Archive for March, 2010

NDCL Dr. Vanek speaks to students about Haiti

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Chardon, Ohio earlier this afternoon Dr. Vanek spoke to the NDCL high school students about his surgical mission to Haiti. Questions about the conditions on the ground and his stay there providing human aid was being rendered were discussed.

After meeting with approximately 80 students, facility and administers, students were invited to ask questions abut the Haiti earthquake and relief efforts. Thereafter Dr. Vanek joined a religion class in progress and discussed societal resiliency with the class. His spiritual journey as a result of this experience was also shared with the class.

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Lake Health Board of Trustees Honors Dr. Vanek & Team Cleveland

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Lake Health Board of Trustees Meeting Concord, Ohio

Dr. Paul Vanek, Dr. Jack Fitzgerald, Jean Kurdas RN and Theresa Jackson RN were honored last night at Lake Health for their contribution toward the Haiti relief effort. Thanks again Team Cleveland.

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COSE Magazine Haiti article

Monday, March 29th, 2010

COSE Magazine (Council of Smaller Enterprises) Ohio March 2010
This article talks about Dr. Vanek and Dr. Fitzgerald’s experience in Haiti with Project Medishare. Also, their joining forces with Team Sweden from Star of Hope, the condition of the country and operating 24/7.

Click here for the COSE article link

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Facelift in Mentor, Ohio

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

Facelift

Mentor, Ohio – Facelift (rhytidectomy) a modern facelift can minimize jowls, a double chin, and the marionette lines around the mouth that develop as we age. The procedure involves making an incision behind the hairline, beginning from the temple and extending down in a natural line to the front and bottom of the ear, around the earlobe, and into the hair behind the ear. The skin is separated from the underlying muscle fascia and pulled back. The underlying muscle and SMAS layer is tightened. The neck is undermined in a similar way and redraped behind the ear, repositioning the hairline properly. Excess tissue is removed in front and behind the ear. Finally the incisions are closed with tissue glue and sutures. The Quick Lift extensively advertised is a skin tightening operation designed in the 1970’s that has been repackaged as something new- performed under local anesthesia. Because the goal is “quick” the fascia is not tightened, so results are the same as a “mini lift” no matter what it’s called.

PS In terms of both results and longevity, today’s more comprehensive approach to SMAS facelift procedures outperform those from last century.

Tags: Facelift, modern facelift, Quicklift, SMAS
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Women Series at TriPoint Medical Center

Friday, March 26th, 2010

Concord, Ohio TriPoint Medical Center

On Thursday, March 25, 2010 Dr. Vanek presented a power point presentation

on “What’s Hip, What’s Hype to the ladies of the What Every Woman Needs to

Know… Series at TriPoint Medical Center. The presentation discussed

Facial Rejuvenation, VASER lipo of the Neck, Endobrow, Blepharoplasty, Laser (including Profractional, MicroLaser Peel, BBL, Skintyte and Hair Removal)

Fillers, Sculptra and Skin Care.

We had a great time with the ladies and they asked some inquisitive questions about our services such as spider veins, recovery for surgical procedures & non-surgical procedures and also will the Laser help with liver spots on my grandmother. We also provided door prizes for the event including microdermabrasion treatments, Colorescience Pro and skin care. Thank you TriPoint and the Women’s Series for allowing us to come and share our information and presentation with them.

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Kansas City, Missouri – Aestheticare

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - AESTHETICARE Kansas City’s Premier Medical Spa

Dr. Vanek and our office staff recently traveled to Kansas City to participate in a Laser Symposium.

After work on Thursday we left the office and drove to the Cleveland airport for our

departure flight to Kansas City. We stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn in Overland Park a beautiful town. The Aestheticare office was located about 4 blocks away where we spent all day Friday. A great facility with the most advanced equipment, including 18 FDA approved lasers and a staff that had an endless wealth of knowledge. We enjoyed ourselves immensely. Thank you Matt and staff of Aestheticare!!

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United Way of Lake County

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Lake County, Ohio United Way of Lake County 7^th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebrity Server Luncheon held at LaMalfa Centre. Dr. Vanek was asked to serve at this event in recognition of his efforts and contribution to the Haiti relief. The St. Patrick’s Day event is a fun and festive way to bring family, friends, colleagues and the community together for a great cause. Our office staff was there to support Dr. Vanek, who proudly wore his Irish green and served our table with traditional Irish food and Irish coffee. The crowd was lively and monies were raised for the United Way cause. Dr. Vanek is co-chair of the United Way for Lake County with Dr. Juhasz.

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Breast Reduction Comment

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Breast Reduction Comment:

I have been thinking about a breast reduction for years. Once I decided to find out more information, it still took me over a year to make an appointment! After consultations with Dr. Vanek and Dr. Vanek’s staff, I made the decision to have the reduction. However, even the day before my surgery, I was still wondering if I was doing the right thing. It’s fine to look at pictures and talk with Dr. Vanek but it was hard for me to really grasp what the recovery and results would be like without experiencing it. I was very worried about the surgery itself but also the scars, the pain, and the final results. Two weeks after my surgery, I could not be happier. My anxiety and fear were much worse than the reality. I did not have any pain after the surgery and my scars are far more acceptable than I had imagined. I can honestly say I have not had a single minute where I have regretted my decision. I only regret not meeting Dr. Vanek sooner.

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Dr. Vanek response to Col. Wilson

Monday, March 15th, 2010

I spoke with Col Wilson tonight and he was gracious and complimentary about Team Cleveland. He and his Syrian driver were impressed with our selfless dedication to the plight of the Haitians in the face of personal danger and unknowns (his words). I wanted to acknowledge his kindness in getting us safely to HCH. He called us ‘the Cavalry’ and said he served in a support role. I thanked him on behalf of our team and told him of how we bless his name and his efforts when we talk of our efforts in Haiti.

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Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Edward C. Wilson

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Dr. Vanek recently received a letter from Lieutenant Colonel Edward C. Wilson. He assisted Dr. Vanek and his team while in Haiti. Below is that letter.

Dr. Vanek,
This is just a quick note to follow up on your visit to Haiti and the efforts of your team. I can’t tell you how amazed I was with the courage, dedication, selflessness and professionalism you and your staff exhibited in your work to provide critical medical care after the earthquake.

It was truly a pleasure to assist you and your team where we could. I don’t know if you remember us, but we gave you and your team and the 700-800 lbs of equipment you had rides to the Community Hospital (Porte au Prince) and coordinated for what security we could provide for you and your team. The efforts of your team are an experience that I continue to hold up as nothing short of “heroic” and I hope I get a chance to follow up with you back in Miami someday.

I am currently on leave in Miami from 6-17 March, and will be back at SOUTHCOM, off the Haiti rotation, in May. I hope I have the opportunity to thank you and your team in person.

Thanks again, your efforts were truly remarkable.

v/r
Lieutenant Colonel Edward C. Wilson
MINUSTAH Intelligence Officer (U2)