASIK specialists in the
country. Eye Care Associates also offers an on-site, full-
service optical shop with a friendly and helpful staff.
Throughout its 117-year history, the practice has
maintained an affiliation with Washington University
School of Medicine. But, according to Dr. Wexler, the
field itself has undergone numerous changes.
“In the early 1980s, ophthalmology was hospital-
based; today virtually all surgery is outpatient,” he
explained. “And then there is LASIK surgery which has
dramatically changed the lives of millions of people.”
For Wexler, the reward of ophthalmology comes from
making a real difference in the lives of his patients and
sharing in the joy they feel after a successful procedure.
“The evolution of the profession and the positive impact
it has made has been remarkable and dramatic,” he
said.
On Jan. 1, 2011, Eye Care Associates acquired
Sappington Eye Centre in Sunset Hills, bringing its
exceptional medical, surgical and vision care to patients
in South County. For more information about the
practice, visit www.eyecarestl.com
Stephen A. Sean M. Todd B. Janae
Wexler, M.D. Breit, M.D. LaPoint, O.D. Kadlec, O.D.
#15 The Boulevard-St. Louis
Richmond Heights
314-863-4200
11611 Gravois Road
Sunset Hills
314-842-3130
www.eyecarestl.com
Homewatch CareGivers’
Motto Is: “Let Our Family
Care For Yours”
Homewatch CareGivers, 7915 Big Bend Blvd. in
Webster Groves, provides non-medical, in-home care
for the elderly and, for the past three years, child
care.
“Since our beginning in 2001, the home health
care industry has become much more competitive and
professional,” said Michael Gianino, co-owner of the
business with his wife, Maria. “We now offer our
clients additional services at no extra charge such as a
free activity center and emergency response system,
plus soon-to-be services of memory care support and
a 911 medical ID card.”
Homewatch CareGivers provides both hourly and
live-in care. Gianino credits Homewatch CareGivers’
10 years in business to the recruiting, retaining and
motivating of passionate and committed caregivers.
“Our Homewatch CareGivers’ motto is ‘Let our
family care for yours.’ Every member of our family is
involved in Homewatch CareGivers. We are a true
family business dedicated to the quality care of our
clients and the satisfaction of our caregivers,” Gianino
said.
Homewatch adds quality of life and dignity to the
clients it serves, while providing peace of mind to
their families. Gianino states, “We will do everything
possible to ensure their satisfaction.”
As a testimonial to their service, one Homewatch
client states: “I am so thankful that Mom was able to
remain in her own home and when I became unable
to care for her anymore your staff was able to step in
and take my place without missing a beat.”
7915 Big Bend Blvd.
Webster Groves • 963-1100
www.homewatchcaregivers.com
Maria & Mike Gianino
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Martha’s Hands Home
Health Provides “Love
Through service”
Martha’s Hands provides quality, compassionate private
duty home health care, assisting with their clients’ daily
activities so they can remain independent in their homes.
Martha’s Hands care is supervised by nurse supervisors.
Martha’s Hands nurses work with clients and their families
to develop customized core plans.
Typical services include bathing and dressing assistance;
meal preparation/clean-up; medication set-up and remind-
ers; light housekeeping; laundry; errand running; and com-
panionship.
Eileen and John Hedrick founded Martha’s Hands with
a mission that Eileen was taught over 30 years ago. While a
nursing student, Eileen was taught compassionate care by
the Sisters of Mercy, emphasizing total wellness. Eileen
applied this mission in her nursing career.
Known for its quality service, Martha’s Hands has grown
to become one of the premiere private-duty home health
agencies in St. Louis. Since 1997, Martha’s Hands has pro-
vided almost two million hours of service.
Martha’s Hands now offers basic dental services in the
home. These Mobile Dentistry Services, performed by Dr.
Dennis McCaffrey, provides people dental services without
leaving the comfort of their own homes.
Recently, Eileen Hedrick was honored by Anthem Blue
Cross Blue Shield with its Health Care Hero Award and by
the YWCA as a Leader of Distinction for her commitment
to her community.
Martha’s Hands maintains membership in the National
Private Duty Association, Missouri Alliance for Home Care,
Social Workers in Long Term Care and the Kirkwood/Des
Peres Area Chamber of Commerce.
While actual family members have joined the company,
the Hedricks consider all employees members of their fam-
ily, working to continue Eileen’s original mission of “Love
through Service.”
12813 Flushing Meadows
Des Peres • 314-965-4350
www.marthashands.com
Founders John & Eileen Hedrick
Women’s Health Partners:
Working As A Team To Provide Quality Care
Women’s Health Partners, 10012 Kennerly Road, Suite
405, was established in 2003 by Pamela Campbell DO,
FACOG and Cherese Collins MD, FACOG. Since then, the
practice has expanded to include two partners, Salina Green
MD, FACOG and Jamie Joyce MD. Kristin Wald serves as
nurse practitioner.
Offering professional obstetric and gynecological care that
embraces the diverse needs of women at every stage of life, the
staff at Women’s Health Partners recognizes the need for
female providers to care for area women. At Women’s Health
Partners, the motto is, “Women Caring for Women.”
Doctors explain there is a real “team feel” at Women’s
Health Partners.
“We believe that in order to provide quality care, we must
work together as a team. It is understood that no single person
can provide this quality of care alone; therefore each and every
person is a highly valued member of our team,” said Dr.
Campbell. “Creating an atmosphere of trust and support is
integral to our purpose. Patients cared for in such an
environment will benefit greatly by knowing that they are
cared for by a team with one common goal.”
Some of the services offered by Women’s Health Partners
include:
Family planning, preconception counseling, sexual
dysfunction, “Healthy Mom Healthy Baby” education,
menopause and PMS treatment, interstitial cystitis care,
endometrial ablation, hysterectomy as well as alternatives to
hysterectomy, gynecological preventative care (i.e. breast
health, osteoporosis prevention, cervical cancer education and
prevention) and major and minor surgeries.
“We focus on wellness and preventative exams – such as
annual paps, breast exams, Gardasil injections – to empower
patients with a proactive approach to their health for a long,
healthy life,” said Collins.
In addition to the necessary medical expertise offered to
Pamela Campbell, Cherese Collins, Salina Green, MD, FACOG
DO, FACOG MD, FACOG
Esse Health Pediatrics & Free Diabetes & Heart
Adolescent Medicine offers Health Classes
convenient office hours for Tom and Lynn Schmittgens, owners of The Medicine
Shoppe Pharmacy in Affton, focus on providing personal
busy kids and parents! service and quality patient care. In addition to free home
delivery, they are now hosting a series of free classes to educate
The Esse Health Pediatrics the community and help individual patients. The classes will
& Adolescent Medicine be held from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the pharmacy on the second
and fourth Monday of each month as follows:
office at 9930 Watson Road March 28 - Diabetes; April 11 - Heart Health; April 25 -
knows that kids (and their Diabetes; May 9 - Heart Health; May 23 - Diabetes; June 13
parents) are busy. That’s why - Heart Health; June 27 - Diabetes. Call 638-3535 today to
their flexible scheduling and reserve a spot.
expanded office hours are invaluable in making Each class will provide new information on the topic, and
healthcare more accessible and convenient. The time will be set aside afterwards to talk to individuals about
their specific health concerns. Many people overlook their
office hours are Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. pharmacist as a source of good healthcare information;
to 7 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 however, access to a caring and experienced pharmacist is
a.m. to 11:30 am. invaluable.
At the Esse Health Pediatrics & Adolescent “We enjoy a small community practice,” Tom Schmittgens
Medicine Office on Watson Road there are a total said. “We love getting to know our patients and we believe
that personal service and contact are crucial to good
of five Pediatricians and two Nurse Practitioners. healthcare.”
Dr. John Madden is one of those five Pediatricians The Schmittgens make patient care, not prescription
and as parent of three children himself, Dr. volume, their priority and are readily available to answer
Madden knows the value of having flexible questions. Both pharmacists are certified in diabetes, asthma
scheduling for appointments. and allergy care, and immunizations. Their pharmacy has
“My passion comes from being a parent been serving the community since 1998 and carries home
health aids and medical equipment.
myself. Keeping kids healthy means working with As a Certified Diabetes Care Center, the Affton Medicine
parents and schedules to make sure everyone gets Shoppe carries Dr. Comfort diabetic footwear and offers a
the time they need to have concerns addressed variety of custom-fit shoes, boots and slippers. Karen Richard,
and to understand their child’s health, growth, a Certified Diabetic Shoe Fitter, said, “Medicare pays for one
development and behavior. There is nothing more new pair of shoes per year with a doctor’s prescription. We
satisfying than helping to provide the tools a child provide a free consultation to check and measure your feet,
and we take care of submitting all the paperwork to your
needs to succeed,” said Dr. Madden. Dr. Madden insurance company. It’s an easy process.”
is accepting new patients. Located at Mackenzie and Heege roads next to Fortel’s
Pizza, the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Affton is open
Esse Health Pediatrics & Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on
Adolescent Medicine Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They accept most
insurance plans including Medicaid, Medicare Part D
9930 Watson Rd., Ste. 100 and Missouri RX.
St. Louis, MO 63126
(314) 965-5437
Patricia Amato, MD
John Madden, MD, PhD
Karen Norton, MD
Peter Putnam, MD
Kristen Terrill, MD 7922 Mackenzie
Affton • 314-638-3535
www.essehealth.com
John Madden, MD, PhD Tom & Lynn Schmittgens, R.Ph.
Dr. Vincent L. Travisano,
Webster Groves
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facials and chemical peels, waxings, Botox cosmetic injections
and eyelash hypotrichosis. Products include Latisse, Clarisonic
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“Women love our four-pack facial special, it’s a best seller!”
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said the office manager. “For $200 they get four relaxing facials
plus an additional bonus treatment. You can choose a fifth
facial or a micro dermabrasion treatment.”
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...Because It’s Worth
Repeating.
Complete family foot care.
10012 Kennerly Road • Suite 405 • 314-525-4880 Days • Eve. • Sat. • House Calls
Most Insurances Accepted
“Happy feet
are healthy feet...
a pair must last a lifetime.”
7509 Big Bend Blvd.
Webster Groves • 314-961-3113
Jamie Joyce, MD Kristin Wald, WHNP-BC
Dr. Vincent Travisano