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Tuesday, June 30, 2015

HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (LUNCH): PERFECT PICNIC SALAD

Salad:
·         1 cup red grapes sliced in half
·         1 can (15 ounces) small white beans, drained
·         ½ cup diced celery
·         ¼ cup minced green onion, thoroughly washed before chopping
·         2 TBSP chopped fresh parsley
·         Romaine lettuce leaves

Lemon Mustard Dressing:
·         2 TBSP canola oil
·         2 TBSP lemon juice
·         1tsp. Dijon mustard
·         ¼ tsp. salt
·         ¼ tsp. pepper


1.      Combine all ingredients except lettuce and dressing and mix well
2.      Mix lemon mustard ingredients together for dressing
3.      Add dressing to salad and toss
4.      Serve over bed of lettuce


Servings:  4
Serving size:  2 cups Romaine lettuce and 1 cup bean salad

Nutritional Information
Calories:  248
Fat:  8 g
Saturated Fat:  0 g                          
Cholesterol:  0 mg              
Sodium:  170 mg                  
Carbohydrate:  37 g            
Fiber:  9 g
Protein:  10 g

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD

Monday, June 29, 2015

MICHIGAN HEART GROUP'S PHYSICIAN LIAISON IS HERE TO HELP YOU

Michigan Heart Group has a Physician Liaison on staff to assist with questions, concerns or problems you, your staff or your patients may have with our office.

Stacie Batur is available Monday through Thursday at (248) 267-5050 (x6509). She is often between two buildings or visiting referring physician offices. If you get her voice mail, please leave a message and she will call you back shortly. If you need to speak to her immediately you can reach her on her cell phone at (248) 765-4466.

Thursday, June 25, 2015

HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (BREAKFAST): CRISP WAFFLES

·         4 egg whites
·         1 ¾ cup soy milk or skim milk
·         ¼ cup canola oil
·         ¼ cup water
·         2 cups whole wheat flour
·         4 tsp. baking powder
·         ¼  tsp. salt


1.      Heat waffle iron
2.      Beat eggs with hand beater until fluffy
3.      Beat in remaining ingredients just until smooth
4.      Pour batter from cup onto center of hot waffle iron and bake until steaming stops, about 5 minutes
5.      Remove waffles carefully


Servings:  8
Serving Size:  ½ of a waffle

Nutritional Information
Calories:  190
Fat:  8.5 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g                  TIP:                           
Cholesterol:  0 mg                  You can top the waffle with spray butter                   
Sodium:  350 mg                     and sugar free syrup.                   
Carbohydrate:  23 g
Fiber:  4.5 g
Protein:  7 g

Serving Suggestion:
Add 12 grams of protein as 3 to 4 slices of Canadian bacon.

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

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)

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (DINNER): CITRUS CHICKEN

·         ¼ cup orange juice
·         1.2 tsp. grated lime rind
·         2 TBSP lime juice
·         2 TBSP fresh chopped thyme
·         2 tsp. minced garlic
·         1 tsp. grated orange rind
·         ¼ tsp. salt
·         1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
·         1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
·         1 TBSP olive oil
·         6 cups washed greens
·         Cooking spray


1.      Combine first 8 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well with whisk
2.      Pour juice mixture into a large Ziploc plastic bag
3.      Add chicken to bag, seal and let stand minutes or longer
4.      Heat a large skillet or grill and coat it with cooking spray
5.      Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade
6.      Add chicken to pan or grill and cook 4 minutes on each side
7.      Place 1½ cups of greens on 4 plates
8.      Divide chicken evenly among servings


Servings:  4
Serving size:  1 chicken breast

Nutritional Information
Calories:  183
Fat:  2 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g                  TIP:             
Cholesterol:  66 mg                For a time saver, use the jar garlic found in the
Sodium:  278 mg                    produce department of grocery stores.  You may
Carbohydrate:  7 g                 also marinate the chicken a day ahead.       
Fiber:  2 g
Protein:  27 g

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD

Monday, June 22, 2015

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.
                                                                                                                                                            

Thursday, June 18, 2015

HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (LUNCH): MJADARRAH

·         3 cups water
·         1 cup lentils
·         ½ cup bulgar wheat, medium cut
·         1 tsp. garlic powder
·         ½ tsp. salt
·         ¼ tsp. pepper
·         3 medium onions, sliced
·         2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
·         1 cup nonfat plain yogurt


1.      In medium sauce pan, measure 3 cups of water
2.      Place on stove top over high heat
3.      Rinse and sort lentils to remove foreign particles and add to water
4.      Bring lentils to a boil, then reduce heat and cover to simmer 10-15 minutes
5.      Add bulgar wheat, garlic, salt and pepper, cook for an additional 10-15 minutes
6.      In a medium skillet add oil and onions, cooking over medium high-heat 10-15 minutes until very brown and coked well
7.      Add water if needed to keep the onions from sticking
8.      Mix onions with lentils and serve


Servings:  6
Serving size:  1¼ cup

Nutritional Information
Calories:  240
Fat:  5 g
Saturated Fat:  .5 g                         
Cholesterol:  0 mg              
Sodium:  230 mg                  
Carbohydrate:  37 g            
Fiber:  13 g
Protein:  13 g

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

DR. ALMANY, CHARLIE SANDERS AND STUDENT HEALTH SCREENINGS.....

Dr Almany does it again.....Charlie Sanders and Have a Heart Save a Life come together to get the message out about making sure your child is signed up for a  Student Heart Check.  Watch here.

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (BREAKFAST): COTTAGE CHEESE CREPES WITH ALMONDS

·         ¼ cup toasted almonds
·         1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
·         2 TBSP Splenda
·          ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
·         4 store-bought crepes (6-inch), sliced in half
·         2 TBSP sugar-free apricot jam


1.      Preheat oven to 350˚
2.      Spread almonds in a single layer on baking sheet and bake about 8 minutes until golden- reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish
3.      Whip cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until creamy
4.      In medium bowl, stir together cottage cheese, Splenda, and cinnamon
5.      Spread 2 tablespoons cheese mixture on each crepe half and roll up
6.      Place crepe halves seam-side down and 1 inch apart on a baking sheet
7.      Bake until warmed through and beginning to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes
8.      Meanwhile, heat jam and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan or microwave, until jam is liquefied
9.      Carefully transfer 2 crepe halves to a plate and drizzle with apricot sauce and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon toasted almonds


Servings:  4
Serving Size:  1 crepe

Nutritional Information
Calories:  129
Fat:  2 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g                 TIP:                          
Cholesterol:  5 mg                 Try strawberry or grape sugar-free jam                   
Sodium:  334 mg                    for a change of flavor.                   
Carbohydrate:  18 g
Fiber:  2 g
Protein:  10 g

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD

Monday, June 15, 2015

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 L. Almany, MD (Wednesday and Friday)
Steven C. Ajluni, MD (Monday and Wednesday)
William D. Devlin, MD (Tuesday and Thursday)
Terry R. Bowers, MD (Monday and Wednesday)
Michael J. Gallagher, MD (Tuesday and 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 R. Cragg, MD (Wednesday and Thursday)
Brian D. Williamson, MD (Tuesday and Friday)
Ilana B. 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 C. Ajluni, MD (Most Tuesdays)
William D. Devlin, MD (3rd Monday of the Month)
Ilana B. Kutinsky, DO (2nd Wednesday 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 (Wednesday afternoon)

Thursday, June 11, 2015

HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (DINNER): CHICKEN FAJITA BOWL

·         3 cups cooked brown rice
·         1 tsp. canola oil
·         ½ onion, cut in strips
·         1 cup sliced green pepper strips
·         1 clove garlic, minced
·         8 ounces boneless, skinless
·         Chicken breasts, cut in strips
·         1 cup cooked or canned kidney               beans, drained
·         ½ tsp. chili powder
·         ½ tsp. ground cumin
·         ½ tsp. dried oregano leaves

Garnishes:
1 cup nonfat sour cream
2 TBSP fresh chopped cilantro

1.      Cook brown rice according to package directions, omit salt
2.      Preheat oven to 350˚
3.      Place canola oil in bottom of a large non-stick skillet and heat over medium-high heat
4.      Add onion, green pepper and garlic and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes
5.      Add the chicken strips, beans and seasonings, then lower the heat to medium and cook until the chicken is done, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally
6.      Serve the fajita mixture over brown rice
7.      Garnish with nonfat sour cream and chopped cilantro

Servings:  4
Serving size:  1½  cups chicken and vegetables and ¾ cup rice

Nutritional Information
Calories:  410
Fat:  5 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g                  TIP:             
Cholesterol:  48 mg                To save calories, serve chicken and
Sodium:  101 mg                    vegetables in lettuce wrap.
Carbohydrate:  60 g              .       
Fiber:  7 g
Protein:  29 g

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (LUNCH): MANGO CHICKEN SALAD

·         ¼ cup sweetened shredded coconut
·         ¾ cup plain nonfat yogurt
·         ½ cup fresh cilantro
·         2 TBSP lime juice
·         2 TBSP mango chutney
·         1 TBSP Dijon mustard
·         1 tsp. ground turmeric
·         ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
·         4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
·         1 mango peeled, seeded and diced
·         12 ounces baby spinach


1.      Preheat oven to 350˚
2.      Spread coconut on a rimmed baking sheet: toast in oven 8 to 10 minutes, tossing occasionally until golden
3.      In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt through cayenne pepper
4.      Add chicken and mango
5.      Serve on spinach and sprinkle with toasted coconut


Servings:  4
Serving size:  1 cup salad and 3 ounces of spinach

Nutritional Information
Calories:  333
Fat:  1 g
Saturated Fat:  1 g                          
Cholesterol:  50 mg              
Sodium:  155 mg                  
Carbohydrate:  33 g            
Fiber:  5 g
Protein:  48 g

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD

Monday, June 8, 2015

2015 MICHIGAN HEART GROUP HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Michigan Heart Group closes in observance of all the major holiday's.  The 2015 days are listed below.  We ask, in order to ensure your prescriptions are refilled in time, please call at least one week prior to the holiday.  Calls taken after 10:00 am, the days before closing, are not guaranteed to be called in.

Monday
May 25, 2015
Memorial Day
Friday
July 3, 2015
Independence Day
Monday
September 7, 2015
Labor Day
Thursday
November 26, 2015
Thanksgiving
Friday
November 27, 2015  
Day after Thanksgiving
Thursday
December 24, 2015
Christmas Eve
Friday
December 25, 2015
Christmas Day
Thursday
December 31, 2015
New Year’s Eve (1/2 day)
Friday
January 1, 2016
New Year’s Day


Thank you:

The Michigan Heart Group Staff