Page 2 - Talk of Tequesta - November '20

Page 2, The Talk Of Tequesta

tEquEsta spotlight from page 1

early detection,” said Dr. Amit Rastogi, president and on a personal level. The program offers state-of-the-art Medical Center offers a comprehensive
CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. “We are proud to support 3-D mammography, same-day results and follow-up continuum of inpatient and outpatient
such an important and personal campaign for Breast imaging, a patient navigation team, high risk screening, healthcare services, expertise and
Cancer Awareness Month through our Pink Chair Project genetic counseling and testing in a multidisciplinary specialties, including orthopedics and
and bring more awareness to the community about these clinic. The program also offers clinical trials, innovative spine care, cancer care, cardiac and
incredible survivor stories.” reconstruct surgery techniques, radiation therapy, vascular care, comprehensive stroke,
With one in eight women estimated to develop breast outpatient chemotherapy, along with support services obstetrics and maternity care, pediatrics,
cancer each year, the Pink Chair Project aims to raise and a survivorship program. For more information or emergency care as well as diagnostic
awareness of the importance of diagnostic screening, with to schedule a mammogram, call (561) 263-4414 or visit imaging, screening, testing and urgent
the goal of early diagnosis and treatment to save lives. jupitermed.com. care. For more information about
Many of the participants’ stories stress this message, with About Jupiter Medical Center Jupiter Medical Center, please
many attributing their survival story based on catching Rated number one for safety, quality and patient call (561) 263-2234 or visit www.
their cancer at its earliest stage and encouraging women to satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading jupitermed.com.
get their mammograms and other diagnostic tests annually. destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach
Although it’s rare, about one percent of all breast cancer County and across the Treasure Coast region. Recognized as Photos provided by Jupiter Medical Center
cases in the U.S. occur in men according to the National the region’s only independent, not-for-profit hospital, Jupiter
Breast Cancer Foundation. Local Jupiter resident Gerard
Korczynski is one of this year’s breast cancer survivor
success stories who had a right breast mastectomy and
five lymph nodes removed at Jupiter Medical Center this Creating A Virtual Thanksgiving 2020
past January. In partnership with Jupiter Medical Center
and the Niedland Breast Center, Korczynski is helping Lynda Louden Interiors You do have to practice and prepare a little bit.
educate our community about early signs of breast cancer A lot of good stuff happens There are lots of experts out there, if you want help – just
in men. around the dinner table! We share ask friends, family or Google!
the latest and greatest. We share With a little thought and preparation can you do the same
good times and tough times. things we did pre-covid - like put your blessings in a bowl
We talk about old stuff and new and share these over our face-face Virtual Celebrations? Of
stuff. Of course, this year is way course, Outdoor Thanksgiving are an exceptionally good
different with COVID-19 still option! What about crafting or baking special treats and
hanging around. So many things mailing them to our loved ones?
have changed and many of us are Everyone has a computer, a phone, or a laptop that will
still scared, sad, maybe alone, and Lynda Louden do ZOOM! (There are tons of other virtual options.)
not sure if we will celebrate.
Many business concerns and consequently personal lives
have been totally upended. What can we do to make our
Thanksgiving Celebrations their best? What have others
done when faced with what seems impossible situations?
Counting our blessings is an adage that really works.
Restaurants have
take-out. Grocery
stores have delivery.
You can have a
virtual happy hour,
virtual dinner, dessert
& coffee! Rather
than our traditional
Thanksgiving table Start planning now! You may have already started! God
why not stage your Bless You! Pumpkin Muffins travel well. Of course, we
virtual Thanksgiving? are well into this COVID-19 era and you have this virtual
A lifelong outdoorsman, Korczynski explains the Do you know how stuff all worked out with birthday parties and graduations!
inspiration for the design of his chair, which can be found to create your own See what new things we learn when weird happens? Plan
at Park Avenue BBQ in The Gardens Mall. “I have always backdrop for a ZOOM meeting? Make one for Thanksgiving! now for a wonderful Holiday! All the best, xoxo, Lynda @
loved hunting and fishing; they are simple pleasures. You ZOOM is complimentary anytime for 30 minutes and under! lyndaloudeninteriors.com.
try your best, hope for the best. Some days you catch
something and some days you don’t. But I’m always
thankful for the outdoors, the sun and the sky and being
alive. My chair, as you can see, reflects my love of hunting
and fishing. My family helped decorate the chair which Schedule a Tour
is a reflection of their love and support for me for which
I am always grateful for!” BECOME A CRUSADER! 561-683-6266
This year’s Pink Chair Project also spotlights the
inspiring success story of mother and daughter Dena
and Irene, breast cancer survivors who were both
diagnosed less than a month apart. They used humor
as the inspiration for their chair design: “Our family
uses humor to get through difficult situations. We have
both been very open with family and friends about our
diagnoses as well as keeping everyone updated on our
journeys through social media in a humorous and positive
way. Laughing about our challenges and poking fun at the
odd things our bodies are going through has helped others
feel more comfortable talking about what’s happening.
When others can have a giggle, too, it really helps keep
us moving forward with a positive attitude!”
Both Dena and Irene are artists and chose to incorporate
their infectious sense of humor and artistic style to create
their chair themed, “Save the Boobies,” which was
designed as a play on words around the blue-footed booby
birds.
With a reputation of being “like no breast center you’ve
ever seen,” The Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center is
a state-of-the-art facility housing the most advanced and
sophisticated imaging and diagnostic equipment, and
has met the high standards of the National Accreditation
Program for breast centers and carries the Breast Imaging
Center of Excellence seal from the American College of
Radiology.
All of the participants in the Pink Chair Project are
patients of Jupiter Medical Center Comprehensive Breast
Care Program. The program provides clinical excellence Cardinal Newman High School | cardinalnewman.com
with compassionate care through a team approach to 512 Spencer Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
ensure the needs of all patients and caregivers are met