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Vision
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Although the Elks preschool vision and
screening program, which is offered by the
Casey Eye Institute, has been ongoing for
years, this is the first year glasses have been
provided to the children in need in an effort to
prevent a lifetime of eye conditions, which
could have been prevented.
According to OHSU, fifteen percent of all
children are at risk of developing amblyopia,
also known as ‘lazy eye’, between the ages of
three and five.
This condition requires treatment before
the age of seven to avoid long-term damage,
but if left untreated, may lead to a lifetime of
unnecessary vision impairment and possibly
blindness.
While some school districts offer vision
screening programs for school age children,
formal screening should begin at age three to
ensure good vision, which is essential for
proper physical development and educational
progress.
Early detection provides the best opportu Dr. Summy To, owner of Myoptic Optometry, with Irma Cortez, whose son Isaiah received new glasses through the Oregon
nity for effective, inexpensive treatment, they Elks preschool vision screening program at Albina Highland Head Start school. The lenses were created and provided at
said.
below half price to the Oregon Elks preschool vision screening program by Myoptic Optometry.
Youth of the Year
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adjust to his new life in the United
States. Lopez said, “Before the Boys
& Girls Club it seemed that wherever
I went, I was hopeless, exhausted
and unloving. However, the staff at
the Club was always there to sup
port me with positive attitudes and
smiles. This is what I crave and love
about my Club.”
Lopez is an active member of the
Inukai Family Boys & Girls Club in
Hillsboro, where he has volunteered
hundreds of hours over the past few
years. He also has been involved
with Torch Club, SMART Moves,
and has served as the President of
the Keystone Club.
“As I explored all the Club had to
offer, I transformed into a leader and
mentor to those around me,” said
Lopez.
This summer, Lopez will compete
against other youth from states lo
cated in BGCA’s Pacific Region. If
named regional winner, he will be
awarded a $ 10,000 college scholar
ship and advance to the national
competition in Washington DC.
The National Youth of the Year
receives an additional $ 15,000 col
lege scholarship and will be installed
by the President of the United States
during a ceremony in the Oval Of
fice.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Port
land M etropolitan Area, which
serves more than 25,000 young
people each year, is a youth guid
ance and development agency that
has provided a safe and positive
place for kids to go after school
since 1946. For just $5 per year,
children ages 6-18 can attend the
Boys & Girls Clubs, which offer
programs in five core areas: the arts;
sports, fitness and recreation; health
and life skills; education and career
development; and character and
leadership development.
For more information about the
B oys and G irls C lu b , v isit
www.bgcportland.org.
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Portland, visit the Procurement Services website at:
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503-823-6855
Dr. Billy R. Flowers (above center) and his skilled staff are ready to help those in need.
THE
SPINA-COLUMN
An ongoing series of questions and answers about Americas natural healing profession
Part 33. Osteoperosis and Bone Loss Reversal
: I have osteoporosis and
now my back has a more
“rounded” look. What is this?
: You might have started
to develop a “dow ager’s
hump” or an abnormal outward
curving of the vertebrae of the up
per back. Bones become brittle with
osteoporosis and the upper verte
brae can collapse on each other,
causing a rounded appearance.
To help stop and even reverse
bone loss:
• Develop good body mechan-
• Exercise regularly to help
ics through exercises to improve strengthen bones. Talk with adoc-
your posture.
tor to learn exercises you can safely
• Eat a diet rich in calcium and perform.
vitamin D. Your doctor might pre-
Consult a chiropractor if the
scribe a medication to help prevent curvature o f your upper back
further bone loss.
causes pain or discomfort.
Flowers' Chiropractic Office
2124N.E Hancock Street, Portland Oregon97212
Phone: (503) 287*5504
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