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H ealth matters
Weight Management for Kids
lo n g term . A t le ast o n e p a re n t
Experts guide
program
A p h y s ic ia n r e f e r r a l is r e ­
q u ir e d to p a r tic ip a te , a s w e ll
is re q u ire d to a tte n d .
C h ild re n a n d th e ir fa m ilie s
a s la b w o rk to a s s e s s th e
rec eiv e n u tritio n co u n selin g on
c h i ld 's c u rre n t n u tritio n a l s ta ­
P ro v id e n c e H e a lth a n d S e r­
to p ic s su c h as p o rtio n c o n tro l,
tu s . A p r e - c la s s n u tr itio n a l
v ic e s is n o w a c c e p tin g re g is ­
h e a lth y sn a c k in g , e m o tio n a l
a s s e s s m e n t is a ls o r e q u ir e d
tra tio n fo r H e a lth y ’n F it, a
e a tin g a n d in c re a sin g p h y sic a l
to d e te r m in e y o u r c h i l d ’s in ­
p e d ia tric w e ig h t m a n a g e m e n t
a c tiv ity . T h e in itia l c o n s u lta ­
d iv id u a l n u tr itio n n e e d s a n d
p ro g ra m ta rg e te d to c h ild re n
tio n w ith th e d ie titia n , alo n g
g o a ls . T h e s e r e q u ir e m e n ts
e ig h t to 15 y e a rs o ld .
w ith w e e k ly c la s s e s , p ro v id e s
a re n o t in c lu d e d in th e c la s s
T h e 10-w ee k p ro g ra m , u n ­
an o p p o rtu n ity fo r p a re n ts to
fee .
d e r th e g u id a n c e o f a p e d ia tric
c r e a te in d iv id u a liz e d m e a l
T o re g iste r, c a ll 5 0 3 -5 7 4 -
d ie titia n a n d an e x e rc is e s p e ­
p la n s a n d e x e rc is e ro u tin e s to
6 5 9 5 . F o r m o re in fo rm a tio n ,
c ia lis t, a im s to te a c h fa m ilie s
h e lp re a c h a n d m a in ta in a
c o n ta c t
h o w to d e v e lo p h ealthy lifestyle
h e a lth y w e ig h t - all in a s u p ­
h a b its to be s u s ta in e d o v e r th e
p o rtiv e e n v iro n m e n t.
N e u ro d e v e lo p m e n ta l C e n te r
fo rC h ild r e n at 5 0 3 -2 1 5 -2 2 3 3 .
P ro v id e n c e
Kids with healthy snacks help themselves develop healthy lifestyles.
MH
HIV Tests
Not Routine
People are infected
and don’t know it
(A P ) — T w o y ea rs after the g o v ern ­
m ent urged m aking H IV tests as c o m ­
m on as c h o le ste ro l ch e ck s, th e re are
sm all g ain s b u t scien tists say o ne in
five peo p le in fected w ith the A ID S
virus still d o n ’t k now it.
E lev en states that o n ce required
special co n sen t for H IV testin g have
ch a n g ed th eir law s, a key step to
m aking an H IV test part o f the sta n ­
dard battery th at p atien ts expect.
O th er barriers in clu d e p hysician
co n fu sio n ab o u t th e ease o f to d ay 's
rapid tests, w hich can co st as little as
$15.
N o m ore th an 100 o f the nation's
H ealth W atch
C a n c e r R eso u rce C e n te r - Providence St.
V incent M edical C enter and the Am erican
Red C ross have jo in ed forces to create the
first in-hospital resource center providing
books, printed m aterial, com puter access
and m ore for individuals and fam ilies d eal­
ing w ith cancer. T he center is open M onday
through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stroke A lert Screening - C heck your carotid
arteries w ith a painless ultrasound to assess your
risk. Fee $40. T o schedule a screening, call 503-251 -
6137.
C hronic Pain Support G roup - m eets the first
W ednesday at 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the third
W ednesday o f each m onth, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For m ore information, call 503-256-4000.
Free B ody B asics - T his physician recom ­
m ended class is appropriate for all ages and
health conditions. Plan to attend this one-
session class and learn the sim ple guide­
lines for safe exercises, including stretch­
ing. Call 503-256-4000to register.
C holesterol Profiles - K eep an eye on your cho­
lesterol and other indicators o f heart health; educa­
tional material provided. For m ore inform ation, call
503-261-6611.
H eart T alk Support G roup m eets - on the
second M onday o f each m onth; from 6 p.m.
to 8 p.m. For m ore inform ation, call 503-251 -
6260.
Tenderfoot C are - T reat your feet with a soak, nail
trim , buffing and m assage from a licensed nurse at
one o f six clinics or at your home. Call 503-251 -6303
for m ore inform ation.
M aternity W ater W orkout - Helping new
m om s regain m uscle tone, strength, and
flexibility, all in the support and freedom o f
the water. Call 503-256-4000 for more infor­
mation.
Senior A erobics - A low -im pact w orkout geared
specifically tow ard seniors. C all 503-449-0783 for
current schedule.
B etter B reathers -- An asthm a educational sup­
port group m eets on the 1st Tuesday o f the m onth
from 1:15 p.m . to 2:45 p.m . at A dventist M edical
Center. For inform ation, call 503-251 -6830.
B ereavem ent Support G roups - Free, safe
c o n fid e n tia l g ro u p m eetin g s fo r those
w ho h av e ex p erien ced the death o f a loved
o n e o ffe re d on v ario u s n ig h ts an d lo c a­
tions. F o r in fo rm atio n and reg istra tio n ,
call 503-215-4622.
Leg A lert Screening - Check for peripheral arterial
disease with this safe, sim ple screening using ankle
Martin Cleaning Service
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Residential & Commercial Services
Minimum Service CHG
5 ,0 0 0 em erg en c y ro o m s ro u tin ely
test for H IV in p atien ts w h o aren ’t
critically ill, said Dr. Jo h n B artlett o f
Jo h n s H o p k in s U niversity. Y et b e­
cau se so m any H IV p atien ts are poor
or u ninsured, E R s are the h ealth ­
care setting m ost likely to find them .
A nd w hile ev ery p reg n an t w om an
is su p p o sed to be tested so steps can
be taken to protect h er unborn baby,
about 4 0 p ercent aren't, he added.
"T hose are w hat w e call m issed
o p p o rtu n ities," B artlett said. T o d ay ,
and arm blood pressure. The fee is $40. To
schedule an appointment, call 503-251-6137.
O ste o p o ro sis S cree n in g - A n ultrasound bone
density screening w ith personalized education; fee
$30. T o schedule an appointment, call 503-261-6611.
New Prices Effective May 1,2007
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the test is "m uch better, it's m uch
easier, it's m uch cheaper. T h e treat­
m ent is really g reat n o w ”
Just o v er 1.1 m illion A m ericans
are estim ated to have H IV and 232,000
don't know it, acco rd in g to the C e n ­
ters fo r D isease C ontrol and P rev en ­
tion.
T h e C D C for years reco m m en d ed
ro u tin e testin g m ainly for people at
h igh-risk, such as in trav en o u s drug
u sers. T h e n , fin a lly , ca m e d ru g s
potent en o u g h to keep H IV patients
For Your Health
Overcoming
Fear to Win
the Battle
There are few illnesses that we
fear more than cancer. From diag­
nosis to recovery, cancer brings
to mind frightening thoughts of
hair loss, surgery and - yes -
even death.
Fear prevents us from getting
the potentially life-saving early
screening tests we need. In fact,
we each need the exact opposite
o f fear. We need hope.
For som eone facing breast
cancer, as I have, hope is a lifeline
to a better tom orrow , a break­
through treatm ent, a cure. Hope
is for everyone facing cancer -
patients, their friends and fam i­
lies, survivors.
In the Hispanic community, the
hope to win the fight against
breast cancer is particularly pro­
found. Breast cancer is the most
com m only diagnosed cancer and
ohifo
h ealth y fo r y ears, p o stp o n in g the
slide into fu ll-b lo w n A ID S.
Y et n early h a lf o f new infections
still w ere being d isco v ered too late
for p atien ts to benefit. N o t to m en ­
tio n th at p eo p le w h o d o n 't know
th ey 're in fected unw ittingly spread
the virus.
S o in S e p te m b e r 2 0 0 6 , th e C D C
re c o m m e n d e d ro u tin e te stin g fo r
e v e ry o n e a g e s 13 to 6 4 , w h e th e r
th ey th in k th e y 're at risk fo r H IV o r
n o t.
by M ayte P rida
the leading cause o f cancer death
among women in ourcom m unity.
T h at’s why it’s so critical that
women do monthly self-examina-
tio n s
an d
get
r e g u la r
m ammograms as directed by their
physicians. M am m ogram s - an x-
ray picture o f the breast - are the
best way to find out if you have
breast cancer because they can
show cancer when it’s too small
for you or your doctor to feel.
All w om en starting at age 40
should get a m am m ogram every
one to two years. Talk to your
doctor if your m other or sister had
breast cancer, as you may need to
start getting m am m ogram s ear­
lier. E arlydetectioncanm akealife
or death difference.
Overcom ing fear with hope is
particularly critical. Today, there
are 2.5 million breast cancer survi­
vors in the United States, accord­
ing to the Am erican Cancer Soci­
ety. I am lucky to be one o f them.
As a survivor, I live with the
know ledge that one day the can­
cer could com e back. But I am
focused on truly living life to the
fullest The Susan G. Komen Foun­
dation says getting back to all the
things you used to do - even if it
takes some tim e — will help you
feel better.
I can tell
you
th a t
keeping up
w ith
a
healthy lifestyle that includes
good diet and exercise habits, as
well as continued health screen­
ings. can help your mind and body.
M ore than ever before, medi­
cines also have the power to
provide hope to cancer patients.
Patients who need help ac­
cessing their prescription medi­
cines can turn to the Partnership
for Prescription Assistance. Since
its launch in April 2005, more than
5 million patients have received
free or nearly free medicines.
For more inform ation, p a­
tients can call 1-888-4PPA-NOW
or visit pparx.org.
As we rem em ber those who
have won and lost the battle
against breast cancer, let us rise
above fear to find the hope for a
new treatment that helps save a
life, ushering in a cure to cancer
forever.
Mayte Prida, a television per­
sonality, producer and author,
is a national spokeswoman fo r
the Partnershipfor Prescription
Assistance.
KIEW S E A S O N S
M A R K E T
$45.00
Carpet Cleaning
2 Cleaning Areas or more
$30.00 Each Area
Pre-Spray Traffic Areas
(Includes: 1 small Hallway)
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Y o u r fa v o rite n e ig h b o r h o o d g r o c e r y s to re n o w d e liv e rs
g r o c e r ie s rig h t to y o u r h o m e o r o ffice .
1 Cleaning Area (only)
$40.00
(Includes Pre-Spray Traffic Area • Hallway Extra)
Stairs (12-16 stairs)
$25.00
(With Other Services)
Heavily Soiled Area:
Additional $ 10.00
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Area & Oriental Rug Cleaning
Auto/Boat/RV Cleaning
Deodorizing & Pet Odor Treatment
Spot & Stain Removal Service
Scotchguard Protection
UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
Sofa
Loveseat
Sectional
Chair or Recliner
Throw Pillows
(With Other Sendees)
$79.00
$59.00
$109 - $139
$35 - $49
$5.00
See Flyers for Additional Prices
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