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I t Pase 12___________________________________ gorila ni» (ßbserucr_____________________ May 23.2012 Missing Children’s Awareness Day Families urged to talk about safety Gov. John Kitzhaber has joined child safety advocates by signing a proclamation announcing Friday, May 25 as "Missing Children's Awareness Day." To help raise child safety aware ness, families are encouraged to talk to their kids about safety and ab duction prevention. Oregon's Law Enforcement Data System has information about 464 children under the age of 18 who are listed as missing. About 90 percent are runaways. The remaining are H ealth W atch L ead P oiso n in g P rev en tio n -- Learn how to protect your fam ily from lead poisoning. Ideal for folks in live in older hom es with children or pregnant women. Qualified participants receive a free kit of safety and testing supplies. Call 503- 284-6827. H ea rt T a lk S u p p o r t G r o u 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 a tion, call 503-251-6260. F a m ilie s w ith M e n ta l Illn e ss — A free, 12-week course for people w hose fam ily m em bers live w ith m ental illness is offered at E m anuel H ospital, Mt. H ood M edical C enter and Providence M edical C enter. T he course has been described as “life-changing” by form er participants. R egistration is required by calling 5 03-203-3326. C h o lesterol P rofiles - G et the resources to help you keep an eye on your choles terol and other indicators o f heart health. Educational m aterial provided. For more inform ation, call 503-261-6611. missing under circumstances indi cating that their physical safety may be in danger or their disappearance was not voluntary. According to the National Cen ter for Missing & Exploited Chil dren, every year in America, an es timated 800,000children are reported missing, more than 2,000 children each day. Of that number, 200,000 are abducted by family members and 58,000 are abducted by non family members, for which the pri mary motive is sexual. Each year, 115 children are the victims of the sisted (yelling, kicking, pulling m ost serious abduc away, running away tions; they are taken or attracting atten by non-family mem tion) while 53 per bers and either mur cent recognized dered, ransomed something was or taken with the not right and intent to keep. responded by An analysis of walking or run attempted abduc ning away. tion cases fo u n d , Julie Willard, that in 81 percent of program analyst for the cases, the child es the Oregon State Po caped would-be abduc lice Missing Children's tors through their own actions. Clearinghouse, emphasized the im Twenty-eight percent actively re portance of teaching children about safety. "We know teaching children about safety works, and their ac tions enable them to escape at tempted abductions more than 80 percent of the time. It is important to take the time to talk to your children about safety." said Willard. During the most serious incidents when a child is abducted, Oregon's AMBER Alert program is a critical missing child response program utilizing the resources of law en forcement and media to engage the public's help to find a child as quickly as possible. Zoo A dopts Non- Juice’s Health Claims Deceptive Sm oking Policy The Oregon Zoo is going smoke-free. Starting Sat urday, May 26, the use of tobacco products, including cigarettes, will be prohibited on zoo grounds as part of a wider policy that affects all Metro-operated facilities. Smoking has long been prohibited inside zoo build ings, but has previously been allowed in designated outdoor areas. “Eliminating tobacco and its byproducts, particu larly secondhand smoke, will help us provide a healthy, safe environment for visitors, staff and animals,” said Kim Smith, zoo director. Last May, the Metro Council unanimously approved a policy limiting the use of all tobacco products on Metro grounds. The policy is a part of larger efforts at Metro to promote healthy and sustainable communi ties and maintain clean outdoor spaces free of pollut ants. It also supports the agency’s primary responsi bility of preserving and enhancing the quality o f life and the environment for future generations. (AP) — Pom egranate juice has not been proven to be an effective treatm ent for cancer, heart dis ease or erectile dysfunction, fed eral regulators said M onday, call ing a com pany's ad claim s decep tive. The F e d e ra l T ra d e Commission's chief administrative law judge D. M ichael Chappell ruled that the com pany, POM W onderful LLC, violated federal law by m aking deceptive claim s. The judge ordered the company to stop m aking claim s o f health effects in the absence of "com pe tent and reliable scientific evi dence." The judge said in a 345-page decision that there was "inad Regulators said the makers o f POM Wonder equate" evidence to back up the ful pomegranate juice have made deceptive com pany's superfood claim s. claims about the beverage’s health benefits. __________ THE____________ SPINAlCQLUMN An ongoing series of questions and answers about Americas natural heafing profession Part 2i CHIROPRACTORS: Just how qualified are they to take care of your health? Flowers' Chiropractic Office 2124NEHancock, Portland Oregon97212 Phone: (503) 287*5504 Dr. Billy R. Flowers (above center) and his skilled s ta ff are ready to help those in need. : I know that physicians need extremely demanding four-year four full years of medical curriculum. By the time we gradu school to become doctors. How ate, w e’ve received a degree of much training do Chiropractors competency in anatomy, chemis actually get? try, bacteriology, toxicology, pa ; Following our under-gradu thology, physiology, diagnosis ate college training, Chiro- and x-ray. In fact, today’s doctor Q A of government approved classes in these health-related subjects as any doctor graduating from medi cal school. Most importantly for you, we also spend fo u r fu ll years studying the spine, joint relation ships and adjustment procedures. W hat’s more, Chiropractors stay up to date with the latest health care developments by attending on-go ing seminars. Will my health insurance help me pay for Chiropractic A : It varies from one insurance carrier to another. But for many people, C hiropractic care is covered. Check with your c o m p an y ’s personnel d e p a rt ment. Or feel free to call us. In fact, for answers to any ques tions you might have about your health, ju st call us at the num ber below.
