Dear Friends,

Late last week, we conducted a site visit to Belmont Park to finalize preparations for the “Belmont Stakes Blue Ribbon Run for Prostate Cancer” on Sunday, June 2nd. The park is a beautiful and unique setting with a rich history, and it is thrilling to envision Race Day with crowds of people coming together to run, walk, and cheer each other on in support of prostate cancer education, awareness and early detection. Everything is in place, and it will be so much more than just a great race and a good time.

With just under two weeks to go, we’d like to ask you to help us spread the word these last few days leading up to race day. All the information is right here.

Please join our staff member, Sasha Abraham, who has been training since January and will be lacing up her sneakers to run in support of this worthy cause. With race day fast approaching, now is your opportunity to make a commitment to be a part of saving the lives of the men we love. Come join us on the racetrack at Belmont Park on June 2nd to support the fight against prostate cancer – whether you choose to run, walk, or make a donation you will be making a difference in this fight.

Since its founding in 2008, Integrated Medical Foundation has been committed to providing the public with the best prostate cancer information and support while offering free screenings to the community. In just five short years, IMF has become a leading source for education, awareness, and early detection of prostate cancer. Please help us continue to fulfill our mission by joining us, along with the many survivors, family, friends, caretakers, physicians and co-workers, on Sunday, June 2nd, at 7:15 p.m.

The experience will leave you absolutely breathless— in more ways than one!

We hope that you’ll be a part of the Belmont Stakes Blue Ribbon Run for Prostate Cancer. All the information is right here.

See you on the course!

Many thanks,

Rhonda Samuel
Executive Director

For Release: Friday, May 3, 2013

BELMONT STAKES BLUE RIBBON 5 KILOMETER RUN FOR PROSTATE CANCER TO OFFER FREE ENTRIES TO  BOSTON MARATHON NON-FINISHERS

 The organizers of the 2^nd annual “Belmont Stakes Blue Ribbon 5 Kilometer Run for Prostate Cancer,” to be held on Sunday evening, June 2^nd at Belmont Park, have announced that any runner who was unable to finish this year’s Boston Marathon will be given free entry into the Belmont Stakes Prostate Cancer Run.

In a joint statement issued by Integrated Medical Foundation,  the New York Racing Association, Inc. and the Greater Long Island Running Club, IMF Executive Director Rhonda Samuel noted that “we feel the pain of those runners who trained for many months for this year’s Boston  Marathon and were unable to finish, and we invite those runners to finish their race as our guests here at beautiful Belmont Park on June 2^nd.”

Bill Rodgers, the man who personifies the Boston Marathon – himself being a four time winner – has prostate cancer.  Rodgers has run the Boston Marathon a total of 17 times.  “I’d run for something larger than myself” he says in his autobiography after being treated for prostate cancer.   

“On June 2^nd, we will be running for prostate cancer…the disease which will afflict 1 in 6 American men in their lifetime and kill 32,000 of the men you love each year,” said Eric Mitchnick, MD of Advanced Urology Centers of New York  and President of Integrated Medical Foundation.

 ”As a testament to the goodwill and community spirit of runners which Bill Rodgers personifies,   we invite all those who were unable to complete the Boston marathon to run our 5K on June 2^nd  as our guests,”  said Rhonda Samuel, Executive Director of Integrated Medical Foundation and founding race director of  The Belmont Stakes “Blue Ribbon  Run for Prostate Cancer.”  Samuel continued,  “Our heart goes out to those injured or lost in the senseless attack at the Boston Marathon. We are grateful to our sponsors, Advanced Radiation Centers of New York,   Abbvie,  as well as Advanced Urology Centers of New York for their support and hope that those Boston marathoners  who could not finish, will complete  their run with us.”

 The Run will be a prelude to the 145th running of the Belmont Stakes six days later. 

 The entire net proceeds will go to benefit the Integrated Medical Foundation  and its mission to promote awareness and early detection of prostate cancer as well as support services for those affected by this disease.

 Mark your calendar now for Sunday evening, June 2^nd.  Call the Greater Long Island Running Club at (516)349-7646 for more information.  For more information about Integrated Medical Foundation visit imfcares.org.

Pictured here trackside at scenic Belmont Park (L to R) IMF Executive Director Rhonda Samuel, NYRA Director of Community Relations Joanne Adams, and GLIRC President Mike Polansky invite Boston Marathon non-finishers to the June 2, 2013 Belmont Stakes 5K

In case you haven’t heard, our 2nd annual Belmont Stakes Blue Ribbon 5K Run for Prostate Cancer is approaching fast! We are proud to be working with KJOY (98.3) and B-103 to get the word out about the importance of early detection of prostate cancer. Take a listen to our first 30 and 45-second public service announcements that will be airing from April 29th up through Race Day on June 2nd:

HEAR DEEPAK KAPOOR, M.D. ON AIR!

HEAR ERIC MITCHNICK, M.D. ON AIR!

HEAR RHONDA SAMUEL ON AIR!

Please join us on June 2nd to help raise awareness of Prostate Cancer!

Register here to run/walk!

Donate or Start a Fundraising Team here!

We’d like to thank NYRA, the Greater Long Island Running Club, the Elmont Chamber of Commerce, and our premier sponsors – Abbvie, Advanced Urology Centers of NY, and Advanced Radiology Centers of NY for helping make this event a reality! We also couldn’t do it without YOU – Thank you ALL for your support!!!

Deepak Kapoor, M.D.

In case you haven’t heard, our 2nd annual Belmont Stakes Blue Ribbon 5K Run for Prostate Cancer is less than two months away! We are proud to be working with CBS Radio (880 AM) to get the word out about the importance of early detection of prostate cancer. Take a listen to our first 30-second public service announcement that will begin airing on CBS Radio on April 30 up through Race Day on June 2nd:

CBS Radio Belmont 30 sec spot

We hope you will join us on June 2nd for this exciting event!

Register here to run/walk!

Donate or Start a Fundraising Team here!

Thank you for your support!

Thank you to Riccardo Ricciardi, M.D. for volunteering his time to perform free screenings!

State Senator Encourages Uninsured / Insured Local Men to Get Regular Check Ups 

(Queens, NY) – On Monday, April 15, NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. and Integrated Medical Foundation are cosponsors of a free prostate cancer screening done by Dr. Riccardo Ricciardi from Advanced Urology Centers of New York – Flushing West. The screening is open to men ages 40 and older who have not been previously treated for prostate cancer, regardless of whether they have insurance. Appointments are recommended; however, walk-ins are accepted.

The event will take place at Martin Luther High School, 60-02 Maspeth Avenue in Maspeth, from 4 PM – 6 PM.

The health check-up will include a PSA blood test and a digital rectal exam. The patients will be notified of the testing results by bringing a stamped, self-addressed envelope. It is important for patients to also bring their physician’s name and address on a separate paper. Patients must also bring a photo ID with an address (e.g., driver’s license).

To make an appointment, please contact Senator Addabbo’s office at 718-738-1111. There is a parking lot located at the left of the main entrance. All guests must enter through the high school’s front doors located at 60-02 Maspeth Avenue. For more information about prostate cancer, visit www.IMFCARES.org

-from http://www.longislandexchange.com/press/2013/03/25/addabbo-brings-free-prostate-cancer-screeninfg-to-maspeth-on-april-15/

The Blue Ribbon Awards Gala Honorees

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED AND SUPPORTED THIS WONDERFUL EVENT, ESPECIALLY OUR HONOREES: GARY OSHINSKY M.D. AND HEALTHTRONICS!

 Gary Oshinsky, MD, was  the recipient of Integrated Medical Foundation’s  Founders Award at the “Blue Ribbon Awards Gala”  held on March 20^th, 2013 at the Village Club at Lake Success.  HealthTronics Corporation received  the “Corporate Blue Ribbon Award.”

 View Photos from this Event HERE

 Integrated Medical Foundation  (IMF), is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is prostate cancer early detection, education and support. With prostate cancer being the second most prevalent form of cancer in men after skin cancer, the goal of IMF is to provide the community with critical information about the disease; offering free prostate cancer screenings, free support groups,  and public education about the importance of early detection of prostate cancer.

Gary Oshinsky, MD, is a board certified urologist, past president and one of the founders of IMF.  “I am honored to have received this award from Integrated Medical Foundation,” said Dr. Oshinsky. “My career has been dedicated to promoting awareness and early detection of prostate cancer. I will continue to work with IMF to educate patients about the importance of early detection of prostate cancer”.

Dr. Oshinsky is a partner at Advanced Urology Centers of New York – Garden City Central-  as well as a partner at ProHEALTH Care Associates, Division of Urology.   His contributions since Integrated Medical Foundation’s inception in 2008 have helped the organization evolve into the most well-known provider of prostate cancer screenings and support services in the New York Metro area.

HealthTronics, the recipient of the Corporate Blue Ribbon Award,  is a urology solutions company committed the urology community. HealthTronics has been a leading provider of comprehensive, integrated urological products, services and solutions for urologists, hospitals, surgery centers and clinics across the U.S. for over 20 years.  Their  solutions include lithotripsy, laser therapy, cryotherapy, percutaneous image guided cryoablation, physician partnership opportunities, uropathology and electronic medical records.  

“Having worked in the healthcare community for over 25 years, I have seen firsthand the enormous commitment HealthTronics has made in developing urologic solutions to benefit patient care” said Price Dunaway, presenting the award.   “It was an honor to recognize an organization that has made such strides in the field of urology.”

Accepting the award on behalf of HealthTronics was Russell Newman,  Vice President and General Manager of Urology Solutions. 

 View Photos from this Event HERE

Blue Ribbon Awards Gala Honorees (PHOTO ABOVE):
(back row)L-R: Russell Newman – Vice President and General Manager of Urology Solutions, HealthTronics Corp; Price Dunaway, C.O.O Integrated Medical Professionals; Deepak Kapoor, M.D. (Bethpage) past recipient of the Founders Award and President of Integrated Medical Professionals; Gary Oshinsky, MD, Honoree and past president Integrated Medical Foundation; Dr. Argil Wheelock, Chief Medical Advisor, HealthTronics; Jason Schimmel, HealthTronics; Rhonda Samuel, Executive Director, Integrated Medical Foundation
(front row): Steven Kraver, HealthTronics; Diane DiGiullo, HealthTronics; Lewis Tate, HealthTronics

IMF arranges for volunteer Urologists and medical technicians to provide FREE digital rectal exams and PSA blood tests to men. You can receive educational materials related to prostate cancer, preventative care, early detection, and treatment options at the screenings. The free prostate cancer screenings are for men over the age of 40 who have not been previously diagnosed with prostate cancer.

We are proud to announce the upcoming FREE Prostate Cancer Screening:

Thursday, April 4^th
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Massapequa Library (Bar Harbor Building)
40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park, NY 11762
In conjunction with Senator Charles Fuschillo, Jr.
Screenings generously performed by Michael Dourmashkin, M.D.
To Register please call: (516) 882 – 0630
We are grateful to Michael Dourmashkin, M.D. for providing the screenings:

Thank you!

IMF is happy to report on another successful free screening!

On Tuesday, February 5, 2013, Integrated Medical Foundation, in conjunction with Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. and Bostwick Laboratories, sponsored a free prostate cancer screening program at the Bellmore Public Library. Screenings were generously provided by Eric Thall, M.D. of AUCNY – Long Beach and Rockville Centre. A special thank you to Dr. Thall, who performed over 80 screenings in just two hours!

Eric Thall, M.D., Rhonda Samuel of IMF, Senator Chuck Fuschillo, and Mary Rogers of Bostwick Labs at the free screening in Bellmore

Men who participated in the program received a free prostate cancer screening, regardless of whether or not they had insurance.

Prostate Cancer is the most common form of cancer among men, after skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.

Men who were unable to take advantage of the program but would like more information about getting a free prostate cancer screening can visit www.imfcares.org or call 631-247-0100.

We are thrilled to announce a new partnership between Integrated Medical Foundation and  Stop & Shop’s  “Cash for Causes” Program! It’s an easy and fun way to help support the Foundation. Everyone buys groceries, right? Now you can buy your groceries and help us raise money for prostate cancer screenings, support, and educational programs at the same time!

How Does Cash for Causes work?

It’s easy!  All you do is fill out this simple order form and make your check payable to Integrated Medical Foundation.  When you purchase gift cards through IMF, you’re purchasing gift cards that are used just like cash. You can use them like cash at any Stop & Shop, and with every purchase, you earn revenue for Integrated Medical Foundation. You can pick up your cards at IMF’s office  in Melville.

How Cash for Causes Generates Revenue for Integrated Medical Foundation

Integrated Medical Foundation is buying the gift cards at a discount, and selling the gift cards to our families at face value. The discount raises revenue for IMF to use for our important programs and support services.

Cash for Causes is Fundraising Without Selling!

You don’t have to sell anything to help us raise funds! Buy gift cards to make your grocery purchases you would make anyway!

Find Out More

Just fill out this simple form to order your gift cards, in any denomination and call 631 247-0100 to set up your appointment to pick up your cards.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me by email or at (631) 247-0100! Thank you in advance!

Warmly,

Rhonda

Integrated Medical Foundation has announced that Gary Oshinsky, MD will be the recipient of the Founders Award at the “Blue Ribbon Awards Gala” to be held on March 20^th, 2013 at the Village Club at Lake Success.    

 Integrated Medical Foundation,  (IMF) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is prostate cancer early detection, education and support. With prostate cancer being the second most prevalent form of cancer in men after skin cancer, the goal of IMF is to provide the community with critical information about the disease; offering free prostate cancer screenings, free support groups,  and public education about the importance of early detection of prostate cancer.

Gary Oshinsky, MD, is a board certified urologist committed to providing the highest level of medical service and patient care. As past President and one of the founders of IMF, his leadership role on behalf of IMF was exceeded only by the services he provided as a physician in his medical practice.  Dr. Oshinsky is a partner at Advanced Urology Centers of New York – Garden City Central-  as well as a partner at ProHEALTH Care Associates, Division of Urology.   His contributions since Integrated Medical Foundation’s inception in 2008 have helped the organization evolve into the most well-known provider of prostate cancer screenings and support services in the New York Metro area.

For more information about Integrated Medical Foundation, or the “Blue Ribbon Awards Gala”  visit www.imfcares.org or call 631 247-0100.