March 2 ~ 15, 2011 the Resident 860.599.1221 www.theresident.com residentWoman in Biz Doctor Believes in Trust and Vitamin D


story & photo by Lisa Saunders


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ess than two years ago, Dr. Brandi L. Iovino founded Primary Care of Mystic


with her husband, Dr. Louis C. Iovino, because she felt that the field of medicine was becoming less patient focused. “I wanted to practice medicine in an environment where I could spend time with my patients without having to ‘rush’ through the day. Really listening to my patients makes it easier for them to open up and reveal situations or symptoms they might not reveal otherwise. If you don’t trust your doctor, and are not able to tell him/her personal things, there could be some important information that could be missed or unaddressed for a very long time.” Brandi feels fortunate to work


with her husband who can be a help when she needs to play detective. “If I have a difficult case, I can usually discuss it with Lou to get ideas on what he thinks might be going on and visa versa. It’s like getting two doctors for the price of one!” The Iovinos, who are osteopathic


physicians, practice a “whole person” approach to medicine. Brandi, who has a special interest in women’s health and preventative cardiovascular disease, also focuses on general preventative care. “One of the issues I seem to be dealing with a lot is Vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency. Low Vitamin D can lead to fatigue, joint or bone pain,


predispose Osteoporosis, etc..


resident On the Street


Greg Nutcher Hamden “All mothers who take care and teach their kids right and wrong.”


Christopher Annino asks area residents:


“March is National Celebrate Women’s Month. What woman would you like to celebrate and why?”


Chrissy Blaze El Paso, Texas “Indy race car driver, Danika Patrick.”


Debbie Rallo Guilford “My mother is very influential to me.”


Rick Hatter, Spokane, Washington “Toni Spearman. She is a great blues artist.”


Women in Biz


Bernadette Drennen Business Development Center Director Cardinal Honda


As the Business Development Center Director


Dr. Brandi L. Iovino founded Primary Care of Mystic with her husband, Dr. Louis C. Iovino, both osteopathic physicians, because she felt that the field of medicine was becoming less patient focused. She practices a “whole person” approach and is trying to educate her patients in the importance of adequate Vitamin D daily intake.


trying to educate my patients in the importance of adequate Vitamin D in the diet and in adequate supplementation, especially in women who are post menopausal, as inadequate amounts can lead to deficiencies or other problems with bone health down the road.” Growing up, Brandi knew


to Osteopenia/ I have been


something of the medical field through her mother who was a registered nurse. It was during her high school years that she decided to give the field a try. “I had an interest in science and began doing volunteer work at a hospice agency in my community. It was from there that I became more interested in medicine and caring for people while they are ill, as well as, trying to keep them healthy.”


Brandi, now 32, lives with her


husband and two-year-old son, Eli, in Mystic. She works 20 hours a week, Monday – Thursday, at Primary Care of Mystic and shares childcare responsibilities with her husband. “It has worked nicely for both of us and our son who gets some exposure with other children part of the time in child care. Everyone wins!” Brandi Iovino, D.O., is Board


Certified in both Internal Medicine and Family Medicine and is still accepting new patients. Appointments with either Dr. Brandi L. Iovino or Dr. Louis C. Iovino can be scheduled by calling 860.572.2988. Primary Care of Mystic is at 41 East Main Street. To post your comments, visit:


www.theresident.com


at Cardinal Honda for the past three years, Bernadette Drennen is responsible for internet marketing, lead generation, upkeep and design of the Cardinal Honda website, identifying new business opportunities and developing alliances through strategic partnerships. Berni also designs print ads and point of purchase displays. Berni’s strong background in marketing and advertising, as well as, strategic planning and the automotive industry make her a natural fit in the Cardinal Honda family. “I have been in this business for a long time,” said Berni. “And I am passionate about what I do.” “Cardinal Honda is an all around great place.” Berni said. “There is such a family feeling here. I have been in a corporate environment where you are just a number and it’s not like that here. Stan Cardinal is an exceptional individual and everyone is treated with respect. It’s a really nice company to work for and I am very fortunate to be here.”


Bernadette Drennen


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