Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Dirty Dog Paw Spritz: Safe, All Natural Paw Sanitizer to Protect Dog Lovers

People love and admire their pets as part of the family. Dogs with their unselfish behavior  and unwavering loyalty make us want to invite them into our homes giving them complete run of the household. But what exactly are they tracking into the home from outside?

People use antibacterial soap daily to prevent the spread of germs, yet rarely even think about what is being brought in by the pooch's paws. This is what Bonnie Bruderer had in mind when she created Dirty Dog Paw Spritz. It's the quick, easy and safe method for keeping our furry friend's paws clean on a daily basis.

Dogs can track in millions of germs each day from urine and feces from other dogs to trash and dirt. In the process, they are stepping in and retaining what has been left before them. They will sniff it out whether it's on the sidewalk in the neighborhood, the pit stop along the highway, or the dog park down the street. This translates to literally millions of germs on dog's paws that they are bringing back inside to the carpet, the furniture, and in most cases, to the bed where they sleep with their owners.

These bacteria can travel from pet to pet, and diseases like ringworm make the leap from pets to people an estimated two million times every year. Dirty Dog Paw Spritz is the safe, preventative measure to keep these germs, grit, and grime from traveling from pets to people.

A proud pet parent herself with a degree in Holistic Health, the biggest concern for Bruderer in developing the product was safety for dogs. "Regular anti-bacterial products with ingredients like alcohol are actually a toxin to them and can dry out their skin. All of our Dirty Dog Paw Spritz products are 100% natural, created with the finest essential oils that are safe for dogs," says Bruderer

Dirty Dog Paw Spritz is available in refreshing Cherry Lemonade scent appealing to both pooch and parent. Each 3-ounce bottle contains enough for two spritzes on four paws everyday for at least a month and retails for $10. Taking just seconds to apply, it's an easy way to protect both the owner and dog, from the outside elements. Dirty Dog Paw Spritz is proudly made in the USA and comes with 100% money back guarantee. For more information please visit www.buydirtydog.com

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Experiencing Knee Pain?


Palos Community Hospital Offers Presentation focused on Knee Pain

   
Palos Community Hospital is hosting a free presentation by board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Michael Liston, M.D., of Southside Orthopedics, as he discusses options for managing knee pain, common causes of knee pain, and when to consider a total knee replacement.

The program will take place from 6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, at Palos Health & Fitness Center.

15430 West Ave.
Orland Park

Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required: (708) 226-2300

Monday, June 3, 2013

Little Company of Mary Celebrated The Life and Death of Venerable Mary Potter and The More Than 200,000 Births in the Original Patient Tower


     On May 14, 2013, the Greater Little Company of Mary gathered in the Hospital’s Chapel to commemorate the life and decreed of their founder, Venerable Mary Potter, and the birth of more than 200,000 babies born in the original patient tower.

The celebration mass was presided by Rev. Benedykt Pazon from St. Bernadette Church located on 9343 S Francisco Avenue in Evergreen Park, IL. Rev. Pazon began the mass with the centenary anniversary celebration of the death of the founder of the Little Company of Mary Sisters, Venerable Mary Potter.

Mary Potter was born in London in 1847. Mary’s compassion for the sick and dying and her vision would change the lives of tens of thousands of people around the world. Her life was marked by frequent illnesses, providing her first hand insight into the loneliness and abandonment world that many of the sick and dying feel.  She overcame countless obstacles as she responded to the Holy Spirit and founded a religious congregation devoted to praying for the sick and dying which became known in 1877 as the Little Company of Mary Sisters.

Since Mary’s passing in Rome in 1913, her legacy and wholehearted commitment to God were recognized by Pope John Paul II, when Mary Potter was proclaimed “Venerable” on February 8, 1988. This proclamation demonstrated the Church's validation of Mary Potter's saintly life and acceptance of her extensive spiritual writings.

The spiritual heritage of Mary Potter is carried on throughout the world. Today, the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary continue to provide compassionate care for the sick and dying in 11 countries. Their healing touch can be felt in England, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Albania, Wales, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Italy, Tonga, and the United States.

Mary Potter’s vision in America became a reality on January 9, 1930 in Evergreen Park, IL, when the Sisters of Little Company of Mary opened a four-story, 150 bed hospital and began caring for the community. Over the next 83 years, the Sisters continued their mission in Evergreen Park caring for the sick and dying by combining state-of-the-art technology, physicians, nurses, staff, and spirituality.

Since opening in 1930 more than 200,000 babies have entered the world- earning the nickname, “The Baby Hospital.”  In October 2012, Little Company of Mary made history by opening a state-of-the-art West Pavilion tower to replace the original patient tower built in 1930. The West Pavilion is a 300,000-square-foot, eight-story, 118-private rooms and baths. The West Pavilion is the new home to the Family Birth Center.

“The Sisters of Little Company of Mary built the original tower in 1930 during the great depression-truly a walk of faith, said Mary Jo Quick, R.N., B.S., M.H.A., Vice President, Mission & Spirituality. “Today, Mary’s legacy and vision lives on through the us-the Greater Little Company of Mary.”

For more information on Little Company of Mary’s campus transformation project, please visit our website at LCMH.org. To view the short documentary on the life of Venerable Mary Potter, visit Little Company of Mary’s youtube channel at www.youtube.com/littlecompanyofmary