SHOSHANA WIND Have you noticed an attractive young woman, wearing headphones, circling our property with a determined, athletic stride? She makes a left turn leaving NST, walks to Little Neck Pkwy, then Union Tpke. And comes up Lakeville completing her 4 mile exercise. Weather and scheduling permitting this is a daily workout. (On occasion she walks to work.) She is Shoshana Wind of Building Three, a pediatrician at Pro Health. Where did you grow up? I was born and raised in Queens, attended Yeshiva University HS in Hollis and Queens College. From there I went to Chicago Medical School. What motivated you to become a doctor? At age 5, I was hit by a car. My slow return to health was guided by some caring doctors – especially pediatricians, and I decided back then to become one. I did my residency at North Shore-Manhasset and worked 12 years at L.I. Jewish Urgent Care. For the past four years, I’ve been a pediatrician at Pro Health-Lake Success. Why did you decide to train at Chicago Medical School? As a native New Yorker I wanted the experience of being away and heard of the legendary Cook County Hospital where the TV show ER was based. I trained there and saw how close the TV drama came to actual hospital life. My mother watched every Thursday evening and on Friday called to tell me, “I hope you’re doing better than Dr. Carter,” played by Noah Wylie who we all thought was a pretty good medical student. What do you find so satisfying about pediatrics? We work with newborns until they are 18 and watch them grow into adulthood. I particularly like talking to mothers after delivery... especially first-time mothers. Early in my career I was assigned to a mother who delivered quadruplets. Getting these underweight newborns off to a good start was a challenge for both of us. I still remember another case where a mother came in with a one-yearold who woke up from his nap and wouldn’t take his bottle. An X-ray didn’t reveal anything. When I removed my tongue depressor from his mouth it carried out a gummed sticker which he casually removed from a child’s book when starting his nap. Once this paper obstruction was gone he guzzled his bottle. What’s new in Pediatric Medicine? There’s a current focus on obesity prevention. We’re alert to early signs and plot every visit comparing height and weight with desired outcomes. Much attention is given to the importance of nutrition training for parents and a commitment to appropriate exercise for the child. The biggest change I’ve seen in the past twelve years is reliance on electronic medical records. Patients benefit from retrieval of information on a data base as well as the emailing of prescriptions. Also, the continued training and testing of pediatricians. We’re required to take Board exams every 10 years. Part of my current job is teaching pediatrics to residents and I employ a “See One Do One Teach One” approach. When I see a worthwhile new technique, I do it, and then teach it to my residents. How do you relax after your stressful work days? Two of my favorite amenties at NST are the gym and pool areas. My city friends who visit say I live in a resort. I agree. It’s one of the reasons I moved to NST. Yes, it’s like living in a resort. It is a perfect lifestyle, especially for those of us who are busy working and are always on the go. NST provides a variety of fitness programs with flexible hours. I’m partial to my Spin Class (high speed bike for 60 minutes) and the Reformer machine for stretching and strengthening my core. I look forward to the Pilates and body blast classes as well as water volleyball and aqua zumba. Do you have any food vices? My father was a rabbi and I follow Kosher dietary laws. But that does not stop me from starting each day with a cup of coffee...from Starbucks. The barristas know me and they prepare my black Trenta take-out as soon as they see me enter the store. A Trenta is 30 ounces of high octane, fully caffeinated coffee. I’m not a snacker but do enjoy ice cream at home. Coffee flavored, of course. By FRED CHERNOW 4 North Shore Towers Courier n April 2015 Physically fit Pediatrician
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