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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE THRIVE FALL 2015 MARK J. MUNDY PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER LYN HILL VICE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNICATION AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS CAROL VARGAS ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT MEGAN SCHADE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS TRUE NORTH CUSTOM PRODUCER LISA PRICE SR. MANAGING EDITOR LEEANN MOORE ACCOUNT MANAGER STEPHANIE BATES WHEELER SR. DESIGNER CONSUMPTION JUNCTION RAISING NUTRITION- CONSCIOUS KIDS 22 KID ZONE INJURY PREVENTION IN YOUTH SPORTS 16 TOUCHING BASE STANDING TALL 13 New York Methodist Hospital 506 Sixth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 718.780.3000 Thrive is published by New York Methodist Hospital. The material in Thrive should not be considered specific medical advice, as each individual circumstance is different. Consult your physician before undertaking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines. W Wan t Hear fro Yo Do you want to comment on an article you've read in Thrive? See page 31 for our "Community Forum" section, where we feature letters from readers and tell you how to share your opinions with us. Message from the CEO/Viewpoint 4 By the Numbers 5 Insights 6 Dos + Don'ts/Saying "No" to Cigarettes May Not Be Enough 7 Women's Health/PMS Facts and Fiction 8 Relax, Refresh, Refocus/Laughter Is Good Medicine 9 The R ight Choices/A Plan for Conception 10 Sp ecia l Repor t / Urinary Incontinence: A Secret You Should Share 18 M en's Wellness/Wh at Wou ld Joh n Way ne D o? 26 Anatomy Insider/A b out A nem i a 27 Q& A /I n spi red by K i nd ne ss a nd Fa m i ly 28 Health Quiz/A bdom i n a l Ache s a nd I ssue s 29 Take Five/Your Health Cheat Sheet 30 Reader Letters/Community Forum 31 Engage with NYM/Events at New York Methodist Hospital 32 PHOTO CREDIT: DAVID GROSSMAN T H E G I F T O F F A M I LY H I S T O R Y 24 thrive P H Y S I C I A N RE F E R R A L / / 718 . 49 9. C A RE 3 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

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