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Daily Memphian: Short cuts

1/13/2020

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Daily Memphian: Short cuts
by Jennifer Biggs
1/13/2020
Mosa Asian Bistro
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Gynecologist's Midtown office to meet needs of women, transgender patients

1/8/2020

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PictureDr. Susan Lacy's office at 1407 Union Ave. offers a view of Downtown Memphis. Besides general gynecology services, her practice, Modern Gynecology & Reproductive Health, provides fertility services, hormone optimization and transgender hormone therapy. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)

Dr. Susan Lacy has worked 22 years in gynecology and reproductive health in Memphis, both in private practice and recently as a physician at the nonprofit, Choices.
In September, with the culmination of that experience, she opened the solo practice Modern Gynecology & Reproductive Health at 1407 Union. Her largest client base is women who followed her from other practices.
Her second-largest base is the growing number of transgender men and woman who so far are coming from a four-state area for hormone replacement therapy.
“Honestly, the most important thing is we are welcoming and accessible to start the process of hormone replacement therapy,” Lacy said.
“Usually, by the time they see me, they have done a whole range of soul-searching,” she said, noting it often includes therapy, physician visits and lots of time on the internet.
A significant portion of Lacy’s overall practice is helping male and female patients with hormone optimization therapy, noting it is more than just managing hot flashes and can improve stamina, libido, sleep and clear “brain fog.”
“I am 52, I understand this difficulty with sleeping,” Lacy said. “Particularly for women, it’s really significant.”
Without safe hormonal treatment, she says, patients end up on sleep aids that cause other sets of issues.
The practice will hold an open house, beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, to introduce guests to the BioTE hormone method she uses. Lacy will address questions at 6:30 p.m.
“When I started looking into (hormone optimization therapy), I didn’t really have a full grasp of how significant a problem it was for people and how much benefit we could provide. There is a lot of potential benefit above and beyond the standard estrogen- or testosterone-replacement therapy.”
Lacy, who graduated from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and came to Memphis for a residency at University of Tennessee Health Science Center, is hoping the practice addresses unmet medical needs here.
“Memphis is an odd city in the way medicine is practiced,” she said. “The primary care practices tend to be in the suburbs. There are very few gynecological offices in Midtown and none in Downtown.
“I have a real philosophy that it’s important to meet people where they live in terms of location, but also in terms of who they are,” she said. “It can be a post-menopausal woman struggling to make it through the day and can’t sleep or a transgender 18-year-old trying to make that transition as you are starting your freshman year in college.”
While several Memphis internists offer hormone replacement care to the transgender community, she believes she is the first gynecologist to reach out. 
“For me, it’s a real positive thing,” she said. “I have trans patients coming from Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas and other parts of Tennessee.”
Martavius Hampton, senior director of health and evaluation at OUTMemphis, says physicians who specialize in the care of transgender patients is critical, noting that his LGBTQ advocacy center’s physician referral list is not very long.
“One of the big gaps for many in the trans community in Memphis is someone who provides hormone replacement therapy,” Hampton said.
“But you have to know how. In this field, even the intake is very specialized. Some may identify as males but have the biology of females. If you don’t know that up front, you will probably run into challenges.”
The other issue, Hampton says, is cultural sensitivity across the whole practice.
“Dr. Lacy has done the research and worked with the trans community in the past. This is not new to her.”
Lacy does not offer gender confirmation surgeries, but has relationships with Vanderbilt University, which does.
“I want to be a resource. Sometimes, it’s a simple name change on a license or ‘where do I go for surgery?’ We can help with the legal pieces.”
She says the key to intake is to treat all patients the same.
“We don’t make the assumption if a person comes in and looks obviously female that it is necessarily a cisgender person. We ask every single person we see their gender identity and the name they would like to go by.”
For the most part, Lacy finds her cisgender patients don’t mind and her trans patients appreciate the care.
“They are treated just like anyone else,” she said. “There is no carve-out or ‘just because we are trans, we are going to be asked another set of questions.’ ”
The practice also offers a series of aesthetic and wellness treatments, including Botox, fillers and other options that are administered by Taylor Covey, a medical aesthetician, RN and nurse practitioner.
“The first time I heard of Botox, I was in medical school. It was being used for vocal problems,” Lacy said. “Then it became common for people when they were 50-55. Now, a lot of younger people are using these aesthetic services in a preventative way. And there are a lot of men who use Botox and fillers.”
She sees the connection between aesthetics and the medical practice nearly every day.
“When they begin feeling better because they can sleep at night and have more energy, they want to feel better on the outside. They can go hand in hand.”

via Daily Memphian 
by Jane Roberts
​1/9/2020
Modern Gynecology & Reproductive Health (More GYN)

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Vintage901 Announces 4th annual Spring Weekend, Early Bird

12/13/2019

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Join Vintage901 for our 4th annual Vintage901 Spring Weekend 2020, a three-day spring festival featuring the best in wine, food and music to celebrate Community, Culture, Purpose. You are an integral part of this community; come out and enjoy a delicious weekend with an all-star cast! We are excited to bring back our Grand Sommelier Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach and Kym Clark as Host, for another amazing year.

BUY TICKETS NOW!


EVENT SCHEDULE:

VIP Three Day Weekend Pass ($470 value) while supplies last
$395 Early Bird VIP Weekend Pass (valid through February 14)
$420 VIP Weekend Pass (valid February 15 through April 16)

Friday, April 17, 2020 / 6 - 9PM
Perfect Pairings Dinner
$250 Tickets in advance

Saturday, April 18, 2020 / 5 - 9PM
Grand Tasting
75+ wines, sommelier wine education classes, local wine and beer partners, chef demonstrations and tastings, local vendors, live entertainment, late night eats and more!
$75 General Admission tickets in advance
$85 General Admission tickets the day of and at the door

Sunday, April 19, 2020 / 12 - 2PM
Sparkling Brunch
$95 Tickets in advance

Disclaimer: LOCATION FOR EACH EVENT WILL BE RELEASED SOON; No Refunds; Must be 21+ and SHOW ID to enter; Rain or Shine

More great details coming soon...

BUY TICKETS NOW!
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Vintage901 Founder Stephanie Ferreira: FACES of Memphis

1/28/2019

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Vintage901 Founder Stephanie Ferreira: FACES of Memphis
by Kristen Waddell
StyleBlueprint Memphis
January 28, 2019

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Behind The Scenes With Vintage901 Festival Founder Stephanie Ferreira

1/16/2019

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Behind The Scenes With Vintage901 Festival Founder Stephanie Ferreira
by Holly Whitfield 
I Love Memphis blog
January 16, 2019


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I Love Memphis: Warm Up With The Best Soups in Memphis

10/29/2018

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Mosa Asian Bistro
I Love Memphis Blog
by Holly Whitfield
October 29, 2018
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Return of Vintage901, other events

1/26/2018

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Memphis Flyer
January 26, 2018
​by Susan Ellis
Return of Vintage901, other events


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Second Annual three day wine festival returns to Memphis

1/23/2018

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The Memphis 100
​January 23, 2018
Second annual three day wine festival returns to Memphis
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Mark Your Calendars

1/22/2018

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The Commercial Appeal
by Jennifer Biggs
​January 22, 2018
Mark Your Calendars
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Vintage901 Wine Festival Returns in March

1/9/2018

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Memphis Daily News
Vintage901 Wine Festival Returns in March
by Andy Meek
​January 9, 2018
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Andrea Fenise: Mosa Asian Bistro

9/15/2017

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by Andrea Fenise
Mosa Asian Bistro
September 15, 2017
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Meltaways: Cookie? Bread? Coffee cake? Two out of three today

9/5/2017

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Meltaways: Cookie? Bread? Coffee cake? Two out of three todayby Jennifer Biggs
Commercial Appeal 
Cooper Street 20/20
September 5, 2017
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Neil Harkavy Named Best Lawyers in America 2018

8/15/2017

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Neil Harkavy, member at Harkavy Shainberg Kaplan & Dunstan PLC, has been selected to The Best Lawyers in America 2018 for his work in the following areas Real Estate Law and Securitization and Structured Finance Law. Neil’s peers have also named him 2018 Securitization and Structured Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year”.  Congratulations, Mr. Harkavy!

Source: BestLawyers.com
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Five to try: Pimento cheese is the most Southern of all the sandwich fixins'

7/27/2017

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Pimento cheese is the most Southern of all the sandwich fixins'
Commercial Appeal
by Jennifer Biggs
July 27, 2017
​Cooper Street 20/20
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Food Network's Where to Eat in Memphis

7/21/2017

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Many of the restaurants owned by some of our very own Female Warriors have been named in the Food Network's list of absolute must try restaurants in Memphis. Those named include Central BBQ, Gus's Fried Chicken, Huey's, Felicia Suzanne's and Alcenias. If you are traveling to Memphis, or are a native and haven't frequented any of these, stop what you are doing and go - now! 

​Read the full list here. 
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Back to school: Send kids to college with money, clothes and a power of attorney

7/17/2017

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Back to school: Send kids to college with money, clothes and a power of attorneyMemphis Business Journal
by Michelle Corbet
July 17, 2017
Harkay, Shainberg, Kaplan & Dunstan PLC
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A Pimento by another name is still as sweet

5/25/2017

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Cooper Street 20/20 Shoutout
A Pimento by another name is still as sweet
Commercial Appeal

by Jennifer Biggs
May 25, 2017
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Preparing your kids for the future

2/7/2017

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Harkavy Shainberg Kaplan & Dunstan PLC
Live at 9 (WREG-TV, CBS affiliate) with Marybeth Conley and Alex Coleman
Jason discusses what one document parents need to have when their children turn 18 and head off to college.
February 7, 2017
Watch here www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-L1EjZTwSA&feature=youtu.be.
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Styleblueprint Memphis: The Perfect Pimento Cheese Recipe with a Decidedly Memphis Twist

10/11/2016

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Cooper Street 20/20
Styleblueprint Memphis
The Perfect Pimento Cheese Recipe with a Decidedly Memphis Twist
​by Perre Magnes
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October 12, 2016
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We Love Dining At These Outdoor Patios

9/6/2016

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Mosa Asian Bistro
Ciao Bella Italian Grill
We Love Dining At These Outdoor Patios
September 7, 2016
by Kristen Waddell
Source: Styleblueprint Memphis
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Memphis Farmers Market Vendor Chitchat: Kathy Katz

8/31/2016

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What is your company name? Cooper Street 20/20
Owner Name? Kathy Katz
Where are you from? Memphis
How did you start doing what you do and why? Worked for a company assisting people with small business start ups, eventually opened my own diner in the Southern School of Optometry where I cooked up to 600 meals per day, all from scratch and fresh ingredients.
What made you interested in becoming a Vendor at the MFM and when? My friend Sheri McKelvie, owner of Cucina Breads and vendor at the MFM, suggested I would be a good fit back in 2008.
Why the name of your company? My first business was at the Southern School of Optometry and then I decided to keep the name since everyone knew my business by that name.
Fav thing to cook/eat? We don’t cook them but I love chicken wings.
What’s your favorite thing about Saturdays at MFM? The customers and the other vendors who have become like family to me.
What is the product you’re most proud of? I’m proud of all my products but my no mayonnaise European Chicken Salad is a customer favorite. I am more proud of the fact that I source all of my ingredients locally and I can tell you exactly what is in all my food and where it comes from.
What is one product that you’d consider your “underdog” (i.e. a product that you feel doesn’t get the credit it deserves or one that customers are surprised by)? Hot Tamale Pie!
What do you do for fun or relax? Walk my dog and read.
If you could have dinner with one person dead or alive, who would it be? My mom and I would make her pay!

Contact Information…
Cooper Street 20/20, Kathy Katz, Owner
800 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 871-6879
cooperstreet2020@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/cooperstreet2020
http://www.cooperstreet2020.com
Twitter handle   @cooperst2020
www.instagram.com/cooperstreet2020
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11 Places for Clean Eating in Memphis

7/15/2016

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Cooper Street 20/20
11 Places for Clean Eating in Memphis
by Holly Whitfield
Source: I Love Memphis Blog
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Best bets: Boscaiola at Ciao Bella Italian Grill is to die for

7/13/2016

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Ciao Bella Italian Grill
Best bets: Boscaiola at Ciao Bella Italian Grill is to die for
by Michael Donahue
July 14, 2016
Source: Commercial Appeal
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Styleblueprint Memphis: MFM FindsĀ 

7/12/2016

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Cooper Street 20/20
Look What We Found at the Memphis Farmers Market
by Marylin Jenkins
July 13, 2016
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Cooper Street 20/20 Brings Dinner Into Focus

4/8/2016

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Cooper Street 20/20
Cooper Street 20/20 Brings Dinner Into Focus
by Lance Wiedower
​April 9, 2016
Source: Memphis Daily News
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