Siletz news /, September 01, 2000, Page 24, Image 24

Moe Signs Physical
Therapy Contract
Congratulations to Eugene Moe,
physical therapist, on his new contract with
the Siletz Community Health Clinic.
The clinic has contracted with Moe as
the physical therapist for the Siletz Tribe. He
has been a physical therapist for the past
35 years, 18 of which have been in Lincoln
County. His track record after moving here
from the Montana area includes physical
therapy clinics in Waldport, Cottage Grove,
Lincoln City, Reedsport, Albany, Pacific
Communities Hospital in Newport, and
Toledo Hospital. He began working for the
Siletz Tribe full time in 1998.
In July 2000, Moe signed a new
independent contract with the Siletz Clinic.
On July 10, the Physical Therapy
Department began treating other referred
patients. These patients are not necessarily
eligible for care at the clinic, but may be
accepted as new physical therapy patients.
In other words, physical therapy is now
available to the general public.
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In addition, Moe has added an on-the-
job-training program where he is training
Siletz Tribal member Willo B. John as a PT
therapist aide. She also is the PT
receptionist and runs the front office under
the directioh^oftrin Kirk, medical support
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Thursday. Moe is dedicated
to providing physical therapy to the tribe and
has earned high merits in his profession.
Glad to have you aboard!
supervisor.
Tobacco Facts
by Danelle Zosel-Sanderson, Tobacco Prevention and Education Coordinator
It’s The Law
The Legislature passed House Bill
3590, which makes possession of tobacco
products by any person under 18 years old
against the law. Youth can be fined as much
as $100 for possessing tobacco.
Fines between $100 and $500 can be
levied against anyone who sells
or distributes tobacco to minors
(including parents).
This bill became effective in
September 1991
Facts Supported by the
American Cancer Society
and the Center for Disease
and Prevention
20 minutes after a smoker quits:
<=> Blood pressure drops to a level close to
that before the last cigarette
■=> Temperature of hands and feet increases
to normal
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8 hours after a smoker quits:
Carbon monoxide level in blood drops to
normal
5 years after a smoker quits:
^Stroke risk is reduced to that of a non-
smoker 5 to 15 years after quitting
24 hours after a smoker quits:
«=>Chance of heart attack decreases
10 years after a smoker quits:
^Lung cancer death rate is about half that
of a continuing smoker
Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat,
esophagus, bladder, kidney, and
pancreas decreases
2 weeks to 3 months after a smoker
quits:
^Circulation improves
c>Lung function increases up to 30 percent
1 to 9 months after a smoker quits:
^Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue,
shortness of breath decrease
Cilia regain normal function in lungs,
increasing ability to handle mucus, clean
the lungs
«=> Reduce infection
1 year after a smoker quits:
«^Excess risk of coronary heart disease is
half that of a smoker
15 years after a smoker quits:
<=> Risk of coronary heart disease is that of a
non-smoker
If you or anyone you know is interested
in Freshstart Smoking Cessation Classes,
please contact the CHA in your area or
Danelle Zosel-Sanderson at the SCHC.
(See Tobacco Industry on page 25)