Preparing the perfect cup of tea can take practice. Especially because there are so many types of tea and ways to prepare it. Follow the steps below and enjoy. 

Green Tea – Add a tea bag or leaves just as the water begins to boil. Steep for 3 minutes uncovered. Don’t add anything for a refreshing tea flavor. 

Black Tea – Add a tea bag or leaves when the water arrives at a full boil. Steep for 5 minutes covered. Add a little honey, milk or lemon to taste. 

Oolong Tea – Add a tea bag or leaves when the water arrives at a full boil. Steep for 3 minutes covered. Oolong is the perfect tea for adding a citrus flavor like lemon or orange.

White Tea – Add a tea bag or leaves when the water is just under a boil. Steep for 2 minutes uncovered. White tea is best when enjoyed plain. The addition of milk, sugar, lemon or any spice is disruptive to its delicate tea flavor. 

Herbal Tea – Add a tea bag or leaves when the water arrives at a full boil. Herbal tea can steep forever unless it contains a tea listed above. Enjoy plain. Adding a little honey for root herbal teas can improve the taste but will add calories.

Tips: Use bottled, freshly drawn filtered water. If you use tap water, let it run for 10 seconds before use for fresher taste. Use one tea bag or one level teaspoon of loose tea per serving. Once the tea is ready, remove the bag or leaves to avoid excessive brewing that would cause a bitter taste.

Preparing the perfect cup of tea can take practice. Especially because there are so many types of tea and ways to prepare it.

The new Genesis Orthopedic Center opened in December 2021 at 2904 Bell St., Zanesville. Now all Genesis orthopedic providers are in one location. This makes it easier and more convenient for patients to receive high-quality orthopedic care. 

All orthopedic providers in one place

• Board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery
• Orthopedic surgeons fellowship-trained in hand surgery
• Board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine and shoulder surgeons
• Board-certified and fellowship-trained sports medicine/physical medicine and rehab physician
• Advanced practice providers
• Athletic trainers
• Physical and occupational therapists

Appointments not needed for Walk-in Clinic

The Genesis Orthopedic Walk-in Clinic is also in the new Orthopedic Center. If you have a minor injury like a sprain, strain, muscle pull or injured finger, the Orthopedic Walk-in Clinic is a great resource to save you a trip to the Emergency Department. Appointments are not needed. The Genesis Orthopedic Walk-in Clinic is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Therapies and imaging on-site

Need an X-ray when seeing a provider? We have it here. Prescribed physical or occupational therapy after surgery or for an injury? No need to go elsewhere. It’s all at the new Genesis Orthopedic Center.

To make an appointment with an orthopedic provider at the Genesis Orthopedic Center, call 740-586-6828. A physician’s referral is not needed.

The new Genesis Orthopedic Center opened in December 2021 at 2904 Bell St., Zanesville. Now all Genesis orthopedic providers are in one location.

Megan Miller, D.O.

Genesis Primary Care

It’s that time of year when we recently made resolutions to lose or maintain weight. Is a New Year’s resolution the best way to manage weight? Megan Miller, D.O., Genesis Primary Care, gives us an answer and provides tips to help us achieve our weight goals. 

New Year’s resolutions

New Year’s resolutions are a great way to encourage change but making a resolution to lose weight isn’t always a good idea. Focusing on weight can result in giving up on the resolution easily when results aren’t seen. I encourage patients to refocus their goals towards daily attainable feats. Ideas include eating more fruits and vegetables, drinking more water (instead of sugary drinks), or being more active.

Fad diets and more

Extreme fad diets are rarely sustainable over the long term. I encourage patients to make changes to their eating habits that they can maintain forever. Even subtle changes will result in gradual weight loss over time. I encourage the concepts of intermittent fasting and low carbohydrate diets. A simple form of intermittent fasting would be to limit the hours of the day when you eat. For the best results, make it earlier in the day. For example, eat between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. or even 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Then fast the rest of the day.

For low carbohydrate diets, focus meals around lean meats like chicken, fish or lean beef and choose fresh vegetables. Avoid pastas, breads and potatoes. Shifting your food choice at meals will help you make small changes that can result in weight loss over the long run.

Nutritional plan

A balanced nutritional plan is important when trying to lose weight. Pay attention to portion size. Portions smaller than the size of your palm for meat servings and smaller than the size of your fist for most other foods are best. You also want to eat whole foods rich in natural vitamins and antioxidants, which are important for maintaining a healthy body.

Exercise

Daily exercise is important to be healthy and aids in weight loss when you are also following a healthy diet. I recommend 30 minutes of exercise every day. Cardio-type exercise is preferred. For those who are just starting out on an exercise program, a brisk 30-minute walk is the easiest way to get started. After some time, as you become more in shape, increasing your pace (even jogging) will help increase cardio intensity. Incorporating yoga, Pilates or some simple stretching in between workouts helps reduce stress and increase flexibility. These are important for overall health.

Keeping the weight off

If you want to maintain your current weight, be consistent. Try to get the same amount of sleep and drink plenty of water daily. Carve out your 30 minutes of exercise and focus on making good food choices. Try to eat early in the day. Also take time to relax and reduce stress each day.

Consult your physician

If you are considering drastically changing your eating habits or starting an exercise routine, I recommend consulting your physician first.

Dr. Megan Miller's tips for weight loss.

Abdul Dada, M.D.
Genesis Primary Care

Doctor of Medicine: Saint James School of Medicine in Anguilla
Family Medicine Residency: AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois

“Medicine is changing from a physician to a patient-centered approach,” said Abdul Dada, M.D., who joined Genesis Primary Care as a family physician in September. “We now ask patients for input on their treatment,” he said. “This is a great way to practice because if patients are reluctant to do something the physician tells them, they may not do it. However, if patients are involved in the medical decision making, they will be more inclined to do what helps them.”

Dr. Dada chose family practice because it covers the entire scope of medicine. “This is the type of medicine I want to be a part of,” Dr. Dada said. “I want to be a physician who can treat any patient with any problem. Typically, primary care physicians can treat most patients’ problems.”

“A common misconception about what I do is that I just prescribe medications and tell people to go on about their day,” Dr. Dada said. “This is not how family medicine works. We are in a field where communication and working together is of utmost importance.” He said rarely does a patient arrive, tell him his or her symptoms and leave the office with a prescription. 
“During visits, I talk to the patient about things they may be going through to get to know them better,” Dr. Dada said.

Dr. Dada enjoys playing basketball in his free time. “I try to play three or four times a week, and I’m in a league right now,” he said. “I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I could be doing anything and enjoy it as long as I am with the people I love.”

Dr. Dada is located at Genesis Primary Care, 1210 Ashland Ave., Zanesville and is accepting new patients. His office phone number is 740-454-0370.

Dany Abou Abdallah. M.D.
Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine

Doctor of Medicine: Saint-Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon
Board-certified: Pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine
Sleep Medicine Fellowship: The Medical College of Ohio, The Toledo Sleep Disorders Center in Toledo, Ohio
Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine Fellowship: SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York
Internal Medicine Residency: Cleveland Clinic Health System in Cleveland, Ohio

A good night’s sleep is critical, according to Dany Abou Abdallah, M.D., who joined Genesis Pulmonary & Critical Care Specialists in September. Most Americans are sleep deprived; however, Dr. Abou Abdallah said studies strongly support the potential dangers of sleep deprivation on cognition and work performance. Unfortunately, taking a nap will not solve sleep deprivation. “The best resolution for lack of sleep is to have a restful and regular sleep-wake schedule,” he said.

The field of critical care medicine and its disciplines fascinated Dr. Abou Abdallah during his training in internal medicine. He chose pulmonary medicine as his second specialty so he could treat critically ill patients whose condition affects their respiratory systems. “My background in pulmonary medicine enables me to treat patients who have acute lung diseases and manage those who have chronic respiratory diseases,” Dr. Abou Abdallah said.

“I chose to specialize in sleep medicine after I noticed sleep or lack of sleep can affect my patients’ chronic lung diseases or vice versa,” Dr. Abou Abdallah said. The field of sleep medicine is quite extensive and encompasses other sleep-related conditions such as insomnia and narcolepsy.

“My best time is spent around my wife and two young boys,” Dr. Abou Abdallah said. His hobbies include skiing, jogging, soccer and ping-pong. Dr. Abou Abdallah brings more than 20 years of experience to Genesis. He is located in the Genesis Pulmonary/Critical Care Specialists office, 945 Bethesda Drive, Suite 260, Zanesville. The office phone number is 
740-586-6888. Dr. Abou Abdallah is accepting new patients. A referral is required.

Meet our new Primary Care and Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine providers.

Genesis HealthCare System celebrated the opening of the new Genesis Orthopedic Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in conjunction with the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce Jan. 12, 2022. The new facility at 2905 Bell St., Zanesville, includes Genesis Orthopedic Services in one convenient location.

“The new Genesis Orthopedic Center enables us to expand and enhance our orthopedic services for the residents of Southeastern Ohio,” said Matt Perry, CEO, Genesis HealthCare System. “This gives our patients easy access to high-quality orthopedic care in a modern facility designed around their needs.”

The new facility has all Genesis orthopedic providers, including fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeons specializing in joint replacement and hand surgery, sports medicine surgeons and physicians, advanced practice providers, athletic trainers, and physical and occupational therapists. It features state-of-the-art patient treatment spaces, therapies area, and imaging studies. The center is near the Genesis Surgery Center and Genesis Hospital.

The Genesis Orthopedic Walk-in Clinic is also located in the Genesis Orthopedic Center. Those with minor injuries such as sprains, strains, pulled muscles and injured fingers can be seen without an appointment. The Genesis Orthopedic Walk-in Clinic is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pictured: Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Genesis Orthopedic Center were (left to right): Thai Trinh, M.D.; Matthew Langford, M.D.; Brenton Bohlig, M.D.; Matthew Craig, M.D.; Dana Matz, President, Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce; Matt Perry, CEO, Genesis HealthCare System; Clayton Gibson, M.D.; Corey Jackson, D.O.; Ian Alexander, M.D.; and Carley German, Director, Genesis Orthopedic Services.

Genesis HealthCare System celebrated the opening of the new Genesis Orthopedic Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.