II" p o t t ia n i» (Ji)beeruer B l a c k February 18. 2009 H is to r y M o n th PageA7 H ealth mai County Adopts Menu Labeling L H ealth W atch C holesterol Profiles -- Keep an eye on your cholesterol and other indicators of heart health; educational material provided. For more information, call 503-261 -6611. Consumers will start seeing calorie counts Fast food and chain restau­ rants in the Portland area will soon be required to display ca­ loric content on their menu items. M ultnom ah County C om ­ m issioners unanim ously ap­ proved the new rules last week after a public comment period. “This is an important step for consumers to make informed choices about what they eat and a powerful tool in our ef­ forts to reduce obesity, a sig­ nifican t public health c h a l­ lenge,” said Lillian Shirley, Health Department director. Following a 30-day notifica­ tion period, the restaurants will have a nine month grace period for compliance. The policy applies to restau­ rants with at least 15 or more outlets nationwide and who of­ fer substantially the same menu items. It does not affect smaller establishments, seasonal menu items or items on the menus for 90 days or less. L .« 'Premium & 'Double Stacked Subs (MMt **•< tw»4N> * C b W I S 'Sub 6" Sob 590 THE FEAST 5.29 520 BIG PHILLY CHEESESTEAK 5.29 580 PASTRAMI 5.29 DOUBLE 330 Turkey Breast 4.99 DOUBLE 7--~ Sweet O m on 480 Chicken Ter iyal 5.49 DOUBLE 8 * ¡ 420 Subway C lub 5.29 DOUBLE 630 Italian BM.T. 5.29 AFOOtlONG Aa and massage from a licensed nurse at one of six clinics or at your home. Call 503-251 -6303 formore information. Free Body Basics - This physician recommended class is appropriate for all ages and health conditions. Plan to attend this one-session class and learn the simple guidelines for safe exercises, including stretching. Call 503-256-4IXX) to register. Mammography Screening - Early detection is a key factor in the prevention of breast cancer. Call 503-251 -6137 to schedule your high-tech, soft-touch mammogram. M anaging Chronic Hepatitis C - Third Wednesday of each 3.00 Subway and other chains have already added calorie information to their menu boards in New York City. The menu labels will soon be required at chain restaurants in Multnomah County. Approximately 550 restau­ rants in Multnomah County will be impacted by the new rules. High calorie diets can lead to obesity, which contributes to increased rates of diabetes and Tenderfoot Care - T reat your feet with a soak, nail trim, buffing heart disease. In the last 10 partment officials said. T he new m enu lab elin g years, obesity in Oregon has increased by 57 percent with as policy follows similar measures m any as tw o th ird s o f passed in Seattle, New York Multnomah County residents City, Philadelphia and Califor­ considered obese, health de­ nia. month at 5 p.m., the informative session led by aregistered nurse to help manage side effects of medications and dosage prepa­ rations and administration; doctors referral required. To regis­ ter, call 503-251-6313. Red Cross Continuing Education -The Oregon Trail Chapter Red Cross, now offers credits to helps professionals maintain licensing orcenification. For a cumulative list, visitpdxinfo.net. Better Breathers - An asthma educational support group meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 1:15p.m. to 2:45p.m. at Adventist Medical Center. For information, call 503-251 -6830. Cardiac-R ehab Exercises - A medically supervised exercise program for people dealing with heart conditions. For informa­ tion, call 503-251-6260. Senior Aerobics - A low-impact workout geared specifically toward seniors. Call 503-449-0783 for current schedule. O steoporosis Screening — An ultrasound bone density screen­ Tasty Diets for Cancer Prevention Making low fat foods appealing A national nonprofit dedi­ cated to advancing cancer pre­ vention through education and research, is offering a free, four- session co oking course d e­ signed to help Portland resi­ dents prevent and survive can­ cer through proper diet and nutrition. "The single easiest and best thing most of us can do to pre­ vent cancer or its recurrence is to eat rig h t," says Jen n ifer Reilly, a senior nutritionist for The Cancer Project. Reilly said the prescription for better health is a low-fat veg­ etarian diet. “ L oad up on fru its, veg­ etables, and whole grains,” she said., “They're naturally low in fat, chock- full of fiber, and filled with cancer-fighting antioxi­ dants and phytochemicals.” P eo p le are u rged to cut down on fatty foods and added fats and oils, particularly satu­ taste good. Each class centers on impor­ rated fats, which have been linked to an increased risk of tant cancer-nutrition topics as breast, colon, and prostate can­ local cooking instructor Julie cer. Likewise, look for healthy H asson g u id e s stu d en ts substitutes for dairy products through the p rep aration of such as milk, cheese, and yo­ tasty and easy-to-prepare reci­ gurt, which have been impli­ pes. The sessions will be held cated in the o ccu rren ce o f breast and colorectal cancers. Feb. 19 to March 12 at Adventist The challenge, Reilly ac­ Hospital, 10123 S.E. Market St. know ledges, is not only to To register, contact the hospi­ teach people which foods are tal at 503-256-4000. good for them, but also to show them how to make the foods Oxycodone Pill Killed Student In v e stig a to rs say a high school senior who died sud­ denly at a Gresham home in D ecem ber, overdosed on an oxycodone pill that she in ­ gested by sm o k in g it w ith friends. Tw o 1 8 -y ear-o ld s and a Troutdale man are in custody, accused of selling or arranging the sale of the lethal dose. Gresham detectives say 33- year-old Ronald Zaloznik had a prescription for the drug. He's accused o f selling the pills through his younger brother and his brother's friends to pay for living expenses. The Drug Enforcement Ad­ ministration warns the unlaw- ful use of the prescription drug Oxycodone among teens and adults, is on the rise through­ out the Northwest. Gresham Police Chief Craig Junginger believes the abuse of Oxycodone is a serious prob­ lem in our region, and is a prior­ ity for the Gresham Police De­ partment. Vaccine Link to Autism Rejected (AP) In a big blow to parents who believe vaccines caused their children's autism, a spe­ cial court has ruled that the shots are not to blame. The court said the evidence was overwhelmingly contrary to the parents' claims — and backed years of science that found no risk. "It was abundantly clear that petitioners' theories of causa­ tion w ere sp e c u la tiv e and unpersuasive," the court con­ cluded in a Feb. 12 ruling. More than 5,500 claims have been filed by families seeking co m p e n sa tio n th ro u g h the governm ent's Vaccine Injury Com pensation Program. The claims are reviewed by special m asters serving on the U.S. Court of Claims. "Hopefully, the determination by the special masters will help reassure parents that vaccines do not cause autism," the De­ partment of Health and Human Services said in a statement. But the head o f one con­ sum er group that questions vaccine safety, the National Vaccine Inform ation Center, said the court's ruling will do little to change the minds of most parents who suspect a link between vaccines and autism. She said m ore stu d ies are needed. GET MORE ...with an education from Heald! When you choose Heald... you're choosing success! Train now fo r a new career in the NEW YEAR! We offer training in: HEALTHCARE • Meditai Assisting • MedicalOffire Administrât o n • Meditai insurance Billing & Coding BUSINESS • Accounting Graduate tn less*'*"e than y°u think- • Business Administration • Office Skill'...... •• LEGAL • Criminal tustice • Paralegal Portland Campus: TECHNOLOG* • Network Systems Administration • Cisco Systems • Microsoft* Window.s' 200J M3S NE 71th Court Portland. 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