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      Do You Need                                              ○ Smoking the equivalent of 20 or more pack-years   “Hopefully this will lead to a cure. We couldn’t be more happy

      Lung Cancer Screening                                    (e.g., one pack a day for 20 years; two packs a day   that this is part of Lenny’s legacy.”

                                                                                                             Dr. Szentirmai is grateful for the trust they have placed
                                                               for 10 years)
      If You Quit Smoking?                                     ○   Being 50 to 80 years old                in the research at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health. “Without
                                                               ○ Smoking for any portion of the past 15 years   their support, we could not have made the progress we have
         Ac c ordi ng t o t he                             • Lung cancer screening is not recommended if your risk   in learning more about this disease.”
      American Cancer Society,                          of lung cancer is low, because the harms of screening may      The Lenny Schelin Jr. Memorial Tournament is an annual
      smoking contributes to 80                         outweigh its benefits.                             fundraising effort in its second year. Martin Health Executive
      and 90 percent of lung cancer                        • Screening is worthwhile only if you are healthy enough   Director of Philanthropy Delesa Morris is thankful for their
      deaths in women and men,                          to tolerate the evaluation and treatment of any lung nodules   continued support.
      respectively.                                     or lung cancers that are found.                       “This event is helping to provide hope for the future by
         But what if you quit                              If your doctor recommends screening, look for a program   funding research into this deadly disease,” she said.
      smoking? Quitting has some                        where experts take the time to discuss its risks and benefits   About Cleveland Clinic Florida Region
      health benefits that start right                  with you, and are experienced in lung cancer evaluation and      The Cleveland Clinic Florida region is a nonprofit,
      away and others that can                          treatment.                                         multispecialty healthcare provider that integrates clinical
      lead to improved health over                         Meanwhile, tell your doctor right away if you have any   and hospital care with research and education. The Florida
      many years.                                       of these worrisome symptoms, because you may need testing   region now includes Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital,
         The risk of having lung                        to confirm or rule out the presence of lung cancer:   Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, and Cleveland Clinic Weston
      cancer  or other smoking- Corbin Hodder, D.O.     • A new, persistent cough, or coughing up blood    Hospital, with five hospitals and numerous outpatient centers
      related illnesses decreases                       • Unexplained shortness of breath or chest pain    in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties.
      after you stop smoking                            • Unintentional weight loss                        The Florida region is an integral part of Cleveland Clinic in
      and continues to decrease                            Be proactive – call (844) 811-LUNG (5864) to find out if   Ohio, where providing outstanding patient care is based upon
      the longer you go without                         a low-dose CT lung cancer screening is right for you.   the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation.
      smoking, though your risk                                                                            Physicians at Cleveland Clinic are experts in the treatment
      will never be as low as                           Cleveland Clinic Martin Health  of complex conditions that are difficult to diagnose. For
      that of someone who never                         Foundation Receives A $50,000                      more information about Cleveland Clinic Florida, visit www.
      smoked.                                                                                              clevelandclinicflorida.org. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
         So, if you’ve successfully                     Gift To Continue Glioblastoma                      About Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
      kicked the habit and are now                                                                            Cleveland Clinic Martin Health is part of the Cleveland
      a former smoker, do you still                     Research                                           Clinic Florida region. It features three hospitals with 521
      need to think about having a                                                                         total beds, a free-standing emergency center, and numerous
      lung cancer screening?                               Family and friends of Lenny Schelin Jr. recently presented   outpatient centers and clinics across Martin and St. Lucie
         Pulmonologists Corbin                          Cleveland Clinic Martin Health with a gift in the amount of   counties on Florida’s east coast. Cleveland Clinic Martin
      Hodder, D.O., and Michael  Michael Marsh, M.D.    $50,000. The funds will continue to help support research into   Health offers preventive, primary and acute hospital care, as
      Marsh, M.D., who see                              glioblastoma, an aggressive form of malignant brain tumor.   well as cancer care, a heart center, wellness and rehabilitation
      patients at the Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Family      Schelin Jr. passed away in 2018 at the age of 33 from   services, and much more. Learn more at clevelandclinic.org/
      Health Center in Stuart, offer advice on this topic:   glioblastoma. An avid fisherman, The Lenny Schelin Jr.   martinhealth.
         • Talk to your doctor if you’re concerned about your risk   Memorial Tournament helps keep
      for lung cancer. Lung cancer screening is recommended for   his legacy alive.
      those meeting all the criteria for high risk including:      “Lenny always wanted to be
                                                        remembered and I can’t think of a
                                                        better way than to provide relief and
       art Happenings                                   hope for the ones that are afflicted
                                                        with this horrible disease,” said his
                                                        mother, Debbie Johnston.
                                                           Following a check presentation at
       Martin Artisans Guild                              Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital,
       To Present November/                             neurosurgeon Oszkar Szentirmai,
                                                        M.D., provided an update on the
       December Show                                    glioblastoma research taking place,
                                                        including new cellular research.
       By Jackie Holfelder                                 “This is a big stride in treatment
          The Martin Artisan Guild has a very happenin’ exhibit   and finding opportunities to lengthen
       from Nov. 3 to Dec. 31 at its smashing new Palm Room   the life of so many,” Johnston said.
       Art Gallery and Artisans Boutique, located at 3746 S.E.
       Ocean Blvd. in Harbour Bay Plaza.
          Participating artists in the November/December exhibit
       include:
       • Carla Cope            • Kim Beltrame
       • Diana Rell Dean       • Laura Kay Darvill Whiticar
       • Dot Galfond           • Lynn Morgan
       • Jacquelyn Roesch-Sanchez • Mark Stall
       • James J. DeMartis     • Torenzo Gann
       • Jeanine Baum
          They will be on hand to chat with you at the opening
       reception.
          The Palm Room Art Gallery and Artisans Boutique
       is open from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday (except
       holidays).
          It’s the perfect place to bring your holiday guests:
       You can all enjoy the new art and artists in the guild’s
       permanent gallery. Revel in the beauty and support the
       visual arts of Martin County.
          For information, visit www.martinartisansguild.org.
                           Photo by Martin Artisans Guild



















       Photographer Mark Stall is one of the exhibiters in
       the November/December show.
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