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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

FIND US ON INSTAGRAM AT MICHIGAN HEART GROUP'S OVER 90!!!!




Dr. Kutinsky has started an Instagram Page titled, "Michigan Heart Groups over 90".  This page is dedicated to those Michigan Heart Group patients that are 90 years of age or above.  Log on to your Instagram page here to see if you recognize anyone or check out new additions.






Monday, January 18, 2016

ACCESS YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION ONLINE!!!!!

WHY YOU SHOULD SIGN UP FOR THE PATIENT
 PORTAL AT MICHIGAN HEART GROUP

·         24/7 accessibility to medical records and important health information form any computer or smart phone
·         Quicker test results online
·         You now have the ability to email the office securely for:
§  Direct messaging to your physician
§  Appointment requests
§  Prescription refill requests

                                                                                                                                                         

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR THE PATIENT PORTAL AT
 MICHIGAN HEART GROUP

·         Go to www.mhgpc.com
·         Click the link on the left hand side of the page that says “Patient Portal”
·         Click “Create an Account”
·         Fill in the necessary account information
·         You will be directed to page called “Select a Log-in Method”. Click on the logo..........

·         Create a Username and Password and enter in your email address.  Click “continue”
              **Write your username down somewhere secure, if lost we cannot 
                 recover it**
·         You will be directed to a page that says, “Request Connection to Healthcare Organization”.  Type in the zip code 48098 and hit enter, and then select “Connect” next to Michigan Heart Group.
·         Click on the “Next” button where you will be directed to ta page that says, “Sign Release of Information Authorization”.  Select “I Accept”.
·         Once your account has been matched with your health record at our office you will receive an email notification, then you are ready to use the portal and view all of your information.
                                                                                                                                                            

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

LAB RESULTS, HOW TO ENSURE YOU WILL GET YOURS...

Ever been to your doctor and asked for your lab results and they aren't in your chart? This is because while most office run on some type of EMR (Electronic Medical Record), those EMR's don't connect with one another.  So if you had labs done at your PCP (Primary Care Physicians) office and didn't ask them to forward them to your Cardiologist, Endocrinologist, Hematologist, etc. The only person seeing the blood work will be your PCP.

If you have blood work done at a lab such as Quest Diagnostic or a Beaumont Lab these labs will get mailed or faxed to  ONLY the ordering physician.  If any of your physicians have access to EPIC, (The EMR that Beaumont uses) then they will be able to access your records.  Unfortunately Quest labs don't have don't have a system physician's can access from their offices, so the only way a specific physician will get your results is if you tell Quest where to send them.

In review, Labs taken at:
Physicians office:  Ask them to send labs to every physician office you think may need or want them

Quest Diagnostic:  Ask them to send labs to every physician office you think may need or want them

Beaumont Lab:   Ask them to send labs to every physician office you think may need or want them (Just to be certain)

Thursday, January 7, 2016

HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (DINNER): VEGETARIAN LASAGNA

Base Ingredients:
·         12 ounces whole wheat lasagna
·         25 ounce jar Classico tomato Basil sauce
·         1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
·         8 ounces veggies shreds mozzarella

Filling Ingredients:
·         14 ounce container of firm tofu
·         10 ounce chopped frozen spinach
·         2 egg whites
·         ½ TBSP Italian seasoning
·         ½ tsp. garlic powder
·         3 TBSP fat free Parmesan cheese

Preparing the Filling:
1.      Wrap all of the tofu in paper towels and place a heavy object on top of the Tofu for 10 minutes to soak up all the excess moisture
2.      In medium mixing bowl mash tofu with a fork
3.      When fully mashed, add the rest of the filling ingredients and mix well

Assembly:
4.      Cook the lasagna noodles according to the box directions and in a 9x13 pan, pour a thin layer of the Classico sauce, about ⅓ of the jar
5.      Line 3 noodles on top of the sauce and top the lasagna noodles with ½ of the tofu filling mixture
6.      Pour the can of diced tomatoes evenly over the top
7.      Layer 3 more lasagna noodles and pour the rest of the tofu filling mixtures on them and sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese
8.      Pour another ⅓ of the jar of sauce and another layer of lasagna noodles and pour on the rest of the sauce and top it with the rest of the mozzarella cheese

Servings:  8
Serving size:  ⅛ of 9x13 dish

Nutritional Information
Calories:  260
Fat:  6 g
Saturated Fat:  0 g                          
Cholesterol:  0 mg              
Sodium:  420 mg                  
Carbohydrate:  36 g            
Fiber:  7 g
Protein:  15 g

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

MICHIGAN HEART GROUP'S LOCATIONS AND SATELLITE OFFICES


Michigan Heart Group has 2 main locations and 2 satellite locations.  Different physicians see patients out of different suits.  
 
There are times, when a physician will need to SWITCH SUITES for one reason or another. It usually has to do with coverage or addition of office time.  
 
You will ALWAYS BE NOTIFIED of this DURING YOUR REMINDER CALL so PLEASE pay close attention to the LOCATION when we call you. 
 
 
MAIN CAMPUS:
 
Beaumont Michigan Heart Group:
4600 Investment Drive, #200
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 267-5050
www.mhgpc.com
 
OPEN MON-FRI (7AM-4PM), Different Physicians are in on different days (see below):
  • Steven Almany, MD (Monday and Wednesday)
  • Steven Ajluni, MD    (Monday and Thursday)
  • William Devlin, MD  (Tuesday and Thursday)
  • Terry Bowers, MD   (Wednesday and Friday)
  •  Michael Gallagher, MD  (Tuesday)
  •  Akhil Gulati, MD   (Friday)
 

Beaumont Michigan Heart Rhythm Group
4550 Investment Drive, #250
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 267-5050

OPEN MON-FRI (7AM-4PM), Different Physicians are in on different days (see below): 
  • David Cragg, MD (Wednesday and Thursday)
  • Brian Williamson, MD (Tuesday and Friday)
  • Ilana Kutinsky, DO (Monday and Thursday)

 
SATELLITE OFFICES:

Beaumont Western Wayne Heart Group
39500 Ten Mile, #103
Novi, MI 48375
(248) 267-5050
 
Physicians in on certain days (see below): 
  • Steven Ajluni, MD    (Every Tuesday)
  • William Devlin, MD  (3rd Monday of the Month)
  • Ilana Kutinsky, DO   (2nd Thursday of the Month)
  •  Akhil Gulati, MD (2nd Monday of the Month)

 
Beaumont Michigan Heart Group- Macomb
15959 Hall Road, #304
Macomb, MI 48044
(248) 267-5050
 
Physicians in on certain days (see below):
  • David R. Cragg, MD (Friday morning)
  • Terry R. Bowers, MD (Thursday morning)
  • Michael J. Gallagher, MD (1st/2nd Wednesday of the Month)
  • Akhil Gulati, MD (3rd/4th Wednesday of the Month

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (LUNCH): ZUCCHINI PIZZA

Crust:
·         3½ cups zucchini, grated coarsely
·         ¾ cup egg substitute
·         ⅓ cup whole wheat flour
·         2 TBSP grated parmesan cheese
·         1 TBSP fresh basil or ½ tsp. dry basil
·         Dash salt
·         Freshly ground black pepper
·         Cooking spray

Topping:
·         Tomato or pizza sauce
·         Sautéed mushrooms and red peppers
·         1 cup 2% and fat free mozzarella cheese, shredded and mixed together


1.      Salt the zucchini lightly and let sit for 15 minutes, then squeeze out all the excess moisture
2.      Combine all crust ingredients and spread on 9x13 inch baking dish, coated with cooking spray
3.      Bake 20-25 minutes at 350˚ until the surface is dry and firm
4.      Spray the crust with cooking spray and broil for 3-5 minutes
5.      Pile all pizza toppings on the crust and heat pizza at 350˚ for 25 minutes


Servings:  6
Serving size:  1/6 of 9x13 pan

Nutritional Information
Calories:  92
Fat:  1 g
Saturated Fat:  0 g                          
Cholesterol:  35 mg              
Sodium:  474 mg                  
Carbohydrate:  13 g            
Fiber:  3 g
Protein:  9 g

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD

Monday, January 4, 2016

MEET OUR MHG PHYSICIAN EXTENDERS, AN EXTENSION OF YOUR HEART CARE TEAM! THIS MONTH WE RECOGNIZE CHERYL VINCENT

Beaumont Michigan Heart Group would like to introduce you to our physician extenders.  They are a critical part of the Cardiology team at Michigan Heart Group.  The Physician Extenders work hand and hand with the physicians, making decisions on the best treatment options for each patient on a case by case basis.  All of our extenders round on the weekends as well as work in the hospital during the week.  Most of our extenders also have office hours and we encourage our patients to feel comfortable following up with them in the office.  Our medical decisions are often a team approach that each extender is a part of and they are often at the forefront of each decision that is made.

The practice is made up of Interventionist (plumbers) and Electrophysiologist (electricians).  The plumbers are located at 4600 Investment Drive, #200, while the Electricians are in the building next door at 4550 Investment Dr., #250.  In addition Michigan Heart Group has two satellite offices to accommodate our out of town patients.  One in Macomb at 15959 Hall Road, #304, Macomb and another in Novi at Ten Mile and Haggerty, 39500 Ten Mile, #103, Novi. Each extender is trained and familiar with both specialties.

Each month we will be focusing on one extenders achievements, this month we recognize Cheryl Vincent.



Cheryl Vincent, MSN, A.P.R.N:  She started in August 1993, just 2 years after the practice was opened.  Cheryl received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland and a Master of Science in Nursing from Wayne State.  She is licensed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Nurse Practitioner. Cheryl's focus is on risk factor management and patient education.  She works at Michigan Heart Rhythm Group with office hours all day Thursday-Friday, however you may see her rounding at Troy Beaumont Hospital as she assist the physicians with this task both during the week and on weekends.  Cheryl is the veteran of the group, having been here the longest she is very familiar with almost all of our patients.  You may not know her; however she will almost always know you.

OUR EXTENDER TEAM AND WHERE YOU MAY SEE THEM:


Cheryl Vincent, APRN:  Sees patients at Michigan Heart Rhythm Group all day Thursday and Friday.  Also, sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Troy, covers Beaumont RO when needed.

Anita Juriga, MSN, A.P.R.N:  Sees patients at Michigan Heart Group all day Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.  Also, sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Troy, covers Beaumont RO when needed.

Howard Hollinger, P.A.-C.:  Sees patients at Michigan Heart Group all day Tuesday and Wednesday.  Also, sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Troy, covers Beaumont RO when needed.

Debby Goodall, RN. N.P.:  Sees patients at Michigan Heart Group on Tuesday afternoons.  Also, sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Troy, covers Beaumont RO when needed.

Michelle Forcina, P.A.-C.:  Sees patients at Michigan Heart Rhythm Group all day Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  Rounds at both William Beaumont Hospital- RO and Troy on the weekends.

Dawn Mitchell, A.C.N.P.:  Sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Royal Oak, covers Beaumont Troy when needed.

Lily Paciorkowski, R.N., MSN:   Sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Royal Oak, covers Beaumont Troy when needed.

Ryan Havens, R.N.,N.P.:  Sees patients at Michigan Heart Group all day Monday and Friday afternoons Michigan Heart Rhythm Group.

Sarah Levin, R.N., N.P.:  Sees patients at Michigan Heart Group Monday and Thursday afternoons. Also, she sees patients at

Mariann Graham, R.N., BSN:  Sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Royal Oak, covers Beaumont Troy when needed.

We are very fortunate to have such a great, caring and educated team working with us.  They look forward to meeting you and we hope you look forward to meeting them.

Thank you!
The Beaumont Michigan Heart Group Physicians