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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 12, 1976)
Page « Portland Observer Thursday. August 12th. 1976 Hypertension major problem High blood pressure is the major health problem for Black Americans, according to D r. Aubrey Davis, President of Ore gon H eart Association. And though it affects approximately 3,500,00) Blacks, he said, statistics indicate that almost 3,000.000 of them either have not yet been discovered or are not receiving pro per treatm ent. High blood pressure is a serious but frequently undetected disease, whieh if not controlled medically can lead to heart attack, stroke and other cardiac and kid ney problems. " It now affects an estimated 200,000 Oregonians of all ages and races, but Blacks are particularly vulnerable," D r. Davis said. "W e don't know why. but Blacks are twice as likely to have the disease, and those who develop high blood pressure probably will do so at an earlier age and have a more severe farm of it than whites." “W hat complicates the problem is that about half of those who have the disease in one form or another are not aware of it because it has no consistant symptoms. The statistics, from various studies, also indicate only half of these who know they have it are being treated, and only half again have had their blood pressure brought down to a level likely to avoid major complications. In other words, only I in 8 are receiving proper treatm ent for their high blood pressure." The irony in this situation, according to D r. Davis, is that high blood pressure ran be detected easily, painlessly and inex pensively. And it can be brought under control by treatm ent. There are many drugs developed in recent years that singly or in combination can do the job, he T h ese are among the reasons we stress that people even those who are feeling well or have no symptoms of ill ness see a doctor to check for high blood pressure. Only a doctor can detect and then control i t " Contact the Oregon H eart Association for pamphlets th a t w ill tell you more about high blood pressure, and for infor ■nation on facilities in your community where you may have your blood pressure checked and receive follow-up treatm ent or re ferral advice, if needed. Show benefits food program Tickets are 95.00 for the 1st ten rows, box seats, and 93.00 for all other seats. A ll proceeds will go to Loaves and Fishes. Purchase your tickets now. Call 288-8351 or send a check to Loaves and Fishes. 1817 N .E . 17th, Portland. OR 97212. A ll tickets are U x deductable. Harper's Bazaar is sponsoring a stretch and serve "Fashion Show” as a benefit for “Loaves and Fishes," the nutrition pro gram for seniors. The Portland Civic Auditorium will be the location for the event on August 19th. 1976 a t 8:00 p.m. Command changes The Portland Navy Recruiting District changed commands with all the proper ceremonies. The occasion is usually pri vate, but the recent ceremony was open to the public, the result of the Command's emphasis on involvement in the commun ity. Commander George W. Horsley J r., relieved Commander Gerald J. Ley graft, who w ill become weapona officer on the , aircraft carrier. John F. Kennendy. Rear Adm iral Robert R. McClinton, Commander of Navy Recruiting Com mand. Washington, D.C. and Captain Joe D. McCune, Commander, Navy Recru't- ing Area Eight. James D. M urray. San Francisco participated in the ceremony and Rear Adm iral James D. M urray, Commandant of the Thirteenth Naval District. Seattle, waa present. Commander Horsley has been a Naval officer since 1966. He is a graduate of Officer Candidate School. Newport, Rhode Island, completed two years in law at John Marshall Night School in Chicago, attended the Arm ed Forces Staff College and is a recent graduate of the U.S. Naval ' W ar College. His awards include the Joint Service Commendation Medal and the N avy Commendation Medal with Gold Star. Commander Horsley commanded the U.S. Joseph K. Taussig ID E 1030); aerv ed as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to the Commander in-Chief. U.S. Atlantic Fleet and as a member of the staff. Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic. He most re Rear Adm iral R ib e rt B. McCUnten, Comman cently served as Commanding officer of der of Naval Recruiting. Washington D.C., the U.S.S. Capodanno (D E -1093). congratulates oew Commander of the Portland Recruiting IMatriet, George Horsley, J r. On left, outgoin commanders, Gerald 1-eygrsff and un r i g h i . ( h a p l a i n Conevor. VA benefits aid childern Almost a million widows and 797,000 children of veterans are receiving pensions from the Veterans Administration despite the fact that the death of th eir husband or parent waa not directly related to m ilitary service. And even more may be eligible, according to the Veterans Administration. Children's eligibility is sometimes overlooked by the family, V A believes, when the mother is not eligible because of income, rem arriage or divorce prior to the veteran's death. Eligible for V A pension based on need are widows, widowers and minor children of w ar veterans who died of nonservice connected causes. The amount of pension is determined by annual income w ith no payments to serviving spouses, w ith Children, whose annual income is in excess of 94,500. Children’s eligibility, however, is independent of the mother when she is not entitled to pension. Application should be made in th e ir behalf to any V A office or to service officers of major ''•to ra n s organizations The possible eligibility of all survivors is reviewed by V A w hen notification of death is received, but sometimes circum- stances surrounding the veteran's death do not always provide intormation to identify all possible survivor*. T here are no income limits on eligibility for survivor benefits fe~ spouses and children when a veteran's death was the result Of m ilitary service. Hikers e x p lo re Forest Park Enjoy August w eather w ith a Saturday morning hike in Forest Park under the guidance of Portland Community Col lage instructor Ruth Evans. Evans has planned the easy, pleasurable hike for beginners to get acquainted w ith the breathtaking beauty, trees galore and w arm woodsy smells. H ikers w ill m eet a t the Cascade Center snackbar. 706 N. Killingaw orth, at 9 a.m., August 14th to carpool to the park. Coat for theexcursion is 91.50 and reservations are necessary. T he Portland Comm unity Cascade Center number is 283-2541. League holds classes ’he Epilepsy League of M etropolitan Portland, a United y Agency, and The Epilepsy League of Oregon, the ilepsy Center of Oregon and the Psychology Departm ent Portland State U n iversity are co-sponsoring a series of monthly meetings to be held in Portland called “Updates Epilepsy". The purpose of the meetings is to disseminate id information, and to allow public participation, on the rious ramifications of epilepsy and its impact on the rson, the fam ily and the community. rhe first meeting w ill be held August 26th, 7:30 p.m., om 317. C ram er Hall. Portland State University, and is titled, "Epilepsy - W h at is ¡47". General medical informs- n on causes, types, treatm ent and aid will be discussed [)n Septem ber 23rd. the topic is “Using the System To o r Advantage" and will focus on what to expect from idical services, state agencies, federal programs and other lources in the community. Experts will be there to give ormation on how to access into the varied programs ailable. An evening meeting on Novem ber 18, “For The Parents Children W tih Epilepsy" will have discussions concerning sctical information regarding discipline, limitations and pectations, and helping a chilu develop a good under try our hard pack. Benson & Hedges lOO’s mding of his epilepsy. Subjects for the January and March meetinga are, “Liv- i W ith The Unpredictability of Seizures” and 'T u ttin g izures Into Perspective”. The August 28th and September 23rd meetings will be Id at 7:30 p.m.. Room 371. Cram er Hall, Portland State ïiversity. Times and locations of the other meetings will announced at a later date. The meetings are open to the blic and there is no registration fee. F u rth e r information can be obtained by calling the Epil Menthol and Regular sy League of M etropolitan Portland. FrtaMfsAed 19 f i QUALITY N Y CIIANMG REASOMAMI RAÎKS •SAMT o / ! SHOT Stfvice •? MOO* C ltA M N G SATUtOAVS UNIX N OON •COAWlfTf IAUN0SV um ef 1014 N. KIUMMWOTM »M M ? HD SOV« OST C lf ANING A VAHASI t W arning: The Surgeon G eneral Has D eterm ined That Cigarette Smoking Is Dangerous to Your H ealth .’ Do » VowwH And Sow* St Y 17 mg "lar," 1.1 mg nicotine, av. per cigarette, by FTC Method.
