The Connection Bridgewater-Somerville Edition Dec 2018/Jan 2019

www.theconnectionsnj.com Before You Pay Too Much For Orthodontic Treatment... Call Us for Your FREE Consultation Braces or Invisalign For Adults & Children Somerville/Bridgewater, Branchburg 901 U.S. Hwy 202 • Raritan, NJ 08869 908-231-1860 www.fivestarorthodontics.com We offer Invisalign for Teens and Adults Ask Friends and Neighbors who they use or who they’ve heard is the best. We’ve earned our reputation in the community with over 25 years of more than satisfied parents and patients. We’re confident that when you ask... our name will be the one they mention. The Atmosphere is one that your child likes and you like. Ours is a friendly, family atmosphere (Check us out...Anytime) The Doctor always communicates with the patient and parent. You always receive clear, consistent and understandable communication ... Every Visit! Your needs are considered when scheduling and rescheduling appointments. We are open Monday thru Friday and most Saturdays. Early hours and evening hours to accommodate your child's after school activities and your work schedules. You receive assistance with insurance and payment plans. We offer in-house interest free payment plans. We apply your payments to your charge card, debit cards and flex cards for your convenience. We also participate with Care Credit. We are an Invisalign Diamond Plus Provider. We are In-Network Providers with: U NITED C ONCORDIA ® InsuringAmerica’sDentalHealth DELTA DENTAL ® GUARDIAN ® d and many more. Barb’s story began in 2011 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Hoping to be immediately recon- structed after having the mastecto- my, she only told a few close friends. Due to complications, the hope for reconstruction did not happen. Barb was now faced with the choice of what to do to appear “normal.” While exploring options for pros- theses, Barb's doctor commented that some women were not satisfied with many of the traditional pros- thetics. They could be hot, heavy and uncomfortable against tender skin. When Barb asked what she should do, he asked if she knit. When she said yes, he showed her a photo of a “knitted knocker” and gave her a link where the pattern could be found. At the time Barb wasn’t in any con- dition to make one of these knock- ers herself, so she contacted a dear friend, asking for a favor. Her friend and super knitter, Phyllis, quickly agreed. Phyllis delivered Barb’s first knock- ers the following Sunday, while attending church. Barb hurried to the bathroom as soon as she received them and, abandoning the sock in her bra, she replaced it with the soft, lightweight, huggable, hand-knit substitute. She knew immediately that these beautiful “Knitted Knockers” need- ed to be made available, for free, to women who need them, worldwide. Knitted knockers are soft, comfort- able knitted prosthetics for breast cancer survivors. These prosthetics weigh only 2 ounces compared to the 2 plus pounds of a regular prosthetic. Most importantly, the Knitted Knockers are FREE. Donations are used to supply yarn to our knitters. The Auxiliary of the JFK Medical Center Foundation along with its volunteer knitters and supporters can make a soft, light weight pros- thesis for you after your surgery. All we need is your cup size and the color you would prefer. We also have AQUA knockers for swim- ming. These are made of an acrylic yarn so they dry quicker. These prosthetics can be worn with any regular bra, sports bra, and mas- tectomy bra or post op camisole. We provide information and care instructions as well. Lenore Grubman RN, a 7 year breast cancer survivor, is coordinator of this program on behalf of the Auxil- iary of the JFK Medical Center Foundation. To contact Lenore for assistance please call the Auxiliary office at (732) 321-7085. KNITTED KNOCKERS PAGE 28