Let Metro Public Adjustment, Inc. maximize your settlement

Metro Public Adjustment, Inc. by June Portnoy

Did you know that you could possibly file a claim with your insurance company for water damage to your ceiling, wind damage to your roof or siding and accidental damages to your carpet or floor? If you are like most people you’ve never read your entire homeowner’s policy, and even if you have, you still may not understand all of your coverages.

“I take the time to help you understand your policy and coverages,” says Lori Fantini, Executive Vice President of Metro Public Adjustment, Inc.  “We offer a free policy review so you’re aware of what your coverages are.”

There is no obligation for receiving this free review, which may provide you with some valuable information. You don’t want to find out when it’s too late if you needed to have something added to your policy. Many homeowners are not educated on the coverages that their policy affords, and sometimes spend their hard earned money repairing covered damages.

Your insurance company has trained adjusters to represent the interests of their employer. If you need to file a claim, Lori will make sure your rights are protected. She will assess your damage, prepare a detailed estimate, meet with your insurance company adjuster to present the loss on your behalf, and negotiate for the maximum possible settlement.

Metro represents clients on a contingency fee basis, so there is no out of pocket cost to you for her service. Metro is a national company, licensed and bonded in 35 states with hundreds of reps in Pennsylvania alone. Its corporate office is located in Bensalem, where the company was first established.

Metro has an intense training program educating their reps on the process of handling property damage claims to represent your interests. Lori is an Executive Vice President and Corporate Trainer. She has been with Metro for 17 years and is licensed in 11 states. With her experience, she can handle any size claim, from a small bathroom leak to a large commercial fire.

For example, after Hurricane Katrina, Lori went to Louisiana and helped people get millions of dollars from their insurance companies. And when Hurricane Irene hit us this summer, Metro handled thousands of claims right here in Pennsylvania.

“I work for you to get the highest possible settlement for property damage claims,” says Lori

If you’re unsure about your policy or about damages to your property let a professional help you. Don’t put money out of pocket for repairs if you don’t have to.

Call Lori today to schedule your free policy review or property inspection. Lori can be reached via cell phone at 215-431-4087.

For more information about her services, visit www.metropa.com/lfantini.

PHOTO CAP: Lori Fantini, Executive Vice President of Metro Public Adjustment, Inc. 

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Center for Women’s Health: A one-stop practice for women’s health and wellness issues

Center for Women’s Health by June Portnoy

In 1995 several OB/GYN practices came together to form the Center of Women’s Health.  It is primarily a full service OB/GYN office consisting of seven board certified OB/GYN physicians, five certified nurse practitioners and one certified nurse midwife.

“Every one of our providers has his/her own level of expertise, so our practice is a collection of everyone’s unique experiences and specialized training,” says Dr. Robert Berk, co-owner and OB/GYN physician. “A woman who comes here won’t need to go anywhere else because if one of us can’t address a particular issue, someone else in our practice can.”

The Center for Women’s Health specializes in the complete care, daily well-being and professional support of women at every stage of their lives. 

Its professional staff will nurture you through your pregnancy. A licensed nutritionist on staff offers prenatal classes. A licensed massage therapist offers prenatal massages. Plus, you can have a 3-D prenatal ultrasound conducted right in the office. Genetic counseling is also available in the office.

The Center for Women’s Health offers a traditional OB/GYN experience with the opportunity to take advantage of its newest technology. It is one of few OB/GYN practices in the area to use robotics surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System as an effective, minimally-invasive alternative to both open surgery and laparoscopy. This advanced surgical technology minimizes the pain and risk associated with large incisions while increasing the likelihood of a fast recovery and quick return to daily activities.

“Because of this new technology, women can have a hysterectomy in the morning and be sleeping in her own bed at night with no hospital stay necessary,” adds Dr. Berk. “While not all surgery is suitable for the robotic surgery, we use a team approach to plan the best surgery for each patient.”

Doctors at this practice take an active role in coordinating the care of their patients diagnosed with cancer. They work directly with a gynecological cancer specialist, so your own doctor will remain involved in your treatment. This cancer specialist will do the surgery often using robotics to ensure precision.

“We work with the cancer specialist to do the surgery, as well as your medical oncologist as a team and then manage your post-op care in order for you to receive the optimal treatment,” says Dr. Berk.

The Center for Women’s Health also has a specially trained nurse practitioner on staff with 15 years experience to evaluate and treat your incontinence and other bladder issues. She offers an individualized treatment plan with a variety of modalities like biofeedback and stimulation. More than 80% of women receiving this treatment are improved or cured.

Your time is important to the staff here, which is why you’ll encounter very little wait time for your appointments. You’ll also receive same-day appointments for serious problems and often same-day appointments for routine checkups as well. For your convenience, the Center opens at 7:00am, so you can schedule your appointment before work.

The Center for Women’s Health is the only OB/GYN practice in Bucks County to offer additional services such as massage therapy, skin care, laser hair treatment, nutritional programs and acupuncture. These auxiliary services are offered to both patients and the general public.

Likewise, The Gyni Girls, the Center’s monthly support group for women with gynecological cancers, is open to anyone. Join them for their next meeting on May 16th.

To schedule an appointment at the Center for Women’s Health, located at 540 N. Woodbourne Road in Langhorne (less than a mile from the Oxford Valley Mall), call 215-750-6611. For more information visit www.ctrforwomenshealth.com.

PHOTO CAP: From left, Robert L. Berk, M.D.; Stephanie Schwartz, M.D.; and Michelle Lynn, M.A.

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Receive professional, nurturing care at Wood Lane Wellness Center

Wood Lane Wellness Center by June Portnoy

Wood Lane Wellness Center was the first total wellness center in Bucks County, providing multiple practitioners under one roof.

“While attending Life University to attain my Doctor of Chiropractic degree, my goal was always to create a total wellness center,” says Dr. Frances Wain, Founder and Director of Wood Lane Wellness Center. 

Years later, she achieved her goal. Her Wellness Center, established in 1999, offers chiropractic care, family medicine, medical acupuncture, family/individual counseling and nutrition and exercise support. It provides every type of care ranging from the treatment of sports-induced pain and stress to auto accident injuries. 

The professionals here also offer preventative care for patients who feel well and want to continue to stay well. They treat everyone from the very young to seniors.

“Because Wood Lane Wellness Center provides so many different practitioners at one location, it offers convenience to patients, plus the commitment of its practitioners to the coordination and cohesiveness of care,” says Dr. Wain, or “Dr. Fran” as her patients call her.

It is the great collection of caregivers at Wood Lane Wellness Center that make this office complete and exceptional. When asked what keeps Dr. Wain motivated after almost 20 years in practice, she says, “After doing thousands of adjustments over the years and helping thousands of people feel well, it is extremely rewarding to help people and educate them about health.”

This basically sums up the center’s mission statement to “communicate and educate the public about the importance of health and well being, inspiring individuals to commit to their continued health and wellness preventing future illnesses.”

Not only will you receive exceptional chiropractic care from Dr. Wain, but you might be lucky enough to hear her humming a song and receive a hug. Dr. Wain has a very kind, caring nurturing nature as her patients and staff have stated. She is always smiling and singing and treats each patient with extreme professionalism and kindness. She feels blessed to be a part of such a great profession. There is nothing else she can even imagine herself doing after almost 20 years of practice.

Dr. Wain would like to welcome Dr. Casey Mae Fouse to the practice. 

Commit to your health and wellness with Wood Lane Wellness Center, located at 1262 Wood Lane, #205 in Langhorne (near Styer’s). Call today at 215-750-3332 to schedule your complimentary chiropractic consultation and examination. 

For more information visit www.woodlanewellness.com.

PHOTO CAP: Dr. Lisa Drucker (left) and Dr. Frances Wain, of Wood Lane Wellness Center

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Senior Care Partners: Providing home care services to seniors

SENIOR CARE PROFILE by June Portnoy

If you’re like most seniors, you’re constantly bombarded with so much information about home care resources that it’s hard to make sense of it all. If you want to learn about the specific services that will best serve your individual needs without feeling overwhelmed with options, it’s time to contact Senior Care Partners.

Senior Care Partners offers a geriatric care management program to seniors who want to remain at home. The goal of Senior Care Partners is to help older adults remain safe and independent at home and to promote dignity for seniors by offering respectful, compassionate services.

“Our clients look to us for guidance,” says Joy Marotto, Director of Geriatric Care Management of Senior Care Partners. “We act as their navigator through the vast array of senior care services to help identify which resources are right for them.”

Senior Care Partners begins services with a comprehensive assessment of each client, so a skilled Geriatric Case Manager can create a care plan that is tailored to his or her individual circumstances. 

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New to Feasterville, The Arbors at Buck Run: Supportive senior living and memory/Alzheimer’s care

Arbors Profile

 

by June Portnoy

Are you or a loved one having difficulty with everyday activities such as showering, dressing and managing medications? Would you like to get the daily support you need, while remaining as independent as possible?

If so, a supportive senior living community might be right for you.  Although there are so many communities from which to choose, why not select a brand-new one that offers superior personal care, full-service hospitality services and a diversity of amenities – and feels like home?     

The Arbors at Buck Run in Feasterville will open its doors to the public in the spring. Its unique campus will offer two separate buildings connected by an enclosed walkway. Fifty-one residents will call the community’s three-story supportive living building home; a one-story building will offer state-of-the-art Alzheimer’s and dementia care to 71 residents.

Whether you’re independent and you’d simply enjoy three daily meals, housekeeping and laundry services, or you need more personal care, The Arbors at Buck Run’s experienced, highly-trained staff can accommodate your needs. The community’s certified nursing assistants are available 24/7 and a 24-hour emergency call bell system in each room will ensure your needs are met right away, regardless of the time.

Residents at The Arbors at Buck Run can age in place; this means that residents who move here can adjust the assistance the staff provides to them as their needs change.

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Hair Quarters: A full service salon catering to customer’s many needs

by June Portnoy

HAIR QUARTERS PROFILE

 

When you get your hair done at Hair Quarters in Penndel, you’ll receive all the experience of seasoned, trendy, up-to-date hair stylists without the high prices you’d pay elsewhere.

“We aim to please and want you to be completely satisfied when you leave,” says owner Maureen Gilbert.

Maureen has been a hair stylist for over 30 years, and all of her stylists are up-to-date on the latest styles and trends. She recently moved her full-service salon, which she established 12 years ago, from Levittown to Penndel.

“We offer a new modern, updated salon with lots of windows, which allows natural light for an upbeat, cheery atmosphere,” says Maureen. “We moved here to be centrally located to new clients in addition to our original clients who have been with us since the very beginning.”

Hair Quarters offers a full range of services, including bridal and makeup packages, manicures and pedicures and full-body waxing. It specializes in Keratin treatments, Cinderella and weave extensions, as well as multi-cultural haircuts.

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Top Bucks County Realtor® provides comprehensive client service

KELLER WILLIAMS PROFILE

by June Portnoy

In today’s economy, buying and selling a home can be a time-consuming, stressful experience, but don’t let the news reports scare you!  It is possible to buy or sell a home in a reasonable timely manner provided you choose a Realtor® like Howard Gottlieb.

For the past 25 years, Howard has been selling real estate, excelling as a top producer year after year.  Since 2004, he has been an owner and associate broker at Keller Williams Real Estate Langhorne.  In 2010, this was the number one office in Bucks County in terms of the number of homes it sold and the dollar volume, and so far this year, it continues to hold this distinction.  Howard is unique among is colleagues by the number of listings he receives.

“I get many listings,” says Howard.

Having worked in this industry for so long, he has many contacts.  He often knows about listings before they’re put on the market.  For this reason alone, it’s no wonder he receives so many calls from buyers on a routine basis.  Howard uses the many advances of technology to his clients’ advantage.  He is savvy in Internet marketing, so that once someone lists their home, he will immediately get that listing up on every top real estate Web site.  He knows how to enhance these listings by adding lots of professional photos and offering virtual tours.  A huge benefit of dealing with a broker from Keller Williams is that this real estate company offers training every day, Mondays through Fridays.

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The Brunswick at Attleboro: A quality personal care community

by June Portnoy

The Brunswick at Attleboro

Are you concerned that your mother is no longer taking her medications?  Do you worry that your father has stopped buying himself groceries?  If you’ve noticed that your loved ones no longer seem capable of taking care of themselves, it’s time to consider a personal care community.

Naturally you want the best for the people you love the most, which means you want The Brunswick at Attleboro in Langhorne.  It offers the finest quality supportive lifestyle and personal care amenities in an exceptional residential setting.  Voted Best of Bucks County in 2010, The Brunswick at Attleboro, established over a decade ago, features luxury studio, studio deluxe, one bedroom and one bedroom deluxe apartments.

“We charge no entrance or community fees and provide a 24-hour-round-the-clock licensed nurse on staff,” says Joe Quinn, Admissions and Marketing Relations Director.

A physician, along with various specialists, routinely visits residents on-site.  Free transportation to off-site doctor appointments is available Mondays through Fridays free of charge.  The facility’s dedicated, caring, compassionate staff will help residents get dressed, groomed and showered and escort them to and from activities and meals.  A chef prepares three appetizing and nutritious meals every day, restaurant-style.

Residents are encouraged to remain active during the day, and therefore, The Brunswick at Attleboro offers activities from early morning to evening, seven days a week.  They range from exercise and tai chi to music and intergenerational activities.  Residents can also participate in activities such as a cooking club, arts and crafts, the Library Committee and an opera club.

“We also encourage residents to become involved in the community, so that they feel more independent,” says Joe.

As a result, last year residents held a flea market for Japan relief where they reached out to the community and raised over $1,400.  This is the second year that residents have been collecting food for the local Penndel Food Pantry of Bucks County.  They have collected over 9,000 pounds of food during the past two years.  In addition, residents have the opportunity to go on weekly outdoor field trips, such as to Spring Lake, New Jersey.

“The Brunswick at Attleboro is a large community with walking trails that encourage residents to stay active and get outdoors,” says Joe.

Unique to The Brunswick at Attleboro is a certified Medicare/Medicaid 5 Star Nursing and Rehab Center on campus.  This is important because you need to think about your love one’s future.  The Brunswick at Attleboro also offers a secured memory unit for residents with dementia-related illnesses.  It consists of 21 apartments with dedicated staff members trained to work with dementia patients.  Programs and activities are tailored to their unique needs and limitations.

The Brunswick at Attleboro encourages families to visit their loved ones 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Come see for yourself what makes The Brunswick at Attleboro the ideal environment for your family members.  Stop by anytime for a tour.

For more information about The Brunswick at Attleboro, located at 310 East Winchester Avenue in Langhorne (just one mile south of St. Mary Medical Center), call 215-752-9730 and ask for Joe.

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Dr. Michele Gladstone: Providing comprehensive, compassionate dentistry

Dr. Michele Gladstone

by June Portnoy

Going to the dentist should be a positive experience, especially when you’re treated by a compassionate, experienced one like Dr. Michele Gladstone in Langhorne who truly cares about her patient’s well-being. “I’ve had extensive dental work done, so I know how it feels to sit in that chair and have someone work inside my mouth,” says Dr. Gladstone. “This first-hand experience enables me to empathize with and understand my patients.” As a result, she offers personalized, individualized attention to help put each patient at ease.

Being a solo practitioner, Dr. Gladstone will be the only dentist you see at this office, so you’ll never have to worry about being treated by an unfamiliar associate. Dr. Gladstone’s dental hygienist has worked for her since 1995, and her office manager has been with her for 10 years, so you’ll typically see the same faces each time you visit for your appointment. In addition, many of her patients have been with Dr. Gladstone since she began practicing dentistry 17 years ago. “It’s important that my patients feel at home at my office,” says Dr. Gladstone. “I want them to feel like part of our family and not just a number. I’m here to build long-term relationships with my patients.”

Dr. Gladstone and her staff respect each patient’s time, and therefore, never overbook or double book appointments. In addition, Dr. Gladstone spends a lot of time educating her patients about their different options. “I want them to understand exactly what I’m recommending and let them be part of the decision-making process,” she adds.

She uses up-to-date technology like the CAESY Educational System, a video program that enables patients to view the procedures she recommends, as well as some alternatives. Other high-tech machinery used at this office includes an intraoral camera and digital X-rays.

Dr. Gladstone promotes optimal dentistry. Some of the services she routinely offers in addition to comprehensive dental examinations include complete dentures, implant anchored dentures, full mouth reconstruction, implant restorations, crowns and bridges. Although she can certainly provide any type of cosmetic dentistry you request, she refuses to “hard sell” cosmetic dentistry making you feel like you must have these procedures in order to have a better quality of life.

Dr. Gladstone has been using the same local lab throughout her many years in practice and is very confident with their results. She is adamant that all lab work be done in this country. Dr. Gladstone’s practice accepts most insurances and participates with Aetna, Delta and Connection Dental. “We deal directly with all insurance companies to find out what our patients will be responsible for paying, and we do this prior to their treatment so there are no surprises when they receive their bills,” says Dr. Gladstone.

Although Dr. Gladstone has worked in the area for 10 years, she recently moved to a new property previously occupied by another dentist at 330 Middletown Blvd, Suite 400. She has completely renovated and modernized the office. “It’s the same front door, but a completely different place,” says Dr. Gladstone.

If you’re a previous patient of the dentist who practiced here before, Dr. Gladstone has your dental records and encourages you to come in to visit this brand new office. Of course, new patients are always welcome as well.

To schedule an appointment, call 215-752-4490.

Also visit www.langhornedentistry.com or www.mgladstonedds.com for more information.

 

 

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Penndel Bowling Center: Providing an exceptional bowling experience – ‘It’s Just Better Here’

by June Portnoy

Penndel Bowling Center offers a family-friendly environment run by a hands-on, experienced proprietor who charges less expensive prices than most other bowling centers.

Dave Strippoli, Penndel Bowling Center’s proprietor, has been in the bowling industry his entire life. He grew up helping out, bowling almost constantly, and later working at his family’s bowling center before establishing this one in 2004. At age 17, Dave chose the family bowling business over bowling on the Professional Bowler’s Tour. “My first-hand knowledge of the game and the business enables me to provide a bowling experience that few bowling centers can,” says Dave.

The key to Penndel Bowling Center is that it is independently owned and operated. “I’m not limited to the rules of a corporation,” explains Dave.  “Our base bowling product is better because the proprietor is on-scene.” Because Dave is virtually always on-site, he is more attuned to what his customers want and expect, and therefore, can make changes at a moment’s notice without worrying about waiting for corporate approval.

Unlike many bowling centers that charge top-dollar, Penndel Bowling Center is not interested in emptying your pockets each time you visit the facility. “Instead, we want you to enjoy your bowling experience and receive a good value for your money, so you can afford to return more frequently,” says Dave. “My goal is that every customer feels they got more than what they paid for.”

You’ll immediately see by the center’s seating that the atmosphere here is unique. Its chairs come directly from a vacated off-Broadway theater, so you’ll enjoy comfortable, red plush seats with wooden armrests, just as you would at any theater. When you bowl at this center, you’ll be bowling on the latest in bowling lane technology with its recently upgraded AMF “SPL” (Superior Performance Lanes) synthetic lanes. With these improvements come more consistent lane conditions and higher scores.

Also, you’ll stay cool this summer with the center’s new HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning) system. It’s still not too late to register for the spring/summer bowling leagues held Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  Don’t be intimidated if you’re not an ace bowler. These leagues are about having fun and socializing. Register on-line on the center’s Web site or call the center directly.

Starting June 23rd, the bowling center will offer summer youth programs on Thursdays. The Bumper division (ages 4 to 8) and the Junior division (ages 9 to 12) bowl from 10:00am until noon. The Teen division (ages 13-18) bowls from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Enjoy late night bowling fun on Friday and Saturday nights from 9:00pm until midnight. What can be better than bowling with the music turned on, the traditional lights turned off and the black lights turned on?

From now through August, bowl for just $1.00 per game and $1.00 shoe rentals on Tuesdays from 5:00pm until midnight and Wednesdays from 7:30pm until midnight. Regardless of the leagues and special events, feel free to come in anytime for open bowling, and there will typically be a lane available from noon until midnight. With the warm weather upon us, keep Penndel Bowling Center in mind for summer birthday parties, camp field trips and fundraising events.

Once here, don’t forget to stop by Joe’s Pro Shop, staffed by PBA (Professional Bowlers Association) champion Joe Paluszek. It features a complete line of bowling balls, bags, shoes and accessories. Have your bowling ball customized to fit your hand while you wait! Also, stop by Penny Lanes Pub, a full-service pub within the center that serves great food, beer, wine, and spirits.

Dave sums up the benefits of Penndel Bowling Center in four simple words, “It’s just better here.” Come see for yourself. It’s located at 449 W. Lincoln Highway in Penndel.

For more information call 215-757-9718 or visit www.penndelbowling.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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