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Destini has been seeing her doctor atThe Corvallis Clinic for nearly 10 years,through three childbirths, and for all her women’s health medical care.

“My OB/GYN is soknowledgeable, and easy to

talk to about anything.She makes you

feel like youshould feel

with yourdoctor.”

Destini’s doctor is board certified, a requirementwe have for all physicians who see patients at The Corvallis Clinic. It assures expertise andexperience you can rely on for every need in 27 primary care and specialty fields. Beingexceptional doctors, ours realize how importantlistening, open-mindedness, patience, andrespect are to a patient’s well-being.

“A friend of mine, who was already a patient,recommended her to me.”

We’re pleased, and touched, that 92.7% of our3,580 patients surveyed said they wouldrecommend their doctor at The Corvallis Clinic,according to the leading national health careresearch company. And we’re gratified thatDestini feels the same.

“When women tell me they are looking for a doctor, I recommend they come here. It’s a great experience.”

Tomydoctor, you’re notjust thenext patient.”

— Destini B.,OB/GYN patient

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Champions of a CauseCommunity comes together to raise cancer awareness.( PAGE 4 )

Champions of a CauseCommunity comes together to raise cancer awareness.( PAGE 4 )

Frank Howard: A Walking Miracle ( PAGE 2 )

New tool in the fightagainst lung cancer ( PAGE 7 )

Your daily regimen forhealthy skin ( PAGE 9 )

Frank Howard: A Walking Miracle ( PAGE 2 )

New tool in the fightagainst lung cancer ( PAGE 7 )

Your daily regimen forhealthy skin ( PAGE 9 )

Frank Howard: AWalking MiracleWith coordinated care, Frank Howard keeps strong with his fight against cancer. ( PAGE 2 )

Above: Frank Howard always comes in with a saying on his shirt during chemotherapy, this time he proudly wears his FinishStrong shirt. Pictured with Chemotherapy Nurse Michelle Bliss. Photo by Ryan Gardner, Visual People. See story on page 2.On the cover: Jenifer Stuart is the reigning Philomath Frolic and Rodeo Queen and is pictured from the Tough Enough to WearPink rodeo, where donations went to Project H.E.R. Photo by Mary Noble. See story on page 4. Stories by Rebecca Barrett, Concise.

Champions of a CauseA community comes together to raise cancer awareness

Sound ReasoningFind value and service in yourhearing aid purchase

New Tool in the Fight Against Lung CancerTaking on the nation’s leadingcause of cancer deaths

New Women’s Health Studyfor Uterine FibroidsThe Corvallis Clinic is seekingparticipants in this study

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SunsreenYour daily regimen forhealthy skin

Dr. James Naibert RetiresHe leaves with the sun on hisface and the wind at his back

New Weight Loss ProgramSuccess for Nancy Mann

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Frank Howard: AWalking MiracleWith coordinated care, Frank Howard keeps strong with his fight against cancer. ( PAGE 2 )

7,000,000 Americans don’t know theyhavediabetes. Areyouoneof them?DIABETES HEALTH FAIR: Thursday, Nov. 7, Noon to 7 p.m., The Corvallis Clinic Asbury Building

Learn about Diabetes at this FREE health fair. Talk with Corvallis Clinic doctors. Explore information about nutrition, exercise, footcare, and medications. Discover information about Medication Assistance Programs and get a FREE blood pressure check.

Featured at the Diabetes Fairn Nutrition & Diabetes n Exercise Ideas n Glucometer Informationn Ask a Doc n Foot Care n FREE Blood Pressure Checksn Patient Education n Smoking Cessation n FREE Blood Sugar Screenings

PANEL DISCUSSION: “EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DIABETES”12:30 p.m., Asbury Dining Room B

Lindsay Bromley, M.D.; Susan Sanderson, M.D.; Brian Curtis, M.D.; Carol Walsh, MS, RD; John Murphy, DPM; Joel Garfunkel, Ph.D.

For more information visit www.corvallisclinic.com or call 541-768-2456

More than a few doctors havecalled Frank Howard a walkingmiracle.

More than 23 years ago FrankHoward suffered a heart attack andhad angioplasty surgery to widenhis blocked arteries. But there wasextensive damage to his heart,leaving him with the left halfessentially dead. When Frank wasleaving the hospital, the doctor

told his wife Diane that withsignificant lifestylechanges, Frank might belucky enough to liveanother 5 years. Diane

didn’t tell Frank thedoctor’s bleak opinion until

many years later.“I don’t know why I lasted this long,” said Frank, who

is now 77.The heart attack was a wake-up call for Frank not to

take one day for granted. He continued working in themaintenance department at Oregon State University untilretiring. And he listened to his doctors, carefully followingtheir instructions, defying the earlier prediction that hewouldn’t live long enough to play with his eightgrandchildren and seven great-grandchildren - No. 8 isexpected in October.

“We are so blessed to have good doctors that we haveconfidence in,” Frank said.

Now Frank is praying for one more miracle.Earlier this year, Frank began to experience low energy.

He went to see his primary care doctor Lauren Gray, D.O.,at The Corvallis Clinic Philomath Family Medicine. Dr. Grayordered blood tests, which revealed an elevated reading.There were more tests and a chest X-ray was performed.

“I had a mass in my left lung that was a little over 3inches in diameter,” Frank recalled. “She knew immediatelythat it was cancer.”

Dr. Gray referred Frank to Corvallis Clinic oncologistLamia Boric, M.D., and two days later he was in her officefor the first time. Frank and Diane readied themselves forthe prognosis.

Frank’s cancer was treatable, but not curable.They talked with Dr. Boric about balancing between the

quality and length of Frank’s life.

“Dr. Boric is really intelligentand dedicated to her patients,”Frank said. “She discusses withme what she wants to do.”

Frank decided he would ratherenjoy his friends and family thanspend the life he has left feelingsick with the effects of a moreaggressive treatment.

Dr. Boric also carefullyconsidered his ongoing care forthe heart condition. This delicatecoordination of care so far hasbeen working.

An initial full round ofchemotherapy was given to slowthe tumor’s growth. Subsequentrounds of chemo haven’t beenas strong, as Dr. Boric stepped

back the intensity of treatment as Frank’s cancer respondedas she had predicted.

Frank is thankful for the extra time he has to spend withhis family, to make sure they will be taken care of.

“The doctors have given us time to work together onthis,” he said.

For each of his chemotherapy treatments, Frank picks adifferent T-shirt for the occasion.

For the first round, the T-shirt read, “Live your life soyour pastor doesn’t have to lie at your funeral.” The nexttime, the words were, “Life is short. Pray hard.” Hisdaughter sent him a shirt with words from TV’s DuckDynasty star Phil Robertson, “Happy Happy Happy.”

“The thing I would really like to get across is I am notfearful,” Frank said. “I would rather not have cancer, but I’m not afraid of it.”

For the last round of chemo, he picked a shirt that said,“Finish strong,” a reference to a passage in the Bible from 2 Timothy.

“I’ve run the race and I need to finish my life strong,”Frank said. “I can finish strong by helping others.”

Frank said he wants people who hear his story to havehope.

Some people hear the words cancer and think it’s a deathsentence. Not Frank.

“If I can help somebody who is really suffering — maybethey don’t have any hope — If I can encourage someone... I would really love that.”

FrankHoward:AWalkingMiracle“I can finish strong by helping others.”

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Frank and his wife Diane have been married 56 years.

“The thing I would really like to get across is I am not fearful. I would rather not have cancer, but I’m not afraid of it.”

F R A N K H O W A R D

Photography by Ryan Gardner, Visual People

“We wanted to make a statement,” Lynnette Shonnardsaid. “Look what this little business can do!”

Shonnard’s next Pink Days will be held June 18-21, 2014.

OSU Pink OutsOregon State Gymnastics Coach Tanya Chaplin recalls

the motivation she felt when a marketing director at OSUAthletics was diagnosed with cancer. That’s when defeatingcancer became a cause and Pink Out Gymnastics was born.

“We wanted an opportunity to use our event to bringawareness to the community for the fight all survivors havebeen going through,” Chaplin said.

Oregon State women’s sports programs, including soccer,volleyball, and softball, plus football, have now embracedthe cause, combining to raise more than $3,300 for ProjectH.E.R. in 2013. Their idea has also spread nationally tonearly 56 other colleges and partners looking to matchOregon State’s goals and objectives. Chaplin said Pink Outhas been a phenomenal thing for her student athletes.

“We get caught up in our own little worlds,” she said.“This brings a bigger picture to what life is all about. It’swonderful for not only our athletes, but also for thedepartment and program to give back.”

At the meet, gymnasts are paired with cancer survivorsfor the march out and introduction.

“It’s amazing how much these women inspire and touchtheir lives,” she said.

Everyone involved in the program is motivated by the cause.“Through Pink Out, we are able to embrace the

community and uplift people who are going through thisfight,” Chaplin said. “It’s all about teamwork and community.”

OSU Fall pink events will be held Oct. 11 for soccer; Oct.

18 for women’s volleyball; and Oct. 26 for football. Dates forwinter and spring sports events are still to be determined.

Philomath Frolic and RodeoDuring her reign as 2013 Philomath Frolic and Rodeo

Queen, Jenifer Stuart had plenty of opportunities to challengethe community to get involved in the fight against cancer.

The Frolic and Rodeo began 60 years ago with the visionof doing something special for the community. Each yearhalf the proceeds are given back to the community. In 2013,the tradition continued with the first-ever Philomath FrolicTough Enough to Wear Pink rodeo, which raised more than$1,200 for Project H.E.R.

The donations would not have been possible without theinvolvement and support from the community, Stuart said.

Along with selling breast cancer awareness items at theFrolic rodeo, Vice-President Kay Yechout, Carol Stueve andKim Spencer made a beautiful quilt that was displayedaround the community leading up to the event and raffledoff the night of the rodeo.

Stuart and the rodeo committee had a vision to be able tolook into the grandstands from the arena and see nothingbut pink.

“Sure enough, it happened!” she said. “It really showedhow our community can come together and be supportive of one another.”

Stuart is studying to become a veterinarian and saidProject H.E.R. has inspired her.

“I have had the opportunity to meet a few of theindividuals involved with the program and I can relate totheir passion for wanting to help,” she said.

Stuart personally delivered the check to The CorvallisClinic Foundation because she wanted to meet the peoplewho are making a difference in the community.

“It was a great success,” Stuart said. “I hope the traditioncarries on for years to come.”

Donna Bella Lingerie and MoreSusan McMahon at Donna Bella Lingerie has been a

champion of Project HER, particularly because she offers a special section in her store just for women who have hadbreast cancer surgery. Over the years, she has supportedcommunity breast cancer awareness efforts by offeringspecials programs in her store, coordinating clothing formodels at Puttin’ on the Pink, and raising funds for breastcancer support. Donna Bella celebrated its anniversary inSeptember and planned special bra decorating activities,Oct. 1-4, with proceeds supporting Project HER.

Shonnards, OSU Athletics, Philomath Frolic, and DonnaBella are among several champions in our community whowant to give back. Through their efforts, and the efforts ofmany businesses, organizations, and individuals, patients in our community can find support.

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Horticulturalists, clothiers, gymnasts and cowboys mightseem unlikely characters to champion the cause of cancerawareness. But these professionals and athletes are amongthe biggest boosters of a local program supporting patientswith cancer and cancer survivors.

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October bringsattention to cancer education andsupport, The Corvallis Clinic Foundationis celebrating several communitypartners who have contributed to itssignature survivorship program, ProjectH.E.R. Among them are Shonnard’sNursery, Oregon State Athletics,Philomath Frolic and Rodeo, and Donna Bella Lingerie.

“I can’t imagine the range of emotionsthat accompany a cancer diagnosis,” said Steve Kunke, Foundation BoardPresident. “We hear so many storiesabout the support that Project H.E.R has offered patients through such adifficult time.”

The services provided by The CorvallisClinic Foundation through Project H.E.R.are paid for through grants from SusanG. Komen For the Cure and donationsfrom organizations, businesses and individuals.

“Thank goodness for a community that cares, and forthe support of groups like Komen, Shonnards, Donna Bellathe Frolic, and Oregon State Athletics,” Kunke said.

Shonnard’s Pink DaysWhen a plant supplier contacted Shonnard’s Nursery and

offered to donate to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure withthe purchase of a pink hydrangea several years ago,Shonnard’s eagerly agreed to sell the plant in its shop onPhilomath Boulevard.

But for the independent, family-ownedbusiness, it wanted to do somethingsomething more that would have a localimpact. That’s how the idea for Pink Daysgot started, according to AndreaShonnard, assistant manager atShonnard’s. That pink hydrangea becamethe template for an even bigger promotionand celebration. Working with its vendors,Shonnard’s organized a plant auction witha portion of proceeds donated to ProjectH.E.R.

In the second year of Pink Days,Shonnard’s and its customers raised morethan $5,000 for Project H.E.R.

We’re local, and we wanted to keepsome money local, explained Shonnard.

The most touching response came fromcustomers with cancer and cancersurvivors. Gardening is a welcome

distraction during cancer treatment, and the beauty of theflowers uplifts them, said owner Lynnette Shonnard. PinkDays supports the community and the people whose livesare affected by cancer.

Champions of a CauseA community comes together

to raise cancer awareness.

Jenifer Stuart, Philomath Frolic and Rodeo Queen, at the Philomath Frolic Tough Enough to Wear Pink rodeo.

S O U N D R E A S O N I N G

All of us have tried to save a fewdollars on an important purchase. We’vebeen swayed by an advertisement or aspecial in-store promotion promising the lowest price around.

While saving money is satisfying,sometimes we regret our decision whenthe cost savings also means reducedservice or quality. We all have choices

when it comes to purchasing medical services, especiallytoday with the expansion of retail stores and grocery storepharmacies. Customers can buy a flu shot, shop for newglasses, or order hearing aids at the same time they areshopping for paper towels and strawberries.

Is there really a difference between getting medical servicesat a big box store or pharmacy chain instead of from yourdoctor’s office? The fact is that certain important qualities forhearing aids often disappear when the price is less.

Choosing a hearing aid is a complex decision, weighted byfactors of sound quality, comfort, improved hearing in noise,robust performance and customer support, as well as price.Many of these really important factors disappear if the

purchase decision all boils down to money.Wearing hearing aids can be a life-changing event, but a

lot of people shop on price alone. Just like othercommodities, there are low-end hearing aid models and high-end premium products. There will be different featuresavailable, depending on the level of quality and control thecustomer desires.

It is a privilege to work with people on an individual basis,providing quality hearing products to enable better hearing.We’re conveniently located in The Corvallis Clinic AumannBuilding. Stop by to learn about your options for betterhearing on your next visit to the doctor or make anappointment today.

Hearing Instrument Specialist Diane Bach can be reached at The Corvallis Clinic Ear, Nose and Throat Department, 541-754-1251.

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hearing aids purchase. Offer valid through Nov. 30.

Find value and service in yourhearing aid purchaseby Diane Bach, Hearing Aid Specialist

There’s a new tool in the fight against lung cancer, the nation’s leading cause of cancer deaths.

Doctors can nowdetect lung cancer inits earliest stage,when treatment ismost effective, with asafe and painlesslow-dose CT(computed axialtomography) scan of the chest.

A large-scale studypublished in 2011showed that low-

dose CT scanning was more effectivethan chest X-ray screening, resulting in a20 percent reduction in lung cancerdeaths among the study’s participants.Pulmonary Medicine physician VincentGimino, M.D., of The Corvallis Clinic saidthe new screening is a crucial step in reducing the numberof lung cancer deaths.

“Low-dose CT scans can detect more lung cancers, andmore importantly, detect more lung cancers at an earlierstage resulting in improved survival,” Dr. Gimino said.

Based on these results, numerous professional organi-zations including the National Comprehensive CancerNetwork, the American Thoracic Society and the AmericanCollege of Chest Physicians have endorsed the screening.

Smoking is the No. 1 risk factor for developing lungcancer. Criteria for the screening include a person’s age,(the test is recommended for ages 55-74) and history ofsmoking (current smokers or people who have successfullyquit within the past 15 years).

Lung cancer is typically identified when it is in anadvanced stage, because lung cancer rarely causes anysymptoms, and there has been no means for detectingearly-stage lung cancer.

“Now there may be an answer,” Dr. Gimino said.Lung cancer causes more cancer deaths than

breast, colon and prostate cancer combined. In 2011, there were 221,130 new cases of lungcancer reported in the United States,and 156,940 deaths from lungcancer. Locally, there were 122 new cases of lung cancerduring the same period.Troubling is the percentageof these cases that were

beyond the initial stage, 78 percent, and the number in advanced stage, 55 percent.

“A screening that would help diagnosemore patients with early stage lungcancer has been sorely needed,” Dr. Gimino said.

Overall, the five-year survival rate for people with lung cancer is a dismal 16 percent. With a method of earlydetection, Dr. Gimino hopes that ratecan be improved. Five-year survivalrates of early stage cancer approach 80 percent.

“Lung cancer constitutes a significantpublic health problem and there aretreatments readily available for reducingdeath and disability,” he said.

Because the test is relatively new,insurance companies are not yet covering the screening.However, it is not cost-prohibitive and paymentarrangements can be made at The Corvallis Clinic. In fact,the cost of the test is priced to be equivalent to the cost ofsmoking a pack of cigarettesper day for amonth.

GET TESTEDWhat: Low-dose CT scan

Who: Current or formersmokers ages 55-74

Cost: $199; paymentarrangements available

Where: The Corvallis ClinicRadiology Department, Asbury Building

Referrals: Your primary caredoctor can order the test

Information: The CorvallisClinic Pulmonary MedicineDepartment, 541-754-1272

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Protect yourself from the fluIt’s easy to get your flu shot this year at The Corvallis Clinic:

n Visit one of our walk-in clinics.

n Schedule online for an appointment during our flu clinics.

n Schedule a flu shot appointment by calling your doctor’s office.

n Get a flu shot at your next doctor’s appointment.

Vaccine clinics are provided by appointment for adultsand children at The Corvallis Clinic and its medical offices at North Albany Village, Waverly Drive and Philomath Family Medicine.

Getting an annual flu vaccination is safe and effective, said The Corvallis Clinic’s Chief Medical Officer DennisRegan, M.D. Your flu vaccine not only protects you, but alsoolder adults, young children, and people with certain healthconditions who are at high risk for serious flu complications.

Vincent J.Gimino, M.D.PulmonaryMedicine

Flu shot scheduleWalk-in flu clinics will be held in the Asbury Building,Noon-6 p.m, check in at 3rd floor, Sleep Medicine DeskOct. 8-11, Oct. 15-18, Oct. 22-25, Nov. 6-8, Nov. 13-15, Nov. 20-22

Pediatric and Family Flu ClinicSaturdays, Oct. 12, Oct. 26, Nov. 16 and Nov. 2310 a.m. - 2 p.m.Check-in at Pediatrics, 1st floor

OR call your doctor’s office for an appointment. Waverly Drive/Albany, call 541-967-8221North Albany Village, call 541-926-3441Philomath Family Medicine, call 541-929-2922Updates at www.corvallisclinic.com or call the flu hotline at 541-754-1283.

Sunscreen:Your daily regimen for healthy skin

Research Center announces new women’s health study for uterine fibroids

What’s the secret to healthy, younger looking skin?It comes in a bottle and has a number with the

abbreviation SPF behind it.Good old sunscreen is one of the best ways to avoid

skin damage that can lead to wrinkles and other blemishes,all while significantly reducing your risk of skin cancer.

Regardless of the time of year, whether the sun is out orif it’s a cloudy day, if you work in an office or outdoors, I recommend that everyone use sunscreen daily.

Regular use is better than discretionary use because itcan prevent the cumulative damage that puts us atgreatest risk of skin cancer. We also create a good habitthat can prevent a painful sunburn when we forget toapply or aren’t prepared.

What’s in a numberThe sun protection factor, or SPF, is a measure of the

effectiveness of sunscreen. In general, the higher the SPF,the more protection the sunscreen offers against theultraviolet radiation that causes sunburn, DNA damage,and photoaging.

Many patients ask what is the best level of SPF to use.My answer is the higher the number, the better you will be protected. However, there is not a linear relationshipbetween the numbers and the level of protection. SPF 70 is not twice as effective as SPF 35. A lower SPF (<15) may block most (about 85-90 percent), but not all the radiation. A higher SPF (>50) can block nearly all of the radiation, or closer to 98 percent if applied correctly.

Don’t just dab or glistenIf you’re going to take the time to apply

sunscreen, make sure you do it right. It does matterhow much you use and people tend to use lessthan they actually need. That’s especially truefor people who might not like the greasyfeel of sunscreen on their face. But a dropof sunscreen spread thin won’t protect.SPF is rated at 2mg/cm2 – that’s thick!

Some makeup, moisturizers andlotions do contain a lower SPFsunscreen. While something is alwaysbetter than nothing, these productsaren’t as effective as higher SPF sunscreen.

I recommend searching for a formula that feels right toyou. I tell my patients that the best sunscreen is the onethat they will actually use on a daily basis.

When applying sunscreen, it should go on thick andwhite. After about 10 minutes, you can rub it in. Lotionsand creams work best because you’ll be able to see if youhave enough coverage using this method. They are alsomore cost effective. Sprays do work, but people usuallydon’t get enough on. If you use a spray sunscreen, don’tjust glisten. Make sure you get a good wet stream andapply it out of the wind so it won’t blow away.

Recent changes in Food and Drug Administrationlabeling requirements for sunscreen now make it clear howlong water-resistant and sweat-resistant formulas shouldlast. Look for the time printed on the label as a guide forhow long the sunscreen will be water resistant. A goodrule of thumb is always reapply whenever you towel off.Although there are small differences between sunscreenformulas, the most important words to look for on thelabel are UVA/UVB or broad spectrum protection.

Sunscreen doesn’t cause cancer!Several years ago there was a study in rats that raised

concerns about a component that is used in sunscreencalled oxybenzone. In the study, however, the rats were fedan amount that more than any human would ever applytopically in their lifetime. Subsequent clinical research in

humans has shown that there is no evidence ofadverse health effects for people, and people shouldnot fear using this chemical in sunscreen products.

The bottom lineSkin cancer can happen at any age, but it happens

more as we age. While a sunburn may be painful,the sun’s most dangerous effects accumulate

slowly over time. At some point, manypeople cross a critical threshold wherethey wear out the warranty on their skin,so to speak, and get skin cancer.Wearing protective clothing, a wide-brim hat and using sunscreen dailycan extend that warranty.

Dr. Yentzer is board certified by theAmerican Board of Dermatology.

He can be reached at 541-754-1252.

by Brad A. Yentzer, M.D.

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Nearly half of all women ages 35 to 50have uterine fibroids, which can range insize from a pea to a grapefruit. While mostwomen don’t experience any symptomsfrom these benign muscle tumors, theycan cause problems with a woman’speriod, including heavy, lengthy, irregular,frequent or painful periods, said OB/GYNAmey Lee, M.D., of The Corvallis Clinic.

“Not all women who experience heavyperiods have fibroids, and not all fibroidscause heavy periods,” Dr. Lee said.

About a third of women with fibroidsexperience problems that warranttreatment.

The size or location of a fibroid canput pressure on nearby organs, such asthe bladder and intestines, and causepain with sex. Fibroids may sometimescause miscarriages or infertility.

Traditional options to treat the heavybleeding associated with fibroidsinclude hormonal birth control, such asthe pill, patch, ring, injection or IUD. In cases with severe symptoms, largefibroids may be removed surgically, or women may choose tohave a hysterectomy.

For women who doexperience heavyperiods caused byuterine fibroids,the Clinical

Research Center at The Corvallis Clinicis seeking participants in a newwomen’s health study for uterinefibroids. Dr. Lee is the clinicalinvestigator in the study.

Consider volunteering for a clinicalresearch study

Do heavy periods associated withuterine fibroids affect you? You are not alone.

Uterine fibroid symptoms can affectany woman, anytime, anywhere. If youhave heavy periods associated withuterine fibroids, consider volunteering fora clinical research study. As a qualifiedparticipant, you will receive all study-related care, study medication, sanitarysupplies and non-hormonal birth controlat no cost. You may also be reimbursedfor travel and other expenses.

Qualifying for the studyTo qualify you must:n Be premenopausal, up to 49 years oldn Have heavy periods associated with

uterine fibroidsn Experience monthly periods

You will need to undergo additionaltests and procedures to see if youqualify for the study. As a participant,you will be asked to make monthlyvisits to The Corvallis Clinic ResearchCenter and monitor the amount ofbleeding during your periods.

About the study This study is evaluating an investiga-

tional oral medication to see if it canlower estrogen levels withoutmenopause-like side effects, such as hotflashes and bone loss.

Estrogen and progesterone producedin your ovaries influence the growth offibroids. The investigational medicationbeing studied partially blocks theproduction of these hormones.Researchers want to find out if loweringhormone levels will shrink the side offibroids and decrease the amount ofblood loss during periods.

Volunteer TodayCall Nancy Sarpola at 541-754-1398

Option 5, or text WOMAN3 to 87888.

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Dr. James Naibert leaving with the sun on his face and the wind at his back

M&Ms, Bicycling, Scholarships. These are just some of

the things that come to mind when you ask people about

one of the most beloved physicians at The Corvallis Clinic,

James R. Naibert, M.D. After 32 years in medicine, Dr.

Naibert will retire from The Corvallis Clinic at the end of

September. He plans to continue to work on a limited basis

at medical facilities closer to his new home in Sisters, and

hopes to mentor future doctors, nurses and other health

care workers whose training he’s invested in through a

scholarship he helped to establish.

Dr. Naibert joined The Corvallis Clinic in 1995 and

practiced as a family physician at the Waverly Drive/Albany

location (Formerly Albany Family & Specialty Medicine) for

11 years before joining the Immediate Care Center.

Previously, he worked as a physician for 14 years in

Pennsylvania. The chocolate-loving physician plans to spend

more time exploring Central Oregon on his bicycle and

hiking with his wife.

What did you enjoy most about being a physician?The most enjoyable thing has been the people. It has been

very gratifying and a great privilege to be trusted not only

with people's medical health, but also with many intimate

details of their personal and family health as well as their

hobbies, family relationships, hopes and aspirations. I have

also been blessed both in the Immediate Care Center and at

Waverly Drive/Albany with an excellent staff. I’ve spent

more time with them than with my own family members.

How did the Naibert Scholarship come about? A

patient feeling poorly came to see me one day many years

ago. The patient was diagnosed with a serious medical

problem and was hospitalized. After multiple tests and

treatment, the patient did quite well, an outcome the patient

attributed to my knowledge and skills. The patient wanted

to do something special in return. After discussing this with

me, the patient decided to create a scholarship in my name.

A great honor both then and now, many other people have

made small contributions, and I have matched the primary

benefactor's contribution. I am hoping in the next few years

that The Corvallis Clinic Foundation will be able to offer a

pair of $1,000 scholarships each year instead of one. As

education costs continue to rise, certainly my thoughts also

go to increasing the amount of the yearly award.

What has it meant to you to help students to work inhealth care through the scholarship? I was fortunate

enough to finish medical school just before tuition rates

skyrocketed. The scholarship founded in my name has

allowed me to not only review applications from many very

talented and gifted people, but also to meet with those

awarded my scholarship, to discuss their hopes and dreams

personally. I have also been very fortunate to have a number

of students with me over the years, and still get e-mail

reports from many of them. There are five former students

currently in medical school. I hope to be able to continue

communicating with these students, and attend their

graduation as they finish formal schooling. I've tried to let

them know that finishing medical school is only the

beginning of their medical education.

What challenges await doctors today that didn't existwhen you first became a physician? More and more is

expected of a physician today, as well as the whole

healthcare team. It is becoming impossible for any one

provider, at any level, to match expectations put upon us. I

see this leading to more frustration, and more excellent and

highly trained people burning out, wanting to leave

medicine before their time. It is also very important that

patients take more responsibility for their health and

general well-being. Many patients do not want to hear that

they have an important role in losing weight or being

physically active. However, that responsibility cannot all be

on the physician’s shoulders.

What does it say about a doctor that he can have hischocolate and eat it too? I like chocolate of all kinds,

M&Ms being a very easy and nicely packaged way to eat it.

Though I have personally purchased many of the M&Ms I

give away, other staff have probably given me literally tons

of M&Ms to share. When I give M&Ms out to my staff, many

times I will empty the bag and have none myself, or if I do,

relatively few. That is not to say that I don't like my Hershey

bar most evenings before bed. I do believe that with my

weight under control, my exercise routine, and family history,

I am not endangering my health by eating some chocolate.

What are your plans for retirement? I have always

loved to ride my bicycle. I started riding around town in

middle school and got into mountain biking when we first

came to Corvallis, and more recently road biking. I just love

being on the road feeling the sun and wind in my face,

watching the sites go by. Sunny weather and a tail wind is

always a bonus. I have a tentative plan of riding across the

country the summer of 2015. I have had some very excellent

biking partners over the years, and I hope to continue my

relationship on the road with them for many years to come,

as well as getting new riding buddies in central Oregon. I

also hope to be doing much more hiking with my lovely wife,

something that we have enjoyed doing together for many

years. The Central Oregon venue is great for that.

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Nancy Mann has struggled withher weight for a long time. Shestarted putting pounds on slowlywhen menopause set in. Mannloves to bake and she used to have a tendency to overeat.

“If something tasted good, I would go back for more,”Mann said.

At her heaviest, she had gained about 40 pounds.Then she would try a new diet or weight loss programand lose 20 or 25 pounds. The program worked fine forshedding pounds, but not for keeping them off and shewould eventually gain back all she had lost and more.

“You’re on a diet that you’re following along and then you get sick to death of the strictness of it,” Mann recalled.

Then she heard about a new weight loss programthrough The Corvallis Clinic for people who havestruggled with weight loss. People take an FDA-approved medicine called Qsymia and receive supportfrom a medical team led by a registered dietitian and aboard-certified physician.

Mann takes Qsymia, keeps a food diary, and getsplenty of exercise, including The Clinic’s Walk with theDoc program. Since starting the weight loss program inJanuary, she’s lost 30 pounds.

“It’s just wonderful,” Mann said. “My energy level is upand my blood pressure and cholesterol levels are down.”

Mann, 70, is an active volunteer. She hits the groundrunning when she gets out of bed in the morning.Despite her active life, Mann said she used to eat thewrong things.

“I was an emotional eater. When I would be understress, I would be popping things in my mouth and noteven realize I was eating,” she said.

Now she’s eating smaller portions and adding morefresh fruit and vegetables to her diet. Her grocery bill iseven smaller. Unlike the other diets, she said shedoesn’t feel hungry with Qsymia.

She hasn’t had any side effects, and it doesn’t makeher edgy like other diet pills.

“It’s a whole different thing,” Mann said. “I don’t thinkabout food all the time. I don’t live to eat.”

Mann would still like to lose a few more pounds, thenshe plans to take Qsymia to maintain her weight loss.

“People notice the difference when they see me,” shesaid. “I’ve just been thrilled with losing weight.”

To learn more about The Corvallis Clinic Weight LossProgram, contact 541-766-2180.

New Weight LossProgram Successfor Nancy Mann

Photography by Ryan Gardner, Visual People

Diabetes Health Fair

Thursday, Nov. 7, noon to 7 p.m.The Corvallis Clinic Asbury Building

See ad on inside cover for all the details

To learn about classes and events offered on important health issues that matter to you and yourfamily, see www.corvallisclinic.com.

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An Informed Mind isa Healthy Mind

Clinical Research currentlyenrolling studies:

Women’s Health: Dr. Amey Lee Uterine Fibroid Study

Gastrointestinal: Dr. Hsichao ChowAnal Fissure Study

Allergy: Dr. Roland SolenskyDust Mite Allergy Treatment

Cardiovascular: Dr. Michael ChenWarfarin Dose Optimization

To learn more about ongoing andupcoming studies at The Corvallis ClinicResearch Center, or to learn aboutbecoming a study volunteer, visitwww.corvallisclinic.com/research or call James Bechtel at 541-754-1398Option 6.

Healthy Baby

Each Healthy Baby session features oneof our expert pediatricians andlactation consultant. Pediatric topicsinclude normal newborn appearance,crying, sleeping and bathing,development, medical care andproblems, nutrition and breastfeeding.

7 p.m. Asbury Dining RoomWednesday, Dec. 4

Register: 541-738-2075 or www.corvallisclinic.com/classes

Baby Bundle

Each Baby Bundle session featuresClinic obstetricians discussingchildbirth, including signs of labor,birthing options, pain relief, when tocall your doctor, partner help duringlabor and choosing your baby’s doctor.

7 p.m. Asbury Dining RoomWednesday, Nov. 13

Register: 541-738-2075 or www.corvallisclinic.com/classes

SLEEP MEDICINE Kerin Konkler, FNP-C | 541-754-1268

Kerin Konkler, FNP-C, of Indianapolis, IN, joins The Corvallis Clinic Oct. 21, 2013, as a nurse practitioner in the Sleep Medicine Department. Ms. Konkler brings three years of emergency room,intensive care, retail clinic, and primary care experience to Corvallis, having served as a primary careprovider in the Emergency Room at Grandview Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio; an Intensive Care nurseat Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, OH; and a primary care provider at the Walgreens Take CareClinic, in Indianapolis. In 2012, Ms. Konkler managed a 39-bed Progressive Care Unit at Good SamaritanHospital in Dayton.

Ms. Konkler received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing with honors in 2010 and 2011,respectively, from the University of Cincinnati. She is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner, graduatingwith honors.

NEUROLOGY Charmin Sagert, M.D. | 541-754-1274

Charmin Sagert, M.D., will join The Corvallis ClinicNeurology Department in December. Dr. Sagert comes fromLoma Linda University in California, where she is anattending physician and assistant professor of neurology,neuromuscular medicine and clinical neurophysiology.She received her medical degree in 2006 from LomaLinda and won the Guy Hunt outstanding medicalstudent award. She completed a residency in neurologyand clinical neurophysiology. Before becoming a doctor,she worked as a physical therapist for six years inMichigan. She is certified in neurology and neuromuscularmedicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

NEUROLOGY Julie Solomon, ARNP-C | 541-754-1274

Julie Solomon, ARNP-C, joined The Corvallis Clinic Neurology Department Sept. 16. She brings nineyears of experience caring for patients in oncology and neurology. She practiced at St. Anthony’sNeurology Group in St. Petersburg, Fla. In 2005, she earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing with honors.In 2010-11, she earned dual master’s in nursing and public health from the University of Florida. Ms. Solomon is a certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health.

DERMATOLOGY Brad Yentzer, M.D. | 541-754-1252

Dermatologist Brad Yentzer, M.D., joined The Corvallis Clinic in August. Dr. Yentzer comes fromWinston-Salem, N.C., where he completed his residency at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Previously, he was a senior research fellow at the Center For Dermatology Research. Dr. Yentzer completed hisinternship in 2007 at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in Darby, PA. He received his medical degree in 2006 at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.

Dr. Yentzer is pursuing certification through the American Board of Dermatology.

Trusted Care for Every Member of Your Family

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N E W P R O V I D E R S

OSU Sporting Events

OSU Women’s Soccer Kick CancerBeavers vs. ArizonaFriday, Oct. 11, 3 p.m.Paul Lorenz FieldFREE

OSU Volleyball Spike Out CancerBeavers vs. UtahFriday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m. Gill Coliseum, Corvallis

OSU Football Pink OutBeavers vs. StanfordSaturday, Oct. 26Reser Stadium, Corvallis

Fans are encouraged to wear pink.Tickets can be purchased at the door. Visit osubeavers.com for information.