34 MAY 26 - JUNE 1, 2017 BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP Brooklyn Borough President Adams launches PSA campaign targeting overuse of ERs A scene from the PSA. Photo courtesy of YouTube "Hi my name is Hannah Banana, an eight-month old brown tabby with white bib and snazzy booties kit/cat. I am fixed, tested and vaccinated. Won't you please adopt me into your loving home and caring heart? “I used to live in a home, but my foster mom had to leave New York and could not take me with her. Sadly, her friend could not adopt me because she is very allergic to cats. I miss so much being in a home where I would look out the window at all the people walking by. I miss sitting on the sofa with my stuffed animal friend, the banana. I used to so cherish the times when I would stretch out on the bed and my foster mommy would pet me, and I would turn around and give her kisses, and she would give me kisses back. “Now, I lie down in a metal cage in the shelter, where they all feel really sad for me, because they know that I miss my freedom. I look at them with my expressive green eyes and my small face which shows them how unhappy I am not being in a home. Please consider adopting me. I really want to sit down next to you on the sofa and watch TV. The Cat in the Hat makes me purr. Please mention that you read about me in the Spectator or Home Reporter newspapers, or in the digital versions." If you want to adopt Hannah Banana, a completed application must be filled out and returned. An adoption fee, plus a hard cat carrier, is required. Please call 917-889-5896 or email [email protected]. *** HEY JUDE: "I am 17-year-old Tumbleweed, a blue-eyed, long haired, hunky cat and I got an infection. The vet prescribed antibiotics for me. Uhoh! They were pills—BIG pills that I just could not swallow, no matter how hard my humans tried to get them down my throat. They tasted funny, too, so crushing them up in my food did not work. I could still taste them—yuck! What to do, what to do. “That is when my humans found a purr-fect compounding pharmacy: Globe Drug Store. They mixed my antibiotic into a delicious-tasting liquid, which tasted just like yummy fish—my favorite. They can blend medications into different flavors for kitties and dogs who might prefer chicken, beef or even watermelon. “Not only did I take my antibiotic faithfully every day, but I even looked forward to it. It was more like a treat. And my humans did not have to get stressed out administering it. I took all of my antibiotic, and I feel so much better now. Purrs and Kisses to the awesome pharmacist, Giorgio Spadaro. You are the best! xoxo” — Tumbleweed the Cat If any pet needs to take prescribed pills and has difficulty swallowing them, please contact: Giorgio at Globe Drug Store, 405 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209, 718-745-2233. Mention that Tumbleweed DeCapua and Cat DeCapua referred you. *** PET FOOD RECALL: Routine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) testing of a 2lb bag of chicken blend Smallbatch Pets Inc. “Chicken Blend for Dogs and Cats” confirmed traces of salmonella that could be harmful to people and animals. MUFFIN’S PET CONNECTION e-mail: [email protected] BY JUDE LASSOW 59 Muffin’s Pet Connection Muffin’s Pet Connection email: [email protected] email: [email protected] By JUDE LASSOW By JUDE LASSOW MEEOW MEEOW... Hello there, “I am Panela, a fi ve-yearold, gray and white tuxedo kitty. I have the softest fur and am very sweet, but a little shy. Once I warm up to you, I like to read, watch TV, surf the net and most of the time will even help you with these things. I can also be happily by myself for long periods, but I am always available Photo courtesy of Jude Lassow Panela needs a loving home. for play time at a moment’s notice. JACKSON GALAXY: “My Cat From Hell” TV program “My outstanding quality is that I am super mellow, JACKSON GALAXY: “My Cat From Hell” TV program is seen on Animal Planet Saturday nights showing and a very low maintenance kitty. I am okay is seen on Animal Planet Saturday nights showing a calm behaviorist at a cat’s worst! His unique methods work.with cats,Many dogs cats and are saved children.from However,a trip to a I kill would shelter.especially Hissing, spitting, biting cats make eye contact with Jackson, and trust and hope begin... HEY JUDE: “Even though we live together, we do not have to be adopted together. We are nine years old. We will not scratch or damage your furniture. Hi, I am Raven, a sweet, little girl who is half Siamese. I love to be affectionate, and play with my toys; you would think I was a kitten. I will give you all the love and attention you seek. I am spayed, housebroken. Unfortunately we are seeking a new home because my mommy has severe a calm behaviorist at a cat’s worst! His unique methods work. Many enjoy cats being are the saved only from cat a in trip the to house.a kill shelter.That Hissing, spitting, biting cats make eye contact with Jackson, and trust and hope begin... HEY JUDE: “Even though we live together, we do not have to be adopted together. We are nine years old. We will not scratch or damage your furniture. Hi, I am Raven, a sweet, little girl who is half Siamese. I love to be affectionate, and play with my toys; you would think I was a kitten. I will give you all the love and attention you seek. I am spayed, housebroken. Unfortunately we would be my preference. “I am an easy cat to take, as I am meticulously clean. I am looking for a new home, a life-long friend. I am looking for YOU. Would you like to come and meet me? Look into my stunning yellow eyes, and I’ll capture your loving heart. This could be the start of a new friendship. I am purrfect for you. I am spayed with my vaccinations and micro chipped.” Please contact [email protected]. Photo courtesy of Jude Lassow Hannah Banana needs a loving home. BY PATRICK WEINBERG [email protected] Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has launched a new PSA campaign focusing on the rising cost of health care and the overuse of emergency rooms. On May 8, Adams announced the “Is It an Emergency?” multimedia campaign, which aims to advance patient education to help address Brooklyn’s hospital crisis. This comes on the heels of the Trump administration’s proposed repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act. ERs have become a common solution for many low-income Brooklynites or those lacking health insurance, even for what Adam’s office calls “minor” medical issues. The campaign recommends that patients use a federally qualified health clinic, primary care physician or urgent care clinic in those situations. Emergency room use costs $38 billion a year nationally, according to the Network for Excellence in Health Innovation, and the “Is It an Emergency?” campaign aims to reduce the over use of ERs that results in that high national cost. “If you have a life threatening condition, go to the ER or call 911; however, if you have a minor issue, such as a cut or a cold, visit a local urgent care facility, your primary care doctor or a local health clinic,” said Borough President Adams in the PSA. “Leave the emergency room free to those who really need it. You’ll be saving time and money in the process. Know the difference and avoid the wait.” The PSA debuted at Brookdale Urgent Care Center in East Flatbush, which serves a community that is disproportionately dependent on ERs for its medical needs. Todd Latz, CEO of GoHealth Urgent Care, applauded Adam’s announcement. In a statement to this paper, Latz said, “Our Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care centers are designed to put patients first – through our seamless online check-in, unified electronic medical records and high quality, compassionate and convenient care, we deliver an unparalleled patient experience at a much lower cost than emergency room care and allow patients to regain control of how, when and where they are cared for.” Adams will continue his initiative to educate Brooklyn about preventive health through the One Brooklyn Health Fair he is hosting on July 20 at Brooklyn Borough Hall. His office has also created a map of all health care facilities in Brooklyn, which can be found his website, brooklyn-usa.org.
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