Being in this business for over 25 years, I have been supplying medical equipment to thousands of patients’ with all different types of illnesses, diseases and injuries.

Recently, some of these illnesses have hit home.  Last year my father had a heart attack, my mother was just diagnosed with Breast Cancer and my close friend’s sister has been battling lung cancer.

Seventh Street Medical Supply is committed to fighting these causes and raising awareness of these diseases. As part of our mission, we ask for your support in recognizing these devastating illnesses. 

Together, we can win this battle.

Andy Scolnick, VP

 To learn more, select any one of the causes below. 

American Heart Association:  Heart Attack Warning Signs
some heart attacks are sudden and intense — the "movie heart attack," where no one doubts what's happening. But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren't sure what's wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening:

• Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.   
• Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.   
• Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.  
• Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness  www.americanheart.org

Breast Cancer:  Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, other than skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer.

About 182,460 women in the United States will be found to have invasive breast cancer in 2008. About 40,480 women will die from the disease this year. Right now there are about two and a half million breast cancer survivors in the United States.

The chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is about 1 in 8. The chance of dying from breast cancer is about 1 in 35. Breast cancer death rates are going down. This is probably the result of finding the cancer earlier and improved treatment. www.breastcancer.org

Lung Cancer:  Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Approximately 50% of the people diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked nor are former smokers. Lung cancer accounts for approximately 29% of all cancer deaths.
During 2008, there will be about 215,020 new cases of lung cancer (114,690 among men and 100,330 among women).  More than 7% of American men and women will be diagnosed with lung cancer in the course of their lifetime. The LUNGevity Foundation:  www.lungevity.org

H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, passed the House of Representatives by a veto-proof margin of 355 to 59. 

I want to thank N.A.M.E.S., PAMS, AAHomecare & everyone involved for their countless efforts that helped support in favor of the H.R. 6331 Bill.

Competitive Bidding for durable medical equipment is officially on hold!

I want to also thank Congressman, Patrick J. Murphy serving Pennsylvania's 8th District for his support.

The Senate is now working on the Medicare package. Call your Senators and tell them the homecare community strongly opposes ANY additional cuts to home medical equipment such as oxygen and power wheelchairs.

Andy Scolnick, VP
Seventh Street Medical Supply

It’s finally here!  The XPO2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator by Invacare has arrived and I have the first shipment.  The XPO2 Portable oxygen concentrator is powered by rechargeable battery packs that offer tremendous advantages over devices that must be plugged in to an AC outlet to run. Most important, they are available for immediate use, anywhere. They can be used indoors, outdoors, or while traveling.

More than half of the one million diagnosed COPD patients are under 65 and are very active.  “When I first saw the AirSep FreeStyle I was excited.  But now, that I have a 5 liter concentrator to offer my patient’s that weighs only 6lbs, I am convinced that this devise will revolutionize the respiratory industry.”

 

The XPO2 will help patients maintain their independence and active lifestyle. The XPO2 weighs 6-lbs with one battery, 7.3-lbs with supplemental battery, so you can simply pick it up on the way out the door.  Eliminate the worry about having enough oxygen cylinders with you. Using the shoulder strap, you simply pick it up and go. With the Invacare Portable XPO2 Concentrator, oxygen patients will experience a new level of freedom, flexibility and peace of mind.

Also, just think, no more waiting for deliveries of oxygen cylinders!  Call me for more information and a demo today. (215) 396-2450 or (800) 723-8110.

Andy Scolnick, VP

Seventh Street Medical Supply

Medicare on Competitive Bids for Medical Equipment