July 27. 2011
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Mothers Milk Donation Site Opens
A resource
for critically
ill babies
B reastfeeding m om s w ho p ro
duce m ore breast m ilk than their
child requires for optim al health now
can donate the precious resource to
infants, babies and- toddlers w ith
life-threatening diseases o r co n d i
tions at a new breast m ilk dro p -o ff
site at the O H SU D oem becher Spe
cialty Pediatrics - W estside practice
in B eav erto n ’s B ethany neigh b o r
h ood.
“W e are thrilled to be able to
provide this service and already have
a num ber o f m om s w ho are ready to
donate today,” said R uby Jason o f
the O H SU D oem becher C h ild ren ’s
H ospital.
Breastfeeding moms can help critically ill children by donating
excess milk to the OHSU Doembecher Specialty Pediatrics-
Wests ide clinic in Beaverton.
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H ea lth W atch
H eart T alk S u p p ort G rou p - 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.
F am ily C aregiver S u pport G rou p - This
topic-oriented group offers a safe p lace to
discuss the stresses, challenges and rew ards
o f providing care to an older relative or
friend. M eets the first T hursday o f each
m onth at 3 p.m . at L egacy G ood S am aritan
H ospital.
C h ron ic P ain S u pport G rou p - M eets the
first W ednesday at 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the
A bdom inal A neurysm S c r ee n in g - F r e e 10
m inute health screenings to detect a deadly
vascular condition - called abdom inal aortic
aneurysm w ill be offered for Portland-area
residents on Saturday, Feb 5 from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m . at the K m art pharm acy in T ualatin.
A dvance registration is required by calling
866-371-3592.
Free B ody B asics — This physician reco m
m ended class is appropriate for all ages and
health conditions. Plan to attend this one-
session class and learn the sim ple guidelines
A tlantic R ecords R ecording A rt
ist M usiq Soulchild has a new role
as an am bassador for the Susan G.
K om en for the C ure foundation and
it’s C ircle o f Prom ise, a m ovem ent
designed to further engage black
w om en around the globe in the fight
against breast cancer.
S oulchild hopes to raise aw are
ness about breast can cer so that
you n g er w om en know the im p o r
tance o f early detection and w hy it’s
im portant to pay attention to their
bodies.
“ E arly detection is the key to
w inning the fight against breast
can cer,” he said. “T o o often, black
w om en are diagnosed in stage three
and four w hen breast cancer is m ost
difficult to treat. Som e w om en are
afraid to seek treatm ent for fear o f
losing their breasts or their hair.
O n e ’s physical appearance is m uch
less im portant than the w ill to live.
It’s tim e to rem ove the stigm as that
are attached to this disease.” •
Soulchild w ill feature a group o f
baby are getting enough nutrients.
T hey also w ill need to get a blood
test, paid for by San Jose m o th e r’s
M ilk B ank. A pproved donors w ill
receive an ID num ber, w hich they
will use w hen m aking arrangem ents
to drop o ff their m ilk.
“W hen m y ow n d au g h ter w as
b o m six w eeks early, I w as grateful
that I was able to provide breast m ilk
for her. I feel it is one o f the reasons
she has done so w ell. It is a privilege
for m e to be in a position to help
oth er babies in o u r co m m u n ity ,”
said N eysa L arson, 35, the first
breastfeed in g m om reg istered to
donate at the new B eaverton site.
B reastfeeding m om s interested
in becom ing a breast m ilk d o n o r can
call O H SU L actation Services, 503-
4 9 4 -2 7 6 8 , o r visit the San Jose
M other's Milk Bank website for more
inform ation.
hsks & m
third W ednesday o f each m onth, from 7 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m . For m ore inform ation, call 503-
256-4000.
R&B Star Joins Cancer Fight
The site is nam ed in honor o f
A shleigh M ackay A ldersea, a p re
m ature infant w ho died in 2001 at the
age o f 13 m onths. D espite a thriving
start, A shleigh died from associ
ated w ith necrotizing enterocolitis,
an intestinal disease com m oh in
prem ature infants.
R esearch has show n that feed
ing m ed ically fragile infants breast
m ilk helps prevent the condition.
T he nutrient-rich m ilk also eases
d ig estio n , p ro m o tes g ro w th and
developm ent, and helps to prevent
infection.
H ealthy breastfeeding m om s w hd
w ould like to donate their excess
m ilk w ill be screened through the
San Jose M o th er’s M ilk Bank. A p
plicants w ill be asked to provide a
b rie f m edical history and get co n
sent from their and their b a b y ’s
physicians, ensuring both m om and
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for safe exercises, including stretching. C all
5 0 3 -256-4000to register.
w ith cancer. T he cen ter is open M onday
through T h u rsd ay , 9 a.m . to 4 p.m.
E m p ow erm en t th rou gh R elaxation — Free
inform al m ed itatio n classes that address
breathing techniques, som e gentle ancient
A frican yoga poses and m ental balancing
techniques. People have left these classes
jo y fu l and w ith a peaceful view o f their lives.
Call Dr. M arcelitte Failla at 503-228-6140.
L ead P oison in g P reven tion - L earn how to
protect y o u r fam ily from lead poisoning.
Ideal for folks in live in o ld er hom es w ith
children o r pregnant w om en. Q u alified p a r
ticipants receive a free kit o f safety and
testing supplies. C all 503-284-6827.
C ancer R esource C en ter - Providence St.
V incent M edical C enter and the A m erican
R e d C ross have jo in e d forces to create the
first in-hospital resource cen ter providing
books, printed m aterial, co m p u ter access
and m ore for individuals and fam ilies dealing
P arentin g C lasses — N ew borns d o n ’t com e
w ith instruction m anuals but parents and
parents-to-be can learn about a variety o f
to p ic s fro m p a in a n d c h ild b ir th to
breastfeeding to infant C PR and m uch m ore.
For a schedule o f events, call 503-574-6595 or
visit: p ro v id en ce.o rg /classes.
Take Action Get Tested
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with or without your name |
at these locations:
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Call 503.988.3775 for an appt.
Mon |Thurs | Fri |
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Musiq Soulchild
b reast can cer survivors in his up
co m in g m usic video, “ Y E S.” The
p roduction features M usiq as a m an
w ho loves and supports his g irl
friend through h er battle w ith breast
cancer.
M usiq said this cau se is so dear
to him , because his largely fem ale
fan base has been so instrum ental in
his success.
Northeast Health Center
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5329 NE MLK Jr. Blvd, 2nd Floor, |
Portland, 97211 |
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