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About Siletz news letter. (Siletz, Oregon) 1989-1997 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 1, 1995)
Breast & Cervical Cancer From: MaiyLoy In March I was appointed to the NPAIHB, Women's Health Promotion Program. Our focus is to promote awareness to Breast and Cervical Cancer and to reach out to our communities. It is an honor to represent our Tribe, and be a part of the planning. I would like to share our vision and also to provide a resource through the Komen Foundation and through our clinic. Facts about Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the leading cause of death of women, from all causes, between the ages of 35-54. Mammography is the best known method of early detection. The number of women who have ever had a mammogram increased to 74% in 1992, from 64% in 1990. However, only 41% of women follow recommended screening guidelines. The mortality rate would decrease by 30% if every woman followed these screening guidelines. Although screening rates are going up among women of all ages, younger women (aged 40-59) are most likely to take advantage of mammography screening. However, among black women, the screening rates have remained unchanged. There is no known cure for advanced breast cancer. Detection of breast at an early stage strongly influences the success of treatment. When the disease is localized, 5-year survival is 92%. Early detection and modern therapy with, surgery, drugs, hormones, and radiation can cure many patients. 75% of all breast cancers occur in women with no known risk factors. All women are at risk; and one's risk increases with advancing age. The mortality rate for black women is 10% higher than for white women, despite the fact that the breast cancer incidence rate for black women is 17% lower than for white women. More than 1.7 million American women with a history of breast cancer are alive today. Komen Free Mammography Program Qualification Criteria Person Must Meet Criteria In each Section to Qualify Ages 4 0 or over Under 4 0 with a family history or current Breast Problem. If under 3 5 , a Doctor's referral is also required. TOOTH TALK Income: Family Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Gross Monthly Income Under $ 1 4 5 3 U n d er$ 1 9 6 5 Under $ 2 4 7 8 Under $ 2 9 9 0 Under $ 3 5 0 3 Under $ 4 0 1 5 Under $ 4 5 2 8 Under $ 5 0 4 0 If a woman's income is NEAR the guidelines, w e won't deny her a mammogram. Not Currently Pregnant or Nursing Has Had A Breast Examination Within The Last 12 Months The Siletz Health Clinic does not have Mammography equipment. Cases are referred out. Learning Resource Library The Learning Resource library will be ready to open soon. All types of health information will be available on CD-ROM, videos, audio tape, books, and magazines. Some of the topics are cardiovascular disease, diabetes, pregnancy, AIDS, and weight loss management just to name a few. Our goal is to provide resources to increase the awareness and promote wellness in our community. Our Resource Library will be available for use by our clients, providers, and staff. Hours and scheduling will be posted at a later date. By: Linda Kreutzer, RDH Siletz Community Health Clinic "HIDDEN-SUGARS" IN FOODS It's am a zin g to re a liz e th a t 2. teaspoons of sugar are in one can of Pepsi! Take a m inute to m easure th a t out in a c le a r g la s s , te a s p o o n - b y -te a s p o o n . Hawaiian Punch has 1 1 teaspoons of sugar in a 12 oz. glass. T an g has 1 ± teaspoons also. Kool-Aid has 2 teaspoons of sugar in a 12 oz. glass. Let's talk ab o ut sweetened cereal. In 1 1/2 cups of S ugar Sm acks. 8 teaspoons of sugar is "hiding". M ost kids pile sugar on to p of th e ir cereal. Let's assume that a child has a glass of Tang (11 teaspoons), 1 1/2 cups of cereal (8), and extra sugar on top (4). T hat m akes 23 teaspoons of sugar ju st fo r one breakfast. No w o n d e r a lo t of kid s are "hyper". T hat's w h a t a lot o f su g a r does to the body. Not to mention rotting teeth. O ur bodies need real food. Orange juice is much better than orange pop. ANY KIND of fru it ju ice is much better than artificially flavored drinks like Hawaiian Punch or Tang. Real fru it ju ic e does contain sugar, but in the fo rm of Fructose. Fructose is a different kind of sugar, in a m ore a natural form than ta b le su g a r (S ucrose). Amounts of sugar we eat adds up. Not only can too much sugar cause decay o f p u r te e th , to o rnMch s u g a r can contribute to our bodies metabolism being out of balance, increasing our risk of developing diabetes in time. It takes practice learning how to look at "HIDDEN-SUGARS", keeping a count of how all the sugar we eat adds up so quickly. Vision fo r Oregon Optometry We envision an Oregon where all women are able to be screened for breast pr cervical cancer at the earliest possible stage-where those who are diagnosed with, cancer are able to receive prompt and affordable treatment and are able to lead full lives. We envision an Oregon where all women are active partners in a statewide prevention-oriented health care system t hatis intergrated, comprehensive, and inclusive. Dr. Sherer O.D. has started fitting clients for contact lenses. He provides helpful information for contact lens wearers, and a daily wear schedule. If you have any questions about Optometry please call Mary Loy at 444-1030. Dr. Sherer will be taking appointments on Thursdays throughout September, schedule is subject to change. Hours 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Glasses are available for dispensing by contacting Mary Loy at the Clinic. Is It an Emergency? ou don’t want to make a fuss over minor, passing discomforts, but how do you know if something serious is involved? Sometimes it’s difficult to tell. But according to the Center for Corporate Health Promotion, you should seek immediate medical attention in any of these situations: fainting, active bleeding, stu por or drowsiness, disorientation, shortness of breath, cold sweats, severe pain, seizures or convulsions. S
