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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.
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