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16 THIS ROBOT’S HOT why is the latest surgical system a big advance over earlier robotics? Four surgeons who use the da Vinci hd3d explain.

18 SURGERY ON A TINY SCALEa baby born with congenital defects is put on the pathto normal development by an amazingly intricate procedure.

20 THE GIfT Of mORE TOmORROwSFor 12-year-old Jacqueline stack of mahopac, a long battle with cystic fibrosis seems to have ended in victory.

22 HOw SCANS REPLACE CATHETERSa sophisticated new imaging device offers a safer way for doctors to check for blocked arteries.

32 COLOR THERAPYmove over, malibu! this beach house brings a color ful and sur fer-chic vibe to an oceanside home on the east coast.

36 A ‘GARDEN’ Of THE ARTSLearn about westchester’s vibrant arts scene—and the people who make it so.

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For us, advanced care is not a goal.It’s a responsibility.The new 3D high definition da Vinci® surgical robot is used by our expert surgeons to perform minimally invasive, highly complex procedures providing better results for our patients. Just one of the $130 million of capital investments across our campus within the last two years. And that’s just the beginning.

Westchester Medical Center is making groundbreaking investments to ensure the highest level of care for the 3 million residents of the Hudson Valley...so we’re ready when you need us most.

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Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital • Westchester Heart & Vascular • Cancer Center • Transplant CenterNeuroscience Center • Joel A. Halpern Regional Trauma Center • Burn Center

Behavioral Health Center • Advanced Imaging Center • Advanced OB/GYN

Westchester Medical Center’s Robotic Specialists: Dr. Arash Rahi, Urogynecology; Dr. John Phillips, Urology; Dr. Tarah Pua, Gynecologic Oncology; Dr. Sean Tedjarati, Gynecologic Oncology

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For additional inFormation about westchester medical center, visit our website at westchestermedicalcenter.com.

providing advanced medical care to the residents of the hudson valley is not a goal at westchester medical cen-ter; it’s a responsibility—one that we, as a lifeline to the 3 million people in the region, take seriously. we owe it to them to be ready with the latest technology, superior clinical staff and state-of-the-art facilities to meet the most challenging healthcare needs. every day we work to fulfill our mission in thousands of ways, some small, some large and some very dramatic.

on page 18 of this issue of Westchester Health & Life, you’ll read about a truly groundbreaking surgical procedure per formed on one of our tiniest patients at our maria Fareri children’s hospital. then, on page 20, meet Jacqueline stack, a girl whose treatment for cystic fibrosis—including a key break-through drug for which we participated in clinical trials—has transformed her young life into one of limitless promise.

of course, our continued commitment to the region requires that we offer the finest in advanced technology. on page 22 you’ll read about an important example: a new, non-invasive scanning tool that can be used, in many cases, instead of catheterization to check for blocked arteries and other signs of heart disease. and on page 16, see what four of our surgeons have to say about the newest incarnation of robotic surgery, the da vinci hd3d.

at westchester medical center, we remain committed to delivering advanced healthcare and to our responsibility to grow and refine our services, adding more highly skilled specialists as needed to support the health and well-being of those who live and work in the hudson valley and beyond.

as always, we thank our donors, colleagues, partners and friends for their continued support of westchester medical center. we hope you are able to find time to enjoy summer’s remaining warm days, and we invite you to check out a list of activities (see page 49) in support of the medical center and our maria Fareri children’s hospital that you won’t want to miss.

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To find ouT more abouT The 1917 SocieTy aT WeSTcheSTer medical cenTer or To become a member, viSiT westchestermedicalcenter.com/1917 or call 914.493.2575. you can alSo email uS aT [email protected].

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launched the 1917 Society, honoring

the generosity of contributors who make

noteworthy annual gifts to the foundations

in support of Westchester medical center,

maria fareri children’s hospital and the

behavioral health center. These friends

enable us to serve the more than 3 million people who are directly covered by our

services in new york’s hudson valley region, connecticut’s fairfield county and beyond.

“membership in the 1917 Society is a meaningful way for us to recognize the

incredible generosity of our supporters,” said michael d. israel, President and ceo of

Westchester medical center. “as the medical center continues its mission of providing

premier advanced medical care throughout the region, gifts from 1917 Society members

help to ensure that we are able to realize the initiatives that make Westchester medical

center the world-class organization that it is. it is an honor for us to welcome these

remarkable individuals to the 1917 Society.”

the origin of Westchester Medical Center dates back to 1917, when the u.s. army established a hospital for treating returning World War I troops affected by the spanish influenza epidemic. a few years later, the army returned the buildings to Westchester County as a fully equipped hospital. Ever since, our campus has been used to care for the critically ill and injured in our region.

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Bathing suits, bugs and BBQs are some things that come to mind when you think about summer. But I’m sure you’ll agree it also invites us to “get out”—not only outdoors, to enjoy the warm weather and longer days, but also out of our comfort zones to try something new. For example, what about checking out an unfamiliar arts venue (see page 36), trying a new steak recipe (page 44) or perhaps camping under the stars? Forme, growing up in the Midwest, summer meant camping.Every weekend my family and I would head to the lake. It was like living off the grid! No cars, phones, electricity, runningwater or any of the other comforts we take for granted—abso-lutely liberating! So in the spirit of summer and that irreverent, youthful impulse we all feel in different ways, we’ve devoted this issue to many of the wonderful things we love about this season. You’ll find the perfect beach bag (page 26), seaworthy baubles (page 28), chic poolside and patio furniture (page 30), a gorgeous beach house (page 32) and much more!

And for you planners who are starting to think about fall, we’ve got some back-to-school savings tips (page 47) and an article about a local caterer providing healthy school lunches (page 13).

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indieindulgenceFor a quick breakfast or a healthy afternoon snack, pick up a Lola Granola Bar (lolagranolabar.net). These treats, available in f ive fla-vors and made with organic ingredients, f laxseed meal and locally sourced honey, are as homemade as you can get—in fact, owner Mary Molina whips them up in her own kitchen in Croton Falls. The bars, named after Moli-na’s children (Lola, Ruby, Enzo and Ellie), are wheat- and soy-free and contain omega-3 fatty acids and protein. Visit the website to f ind a retail location or come try the product on August 31 at Whole Foods in White Plains from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., when Molina wil l of fer samples.

the global art ofgreen livingThe location of Green Earth Design (914.835.6500, greenearthdesignco.com)—overlooking the Mamaroneck harbor—seems perfectly natural. “Much of our product comes from the sea, and we wanted to be close to the water,” says owner Mitchell Siegel, who opened the Mamaroneck-based lifestyle gallery in May 2010. More than just a furniture and home accessories store, Green Earth Design combines Siegel’s passion for nature with art and function. Products represent a commitment to envi-ronmental awareness and artful living—they are sourced from independent artisans in Asia. Sculptural wood tables and benches, hand-laid mosaic tile chairs, banana husks housed in vases, candle holders wrapped in onion skin, seashell lighting fixtures, resin Buddha figures and many other one-of-a kind treasures fill the 5,000-square-foot studio. Along with providing personalized service to clients, Siegel takes great satis-faction in knowing that his business “directly impacts the lives of many underprivileged artisans throughout Asia.” —Brooke Bizzell stachyra of 914mom.com.

beyond the brown bag Getting kids to eat their vegetables is no easy task, but to New Rochelle–based caterer Mayan Axelrod, who pro-vides healthy meals for several private schools in Westchester, the secret’s in the sauce—or actually, the puree. Through his company Mayan Woods Cater-ing (917.412.6876, mwkids.com), Axelrod prepares familiar comfort foods (e.g., mac ’n’ cheese and chicken fingers) with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and adds purees of vegetables like carrots, cauliflower and broccoli by mixing them into the egg wash used to coat the chicken fingers (which are then breaded with panko crumbs and baked) or into the mac ’n’ cheese. “I’m not reinventing the wheel,” he says. “I’m making foods that kids already love but that are better for them than processed food.” If you are interested in learning how your school can provide Mayan Woods Catering meals, talk to your school administrator or contact Axelrod directly.

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While you’ve been thinking about world affairs, your kitchen counter has been looking more and more 1986. Just in case it’s time for an update, we asked Richard Brooks, owner of manufac-turing company Brooks Custom in Mount Kisco, (914.666.2029, brookscustom.com), for the lowdown on the latest trends in kitchen countertop design, and he offered two: Live edge Wood: Made by preserving slabs of tree with the bark attached and air-drying them over two-and-a-half years, these rustic countertops appeal to those who want to feel more connected to nature. “They’re like collectors’ pieces,” says Brooks. “The trees used for this process are outstanding examples of wood, and each has a different grain pattern and set of knots.” Zinc: This whitish-blue material is gaining popularity because of its availability—it’s one of the planet’s most plentiful metals—and its natural anti-bacterial surface. “it’s a traditional metal that is only now becoming more prominent in design, but that 100 years ago would have been seen in an estate in newport, Rhode island,” says Brooks, who adds that the material is a “living metal” and will age into a darker, pewter-like color over time.

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Managing out-of-Control kidsParents of troubled teens can often find themselves feel-ing they have nowhere to turn. But now there’s Parents Helping Parents (845.230.8045, parents-helping-parents.org), a nonprofit support group that meets on Wednesday nights from 7:15 to 9:15 at Leo Mintzer community center in West Harrison.

Joe and Janet Rivera started the group after a similar, now-defunct program helped them work through defi-ance issues with their daughter. “our daughter is very healthy now,” says Joe. “We started this program because we don’t want anyone to have to go through a crisis by themselves.”

Parents Helping Parents offers couples and single parents a forum to learn to “set reasonable limits for chil-dren, stick to those limits, get help from other parents and resources within the community and learn to regain control of their home and life,” explains Janet. Rather than focusing on how to “fix” the child’s behavior, the group helps parents learn to change the way they respond to their child’s actions. “changing your own behavior can often alter the dynamic of the relationship,” says Janet, who adds that parents usually begin to see results within six weeks.

Any parent can attend the meeting, and advance notice is not required. donations are welcome.

Slim down celebrity styleif seeing the latest blockbuster fills you less with excitement and more with movie star–body envy, you’re not alone. The Hollywood set often have a per-sonal trainer, nutritionist and private chef helping to keep their abs chiseled and figures slim. But now Westchester residents can rely on a new fitness program in Purchase and Tuckahoe to attain a celeb-style figure. PhatBurn (914.714.3697, phatburn.com), which opened earlier this year, includes not only personalized workouts and nutrition plans, but also daily meals customized to each person’s diet and prepared by a chef. “Most other companies give you a nutrition plan that you have to implement yourself—which is the hardest part of a weight-loss program,” says co-founder Paul Wintergerst. “We help people burn fat while gaining muscle mass—the healthy way to lose weight.”

of course, the celebrity treatment does come with a celebrity-sized price tag—four weeks will run you $4,375. The more budget-conscious can opt for group training sessions, which will lower the four-week price to $1,800 (five meals a day, Mon.–Fri.) or $1,975 (five meals a day, Mon.–Sun.).

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clockwise from top left: Zebrawood, zinc and live edge wood are three of many countertop options at Brooks Custom.

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in the background here is the da Vinci hd3d, a robotic surgical system that also aids in training surgeons

who are new to robotics. this advanced new model relies on the skills of the surgeons who operate it:

from left, arash rahi, m.d., tarah Pua, m.d., john Phillips, m.d., and sean tedjarati, m.d.

and their patients an even moreadvanced technology.

the new da Vinci comes with the same high-definition, three-dimensional views and fingertip controls as previous models. But this machine is smaller, more effi-ciently designed and easier to use safely. It’s also equipped with a second console that allows surgeons to work in tandem and lets experienced robotic surgeons at academic medical centers like westches-

For seVeral years, da Vinci robotic surgical systems have been transforming key surgical proce-dures, particularly in urology and gyne-cology, affording surgeons more precise visualization and making movements smoother than those of any human hand. now the robotic surgery revolution has reached a new stage at westchester medical center with its acquisition of the da Vinci hd3d, which offers surgeons

ter medical center train other doctors on the system’s operation.

technical manuals and marketing websites wax eloquent about the won-ders of the new hd3d. But Westchester Health & Life turned instead to four practicing westchester medical center surgeons to learn how they describe the advantages this machine brings to the medical center—and, through it, to patients in the lower hudson Valley:

4 surgeons tell why a new surgical system is good news for patients in the lower hudson Valley

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IN GOOD HEALTH

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“THE DUAL CONSOLE OF THE NEW DA VINCI IS THE MODEL’S MOST IMPORTANT NEW FEATURE. WE’RE DEDICATED TO THE HIGHEST-

QUALITY MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY POSSIBLE, AND ALSO TO TRAINING, NOT JUST OF SURGEONS-TO-BE BUT ALSO OF THOSE

WITH YEARS OF SURGICAL EXPERIENCE.” —JOHN PHILLIPS, M.D.

JOHN PHILLIPS, M.D., CHIEF,LAPAROSCOPIC AND ROBOTIC UROLOGY:“I use the da Vinci for surgeries of the ad-renal glands, kidney, bladder, prostate,

lymph nodes and female pelvic recon-struction. I welcome the new model’s smaller footprint. The patient-side cart, which holds the robotic arms, takes up less space, giving the bedside assistants and nurses more room to maneuver. The endoscopic camera is better-designed as well. The fiber-optic cables are lighter and fewer in number, increasing safety.

“The dual console of the new da Vinci is truly unique and is the model’s most important new feature. We’re dedicated to the highest-quality minimally invasive surgery possible, and also to training, not just of surgeons-to-be but also of those with years of surgical experience but no robotic experience. The dual con-sole allows us to sit side-by-side with any surgeon and instruct him or her in the real-time nuances and advantages of robotic surgery.”

SEAN TEDJARATI, M.D., CHIEF OF GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY: “The da Vinci robotic system has been a great enhancement in our surgical manage-

ment of gynecologic cancers, including those of the uterus, cervix and ova-ries, and a valuable tool in performing complex pelvic surgeries such as hys-terectomy as part of the management of uterine fibroids or endometriosis.

The previous da Vinci model had a single surgical console to control the surgical arms, but this one has two—a tremendous advantage that allows sur-geons in different departments, such as urology and gynecology, to worktogether if needed, enabling us to provide more effective care in complex cases.

“The new system also allows forassisting other surgeons as they develop further proficiency in robotic surgery, and it will accommodate new instruments, including new vessel sealing devices, staplers for bowel surgery and suction and irrigation devices that can fit into the robotic surgical arms. These can now be controlled by the surgeon at the console.

“The robot also has the capability to be used in other areas, such as head and neck surgery and cardiothoracic surgery, and it’s being used currently in pediatric urology at our center. We look forward to expanding the robotic technol-ogy to other service lines.”

TARAH PUA, M.D., GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGIST:“I use the HD3D to treat cancers of the uterus, ovaries and cervix and endome-triosis, and to perform

hysterectomies and remove fibroid tumors as well. This robot, like its pre-decessors, makes it possible to perform procedures with less pain and blood loss, fewer complications and quicker recovery times than with traditional sur-gery. Most of the operations require just an overnight stay in the hospital instead of the two or three nights associated with open surgery.

“This new model is smaller than the

earlier da Vinci robots, and I find it easier to maneuver. I also appreciate the sec-ond console, which gives me the ability to work with another physician. The new model includes an advanced simulator, so surgeons can train on ‘virtual’ opera-tions much as pilots do before they take flight. New surgeons first train on a sim-ulator, then come to learn on the second console in live cases with an experi-enced surgeon.”

ARASH RAHI, M.D., UROGYNECOLOGIST:“The da Vinci robotallows surgeons to do things we can’t do in other laparoscopic surgery [surgeryemploying rigid

instruments with a video camera]. For instance, in a large-uterus hysterectomy it’s almost impossible to reach the top of the uterus to disconnect the ligaments with either open or conventional lapa-roscopic surgery. But the robot lets me reach around obstructions and get to what I need to get to. Its range of motion is much more extensive than that of any other method.

“The anatomy of the lower abdomen makes the new robot’s dual-console technology a key advantage. Multiple organ systems come together in the pelvis—digestive, reproductive, urinary—and occasionally problems involve more than just one. Now specialists fromtwo fields can work side by side—anoncologist can go after the cancer, for example, while I restore the anatomy. In the past we’d have to open the patient, or one of us would sit at the console and wait till the other was finished. It’s now more seamless.” —DAVID LEVINE


“DiD you hear what Dr. PanDya did?” staffers asked each other last December at Maria Fareri Children’s hospital at westchester Medical Cen-ter. From their awed tones you’d have thought pediatric surgeon Samir Pan-dya, M.D., had accomplished something

big. instead, he’d done something very, very small. he had performed an opera-tion to correct a serious birth defect in a baby girl, an operation that required a level of intricate precision that almost takes the breath away.

the story began last fall in the

orange County town of walden, where william and Jennifer eckert were expecting their second child. william, 29, was an operations supervisor at a power plant. Jennifer, 26, was home with their son, Liam, who will turn 2 in January. at 27 weeks’ gestation, Jen- c

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Pictured here is Zoey eckert, born nine weeks premature last

december with a number of serious birth defects. thanks to incredibly precise minimally invasive surgery,

she is thriving today.

Surgery on a tiny Scale

A remArkAbly precise procedure corrects A bAby’s congenitAl defect

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her own surgery. “But I said, ‘No way, I’m going with my baby!’” she recalls. She was at Maria Fareri Children’s Hos-pital when Zoey had her surgery.

Although this rare anomaly occurs in just 1 of 4,000 to 5,000 live births, Dr. Pandya has successfully corrected it about 40 times. It has traditionally been fixed through open surgery, but for the past decade surgeons have been per-forming the procedure with minimally invasive techniques. Still, Dr. Pandya hadnever done it on a baby as tiny as Zoey.

“I usually use this technique onbigger babies who weigh about3 kilograms [roughly 6.5 pounds],” he says, adding that “at just 1.3 kilograms, Zoey is one of the smallest kids ever to have the operation performed this way.” He chose to use the minimally invasive approach with Zoey because open sur-gery would have left more scarring and posed a greater risk of complications.

“I told the parents I was very com-fortable with this option, and they were on board,” the surgeon recalls.

Dr. Pandya needed to make three small incisions of less than ¼-inch each to insert his tools into the baby’s chest and perform the surgery. One of the tools was a special magnifying camera that let him view the structures at about 20 times their normal size. The diameter of Zoey’s esophagus was only about 4 millimeters, or about 1/6 inch—thinner than a beverage straw. To connect tubes of that size with stitches was daunting.

“I had to be very meticulous and work

nifer’s water broke. She spent the next three and a half weeks in Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, where their daughter, Zoey, was born byCesarean section December 4. Nine weeks premature, Zoey weighed just 2 pounds, 13 ounces, and had several special problems. The most serious was a birth defect called esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula.

“That means her esophagus [food pipe] was not connected as one con-tinuous tube,” explains Dr. Pandya. Her esophagus was divided, and part of it connected to her trachea (windpipe). “Every time she breathed, some air went into her stomach,” he says. This life-threatening problem could cause severe stomach bloating, and the child could aspirate (breathe in) saliva, caus-ing choking or lung infections. It also would make it impossible to swallow and digest food. And while some air continued to get to the lungs, there was a danger that bloating caused by the air in the stomach would press on the lungs, with possibly fatal results.

The nurses brought Zoey into her mom’s room at Vassar Brothers fora quick look, then rushed her toMaria Fareri Children’s Hospital. “They wrapped her up right after her birth, and I only saw a bit of her head,” says Jen-nifer Eckert. “I couldn’t even tell if she had hair or not. To see her all hooked up to everything was scary.”

Eckert was supposed to stay at Vas-sar Brothers another day to recover from

gingerly with such fragile tissue,” Dr. Pan-dya says. The surgery took two and a half hours—and was completely successful.

Zoey still faced other challenges, however. During postoperative care in Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital’sRegional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, doctors noticed Zoey had a problem with her heart. She also had defects in her skull and spine. All of these issues required corrective surgery, which was per-formed over the course of a few monthsat Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.

Now, despite having to wear a pro-tective helmet while her skull heals, Zoey is doing very well. Her mom reports that she is hitting all her devel-opmental milestones, adding that “she’s very active and a bit fussy, probably from all her health issues and pain.”

Nevertheless, Zoey started eating baby food in June. “Only time will tell how she does, but after this procedure most babies grow up without major eating-related issues,” Dr. Pandya says. “If she has problems, we may have to modify her diet.” Other than that, she should have no lasting problems from any of her birth anomalies.

Dr. Pandya is quick to share credit with other members of his team, par-ticularly his fellow surgeon Whitney McBride, M.D. “This kind of high-level care could only happen at maybe 15 medical centers across the country,” Dr. Pandya says. “And it all came together very well here at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.” —D.L.

Samir Pandya, M.D.

“THIS KIND OF HIGH-LEVEL CARE COULD ONLY HAPPEN AT MAYBE 15 MEDICAL CENTERS IN THE COUNTRY. AND IT ALL CAME TOGETHER

VERY WELL HERE AT MARIA FARERI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL.” —SAMIR PANDYA, M.D.

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Even before taking abreakthrough medica-tion, cystic fibrosis patient Jacqueline Stack of Mahopac was an active youngster.Today she’s unstoppable.

THANKS PARTLY TO A NEW MEDICATION,A GIRL WITH A HISTORY OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS NOW FACES A BRIGHTER—AND LONGER—FUTURE

THE GIFT OF MORE TOMORROWS

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Even before taking abreakthrough medica-tion, cystic fibrosis patient Jacqueline Stack of Mahopac was an active youngster.Today she’s unstoppable.

THANKS PARTLY TO A NEW MEDICATION,A GIRL WITH A HISTORY OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS NOW FACES A BRIGHTER—AND LONGER—FUTURE

THE GIFT OF MORE TOMORROWS

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exercise to loosen mucus in the lungs and vitamin supplements and pancreatic enzymes to address associated bowel and nutritional problems.

And for a small minority of CF patients, there’s a new medication, approved by the Food and Drug Administration in Jan-uary, that is called ivacaftor—brand name Kalydeco. Jacqueline is one of the lucky ones for whom Kalydeco has made a dramatic difference.

According to its manufacturer, Kalydeco is the first CF medication to address not the symptoms but theunderlying cause of the disease. It tar-gets a genetic mutation called G551D. In people with this mutation, Kalydeco improves the function of a defective protein, known as the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regula-tor, or CFTR. The protein moves to the right place at the surface of the cell, but instead of regulating salt and fluids, it actually prevents their proper flow in and out of the cell. Kalydeco prompts the protein to work as it should, allowing salt and fluids to flow in and out properly. This helps to thin the sticky mucus that builds up in the lungs of CF patients.

“I never thought I’d see results like this in my life,” says Allen J. Dozor, M.D., the hospital’s Chief of Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergy and Sleep Medi-cine, whose team has participated in clinical trials testing the new medica-tion. “For 50 years survival rates for CF patients have continued to improve. Now, for the first time, we may be able to give some patients a normal lifeexpectancy.” He stresses that there is still no actual cure for CF. But for about 4 percent of CF patients, he adds, “this drug is one step removed from that.” And another drug currently in trials, used in conjunction with Kalydeco,

WHEN YOU THINK OF A CHILD with cystic f ibrosis (CF), 12-year-old Jacqueline Stack of Mahopac may not be the picture that comes to mind. She’s an active, athletic pre-teen who plays competitive soccer and runs dis-tance races for f itness and fun. Still, she has lived with a shadow over her.

Jacqueline was diagnosed as a baby with CF, a genetic disease that affects 30,000 Americans, disrupting the ability of cells in their bodies to regulate salt and fluids. The median predicted life-span of CF patients today is just 38, and even that is a big improvement over a few decades ago. But follow-ing treatment by the doctors at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westches-ter Medical Center, Jacqueline can now expect someday to have to find a good retirement savings plan.

Her father, Thomas, 46, who works in construction, and her mother, Chris-tine, 45, a stay-at-home mom to her and 15-year-old twin sisters Gabriella and Julia, have seen Jacqueline through the persistent lung infections that character-ize CF. The disease makes mucus thick and sticky, which clogs the lungs, caus-ing breathing problems and enabling the growth of bacteria that can lead to pro-gressively disabling lung damage.

Fortunately, prospects for young peo-ple with this very serious illness have brightened in recent years thanks to improving treatments. Lung transplants are an option for some, and both length and quality of life can often be improved by effective CF management—includ-

ing antibiotic medications to treat infections, enzyme thera-py and regular aerobic

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Alllen J. Dozor,M.D.

offers promise for more CF sufferers. The Stacks had known that Kalydeco

was being tested at Maria Fareri Chil-dren’s Hospital, but Jacqueline had been too young to participate. “We heard from other families that it’s even better than you expect,” Chris-tina Stack says. Once Kalydeco was FDA-approved, Jacqueline started the two-pills-a-day routine in March.

CF is diagnosed by a “sweat test” that measures sodium levels in per-spiration. “Within six days of starting Kalydeco, her sweat test number went from 99, which is full-blown CF, to 59, which is borderline,” says Stack. And in May her number was 39—below the threshold that marks a person as even having CF.

“The same lab technician who had helped to diagnose Jacqueline in 2001 also administered the test in 2012,” Stack recalls. “When it came back negative, she said, ‘I never thought I’d see that!’”

Today Jacqueline not only “feels great and looks great,” her mother says, but her body is also able to fight off respi-ratory infections that previously would have kept her feeling ill longer andrequired antibiotics. “Over Memorial Day weekend she had a nasal infection, and we thought we would need to see the doctor, but by Tuesday it started to dry up,” Stack says. “For her, things like that normally didn’t get better by themselves. We keep getting pleasant surprises.”

The family knows that the change is still brand-new and that they need to “wait and see” how the treatment plays out long-term. “But my outlook is that she is going to be fine,” Stack says. “For the first time it is not the ‘gloom and doom’ of CF. Jacqueline has a good chance of living a long life, and what else can a parent ask for?” —D.L.

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“NOW, FOR THE FIRST TIME, WE MAY BE ABLE TO GIVE SOME PATIENTS A NORMAL

LIFE EXPECTANCY.” —ALLEN J. DOZOR, M.D.

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one of the goals in medicine’s advance is to

reduce the risks of proce-dures—even tiny risks—by

using new tools that can perform non-invasively procedures that were once invasive. that’s why the sPect/ct—a single-photon emission computed tomogra-phy combined with a computed tomography scanner—is a vital new addition to the medical toolbox at westchester medical center, which is

the only hospital in the region to feature it.

Its name is a mouthful, and its operation is complex.

But what’s important to under-stand about the sPect/ct is that

it can be used to determine non-invasively whether or not coronary arteries are blocked, in many cases

With a neW machine, imaging can check for blocked cardiac arteries non-invasively

By comparing two images of the heart and its arteries, one at rest and one during exertion, the spect/ct efficiently highlights stress perfu-sion—blood flow through the coro-nary arteries—and thus helps spot potentially dangerous blockages without the risks of catheterization.

how scans replace catheters



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heart. “While the technology isn’t brand new, with this camera the manufacturer has addressed some of the issues that were associated with earlier models,” says Dr. Jain. “It produces images that are more accurate and more reliable.”

The test actually requires two sepa-rate images, each of which takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete. The first is taken while the patient is at rest, lying on a table. “The camera rotates around the patient’s body to take pictures from all different angles, and the results are processed by the computer to create a 3-D image,” the doctor says. Then, about 60 minutes later, a “stress test” image is taken after the patient under-goes a treadmill exercise. Stress tests compare blood circulation while thepatient is at rest with the samepatient’s circulation during maximum physical exertion. Comparing the two images will reveal differences in what’s called “stress perfusion”—the amount of blood that flows through the heart’s

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arteries. “If the heart is normal, the two images will appear very similar,” Dr. Jain says. “If there is a blockage, they will look different.”

For patients who cannot exercise on a treadmill for reasons of age, infirmity or other medical conditions, Dr. Jain can inject a chemical that mimics exercise stress, he says.

The scanner is also used for follow-up surveillance with heart-transplantpatients. One of the possible side effects of antirejection medications is an arterial blockage, Dr. Jain explains. So it makes sense to use the SPECT/CT scanner to look for blockages as part of the regular post-transplant follow-up routine, he says.

The new SPECT/CT scanner is “among the most sophisticated gamma cameras in the region,” Dr. Jain says. “Westchester Medical Center wasvisionary in opting for this camera.It helps us meet our goal of providingthe best possible care to patients inthe region.” —D.L.

making catheterization unnecessary.Cardiac catheterization, a technique

first developed back in the 1950s and ’60s, involves the introduction of a thin tube into the body—usually through an opening in the groin—that travels through the arterial system to the heart. It can be employed to open blocked arteries as well as to assess them, and over the years it has greatly reduced recovery times, hospital stays and pain as an alternative to surgery. Catheteriza-tion remains an important tool, but while it’s a low-risk procedure, it isn’t risk-free, says Diwakar Jain, M.D., Director ofNuclear Cardiology at the Medical Cen-ter. So an opportunity to replace it in some instances with a non-invasive test is an important advance in safety.

“All invasive procedures carry some risk,” says Dr. Jain. “With catheteriza-tion, you do have to insert a catheter into the arterial system and inject a dye into the body. There is a very small chance of complications.”

For this reason, he says, catheterization should be performed “only in patients with a very high probability of coronary artery disease. If we are just looking to rule out or confirm a blocked artery, it’s better to do simple, non-invasive tests, and nuclear imaging of the heart is one of those tests.” If the imaging reveals a blockage, heexplains, the patient can undergo cardiac catheterization to open the affected artery.

The new scanner detects gamma rays that come from the patient after a radio-tracer is injected into his or her body. It produces three-dimensional images of the

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“THE CAMERA ROTATES AROUND THEPATIENT TO TAKE PICTURES FROM ALL ANGLES,AND THE RESULTS ARE PROCESSED BY THE

COMPUTER TO CREATE A 3-D IMAGE.”—DIWAKAR JAIN, M.D.

Diwakar Jain, M.D.

HOW SCANS REPLACE CATHETERS


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1 Get up close and personal with one of the ocean’s most interesting creatures in these 14K gold Seahorse Earrings, $290. devonleighdesign.com. 2 The Mini Sputnik Urchin Necklace, $120, is cast in translucent resin from the shell of an actual sea urchin and hangs from a sterling-silver chain. icarusandco.com. 3 Add a pop of color against muted linens by wearing this turquoise Multi-Strand Bead Stretch Necklace, $36. Everything But Water, White Plains, 914.328.8063. 4 Temple St. Clair’s 18K Sea Star Earrings, $3,950, feature blue moonstones that glisten like tropical waters. Woodrow Jewelers, Rye, 914.967.0464. 5 Shells, starfish and coral come to life in this Under the Sea Charm Bracelet, $98, which features a combina-tion of 14K gold, mixed metals and glass pearls. C. Wonder, White Plains, 914.289.1500. 6 The supple, exotic texture of these Stingray Bangles, $238–$338, adds just the right amount of sexy to your summer style. dannijo.com. 7 Accessorize your brightly colored resort wear with Bounkit’s Carved Clear Quartz, Coral Branches and Shell Necklace, $1,290. Its white coral and clear quartz will neutralize neons and add texture to smooth silks. Mary Jane Denzer, White Plains, 914.328.0330. 8 Peacock blue drusy quartz floats like a melting glacier atop white resin to form this Oval Drusy Resin Ring, $125. Neiman Marcus, White Plains, 914.428.2000. 9 Give your preppy cabana look some bite with these Shark “Pearl” Earrings, $99, which feature genuine shark teeth coated in pearlescent enamel. nektardestagni.com. —MEGHAN BASHAW

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1 With a preppy lattice design and gorgeous scale (87˝ and 104˝), the Pavilion VI Sofa from McKinnon and Harris, $14,570 and $15,380, calls for an afternoon relaxing on the lawn. To the trade at McKinnon and Harris, New York, 212.371.8260. 2 Don a big hat and kick back in the com-fortable yet sophisticated Ibiza Lounge Chair, $840, and Ottoman, $445, from Kingsley Bate. The pieces feature stainless-steel frames, teak accents and white or ivory fab-ric. Seasons Too, Larchmont, 914.834.0433. 3 Now this is

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easy sophistication. Oasiq, New York, 212.355.0625. 6 Adjust with the sun, your mood or the occasion. The Henry HallDesigns Serene Two-Way Chaise Sofa, $4,300, adapts tofit your needs while looking sleek and refined. Walters Wicker,New York, 212.758.0472. 7 Light and airy yet almost 40˝ square, the Cloud Table from Gloster, $3,050, provides a gorgeous quartz surface for summer entertaining. Leisure Living, Mt. Kisco, 914.241.2787. 8 A little bit of maritime charm on a modern and airy teak base, the Hamilton Ottoman by Oasiq,

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s the owner of two high-end women’s clothing stores, Maureen Doron is sur-rounded by color. Her stores, called Skirt, carry lines like Milly, Trina Turk, Diane von Furstenberg and Tory Burch—classics with a modern twist that deliver vibrant hues and interesting patterns.

When one of Doron’s best customers “who always purchased my own personal favorites” men-tioned one day that she was an interior designer, Doron knew they were drawn to the same colors and styles. That customer was Philadelphia-based designer Mona Ross Berman. “I had never used an interior designer before,” says Doron, “but I knew that we had the same taste and that I liked her.” Ber-man eased Doron into decorating, helping her with her home in Bryn Mawr, Pa., and some remodeling of one of her stores. When Doron and her husband decided to build an East Coast beach house, Doron commissioned Berman to decorate it “soup to nuts,” Doron explains. “Mona says it was fun because I let her run with it.”

And run she did, with a high-energy palette of orange, yellow and turquoise against a white background, a design based on a 1960s table

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that Berman found on a trip to Miami. “When she showed me a picture of the table, she had me hook, line and sinker,” says Doron.

Berman’s plan was to give the home a “1960s California-surfer-chic vibe,” she explains. “I want-ed to do something fresh and different and show that there was more than one way to do a beach house. Even though this home is on the East Coast, it feels like it could be in Malibu or some-where else.” And thankfully, Berman’s client was the sort who is willing to take risks.

“I love color,” says Doron. “I own a women’s clothing store. I’m not afraid of it. But Mona was smart in that if you really look at the house, the base pieces are all white or neutral. We layered on the color with fabrics and accessories so in case I get sick of it, I’m not locked into it for 30 years.”

But for now, Berman’s dynamic design is per-fect for this active young family. “I have three kids who get up at the crack of dawn, and I’m always tired,” says Doron. “But when I walk up the stairs to the kitchen and living room in the morning all bleary-eyed and I see the light streaming in and all the color, I instantly feel uplifted, and a smile breaks out on my face. It’s a fun house to be in.”

clockwise from left: The home-owner’s love of fashion inspired the Yves Saint Laurent posters in the master bedroom; geometric wallpaper (Recessed from Studio Printworks) adds zing to the powder room; Fermob’s Costa extension table brings a turquoise touch to the deck outside.


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For music lovers, there’s caramoor in Katonah, host to an international music festival every year. the Jacob Burns Film center in Pleasantville is a hub for interna-tional films and film education. the state University of new York Performing arts center in Purchase stages top-quality musi-cals and plays. catch the best of Broadway close to home at the white Plains Per-forming arts center or at the westchester Broadway theater in elmsford. Venues like the Peekskill center for Performing arts and the emelin theater in mamaroneck each offer year-round, star-studded lineups of theater, comedy, film and music perfor-mances for adults and families.

In april, artswestchester hosted its

annual arts awards ceremony honoring seven organizations and individuals for contributions to the arts in the county. an enthusiastic crowd of 300 guests, includ-ing local and state government officials and business leaders, came to honor this year’s recipients. among the winners was dan montez, ceo of the taconic state opera, who noted proudly that a few years ago his was the lowest-budget U.s. opera company to receive a national endow-ment for the arts (nea) grant. the nea “couldn’t believe the level of quality pro-duced by our company, considering its budget at the time,” he said, remarking that he had staffed his orchestra from westchester’s only musicians’ union “to make sure we have the best-quality musi-cians and orchestra the county has to offer.”

another winner was Katrina rhein, curator of the castle Gallery at the college of new rochelle, which presents exhibitions of work by professional artists. “access is

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Guitarist Jason Vieaux appeared in last summer’s “Guitar in the Garden” series at the caramoor festival in Katonah.

when It comes to cUltUre,that famous city south of us still exerts the strongest pull—and most likely always will. But for westchester residents these days, excitement in the arts isn’t just about what’s near. It’s about what’s here.

the county is abuzz with entertain-ment and exhibitions that rival the best in the world, from headliners like Gram-my award–winning music legend dionne warwick, who will appear at the tar-rytown music hall on september 29, to homegrown talent like artist and musician christopher Brown of mamaroneck.

“twenty years ago, westchester was known mostly as a bedroom community for new York city, but that’s changed,” says Janet langsam, ceo of the white Plains–based arts-promoting organization artswestchester. “the arts in westchester are now a robust enterprise, responsible for an economic impact of $156 million and more than 4,800 jobs.” name your plea-

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extremely important,” she said, “and our exhibits have always had free admission.”

Westchester’s very own Christopher Brown (not to be confused with rapper Chris Brown) uses various artistic media to express himself. His latest CD, Charac-terist, showcases his talents not only as a singer/songwriter, but also as an artist and illustrator who can capture a sub-ject’s essence through caricature. With a few strokes, he reveals hints of a charac-ter’s nature or temperament. He does the same with lyrics and melody, outlining and shading characters and moments, even yearnings and states of mind.

“I am a storyteller using alternate art forms,” says Brown, “and it’s what I’ve wanted to do from day one. The greatthing about having Westchester roots isthat there’s a sense of family here. Thelocal proprietors believed in me and gave me a break, booking me in their venues, and over the years I’ve developed a follow-ing. It’s great to see familiar faces in the crowd, people who come to see me perform time and time again—all over the county.” Brown’s upcoming performanc-es include Thursday, August 30, with The Bookends Trio at Gus’s Franklin Park in Harrison. (More information can be found at cbonline.net.)

Indeed, one of art’s chief joys is the emotional connection between artist and audience. And this connection can some-times be most intimate in smaller settings in one’s own suburban community.

“Manhattan is a special place—the arts there are encyclopedic,” says Langsam, noting the benefi cial infl uences of having that mecca nearby. “But the arts scene in Westchester is like a garden in which each art form is selected or curated for its beau-ty, quality and signifi cance. What we have here is a diverse collection of all fi ne and popular cultural offerings that are of high quality, affordable and close to home.”

For a calendar of upcoming art events, visit the website artswestchester.org.

CULTURE CHAMPION Helping to encourage—and sometimes fund—cultural endeavors as Arts-Westchester CEO, Janet Langsam is dedicated to promoting the arts in all their forms from Yonkers to Yorktown. During her time at the helm, ArtsWestchester, formerly known as the Westchester Arts Council, has grown from a $1 million to a $4.5 million agency and has made art in the county more visible, accessible and diverse.

A former journalist and a painter, Langsam previously served as deputy commissioner of cultural affairs for New York City and president and CEO of the Boston Center for the Arts. From these stints, she says, she learned “the importance of connecting with communities at all levels.” Now she’s leading the crusade to

connect Westchester’s arts scene with the community—by organizing fundraisers, hosting exhibitions and giving artists a forum to work and network with each other.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The Orchestra of St. Luke’s performs

at Caramoor’s Venetian Theater; a bronze sculpture called “Annunciation”

by former Westchester County resident Amy Bright Unfried; ArtsWestchester CEO

Janet Langsam, center, with (from left) artists Mike Childs, Donna Sharrett and Henry Mandell,

curator Dara Meyers-Kingsley and artist Tom Sarver from the 2010 exhibition “AbstrACTION”;

Taconic Opera’s recent production of the Italian opera Mefi stofele; multimedia artist

Christopher Brown demonstrating the carica-tures he combines with music and narrative

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DiD you know?A symbol of peace for thousands of years, the olive branch owes its lofty position to its fruit—it takes decades to cultivate olives for consumption, and it was said that anyone who took on this task would be rewarded with a long, peaceful life. it was the Assyrians more than 7,000 years ago who first decided to cultivate olive trees, which thrive in the hot climate of their native Mediterranean region. And they indeed thrive: Some trees have been producing fruit for more than 1,000 years.

PowerSolives owe much of their nutritional power to the unique antioxidant oleuropein, the same phytonutrient that gives them their distinct bitter flavor when they’re just picked but not yet cured. Found exclusively in olives, it provides a host of health benefits, promoting lower cholesterol and protecting cells from damaging free radicals. The fruit also contains the phytonutrient hydroxytyrosol, which has long been known to help prevent cancer and has recently been shown to help stave off bone loss too. what’s more, olives are rich in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid that protects against cardiovascular disease.

Buy · STore · GrowThe difference between green and black olives? Green olives are picked unripe, while black ones are harvested ripe.

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while olive trees don’t grow in new york’s climate (most u.S. olives are grown in California), you can find fresh olives and cure them on your own. Simply score the skin, then cover them with a brine of 1 part salt to 10 parts water; shake daily and replace the brine once a week. Start tasting for doneness after three weeks, though it can take up to six to achieve optimal flavor.

one way to enjoy olives is in tapenade: Combine 1 cup pitted, chopped olives with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with garlic and lemon juice to taste. —AMAnDA ProST

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ruth’s Chris steAkhouse670 White Plains rd.tarrytown914.631.3311ruthschris.com

tony’s steAk & seAFood524 Warburton ave.hastings-on-hudson914.478.2260tonyssteakandseafoodrestaurant.com

the WiLLett house20 Willett ave.Port chester914.939.7500thewilletthouse.com

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reCiPechef arturo McLeod of White Plains’ Benjamin steakhouse shares his secrets for perfectly cooking and slicing the restaurant’s popu-lar—and sumptuous—Porterhouse for two:

BenJaMin steakhouse Porterhouse For tWoserves 2

ingredients1 porterhouse steak2 tsp. kosher salt, divided

PrePArAtionheat the grill to high and the oven to 550 degrees F. rub 1 tsp. kosher salt evenly across the entire surface of a trimmed por-terhouse steak. Flip and repeat on the other side with another 1 tsp. salt. Let the steak sit and absorb the salt for about 5 minutes. Place the whole steak on your grill for 5 min-

utes, turning every minute. take the steak off the grill and place on a flame-resis-tant ceramic plate. using a finely serrated sharpened short knife, slice the steak, separating it from the bone. Make your cut as close to the bone as possible. starting at the inside corner of the bone, cut both sides of the porterhouse (filet mignon on the left and new york strip sirloin on the right) into ½-inch thick slices at a 45-degree angle. as you are cutting the steak, try to apply the whole length of the knife across the surface in single draw cuts rather than sawing the steak with a repetitive motion. the proper slicing will result in clean, even slices rather than rough-edged, uneven pieces. keep all the pieces, as well as the bone, in their original positions and place them tightly together in the center of the heat-resistant ceramic platter. using a glaz-ing brush, coat the top of the steak with a bit of melted sweet butter. Place the platter with the meat on it inside the 550-degree oven. cook to desired temperature, about 4 minutes for medium rare, 10 minutes for medium and about 15 minutes for medium well. enjoy your “Meal of the kings.”

nothing coMPares With the buttery, fork-tender meat found at your favorite local steak house. as most chefs would attest, a per-fect steak starts with quality and cut, requiring the simplest season-ings and cooking. When shopping for meat to cook at home, fresh-ness is key. go to a butcher shop or have the butcher at your favor-ite supermarket cut meat to order. For sumptuous fare, choose well-marbled cuts like a new york strip or rib eye. eating healthier? opt for a cut that has less saturated fat but is super-tender, like the ten-derloin. a serving of lean beef is an excellent source of protein, zinc, phosphorus, iron and B-complex vitamins. Just remember to balance

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Westchester county’s steak Joints: Augie’s Prime Cut3436 Lexington ave.Mohegan Lake914.743.1357augiesprimecut.com

BenjAmin steAkhouse610 W. hartsdale ave.White Plains914.428.6868benjaminsteakhouse.com

BLt steAkthe ritz-carlton, Westchester221 Main st.White Plains914.467.5500bltsteak.com

Croton Creek steAkhouse4 W. cross st.croton Falls914.276.0437crotoncreek.com

FLAmes steAkhouse And itALiAn Cuisine533 n. state rd. Briarclif f Manor914.923.3100flamessteakhouse.com

FrAnkie & johnnie’s 77 Purchase st.rye914.925.3900frankieandjohnnies.com

hArry’s 230 e. hartsdale ave.hartsdale914.472.8777harrysofhartsdale.com

mArC ChArLes steAkhouse94 Business Park Dr.armonk914.273.2700marccharlessteakhouse.com

morton’s the steAkhouse9 Maple ave.White Plains914.683.6101mortons.com

ruth’s Chris steAkhouse670 White Plains rd.tarrytown914.631.3311ruthschris.com

tony’s steAk & seAFood524 Warburton ave.hastings-on-hudson914.478.2260tonyssteakandseafoodrestaurant.com

the WiLLett house20 Willett ave.Port chester914.939.7500thewilletthouse.com

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Grass-FeD BeeF: the 411not too long ago consumers asked, “Where’s the beef?” now public scrutiny has turned toward what’s in our beef and how is it being raised, and people are asking if grass-fed beef is really worth the price. spokeswoman Marilyn noble of the american Grass-fed association (aGa), a producers’ organization, answers questions:What is grass-fed beef? the aGa defines grass-fed products as those from animals (including cattle, bison, goats and sheep) that have eaten nothing but their mother’s milk and fresh grass or grass-type hay from birth to harvest—all their lives. What are the flavor, texture and health benefits of

grass-fed beef steaks as compared With organic-

labeled steaks*, grain-fed and/or “regular” store-

bought steaks? Grass-fed steaks have a meatier flavor than their grain-fed counterparts, and that fla-vor depends upon the breed of the animal as well as the types of grasses in the diet. it’s a bit like the concept of terroir in wine: Different places and differ-ent pastures will create different flavors in the meat. Grass-fed meat should never taste gamey or “off”—if it does, it may have something to do with the age of the animal and/or the handling of the meat during pro-cessing. the texture will be firm and perhaps a little chewier than a grain-fed steak, but with proper cook-ing, it shouldn’t be tough or dry.

as far as health benefits go, grass-fed beef is con-siderably leaner than grain-fed, and the fat it does have is higher in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid (cLa), which research shows helps combat certain cancerous growths, insulin resistance and inflammation. Grass-fed beef is also lower in saturated fats and contains higher per-centages of vitamin e, beta-carotene, riboflavin and thiamine and the minerals calcium, potassium and magnesium. in addition, grass-fed cattle are never fed antibiotics, growth hormones or animal by-products such as chicken feathers and manure. What should one look for When buying grass-fed-beef

steaks? in general, grass-fed cuts may be a little smaller, and the meat will be a darker red than grain-fed due to higher percentage of pigments in the naturally lean, athletic cattle. you won’t see as much fat, and the fat you do see may be a little bit on the yellowish side, again from the beta-carotene and other pigments in the grass-fed diet.What is the best Way to grill grass-fed beef and What

are the best cuts? if you’re grilling a steak, let it come to room temperature, then sprinkle liberally with salt about 15 minutes before it goes on the heat. Grill over high heat for about three minutes per side for a one-inch-thick steak. that will give you a medium-rare result. if you want it medium, move it to a cooler part of the grill and cover for another couple of minutes. after the steak comes off the heat, let it sit for about 10 minutes so that the juices move back through the meat. i would never recommend cooking a grass-fed steak to well done—you’ll cook the moisture right out of it and it won’t be good. if you prefer your meat well

Where to BuyFor more information on where to buy grass-fed beef, log on to american grassfed.org for a list of producers. alternatively, visit a store or buy online from these fine purveyors:

Cherry LAWn FArm mArket815 Weaver st.new rochelle914.632.1850

CrisFieLd’s meAt mArket 61 Purchase st. #3rye914.967.0152

hemLoCk hiLL FArm500 croton ave. cortlandt Manor914.737.2810hemlockhillfarm.com

the hudson miLk ComPAny3651 Barger st.shrub oak914.245.0409hudsonmilk.com

Lord’s FArm inC.1120 e. Boston Post rd.Mamaroneck914.777.1108

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done, use a different cut, like a sirloin roast, and a slower cooking method, like braising. the most tender cuts are the best for grilling: tenderloin, rib eye, strips and top sirloin.have you seen an increase in people buying grass-fed

beef? While no one tracks grass-fed statistics as a separate category, it seems the industry has hit the tipping point with consumers. the hartman Group, a market research firm concentrating on health, well-ness, food and sustainability, noted that grass-fed meats, along with boutique butchers and heirloom pork, are among the top food trends in 2012. anec-dotally, there seems to be increasing interest from the media and from chefs, restaurateurs and consumers over even a year ago. you see grass-fed noted on menus more often, and it’s easier to find in higher-end grocery stores and butcher shops.so Why does grass-fed meat cost more? it takes longer to produce grass-fed meats, so the cost on a retail level will generally be higher than commodity beef, which is raised to be brought to market quickly. People who are committed to grass-fed are dedicated to creating the highest-quality, healthiest and most envi-ronmentally sustainable product they can achieve, all while making a modest profit. consumers can save money on grass-fed meats by buying in bulk from a rancher, farmer or purveyor they know and trust (see “Where to Buy” at right). Buying a half or quarter of a beef brings the cost way down. —Kathleen Keating

*organic steaks must adhere to the usDa national organic Program’s standards for livestock, which include ensuring that the cattle are antibiotic- and growth- hormone-free and 100 percent organic-feed-fed and have access to grazing outdoors.

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ARDSLEYPUMPERNICKEL RESTAURANT Pub-style American fare featuring locally brewed root beer, 925 Saw Mill River Rd., 914.479.5370

THAI HOUSE Thai cuisine with vegetarian options, 466 Ashford Ave., 914.674.6633

ARMONKMARC CHARLES STEAKHOUSE Steak house known for customizable steaks, 94 Business Park Dr., 914.273.2700

ROUTE 22 RESTAURANT & BAR American cuisine in a 1930s ambience, 55 Old Route 22, 914.765.0022

BEDFORD BISTRO 22 American and French cuisine, 391 Old Post Rd., 914.234.7333

FARMHOUSE AT BEDFORD POST Contemporary American cuisine with seasonal ingredients, 954 Old Post Rd., 914.234.7800

BRIARCLIFF MANORAMALFI RESTAURANT Homemade Italian fare, 1112 Pleasantville Rd., 914.762.9200

GUADALAJARA Festive Mexican including favorites like fajitas, 2 Union St., 914.944.4380

BRONXVILLEHAIKU ASIAN BISTRO Sushi and a variety of pan-Asian dishes, 56 Pondfield Rd., 914.337.5601

SAMMY’S DOWNTOWN BISTRO & BAR Continen-tal cuisine, 124 Pondfield Rd., 914.337.3200

CHAPPAQUACRABTREE’S KITTLE HOUSE American fare with an expansive wine cellar, 11 Kittle Rd., 914.666.8044

GRAPPOLO LOCANDA Fine regional Italian cuisine, 76 King St., 914.238.5950

CORTLANDT MANORCORTLANDT COLONIAL RESTAURANT Traditional and New American cuisine, 714 Old Albany Post Rd., 914.739.3900

LITTLE SORRENTO Homestyle Italian food, Parkside Plz., 3565 Crompond Rd., 914.736.6767

CROTON-ON-HUDSONMEMPHIS MAE’S Authentic Southern BBQ and comfort food, 173 S. Riverside Ave., 914.271.0125

ÜMAMI CAFÉ Creative, eclectic cuisine, 325 S. Riverside Ave., 914.271.5555

DOBBS FERRYTHE COOKERY Fine Italian comfort food in a relaxed setting, 39 Chestnut St., 914.305.2336

EASTCHESTERTOSCANA RISTORANTE Authentic Italian cuisine, 214 Main St., 914.361.1119

ELMSFORDPETE’S SALOON & RESTAURANT Casual bar and eatery with live entertainment, 8 W. Main St., 914.592.9849

HASTINGS-ON-HUDSONBUFFET DE LA GARE Romantic French dining, 155 Southside Ave., 914.478.1671

HAWTHORNEGASHO OF JAPAN Hibachi steak house, 6 Saw Mill River Rd., 914.592.5900

IRVINGTONMIMA Home-cooked Italian fare with a wine bar, 63 Main St., 914.591.1300

MP TAvERNA Authentic, reasonably priced Greek cuisine, 1 Bridge St., 914.231.7854

KATONAHBLUE DOLPHIN RISTORANTE Fine Italian dining, 175 Katonah Ave., 914.232.4791

LARCHMONTLARCHMONT TAvERN Pub fare in a casual setting, 104 Chatsworth Ave., 914.834.9821

LUSARDI’S Authentic, fine Mediterranean cuisine, 1885 Palmer Ave., 914.834.5555

MAMARONECKLE PROvENÇAL BISTRO Mediterranean and French fare, 436 Mamaroneck Ave., 914.777.2324

ZITOUNE Festive Moroccan eatery, 1127 W. Boston Post Rd., 914.835.8350

MOUNT KISCOPOUR CAFÉ & WINE BAR Boutique wines and spirits from around the world, cheese and tapas, 241 Main St., 914.864.0606

MOUNT VERNONTHE BAYOU Cajun cuisine with live blues and zydeco music, 580 Gramatan Ave., 914.668.2634

BUONA SERA Fine Italian fare in a Tuscan-style atmosphere, 546 Gramatan Ave., 914.665.9800

NEW ROCHELLEDON COQUI Authentic Puerto Rican dishes, 115 Cedar St., 914.637.3737

THE GNARLY vINE Tapas and wine bar, 501 E. Main St., 914.355.2541

NORTH SALEMJOHN-MICHAEL’S AT PURDY’S HOMESTEAD Modern fare set in a Colonial home, 100 Titicus Rd., 914.277.2301

vOX Contemporary French and American cuisine, 721 Titicus Rd., 914.669.5450

OSSININGBRASSERIE SWISS Authentic Swiss cuisine, 118 Croton Ave., 914.941.0319

WOBBLE CAFE Kid-friendly American restaurant, 21 Campwoods Rd. #102, 914.762.3459

PEEKSKILLZEPHS’ Global soul food, 638 Central Ave., 914.736.2159

PELHAMBISTRO ROLLIN French bistro cuisine, 142 Fifth Ave., 914.633.0780

LOLA’S TEA HOUSE Comfortable spot for tea and lunch or dessert, 130 Fifth Ave., 914.738.2100

PLEASANTVILLEIRON HORSE GRILL Contemporary American cuisine in an intimate setting, 20 Wheeler Ave., 914.741.0717

2 BROADWAY Casual contemporary American/Italian fusion dining, 2 Broadway, 914.747.1000

PORT CHESTERNESSA Relaxed Italian eatery, 325 N. Main St., 914.939.0119

POUND RIDGENORTH STAR American-fusion cuisine with live music every Thursday, 85 Westchester Ave., 914.764.0200

RYEFRANKIE & JOHNNIE’S Traditional steak house with an extensive wine list, 77 Purchase St., 914.925.3900

LA PANETIÈRE Contemporary French cuisine, 530 Milton Rd., 914.967.8140

SCARSDALECHAT AMERICAN GRILL Steaks, seafood and sandwiches, 1 Christie Pl., 914.722.4000

ZAZA Traditional Italian fare, 753 Central Ave., 914.472.4005

SHRUB OAKBANGKOK SPICE Fine Thai and Asian cuisine, 1161 E. Main St., 914.245.3690

SLEEPY HOLLOWBRIDGE vIEW TAvERN Comforting pub fare, 226 Beekman Ave., 914.332.0078

TYRYNDA THAI Thai cuisine in a soothing atmosphere, 128 Cortlandt St., 914.524.5003

SOMERSIL FORNO Traditional Italian trattoria using fresh, local ingredients, 343 Route 202, 914.277.7575

TRADITIONS 118 Gourmet American cuisine with Italian influences, 11 Old Tomahawk St., 914.248.7200

TARRYTOWNEQUUS RESTAURANT French fare served at Castle on the Hudson, 400 Benedict Ave., 914.631.3646

SWEET GRASS GRILL Creative local fare, 24 W. Main St., 914.631.0000

THORNWOODABIS JAPANESE RESTAURANT Traditional Japanese cuisine and steak house hibachi, 14 Marble Ave., 914.741.5100

JOHNNY’S BAR & GRILL A variety of American favorites, 665 Commerce St., 914.773.5982

TUCKAHOEAN AMERICAN BISTRO Bright eatery featuring quesadillas, lamb and chicken, 296 Columbus Ave., 914.793.0807

WHITE PLAINSASIAN TEMPTATION Modern Japanese and Asian cuisine, 23 Mamaroneck Ave., 914.328.5151

EMMA’S ALE HOUSE Traditional Irish pub fare, 68 Gedney Way, 914.683.3662

42 Elegant American eatery, 1 Renaissance Sq., 914.761.4242

MULINO’S Traditional northern Italian cuisine, 99 Court St., 914.761.1818

SUSHI NANSE Traditional sushi dining, 522 Mamaroneck Ave., 914.285.5351

YONKERSFRANK PEPE Tile-oven pizzeria with authentic Italian dishes, 1955 Central Park Ave., 914.961.8284

YORKTOWN PETER PRATT’S INN New American fare in a rustic setting, 673 Croton Heights Rd., 914.962.4090

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Make social Media work for you. what-ever your retailers of choice—old Navy, Target, striderite—like ’em on facebook and follow ’em on Twitter to get coupons and dis-counts. and sign up for their e-newsletters too, advises stephanie Nelson, a.k.a. coupon Mom (couponmom.com), whose blog boasts 6 million followers. don’t forget to follow the practice with shoe brands like New Balance, she adds: “you may get an e-mail coupon for $5 to $15 off a pair!”

Give kids a say. They want to wear a new out-fit on their first day, and that’s ok. But limit them to two or three items. since it’s still warm out when school starts, steer them to the sales racks of summer clothes. if they need a bigger wardrobe boost, wait at least two weeks after school starts, says Nelson, who’s a mom of two boys. “By then, they’ll know what they want to wear, and

those clothes will already have been marked down.” another tip: con-sider carrying envelopes with all the moolah you budgeted for each child in cash. when the bills are depleted, shopping is done—a concept the kids will grasp easily.

fiNd deals NearBy. want to know what deals are on tap at stores near you—without spending precious minutes scour-ing paper ads, making calls or even surfing the web? check out salescircular.com and saleslocator.com. The sites list all the sales in your area in one place.

score rock-BoTToMprices. done scroung-ing around the house for school supplies like folders, binders and paper? Try classroomdirect.com—an online clearinghouse that boasts some of the cheapest prices around, says Nel-son. Best of all? free shipping on any order!

visiT The Mall weB-siTes. you might find coupons you can print out or special promo-tions that will help you save 30 to 40 percent off your bottom line, says Nelson, who’s a mother of two boys. example: search for The west-chester at simon.com and click on “deals.” while you’re at it, visit websites of indi-vidual stores (like kohl’s, lord & Taylor, etc.) and type “coupons” into the search box. also, don’t forget about outlet malls. sure, you know you can buy that $5 coupon booklet at the informa-tion kiosk once you get there, but Nelson says you can get that booklet free by signing up on the outlet’s website: “you can just go pick it up when you arrive.”

Take advaNTaGe of The coMpeTiTioN.“walmart and Target are competing at back-to-school time,” says Nelson. That means they each have statio-nery items—notebooks,

pens, folders—that are loss leaders (items sold at a loss just to lure con-sumers into the store). Nelson’s strategy? she scours their ads for the deeply discounted items, and because walmart and Target will price-match, she heads to one of the retailers to get the lowest prices on whatever she needs for the whole year—often at 80 to 90 percent off! That means you could possibly get everything at one store instead of doing a park-ing-lot crawl.

BaG freeBies aToffice-supply sTores.here’s how it works: sign up for a loyalty program at stores like office depot or staples. for every purchase, you’ll earn reward points. Then once a quarter you’ll get a gift card in the mail for what you’ve accu-mulated. “That’s how istock my business with supplies,” says Nelson. “i get free binders and free pens! and at back-to-school time there are lots of deals.”

10 t ips for buying what your k ids need without breaking the bankMoMs aNd dads across aMerica speNT Nearly $70 BillioN—ThaT’s billion—oN Their childreN’s school supplies last fal l, according to estimates from the National retail foundation. The average tab for a k-12 kid: $600-plus. so what do you do af ter you’ve already sif ted through your kids’ clothes for keepers and hand-me-downs, organized a supply swap with your neighbors and scoured junk drawers for per fectly good pencils, rulers and the l ike? use this intel to score the stuf f your kids sti l l need for a whole lot less!

TurN haNd-Me-dowNs iNTo MusT-haves. capitalize on kids’ desire to be older. show them a photo of their big brother or sister wearing the same outfit they’re about to get. suddenly that plaid hoodie will seem really cool.

kNow wheN ToiNvesT. when kids are little, $5 backpacks are fine, says Nelson. But as they hit high school, a new strategy is in or-der: “rather than buying cheap backpacks each year, invest in some-thing better-quality,” she says. “My son has had the same l.l. Bean back-pack for five years. Get it with free shipping and a coupon code—and it may have a lifetime guarantee!”

GeT The lowesT price oN The Go. have asmartphone? check outredlaser, shopsavvy and pushpins, apps thatenable you to scan or photograph items for in-stant price comparisons. —Maria LissandreLLo

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AUG 2–26 enjoy a dinner-theater production of The 25Th AnnuAl PuTnAm CounTy SPelling Bee at the westchester Broadway theatre in elmsford. this one-act musi-cal comedy focuses on the eccentric six finalists of the bee and the equally peculiar adults running it. traditionally, four audience members are invited on stage to be part of the show. tickets: $80–$115. For details, call 914.592.2222 or visit broadway theatre.com.

AUG 23–SEPT 3Food tents, live performances and carnival rides are just some of the activities to enjoy at the annual new york STATe FAir at the Fairgrounds in syracuse. the 12-day fair will include the traditional fixings like cotton candy stands and face-painting artists as well as cooking competitions, animal shows and art exhibits. Gov. andrew cuomo will host the opening ceremony on aug. 23. daily admission: $10 adults, freefor children. call 315.487.7711 or visit nysfair.org to find out more.

AUG 23 BlueS TrAveler, a rock band led by singer and harmonica

player John Popper, will promote its new album, Suzie Cracks the Whip, at the Paramount center for the arts in Peek-skill, 8 p.m. the band gained popular-ity in the ’90s for its hits “run-around” and “hook.” tickets: $30–$50. call 914.739.2333 or go to paramountcenter.org for tickets.

SEPT 3 Find a treasure from the past at the 28th annual lABor DAy AnTiqueS FAir at Lasdon Park in Katonah, 10 a.m. the event will feature live entertainment, a plant sale and fair food. also, attendees will be able to receive verbal appraisals on their own items ($5 for three pieces) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Glass house Fund at Lasdon. admission: $7 adults, free for children. For further information, call 914.273.4667 or visit cordshows.com

SEPT 13 see rare footage of televised 1960s performances by mo-town artists in The moTown revue, a film presentation by music archivist Bill shelley at the Picture house in Pel-ham, 7:30 p.m. highlights include otis redding’s 1966 performance in europe, Ike and tina turner bringing

down the house in a 1969 Las Vegas show and a tribute to michael Jack-son and the Jackson Five. tickets: $9(adults, in advance), $12 (adults, at door), $8 (senior or student, advance), $10 (senior or student, at door). Visit thepicturehouse.org for details.

SEPT 22 Get in shape while enjoying the beautiful fall weather at the will2loSe ouTDoor FiTneSS jAm at Immaculate conception school in tuckahoe, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Visit will2lose.com for more information.

SEPT 29 Famed singer Dionne wArwiCk returns to the tri-state area to perform at tarrytown music hall, 8 p.m. warwick, known for her soulful r&B tracks, is a five-time Grammy-winning artist and has served as a goodwill ambassador for the United nations. tickets: $48–$105. For details, visit tarrytownmusichall.org.

See actress and comedienne Whoopi goldberg, Sept. 14.

take to the air at the new york State fair, aug. 23 to Sept. 3.

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SPECIAL EVENTSLearn more about our 2012 events atwestchestermedicalcenter.com/events.

THE EVAN LIEBERMAN WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER TRAUMA RUNSunday, September 23Westchester Medical CenterThis second annual run will benefit the Medical Center’s Joel A. Halpern Regional Trauma Center. It spansthree miles of the Valhalla campus andincludes 15 challenging obstacles. Visitwestchestermedicalcenter.com/traumarun to register, learn more and watch our event video. Race heat times begin at 8 a.m. For more details, contact the Westchester Medical Center Founda-tion at 914.493.2575.

13TH ANNUAL WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER GOLF TOURNAMENTMonday, September 24Winged Foot Golf ClubMamaroneckThis tournament brings together 200 corporate executives and community

leaders, Medical Center board mem-bers and directors, foundation trustees and donors and supporters for a day of golf on two of the world’s greatest golf courses. For ticket and sponsorship details, contact the Westchester Medi-cal Center Foundation at 914.493.2575.

8TH ANNUAL 100.7 WHUD CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK RADIOTHONWednesday to Friday, October 17–19Listen as your favorite on-air personali-ties broadcast live from the lobby of Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in a radiothon held to support the hospital that features inspirational stories from local families. For more information, call 914.493.6176 or visit westchestermedi calcenter.com/radiothon.

LEARNING FOR LIFELearning for Life is WestchesterMedical Center’s series of free edu-cational seminars on topics relat-ing to your health. To learn more or to register, please visit westchestermedi calcenter.com or call 877.WMC.DOCS.

WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY SEMINARSAugust 9 and 23, September 13 and 27.4:30 p.m., Conference Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Surgeons explain surgical weight-loss procedures.

SUPPORT GROUPSHEPATITIS C SUPPORT GROUPMeets alternate Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m., in Cedarwood Hall’s first-floorConference Room. Call 914.493.7641.

LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSISFor information about the group, call the Behavioral Health Center Out-patient Department at 914.493.2621.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUPMeets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 6–7:30 p.m. To learn more, visit westchestermedicalcenter.com/stroke or call 914.493.1573.

TRANSPLANT LIFE SUPPORT GROUPOpen to all pre- and post-transplant patients. For more information, contact Mimi Greenman at 914.493.7641.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE EVENTS ON THIS PAGE, VISIT WESTCHESTERMEDICALCENTER.COM.

TO SHARE THIS ITEM WITH A FRIEND OR TO RECOMMEND IT ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE, VISIT WESTCHESTERHEALTHANDLIFE.COM.

Get out on the golf course for Westchester Medical Center’s annual tournament, Sept. 24.

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