February 27 - March 5, 2009 South County Times
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Dr. Jessica Nieva has fashioned a peaceful, invitingatmosphere for her patients at Fenton Family Dentistry,552 Old Smizer Mill Road. She combines state-of-the-art dental technology with advanced procedures, all in arelaxed, comfortable environment.Dr. Nieva’s passion to provide the highest quality dental care encompasses preventative, restorative andcosmetic dentistry.Good dental health is so important to the overallhealth of all patients, she stressed. A growingunderstanding in science and the dental field is thatthere is a direct link between gum disease and heartdisease. The bacteria that causes gum disease has beenfound, in some studies, to be related to atherosclerosis, which is a hardening of the arteries and a significantcause of heart disease.Dr. Nieva’s relaxed treatments and comfortable waiting room take the stress out of a visit to the dentist.“We want our patients to feel relaxed and safe. We gothe extra mile to ensure a peaceful visit,” she said.“Patients often comment they feel comfortable here.They aren’t treated like they are part of the bottom line. We treat patients like people.”Fenton Family Dentistry has an up-to-date electronicfiling system for all patient records. Everything iscomputerized, private and secure.“State-of-the art technology allows us to gatherimportant information efficiently and keeps the patientsas comfortable as possible,” said Dr. Nieva.Dr. Nieva is an active member of several organizations,including the American Dental Association, MissouriDental Association, Greater St. Louis Dental Society and Academy of General Dentistry.For more information about Fenton Family Dentistry,visit fenton-familydentistry.com.
Dr. Jessica Nieva CreatesA Relaxed Atmosphere AtFenton Family Dentistry
552 Old Smizer Mill Road
Gregory Rinehart M.D. has been in the practice of plastic and reconstructive surgery in St. Louis since 1990.His new office at the corner of Big Bend Boulevard andSouth Kirkwood Road is committed to serving the needs of the community. His patients range from infants, childrenand teens to the most elderly. An educated patient will always pick the finest doctor.Dr. Rinehart received his medical degree from The JohnsHopkins University in Baltimore. He continued surgicaltraining at Washington University at Barnes Hospital,completing residencies in general surgery and plastic surgery.He specialized in craniofacial reconstruction under one of the world’s top plastic surgeons, Ian Jackson, formerly fromthe Mayo Clinic. Dr. Rinehart was on the staff at SaintLouis University for 11 years before transitioning to privatepractice in the Kirkwood community.Dr. Rinehart is gratified to have a referral base of over1,000 doctors in the St. Louis bi-state region. Patients whotravel from all over Missouri and Illinois to see Dr. Rinehartare a testament to his skill as a surgeon and to the personalattention he gives to all of his patients.Dr. Rinehart treats skin cancer, melanoma, cysts, moles,scars, burns, birthmarks and birth defects, often within thecomfort and convenience of his office surgical suite, calledthe Plastic Surgery Center of St. Louis. When sedation orgeneral anesthesia is requested, Dr. Rinehart performs surgery at the nearby Kirkwood Surgery Center, Des Peres Hospital,Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and at the new St.Clare Health Center when it opens March 30 near Fenton.New patients are welcomed and most health insuranceplans are accepted. Call 984-0461 to make an appointment.Dr. Rinehart strives to see patients within several days of their call. Dr. Rinehart’s Plastic Surgery Center of St. Louisoffers the best in personal and surgical care close to home.
Gregory Rinehart, M.D., BoardCertified Plastic Surgeon andResident of Webster Groves,Serves His Community
1001 S. Kirkwood Rd. Suite 160
Plastic Surgery Center of St. Louis
G
REGORY
C. R
INEHART
, M.D.
“Optometrists today serve as primary eye care providersand are trained in diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of eye health,” said Jack Priesmeyer, co-owner of Pearle Visionof Sunset Hills.He and his wife, Jennifer, also co-owner, are proud tohave on staff the talents of Optometrist Emma SchafersO.D., and Optician Rhonda Williams. Together, they offeradvanced eye care with comprehensive exams, glasses,contacts and over 1,000 current fashion frames, from valueto designer.Pearle Vision is now offering digital retinal imagingexams. This procedure, which involves amplified retinalimaging, allows optometrists a much larger view of the back of the eye (the retina). In many instances, this can eliminatethe need for dilation.“With the more advanced technology, we have increasedour focus on complete eye care, including evaluation of eyehealth, rather than just refraction,” said Jack Priesmeyer.“We are able to identify general health conditions such asdiabetes and high blood pressure simply by evaluating apatients’ eyes.“I truly love working with people to achieve their goalsthrough good vision, whether with eyeglasses or contactlenses,” said Dr. Schafers. “When I have a happy and excitedpatient leave my office, I feel that I’ve done my job.”“In uncertain economic times, our pledge to you: NOGIMMICKS. We own our business and we want to earnyour business. We offer great value and accept most visionplans, including Eyemed,” Priesmeyer said.Pearle Vision-Sunset Hills is conveniently located at10742 Sunset Plaza, near Lindbergh Boulevard and WatsonRoad.For more information or to schedule an appointment,please give them a call at 965-EYES (3937).
Professional, State-Of-The-Art Family Eye Care AtPearle Vision-Sunset Hills
10742 Sunset Plaza
Tom and Lynn Schmittgens, owners of the MedicineShoppe Pharmacy, know the pharmacy business. Moreimportantly, they know the pharmacy business is aboutquality patient care.The business has become increasingly challenging withmore complicated and expensive treatments, confusinginsurance plans and expensive medications.“Even though many things are complicated, pharmacy practice should still be about taking care of patients,” LynnSchmittgens said. “As pharmacists, we see patients morethan any other healthcare provider. We try to use thisopportunity to provide more complete, consistenthealthcare.”The Schmittgens acquired the business in 1998 andmoved to their current location at 7922 Mackenzie Roadin Affton in 2006. Both registered pharmacists are certifiedin diabetes, asthma and allergy care, as well as disease statemanagement and inoculations. They also offer medicationtherapy management services.In addition, free delivery and free mailing of prescriptionsare available upon request.Tom Schmittgens, a breast cancer survivor himself, saidliving through cancer diagnosis and treatment has given theowners so much experience to draw from in treating others,and their families, going through life-altering illnesses.Their “invaluable” staff includes pharmacy technicians Amira Mujkic, Karen Richard and Rebecca Maness.“We enjoy a small community practice,” LynnSchmittgens said. “We enjoy getting to know patients andfeel personal service and contact are crucial to goodhealthcare.They derive the most satisfaction from talking withpatients, helping them manage and understand theirmedications and their healthcare.For more information, call Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy at 314-638-3535.
At The Medicine Shoppe,The Business Is AboutQuality Patient Care
7922 Mackenzie Road
From left, Tom Schmittgens, R.Ph.Merry Lynn Schmittgens, R.Ph.
Martha’s Hands provides quality, compassionate privateduty home health care. Their nursing team works with thefamily to develop a customized care plan for the client.Typical services include bathing and dressing assistance;meal preparation/clean-up; medication set-up and remind-ers; light housekeeping; laundry; errand running; and com-panionship.Eileen and John Hedrick founded Martha’s Hands witha mission that Eileen was taught over 30 years ago. While anursing student, Eileen was taught compassionate care by theSisters of Mercy, emphasizing total wellness. Eileen appliedthis mission in her nursing career. John had built his own success, having run his own suc-cessful engineering company since the mid 1980s. WithEileen’s focus on high quality standards and John’s ability toset up a company, Martha’s Hands started in their basementin 1997.Known for its quality service, Martha’s Hands has grownto become one of the premiere private-duty home healthagencies in St. Louis.Recently, Martha’s Hands launched a new program called Just for Moms, which helps expecting and new moms withcare for themselves, newborns, siblings and their home.Martha’s Hands now offers basic dental services in yourhome. These Mobile Dentistry Services, performed by Dr.Dennis McCaffrey, provides people dental services withoutleaving the comfort of their own home.Martha’s Hands maintains membership in the NationalPrivate Duty Association, Missouri Alliance for Home Care,Social Workers in Long Term Care and the Kirkwood/DesPeres Area Chamber of Commerce. While actual family members have joined the company,the Hedricks consider all of their employees members of their family, working to continue Eileen’s original mission of “Love through Service.”
Martha’s Hands HomeHealth Provides “LoveThrough Service”
11906 Manchester Rd.
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