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3 WELLNESS WELCOME to the Newest Members of Our Medical Staffs Farmer's Market Superfood Pumpkins are more than just colorful decorations. As one of the most nutritionally valuable foods you can eat, pumpkins are fast earning a spot in the pantheon of superfoods. JOINING BRADFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MEDICAL STAFF: » Michelle Hannon, CRNA, Anesthesiology » Robert Harrie, M.D., Surgery » Rachel Harten, P.A., Surgery » Nishant Koradia, M.D., Cardiology » Supriya Oberoi, M.D., Family Medicine » Ross Peterson, M.D., Cardiology » Ann Tommasino, CRNA, Anesthesiology » Darlene Venezia-Skaggs, N.P., Family Medicine » Robert Zhang, M.D., Anesthesiology/Pain Medicine JOINING OLEAN GENERAL HOSPITAL MEDICAL STAFF: » Kelvin Gold, M.D., Family Medicine » Brian Harris, M.D., Emergency Medicine » Steven Herrmann, M.D., Cardiology From their thick skin to their eye-popping color, pumpkins are fruits in the same family as gourds and squash. Low in calories and full of diseasefighting nutrients, essential fatty acids and fiber, the health-enhancing qualities and immune-boosting powers of pumpkin shine brighter than any jack-o-lantern ever could. » Nadia Malik, M.D., Radiology A natural source of both alpha- and beta-carotene, pumpkin can help prevent or alleviate certain conditions, such as cancer, kidney stones, enlargement of the prostate gland, depression, cataracts and skin damage from the sun. In addition to nutritional accolades, pumpkin also packs potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help prevent cholesterol buildup in blood vessels that could lead to cardiovascular disease or stroke. » Jane Ogembo, DDS, MPH, Dentistry ORANGE AHEAD OF THE PACK Pumpkins come in all shapes and shades of orange. While field pumpkins are made for carving, not eating, varieties such as sugar pie, baby bear and cheese pumpkins are best for cooking and baking. Most all of a pumpkin can be transformed into a host of culinary treats, such as pancakes, cookies, coffee, soups, breads, pudding, butter and pasta. According to the United States Department of Agriculture National Nutrient Database, pumpkins are fat-free, cholesterol-free, sodium-free and loaded with vitamin C. So what are you waiting for? Time to pick a pumpkin and get cooking. » Tennyson Maliro, M.D., Radiology » Christopher Mallavarapu, M.D., Interventional Cardiology » Adam Martik, DMD, Dentistry » Gary Maur, M.D., Interventional Cardiologist » Theresa Pequeen, N.P., Family Medicine » Rhonda Weitzel, CRNA, Anesthesiology » Gabriel Yacob, M.D., Pain Medicine